City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: February 3, 2026
From: Su Tan, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Lisette Grizzelle, Human Resources Manager Subject
Classification and Compensation Plan
Recommendation
A. Approve a new job description; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-003 adopting the Classification and Compensation Plan in accordance with Government Code Section 20636(b)(1) and repealing Resolution No. 2025-029.
Background
The Human Resources Department is responsible for the maintenance of the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan (Plan) which consists of various classifications specifications (job descriptions) as well as the Compensation Schedule that lists the classification titles and salaries for each classification which are attached to the Plan as Exhibit A.
New Job Description
The Human Resources Department has worked in collaboration with the Public Utilities Department and the City Administrator to address a staffing need in the Department’s Natural Gas Division and has received input from all stakeholders in the creation of a new job description to lead and manage the Natural Gas Division and provide other professional support for the Utility. The recommendation is for a new job description titled Deputy General Manager of Public Utilities Exempt Pay Grade 42 monthly pay range ($17,253 - $20,972).
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact is estimated at $284,187.75 to the Public Utilities Gas Fund, the prorated amount for the remainder of the year is approximately $114,768.13. Sufficient funds are available in the Public Utilities Department salary and benefit accounts for the current fiscal year and will be budgeted for subsequent years.
Attachments
1. Job Description - Deputy General Manager of Public Utilities
2. Resolution No. 2026-003 Classification and Compensation Plan
3. Classification and Compensation Plan Redline