For City Council Meeting August 25, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tanya Williams, City Manager
AUTHOR: Scott Williams, Director of Finance
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Request City Council to: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 8560 Establishing the New Classification Specification for Pool Manager, Van Driver, Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician, Custodian, and Logistics Specialist; Approving Grade Reclassifications for the Deputy Director of Finance and the Deputy Director of Maintenance and Facilities, and Adding two Fire Inspector Positions; Updating the Full-time Positions Plan to Reflect These Changes as Approved During the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Citywide Budget; and (2) Approve the Updated Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan for Full-time and Part-time employees, and the Allocated Positions Plan Including the Added Classifications.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution establishing the new classification specifications of Pool Manager, Van Driver, Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician, Custodian, and Logistics Specialist and approving a Grade Reclassification for the Deputy Director of Finance and the Deputy Director of Maintenance and Facilities and adding two Fire Inspector positions; and,
2) Approve the updated Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan for full-time and part-time employees, and the Allocated Positions Plan.
BACKGROUND
On June 23, 2026, as part of the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, the City Council approved the establishment of new positions to support the City's operational needs and organizational priorities. In addition, the City Council approved grade reclassifications for the Deputy Director of Finance and the Deputy Director of Maintenance and Facilities to better align their classifications with the scope, complexity, and level of responsibilities currently assigned to these positions.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
The addition of the new positions will enhance the City's workforce capacity to meet evolving operational demands and service expectations. These positions will enhance internal and external customer service, improve organizational efficiency, and ensure essential services are provided efficiently. By aligning staffing resources with departmental needs and strategic priorities, the new positions will strengthen the City's ability to effectively serve the community while supporting long-term organizational goals.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The request is not a “Project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to Section 15378(a), a “Project” means the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. According to Section 15378(b), a Project does not include: (5) Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This action is consistent with Guiding Principle 3A of the General Plan:
Our Government will lead by example, and will operate in an open, transparent, and responsive manner that meets the needs of the citizens and is a good place to do business.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the resolution and approved it as to form.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Operating Budget Impact
The recommended action will result in an additional cost of $901,426 in total compensation (salary and benefits) that were not included in the FY2026-2027 budget.
Capital Improvement Budget Impact
There is no impact on the Capital Improvement Budget.
Licensing
This action does not require a business license.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution - New Classification / Grade Reclassifications
2. Updated Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan
3. Allocated Position Plan
4. Job Descriptions of New Positions