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Home My WebLink About2025-12-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - FY 25-26 MID-YEAR BUDGET AMENDSO Agenda Item: 2 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA .` AGENDA REPORT NEW BUSINESS CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: DATE: December 9, 2025 SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MID -YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services PRESENTER: Brittany Houston RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council and the City Council acting as Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita: Adopt a resolution amending the budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. 2. Adopt a resolution amending the classification plan and salary schedules and providing changes to benefit contributions for employees and retirees of the City of Santa Clarita. 3. Adopt a resolution amending the schedule of fees and charges for City services. BACKGROUND As the organization approaches the middle of the fiscal year (FY), City of Santa Clarita (City) staff evaluates the adopted budget, revenue projections, and economic conditions for the remainder of the fiscal year. It is standard procedure to perform a mid -year review of the City's budgetary and financial position to ensure any deviations from the initial budget projections are proactively addressed. Staff also reviews requests for appropriations to address new priorities that are unfunded or under -funded. Revenues Recommended mid -year revenue budget amendments total $4,883,907. By fund, the revenue amendments are as follows: Page 1 Packet Pg. 13 O General Fund $ 6,693,729 Other Revenue Funds 1,987,536 Various Grant Funds 1,559,619 Impact Fees Fund 896,613 Gas Tax/SBI RMRA Funds 318,559 Pension Liability Fund (2,000,000) Transit & Transportation Funds (4,572,149) Total Proposed Revenue Amendments $ 4,883,907 In the General Fund, the recommended net revenue increase of $6,693,729 reflects several adjustments. It includes higher revenue estimates of $2.6 million for sales tax and $200,000 for property tax due to higher growth than anticipated; a $5.7 million interfund transfer from the Self Insurance Fund as a result of excess workers' compensation reserves based on the most recent actuarial report; and an $89,430 transfer in from the Fire Facilities Fund for the City's 5 percent share of fire district administrative fees. These increases are partially offset by decreases totaling $1.8 million in development revenues, due to factors such as slower than anticipated permit submittals for new construction and tract homes, largely driven by elevated interest rates and the shift in revenue activities from plan review to permit issuance; as well as a $100,000 reduction in Grading Inspection Permit revenue due to anticipated revenues being received in the prior fiscal year. Additional reductions include $80,000 in Child Development revenue following the implementation of Universal Pre-K classes for four -year -olds and school district adoption of Universal Dismissal; a $55,000 decrease in contract classes due to minimal enrollment resulting in cancellation of classes; as well as a $50,000 decrease in animal license revenue resulting from changes to the licensing timeline. Recommended revenue adjustments in the Other Revenue Funds total $1,987,536 and include $1.7 million in Park Dedication revenue collected as part of the Sand Canyon Plaza development and $320,286 in transfers for Hart Park operations. The recommended revenue increases of $1,559,619 in Various Grant Funds include $644,000 state grant funding for the Orchard Pedestrian and Bike project; $393,000 in federal Surface Transportation Block Grant funding for the 2024-25 Federal Overlay and Slurry Seal Program; $263,601 in CDBG prior year savings to support current operations; $186,503 in federal funding for the Canyon Country Class 11 Buffered Bike Lane project; and $72,515 in Prop C grant funds for the 2025-26 Overlay and Slurry Seal Project. The recommended revenue increase of $896,613 in the Impact Fee Fund includes revenues collected in Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare Fees for $333,060; $300,000 in Site Improvement Fees collected as part of the Hartwell project in Downtown Newhall to be used for future public parking at the south end of Main Street; $200,797 in Fire Facilities Fees; $33,390 in Transit Mitigation Fees; and $29,366 in Law Enforcement Fees. The recommended revenue increase of $318,559 in the Gas Tax and SB1 Funds reflects updated state revenue estimates. The recommended revenue decrease of $2.0 million in the Pension Liability Fund reflects Page 2 Packet Pg. 14 O reduced transfers for payment toward the City's Pension Unfunded Accrued Liability as a result of Ca1PERS returns exceeding the 6.8 percent discount rate for the last two fiscal years. The recommended net revenue decrease of $4,572,149 in the Transit and Transportation Funds includes a $4,622,048 reduction in transfers from Proposition A Local Return for transit operations and an increase of $49,899 in Measure M ATP funding for the Saugus Phase I Bouquet Trail Project. Expenditures Recommended mid -year expenditure budget additions total $3,556,913. By fund, the expenditure amendments are as follows: General Fund $ (869,667) Internal Service Funds 5,701,020 Transit & Transportation Funds 714,485 Impact Fees Fund 89,430 Various Grant Funds 72,515 Other Revenue Funds (19,453) Special District Funds (131,417) Pension Liability Fund (2,000,000) Total Proposed Expenditures Amendments $ 3,556,913 In the General Fund, the recommended net expenditure decrease of $869,667 includes a $2.0 million reduction in the transfer to the Pension Liability Fund as a result of Ca1PERS returns exceeding the 6.8 percent discount rate for the last two fiscal years; an $81,000 decrease in Building and Safety contractual services due to lower development revenues; and a $36,000 reduction in contract classes costs resulting from class cancellations caused by low enrollment. These decreases are offset by several expenditure increases, including $375,000 funding for the Valencia Glen Park multipurpose building and pool; a $320,286 transfer for Hart Park operations; and $207,753 in overtime salaries for Public Works inspectors required to work off - hours on major utility projects to ensure appropriate safety measures are maintained in the public right-of-way. Additional increases include $123,000 for higher industrial waste costs and $40,000 for the rental of vehicle barriers to enhance public safety at City special events. The recommended expenditure increase of $5,701,020 in the Internal Service Funds includes a $5.7 million interfund transfer to the General Fund as a result of excess workers' compensation reserves based on the most recent actuarial report. The expenditure increases of $714,485 in the Transit and Transportation Funds include $687,000 in TDA Article 8 funding for Circulation Improvements at Copperhill Drive at West Hills and Bouquet Canyon Road at Central Park; $100,000 for upgrading commuter fleet wireless routers to maintain reliable GPS tracking for transit operations; and a net decrease of $72,515 reflecting funding adjustments for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 Overlay and Slurry Seal Programs. The recommended increase in the Impact Fee Fund represents an $89,430 transfer to the General Page 3 Packet Pg. 15 O Fund for the City's five percent share of the Fire District administrative fee. The recommended net increase of $72,515 in Various Grant Funds includes a funding adjustment, with a $704,957 increase for the 2025-26 Overlay and Slurry Seal Project and a $632,442 decrease for the 2024-25 Overlay and Slurry Seal Project to maximize Prop C Grant Funds approved by Metro. The net expenditure decreases of $19,453 in Other Revenue Funds includes a funding adjustment, with a $3.7 million increase in the Park Dedication Fund and a corresponding $3.7 million decrease in the Facilities Fund for the construction of The Rink Sports Pavilion; a $196,000 increase for furniture, fixtures and equipment at The Rink Sports Pavilion; and $62,850 and $10,000 for Hart Park staff vehicle and internet and telephone utilities, respectively. The recommended net expenditure decrease of $131,417 in the Special District Funds includes a $375,000 reduction in the Landscape Maintenance District Fund for repairs at the Valencia Glen Park multipurpose building and pool, an increase of $97,000 in the Areawide Fund for a gator, ball field groomer, and zero -turn mower for the anticipated opening of David March Park in Spring 2026; $84,000 in the Streetlights Maintenance District Fund for Circulation Improvements at Copperhill Drive at West Hills, and Bouquet Canyon Road at Central Park; and $60,000 in the Vista Canyon Wastewater Fund to repair both vertical turbine pumps installed in 2018. The recommended decrease of $2.0 million in the Pension Liability Fund reflects a reduced contribution toward the City's Pension Unfunded Accrued Liability as a result of Ca1PERS returns exceeding the 6.8 percent discount rate for the last two fiscal years. Amendment to the FY 2024-2025 B Upon review of the revenues and expenditures for the year ending June 30, 2025, and in anticipation of future facilities funding needs, it is staffs recommendation to amend the FY 2024-2025 budget and transfer funds from the General Fund to the Facilities Fund in the amount of $16.6 million. Changes to Fee Schedule Since the Council's adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services, two necessary fee adjustments have been identified. Consistent with Resolution No. 25-23, a Resolution of the City Council establishing a Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services, the City has established a policy of recovering the full costs reasonably borne of providing services. The fee schedule adopted by Resolution No. 25-23 had two clerical errors that misstated the adjusted fee amounts for those two fees. To recover the full cost of providing Precise Grading Inspections and Over Excavate Inspections, adjustments for the two fees are recommended based on the 3.42 percent December 2024 Consumer Price Index for the urban consumers of the Los Angeles -Long Beach -Anaheim area as shown in fee resolution Exhibit A. Amend the Classification Plan and Salary Schedules, Provide Changes to Benefit Contributions for Employees and Retirees of the City_ Page 4 Packet Pg. 16 O This resolution amends the City's classification plan and salary schedule, provides changes to City -paid benefit contributions for active and retired employees effective January 2026. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 mid -year budget amendments will increase estimated revenues for all funds by $4,883,907 and budgeted expenditures by $3,556,913. Additionally, the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget will be amended by $16,600,000. ATTACHMENTS Resolution Amending the Budgets for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Resolution Amending Classification Salary Schedule and Benefit Contributions Resolution Amending Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services Page 5 Packet Pg. 17 2.a RESOLUTION NO. 25- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2025 AND 2025-2026 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (City) may authorize amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City may authorize amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, 5M CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: v co SECTION 1. The budget for the Fiscal Year, commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, shall be amended to incorporate budget adjustments detailed in Exhibit A. M SECTION 2. The budget for the Fiscal Year, commencing July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, shall be amended to incorporate budget adjustments detailed in Exhibit A. SECTION 3. All obligations and expenditures shall be incurred and made in the manner provided by and pursuant to State law and City ordinances, resolutions, and policies relative to purchasing and contract. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 9th day of December 2025. ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: MAYOR Page 1 of 2 Packet Pg. 18 2.a STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 9th day of December 2025, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: a U co M CITY CLERK Page 2 of 2 Packet Pg. 19 2.a Exhibit A CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NTid-Year Budget Amendments - Summary By Fund FY 2025-2026 Expenditure Budget Revenue Budget Fund Name Operating CIP Transfers Out Total Expend. Adjust. Revenue Transfers In Total Revenue Adjust. 100 General Fund $ 259,628 $ $ (1,679,714) $ (1,420,086) $ 904,299 $ 5,789,430 $ 6,693,729 100 Personnel Budget Adjustments 175,419 175,419 - - 601 General Fund- Capita I Projects - 375,000 375,000 - - - Subtotal General Fund 435,047 375,000 (1,679,714) (869,667) 904,299 5,789,430 6,693,729 106 Pension Liability Fund (2,000,000) - (2,000,000) - (2,000,000) (2,000,000) 140 Hart Park Fund 72,850 72,850 - 320,286 320,286 202 STBG - - 393,000 - 393,000 203 CDBG 263,601 263,601 229 Misc. Federal Grant 186,503 186,503 230 Gas Tax - - 123,475 123,475 233 TDA Article 8 Streets 687,000 687,000 - - 259 Miscellaneous Grants - - 644,000 644,000 261 Proposition A LR (4,622,048) (4,622,048) 264 MeasureRLR (72,515) (72,515) - - 265 Prop C Grant 72,515 72,515 72,515 72,515 267 SBl RMRA - - 195,084 195,084 268 Measure MATP - - 49,899 49,899 305 Park Dedication Fund 3,700,000 3,700,000 1,664,667 1,664,667 354 Streetlights Maintenance District (Ad-V) 84,000 84,000 - - 357 Landscape Maintenance District (375,000) (375,000) 359 Streetlights Maintenance District (Levy) - 2,583 2,583 367 Areawide Fund 97,000 - - 97,000 368 Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby - 60,000 - 60,000 - 401 Fire Facilities Fees - 89,430 89,430 200,797 200,797 402 Law Enforcement Facilities - - 29,366 29,366 404 Transit Facilities Fees 33,390 33,390 431 Site Improvement Fees 300,000 300,000 452 Eastside B&T Fees 333,060 - 333,060 500 General Debt Service - - - 2,583 2,583 700 Transit Fund 100,000 100,000 - - 721 Self -Insurance Fund 1,020 5,700,000 5,701,020 723 Facilities Fund - (3,504,000) - (3,504,000) Non-GF Personnel Budget Adjustments (288,303) - - (288,303) - - - TOTAL $ (1,582,386) $ 1,027,000 $ 4,112,299 $ 3,556,913 $ 771,608 $ 4,112,299 $ 4,883,907 w 0 m Q W 0 Lfl N O N Lh N O N Q W J Q U LL M C O N N LO N O N LL C tE LO N IV N O N LL L O N r N C) m N t r C) C C N E Q C O r M O to N r C N t v tE r r Q Packet Pg. 20 2.a Exhibit A CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Md-Year Budget Amendments - Operations FY 2025-2026 Item Division Title Fund Title Division Object Object Title Title of Request Mid -Year Ongoing Cost Reason for Requesting Mid -Year Adjustment No Re uest 9 Haood Telephone Telecom Expenses Contract rintanet servicensofHand relineskoinL 1 Information Services 1402200 513103 (Internet and Phone 10,000 10,000 benast it tookfor Country. Imes) AS TOTAL 10,000 10,000 General Industrial Fumdug adjustrnents to align actual indushialwaste cost which haverisen signffcantly overthe 2 Building and Safety Fund 1003800 516141 Waste Industrial Waste 123,000 123,000 past 0ueeyears. Expenduues are otfsetbyincrease in revenue. 3 Building and Safety General 1003800 516101 Contractual Budget adjustment (81,000) Adjust the expendinue budget to reflect the lower developmentrevenne. Fund Services CD TOTAL 42,000 123,000 To provide for enhanced safety at City Special Events, specifically, Light Up Main Street. 'These General Contractual Vehicle Barrier Rental provide secure, Besable vehicle access control rm acconodate event growth, unprove the 4 Arts &Events Fund 1003618 516101 Services for Special Events 40,000 40,00barriersbas attendee experience, and faster better relationships with local businesses uugracted by event setup. Grant finding to replace outdated 3G wireless centers on the cormnuter fleet with either 4G or 5 Transit Transit 7003702 520102 Egmprrent Commuter Fleet WirelessRouter 100,000 - 5G courpatrble routers. The existing routers are no longer supported, resulting in inconsistent Fund GPS tracking that negatively unpacts urtenml operations and luhrits real -tine ETA uffonhmtlou Uppgrgrades available to the public. ED TOTAL 140,000 40,000 To provide for right and weekend inspection requirements and ensue appropriate safety General Increase in Overtime meal . are followed for work conducted in the public righl-of-way. Projects that typically 6 Engineering Services Fund 1004300 500301 Overtime Pay Expenditmr Budget 207,753 - require ovutune inspections include water and utility corhrpary work, as well as otisite development unprovements. PW TOTAL 207,753 Pension Unfunded Funding adjustrnent to the Pension Liability Fund for the Untainted Accrued Liability(UAL) 7 Pe nsion Liability Liability Food 1069006 501116 Accrued Liability UAL reduction (2,000,000) - payment. ND TOTAL (2,000,000) Parks Ground Areawide Equipments(3) Purchase ofessentialequipmenl, including a ntnitygator, ball field groomer, and zero -tun 8 Maintenance Fund 3677303 520102 and Supplies Dayid March Park 100,975 15,900 mower, to ensure the park can be properly maintained upon opening. NS TOTAL 100,975 15,900 General Contractual Expenditure adjmtrnents to otket a reduction in Contract Classes revenue attributable to class 9 Contract Classes Food 1005106 516102 Services Budget adjustment (36,000) cancellations caused by low enroWnen t and instructor oravalabSily. Hart Park Hart Park Track, Purchase of a half -ton, four-wbeel drive extended cab track that win serve as the main vehicle 10 HartPark-RecArinin Fund 1405100 520103 Vehicle Outfitting, and Supplies 65,770 5,740 for s[affto move equipmeul within Hat Park and transport supplies for events and activities. RC TOTAL S 29,770 $ 5,740 TOTAL OPERATING (1,469,502) 194,640 Personnel Adjustments (112,884) (112,884) GRAND TOTAL $ (1,582„386) $ 81,756 Exhibit A CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Mid -Year Personnel Amendments FY 2025-2026 Budget Fund Title of Request Impact Reason for Requesting Mid -Year Adjustment Update personnel budget and other employee maintenance. Includes General :Personnel adjustments $ 175,419 crease in minimum wages for part-time employees, in compliance with Fund State law. Includes reclassification of one Administrative Assistant to Executive Administrative Assistant. Non-GF !Personnel adjustments 1 $ (288,303) JUpdate personnel budget and other employee maintenance. Total I $ Packet Pg. 21 2.a Exhibit A CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Mid -Year Budget Amendments - Capital Impiuvement Projects FY 2025-2026 Current Mid -Year Item# PtojectTitle Fhad 1 Project Status Reason forRequesting Mid-YearAdjushnent Budget Request For design in--,), ovements at the C o•)p er Hal Drive Circuhtion Improvements TDA Art 8 - 687000 at West Hills D_ a:,d Bo•.e•.e' a: C e=::_a1Pa k for Copper HE Drat West a sec:io=:s- To acco i_7:kia:e _ec :: a=:d =-- : +Y 1 Hills Dr and Bouquet Design deg elo ,7: :: a=:d o; e_r ll :_r ac t:c_eases a_o::d Carryon Road at Central SC L Kati ? D strct- ahesetc:io=:s. is _ojec:.: ill 7:ki : 7:edia=:s Panic 84000 str•q,t-- si=--:al•. c:d as,::at :o AV- and iat::ar::_rafic 3o".: - ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOTAL - 771,000 2024 25 Overlay and Prop C Grant 632,442 1 (632;442) Slurry Seal Program ............................................... MeasnreR - 632,442 Funding adjustrnents forthe24-25 and 25-26 2 Construction Overlay andSfurrySealProgramstouti grant 2025-26 Overlay and Prop C Grant - 704957 5mds as approved by Metro- S ba ry Sea I Program MeasureR 3;158;534 (704;957) ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOTAL 3,790,976 - LMD 375;000 (375;000) 2024-25 Park Faci}itivs Fundy,>_ adj *re rs fo, '',e uc,ar to r_,e Valencia 3 .......................................................................,.................................... ........................................... Constructon Improvements GF Capital 139710 375;000 G1enParkn---1a-,-:_,o e',-:ikii:--a=:d ,001 ` TOTAL 514,710 - Puir?knse of fiu iihne. fish: •- c:d r,7: : -cr The Rank Sports Paviion - 4 Fa iHies Fund - 196;000 t :e:: con> ng sunm>zr o e. i at Tine R n Spores FFE Paz ilioa .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Coustruction ........................................................................................................................................................................ The Rink Sports Pavilion Park Dedication 3,870,000 3,700,000 Fir drag adjustments for The Rink Sports Pavilion 5 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. to :ilire Park Dedcation Fund in place ofFaci7Ries The Rack Sports Pavilion Faci}1iesFund 1 15;154;765 1 (3;700;000) Fund- TOTAL 19,024,765 196,OD0 For emergency: _.pans io oo_:: e_-ica1:: pumps; installed in 2018, Vhic= ::a: e de•: elo ed sL. ificant ea_ dannQe to ' :et' disc: tie coY�mns- resulnr:� is �.: anerreenrulant:a �.: iron une eiduent Vista Canyon Water Vista Canyon ` 6 - 60,000 Construction storage ta__t and reducing disc3argehead and flow Factory Pump Repair Wastewater Station efficis:c'. A::, : --- li-neo=1•: o• e pump can pan -fall: deli:e_ 10.::o _:e SC1_NVA uphill tanks, and :e sec cc:d p np is = ,ole to pump to the tanks- ........................ .............................................................. TOTAL - .............. ....................................................... 60,000 . ................................................................................................... _................................................................... Tota1CIP 23,330,451 1,027,000 F_ W t7 0 m Q W 0 cc N O N N C N Q W J Q U N LL M C O d cc N tn N O N LL C cC N Iq N C N LL Packet Pg. 22 2.a Exhibit A CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Mid -Year Budget Amendments - Interfund Transfers FY 2025-2026 Mid -Year Fund Account Title Adjustment General Fund Transfers In from Fire Facilties Fund $ 89,430 General Fund Transfers In from Se IfIns urance Fund 5,700,000 Pension Liability Fund Transfers In from General Fund (2,000,000) Hart Park Fund Transfers In from General Fund 320,286 General Debt Service Transfers In from Streetlights 2,583 Fund Maintenance District Fund TOTAL - TRANSFERS IN $ 4,112,299 General Fund Transfers Out to Pension Liability Fund $ (2,000,000) General Fund Transfers Out to Hart Park Fund 320,286 Streetlight Maintenance Transfers Out to Debt Service Fund 2,583 District Fund Fire Facilities Fee Transfers Out to General Fund 89,430 Self Insurance Fund Transfers Out to General Fund 5,700,000 TOTAL - TRANSFERS OUT $ 4,112,299 Reason for Requesting Mid -Year Adjustment t FY 24-25 5% fire admin fees ttransfer to General Fund t transfer to Pension Liability Fund t transfer for Hart Park maintenance t transfer for Streetlights Bond Payoff interest transfer from General Fund transfer for Hart Park maintenance transfer for Streetlights Bond Payoff interest FY 24-25 5% fire admin fees transfer from Self Insurance Fund Exhibit A CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Budget Amendments - Interfund Transfers FY 2024-2025 Fund Account Title Adjustment Reason for Requesting Adjustment Facilities Fund Transfers In From General Fund $ 16,600,000 Additional fund transfer for future facilities projects. General Fund Transfers Out to Facilities Fund $ 16,600,000 Additional fund transfer for future facilities projects. Packet Pg. 23 2.b RESOLUTION 25- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARY SCHEDULES AND PROVIDING CHANGES TO BENEFIT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES OF THE CITY WHEREAS, Section 37206 of the Government Code requires the City Council to prescribe the time and method of paying salaries, wages, and benefits for employees of the City; WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized and directed, under provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of Santa Clarita, Section 2.080.060, the City Manager to prepare a w proposed salary plan for all employees of the City; J Q WHEREAS, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, co Ca1PERS requires governing bodies of local agencies contracting with Ca1PERS to approve and adopt a publicly available pay schedule for every employee position in accordance with public meeting laws; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the City's classification plan and salary schedules for all regular, seasonal, temporary and part-time positions. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The attached Classification Plan and Salary Schedule effective January 1, 2026, is hereby approved and adopted in accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5. This plan includes classifications and salaries for regular, unrepresented positions; City Manager and Councilmember positions; Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) represented positions; and part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) positions. The Classification Plan and Salary Schedule will be posted on the City's website, and will be made available for public inspection for not less than five (5) years. Any amendments or revisions to the Classification Plan and Salary Schedule shall be submitted to the City Council for approval and adoption. SECTION 2. The City's Classification Plan and Salary Schedule is hereby amended effective January 1, 2026, as follows: (A) The starting salary for the salary range for PTS Office Clerk will be increased to meet the California minimum wage rate of $16.90 per hour, with a maximum salary of $21.00 per hour (B) The hourly salary for PTS Lifeguard Candidate will be increased to meet the California minimum wage rate of $16.90 per hour. Page 1 of 4 Packet Pg. 24 2.b SECTION 3. Effective January 1, 2026, the City -paid benefit contribution for all active employees will be adjusted as shown below. Active employees include City Council members, regular unrepresented employees, and regular employees covered by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) who are actively working for the City. The City has a two tier plan for City -Paid benefit allowances: • Tier 1 includes active employees hired into regular, benefitted positions prior to January 1, 2018 Tier 2 includes active employees hired or re -hired after a break in service into benefitted positions on or after January 1, 2018. A break in service is defined as when the employee voluntarily or involuntarily separates from city service and is later rehired. J For active employees hired before January 1, 2018 (TIER 1) who enroll in a City- Q U provided health insurance plan, the maximum monthly benefit allowance will be based on the co level of medical coverage selected (i.e., employee only, employee plus one, or family). For 2026, the benefit allowances will be as described in the schedule below: • Employee only coverage: Up to $1,426.12 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums • Employee plus one coverage: Up to $1,686.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums • Employee family coverage: Up to $2,200.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums For active employees hired or re -hired on or after January 1, 2018 (TIER 2) who enroll in a City -provided health insurance plan, the maximum monthly benefit allowance will be based on the level of medical coverage selected (i.e., employee only, employee plus, or family). For 2026, the benefit allowances will be as described in the schedule below: • Employee only coverage: Up to $845.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums • Employee plus one coverage: Up to $1,686.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums • Employee family coverage: Up to $2,200.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums Active employees hired prior to January 1, 2011, will receive a monthly taxable cash amount of $1,016.58 less any applicable health, dental, and vision premiums. This taxable cash amount is inclusive of the benefit allowances listed above, not in addition to those amounts. Active employees hired or re -hired on or after January 1, 2011, who are not enrolled in a City - provided health insurance plan, will receive a monthly taxable cash amount of $426.28 less any Page 2 of 4 Packet Pg. 25 2.b applicable dental and vision premiums. This amount is equal to half of the employee only rate for the lowest cost CalPERS' health insurance plan available to City employees who reside in Santa Clarita. For 2026, this plan is Blue Shield Trio HMO. Benefit allowances and taxable cash will be pro -rated for employees who are part-time, benefitted, regular employees based on their work hours and leave accrual hours used per pay period. The maximum benefit allowances may be adjusted based on changes to health, dental, and vision plans. Changes to future benefit allowances for active employees will be subject to City Council approval. SECTION 4. Effective January 1, 2026, the retiree health care contribution for City r J Council members and regular employees, both unrepresented and SEIU, hired prior to January v 1, 2008, and retiring from the City before January 1, 2012, will be a monthly medical benefit up co to $1,480.22. Effective January 1, 2026, the retiree health care contribution for City Council members and regular employees, hired prior to January 1, 2008, and retiring from the City on or c after January 1, 2012, will be a monthly medical benefit up to the employee plus one dependent M rate for the lowest cost health insurance plan offered by CalPERS. For 2026, this plan is Health L Net Salud Y Mas HMO. This monthly maximum rate will be $1,480.22 effective January 1, c 2026. This maximum amount includes the minimum employer health premium contribution c� under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). Retirees include City Council members, regular unrepresented employees, and regular employees covered by the SEW who left in good standing from the City and retired from CalPERS within 120 days of leaving the City. The actual amounts for each individual retiree are based on the costs of the City -provided health insurance plan selected by the retiree, any applicable vesting schedules, and any applicable provisions in the SEW Memorandum of Understanding. The surviving spouses or other dependents of retirees are only eligible for the CalPERS minimum contribution. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2008, are only eligible for the CalPERS minimum contribution. Changes to future retiree healthcare contributions will be subject to City Council approval. SECTION 5. All prior resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are hereby rescinded. SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. Page 3 of 4 Packet Pg. 26 2.b PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 91h day of December 2025. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk, of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution 25 - was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 91h day of December 2025, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Page 4 of 4 CITY CLERK Packet Pg. 27 2.b City of Santa Clarita Classification Plan and Salary Schedule Effective January 1, 2026 Pay Grade ClassificationsandUnrepresented Classification Title Step 1 Positions Hourly Salaries Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 2 18 Office Assistant 1 $26.16 $27.47 $28.84 $30.28 $31.80 18 Mail Clerk $26.16 $27.47 $28.84 $30.28 $31.80 18 Preschool Teacher $26.16 $27.47 $28.84 $30.28 $31.80 23 Account Clerk $29.60 $31.08 $32.63 $34.26 $35.98 23 Animal Care Specialist $29.60 $31.08 $32.63 $34.26 $35.98 23 Library Assistant $29.60 $31.08 $32.63 $34.26 $35.98 23 Program Specialist $29.60 $31.08 $32.63 $34.26 $35.98 24 Graffiti Worker $30.34 $31.86 $33.45 $35.12 $36.88 26 Administrative Assistant $31.87 $33.47 $35.14 $36.90 $38.74 27 Graffiti Specialist $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 27 Mail Services Specialist $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 28 Permit Specialist $33.49 $35.16 $36.92 $38.77 $40.70 28 Planning Technician $33.49 $35.16 $36.92 $38.77 $40.70 29 General Accounting Specialist $34.32 $36.04 $37.84 $39.74 $41.72 32 Buyer $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93 32 Executive Administrative Assistant $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93 32 Human Resources Technician $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93 32 Payroll Technician $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93 32 Project Technician $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93 34 Arts and Events Coordinator $38.84 $40.78 $42.82 $44.96 $47.20 34 Graffiti Coordinator $38.84 $40.78 $42.82 4 $44.96 $47.20 c CU d d U) i2 0 U) c 0 CU U a� c c a� E Q c 0 0 d c d E CU a Packet Pg. 28 2.b Grade Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions Classification Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 34 Recreation and Community Services Coordinator $38.84 $40.78 $42.82 $44.96 $47.20 36 Assistant Planner I $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Circulation Supervisor $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Deputy City Clerk $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Engineering Technician $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Executive Office Administrator $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Librarian $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Museum Curator $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Traffic Signal Technician $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 38 Environmental Field Specialist $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 38 Information Technology Specialist $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 38 Landscape Maintenance Specialist $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 38 Supervisor $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 39 Administrative Analyst $43.94 $46.14 $48.44 $50.86 $53.41 39 Communications Specialist $43.94 $46.14 $48.44 $50.86 $53.41 39 Tree Specialist $43.94 $46.14 $48.44 $50.86 $53.41 40 GIS Technician $45.04 $47.29 $49.65 $52.14 $54.74 42 Arts and Events Supervisor $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Assistant Planner II $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Museum Supervisor $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Project Development Coordinator $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Recreation and Community Services Supervisor $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Senior Building Inspector $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Senior Code Enforcement Officer $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 J a U c CU d d U) i2 0 U) c 0 CU 0 CU U at c c a� E Q c 0 0 0 c d E 0 CU a Packet Pg. 29 2.b Grade Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions Classification Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 42 Senior Librarian $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Supervising Public Works Inspector $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Supervising Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Traffic Signal Specialist $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 45 Acquisition Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Arts and Events Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Assistant Engineer $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Financial Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Human Resources Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Information Technology Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Landscape Maintenance Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Library Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Management Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Museum and Archives Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Parks Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Project Manager $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Recreation and Community Services Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Stormwater Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Supervising Building Inspector $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Transit Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Transportation Planning Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Urban Forestry Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 47 Associate Planner $53.53 $56.21 $59.02 $61.97 $65.07 J a U c CU d d U) i2 0 U) c 0 CU U at c c a� E Q c 0 0 d c d E CU a Packet Pg. 30 2.b Grade Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions Classification Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 47 Economic Development Associate $53.53 $56.21 $59.02 $61.97 $65.07 49 Senior Management Analyst $56.25 $59.06 $62.01 $65.11 $68.37 50 Associate Engineer $57.65 $60.53 $63.56 $66.74 $70.08 50 Senior Project Manager $57.65 $60.53 $63.56 $66.74 $70.08 50 Senior Information Technology Analyst $57.65 $60.53 $63.56 $66.74 $70.08 51 City Clerk $59.09 $62.05 $65.15 $68.41 $71.83 51 Senior Financial Analyst $59.09 $62.05 $65.15 $68.41 $71.83 51 Senior Human Resources Analyst $59.09 $62.05 $65.15 $68.41 $71.83 51 Senior Planner $59.09 $62.05 $65.15 $68.41 $71.83 52 Engineer $60.57 $63.60 $66.78 $70.12 $73.62 53 Environmental Administrator $62.08 $65.19 $68.45 $71.87 $75.46 53 Payroll Administrator $62.08 $65.19 $68.45 $71.87 $75.46 53 Purchasing and Contracts Administrator $62.08 $65.19 $68.45 $71.87 $75.46 56 Finance Administrator $66.86 $70.20 $73.71 $77.40 $81.27 56 Senior Engineer $66.86 $70.20 $73.71 $77.40 $81.27 56 Senior Traffic Engineer $66.86 $70.20 $73.71 $77.40 $81.27 56 Traffic Signal System Administrator $66.86 $70.20 $73.71 $77.40 $81.27 57 Intergovernmental Relations Officer $68.53 $71.96 $75.55 $79.33 $83.30 61 Arts and Events Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Communications Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Community Preservation Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Community Services Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Economic Development Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 1 Environmental Services Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 J a U c CU d d U) i2 0 U) c 0 CU CU U at c c a� E Q c 0 0 d c d E CU a Packet Pg. 31 2.b Grade Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions Classification Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 61 Facilities Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 General Services Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Parks Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Parks Planning and Open Space Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Planning Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Recreation and Community Services Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Special Districts Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 62 Assistant City Engineer $77.53 $81.41 $85.48 $89.76 $94.24 62 City Building Official $77.53 $81.41 $85.48 $89.76 $94.24 63 Assistant to the City Manager $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60 63 City Librarian $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60 63 Finance Manager $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60 63 Human Resources Manager $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60 63 Transit Manager $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60 65 Information Services Manager $83.50 $87.67 $92.05 $96.66 $101.49 70 City Engineer $94.47 $99.19 $104.15 $109.36 $114.83 74 Director of Administrative Services $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Community Development $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Economic Development $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Human Resources and Library Services $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Neighborhood Services $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Recreation and Community Services $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 78 Director of Public Works $115.10 $120.86 $126.90 $133.24 $139.91 79 Assistant City Manager $117.98 $123.88 $130.07 $136.57 $143.40 1 Office Assistant: Y-rated salary $32.83/hour c CU d d U) i2 0 U) c 0 CU U at c c a� E Q c 0 0 d c d E CU a Packet Pg. 32 Grade Classifications and Salaries - SEIU Represented Positions "o Classification Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 7124 Maintenance Worker $30.34 $31.86 $33.45 $35.12 $36.88 124 Groundskeeper I $30.34 $31.86 $33.45 $35.12 $36.88 127 Aquatics Specialist $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 127 General Maintenance Specialist $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 127 Groundskeeper II $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 127 Street Maintenance Worker $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 127 Tree Trimmer $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 133 Building Inspector I $37.89 $39.78 $41.77 $43.86 $46.05 133 Code Enforcement Officer I $37.89 $39.78 $41.77 $43.86 $46.05 137 Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic $41.82 $43.91 $46.11 $48.41 $50.83 138 Building Inspector II $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 138 Code Enforcement Officer II $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 138 Public Works Inspector $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 VMT Vehicle Maintenance Technician $34.84 $36.58 $38.41 $40.33 $42.34 c CU d d U) i2 0 U) c 0 CU V CU U a� c c a� E Q c 0 0 d c d E L) a Packet Pg. 33 Class Code Classifications and Salaries - Part Time, Temporary, Classification Title _ g _ :e Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 AP01 PTS Assistant Pool Manager $24.93 $25.68 n/a CA07 PTS Camp Assistant Director $19.41 $19.99 $20.59 CC08 PTS Camp Counselor $17.53 n/a n/a CD09 PTS Camp Director $21.63 $22.28 $22.95 CG18 PTS Crossing Guard $23.38 n/a n/a CG19 PTS Crossing Guard Lead $25.12 n/a n/a IA10 PTS Inclusion Aide I $18.06 $18.60 $19.16 IA11 PTS Inclusion Aide II $19.41 $19.99 $20.59 IA12 PTS Inclusion Aide III $21.63 $22.28 $22.95 IN20 PTS Intern - Graduate Level Range from $26.78 to $32.13 IN21 PTS Intern - Undergrad Level Range from $20.06 to $25.41 LA01 PTS Library Aide I $18.06 $18.60 $19.16 LA02 PTS Library Aide II $19.41 $19.99 $20.59 LG02 PTS Lifeguard I $19.68 $20.27 n/a LG03 PTS Lifeguard II $21.00 $21.63 n/a LG04 PTS Lifeguard III $23.62 $24.33 n/a RO06 PTS Lifeguard Candidate $16.90 n/a n/a MW22 PTS Maintenance Worker I $19.02 n/a n/a MW23 PTS Maintenance Worker II $22.28 n/a n/a OA24 PTS Office / Administrative Support Range from $21.14 to $56.21 OC28 PTS Office Clerk Range from $16.90 to $21.00 PM05 PTS Pool Manager $28.87 $29.74 n/a PT13 PTS Preschool Teacher $24.87 $25.62 $26.39 2.b c CU d d U) i2 0 U) c 0 CU CU U c c a� E Q c 0 0 d c d E CU a Packet Pg. 34 Class Code Classifications and Salaries - Part Time, Temporary, Classification Title - ' ' Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 PT14 PTS Preschool Teacher's Aide $18.06 $18.60 $19.16 RL15 PTS Recreation Leader I $18.06 $18.60 $19.16 RL16 PTS Recreation Leader II $19.41 $19.99 $20.59 RL17 PTS Recreation Leader III $21.63 $22.28 $22.95 SA27 PTS Sports Attendant $17.53 n/a n/a SU26 PTS Youth Employment Services $17.53 n/a n/a 2.b Packet Pg. 35 2.c RESOLUTION NO. 25- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR CITY SERVICES ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 25-23 WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita (City) adopted an updated schedule of fees and charges via Resolution No. 25-23 after conducting an extensive and exhaustive analysis of its services, the costs reasonably borne of providing those services, the beneficiaries of those services, and the revenues produced by those paying fees and charges for special services; and WHEREAS, that schedule inadvertently misstated the updated amounts for two inspection fees. J NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,co v CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Fee Schedule Amendment. The schedule of fees adopted by Resolution No. 25-23 is hereby amended to reflect the 2025-2026 adjusted fee amounts set forth in the attached Exhibit A. SECTION 2: Effective Date. This resolution shall go into full force and effect immediately. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 91h day of December 2025. ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: MAYOR Page 1 of 2 Packet Pg. 36 2.c STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly adopted by the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 9th day of December 2025, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: I a U co CITY CLERK Page 2 of 2 Packet Pg. 37 2.c Fxhihit A Mid -Year Changes to Fee Schedule FY 2025-26 Public Works 24/25 25/26 25/26 Fee Description Explanation Adopted Fee Adopted Fee Adjusted Fee Precise Grading Inspection $ 790 $ - $ 817 Per disturbed acre Over Excavate Inspection $ 1,185 $ 73 $ 1,225 Per permit *25/26 Fees adjusted based on December 2024 CPI of 3.42% for the urban consumers of the Los Angeles -Long Beach - Anaheim area. J Q U co Packet Pg. 38