COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Graciela Reynoso, Chief Human Resources Officer
DATE: October 6, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule, effective October 17, 2026 Description:
The City Council will consider approving the single Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule in compliance with the requirements of the Labor Code and the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law to implement agreed-to salary adjustments for the NonRepresented Management and Confidential employee group, with the exception of Corporate/Executive Leaders, and Organizational/Enterprise Leaders.
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, effective October 17, 2026, to implement pay changes to select employees in the NonRepresented Management and Confidential employee group.
BACKGROUND:
In administering the City’s classification and compensation system, and workforce planning, City Human Resources will periodically present to the Council recommended changes and salary adjustments for formal approval.
DISCUSSION:
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 the California Code of Regulations. Specifically, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System regulations, Sections 570.5 and 571.1 (2 CCR §§ 570.5 and 571.1).
These regulations dictate that when any salary changes occur, the City Council must adopt, during a publicly noticed meeting that adheres to all open meeting laws, a standalone, unified pay schedule that encompasses all employee classifications.
This Council Agenda Report, along with its attachments, serves as the official record of the requested salary adjustments. Human Resources requests City Council approval to 2 implement salary adjustments to employees in the Non-Represented Management and Confidential employee group, excluding Department Directors (Corporate/Executive Leaders – Non-Safety, and Organizational/Enterprise Leader – Non-Safety classifications. The associated changes to the City’s Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule (Attachment B) will be effective October 17, 2026.
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 Public Employees’ Retirement Law and the Labor Code.
Fiscal Considerations
The fiscal impact of implementing the salary increases for the specific employees in the Non-Represented Management and Confidential employee group will be $124,446 for Fiscal Year 2027.
Impact on 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 attraction and retention of a highly skilled workforce to serve the Santa Maria community; increased employee job satisfaction; and increased performance. The requested schedule change will enhance service to the community and maintain compliance with the Public Employees’ Retirement Law.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution
Exhibit A to Resolution - Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule