City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: June 2, 2026
From: Su Tan, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Lisette Grizzelle, Human Resources Manager Subject
Amendment to Classification and Compensation Plan
Recommendation
A. Approve revised job descriptions and reclassifications; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-026 adopting the Classification and Compensation Plan in accordance with Government Code Section 20636(b)(1) and repealing Resolution No. 2026-004, effective February 17, 2026.
Background
The Human Resources Department is responsible for the maintenance of the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan (Plan) which consists of the various classification specifications (job descriptions) as well as the Compensation Schedules that list the classification titles and salaries for each classification which are attached to the Plan as Exhibits A.
Updated and Revised Job Descriptions
As part of the annual budget process, the Human Resources Department has worked in collaboration with various City Departments to update/revise existing job descriptions as appropriate. Revisions have been provided to the corresponding employee bargaining groups for review and feedback. The updated/revised job descriptions are summarized as follows for each of the applicable City Departments.
City Attorney
Approval of revised job descriptions and changes in salary grades for the classification titles of Deputy City Attorney and Senior Deputy City Attorney are recommended. The revisions recommended to these existing classifications more clearly distinguish and define the functions and responsibilities in this job series. Classification and compensation surveys were conducted to review and analyze comparable agencies’ compensation. Based on review of survey results the following salary grade changes are recommended and supported by survey findings. Deputy City Attorney from Exempt mid-management salary grade 35 monthly range ($12,262 - $14,904) to Exempt management salary grade 38 monthly range ($14,194 -$17,253). Senior Deputy City Attorney from Exempt management salary grade 39 monthly range ($14,904 - $18,116) to Exempt management salary grade 43 monthly range ($18,116 - $22,020).
Public Utilities Department
Approval of revised job descriptions in the Water Maintenance job series to reflect current job assignments and areas of responsibilities to distinguish between Construction and Production.
These recommended changes do not add to the number of budgeted positions in the Department and do not have a fiscal impact.
Health and Environmental Control Department
Approval of updated job description for the Classification title of Director of Health and Environmental Control to appropriately reflect the current functions and responsibilities of this position. These recommended changes do not add to the number of budgeted positions in the Department and it does not have a fiscal impact.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(d)(3), prior to taking final action, an oral report summarizing the recommended revision to the salary schedule applicable to management and executive employees was provided.
Fiscal Impact
The estimated 2026-2027 fiscal impact associated with the proposed actions is as follows:
The annual fiscal impact is estimated at $235,945 (Salary $183,650-Step 3 and Benefits $52,295- PEPRA, Family medical contribution, no UAL consideration) for the recommended salary grade changes to the Deputy City Attorney and $297,075 (Salary $244,475-Step 3 and Benefits $52,600- PEPRA, Family medical contribution, no UAL consideration) for the Senior Deputy City Attorney. The Deputy City Attorney position is budgeted in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget; the Senior Deputy City Attorney classification is only being updated to ensure succession planning and alignment within the job series. Sufficient funds are available in the General Fund Account No. 011-010-115-501010 for the proposed Deputy City Attorney budget salary. The position is budgeted for half Fiscal Year 2026-27 at $91,825 proposed salaries for January-June 2027.
There is no additional annual increase associated with the approval of the recommended revisions to the Director of Health and Environmental Control job description or to the Water series job descriptions with the Public Utilities Department.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2026-026 – Classification and Compensation Plan
2. Director of Health and Environmental Control
3. Deputy City Attorney
4. Senior Deputy City Attorney
5. Water Administrator
6. Water Maintenance Worker
7. Water Maintenance Worker, Lead - Construction
8. Water Maintenance Worker, Lead - Production
9. Water Maintenance Worker, Senior
10. Water Operations Trainee
11. Water Superintendent
12. Water Supervisor
13. Classification and Compensation Plan Redline
14. Job Descriptions Redline