RESOLUTION NO. ____________
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE CITY SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE BY ELIMINATING, RECLASSIFYING OR ADDING POSITIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THESE CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET SUBJECT TO THE COMPLETION OF THE MEET AND CONFER PROCESS WHEREAS, the City’s General Fund currently has a structural deficit approximating $20 million dollars annually; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has requested all City departments explore opportunities for General Fund cost savings; and WHEREAS, mid-year budget reductions associated with specific General Fund positions were approved by City Council on January 28, 2025 under Resolution 2025-010; and WHEREAS, at the Study Sessions in April 2025 and May 2025, City staff reviewed budget deficit reduction items with the City Council; and WHEREAS, included in the deficit reduction options were specific General Fund positions proposed to be eliminated in Fiscal Year 2025-26; and WHEREAS, funding for positions under Measure H and Water Enterprise Funds cannot be applied to General Fund positions; and WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer, on behalf of the City Manager, ensures the orderly and consistent administration of the City Council’s adopted salary plan and schedule; and WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer recommends that various classifications be abolished, created or modified, and that some existing salary ranges be adjusted; and WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer recommends the changes to be effective on the specified dates as noted below; and WHEREAS, amendments to the City Council’s adopted salary plan and schedule for the Recreation and Parks Department will be addressed separately.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that subject to the completion of Meet and Confer processes required by state law, the Council of the City of Santa Rosa amends the City salary plan and schedule and authorizes the changes to permanent budgeted positions as follows:
Effective June 29, 2025:
Add 1.0 FTE Building Plans Examiner, Unit 6 Professional in the Fire Department Delete 1.0 FTE Fire Protection Engineer, Unit 6 Professional in the Fire Department Add 9.0 FTE Firefighter, Unit 2 Firefighting in the Fire Department under Measure H funds Add 3.0 FTE Fire Engineer, Unit 2 Firefighting in the Fire Department under Measure H funds Add 3.0 FTE Fire Captain, Unit 2 Firefighting in the Fire Department under Measure H funds Add 3.0 FTE Battalion Chief, Unit 9 Fire Safety Management in the Fire Department under Measure H funds Add 2.0 FTE Fire Inspector II, Unit 2 Firefighting in the Fire Department under Measure H funds Add 1.0 FTE Research and Program Coordinator, Unit 6 Professional in the Transportation and Public Works Department Delete 1.0 FTE Supervising Engineer, Unit 18 Miscellaneous Mid-Management in the Transportation and Public Works Department Delete 1.0 FTE Utilities Systems Operator II, Unit 16 Utilities Systems Operators in the Water Department Add 3.0 FTE Electrical Technician – Water, Unit 7 Technical in the Water Department Add 2.0 FTE Wastewater Treatment Supervisor, Unit 18 Miscellaneous Mid-Management in the Water Department Add 1.0 FTE Wastewater Operator II, Unit 7 Technical in the Water Department Add 2.0 FTE Senior Mechanical Technologist, Unit 7 Technical in the Water Department Add 1.0 FTE Senior Instrumentation Technician, Unit 7 Technical in the Water Department Add 1.0 FTE Senior Electrical Technician – Water, Unit 7 Technical in the Water Department Delete 1.0 FTE Supervising Mechanical Technologist, Unit 7 Technical in the Water Department Delete 1.0 FTE Senior Maintenance Worker – Painter, Unit 3 Maintenance in the Water Department Delete 3.0 FTE Skilled Maintenance Worker, Unit 3 Maintenance in the Water Department Add 0.10 FTE Paralegal, Unit 7 Technical in the City Attorney’s Office Effective July 8, 2025:
Delete 1.0 FTE Assistant City Manager, Unit 10 Executive Management in the City Manager’s Office Delete 1.0 FTE Administrative Technician Confidential, Unit 12 Miscellaneous Confidential in the City Manager’s Office Delete 1.0 FTE DEI & EEO Officer, Unit 11 Confidential Mid-Management in the Human Resources Department Delete 1.0 FTE Human Resources Technician, Unit 12 Miscellaneous Confidential in the Human Resources Department Delete 1.0 FTE Organization Development & Training Manager, Unit 11 Confidential Mid-Management in the Human Resources Department Effective August 24, 2025:
Delete 1.0 FTE Legal Secretary, Unit 7 Technical in the City Attorney’s Office Delete 1.0 FTE Senior Customer Service Representative, Unit 4 Support Services in the Finance Department Delete 1.0 FTE Field Collections Representative, Unit 7 Technical in the Finance Department Delete 6.0 FTE Firefighter, Unit 2 Firefighting in the Fire Department Delete 1.0 FTE Administrative Secretary, Unit 4 Support Services in the Fire Department Delete 1.0 FTE Deputy Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Unit 7 Technical in the Fire Department Delete 1.0 FTE Civil Engineering Technician III, Unit 7 Technical in the Planning and Economic Development Department Delete 1.0 FTE Code Enforcement Officer, Unit 7 Technical in the Planning and Economic Development Department Delete 1.0 FTE Administrative Secretary, Unit 4 Support Services in the Planning and Economic Development Department Add 1.0 FTE Administrative Technician, Unit 7 Technical in the Planning and Economic Development Department Delete 0.5 FTE Community Outreach Specialist Limited Term, Unit 7 Technical in the Planning and Economic Development Department Delete 2.0 FTE Administrative Technician, Unit 7 Technical in the Transportation and Public Works Department Delete 3.0 FTE Civil Engineering Technician III, Unit 7 Technical in the Transportation and Public Works Department Delete 1.0 FTE Associate Civil Engineer, Unit 6 Professional in the Transportation and Public Works Department Delete 1.0 FTE Senior Administrative Assistant, Unit 4 Support Services in the Transportation and Public Works Department Delete 2.0 FTE Skilled Maintenance Worker, Unit 3 Maintenance in the Transportation and Public Works Department Delete 1.0 FTE Zero Waste Coordinator, Unit 18 Miscellaneous Mid-Management in the Transportation and Public Works Department Delete 1.0 FTE Facilities Maintenance Coordinator, Unit 18 Miscellaneous Mid-Management in the Transportation and Public Works Department Delete 2.0 FTE Police Field & Evidence Technician, Unit 14 Police Civilian Technical in the Police Department Delete 9.0 FTE Police Officer, Unit 5 Police Officers in the Police Department Delete 1.0 FTE Police Sergeant, Unit 9 Police Safety Management in the Police Department Delete 1.0 FTE Community Services Officer, Unit 14 Police Civilian Technical in the Police Department Delete 1.0 FTE Police Technician, Unit 14 Police Civilian Technical in the Police Department Delete 1.0 FTE Communications Dispatcher, Unit 14 Police Civilian Technical in the Police Department Delete 2.0 FTE Communications Coordinator, Unit 18 Miscellaneous Mid-Management in the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Office.
Effective January 1, 2026:
Delete 1.0 FTE Assistant Chief Building Official, Unit 18 Miscellaneous Mid-Management in the Planning and Economic Development Department Upon Attrition:
Delete 1.0 FTE Deputy Fire Chief, Unit 9 Fire Safety Management in the Fire Department BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that subject to the completion of Meet and Confer processes required by state law, the Council authorizes the City Manager to implement these changes consistent with the orderly and continual administration of the City’s salary plan and schedule.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 17th day of June, 2025
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
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Resolution - FTE 25-26