Solvang City Council
January 27, 2025

Agenda 2025-01-27 CC
AGENDA

SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY JANUARY 27, 2025
5:30 SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
City Council: 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, Ca 93463
David Brown, Mayor Virtual & in Council Chamber
Mark Infanti District 1
Claudia Orona District 2
V Louise Smith District 3
Elizabeth Orona District 4
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5:30 PM SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
0BAGENDA AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS – Available for viewing 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. at City Hall, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, and on the City’s website https://www.cityofsolvang.com/agendacenter. Additional writings distributed to a majority of the City Council after the posting of the agenda will be made available at City Hall and on the City’s website.
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Virtual speakers will follow.

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE - Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308, any party to a City proceeding must disclose on the record any campaign contributions made to a member of the City Council [or commission] in excess of $250 in the past 12 months. This disclosure requirement includes contributions by the party’s agent and aggregated contributions from persons or entities related to the party. Please make the disclosure as soon as possible, but not later than the beginning of the proceeding. 3BAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - If, as a participant of this meeting, you need special assistance the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk at either (805) 688-5575 x206 or [email protected]. 72- hours’ notice is requested. 4BLET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! Do you have about one minute a month to help make Solvang better? The City of Solvang is working with FlashVote to engage the community and gather valuable input from residents to inform our decisions. We encourage residents to sign up at www.flashvote.com/Solvang or call 775-235-2240 to participate by phone or text only.
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1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ONLY
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on Closed Session Items. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes and may speak only once.

2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case:

South Coast Property Company 13-B, LP v. City of Solvang et al, Case No. 22-cv-00254 b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case:

City of Solvang — Petition to Change Water-Right Permit 15878 (Application No. A022423), under protest by California Trout and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service, and comment by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Two potential cases

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS

4. ADJOURNMENT
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS
a. Human Trafficking Awareness
b. Black History Month

2. PRESENTATIONS
a. Marketing & Tourism October – December 2024 Quarterly Update

3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – NON- AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to address the Council on items not on the Agenda and on Consent. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes and may speak only once. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or act on issues not on the agenda, except to briefly respond or ask Staff to follow up on such items.

4. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
Informational Report

5. GC SECTION 53232.3(d) (aka AB 1234) and GC SECTION 84308 (aka SB 1439) REPORT OUT,

COUNCIL COMMENTS, REQUESTS
Reports of meetings attended, contributions made or received, and Comments and requests from City Council Members.
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6. CONSENT ITEMS
Consent is designed for routine; administrative city matters and is approved by roll call vote with one motion.

These items are discussed only at the request of council members. Members of the public were afforded an opportunity to speak on Consent items during the Public Communications portion of this agenda. a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented.
b. Approve City Council Minutes: January 13, 2025
c. Receive and file 4th Quarter 2024 Public Records Requests d. Receive and File Classification and Compensation Study

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
a. Discussion and possible action to approve the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report b. Discussion and possible action to Adopt Resolution No. 25-1278 Granting Consent to the County of Santa Barbara to Establish the Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District (SBCWID) and Include the City of Solvang in the Established SBCWID

9. COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk for the City of Solvang, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing revised notice was posted at the City of Solvang City Hall bulletin board at 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, CA and on the City of Solvang website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, per Government Code 54954.2.

Dated this 22nd day of January 2025.
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CITY OF SOLVANG

BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, each year, Black History Month is observed in February; and WHEREAS, the origins of Black History Month date back to 1915 when Dr.

Carter G. Woodson founded the organization known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History; and
WHEREAS, observing Black History Month provides opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of African American history and acknowledge the centuries of struggles for equality and freedom; and
WHEREAS, Black History Month also celebrates the achievements and contributions that African Americans have made in shaping our country, society, and communities; and
WHEREAS, every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History sets a theme for Black History Month, and the theme for 2025 is "African Americans and Labor"; and
WHEREAS, this year's Black History Month theme is a call to recognize the significant role that Black labor has played in shaping American communities, rights, and industries. It also recognizes the impact of Black people's work in building communities, churches, social clubs, and organizations
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Mayor David Brown, along with the City Council of the City of Solvang, California do hereby proclaim February 2025 as BLACK HISTORY MONTH and urge all citizens to join in the monthlong observance.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and have caused the Official Seal of the City of
Solvang to be affixed this 27th day of January 2025.

David Brown, Mayor
5 City of Solvang
Quarterly Report
January 2025
TJAAdvertising.com
Prepared for City of Solvang
By TJA Advertising
6 October
● Updates for the fall season including events, event calendar and blog posts throughout the month
● "Know Before You Go" PDF Guide and Newsletter Popup
● Improved Google's Accessibility Score and set up ADA widget site-wide
November
● Updates for the Julefest season throughout the month including graphics, blogs and banners
● Redesign Wine Pages and Content for SEO
● New Thomas Dambo Troll Landing Page
December
● Julefest Poster and Flyer Updates
● Updated Sponsorship and Events
● Create New Development Area for Testing New Features
Website Design Projects Highlights
7 Sessions = 499,087 Y/Y= +41%
Page Views = 850,042 Y/Y= +29%
Lodging Referrals = 47,442 Y/Y = + 242%
Julefest Page Views = 253,240 Y/Y=+37%
Downloads:

Walking Map = 4,429
City Map = 1,670
Know Before You Go Guide = 1,149
Website Sessions
8 Lodging Referrals = 47,442 Y/Y = + 242%
Solvang 4th Quarter 2024 (3 months) = 47,442 (lodging
referrals) x 30%
(look to book ratio) = 14,233 (reservations) x 2 nights (average length
of stay) = 28,466 room nights x $225 average ADR =
$6,404,850
(possible reservations made from website lodging
referrals). 12% TOT
generated = $768,582
Lodging Referrals
9 • Monthly Meta Ads- Average cost per click $0.17
(Industry Average= $0.63)
• Average number of clicks per ad: 15,052
• Monthly Email Blasts Average Open Rate: 43%
(Industry Average= 20%)
• Average Localhood Story Interaction Rate: 69%
Digital Marketing Highlights
10 Dedicated Newsletter with Visit
California
● Launched November 19th to support Winter
Lodging Specials and Julefest
● Sent 203,602
● Opened 102,135
● Open rate 50.16%
● Clicks to lodging specials page 3,107
11 Bay Area News Group Fall/Winter Campaign Update
Search (9/26 - 12/31)
● Impressions: 84,926
● Clicks: 11,351
● CTR (Average): 13.37%
● CPC (Average): $0.90
● Total Conversions: 21,492
● CPA (Average): $0.48
Facebook (9/26-12/21)
● Impressions: 1,552,392
● Link Clicks: 20,079
● CTR (Average): 1.29%
● Total Conversions: 363
12 Bay Area News Group Fall/Winter Campaign
Display Banners (Nov)
● Impressions: 417,798
● Clicks: 210
● CTR (Average): 0.05%
Native Ads (9/26 -11/30)
● Impressions: 333,347
● Clicks: 348
● CTR (Average): 0.10%
13 Bay Area News Group Fall Campaign Update
Search Campaign Performance
● CTR (13.37%): This is well above industry standards (typically ~3-6% for most industries). The campaign is driving highly relevant clicks and user engagement on the website ● CPC ($0.90): This is lower than average for many industries (~$1.50-$3.00). It's efficient and cost-effective. ● CPA ($0.48): This is exceptionally strong CPA, partly to do with how the campaign was set up with pmax and retargeting.
● Recommendation: Continue or expand search campaigns. The strong performance justifies increased budget allocation. Current market share is 15% of all available opportunities Facebook Campaign Performance
● CTR (1.29%): This is above industry standards (0.90% is the typical average). The campaign is performing well in terms of engagement
● Conversions (363): Given the strong CTR and conversion volume, the campaign is delivering results ● Recommendation:Continue Facebook campaigns and consider using different creatives for different groups of visitors (eg. retirees vs young families vs Single Millennials). There’s strong potential here for growth. 14 Bay Area News Group Conclusion
● Search campaigns produced exceptional results,
outperforming industry benchmarks on CTR, CPC, and
CPA.
● Facebook CTR averages, indicating strong
engagement. Engaging videos like "JuleFest"
skyrocketed the CTRs and user engagement.
● Display campaigns are in acceptable CTR ranges
● Local Native campaigns are performing within
standard CTR ranges.
15 Thank You!
16 SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT
October-December 2024

PREPARED BY ISLETT AGENCY
17 OVERVIEW
Oct-Dec 2024
03-04
05-10
11-12
13-14
15-16
17-18
Quarterly Data
Top Performing Content
Community Engagement
Key Takeaways
Quarterly Projects
Instagram Market Analysis
18 PLATFORM NET GROWTH ORGANIC ENGAGEMENTS ORGANIC IMPRESSIONS INSTAGRAM +15,029 156,069 2,741,391
FACEBOOK +1,718 170,049 3,450,902
TIKTOK +2,115 45,633 572,117
3 MONTH CHECK-IN
Oct-Dec 2024
19 PLATFORM

FOLLOWER

NET GROWTH
Oct-Dec 2024

FOLLOWER

NET GROWTH
Oct-Dec 2023
TOTAL # OF
POSTS
Oct-Dec 2024
TOTAL # OF
POSTS
Oct-Dec 2023

ACCOUNTS

REACHED
Oct-Dec 2024

ACCOUNTS

REACHED
Oct-Dec 2023

ORGANIC PROFILE
VIEWS
Oct-Dec 2024

ORGANIC PROFILE
VIEWS
Oct-Dec 2023
INSTAGRAM 15,029 3,851 35 47 884,149 185,119 73,350 42,788 FACEBOOK 1,718 950 35 47 1,601,473 543,280 22,321 17,778 TIKTOK 2,115 816 10 8 538,742 122,461 5,471 2,630
TOTAL 18,862 5,617 80 102 3,024,364 850,860 101,142 63,196 Oct-Dec 2024 QUARTERLY CHECK-IN
20 TOP PERFORMING CONTENT
Oct-Dec 2024
21 TOP PERFORMING CONTENT - INSTAGRAM Oct-Dec 2024
IMPRESSIONS, SAVES + LIKES
Main Takeaway
Seasonal content that includes information on
events/happenings performs highly.
104,113 impressions, 6.3k likes, 49 comments, 3k shares, 639 saves 22 TOP PERFORMING CONTENT - INSTAGRAM REELS
Oct-Dec 2024
PLAYS, SAVES + LIKES
Main Takeaway
A sweets montage that included a hook that prompted users to share the video with someone they wanted to explore the bakeries with. Sweets/bakery features are historically top performers 770k views, 29k likes, 101 comments, 24k shares, 5.1k saves 23 TOP LIKED POSTS-INSTAGRAM Oct-Dec 2024
Main Takeaways
Videos continue to be the top performers. All videos were fast paced showing numerous clips around Solvang (architecture, food, lodging, seasonal elements, etc.) 24 TOP PERFORMING CONTENT - FACEBOOK
REACH + ENGAGEMENT
Oct-Dec 2024
Main Takeaway
News of the Troll coming to Solvang created high
engagement of people sharing their excitement, tagging
friends and sharing photos of where they’ve seen Thomas Dambo’s installations before.
938,568 views, 5k likes, 493 comments, 594 shares, 149 saves 25 TOP PERFORMING CONTENT - TIKTOK

VIEWS & LIKES
Oct-Dec 2024
Main Takeaway
A cross channel top performer that included the hook of being named one of the best Christmas towns. Seasonal
content has been the top performers.
407.8k plays, 32.3k likes, 172 comments, 9.3k shares, 5.4k saves 26 THE SOLVANG COMMUNITY
Oct-Dec 2024
27 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Oct-Dec 2024
28 KEY TAKEAWAYS
Oct-Dec 2024
29 KEY TAKEAWAYS

WINS OPPORTUNITIES
Oct-Dec 2024
Instagram YoY Increases:

Follower growth increased +290%
3k vs 15k
Organic reach increased +377%
185k vs 884k
Profile views increased +71%
42k vs 73k
Facebook continued to reach a large amount
of users: 1.6m.

Partnerships with creators have been
effective on Instagram. We secured 7 collabs
in Q4 which assisted in bringing awareness
and high engagement to the Solvang
Instagram account.

The top performing collab was with
Cal.Euphoria during Halloween. This
post was viewed 979k times, was shared
to over 13k accounts and was saved 9.4k
times.

Continued partnerships with influencers
to help increase exposure to a new
audience + showcase present time
Solvang.

Continue to utilize UGC from creators.

Video montages continue to be the top
performers across all platforms.
30 QUARTERLY PROJECTS
Oct-Dec 2024
31 Q4 PROJECTS
Oct-Dec 2024
Provided influencer support for Anna
Monitored and reshared influencer content
Promoted the new Troll installation
Promoted and provided resources for Julefest
Sourced usable content from businesses/influencers
Supported Solvang businesses in the story
32 INSTAGRAM MARKET ANALYSIS
Oct-Dec 2024
33 NEW FOLLOWERS [30 days] AVG ENGAGEMENT RATE
Oct-Dec 2024
Solvang USA Visit SYV*
Visit Santa Barbara* Visit Paso
SLO Cal* Visit Ventura
Apr June Sep Dec
-5,000
0 5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
Solvang USA Visit SYV*
Visit Santa Barbara* Visit Paso
SLO Cal* Visit Ventura
Apr June Sep Dec

0.00%

1.00%

2.00%

3.00%

4.00%

5.00%

6.00%

7.00%
Trend
Solvang saw the highest amount in follower increase. All others stayed steady and gained around the same amount as the others. Our growth can be attributed to our high performing content and influencer partnerships.

Trend
Solvang continued to rank the highest for engagement rate. Solvang’s content has been performing highly with large reach and profile views over the past 3 months which has assisted in maintaining high engagement.
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YOU
35 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap)
Press Communications
• Drafting + updating + distributing press releases / marketing copy for Solvang events and seasonal happenings (Solvang Fall event line-up, Solvang Julefest, also beginning teasers for THOMAS DAMBO TROLL), as well as media outreach in support of new Solvang businesses or other Solvang initiatives – for example:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-long-can-you-sit-at-coffee-shop_l_66edc2f6e4b07bdc7bac85c5 medicinemangallery.com/blogs/essential-west/roland-peterson-november-2024 • Wrote / edited / distributed “Solvang, California, Takes Second Place as ‘Best Christmas Town’ in 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards” press release, which was used for editorial consideration as well as for other SolvangUSA marketing team projects. (content sits in a shared Google doc) Solvang Tourism, Oct | Nov | Dec 2024 :: PR Briefs
prepared by Anna Ferguson-Sparks, Stiletto Marketing
36 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Press Communications (continued)
• Wrote / edited / distributed “Solvang Julefest to Feature ‘Gingerbread Dreams’ Parade, Addition of Two Festive Tours, and Christmas Market Shopping Experiences” copy / content which was used for ongoing, manual / email pitches and editorial conversations, content submissions, and by other SolvangUSA marketing team members. (content sits in a shared Google doc) • November 2024 SolvangUSA consumer email blast incorporated portions of this content, as did a blog post on SolvangUSA website.
• Wrote / edited / distributed press blast and reminders for Julefest-end events: “New Year’s Events Planned for Solvang Julefest, Solvang, California’s Annual Danish Village Holiday Celebration, Happening Now through January 5, 2025” (content sits in a shared Google doc) • December 2024 SolvangUSA consumer email blast incorporated portions of this content, as did a blog post on SolvangUSA website.
37 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap)
Press Communications
• Drafting + updating + distributing press releases / marketing copy for Solvang events and seasonal happenings (Solvang Fall event line-up, Solvang Julefest, also beginning teasers for THOMAS DAMBO TROLL), as well as media outreach in support of new Solvang businesses or other Solvang initiatives – for example:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-long-can-you-sit-at-coffee-shop_l_66edc2f6e4b07bdc7bac85c5 medicinemangallery.com/blogs/essential-west/roland-peterson-november-2024 • Wrote / edited / distributed “Solvang, California, Takes Second Place as ‘Best Christmas Town’ in 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards” press release, which was used for editorial consideration as well as for other SolvangUSA marketing team projects. (content sits in a shared Google doc) Solvang Tourism, Oct | Nov | Dec 2024 :: PR Briefs
prepared by Anna Ferguson-Sparks, Stiletto Marketing
38 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Press Communications (continued)
• Wrote / edited / distributed “Solvang Julefest to Feature ‘Gingerbread Dreams’ Parade, Addition of Two Festive Tours, and Christmas Market Shopping Experiences” copy / content which was used for ongoing, manual / email pitches and editorial conversations, content submissions, and by other SolvangUSA marketing team members. (content sits in a shared Google doc) • November 2024 SolvangUSA consumer email blast incorporated portions of this content, as did a blog post on SolvangUSA website.
• Wrote / edited / distributed press blast and reminders for Julefest-end events: “New Year’s Events Planned for Solvang Julefest, Solvang, California’s Annual Danish Village Holiday Celebration, Happening Now through January 5, 2025” (content sits in a shared Google doc) • December 2024 SolvangUSA consumer email blast incorporated portions of this content, as did a blog post on SolvangUSA website.
39 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap)
Press Communications
• Drafting + updating + distributing press releases / marketing copy for Solvang events and seasonal happenings (Solvang Fall event line-up, Solvang Julefest, also beginning teasers for THOMAS DAMBO TROLL), as well as media outreach in support of new Solvang businesses or other Solvang initiatives – for example:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-long-can-you-sit-at-coffee-shop_l_66edc2f6e4b07bdc7bac85c5 medicinemangallery.com/blogs/essential-west/roland-peterson-november-2024 • Wrote / edited / distributed “Solvang, California, Takes Second Place as ‘Best Christmas Town’ in 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards” press release, which was used for editorial consideration as well as for other SolvangUSA marketing team projects. (content sits in a shared Google doc) Solvang Tourism, Oct | Nov | Dec 2024 :: PR Briefs
prepared by Anna Ferguson-Sparks, Stiletto Marketing
40 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Press Communications (continued)
• Wrote / edited / distributed “Solvang Julefest to Feature ‘Gingerbread Dreams’ Parade, Addition of Two Festive Tours, and Christmas Market Shopping Experiences” copy / content which was used for ongoing, manual / email pitches and editorial conversations, content submissions, and by other SolvangUSA marketing team members. (content sits in a shared Google doc) • November 2024 SolvangUSA consumer email blast incorporated portions of this content, as did a blog post on SolvangUSA website.
• Wrote / edited / distributed press blast and reminders for Julefest-end events: “New Year’s Events Planned for Solvang Julefest, Solvang, California’s Annual Danish Village Holiday Celebration, Happening Now through January 5, 2025” (content sits in a shared Google doc) • December 2024 SolvangUSA consumer email blast incorporated portions of this content, as did a blog post on SolvangUSA website.
41 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Content / Media Liaison
• Submitted Solvang Julefest photos for consideration to Southern California Life magazine (socallifemag.com), for an article focusing on “The Best Holiday Events in SoCal.” • Submitted Solvang Julefest photos for Matador Network article, “The 12 Best Christmas Markets in the US to Visit in 2024.”
• Submitted Solvang Julefest photos to Premier Travel Media, for a piece featuring “festive family group travel locations.” Article posted: Top 9 Festive Holiday Destinations for Family Getaways • Submitted Solvang Julefest photos for consideration to FamilyVacationist, for a digital story titled, “These charming European-style Christmas markets are right here in the U.S.” • Submitted Solvang Julefest photos for consideration to a photo director with Dotdash Meredith, for a post about California’s holiday celebrations for the Visit California website (see "50-Plus Fun Things to Do in California During the 2024 Holidays" post). • Ferried follow-up to Alisal Ranch PR team regarding the resort’s winner ranking in the 2024 PARENTS Family Travel Awards, and accompanying family travel segment on Good Morning America (GMA3 12/19 show) highlighting Alisal Ranch. 42 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Content / Media Liaison
• Submitted Solvang Julefest photos for consideration to Southern California Life magazine (socallifemag.com), for an article focusing on “The Best Holiday Events in SoCal.” • Submitted Solvang Julefest photos for Matador Network article, “The 12 Best Christmas Markets in the US to Visit in 2024.”
• Submitted Solvang Julefest photos to Premier Travel Media, for a piece featuring “festive family group travel locations.” Article posted: Top 9 Festive Holiday Destinations for Family Getaways • Submitted Solvang Julefest photos for consideration to FamilyVacationist, for a digital story titled, “These charming European-style Christmas markets are right here in the U.S.” • Submitted Solvang Julefest photos for consideration to a photo director with Dotdash Meredith, for a post about California’s holiday celebrations for the Visit California website (see "50-Plus Fun Things to Do in California During the 2024 Holidays" post). • Ferried follow-up to Alisal Ranch PR team regarding the resort’s winner ranking in the 2024 PARENTS Family Travel Awards, and accompanying family travel segment on Good Morning America (GMA3 12/19 show) highlighting Alisal Ranch. 43 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Content / Media Liaison (continued)
• Completed December 13, 2024, radio interview on CRN Digital Talk Radio’s “What’s Cookin’ Today” show, covering all things Solvang Julefest.
• Facilitated logistics for onsite production of December 11 travel TV news segment shoot about Solvang Julefest, for NBC LA’s California Live. Segment initially aired Monday, December 16.

Aired (originally): December 16, 2024
Link to full story:
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/california
-live/travel-to-a-christmas-wonderlandduring-solvangs-month-long-holidaycelebration/3583832 NBC LA website’s UVPM: 2.53M
Est. Views (of this piece on their site): 6.27K
Audience Reach (TV): 160,370
Unedited “Publicity Value” (of varied
airings of segment): $9,940
44 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Content / Media Liaison (continued)
• Submitted photos and fact checks for 4-page Solvang article / spread in 2024 Winter Edition of Napa Valley Life Magazine. Article highlighted Solvang Julefest, and as a first-person account, we actually had wine tasters at our winery space who visited because they read this article.

Media Outreach
• Check SOS, Substack, and/or Connectively media queries daily; submitted Solvang and/or individual businesses within City to fourteen (14) specific queries. • Additional, ongoing media outreach or pitching not tied to SOS, Substack, Connectively queries. 45 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Content Submissions
• Solvang content submissions to Visit California for future PR / Media consideration:
• The Yard Orchard & Co. Opens for Apples and More in Solvang, in Agriculture Hub of Santa Ynez Valley (Always On “What’s New” in California submissions) – PUBLISHED – 11/8/2024 • Solvang Julefest Plans to be "Most Christmassy" Julefest, Yet: November 29, 2024 - January 5, 2025 (Consumer Content) – PUBLISHED – "50-Plus Fun Things to Do in California During the 2024 Holidays"
• Solvang Julefest's Cheer-full Celebrations Continue with New Year's Day Brunches around the Village (call for “The Morning After: California Brunch to Give You Life” submissions) • Countdown to Denmark's "2025" at the Solvang Julefest "Copenhagen Countdown" New Year's Eve Event (call for “New Year, New Reason to Celebrate” submissions) – ALSO PUBLISHED • The M Solvang, Enchanting Boutique Hotel, to Introduce New Event Spaces in 2025 Transformation (call for “Professional Meetings and Events: Meet What's Possible in 2025” submissions)
• Harvest Season - and, Memories - in Solvang, California's Fruitful Vineyards, Patches, and Orchards (call for “The Perfect California Calendar” submissions) • Event submission to Central Coast Tourism Council website 46 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap)
Press Communications
• Drafting + updating + distributing press releases / marketing copy for Solvang events and seasonal happenings (Solvang Fall event line-up, Solvang Julefest, also beginning teasers for THOMAS DAMBO TROLL), as well as media outreach in support of new Solvang businesses or other Solvang initiatives – for example:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-long-can-you-sit-at-coffee-shop_l_66edc2f6e4b07bdc7bac85c5 medicinemangallery.com/blogs/essential-west/roland-peterson-november-2024 • Wrote / edited / distributed “Solvang, California, Takes Second Place as ‘Best Christmas Town’ in 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards” press release, which was used for editorial consideration as well as for other SolvangUSA marketing team projects. (content sits in a shared Google doc) Solvang Tourism, Oct | Nov | Dec 2024 :: PR Briefs
prepared by Anna Ferguson-Sparks, Stiletto Marketing
47 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Press Communications (continued)
• Wrote / edited / distributed “Solvang Julefest to Feature ‘Gingerbread Dreams’ Parade, Addition of Two Festive Tours, and Christmas Market Shopping Experiences” copy / content which was used for ongoing, manual / email pitches and editorial conversations, content submissions, and by other SolvangUSA marketing team members. (content sits in a shared Google doc) • November 2024 SolvangUSA consumer email blast incorporated portions of this content, as did a blog post on SolvangUSA website.
• Wrote / edited / distributed press blast and reminders for Julefest-end events: “New Year’s Events Planned for Solvang Julefest, Solvang, California’s Annual Danish Village Holiday Celebration, Happening Now through January 5, 2025” (content sits in a shared Google doc) • December 2024 SolvangUSA consumer email blast incorporated portions of this content, as did a blog post on SolvangUSA website.
48 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Content / Media Liaison
• Submitted Solvang Julefest photos for consideration to Southern California Life magazine (socallifemag.com), for an article focusing on “The Best Holiday Events in SoCal.” • Submitted Solvang Julefest photos for Matador Network article, “The 12 Best Christmas Markets in the US to Visit in 2024.”
• Submitted Solvang Julefest photos to Premier Travel Media, for a piece featuring “festive family group travel locations.” Article posted: Top 9 Festive Holiday Destinations for Family Getaways • Submitted Solvang Julefest photos for consideration to FamilyVacationist, for a digital story titled, “These charming European-style Christmas markets are right here in the U.S.” • Submitted Solvang Julefest photos for consideration to a photo director with Dotdash Meredith, for a post about California’s holiday celebrations for the Visit California website (see "50-Plus Fun Things to Do in California During the 2024 Holidays" post). • Ferried follow-up to Alisal Ranch PR team regarding the resort’s winner ranking in the 2024 PARENTS Family Travel Awards, and accompanying family travel segment on Good Morning America (GMA3 12/19 show) highlighting Alisal Ranch. 49 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Content / Media Liaison (continued)
• Completed December 13, 2024, radio interview on CRN Digital Talk Radio’s “What’s Cookin’ Today” show, covering all things Solvang Julefest.
• Facilitated logistics for onsite production of December 11 travel TV news segment shoot about Solvang Julefest, for NBC LA’s California Live. Segment initially aired Monday, December 16.

Aired (originally): December 16, 2024
Link to full story:
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/california
-live/travel-to-a-christmas-wonderlandduring-solvangs-month-long-holidaycelebration/3583832 NBC LA website’s UVPM: 2.53M
Est. Views (of this piece on their site): 6.27K
Audience Reach (TV): 160,370
Unedited “Publicity Value” (of varied
airings of segment): $9,940
50 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Content / Media Liaison (continued)
• Submitted photos and fact checks for 4-page Solvang article / spread in 2024 Winter Edition of Napa Valley Life Magazine. Article highlighted Solvang Julefest, and as a first-person account, we actually had wine tasters at our winery space who visited because they read this article.

Media Outreach
• Check SOS, Substack, and/or Connectively media queries daily; submitted Solvang and/or individual businesses within City to fourteen (14) specific queries. • Additional, ongoing media outreach or pitching not tied to SOS, Substack, Connectively queries. 51 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Content Submissions
• Solvang content submissions to Visit California for future PR / Media consideration:
• The Yard Orchard & Co. Opens for Apples and More in Solvang, in Agriculture Hub of Santa Ynez Valley (Always On “What’s New” in California submissions) – PUBLISHED – 11/8/2024 • Solvang Julefest Plans to be "Most Christmassy" Julefest, Yet: November 29, 2024 - January 5, 2025 (Consumer Content) – PUBLISHED – "50-Plus Fun Things to Do in California During the 2024 Holidays"
• Solvang Julefest's Cheer-full Celebrations Continue with New Year's Day Brunches around the Village (call for “The Morning After: California Brunch to Give You Life” submissions) • Countdown to Denmark's "2025" at the Solvang Julefest "Copenhagen Countdown" New Year's Eve Event (call for “New Year, New Reason to Celebrate” submissions) – ALSO PUBLISHED • The M Solvang, Enchanting Boutique Hotel, to Introduce New Event Spaces in 2025 Transformation (call for “Professional Meetings and Events: Meet What's Possible in 2025” submissions)
• Harvest Season - and, Memories - in Solvang, California's Fruitful Vineyards, Patches, and Orchards (call for “The Perfect California Calendar” submissions) • Event submission to Central Coast Tourism Council website 52 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) Additional Items
• Worked with TJA + City (Candice) to supply Solvang fall events content for October 2024 e-blast / newsletter to SolvangUSA consumer email listing(s). Content was also used for SolvangUSA.com website blog post, an associated Localhood story, and social media posts about the seasonal happenings.
• Worked with TJA + City (Candice) to supply Solvang Julefest content for November 2024 e-blast / newsletter to SolvangUSA consumer email listing(s). Content was also used for SolvangUSA.com website blog post, an associated Localhood story, and social media posts about the seasonal happenings.
• Worked with TJA + City (Candice) to supply updated Solvang Julefest content for December 2024 e-blast / newsletter to SolvangUSA consumer email listing(s). Content was also used for SolvangUSA.com website blog post, and social media posts about the seasonal happenings. • Continued check-ins with the Solvang Visitor Center for updates and general catch-up sessions. • Correspond regularly with islett (Liana + Kaylee) regarding @SolvangUSA social media topics, questions, content schedules, and for general check-ins. 53 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (October through December)
https://ktla.com/news/california/california-town-again-recognized-as-best-christmas-town-in-state and on Yahoo Lifestyle Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards category winners
were posted October 3, 2024:
https://www.newsweek.com/readerschoice/bestchristmas-town https://keyt.com/news/local-news/2024/10/07/solvang-named-best-christmas-town-in-california https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/solvang-voted-as-second-best-christmas-town 54 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (October through December)
https://www.purewow.com/travel/best-christmas-towns and on Yahoo Lifestyle, and AOL Lifestyle (re-spin of a previous version of article)
https://www.foxla.com/news/california-best-christmas-town-us-report and on Yahoo Lifestyle https://www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/best-places-to-spend-christmas https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g28847473/best-places-to-spend-christmas 55 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (October through December)
https://matadornetwork.com/read/christmas-markets-in-the-us https://nypost.com/2024/10/07/lifestyle/california-vineyards-find-booze-free-ways-to-lure-tourists and on AOL https://10best.usatoday.com/interests/travel-tips/cities-in-us-feel-like-europe https://secretlosangeles.com/solvang-danish-town
56 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (October through December)
https://localemagazine.com/charming-california-towns-worth-visiting Link to full November 2024 issue, here.
(thanks to Alisal Ranch) https://www.vogue.com/article/best-christmas-towns-in-usa 57 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (October through December)
https://www.bringfido.com/blog/small-towns-for-dog-friendly-christmas (re-spin of a previous version of article) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/best-christmas-markets-in-the-us (re-spin of a previous version of article) https://www.nbclosangeles.com/worth-the-trip/solvang-christmas-celebration-julefest/3564839 and on https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/solvang-christmas-celebration-julefest/3681448 https://patch.com/california/across-ca/patch-parentsbest-things-do-kids-december-california 58 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (October through December)
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/exploring-the-santa-ynez-valleywestways-weekender https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/sideways-20th-anniversary-alexander-payne-1236059835 and on Yahoo!
https://www.travelandleisure.com/affordable-california-vacations-8670896 https://www.insidehook.com/wine/sideways-movie-santa-barbara 59 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (October through December)
https://www.travelpulse.com/news/entertainment/the-best-winter-festivals-in-the-usa Article syndicated from original piece on FamilyVacationist. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/2024/12/03/europeanstyle-christmas-markets-us/76708120007 https://www.independent.com/2024/12/04/solvang-one-of-the-best-christmas-towns-ever https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/6-things-to-do/holidayparades-festivals-and-more-happening-this-weekend-on-the-central-coast 60 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (October through December)
https://www.nextavenue.org/a-tiny-house-movement-hansel-and-gretel-would-love https://www.housebeautiful.com/entertaining/holidays-celebrations/g63205832/mostbeautiful-christmas-towns https://blog.cheapism.com/best-christmas-markets-us
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/worth-the-trip/solvang-fire-safety-event-julefest/3592143 61 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) • SOLVANG / JULEFEST IN THE NEWS
• “Every State's Best December Events in 2024” (including Solvang, for California) • “The Best Christmas Towns in America You Should Visit at Least Once” (incl. Solvang) • “The 10 most festive holiday towns in the US and Canada” (incl. Solvang) • “51 of the Cutest Christmas Towns That Are Filled With Extra Holiday Magic” (incl.

Solvang)
• “7 small US towns that will make you feel like you're in Europe for the holidays — without the pricey airfare” (incl. Solvang)
• “Winter Wonderlands: Enchanting Towns to Visit for a Hallmark-Inspired Holiday” (incl. Solvang)
• “14 incredible destinations to celebrate Christmas in style” (incl. Solvang) • “Five California main streets voted among best in US for Christmas shopping” (incl.

Solvang’s Copenhagen Drive)
• “15 of the best Christmas towns in the USA” (incl. Solvang) 62 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) • SOLVANG / JULEFEST IN THE NEWS
• “These 6 U.S. Christmas markets feel like a fairy tale” (including Solvang) • “The Most Charming Small Towns for a Holiday Retreat in California” (incl. Solvang) • “These 7 US Towns Have The Realest-Looking Santas In All Of America” (incl.

Solvang)
• “29 Enchanting Christmas Towns Across America That Are Filled With Holiday Spirit” (incl. Solvang)
• “Christmas never ends at these magical places” (incl. Solvang and Jule Hus) • “America's Most Spectacular Gingerbread House Displays” (incl. Alisal Ranch) • “Multicultural Holidays & Events Wrap Up the Year; Everything Happening This Weekend on the Central Coast” (incl. Solvang / “Copenhagen Countdown”) • “Morning Minute: Busy travel day ahead, and events to look forward to for NYE” (incl. Solvang / “Copenhagen Countdown”)
63 • OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued) October 2024 Solvang Influencer Visit – Recap
@cal.euphoria // now ~370K Followers
 First @SolvangUSA Collab Reel, at right:

Posted Oct 13, 2024 // now at 982K Reel Views // 25.3K
Post “Likes” // 225+ Comments // 12.9K Shares
Second / BONUS @SolvangUSA Collab Reel, at left:

Posted Oct 14, 2024 // now at 81.5K Reel Views // 2,670+ Post “Likes” // 35 Comments // 780+ Shares
64 Looking ahead…
• OCT | NOV | DEC 2024 Activities (recap, continued)
Q1 2025 Press Releases and/or Content Creation
• California Nature Art Museum’s Thomas Dambo Troll Debut (January / February 2025):
• Creation and distribution of press release (and marketing copy) about February 1, 2025, reveal of new Thomas Dambo Troll at California Nature Art Museum, in conjunction with the Museum’s and Thomas Dambo’s team’s promotion efforts.
• “What’s New” in Solvang for 2025:
• Gathering new Solvang businesses, events, developments, or initiatives for early 2025 press blast, to also be used for other marketing team efforts.

Q4 2024 / Q1 2025 Media Visits
• We are currently working on up to three (3) potential or confirmed writer / editor and/or influencer visits for the next two (2) months. Editorial research or influencer visits run along varied themes and itineraries (e.g., family-friendly or pet-friendly travel, “what’s new,” wine-related interests, foodie experiences, the installation of the Thomas Dambo Troll, etc.). In Oct/Nov/Dec, we completed six (6) writer/journalist and/or influencer visits. The plan is to host one (1) main influencer per Quarter. All further visit results, trip confirmations, and details to follow in future monthly or quarterly reports. 65 • Solvang Visitor Center Report from Solvang Hygge Huset LLC; Susan Lee, Managing Member Solvang Visitor Center, Q4 2024
Solvang Visitor Center: Visitor Count 2024
Button count for Q4 2024:

Birthday Buttons – 83
Anniversary Buttons – 37
People continue to come in and tell us that they saw a post about stopping in at the Visitor Center and letting us know it is their birthday or anniversary. It also comes up in our casual conversations with visitors. 2024
Months
Visitors
January 7,059
February 5,225
March 7,113
April 8,203
May 8,030
June 7,760
July 11,265
August 9,168
September 8,221
October 7,495
November 8,188
December 16,476
The total number
of visitors who
utilized the
Solvang Visitor
Center in 2024
(that were
tracked by our
staff) is:
104,203 In the Visitor Center we collect information from guests when it is appropriate, and when there is time to do so. We ask our guests where they are visiting from and how they heard about Solvang. We also note other comments, reasons for visits, group type (family, couple, friends, kids, names, other).

See Q4 listing of answers and Visitor Center Inquiries, linked here 66 Meeting Date Agenda Item Agenda Dept
10-Feb Video Surveillance Report and Direction to Staff Discussion Administration Mid-Year Budget Adjustments Discussion Finance
Brown Act, Public Records Act, Levine Act Training Presentation City Attorney 24-Feb Quarterly Financial report receive & file Consent Finance 10-Mar Adopt Fee Schedule Reso Public Hearing Finance
Short Term Vacation Rental update Discussion Finance/Planning 24-Mar Annual Housing & General Plan Report Discussion Planning Future Meetings RFQ Interim Financing WWTP Administration Discussion Finance Storm drain modification Discussion Public Works
Outdoor dining ordinance Public Hearing Planning
Modify City Code Title 9, Chapter 3, 9-3D-3 Water
Conservation
Public Hearing Utilities
JJ Fisher Construction NOC Discussion Public Works
Award Nyborg Estates Water Mainline Replacement
Contract unfunded liability
Discussion Utilities
Calpers Debt Reduction Plan Discussion City Manager
Flag Etiquette Presentation
Meeting Date Agenda Item Agenda Dept
Fire abatement and brush removal program Discussion City Manager Guidebook for development standards Discussion Planning DRC Role & Processing Procedures Discussion Planning
On-street Parking Restrictions Policy Direction Discussion Public Works Agenda Item Agenda Dept
January Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Discussion Finance January (odd
years)
Brown Act, Public Records Act, Levine Act Training Presentation City Attorney January (odd
years)
Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees Discussion City Clerk January Fee Schedule Review Discussion Finance
January Investment Policy Annual Review Discussion Finance February (even
years)
Budget to Actual Discussion Finance
February Measure A 5-Year Local Program of Projects Public Hearing Public Works February Mid-Year Budget Adjustments Finance
February (even
years)
Council Budget Goal Setting Public Workshop City Manager March Housing General Plan Annual Report Discussion Planning March SB1 RMRA project List Public Hearing Public Works March Solvang Mesa LLMD Annual Assessment Public Hearing Public Works March FTA 5311 Grant Agreement Consent Public Works
March TDA Grant Funding Consent Public Works
May (even years) Ordinance 1st Reading & Adoption Conflict of Interest Public Hearing City Attorney May Grant Funding Applications review Discussion Finance Oct/Jan/April/July Quarterly Financial Reports Consent Finance Oct/Jan/April/July Quarterly Marketing Update Presentation Parks & Rec Oct/Jan/April/July Quarterly Public Records Requests Report Consent City Clerk June Preliminary Budget Discussion Finance
June Two-Year Financial Plan Development or Supplemental Budget adoption
Discussion Finance
June Capital Improvement Program Discussion FIN/Public Works June/July Amend Appropriation Limit (GANN) Public Hearing November Stormwater Management Program Annual Report Consent Public Works December AB 1600 Report Discussion Public Works
December City Council Reorganization - Appointment of Mayor pro tem Discussion City Clerk December (even
years)
City Council Reorganization Council selection of
representatives to Committees and Agencies
Discussion City Clerk
Council Requested Agenda Items
Annual Reports

CITY COUNCIL ADVANCE CALENDAR
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Special Closed Session – 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting – 6:30 PM
5:30 PM SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the Special Closed Session meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.

ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor David Brown, Mayor pro tem Claudia Orona, Councilmembers Mark Infanti, Elizabeth Orona
Staff: City Manager Randy Murphy, Assistant City Attorney Craig Steele, RWG Group Attorney David Fleishman (via zoom), City Clerk Annamarie Porter.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Manager Murphy led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ONLY - None

2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).

One potential case
Mayor Brown adjourned to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Brown reconvened to Open Session at 6:30 p.m.

3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
Assistant City Attorney Steele announced there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session.

4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brown adjourned the Closed Session at 6:30 p.m.
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the Regular meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.

MINUTES

SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 13, 2025
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ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor David Brown, Mayor pro tem Claudia Orona, Councilmembers Mark Infanti and Elizabeth Orona
Staff: City Manager Randy Murphy, Assistant City Attorney Craig Steele, City Clerk Annamarie Porter, Utilities Director Jose Acosta

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Joy Chamberlain, Daughters of the American Revolution, led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Brown announced Item 9b will be discussed after Item 2a and Item 9a will be discussed at a future meeting.

1. DISCUSSION ITEMS PART A
a. Discussion and possible action to select a new Council Member as Solvang’s District 3 representative
City Clerk Porter presented details of the report.

Each of the District 3 candidates provided brief presentations.

Mayor Brown invited public comment.

Dan Martin
Tracy Beard
Steven Brown
Mary Beth Lee
Susan Williams
Motion by Councilmember Elizabeth Orona to appoint Louise Smith for Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember Infanti, and carried, 4-0, by roll call vote.

Mayor Brown announced a five-minute recess to swear in Councilmember Smith, who then took her place on the dais.

Mayor Brown reconvened the meeting at 6:45 p.m.

2. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS
a. Refugio del Cielo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Proclamation Mayor Brown moved to Item No. 9b.

3. PRESENTATIONS - None

4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – NON-AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS Mayor Brown invited public comments.

Brian Carrillo
Ellen Albertoni
Dennis Beebe
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Craig Kent
Dan Martin
Lansing Duncan
Steve Martin
Al Cortese
Tracy Beard
Mark Oliver
There were no other public communications on Non-Agenda and Consent Items.

5. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
City Manager Murphy stated Staff is in the process of writing an analysis of the holiday season activities and he will update the Council when more information is available; reported there was a request from Vandenberg for the community to share comments about the noise levels and other concerns caused by the space launches and directed residents to the City website for more information; announced the next community cleanup will be on February 15t
, 2025 in Lot 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., that
volunteers are needed to help count the homeless in the community and that more information is available at www.CountyofSB.pointintime.info and that there will be a Measure U workshop on January 28th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Utility Director Acosta narrated a PowerPoint presentation detailing updates to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.

In response to the Council, Utility Director Acosta stated the projected completion date is summer of 2028; reported that in regards to taking Los Olivos’ wastewater, there have not been any decisions yet but there are future meetings planned; noted that if Solvang takes Los Olivos’ wastewater it would enter the system at Sunny Field and Los Olivos would be financially liable for the upgrades need; added that the two year projection includes switching from the old treatment system to the new system and indicated consultants have been hired to pursue grant funding.

6. GC SECTION 53232.3(d) (aka AB 1234) and GC SECTION 84308 (aka SB 1439) REPORT OUT,

COUNCIL COMMENTS, REQUESTS
Mayor pro tem Claudia Orona requested that the code regarding abandoned projects be revisited to maintain public safety and protect the City’s look and integrity.

Councilmember Infanti requested an update on maintenance and upgrades for the Alisal water reservoir and Alisal Ranch water reservoir.

Councilmember Infanti cited the difficulties the firefighters had with the recent Los Angeles fires and said an emergency plan is needed.

Councilmember Elizabeth Orona requested that an emergency plan be first priority and requested Staff acquire quotes and bids for fire abatement measures.

Mayor Brown reported attending a Gathering of Civic Leaders at the Vandenberg Space Force base with Councilmember Infanti.

Councilmember Elizaeth Orona reported attending the SYV EMA JPA meeting in December.

7. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented.
b. Approve City Council Minutes: December 9, 2024
c. Adopt Resolution No. 25-1275 Authorizing Signatories to City bank accounts with Montecito Bank 70 M 2025-01-13 CC 4
and Trust.
d. Approve Amendment 1 to the Agreement with Pavement Engineering, Inc for the preparation of design and construction documents for the Alamo Pintado Rehabilitation project for the additional amount of $99,745, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $130,441, and to extend the term to December 31, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City. e. Adopt Resolution No. 25-1276 to adopt the updated RATP DEV/Santa Ynez Valley Transit FTA Drug and Alcohol Policy.
f. Receive and file Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s statistics g. Approve Monthly Financial Report
h. Adopt Resolution No. 25-1277 Adopting the Annual Investment Policy for calendar year 2025. i. Receive and file SBC Fire Report
j. Approve Amendment 1 to the Agreement with JJ Fisher Construction, Inc. for PW 24-04 Concrete Repairs Change Order 1 for the additional Copenhagen Sidewalk Work, and Tree Removal No. 1, 2, 3 for the additional amount of $62,772.79 for a total Contract Amount not to exceed $534,987.79, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City Motion by Councilmember Infanti to approve Consent Items, as presented, seconded by Councilmember Elizabeth Orona and carried, 5-0.

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

9. DISCUSSION ITEMS PART B:
a. Discussion and possible action to Adopt Resolution No. 25-1278 Granting Consent to the County of Santa Barbara to Establish the Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District (SBCWID) and Include the City of Solvang in the Established SBCWID This item was continued to a future meeting.
b. Discussion and possible action to select representatives for Advisory Body Positions:
i. Planning Commission
ii. Design Review Committee
iii. Measure U Citizens Oversight Committee.

City Clerk Porter listed all candidates for the Planning Commission and those in attendance briefly presented.

Nick Zigler
William Zigler
Jack Williams
Brandon Sparks-Gillis
Alix Marks
Mayor Brown invited public comments.

Dennis Beebe
Tracy Beard
Jamie Baker
Seeing no further public comments, Mayor Brown closed public comments.

Councilmember Infanti appointed Jack Williams.

Mayor pro tem Claudia Orona appointed Aaron Peterson.
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Councilmember Smith appointed Brandon Sparks-Gillis.

Councilmember Elizabeth Orona appointed William Zigler.

Mayor Brown appointed Keith Adler.

Motion by Mayor pro tem Claudia Orona to appoint and ratify Jack Williams, Aaron Peterson, Brandon Sparks-Gillis, William Zigler, and Keith Adler to the Planning Commission, seconded by Councilmember Infanti, and carried 5-0.

City Clerk Porter listed all the candidates who applied for the Design Review Committee and those in attendance gave a brief introduction.

Angelo Caciola
Esther Jacobsen Bates
Juan Roca
Richard Boyd
Mayor Brown invited public comments.

Lansing Duncan
Mark Oliver
Dennis Bebe
Tracy Beard
Seeing no further public comments, Mayor Brown closed public comments.

Councilmember Infanti appointed Esther Jacobsen Bates.

Mayor pro tem Claudia Orona appointed Jennifer Johnson.

Councilmember Smith appointed Melissa Bates.

Councilmember Elizabeth Orona appointed Charlene Goetz
Mayor Brown appointed Juan Roca.

Councilmember Infanti noted that Mr. Roca is a contractor, and the intent of the DRC is for design issues.

Mayor Brown invited Mr. Roca to speak.

Mr. Roca answered questions from the Council regarding areas of conflict, his business, and objective of being a part of the DRC.

Mayor Brown made a substitute nomination and appointed Richard Boyd.

Motion by Councilmember Infanti to appoint and ratify Esther Jacobsen Bates, Jennifer Johnson, Melissa Bates, Charlene Goetz, and Richard Boyd to the Design Review Committee, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried 5-0.

City Clerk Porter listed the candidates who applied to the Measure U Committee and those in attendance gave an introduction.

Hank Homburg
Henry Haugse
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Mayor Brown invited public comments.

Jamie Baker
Steve Brown
Seeing no further public comments, Mayor Brown closed public comment.

Mayor pro tem Claudia Orona appointed Adelia Kehoe.

Mayor Brown appointed Henry Haugse.

Motion by Councilmember Infanti to appoint and ratify Adelia Kehoe and Henry Haugse to the Measure U Committee, seconded by Councilmember Elizabeth Orona, and carried 5-0. c. Discussion and possible action to Adopt Resolution No. 25-1279 Amending the Remote Public Comment and “Zoom Bombing” Policy and Renaming said policy the “Remote and InPerson Public Comment and Disruptive Speech Policy.” Assistant City Attorney Steele provided the report.

Mayor Brown invited public comments.

There were no public comments.

Motion by Councilmember Infanti to adopt Resolution No. 25-1279 as presented, seconded by Councilmember Smith, carried 5-0.

9. COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT – 9:30 p.m.

Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting in honor of previous Mayor Ken Verkler; offered his sympathies and condolences and expressed his appreciation, on behalf of the City for his service to Solvang.

Respectfully submitted:

Annamarie Porter, CMC
City Clerk
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I need a site plan and any related documents for the swimming pool at the following address: 542 Aebeltoft Way Solvang 93463 12/30/2024 01:29:49 PM Stan Kokorowski Solvang CA
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To Whom it May Concern, I hope this message finds you well. We are in the process of providing documentation for a plan check with the City of Solvang, and a specific document noted on the building plans has been identified as required. I have attached an image and enclosed the document number in blue squares. Doc No. 2006-0089128 486 FIRST STREET SOLVANG, CA 93463 Could you kindly assist us in obtaining this document? If additional information or authorization is needed to process the request, please let me know. Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your reply. Best regards, Jessica Valeriano Office Manager - MSA Architects, Inc." 12/27/2024 09:49:46 AM Jessica
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Hello, I'm looking for sewer lateral information on the property at 581 Pine Street in Solvang. 12/26/2024 08:28:53 AM Mike Elliott Solvang CA
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Hello, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to request municipal lien information for the property listed below. Please note that this request is for due diligence purposes only and is not related to resale or refinance. Owner Name: DAVID CECCHINI Property Address: 629 ROSKILDE RD B, SOLVANG, CA 93463 Request Type: Due Diligence Only (Not for resale or refinance) For the above-referenced property, I would appreciate it if you could provide a municipal search to include the following information: 1. Please advise if there are any unpaid water and sewer bills with a good through date until 12/31/2024. 2. Any outstanding balances owed, with payoffs that are valid for 30 days from the date of this request Please let me know if any additional information is required to process this request. Thank you in advance for your assistance. 12/24/2024 05:51:33 AM Chethan Rajshekar
Southhampton PA
24-232
Property of interest: 2029 Village Lane, Solvang, CA 93463. Please advise if the Planning and building permit approvals for the Verizon rooftop telecommunications facility can be made available for review. The new rooftop project is for a T-Mobile telecommunications facility. We have approval from the property owners, Solvang Village Lane LLC to proceed with the project. 12/20/2024 12:45:01 PM Randy Mikuni
Sacramento CA
74 24-231
Hello, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to request municipal lien information for the property listed below. Please note that this request is for due diligence purposes only and is not related to resale or refinance. Owner Name: David Cecchini Property Address: 629 ROSKILDE RD B, SOLVANG, CA 93463 Request Type: Due Diligence Only (Not for resale or refinance) For the abovereferenced property, I would appreciate it if you could provide a municipal search to include the following information: 1. Open Code Violations 2. Open/Expired Building permits 3. Any liens associated with the property (including municipal liens, tax liens, or other encumbrances) 4. Is property scheduled for Demolition? If yes, please provide the scheduled date. Please let me know if any additional information is required to process this request. Thank you in advance for your assistance. 12/19/2024 11:51:48 AM Chethan Rajshekar
Southhampton PA
24-230
I recently received the Solvang business license records in a PDF format. Unfortunately, I am unable to extract the data into an Excel spreadsheet. Could you kindly provide the records in an Excel-compatible format to facilitate my analysis? Please refer to request #24-229. 12/18/2024 03:30:58 PM JANET MORANTE

CAMARILLO CA
24-229
I am writing to inquire about obtaining a list of all new business licenses issued within the City of Solvang. Specifically, I am interested in: Initial Report: A comprehensive list of new business licenses issued from January 1, 2024, to the present date. Ongoing Monthly Reports: Regular monthly updates of new business licenses issued, commencing from the current month forward. If possible, email sent to [email protected]. For consistency with reports we receive from other cities, I would appreciate if the data could include the following fields: Account Number Business Name Business Owner Email Start Date Expiration Date Address Phone Number Website 12/16/2024 05:42:50 PM JANET MORANTE

CAMARILLO CA
75 24-228
Dear Annamarie Porter, additional clarification provided as follows: This pertains solely to the City Council. This email is intended for the local official who administers access to complete and accurate public information and official records. My name is Kevin Corrigan, and I am a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles. The City of Solvang and the other four hundred and eighty-two incorporated cities and towns in the State of California are invited to participate in an important civic engagement study. "Citizen involvement in local government is crucial because it promotes responsive and accountable governance. When citizens participate in decisionmaking processes, they provide valuable insights and feedback that help local officials understand community needs and priorities." The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of federal and state funding on civic engagement and citizen participation at the local level within the State of California. This research is being conducted for the course, HNRS 199 or Directed Honors Studies. The UCLA IRBs have determined that data sets that have been stripped of identifiers are publicly available. As a result, research using these data does not meet the definition of "human subjects research", and therefore does not require IRB review and approval or certification of exemption from IRB review. The data for the study will consist of the requested public information. the total population of the City of Solvang and the citizen voting age population of the City of Solvang. the total Revenue from State and Federal Agencies (Intergovernmental Sources) for fiscal year FY 2023–24 and FY 2024–25, the total General Fund resources for fiscal year FY 2023–24 and FY 2024–25, the number of meetings occurring at the dates, times, and location set by resolution, ordinance, or other formal action by the legislative body, from May 13, 2024 to November 1, 2024. Please include regular meetings that have been adjourned or re-adjourned to a time and place specified in the order of adjournment, the number of public comments received from public speakers at meetings occurring at the dates, times, and location set by resolution, ordinance, or other formal action by the 12/16/2024 12:00:00 AM Kevin Corrigan
24-227
We would like to request the issued building permit report for November 2024. Please include issue dates, valuations and descriptions for all residential and commercial building permits issued during the month. If available, we are also interested in the following information: - Addresses - Permit numbers - APNs - Builder/contractor information - Owner information - Square footage - Units (if applicable) - Number of stories (if applicable) - PV capacity (if applicable) Thank you. 12/16/2024 10:23:56 AM Joe Sanchez
Sacramento CA
76 24-226
I request the city permit for solar panel installation on our 1676 Kronen Way home. I need an electronic copy of the permit for an IRS audit of our solar installation that started in the fall of 2022. The solar company was Solar Earth, the contractor was Michel Roberts. Thank you. Andrew Hopper [email protected] 951-990-2846 12/13/2024 11:03:13 AM Andrew Hopper Solvang CA
24-225
I am looking for the building date for 2029 Village Lane. I am considering leasing an office there and Lowe’s wont install flooring because they think the building was constructed before 1978 but the owner thinks it is 1980. 12/12/2024 04:02:58 PM Lisa Clement Solvang CA
24-224
Is there a document/record with layout for Sewer lines on property at 760 Alisal Rd. in Solvang? Need to resolve plumbing issue. Thanks in advance. 12/11/2024 08:45:39 AM Alex Kormos Solvang CA
24-223
Hello, I am requesting a copy of the current city landscape maintenance contract and bid. 12/10/2024 03:58:43 PM Tadden
Santa Maria CA
24-222
SmartProcure is submitting a public records request to the City of Solvang for any and all purchasing records from 9/9/2024 to current. The request is limited to readily available records without physically copying, scanning, or printing paper documents. Any editable electronic document is acceptable. The specific information requested from your record-keeping system is: 1. Purchase order number. If purchase orders are not used a comparable substitute is acceptable, i.e., invoice, encumbrance, or check number 2. Purchase date 3. Line item details (Detailed description of the purchase) 4. Line item quantity 5. Line item price 6. Vendor ID number, name, address, contact person and their email address If you would like to let me know what type of financial software you use, I may have report samples that help to determine how, or if, you are able to respond. As an added security and privacy measure, there will be a unique upload link for any new requests moving forward, including this one. We appreciate your assistance towards this request. You may also attach the information to this email. https://upload.smartprocure.com/?id=c2RqPWEyYlZQMDAwMDAwSm9IeVlBSyZzdD1DQSZvcmc9Q2l0eU9mU29sdmFuZyZvaWQ9NTU0Ng%3D%3D 12/10/2024 07:56:18 AM Lisa Chatar

DEERFIELD BEACH FL
24-221
Hello, I am hoping to get a copy of the current City of Solvang Landscape Maintenance Contract and bid proposal of the contract holder. 12/09/2024 03:12:36 PM Lindsey Serna Orcutt
77 24-220
Hello, I hope this email finds you well. I would like to inquire about the hotel and lodging tax in Solvang. Could you please let me know if the information I found online is correct and whether the lodging tax rate will increase to 14%? Moreover, could you please provide me with the information regarding effective date? Is there any days threshold for the amount of time a lodger can stay in a hotel before exempt from this tax? Also, if you could provide me with any supporting documentation on this new hotel occupancy tax, I would appreciate it. Thank you in advance for your assistance. I look forward to receiving your response. 12/06/2024 12:06:23 AM Jakub Gdansk
non-US State/Province
24-219
Hi there, Is it possible to get a report(s) or copies of all issued building permits from November 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024? Report to include if applicable: Site Address, Permit Numbers & Dates, Valuations of Jobs, Description of work being done, Contractor Information & Owner name. Any and all information is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at [email protected]. Thank you! 12/04/2024 12:38:20 AM Braden Mineer
Cedar City UT
24-218
I wanted to see if you’d be able to let me know if any permits have been applied for or issued since 2022 for the Old Lumberyard Mixed-Use-Hotel and Apartments to be located at 1783 Mission Dr + 1793 Mission Drive + 533 Pine Street, Solvang, CA 93463 ( APNs 139-150-017,- 027, and -012). Any details you could provide as far as plans and permits (including issue dates and any GC information listed) would be greatly appreciated. DR 202200581959 12/03/2024 11:30:42 AM Madison Mendoza Riverside
24-217
I would like a set of plans for my building at 2028 Village Lane. Thank You, Rick Doolittle [email protected] 805-896-8709 Based on discussions with the applicant, they are seeking plans submitted by Clint Pearce, Madonna Enterprises completed late 90s/2000s 12/02/2024 04:50:27 PM Richard G Doolittle
Santa Ynez CA
24-216
I am requesting Building Plans for 1645 Mission Drive. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. Thanks! Robert Pester 11/29/2024 11:21:32 AM Robert Pester
Santa Barbara CA
24-215
Hello, We are preparing a proposal for the renovation and addition of 1130 Ladan dr and requesting the as-built plans for the property. 11/25/2024 05:11:22 PM Jesse Weber
Santa Barbara CA
78 24-214
Good morning, I am requesting public records from your city. Please provide a copy of the current employment contract(s) for each city official, appointed official, and/or department heads. Typically, employment contracts are offered to appointed officials such as the City Manager/Administrator. In some cities, other positions have employment contracts as well. I am seeking any current employment contract for city officials, appointed officials, and/or department heads. My preferred method of delivery for this request is a PDF document with each employment contract included and for the PDF document to be delivered to my email, [email protected]. If there is a fee for collecting this information, please let me know the cost prior to fulfilling the request. If you need to redact information from the responsive document(s), please do so in order to expedite the fulfillment of the request. If you seek to deny all or part of the request, please inform me of the particular reason for the denial. If you have any questions related to this request, please contact me at [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your time, Bradley Ford 320 Desert Sky, McGregor, Texas 76657 817-909-9894 [email protected] 11/22/2024 07:58:30 AM Bradley Ford
McGregor TX
24-213
Good morning, My request is for an electronic file that includes a roster or listing of every current city employee as of Friday, November 1, 2024. This request includes employees coded as full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, as well as elected officials. I am requesting the roster or listing include information commonly found in an Employee Master File and is most commonly found in the Human Resources Department or Payroll Department. The file would include information such as the following fields for each employee: First Name Last Name Hire Date Gender Race Ethnicity Department Job Title Base Salary Amount Gross Annual Wages Bonus Amount Car Allowance (Annual) Cell Phone Allowance (Annual) Certification Pay (Annual) If there fees associated with this request, please inform me of the cost before fulfilling this request. If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact me via this email ([email protected]). If you need to redact a portion of the request in order to expedite the fulfillment of the request, I agree to redaction in advance. If you seek to deny part or all of this request, please let me know the basis for a denial in part or in whole. My preferred delivery method is for the record to be sent via email as an Excel file but a PDF file will also be acceptable. Thank you for your time and have a great day. Bradley Ford 320 Desert Sky McGregor, Texas 76657 817-909-9894 [email protected] 11/22/2024 07:58:16 AM Bradley Ford
McGregor TX
24-212
I would like a site map and/or site plan of my property located at: 542 Aebeltoft Way, Solvang 93463 I need to plan a drainage system. 11/21/2024 02:24:43 PM Stan Kokorowski Solvang CA
79 24-211
Hello, I am a records research engineer for CHC Consulting, a contractor for Comcast. We are currently planning a fiber cable installation project in Solvang. and I'm hoping you can provide some information. Our project is servicing Near 231 Deming Wy, Buellton, CA 93427, USA. The entire project is shown in the attached pdf. Can you provide sewer, storm drain and water information for the area and a capital improvement plan, as-built document, or GIS screenshot should show this information. Please let me know if I can provide any additional information. Please do Provide moratorium Status for job location. Thank you, | [email protected] 11/21/2024 12:04:25 PM Ramesh Yadav Orange CA
24-210 Looking for building plans for 1375 Quail Ridge Road. 11/19/2024 02:43:14 PM tom mehling
Santa Barbara CA
24-209
Who owns Hamlet Square Windmill? I am making an ornament and I need the owners permission to use the name. Please email their address or give them mine. Thank you 11/15/2024 12:52:13 PM Joellen Holmes
Vancouver WA
24-208
This is a formal request for copies of records in the possession of the City of Solvang pursuant to the state open records law, Cal. Gov't Code Secs. 6250 to 6277. Gathering this information is for evaluation purposes only and should not be construed as a challenge to the solicitation award. The requested information is as follows: A copy of the winning proposal addressing Classification and Compensation Study and Request for Proposal submitted on or about 3/29/2024. A copy of the resulting contract, including exhibits/attachments (unless identical to the submitted proposal). Copies of any Council, Commission or Board meeting discussions pertaining to the award. Copies of each evaluator’s notes and/or rating sheets on all proposals submitted. This request reasonably describes identifiable records, and research indicates that no express provisions of law exempt the records from disclosure. If a portion of the information requested is exempt, please redact those portions so that the remainder of the information may be released. If you determine that an express provision of law exists to exempt from disclosure all or a portion of the material requested, please notify this office as to of the reasons for the determination no later than TEN (10) days from your receipt of this request. Please enclose an invoice for any reasonable fees (time and expense) with the documents and mail them to: Southwest Marketing Advisory Center ST 203 1501 State Street Marshall, MN 56258 Voice: 507-537-7241 [email protected] 11/15/2024 12:00:00 AM Brooklyn Gossen Marshall MN
80 24-207
We are requesting access to records for any code enforcement cases in the City of Solvang from June 15, 2021 through November 14, 2024 related to noise, traffic, parking, waste disposal, signage, or any other nuisance or community impact complaints. These cases should be limited to the following addresses: 914 NYSTED DR 1496 AARHUS DR Additionally, we request any records of code enforcement complaints related to food sales from a residence during the same timeframe. Please provide the records in electronic format (e.g., PDF or Excel). If there are any fees associated with this request, please let me know in advance. Thank you for your assistance with this request. 11/14/2024 12:01:45 PM Lauren Wolfer
San Diego CA
24-206
Please provide all as-built drawings, grading plans, storm drain plans, drainage studies, hydrology calculations, and any other materials that bear on or may be helpful in understanding the drainage of surface water into the city's stormdrain system from the Mission Oaks subdivision (Tracts 13,014 & 30,016), from areas around the Viborg Rd/Alamo Pintado Rd intersection, and from areas around the Old Mission Drive/Alamo Pintado Rd. intersection. Documents showing the design flows for the 33” storm drain pipe that takes stormwater from drain inlets at the northwest corner of the Old Mission/Alamo Pintado intersection through the Nielsen's Shopping Center will be particularly helpful. Relevant documents would likely be from the 1980-1990 timeframe and could be in paper or electronic format. Former Public Works Director Matt Van der Linden may have specific information on the existence or location of such documents. 11/14/2024 11:41:16 AM Josh Richman Oakland CA
24-205
We would like to request the issued building permit report for October 2024. Please include issue dates, valuations and descriptions for all residential and commercial building permits issued during the month. If available, we are also interested in the following information: - Addresses - Permit numbers - APNs - Builder/contractor information - Owner information - Square footage - Units (if applicable) - Number of stories (if applicable) - PV capacity (if applicable) Thank you. 11/14/2024 10:44:13 AM Joe Sanchez
Sacramento CA
81 24-204
Physical Property Analysis LLC has been hired by the property owner, Corporation For Better Housing, to complete a Capital Needs Assessment of the Solvang Senior Apartments located at 1758 Laurel Avenue, Solvang CA 93463. The address of 1775 Maple Avenue was also identified for the Property on some of the historical construction documents. The APN is 139-092-021. The Property was developed in 2016. As part of the due diligence process, we need to verify with the Building, Code Enforcement and Planning Departments if there are any open violations / complaints against the Property. A written response of No Violations or Complaints is requested. Also, please verify the zoning for the Property parcel. 11/13/2024 03:19:57 PM Samantha Speer
Lemon\ Grove CA
24-203
I am a resident of Mission Oaks. Lots on Alamo Pintado LLC in its most recent correspondence to the City stated that Mission Oaks constructed mail boxes and a kiosk on the 60 foot easement WITH PERMISSION from the LLC or its predecessors. As you know all agreements involving real estate must be in writing. Have you received written documentation of the permission or license Mr. Richman says was given to MO to obstruct the easement? If so please send me a copy. 11/08/2024 12:00:00 AM Stephen Martin Solvang CA
24-202
Hello, I was wondering if it would be possible to get a copy of my home's floor plan 379 Midten Hof 11/12/2024 10:43:15 AM Megan Pyper Solvang CA
24-201
I would like to see the building permit and permit history for the proposed SFD at 1883 Laurel Ave 11/08/2024 03:55:03 PM BRIAN FULLER GOLETA CA
24-200
Please report the transient occupancy tax (TOT) collected each month or quarter during the 2023-2024 fiscal year and the TOT rate imposed during that time. If possible, please break down revenue collected from hotel/motel vs. short-term vacation rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo, Vacasa, etc.). 11/05/2024 06:48:04 PM Ginger Jensen Portland OR
24-199
Good day! I hope this email finds you well. Please accept this email as a request for Bid Result for the below project: FY 2022 23 Slurry Seal 9/13/2022 Please let us know if you need additional information to process this project. Thank you. Regards, Bhem Rob BidJudge.com 480.487.6638 PO Box 1022 Higley, AZ 85236 11/04/2024 09:38:06 PM Bhem Rob Higley AZ
82 24-198
Hi there, Is it possible to get a report(s) or copies of all issued building permits from October 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024? Report to include if applicable: Site Address, Permit Numbers & Dates, Valuations of Jobs, Description of work being done, Contractor Information & Owner name. Any and all information is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at [email protected]. Thank you! 11/01/2024 07:27:56 AM Braden Mineer
Cedar City UT
24-197
I would like the permit history and with permit numbers and parcel information for 656 Rancho Alisal Drive. Are archive plans available to view? 10/28/2024 10:58:12 AM Lauren Ballantyne
Santa Barbara CA
24-196
Can I please get a copy of the permit on file stating when my roof was replaced on my home at 1760 Viborg Road in Solvang, CA 93463. Thank you 10/28/2024 10:04:01 AM Robert Barrett Solvang CA
24-195
I would like the permit history and with permit numbers and parcel information for APN 137-450-019. Are archive plans available to view? 10/24/2024 04:34:37 PM Lauren Ballantyne
Santa Barbara CA
24-194
I am requesting a copy of the request form requesting to use the City of Solvang’s council’s room for a public debate for the Solvang Mayoral election. This meeting is scheduled for 10/23/24 at 6:00 pm and Is being advertised by the League of Women Voters. Please send me all information regarding this public event. 10/18/2024 03:00:55 PM DENISE EL AMIN

SOLVANG CA
24-193
Hello, I am a records research engineer for CHC Consulting, a contractor for Comcast. We are currently planning a fiber cable installation project in Solvang, CA and I'm hoping you can provide some information. Our project is servicing 486 1st St, Solvang, CA 93463, USA. The entire project is shown in the attached document. Can you provide sewer, storm drain and water information for the area? A capital improvement plan, as-built document, or GIS screenshot should show this information. Please let me know if I can provide any additional information. Thank you, 10/18/2024 01:06:47 AM Sambit Pradhan Orange CA
24-192
Any plans for my mom's house at 170 First St., Solvang, CA, 93463 would be appreciated. Site plan, floor plan, elevations, etc. APN# 137-360-009 10/14/2024 12:15:59 PM Jeremie Irvine Solvang CA
83 24-191
I am looking for certificates of occupancy for the following 7 properties: 1212 Olesen Dr, Solvang, CA 93463 617 Valley Oak Rd , Solvang, CA 93463 1222 Hans Park Trail, Solvang, CA 93463 640 Valley Oak Rd, Solvang, CA 93463 601 Valley Oak Rd, Solvang, CA 93463 562 Rosenvej, Solvang, CA 93463 1240 Pistache Ave, Solvang, CA 93463 All properties are located within a residential development known as Skytt Mesa and were completed and/or sold between 2014 and 2017. Any information will be appreciated. 10/13/2024 12:53:18 PM Jorge Arauz
Los Angeles CA
24-190
We would like to request the issued building permit report for September 2024. Please include issue dates, valuations and descriptions for all residential and commercial building permits issued during the month. If available, we are also interested in the following information: - Addresses - Permit numbers - APNs - Builder/contractor information - Owner information - Square footage - Units (if applicable) - Number of stories (if applicable) - PV capacity (if applicable) Thank you. 10/10/2024 04:07:34 PM Joe Sanchez
Sacramento CA
24-189
All form 497 submitted by all candidates for the November 2024 election. Any candidate submitted form showing any contribution received by each candidate. 10/08/2024 11:59:00 PM Julie Glendinning Solvang CA
24-188
Hi there, Is it possible to get a report(s) or copies of all issued building permits from September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024? Report to include if applicable: Site Address, Permit Numbers & Dates, Valuations of Jobs, Description of work being done, Contractor Information & Owner name. Any and all information is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at [email protected]. Thank you! 10/02/2024 01:35:47 AM Braden Mineer
Cedar City UT
84 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item: 6.d
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025
SUBJECT: Receive and file the Classification and Compensation Study.

PREPARED BY: Wendy Berry, Administrative Services Director DISCUSSION:

In June 2024, the City initiated a classification and compensation study. The study was conducted by Regional Government Services Authority (RGS) and the purpose of the study was to:
• Determine the compensation for similar classifications in the City's identified comparable agencies.
• Determine the level of benefits provided by agencies comparable to similar classifications. • Evaluate whether the City’s compensation and benefits are competitive with the job market utilizing the data obtained from the City.
• Assist in the development of a compensation plan that is both externally competitive and internally equitable.

RGS recommended including eleven (11) agencies in the study based on the following criteria:
• Cost of Living
• Populations Served
• Operating budgets
• Geographical location
• Allocated Personnel
Below are the agencies used for comparison in the study:
• City of Avalon • City of Pismo Beach
• City of Buellton • City of San Juan Capistrano
• City of Carmel • City of Santa Barbara
• City of Lompoc • City of Santa Maria
• City of Morro Bay • County Santa Barbara
• City of Ojai
The study is presented tonight as a receive and file so staff can present the study to the Union for discussion. The results of this study are subject to negotiations and staff will discuss the results with City Council in closed session at a future meeting.

ALTERNATIVES:

No alternatives at this time
FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impacts to receive and file. Future budget implications will be addressed at a future meeting if City Council chooses to act on the recommendations.

ATTACHMENTS:

A – Classification and Compensation Study
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COMPENSATION STUDY REPORT
2024
Prepared for:
1644 Oak Street
Solvang, CA 93463
Prepared By:

P.O. Box 1350
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................2 Summary of Findings and Recommendations ..........................................................................2 METHODOLOGY ..........................................................................................................................3 Kick-Off Meeting......................................................................................................................3 Organizational Data.................................................................................................................3 Market Comparators ...............................................................................................................3 Surveyed Classifications...........................................................................................................4 Compensation Components ....................................................................................................5 DATA COLLECTION PROCESS .......................................................................................................6 Determining Match Classifications...........................................................................................6 Compensation Data Collection.................................................................................................7 FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................7 External Market Findings.........................................................................................................7 Benefit Findings.....................................................................................................................11 Internal Salary Alignment Analysis.........................................................................................12 SALARY CONSIDERATIONS.........................................................................................................14 RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................................................18 COMPENSATION POLICY ...........................................................................................................18

ATTACHMENT
Attachment A - Compensation Data Worksheets
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2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In June 2024, the City of Solvang (City) engaged Regional Government Services (RGS) to conduct an agency-wide classification and total compensation study. Upon agreement with the draft classification recommendations, RGS began the total compensation in August 2024.

Acknowledging the need to periodically survey the external market to determine the City’s standing within the market, the purpose of the study was to:
• Determine the compensation for similar classifications in the City's identified comparable agencies.
• Determine the level of benefits provided by agencies comparable to similar classifications.
• Evaluate whether the City’s compensation and benefits are competitive with the job market utilizing the data obtained from the City.
• Assist in the development of a compensation plan that is both externally competitive and internally equitable

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The following is a summary of the findings and recommendations of the study. More detailed descriptions can be found in the body of this report.

Compensation Findings
• Sufficient compensation data was found for seventeen of the twenty-six benchmark classifications.
• The base pay of one of the classifications is above the market (>5% above the median); the base pay for seven of the classifications is considered competitive with the market (+/- 5% of the median); and the base pay for the remaining nine classifications is below the market (>5% below the median).
• For CalPERS Classic employees, the total compensation (base pay and benefits) for eight classifications is above the market, four are competitive with the market, and five are below the market
• For CalPERS PEPRA employees, the total compensation for two classifications is above the market; nine are competitive with the market, and six are below the market. • Overall, the City contributes a higher percentage of salary to its benefits package than the market comparators.
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3 Salary Recommendations
• Adjust salaries so the maximum top-step salary rate is within five percent of the market median.
• If fiscal restraints exist, develop a multi-year compensation plan to include a series of increases over a number of years until the salaries for all classifications are competitive with the market.
• Prioritize classifications whose salaries are more than 10% below the market and those where recruitment and retention issues have existed in the first phase of adjustments.

METHODOLOGY

KICK-OFF MEETING
RGS met with the City Manager and Director of Administrative Services in August 2024 to initiate the compensation study and discuss the various components of the study, such as the comparable agencies included in the study, classifications to be surveyed, and the compensation elements. In addition, information regarding agency expectations, timelines, data collection methods, deliverables, and other pertinent information was shared.

ORGANIZATIONAL DATA
RGS requested and reviewed key organizational materials and information to understand the City's current structure, policies, procedures, challenges, and practices related to compensation systems and administration. Those materials included:
• Organizational Charts
• Existing classification specifications
• Benefit summaries and employer/employee cost data
• Salary schedules
• Applicable policies, procedures, and ordinances

MARKET COMPARATORS
The City requested that RGS conduct an analysis to determine the comparable agencies to be surveyed for the study. RGS selected and reviewed various factors of twenty-six (26) cities throughout California. These factors included:
• Cost of Living
• Populations Served
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4 • Operating budgets
• Geographical location
• Allocated Personnel
Of those agencies, RGS recommended the following eleven (11) agencies be included in the study based on the criteria.
• City of Avalon • City of Pismo Beach
• City of Buellton • City of San Juan Capistrano
• City of Carmel • City of Santa Barbara
• City of Lompoc • City of Santa Maria
• City of Morro Bay • County Santa Barbara
• City of Ojai

SURVEYED CLASSIFICATIONS
The City requested twenty-six (26) of the City’s current classifications be included in the study:
• Accounting Assistant • Maintenance Worker II
• Accounting Supervisor • Management Analyst 2
• Assistant Planner • Marketing Coordinator
• City Clerk • Office Assistant
• City Manager • Park and Recreation Director
• Code Enforcement Officer 1 • Parks Maintenance II
• Collection Operator • Public Works Director
• Community Development Director 1 • Recreation Coordinator • Development/Building Tech • Utility Director
• Director of Administrative Services • Water Operator II • Engineering Tech • Water Supervisor
• Human Resources Specialist • Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II • Maintenance Supervisor • Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor 1 Classification titles reflect the recommendations for reclassification resulting from the classification study. 2 Classification title reflects the recommendation for reclassification resulting from a secondary review of the Management Analyst classification. However, the review was not completed until after the compensation data collection process had been completed.
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5 COMPENSATION COMPONENTS
The initial compensation components for the study were provided to RGS by the City and included the following:

Monthly Base Salary: The top of the salary range (excluding longevity salary steps). All figures are presented on a monthly basis.

Insurance
Medical Insurance: The maximum monthly amount the agency contributes to medical premiums for the employee and dependents. This amount is included in the total compensation calculation. The maximum monthly amount paid by the employee and the total cost is presented for informational purposes.

Dental Insurance: The maximum monthly amount the agency contributes to dental premiums for the employee and dependents. This amount is included in the total compensation calculation. The maximum monthly amount paid by the employee and the total cost is presented for informational purposes.

Vision Insurance: The maximum monthly amount the agency contributes to vision premiums for the employee and dependents. This amount is included in the total compensation calculation. The maximum monthly amount paid by the employee and the total cost is presented for informational purposes.

Pension (for Classic and PEPRA employees)
Employee Paid Member Contribution: The amount the employee pays of the employee’s statutory required contribution to the retirement system. This amount is presented for informational purposes.

Employee Paid Employer Contribution: The amount the employee agrees to pay of the statutorily required employer contribution to the retirement system. This amount is included in the total compensation calculation (shown as a negative number).

Employer Paid Member Contribution: The amount the agency agrees to pay of the statutorily required employee contribution to the retirement system. This amount is included in the total compensation calculation.
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6 Minimum Required Employer Contribution: The annual cost of service accrual for active employees for the upcoming fiscal year (Normal Cost).

Leaves
Vacation Leave: The number of vacation hours accrued per year by all employees in the classification after five years of employment. The number of days has been converted to a monthly dollar amount based on the base rate of pay for each classification and is included in the total compensation calculation.

Sick Leave: The number of sick hours accrued per year by all employees in the classification.

The number of hours has been converted to a monthly dollar amount based on the base rate of pay for each classification and is included in the total compensation calculation.

Holiday Leave: The number of holiday hours accrued per year by employees in the classification. The number of hours has been converted to a monthly dollar amount based on the base rate of pay for each classification and is included in the total compensation calculation.

Administrative/Management/Personal Leave: The number of hours normally available to management to reward employees for extraordinary effort in lieu of overtime. Personal leave may be available to other groups of employees to augment vacation or other time off. The number of hours has been converted to a monthly dollar amount based on the base pay rate for each classification and is included in the total compensation calculation.

Additional Benefits
Deferred Compensation Match or Contribution: This is the monthly amount the agency contributes to the agency-sponsored deferred compensation plan on behalf of the employee.

This amount is included in the total compensation calculation. If the contribution is based on longevity, the amount contributed at five years of service is used.

Other Compensation: This category includes any additional compensation benefits available to the incumbents in a classification.

DATA COLLECTION PROCESS

DETERMINING MATCH CLASSIFICATIONS
One of the most critical factors in conducting a compensation study is ensuring the classifications selected from the comparator agencies match the City’s benchmark classifications as closely as possible. When comparing appropriate matches, the analysis must include more than job titles. Due to different titling conventions, job titles alone can be misleading. Therefore, a more extensive analysis is performed. The City's class specifications 92 2024 COMPENSATION STUDY REPORT
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7 were analyzed, and RGS discussed specific aspects of various classifications with the City to ensure the most up-to-date and accurate information was used in the analysis. Classifications at the comparable agencies were compared to those at the City, and match classifications were determined using the following criteria.
• Education and experience requirements
• Scope and complexity of the work
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work. • Supervision received and exercised.
• Consequence of error.
• Special certification or license requirements.
• Organizational structure of the division/department where the classification is found.

RGS considers fewer than four (4) comparison matches insufficient for analysis as fewer matches make salary variations more significant, and results may not accurately reflect the market.

COMPENSATION DATA COLLECTION
Compensation data was collected for each benchmark from the designated comparator agencies through websites, direct contact with agency human resources, finance, and management staff, and an in-depth review of agency documents, including class specifications, memoranda of understanding, organizational charts, personnel allocations, and budget documents. RGS verified salary and benefits data for the agencies, analyzed the data received, and compared it to data obtained from the City.

The compensation charts provided include the median (midpoint) of the maximum monthly base pay and total compensation data, including separate calculations for CalPERS Classic and PEPRA members for each surveyed classification. RGS recommends using the median instead of the mean, which is the average of all market data collected. The median is the exact midpoint, with 50% of market data below and 50% above. Unlike the mean, the median methodology eliminates distortion caused by exceptionally high or low salary values.

FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS

EXTERNAL MARKET FINDINGS
RGS collected salary and benefits for twenty-six classifications. RGS found sufficient match classifications for all but the following nine classifications:
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8 • Accounting Supervisor • Marketing Coordinator
• Collection Operator • Parks and Recreation Director
• Director of Administrative Services • Utility Director • Human Resources Specialist • Water Supervisor
• Maintenance Supervisor
When analyzing compensation, it is customary to consider competitiveness in the relevant labor market. While the City may consider a different adjustment standard, as an industry rule, if a classification falls within five percent (5%) above or below the market, it is considered competitive based on our experience, and adjustments are not typically recommended. The five percent (5%) above or below market allows for slight differences between job duties, assignments, and benefits packages.

The charts below and the following narrative summarize the survey results and compare the City's compensation to that of the comparable agencies. All listed salary data is based on the top step (excluding longevity) of the respective salary range collected from the City and the comparable agencies surveyed.

In the first chart, the percentages represent the difference in the base salary of the City to the median base pay of all market comparators. In the second chart, the percentage represents the difference in the total compensation of the City’s CalPERS Classic employees to the median total compensation of all market comparators’ CalPERS Classic employees. In the third chart, the percentage represents the difference in the total compensation of the City’s CalPERS PEPRA employees to the median total compensation of all market comparators’ CalPERS PEPRA employees.

Base Pay Comparison

BENCHMARK CLASSIFICATION TITLE
# of
Comps
Solvang
Base
Salary
Market
Median
Salary
Solvang to
Market
Median %
Top Step to
the Median
of Market
Accounting Assistant 9 $5,356 $5,245 2.12% Competitive
Assistant Planner 10 $6,691 $7,863 -14.91% Below
City Clerk 7 $12,130 $11,620 4.39% Competitive
City Manager 11 $17,099 $20,833 -17.92% Below
Code Enforcement Officer 4 $4,976 $6,881 -27.68% Below
Community Development Director 12 $12,749 $16,874 -24.45% Below Development/Building Tech 4 $5,356 $6,891 -22.28% Below Engineering Tech 5 $6,691 $6,768 -1.14% Competitive
Maintenance Worker II 8 $5,774 $6,063 -4.77% Competitive 94 2024 COMPENSATION STUDY REPORT
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9 Management Analyst 9 $9,956 $8,419 18.26% Above
Office Assistant 7 $4,976 $5,215 -4.57% Competitive
Parks Maintenance II 4 $5,774 $6,179 -6.56% Below
Public Works Director 9 $12,749 $18,044 -29.35% Below
Recreation Coordinator 8 $6,063 $6,142 -1.28% Competitive WWTP Operator II 6 $6,214 $7,057 -11.95% Below
WWTP Supervisor 6 $9,228 $9,355 -1.35% Competitive
Water Operator II 5 $6,214 $6,545 -5.06% Below
Top monthly salary market results show that:
• One classification is above the market by greater than 15%. • Seven classifications are competitive with the market (within 5% +/- of the median). • Two classifications are below the market by more than 5% but less than 10% • Two classifications are below the market by more than 10% but less than 15%. • One classification is below the market by more than 15% but less than 20% • The remaining four classifications are below the market by greater than 20% Total Compensation Comparison (CalPERS Classic Employees)

BENCHMARK CLASSIFICATION TITLE
# of
Comps
Solvang
Total
Comp
Market
Median
Total
Comp
Solvang
Market
Median
Total Comp
Total Comp
to the
Median of
market
Accounting Assistant 9 $9,741 $8,756 11.25% Above
Assistant Planner 10 $11,593 $12,062 -3.89% Competitive City Clerk 7 $19,607 $17,552 11.70% Above
City Manager 11 $27,206 $30,860 -11.84% Below
Code Enforcement Officer 4 $9,214 $11,164 -17.47% Below Community Development Director 12 $20,489 $25,904 -20.90% Below Development/Building Tech 4 $9,741 $11,143 -12.58% Below Engineering Tech 5 $11,593 $10,359 11.91% Above
Maintenance Worker II 8 $10,320 $9,911 4.14% Competitive Management Analyst 9 $16,507 $13,323 23.90% Above
Office Assistant 7 $9,214 $8,587 7.30% Above
Parks Maintenance II 4 $10,320 $9,404 9.74% Above
Public Works Director 9 $20,489 $25,967 -21.09% Below
Recreation Coordinator 8 $10,722 $10,011 7.10% Above
WWTP Operator II 6 $10,931 $10,911 0.19% Competitive
WWTP Supervisor 6 $15,114 $14,267 5.94% Above
Water Operator II 5 $10,931 $10,572 3.40% Competitive
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10 Total compensation market results for CalPERS Classic employees show that:
• One classification is above the market by over 20%.
• Three classifications are above the market by more than 10% but less than 15%. • Four classifications are above the market by more than 5% but less than 10% • Four classifications are competitive with the market (with 5% +/-of the median). • Two classifications are below the market by more than 10% but less than 15%. • One classification is below the market by more than 15% but less than 20%. • The remaining two classifications are below the market by more than 20%.

Total Compensation Comparison (CalPERS PEPRA Employees)

BENCHMARK CLASSIFICATION TITLE
# of
Comps
Solvang
Total
Comp
Market
Median
Total
Comp
Solvang to
Market
Median
Total Comp
Total Comp
to the
Median of
Market
Accounting Assistant 9 $8,948 $8,521 5.01% Above
Assistant Planner 10 $10,602 $11,621 -8.77% Below
City Clerk 7 $17,835 $17,012 4.84% Competitive
City Manager 11 $24,674 $29,817 -17.25% Below
Code Enforcement Officer 4 $8,477 $10,622 -20.19% Below Community Development Director 12 $18,601 $24,552 -24.24% Below Development/Building Tech 4 $8,948 $10,713 -16.48% Below Engineering Tech 5 $10,602 $10,359 2.34% Competitive
Maintenance Worker II 8 $9,465 $9,644 -1.85% Competitive Management Analyst 9 $15,033 $12,678 18.57% Above
Office Assistant 7 $8,477 $8,312 1.99% Competitive
Parks Maintenance II 4 $9,465 $9,459 0.07% Competitive
Public Works Director 9 $18,601 $25,128 -25.97% Below
Recreation Coordinator 8 $9,824 $9,684 1.45% Competitive WWTP Operator II 6 $10,011 $10,530 -4.92% Competitive
WWTP Supervisor 6 $13,747 $13,376 2.78% Competitive
Water Operator II 5 $10,011 $10,056 -0.44% Competitive
Total compensation market results for CalPERS PEPRA employees show that:
• One classification above the market by more than 15%. • One classification is above the market by more than 5% but less than 10%. • Nine classifications are competitive with the market (with 5% +/-of the median). • One classification is below the market by more than 5% but less than 10%. • Two classifications are below the market by more than 15% but less than 20% • The remaining three classifications are below the market by more than 20% 96 2024 COMPENSATION STUDY REPORT
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11 BENEFIT FINDINGS
The following summarizes the comparison of benefits included in the total compensation calculations for the comparable agencies and the City. The Compensation Worksheet and the Benefits Notes in Attachment B provide a more detailed description of these, and the other benefits data collected.

Medical Insurance
• All agencies contribute to medical benefits for their employees. • The amount contributed to medical insurance by the comparator agencies ranges from $817 – $2,875/month.
• The City contributes $1,559/month toward medical insurance.

Dental Insurance
• Eight agencies contribute dental benefits on behalf of their employees. • The amount contributed to dental insurance by the comparator agencies ranges from $13-$164/month.
• The City does not contribute to dental insurance on behalf of their employees.

Vision Insurance
• Six agencies contribute to vision benefits on behalf of their employees. • The amount contributed to medical insurance by the comparator agencies ranges from $17 - $24/month
• The City does not contribute to vision insurance on behalf of their employees.

Leaves
Vacation Leave (at five years of service):
• All agencies provide vacation leave for their employees. • The number of vacation hours provided ranges from 96 to 184 per year for nonmanagement employees. • The City provides 120 hours of vacation to its employees per year.

Sick Leave:
• All agencies provide sick leave for their employees.
• Each provides 96 hours of sick leave to their employees each year. 97 2024 COMPENSATION STUDY REPORT
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12 • One agency provides 192 hours of sick leave for managers with 5+ years of service. • The City also provides 96 hours of sick leave annually.

Holiday Leave:
• All agencies provide holiday leave for their employees. • The number of holidays provided ranges from 12-14.5 per year (including floating holidays).
• The City provides 14 holidays per year.

Administrative/Management Leave
• Ten agencies provide their employees with administrative/management leave. • The amount of leave ranges from 16 – 194 hours per year, depending on the bargaining unit and seniority.
• The City provides 80 hours of administrative/management leave to designated management classifications.

Other Benefits
Deferred Compensation Match or Contribution:
• Nine agencies contribute to a deferred compensation plan for their employees. • Seven agencies contribute a flat dollar amount ranging from $54-$1167/month. • Two agencies provide a percentage of salary contribution ranging from .18% to 6%. • The City does not contribute to a deferred compensation plan on behalf of its employees except for the City Manager, who receives a 3% contribution.

INTERNAL SALARY ALIGNMENT ANALYSIS
The market median data is only one factor in establishing a competitive and equitable compensation plan. As the external salary data is collected separately for each classification, the resulting data can be affected by several factors, such as whether positions are designated FLSA exempt or non-exempt, the number of match classes identified, the type or agency where they were found, and the overall staffing level/structure of those agencies. Because of the inconsistencies that may arise from the market data alone, it is critical to analyze how it aligns with the City’s established compensation plan and industry standards. This includes considering the following factors:
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13 Relationship to Classifications Within the Same Reporting Structure Classifications that are related to each other by discipline, duties, or responsibilities but are separated by level of complexity or authority, such as entry, journey, lead or senior, supervisor, and manager, should be separated by approximately 10-15% at the lower levels and 15% and higher at the supervisory and management levels. This practice provides a healthy separation between classification levels and avoids salary compaction. Salary compaction occurs when classifications are within 5% or less of each other.

Relationship to Classifications Across the Class Plan
Classifications with similar authority, autonomy, and responsibilities but assigned to different sections or departments, such as department heads, division heads, and managers, are often compensated similarly. When reviewing internal equity in an organization, classifications are often reviewed for impacts across the class plan for positions with similar authority, autonomy, and core responsibilities.

Classifications with Insufficient External Market Data
To set salaries for non-benchmark classifications or those with insufficient external data, RGS recommends conducting an internal salary alignment analysis, as described above. They should be evaluated based on various classification factors such as education and experience, scope and complexity of the work, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work, and the supervision received and exercised.

Other Factors Related to Setting Compensation
While RGS has provided suggestions to address any compensation inequities between the City and the market, this report is simply a tool for discussing how to set compensation. Other factors must also be considered, such as:

Impediments to recruitment—The labor market shifts at various times during an organization's life, and for various reasons, a position or positions may become extremely difficult to recruit for. When this occurs, compensation is one factor to consider.

Value to the Organization – Some classifications have a greater value to an organization than others. It is critical to consider the value of each classification when reviewing compensation.

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14 administrative and overhead costs associated with the compensation adjustment when implementing a change in compensation.

SALARY CONSIDERATIONS
RGS found that the City’s benefit package makes up a more significant percentage of their total compensation than that of the comparable agencies. Therefore, RGS recommends that the City modify its compensation plan considering the external market data and the internal alignment analysis.

Based on an internal salary alignment analysis, the salary for each classification can be set either above, below, or equal to a specific benchmark. These salary differentials recognize the scope and complexity of work, supervisory responsibilities, and exempt/non-exempt status between classifications.

Based on the classification study, RGS has recommended reclassifying the Management Analyst class to Assistant to the City Manager. Therefore, the Management Analyst cannot serve as a benchmark class for the purposes of internal salary alignment. Therefore, we have recommended the salary for the Assistant to the City Manager be set in relation to the City Clerk (15% below). As the current salary for the Management Analyst was found to be 18.26% above the market median, the recommended salary for the Assistant to the City Manager results in a net increase of approximately 3.5%.

While sufficient external salary data was found for the City Manager position, using that data would establish a salary for the City Manager 15.7% higher than the Public Works Director, the highest paid department head. The typical salary differential between these positions is 20-30% to reflect the breadth of the City Manager's responsibility for overseeing the entirety of the city’s operations, as opposed to a single department. Therefore, RGS recommends the salary for the City Manager be set based on internal salary alignment.

In 2023/24, the City Manager’s salary was approximately 25% above the highest paid department heads, the Public Works Director and the Utilities Director. As this differential falls within the typical range and the responsibilities and requirements of these department head positions do not necessitate any type of exception, RGS recommends this differential be maintained.

The chart below provides the City with a sample salary alignment chart. The chart includes the classifications, the salary percentage between classifications, the rationale for these differentials, and the resulting salaries.
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15 Internal Salary Alignment Rationale
Classification Internal Alignment Rationale
Salary from
Study/
Internal
Alignment
City Manager Internal – 25% above the PW Director $22,555 Public Works Director Market $18,044
Utility Director Equal to the Public Works Director $18,044 Community Development Director Market $16,874
Administrative Services Director
Equal to the Community Development
Director $16,874
Park & Rec Director Internal - 20% below PW Dir $14,435 Assistant to the City Manager Internal - 15% below City Clerk $10,311 HR Specialist Internal - 15% above Accounting Assistant $6,159 City Clerk Market $12,130
Accounting Supervisor Internal - Equal to Recreation Supervisor $8,445 Accountant Internal - 10% below Accounting Supv $7,601
Accounting Technician Internal - 15% above the Accounting Asst $6,159 Accounting Assistant Market $5,356
Utility Billing Clerk Internal - 2.5% above Accounting Asst $5,490 Office Assistant Market $5,215
Senior Planner Internal - 10% above Associate Planner $9,947 Associate Planner Internal - 15% above Assistant Planner $9,042 Assistant Planner Market $7,863
Code Enforcement Officer Market $6,881
Development/Building Tech Market $6,891
Marketing Coordinator Internal - 25% above Recreation Coord $7,677 Recreation Supv Internal - 10% above Sr Recreation Coord $8,445 Senior Recreation Coord Internal - 25% above Recreation Coord $7,677 Recreation Coordinator Market $6,142
Recreation Clerk Internal - 10% below Recreation Coord $5,528 Parks Maintenance Lead Internal - 10% above Parks Maintenance II $6,797 Parks Maintenance II Market $6,179
Parks Maintenance I Internal - 15% below Parks Maint II $5,252 WWTP Supervisor Market $9,355
WWTP Lead Operator Internal - 15% below WWTP Supv $7,952 WWTP Operator III Internal - 5% below WWTP Lead Opr $7,554 WWTP Operator II Market $7,057
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16 WWTP Operator I Internal - 7.5% below WWTP II $6,528 WWTP OIT Internal - 7.5% below WWTP I $5,875
Water Supervisor Internal - Set equal to WWTP Supv $9,355 Water Lead Operator Internal - 15% below Water Supv $7,952 Senior Water Operator Internal - 15% below Water Lead Opr $6,759 Water Operator II Market $6,545
Water Operator I Internal - 7.5% below Water Opr II $6,054 Collection Operator Internal - 7.5% below WWTP I $5,600 Associate Engineer Internal - 15% above the Asst Engineer $9,947 Assistant Engineer Internal - 10% below Associate Planner $8,649 Engineering Technician Market $6,768
Maintenance Supervisor Internal - 5% below Water Supv $8,887 Maintenance Worker Lead Internal- 25% below Maintenance Supv $6,665 Maintenance Worker II Market - Maintain tie to PMW II $6,179 Maintenance Worker I Internal - 10% below Maintenance Wrkr II $5,457 Public Works Office Assist Internal - 7.5% above Office Asst $5,606 Bold – Benchmark classes
Red – New Classifications
Blue – Classifications on the salary schedule but not included in the project Green – Classifications not on the salary schedule, which the City may want to consider in the future.

In addition to creating the recommended salary differentials, RGS has calculated the estimated monthly costs of these adjustments. The following chart provides the recommended salary, the current salary, the percentage of the current salary above or below the recommended salary, and the flat dollar amount between the current and recommended salaries.

Estimated Cost of Implementing Salary Adjustments
Classification
Salary from
Study/
Internal
Alignment
Current
Top Step
Salary
Percentage
Current Salary
Above/Below
Rec'd
Flat Dollar
Adjustment
Req'd/
monthly*
City Manager $22,555 $17,099 -24.19% $5,456
Public Works Director $18,044 $12,749 -29.35% $5,295
Utility Director $18,044 $15,167 -15.95% $2,877
Community Development Director $16,874 $12,1301 28.11%1 $4,7441 Administrative Services Director $16,874 $12,749 -24.45% $4,125 Park & Rec Director $14,435 $11,541 -20.05% $2,895
Assistant to the City Manager $10,311 99562 -3.44%2 $3542 HR Specialist $6,159 $6,077 -1.34% $82
City Clerk $12,130 $12,130 0.00% $0
Accounting Supervisor $8,445 $8,355 -1.07% $90
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17 Accountant $7,601 $7,575 -0.34% $26
Accounting Technician $6,159 $5,774 -6.26% $386
Accounting Assistant $5,356 $5,356 0.00% $0
Utility Billing Clerk $5,490 $5,500 0.18% -$10
Office Assistant $5,215 $4,976 -4.57% $238
Senior Planner $9,947
Associate Planner $9,042 $8,157 -9.79% $885
Assistant Planner $7,863 $6,691 -14.91% $1,172
Code Enforcement Officer $6,881 $4,976 -27.68% $1,904
Development/Building Tech $6,891 $5,356 -22.28% $0
Marketing Coordinator $7,677 $7,575 -1.34% $103
Recreation Supv $8,445 $8,355 -1.07% $90
Senior Recreation Coord $7,677 $7,575 -1.34% $103
Recreation Coordinator $6,142 $6,063 -1.28% $79
Recreation Clerk $5,528 $5,356 -3.11% $172
Parks Maintenance Lead $6,797 $6,063 -10.79% $734
Parks Maintenance II $6,179 $5,774 -6.56% $405
Parks Maintenance I $5,252 $4,976 -5.25% $276
WWTP Supervisor $9,355 $9,228 -1.35% $127
WWTP Lead Operator $7,952 $7,575 -4.74% $377
WWTP Operator III $7,554 $6,531 -13.54% $1,023
WWTP Operator II $7,057 $6,214 -11.95% $843
WWTP Operator I $6,528 $5,911 -9.46% $617
WWTP OIT $5,875
Water Supervisor $9,355 $9,228 -1.35% $127
Water Lead Operator $7,952 $7,575 -4.74% $377
Senior Water Operator $6,759 $6,531 -3.37% $228
Water Operator II $6,545 $6,214 -5.06% $331
Water Operator I $6,054 $5,911 -2.37% $143
Collection Operator $5,600 $5,500 -1.79% $100
Associate Engineer $9,947 $9,228 -7.22% $718
Assistant Engineer $8,649 $7,953 -8.06% $697
Engineering Technician $6,768 $6,691 -1.14% $77
Maintenance Supervisor $8,887 $8,355 -5.99% $533
Maintenance Worker Lead $6,665 $6,063 -9.03% $602
Maintenance Worker II $6,179 $5,774 -6.56% $405
Maintenance Worker I $5,457 $4,976 -8.81% $481
Public Works Office Assist $5,606 $5,356 -4.45% $250
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18 1 Based on the salary difference between the Community Development Director and Planning Manager. 2 Based on the salary difference between the Management Analyst and Assistant to the City Manager.

Bold – Benchmark classes
Red – New Classifications
Blue – Classifications on the salary schedule but not included in the project Green – Classifications not on the salary schedule, which the City may want to consider in the future.

RECOMMENDATIONS
• Adjust salaries so the maximum top-step salary rate is within five percent of the market median.
• Memorialize the internal salary alignment structure as part of the compensation policy (see below) to be used when conducting salary surveys or establishing new classifications.
• Develop a multi-year compensation plan to include a series of increases over a number of years until the salaries for all classifications are competitive with the market if fiscal restraints exist.
• Prioritize classifications whose salaries are more than 10% below the market and those where recruitment and retention issues have existed in the first phase of adjustments.

COMPENSATION POLICY
RGS recommends that the City create a compensation policy to establish and codify a strategy for setting compensation. This policy should identify the comparator agencies to be surveyed (or, at minimum, the type of agencies to be surveyed), the benefit components to be used, the method of collecting information, the criteria for determining when compensation studies will be conducted, how the comparable data will be determined, and how the data will be implemented.

RGS recommends that the policy include how the City plans to set compensation in relation to the market data. For example, using the median as the set point for salaries, using either base pay or total compensation, and setting salaries equal to the median or some percentage above or below the median.

In addition to market placement, there are many other factors to consider when setting salaries. The policy should include recruitment, retention, and promotion issues, salaries of other similar positions within the same series or across the organization (internal parity), the value of the work performed to the organization, and fiscal sustainability. The City’s total compensation package value may also be a factor to consider when determining policy parameters.
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19 Adopting a compensation policy that includes compensation-setting guidance based on these factors will provide a fact-based and analytical foundation and give the City the tools needed to resist short-term pressures in favor of long-term equity and fiscal sustainability. 105
Attachment A
Compensation Data Worksheets
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BENCHMARK CLASSIFICATION TITLE
# of
Comps
Solvang
Base Salary
Market
Median
Salary
Solvang to
Market
Median %
Top Step to
the Median
of Market
Solvang
Total Comp
Market
Median
Total Comp
Solvang
Market
Median Total
Comp
Total Comp
to the
Median of
market
Solvang
Total Comp
Market
Median
Total Comp
Solvang to
Market Median
Total Comp
Total Comp
to the
Median of
market
Solvang Ratio
of Benefits to
Total Comp
Market Ratio
of Benefits to
Total Comp
Solvang Ratio
of Benefits to
Total Comp
Market Ratio
of Benefits to
Total Comp
1 Accounting Assistant 9 $5,356.00 $5,245.00 2.12% Competitive $9,740.85 $8,755.79 11.25% Above $8,947.63 $8,520.86 5.01% Above 45.02% 40.10% 40.14% 38.45% 2 Assistant Planner 10 $6,690.67 $7,862.85 -14.91% Below $11,592.83 $12,061.86 -3.89% Competitive $10,601.94 $11,620.55 -8.77% Below 42.29% 34.81% 36.89% 32.34% 3 City Clerk 7 $12,129.87 $11,620.00 4.39% Competitive $19,606.76 $17,552.48 11.70% Above $17,835.32 $17,012.15 4.84% Competitive 38.13% 33.80% 31.99% 31.70% 4 City Manager 11 $17,099.33 $20,833.33 -17.92% Below $27,206.46 $30,860.16 -11.84% Below $24,674.04 $29,816.88 -17.25% Below 37.15% 32.49% 30.70% 30.13% 5 Code Enforcement Officer 4 $4,976.40 $6,880.63 -27.68% Below $9,214.12 $11,164.09 -17.47% Below $8,477.12 $10,622.11 -20.19% Below 45.99% 38.37% 41.30% 35.22% 6 Community Development Director 12 $12,748.67 $16,874.06 -24.45% Below $20,489.20 $25,903.74 -20.90% Below $18,601.12 $24,552.13 -24.24% Below 37.78% 34.86% 31.46% 31.27% 7 Development/Building Tech 4 $5,356.00 $6,891.03 -22.28% Below $9,740.85 $11,142.77 -12.58% Below $8,947.63 $10,713.34 -16.48% Below 45.02% 38.16% 40.14% 35.68% 8 Engineering Tech 5 $6,690.67 $6,767.63 -1.14% Competitive $11,592.83 $10,359.44 11.91% Above $10,601.94 $10,359.44 2.34% Competitive 42.29% 34.67% 36.89% 34.67% 9 Maintenance Worker II 8 $5,773.73 $6,062.82 -4.77% Competitive $10,320.49 $9,910.56 4.14% Competitive $9,465.40 $9,644.03 -1.85% Competitive 44.06% 38.82% 39.00% 37.13% 10 Management Analyst 9 $9,956.27 $8,419.00 18.26% Above $16,507.09 $13,322.74 23.90% Above $15,032.56 $12,678.37 18.57% Above 39.68% 36.81% 33.77% 33.60% 11 Office Assistant 7 $4,976.40 $5,214.50 -4.57% Competitive $9,214.12 $8,587.26 7.30% Above $8,477.12 $8,311.96 1.99% Competitive 45.99% 39.28% 41.30% 37.27% 12 Parks Maintenance II 4 $5,773.73 $6,178.99 -6.56% Below $10,320.49 $9,404.46 9.74% Above $9,465.40 $9,459.17 0.07% Competitive 44.06% 34.30% 39.00% 34.68% 13 Public Works Director 9 $12,748.67 $18,044.00 -29.35% Below $20,489.20 $25,966.74 -21.09% Below $18,601.12 $25,127.69 -25.97% Below 37.78% 30.51% 31.46% 28.19% 14 Recreation Coordinator 8 $6,063.20 $6,141.89 -1.28% Competitive $10,722.16 $10,011.46 7.10% Above $9,824.20 $9,683.53 1.45% Competitive 43.45% 38.65% 38.28% 36.57% 15 WWTP Operator II 6 $6,214.00 $7,057.25 -11.95% Below $10,931.41 $10,911.13 0.19% Competitive $10,011.12 $10,529.63 -4.92% Competitive 43.15% 35.32% 37.93% 32.98% 16 WWTP Supervisor 6 $9,228.27 $9,354.96 -1.35% Competitive $15,113.99 $14,266.62 5.94% Above $13,747.28 $13,375.70 2.78% Competitive 38.94% 34.43% 32.87% 30.06% 17 Water Operator II 5 $6,214.00 $6,545.00 -5.06% Below $10,931.41 $10,571.62 3.40% Competitive $10,011.12 $10,055.65 -0.44% Competitive 43.15% 38.09% 37.93% 34.91% CLASSIFICATIONS WITH INSUFFICIENT DATA (<4 match classes) 1 Accounting Supervisor 3
2 Collection Operator 2
3 Dir. Admin Services 2
4 HR Specialist 1
5 Maintenance Supervisor 3
6 Marketing Coordinator 3
7 Park & Rec Director 3
8 Utility Director 2
9 Water Supervisor 2
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City of Solvang
Overview of Competitiveness Within the Labor Market
Above, Below, Competitive
2024

BASE PAY CLASSIC EMPLOYEES PEPRA EMPLOYEES CLASSIC EMPLOYEES PEPRA EMPLOYEES Insufficient Data
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X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon Accounting Tech I $5,245.00 $0.00 $1,875.00 $1,875.00 $0.00 $120.91 $120.91 $0.00 $21.13 $21.13 $419.60 $0.00 $0.00 $623.11 $406.49 $0.00 $412.78 $302.60 $242.08 $282.42 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,467.24 $8,712.24 $3,256.92 $8,501.92 City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel Finance Specialist $6,987.07 $475.14 $1,900.52 $2,375.66 $0.00 $148.00 $148.00 $0.00 $17.50 $0.00 $489.09 $0.00 $209.61 $874.78 $549.88 $0.00 $541.50 $403.10 $322.48 $322.48 $53.75 $75.00 $0.00 $4,327.22 $11,314.29 $3,784.33 $10,771.40 City of Lompoc Intermediate Account Clerk $4,841.36 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $338.90 $0.00 $0.00 $535.45 $387.31 $0.00 $387.31 $279.31 $223.45 $242.16 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,979.72 $7,821.08 $2,831.58 $7,672.94 City of Morro Bay Account Clerk $3,997.08 $220.54 $1,858.00 $2,078.54 $0.00 $153.21 $153.21 $0.00 $21.38 $21.38 $319.77 $39.97 $0.00 $640.33 $309.77 $39.97 $314.57 $184.48 $184.48 $215.23 $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 $3,317.14 $7,314.22 $2,991.38 $6,988.46 City of Ojai Account Clerk $5,052.38 $289.58 $2,063.29 $2,352.87 $144.94 $59.19 $204.13 $17.90 $9.95 $27.85 $353.67 $0.00 $0.00 $632.56 $391.56 $0.00 $397.62 $252.62 $233.19 $252.62 $0.00 $200.00 $0.00 $3,703.41 $8,755.79 $3,468.48 $8,520.86 City of Pismo Beach Accounting Clerk $5,693.37 $228.00 $2,103.90 $2,331.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $455.47 $0.00 $0.00 $804.47 $441.24 $99.63 $448.07 $328.46 $262.77 $284.67 $0.00 $125.00 $0.00 $3,909.28 $9,602.65 $3,453.24 $9,146.61 City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara Accounting Assistant $6,526.65 $374.33 $1,978.54 $2,352.87 $70.16 $82.66 $152.82 $10.88 $10.22 $21.10 $522.13 $0.00 $0.00 $785.16 $505.82 $0.00 $785.16 $376.54 $301.23 $301.23 $100.41 $0.00 $0.00 $3,935.98 $10,462.63 $3,960.98 $10,487.63 City of Santa Maria Finance Clerk II $5,206.61 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $36.19 $81.12 $117.31 $23.53 $0.00 $23.53 $416.53 $26.03 $0.00 $613.86 $429.55 $26.03 $613.86 $200.25 $240.31 $260.33 $320.41 $0.00 $0.00 $3,755.48 $8,962.09 $3,755.48 $8,962.09 County Santa Barbara Financial Office Professional II $5,806.00 $2,046.06 $817.94 $2,864.00 $83.30 $13.03 $96.33 $16.40 $0.00 $16.40 $462.16 $145.15 $0.00 $827.36 $492.35 $145.15 $904.57 $424.28 $267.97 $290.30 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,495.73 $8,301.73 $2,572.95 $8,378.95 City of Solvang Accounting Assistant $5,356.00 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $428.48 $802.86 $0.00 $438.12 $309.00 $247.20 $288.40 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $4,384.85 $9,740.85 $3,591.63 $8,947.63 Median of Comparator
Agencies $5,245 $8,756 $8,521
% Above/Below Median 2.12% 11.25% 5.01%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $5,484 $9,027 $8,826
% Above/Below Average -2.33% 7.90% 1.38%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon
City of Buellton NCC - duties performed by higher classification City of Carmel Requires 3 years experience
City of Lompoc Typical qualifications one year of financial record keeping experience or six months of experience as an Account Clerk in the City of Lompoc.

City of Morro Bay Req. 2 yrs clerical/fiscal exp.; processes water bill, maint. customer utility files.

City of Ojai
City of Pismo Beach
City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - Accounting Specialist is a higher level position City of Santa Barbara 2 yrs exp, some college level coursework in accounting/bookkeeping City of Santa Maria 2 yrs exp
County Santa Barbara 1 yr exp - Unit 23
Req. 2 yrs clerical/fiscal exp.

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 108
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel Accountant $12,207.87 $475.14 $1,900.52 $2,375.66 $148.00 $148.00 $17.50 $0.00 $854.55 $0.00 $366.24 $1,528.43 $960.76 $0.00 $946.11 $1,056.45 $1,056.45 $563.44 $469.53 $75.00 $0.00 $7,181.56 $19,389.43 $6,233.00 $18,440.87 City of Lompoc Accounting Supervisor $9,030.49 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $632.13 $0.00 $0.00 $998.77 $722.44 $0.00 $722.44 $520.99 $416.79 $451.70 $277.86 $0.00 $0.00 $4,365.46 $13,395.95 $4,089.13 $13,119.62 City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Pismo Beach NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara Accounting Supervisor $11,545.60 $992.87 $1,360.00 $2,352.87 $152.82 $0.00 $152.82 $21.10 $0.00 $21.10 $923.65 $0.00 $0.00 $1,388.94 $894.78 $0.00 $1,388.94 $666.09 $532.87 $532.87 $177.62 $0.00 $0.00 $4,658.40 $16,204.00 $4,683.40 $16,229.00 City of Santa Maria NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - County Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Solvang Accounting Supervisor $8,354.67 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $668.37 $1,252.37 $0.00 $683.41 $482.00 $385.60 $449.87 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $5,547.12 $13,901.79 $4,309.79 $12,664.46 Median of Comparator
Agencies Insufficient Data $11,546 $16,204 $16,229
% Above/Below Median -27.64% -14.21% -21.96%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $10,928 $16,330 $15,930
% Above/Below Average -23.55% -14.87% -20.50%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes 18.42 9.21
City of Avalon
City of Buellton NCC- Finance Director performs these functions.

City of Carmel MQ: Requires 4 year degree + 3 years experience.

City of Lompoc MQ: Requires 4 year degree.

City of Morro Bay NCC - Accounty Manager performs these functions, which is a higher level position City of Ojai NCC -Accounting Manager performs these functions, which is a higher level position City of Pismo Beach NCC - Finance Manager performs these functions, which is a higher level position City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - Finance Manager performs these functions, which is a higher level position City of Santa Barbara BA + 4 yrs exp which has included 1 yr supv exp - Supervisor Unit -Salary band/no steps City of Santa Maria NCC - performed by higher level position County Santa Barbara NCC - performed by higher level position NCC- Accounting Tech III highest level in class series.

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 109
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X $45.00

ASSISTANT PLANNER
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon Assistant Planner $6,869.00 $0.00 $1,875.00 $1,875.00 $0.00 $120.91 $120.91 $0.00 $21.13 $21.13 $549.52 $0.00 $0.00 $816.04 $532.35 $0.00 $540.59 $396.29 $317.03 $369.87 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,916.27 $10,785.27 $3,640.82 $10,509.82 City of Buellton Assistant Planner $7,845.00 $1,200.00 $1,059.76 $2,259.76 $0.00 $164.17 $164.17 $0.00 $18.56 $18.56 $0.00 $0.00 $549.15 $1,044.17 $647.21 $0.00 $641.72 $301.73 $362.08 $392.25 $0.00 $470.70 $0.00 $4,362.57 $12,207.57 $3,410.97 $11,255.97 City of Carmel Associate Planner $7,912.67 $475.14 $1,900.52 $2,375.66 $148.00 $148.00 $17.50 $0.00 $553.89 $0.00 $237.38 $990.67 $622.73 $0.00 $613.23 $684.75 $684.75 $365.20 $304.33 $75.00 $0.00 $5,408.10 $13,320.77 $4,793.29 $12,705.96 City of Lompoc Assistant Planner $7,271.37 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $509.00 $0.00 $0.00 $804.21 $581.71 $0.00 $581.71 $419.50 $335.60 $363.71 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,622.38 $10,893.75 $3,399.87 $10,671.24 City of Morro Bay Assistant Planner $7,200.25 $220.54 $1,858.00 $2,078.54 $0.00 $153.21 $153.21 $0.00 $21.38 $21.38 $576.02 $72.00 $0.00 $1,153.48 $558.02 $72.00 $566.66 $332.32 $332.32 $387.71 $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 $4,266.41 $11,466.66 $3,679.59 $10,879.84 City of Ojai Assistant Planner $7,880.70 $289.58 $2,063.29 $2,352.87 $144.94 $59.19 $204.13 $17.90 $9.95 $27.85 $551.65 $0.00 $0.00 $986.66 $610.75 $0.00 $620.21 $394.04 $363.72 $394.04 $0.00 $200.00 $0.00 $4,470.89 $12,351.59 $4,104.44 $11,985.14 City of Pismo Beach NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of San Juan Capistrano Assistant Planner $8,640.00 $0.00 $2,874.50 $2,874.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,139.62 $0.00 $0.00 $1,258.85 $754.27 $0.00 $798.34 $548.31 $398.77 $481.85 $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 $5,662.27 $14,302.27 $5,201.76 $13,841.76 City of Santa Barbara Assistant Planner $8,759.75 $374.33 $1,978.54 $2,352.87 $70.16 $82.66 $152.82 $10.88 $10.22 $21.10 $700.78 $0.00 $0.00 $1,053.80 $678.88 $0.00 $1,053.80 $505.37 $404.30 $404.30 $134.77 $0.00 $0.00 $4,573.95 $13,333.70 $4,598.95 $13,358.70 City of Santa Maria Assistant Planner $6,284.81 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $36.19 $81.12 $117.31 $23.53 $0.00 $23.53 $502.78 $31.42 $0.00 $740.98 $518.50 $31.42 $740.98 $241.72 $290.07 $314.24 $386.76 $0.00 $0.00 $4,088.70 $10,373.51 $4,088.70 $10,373.51 County Santa Barbara Planner II $8,615.00 $2,046.06 $817.94 $2,864.00 $83.30 $13.03 $96.33 $16.40 $0.00 $16.40 $685.75 $215.38 $0.00 $1,227.64 $730.55 $215.38 $1,342.22 $629.56 $397.62 $430.75 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,301.16 $11,916.16 $3,415.74 $12,030.74 City of Solvang Assistant Planner $6,690.67 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $535.25 $1,002.93 $0.00 $547.30 $386.00 $308.80 $360.27 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $4,902.16 $11,592.83 $3,911.27 $10,601.94 Median of Comparator
Agencies $7,863 $12,062 $11,621
% Above/Below Median -14.91% -3.89% -8.77%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $7,728 $12,095 $11,761
% Above/Below Average -13.42% -4.15% -9.86%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon
City of Buellton 4 yr deg. + 1 yr exp
City of Carmel Requires 1 year professional planning experience.

City of Lompoc MQ: Completion of substantial college level course work in planning or a related field, usually at the bachelor's degree level AND some previous analytical experience in part-time or full-time work, usually in the field of planning.

City of Morro Bay 4 yr deg in urban planning or related field; some planning exp. Pref; Master's degree may substitute for exp.

City of Ojai
City of Pismo Beach NCC - City has Associate Planner position only.

City of San Juan Capistrano
City of Santa Barbara BA + 2 yrs exp - Also performs site visits of proposed projects City of Santa Maria BA + 'ideally; 2 yrs exp
County Santa Barbara BA + 1 yr exp equivalent to the class of Planner I - Unit 24 4 yr deg + 1 yr exp
4 yr deg + 1 yr exp
4 yr deg + 1 yr exp

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 110
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

CITY CLERK
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel City Clerk $14,790.97 $475.14 $1,900.52 $2,375.66 $148.00 $148.00 $17.50 $0.00 $1,035.37 $0.00 $443.73 $1,851.83 $1,164.05 $0.00 $1,146.30 $1,279.99 $1,279.99 $682.66 $568.88 $75.00 $0.00 $8,248.10 $23,039.07 $7,098.84 $21,889.81 City of Lompoc City Clerk $9,757.30 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $683.01 $0.00 $0.00 $1,079.16 $780.58 $0.00 $780.58 $562.92 $450.34 $488.05 $300.22 $0.00 $0.00 $4,580.04 $14,337.34 $4,281.47 $14,038.77 City of Morro Bay City Clerk $9,944.17 $220.54 $1,858.00 $2,078.54 $0.00 $153.21 $153.21 $0.00 $21.38 $21.38 $795.53 $99.44 $0.00 $1,593.06 $770.67 $99.44 $782.61 $458.96 $458.96 $535.46 $344.22 $125.00 $0.00 $5,448.80 $15,392.97 $4,638.35 $14,582.52 City of Ojai Chief Deputy Clerk $11,620.00 $289.58 $2,063.29 $2,352.87 $144.94 $59.19 $204.13 $17.90 $9.95 $27.85 $813.40 $0.00 $0.00 $1,454.82 $900.55 $0.00 $914.49 $581.00 $536.31 $581.00 $446.92 $200.00 $0.00 $5,932.48 $17,552.48 $5,392.15 $17,012.15 City of Pismo Beach City Clerk $10,819.07 $228.00 $2,103.90 $2,331.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $865.53 $0.00 $0.00 $1,528.73 $838.48 $189.33 $851.46 $624.18 $499.34 $540.95 $291.28 $583.33 $0.00 $6,171.72 $16,990.79 $5,305.12 $16,124.19 City of San Juan Capistrano City Clerk $12,725.00 $0.00 $2,874.50 $2,874.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,678.43 $0.00 $0.00 $1,854.03 $1,110.89 $0.00 $1,175.79 $1,125.67 $587.31 $709.66 $489.42 $250.00 $330.00 $8,220.60 $20,945.60 $7,542.36 $20,267.36 City of Santa Barbara City Clerk Services Manager $13,410.74 $676.87 $1,676.00 $2,352.87 $152.82 $0.00 $152.82 $21.10 $0.00 $21.10 $1,072.86 $0.00 $0.00 $1,613.31 $1,039.33 $0.00 $1,613.31 $1,031.60 $722.12 $618.96 $464.22 $0.00 $0.00 $6,126.20 $19,536.94 $6,151.20 $19,561.94 City of Santa Maria NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - County Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Solvang City Clerk $12,129.87 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $970.39 $1,818.27 $0.00 $992.22 $699.80 $559.84 $653.15 $466.53 $0.00 $750.00 $7,476.89 $19,606.76 $5,705.45 $17,835.32 Median of Comparator
Agencies $11,620 $17,552 $17,012
% Above/Below Median 4.39% 11.70% 4.84%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $11,867 $18,256 $17,640
% Above/Below Average 2.22% 7.40% 1.11%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC - Chief Administrative Officer also serves as City Clerk City of Buellton NCC - City Clerk also serves as HR director City of Carmel MQ: Requires a 4 year degree and 6 years experience. Does not require experience with social media or website maintenance.

City of Lompoc MQ: Requires 3 years increasingly responsible experience similar to that of the City Clerk's Office. CMC required within 3 years. Does not require social media or website maintenance experience.

City of Morro Bay 4 yr degree; job related exp may substitute for exp on yr-for-yr basis; poss, or ability to obtain, Certified Municipal Clerk Cert w/I 2 yrs; poss, or ability to obt Notary Public Cert.

City of Ojai
City of Pismo Beach
City of San Juan Capistrano City Clerk receives other pay of $250/mo auto allowance and $80/mo cell phone allowance.

City of Santa Barbara BA + 5 yrs highly responsible admin exp involving complex records and legal documents - Notary is not required. Salary band/no steps City of Santa Maria NCC - Elected position
County Santa Barbara NCC - Elected position

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 111
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

CITY MANAGER
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon City Manager $18,375.00 $0.00 $1,875.00 $1,875.00 $0.00 $120.91 $120.91 $0.00 $21.13 $21.13 $1,470.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,182.95 $1,424.06 $0.00 $1,446.11 $1,413.46 $848.08 $989.42 $636.06 $0.00 $85.00 $8,172.01 $26,547.01 $7,435.17 $25,810.17 City of Buellton City Manager $19,035.00 $1,200.00 $1,059.76 $2,259.76 $0.00 $164.17 $164.17 $0.00 $18.56 $18.56 $0.00 $0.00 $1,332.45 $2,533.56 $1,570.39 $0.00 $1,557.06 $1,464.23 $878.54 $951.75 $585.69 $1,142.10 $0.00 $10,130.81 $29,165.81 $7,821.86 $26,856.86 City of Carmel City Manager $19,317.92 $475.14 $1,900.52 $2,375.66 $148.00 $148.00 $17.50 $0.00 $1,352.25 $0.00 $579.54 $2,418.60 $1,520.32 $0.00 $1,497.14 $1,671.74 $1,671.74 $891.60 $743.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 $11,542.24 $30,860.16 $10,041.24 $29,359.15 City of Lompoc City Manager $19,933.33 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $1,395.33 $0.00 $0.00 $2,204.63 $1,594.67 $0.00 $1,594.67 $1,150.00 $920.00 $997.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,971.03 $26,904.36 $6,361.07 $26,294.40 City of Morro Bay City Manager $19,505.17 $220.54 $1,858.00 $2,078.54 $0.00 $153.21 $153.21 $0.00 $21.38 $21.38 $1,560.41 $195.05 $0.00 $3,124.73 $1,511.65 $195.05 $1,535.06 $1,200.32 $900.24 $1,050.28 $750.20 $291.67 $250.00 $9,404.97 $28,910.14 $7,815.30 $27,320.47 City of Ojai City Manager $20,833.33 $289.58 $2,063.29 $2,352.87 $144.94 $59.19 $204.13 $17.90 $9.95 $27.85 $1,458.33 $0.00 $0.00 $2,608.33 $1,614.58 $0.00 $1,639.58 $1,282.05 $961.54 $1,041.67 $801.28 $625.00 $500.00 $9,952.30 $30,785.63 $8,983.55 $29,816.88 City of Pismo Beach City Manager $21,085.93 $228.00 $2,103.90 $2,331.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,686.87 $0.00 $0.00 $2,979.44 $1,634.16 $369.00 $1,659.46 $1,216.50 $973.20 $1,054.30 $973.20 $1,166.67 $375.00 $10,842.19 $31,928.12 $9,153.21 $30,239.14 City of San Juan Capistrano City Manager $25,798.00 $0.00 $2,874.50 $2,874.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,402.76 $0.00 $0.00 $3,758.77 $2,252.17 $0.00 $2,383.74 $2,282.13 $1,190.68 $1,438.73 $992.23 $1,916.67 $500.00 $14,953.71 $40,751.71 $13,578.67 $39,376.67 City of Santa Barbara City Administrator $28,523.42 $634.87 $1,718.00 $2,352.87 $152.82 $0.00 $152.82 $21.10 $0.00 $21.10 $2,281.87 $0.00 $0.00 $3,431.37 $2,210.56 $0.00 $3,431.37 $2,742.64 $1,535.88 $1,316.47 $987.35 $0.00 $755.00 $12,486.69 $41,010.11 $12,511.69 $41,035.11 City of Santa Maria City Manager $23,102.67 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $0.00 $117.31 $117.31 $0.00 $23.53 $23.53 $1,848.21 $2,310.27 $1,848.21 $2,723.80 $1,905.97 $462.05 $2,723.80 $888.56 $1,066.28 $1,155.13 $888.56 $25.00 $0.00 $8,491.37 $31,594.04 $8,491.37 $31,594.04 County Santa Barbara County Executive Officer $28,205.67 $2,046.06 $817.94 $2,864.00 $83.30 $13.03 $96.33 $16.40 $0.00 $16.40 $2,245.17 $702.32 $0.00 $4,019.31 $2,391.84 $702.32 $4,394.44 $2,061.18 $1,301.80 $1,301.80 $1,084.83 $0.00 $650.00 $10,547.57 $38,753.24 $10,922.71 $39,128.38 City of Solvang City Manager $17,099.33 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $1,367.95 $2,563.19 $0.00 $1,398.73 $986.50 $789.20 $920.73 $657.67 $512.98 $750.00 $10,107.13 $27,206.46 $7,574.71 $24,674.04 Median of Comparator
Agencies $20,833 $30,860 $29,817
% Above/Below Median -17.92% -11.84% -17.25%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $22,156 $32,474 $31,530
% Above/Below Average -22.82% -16.22% -21.74%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon 4 yr deg + 10 yrs mgmt/admin exp w/ 5 yrs supv/mgmt exp; Master's desirable City of Buellton No flyer nor job description available City of Carmel No class spec on website.

City of Lompoc Requires MPA and 5 years increasingly responsible public sector management experience.

City of Morro Bay 4 yr deg + 5 yrs exp in municipla admin.; Master's desirable City of Ojai Other pay: $500 auto allowance
City of Pismo Beach Other pay: $300 auto allowance, $75 mobile phone allowance City of San Juan Capistrano Other pay: Incumbent can elect $500 auto allowance or City will provide vehicle. (80 hours admin leave provided to management/executive. Unable to confirm for City Manager.) City of Santa Barbara Other pay: $755 auto allowance
City of Santa Maria No class spec on website.

County Santa Barbara Other pay: $650 auto allowance; Unit 41

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 112
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel Code Compliance Coordinator $7,630.13 $475.14 $1,900.52 $2,375.66 $148.00 $148.00 $17.50 $0.00 $534.11 $0.00 $228.90 $955.29 $600.49 $0.00 $591.34 $440.20 $352.16 $352.16 $58.69 $75.00 $0.00 $4,528.43 $12,158.56 $3,935.57 $11,565.70 City of Lompoc Code Enforcement Officer I $5,590.21 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $391.31 $0.00 $0.00 $618.28 $447.22 $0.00 $447.22 $322.51 $258.01 $279.62 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,177.77 $8,767.98 $3,006.71 $8,596.92 City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Pismo Beach Code Enforcement Officer $6,131.14 $228.00 $2,103.90 $2,331.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $490.49 $0.00 $0.00 $866.33 $475.16 $107.29 $482.52 $353.72 $282.98 $306.56 $0.00 $125.00 $0.00 $4,038.48 $10,169.62 $3,547.38 $9,678.52 City of San Juan Capistrano Code Enforcement Officer $8,856.00 $0.00 $2,874.50 $2,874.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,168.11 $0.00 $0.00 $1,290.32 $773.13 $0.00 $818.29 $562.02 $408.74 $493.89 $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 $5,729.47 $14,585.47 $5,257.44 $14,113.44 City of Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Maria NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - County Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Solvang Code Enforcement Officer $4,976.40 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $398.11 $745.96 $0.00 $407.07 $287.10 $229.68 $267.96 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $4,237.72 $9,214.12 $3,500.72 $8,477.12 Median of Comparator
Agencies $6,881 $11,164 $10,622
% Above/Below Median -27.68% -17.47% -20.19%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $7,052 $11,420 $10,989
% Above/Below Average -29.43% -19.32% -22.86%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon Code Enforcement Officer perf parking, municipal and animal code enforcement; inc. euthenasia of animals duties related to code enforcement.

City of Buellton NCC- Planning Director oversees code enforcement City of Carmel MQ: FT position requiring 2 years exp in planning, code enforcement, building inspection or other related public agency position involving a high degree of public contact, investigation and inspection duties.

City of Lompoc Requires: (CACEO) Basic certificate, high school diploma, two years extensive public contact experience, dealing with difficult people, and/or one year experience in varied responsible work at a skilled level in code enforcement, and/or one year experience in building construction inspection.

City of Morro Bay Code Enforcement Officer also performs Building Inspector duties.

City of Ojai NCC - Code Enforcement functions are contracted.

City of Pismo Beach Requires 2 years experience.

City of San Juan Capistrano Requires 2 years experience and possession of PC832 certificate.

City of Santa Barbara NCC with current job description - Code Enforcement Officer = BA + 1 yr code enforcement exp/ability to possess a valid Peanl Code 832 cert or valid vector control cert based on assignment City of Santa Maria NCC with current job description - Code Enforcement Officer = 2 yrs college + 'ideally' 2 yrs code enforcement exp/ability to possess a valid Peanl Code 832 cert or CACEO Basic, Intermediate and Advanced levels based on assignment County Santa Barbara NCC - no code officer position; separate animal control and parking enforcement, and grading enforcement.

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 113
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

COLLECTION OFFICER
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Lompoc Sr Wastewater Collection Worker $6,123.63 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $428.65 $0.00 $0.00 $677.27 $489.89 $0.00 $489.89 $353.29 $282.63 $306.30 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,318.84 $9,442.47 $3,131.45 $9,255.08 City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Pismo Beach NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara
Wastewater Collection System
Operator II $6,781.81 $374.33 $1,978.54 $2,352.87 $70.16 $82.66 $152.82 $10.88 $10.22 $21.10 $542.54 $0.00 $0.00 $815.85 $525.59 $0.00 $815.85 $391.26 $313.01 $313.01 $104.34 $0.00 $0.00 $4,008.88 $10,790.69 $4,033.88 $10,815.69 City of Santa Maria NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - County Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Solvang Collection Operator $5,499.87 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $439.99 $824.43 $0.00 $449.89 $317.30 $253.84 $296.15 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $4,440.62 $9,940.49 $3,651.09 $9,150.96 Median of Comparator
Agencies Insufficient Data $6,453 $10,117 $10,035
% Above/Below Median -14.77% -1.74% -8.81%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $6,453 $10,117 $10,035
% Above/Below Average -14.77% -1.74% -8.81%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC- City does not provide utility services City of Buellton NCC - Included in the duties of Maintenance & Utility Fieldworker City of Carmel Handled by Carmel Area Wastewater District City of Lompoc
City of Morro Bay NCC - Included in the duties of Utility Operator City of Ojai
City of Pismo Beach NCC - No comparable position exists. WWTP Operators assist in preventative maintenance of treatment plant equipment and Fleet Mechanic performs preventative maintentand on vehicles.

City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Santa Barbara 2 yrs increasingly responsible exp repairing/maintaining water, wastewater and reclamation systems and equipment.

City of Santa Maria NCC - No separate classification
County Santa Barbara NCC - No separate classification
NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 114
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon Planning Director $13,713.00 $0.00 $1,875.00 $1,875.00 $0.00 $120.91 $120.91 $0.00 $21.13 $21.13 $1,097.04 $0.00 $0.00 $1,629.10 $1,062.76 $0.00 $1,079.21 $791.13 $632.91 $738.39 $474.68 $0.00 $85.00 $6,368.26 $20,081.26 $5,818.37 $19,531.37 City of Buellton Planning Director $13,027.00 $1,200.00 $1,059.76 $2,259.76 $0.00 $164.17 $164.17 $0.00 $18.56 $18.56 $0.00 $0.00 $911.89 $1,733.89 $1,074.73 $0.00 $1,065.61 $751.56 $601.25 $651.35 $400.83 $781.62 $0.00 $7,074.88 $20,101.88 $5,494.70 $18,521.70 City of Carmel Community Planning and Bldg Dir $15,693.33 $475.14 $1,900.52 $2,375.66 $0.00 $148.00 $148.00 $17.50 $0.00 $1,098.53 $0.00 $470.80 $1,964.81 $1,235.07 $0.00 $1,216.23 $1,358.08 $1,358.08 $724.31 $603.59 $75.00 $0.00 $8,620.68 $24,314.01 $7,401.30 $23,094.64 City of Lompoc Community Development Director $15,884.58 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $1,111.92 $0.00 $0.00 $1,756.83 $1,270.77 $0.00 $1,270.77 $916.42 $733.13 $794.53 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,900.27 $21,784.85 $5,414.20 $21,298.78 City of Morro Bay
Director of Community
Development $15,936.25 $220.54 $1,858.00 $2,078.54 $0.00 $153.21 $153.21 $0.00 $21.38 $21.38 $1,274.90 $159.36 $0.00 $2,552.99 $1,235.06 $159.36 $1,254.18 $735.52 $735.52 $858.11 $551.64 $125.00 $0.00 $7,432.00 $23,368.25 $6,133.19 $22,069.44 City of Ojai Community Development Director $18,044.00 $289.58 $2,063.29 $2,352.87 $144.94 $59.19 $204.13 $17.90 $9.95 $27.85 $1,263.08 $0.00 $0.00 $2,259.11 $1,398.41 $0.00 $1,420.06 $902.20 $832.80 $902.20 $694.00 $200.00 $0.00 $7,922.74 $25,966.74 $7,083.69 $25,127.69 City of Pismo Beach Community Development Director $16,874.06 $228.00 $2,103.90 $2,331.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,349.92 $0.00 $0.00 $2,384.30 $1,307.74 $295.30 $1,327.99 $973.50 $778.80 $843.70 $778.80 $1,166.67 $0.00 $9,029.68 $25,903.74 $7,678.07 $24,552.13 City of San Juan Capistrano Development Services Director $17,750.00 $0.00 $2,874.50 $2,874.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,341.23 $0.00 $0.00 $2,586.18 $1,549.58 $0.00 $1,640.10 $1,570.19 $819.23 $989.90 $682.69 $250.00 $0.00 $9,772.69 $27,522.69 $8,826.62 $26,576.62 City of Santa Barbara Community Development Director $19,108.74 $676.87 $1,676.00 $2,352.87 $152.82 $0.00 $152.82 $21.10 $0.00 $21.10 $1,528.70 $0.00 $0.00 $2,298.78 $1,480.93 $0.00 $2,298.78 $1,469.90 $1,028.93 $881.94 $661.46 $0.00 $0.00 $8,017.01 $27,125.75 $8,042.01 $27,150.75 City of Santa Maria Planning Division Manager $26,009.40 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $0.00 $117.31 $117.31 $0.00 $23.53 $23.53 $2,080.75 $2,600.94 $2,080.75 $3,066.51 $2,145.78 $520.19 $3,066.51 $1,000.36 $1,200.43 $1,300.47 $800.29 $25.00 $0.00 $9,078.96 $35,088.36 $9,078.96 $35,088.36 County Santa Barbara Director, Planning & Development $21,235.07 $2,046.06 $817.94 $2,864.00 $83.30 $13.03 $96.33 $16.40 $0.00 $16.40 $1,690.31 $528.75 $0.00 $3,026.00 $1,800.73 $528.75 $3,308.42 $1,551.79 $980.08 $980.08 $816.73 $0.00 $568.00 $8,224.90 $29,459.97 $8,507.33 $29,742.39 City of Solvang Community Development Director $12,748.67 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $1,019.89 $1,911.03 $0.00 $1,042.84 $735.50 $588.40 $686.47 $490.33 $0.00 $750.00 $7,740.53 $20,489.20 $5,852.45 $18,601.12 Median of Comparator
Agencies $16,874 $25,904 $24,552
% Above/Below Median -24.45% -20.90% -24.24%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $17,570 $25,520 $24,796
% Above/Below Average -27.44% -19.71% -24.98%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon In addition to a degree requires 7 years of experience, including 5 years supervisory responsibility. Oversees planning, building, code enforcement, and grants administration;.

City of Buellton NCC - Duties performed by Planning Director City of Carmel Requires 5 years experience.

City of Lompoc Bachelor's + 5 years experience, with at least 3 years of management experience. Overseesr advanced planning, redevelopment, building inspection, and various federal and state grant programs.

City of Morro Bay Requires 4 yr deg + 5 yrs increasing responsible experience in professional planning inluding staff supervision. Oversees planning, building and safety, and code compliance.

City of Ojai In addition to BA degree, requires 8 yrs. experience.

City of Pismo Beach In addition to BA degree, requires 7 yrs. experience.

City of San Juan Capistrano Development Services Director also oversees housing.

City of Santa Barbara Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, including 5 years of supervisory experience. Oversees planning, building, zoning, redevelopment, housing, and neighborhood preservation City of Santa Maria Bachelor's degree and manages and significant years of leadership and management experience to perform the job effectively. Oversees planning, building, and special projects divisions County Santa Barbara BA + 8 yrs exp (5 in management). Partly comparable - oversight of maintenance/enforcement of master plans for regional planning, land use, community design, housing, energy, streets and highways, recreation, and facilities, and interpretation/enforcement of zoning, subdivision,

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 115
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X Development/Building Technician
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel Permit Technician $6,987.07 $475.14 $1,900.52 $2,375.66 $148.00 $148.00 $17.50 $0.00 $489.09 $0.00 $209.61 $874.78 $549.88 $0.00 $541.50 $403.10 $322.48 $322.48 $53.75 $75.00 $0.00 $4,327.22 $11,314.29 $3,784.33 $10,771.40 City of Lompoc Development Services Assistant II $5,902.85 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $413.20 $0.00 $0.00 $652.86 $472.23 $0.00 $472.23 $340.55 $272.44 $295.26 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,260.45 $9,163.30 $3,079.82 $8,982.67 City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai Planning and Building Technician $6,794.98 $289.58 $2,063.29 $2,352.87 $144.94 $59.19 $204.13 $17.90 $9.95 $27.85 $475.65 $0.00 $0.00 $850.73 $526.61 $0.00 $534.76 $339.75 $313.61 $339.75 $0.00 $200.00 $0.00 $4,176.27 $10,971.25 $3,860.31 $10,655.29 City of Pismo Beach NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of San Juan Capistrano Permit Technician $7,826.00 $0.00 $2,874.50 $2,874.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,032.25 $0.00 $0.00 $1,140.25 $683.21 $0.00 $723.12 $496.65 $361.20 $436.45 $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 $5,409.05 $13,235.05 $4,991.92 $12,817.92 City of Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Maria NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - County Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Solvang Development/Building Tech $5,356.00 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $428.48 $802.86 $0.00 $438.12 $309.00 $247.20 $288.40 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $4,384.85 $9,740.85 $3,591.63 $8,947.63 Median of Comparator
Agencies $6,891 $11,143 $10,713
% Above/Below Median -22.28% -12.58% -16.48%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $6,878 $11,171 $10,807
% Above/Below Average -22.13% -12.80% -17.20%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC - Duties performed by Asst. Planner.

City of Buellton NCC - Duties peformed by Staff Asst/Planning Tech which required 4 yr. degree + 2 yrs exp. (higher classification) City of Carmel HS Diploma + 3 years specialized building/construction support responsibilities processing building plans and applications for building permits City of Lompoc Does not require ICC Certified Permit Technician Certification.

City of Morro Bay NCC - Duties performed by Asst. Planner.

City of Ojai In addition to high school diploma supplemented by training in planning and building permit procedures and processes, requires 3 yrs experience City of Pismo Beach NCC - Building Permit Technician is not an entry level position City of San Juan Capistrano In addition to completion of 12 grade, requires 2 years experience, and ICC Permit Tech certification (or ability to obtain).

City of Santa Barbara NCC - only has a higher Building Permit Technician level classification City of Santa Maria NCC - only has a higher Building Permit Technician level classification County Santa Barbara NCC - only has a higher Building Permit Technician level classification Development/Building Technician classification is a lower level than the Building Permit Technician classification according to the job descriptions from Solvang.

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 116
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X Engineering Technician
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee Paid
Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Lompoc Engineering Technician II $6,765.17 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $473.56 $0.00 $0.00 $748.23 $541.21 $0.00 $541.21 $390.30 $312.24 $338.39 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,488.50 $10,253.67 $3,281.49 $10,046.66 City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Pismo Beach Engineering Technician $6,767.63 $228.00 $2,103.90 $2,331.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $541.41 $0.00 $0.00 $956.27 $524.49 $118.43 $532.61 $390.44 $312.35 $338.38 $0.00 $125.00 $0.00 $4,226.34 $10,993.97 $3,684.25 $10,451.88 City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara Engineering Technician II $7,378.65 $374.33 $1,978.54 $2,352.87 $70.16 $82.66 $152.82 $10.88 $10.22 $21.10 $590.29 $0.00 $0.00 $887.65 $571.85 $0.00 $887.65 $425.69 $340.55 $340.55 $113.52 $0.00 $0.00 $4,179.39 $11,558.04 $4,204.39 $11,583.04 City of Santa Maria Engineering Technician II $6,274.06 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $36.19 $81.12 $117.31 $23.53 $0.00 $23.53 $501.92 $31.37 $0.00 $739.71 $517.61 $31.37 $739.71 $241.31 $289.57 $313.70 $386.10 $0.00 $0.00 $4,085.38 $10,359.44 $4,085.38 $10,359.44 County Santa Barbara Engineering Technician II $7,166.00 $2,046.06 $817.94 $2,864.00 $83.30 $13.03 $96.33 $16.40 $0.00 $16.40 $570.41 $179.15 $0.00 $1,021.16 $607.68 $179.15 $1,116.46 $523.67 $330.74 $358.30 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,885.68 $10,051.68 $2,980.99 $10,146.99 City of Solvang Engineering Technician $6,690.67 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $535.25 $1,002.93 $0.00 $547.30 $386.00 $308.80 $360.27 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $4,902.16 $11,592.83 $3,911.27 $10,601.94 Median of Comparator
Agencies $6,768 $10,359 $10,359
% Above/Below Median -1.14% 11.91% 2.34%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $6,870 $10,643 $10,518
% Above/Below Average -2.61% 8.92% 0.80%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC - Duties performed by higher level classification City of Buellton NCC - Duties performed by higher level classification City of Carmel NCC-Unable to find related position.

City of Lompoc MQ: Requires 2 year degree in civil engineering, engineering technology or related field.

City of Morro Bay NCC - Duties performed by Engineering Tech III (higher classification) City of Ojai NCC - Engineering functions are contracted City of Pismo Beach Engineering Technician is not allocated in FY2024 or FY2025 budgets.

City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - no simlar position exists.

City of Santa Barbara Requires equiv to AA
City of Santa Maria 'Ideally' 2 yrs exp/can substitute 60 college units County Santa Barbara HS + 2 yrs exp; Unit 28

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 117
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel Finance Specialist $6,987.07 $475.14 $1,900.52 $2,375.66 $148.00 $148.00 $17.50 $0.00 $489.09 $0.00 $209.61 $874.78 $549.88 $0.00 $541.50 $403.10 $322.48 $322.48 $53.75 $75.00 $0.00 $4,327.22 $11,314.29 $3,784.33 $10,771.40 City of Lompoc NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Pismo Beach NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Maria NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - County Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Solvang Human Resources Specialist $6,077.07 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $486.17 $910.95 $0.00 $497.10 $350.60 $280.48 $327.23 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $4,664.34 $10,741.41 $3,764.32 $9,841.39 Median of Comparator
Agencies Insufficient Data $6,987 $11,314 $10,771
% Above/Below Median -13.02% -5.06% -8.63%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $6,987 $11,314 $10,771
% Above/Below Average -13.02% -5.06% -8.63%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retirement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC-Human Resources Tech is a lower level classification and does not perform payroll, benefit nor accounting functions and Human Resources Analyst has greater scope; Accountant performs payroll.

City of Buellton NCC- City Clerk performs HR duties; Accounting Specialist performs payroll functions.

City of Carmel Requires HS + 3 years of financial record keeping experience including one year of payroll processing experience.

City of Lompoc NCC - Duties handled either by Human Resources Analyst or Accounting staff.

City of Morro Bay NCC - Duties performed by HR Analyst
City of Ojai NCC - Human Resources functions performed by Management Analyst City of Pismo Beach NCC - Human Resources Officer has greater scope of responsibilities and requires BA degree and 5 years of experience.

City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - Human Resources and Risk Manager has greater scope of responsibilities and requires BA degree and 5 years of experience.

City of Santa Barbara NCC - Payroll is handed by an Accounting Tech in Finance, other duties by a Human Resources Asst/Human Resources Tech in HR City of Santa Maria NCC - Payroll is handed by an Finance Lead Clerk, other duties by a Confidential Technicial County Santa Barbara NCC - Payroll is handled by a Finance Office class, other duties by an Adminstrative Office class

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 118
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Lompoc NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Morro Bay Consolidated Maint. Field Supv $8,096.00 $220.54 $1,858.00 $2,078.54 $0.00 $153.21 $153.21 $0.00 $21.38 $21.38 $647.68 $80.96 $0.00 $1,296.98 $627.44 $80.96 $637.16 $373.66 $373.66 $435.94 $0.00 $100.00 $20.83 $4,552.70 $12,648.70 $3,892.88 $11,988.88 City of Ojai Public Works Supervisor $9,600.98 $289.58 $2,063.29 $2,352.87 $144.94 $59.19 $204.13 $17.90 $9.95 $27.85 $672.07 $0.00 $0.00 $1,202.04 $744.08 $0.00 $755.60 $480.05 $443.12 $480.05 $0.00 $200.00 $0.00 $4,937.69 $14,538.67 $4,491.25 $14,092.23 City of Pismo Beach NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Maria NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - County Santa Barbara Maintenance Supervisor $8,459.00 $2,046.06 $817.94 $2,864.00 $83.30 $13.03 $96.33 $16.40 $0.00 $16.40 $673.34 $211.48 $0.00 $1,205.41 $717.32 $211.48 $1,317.91 $618.16 $390.42 $422.95 $0.00 $15.23 $0.00 $3,271.65 $11,730.65 $3,384.16 $11,843.16 City of Solvang Maintenance Supervisor $8,354.67 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $668.37 $1,252.37 $0.00 $683.41 $482.00 $385.60 $449.87 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $5,547.12 $13,901.79 $4,309.79 $12,664.46 Median of Comparator
Agencies Insufficient Data $8,459 $12,649 $11,989
% Above/Below Median -1.23% 9.91% 5.64%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $8,719 $12,973 $12,641
% Above/Below Average -4.17% 7.16% 0.18%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic RetIrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC- Maintenance Superintendent oversees Maintenance Workers and is a higher level classification.

City of Buellton NCC-Facilities Supervisor/Utility Fieldworker is too broad.

City of Carmel Duties handled by Public Works Director.

City of Lompoc Duties handled by varoius positions in Public Works and Community Development.

City of Morro Bay HS + 3 yrs exp perf at maint lead (4 yrs); poss. of Class A or B w/ water tanker endorsements City of Ojai In addition to high school diploma or equivalend and apprenticeship in construction trades, requires 7 years experience.

City of Pismo Beach NCC - Public Works Facilities Manager is a management position which oversees Parks Lead Worker, Streets/Building Lead Worker and Fleet Mechanic.

City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - Senior Public Works specialist is a lead position and Public Works Manager is a management position.

City of Santa Barbara NCC - only supervise, plan, coordinate maintenance/construction activities/operations of a street, airport, or waterfront section, (landscape and facilities are sperate).

City of Santa Maria NCC - Supervisors are broken out by specific function (i.e. parks, streets, facilities, water, etc.) County Santa Barbara Partly comparable - One classification covers similar functions, but is assigned to Parks or to Public Works; 4 yrs exp required; Unit 27

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 119
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

MAINTENANCE WORKER II
Agency Title Top Monthy Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon Maintenance Worker II $5,970.00 $0.00 $1,875.00 $1,875.00 $0.00 $120.91 $120.91 $0.00 $21.13 $21.13 $477.60 $0.00 $0.00 $709.24 $462.68 $0.00 $469.84 $344.42 $275.54 $321.46 $0.00 $0.00 $25.00 $3,692.70 $9,662.70 $3,453.30 $9,423.30 City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel Maintenance Workder $6,782.53 $475.14 $1,900.52 $2,375.66 $148.00 $148.00 $17.50 $0.00 $474.78 $0.00 $203.48 $849.17 $533.79 $0.00 $525.65 $391.30 $313.04 $313.04 $52.17 $75.00 $0.00 $4,263.22 $11,045.75 $3,736.22 $10,518.75 City of Lompoc Street Maintenance Worker $5,108.43 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $357.59 $0.00 $0.00 $564.99 $408.67 $0.00 $408.67 $294.72 $235.77 $255.52 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,050.35 $8,158.78 $2,894.03 $8,002.46 City of Morro Bay Consolidated Maintenance Worker II $5,427.00 $220.54 $1,858.00 $2,078.54 $0.00 $153.21 $153.21 $0.00 $21.38 $21.38 $434.16 $54.27 $0.00 $869.41 $420.59 $54.27 $427.10 $250.48 $250.48 $292.22 $0.00 $100.00 $20.83 $3,761.74 $9,188.74 $3,319.44 $8,746.44 City of Ojai Maintenance Worker II $6,155.64 $289.58 $2,063.29 $2,352.87 $144.94 $59.19 $204.13 $17.90 $9.95 $27.85 $430.89 $0.00 $0.00 $770.69 $477.06 $0.00 $484.45 $307.78 $284.11 $307.78 $0.00 $200.00 $0.00 $4,002.79 $10,158.43 $3,716.55 $9,872.19 City of Pismo Beach Maintenance Worker II $6,284.42 $228.00 $2,103.90 $2,331.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $502.75 $0.00 $0.00 $887.99 $487.04 $109.98 $494.58 $362.56 $290.05 $314.22 $0.00 $125.00 $0.00 $4,083.72 $10,368.14 $3,580.34 $9,864.76 City of San Juan Capistrano Public Works Specialist II $6,267.00 $0.00 $2,874.50 $2,874.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $826.62 $0.00 $0.00 $913.10 $547.11 $0.00 $579.07 $397.71 $289.25 $349.51 $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 $4,924.07 $11,191.07 $4,590.04 $10,857.04 City of Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Maria Maintenance Worker II $5,094.31 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $36.19 $81.12 $117.31 $23.53 $0.00 $23.53 $407.54 $25.47 $0.00 $600.62 $420.28 $25.47 $600.62 $195.94 $235.12 $254.72 $313.50 $0.00 $0.00 $3,720.78 $8,815.09 $3,720.78 $8,815.09 County Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Solvang Maintenance Workder II $5,773.73 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $461.90 $865.48 $0.00 $472.29 $333.10 $266.48 $310.89 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $4,546.76 $10,320.49 $3,691.67 $9,465.40 Median of Comparator
Agencies $6,063 $9,911 $9,644
% Above/Below Median -4.77% 4.14% -1.85%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $5,886 $9,824 $9,513
% Above/Below Average -1.91% 5.06% -0.50%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon HS + 2 yrs at MW I; exp operating heavy equip des.

City of Buellton NCC - Duties fall under Maintenance & Utility Field Worker II City of Carmel MQ: Only requires one year experience. Also does Parks Maintenance.

City of Lompoc
City of Morro Bay HS + 2 yrs at MW I; Poss of Class B DL w/I 2 yrs City of Ojai In addition to graduation from high school, requires three years experience.

City of Pismo Beach In addition to completion of 12 grade, requires two years experience.

City of San Juan Capistrano In addition to graduation from High School or GED, requires two years experience. Requires Class C license and DOT medical certificate.

City of Santa Barbara NCC - Separate classifications for Grounds, Streets, Facilities, Parking lots, Waterfront, etc. - different salaries City of Santa Maria Partly comparable - May be assigned to different divisions/departments and concentrate on one function (facilities, streets, landscaping, fleet, solid waste collections, Parks) County Santa Barbara NCC - Separate classifications for Parks, Streets, Buildings,Plumber, Painter, etc. - different salaries

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 120
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

MANAGERMENT ANALYST
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon Management Analyst $7,619.00 $0.00 $1,875.00 $1,875.00 $0.00 $120.91 $120.91 $0.00 $21.13 $21.13 $609.52 $0.00 $0.00 $905.14 $590.47 $0.00 $599.62 $439.56 $351.65 $410.25 $205.13 $0.00 $25.00 $4,353.76 $11,972.76 $4,048.24 $11,667.24 City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel Administrative Analyst $8,367.76 $475.14 $1,900.52 $2,375.66 $0.00 $148.00 $148.00 $0.00 $17.50 $0.00 $585.74 $0.00 $251.03 $1,047.64 $658.54 $0.00 $648.50 $3,364.70 $11,732.45 $2,714.52 $11,082.28 City of Lompoc Administrative Analyst $8,722.72 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $610.59 $0.00 $0.00 $964.73 $697.82 $0.00 $697.82 $503.23 $402.59 $436.30 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,006.21 $12,728.93 $3,739.29 $12,462.01 City of Morro Bay Management Analyst $8,266.00 $220.54 $1,858.00 $2,078.54 $0.00 $153.21 $153.21 $0.00 $21.38 $21.38 $661.28 $82.66 $0.00 $1,324.21 $640.62 $82.66 $650.53 $381.51 $381.51 $445.09 $286.13 $125.00 $0.00 $4,893.38 $13,159.38 $4,219.70 $12,485.70 City of Ojai Management Analyst $9,600.98 $289.58 $2,063.29 $2,352.87 $144.94 $59.19 $204.13 $17.90 $9.95 $27.85 $672.07 $0.00 $0.00 $1,202.04 $744.08 $0.00 $755.60 $480.05 $443.12 $480.05 $369.27 $200.00 $0.00 $5,306.96 $14,907.94 $4,860.52 $14,461.50 City of Pismo Beach Management Analyst $8,044.59 $228.00 $2,103.90 $2,331.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $643.57 $0.00 $0.00 $1,136.70 $623.46 $140.78 $633.11 $464.11 $371.29 $402.23 $216.59 $583.33 $0.00 $5,278.15 $13,322.74 $4,633.78 $12,678.37 City of San Juan Capistrano Management Analyst $8,419.00 $0.00 $2,874.50 $2,874.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,110.47 $0.00 $0.00 $1,226.65 $734.98 $0.00 $777.92 $586.90 $388.57 $469.52 $323.81 $100.00 $0.00 $5,969.95 $14,388.95 $5,521.22 $13,940.22 City of Santa Barbara Administrative Analyst III $11,582.11 $374.33 $1,978.54 $2,352.87 $70.16 $82.66 $152.82 $10.88 $10.22 $21.10 $926.57 $0.00 $0.00 $1,393.33 $897.61 $0.00 $1,393.33 $668.20 $534.56 $534.56 $178.19 $0.00 $0.00 $5,380.25 $16,962.36 $5,405.25 $16,987.36 City of Santa Maria NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - County Santa Barbara
Administrative Services Management
Professional II $11,070.61 $2,046.06 $817.94 $2,864.00 $83.30 $13.03 $96.33 $16.40 $0.00 $16.40 $881.22 $275.66 $0.00 $1,577.56 $938.79 $275.66 $1,724.80 $809.01 $510.95 $510.95 $212.90 $26.57 $0.00 $4,203.25 $15,273.85 $4,350.49 $15,421.09 -
City of Solvang Management Analyst $9,956.27 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $796.50 $1,492.44 $0.00 $814.42 $574.40 $459.52 $536.11 $382.93 $0.00 $750.00 $6,550.82 $16,507.09 $5,076.29 $15,032.56 Median of Comparator
Agencies $8,419 $13,323 $12,678
% Above/Below Median 18.26% 23.90% 18.57%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $9,077 $13,828 $13,465
% Above/Below Average 9.69% 19.38% 11.64%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon 4 yr deg + 3 yrs prof admin exp in muni govt in research, finance or gen mgmt.

City of Buellton NCC - No Comparable Classification
City of Carmel Requires 2 years experience.

City of Lompoc Bachelor's + 3 years experience.

City of Morro Bay 4 yr deg + 1 yr exp perf duties as an Admin Asst for municipality; exp lower but duties similar City of Ojai
City of Pismo Beach Requires BA Degree and 1 year professional administrative and analytical experience.

City of San Juan Capistrano
City of Santa Barbara BA + 4 yrs exp
City of Santa Maria NCC - No Comparable Classification
County Santa Barbara BA 2 yrs exp; Unit 43

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 121
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

MARKETING COORDINATOR
Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Lompoc NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai
Events and Public Information
Officer $9,600.98 $289.58 $2,063.29 $2,352.87 $144.94 $59.19 $204.13 $17.90 $9.95 $27.85 $672.07 $0.00 $0.00 $1,202.04 $744.08 $0.00 $755.60 $480.05 $443.12 $480.05 $0.00 $200.00 $0.00 $4,937.69 $14,538.67 $4,491.25 $14,092.23 City of Pismo Beach Tourism Coordinator $6,767.63 $228.00 $2,103.90 $2,331.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $541.41 $0.00 $0.00 $956.27 $524.49 $118.43 $532.61 $390.44 $312.35 $338.38 $0.00 $125.00 $0.00 $4,226.34 $10,993.97 $3,684.25 $10,451.88 City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Maria NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - County Santa Barbara Public Information Specialist $8,202.00 $2,046.06 $817.94 $2,864.00 $83.30 $13.03 $96.33 $16.40 $0.00 $16.40 $652.88 $205.05 $0.00 $1,168.79 $695.53 $205.05 $1,277.87 $599.38 $378.55 $410.10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,182.74 $11,384.74 $3,291.82 $11,493.82 City of Solvang Marketing Coordinator $7,574.67 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $605.97 $1,135.44 $0.00 $619.61 $437.00 $349.60 $407.87 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $5,244.79 $12,819.46 $4,122.99 $11,697.66 Median of Comparator
Agencies Insufficient Data $8,202 $11,385 $11,494
% Above/Below Median -7.65% 12.60% 1.77%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $8,190 $12,306 $12,013
% Above/Below Average -7.52% 4.17% -2.62%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC
City of Buellton NCC
City of Carmel NCC
City of Lompoc NCC-Duties handled by Community Relations Manager/PIO with a broader scope of duties.

City of Morro Bay NCC
City of Ojai Some college coursework and 2 years experience. In lieu of college coursework, 3 years experience.

City of Pismo Beach Four year degree is desirable. Requires 2 years experience.

City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - Community Services Coordinator has some responsibilities for marketing and events as part of a broader scope of responsibilities.

City of Santa Barbara NCC - No single classification - duties are performed by a number of different classes.

City of Santa Maria NCC - No comparable class
County Santa Barbara Minimally comparable - does some of this work but emphasis is on informational materials and business marketing; BA + 3 yrs exp, or AA + 5 yrs exp or some similar combination

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 122
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

OFFICE ASSISTANT
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton Administrative Assistant $6,249.00 $1,200.00 $1,059.76 $2,259.76 $0.00 $164.17 $164.17 $0.00 $18.56 $18.56 $0.00 $0.00 $437.43 $831.74 $515.54 $0.00 $511.17 $240.35 $288.42 $312.45 $0.00 $374.94 $0.00 $3,727.81 $9,976.81 $2,969.81 $9,218.81 City of Carmel NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Lompoc Office Staff Assistant II $4,917.88 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $344.25 $0.00 $0.00 $543.92 $393.43 $0.00 $393.43 $283.72 $226.98 $245.99 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,999.96 $7,917.84 $2,849.47 $7,767.35 City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Pismo Beach Office Assistant II $4,909.38 $228.00 $2,103.90 $2,331.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $392.75 $0.00 $0.00 $693.69 $380.48 $85.91 $386.37 $283.23 $226.59 $245.47 $0.00 $125.00 $0.00 $3,677.88 $8,587.26 $3,284.64 $8,194.02 City of San Juan Capistrano Customer Services Representative $6,267.00 $0.00 $2,874.50 $2,874.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $826.62 $0.00 $0.00 $913.10 $547.11 $0.00 $579.07 $397.71 $289.25 $349.51 $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 $4,924.07 $11,191.07 $4,590.04 $10,857.04 City of Santa Barbara Office Specialist II $5,214.50 $374.33 $1,978.54 $2,352.87 $70.16 $82.66 $152.82 $10.88 $10.22 $21.10 $417.16 $0.00 $0.00 $627.30 $404.12 $0.00 $627.30 $300.84 $240.67 $240.67 $80.22 $0.00 $0.00 $3,561.12 $8,775.62 $3,586.12 $8,800.62 City of Santa Maria Office Assistant II $4,382.28 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $36.19 $81.12 $117.31 $23.53 $0.00 $23.53 $350.58 $21.91 $0.00 $516.67 $361.54 $21.91 $516.67 $168.55 $202.26 $219.11 $269.68 $0.00 $0.00 $3,500.72 $7,883.00 $3,500.72 $7,883.00 County Santa Barbara Administrative Office Professional II $5,806.00 $2,046.06 $817.94 $2,864.00 $83.30 $13.03 $96.33 $16.40 $0.00 $16.40 $462.16 $145.15 $0.00 $827.36 $492.35 $145.15 $904.57 $357.29 $267.97 $290.30 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,428.74 $8,234.74 $2,505.96 $8,311.96 City of Solvang Office Assistant $4,976.40 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $398.11 $745.96 $0.00 $407.07 $287.10 $229.68 $267.96 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $4,237.72 $9,214.12 $3,500.72 $8,477.12 Median of Comparator
Agencies $5,215 $8,587 $8,312
% Above/Below Median -4.57% 7.30% 1.99%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $5,392 $8,938 $8,719
% Above/Below Average -7.71% 3.09% -2.77%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC- Admin Asst - higher requirements; req. 1 yr college + 2 yrs resp secretarial exp. (There exists an Office Assist classification on the City's salary schedule; however there is no current class specification for this position nor is it utilized).

City of Buellton HS + 1 yr exp in perf. Admin support work. College coursework des.

City of Carmel NCC-Duties handled by Administrative Coordinator with higher degree of experience and more advanced scope of duties.

City of Lompoc 1 year clerical/office experience.

City of Morro Bay NCC - Office Asst III - Lead level
City of Ojai NCC - Office Specialist II is a higher level position and requres 3 years experience.

City of Pismo Beach Office Assistant II is not budgeted as a FT position in 2024. Part Time position is in use. Salary for full time position is recorded above.

City of San Juan Capistrano
City of Santa Barbara HS + 2 yrs exp
City of Santa Maria HS + 2 yrs exp
County Santa Barbara I yr exp; unit 23

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 123
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Lompoc NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai Recreation Manager $11,620.00 $289.58 $2,063.29 $2,352.87 $144.94 $59.19 $204.13 $17.90 $9.95 $27.85 $813.40 $0.00 $0.00 $1,454.82 $900.55 $0.00 $914.49 $581.00 $536.31 $581.00 $446.92 $200.00 $0.00 $5,932.48 $17,552.48 $5,392.15 $17,012.15 City of Pismo Beach NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Dir $18,326.60 $676.87 $1,676.00 $2,352.87 $152.82 $0.00 $152.82 $21.10 $0.00 $21.10 $1,466.13 $0.00 $0.00 $2,204.69 $1,420.31 $0.00 $2,204.69 $1,409.74 $986.82 $845.84 $634.38 $0.00 $0.00 $7,757.47 $26,084.07 $7,782.47 $26,109.07 City of Santa Maria Director of Recreation and Parks $26,009.40 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $0.00 $117.31 $117.31 $0.00 $23.53 $23.53 $2,080.75 $2,600.94 $2,080.75 $3,066.51 $2,145.78 $520.19 $3,066.51 $1,000.36 $1,200.43 $1,300.47 $1,000.36 $25.00 $0.00 $9,279.03 $35,288.43 $9,279.03 $35,288.43 County Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Solvang Parks & Recreation Director $11,540.53 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $923.24 $1,729.93 $0.00 $944.02 $665.80 $532.64 $621.41 $443.87 $0.00 $750.00 $7,225.80 $18,766.33 $5,516.64 $17,057.17 Median of Comparator
Agencies Insufficient Data $18,327 $26,084 $26,109
% Above/Below Median -37.03% -28.05% -34.67%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $18,652 $26,308 $26,137
% Above/Below Average -38.13% -28.67% -34.74%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC-Community Services Director Prov admin direction of CS dept, inc ops & maint of CS and Rec programs- position is listed on current salary schedule but is not an allocated position in the budget.

City of Buellton NCC - Recreation Supervisor is highest level classification.

City of Carmel NCC-Duties handled by Library and Community Activities Director City of Lompoc NCC-Duties handled by Parks and Recreation Manager who reports to Community Development Director.

City of Morro Bay NCC - Duties performed by Recreation Manager City of Ojai
City of Pismo Beach NCC - Recreation is a division under the Tourism and Events Director. Recreation Manager is a lower level, provides oversight to programming and facility rentals. Is not responsible for park facility development and maintenance.

City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - Public Works and Community Services Director has a greater scope.

City of Santa Barbara BA + 10 yrs increasingly responsible exp inlcuding considerable supervisory exp; only requires CDL Class C. Salary band/no steps City of Santa Maria BA + 'signicant' yrs exp. Salary band/no steps County Santa Barbara NCC

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 124
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel Maintenance Worker $6,782.53 $475.14 $1,900.52 $2,375.66 $0.00 $148.00 $148.00 $17.50 $0.00 $474.78 $0.00 $203.48 $849.17 $533.79 $0.00 $525.65 $391.30 $313.04 $313.04 $52.17 $75.00 $0.00 $4,263.22 $11,045.75 $3,736.22 $10,518.75 City of Lompoc NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Pismo Beach NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara Grounds Maintenance Worker II $6,010.98 $374.33 $1,978.54 $2,352.87 $70.16 $82.66 $152.82 $10.88 $10.22 $21.10 $480.88 $0.00 $0.00 $723.12 $465.85 $0.00 $723.12 $346.79 $277.43 $277.43 $92.48 $0.00 $0.00 $3,788.66 $9,799.64 $3,813.66 $9,824.64 City of Santa Maria Maintenance Worker II $5,094.31 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $36.19 $81.12 $117.31 $23.53 $0.00 $23.53 $407.54 $25.47 $0.00 $600.62 $420.28 $25.47 $600.62 $195.94 $235.12 $254.72 $313.50 $0.00 $0.00 $3,720.78 $8,815.09 $3,720.78 $8,815.09 County Santa Barbara Park Maintenance Worker $6,347.00 $2,046.06 $817.94 $2,864.00 $83.30 $13.03 $96.33 $16.40 $0.00 $16.40 $505.22 $158.68 $0.00 $904.45 $538.23 $158.68 $988.86 $463.82 $292.94 $317.35 $0.00 $11.42 $0.00 $2,662.27 $9,009.27 $2,746.69 $9,093.69 City of Solvang Parks Maintenance Worker II $5,773.73 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $461.90 $865.48 $0.00 $472.29 $333.10 $266.48 $310.89 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $4,546.76 $10,320.49 $3,691.67 $9,465.40 Median of Comparator
Agencies $6,179 $9,404 $9,459
% Above/Below Median -6.56% 9.74% 0.07%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $6,059 $9,667 $9,563
% Above/Below Average -4.70% 6.76% -1.02%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC - Duties performed b Maintenance Worker II City of Buellton NCC - Duties performed by Maintenance & Utility Fieldworker II City of Carmel MQ: Only requires one year experience. Also does Parks Maintenance.

City of Lompoc NCC-Duties handled by Senior Park Maintenance Worker and Senior Recreation Facilities worker.

City of Morro Bay NCC- Landscape duties performed by Consilidated Maintenance City of Ojai NCC - Maintenance Worker II performs park maintenance as a portion of broader duties.

City of Pismo Beach NCC - Maintenance Worker II performs park maintenance as a portion of broader duties.

City of San Juan Capistrano NCC -Public Works Specialist performs park maintenance as a portion of broader duties.

City of Santa Barbara 2 yrs exp in grounds maintenance
City of Santa Maria Partly comparable - May be assigned to different divisions/departments and concentrate on one function (facilities, streets, landscaping/parks, fleet, solid waste collections) County Santa Barbara 2 yrs exp; also works at beaches

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 125
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon Public Works Director $14,407.00 $0.00 $1,875.00 $1,875.00 $0.00 $120.91 $120.91 $0.00 $21.13 $21.13 $1,152.56 $0.00 $0.00 $1,711.55 $1,116.54 $0.00 $1,133.83 $831.17 $664.94 $775.76 $498.70 $0.00 $85.00 $6,584.17 $20,991.17 $6,006.45 $20,413.45 City of Buellton Public Works Director $13,027.00 $1,200.00 $1,059.76 $2,259.76 $0.00 $164.17 $164.17 $0.00 $18.56 $18.56 $0.00 $0.00 $911.89 $1,733.89 $1,074.73 $0.00 $1,065.61 $751.56 $601.25 $651.35 $400.83 $781.62 $0.00 $7,074.88 $20,101.88 $5,494.70 $18,521.70 City of Carmel Public Works Director $18,488.25 $475.14 $1,900.52 $2,375.66 $0.00 $148.00 $148.00 $17.50 $0.00 $1,294.18 $0.00 $554.65 $2,314.73 $1,455.02 $0.00 $1,432.84 $1,599.94 $1,599.94 $853.30 $711.09 $75.00 $0.00 $9,774.67 $28,262.92 $8,338.14 $26,826.38 City of Lompoc Public Works Director $16,157.87 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $1,131.05 $0.00 $0.00 $1,787.06 $1,292.63 $0.00 $1,292.63 $932.18 $745.75 $808.20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,972.55 $22,130.42 $5,478.12 $21,635.99 City of Morro Bay Public Works Director $16,734.00 $220.54 $1,858.00 $2,078.54 $0.00 $153.21 $153.21 $0.00 $21.38 $21.38 $1,338.72 $167.34 $0.00 $2,680.79 $1,296.89 $167.34 $1,316.97 $1,029.78 $772.34 $901.06 $643.62 $291.67 $250.00 $8,434.50 $25,168.50 $7,070.68 $23,804.68 City of Ojai Public Works Director $18,044.00 $289.58 $2,063.29 $2,352.87 $144.94 $59.19 $204.13 $17.90 $9.95 $27.85 $1,263.08 $0.00 $0.00 $2,259.11 $1,398.41 $0.00 $1,420.06 $902.20 $832.80 $902.20 $694.00 $200.00 $0.00 $7,922.74 $25,966.74 $7,083.69 $25,127.69 City of Pismo Beach NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara Public Works Dir $21,892.15 $634.87 $1,718.00 $2,352.87 $152.82 $0.00 $152.82 $21.10 $0.00 $21.10 $1,751.37 $0.00 $0.00 $2,633.63 $1,696.64 $0.00 $2,633.63 $2,105.01 $1,178.81 $1,010.41 $757.81 $0.00 $0.00 $9,403.66 $31,295.81 $9,428.66 $31,320.81 City of Santa Maria Director of Public Works (Corp/Exec $26,009.40 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $0.00 $117.31 $117.31 $0.00 $23.53 $23.53 $2,080.75 $2,600.94 $2,080.75 $3,066.51 $2,145.78 $520.19 $3,066.51 $1,000.36 $1,200.43 $1,300.47 $1,000.36 $25.00 $0.00 $9,279.03 $35,288.43 $9,279.03 $35,288.43 County Santa Barbara Director, Public Works $21,235.07 $2,046.06 $817.94 $2,864.00 $83.30 $13.03 $96.33 $16.40 $0.00 $16.40 $1,690.31 $528.75 $0.00 $3,026.00 $1,800.73 $528.75 $3,308.42 $1,551.79 $980.08 $980.08 $816.73 $0.00 $568.00 $8,224.90 $29,459.97 $8,507.33 $29,742.39 City of Solvang Public Works Director $12,748.67 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $1,019.89 $1,911.03 $0.00 $1,042.84 $735.50 $588.40 $686.47 $490.33 $0.00 $750.00 $7,740.53 $20,489.20 $5,852.45 $18,601.12 Median of Comparator
Agencies $18,044 $25,967 $25,128
% Above/Below Median -29.35% -21.09% -25.97%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $18,444 $26,518 $25,854
% Above/Below Average -30.88% -22.74% -28.05%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon 4 yr deg + 7 yrs mgmt or admin exp, inc 5 yrs of supv exp at mid mgmt level.

City of Buellton Req. cert of reg as civil engineer by CA State Board of Reg. for CE City of Carmel No class spec on website.

City of Lompoc Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, public administration or a related field (Master's Degree is desirable) AND five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in public administration, public works and engineering, including three (3) years in a management capacity in local government.

City of Morro Bay 4 yr deg + 5 yrs exp in mgmt or supv capacity inc 5 yrs inc resp exp in construction, maint/repair of muni public fac/svcs; Master's des; inc. fleet maint, public transit, refuse/recycling collection City of Ojai In addition to BA degree, requires 8 years experience, including 5 years supervisory/management experience.

City of Pismo Beach NCC - Public Works Director also oversees utilities, and has a greater scope.

City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - Public Works and Community Services Director oversees two departments. There is a separate department and Director for Engineering and Environmental Services City of Santa Barbara BA + 8 yrs exp; Public Works Department includes Engineering, Transportation, Water Resources, Facilities Maintenance, Administration, and related long-range capital projects. Salary band/no steps City of Santa Maria
County Santa Barbara BA + 8 yrs exp (5 in management). Partly comparable - not facilities or landscaping; unit 41 BA + progressively professional administrative/supv management exp related to public works-assigned capital design, capital construction, traffic engineering, development review, fleet maintenance, facility maintenance, street maintenance, and transit services. Salary

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 126
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

RECREATION COORDINATOR
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon Recreation Coordinator $5,511.00 $0.00 $1,875.00 $1,875.00 $0.00 $120.91 $120.91 $0.00 $21.13 $21.13 $440.88 $0.00 $0.00 $654.71 $427.10 $0.00 $433.72 $317.94 $254.35 $296.75 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,540.79 $9,051.79 $3,319.80 $8,830.80 City of Buellton Recreation Coordinator $6,248.00 $1,200.00 $1,059.76 $2,259.76 $0.00 $164.17 $164.17 $0.00 $18.56 $18.56 $0.00 $0.00 $437.36 $831.61 $515.46 $0.00 $511.09 $240.31 $288.37 $312.40 $0.00 $374.88 $0.00 $3,727.42 $9,975.42 $2,969.53 $9,217.53 City of Carmel NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Lompoc Recreation Coordinator $5,904.88 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $413.34 $0.00 $0.00 $653.08 $472.39 $0.00 $472.39 $340.67 $272.53 $295.36 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,260.99 $9,165.87 $3,080.30 $8,985.18 City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai Recreation Coordinator $6,964.56 $289.58 $2,063.29 $2,352.87 $144.94 $59.19 $204.13 $17.90 $9.95 $27.85 $487.52 $0.00 $0.00 $871.96 $539.75 $0.00 $548.11 $348.23 $321.44 $348.23 $0.00 $200.00 $0.00 $4,222.29 $11,186.85 $3,898.44 $10,863.00 City of Pismo Beach Recreation Coordinator $5,835.70 $228.00 $2,103.90 $2,331.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $466.86 $0.00 $0.00 $824.58 $452.27 $102.12 $459.27 $336.68 $269.34 $291.79 $0.00 $125.00 $0.00 $3,951.28 $9,786.98 $3,483.84 $9,319.54 City of San Juan Capistrano Community Services Coordinator $7,636.00 $0.00 $2,874.50 $2,874.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,007.19 $0.00 $0.00 $1,112.57 $666.62 $0.00 $705.57 $484.59 $352.43 $425.85 $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 $5,349.94 $12,985.94 $4,942.94 $12,578.94 City of Santa Barbara Recreation Coordinator $7,116.29 $374.33 $1,978.54 $2,352.87 $70.16 $82.66 $152.82 $10.88 $10.22 $21.10 $569.30 $0.00 $0.00 $856.09 $551.51 $0.00 $856.09 $410.56 $328.44 $328.44 $109.48 $0.00 $0.00 $4,104.43 $11,220.72 $4,129.43 $11,245.72 City of Santa Maria Recreation Coordinator $6,035.77 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $36.19 $81.12 $117.31 $23.53 $0.00 $23.53 $482.86 $30.18 $0.00 $711.62 $497.95 $30.18 $711.62 $232.15 $278.57 $301.79 $371.43 $0.00 $0.00 $4,011.74 $10,047.51 $4,011.74 $10,047.51 County Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Solvang Recreation Coordinator $6,063.20 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $485.06 $908.87 $0.00 $495.97 $349.80 $279.84 $326.48 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $4,658.96 $10,722.16 $3,761.00 $9,824.20 Median of Comparator
Agencies $6,142 $10,011 $9,684
% Above/Below Median -1.28% 7.10% 1.45%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $6,407 $10,428 $10,136
% Above/Below Average -5.36% 2.82% -3.08%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon AA + 2 yrs exp w/rec svcs and rec program admin; 4 yr degree preferred; First Aid/CPR req. No req for Class B DL City of Buellton 4 yr deg + 2 yrs exp in rec, leisure act, prog. Admin, inc supv exp. CPR/First Aid Cert City of Carmel NCC-Community activities handled by Library staff.

City of Lompoc Two years (60 semester units) of college-level coursework in Recreation or related field; AND two years progressively responsible experience in implementing and coordinating recreational programs, special events, leisure services or related area, including one year of supervisory experience.

City of Morro Bay NCC - City replaced Recreation Coordinator with Recreation Specialist which req 2 yrs exp.(lower classification) City of Ojai
City of Pismo Beach
City of San Juan Capistrano
City of Santa Barbara 3 yrs exp
City of Santa Maria 60 units of college + 'ideally' 2 yrs exp County Santa Barbara NCC - No comparable class

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 127
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

UTILITIES DIRECTOR
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Carmel NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Lompoc Utility Director $18,166.04 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $1,271.62 $0.00 $0.00 $2,009.16 $1,453.28 $0.00 $1,453.28 $1,048.04 $838.43 $908.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,503.64 $24,669.68 $5,947.76 $24,113.80 City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Pismo Beach NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Maria
Director of Utilities (Corp/Exec
Leader - Non-safety) $26,009.40 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $0.00 $117.31 $117.31 $0.00 $23.53 $23.53 $2,080.75 $2,600.94 $2,080.75 $3,066.51 $2,145.78 $520.19 $3,066.51 $1,000.36 $1,200.43 $1,300.47 $1,000.36 $25.00 $0.00 $9,279.03 $35,288.43 $9,279.03 $35,288.43 County Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Solvang Utilities Director $15,166.67 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $1,213.33 $2,273.48 $0.00 $1,240.63 $875.00 $700.00 $816.67 $583.33 $0.00 $750.00 $8,770.73 $23,937.40 $6,524.54 $21,691.21 Median of Comparator
Agencies Insufficient Data $22,088 $29,979 $29,701
% Above/Below Median -31.33% -20.15% -26.97%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $22,088 $29,979 $29,701
% Above/Below Average -31.33% -20.15% -26.97%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Buellton NCC - Facitlities Supervisor/Utility Fieldworker is highest level classification reporting to Public Works Director.

City of Carmel NCC-Handled by indvidual utility providers.

City of Lompoc MQ: Also overseas electric utillity.

City of Morro Bay NCC - Utilities Division Manager is highest classification City of Ojai NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Pismo Beach NCC - Utilities Manager is a mid-management position. Public Works Director oversees water and wastewater.

City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Santa Barbara NCC - Water Resources Manager reports to Public Works Director City of Santa Maria BA + 'ideally' 8 yrs exp; possession of licenses and/or certifications associated with the assignment. Salary band/no steps County Santa Barbara NCC - No comparable class

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 128
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR II
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton Journey Maint. & Util Fieldworker $6,545.00 $1,200.00 $1,059.76 $2,259.76 $0.00 $164.17 $164.17 $0.00 $18.56 $18.56 $0.00 $0.00 $458.15 $871.14 $539.96 $0.00 $535.38 $251.73 $302.08 $327.25 $0.00 $392.70 $41.67 $3,887.20 $10,432.20 $3,093.30 $9,638.30 City of Carmel NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Lompoc Wastewater Plant Op II $7,219.61 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $505.37 $0.00 $0.00 $798.49 $577.57 $0.00 $577.57 $416.52 $333.21 $361.12 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,608.69 $10,828.30 $3,387.77 $10,607.38 City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Pismo Beach Wastewater Plant Operator II $6,767.63 $228.00 $2,103.90 $2,331.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $541.41 $0.00 $0.00 $956.27 $524.49 $118.43 $532.61 $390.44 $312.35 $338.38 $0.00 $125.00 $0.00 $4,226.34 $10,993.97 $3,684.25 $10,451.88 City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara Wastewater Treatment Plant $9,118.16 $374.33 $1,978.54 $2,352.87 $70.16 $82.66 $152.82 $10.88 $10.22 $21.10 $729.45 $0.00 $0.00 $1,096.91 $706.66 $0.00 $1,096.91 $526.05 $420.84 $420.84 $140.28 $0.00 $0.00 $4,676.34 $13,794.50 $4,701.34 $13,819.50 City of Santa Maria Wastewater Operator II $6,894.90 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $36.19 $81.12 $117.31 $23.53 $0.00 $23.53 $551.59 $34.47 $0.00 $812.91 $568.83 $34.47 $812.91 $265.19 $318.23 $344.74 $424.30 $0.00 $0.00 $4,277.25 $11,172.15 $4,277.25 $11,172.15 County Santa Barbara Wastewater Plant Operator II $7,301.00 $2,046.06 $817.94 $2,864.00 $83.30 $13.03 $96.33 $16.40 $0.00 $16.40 $581.16 $182.53 $0.00 $1,040.39 $619.12 $182.53 $1,137.50 $533.53 $336.97 $365.05 $0.00 $13.14 $0.00 $2,937.53 $10,238.53 $3,034.64 $10,335.64 City of Solvang Wastewater Treatment Op II $6,214.00 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $497.12 $931.48 $0.00 $508.31 $358.50 $286.80 $334.60 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $4,717.41 $10,931.41 $3,797.12 $10,011.12 Median of Comparator
Agencies $7,057 $10,911 $10,530
% Above/Below Median -11.95% 0.19% -4.92%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $7,308 $11,243 $11,004
% Above/Below Average -14.97% -2.77% -9.02%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Buellton Water Treatment and Wastewater fall under the same class specification with separate duties/certs for Water Operations and Wastewater Ops. WW req. Grade II Wastewater Cert. Ed/Exp: HS + 2 yrs prog resp exp perf duties of maint & utility fieldwork.

City of Carmel NCC-Handled by Carmel Area Wastewater District City of Lompoc MQ: Requires Grade III WWTPO certification.

City of Morro Bay NCC - Utility Operator is single classification that only allows movement within a singular 5 step salary range.

City of Ojai NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Pismo Beach
City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Santa Barbara Similar MQ's
City of Santa Maria 2 yrs exp + T2 or Collection System Grade 2 certification; wastewater treatment, sewer collection system inspection, and drainage systems County Santa Barbara Partly comparable: T2 required; unit 26

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 129
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISOR
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton Chief Plant Operator-WWTP $9,319.00 $1,200.00 $1,059.76 $2,259.76 $0.00 $164.17 $164.17 $0.00 $18.56 $18.56 $0.00 $0.00 $652.33 $1,240.36 $768.82 $0.00 $762.29 $358.42 $430.11 $465.95 $0.00 $559.14 $41.67 $4,990.47 $14,309.47 $3,860.07 $13,179.07 City of Carmel NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Lompoc Wastewater Plant Op Supervisor $9,390.92 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $657.36 $0.00 $0.00 $1,038.64 $751.27 $0.00 $751.27 $541.78 $433.43 $469.73 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,182.92 $13,573.84 $3,895.56 $13,286.48 City of Morro Bay Wastewater Systems Supervisor $9,311.00 $220.54 $1,858.00 $2,078.54 $0.00 $153.21 $153.21 $0.00 $21.38 $21.38 $744.88 $93.11 $0.00 $1,491.62 $721.60 $93.11 $732.78 $429.74 $429.74 $501.36 $0.00 $100.00 $20.83 $4,912.77 $14,223.77 $4,153.93 $13,464.93 City of Ojai NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Pismo Beach NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara Wastewater Treatment Supervisor $12,673.20 $992.87 $1,360.00 $2,352.87 $152.82 $0.00 $152.82 $21.10 $0.00 $21.10 $1,013.86 $0.00 $0.00 $1,524.59 $982.17 $0.00 $1,524.59 $731.15 $584.92 $584.92 $194.97 $0.00 $0.00 $4,980.54 $17,653.74 $5,005.54 $17,678.74 City of Santa Maria Wastewater Supervisor $10,087.78 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $36.19 $81.12 $117.31 $23.53 $0.00 $23.53 $807.02 $50.44 $0.00 $1,189.35 $832.24 $50.44 $1,189.35 $387.99 $465.59 $504.39 $620.79 $0.00 $0.00 $5,264.03 $15,351.81 $5,264.03 $15,351.81 County Santa Barbara Wastewater Plant Operator, $8,784.00 $2,046.06 $817.94 $2,864.00 $83.30 $13.03 $96.33 $16.40 $0.00 $16.40 $699.21 $219.60 $0.00 $1,251.72 $744.88 $219.60 $1,368.55 $641.91 $405.42 $439.20 $0.00 $15.81 $0.00 $3,365.42 $12,149.42 $3,482.25 $12,266.25 City of Solvang Wastewater Treatment Supv $9,228.27 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $738.26 $1,383.32 $0.00 $754.87 $532.40 $425.92 $496.91 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $5,885.72 $15,113.99 $4,519.01 $13,747.28 Median of Comparator
Agencies $9,355 $14,267 $13,376
% Above/Below Median -1.35% 5.94% 2.78%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $9,928 $14,544 $14,205
% Above/Below Average -7.04% 3.92% -3.22%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Buellton HS +5 yrs exp in water/wastewater ops and tx programs, inc. 3 yrs admin and supv resp des.; Grade III WWTP Op Cert.

City of Carmel NCC-Handled by Carmel Area Wastewater District City of Lompoc MQ: Requires Grade IV WWTPO Certificate
City of Morro Bay AA + 5 yrs exp in ops of wwtx facilities, inc 2 yrs in supv or lead position. Grade IV WWTP Op Cert.; poss o *higher education required and higher level certification due to size to treatment plant.

City of Ojai NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Pismo Beach NCC - Utilities Manager is a mid-management position.

City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Santa Barbara Similar MQ's. Salary band/no steps City of Santa Maria Partially comparable - may be assigned Wastewater Treatment or Sewer Collections. 'Ideally' 5 yrs + 2 yrs supv exp; if Wastewater Treatment: Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment; if Sewer Collections/Storm Sewer: Grade 3 Collection .

County Santa Barbara T-3 + 1 yr equiv to a Wastewater Plant Operator III

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 130
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

WATER OPERATOR II
Agency Title
Top Monthy
Salary
EE Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Medical
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Medical
(Full Family)
EE Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
Paid Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contributions
EPMC
Employer Paid
Member
Contributions
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Employee Paid
Portion
Employee
Contribution
Employee
Paid Employer
Contricution
Employer
Retirement
Contribution
(Normal Rate)
Vacation Leave
(completion of 5
yrs) Sick Leave
Holiday
(Inc Floating)
Personal/
Administrative
Leave
Deferred Comp
ER Contribution
Other Forms of
Compensation
Total Benefits
Classic
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
Classic
Retirement
Total Benefits
PEPRA
Retirement
Total Pay and
Benefits -
PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton Journeymen Maint & Util. Fieldwk $6,545.00 $1,200.00 $1,059.76 $2,259.76 $0.00 $164.17 $164.17 $0.00 $18.56 $18.56 $0.00 $0.00 $458.15 $871.14 $539.96 $0.00 $535.38 $251.73 $302.08 $327.25 $0.00 $392.70 $41.67 $3,887.20 $10,432.20 $3,093.30 $9,638.30 City of Carmel NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Lompoc SR Water Distribution Op $6,123.62 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $428.65 $0.00 $0.00 $677.27 $489.89 $0.00 $489.89 $353.29 $282.63 $306.30 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,318.84 $9,442.46 $3,131.45 $9,255.07 City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Pismo Beach Water Systems Operator II $6,441.53 $228.00 $2,103.90 $2,331.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $515.32 $0.00 $0.00 $910.19 $499.22 $112.73 $506.95 $371.63 $297.30 $322.08 $0.00 $125.00 $0.00 $4,130.09 $10,571.62 $3,614.13 $10,055.65 City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara Water Treatment Plant Operator II $9,118.16 $374.33 $1,978.54 $2,352.87 $70.16 $82.66 $152.82 $10.88 $10.22 $21.10 $729.45 $0.00 $0.00 $1,096.91 $706.66 $0.00 $1,096.91 $526.05 $420.84 $420.84 $140.28 $0.00 $0.00 $4,676.34 $13,794.50 $4,701.34 $13,819.50 City of Santa Maria Water Operator II $6,894.90 $13.30 $2,065.24 $2,078.54 $36.19 $81.12 $117.31 $23.53 $0.00 $23.53 $551.59 $34.47 $0.00 $812.91 $568.83 $34.47 $812.91 $265.19 $318.23 $344.74 $424.30 $0.00 $0.00 $4,277.25 $11,172.15 $4,277.25 $11,172.15 County Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Solvang Water Operator II $6,214.00 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $497.12 $931.48 $0.00 $508.31 $358.50 $286.80 $334.60 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $4,717.41 $10,931.41 $3,797.12 $10,011.12 Median of Comparator
Agencies $6,545 $10,572 $10,056
% Above/Below Median -5.06% 3.40% -0.44%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $7,025 $11,083 $10,788
% Above/Below Average -11.54% -1.36% -7.20%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Buellton Water Treatment and Wastewater fall under the same class specification with separate duties/certs for Water Operations and Wastewater Ops. Water Ops req. Grade II Water Tx Cert. Ed/Exp: HS + 2 yrs prog resp exp perf duties of maint & utility fieldwork.

City of Carmel Handled by California American Water.

City of Lompoc Requires Grade II + 2 years experience.

City of Morro Bay NCC - Utility Operator is single classification that only allows movement within a singular 5 step salary range.

City of Ojai NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Pismo Beach
City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Santa Barbara Partly comparable - primarily responsible for treatment facilities. Similar MQ's except Grade D2 Distribution Operator certificate is only desirable. (City also has a Water Distribution Operator II = $79,793 and doesn't require a T2.) City of Santa Maria Partly comparable: 'Ideally', 1 yr exp in Water Treatment or Distribution and 2 yrs exp in maintenance work; Grade 2 certificate in Water Treatment or Water Distribution County Santa Barbara NCC - No comparable class

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 131
X INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X INFO INFO X* X-C X-C INFO X* X-P X X X X X X

WATER SUPERVISOR
Agency Title
Top Monthy
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Medical
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(Full Family)
Total Cost
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(Full Family)
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(Full Family)
ER Paid
Dental
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Dental
(Full Family)
EE Paid Vision
(Full Family)
ER Paid Vision
(Full Family)
Total Cost
Vision
(Full Family)
Employee
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Employee
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EPMC
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Vacation Leave
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Administrative
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Total Benefits
Classic
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PEPRA
Retirement
City of Avalon NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Buellton Faciities Supv & Utility Fieldworker $8,042.00 $1,200.00 $1,059.76 $2,259.76 $0.00 $164.17 $164.17 $0.00 $18.56 $18.56 $0.00 $0.00 $562.94 $1,070.39 $663.47 $0.00 $657.84 $309.31 $371.17 $402.10 $0.00 $482.52 $41.67 $4,482.58 $12,524.58 $3,507.09 $11,549.09 City of Carmel NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Lompoc Water Distribution Supervisor $8,992.27 $883.23 $1,656.13 $2,539.36 $75.62 $43.22 $118.84 Incl in Med $0.00 $0.00 $629.46 $0.00 $0.00 $994.55 $719.38 $0.00 $719.38 $518.78 $415.03 $449.79 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,077.49 $13,069.76 $3,802.33 $12,794.60 City of Morro Bay NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Ojai NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Pismo Beach NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Santa Maria NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - County Santa Barbara NCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Solvang Water Supervisor $9,228.27 $519.64 $1,558.91 $2,078.54 $166.28 $0.00 $166.28 $18.06 $0.00 $18.06 $0.00 $0.00 $738.26 $1,383.32 $0.00 $754.87 $532.40 $425.92 $496.91 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 $5,885.72 $15,113.99 $4,519.01 $13,747.28 Median of Comparator
Agencies Insufficient Data $8,517 $12,797 $12,172
% Above/Below Median 8.35% 18.10% 12.94%
Average of Comparator
Agencies $8,517 $12,797 $12,172
% Above/Below Average 8.35% 18.10% 12.94%
NCC - No Comparable Classification
X - Included in the total compensation study
X* - Included in the total compensation study as a negative number Info - For informational purposes only. Not included in the total compensation calculation X-C - included in Classic Retrement Total
X-P - included in PEPRA Retirement Total
Classification Notes
City of Avalon NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Buellton AA degree desirable + 5 yrs supervisory experience; Must possess/obtain Treatment I and Distribution Water Treatment Plant Operator/Distribution Cert.

City of Carmel Handled by California American Water.

City of Lompoc MQ: Requires D3
City of Morro Bay NCC - Utility Division Supervisor oversee facility, grounds, and water dist and tx system, wwtp and ww collection systems. Too broad.

City of Ojai NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Pismo Beach NCC - Utilities Manager is a mid-management position.

City of San Juan Capistrano NCC - City does not provide utilities services.

City of Santa Barbara NCC - Water Treatment Supv requires T4 and no distribution certification; Water Distribution Supv does not oversee treatment facilities, requires a D4 and no treatment certification.

City of Santa Maria NCC - Water Supervisor = if assigned to Water Distribution, a Valid Grade 3 Water Distribution, OR if assigned to Water Treatment, a Valid Grade 3 Water Treatment certificate County Santa Barbara NCC

MEDICAL INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE VISION INSURANCE PENSION (CLASSIC) PENSION (PEPRA) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT COMPONENTS TOTAL COMPENSATION 132
City of Avalon City pays 100% of EE premium and dependent premium for medical, dental and vision.

City of Buellton City contributes a maximum of $1059.76 for medical; 100% for medical and dental.

City of Carmel
CalPERS Kaiser FF $2,375.72; ER: 80%; $1,900.52; EE: $475.14/Unrepresented: ER: 85%- $2,019.36/EE: $356.36; ER paid 100% medical and dental for all EE's. Dental (FF): $148/mo.; Vision (FF): $17.50 City of Lompoc FF: $1,656.13 ER paid amount. Dental: $43.23 ER paid amount.

City of Morro Bay City Contributes a maximum of $1858 for medical; 100% for medical and dental.

City of Ojai City pays 100% of EE premium and 80% of dependent premium for medical. City pays 100% of employee premium for vision and dental.

City of Pismo Beach The City contributes a maximum of $2,103.90 for medical, dental and vision.

City of San Juan Capistrano
The City contributes a maximum of $2,874.50 for medical, dental and vision. Employees pay the difference (if higher) through pre-tax payroll deduction. Employee does not receive the difference between the cost of the plan they select and the City's contribution.

City of Santa Barbara
Kaiser - $2352.87 monthly medical cost/ER paid: General $1,978.54, Confidential $2,013.54, Supervisors $1,360.00, Management 2/22/32 $1676.00, Management 1/21/31 $1,718.00. $152.82 monthly dental cost/ER paid: General and Confidential $82.66, Supervisors and Managers $0. $21.10 monthly vision cost/ER paid: General and Confidential $10.22, Supervisors and Managers $0.

City of Santa Maria
$2078.54 monthly medical cost/ER paid $2,065.24 ($1908.24+$157 PEMHCA minimum), $117 monthly dental cost/ER paid $81.12 (SEIU - general ees) or $117.31 (NMAC -non-represented management & confidential ees) , $23.53 monthly vision cost/ER paid $0 (SEIU) or $23.53 (NMAC)
County Santa Barbara $2,864 monthly medical cost/ER paid $817.94, $96.33 monthly dental cost/ER paid $13.03, $16.40 monthly vision cost/ER paid $0.

CITY OF SOLVANG

COMPENSATION STUDY NOTES
2024
Employer Paid Health Benefits
133
City of Avalon Classic: 2% at 55, EE: 8%, ER: 11.88%. PEPRA: 2% at 62, EE: 7.75% ER: 7.87% City of Buellton Classic: 2% at 55, EE: 7%, ER: 13.31% both paid by ER. PEPRA: EE: 8.25%. ER: 8.18% City of Carmel Misc Classic: (2% at 55) EE cont - 7%; ER cont - 12.52; EE pays 3% of ER cont. Misc PEPRA: EE cont - 7.87%; ER cont - 7.75%.

City of Lompoc Misc Classic: 2% @ 60, EE 7%; ER 11.06%. Misc PEPRA: 2% @ 60, EE 8%; ER 8% City of Morro Bay
Classic: 2.7% at 55, EE: 8%, ER: 16.02%. PEPRA: 2% at 62, EE: 7.75%, ER: 7.87%; EE paid ER retirement contribution is 1% cost share for both Class and PEPRA EE's
City of Ojai Classic: 2% at 55, EE: 7%, ER: 12.52%. PEPRA: 2% at 62, EE: 7.75% ER: 7.87% City of Pismo Beach
Classic: 2.5% at 55, EE:8%, ER: 14.13%. PEPRA: 2% at 62, EE: 7.75% ER: 7.87%; Misc hired after 12/17/12 who qualify as Classic: 2% at 60, EE: 7% + 1% of ER cost, ER: 10.15%
City of San Juan Capistrano
OCERS - Classic:2.7% at 55, EE:13.19%.ER: 14.57% (based on avg age of entry); PEPRA : 2.5% at 67, EE:8.73%,: ER: 9.24% (based on avg age of entry), Hybrid plan: 1.62% at 65 defined benefit formula combined with 401a defined contribution plan EE:6.4%,: ER: 7.82% (based on avg age of entry).

City of Santa Barbara 2.7% @ 55 Misc: ER 12.03%, EE 8.00%, PEPRA 7.75% City of Santa Maria
Classic prior to 7/2011: 2.7% @ 55 Misc: ER 11.79%, EE 8.00%. (Note - Classic hired after 7/2011 receive 2% @ 55) - General EEs pay

0.5%/NMAC EEs pay 2.0% of the ER contribution, PEPRA 8.25% (General EEs pay + 0.5%/NMAC EEs pay 2.0% of ER contribution).

NMAC Classic EEs also have the 8% EE rate paid by the City, while the EE pays 8% of the ER rate (tax deferred contribution).

County Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara County Employee's Retirement System 2% @ 57 Misc: ER 14.25%, EE 7.96%, PRPRA 8.48%.

Units 23-29 and Unit 32 pay 2.5% of the ER contribution. Units 35 and Units 41-43 pay 2.49% of the ER contribution.

City of Avalon 120 hrs/yr.; City Manager receives 160 hrs/yr.

City of Buellton 80 hrs/yr.

City of Carmel 120 hrs/yr or 10 hrs/mo.

City of Lompoc 120 hrs/yr or 10 hrs/mo.

City of Morro Bay 96 hrs/yr; Dept Heads receive 128 hrs/yr.

City of Ojai 104 hrs/yr.

City of Pismo Beach 120 hours/yr.

City of San Juan Capistrano Mgmt: 145 hours/yr; Classified: 132 hours/yr.; Executives: 184 hours/yr.

City of Santa Barbara General, Confidential Supervisory: 176 hrs/yr; Managers: 200 hrs/yr; Executives: 224 hrs/yr City of Santa Maria General Ees: 12 days/yr; NMAC Ees: 15 days/yr County Santa Barbara 152 hrs/yr
Vacation Leave (at completion of year 5)
Employer Paid Retirement Benefits
134
City of Avalon 8 hrs/mo.

City of Buellton 8 hrs/mo.

City of Carmel 96 hrs/yr./ 8 hrs/mo.

City of Lompoc 96 hrs/yr./ 8 hrs/mo.

City of Morro Bay 8 hrs/mo.

City of Ojai 8 hours/mo
City of Pismo Beach 8 hours/mo
City of San Juan Capistrano 8 hours/mo
City of Santa Barbara
General/Confidencial Supervisory/Managers/Executive Ees: 8 hrs/mo.

Managers/Executive Ees: After 5 yrs: 16 hrs/ yr additional sick leave.

City of Santa Maria 8 hrs/mo
County Santa Barbara 12 days/yr
City of Avalon 12 holidays + 2 personal holidays
City of Buellton 12 holidays + 1 personal holiday
City of Carmel MGMT/GE Units: 12 days/8 hrs/mo.; City Manager: 13 days/ 8.67 hrs/mo.

City of Lompoc Mgmt/Sup: 12 + 1 floating
City of Morro Bay 12 holidays + 2 personal holidays
City of Ojai 13 holidays
City of Pismo Beach 11 holidays + 2 personal holidays
City of San Juan Capistrano 12 holidays and 20 hours floating holiday City of Santa Barbara 12 holidays/0 FH
City of Santa Maria 7 holidays/6 FH
County Santa Barbara
11 holidays + 1 FH: Unrepresented Managers unit 35/43, Assistant DH unit 42, Appointed DH unit 41, SEIU unit 20 11 holidays + 2 FH: Confidential unit 32, Engineers/Technicians units 28 and 29, SEIU units 21 - 27 Sick Leave
Holiday (Including Floating Holidays)
135
City of Avalon Conf/Unrep: 56 hrs/yr; Mgmt: 72 hrs/yr;
City of Buellton Mgmt: 64 hrs/yr
City of Carmel General EE Unit: 16 hrs/yr general leave; Management: 16 hrs/yr general leave + 80 hrs/yr; executive leave.

City of Lompoc Exempt: 5.334 additional vacation hours/month (64 hours per year).

City of Morro Bay
Unrep/Conf: 45 hrs/yr; Unrep Mgmt: 72 hrs/yr; Dept. Heads: 80 hrs/yr. (City Manager may inc. Dept Heads to 120 hrs/yr for exceptional and documented circumstances.

City of Ojai Mgt: 80 hours/yr
City of Pismo Beach Mid-Mgt/Profesional: 56 hours/yr.; Mgt: 96 hours/yr.

City of San Juan Capistrano Mgt: 80 hours/yr.

City of Santa Barbara
Employees shall be entitled to 32 hours personal leave each fiscal year per the following schedule:

Managers/Executive Ees: 40 hrs management leave.

City of Santa Maria
General EEs - Personal Leave:
0-5 yrs = 128 hrs/yr
6 yrs = 140nhrs/yr
10 yrs = 164 hrs/ys
15 yrs = 188 hrs/yr
20 yrs = 194 hrs/yr
NMAC EEs - Management Leave:

Executive Level EEs receive 80 hrs Management Leave, Mid-level Management EEs receive 64 hrs Management Leave, other exempt management classes receive 32 hrs Management Leave (non-exempt confidential positions receive overtime or compensatory time off).

County Santa Barbara
Salaried employee in units 41 and 42 receive 80 hrs of management leave, and untis 35 and 43 receive 40 hrs of management leave per payroll year.

Personal/Administrative Leave
136
City of Avalon None
City of Buellton ER contributes 6% after 1 yr of employment City of Carmel General EE Unit/Management: $75/mo.; City Manager: $18,000/yr./$1,500/mo.

City of Lompoc N/A
City of Morro Bay ER matches 2:1 - SEIU - Up to $1200/yr. max; Unrep/Conf and Mgmt - Up to $1500/yr. max; Dept Heads - Up to $3500/yr. max.

City of Ojai ER matches up to $200/mo.; City Manager: ER matches up to 3% of salary.

City of Pismo Beach
ER contributes $1500/year for SEIU; $7,000/yr for Supervisory/Technical/Mid-Mgt/Professional; $1,4000/yr for Mgt. Matching is not required.

City of San Juan Capistrano
ER matches up to $100/month for classified and management. Executive employees receive $250/month. City Manager receives 100% of the annual IRS normal contribution limit ($23,000 in 2024).

City of Santa Barbara
PEPRA employees who participate in deferred compensation are eligble to receive up to $25 per pay period matching City contribution (max $650/yr). This amount has been included in the Total Benefits PEPRA Retirement column, but not shown in the Deferred Compensation column since it doesn't apply to Classic PERS members.

City of Santa Maria
General EEs: Plan is provided with no ER contributions. NMAC EEs receive $11.54/pay period to a 457 plan, except the City Manager and City Attorney who receive a 2% per pay period contribution into a 401(a) plan.

County Santa Barbara
Unrepresemted Managers units 35 and 43: ER contributes 0.24% to 401(a) plan.

SEIU units 21 and 22: ER contributes 0.36% to 401(a) plan.

SEIU unit 20: ER contributes 0.24% to 401(a) plan.

SEIU units 26 and 27: ER contributes 0.18% to 401(a) plan.

Other units do not recieve an ER contribution.

Employer Contribution to Deferred Compensation
137
City of Avalon Maintenance EE's receive laundry allowance of $300/yr.; Cell Phone Allowance: Conf/Unrep $25/mo & Mgmt $85/mo.

City of Buellton Field Workers receive pant allowance of $300/yr and safety shoe allowance of $200/yr.

City of Carmel
Wellness Reimbursement: $25/mo. for gym/health/ fitness membership; City Manager: Professional Dues/Subscriptions $3500/yr- $291.67/mo.

City of Lompoc Bilingual Pay: $150/month-Oral - $190/month Written and Oral.

City of Morro Bay Maint. Worker/Supv - $250/yr safety shoe allowance; Dept Heads - $250/mo. auto allowance.

City of Ojai City Manager: $500/mo auto allowance
City of Pismo Beach City Manager: $300/mo auto allowance and $75/mo mobile phone allowance City of San Juan Capistrano City Manager: $500/mo. Auto allowance. City Clerk: $250/mo auto allowance and $80/mo cell phone allowance.

City of Santa Barbara
City Administrator = automobile allowance of $755 per month; relocation allowance up to $16,820 + monthly housing allowance of $3,423 for 36 months.

The City provides $800/yr tool allowance to regular, full-time incumbents in Vehicle Services Asst, Automotive/Equipment Tech, Fleet Services Tech I/II, Lead Equipment Tech, and Heavy Equipment Tech classes in the Motor Pool.

Swing Shift Graveyard Shift Weekend Shift
$1.50/ hour $3.00/ hour $1.50/hour
Bilingual Pay: General - $100 biweekly/$150 biweekly for advanced skills, Supervisory - $64 biweekly Mechanics: $800/yr
Boot allowance: $230/yr
75% commuter bus or vanpool subsidy ($150/mo)
City of Santa Maria
For EEs hired before 7/2011 who have been continuously employed by the City: General EEs = 5% longevity pay/NMAC EEs = 6% longevity pay .

Bilingual pay - basic $55/mo, advanced $100/mo, extensive written translations $250/mo County Santa Barbara
Bilingual pay: $206/mo for Unrepresented Managers units 35 and 43, Confidential unit 32, Engineers/Technicians units 28 and 29, SEIU units 20-27
Auto Allowance: $227/mo for Assistant DH (Unit 42), $568/mo for Appointed DH (Unit 41), $650/mo for County Executive Officer (Unit 41).

Uniform Allowance $10.83 - $21.67 per month for designated classes.

Employees in designated classifications employed at the County Jail, Juvenile Hall, or Los Prietos Boys Academy/ Boys Camp shall receive a 5% special duty allowance.

Other Forms of Compensation
138
City of Avalon None
City of Buellton
EE who hold certification by the State Water Resources Control Board that is not a MQ of position receive additional $100/mo; EE's in admin or planning who hold Notary certification receive $50/pp; City Clerk who holds or obtains CMC designation and certification from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks receives $100/pp.

City of Carmel
As recommended by a Department Head and subject to approval by the City Administrator, the City may provide a flat monthly payment to employees who obtain certification or license that provides added benefit to the City, beyond the requirements of the employee’s position. The Parties agree that topics of eligible types of certifications or licenses, the amounts of pay, and limits on numbers of pay and numbers of employees authorized to receive pay will all be included in the Joint Labor Management Committee meetings intended to take place during the term of this Agreement, pursuant to Section 27.5 of this Agreement.

City of Lompoc N/A
City of Morro Bay None
City of Ojai None
City of Pismo Beach
EE with certification higher than required for their position: 2.5% (subject to prior approval). Pesticide Applicator’s license: 2.5% pay increase. Class A Driver' s License with a Hazmat Endorsement: 2.5% EE eligible for max 2 cert pays (total of 5%). Notary pay: $25/pay period.

City of San Juan Capistrano
Building Inspector is eligible for one time $100 recognition bonus for certifications above and beyond those required for position and of value to the City, including ICBO certificates (Housing Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Combination Dwelling Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Light Commercial Combination Inspector).

EE with Class A or B Driver License receive $100 recognition bonus annually.

City of Santa Barbara General: Engineer/licenced architect Registration pay 5%.

City of Santa Maria
EEs assigned to obtain/retain Class A or B driver's license receive 2.5% certification pay.

Education/Certification Incentive (related but in addition to regular requirements): AA/60 units = 2.5%, BA/MA = 5% (max 5%), and Water Resources/ Water Systems/Wastewater Operstors - EEs with a certification higher than the requirement receive 2.5% incentive for each certification (max 5%), and Building Permit Technicians who satisfactorily complete a 3 unit semester International Building Code course receive 2.5%/possession of ICBO Building Permit Technician Certification receive 5%, and Code Compliance Officers, Building Inspectors, and Plans Examiners receive 2.5% for 2 ICBO/ICC/IAPMA certifications or 5% for 4 ICBO/ICC/IAPMA certifications (max 5%), and Parks/Public Works employees with a Qualified Applicatoion Certificate receive 2.5% (max 2 EEs in each department).

The following benefit is for informational purposes only. This benefit is not included in the total compensation calculation as the actual cost various between Certification Pay
139
County Santa Barbara
- 5% for no more than one EE in the Engineering Technician, Supervising classification, possessing a registration in the State of California as a professional Land Surveyor.
- EEs regularly assigned duties to maintain County waste water systems receive a special duty allowance of 5% for earning Grade 1 certification from CWEA, and an additional 5% for CWEA Grade 2 certification. - Up to three employees in PW w/Agricultural Pest Control license and are regularly assigned specialized duties outside their job classification(s) in relation to this licensure shall receive an additional biweekly allowance equivalent to 5% of the biweekly step E salary for the classification of Pesticide Specialist.
- One (1) Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II, or Urban Forestry Maintenance Worker I/II, regularly assigned duties in the Urban Forestry Unit of the Transportation Division that require journeyman level knowledge, skills and abilities in the concrete construction trade as certified by the Public Works Director shall receive a ten percent (10%) special duty allowance. - Auditor-Controller’s Department EEs who maintain a Certified Public Accounting license shall receive a 5% special duty allowance:

Accountant – Auditor I/II/III, Audit Supervisor, Cost Analyst I/II, Financial Accounting Analyst I/II/Sr., Financial Systems Analyst I/II/Senior.
- 5% allowance for Financial Svcs Mngr I/II/III, County Budget Director, Asst Auditor/Controller, Chief Dpty Controller, Chief Dpty Auditor, Asst Treasurer/Tax Collector-Public Administrator, Chief Investment Ofcr, departmental Chief Financial and Administrative Officers who maintain a CPA.
140
City of Avalon Minimum of 2 hours overtime pay.

City of Buellton EE's placed on-call receive $60.25 each payperiod for which they are on-call.

City of Carmel
If an employee is placed on standby duty, such employee shall be compensated for the time spent on assigned standby at two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per hour. If such standby is spent on weekends or holidays, the employee shall be compensated at three dollars ($3.00) per hour. No employee shall be compensated for standby duty and call back work simultaneously.

In situations where an employee is called back to work during a non-scheduled period of time the employee shall be granted a minimum of two (2) hours overtime.

City of Lompoc 2 hours straight time for each 8 hours assigned standby time. Minimum 2 hours regular pay for call-back.

City of Morro Bay EE's receive $60/day; call back- minimum of 3 hrs overtime (4.5 hrs) City of Ojai $2.50/hour 3 hour minimum; 13 ½ hour max per day.

City of Pismo Beach $60/day.

City of San Juan Capistrano
CA minimum wage for every hour or portion of hour on stand-by. Calls for service paid at OT rate, with 2 hr. minimum. Classified EE who receive phone cass from personnel on standby or emergency call-out, receive 30 min. of regular pay per phone call.

City of Santa Barbara General/Confidential /Supervisory: 2 hours of straight-time pay for each 8 hours (or fraction thereof) on standby.

City of Santa Maria Must remain within 30 miles of city - $3.00/hr of standby.

County Santa Barbara $4.00/hr of standby.

Standby Pay
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM # 8.a
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025
SUBJECT: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2023/2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report as presented by Mitesh Desai, CPA from Badawi & Associates PREPARED BY: Wendy Berry, Administrative Services Director DISCUSSION:

On October 28, 2024, the City entered into a contract with Badawi and Associates for auditing services for three-years.

Badawi & Associates conducts their audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards as they pertain to Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.

In Badawi and Associates’ opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material aspects, the financial position of the City of Solvang as of June 30, 2024. Mitesh Desai will give a presentation on the financial report and findings of the audit.

The City has two types of funds: Governmental Funds and Proprietary Funds. Governmental funds (governmental activities) account for the core services and activities of a city government.

Governmental funds and the activities they pay for are mostly from taxes. Proprietary Funds (business type activities) are considered enterprise funds and internal service funds. The City’s Enterprise Funds are Water, Wastewater and Transit. The Internal Service Fund allocates costs internally and is the Vehicle Pool. The Enterprise Funds’ revenue comes from rates and doesn’t not allow for money to be shared with other funds.

Citywide, the total net position increased by $5.9 million or 10.3% higher than 2022-2023 after conducting all operations and programs. The net position totaled $63.8 million dollars at year-end. Of that amount, $31.8 million (the unrestricted net position) may be used to meet the City’s ongoing obligations and operating expenses for the next fiscal year. The increase is due to increased tax revenues and higher revenues generated from Utility Services.

Table A-1 below is the overall net position Citywide.
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Total
Percentage
Change
Assets: 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023-2024
Current and other Assets $ 22,898,194 $ 29,033,164 $ 12,945,207 $ 13,860,682 $ 35,843,401 $ 42,893,846 20% Capital Assets 14,902,003 14,172,782 13,568,698 13,341,856 28,470,701 27,514,638 -3% Total Assets $ 37,800,197 $ 43,205,946 $ 26,513,905 $ 27,202,538 $ 64,314,102 $ 70,408,484 9% Deferred outflows of
resources:

Pension and OPEB
plans deferrals $ 2,045,194 $ 1,988,245 $ 681,731 $ 662,749 $ 2,726,925 $ 2,650,994 -3% Current liabilities $ 599,530 $ 648,385 $ 443,504 $ 310,946 $ 1,043,034 $ 959,331 -8% Noncurrent liabilities 5,241,091 5,556,941 1,769,498 1,865,859 7,010,589 7,422,800 6% Total Liabilities $ 5,840,621 $ 6,205,326 $ 2,213,002 $ 2,176,805 $ 8,053,623 $ 8,382,131 4% Deferred inflows of resources:

Pension, OPEB, and leases $ 731,819 $ 558,306 $ 410,333 $ 336,262 $ 1,142,152 $ 894,568 -22% Net Position:

Invested in capital assets $ 14,902,003 $ 14,172,782 $ 13,568,698 $ 13,341,856 $ 28,470,701 $ 27,514,638 -3% Restricted 3,498,573 4,464,873 - 3,498,573 - 4,464,873 28% Unrestricted 14,872,375 19,792,904 11,003,603 12,010,364 25,875,978 31,803,268 23% Total Net Position $ 33,272,951 $ 38,430,559 $ 24,572,301 $ 25,352,220 $ 57,845,252 $ 63,782,779 10% Table A-1
City of Solvang Net Position
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities Total
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Overall, Citywide revenues from governmental activities, grants and taxes increased approximately $2.2 million compared to the 2022-2023 fiscal year. This increase is mainly due to the first full year of collections of the 1% Measure U sales tax initiative and an increase in interest revenue.

As of June 30, 2024, the City of Solvang’s governmental funds reported combined fund balances of $27,172,342, an increase of $6,074,096 in comparison with the prior year.

Approximately 58% of this amount ($15,764,993) constitutes unassigned fund balance, which is available for spending at the government’s discretion. The remainder of the fund balance is either not spendable, restricted, assigned, or committed, to indicate that it is 1) not in spendable form ($56,257); 2) restricted for particular purposes ($26,315); 3) committed for particular purposes ($6,627,743); or 4) assigned for particular purposes ($272,486). The increase in governmental funds from fiscal year 2022- 23 to fiscal year 2023-24, was due primarily to new tax revenues (Measure U) as well as an increase in TOT, property taxes and interest received.

The table below identifies the unrestricted year-end fund balances and the net increase from the prior year.
$-
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
$35,000,000
Invested in Capital
Assets
Restricted Unrestricted
CITY OF SOLVANG Net Position
June 30, 2023 and 2024
2023 2024
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Fund
FY 2022-23
Unrestricted
Ending
Balance
FY 2023-24
Unrestricted
Ending
Balance
Net Increase/
Decrease
General Fund *
Includes Measure U $10,335,782 $15,764,993 $5,429,211
Government Impact
Fees $1,565,428 $1,664,759 $99,331
Traffic Safety $3,367 $5,044 $1,677
Gas Tax $25,296 $236,391 $211,095
Local Transportation $426,903 $499,577 $72,674
Measure A $1,024,149 $1,525,242 $501,093
Skytt Mesa LLMD $425,572 $507,545 $81,973
Water $7,820,534 $8,303,826 $483,292
Wastewater $1,519,529 $1,978,827 $459,298
Transit $1,663,540 $1,727,711 $64,171
Total $24,810,100 $32,213,915 $7,403,815
General Fund
The General Fund reported a fund balance of $22.7 million at the end of the 2024 fiscal year: an increase of approximately $5.1 million or 28.9% above the fiscal year 2022-2023 balance. Per the Combined Reserve and Fund Policy, 50% of the current year operating budget is committed for the emergency contingencies which, of the $22.7 million, $6.6 million is committed to emergencies. The Emergency Contingency decreased $639,000 due to expenses being decreased.

Transient Occupancy Tax collections increased approximately $505,000, or 7.4%, from fiscal year 2022-23, primarily driven by the reopening of a hotel following its restoration.

The increase in General Fund’s ending balance can be attributed primarily to the increase in transient occupancy tax and interest.

The chart below identifies the changes in General Fund revenue between FY 2022-23 and 2023-24.

Fiscal Year Comparison
General Fund 2022-23 2023-24 Over/(Under)
Revenues
Taxes $10,929,477 $13,383,152 $2,453,685
Licenses and Permits $278,418
$200,681 ($77,737)
Fines and Forfeits $50 0 ($50)
Intergovernmental $1,069,199 $365,032 ($704,167)
Interest $276,615 $883,532 $611,917
Charges for Services $1,028,743 $1,012,282 ($16,461)
Miscellaneous $280,700 $37,612 ($243,088)
TOTAL $13,863,202 $15,882,291 $2,019,089
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General Fund
Expenditures 2022-23 2023-24 Over/(Under)
General Government $2,863,503 $2,535,335 ($328,168)
Public Safety $2,366,496 $2,909,221 $562,725
Culture and Recreation $1,147,486 $1,214,392 $66,906
Community Development $829,798 $940,107 $110,309
Public Works $2,452,471 $3,161,656 $709,185
Capital Outlay $57,145 $36,264 $20,188
Total $9,716,899 $10,796,975 $1,080,076
After accounting for designated reserves and other items, the General Fund has an unassigned balance of $15,764,993 which includes Measure U. Measure U funds are a general fund tax but are managed separately for budgeting purposes and are combined with the general fund for auditing purposes. Measure U received $2,498,834 in revenue and spent $500,000 for the sheriff contract. The available Measure U funds are $2,535,097 which is inclusive in the General Fund unassigned balance.

The General Fund designations are as follows:

Unassigned $15,764,993
Committed $6,627,743
Non-Spendable $56,257
Restricted $26,315
Assigned $272,486
TOTAL $22,747,794
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000
Nonspendable
Restricted
Committed
Assigned
Unassigned
Thousands
General Fund
Components of Fund Balance
June 30, 2024 and 2023
2024
2023
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Enterprise Funds (Proprietary Funds – Business Type Activities) The unrestricted ending balances for the Enterprise Funds are shown below. The Water fund increased its Net Position by approximately $483,292. The Wastewater Fund increased its net position by $459,258 and Transit increased its net position by $64,171.

Fund # Fund
FY 2022-
23 Ending
Balance
FY 2023-24
Ending
Balance
Net
Increase/
Decrease
500 Water $7,820,534 $8,303,826 $483,292
501 Wastewater $1,519,529 $1,978,827 $459,258
502 Transit $1,663,540 $1,727,711 $64,171
Water revenue increased by 3.9% due to interest income and a slight increase in connection and inspection fees. Wastewater revenue increased 19.8% from interest income and service fees. Transit revenue decreased by 6.34% due to decrease in state funding and farebox revenue.

Fund
# Fund FY 2022-23 Revenue
FY 2023-24
Revenue
Net
Increase/
Decrease
500 Water $5,112,107 $5,315,586 $203,479
501 Wastewater $1,953,239 $2,340,151 $386,912
502 Transit $56,068 $52,511 ($3,557)
Water expenses increased 20.7% from legal fees, chlorination, and studies, Wastewater expenses increased 9.7% from higher utility costs and salary increases from being fully staffed. Transit expenses decreased by 3.9% from no study, reduced depreciation, and professional services.

Fund
# Fund
FY 2022-23
Operating
Expenses
FY 2023-24
Operating
Expenses
Net
Increase/
Decrease
500 Water $4,303,598 $5,196,398 $892,800
501 Wastewater $2,402,724 $2,636,207 $233,483
502 Transit $1,134,410 $1,090,036 $44,374
In the coming months as part of the annual budget process, Staff will be presenting options for using a portion of those funds for our Capital Improvement Plan projects, and to pay down some of our outstanding liabilities including:
• Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)
• Unfunded Pension Liability (CalPERS)
ALTERNATIVES:.

No alternatives
FISCAL IMPACT:.

No fiscal impact
ATTACHMENTS:

A. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
B. Badawi & Assoc. ACFR Power Point Presentation
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City of
Solvang
Solvang, California
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
For the year ended June 30, 2024
Prepared by:

Finance Department
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City of Solvang
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
For the year ended June 30, 2024
Table of Contents
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INTRODUCTORY SECTION:
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Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................................i Transmittal Letter ......................................................................................................................................................3 GFOA Certificate ......................................................................................................................................................7 Organization Chart....................................................................................................................................................8 List of Elected and Appointed Officials..................................................................................................................9

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Independent Auditor’s Report .............................................................................................................................13 Management’s Discussion and Analysis............................................................................................................17 Basic Financial Statements:

Government-Wide Financial Statements:

Statement of Net Position ..........................................................................................................................34 Statement of Activities ...............................................................................................................................36 Fund Financial Statements:

Governmental Fund Financial Statements:

Balance Sheet.........................................................................................................................................42 Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Balance Sheet
to the Government-Wide Statement of Net Position ................................................................43 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances........................................44 Reconciliation of the Governmental Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances to the Government-Wide Statement of Activities ..................................................................................................................45 Proprietary Fund Financial Statements:

Statement of Net Position....................................................................................................................48 Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position...................................................50 Statement of Cash Flows .....................................................................................................................52 Fiduciary Fund Financial Statements:

Statement of Fiduciary Net Position..................................................................................................56 Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position .............................................................................57 Notes to Basic Financial Statements ................................................................................................................61 152
City of Solvang
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
For the year ended June 30, 2024
Table of Contents, Continued
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Required Supplementary Information (Unaudited):

Defined Benefit Pension Plan:

Schedule of Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability ............................................................90 Schedule of Contributions ........................................................................................................................92 Other Postemployment Benefits Plan:

Schedule of Changes in the Net OPEB Liability and Related Ratios...................................................94 Budgets and Budgetary Accounting...............................................................................................................96 Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances – Budget and Actual:

General Fund.........................................................................................................................................97 Supplementary Information:

Non-Major Governmental Funds:

Combining Balance Sheet ........................................................................................................................102 Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances........................104 Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances – Budget and Actual:

Impact Fee Special Revenue Fund ...................................................................................................106 Traffic Safety Special Revenue Fund...............................................................................................107 Gas Tax Special Revenue Fund ........................................................................................................108 Local Transportation Special Revenue Fund..................................................................................109 Measure A Special Revenue Fund ...................................................................................................110 Skytt Mesa LLMD Special Revenue Fund ......................................................................................111 City Capital Project Fund..................................................................................................................112 STATISTICAL SECTION (Unaudited)
Financial Trends:

Net Position by Component...........................................................................................................................115 Changes in Net Position .................................................................................................................................116 Fund Balances of Governmental Funds .......................................................................................................118 Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds ..................................................................................119 Revenue Capacity Information:

Assessed Value and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property..........................................................120 Direct and Overlapping Property Tax Rates ...............................................................................................121 Principal Property Taxpayers – Top Ten Payers.........................................................................................122 Property Tax Levies and Collections ............................................................................................................123 Transient Occupancy Tax – Principal Payers and Other Data..................................................................124 Water Rates.......................................................................................................................................................125 Water Revenue Concentration Data .............................................................................................................126 Principal Water Sale Purchasers – Top Ten.................................................................................................127 153
City of Solvang
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
For the year ended June 30, 2024
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STATISTICAL SECTION (Unaudited), Continued
Debt Capacity Information:

Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type ............................................................................................................128 Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt............................................................................129 Legal Debt Margin Information ....................................................................................................................130 Pledged-Revenue Coverage...........................................................................................................................131 Demographic and Economic Information:

Demographic and Economic Statistics .........................................................................................................132 Principal Employers for City of Solvang......................................................................................................133 Operating Information:

Full-Time Equivalent City Government Employees by Function/Program ..........................................134 Operating Indicators by Function/Program ...............................................................................................135 Capital Asset Statistics by Function/Program............................................................................................136 154
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January 27, 2025
To the Honorable Mayor, Members of the City Council, and Citizens of the City of Solvang:

The City follows a policy of preparing a complete set of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles after the end of each fiscal year. This report is published to fulfill that policy for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

Management of the City of Solvang assumes full responsibility for the completeness and reliability of the information contained in this report, based upon a comprehensive framework of internal control that the City has established for this purpose. Because the cost of internal control should not exceed anticipated benefits, the objective is to provide reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance that the City’s financial statements are free of material misstatements.

The firm of Badawi & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, has issued an unmodified independent auditor’s report on the City of Solvang’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The independent auditor’s report is located at the front of the financial section of this report.

Management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) immediately follows the independent auditor’s report and provides a narrative introduction, overview, and analysis of the basic financial statements. The MD&A complements this letter of transmittal and should be read in conjunction with it.

Profile of the City of Solvang
Solvang, meaning “Sunny Field,” was founded in 1911 by a group of Danish educators from the Midwest who were in search of a site for a Danish-type folk school. They liked what they saw and envisioned the location of the potential town, nestled between the Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountain ranges as an ideal place to launch the school and where settlers could develop a Danish Colony that we now know as Solvang. Although Solvang has since developed into one of California’s main tourist attractions, its many Danish-American residents continue to perpetuate their Danish heritage as seen by the architectural style in the downtown tourist area . The City is located inland along the Central Coast, some 45 miles north of Santa Barbara, in the historic Santa Ynez Valley.

The City was incorporated on May 1, 1985. It subsequently transitioned from a General Law City to a Charter City in November 2006. Becoming a “Charter City” means we have more “local home rule” authority than cities that incorporate under the “general laws” of the State of California. The Charter is the City’s “Constitution,” and any changes must be approved by the voters. 3 158
The City operates under the “Council-Manager” form of government. Policy making and legislative authority are vested in the City Council consisting of the Mayor and four other elected Council members. The Council is responsible for, among other matters, setting policy, passing ordinances, adopting the City Budget, appointing committees, and hiring the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, overseeing the daily operations of the City, appointing other employees, and overseeing daily operations of the City. The Council members are elected to four-year staggered terms and in 2008, the City transitioned from an appointed Mayor to an elected Mayor with a twoyear term and is an equal member of the City Council.

The City of Solvang offers a comprehensive array of municipal services, including the construction and upkeep of city streets, storm drains, and other similar infrastructure assets. It is also responsible for the maintenance of parks and the organization of community recreational activities. Water, wastewater, and transit services are provided through an enterprise fund or business type structure.

Additionally, the City has a contract with the County of Santa Barbara for law enforcement services.

The City’s biennial budget serves as the foundation for the City of Solvang’s financial planning and control system. Once a final draft budget is achieved, it is presented to the City Council. The City Council holds public hearings on the proposed budget and ultimately adopts a formal budget. The budget is adopted by fund, department, program, and object. During the year, the City Council periodically reviews the City’s actual financial activity in relationship to the original budget, and as necessary amends the original budget to reflect changing conditions. For the next budget cycle, the City will be implementing a more efficient and transparent budgeting software to increase community engagement and understanding.

The general fund budgetary comparison is considered a major fund according to the new reporting standards and is presented as required supplementary information in a separate section of this report following the financial statement notes. In addition, for the City’s other governmental type funds with adopted budgets, a budget to actual comparison schedule is presented as optional information within the combined statements and individual fund schedules section.

Local Economy
The City’s economy heavily relies on tourism, which contributes over 60% of the general fund revenues. The City offers various major attractions that appeal to visitors, such as the famous Danish-themed village, charming shops, inns and bakeries with European-style streets and architecture, local wineries, galleries, golf courses, equestrian activities, livestock production, the historic Santa Ines Mission, the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, Julefest and other special events.

This year the City saw an increase in property tax revenue of 3.7%, and sales tax revenues increased by 42.9%, the substantial increase in sales tax revenues is due to the first full year of collections of the 1% Measure U sales tax initiative. Our top three sales tax generators by business category for Fiscal Year 2023-24 are retail, food services, and transportation, in that order. Our 4 159
largest General Fund revenue source, Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) increased by 7.4%, but the occupancy rate decreased by 3.76%.

While the trends in revenues showed increases in percentage terms, it should be noted that the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024, was the best fiscal year on record in terms of Governmental Activities Revenues. Those revenues increased by $2.2 million or 14.8% from Fiscal Year 2022-

23. This increase in revenues in Fiscal Year 2023-24 can be attributed to an increase in tax revenues, mainly the first full year of collections of the 1% Measure U sales tax initiative, and an increase in TOT collected.

The City is also mindful of costs associated with increasing pension and retiree health liabilities, and growing regulations for stormwater management, requiring additional resources for implementation. The City continues to take a very conservative approach in the budgeting process.

The City strives to operate within current revenue streams and is careful to minimize use of reserves. Staff is aware of the challenges the City faces and continue to be conservative in their spending.

Long Term Financial Planning and Major Initiatives
The City completed about $922 thousand in capital projects for the fiscal year ending 2023-24.

For FY 2024-26, the City has budgeted approximately $25.5 million for capital projects, mostly for Water, Wastewater and Public Works. An additional $25.8 million in capital projects are included in the City’s Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan. These projects include about $9.1 million in public works projects, $10 million for \Wastewater system improvements, $6 million for Water and $1 million for Sewer improvements.

The major initiatives planned for FY 2024-26 are Waterline Replacements in several locations and continuation of the WWTP upgrade phases 2 & 3, which will be followed by various General Fund, Transit, and Sewer projects.

The General Fund ended fiscal year 2023-24 with a fund balance of approximately $22.7 million.

Of that fund balance, $6.6 million is committed for emergency reserves, and approximately $16 million remained unassigned. There is approximately $4.4 million available in Gas Tax, Impact Fees, Traffic Safety, Measure A, and Local Transportation funds, which will be used for future projects, mainly street infrastructure, improvements, maintenance, and sidewalk projects.

Relevant Financial Policies
The City Council adopted a Fund Balance Policy in 2013 that sets the City’s General Fund balance committed for emergency contingencies at 50% of the current year operating budget and is to be adjusted annually.

Starting in the 2019-20 Fiscal Year, the City reviews and adopts financial policies annually as part of the budget adoption process. The policies include strategic goals, budget monitoring, long-term financial planning, fund balance reserve, capital improvement program funding, and debt financing.
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Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of
Achievement
for Excellence
in Financial
Reporting
Presented to
City of Solvang
California
For its Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended
June 30, 2023
Executive Director/CEO
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City of Solvang
List of Elected and Appointed Officials
As of June 30, 2024
Elected Officials
Mayor - At large
Council Member - District 4
Council Member - At large
Council Member - District 3
Council Member - At large
Appointed Officials
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Administrative Services Director
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Utilities Director
Mark Infanti
Elizabeth Orona
Robert Clarke
David Brown
Claudia Orona
Randy Murphy
David Fleishman
Annamarie Porter
Wendy Berry
Rodger Olds
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
of the City of Solvang
Solvang, California
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinions
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Solvang (City), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City, as of June 30, 2024, and the respective changes in financial position, and, where applicable, cash flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinions
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the City and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.

Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the City’s ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months beyond the financial statement date, including any currently known information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter.
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To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
of the City of Solvang
Solvang, California