Attachment C
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEMATIC PAY
SCHEDULE FOR ALL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALPERS GUIDELINES; AND
ESTABLISH THE CITY ATTORNEY JOB SPECIFICATION
WHEREAS, the job classification of City Attorney is established apart from the broadband classification of Corporate/Executive Leader; and
WHEREAS, the salary increase serves as the basis for recruiting and retention and promotes employee engagement and high performance; and
WHEREAS, job classification takes into account of content and scope of a job; employee knowledge, skills, and abilities; and employee performance; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-20.04.1 (a) Job Descript ion (Specifications) states in part, “The specifications, when approved by the City Council, shall constitute the official class specifications for the City service”; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-20.04.1 (b) Job Description (Specifications) states in part, “Each specification shall include, but not be limited to, the class title, a brief description of the scope, nature, and responsibility of the class; a description of the tasks or essential duties ordinarily performed in the positions allocated to the class; a statement of the minimum qualifications considered necessary for proficient performance of the work, including education, experience, training, knowledge and abilities, skills, physical characteristics, and any additional factors considered pertinent.”; and
WHEREAS, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) limits “compensation earnable” for retirement purposes to amounts listed on a Comprehensive Schematic Salary Schedule meeting requirements set for the in section 570.5 of Title 2 of the Califo rnia Code of Regulations, including that government agency employers provide and make available to the public the salary of all full-time and part-time employees in a single salary format specified by CalPERS; and
WHEREAS, the City has compiled the necessary salary date to create a single salary schedule in compliance with the requirement of CalPERS, attached to the Council Agenda Report as Attachment E, dated August 5, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein.
//
Attachment C
SECTION 2. The following salary is hereby ordered to be effective June 28, 2025:
CLASSIFICATION BI-WEEKLY SALARY RANGE
City Attorney $13,399.23
SECTION 3 . The Comprehensive Salary Schematic Schedule for all full -time and part-time employees attached to the City Council Agenda Report as Attachment F, dated August 5, 2025, incorporated herein by reference, is hereby authorized and approved; and
SECTION 4 . The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 5th August 2025.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_________________________
Department Director
_________________________
City Manager