TO: ADAM PIRRIE, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JAMIE EARL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
DATE: JULY 14, 2026
Reviewed by:
City Manager: AP
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING REVISED SALARY SCHEDULES RELATED TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 2026-28 BUDGET (FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND)
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SUMMARY
The recently adopted 2026-28 Budget includes several personnel changes, including the addition of new positions, reclassification of existing positions, and salary adjustments of several part-time classifications. To implement these changes, it is necessary to adopt a resolution adopting revised salary schedules for the Claremont Administrative and Technical Support Employees’ Association (CATSEA), the Claremont Police Officers’ Association (CPOA), and part-time job classifications. The draft resolution is included as Attachment A.
Additionally, a newly adopted position will be classified as an unrepresented employee, which requires an amended resolution setting forth wages, hours, and working conditions for certain unrepresented employees. It also includes an updated salary schedule. The draft resolution is included as Attachment B.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED SALARY SCHEDULES FOR CLAREMONT ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (CATSEA), CLAREMONT POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (CPOA), AND PART-TIME JOB CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27; and
B. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-31 BY SETTING FORTH THE HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CERTAIN UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
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ALTERNATIVE TO RECOMMENDATION
In addition to the recommendation, there is the following alternative:
• Request additional information from staff.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The cost in 2026-27 of the new positions, reclassification of existing positions and salary adjustments of several part-time positions approved in the recently adopted 2026-28 Budget is $319,141, which includes the salary adjustments taking place retroactively to July 1, 2026. These costs were included in the 2026-28 Budget adopted by City Council on June 9, 2026.
The staff cost to prepare this report and related documentation is estimated at $1,337 and is included in the operating budget of the Administrative Services Department.
ANALYSIS
The 2026-28 Budget includes the addition of new positions, reclassification of existing positions, and salary adjustments of several part-time classifications. To implement these changes, it is necessary to adopt a resolution adopting revised salary schedules.
The following two new classifications will be added to the Claremont Administrative and Technical Employees’ Association (CATSEA): Human Resources Technician and Payroll Specialist. The following new classification will be added to the Claremont Police Officers’ Association (CPOA): Dispatch Supervisor. The hourly salaries for the following part-time job classifications will be adjusted to meet market average and/or match the established hourly rate of the full-time classification equivalent: Administrative Intern; Maintenance Assistant; Park Ranger; Planning Intern; Police Aide; Program Coordinator; Program Specialist; Recreation Leader; and Senior Recreation Leader.
Additionally, the new Senior Human Resources Analyst classification will act in a capacity on behalf of the City in labor negotiations/employee relations and will be classified as an unrepresented employee. The City Council previously adopted Resolution 2024-31, which set forth wages, hours, and working conditions for certain unrepresented employees. To add the new position, incorporate the associated benefits, and revise the salary schedule, a new resolution must be adopted. This action will also remove the previously included classification of Principal/Supervising Human Resources Analyst/Officer, as it is no longer needed.
The revised salary schedules are proposed to be effective retroactively to July 1, 2026. The costs related to implement the related salary schedules are included in the 2026-28 Budget.
LEGAL REVIEW
The proposed resolutions have been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
RELATIONSHIP TO CITY PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff has evaluated the agenda item in relationship to the City’s strategic and visioning documents and finds that it applies to the following City Planning Documents: Council Priorities and the 26-28 Budget.
CEQA REVIEW
This item is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website and distributed to interested parties. If you desire a copy, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
Submitted by:
Jamie Earl
Assistant City Manager
Attachments:
A - Resolution Adopting Revised Salary Schedules
B - Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2024-31