COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Graciela Reynoso, Chief Human Resources Officer
DATE: January 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule and Establish the Class Specification of Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
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 implement salary adjustments to certain Service Employees International Union Local 620 (SEIU) classifications in accordance with Section 4.02 of the CY 2024 - 2025 Memorandum of Understanding with Service Employees International Union Local (SEIU) and approve the establishment of the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician class specification.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving a Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule to implement the following salary and classification changes:
A. Implement Salary Adjustments for Certain Classifications in the Service Employees International Union Local 6 20 (SEIU) Salary Group, effective December 28, 2024; and
B. Approve the establishment of the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician class specification, as previously adopted by Council in the FY24-26 Adopted Budget.
BACKGROUND:
To implement any salary adjustment for employees, the City is required to submit the proposed adjustments to the City Council in open session for approval. This is mandated by California Code of Regulation Subchapter 1, specifically Employee’s Retirement System Regulations Sectio ns 570.5 and 571.1 (2 CCR§§ 570.5 and 571.1). These regulations dictate when any salary changes occur, the City Council must officially adopt, during a publicly noticed meeting that adheres to all open meeting laws, a stand -alone, unified pay schedule that encompasses all employee classifications.
Implement Salary Adjustments for Certain Classifications in the Service Employees International Union Local 620 (SEIU) Salary Group, effective December 28, 2024.
In accordance with Section 4.02 of the C urrent Year 2024-2025 Memorandum of Understanding with Service Employees International Union Local 620 (SEIU), Santa 2 Maria City Council has agreed previously to conduct a salary review and implement agreed to adjustments.
Approve the establishment of the Electric al and Instrumentation Technician class specification, as previously adopted by Council in the F iscal Year (F Y) 24-26 Adopted Budget
On June 18, 2024, as part of the 2024 -26 Budget Adoption, City Council approved the classification of Electrical and Instr umentation Technician. At this time, staff is bringing forth the class specification for review and approval by City Council for integration into the City’s classification structure.
DISCUSSION:
In administering the City’s classification and compensa tion system, and workforce planning, City Human Resources will periodically present to Council recommended changes and salary adjustments for formal approval. Human Resources seeks approval for the following changes:
Implement Salary Adjustments for Certain Classifications in the Service Employees International Union Local 620 (SEIU) Salary Group
City staff engaged in a comprehensive salary survey of positions brought forth by the Union to review salary for external and internal misalignment. Based on this study Human Resources recommends implementing the proposed salary adjustments for the below classifications to enhance the City’s competitiveness in recruitment efforts . These adjustments are based on a comprehensive salary survey and an internal alignment analysis, addressing the increasing demand for services across the city and its departments.
Human Resources requests City Council approval for the following adjustments to the Comprehensive Salary Schematic Pay (“Schedule”) to take effect December 28, 2024.
City of Santa Maria Classifications
Proposed Salary
Adjustment
Park Services Officer II 12.09%
Park Services Officer I 12.09%
Park Services Officer III 2.00%
Senior Park Services Officer 2.00%
Maintenance Worker II 6.65%
Maintenance Worker I 6.65%
Crew Leader Maintenance Specialist 6.65%
Senior Crew Leader-Maintenance Specialist 6.65%
Office Assistant II 7.61%
Office Assistant I 7.61%
3 Recreation Coordinator 8.70%
Recreation Supervisor 8.70%
Utilities Outreach Specialist 12.14%
Approve the establishment of the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician class specification, as previously adopted by Council in the FY 24-26 Adopted Budget The City Council approved the addition of one (1.0) Full -Time Equivalent (FTE) position for the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for the Utilities Department (Enterprise Funds). The salary range outlined in the updated Comprehensive Salary Schematic Pay (“Schedule”) and the class specification, both presented as attachments, will serve as the official class specification in accorda nce with Section 2 -20.04.1 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code.
Alternative(s)
A decision by the City Council to not approve the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule would result in being out of compliance with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
Fiscal Considerations
Implement Salary Adjustments for certain classifications in the Service Employees International Union Local 620 (SEIU) Salary Group
The estimated annual FY 2024-25 cost of the salary adjustments is approximately $423,815. Of this total, approximately $248,358 is projected to impact the General Fund for fiscal year 2024-25.
Approve establishment of the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician class specification, as previously adopted by Council in the FY 24-26 Adopted Budget This item is administrative in nature and will not generate additional expenditures.
Impact to the Community
Overall, City services will continue to be provided by City employees with no decrease in the level of service to the public. Instead, it is expected that there will be a positive impact and increase to current service levels to the public achieved by attr action and retention of talent management; increased employee job satisfaction; and increased performance to serve the community. The requested schedule change will enhance service to the community and maintain compliance with the California Public Employe es’ Retirement System.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution
B. FT_PT_LS_Salary Schematic
C. Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Class Specification