FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2023
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
Prepared by: Interim Chief Human Resources Officer Dawn Jackson
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees in Compliance with the Requirements of California Public Employees’ Retirement System
Description:
The City Council will consider approving the single Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule in compliance with the requirements of California Public Employees’ Retirement System to incorporate the addition of the Lead Police Services Technician and Investigative Specialist I/II Flex Series classifications.
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving a Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule for all full-time and part -time employees in accordance with California Public Employees’ Retirement System guidelines.
BACKGROUND:
Resolution No. 2023 -103 delegated the authority to the City Manager to approve the recommended new job classification and respective job descriptions as presented in the mid-cycle Budget. On June 20, 2023, the creation of the Lead Police Services Technician and Investigative Specialist I/II Flex Series classifications were approved as part of the mid-cycle Budget.
DISCUSSION:
A Comprehensive Salary Schematic Pay (“Schedule”) for the City of Santa Maria is created and presented in accordance with California Public Employees’ Retirement System ( CalPERS) regulations intended to ensure consistency when reporting compensation for City employees. The Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL) Government Code Section 20636(b)(1) requires pay amounts to be paid purs uant to publicly available pay schedules. The Schedule includes pay rate information for all full- time and part-time employees. The Schedule enhances the disclosure and transparency of public employee compensation by requiring that the pay rates be listed on a single-pay schedule as per CalPERS’ requirements. The Schedule (Attachment A) incorporates the 2 change reflected in the Lead Police Services Technician and Investigative Specialist I/II Flex Series classifications. Upon adoption of the Resolution by t he City Council, the Schedule will be posted on the City of Santa Maria’s website.
Alternative(s)
A decision by the City Council not to approve the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule would result in being out of compliance with CalPERS.
Fiscal Considerations
None.
Impact to the Community
The requested schedule change will enhance transparency to the community and maintain compliance with CalPERS.
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Resolution
A: FT_PT_LS_Salary Schematic