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Combined Systems LC5 40MM Launching Cup
Cups that attach to 12 gauge less lethal shotguns which allow officers to launch canisters of chemical agents or smoke.
Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
COMBINED SYSTEMS LC5 40MM LAUNCHING CUP, cost: $150, quantity: 1. The LC5 Launching Cups are designed for the 5200 series grenades. The cups can be attached to virtually any 12ga shotgun and the munition launched with our model 2600 launching cartridge.
Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Allows chemical agents to be deployed from a distance, behind cover and concealment.
Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
1. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
4. Potentially vicious animals.
5. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
Lifespan
Combined Systems LC5 40MM Launching Cup- 25 years
Fiscal Impact
No annual maintenance. There are no additional training costs for this.
Training
Officers utilizing the launching cups are trained by POST certified chemical agent instructors. (2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the department military equipment in 2025. (3) The results of any internal audits have revealed no violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment. There is no additional equipment being sought.
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Distraction Devices
A device used to distract dangerous persons.
Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, 7290-2 FLASH-BANG, cost: $68, quantity: (up to 60). A nonbursting, non-fragmenting multi-bang device that produces a thunderous bang with an intense bright light.
Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations.
2. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, 7290M MINI FLASH-BANG, cost: $48, quantity: (up to 150). The 7290M Flash-Bang exhibits all the same attributes of its larger counterpart but in a smaller and lighter package. Weighing in at just 15 ounces the new 7290M is approximately 30% lighter than the 7290 but still has the same 175db output of the 7290 and produces 6-8 million candelas of light. 8 of these devices were used on real-world incidents and 3 were used during training
3. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, 7290-9 FLASH-BANG, cost: $148, quantity: (Up to 50). A nonbursting, non-fragmenting multi (9)-bang device that produces a thunderous bang with an intense bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations. One of these devices was used in training and one was used during a real-world incident Purpose
A distraction device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations. To produce atmospheric overpressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short-term (6 - 8 seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage.
Authorized Use
Diversionary Devices shall only be used:
a. By officers who have been trained in their proper use. b. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.
c. In high-risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to officers. d. During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety. e. During training exercises.
Lifespan
Until used.
Fiscal Impact
No annual maintenance. There is no training cost outside of normal scheduled SWAT training. The cost of training devices is approximately $1,152 (approximately 2 devices deployed in training per year, per operator). During 2025, $2,630.18 was spent on replenishing the inventory of distraction devices. Budgeted police funds are used for the replacement costs of this equipment.
Training
Prior to use, officers must attend divisionary device training that is conducted by Post certified instructors. (2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the department military equipment in 2025. (3) The results of any internal audits have revealed no violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
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(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment. There is no additional equipment being sought with the exception of additional devices needed to re-supply inventory due to training or deployments.
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Rifles
Guns that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance.
Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1. GA Precision (AR-10) .308 CALIBER RIFLE, MODEL GAP-10, cost: $3,580.00, quantity: 1. The GAP10 with 18” Barrel, AR-10, is a precision style rifle. This firearm is chambered in .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO and has an 18” barrel. This rifle is primarily used in an overwatch capacity to protect the community during large events and Tactical Situations that require Sniper Response. The GAP-10 is no longer being produced. The 2nd Generation GAP-10 retails for $3,724.00.
2. FNH SCAR-17 .308 caliber rifle, cost: $1800 each Quantity: 2. The SCAR with 18” barrel is a precisionstyle rifle that is more powerful than a standard rifle. The firearm is chambered in a .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO. This rifle is primarily used in an overwatch capacity to protect the community during large events and Tactical Situations that require Sniper Response.
3. Hornady .308 Winchester 168 gr ELD-M Tap rifle round cost, $250 per case of 200. Quantity: (Up to 40 cases).
Purpose
To be used as precision weapon to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.
Authorized Use
Only members that are POST certified are authorized to use a rifle.
Lifespan
1. GA Precision GAP-10 .308 rifle – 15 years
2. (SCAR INCLUSION) FNH SCAR-17 .308 caliber rifle -15 years
3. (.308 AMMO INCLUSION) Hornady .308 Winchester 168 gr ELD-M Tap rifle round – No expiration Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle. The associated training cost is for the .308 ammunition.
During 2025, $1,609 was spent on .308 ammunition for training. Funds for maintenance and ammunition is from budgeted police equipment funding.
Training
Prior to using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors in the operation of the rifle. Additionally, all members that operate any rifle are required to pass a range qualification two times a year.
Audit
(2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the military equipment in 2025. (3) There have been no violations of the military equipment use policy, or any actions taken in response. (6) No additional military equipment is needed in the next year with the exception of replenishing expended rounds used during training and actual deployments.
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Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters
Canisters that contain chemical agents that are released when deployed.
Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), Baffled Riot CS Smoke Grenade, #5230B, cost: $39.81, quantity: (Up to 60). This pyrotechnic grenade designed for indoor use delivering a maximum amount of irritant smoke throughout multiple rooms with minimal risk of fire. The munition is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. This canister can be hand thrown or launched from a fired delivery system. The canister is 6.2 in. by 2.6 in. and holds an approximately 25 gm. of active agent payload. It has an approximate burn time of 20-40 seconds. 9 of these were used in real-world scenarios
2. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS) CS Flameless Expulsion Canister Grenade #5430, cost $49.82, quantity: (up to 30) This non-pyrotechnic grenade is designed for indoor use delivering a maximum amount of irritant smoke with no risk of fire. The munition is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
This canister can be hand thrown or launched from a fired delivery system. The canister is 6.2 in. by 2.6 in. and holds approximately 12 gm. of active agent payload. It has an instantaneous discharge time.
3. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), 40mm CS Liquid Barricade Projectile, #4330, cost: $26.97, quantity: (Up to 75) . The 40mm CS Liquid Barricade Projectile is designed specifically for penetrating intermediate barriers, such as single pane exterior windows, vehicle windows, pressed wood particle doors, 1-2 layers of wallboard, and interior hollow core doors, and deliver irritant agents into an adjacent room(s).
This launchable munition is 4.1 in. long and 40mm in diameter and holds approximately 10 gm of active agent.
4. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), Outdoor Tactical Grenade CS, #8230, cost $25.37, quantity:
(Up to 30) . The smallest diameter burning grenade that discharges a high volume of smoke and chemical agent through multiple emission ports. Specifically, for outdoor use or in a “Fire safe deployment canister” and it should not be deployed on rooftops, in crawl spaces or indoors due to fire producing capability. Can be hand thrown or launched. This grenade will deliver approximately 30 gm. of agent during its 20-40 second burn time. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections.
5. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), White Smoke Canister Grenade, #6210, cost: $31.72, quantity: (Up to 20). White indoor/outdoor smoke grenades are used for obscuring tactical movement and signaling or marking a landing zone. Emits grey-white smoke only for approximately 20 to 40 seconds. It is approximately 6.0 in. in length by 2.34 in. Does not contain chemical agents.
6. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), White Smoke Canister Grenade, #6210HC, cost: $35.50, quantity: (Up to 35). White outdoor smoke grenades are used for obscuring tactical movement and signaling or marking a landing zone. Emits grey-white smoke only for approximately 20 to 40 seconds. It is approximately 6.0 in. in length by 2.34 in. Does not contain chemical agents.
7. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), OC-CS Vapor Grenade, #6343, cost: $43, quantity: (Up to 10). The OC-CS Vapor Aerosol Grenade is for law enforcement and corrections use to deliver a high concentration of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) and compound 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) in a powerful mist. The grenade is designed for indoor use in confined areas and once deployed, inflames the mucous membranes and exposed skin resulting in an intense burning sensation. The incapacitating effect of the OCCS Vapor on the subject is dramatic and requires no personal decontamination. Removing the subject from the affected area to fresh air will resolve respiratory effects within minutes. The OC-CS Vapor Aerosol Grenade is ideal for cell extractions or barricades situations where the use of pyrotechnic, powder or liquid devices is not practical or desired. The munitions contain 30 gm of active OC-CS chemical agents.
8. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, OC AEROSOL GRENADE 1.3% FOGGER, 6 OUNCE, #56854, cost:
$24.90, quantity: (Up to 20). The 6 oz. OC Aerosol Grenade will deliver its payload of 1.3% MC% OC in 20-25 seconds. This is an anatomized mist which enhances the pungent 1.3% OC formulation. Ideal for area denial areas like attics, garages, etc. This device has minimum clean up. The canister may also be
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handheld to direct the spray pattern. This product is designed to provide room clearing ability with minimum clear up requirements.
9. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, OC AEROSOL GRENADE 1.3% FOGGER, 1 OUNCE, #56814, cost:
$18.65, quantity: (Up to 20). The 1 oz. OC Aerosol Grenade will deliver its payload of 1.3% MC% OC in 20-25 seconds. It is ideal for situations where the use of pyrotechnic, powder, or liquid devices are not practical or desired. The 1.3% Major Capsaicinoids provides sufficient effects in confined areas of up to 6,000 cubic feet such as attics, crawl spaces, garages, and interior rooms. The Aerosol Grenade Fogger was designed as an operator controlled instantaneous initiated aerosol grenade. It is a non-pyrotechnic that contains no CFCs, is not a fire hazard and requires minimal decontamination.
10. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, MUZZLE BANG LAUNCHING CARTRIDGE, 12 gauge. #1210, cost $8.50, quantity (Up to 30). This munition incorporates an opaque shell and utilizes black powder as the propellant. It has the ability to be used alone as a Muzzle Bang for crowd management or for propelling grenades when using the 1370 Launching Cup.
Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
a. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals. b. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
c. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. d. Potentially vicious animals.
e. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
Authorized Use
Only officers who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.
Training
Sworn members utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less lethal and chemical agents’ instructors.
Lifespan
5 years from manufacturing date. Budgeted police funds are used for the training costs of this equipment.
Fiscal Impact
No annual maintenance. Training cost is the replacement of training and gas used during actual deployments.
During 2025, a re-supply of chemical agents cost $2,049.70. (2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the military equipment in 2025. (3) There have been no violations of the military equipment use policy, or any actions taken in response. (6) No additional military equipment is needed in the next year with the exception of replenishing expended rounds used during training and actual deployments.
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Explosive Breaching Tools
Tools that are used to conduct an explosive breach.
Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1. ROYAL REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS BREACHING SHOTGUN, Cost: $500, quantity: 3. This weapon allows for Breachers to safely utilize shotgun breaching rounds in order to destroy deadbolts, locks, and hinges. The stand-off that is attached to the end of the barrel allows for positive placement of the gun into the correct position and vents gases to prevent overpressure. This weapon can also defeat windows and sliding glass doors with a flash bang round. A less lethal 2.4-inch 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of lead shot at a velocity of 270-290 feet per second (FPS).
2. ROYAL ARMS TESAR-1 ORANGE CAP 275 GRAIN COPPER FRANGIBLE BREACHING ROUND, Cost: $8 per round, quantity: (Up to 30). The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy solid wood doors, locks and hinges.
3. ROYAL ARMS TESAR-2 BACK CAP 425 GRAIN COPPER FRANGILBE BREACHING ROUND, Cost: $8 per round, quantity: (Up to 200). The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy deadbolts, locks and hinges.
4. ROYAL ARMS TESCR#3 GREEN CAP 375 GRAIN CLAYVON FRANGIBLE BREACHING ROUND, Cost: $5 per round, quantity (Up to 30). The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy deadbolts, locks and hinges.
5. ROYAL ARMS FB-82H 12-GAUGE 82 GRAIN FLASH BANG HARD BREACHING ROUND, Cost:
$6.50 per round, quantity: (Up to 30). The rounds are fired from a breaching shotgun and is used as a diversionary round and can be used to break glass and shot at a velocity of 270-290 feet per second (FPS).
6. ROYAL ARMS MB-70S 12 GAUGE MUZZLE BLAST FLASH BANG SOFT BREACHING ROUND, cost: $6.50 per round, quantity: (Up to 30). The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy deadbolts, locks and hinges.
7. ROYAL ARMS TESAR-4 YELLOW CAP 750 GRAIN COPPER FRANGIBLE BREACHING ROUND, cost: $9 per round, quantity: (Up to 30). The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used as a diversionary round and can be used to break glass.
Items intended to be purchased during 2026
The following list of items would need to be purchased as an initial start-up for an explosive breaching program.
Annual costs would just replace items as they run out. Total annual cost of maintenance is listed in the fiscal impact below. The equipment would be purchased utilizing budgeted funds for police equipment.
Energetic Compositions (5-year shelf life)
1) 18 gr Det Cord 200’ (Up to) (est. $200)
a. Can be used to create precision-based charges
b. Can create up to 33 linear charges
2) 25 gr Det Cord 200’ (Up to) (est. $200)
a. Used to +/- N.E.W (net explosive weight) with moderate adjustments b. Can create up to 33 linear charges
3) 50 gr Det Cord 200’ (Up to) (est. $200)
a. The standard composition for Law Enforcement programs b. Can create up to 33 linear charges
4) 100 gr Det Cord 200’ (Up to) (est. $200)
a. Most suitable for commercial and/or security screen doors b. Can create up to 33 linear charges
5) 14 gr Blasting caps (qt 25) with 30’ leads (est. $15ea/ $375 total) Non-consumable Components:
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1) CGS Pandora Firing system x2 (est. $2,200)
2) Coyote Gordita Energetics equipment bag x2 (est. $200) 3) Measuring tape x2 (est. $20)
4) Razor knives x2 (est. $20)
5) Storage Type 2 Magazine (already possessed)
6) Storage Type 3 Magazine (1 day box) (est. $1000)
7) Shock tube cutters (PTFE) x4 (est. $40)
8) Soileater shocktube container (2) (est. $50)
Consumable Components:
1) 209 Primers (50-100) (est. $20)
2) Breachers tape (2 50” rolls 60mil) (est. $114)
3) Hydrogel tape (1 300’ roll) (already possessed)
4) Duct Tape (5 rolls) (est. $40)
5) Electrical Tape (5 rolls) (est. $25)
6) Gaffers Tape (5 rolls) (est. $50)
7) Double-sided Tape (generic 2 rolls) (est. $25)
8) K-Clips (50 pack) (est. $250)
9) Delivery Hose (free through YCFD/LFD)
10) 330B 8” rubber plates x4 (est. $50)
11) Water bags/IV bags (free)
12) Gel powder ($20)
13) FRP Trim ¼” x 1-3/8”x96” (8) (est. $40)
14) Miscellaneous: rubber strips, food containers, pipe insulation, rubber bands, otter pops, hot glue gun, etc. (est. $75)
Purpose
To safely gain entry into a structure. The following items would be purchased in 2026 and are intended to give the SWAT Team the capability to utilize explosive breaching. Explosive breaching is a fast, effective, and safe way to gain quick entry into a dwelling or structure during high-risk situations.
Authorized Use
Explosive breaching may only occur after authorization by the Incident Commander or SWAT Commander in the field, and during training exercises. Use of explosive breaching equipment requires officers to be trained in the application of equipment.
Lifespan
1. Breaching Shotgun- 25 years
2. Royal Arms Tesar-1 orange cap 275 grain copper breaching round- 5 years
3. Royal Arms Tesar-2 black cap 425 grain copper breaching round- 5 years
4. Royal Arms Tesar-3 green cap 375 grain clayvon frangible breaching round- 5 years
5. Royal Arms FB-82H 12-gauge 82 grain flash bang hard core breaching round- 5
6. Royal Arms MB-70S 12-gauge muzzle blast flash bang soft breaching round- 5 years
7. Royal Arms Tesar-4 yellow cap 750 grain copper frangible breaching round- 5 years **(Initially excluded lifespan information) **
8. Energetic Compositions- 5 years
9. Non-Consumable Components- Varies an excess of 5 years
10. Consumable Components- 2-3 years depending on the product Fiscal Impact
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Annual maintenance is approximately $500 for 12-gauge shotgun rounds. The initial startup for the explosive breaching program is $5,414, which is a shared cost with the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department ($2,707 is the YCPD portion). Estimated replacement cost of items associated with explosive charge breaching is up to $950.
This is a split cost with the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department. Training cost is the actual cost of any replacement rounds for shotgun breaching. Training costs for explosive breaching is an average of $2,000 per year. This is based on a total of 4 trained operators attending a course every 3 years to stay current on breaching. There were no additional replacement 12-gauge rounds during 2025. Budgeted police funds are used for the replacement costs of this equipment.
Training
Shotgun breaching shall be limited to SWAT personnel who have attended a Shotgun Breaching course or received documented training.
(2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the military equipment in 2025. (3) There have been no violations of the military equipment use policy, or any actions taken in response. (6) Replacement rounds for 12-gauge breaching rounds may be sought if needed. The above listed items are being sought for purchase during 2026.
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PepperBall Launcher
A device that discharges irritant projectiles.
Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1. PepperBall VKS CARBINE, cost: $1300, quantity 4. The Variable Kinetic System (VKS) is a compressedair powered launcher designed to fire non-lethal PepperBall projectiles. The PepperBall VKS Carbine features a Dual Feed System that offers the ability to quickly switch between Hopper mode and Magazine mode for optimum versatility.
2. PepperBall FTC PRO Launcher, cost $700, quantity 2. The FTC Launcher is a compressed air powered launcher designed to fire non-lethal PepperBall projectiles. The PepperBall FTC is a hopper fed semi-auto system.
3. PepperBall LIVE PROJECTILE, cost: $3 per projectile, quantity 50 (up to 500). The basic PepperBall projectile contains 2% PAVA pepper powder, and is designed for direct impact and area saturation, especially in confined, interior spaces. Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains 0.5% PAVA Powder.
4. PepperBall LIVE-X PROJECTILE, cost: $4 per projectile, quantity 100 (up to 200). The Live Projectile contains a concentrated amount of PAVA pepper powder. Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains 5% PAVA Powder.
5. PepperBall LIVE MAXX PROJECTILE, cost $6 per projectile, quantity 50 (up to 100). The Live Maxx projectile contains a concentrated amount of PAVA pepper powder. Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains 5% MAXSAICINPAVA Powder.
6. PepperBall INERT PROJECTILE, cost: $.80 per projectile, quantity 950 (up to 1500). The VXR Inert Projectile is a non-lethal round. The projectile contains approximately no PAVA powder. This projectile is best for direct impact with no PAVA powder. Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains 0.0% PAVA powder.
a. This projectile also comes in a shaped version that is not a sphere. This shaped version is called the PepperBall VXR INERT PROJECTILE. This shaped round is the similar to the sphere round in every category mentioned above. The only difference for this projectile is the standoff distance for direct impact is 5 feet to 140 feet. This projectile cost $3 a round, quantity 283 (up to 300).
Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include but are not limited to:
a. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals. b. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
c. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. d. Potentially vicious animals.
e. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
Authorized Use
Only those officers who have been trained in the use of PepperBall launchers are authorized to use the PepperBall launchers.
Training
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Sworn members utilizing PepperBall launchers and projectiles are trained in their use by POST certified less lethal and chemical agents instructors.
Lifespan
1. PepperBall VKS Carbine- 20 years
2. PepperBall FTC PRO Launcher- 20 years
3. PepperBall Live Projectile- 3 years
4. PepperBall Live-X Projectile- 3 years
5. PepperBall Live MAXX Projectile- 3 years
6. PepperBall Inert Projectile- 3 years
7. PepperBall VXR Inert projectile- 3 years
Fiscal impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each PepperBall launcher. During 2025, $4,110 in pepperball rounds was purchased to re-supply rounds used during training and deployments. Budgeted police funds are used for the replacement costs of this equipment.
(2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the military equipment in 2025. (3) There have been no violations of the military equipment use policy, or any actions taken in response. (6) No additional military equipment is needed in the next year with the exception of replenishing expended rounds used during training and actual deployments.
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707.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The acquisition of military equipment and its deployment in our communities may impact the public's safety and welfare. The public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by local governmentofficials, as well· as a right to participate in any governmentagency's decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment. Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used should give strong consideration to the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties, and should be based on meaningful public input.
707.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):
Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.
Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than_.50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
• Area denial electroshock devices, microwave weapons, water cannons, long-range acoustic devices (LRADs), acoustic hailing devices, and sound cannons. • Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
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• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
707.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Yuba City Police Department that there are legally enforceable safeguards, including transparency, oversight, and accountability measures in place to protect the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before military equipment is funded, acquired, or used.It is the policy of the Yuba City Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 707.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Yuba City Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:
1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.
2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
707.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
1 .Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): An unmanned aircraft along with the associated equipment necessary to control it remotely.
a. Description. quantity. capabilities. and purchase cost of current UAS:
i. DJI MAVIC MINI 2, cost: $630 each, quantity: 4.Small UAS that weighs approximately 249 grams and is able to record video and audio with approximately 32
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minutes of flight time. The department intends to purchase 2 additional drones during 2024 for a total of 6.
ii. Autel Robotics EVO II Duel 640T, cost: $8,500, quantity: 1. UAS that weighs approx.1150 grams and is able to record video, thermal video, audio, and is able to project audio, with approximately 38 minutes of flight time. iii. Autel Evo Max 4T, cost $13,158.98, quantity: 2. UAS weighs 3.62 pounds and can carry 3-pounds of cargo, has a flight time of up to 42-minutes, can operate at elevations of up to 13,124 feet, has a 4k camera with 10x optical zoom and long-range Skylink
3.0 transmission.
b. Purpose
To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:
(a) Missing Persons
(b) Any rapidly evolving or developing emergency situation (c) SWAT deployments/tactical situations
(d) Crime scene investigations
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate any UAS during approved missions.
d. Expected Life Span
All UAS equipment, 3-5 years.
e. Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance and battery replacement cost is approximately $4,000. Training cost is $200. Budgeted departmental equipment and training funds are used for these items. f. Training
All Department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS operation. In addition, each operator must maintain a minimum of 1 hour of flight time per month as well as quarterly training.
(2) There have been no complaints of concern regarding the department's military equipment in 2025.
(3) The results of any internal audits have revealed no violations of the military equipment use policy, and no actions have been taken in response.
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(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment. There is no equipment being sought.
3. Armored Vehicles : Commercially produced wheeled armored personnel vehicle utilized for law enforcement purposes.
a. Description. quantity. capabilities. and purchase cost i. LENCO BEARCAT, G2, cost: $315,518.65, quantity: 1. The Lenco Bearcat, G2, is an armored vehicle that seats 10-12 personnel with an open floor plan that allows for the rescue of downed personnel. It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor.
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b. Purpose
To be used in response to critical incidents to enhance officer and community safety, improve scene containment and stabilization, and assist in resolving critical incidents. c. Authorized Use
The use of armored vehicles shall only be authorized by a watch commander or SWAT commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Armored vehicles shall be used only by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policy and training
d. Lifespan
LENCO Bearcat models G2 and G3, 25 years.
e. Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance cost of approximately $10,000.
There has been no training cost associated with these vehicles. Maintenance for the vehicles is funded by budgeted Public Works funds for vehicle maintenance. f. Training
All drivers/operators shall attend formalized instruction and be trained in vehicle operations and practical driving instruction.
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g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under General Order 580.18. It is the policy of the Department to utilize armored vehicles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.
(2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the department's military equipment in 2025.
(3) The results of any internal audits have revealed no violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment. There is no additional equipment being sought.
4. 40 MM Launchers and Rounds: 40MM Launchers are utilized by department personnel as a less lethal tool to launch impact rounds and as a method to deploy chemical agents from a safe distance.
a. Description. quantity. capabilities. and purchase cost i. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER, LMT #1425, cost:
$1098, quantity: 7. The 40MM Single Launcher is a tactical single-shot launcher. It will launch 40MM less lethal projectiles and 40MM chemical agency projectiles. ii. PENN ARMS, 40MM LAUNCHER, #GL1-40, cost: $1003, quantity: 8. The 40MM Single Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher. It will launch 40MM less lethal projectiles and 40MM chemical agency projectiles.
iii. PENN ARMS, 40MM MULTI-LAUNCHER, #GL65-40, cost: $3146, quantity: 1.
The 40MM Multi-Launcher is a tactical platform capable of holding six projectiles in the launcher. It will launch 40MM less lethal projectiles and 40MM chemical agency projectiles. This platform is more suitable for deploying multiple projectiles in a shorter amount of time. This is effective during less lethal and or chemical agent deployments. iv. Combined Tactical Systems, 40MM Sponge Spin Stabilized Foam Baton, #4557, cost: $21.33, quantity: (Up to 300) A less lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and foam projectile fired from a single or multi-round purpose-built 40mm launcher with a rifled barrel at 260 FPS. The 60-gram foam projectile delivers 120 ft/lbs. of energy on impact.
The 40mm Exact Impact Sponge Round provides accurate and effective performance
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when fired from the approved distance of not less than five (5) feet and as far as 150 feet from the target.
b. Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
c. Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals. ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
vi. Barricaded subjects
d. Training ·
Sworn members utilizing 40MM less lethal, chemical agents, or impact rounds are trained in their use by POST-certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors. e. Lifespan
Defense Technology LMT #1425- 25 years.
Penn Arms #GL1-40- 15 years.
Penn Arms GL65-50-15 years.
Model 6325 Exact Impact Sponge- 5 years.
f. FISCAL IMPACT
Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each launcher. Training cost is 2 rounds per year per officer, totaling approximately $2,559. Budgeted police funds are used for the training costs of this equipment.
g. LEGAL AND PROCEDURAL RULES
It is the policy of the Yuba City Police Department to utilize the 40mm for official law enforcement purposes pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
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(2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the department's military equipment in 2025.
(3) The results of any internal audits have revealed no violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment. There is no additional equipment being sought, with the exception of additional ammunition needed for training or deployment.
5. Less Lethal Shotgun: Less Lethal Shotgun is used to deploy the less lethal 12-gauge SuperSock Beanbag Round. a. Description. quantity. capabilities. and purchase cost i. REMINGTON870 LESS LETHAL SHOTGUN, cost: $946, quantity: 13. The Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun is used to deploy the less lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round up to a distance of 75 feet. The range of the weapon system helps to maintain space between officers and a suspect, reducing the immediacy of the threat, which is a principle of De-escalation.
ii. 12-GAUGE SUPER-SOCK BEANBAG ROUND, #2581 cost: $6, quantity: (up to 1000). A less lethal 2.4-inch 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of lead shot at a velocity of 270-290 feet per second (FPS). CTS Super-Sock rounds are discharged from a dedicated 12-gauge shotgun that is distinguishable by an orange butt stock and fore grip. This round provides accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not fewer than five (5) feet. The maximum effective range of this munition is up to 75 feet from the target. The Model2581 SuperSock is in its deployed state immediately upon exiting the barrel. It does not require a minimum range to "unfold or "stabilize." The Super-Sock is an aerodynamic projectile.
However, accuracy is relative to the shotgun, barrel length, environmental conditions, and the operator. The Super-Sock is very accurate. However, effectiveness depends on many variables, such as distance, clothing, stature, and the point where the projectile impacts.
b. Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
c. Authorized Use
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Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals. ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d. Lifespan
Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun- 25 years.
Super Sock Round- No listed expiration date.
e. Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each shotgun. Training cost is 5 rounds per year per officer, totaling approximately $1,950. Budgeted police funds are used for the training costs of this equipment.
f. Training
All officers are trained in the 12-gauge less lethal shotgun as a less lethal option through in-service training. SWAT personnel receive additional training internally when they transfer to the unit.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
It is the policy of the YCPD to utilize the less lethal shotgun only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
(2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the department's military equipment in 2025.
(3) The results of any internal audits have revealed no violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment. There is no additional equipment being sought with the exception of additional ammunition needed for training or deployment.
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6. Combined Systems LC5 40MM Launching Cup: Cups that attaches to 12 gauge less lethal shotguns, which allow officers to launch canisters of chemical agents or smoke. a.Description. quantity. capabilities. and purchase cost i. COMBINED SYSTEMS LC5 40MM LAUNCHING CUP, cost: $150, quantity: 1.
The LC5 Launching Cups are designed for the 5200 series grenades. The cups can be attached to virtually any 12-gauge shotgun and the munition launched with our model 2600 launching cartridge.
b. Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.Allows chemical agents to be deployed from a distance, behind cover and concealment.
c. Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
1. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. iv. Potentially vicious animals.
4. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d. Lifespan
Combined Systems LC5 40MM Launching Cup- 25 years
e. Fiscal Impact
No annual maintenance.
There are no additional training costs for this.
f. Training
Officers utilizing the launching cups are trained by POST-certified chemical agent instructors.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under the Standard Operating Procedure and Policy 707. It is the policy of the Yuba City Police Department to utilize the 40mm Launching Cup only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
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(2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the department's military equipment in 2025.
(3) The results of any internal audits have revealed no violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment. There is no additional equipment being sought.
7. Distraction Devices: A device used to distract dangerous people. a. Description. quantity. capabilities. and purchase cost i. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, 7290-2 FLASH-BANG, cost: $68 ea., quantity:
(up to 60).A non-bursting, non-fragmenting multi (2)-bang device that produces a thunderous bang with an intense bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations. ii. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, 7290-9 FLASH-BANG, cost: $148 ea., quantity:
(up to 50). A non-bursting, non-fragmenting multi (9)-bang device that produces a thunderous bang with an intense bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations. One of these devices was used in training and one was used during a real-world incident iii. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, 7290M MINI FLASH-BANG, cost: $48 ea.,quantity: (up to 150). The 7290M Flash-Bang exhibits all the same attributes of its larger counterpart but in a smaller and lighter package. Weighing in at just 15 ounces, the new 7290M is approximately 30% lighter than the 7290 but still has the same 175db output of the 7290 and produces 6-8 million candelas of light. 8 of these devices were used on real-world incidents and 3 were used during training. b. Purpose
A distraction device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations. To produce atmospheric overpressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short-term (6 - 8 seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage.
c. Authorized Use
Diversionary Devices shall only be used:
1. By officers who have been trained in their proper use.
2. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.
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3. In high-risk warrant (search/arrest)services where there may be extreme hazards to officers.
4. During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety.
5. During training exercises.
d. Lifespan
Until used.
e. Fiscal Impact
No annual maintenance. There is no training cost outside of normal scheduled SWAT training. The cost of training devices is approximately $1,080 (approximately 2 devices deployed in training per year, per operator). During 2025, $2,630.18 was spent on replenishing the inventory of distraction devices. Budgeted police funds are used for the replacement costs of this equipment.
f. Training
Prior to use, officers must attend diversionary device training that is conducted by Post certified instructors.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under General Order 580.16. It is the policy of the YCPD to utilize diversion devices only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
(2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the department's military equipment in 2025.
(3) The results of any internal audits have revealed no violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment. There is no additional equipment being sought, with the exception of additional devices needed to re-supply inventory due to training or deployments.
8. Rifles: Guns ·that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance. a. Description. quantity. capabilities. and purchase cost
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i. GA Precision (AR-10).308 CALIBER RIFLE, MODEL GAP-10, cost: $3,580.00, quantity: 1. The GAP-10 with 18" barrel, AR-10, is a precision style rifle. This firearm is chambered in.308 Winchester/7.62 NATO and has an 18" barrel. This rifle is primarily used in an overwatch capacity to protect the community during large events and Tactical Situations that require Sniper Response. The GAP-10 is no longer being produced. The 2nd Generation GAP-10 retails for $3,724.00.
ii. FNH SCAR-17.308 caliber rifle, cost: $1800 each. Quantity: 2. The SCAR with 18" barrel a precision-styled rifle that is more powerful than a standard rifle. The firearm is chambered in a.308 Winchester/7.62 NATO. This rifle is primarily used an overwatch capacity to protect the community during large events and Tactical Situations that require Sniper Response.
iii. Hornady.308 Winchester 168 gr ELD-M Tap rifle round cost, $250 per case of 200.
Quantity: (up to 40 cases).
b. Purpose
To be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.
c. Authorized Use
Only members who are POST certified are authorized to use a rifle. d. Lifespan
GA Precision GAP-10.308 rifle -15 years
(SCAR INCLUSION) FNH SCAR-17.308 caliber rifle -15 years (.308 AMMO INCLUSION) Hornady.308 Winchester 168 gr ELD-M Tap rifle round – No expiration
e. Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle. The associated training cost is for the .308 ammunition. During 2025, $1,609 was spent on .308 ammunition for training. Funds for maintenance and ammunition are from budgeted police equipment funding.
f. Training
Prior to using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors in the operation of the rifle. Additionally, all members who operate any rifle are required to pass a range qualification two times a year.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
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Use is established under the Standard Operating Procedure. It is the policy of the Yuba City Police Department to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force. (2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the military equipment in 2025. (3) There have been no violations of the military equipment use policy, or any actions taken in response.
(6) No additional military equipment is needed in the next year with the exception of replenishing expended rounds used during training and actual deployments.
9. Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters: Canisters that contain chemical agents that are released when deployed.
a. Description. quantity. capabilities. and purchase cost i. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), Baffled Riot CS Smoke Grenade,#5230B, cost: $39.81, quantity: (Up to 60). This pyrotechnic grenade designed for indoor use delivering a maximum amount of irritant smoke throughout multiple rooms with minimal risk of fire. The munition is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
This canister can be hand thrown or launched from a fired delivery system. The canister is 6.2 in. by 2.6 in. and holds approximately 25 gm. of active agent payload. It has an approximate burn time of 20-40 seconds.
ii. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), 40mm CS Liquid Barricade Projectile,#4330, cost: $26.97, quantity: (Up to 75). The 40mm CS Liquid Barricade Projectile is designed specifically for penetrating intermediate barriers, such as single pane exterior windows, vehicle windows, pressed wood particle doors, 1-2 layers of wallboard, and interior hollow core doors, and deliver irritant agents into an adjacent room(s). This launchable munition is 4.1 in. long and 40mm in diameter and holds approximately 10 gm of active agent.
iii. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), Outdoor Tactical Grenade CS, #8230, cost $25.37, quantity: (Up to 30). The smallest diameter burning grenade that discharges a high volume of smoke and chemical agent through multiple emission ports.
Specifically, for outdoor use or in a "Fire safe deployment canister" and it should not be deployed on rooftops, in crawl spaces or indoors due to fire-producing capability. Can be hand thrown or launched. This grenade will deliver approximately 30 gm. of agent during its 20-40 seconds burn time. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections.
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iv. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), White Smoke Canister Grenade, #6210. cost: $31.72, quantity: (Up to 20). White indoor/outdoor smoke grenades are used for obscuring tactical movement and signaling or marking a landing zone. Emits gray-white smoke only for approximately 20 to 40 seconds.It is approximately 6.0 in. in length by
2.34 in. Does not contain chemical agents.
v. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), White Smoke Canister Grenade,#6210HC. cost: $35.50, quantity: (Up to 35). White outdoor smoke grenades are used for obscuring tactical movement and signaling or marking a landing zone. Emits gray-white smoke only for approximately 20 to 40 seconds. It is approximately 6.0 in. in length by 2.34 in. Does not contain chemical agents.
vi. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), OC-CS Vapor Grenade, #6343, cost:
$43., quantity: (Up to 10). The OC-CS Vapor Aerosol Grenade is for law enforcement and corrections use to deliver a high concentration of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) and compound 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS} in a powerful mist. The grenade is designed for indoor use in confined areas and, once deployed, inflames the mucous membranes and exposed skin, resulting in an intense burning sensation. The incapacitating effect of the OC-CS Vapor on the subject is dramatic and requires no personal decontamination. Removing the subject from the affected area to fresh air will resolve respiratory effects within minutes. The OC-CS Vapor Aerosol Grenade is ideal for cell extractions or barricade situations where the use of pyrotechnic, powder ·or liquid devices is not practical or desired. ·The munitions contain 30 gm of active OCCS chemical agents. vii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY,OC AEROSOL GRENADE 1.3°-k FOGGER, 6 OUNCE, #56854, cost: $24.90, quantity: (Up to 20). The 6 oz. OC Aerosol Grenade will deliver its payload of 1.3% MCo/o OC in 20-25 seconds. This is an anatomized mist which enhances the pungent 1.3°-k OC formulation. Ideal for area denial areas like attics, garages, etc. This device has minimal cleanup. The canister may also be handheld to direct the spray pattern. This product is designed to provide room-clearing ability with minimum cleanup requirements.
viii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, OC AEROSOL GRENADE 1.3% FOGGER, 1 OUNCE, #56814, cost: $18.65, quantity: (Up to 20). The 1 oz. OC Aerosol Grenade will deliver its payload of 1.3°-k MC% OC in 20-25 seconds. It is ideal for situations where the use of pyrotechnic, powder, or liquid devices is not practical or desired. The 1.3% Major Capsaicinoids provides sufficient effects in confined areas of up to 6,000 cubic feet such as attics, crawl spaces, garages, and interior rooms. The Aerosol Grenade Fogger was designed as an operator controlled instantaneous initiated aerosol grenade. It is a non- pyrotechnic that contains no CFCs, is not a fire hazard and requires minimal decontamination.
ix. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, MUZZLE BANG LAUNCHING CARTRIDGE, 12 gauge. #1210, cost $8.50, quantity (Up to 30). This munition incorporates an opaque shell and
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utilizes black powder as the propellant. It has the ability to be used alone as a Muzzle Bang for crowd management or for propelling grenades when using the 1370 Launching Cup.
x. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS) CS Flameless Expulsion Canister Grenade #5430, cost $49.82, quantity: (up to 30). This non-pyrotechnic grenade is designed for indoor use, delivering a maximum amount of irritant smoke with no risk of fire.
The munition is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. This canister can be hand thrown or launched from a fired delivery system. The canister is
6.2 in. by 2.6 in. and holds approximately 12 gm. of active agent payload. It has an instantaneous discharge time.
b. Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive individuals and/or combative individuals. ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
c. Authorized Use
Only officers who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.
d. Training
Sworn members utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
e. Lifespan
5 years from the manufacturing date. Budgeted police funds are used for the training costs of this equipment.
f. Fiscal Impact
No annual maintenance. Training cost is the replacement of training and gas used during actual deployments. During 2025, a re-supply of chemical agents cost the following:
$2,049.70
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g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under the Yuba City Police Department Chemical Agent Manual 580."07. It is the policy of the Yuba City Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
(2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the military equipment in 2025. (3) There have been no violations of the military equipment use policy, or any actions taken in response.
(6) No additional military equipment is needed in the next year with the exception of replenishing expended rounds used during training and actual deployments.
10. Explosive Breaching Tools: Tools that are used to conduct an explosive breach. a. Description. quantity. capabilities. and purchase cost i. ROYAL REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS BREACHING SHOTGUN, Cost: $500, quantity: 3. This weapon allows for Breachers to safely utilize shotgun breaching rounds in order to destroy deadbolts, locks, and hinges. The stand-off that is attached to the end of the barrel allows for positive placement of the gun into the correct position and vents gases to prevent overpressure. This weapon can also defeat windows and sliding glass doors with a flashbang round. A less lethal 2.4- inch 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of lead shot at a velocity of 270-290 feet per second (FPS).
ii. ROYAL ARMS TESAR-1 ORANGE CAP 275 GRAIN COPPER FRANGIBLE BREACHING ROUND, Cost: $8 per round, quantity: (Up to 30). The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy solid wood doors, locks and hinges iii. ROYAL ARMS TESAR-2 BACK CAP 425 GRAIN COPPER FRANGIBLE BREACHING ROUND, Cost: $8 per round, quantity: (Up to 200). The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy deadbolts, locks and hinges. iv. ROYAL ARMS TESCR#3 GREEN CAP 375 GRAIN CLAYVON FRANGIBLE BREACHING ROUND, Cost: $5 per round, quantity (Up to 30). The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy deadbolts, locks and hinges. v. ROYAL ARMS FB-82H 12-GAUGE 82 GRAIN FLASH BANG HARD BREACHING ROUND, Cost: $6.50 per round, quantity: (Up to 30)The rounds are fired from a breaching shotgun and is used as a diversionary round and can be used to break glass and shot at a velocity of 270-290 feet per second (FPS).
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vi. ROYAL ARMS MB-70S 12 GAUGE MUZZLE BLAST FLASH BANG SOFT BREACHING ROUND, cost: $6.50 per round, quantity: (Up to 30)The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy deadbolts, locks and hinges. vii. ROYAL ARMS TESAR-4 YELLOW CAP 750 GRAIN COPPER FRANGIBLE BREACHING ROUND, cost: $9 per round, quantity: 1 (Up to 30)The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used as a diversionary round and can be used to break glass. b. Items intended to be purchased during 2025
The following list of items would need to be purchased as an initial start-up for an explosive breaching program. Annual costs would just replace items as they run out.
Total annual cost of maintenance is listed in the fiscal impact below. The equipment would be purchased utilizing budgeted funds for police equipment.
Energetic Compositions (5 year shelf life)
(a) 18 gr Det Cord 200' (Up to)(est. $200)
1. Can be used to create precision-based charges
2. Can create up to 33 linear charges
(b) 25 gr Det Cord 200' (Up to)(est. $200)
1. Used to +/- N.E.W (net explosive weight) with moderate adjustments
2. Can create up to 33 linear charges
(c) 50 gr Det Cord 200' (Up to )(est. $200)
1. The standard composition for Law Enforcement programs
2. Can create up to 33 linear charges
(d) 100 gr Det Cord 200' (Up to)(est. $200)
1. Most suitable for commercial and/or security screen doors
2. Can create up to 33 linear charges
(e) 14 gr Blasting caps (qt 25) with 30' leads (est. $15ea/ $375 total) Non-consumable Components:
(a) CGS Pandora Firing system x2 (est. $2,200)
(b) Coyote Gordita Energetics equipment bag x2 (est. $200) (c) Measuring tape x2 (est. $20)
(d) Razor knives x2 (est. $20)
(e) Storage Type 2 Magazine (already possessed)
(f) Storage Type 3 Magazine (1 day box) (est. $1000)
(g) Shock tube cutters (PTFE) x4 (est. $40)
(h) Soileater shocktube container (2) (est. $50)
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Consumable Components:
(a) 209 primers (50-100) (est. $20)
(b) Breachers tape (2 50" rolls 60mil) (est. $114)
(c) Hydrogel tape (1 300' roll) (already possessed)
(d) Duct Tape (5 rolls) (est. $40)
(e) Electrical Tape (5 rolls) (est. $25)
(f) Gaffers Tape ( 5 rolls) (est. $50)
(g) Double-sided Tape (generic 2 rolls) (est. $25)
(h) K-Clips (50 pack) (est. $250)
(i) Delivery Hose (free through YCFD/LFD)
(j) 330B 8" rubber plates x4 (est. $50)
(k) Water bags/IV bags (free)
(l) Gel powder ($20)
(m) FRP Trim ¼" x 1-3/8"x96" (8) (est. $40)
(n) Miscellaneous: rubber strips, food containers, pipe insulation, rubber bands, otter pops, hot glue gun, etc. (est. $75)
c. Purpose
To safely gain entry into a structure. The following items would be purchased in 2026 and are intended to give the SWAT Team the capability to utilize explosive breaching. Explosive breaching is a fast, effective, and safe way to gain quick entry into a dwelling or structure during high-risk situations.
d. Authorized Use
Explosive breaching may only occur after authorization by the Incident Commander or SWAT Commander in the field, and during training exercises. Use of explosive breaching equipment requires officers to be trained in the application of the equipment. e. Lifespan
(a) Breaching Shotgun- 25 years
(b) Royal Arms Tesar-1 orange cap 275 grain copper breaching round- 5 years (c) Royal Arms Tesar-2 black cap 425 grain copper breaching round- 5 years (d) Royal Arms Tesar-3 green cap 375 grain clayvon frangible breaching round- 5 years (e) Royal Arms FB-82H 12-gauge 82 grain flash bang hard core breaching round- 5 (f) Royal Arms MB-70S 12-gauge muzzle blast flash bang soft breaching round- 5 years (g) Royal Arms Tesar-4 yellow cap 750 grain copper frangible breaching round- 5 years **(Initially excluded lifespan information)**
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(h) Energetic Compositions- 5 years
(i) Non-Consumable Components- Varies by an excess of 5 years (j) Consumable Components- 2-3 years, depending on the product f. Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $500 for 12 gauge shotgun rounds. The initial startup for the explosive breaching program is $5,414, which is a shared cost with the Yuba County Sheriff's Department ($2,707 is the YCPD portion). Estimated replacement cost of items associated with explosive charge breaching is up to $950.
This is a split cost with the Yuba County Sheriff's Department.Training cost is the actual cost of any replacement rounds for shotgun breaching. Training costs for explosive breaching is an average of $2,000 per year. This is based on a total of 4 trained operators attending a course every 3 years to stay current on breaching. There were no additional replacement 12 gauge rounds during 2025. Budgeted police funds are used for the replacement costs of this equipment.
f. Training
Shotgun breaching or explosive breaching shall be limited to SWAT personnel who have attended a Shotgun Breaching or explosive breaching course or received documented training.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
It is the policy of the Yuba City Police Department to utilize breaching tools only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law. (2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the military equipment in 2025. (3) There have been no violations of the military equipment use policy, or any actions taken in response.
(6) Replacement rounds for 12-gauge breaching rounds may be sought if needed. The above-listed items are being sought for purchase during 2026.
11. PepperBall Launcher: A device that discharges irritant projectiles. a. Description. quantity. capabilities. and purchase cost
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i. PepperBall VKS CARBINE, cost: $1300, quantity 4. The Variable Kinetic System (VKS) is a compressed-air powered launcher designed to fire non-lethal PepperBall projectiles. The PepperBall VKS Carbine features a Dual Feed System that offers the ability to quickly switch between Hopper mode and Magazine mode for optimum versatility.
ii. PepperBall FTC PRO Launcher, cost $700, quantity 2. The FTC Launcher is a compressed air-powered launcher designed to fire non-lethal PepperBall projectiles.
The PepperBall FTC is a hopper-fed semi-auto system.
iii. PepperBall LIVE PROJECTILE, cost: $2 per projectile, quantity 50 (up to 500). The basic PepperBall projectile contains 2% PAVA pepper powder, and is designed for direct impact and area saturation, especially in confined, interior spaces. Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains 0.5% PAVA Powder.
iv. PepperBall LIVE-X PROJECTILE, cost: $3 per projectile, quantity 100 (up to 200) The Live Projectile contains a concentrated amount of PAVA pepper powder.
Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS.
The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains 5% PAVA Powder.
v. PepperBall LIVE MAXX PROJECTILE, cost $6 per projectile, quantity 50 (up to 100).
The Live Maxx projectile contains a concentrated amount of PAVA pepper powder.
Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS.
The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains 5%MAXSAICINPAVA Powder.
vi. PepperBall INERT PROJECTILE, cost: $.80 per projectile, quantity 950 (up to 1500).
The VXR Inert Projectile is a non-lethal round. The projectile contains approximately no PAVA powder. This projectile is best for direct impact with no PAVA powder. Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains
0.0% PAVA powder.
b. Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include but are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive,· dangerous and/or combative individuals. ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
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iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
c. Authorized Use
Only those officers who have been trained in the use of PepperBall launchers are authorized to use the PepperBall launchers.
d. Training
Sworn members utilizing PepperBall launchers and projectiles are trained in their use by POST-certified less lethal and chemical agents instructors. e. Lifespan
i. PepperBall VKS Carbine- 20 years
ii. PepperBall FTC PRO Launcher- 20 years
iii. PepperBall Live Projectile- 3 years
iv. PepperBall Live-X Projectile- 3 years
v. PepperBall Live MAXX Projectile- 3 years
vi. PepperBall Inert Projectile- 3 years
vii. PepperBall VXR Inert projectiles - 3 years
f. Fiscal impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each PepperBall launcher. During 2025, $4,110 in Pepperball rounds was purchased to re-supply rounds used during training and deployments. Budgeted police funds are used for the replacement costs of this equipment.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under Yuba City Police Department policy 303. It is the policy of the Yuba City Police Department to utilize PepperBall only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
(2) There have been no complaints or concerns regarding the military equipment in 2025. (3) There have been no violations of the military equipment use policy, or any actions taken in response.
(6) No additional military equipment is needed in the next year with the exception of replenishing expended rounds used during training and actual deployments.
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I. MAINTENANCE OF MILITARY USE SUPPLY LEVELS
When stocks of military equipment have reached significantly low levels or have been exhausted, the Department may order up to 10% of stock in a calendar year without city council approval to maintain essential availability for the Department's needs. Yuba City Police Department is authorized to acquire additional stock of items listed here from other law enforcement agencies of CalCES in the event of an emergency when approved by the COP or designee. 707.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 707.6 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE CONSIDERATIONS
The military equipment acquired and authorized by the Department is:
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a. Necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
b. Reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
Military equipment shall only be used by a Department employee only after applicable training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, has been completed, unless exigent circumstances arise.
Military equipment used by any member of this jurisdiction shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy.Military equipmentused by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid or law enforcement related services to this jurisdiction shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid and/or assistance. 707.7 MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORTING CONSIDERATIONS
The Department shall submit an annual military equipment report to City Council that addresses each type of military equipment possessed by the Department.
The Department shall also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on its internet website for as long as the military equipment is available for use.
The annual military equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
a.A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. b.A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment. c. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
d. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
e. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. f. If YCPD intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
g. Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report, YCPD shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the general public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report and YCPD's funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.This shall occur as a part of YCPD's presentation to the governing body.
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CATALOGING OF MILITARY USE EQUIPMENT
All military use equipment kept and maintained by the Yuba City Police Department shall be cataloged in a way which addresses each of the following requirements:
1.The manufacturer's description of the equipment.
2. The capabilities of the equipment.
3. The purposes and authorized uses for which the Department proposes to use the equipment.
4. The expected lifespan of the equipment.
5. The fiscal impact of the equipment, both initially and for on-going maintenance.
6. The quantity of the equipment, whether maintained or sought.
COMPLIANCE
1.The Field Operations Division Commander will ensure that all Department members comply with this policy. The Commander will conduct an annual audit with the assistance of Patrol Division Lieutenants. The Chief of Police or designee will be notified of any policy violations and, if needed, the violation(s) will be referred to the Investigation Division Commander and handled in accordance with YCPD policy. All instances of non-compliance will be reported to City Council via the annual military equipment report.
2.Any member of the public can register a question or concern regarding military use equipment by contacting the Yuba City Police Department's Records Unit via email at [email protected]. A response to the question or concern shall be completed by the Department in a timely manner.
3.Any member of the public can submit a complaint to any member of the Department and in any form (i.e. in person, telephone, email, etc.). Once the complaint is received, it should be routed to the Patrol Division Commander.
FUNDING
The Department shall seek council approval for military equipment, including, but not limited to, applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
1.The Department has authority to apply for funding prior to obtaining council approval and utilizing newly acquired equipment in the case of exigent circumstances.The Department shall obtain council approval as soon as practicable.
707.8 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment should not be used by any other law enforcement agency or member in this jurisdiction unless the military equipment is approved for use in accordance with this policy.
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707.9 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory. 707.10 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
Agenda Item 9
CITY OF YUBA CITY
STAFF REPORT
Date: April 7, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Human Resources Department
Presentation By: Gina Rowland, Human Resources Director Summary
Subject: Approve Title Change and Salary Adjustments for Fleet Maintenance Positions Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution taking the following actions effective April 18, 2026:
A. Approve a title change for Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to Fleet Supervisor B. Adjust the salary range for Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I to $5,143- $6,250/monthly
C. Adjust the salary range for Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II to $5,656- $6,875/monthly
D. Adjust the salary range for Senior Fleet Maintenance Mechanic to $6,222- $7,563/monthly
E. Adjust the salary range for Fleet Supervisor to $7,941-$9,653/monthly Fiscal Impact: Estimated increase to salaries and benefits in the amount of $16,912 to Budget Unit 6605 – Vehicle Maintenance Fund for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-26.
There are sufficient savings from unused extra help budgeted amounts to cover the increased cost for the remainder of this fiscal year.
The full year cost of these adjustments for salaries and benefits is estimated to be $109,928. This amount will be included in the recommended budget for FY2026-27 with corresponding decreases in the operating budget for the Vehicle Maintenance Internal Service Fund.
Purpose:
To adjust the salary ranges for Fleet Maintenance Mechanics to encourage retention and compensate employees consistently with industry standards.
Background:
The industry standard in California for mechanics who are required to furnish their own hand tools and equipment is that they be paid at least two times the minimum wage or $33.80 per hour (Section 9(B) of the California Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Order No. 4-2001 regulating the wages, hours and working conditions in the Professional, Technical, Clerical, Mechanical and Similar Occupations).
While this IWC Order does not apply to the City, it is the City’s desire that its positions keep pace with the industry standard.
Analysis:
At the request of the Director of Public Works, Human Resources reviewed the salaries for the Fleet Maintenance Mechanic class series in relation to the California Industrial Wage Order. Yuba City’s Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II is the journey level class in the Fleet Maintenance Mechanic job series.
Incumbents are required to provide and maintain a set of adequate and appropriate mechanic’s hand tools in accordance with minimum tool requirements established by the City. The current salary range for the class is $4,750 to $5,774 monthly, or $27.40 to $33.31 hourly. Effective January 1, 2026, the California minimum wage increased to $16.90 per hour, up from $16.50 in 2025.
The industry standard for wages for mechanics who are required to furnish their own hand tools and equipment per the California IWC Order is two times the minimum wage, or $33.80 per hour. The IWC Order does not apply to California cities; however, to encourage retention and ensure equitable treatment it is the City’s desire that its mechanic positions keep pace with the industry standard.
Human Resources recommends the following:
• That the pay rate for Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II be set at $32.63 to $39.67 per hour. This amounts to $5,656 to $6,875 monthly, an approximate 19% increase. New hires into the City's Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II would meet the industry standard at Step 3 of the nine step salary range ($34.26/hour).
• That the pay rate for Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I be set at 10% below the pay rate for Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II, or $29.67 to $36.06 per hour. This amounts to $5,143 to $6,250 monthly, an approximate 19% increase. Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I’s are not required to furnish their own mechanic’s hand tools and, as a result, are not subject to the same industry standard; regardless, the industry standard would still be met by Step 7 of the nine step salary range ($34.34/hour).
• That the pay rate for Senior Fleet Maintenance Mechanic be set at 10% above the pay rate for Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II, or $35.90 to $43.63 per hour. This amounts to $6,222 to $7,563 monthly, an approximate 19% increase. New hires would meet the industry standard upon hire at Step 1 of the salary range ($35.90/hour).
The City's prevailing practice for salaries for maintenance supervisors has been to place the position at approximately 5% above the top step of the highest paid subordinate position. The new recommended top step salary for Sr. Fleet Maintenance Mechanic is $7,563; therefore, the new Step 1 for Fleet Supervisor is recommended to be set at 5% above which is $7,941, an approximate 32% increase.
Lastly, it is recommended that the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor title be changed to Fleet Supervisor.
Removing “maintenance” from the title reflects that the position’s duties have evolved to include a variety of duties that extend beyond supervising Fleet Maintenance Mechanics. These duties include, but are not limited to, supervising the purchase and leasing of new vehicles and equipment, tracking auto insurance and registration requirements for all City vehicles and equipment, administering the fuel card program for all City drivers, and coordinating and maintaining the City’s fleet of loaner cars and trucks for department employee use.
Fiscal Impact:
The increased cost for salaries and benefits resulting from these recommended salary adjustments is estimated to be $16,912 to Budget Unit 6605 – Vehicle Maintenance Fund for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-26. There are sufficient savings from unused budgeted amounts for Extra Help staffing to cover the increased cost for the remainder of this fiscal year.
The full year cost of these adjustments for salaries and benefits is estimated to be $109,928. This amount will be included in the recommended budget for FY2026-27 with corresponding decreases in the operating budget for the Vehicle Maintenance Internal Service Fund.
Alternatives:
Do not approve the recommended actions.
Attachments:
1. Resolution - Salary Adj for Fleet Maint
2. Exhibit A - Fleet Salary Sched
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Gina Rowland
Human Resources Director
Robert Bendorf
City Manager
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. _____
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY
APPROVING A TITLE CHANGE FOR THE FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR,
AND APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
FOR FLEET MAINTENANCE MECHANICS
WHEREAS, the industry standard in California for mechanics who are required to furnish their own hand tools and equipment is that they be paid at least two times the minimum wage; and
WHEREAS, the California minimum wage increased to $16.90 per hour effective January 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works requested that Human Resources review the salaries for the Fleet Maintenance Mechanic class series in relation to the California Industrial Wage Order (IWC); and
WHEREAS, the IWC Order does not apply to California cities; however, it is the City’s desire to encourage retention and compensate employees consistently with industry standards; and
WHEREAS, the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor’s duties have evolved to include a variety of duties that extend beyond supervising Fleet Maintenance Mechanics.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Yuba City as follows:
The Director of Human Resources is hereby authorized to modify the publicly available compensation schedule to implement the provisions of this Resolution:
A. Approve a title change for Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to Fleet Supervisor.
B. Approve the adjustments to the City’s salary schedule as set forth in Exhibit A for Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I, Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II, Senior Fleet Maintenance Mechanic, and Fleet Supervisor.
C. The changes set forth herein shall be effective April 18, 2026.
The forgoing Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yuba City was duly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of April 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Ian B. Sangster
Kronick, Special Counsel
Exhibits:
A. Salary Schedule Amendments (Effective April 18, 2026)
3/23/20264:13 PM Public Employees Union, Local #1 - EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER JUNE 9, 2018 Bargaining JCN CLASSIFICATION Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CITY OF YUBA CITY SALARY SCHEDULE AND GENERAL COMPENSATION PLAN EFFECTIVE APRIL 18, 2026 SALARY STEPS 5590 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR PEU, Local 1 5,770 5,914 6,058 6,210 6,361 6,520 6,679 6,846 7,013 Monthly 33.29 34.12 34.95 35.83 36.70 37.62 38.53 39.50 40.46 Hourly 5036 FIELD CUSTOMER SERVICE REP I PEU, Local 1 3,754 3,848 3,942 4,041 4,139 4,243 4,346 4,455 4,564 Monthly 21.66 22.20 22.74 23.31 23.88 24.48 25.07 25.70 26.33 Hourly 5083 FIELD CUSTOMER SERVICE REP II PEU, Local 1 4,130 4,234 4,337 4,446 4,554 4,668 4,782 4,901 5,020 Monthly 23.83 24.43 25.02 25.65 26.27 26.93 27.59 28.28 28.96 Hourly 5219 FLEET MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I PEU, Local 1 5,143 5,272 5,400 5,535 5,670 5,812 5,953 6,102 6,250 Monthly 29.67 30.42 31.15 31.93 32.71 33.53 34.34 35.20 36.06 Hourly 5220 FLEET MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II PEU, Local 1 5,656 5,798 5,939 6,088 6,236 6,392 6,548 6,712 6,875 Monthly 32.63 33.45 34.26 35.12 35.98 36.88 37.78 38.72 39.67 Hourly 5225 FLEET MAINTENANCE MECHANIC-SENIOR PEU, Local 1 6,222 6,378 6,533 6,697 6,860 7,032 7,203 7,383 7,563 Monthly 35.90 36.80 37.69 38.64 39.58 40.57 41.56 42.59 43.63 Hourly 5246 INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN PEU, Local 1 5,448 5,584 5,720 5,863 6,006 6,156 6,306 6,464 6,622 Monthly 31.43 32.22 33.00 33.83 34.65 35.52 36.38 37.29 38.20 Hourly 5260 INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN II PEU, Local 1 5,994 6,144 6,294 6,452 6,609 6,774 6,939 7,111 7,286 Monthly 34.58 35.45 36.31 37.22 38.13 39.08 40.03 41.03 42.03 Hourly 5281 INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN I PEU, Local 1 5,853 6,000 6,146 6,300 6,453 6,615 6,776 6,945 7,114 Monthly 33.77 34.62 35.46 36.35 37.23 38.16 39.09 40.07 41.04 Hourly 5282 INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN II PEU, Local 1 6,437 6,598 6,759 6,928 7,097 7,275 7,452 7,638 7,825 Monthly 37.14 38.07 38.99 39.97 40.94 41.97 42.99 44.07 45.14 Hourly 5283 INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN III PEU, Local 1 7,081 7,258 7,435 7,621 7,807 8,002 8,197 8,402 8,607 Monthly 40.85 41.87 42.89 43.97 45.04 46.17 47.29 48.47 49.66 Hourly 5110 KENNEL ATTENDANT I PEU, Local 1 3,614 3,705 3,795 3,890 3,985 4,085 4,184 4,290 4,393 Monthly 20.85 21.38 21.89 22.44 22.99 23.57 24.14 24.75 25.35 Hourly 5111 KENNEL ATTENDANT II PEU, Local 1 3,975 4,075 4,174 4,279 4,383 4,493 4,602 4,717 4,833 Monthly 22.93 23.51 24.08 24.69 25.29 25.92 26.55 27.21 27.88 Hourly 5530 LABORATORY ANALYST I PEU, Local 1 5,567 5,706 5,845 5,991 6,137 6,291 6,444 6,606 6,768 Monthly 32.12 32.92 33.72 34.56 35.41 36.29 37.18 38.11 39.04 Hourly 5581 LABORATORY ANALYST II PEU, Local 1 6,124 6,277 6,430 6,591 6,751 6,920 7,089 7,266 7,444 Monthly 35.33 36.21 37.10 38.03 38.95 39.92 40.90 41.92 42.95 Hourly 5064 LABORATORY ASSISTANT PEU, Local 1 4,842 4,963 5,084 5,211 5,338 5,472 5,605 5,746 5,885 Monthly 040726 SALARY SCHEDULE - Fleet,CSR,Bus Dev Mgr
3/23/20264:07 PM First Level Management - EMPLOYEES HIRED PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 25, 2017 Bargaining JCN CLASSIFICATION Group 1 2 3 4 5 6069 ACCOUNTANT - SENIOR FLM 6,394 6,714 7,050 7,403 7,773 Monthly 36.89 38.73 40.67 42.71 44.84 Hourly 6060 ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II FLM 6,750 7,087 7,441 7,813 8,203 Monthly 38.94 40.89 42.93 45.08 47.33 Hourly 6015 ANIMAL SHELTER SUPERVISOR FLM 5,042 5,294 5,559 5,837 6,129 Monthly 29.09 30.54 32.07 33.68 35.36 Hourly 6215 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LIAISON FLM 6,950 7,298 7,663 8,046 8,448 Monthly 40.10 42.10 44.21 46.42 48.74 Hourly 6090 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR-SENIOR FLM 6,708 7,043 7,395 7,765 8,153 Monthly 38.70 40.63 42.66 44.80 47.04 Hourly 6063 CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER FLM 6,528 6,854 7,197 7,557 7,936 Monthly 37.66 39.54 41.52 43.60 45.79 Hourly 6220 ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENTATION SUPERVISOR FLM 8,164 8,572 9,001 9,451 9,923 Monthly 47.10 49.45 51.93 54.53 57.25 Hourly 6120 ENGINEER - ASSOCIATE CIVIL FLM 8,130 8,537 8,964 9,412 9,883 Monthly 46.90 49.25 51.72 54.30 57.02 Hourly 6225 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR FLM 6,937 7,284 7,648 8,030 8,431 Monthly 40.02 42.02 44.12 46.33 48.64 Hourly 6042 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR FLM 6,025 6,326 6,642 6,974 7,322 Monthly 34.76 36.50 38.32 40.23 42.24 Hourly 6050 FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR FLM 7,941 8,338 8,755 9,193 9,653 Monthly 45.81 48.10 50.51 53.04 55.69 Hourly 6064* INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST FLM 7,150 7,508 7,883 8,277 8,689 Monthly CITY OF YUBA CITY SALARY SCHEDULE AND GENERAL COMPENSATION PLAN EFFECTIVE APRIL 18, 2026 SALARY STEPS
3/23/20264:08 PM First Level Management - EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER NOVEMBER 25, 2017 Bargaining JCN CLASSIFICATION Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6469 ACCOUNTANT - SENIOR FLM 6,394 6,554 6,714 6,882 7,050 7,227 7,403 7,588 7,773 Monthly 36.89 37.81 38.73 39.70 40.67 41.69 42.71 43.78 44.84 Hourly 6460 ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II FLM 6,750 6,919 7,087 7,264 7,441 7,627 7,813 8,007 8,203 Monthly 38.94 39.92 40.89 41.91 42.93 44.00 45.08 46.19 47.33 Hourly 6415 ANIMAL SHELTER SUPERVISOR FLM 5,042 5,168 5,294 5,427 5,559 5,698 5,837 5,983 6,129 Monthly 29.09 29.82 30.54 31.31 32.07 32.87 33.68 34.52 35.36 Hourly 6515 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LIAISON FLM 6,950 7,124 7,298 7,481 7,663 7,855 8,046 8,247 8,448 Monthly 40.10 41.10 42.10 43.16 44.21 45.32 46.42 47.58 48.74 Hourly 6490 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR-SENIOR FLM 6,708 6,876 7,043 7,219 7,395 7,580 7,765 7,958 8,153 Monthly 38.70 39.67 40.63 41.65 42.66 43.73 44.80 45.91 47.04 Hourly 6463 CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER FLM 6,528 6,691 6,854 7,026 7,197 7,377 7,557 7,746 7,936 Monthly 37.66 38.60 39.54 40.53 41.52 42.56 43.60 44.69 45.79 Hourly 6420 ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENTATION SUPERVISOR FLM 8,164 8,368 8,572 8,787 9,001 9,226 9,451 9,688 9,923 Monthly 47.10 48.28 49.45 50.69 51.93 53.23 54.53 55.89 57.25 Hourly 6520 ENGINEER - ASSOCIATE CIVIL FLM 8,130 8,334 8,537 8,751 8,964 9,188 9,412 9,648 9,883 Monthly 46.90 48.08 49.25 50.49 51.72 53.01 54.30 55.66 57.02 Hourly 6425 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR FLM 6,937 7,111 7,284 7,466 7,648 7,839 8,030 8,230 8,431 Monthly 40.02 41.03 42.02 43.07 44.12 45.23 46.33 47.48 48.64 Hourly 6442 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR FLM 6,025 6,176 6,326 6,484 6,642 6,808 6,974 7,148 7,322 Monthly 34.76 35.63 36.50 37.41 38.32 39.28 40.23 41.24 42.24 Hourly 6450 FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR FLM 7,941 8,140 8,338 8,547 8,755 8,974 9,193 9,422 9,653 Monthly 45.81 46.96 48.10 49.31 50.51 51.77 53.04 54.36 55.69 Hourly 6464* INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST FLM 7,150 7,329 7,508 7,696 7,883 8,080 8,277 8,483 8,689 Monthly 41.25 42.28 43.32 44.40 45.48 46.62 47.75 48.94 50.13 Hourly 6542 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST SENIOR FLM 7,864 8,061 8,257 8,464 8,670 8,887 9,103 9,331 9,558 Monthly 45.37 46.51 47.64 48.83 50.02 51.27 52.52 53.83 55.14 Hourly CITY OF YUBA CITY SALARY SCHEDULE AND GENERAL COMPENSATION PLAN EFFECTIVE APRIL 18, 2026 SALARY STEPS 040726 SALARY SCHEDULE - Fleet,CSR,Bus Dev Mgr
Agenda Item 10
CITY OF YUBA CITY
STAFF REPORT
Date: April 7, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Human Resources Department
Presentation By: Gina Rowland, Human Resources Director Summary
Subject: Approve Salary Adjustment for Business Development Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution adjusting the salary range for Business Development Manager to $10,335 to $12,563 monthly effective April 7, 2026 Fiscal Impact: Full year cost increase for salaries and benefits is estimated to be $36,355 to Budget Unit 1910 – Development Services. There is no General Fund impact for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Purpose:
To adjust the salary range for Business Development Manager to enable the City to recruit a wellqualified candidate for the position, which is essential to the City’s ability to achieve its economic development priorities included in the City’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan.
Background:
The City currently has two job descriptions in place to perform business attraction and retention, and economic development functions. The Business Development Manager is a management level position that develops, plans and coordinates the City’s business and economic development program and initiatives, including professional-level assignments in research, analysis, planning, and implementation. The Business Development Liaison is a journey level position that is responsible for creating and forming partnerships within the City and the community to facilitate and coordinate economic and business development initiatives and activities.
The Development Services Department has a funded Business Development Manager position in its budget for this current fiscal year; however, with concerns about the City’s ability to successfully recruit at the higher level it was decided to underfill the position with a Business Development Liaison. Human Resources conducted a recruitment for a Business Development Liaison in January of this year.
Specifically, the Department was seeking a motivated person with a strong communications background to build and enhance relationships in the business community. Nine applicants were interviewed and none were determined to meet the Department’s needs for the position.
The City subsequently adopted its 2026-2029 Strategic Plan on February 17, 2026 which includes a significant focus on economic development. Key action items include building on Yuba-Sutter’s sports and recreation culture by evaluating sites for a sports complex and working with local landowners, identifying City locations to locate new and unique entertainment / dining / retail experiences and
partnering with a master planning firm, local property owners, and citizens, and exploring innovative options for economic development and initiatives, with recommendations to City Council.
Analysis:
Given the strategic focus and significant economic development priorities included in the City’s 2026- 2029 Strategic Plan, the Business Development Manager would be the most appropriate position to ensure the City’s long-term vision for success. Before opening another recruitment, Human Resources conducted a salary survey for Business Development Manager to determine how the City’s salary compares to salaries for comparable positions in surrounding public agencies. The attached survey shows that the salary for Yuba City’s position is nearly 23.5% below the market average.
In order to attract and retain a well-qualified candidate to assist the City in achieving its economic development priorities, staff recommends the salary range for Business Development Manager be adjusted by 23.45% to set the salary at the market average. The new recommended salary range is $124,020 to $150,756 annually, effective April 7, 2026. If approved, Human Resources would immediately commence a recruitment to fill the Business Development Manager vacant position.
Fiscal Impact:
The full year cost increase for salaries and benefits is estimated to be $36,355 to Budget Unit 1910 – Development Services. There is no General Fund impact for the current fiscal year as the Business Development Manager position is currently vacant. If the position is able to be filled before the end of the fiscal year, there are sufficient salary savings to cover the increased cost due to the position remaining vacant for nearly the entire year.
Funds to cover the cost of the increase to salary and benefits will be included in the Development Services recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Alternatives:
Do not approve the recommended action. If this alternative is selected, it is unlikely the City will be successful in its recruitment efforts to fill this position.
Attachments:
1. Attach 1 - Bus Dev Mgr Sal Surv
2. Resolution - Salary Adj for Bus Dev Mgr
3. Exhibit A - Salary Schedule
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Gina Rowland
Human Resources Director
Robert Bendorf
City Manager
ATTACHMENT 1
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
3/16/2026Agency Job Title
Top Step
Salary
City of Chico Economic Development Manager 12,847 $
City of Davis NCC - DH City of Lincoln NCC - DH City of Lodi NCC - DH City of Rocklin NCC - DH City of Rancho Cordova Economic Development Manager 14,847 $ City of West Sacramento Economic Development Manager 13,212 $ City of Woodland Business Engagement Manager* 9,240 $ County of Sutter Economic Development Director 14,622 $ County of Yolo Manager of Economic Resource Development 14,245 $ County of Yuba Business Engagement Manager 8,927 $
Average 12,563 $
City of Yuba City Business Development Manager 10,178 $ 23.43% below average *Actual title: Business Engagement / Resource Conservation Program Manager
ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION NO. _____
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY
APPROVING A SALARY ADJUSTMENT
FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
WHEREAS, the City adopted its 2026-2029 Strategic Plan on February 17, 2026 which includes a significant focus on economic development; and WHEREAS, the Development Services Department has a Business Development Manager position funded in its budget for this current fiscal year; however, with concerns about the City’s ability to successfully recruit at the higher level it was decided to underfill the position with a Business Development Liaison; and
WHEREAS, Human Resources conducted a recruitment for a Business Development Liaison in January of this year. Nine applicants were interviewed and none were determined to meet the department’s needs for the position; and WHEREAS, given the strategic focus and significant economic development priorities included in the City’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, the Business Development Manager would be the most appropriate position to ensure the City’s long-term vision for success; and
WHEREAS, Human Resources conducted a salary survey for Business Development Manager to determine how the City’s salary compares to salaries for comparable positions in surrounding public agencies and found that the salary for Yuba City’s position is nearly 23.5% below the market average; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the salary range for Business Development Manager be set at the market average in order to attract and retain a well-qualified candidate to assist the City in achieving its economic development priorities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Yuba City as follows:
The Director of Human Resources is hereby authorized to modify the publicly available compensation schedule to implement the provisions of this Resolution:
A. Approve an adjustment to the City’s salary schedule as set forth in Exhibit A for Business Development Manager.
B. The changes set forth herein shall be effective April 7, 2026.
The forgoing Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yuba City was duly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of April 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Ian B. Sangster
Kronick, Special Counsel
Exhibits:
A. Salary Schedule Amendments (Effective April 7, 2026)
EXHIBIT A
Mid Managers - EMPLOYEES HIRED PRIOR TO APRIL 28, 2018
CLASSIFICATION Group 1 2 3 4 5
7165* ACCOUNTING MANAGER MM 10,041 10,543 11,070 11,624 12,205 Monthly
57.93 60.83 63.87 67.06 70.42 Hourly
7070* ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III MM 7,761 8,149 8,556 8,984 9,433 Monthly
44.78 47.01 49.36 51.83 54.42 Hourly
7125* ANIMAL SERVICES MANAGER MM 8,600 9,030 9,481 9,955 10,452 Monthly
49.62 52.10 54.70 57.43 60.30 Hourly
7025* BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MM 10,335 10,852 11,395 11,965 12,563 Monthly
59.63 62.61 65.74 69.03 72.48 Hourly
7112* CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL MM 9,857 10,350 10,868 11,411 11,981 Monthly
56.87 59.71 62.70 65.83 69.12 Hourly
7418* CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR MM 9,434 9,906 10,401 10,921 11,467 Monthly
54.43 57.15 60.01 63.01 66.16 Hourly
7114* CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR - RISK MANAGER MM 10,142 10,649 11,181 11,740 12,327 Monthly
58.51 61.44 64.51 67.73 71.11 Hourly
7175* DEPUTY P.W. DIRECTOR - ENGINEERING MM 11,298 11,863 12,456 13,079 13,733 Monthly
65.18 68.44 71.86 75.46 79.23 Hourly
7160* DEPUTY DIRECTOR - UTILITIES MM 9,989 10,488 11,012 11,563 12,141 Monthly
57.63 60.51 63.53 66.71 70.05 Hourly
7110* DIVISION FIRE CHIEF MM 11,720 12,306 12,921 13,567 14,245 Monthly
67.62 71.00 74.54 78.27 82.18 Hourly
7120* ENGINEER - SENIOR MM 9,350 9,818 10,309 10,824 11,366 Monthly
53.94 56.64 59.48 62.45 65.57 Hourly
7200* ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MANAGER MM 9,080 9,534 10,011 10,512 11,037 Monthly
52.38 55.00 57.76 60.65 63.68 Hourly
7205* INFORMATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR MM 9,043 9,495 9,970 10,469 10,992 Monthly
52.17 54.78 57.52 60.40 63.42 Hourly
7105* INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER MM 10,018 10,519 11,045 11,597 12,177 Monthly
57.80 60.69 63.72 66.91 70.25 Hourly
CITY OF YUBA CITY
SALARY SCHEDULE AND GENERAL COMPENSATION PLAN
EFFECTIVE APRIL 7, 2026
SALARY STEPS
Mid Managers - EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER APRIL 28, 2018 CLASSIFICATION Group 1 2 3456789
7565* ACCOUNTING MANAGER MM 10,041 10,292 10,543 10,807 11,070 11,347 11,624 11,915 12,205 Monthly
57.93 59.38 60.83 62.35 63.87 65.46 67.06 68.74 70.42 Hourly 7470* ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III MM 7,761 7,955 8,149 8,353 8,556 8,770 8,984 9,209 9,433 Monthly
44.78 45.89 47.01 48.19 49.36 50.60 51.83 53.13 54.42 Hourly 7525* ANIMAL SERVICES MANAGER MM 8,600 8,815 9,030 9,256 9,481 9,718 9,955 10,204 10,452 Monthly
49.62 50.86 52.10 53.40 54.70 56.07 57.43 58.87 60.30 Hourly 7425* BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MM 10,335 10,594 10,852 11,124 11,395 11,680 11,965 12,264 12,563 Monthly
59.63 61.12 62.61 64.18 65.74 67.38 69.03 70.75 72.48 Hourly 7512* CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL MM 9,857 10,104 10,350 10,609 10,868 11,140 11,411 11,696 11,981 Monthly
56.87 58.29 59.71 61.21 62.70 64.27 65.83 67.48 69.12 Hourly 7419* CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR MM 9,434 9,670 9,906 10,154 10,401 10,661 10,921 11,194 11,467 Monthly
54.43 55.79 57.15 58.58 60.01 61.51 63.01 64.58 66.16 Hourly 7414* CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR - RISK MANAGER MM 10,142 10,396 10,649 10,915 11,181 11,461 11,740 12,033 12,327 Monthly
58.51 59.98 61.44 62.97 64.51 66.12 67.73 69.42 71.11 Hourly 7575* DEPUTY P.W. DIRECTOR - ENGINEERING MM 11,298 11,581 11,863 12,160 12,456 12,768 13,079 13,406 13,733 Monthly
65.18 66.81 68.44 70.15 71.86 73.66 75.46 77.34 79.23 Hourly 7560* DEPUTY DIRECTOR - UTILITIES MM 9,989 10,239 10,488 10,750 11,012 11,288 11,563 11,852 12,141 Monthly
57.63 59.07 60.51 62.02 63.53 65.12 66.71 68.38 70.05 Hourly 7510* DIVISION FIRE CHIEF MM 11,720 12,013 12,306 12,614 12,921 13,244 13,567 13,906 14,245 Monthly
67.62 69.31 71.00 72.77 74.54 76.41 78.27 80.23 82.18 Hourly 7520* ENGINEER - SENIOR MM 9,350 9,584 9,818 10,064 10,309 10,567 10,824 11,095 11,366 Monthly
53.94 55.29 56.64 58.06 59.48 60.96 62.45 64.01 65.57 Hourly 7600* ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MANAGER MM 9,080 9,307 9,534 9,773 10,011 10,262 10,512 10,775 11,037 Monthly
52.38 53.69 55.00 56.38 57.76 59.20 60.65 62.16 63.68 Hourly 7605* INFORMATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR MM 9,043 9,269 9,495 9,733 9,970 10,220 10,469 10,731 10,992 Monthly
52.17 53.48 54.78 56.15 57.52 58.96 60.40 61.91 63.42 Hourly 7505* INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER MM 10,018 10,269 10,519 10,782 11,045 11,321 11,597 11,887 12,177 Monthly
57.80 59.24 60.69 62.20 63.72 65.31 66.91 68.58 70.25 Hourly
CITY OF YUBA CITY
SALARY SCHEDULE AND GENERAL COMPENSATION PLAN
EFFECTIVE APRIL 7, 2026
SALARY STEPS
Agenda Item 11
CITY OF YUBA CITY
STAFF REPORT
Date: April 7, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Human Resources Department
Presentation By: Gina Rowland, Human Resources Director Summary
Subject: Approve Salary Adjustments for Customer Service Representatives Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution taking the following actions effective April 18, 2026:
A. Adjust the salary range for Customer Service Representative I to $3,754- $4,564/monthly;
B. Adjust the salary range for Customer Service Representative II to $4,130- $5,020/monthly; and
C. Adjust the salary range for Senior Customer Service Representative to $4,543-$5,522/monthly
Fiscal Impact: Increased cost for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-26 is estimated to be $4,100. There is no General Fund impact as there are salary savings resulting from position vacancies
Purpose:
To adjust the salary ranges for the Customer Service Representative class series in order to provide compensation commensurate with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for successful performance in the positions, and to ensure equity when compared to other positions in the City that perform similarly complex duties.
Background:
In late 2025, the Director of Finance requested that Human Resources conduct a classification study to determine if Customer Service Representatives in the Finance Department are appropriately classified.
The incumbents completed classification questionnaires, and Human Resources conducted follow up individual desk audits. The incumbents provided additional information in writing as requested following the in-person desk audits. Control audits were completed for two Intermediate Account Clerks in the Finance Department, one Administrative Assistant in the Utilities Department, and one Administrative Assistant in the Human Resources Department. Human Resources reviewed existing job descriptions for the Customer Service Representative class series and compared them against the City’s current job descriptions for Account Clerk/Intermediate Account Clerk/Senior Account Clerk and Administrative Assistant. Job descriptions and salary information from comparable cities identified in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Public Employees’ Union, Local 1 was also gathered and analyzed. A complete copy of the Summary Classification Report is available upon request at the Human Resources Department.
The Customer Service Representative I/II class series is a classification used exclusively in the Finance Department to perform a variety of customer service duties at the public service counter, over the phone or via email related to water service and billing, business licenses, parking citations, building permits, and receiving and issuing receipts for other City accounts receivables. The Customer Service Representative I is the entry level in the Customer Service Representative class series, and the Customer Service Representative II is the journey level class in the series. As presently written, the job description states that incumbents work within a framework of established procedures, and the position requires the ability to choose among a limited number of alternatives in solving routine problems.
The Senior Customer Service Representative is described in the current job description as also a journey level, but senior, class in the Customer Service Representative class series responsible for performing a variety of customer service duties at the public service counter, over the phone or via email related to water service and billing, business licenses, parking citations, building permits, and receiving and issuing receipts for other City accounts receivables. According to the existing job description, this class is distinguished from a Customer Service Representative I/II in that the Senior oversees complex accounts and performs duties within a framework of established procedures with only occasional instruction or assistance.
The current job descriptions for the Customer Service Representative class series do not accurately reflect the full range of duties performed by the incumbents, nor do they reflect the fact that incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex and that require considerable discretion and independent judgment to ensure efficient and effective customer service.
In order to compare the complexity of the work performed by the incumbents against the complexity of work performed by other positions in the City, control audits were conducted for the two Intermediate Account Clerk classifications utilized in the Finance Department. In addition, two control audits were conducted for Administrative Assistant, the highest level administrative, non-analyst classification in the City.
Analysis:
Human Resources finds that the salary for Customer Service Representative I, Customer Service Representative II and Senior Customer Service Representative is not commensurate with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for successful performance in the positions. Furthermore, the salary for the positions is not equitable when compared to other positions in the City that perform similarly complex duties.
It is recommended that the salary for the Customer Service Representative classifications be adjusted as follows:
• Increase the salary range for Customer Service Representative I from $3,505-$4,261/monthly to $3,754-$5,020/monthly, an approximate 7.1% increase; • Increase the salary range for Customer Service Representative II from $3,840-$4,668/monthly to $4,130-$5,020/monthly, an approximate 7.5% increase; and • Increase the salary range for Senior Customer Service Representative from $4,224- $5,134/monthly to $4,543-$5,522/monthly, an approximate 7.5% increase.
It is further recommended the job descriptions for Customer Service Representative I/II and Senior Customer Service Representative be updated to accurately reflect the full range of varied and complex duties performed by the positions.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact or General Fund cost to approve these recommended salary adjustments for the remainder of the current fiscal year as there are salary savings resulting from vacant positions during the year.
The full year cost of these salary adjustments is estimated to be $26,616. Approximately 70% of this cost is paid for by the Water Enterprise Fund. The remaining $7,985 is General Fund cost and will be included in the Finance Department’s recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 with corresponding reductions in expenditures.
Alternatives:
Do not approve the recommended actions.
Attachments:
1. Resolution - Salary Adj for Cust Svc Rep
2. Exhibit A - CSR Salary Schedule
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Gina Rowland
Human Resources Director
Robert Bendorf
City Manager
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. _____
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY
APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES
WHEREAS, the Director of Finance requested that Human Resources conduct a classification study to determine if Customer Service Representatives in the Finance Department are appropriately classified; and
WHEREAS, Human Resources interviewed incumbents, conducted position control audits, reviewed existing job descriptions for the Customer Service Representative class series and compared them against the City’s current job descriptions for Account Clerk/Intermediate Account Clerk/Senior Account Clerk and Administrative Assistant, and gathered and analyzed job descriptions and salary information from comparable cities identified in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Public Employees’ Union, Local 1; and
WHEREAS, a complete copy of the Summary Classification Report is available upon request at the Human Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, it is Human Resources’ determination that the current job descriptions for the Customer Service Representative class series do not accurately reflect the full range of duties performed by the incumbents, nor do they reflect the fact that incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex and that require considerable discretion and independent judgment to ensure efficient and effective customer service; and
WHEREAS, Human Resources finds that the salary for Customer Service Representative I, Customer Service Representative II and Senior Customer Service Representative is not commensurate with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for successful performance in the positions. Furthermore, the salary for the positions is not equitable when compared to other positions in the City that perform similarly complex duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Yuba City as follows:
The Director of Human Resources is hereby authorized to modify the publicly available compensation schedule to implement the provisions of this Resolution:
A. Approve adjustments to the City’s salary schedule as set forth in Exhibit A for Customer Service Representative I, Customer Service Representative II, and Senior Customer Service Representative.
B. The changes set forth herein shall be effective April 18, 2026.
The forgoing Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yuba City was duly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of April 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Ian B. Sangster
Kronick, Special Counsel
Exhibits:
A. Salary Schedule Amendments (Effective April 18, 2026)
EXHIBIT A
Public Employees Union, Local #1 - EMPLOYEES HIRED PRIOR TO JUNE 9, 2018 Bargaining
CITY OF YUBA CITY
SALARY SCHEDULE AND GENERAL COMPENSATION PLAN
EFFECTIVE APRIL 18, 2026
SALARY STEPS
4062 BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER I PEU, Local 1 4,264 4,477 4,701 4,936 5,183 Monthly
24.60 25.83 27.12 28.48 29.90 Hourly
4121 BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER II PEU, Local 1 4,661 4,894 5,139 5,396 5,666 Monthly
26.89 28.23 29.65 31.13 32.69 Hourly
4290 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I PEU, Local 1 4,889 5,133 5,390 5,659 5,942 Monthly
28.21 29.61 31.10 32.65 34.28 Hourly
4285 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II PEU, Local 1 5,377 5,646 5,928 6,224 6,536 Monthly
31.02 32.57 34.20 35.91 37.71 Hourly
4115 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TECH I PEU, Local 1 4,440 4,662 4,895 5,140 5,397 Monthly
25.62 26.90 28.24 29.65 31.13 Hourly
4144 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TECH II PEU, Local 1 4,883 5,127 5,383 5,652 5,934 Monthly
28.17 29.58 31.06 32.61 34.24 Hourly
4243 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR PEU, Local 1 5,819 6,110 6,415 6,736 7,072 Monthly
33.57 35.25 37.01 38.86 40.80 Hourly
4050 CUSTODIAN I PEU, Local 1 3,524 3,700 3,885 4,079 4,284 Monthly
20.33 21.35 22.41 23.53 24.71 Hourly
4082 CUSTODIAN II PEU, Local 1 3,876 4,070 4,273 4,487 4,712 Monthly
22.36 23.48 24.65 25.89 27.19 Hourly
4081 CUSTODIAN - SENIOR PEU, Local 1 4,264 4,477 4,701 4,936 5,183 Monthly
24.60 25.83 27.12 28.48 29.90 Hourly
4030 CUSTOMER SERVICES REP I PEU, Local 1 3,754 3,942 4,139 4,346 4,564 Monthly
21.66 22.74 23.88 25.07 26.33 Hourly
4070 CUSTOMER SERVICES REP II PEU, Local 1 4,130 4,337 4,554 4,782 5,020 Monthly
23.83 25.02 26.27 27.59 28.96 Hourly
4161 CUSTOMER SERVICES REP.-SENIOR PEU, Local 1 4,543 4,770 5,009 5,259 5,522 Monthly
26.21 27.52 28.90 30.34 31.86 Hourly
4170 ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN I PEU, Local 1 5,852 6,145 6,452 6,775 7,113 Monthly
33.76 35.45 37.22 39.09 41.04 Hourly
Public Employees Union, Local #1 - EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER JUNE 9, 2018 Bargaining
JCN CLASSIFICATION Group 1234 56789
CITY OF YUBA CITY
SALARY SCHEDULE AND GENERAL COMPENSATION PLAN
EFFECTIVE APRIL 18, 2026
SALARY STEPS
5290 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I PEU, Local 1 4,889 5,011 5,133 5,262 5,390 5,525 5,659 5,801 5,942 Monthly
28.21 28.91 29.61 30.36 31.10 31.88 32.65 33.47 34.28 Hourly 5285 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II PEU, Local 1 5,377 5,512 5,646 5,787 5,928 6,076 6,224 6,380 6,536 Monthly
31.02 31.80 32.57 33.39 34.20 35.05 35.91 36.81 37.71 Hourly 5115 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TECH I PEU, Local 1 4,440 4,551 4,662 4,779 4,895 5,018 5,140 5,268 5,397 Monthly
25.62 26.26 26.90 27.57 28.24 28.95 29.65 30.39 31.13 Hourly 5144 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TECH II PEU, Local 1 4,883 5,005 5,127 5,255 5,383 5,518 5,652 5,792 5,934 Monthly
28.17 28.88 29.58 30.32 31.06 31.83 32.61 33.42 34.24 Hourly 5243 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR PEU, Local 1 5,819 5,965 6,110 6,263 6,415 6,576 6,736 6,903 7,072 Monthly
33.57 34.41 35.25 36.13 37.01 37.94 38.86 39.83 40.80 Hourly 5050 CUSTODIAN I PEU, Local 1 3,524 3,612 3,700 3,793 3,885 3,982 4,079 4,181 4,284 Monthly
20.33 20.84 21.35 21.88 22.41 22.97 23.53 24.12 24.71 Hourly 5082 CUSTODIAN II PEU, Local 1 3,876 3,973 4,070 4,172 4,273 4,380 4,487 4,599 4,712 Monthly
22.36 22.92 23.48 24.07 24.65 25.27 25.89 26.53 27.19 Hourly 5081 CUSTODIAN - SENIOR PEU, Local 1 4,264 4,371 4,477 4,589 4,701 4,819 4,936 5,060 5,183 Monthly
24.60 25.22 25.83 26.48 27.12 27.80 28.48 29.19 29.90 Hourly 5030 CUSTOMER SERVICES REP I PEU, Local 1 3,754 3,848 3,942 4,041 4,139 4,243 4,346 4,454 4,564 Monthly
21.66 22.20 22.74 23.31 23.88 24.48 25.07 25.70 26.33 Hourly 5070 CUSTOMER SERVICES REP II PEU, Local 1 4,130 4,234 4,337 4,446 4,554 4,668 4,782 4,901 5,020 Monthly
23.83 24.43 25.02 25.65 26.27 26.93 27.59 28.28 28.96 Hourly 5161 CUSTOMER SERVICES REP.-SENIOR PEU, Local 1 4,543 4,657 4,770 4,890 5,009 5,134 5,259 5,391 5,522 Monthly
26.21 26.87 27.52 28.21 28.90 29.62 30.34 31.10 31.86 Hourly 5170 ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN I PEU, Local 1 5,852 5,999 6,145 6,299 6,452 6,614 6,775 6,944 7,113 Monthly
33.76 34.61 35.45 36.34 37.22 38.16 39.09 40.06 41.04 Hourly 5265 ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN II PEU, Local 1 6,437 6,598 6,759 6,928 7,097 7,275 7,452 7,638 7,825 Monthly
37.14 38.07 38.99 39.97 40.94 41.97 42.99 44.07 45.14 Hourly 5280 ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN III PEU, Local 1 7,081 7,258 7,435 7,621 7,807 8,002 8,197 8,402 8,607 Monthly
40.85 41.87 42.89 43.97 45.04 46.17 47.29 48.47 49.66 Hourly 5300 ENGINEER - ASSISTANT PEU, Local 1 6,412 6,573 6,733 6,902 7,070 7,247 7,423 7,608 7,793 Monthly
36.99 37.92 38.84 39.82 40.79 41.81 42.83 43.89 44.96 Hourly 5215 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I PEU, Local 1 4,987 5,112 5,236 5,367 5,498 5,636 5,773 5,916 6,062 Monthly
Agenda Item 12
CITY OF YUBA CITY
STAFF REPORT
Date: April 7, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Human Resources Department
Presentation By: Gina Rowland, Human Resources Director Summary
Subject: Approve Side Letter Agreements for Holiday In Lieu Pay Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution:
A. Approving a side letter agreement with the Yuba City Police Officers’ Association to incorporate Holiday In Lieu Pay language into the Memorandum of Understanding
B. Approving a side letter agreement with Yuba City Firefighters’ Local 3793 to incorporate Holiday In Lieu Pay language into the Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Impact: None
Purpose:
To approve side letter agreements with the Yuba City Police Officers’ Association and Yuba City Firefighters’ Local 3793 to incorporate Holiday In Lieu Pay language into the respective Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to improve compliance with CalPERS requirements for reportability of special compensation.
Background:
In January 2026, CalPERS conducted a compliance review of compensation reported on behalf of an employee who was retiring. The review identified compensation that allegedly does not comply with the applicable statutes under the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL). According to CalPERS, the City incorrectly reported special compensation identified as Holiday Pay.
Pursuant to Government (Gov.) Code section 20636, compensation earnable is defined as the payrate and special compensation of a member and further clarified by the California Code of Regulations (CCR).
Holiday Pay is defined in 2 CCR section 571 (a)(5):
"Additional compensation for employees who are normally required to work on an approved holiday because they work in positions that require scheduled staffing without regard to holidays. If these employees are paid over and above their normal monthly rate of pay for approved holidays, the additional compensation is holiday pay and reportable to PERS.
For those employees with written labor agreements providing holiday credit and allowing employees to cash out accumulated holiday credit, the cash out must be done at least annually and reported in the period earned. If a written labor agreement allows an employee to accumulate holiday credit beyond the year in which it is earned and an employee later elects to cash out accumulated holiday credit, it is not compensation for PERS purposes.
If an employee utilizes the cash out option only during his/her final compensation period, it will be considered final settlement pay and excluded from reportable compensation. If the cash out option is also utilized near his/her final compensation period, it may still be excluded based upon a review of the contracting agency or school employer's experience and these reviews will be conducted by PERS on a case-by-case basis."
In addition to meeting the definition of Holiday Pay in CCR section 571 (a), special compensation must also meet all criteria in 2 CCR section 571 (b).
2 CCR section 571 (b) states in relevant part:
1) Contained in a written labor policy or agreement as defined at Government Code section 20049, provided that the document:
(A) Has been duly approved and adopted by the employer’s governing body in accordance with requirements of applicable public meetings laws;
(B) Indicates the conditions for payment of the item of special compensation, including, but not limited to, eligibility for, and amount of, the special compensation; (C) Is posted at the office of the employer or immediately accessible and available for public review from the employer during normal business hours or posted on the employer’s internet website; (D) Indicates an effective date and date of any revisions; (E) Is retained by the employer and available for public inspection for not less than five years; and (F) Does not reference another document in lieu of disclosing the item of special compensation.
CalPERS determined the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Yuba City Police Officers’ Association (POA) does not include a list of approved holidays for which additional compensation is provided. According to CalPERS, without this list, the eligibility conditions and calculations of Holiday Pay cannot be verified.
Analysis:
Because of the CalPERS review, staff initiated a review of all MOUs to determine if the compensation provided to employees in the fire and police service in lieu of time off for holidays (Holiday in Lieu Pay) complied with the applicable statues under the PERL. The list of approved holidays for which Holiday In Lieu Pay is intended to compensate and for which Holiday Pay applies is included in the City’s Rules and Regulations; however, to improve compliance CalPERS, it was determined that additional language should be incorporated into the MOUs for Yuba City Firefighters Local 3793 and Yuba City Police Officers’ Association to identify the specific holidays the Holiday in Lieu Pay is intended to compensate.
On February 20, staff requested a CalPERS compensation review of the two side letters to clean up the MOUs by including a list of approved holidays and the proposed Holiday In Lieu Pay language.
On March 25, CalPERS verified the side letters will be compliant with 2 CCR section 571 (Classic) and 2 CCR section 571.1 (PEPRA), and specifically reportable as Holiday Pay upon approval by the
Agency’s governing body.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact resulting from approval of the attached side letters.
Alternatives:
Do not approve the recommended actions; however, this is not recommended as not approving the side letter agreements may result in Holiday In Lieu Pay not being reportable as compensation earnable under the PERL. This will negatively impact the retirement benefit of fire and police public safety employees, and could result in grievances by the bargaining unit Attachments:
1. Resolution - Side Letters for Holiday In Lieu Pay
2. Side Letter - POA Holidays
3. Side Letter - Local 3793 Holidays
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Sheleen Loza
Administrative Analyst
Robert Bendorf
City Manager
4902-8718-6844.1 011024.002
ATTACHMENT 1
4902-8718-6844.1 011024.002
RESOLUTION NO. ____
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF YUBA CITY APPROVING THE YUBA CITY POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION AND YUBA CITY FIREFIGHTERS’ LOCAL 3793
SIDE LETTERS TO CLARIFY INCENTIVE PAY PROVISIONS
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the Yuba City Police Officers’ Association and Yuba City Firefighters’ Local 3793 commitment to the City and its citizens while providing outstanding and dedicated service to all; and
WHEREAS, City staff and impacted bargaining units have determined further clarification is needed to improve compliance with CalPERS requirements for reportability of holiday in lieu pay as special compensation.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Yuba City does hereby resolve as follows:
1. Approve the attached Police Officers’ Association Side Letter to incorporate Holiday In Lieu Pay language to improve compliance with CalPERS requirements for reportability of special compensation.
2. Approve the attached Yuba City Firefighters’ Local 3793 Side Letter to incorporate Holiday In Lieu Pay language to improve compliance with CalPERS requirements for reportability of special compensation.
Authorize staff to make any necessary clarifying language changes in the above Side Letters as long as the changes do not modify the Side Letters’ substantive terms or past practice.
The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of April 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
_________________________
Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
COUNSEL FOR YUBA CITY:
_________________________
Ian B. Sangster
Kronick, Special Counsel
ATTACHMENT 2
ATTACHMENT 3
Agenda Item 13
CITY OF YUBA CITY
STAFF REPORT
Date: April 7, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Administration Department
Presentation By: Robert Bendorf, City Manager
Summary
Subject: Downtown Yuba City Business Improvement District - Levy of 2026 Annual Assessment
Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing, and after consideration, B. Adopt a Resolution confirming the Annual Report for the Yuba City Downtown Business Association and levying the assessment for the Downtown Business Improvement District for calendar year 2026
Fiscal Impact: None related to levy and collection of annual assessments Purpose:
To continue the Downtown Yuba City Business Improvement District.
Council's Strategic Goal:
This item addresses Council's Strategic Goals of Business Friendly and Fiscal Responsibility.
Background:
At the meeting of March 17, 2026, the City Council received the 2025-2026 Annual Report from the Yuba City Downtown Business Association and adopted Resolution No. 26-033 declaring its intention to levy and collect an annual assessment for calendar year 2026 in the Downtown Yuba City Business Improvement District (DBID). A Public Hearing was set for April 7, 2026. The notice of Public Hearing was published in the Appeal Democrat on March 26, 2026.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the City Council to hear and consider all protests against the levying of the proposed assessments. The City Council should note that the Annual Report proposes no changes to the BID boundaries or the assessment formula as originally established.
Analysis:
After the Public Hearing, the City Council may take one of the following actions:
1. Terminate proceedings if protests are received from business owners in the proposed district who collectively pay 50% or more of the proposed assessment (a "majority protest"). If the majority protest is only against the furnishing of a specified type of improvement or activity within the district, those types of improvements or activities shall be eliminated.
2. Order changes in any of the matters provided in the Annual Report including: 1) Changes in the proposed assessments, 2) The proposed improvements and activities to be funded with the revenues derived from the levy of the assessments, and 3) The proposed boundaries of the area and any benefit zones with the area. The City Council cannot change the boundaries to include any territory that will not, in its judgment, benefit by the improvement of activity.
3. Continue the Public Hearing with the understanding that the Public Hearing must be completed within 30 days.
4. Adopt a Resolution confirming the Annual Report as originally filed or as amended. The adoption of the Resolution constitutes the levy of the assessment for calendar year 2026.
Fiscal Impact:
While there is no direct fiscal impact to the City related to the levy and collection of annual assessments, the funds generated through the BID are used to promote the downtown merchants, which provide sales tax revenue to the City.
Alternatives:
1. Do not levy assessments.
2. Identify alternate funding source for Downtown improvements and activities.
Recommendation:
A.Conduct a Public Hearing, and after consideration,
B. Adopt a Resolution confirming the Annual Report for the Yuba City Downtown Business Association and levying the assessment for the Downtown Business Improvement District for calendar year 2026.
Attachments:
1. Resolution - Confirming the DBA Annual Report and Levying the Assessment 2026
2. DBA Map and Formula Attachment
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Ciara Wakefield
City Clerk
Robert Bendorf
City Manager
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY
CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YUBA CITY DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN YUBA CITY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2026, the Yuba City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-033 (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to levy and collect an annual assessment for calendar year 2026 in the Downtown Yuba City Business Improvement District (the “District”) pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989, Part 6, (commencing with Section 36500) of Division 18 of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act and the Resolution, the City of Yuba City published a Notice of Public Hearing on March 26, 2026, regarding the proposed levy of the 2026 Annual Assessment for the Downtown Business Improvement District; and
WHEREAS, the Public Hearing has been held and the City Council has heard and considered all oral and written protests and other comments regarding the levying of the proposed assessments; and
WHEREAS, protests from businesses in the District paying fifty percent (50%) or more of the proposed assessments have not been received.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND FIND AS FOLLOWS:
1. The recitals set forth herein are true and correct.
2. The City Council does confirm the Annual Report as originally filed by the Yuba City Downtown Business Association.
3. This Resolution is effective on its adoption and constitutes the levy of the assessment for calendar year 2026 for the Downtown Yuba City Business Improvement District as referred to in the Annual Report, for those properties depicted in Exhibit “A” and per the levy rate formula as set forth in Exhibit “B”.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Yuba City on the 7th day of April 2026, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
COUNSEL FOR YUBA CITY
________________________________
Shannon Chaffin, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
Exhibits:
A. Map of District
B. District Assessment Formula
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT B
District Assessment Formula
The Business Improvement District (BID) is a self-initiated business district funded by an annual assessment based on a formula developed by the Downtown Yuba City Business Improvement District Formation Committee. The assessments will be used to fund improvements and activities in the BID designed for economic stimulation and business enhancement for the businesses in the BID. The assessment formula is based on type, size and location of businesses in order to offer a fair and equitable charge for each business in the BID.
Retail, Restaurant and Service Businesses: Includes businesses that buy and resell goods such as clothing stores, shoe stores, office supplies, businesses that sell prepared foods and drinks, general office, news and advertising media, printers, photographers, personal care facilities and outlets, contractors, builders, service stations, repairing and servicing businesses, renting and leasing businesses, utilities, vending machine businesses, household finance companies, theaters and entertainmentoriented businesses, and other similar businesses not otherwise defined in the other categories.
Professional Business: Includes attorneys, architects, accountants, engineers, surveyors, physicians, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors and others in a medical/health service field, consultants, real estate brokers, financial advisors, laboratories (including dental and optical), hearing aid services, artists and designers, and similar businesses.
Lodging Businesses: Includes inns, hotels, motels, RV parks, and other similar businesses.
Financial Institutions: Includes banks, savings & loans, credit unions, and similar businesses.
Associate Members: Businesses outside the BID boundaries that would like to participate will be charged.
Note: Retail and restaurant businesses will be assessed on size which will be determined by number of employees, either full-time or the equivalent made up of multiples of part-time employees.
Business Type Business Size Annual Assessment Zone
(Number of Employees) A B
Retail, Restaurant
and Service
Small (1-4) $385 $180
Medium (5-9) $560 $285
Large (10+) $735 $380
Professional Business $350 $180
Lodging Business $560 $285
Financial Business $875 $725
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