HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 7f. Appointed Officials' Compensation Item 6f
Department: Human Resources
Cost Center: 2007
For Agenda of: 5/5/2026
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: N/A
FROM: Mayor Erica A. Stewart
Prepared By: Nickole Domini, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: APPOINTED OFFICIALS’ COMPENSATION
RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, amending a Contract of Employment for City Manager,” approving an
amendment to the City Manager’s employment contract; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the amended contract of employment with the City Manager,
adjusting the City Manager’s 401(a) contribution.
3. Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, amending a Contract of Employment for City Attorney,” approving an
amendment to the City Attorney’s employment contract; and
4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the amended contract of employment with the City Attorney,
adjusting the City Attorney’s salary and expanding flexibility in the use of sick leave to care
for a family member.
5. Adopt a Regular and Contract Employee Salary Schedule effective April 9, 2026, as required
by California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
POLICY CONTEXT
The appointed officials’ evaluations were conducted in accordance with the Appointed
Officials Evaluations Guide. The recommendations in this report are consistent with the
Council adopted Compensation Philosophy.
DISCUSSION
Background
In 1999, Council implemented a structured annual evaluation process to formally review
the performance of its two appointed officials, the City Manager and City Attorney. The
process is facilitated by a consultant who collects Council input on appointed of ficials’
performance and their progress achieving Council adopted goals, typically in March or
April of each year. This process also includes review and consideration of changes to the
appointed officials’ compensation and benefits.
The Council met in closed session with a consultant on March 19, 2026, to review the
performance of the City Manager and City Attorney. The Council concluded that both had
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performed admirably and accomplished the 2025-26 goals provided by Council. In prior
years, compensation discussions were included as part of the initial closed session
following completion of their evaluations. However, due to recent changes in the law,
specifically updates to Government Code section 54956(b), public employers are
prohibited from discussing appointed officials’ compensation in closed session at a
special meeting. Since the March 19, 2026, closed session to discuss performance was
noticed as part of a special meeting, the closed session to discuss City Manager and City
Attorney compensation was scheduled separately for April 21, 2026, as part of a regular
City Council meeting to ensure compliance with law.
Relevant Market Compensation Review
A review of market compensation data collected in January 2026 for the City Attorney
and the City Manager classifications found that both roles are currently compensated
below the median of comparator agencies1 when looking at total compensation. The
results showed that the City Attorney is approximately 4.5% below the median, and the
City Manager is approximately 5.5% below the median.
Timing of Compensation Adjustments
Unlike all other City positions, the City Manager and City Attorne y do not have a salary
range or band, and the only scheduled opportunity to review their compensation
packages occurs during their annual evaluations. In addition to any adjustments made at
that time, they are also eligible to receive the same cost-of-living adjustments that the
Council approves for management employees as part of the Management Compensation
Resolution.
As part of this year’s review, the Council carefully considered several factors in
determining compensation adjustments for the appointed officials including performance,
the level of leadership and expertise required to address the complex issues facing the
City, comparative market data, the fact that neither appointed official requested, and thus
did not receive any compensation changes in 2025 as part of their evaluation process,
and the overall fiscal sustainability of the City. After considering all these elements, the
Council recommends the following adjustments to the salary and benefits for the City
Manager and the City Attorney.
City Manager Compensation Changes
The Council recommends a three (3%) percent increase to the City’s contribution toward
the 401(a) supplemental retirement plan for the City Manager. This adjustment brings the
total City contribution from three (3%) percent to six (6%) percent of the City Manager’s
salary.
This change will go into effect as soon as administratively feasible, which is estimated to
be in July 2026.
City Attorney Compensation Changes
1 The comparator agencies referenced are the same agencies included in the Benchmark Compensation
Study presented to the Council in February 2022.
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The Council recommends a two (2%) percent salary increase for the City Attorney
effective the first full pay period of April 2026.
In addition, the Council will allow the City Attorney to use her sick leave balance for her
own care or the care of her family members, without being subject to the family care
usage limit, which is currently 48 hours per year (or 56 hours if the family member is
hospitalized).
Revised Salary Schedule
In compliance with Public Employees’ Retirement Law and the Public Employees’
Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), CalPERS requires the City to provide publicly
available pay schedules. It also defines eight (8) requirements for such schedules,
including that the schedule be duly approved and adopted by the employer’s governing
body in accordance with requirement of applicable public meetings laws, it is posted on
the employer's website, and it is retained by the employer and available for public
inspection for not less than five (5) years. Publicly available pay schedules are a critical
component to verify all members’ pay rates when calculating members’ retirement
benefits. Maintaining a compliant pay schedule will support transparency and expedite
CalPERS’ review process. The attached salary schedule (Attachment E) meets these
requirements for the proposed salary adjustments for the City Attorney.
Public Engagement
Compensation for appointed officials at comparison agencies was considered by Council.
No other public engagement was conducted as appointed officials are appointed and
serve at the will of the Council.
CONCURRENCE
No other departments were asked to review this report as the appointed official s’
evaluations and compensation fall under the authority of the Council.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in
this report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines
Sec. 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: No Budget Year: 2026-27
Funding Identified: Yes
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Fiscal Analysis:
Funding
Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current
Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
General Fund $0 $17,048 $ $17,048
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total $0 $17,048 $ $17,048
Providing increases to the City Attorney beginning with the first full pay period in April
2026 will result in approximately $1,399.91 in additional funding needed through the end
of the current fiscal year, and approximately $7,498 annually ongoing. The department
has sufficient salary savings to absorb the increase for the remainder of the 2025–26
fiscal year, and the ongoing funding will be incorporated into the supplemental budget for
FY 2026–27 that will be presented to the Council on June 2, 2026.
The increase for City Manager is estimated to cost $9,550 in FY 2026–27 and on an
ongoing basis. This ongoing cost will also be incorporated into the supplemental budget
for FY 2026–27.
ALTERNATIVES
Renegotiate adjustments to the City Manager and City Attorney compensation
based on new or different information. This alternative is not recommended because
this process represents a good faith negotiation between the appointed officials and the
Council.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Draft Resolution amending the City Manager’s Employment Contract
B. Exhibit A to the Draft Resolution amending the City Manager’s Employment Contract
C. Draft Resolution amending the City Attorney’s Employment Contract and Salary
Schedule
D. Exhibit A to the Draft Resolution amending the City Attorney’s Employment Contract
and Salary Schedule
E. Exhibit B to the Draft Resolution amending the City Attorney’s Employment Contract
and Salary Schedule
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RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
FOR CITY MANAGER
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2024, the City Council approved a contract of
employment appointing Whitney McDonald to the position of City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a performance evaluation of this
appointed official on March 19, 2026 in closed session, in accordance with the Appointed
Officials’ Performance Process as modified in December of 2011; and
WHEREAS, the City Council met in closed session on April 21, 2026 to discuss
compensation changes for the City Manager which resulted in an increase to the City
contribution toward the 401 (a) supplemental retirement plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the amended contract of
employment attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. The City Council shall evaluate the performance of the City Manager
annually.
Upon motion of Council Member ___________, seconded by Council Member
___________, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of ____________ 2026.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
AMENDED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT WITH
WHITNEY MCDONALD CITY MANAGER
THIS CONTRACT, originally entered into as of the 20th day of August 2024,
is now amended this 5th day of May 2026 by and between the CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, State of California, a municipal corporation and charter city (hereinafter
referred to as "CITY"), and WHITNEY MCDONALD, a contract employee
(hereinafter referred to as “CITY MANAGER”);
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Charter Section 703 provides that the SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY
COUNCIL (hereinafter referred to as “COUNCIL”) is responsible for the
appointment and removal of the CITY MANAGER, and
WHEREAS, the COUNCIL, on behalf of the CITY acknowledges and
accepts the responsibility for supervision of the CITY MANAGER; and
WHEREAS, the COUNCIL wishes to appoint a CITY MANAGER and to set
the terms and conditions of said employment; and
WHEREAS, WHITNEY MCDONALD desires to continue in her position of
CITY MANAGER consistent with certain terms and conditions of said employment,
as set forth in this CONTRACT.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do mutually agree as follows:
Section 1. Effective Date.
A. The appointment of WHITNEY MCDONALD is effective August 20,
2024.
B. Nothing in this Contract shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with
the right of the COUNCIL to terminate the services of CITY
MANAGER at any time, subject only to San Luis Obispo CITY
Charter Section 709 and the provisions set forth in Section 12 of this
Contract.
C. Nothing in this Contract shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with
the right of CITY MANAGER to resign at any time from her position
with the CITY, subject only to the provision set forth in Section 1 3 of
this Contract.
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Section 2. Duties and Salary.
A. CITY agrees to employ WHITNEY MCDONALD as full-time City
Manager of the City to perform the functions and duties specified in
the Charter and Municipal Code and to perform such other legally
permissible and proper duties and functions as the COUNCIL may
from time-to-time assign.
B. It is recognized CITY MANAGER is an exempt employee, but is
expected to engage in those hours of work that are necessary to fulfill
the obligations of the City Manager’s position. The parties
acknowledge CITY MANAGER, in her first year of employment and
until further consideration thereafter between CITY MANAGER and
the Council, will not regularly participate in a formal 9-80 work
schedule as is provided to department heads and certain other City
employees as part of the City’s Trip Reduction Incentive Program.
However, CITY MANAGER is authorized, with appropriate
notification to Council, to from time to time modify her regular work
schedule in order to take time off with pay, subject to otherwise
applicable leave policies and within available leave balances, while
ensuring appropriate coverage of her duties as City Manager. Leave
pursuant to this provision shall not be used in lieu of vacation or
administrative leave, which leave balances shall be utilized where
the hours spent performing duties of the City Manager are less than
forty (40) hours in a given work week.
C. COUNCIL agrees to pay CITY MANAGER for her services rendered
pursuant hereto, an annual base salary of $309,062, payable in
installments at the same time as the other management employees
of the CITY are paid. In addition, COUNCIL agrees to increase said
base salary by the cost-of-living adjustment approved by the
COUNCIL for all CITY management employees under any successor
Management Compensation Resolutions.
Section 3. Benefits.
A. In addition to the salary set forth in Section 2 of this CONTRACT,
and except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, CITY
MANAGER shall be entitled to the same benefits as those offered by
the CITY to the CITY MANAGER, in accordance with the
Management Compensation Resolution, Resolution 11580 (2025
Series) and any successors.
B. CITY MANAGER hereby agrees that her monthly car allowance will
be $300 per month.
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C. CITY will contribute 3.0% of salary to CITY MANAGER’s 401 (a)
supplemental retirement plan. As soon as administratively feasible,
which is anticipated to be in July 2026, the CITY contribution will
increase from 3.0% to 6.0% of salary to CITY MANAGER’s 401 (a)
supplemental retirement plan.
Section 4. Performance Evaluation.
A. By April 30, 2027, COUNCIL and CITY MANAGER shall establish
mutually agreeable written goals, performance objectives, and
priorities for the performance period ending March 30, 20 28. An
annual formal Council evaluation will be conducted in March of 2027
in accordance with the City's Appointed Official Evaluation Process.
Consistent with the schedule outlined above, based on the
Appointed Officials Evaluation Process, and subject to performance
as assessed by the COUNCIL, the CITY MANAGER compensation
shall be reviewed by COUNCIL in April 2027 consistent with the
Management Pay-for-Performance System in place at that time.
B. Each calendar year thereafter, COUNCIL shall review and evaluate
the performance and compensation of CITY MANAGER in
accordance with the adopted Appointed Officials Evaluation
Process, best management practices, and informed by comparison
agency data.
Section 5. Outside Activities, Conduct and Behavior.
A. CITY MANAGER shall not engage in teaching, consulting or other
non-CITY connected business without the prior approval of
COUNCIL.
B. CITY MANAGER shall comply with all local and state requirements
regarding conflicts-of-interest.
Section 6. Dues and Subscriptions.
COUNCIL agrees to budget for and to pay for professional dues and
subscriptions of CITY MANAGER necessary for her continuation and full
participation in national, regional, state, and local associations, including, for
example, the Rotary Club, and organizations necessary and desirable for her
continued professional participation, growth, and advancement, and for the good
of the CITY.
Section 7. Professional Development.
A. COUNCIL hereby agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and
subsistence expenses of CITY MANAGER for professional and
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official travel, meetings, and occasions adequate to continue the
professional development of CITY MANAGER and to adequately
pursue necessary official functions for the CITY, including but not
limited to the League of California Cities meetings and conferences,
International City/County Managers’ Association and such other
national, regional, state, and local governmental organizations,
groups and/or committees.
B. COUNCIL also agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and
subsistence expenses of CITY MANAGER for short courses,
institutes, and seminars that are necessary for her professional
development and for the good of the CITY.
C. Other professional development may be agreed upon from time to
time between the COUNCIL and CITY MANAGER.
Section 8. General Expenses.
COUNCIL recognizes that certain expenses of a non -personal and job-
affiliated nature are incurred by the CITY MANAGER, and hereby agrees to
authorize the Finance Director to reimburse or to pay said general and reasonable
expenses, consistent with CITY policies, upon receipt of duly executed expense or
petty cash vouchers, receipts, statements or personal affidavits. In the event that
there is a question as to the whether an anticipated expense is within the scope of
City policy, the City Manager shall consult with and obtain the confirmation of policy
consistency from the Finance Director and, if necessary, the City Attorney, prior to
incurring any such expense. In the event that the CITY MANAGER incurs any
expense without such prior confirmation, the CITY MANAGER agrees that any
expenses later determined by the Finance Director and/or City Attorney to be
inconsistent with City policy will be reimbursed by the CITY MANAGER to the City
within 30 days of receipt of notice of such disallowed expense.
Section 9. Indemnification.
In addition to that required under state and local law, CITY shall defend,
save harmless, and indemnify CITY MANAGER against any claims, demands,
causes of actions, losses, damages, expenses (including but not limited to
attorney’s fees as may be authorized against public entities or officers consistent
with state law) or liability of any kind whether stated in or arising from tort,
professional liability or any other legal action or equitable theory, whether
groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the
performance of WHITNEY MCDONALD’S duties as CITY MANAGER to the fullest
extent permitted by law. CITY may compromise and settle any such claim or suit,
and shall pay the amount of any settlement or judgment rendered thereon. This
Section shall survive termination of this Agreement.
Section 10. Other Terms and Conditions of Employment.
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The COUNCIL, in consultation with CITY MANAGER, shall fix any such
other terms and conditions of employment, as it may determine from time to time,
relating to the performance of CITY MANAGER, provided such terms and
conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this
CONTRACT, the CITY Charter or any other law.
Section 11. No Reduction of Pay and/or Benefits.
COUNCIL shall not at any time during the term of this CONTRACT, reduce
the salary, compensation or other financial benefits of CITY MANAGER, except to
the degree of such a reduction across-the-board for all employees of the CITY or
CITY MANAGER provides written consent to the reduction.
Section 12. Termination and Severance Pay.
A. In the event CITY MANAGER’S employment is terminated by the
COUNCIL without cause, or she resigns at the request of a majority
of the COUNCIL during such time that she is otherwise willing and
able to perform the duties of CITY MANAGER, and if CITY
MANAGER signs, delivers to the City Council, and does not revoke,
the General Release Agreement in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit A, the COUNCIL agrees to pay her a lump sum cash payment
equal to six (6) months compensation. Compensation shall include
base salary, car allowance, and City contribution to deferred
compensation, and City contribution to health insurance at time of
separation. In addition to the above, CITY MANAGER shall be
eligible for California Joint Powers Authority Chief Executive
Separation Payment consistent with the terms of the City’s
Memorandum of Coverage.
B. In the event that CITY MANAGER is terminated for “good cause” the
COUNCIL shall have no obligation to pay the lump sum severance
payment mentioned above. For the purpose of this CONT RACT,
“good cause” shall mean any of the following:
(1) Malfeasance, dishonesty for personal gain, willful violation
of law, corrupt misconduct, or conviction of any felony.
(2) Conviction of a misdemeanor arising directly out of CITY
MANAGER’s duties pursuant to this Agreement.
(3) Willful abandonment of duties outlined in this Agreement.
“Good cause” shall not mean a mere loss of support or confidence
by a majority of the COUNCIL.
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C. Any termination of employment shall be done consistent with
limitations established in the City Charter Section 709, which shall
be interpreted to exclude termination for “good cause” as set forth
above. Additionally, the CITY shall provide a minimum of 30 days
prior written notice to CITY MANAGER of the intent to terminate this
Agreement.
D. In the event the CITY and the CITY MANAGER agree to a separation
from employment, for any reason or no reason, the CITY and the
CITY MANAGER agree that no member of the COUNCIL, the C ity
Management staff, nor the CITY MANAGER, shall make any written,
oral or electronic statement to any member of the public, the press,
or any city employee concerning the CITY MANAGER’S termination
except in the form of a joint press release or statement, the content
of which is mutually agreeable to the City and the CITY MANAGER.
The joint press release or statement shall not contain any text or
information that is disparaging to either party. Either party may
verbally repeat the substance of the joint press release or statement
in response to an inquiry. Nothing herein shall be construed to
prevent the City from referring to or responding to inquiries about
third party or outside agency investigations or actions pertaining to
the official performance of the CITY MANAGER.
Section 13. Resignation.
In the event CITY MANAGER voluntarily resigns her position with the CITY,
she shall give the COUNCIL at least 45 days advance written notice.
Section 14. General Provisions.
A. The text herein shall constitute the entire CONTRACT between the
parties.
B. This CONTRACT shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the heirs at law and executors of the parties.
C. It is the intent of the COUNCIL that this CONTRACT and the
appointment of WHITNEY MCDONALD as CITY MANAGER are in
accordance with the requirements and provisions of the Charter.
Wherever legally enforceable, the provisions of this CONTRACT
shall be construed in a manner consistent with the Charter. If any
provision of this CONTRACT conflicts with the Charter, the Charter
shall control to the fullest extent legally enforceable.
D. If any provision, or any portion thereof, contained in this CONTRACT
is held unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of
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this CONTRACT, or portion thereof, shall be deemed severable,
shall not be affected, and shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS W HEREOF, CITY and EMPLOYEE have executed this
Contract on the day and year first set forth above.
_____________________________ _______________
WHITNEY MCDONALD DATE
_____________________________ ________________
ERICA A. STEWART, MAYOR DATE
ATTEST:
____________________________ ________________
TERESA PURRINGTON DATE
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
J. CHRISTINE DIETRICK
CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
FOR CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, on January 2, 2010, the City Council approved a contract of
employment appointing Christine Dietrick to the position of City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a performance evaluation of this
appointed official on March 19, 2026 in closed session, in accordance with the Appointed
Officials’ Performance Process as modified in December of 2011; and
WHEREAS, the City Council met in closed session on April 21, 2026 to discuss
compensation changes for the City Attorney which resulted in a salary increase and
expanding flexibility in the use of sick leave to care for a family member ; and
WHEREAS, the City must maintain compliance with Public Employees’ Retirement
Law and the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 which requires publicly
available salary schedules that are duly approved by the employer’s governing body.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the amended contract of
employment attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. The City Council shall evaluate the performance of the City Attorney
annually.
SECTION 3. The City agrees to amend the City Attorney specification salary
grade, as shown in Exhibit B attached hereto, effective April 9, 2026.
Upon motion of Council Member ___________, seconded by Council Member
___________, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of ___________ 2026
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
Markie Kersten
Assistant City Attorney II
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
AMENDED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT WITH
J. CHRISTINE DIETRICK CITY ATTORNEY
THIS CONTRACT, originally entered into as of the 1st day of January 2010, is now
amended this 5th day of May 2026 by and between the CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO,
State of California, a municipal corporation and charter city (hereinafter referred to as
"CITY"), and J. CHRISTINE DIETRICK, a contract employee (hereinafter referred to as
"CHRISTINE DIETRICK");
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Charter Section 701 provides that the SAN LUIS OBISPO CI TY
COUNCIL (hereinafter referred to as "COUNCIL") is responsible for the appointment and
removal of the CITY ATTORNEY, and
WHEREAS, the COUNCIL, on behalf of the CITY acknowledges and accepts the
responsibility for supervision of the CITY ATTORNEY; and
WHEREAS, the COUNCIL is desirous of appointing a CITY ATTORNEY and
wishes to set the terms and conditions of said employment; and
WHEREAS, CHRISTINE DIETRICK desires to continue in her position of CITY
ATTORNEY consistent with certain terms and conditions of said employment, as set forth
in this CONTRACT.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do mutually agree as follows:
Section 1. Effective Date.
A. The appointment of CHRISTINE DIETRICK is effective Janua ry 1, 2010.
B. Nothing in this Contract shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with th e
right of the COUNCIL to terminate the services of CHRISTINE DIETRICK
at any time, subject only to San Luis Obispo CITY Charter Section 709 and
the provisions set forth in Section 12 of this Contract.
C. Nothing in this Contract shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the
right of CHRISTINE DIETRICK to resign at any time from her position with
the CITY, subject only to the provision set forth in Section 13 of this
Contract.
Section 2. Duties and Salary.
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A. CITY agrees to employ CHRISTINE DIETRICK as full-time CITY
ATTORNEY of the City to perform the functions and duties specified in the
Charter and Municipal Code and to perform such other legally permissible
and proper duties and functions as the COUNCIL may from time to time
assign.
B. COUNCIL agrees to pay CHRISTINE DIETRICK, for her services rendered
pursuant hereto, an annual base salary of $312,104 effective the first full
pay period in April 2026, payable in installments at the same time as the
other management employees of the CITY are paid. In addition, COUNCIL
agrees to increase said base salary by the cost-of-living adjustment
approved by the COUNCIL for all CITY management employees under any
successor Management Compensation Resolutions.
Section 3. Benefits.
A. In addition to the salary set forth in Section 2 of this CONTRACT,
CHRISTINE DIETRICK shall be entitled to a car allowance of $250 per
month, a City contribution of 5.0% of salary to a 401(a) supplemental
retirement plan, the ability to cash out up to three weeks' vacation once
during the calendar year, upon CHRISTINE DIETRICK'S request, and the
same benefits as those offered by the CITY to the CITY ATTORNEY, in
accordance with the Management Compensation Resolution, Resolution
No. 11580 (2025 Series) and any successors.
B. CHRISTINE DIETRICK shall be entitled to use her sick leave balance for
her own care or the care of a family member, as defined in Labor Code
section 245.5(c), without being subject to the family care usage limit, which
is currently 48 hours per year (or 56 hours if the family member is
hospitalized).
Section 4. Performance Evaluation.
A. By April 30, 2010, COUNCIL and CHRISTINE DIETRICK shall establish
mutually agreeable written goals, performance objectives, and priorities for
the performance period ending March 30, 2011. Further, Council shall
conduct an "interim" evaluation by October 29, 2010. An annual formal
Council evaluation will be conducted in March of 2011 in accordance with
the City's Appointed Official Evaluation Process. Consistent with the
schedule outlined above, based on the Appointed Officials Evaluation
Process, and subject to performance as assessed by the COUNCIL, the
CITY ATTORNEY compensation shall be reviewed by COUNCIL in Apr il
2011 consistent with the Management Pay-for-Performance System in
place at that time.
B. Each calendar year thereafter, COUNCIL shall review and evaluate the
performance and compensation of CHRISTINE DIETRICK in accordance
with the adopted Appointed Officials Evaluation Process, best management
practices, and informed by comparison agency data.
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Section 5. Outside Activities, Conduct and Behavior.
A. CHRISTINE DIETRICK shall not engage in teaching, consulting or other
non-CITY connected business without the prior approval of COUNCIL.
B. CHRISTINE DIETRICK shall comply with all local and state requirements
regarding conflicts-of-interest.
Section 6. Dues and Subscriptions.
COUNCIL agrees to budget for and to pay for professional dues and subscriptions
of CHRISTINE DIETRICK necessary for her continuation and full participation in national,
regional, state, and local associations, and organizations necessary and desirable for her
continued professional participation, growth, and advancement, and for the good of the
CITY.
Section 7. Professional Development.
A. COUNCIL hereby agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and subsistence
expenses of CHRISTINE DIETRICK for professional and official travel,
meetings, and occasions adequate to continue the professional
development of CHRISTINE DIETRICK and to adequately pursue
necessary official functions for the CITY, including but not limited to the
League of California Cities Annual Conference, League of California Cities
City Attorneys Department Conference, the Straus Institute for Mediation at
Pepperdine University, and such other national, regional, state, and local
governmental organizations, groups and/or committees.
B. COUNCIL also agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and subsistence
expenses of CHRISTINE DIETRICK for short courses, institutes, and
seminars that are necessary for her professional development and for the
good of the CITY.
C. Other professional development may be agreed upon from time to time
between the COUNCIL and CHRISTINE DIETRICK.
Section 8. General Expenses.
COUNCIL recognizes that certain expenses of a non-personal and job- affiliated
nature are incurred by the CITY ATTORNEY, and hereby agrees to authorize the Finance
Director to reimburse or to pay said general and reasonable expenses, consistent with
CITY policies, upon receipt of duly executed expense or petty cash vouchers, receipts,
statements, or personal affidavits.
Section 9. Indemnification.
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In addition to that required under state and local law, CITY shall defend, save
harmless, and indemnify CHRISTINE DIETRICK against any claims, demands, causes
of actions, losses, damages, expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees as
may be authorized against public entities or officers consistent with state law) or liability
of any kind whether stated in or arising from tor t, professional liability or any other legal
action or equitable theory, whether groundless or otherwise arising out of an alleged act
or omission occurring in the performance of CHRISTINE DIETRICK'S duties as CITY
ATTORNEY to the fullest extent permitted by law. CITY may compromise and settle any
such claim or suit and shall pay the amount of any settlement or judgment rendered
thereon.
Section 10. Other Terms and Conditions of Employment.
The COUNCIL, in consultation with CHRISTINE DIETRICK, shall fix any such
other terms and conditions of employment, as it may determine from time to time, relating
to the performance of CHRISTINE DIETRICK, provided such terms and conditions are
not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this CONTRACT, the CITY
Charter or any other law.
Section 11. No Reduction of Pay and/or Benefits.
COUNCIL shall not at any time during the term of this CONTRACT, reduce the
salary, compensation or other financial benefits of CHRISTINE DIETRICK, except to the
degree of such a reduction across-the-board for all employees of the CITY or CHRISTINE
DIETRICK provides written consent to the reduction.
Section 12. Termination and Severance Pay.
A. In the event CHRISTINE DIETRICK'S employment is terminated by the
COUNCIL, or she resigns at the request of a majority of the COUNCIL
during such time that she is otherwise willing and able to perform the duties
of CITY ATTORNEY, the COUNCIL agrees to pay her a lump sum cash
payment equal to nine (9) months compensation (salary and all appointed
officials fringe benefits). Additionally, CITY shall extend to CHRISTINE
DIETRICK the right to continue and purchase at her expense health
insurance pursuant to the terms and condition of the Consolidated Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (COBRA) or any successor legal
requirement. CHRISTINE DIETRICK is the CITY ATTORNEY for the
purposes of the benefits under the California Joint Powers Insurance
Authority of which the CITY is a member. Any associated severance benefit
as a result of termination shall be in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority's
Memorandum of Liability Coverage in effect at the time of termination.
B. In the event that CHRISTINE DIETRICK is terminated for "good cause" the
COUNCIL shall have no obligation to pay the lump sum severance payment
mentioned above. For the purpose of this CONTRACT, "good cause" shall
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mean any of the following:
(1) Malfeasance, dishonesty for personal gain, willful violation of law,
corrupt misconduct, or conviction of any felony.
(2) Conviction of a misdemeanor arising directly out of CHRISTINE
DIETRICK's duties pursuant to this Agreement.
(3) Willful abandonment of duties outlined in this Agreement.
i. "Good cause" shall not mean a mere loss of support or
confidence by a majority of the COUNCIL.
C. Any termination of employment shall be done consistent with limitations
established in the City Charter Section 709. Additionally, th e CITY shall
provide a minimum of 30 days prior written notice to CHRISTINE DIETRICK
of the intent to terminate this Agreement.
Section 13. Resignation.
In the event CHRISTINE DIETRICK voluntarily resigns her position with the CITY,
she shall give the COUNCIL at least two (2) months advance written notice.
Section 14. General Provisions.
A. The text herein shall constitute the entire CONTRACT between the parties.
B. This CONTRACT shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs
at law and executors of the parties.
C. It is the intent of the COUNCIL that this CONTRACT and the appointment
of CHRISTINE DIETRICK as CITY ATTORNEY are in accordance with the
requirements and provisions of the Charter. Wherever possible, the
provisions of this CONTRACT shall be construed in a manner consistent
with the Charter. If any provision of this CONTRACT conflicts with the
Charter, the Charter shall control.
D. If any provision, or any portion thereof, contained in this CONTRACT is held
unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this
CONTRACT, or portion thereof, shall be deemed severable, shall not be
affected, and shall remain in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY and EMPLOYEE have executed this Contract on the day
and year first set forth above.
_____________________________ _______________
J. CHRISTINE DIETRICK DATE
____________________________ ________________
MAYOR ERICA A. STEWART DATE
ATTEST:
____________________________ ________________
TERESA PURRINGTON DATE
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
MARKIE KERSTEN
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO REGULAR AND LIMITED TERM EMPLOYEE SALARY SCHEDULE Effective April 9, 2026
Title Job Code Grade Bargaining
Unit
Biweekly
Minimum
Biweekly
Maximum
Biweekly
Step 1
Biweekly
Step 2
Biweekly
Step 3
Biweekly
Step 4
Biweekly
Step 5
Biweekly
Step 6
Biweekly
Step 7
Biweekly
Step 8
Biweekly
Step 9
ACCOUNTANT 22300 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MANAGER 22301 318 MME 3,925$ 4,905$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 33100 257 CNF 2,530$ 3,106$ 2,530$ 2,663$ 2,803$ 2,951$ 3,106$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I 41700 400 CEA 1,887$ 2,317$ 1,887$ 1,986$ 2,091$ 2,201$ 2,317$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II 42700 402 CEA 1,988$ 2,441$ 1,988$ 2,093$ 2,203$ 2,319$ 2,441$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III 43700 405 CEA 2,147$ 2,636$ 2,147$ 2,260$ 2,379$ 2,504$ 2,636$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III CONFIDENTIAL 33702 247 CNF 2,281$ 2,800$ 2,281$ 2,401$ 2,527$ 2,660$ 2,800$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 44700 408 CEA 2,322$ 2,851$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ 2,851$ -$ -$ -$ -$
AQUATICS COORDINATOR 44601 412 CEA 2,577$ 3,164$ 2,577$ 2,713$ 2,856$ 3,006$ 3,164$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY I 25100 346 MME 5,160$ 6,449$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II 25102 360 MME 5,937$ 7,422$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER COMMUNITY SERVICES 27100 225 DPH 8,108$ 10,133$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 26124 366 MME 6,355$ 7,943$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES 26125 366 MME 6,355$ 7,943$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ASSISTANT PLANNER 42402 417 CEA 2,933$ 3,600$ 2,933$ 3,087$ 3,249$ 3,420$ 3,600$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ASSOCIATE PLANNER 43300 422 CEA 3,337$ 4,098$ 3,337$ 3,513$ 3,698$ 3,893$ 4,098$ -$ -$ -$ -$
BEAUTIFICATION GARDENER 42914 411 CEA 2,509$ 3,080$ 2,509$ 2,641$ 2,780$ 2,926$ 3,080$ -$ -$ -$ -$
BUILDING INSPECTOR I 41500 415 CEA 2,786$ 3,420$ 2,786$ 2,933$ 3,087$ 3,249$ 3,420$ -$ -$ -$ -$
BUILDING INSPECTOR II 44500 418 CEA 3,010$ 3,696$ 3,010$ 3,168$ 3,335$ 3,511$ 3,696$ -$ -$ -$ -$
BUILDING PERMIT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 24200 313 MME 3,741$ 4,676$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
BUSINESS ANALYST 22302 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CANNABIS BUSINESS COORDINATOR 44408 422 CEA 3,337$ 4,098$ 3,337$ 3,513$ 3,698$ 3,893$ 4,098$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE
MANAGER 26117 323 MME 4,120$ 5,150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER I 41302 417 CEA 2,933$ 3,600$ 2,933$ 3,087$ 3,249$ 3,420$ 3,600$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER II 42304 421 CEA 3,255$ 3,996$ 3,255$ 3,426$ 3,606$ 3,796$ 3,996$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER III 43303 424 CEA 3,517$ 4,318$ 3,517$ 3,702$ 3,897$ 4,102$ 4,318$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL 26300 353 MME 5,526$ 6,907$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CITY ATTORNEY 28000 200 APO 12,004$ 12,004$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CITY BIOLOGIST 22304 318 MME 3,925$ 4,905$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CITY CLERK 26000 333 MME 4,546$ 5,683$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 18000 104 CCM 1,070$ 1,070$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CITY MANAGER 28001 206 APO 11,887$ 11,887$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I 41501 416 CEA 2,858$ 3,508$ 2,858$ 3,008$ 3,166$ 3,333$ 3,508$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II 44501 419 CEA 3,089$ 3,793$ 3,089$ 3,252$ 3,423$ 3,603$ 3,793$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR 25300 313 MME 3,741$ 4,676$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CODE ENFORCEMENT TECHNICIAN I 41502 405 CEA 2,147$ 2,636$ 2,147$ 2,260$ 2,379$ 2,504$ 2,636$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CODE ENFORCEMENT TECHNICIAN II 42500 407 CEA 2,262$ 2,777$ 2,262$ 2,381$ 2,506$ 2,638$ 2,777$ -$ -$ -$ -$
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR 42703 408 CEA 2,322$ 2,851$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ 2,851$ -$ -$ -$ -$
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES SPECIALIST 42418 410 LIMITED
TERM 2,446$ 3,003$ 2,446$ 2,575$ 2,710$ 2,853$ 3,003$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGER 26202 341 MME 4,902$ 6,127$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGER
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER 26214 346 MME 5,160$ 6,449$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
CONTROL SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR 44400 426 CEA 3,705$ 4,548$ 3,705$ 3,900$ 4,105$ 4,321$ 4,548$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DATA ANALYST 22311 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL 26305 340 MME 4,867$ 6,083$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I 21101 316 MME 3,854$ 4,816$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY II 22101 326 MME 4,246$ 5,307$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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EXHIBIT B
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO REGULAR AND LIMITED TERM EMPLOYEE SALARY SCHEDULE Effective April 9, 2026
Title Job Code Grade Bargaining
Unit
Biweekly
Minimum
Biweekly
Maximum
Biweekly
Step 1
Biweekly
Step 2
Biweekly
Step 3
Biweekly
Step 4
Biweekly
Step 5
Biweekly
Step 6
Biweekly
Step 7
Biweekly
Step 8
Biweekly
Step 9
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY III 23101 336 MME 4,683$ 5,854$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY CITY CLERK I 41701 405 CEA 2,147$ 2,636$ 2,147$ 2,260$ 2,379$ 2,504$ 2,636$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY CITY CLERK II 42701 408 CEA 2,322$ 2,851$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ 2,851$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER 26112 210 DPH 7,047$ 8,810$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY
PLANNER 26115 353 MME 5,526$ 6,907$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE CITY CONTROLLER 26121 353 MME 5,526$ 6,907$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY ENGINEER 26104 358 MME 5,802$ 7,253$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS 26103 353 MME 5,526$ 6,907$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MOBILITY
SERVICES 26119 353 MME 5,526$ 6,907$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES ENGINEERING AND
PLANNING 26113 353 MME 5,526$ 6,907$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES WASTEWATER 26105 353 MME 5,526$ 6,907$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES WATER 26106 353 MME 5,526$ 6,907$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF 26107 369 MME 6,969$ 8,711$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF 76100 810 PSO 7,665$ 9,410$ 7,665$ 8,068$ 8,493$ 8,940$ 9,410$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 27000 210 DPH 7,047$ 8,810$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 27001 210 DPH 7,047$ 8,810$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 27002 210 DPH 7,047$ 8,810$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION 27003 210 DPH 7,047$ 8,810$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES 27008 215 DPH 7,880$ 9,850$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION MANAGER 26002 340 MME 4,867$ 6,083$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANALYST 22316 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM MANAGER 26108 340 MME 4,867$ 6,083$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
EMERGENCY MANAGER 22500 318 MME 3,925$ 4,905$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ENGINEER I 41300 419 CEA 3,089$ 3,793$ 3,089$ 3,252$ 3,423$ 3,603$ 3,793$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ENGINEER II 42300 423 CEA 3,429$ 4,209$ 3,429$ 3,609$ 3,799$ 3,999$ 4,209$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ENGINEER III 43301 426 CEA 3,705$ 4,548$ 3,705$ 3,900$ 4,105$ 4,321$ 4,548$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ENGINEERING INSPECTOR I 41401 414 CEA 2,714$ 3,332$ 2,714$ 2,857$ 3,007$ 3,165$ 3,332$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ENGINEERING INSPECTOR II 42404 417 CEA 2,933$ 3,600$ 2,933$ 3,087$ 3,249$ 3,420$ 3,600$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ENGINEERING INSPECTOR III 43401 423 CEA 3,429$ 4,209$ 3,429$ 3,609$ 3,799$ 3,999$ 4,209$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ENGINEERING INSPECTOR IV 44402 426 CEA 3,705$ 4,548$ 3,705$ 3,900$ 4,105$ 4,321$ 4,548$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I 41402 407 CEA 2,262$ 2,777$ 2,262$ 2,381$ 2,506$ 2,638$ 2,777$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II 42405 409 CEA 2,383$ 2,925$ 2,383$ 2,508$ 2,640$ 2,779$ 2,925$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III 43402 414 CEA 2,714$ 3,332$ 2,714$ 2,857$ 3,007$ 3,165$ 3,332$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ENTERPRISE SYSTEM DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR 44401 426 CEA 3,705$ 4,548$ 3,705$ 3,900$ 4,105$ 4,321$ 4,548$ -$ -$ -$ -$
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR SBP 44403 484 CEA 2,762$ 4,162$ 2,762$ 2,907$ 3,060$ 3,221$ 3,390$ 3,568$ 3,756$ 3,954$ 4,162$
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE POLICE CHIEF 43100 408 CEA 2,322$ 2,851$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ 2,851$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 25201 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN SBP 42900 473 CEA 2,195$ 3,308$ 2,195$ 2,310$ 2,432$ 2,560$ 2,695$ 2,837$ 2,986$ 3,143$ 3,308$
FINANCE CASHIER 41407 400 CEA 1,887$ 2,317$ 1,887$ 1,986$ 2,091$ 2,201$ 2,317$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FINANCIAL ANALYST 22310 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FINANCIAL ASSISTANT 41408 400 CEA 1,887$ 2,317$ 1,887$ 1,986$ 2,091$ 2,201$ 2,317$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST 42412 408 CEA 2,322$ 2,851$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ 2,851$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FIRE BATTALION CHIEF 55200 505 FFA 6,011$ 7,380$ 6,011$ 6,327$ 6,660$ 7,011$ 7,380$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FIRE CAPTAIN 54500 621 FFA 4,519$ 5,548$ 4,519$ 4,757$ 5,007$ 5,271$ 5,548$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FIRE CHIEF 27006 216 DPH 8,008$ 10,011$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FIRE ENGINEER 53500 615 FFA 3,940$ 4,837$ 3,940$ 4,147$ 4,365$ 4,595$ 4,837$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO REGULAR AND LIMITED TERM EMPLOYEE SALARY SCHEDULE Effective April 9, 2026
Title Job Code Grade Bargaining
Unit
Biweekly
Minimum
Biweekly
Maximum
Biweekly
Step 1
Biweekly
Step 2
Biweekly
Step 3
Biweekly
Step 4
Biweekly
Step 5
Biweekly
Step 6
Biweekly
Step 7
Biweekly
Step 8
Biweekly
Step 9
FIRE INSPECTOR I 51400 626 FFA 3,242$ 3,981$ 3,242$ 3,413$ 3,593$ 3,782$ 3,981$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FIRE INSPECTOR II 52400 630 FFA 3,599$ 4,418$ 3,599$ 3,788$ 3,987$ 4,197$ 4,418$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FIRE INSPECTOR III 53400 633 FFA 3,888$ 4,774$ 3,888$ 4,093$ 4,308$ 4,535$ 4,774$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FIRE MARSHAL 25202 340 MME 4,867$ 6,083$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FIRE VEHICLE MECHANIC 52801 616 LIMITED
TERM 3,385$ 4,155$ 3,385$ 3,563$ 3,750$ 3,947$ 4,155$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FIREFIGHTER 52500 612 FFA 3,153$ 4,300$ 3,153$ 3,503$ 3,687$ 3,881$ 4,085$ 4,300$ -$ -$ -$
FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 25203 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FLEET SERVICES SPECIALIST 42414 405 CEA 2,147$ 2,636$ 2,147$ 2,260$ 2,379$ 2,504$ 2,636$ -$ -$ -$ -$
FORENSIC SPECIALIST DIGITAL EVIDENCE 62300 715 POA 3,851$ 5,239$ 3,851$ 4,054$ 4,267$ 4,492$ 4,728$ 4,977$ 5,239$ -$ -$
GOLF SUPERVISOR 25218 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COORDINATOR 54501 617 FFA 4,313$ 5,296$ 4,313$ 4,540$ 4,779$ 5,031$ 5,296$ -$ -$ -$ -$
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 42800 411 CEA 2,509$ 3,080$ 2,509$ 2,641$ 2,780$ 2,926$ 3,080$ -$ -$ -$ -$
HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE MANAGER 26304 323 MME 4,120$ 5,150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
HOUSING COORDINATOR 44300 422 CEA 3,337$ 4,098$ 3,337$ 3,513$ 3,698$ 3,893$ 4,098$ -$ -$ -$ -$
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I 31700 240 CNF 2,123$ 2,607$ 2,123$ 2,235$ 2,353$ 2,477$ 2,607$ -$ -$ -$ -$
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II 32700 245 CNF 2,235$ 2,744$ 2,235$ 2,353$ 2,477$ 2,607$ 2,744$ -$ -$ -$ -$
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III 33700 257 CNF 2,530$ 3,106$ 2,530$ 2,663$ 2,803$ 2,951$ 3,106$ -$ -$ -$ -$
HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 21300 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM
TECHNICIAN 32402 245 CNF 2,235$ 2,744$ 2,235$ 2,353$ 2,477$ 2,607$ 2,744$ -$ -$ -$ -$
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 26301 340 MME 4,867$ 6,083$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST 32401 261 CNF 2,617$ 3,214$ 2,617$ 2,755$ 2,900$ 3,053$ 3,214$ -$ -$ -$ -$
INFORMATION SERVICES SUPERVISOR 25204 326 MME 4,246$ 5,307$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT 42407 410 CEA 2,446$ 3,003$ 2,446$ 2,575$ 2,710$ 2,853$ 3,003$ -$ -$ -$ -$
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER 26001 354 MME 5,577$ 6,972$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ENGINEER 42413 428 CEA 3,902$ 4,791$ 3,902$ 4,107$ 4,323$ 4,551$ 4,791$ -$ -$ -$ -$
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM ENGINEER 42408 426 CEA 3,705$ 4,548$ 3,705$ 3,900$ 4,105$ 4,321$ 4,548$ -$ -$ -$ -$
LABORATORY ANALYST SBP 42301 484 CEA 2,762$ 4,162$ 2,762$ 2,907$ 3,060$ 3,221$ 3,390$ 3,568$ 3,756$ 3,954$ 4,162$
LABORATORY MANAGER 26204 333 MME 4,546$ 5,683$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
LEAD POLICE RECORDS CLERK 64700 706 POA 2,667$ 3,628$ 2,667$ 2,807$ 2,955$ 3,111$ 3,275$ 3,447$ 3,628$ -$ -$
LEAD PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN 62400 713 POA 2,926$ 3,981$ 2,926$ 3,080$ 3,242$ 3,413$ 3,593$ 3,782$ 3,981$ -$ -$
LEAD UTILITY BILLING ASSISTANT 45202 408 CEA 2,322$ 2,851$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ 2,851$ -$ -$ -$ -$
LEGAL ANALYST 23314 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
LEGAL ASSISTANT I 31701 240 CNF 2,123$ 2,607$ 2,123$ 2,235$ 2,353$ 2,477$ 2,607$ -$ -$ -$ -$
LEGAL ASSISTANT II 32701 245 CNF 2,235$ 2,744$ 2,235$ 2,353$ 2,477$ 2,607$ 2,744$ -$ -$ -$ -$
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT COORDINATOR 42303 414 CEA 2,714$ 3,332$ 2,714$ 2,857$ 3,007$ 3,165$ 3,332$ -$ -$ -$ -$
MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT 26213 323 MME 4,120$ 5,150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 26211 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
MAINTENANCE WORKER I 41900 402 CEA 1,988$ 2,441$ 1,988$ 2,093$ 2,203$ 2,319$ 2,441$ -$ -$ -$ -$
MAINTENANCE WORKER II 42913 404 CEA 2,092$ 2,568$ 2,092$ 2,202$ 2,318$ 2,440$ 2,568$ -$ -$ -$ -$
MAINTENANCE WORKER II - PARKS 42901 404 CEA 2,092$ 2,568$ 2,092$ 2,202$ 2,318$ 2,440$ 2,568$ -$ -$ -$ -$
MAINTENANCE WORKER III 43901 406 CEA 2,206$ 2,708$ 2,206$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ -$ -$ -$ -$
MAINTENANCE WORKER III - PARKS 43900 406 CEA 2,206$ 2,708$ 2,206$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ -$ -$ -$ -$
MAJOR CITY PROJECTS MANAGER 26123 358 LIMITED
TERM 5,802$ 7,253$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
MAYOR 18001 110 CCM 1,349$ 1,349$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
MECHANIC HELPER 41800 402 CEA 1,988$ 2,441$ 1,988$ 2,093$ 2,203$ 2,319$ 2,441$ -$ -$ -$ -$
MOBILITY SERVICES BUSINESS MANAGER 26303 323 MME 4,120$ 5,150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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NETWORK SERVICES SUPERVISOR 25206 331 MME 4,456$ 5,571$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PARALEGAL I 31702 261 CNF 2,617$ 3,214$ 2,617$ 2,755$ 2,900$ 3,053$ 3,214$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PARALEGAL II 32702 266 CNF 2,761$ 3,389$ 2,761$ 2,906$ 3,059$ 3,220$ 3,389$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PARKING COMPLIANCE OFFICER I 41403 405 CEA 2,147$ 2,636$ 2,147$ 2,260$ 2,379$ 2,504$ 2,636$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PARKING COMPLIANCE OFFICER II 44405 408 CEA 2,322$ 2,851$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ 2,851$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PARKING COMPLIANCE SUPERVISOR 25400 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PARKING METER REPAIR AND COLLECTIONS WORKER 42801 407 CEA 2,262$ 2,777$ 2,262$ 2,381$ 2,506$ 2,638$ 2,777$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PARKING OPERATIONS COORDINATOR 44200 411 CEA 2,509$ 3,080$ 2,509$ 2,641$ 2,780$ 2,926$ 3,080$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PARKING OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR 25207 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PARKING PROGRAM MANAGER 26205 323 MME 4,120$ 5,150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PARKS CREW COORDINATOR 44901 415 CEA 2,786$ 3,420$ 2,786$ 2,933$ 3,087$ 3,249$ 3,420$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PARKS MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST SBP 42902 470 CEA 2,043$ 3,078$ 2,043$ 2,150$ 2,263$ 2,382$ 2,507$ 2,639$ 2,778$ 2,924$ 3,078$
PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 25208 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PARKS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 43903 413 CEA 2,645$ 3,247$ 2,645$ 2,784$ 2,931$ 3,085$ 3,247$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PAYROLL ANALYST 22315 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PAYROLL SPECIALIST 32404 261 CNF 2,617$ 3,214$ 2,617$ 2,755$ 2,900$ 3,053$ 3,214$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PERMIT TECHNICIAN I 41404 402 CEA 1,988$ 2,441$ 1,988$ 2,093$ 2,203$ 2,319$ 2,441$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PERMIT TECHNICIAN II 42409 405 CEA 2,147$ 2,636$ 2,147$ 2,260$ 2,379$ 2,504$ 2,636$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PERMIT TECHNICIAN III 43405 409 CEA 2,383$ 2,925$ 2,383$ 2,508$ 2,640$ 2,779$ 2,925$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PLANNING TECHNICIAN 41405 407 CEA 2,262$ 2,777$ 2,262$ 2,381$ 2,506$ 2,638$ 2,777$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PLANS EXAMINER 43403 420 CEA 3,170$ 3,893$ 3,170$ 3,337$ 3,513$ 3,698$ 3,893$ -$ -$ -$ -$
POLICE CADET 61500 714 POA 3,607$ 3,607$ 3,607$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
POLICE CHIEF 27007 230 DPH 8,491$ 10,614$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
POLICE COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER 62501 709 POA 2,815$ 3,829$ 2,815$ 2,963$ 3,119$ 3,283$ 3,456$ 3,638$ 3,829$ -$ -$
POLICE LIEUTENANT 75500 805 PSO 6,488$ 7,964$ 6,488$ 6,829$ 7,188$ 7,566$ 7,964$ -$ -$ -$ -$
POLICE OFFICER 62502 720 POA 4,008$ 5,180$ 4,008$ 4,219$ 4,441$ 4,675$ 4,921$ 5,180$ -$ -$ -$
POLICE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER 26600 318 MME 3,925$ 4,905$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
POLICE RECORDS CLERK I 61700 700 POA 2,164$ 2,944$ 2,164$ 2,278$ 2,398$ 2,524$ 2,657$ 2,797$ 2,944$ -$ -$
POLICE RECORDS CLERK II 62700 703 POA 2,397$ 3,261$ 2,397$ 2,523$ 2,656$ 2,796$ 2,943$ 3,098$ 3,261$ -$ -$
POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR 75201 850 PSO 3,144$ 4,062$ 3,144$ 3,309$ 3,483$ 3,666$ 3,859$ 4,062$ -$ -$ -$
POLICE SERGEANT 74500 800 PSO 4,985$ 6,442$ 4,985$ 5,247$ 5,523$ 5,814$ 6,120$ 6,442$ -$ -$ -$
POLICY AND PROJECT MANAGER 25101 328 MME 4,328$ 5,407$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PRINCIPAL BUDGET ANALYST 26201 323 MME 4,120$ 5,150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PRINCIPAL PLANNER 26302 333 MME 4,546$ 5,683$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN 62503 706 POA 2,667$ 3,628$ 2,667$ 2,807$ 2,955$ 3,111$ 3,275$ 3,447$ 3,628$ -$ -$
PUBLIC ART COORDINATOR 44302 408 LIMITED
TERM 2,322$ 2,851$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ 2,851$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER 26114 318 MME 3,925$ 4,905$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH SUPERVISOR 75200 855 PSO 3,764$ 4,864$ 3,764$ 3,962$ 4,171$ 4,390$ 4,621$ 4,864$ -$ -$ -$
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER 62500 712 POA 2,970$ 4,040$ 2,970$ 3,126$ 3,291$ 3,464$ 3,646$ 3,838$ 4,040$ -$ -$
RANGER SERVICE WORKER SBP 42903 470 CEA 2,043$ 3,078$ 2,043$ 2,150$ 2,263$ 2,382$ 2,507$ 2,639$ 2,778$ 2,924$ 3,078$
RECREATION COORDINATOR 44600 408 CEA 2,322$ 2,851$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ 2,851$ -$ -$ -$ -$
RECREATION MANAGER 26206 333 MME 4,546$ 5,683$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
RECREATION SUPERVISOR 25209 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
RECYCLED WATER SPECIALIST 42417 421 CEA 3,255$ 3,996$ 3,255$ 3,426$ 3,606$ 3,796$ 3,996$ -$ -$ -$ -$
RISK AND BENEFITS MANAGER 26306 340 MME 4,867$ 6,083$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SAFETY MANAGER 23300 313 MME 3,741$ 4,676$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 24300 310 MME 3,633$ 4,542$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST 24301 310 MME 3,633$ 4,542$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER 24302 331 MME 4,456$ 5,571$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST 24304 310 MME 3,633$ 4,542$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 22305 310 MME 3,633$ 4,542$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SENIOR LABORATORY ANALYST 44304 425 CEA 3,610$ 4,432$ 3,610$ 3,800$ 4,000$ 4,210$ 4,432$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST 24306 310 MME 3,633$ 4,542$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SENIOR PAYROLL ANALYST 23301 310 MME 3,633$ 4,542$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SENIOR PLANNER 24303 323 MME 4,120$ 5,150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHTING TECHNICIAN 42802 416 CEA 2,858$ 3,508$ 2,858$ 3,008$ 3,166$ 3,333$ 3,508$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COORDINATOR 44301 421 CEA 3,255$ 3,996$ 3,255$ 3,426$ 3,606$ 3,796$ 3,996$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING PROGRAM MANAGER 26118 323 MME 4,120$ 5,150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
STORMWATER CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 44502 419 CEA 3,089$ 3,793$ 3,089$ 3,252$ 3,423$ 3,603$ 3,793$ -$ -$ -$ -$
STORMWATER PROGRAM MANAGER 26122 323 MME 4,120$ 5,150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
STREETS CREW COORDINATOR 44902 415 CEA 2,786$ 3,420$ 2,786$ 2,933$ 3,087$ 3,249$ 3,420$ -$ -$ -$ -$
STREETS MAINTENANCE OPERATOR SBP 42904 470 CEA 2,043$ 3,078$ 2,043$ 2,150$ 2,263$ 2,382$ 2,507$ 2,639$ 2,778$ 2,924$ 3,078$
STREETS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 25210 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 45201 408 CEA 2,322$ 2,851$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ 2,851$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SUPERVISING BUILDING INSPECTOR 25200 313 MME 3,741$ 4,676$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SUPERVISING CIVIL ENGINEER 25211 346 MME 5,160$ 6,449$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SUPERVISING FIRE VEHICLE MECHANIC 52800 614 FFA 3,761$ 4,617$ 3,761$ 3,959$ 4,167$ 4,386$ 4,617$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SUSTAINABILITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES ANALYST 22313 300 MME 3,294$ 4,117$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SUSTAINABILITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICIAL 26110 340 MME 4,867$ 6,083$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER 25302 318 MME 3,925$ 4,905$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SWEEPER OPERATOR 42905 406 CEA 2,206$ 2,708$ 2,206$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SYSTEM APPLICATION SPECIALIST CONFIDENTIAL 32403 299 CNF 3,900$ 4,787$ 3,900$ 4,105$ 4,321$ 4,548$ 4,787$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SYSTEM APPLICATION SPECIALIST I 42415 422 CEA 3,337$ 4,098$ 3,337$ 3,513$ 3,698$ 3,893$ 4,098$ -$ -$ -$ -$
SYSTEM APPLICATION SPECIALIST II 42401 426 CEA 3,705$ 4,548$ 3,705$ 3,900$ 4,105$ 4,321$ 4,548$ -$ -$ -$ -$
TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER 22308 326 MME 4,246$ 5,307$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
TOURISM AND COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS MANAGER 25303 318 MME 3,925$ 4,905$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
TRANSIT COORDINATOR 44406 408 CEA 2,322$ 2,851$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ 2,851$ -$ -$ -$ -$
TRANSPORTATION MANAGER 26207 341 MME 4,902$ 6,127$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
TRANSPORTATION MANAGER PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEER/TRAFFIC ENGINEER 26215 346 MME 5,160$ 6,449$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER ENGINEER I 41301 419 CEA 3,089$ 3,793$ 3,089$ 3,252$ 3,423$ 3,603$ 3,793$ -$ -$ -$ -$
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER ENGINEER II 42302 423 CEA 3,429$ 4,209$ 3,429$ 3,609$ 3,799$ 3,999$ 4,209$ -$ -$ -$ -$
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER ENGINEER III 43302 426 CEA 3,705$ 4,548$ 3,705$ 3,900$ 4,105$ 4,321$ 4,548$ -$ -$ -$ -$
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES LOCATOR 42803 409 CEA 2,383$ 2,925$ 2,383$ 2,508$ 2,640$ 2,779$ 2,925$ -$ -$ -$ -$
URBAN FOREST PROGRAM COORDINATOR CITY
ARBORIST 44303 422 CEA 3,337$ 4,098$ 3,337$ 3,513$ 3,698$ 3,893$ 4,098$ -$ -$ -$ -$
URBAN FORESTER SBP 42906 473 CEA 2,195$ 3,308$ 2,195$ 2,310$ 2,432$ 2,560$ 2,695$ 2,837$ 2,986$ 3,143$ 3,308$
UTILITIES BUSINESS MANAGER 26111 333 MME 4,546$ 5,683$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
UTILITIES SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER 25304 326 MME 4,246$ 5,307$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
UTILITIES SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEER 25306 331 MME 4,456$ 5,571$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
UTILITY BILLING ASSISTANT 42702 402 CEA 1,988$ 2,441$ 1,988$ 2,093$ 2,203$ 2,319$ 2,441$ -$ -$ -$ -$
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR 44603 408 CEA 2,322$ 2,851$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ 2,851$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WASTEWATER ASSOCIATE 41902 400 LIMITED
TERM 1,887$ 2,317$ 1,887$ 1,986$ 2,091$ 2,201$ 2,317$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM CHIEF OPERATOR 44908 423 CEA 3,429$ 4,209$ 3,429$ 3,609$ 3,799$ 3,999$ 4,209$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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Minimum
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Step 1
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Step 2
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WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR SBP 42907 480 CEA 2,510$ 3,783$ 2,510$ 2,642$ 2,781$ 2,927$ 3,081$ 3,243$ 3,414$ 3,594$ 3,783$
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM SUPERVISOR 25213 323 MME 4,120$ 5,150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WATER CONSERVATION SPECIALIST 42416 421 CEA 3,255$ 3,996$ 3,255$ 3,426$ 3,606$ 3,796$ 3,996$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WATER DISTRIBUTION CHIEF OPERATOR 44903 423 CEA 3,429$ 4,209$ 3,429$ 3,609$ 3,799$ 3,999$ 4,209$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR SBP 42908 480 CEA 2,510$ 3,783$ 2,510$ 2,642$ 2,781$ 2,927$ 3,081$ 3,243$ 3,414$ 3,594$ 3,783$
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SUPERVISOR 25214 323 MME 4,120$ 5,150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WATER METER AND RADIO INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN 42419 404 LIMITED
TERM 2,092$ 2,568$ 2,092$ 2,202$ 2,318$ 2,440$ 2,568$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY CHIEF
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 44904 425 CEA 3,610$ 4,432$ 3,610$ 3,800$ 4,000$ 4,210$ 4,432$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY CHIEF OPERATOR 44905 427 CEA 3,801$ 4,667$ 3,801$ 4,001$ 4,212$ 4,434$ 4,667$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN SBP 42909 485 CEA 2,861$ 4,315$ 2,861$ 3,012$ 3,171$ 3,338$ 3,514$ 3,699$ 3,894$ 4,099$ 4,315$
WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY OPERATOR SBP 42910 485 CEA 2,861$ 4,315$ 2,861$ 3,012$ 3,171$ 3,338$ 3,514$ 3,699$ 3,894$ 4,099$ 4,315$
WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY SUPERVISOR 25215 333 MME 4,546$ 5,683$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM MANAGER 26208 323 MME 4,120$ 5,150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN 42411 415 CEA 2,786$ 3,420$ 2,786$ 2,933$ 3,087$ 3,249$ 3,420$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WATER SUPPLY OPERATOR SBP 42911 480 CEA 2,510$ 3,783$ 2,510$ 2,642$ 2,781$ 2,927$ 3,081$ 3,243$ 3,414$ 3,594$ 3,783$
WATER TREATMENT PLANT CHIEF MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN 44906 425 CEA 3,610$ 4,432$ 3,610$ 3,800$ 4,000$ 4,210$ 4,432$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WATER TREATMENT PLANT CHIEF OPERATOR 44907 427 CEA 3,801$ 4,667$ 3,801$ 4,001$ 4,212$ 4,434$ 4,667$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WATER TREATMENT PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
SBP 44909 485 CEA 2,861$ 4,315$ 2,861$ 3,012$ 3,171$ 3,338$ 3,514$ 3,699$ 3,894$ 4,099$ 4,315$
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR SBP 42912 485 CEA 2,861$ 4,315$ 2,861$ 3,012$ 3,171$ 3,338$ 3,514$ 3,699$ 3,894$ 4,099$ 4,315$
WATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISOR 25216 333 MME 4,546$ 5,683$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
WHALE ROCK RESERVOIR SUPERVISOR 25217 323 MME 4,120$ 5,150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR 44602 412 CEA 2,577$ 3,164$ 2,577$ 2,713$ 2,856$ 3,006$ 3,164$ -$ -$ -$ -$
YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST CHILDCARE SITE
DIRECTOR 42600 406 CEA 2,206$ 2,708$ 2,206$ 2,322$ 2,444$ 2,573$ 2,708$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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