Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S
COMPREHENSIVE SCHEMATIC PAY SCHEDULE,
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 27, 2025
WHEREAS, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) requires adoption of a publicly presented Comprehensive Salary Schedule to implement salary adjustments, as set forth in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System regulations, Sections 570.5 and 571.1 (2 CCR §§ 570.5 and 571.1); and
WHEREAS, the City has compiled the necessary salary data to create a single salary schedule in compliance with the requirement of CalPERS, attached to the Council Agenda Report as Attachment B, dated January 20, 2026, for effective date December 27, 2025.
WHEREAS, the State of California’s minimum wage increase d from $16.50 per hour to $16.90 per hour effective January 1, 2026.
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria adopted Resolution No. 2025-206 on December 2, 2025, to implement certain adjustments to salaries paid by the City.
WHEREAS, the City is correcting pay rates which reflect an error of calculation on the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule.
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; and
SECTION 2. The Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule for all full -time and part-time employees attached to the City Council Agenda Report as Attachment B, dated January 20, 2026, incorporated herein by reference, is hereby authorized and approved; and
SECTION 3. 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.
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Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 20th day of January 2026.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager