RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-077
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 2026-27 BUDGET SUBJECT TO THE COMPLETION OF THE MEET AND CONFER PROCESS WHEREAS, the City’s General Fund currently has a structural deficit approximating $17.5 million annually if no action is taken; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has requested all City departments explore opportunities for General Fund cost savings; and WHEREAS, at the Study Sessions in May 2026, 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 2026-27; 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 Transportation and Public Works Department will be addressed separately; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, subject to completion of applicable 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 following changes to permanent budgeted positions:
Effective June 28, 2026:
Add 1.0 FTE Fire Captain 40 Hour, Unit 2 Firefighting in the Fire Department under Measure H funds Delete 12.0 FTE Firefighter, Unit 2 Firefighting in the Fire Department Delete 1.0 FTE Community Outreach Specialist, Unit 7 Technical in the Fire Department Delete 3.0 FTE Single Role Paramedic, Unit 2 Firefighting in the Fire Department Delete 1.0 FTE Senior Planner, Unit 6 Professional in the Planning and Economic Development Department Add 1.0 FTE City Planner, Unit 6 Professional in the Planning and Economic Development Department Delete 1.0 FTE Housing & Community Services Technician, Unit 07 Technical in the Housing & Community Services Department Delete 1.0 FTE Housing & Community Services Technician Limited Term, Unit 07 Technical in the Housing & Community Services Department Extend 1.0 FTE Recreation Program Lead Limited Term, Unit 7 Technical in the Recreation Department through June 30, 2027 Delete 1.0 FTE Administrative Secretary, Unit 04 Support Services in the Recreation Department Delete 1.0 FTE Community Outreach Specialist, Unit 7 Technical in the Recreation Department Add 1.0 FTE Communications & Intergovernmental Relations Officer, Unit 11 Middle-Management in the Communications & Intergovernmental Relations Office Delete 1.0 FTE Chief Communications & Intergovernmental Relations Officer, Unit 10 Executive Management in the Communications & Intergovernmental Relations Office Effective August 22, 2026:
Delete 3.0 FTE Single Role Paramedic, Unit 2 Firefighting in the Fire Department Delete 1.0 FTE Recreation Program Lead, Unit 7 Technical in the Recreation 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 16th day of June, 2026.
AYES: (7) Mayor Stapp, Vice Mayor Okrepkie, Council Members Alvarez, Bañuelos, Fleming, MacDonald, Rogers NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
Chief Assistant City Attorney
Reso. No. RES-2026-077
IN Progress Final Resolution - FTE 26-27