HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13a - Public Works Services Department ReorganizationSTAFF REPORT
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 16, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager
By: Anely Williams, Human Resources Director
Paul Cranmer, Public Works Services Director
SUBJECT: RESOLUTIONS TO REORGANIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 7703 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7598,
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR CITY
COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, MANAGEMENT, AND
UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR JULY 1, 2024,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 (ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/PUBLIC WORKS
SERVICES DIRECTOR; CITY ENGINEER/DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
DIRECTOR; DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR -
ADMINISTRATION; UTILITIES MANAGER; DEPUTY DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DIRECTOR)
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 7704 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7594, APPROVING
A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE ARCADIA CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION
(“ACEA”) FOR JULY 1, 2024, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 (ARBORIST)
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Adopt
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SUMMARY
After 19 years of dedicated service to the City, Arcadia’s Assistant City
Manager/Development Services Director retired in December 2025. As with any
significant change in staffing, current industry trends, customer service needs, and
staffing models were evaluated to identify potential operating efficiencies and
economies of scale.
As a result of this review, the City Manager is proposing to reorganize the Public
Works Services Department’s (“PWSD”) staffing model, modernize job descriptions,
and better distribute workloads. The proposed modifications include combining and
integrating the engineering section of the Development Services Department (“DSD”)
with the PWSD engineering section, realigning the roles and responsibilities of the
Public Works Services Director, Deputy Public Works Services Director, Deputy
Development Services Director, and City Engineer, as well as the creation of a new
Arborist position. The Public Works Services Director would then be appointed as the
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director to reflect the increased
responsibilities and would serve as the top administrator in the City in the absence
of the City Manager.
The intent of this reorganization, updated classification specifications, and creation
of a new position is meant to better distribute workloads, ensure continuity of
service, improve service to the community, and expand functions. The total fiscal
impact of the proposed reorganization in Fiscal Year 2026-27 will be $193,457.
Changes to the salary schedule, such as adding a newly created position, revising
position titles, or revising salary ranges, must be adopted publicly in accordance with
the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”).
Accordingly, to ensure successful implementation of the proposed PWSD
reorganization and maintain compliance with CalPERS requirements, it is
recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 7703 amending Resolution
No. 7598, establishing compensation and related benefits for City Council, Executive
Management, Management, and Unrepresented Confidential employees for July 1,
2024, through June 30, 2027 (Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director;
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Services Director; Deputy Public Works Services
Director - Administration; Utilities Manager; Deputy Development Services Director);
and Resolution No. 7704 amending Resolution No. 7594, approving a Memorandum
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of Understanding establishing compensation and related benefits for employees
represented by the Arcadia City Employees’ Association (“ACEA”) for July 1, 2024,
through June 30, 2027 (Arborist).
BACKGROUND
After 19 years of dedicated service to the City, Arcadia’s Assistant City
Manager/Development Services Director retired in December 2025. At the time of
retirement, the City conducted a recruitment process to fill the vacancy. To secure a
broad candidate pool, interested individuals were invited to apply for either the
Development Services Director level or the Assistant City Manager/Development
Services Director level, depending on qualifications. At the conclusion of the
recruitment process, an internal candidate was promoted to the Development
Services Director position.
Although the Development Services Director vacancy was filled through the
recruitment process, one of the existing Department Directors must now be
appointed to fulfill the Charter’s City Manager Pro Tempore requirement. Specifically,
the Arcadia City Charter Section 603 requires the City Manager to appoint, subject to
the approval of the City Council, a City Manager Pro Tempore.
DISCUSSION
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director
In accordance with the City Charter, a Department Director must be appointed by
the City Manager, subject to the approval of the City Council, to fulfill the City
Manager Pro Tempore requirement.
After several discussions and evaluation of the Assistant City Manager role, the City
Manager has determined that the Public Works Services Director is the most
qualified to perform the duties of the Assistant City Manager. The Public Works
Services Director oversees critical services and provides highly responsive service to
the community. Specifically, the Public Works Servies Department (“PWSD”) consists
of 67 full-time employees that are responsible for the care and maintenance of all
City owned facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. The PWSD is also responsible for
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the planning and implementation of numerous projects included in the City’s Capital
Improvement Program. The PWSD is comprised of four operating divisions:
1. The Administrative Division includes customer services, engineering, and
environmental services;
2. The General Services Division encompasses facility maintenance and repair
services, traffic signal/street light repair, and fleet services for servicing City
vehicles;
3. The Streets Division handles City owned trees and streets services; and
4. The Utilities Division is responsible for Arcadia’s water and sewer system.
With responsibility over such expansive and critical services, the Public Works
Services Director is well equipped to rise to the level of Assistant City Manager. With
this appointment, the Public Works Services Director will become Assistant City
Manager/Public Works Services Director and will provide highly responsible and
complex strategic and administrative support to the City Manager and may serve as
Acting City Manager in the absence of the City Manager. The position is meant to
provide leadership for the development and implementation of City policies and
overall operation of the City through direct support and guidance of City
departments. With the appointment of the Public Works Services Director to
Assistant City Manager/Public Works services Director, the previous title of Assistant
City Manager/Development Services Director will be removed from the salary
schedule.
Effective in Fiscal Year 2026-27, the Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services
Director salary will increase from $16,920/month - $20,125/month to $19,942/month
- $24,905/month in order to compensate the position at a level that is commensurate
with the role and responsibilities.
Proposed Combined Engineering Section
For many decades, there have been two Engineering Sections within the City; one in
the DSD and the other in the PWSD:
• The Engineering Section of the DSD currently handles onsite plan check review
for all new developments, arterial street improvements, the traffic signal
network, and transportation and traffic control.
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• The Engineering Section in the PWSD performs offsite plan check review for all
new developments, residential street improvements (which include pavement
rehabilitation and slurry seal), water permitting for all residential/commercial
developments, and water, sewer, and stormdrain infrastructure
improvements.
It has been determined that combining the two Engineering Sections under the
PWSD will allow for increased efficiency in service delivery through a more
streamlined approach, coordinated efforts, and reduced ambiguity over
responsibilities.
Currently, there are four division managers in the PWSD that report to the Deputy
Public Works Services Director, with oversight from the Public Works Services
Director (See Attachment No. 1 PWSD Organizational Chart).
With the proposed appointment of the Public Works Services Director to Assistant
City Manager/Public Works Services Director, the City Manager is proposing to
reorganize the PWSD staffing model, modernize job descriptions, and better
distribute workloads.
The proposed modifications include combining and integrating the engineering
section of the DSD with the PWSD engineering section, realigning roles and
responsibilities of the PWS Director, Deputy PWS Director, City Engineer, and Deputy
Development Services Director, and the creation of a new Arborist position. The
intent of this reorganization, updated employee classification specifications, and
creation of a new position are meant to better distribute workloads, improve
customer service, and expand functions.
Currently, the Deputy Development Services Director in the DSD has functional
responsibilities in guidance and oversight of the DSD Engineering Section. The DSD
Engineering Section is led by the City Engineer. The City Engineer in the DSD currently
oversees a Transportation Services Manager, Senior Administrative Assistant,
Principal Civil Engineer, Associate Civil Engineer, and Assistant Engineer (See
Attachment No. 2 DSD Organizational Chart). Under the proposed reorganization,
the Engineering Section in the DSD would be combined with, and integrated into, the
PWSD Engineering Section. Therefore, the listed positions will be integrated into the
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PWSD Engineering Section, except for the Deputy Development Services Director, the
Transportation Services Manager, and Senior Administrative Assistant, which will
remain with DSD.
As a result of this reorganization, several related changes will be necessary to
effectively integrate sections and distribute workload across all functional areas:
Deputy Development Services Director. Once the DSD Engineering Section is
combined and integrated into the PWSD Engineering Section, the Deputy
Development Services Director will no longer have any functional responsibilities
over Engineering staff. With such a significant change, and since the position is
currently vacant, it is proposed for the salary range to be reduced from
$14,606/month - $18,241/month to $13,951/ month - $17,423/month, effective in
Fiscal Year 2026-27. The proposed reduced salary aligns with the current Deputy
Public Works Services Director and the newly proposed City Engineer/Deputy Public
Works Services Director’s salary, which are discussed in further detail below.
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Services Director. Upon combining the two
Engineering Sections, the City Engineer will become the City Engineer/Deputy Public
Works Services Director. The position will oversee the entire, combined Engineering
Section and the Streets Section of the PWSD. Since the Streets Section is responsible
for dealing with street improvements, it is a natural transition for the City
Engineer/Deputy Public Works Services Director to oversee this entire section. In the
Engineering Section, there will be two Principal Civil Engineers. One will be
responsible for street related projects and the other for water and sewer related
projects. With the two Engineering Sections combined, work will be completed more
efficiently and timely. Combining both Engineering Sections will streamline
workflows and provide staff with more time to complete projects that continue to be
deferred.
In recognition of the increased responsibility and scope of work for the City
Engineer/Deputy Public Works Services Director, a 5% increase in salary from a range
of $13,279 - $16,583/month to $13,951 - $17,423/month is recommended, effective
in Fiscal Year 2026-27. Additionally, this salary aligns with the current Deputy Public
Works Services Director’s salary, which ensures parity for equivalent positions.
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Deputy Public Works Services Director - Administration. Currently, the Deputy
Public Works Service Director is responsible for all divisions of the Public Works
Services Department, with engineering support from the Public Works Services
Director. The proposed reorganization will change the Deputy Public Works Services
Director title to Deputy Public Works Services Director - Administration. The Deputy
Public Works Services Director - Administration will oversee the Customer Service
Section, Environmental Services Section, and General Services Section, which
includes facility maintenance, traffic signal/streetlight, and fleet services. The
streamlined distribution of work will help balance workload and will result in greater
operational efficiency for the community.
Although the proposed organizational change will remove Engineering oversight
from the Deputy Public Works Services Director - Administration, there is no
proposed change to the salary range for this incumbent and the position. Therefore,
there is no fiscal impact with this title change. Maintaining the existing salary ensures
parity with equivalent positions in both DSD and PWSD. Although there is no change
in salary, any change to the salary schedule, such as a title change to Deputy Public
Works Services Director - Administration, must be adopted publicly in accordance
with CalPERS.
Utilities Manager. The Utilities Section will continue to be managed by the Utilities
Manager. However, as part of the proposed changes, the Utilities Manager will report
directly to the Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director. Additionally,
the Utilities Manager will begin to oversee larger scale utility engineering projects
and will have an additional engineering employee within the section. Given the
critical nature of the Utilities Manager job requirements, and with the additional
responsibilities, it is recommended to provide a 5% salary increase from a range of
$12,682 - $15,839/month to $13,279 - $16,583/month, effective in Fiscal Year 2026-
27.
New Arborist Position. Although the City utilizes a contractor to assist with the
maintenance of the City’s Urban Forest, the new staffing model is proposing to add
a new Arborist position to the PWSD. An Arborist would benefit the City as this
position would manage, maintain, and protect tree assets by creating and managing
an Urban Forest Master Pan. An Urban Forest Master Plan is a long-term strategic
roadmap designed to guide the growth, preservation, and maintenance of a City's
trees and green spaces. The dedicated Arborist position would assist in risk
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mitigation by performing hazard assessments, disease control, and assessing trees
for hazards, as well as providing inventories of tree species, maintaining a Master
Plan for long-term maintenance, urban forestry, and infrastructure protection. Most
importantly, following major storm events, the City would have an in-house Arborist
that is able to inspect trees and take the lead in determining the removal of
dangerous or damaged trees.
While the PWSD has utilized the Streets Superintendent to assist with inspecting
trees and managing the City’s Tree Trimming Contract, the Streets Superintendent
job classification specification does not include the need for the Streets
Superintendent to have an Arborist Certification. The Streets Superintendent is
meant to focus on street improvements, curb/sidewalk repairs, street signs, street
cleaning, and illicit dumping/cleanup efforts. However, since the Streets
Superintendent held and maintained an Arborist Certification, the incumbent has
assisted with the City’s Arborist needs for many years. The Streets Superintendent
should be able to focus solely on street improvements and repairs. Thus, creating an
Arborist position will allow the Streets Superintendent to develop and maintain a
Street Improvement Master Plan among other needed improvements. The new
Arborist position will require an Arborist Certification and the position will focus
exclusively on diagnosing trees for diseases, pests, ensuring that tree removal or
pruning of trees complies with environmental regulations, and managing the City’s
current tree and landscape contract.
A salary survey of surrounding cities was conducted to determine the market rate for
this position. Therefore, the proposed Arborist position will be placed in Salary Range
56 which ranges from $6,027/month - $7,525/month. The proposed Arborist position
and salary range have already been discussed with the Arcadia City Employees’
Association, where this new position would be placed.
As part of this reorganization, the PWSD office building will need to be remodeled.
Already included as part of the FY23-24 Capital Improvement Plan is the design for
the PWSD Office reconfiguration. The PWSD is working on preparing a Request for
Proposals for an architectural firm to design a more secure PWSD facility and
design/reconfigure the PWSD facility to adequately provide sufficient office space.
The PWSD will present the architectural plans when completed and request a budget
for construction at that time.
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Overall, the proposed Public Works Services Department reorganization will lead to
streamlined processes, reduced ambiguity for both staff and the community, and a
better distribution of workloads.
The updated job descriptions and salary schedules to reflect the proposed changes
are attached to this staff report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the
environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total additional cost associated with the appointment of the Public Works
Services Director to Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director as well as
the proposed reorganization is $193,457 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, as shown below:
Position Additional
Cost / (Savings)
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director $ (20,056)
Deputy Development Services Director $ (13,239)
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Services Director $ 13,073
Deputy Public Works Services Director - Administration $ 0
Utilities Manager $ 11,579
Arborist (new) $ 202,100
TOTAL $ 193,457
These additional costs were already included as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27
operating budget. Therefore, no additional appropriation is needed. It is important
to note that although the appointment of the Public Works Services Director to
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director is proposed with an increase
to the salary range, the overall cost of the position is less than the cost of the previous
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director. Therefore, the delta between
both positions would have resulted in overall savings of $20,056. Without including
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the Arborist position, the net cost of proposed reorganization would be a savings of
$8,643 annually.
The Arborist position would be requested even without the reorganization and is
only shown here to effectuate the request in the budget. The cost shown above for
the new Arborist position was added to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget as
a New Program, which included a total salary and benefits cost of $135,800 and a
one-time cost of $66,300 for a new vehicle. Therefore, future year costs will be
reduced for this position.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine that this action is not a project
under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and adopt Resolution No.
7703 amending Resolution No. 7598, establishing compensation and related benefits
for City Council, Executive Management, Management, and Unrepresented
Confidential employees for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 (Assistant City
Manager/Public Works Services Director; City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Services
Director; Deputy Public Works Services Director - Administration; Utilities Manager;
Deputy Development Services Director); and Resolution No. 7704 amending
Resolution No. 7594, approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing
compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia City
Employees’ Association (“ACEA”) for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 (Arborist).
Attachment No. 1: PWSD Current and Proposed Organizational Chart
Attachment No. 2: DSD Current and Proposed Organizational Chart
Attachment No. 3: Resolution No. 7703 (includes salary schedules as Exhibit “A”)
Attachment No. 4: Resolution No. 7704 (includes salary schedules as Exhibit “A”)
Attachment No. 5: Revised Job Descriptions
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
DIRECTOR
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DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS
SERVICES DIRECTOR
MANAGEMENT ANALYST (3)
PUBLIC WORKS CUSTOMER
SERVICE/ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPERVISOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
MANAGER
STOREKEEPER/BUYER
GENERAL SERVICES
SUPERINTENDENT
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
CREW SUPERVISOR
FLEET TECH/WELDER
FLEET TECHNICIAN II (2)
TRAFFIC SIGNAL/STREET
LIGHT TECHNICIAN (2)
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN (2)
FLEET MAINTENANCE
CREW SUPERVISOR
UTILITIES
MANAGER
UTILITIES CREW
SUPERVISOR (2)
(DISTRIBUTION)
UTILITIES CREW
SUPERVISOR
(METER UNIT)
WATER PRODUCTION
CREW SUPERVISOR
UTILITIES CREW
SUPERVISOR
(SANITATION)
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (2)
MAINTENANCE WORKER
LABORER (P)
WATER QUALITY/
BACKFLOW INSPECTOR
MAINTENANCE WORKER (2)
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (4)
MAINTENANCE WORKER (3)
STREETS
SUPERINTENDENT
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (3)
MAINTENANCE WORKER (4)
LABORER (P)
STREETS MAINTENANCE
CREW SUPERVISOR
(GREENSCAPE)
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (3)
MAINTENANCE WORKER (3)
STREETS MAINTENANCE
CREW SUPERVISOR
(ASPHALT/CONCRETE)
PRINCIPAL CIVIL
ENGINEER
SENIOR CIVIL
ENGINEER
ASSOCIATE CIVIL
ENGINEER
ASSISTANT
ENGINEER
ENGINEERING
ASSISTANT
LABORER (P)
LABORER (P)
PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN II
LABORER (P)
SENIOR PUBLIC WORKS
INSPECTOR
PROJECT MANAGER
ENGINEERING
INTERN (P)
ADMIN INTERN (P)
UTILITY BILLING
SPECIALIST LABORER (P)
PUBLIC WORKS
INSPECTOR
FLEET TECHNICIAN I (1)
PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN I
OFFICE ASSISTANT
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CURRENT
Attachment No. 1
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATION/DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS
SERVICES DIRECTOR
GENERAL SERVICES
SUPERINTENDENT
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
CREW SUPERVISOR
FLEET TECH/WELDER
FLEET TECHNICIAN II (2)
TRAFFIC SIGNAL/STREET
LIGHT TECHNICIAN (2)
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN (2)
FLEET MAINTENANCE
CREW SUPERVISOR
LABORER (P)
PROJECT MANAGER
LABORER (P)
FLEET TECHNICIAN I (1)
STREETS
SUPERINTENDENT
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (3)
MAINTENANCE WORKER (4)
LABORER (P)
STREETS MAINTENANCE
CREW SUPERVISOR
(GREENSCAPE)
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (3)
MAINTENANCE WORKER (3)
STREETS MAINTENANCE
CREW SUPERVISOR
(ASPHALT/CONCRETE)
LABORER (P)
UTILITIES
MANAGER
UTILITIES CREW
SUPERVISOR (2)
(DISTRIBUTION)
UTILITIES CREW
SUPERVISOR (METER UNIT)
WATER PRODUCTION
CREW SUPERVISOR
UTILITIES CREW SUPERVISOR
(SANITATION)
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (2)
MAINTENANCE WORKER
LABORER (P)
WATER QUALITY/
BACKFLOW INSPECTOR
MAINTENANCE WORKER (2)
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (4)
MAINTENANCE WORKER (3)
LABORER (P)
PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN I
PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN II
ARBORIST
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
MANAGER
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
ANALYST
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
CITY ENGINEER/DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS
SERVICES DIRECTOR
ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
PRINCIPAL CIVIL
ENGINEER (STREETS)
ASSOCIATE CIVIL
ENGINEER
ASSISTANT
ENGINEER
SENIOR PUBLIC WORKS
INSPECTOR
ENGINEERING INTERN
(P)
PUBLIC WORKS
INSPECTOR
ASSOCIATE CIVIL
ENGINEER
PRINCIPAL CIVIL
ENGINEER
(WATER/SEWER)
SENIOR CIVIL
ENGINEER
ASSISTANT
ENGINEER
STOREKEEPER/BUYER
ADMIN INTERN (P)
PUBLIC WORKS CUSTOMER
SERVICE/ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPERVISOR
SENIOR ADMIN
ASSISTANT
UTILITY BILLING
SPECIALIST
OFFICE ASSISTANT
PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER /
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
SENIOR
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
SENIOR
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
MANAGER
CITY
ENGINEER
BUSINESS LICENSE
OFFICER
BUILDING
OFFICIAL
PRINCIPAL CIVIL
ENGINEER SENIOR PLANNER
PLANNING MANAGER
SENIOR
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
SENIOR BUILDING
INSPECTOR (2)
PLANS
EXAMINER
SENIOR BUILDING
TECHNICIAN
ASSOCIATE
CIVIL ENGINEER
DEPUTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR
ASSOCIATE PLANNER
(2)
CODE SERVICES
SUPERVISOR
SENIOR CODE SERVICES
OFFICER
ASSISTANT
ENGINEER
SENIOR
MANAGEMENT
ANALYST
CODE SERVICES
OFFICER
BUILDING
TECHNICIAN
ASSISTANT PLANNER
(Vacant)
TR
BUILDING
INSPECTOR
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
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CURRENT
Attachment No. 2
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
SENIOR
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
SENIOR
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER
TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
MANAGER
BUSINESS LICENSE
OFFICER
BUILDING
OFFICIAL
SENIOR PLANNER
(2)
PLANNING MANAGER
SENIOR
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
SENIOR BUILDING
INSPECTOR (2)
PLANS
EXAMINER
SENIOR BUILDING
TECHNICIAN
DEPUTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR
ASSOCIATE
PLANNER
CODE SERVICES
SUPERVISOR
SENIOR CODE SERVICES
OFFICER
SENIOR
MANAGEMENT
ANALYST
CODE SERVICES
OFFICER
BUILDING
TECHNICIAN
ASSISTANT PLANNER
(Vacant)
TR
BUILDING
INSPECTOR
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANTS
PROPOSED
1
RESOLUTION NO. 7703
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7598, ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR CITY COUNCIL,
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, MANAGEMENT, AND UNREPRESENTED
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR JULY 1, 2024, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
(ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR; CITY
ENGINEER/DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR; DEPUTY
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR - ADMINISTRATION; UTILITIES
MANAGER; DEPUTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR)
WHEREAS, City Council Resolution 7598 approved various fringe benefits and
related compensation for officials, officers, and management of the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 38 of Resolution No. 7598 provides for amendment and
modification by City Council approved resolutions that direct inclusion of any
changes as part of said Resolution; and
WHEREAS, salaries and benefits for City Council, Executive Management,
Management, and Unrepresented Confidential Employees that are adjusted by
resolution are then reflected on the City’s salary schedule; and
WHEREAS, salary schedules are adopted publicly in accordance with
Government Code Section 20636 and Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations
Section 570.5 and as required by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System
(“CalPERS”).
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Attachment No. 3
2
SECTION 1. Effective upon the beginning of the pay period containing July 1,
2026 (June 28, 2026), the City Council hereby publicly approves the salary schedules
as set forth in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto, which incorporate the modifications of
the Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director; City Engineer/Deputy
Public Works Services Director; Deputy Public Works Services Director-
Administration; Utilities Manager; and Deputy Development Services Director.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves the updated salary schedules to
Resolution No. 7598 as set forth in the City of Arcadia Fringe Benefits Resolution as
attached hereto, effective as of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
[SIGNATURES ON THE NEXT]
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Administrative Services Director 16,636$ 17,050$ 17,479$ 17,916$ 18,365$ 18,822$ 19,292$ 19,774$ 20,273$ 20,776$
Assistant City Manager/
Development Services Director 20,974$ 21,499$ 22,036$ 22,587$ 23,152$ 23,730$ 24,324$ 24,932$ 25,555$ 26,194$
Development Services Director 16,920$ 17,343$ 17,777$ 18,221$ 18,676$ 19,144$ 19,622$ 20,113$ 20,616$ 21,131$
Director of Library & Museum
Services 16,636$ 17,050$ 17,479$ 17,916$ 18,365$ 18,822$ 19,292$ 19,774$ 20,273$ 20,776$
Director of Recreation &
Community Services 16,636$ 17,050$ 17,479$ 17,916$ 18,365$ 18,822$ 19,292$ 19,774$ 20,273$ 20,776$
Human Resources Director 16,636$ 17,050$ 17,479$ 17,916$ 18,365$ 18,822$ 19,292$ 19,774$ 20,273$ 20,776$
Public Works Services Director 16,920$ 17,343$ 17,777$ 18,221$ 18,676$ 19,144$ 19,622$ 20,113$ 20,616$ 21,131$
Assistant City Manager/Public
Works Services Director 19,942$ 20,441$ 20,952$ 21,476$ 22,012$ 22,563$ 23,127$ 23,705$ 24,298$ 24,905$
Fire Chief 20,930$ 21,453$ 21,989$ 22,538$ 23,102$ 23,680$ 24,272$ 24,879$ 25,500$ 26,138$
Police Chief 20,930$ 21,453$ 21,989$ 22,538$ 23,102$ 23,680$ 24,272$ 24,879$ 25,500$ 26,138$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2026
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2027
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
SAFETY EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Development Services Director added and approved October 7, 2025
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director added and approved June 16, 2026, effective pay period containing July 1, 2026
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Accountant 7,364$ 7,554$ 7,736$ 7,928$ 8,129$ 8,333$ 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$
Accounting Supervisor 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$
Assistant to the City Manager 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$
Building Official 13,279$ 13,611$ 13,951$ 14,300$ 14,657$ 15,024$ 15,399$ 15,784$ 16,179$ 16,583$
Buyer 6,674$ 6,839$ 7,010$ 7,187$ 7,364$ 7,554$ 7,736$ 7,928$ 8,129$ 8,333$
City Clerk 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$
City Engineer 13,279$ 13,611$ 13,951$ 14,300$ 14,657$ 15,024$ 15,399$ 15,784$ 16,179$ 16,583$
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Services Director 13,951$ 14,300$ 14,657$ 15,024$ 15,399$ 15,784$ 16,179$ 16,583$ 16,998$ 17,423$
Communication and Engagement Officer 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$
Crime Analyst/Investigative Support Specialist 8,333$ 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$
Deputy City Manager 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$ 14,348$ 14,705$ 15,076$ 15,451$ 15,839$ 16,232$ 16,636$
14,606$ 14,972$ 15,346$ 15,730$ 16,123$ 16,526$ 16,939$ 17,362$ 17,797$ 18,241$
13,951$ 14,300$ 14,657$ 15,024$ 15,399$ 15,784$ 16,179$ 16,583$ 16,998$ 17,423$
Deputy Director of Recreation and Community Services 13,279$ 13,611$ 13,951$ 14,300$ 14,657$ 15,024$ 15,399$ 15,784$ 16,179$ 16,583$
Deputy Public Works Services Director - Administration 13,951$ 14,300$ 14,657$ 15,024$ 15,399$ 15,784$ 16,179$ 16,583$ 16,998$ 17,423$
Economic Development Manager 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$ 14,348$ 14,705$
Environmental Services Manager 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$
Financial Services Manager/Treasurer 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$ 14,348$ 14,705$ 15,076$ 15,451$ 15,839$ 16,232$
Fire Marshal 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$
General Services Superintendent 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$
Human Resources Administrator 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$ 14,348$ 14,705$ 15,076$ 15,451$ 15,839$ 16,232$
Human Resources Analyst 8,129$ 8,333$ 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$
Human Resources Associate 6,509$ 6,674$ 6,839$ 7,010$ 7,187$ 7,364$ 7,554$ 7,736$ 7,928$ 8,129$
Human Resources Manager 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$
Information Technology Manager 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$
Library Services Manager 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$
Management Aide 6,509$ 6,674$ 6,839$ 7,010$ 7,187$ 7,364$ 7,554$ 7,736$ 7,928$ 8,129$
Management Analyst 8,333$ 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$
Planning Services Manager 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$
Police Records Manager 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$
Principal Civil Engineer 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$ 14,348$ 14,705$ 15,076$
Project Manager 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$
Purchasing Officer 7,554$ 7,736$ 7,928$ 8,129$ 8,333$ 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$ 9,426$
Recreation Supervisor 7,364$ 7,554$ 7,736$ 7,928$ 8,129$ 8,333$ 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$
Senior Accountant 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$
Senior Human Resources Analyst 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$
Senior Management Analyst 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$
Streets Superintendent 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$
Transportation Services Manager 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$
12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$ 14,348$ 14,705$ 15,076$ 15,451$ 15,839$
13,279$ 13,611$ 13,951$ 14,300$ 14,657$ 15,024$ 15,399$ 15,784$ 16,179$ 16,583$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2026
Human Resources Associate added 04/15/2025
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Services Director title and salary revised 06/16/2026 and effective the beginning of the pay period containing 07/01/2026
Deputy Development Services Director salary revised 06/16/2026 and effective the beginning of the pay period containing 07/01/2026
Deputy Public Works Services Director - Administration title revised 06/16/2026 and effective the beginning of the pay period containing 07/01/2026 (no change in salary)
Utilities Manager salary revised 06/16/2026 and effective the beginning of the pay period containing 07/01/2026
Utilities Manager
Deputy Development Services Director
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2027
MANAGEMENT
CITY OF ARCADIA
FRINGE BENEFITS RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT,
MANAGEMENT, AND UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
JULY 1, 2024 –JUNE 30, 2027
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1. PURPOSE ............................................................................................. 4
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................... 4
SECTION 3. COMPENSATION ................................................................................. 6
A. BASE SALARIES AND ONE-TIME BONUS ............................................... 6
B. BILINGUAL PAY ......................................................................................... 6
SECTION 4. SALARY STEP ADVANCEMENT ......................................................... 6
SECTION 5. PROMOTIONAL STEP ADVANCEMENT ............................................. 7
SECTION 6. OVERTIME ........................................................................................... 8
SECTION 7. RETIREMENT ....................................................................................... 8
A. EMPLOYEES HIRED BEFORE JULY 1, 2011 ........................................... 8
B. EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 9, 2011, OTHER
THAN NEW CALPERS MEMBERS HIRED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2013 ... 10
C. NEW CALPERS MEMBERS HIRED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2013 12
D. DEFERRED COMPENSATION ................................................................ 13
SECTION 8. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY ............................................................ 13
SECTION 9. LONGEVITY PAY................................................................................ 13
SECTION 10. ACTING PAY ....................................................................................... 14
SECTION 11. TUITION ADVANCEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT ................................. 14
SECTION 12. UNIFORMS ......................................................................................... 15
SECTION 13. AUTO ALLOWANCE ........................................................................... 16
SECTION 14. MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT ............................................................ 16
SECTION 15. BENEFIT ALLOWANCE FOR HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION ....... 16
A. CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED BEFORE
OCTOBER 1, 2024 ................................................................................... 16
B. CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER
OCTOBER 1, 2024 .................................................................................. 18
C. CASH IN LIEU OF COVERAGE OR CASH FOR EXCESS
CONTRIBUTIONS ................................................................................... 19
SECTION 16. LIFE INSURANCE ............................................................................ 20
SECTION 17. LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE .......................................... 20
SECTION 18. RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE ..................................................... 21
A. EMPLOYEES HIRED BEFORE JULY 1, 2011 ......................................... 21
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B. EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2011 ............................... 23
SECTION 19. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – MANAGEMENT .............................. 23
SECTION 20. LEAVES OF ABSENCE .................................................................... 23
A. MISCELLANEOUS LEAVES OF ABSENCE ............................................ 23
B. FAMILY CARE AND MEDICAL LEAVES ................................................. 24
SECTION 21. VACATION ACCRUAL RATE ........................................................... 25
SECTION 22. VACATION LEAVE ........................................................................... 26
SECTION 23. SICK LEAVE FOR EXECUTIVE, MANAGEMENT, AND
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES ........................................................ 27
SECTION 24. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE .................................................................. 29
SECTION 25. MANAGEMENT LEAVE ................................................................... 30
SECTION 26. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ........................................................ 30
SECTION 27. JURY LEAVE .................................................................................... 31
SECTION 28. COURT WITNESS LEAVE ............................................................... 31
SECTION 29. MILITARY LEAVE ............................................................................. 31
SECTION 30. LEAVE DONATIONS – INJURY/ILLNESS/DISABILITY ................... 31
SECTION 31. LEAVE DEDUCTIONS ..................................................................... 32
SECTION 32. HOLIDAYS ....................................................................................... 32
SECTION 33. SEVERANCE PAY ........................................................................... 34
SECTION 34. WORKDAY SCHEDULES ................................................................ 35
SECTION 35. Y-RATING – MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES .................................... 35
SECTION 36. SICK LEAVE FOR PART TIME UNREPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT
RECRUITS AND FIREFIGHTER RECRUITS .................................. 35
SECTION 37. FRINGE BENEFITS – ELIGIBILITY .................................................. 37
SECTION 38. AMENDMENTS ................................................................................ 38
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SECTION 1. PURPOSE
The Fringe Benefits Resolution is a consolidation of previously adopted resolutions
concerning City Council, Executive Management, Management, and Unrepresented
Employees. Resolution No. 7598 sets forth the wages, hours, and other terms and
conditions of employment for employees within these classifications.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS
As used herein and in the general salary resolution, the following terms shall have the
following meanings:
“Classification” shall mean a group of positions having sufficiently similar duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications to be designated by the same descriptive title,
and as to which the same salary range may be made to apply with equity.
“Employee” shall mean a full-time budgeted employee of the City of Arcadia.
“Employment Date” shall mean the period of continuous full-time employment from
and after such employment date shall be used in computing longevity pay, sick
leave, and vacation and shall be the starting point for determining salary step
increases.
“Executive Management Employee” shall mean an unrepresented management
Employee who is the head of a City Department. Employees who are in the
Classification of Development Services Director, Public Works Services Director,
Administrative Services Director, Recreation and Community Services Director,
Library and Museum Services Director, Assistant City Manager, Human
Resources Director, and similar Classifications as they may be added or amended
over time shall be considered Executive Management Employees in the
Miscellaneous category. Employees who are in the Classification of Police Chief,
Fire Chief, and similar Classifications as they may be added or amended over time
shall be considered Executive Management Employees in the Safety category.
Also known as “Department Director”.
“Management Employees” shall mean those full-time Employees having
responsibility for formulating, administering, or managing the implementation of
City policies who are unrepresented and who are not Executive Management
Employees. Typical Employees in the Classification of Management Aide, Buyer,
Purchasing Officer, Recreation Supervisor, Human Resources Analyst, Crime
Analyst, Management Analyst, Police Records Manager, Senior Human
Resources Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Transportation Services
Manager, City Clerk, Project Manager, Deputy Director of Recreation and
Community Services, Planning Services Manager, Accounting Supervisor,
Accountant, Senior Accountant, Environmental Services Manager, Information
Technology Manager, Communication and Engagement Officer, General Services
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Superintendent, Streets Superintendent, Library Services Manager, Utilities
Manager, Principal Civil Engineer, Building Official, Fire Marshal, Economic
Development Manager, Human Resources Manager, Deputy City Manager,
Deputy Development Services Director, City Engineer, Deputy Public Works
Services Director and similar Classifications as they may be added or amended
over time shall be considered Management Employees in the Miscellaneous
category. Typical Employees in the Classification of Police Lieutenant, Fire
Battalion Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Police Captain, and similar Classifications as
they may be added or amended over time shall be considered Management
Employees in the Safety category.
“Miscellaneous Employees” shall mean those employees who are not involved in
law enforcement, fire suppression, the protection of public safety, or employed in
a position designated by law as local safety.
“Part-Time Unrepresented Employees” shall mean a part-time employee who is at-
will and not deemed an Executive Management, Management, Unrepresented
Confidential, or Unrepresented Employee. Typical Employees in the Classification
of Library Aide I/II, Activity Leader I/II, Laborer, Police Cadet, Administrative Intern,
Camp Manager, Fire Prevention Aide, Recreation Specialist, Volunteer Services
Coordinator, Reserve Police Officer I/II and similar classifications as they may be
added or amended over time shall be considered part-time unrepresented. This
excludes the positions of Law Enforcement Recruit and Firefighter Recruit.
“Recognized Employee Organization” means an Employee organization which has
been formally acknowledged by the City as the Employee organization that
represents Employees in designated classifications in an appropriate
representation unit.
“Safety Employees” shall mean those employees who are involved in law
enforcement, fire suppression, the protection of public safety, or who are employed
in a position designated by law as local safety.
“Salary Advancement” shall mean an increase in salary from current step to a
higher step within the same salary range based upon performance and continuous
service in the same class.
“Unrepresented Confidential Employee” shall mean any benefitted Employee
(receiving CalPERS and a benefit allowance) that is not an Executive or
Management Employee, is not represented by a recognized Employee
organization, and typically handles confidential matters as a course of their job
duties. Classifications in this group include Executive Assistant assigned to the
City Manager’s Office, Human Resources Technician, and similar Classifications
as they may be added or amended over time (referred to as Confidential herein).
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“Unrepresented Employee” shall mean any Employee that is not an Executive or
Management Employee and is not represented by a recognized Employee
organization. This includes the positions of Law Enforcement Recruit and
Firefighter Recruit.
SECTION 3. COMPENSATION
A. BASE SALARIES AND ONE-TIME BONUS
The base salaries of Safety and Miscellaneous Executive Management, Safety
and Miscellaneous Management, and Unrepresented Confidential Employees
covered by this resolution will be increased as follows: Retroactive increases will
be given only to those employees on City payroll as of the date of adoption of this
resolution.
x Effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2024: 7%
x Effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2025: 6%
x Effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2026: 5%
In addition, it is the intent to adjust salary ranges to allow at least a 10% increase
when promoting into higher Classifications. The base salary increases for all
Classifications covered by this resolution, including any applicable adjustments,
have been incorporated into the salary schedules as set forth in Exhibit A and
incorporated herein.
Employees covered by this resolution will receive a one-time Non-PERSable
bonus paid through City payroll upon the adoption of this resolution. The collective
amount of $114,300 will be distributed evenly to Employees covered by this
resolution as of date of adoption.
B. BILINGUAL PAY
The City will offer bilingual pay to Management and Confidential Employees. The
total number of positions authorized for bilingual pay at any time is at the discretion
of the Employee’s Department Director. To qualify, an Employee must pass the
test developed or utilized by the City for languages specified by the City. An
employee designated to receive bilingual pay shall receive $75 per pay period for
Mandarin and $40 per pay period for all other languages.
SECTION 4. SALARY STEP ADVANCEMENT
A. The advancement through the salary steps shall be based upon performance and
continuous service in the same classification. The percentage between steps is
approximately 2.5%. Employees will advance in their rates of compensation two
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steps (approximately 5.0%) on their anniversary dates. The following schedule is
an example of merit increases when an Employee begins employment at step A in
a new classification not previously held by the Employee:
A Step to C Step: 6 months
All other Steps: 12 months
Employees starting service at Step A in a new classification, whether newly hired
or promoted, will be eligible for a step increase consideration at 6 months of service
in their new classification. If a step increase is granted at 6 months, the next step
increase consideration will be 12 months from this date and annually thereafter.
Employees starting service at any other salary step in a new classification, whether
newly hired or promoted, will be eligible for a step increase consideration at 12
months of service in their new classification and annually thereafter.
For Department Directors reporting directly to the City Manager, the advancement
through the salary steps shall be based on performance without regard to the
continuous service time requirements cited above. The rate of advancement shall
be from 0% to 7.5%, or no movement to a maximum of three steps. Pursuant to
the City Charter Section 809, evaluation of the Library and Museum Services
Director shall be by the Library Board; however, the City Manager shall provide
input into the process.
B. Salary step advancements may be withheld or delayed by the appointing authority
if an Employee’s performance does not merit such advancement.
C. With the approval of the City Manager, an Employee may be hired at any step
within the salary range applicable to the position.
D. The City Manager shall have the authority to advance an Employee’s salary step
within that Employee’s salary range when the purpose is to correct an existing
inequity or give recognition to exceptional performance.
E. Upon adoption of this Resolution and until June 30, 2027, unless extended by the
City Council, the City Manager shall have discretionary authority to allow an annual
performance bonus up to 3% of an Employee’s annual salary to full-time
Employees covered by this resolution who receive a Meritorious or Superior
evaluation. Receiving a Meritorious or Superior evaluation is not a guarantee of
receiving a bonus, only a minimum standard for qualification. It shall be the City
Manager’s sole authority to determine whether to allow a bonus and at what
amount. The performance bonus shall be subject to the availability of funds as
determined by the City.
SECTION 5. PROMOTIONAL STEP ADVANCEMENT
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A. When an Employee is promoted, their pay shall advance to the lowest salary step
in the new classification range such that it will provide a 5% increase in
compensation, or two steps. If the lowest salary in the new classification is the top
step, the Employee’s pay will be advanced to the top step, even if it provides less
than a 5%, or two step, increase.
B. When an Employee is promoted to a higher classification, the date of the promotion
shall be used in determining the date of the future step increases. Future step
increases for promotions will follow Section 4. “Salary Step Advancement”.
SECTION 6. OVERTIME
A. When necessary to perform essential work, a Department Director may require
Management and Unrepresented Employees to work at any time other than during
regular working hours until such work is accomplished. Management and
Executive Management Employees are generally considered positions that are
exempt from standard overtime rules. Job specifications for each Classification
shall clearly state whether the position is considered exempt. Employees that are
not exempt from standard overtime rules and are required to work hours which
cause the Employee to be in a work status in excess of 40 hours in a designated
workweek shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half the Employee’s regular
rate of pay. The Department Director may permit an Employee to accumulate
compensatory time in lieu of paid overtime; however, the Employee shall not be
permitted to accumulate more than 100 hours of compensatory time at any time.
B. Fire Battalion Chiefs working in excess of a 56-hour workweek shall receive
overtime at straight time for operational assignments as defined by the Fire Chief
and are eligible for Management Leave. A Fire Battalion Chief assigned to a strike
team and working in excess of a 56-hour workweek will receive overtime at 1.5
times the hourly rate. No other Management Employees are eligible to receive any
form of overtime compensation for additional hours worked, except as stated in
Section 8.
C. A Deputy Fire Chief who works in excess of a 40-hour workweek for purposes of
strike team backfill or while deployed on a strike team assignment will receive
overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate when authorized by the Fire Chief.
SECTION 7. RETIREMENT
A. EMPLOYEES HIRED BEFORE JULY 1, 2011
The City contracts with the State of California Public Employees Retirement
System (CalPERS) for the classifications contained in this Resolution. The plan
shall include the following options:
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1. Miscellaneous Employees - 2.5% @ 55 retirement formula (Government Code
§21354.4); Public Safety Employees - 3% @ 50 retirement formula
(Government Code §21362.2).
2. Single highest year final compensation (Government Code §20042).
3. Post Retirement Survivor Continuance.
4. Credit for Unused Sick Leave (Government Code §20965).
5. 1959 Survivors Benefit for which each Employee contributes $0.93 per pay
period.
6. Third level 1959 Survivors Benefit allowance (Government Code §21573).
7. Military service credit as public service option (Government Code §21024).
The Employee is responsible for paying for this benefit.
8. As permitted by CalPERS, Employees may elect to purchase service credit by
remitting payment to CalPERS via payroll deductions. If the Employee elects
this option, the City will allow Employees to elect those payments as pre-tax
payroll deductions for service purchases.
9. Special compensation items shall be reported to CalPERS in accordance with
applicable law.
10. Employees shall make contributions to offset a portion of the City’s costs
related to CalPERS retirement benefits. The Employee cost-sharing will be
accomplished through pre-tax deductions in the manner contemplated by
Government Code §20516(f). It is recognized that the IRS has yet to take a
position on the pre-tax status of deductions made under §20516(f) and in the
event that, subsequent to the effective date of this provision, the IRS
determines that such deductions do not qualify for pre-tax status, Employees
will be notified and the provisions set forth herein will be reviewed by the City
Manager and City Council. The cost sharing arrangement will be implemented
as follows:
a. Miscellaneous Employees: Employees will pay 7% of PERSable
compensation to CalPERS retirement via payroll deduction toward the
City’s Employer Contribution to CalPERS and said amount will be
allocated to the employer’s account.
b. Public Safety Employees: Employees will continue to pay 9% of
PERSable compensation for CalPERS retirement via payroll deduction
toward the City’s Employer Contribution to CalPERS and said amount
will be allocated to the employer’s account. Employees will also continue
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to contribute an additional 3% cost for CalPERS retirement, for a total of
12%.
11. In addition to the foregoing cost sharing payments, Miscellaneous Employees
shall continue to pay 1% of the member contribution to CalPERS.
12. The City shall continue to pay the cost of the Employees’ member contribution
(EPMC) to CalPERS in the amount of 7% for Miscellaneous Employees and
9% for Public Safety Employees and shall continue to report that as additional
compensation pursuant to §20636(c)(4) of the Government Code. Further, said
amount will be allocated to the Employee’s retirement account.
13. Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit (Government Code §21548):
Pursuant to §20516(f) (Employee Sharing Cost of Additional Benefits),
Employees will split the cost of this benefit with the City through pre-tax
deductions in the manner contemplated by §20516(f) of the Government Code.
It is recognized that the IRS has yet to take a position on the pre-tax status of
deductions made under §20516(f) and in the event that, subsequent to the
effective date of this provision, the IRS determines that such deductions do not
qualify for pre-tax status, Employees will be notified and this provision shall be
reviewed by the City Manager and City Council. Employees shall pay for one-
half of the cost of this optional benefit, which was determined to be a total of
0.276% for Miscellaneous and 0.220% for Public Safety Employees. The cost-
sharing arrangement will be implemented as follows:
a. Miscellaneous Employees: Employees will pay 0.138% of PERSable
compensation to CalPERS retirement via payroll deduction; and the City
will pay 0.138% of PERSable compensation to CalPERS retirement.
b. Public Safety Employees: Employees will pay 0.110% of PERSable
compensation to CalPERS retirement via payroll deduction; and the City
will pay 0.110% of PERSable compensation to CalPERS retirement.
B. EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 9, 2011, OTHER THAN NEW
CALPERS MEMBERS HIRED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2013
The City contracts with the State of California Public Employees Retirement
System (CalPERS) for the classifications contained in this Resolution. The plan
shall include the following options:
1. Miscellaneous Employees - 2.0% @ 60 retirement formula (Government Code
§21363.1); Public Safety Employees - 3% @ 55 retirement formula
(Government Code §21363.1).
2. 3-year average final compensation period (Government Code §20037).
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3. Post Retirement Survivor Continuance.
4. Credit for Unused Sick Leave (Government Code §20965).
5. 1959 Survivors Benefit for which each Employee contributes $0.93 per pay
period.
6. Third level 1959 Survivors Benefit allowance (Government Code §21573).
7. Military service credit as public service option (Government Code §21024).
The Employee is responsible for paying for this benefit.
8. As permitted by CalPERS, Employees may elect to purchase service credit by
remitting payment to CalPERS via payroll deductions. If the Employee elects
this option, the City will allow Employees to elect those payments as pre-tax
payroll deductions for service purchases.
9. Special compensation items shall be reported to CalPERS in accordance with
applicable law.
10. Miscellaneous Employees will pay the full 7% member contribution to CalPERS
via payroll deduction.
11. Public Safety Employees will continue to pay 9% of PERSable compensation
for CalPERS retirement via payroll deduction toward the City’s Employer
Contribution to CalPERS and said amount will be allocated to the employer’s
account. Employees will also continue to contribute an additional 3% cost for
CalPERS retirement, for a total of 12%.
12. The Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit (Government Code §21548).
Pursuant to §20516(f) (Employee Sharing Cost of Additional Benefits),
Employees shall split the cost of this benefit with the City through pre-tax
deductions in the manner contemplated by §20516(f) of the Government Code.
It is recognized that the IRS has yet to take a position on the pre-tax status of
deductions made under §20516(f) and in the event that, subsequent to the
effective date of this provision, the IRS determines that such deductions do not
qualify for pre-tax status, the Employees will be notified and this provision shall
be reviewed by the City Manager and City Council. Employees shall pay for
one-half of the cost of this optional benefit which was determined to be a total
of 0.276% for Miscellaneous and 0.220% for Public Safety. The cost-sharing
arrangement will be implemented as follows:
a. Miscellaneous Employees: Employees will pay 0.138% of PERSable
compensation to CalPERS retirement via payroll deduction; and the City
will pay 0.138% of PERSable compensation to CalPERS retirement.
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b. Public Safety Employees: Employees will pay 0.110% of PERSable
compensation to CalPERS retirement via payroll deduction; and the City
will pay 0.110% of PERSable compensation to CalPERS retirement.
C. NEW CALPERS MEMBERS HIRED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2013
The City contracts with the State of California Public Employees Retirement
System (CalPERS) for the classifications contained in this Resolution. The plan
shall include the following options:
1. Miscellaneous Employees - 2.0% @ 62 retirement formula (Government Code
§7522.20); Public Safety Employees – 2.7% at age 57 retirement formula
(Government Code §7522.25(d)).
2. 3-year average final compensation period (Government Code §20037).
3. Post Retirement Survivor Continuance.
4. Credit for Unused Sick Leave (Government Code §20965).
5. 1959 Survivors Benefit for which each Employee contributes $0.93 per pay
period.
6. Third level 1959 Survivors Benefit allowance (Government Code §21573).
7. Military service credit as public service option (Government Code §21024). The
Employee is responsible for paying for this benefit.
8. As permitted by CalPERS, Employees may elect to purchase service credit by
remitting payment to CalPERS via payroll deductions. If the Employee elects
this option, the City will allow Employees to elect those payments as pre-tax
payroll deductions for service purchases.
9. Special compensation items shall be reported to CalPERS in accordance with
applicable law.
10. Miscellaneous Employees will pay 50% of the normal cost, as determined by
CalPERS, for member contributions to CalPERS on a pre-tax basis via payroll
deduction (Government Code §7522.30).
11. Public Safety Employees will pay 50% of the normal cost, as determined by
CalPERS, for member contributions to CalPERS on a pre-tax basis via payroll
deduction (Government Code §7522.30).
12. The Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit (Government Code §21548).
Pursuant to §20516(f) (Employee Sharing Cost of Additional Benefits),
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Employees shall split the cost of this benefit with the City through pre-tax
deductions in the manner contemplated by §20516(f) of the Government Code.
It is recognized that the IRS has yet to take a position on the pre-tax status of
deductions made under §20516(f) and in the event that, subsequent to the
effective date of this provision, the IRS determines that such deductions do not
qualify for pre-tax status, Employees will be notified and this provision shall be
reviewed by the City Manager and City Council. Employees shall pay for one-
half of the cost of this optional benefit which was determined to be a total of
0.276% for Miscellaneous and 0.220% for Public Safety. The cost-sharing
arrangement will be implemented as follows:
a. Miscellaneous Employees: Employees will pay 0.138% of PERSable
compensation to CalPERS retirement via payroll deduction; and the City
will pay 0.138% of PERSable compensation to CalPERS retirement.
b. Public Safety Employees: Employees will pay 0.110% of PERSable
compensation to CalPERS retirement via payroll deduction; and the City
will pay 0.110% of PERSable compensation to CalPERS retirement.
D. DEFERRED COMPENSATION
City Council, Executive, and Management Employees shall have access to the
City’s established 457 Deferred Compensation Program and the IRC 401(a)
defined contribution plan. All administration costs associated with the 401(a) plan
shall be paid by the City.
Effective the first pay period following Council adoption of this Resolution, the City
will match each Executive and Management employee’s contribution to the
employee’s 457 Deferred Compensation Account up to $300 per month. It is
understood that contributions are made on a per pay period basis, 24 times per
year.
SECTION 8. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY
Employees in the classifications of Police Captain and Police Lieutenant assigned to
outside reimbursable special details (as approved by the City Manager), including but not
limited to race-track traffic control duties, shall be compensated at 6 hours of straight time
at the rate of a top step Police Sergeant with an Advanced Post Certificate and Special
Assignment Pay (currently 5%).
SECTION 9. LONGEVITY PAY
Effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2024, a Longevity Pay benefit
will be provided to Executive, Management, and Confidential Employees based on the
following formula:
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Completed Years of
Continuous Service
Amount Per Pay Period
(Executive and Management)
Amount Per Pay Period
(Confidential Employees)
5-9 Years: $50.00 $50.00
10-14 Years: $138.46 $76.00
15-19 Years: $276.92 $100.00
20+ Years: $369.23 $230.77
The Longevity Pay benefit is effective the pay period an Employee reaches 5, 10, 15 or
20 years of continuous employment with the City.
SECTION 10. ACTING PAY
A Management or Confidential Employee who is required, in writing, to work more than 5
working days in a higher classification, which is vacant due to sick leave, family medical
leave, injury leave, vacation leave, termination, retirement, or for any other reason as
approved by the City Manager, shall receive the following acting pay retroactive to the
first day of the assignment:
1. 5% above their current rate of pay or A step of the higher classification,
whichever is higher; or any step within the classification as approved by the
City Manager; or
2. Should such percentage exceed the top step of the range for the higher
classification, the Employee shall receive compensation at the top step of the
higher classification.
3. Nothing contained herein shall apply to an Employee who is being trained by
the City to qualify for a higher classification or who temporarily assumes some
of the duties of a higher position.
If an acting assignment exceeds or is expected to exceed 30 calendar days, the acting
Employee will receive the fringe benefits of said position for the duration of the assignment
as applicable and as determined by the City Manager.
SECTION 11. TUITION ADVANCEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT
Employees shall be eligible for tuition advancement or reimbursement who have
completed at least one probationary period in the Classified Service, or one year of
continuous service if employment is “at-will,” subject to the conditions below.
To qualify for tuition advancement/reimbursement, a Tuition Advancement/
Reimbursement Form must be submitted and pre-approved by the Employee’s
Department Director and Human Resources Director, before the course(s) begin.
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Tuition advancement or reimbursement shall only be for the first degree in each education
level that an employee seeks to obtain, and shall only be for "job-related" courses,
specialized training, or degree programs that are directly related to the Employee's
position as determined by the City Manager or designee. The City Manager or their
designee may grant approval for tuition advancement or reimbursement if they determine
that a second degree in any education level is both beneficial and job-related.
The Tuition Advancement/Reimbursement Program will operate on a fiscal year basis
(July 1 through June 30) and shall be subject to the availability of funds as determined by
the City. The maximum advancement or reimbursement amount shall be $4,126 for
undergraduate courses and $5,062 for graduate courses per fiscal year. Eligible fees
include tuition, on campus parking fees, and textbooks. All other fees are subject to
approval by the City Manager. School supplies are not reimbursable.
All course work must be completed while employed by the City of Arcadia with a passing
grade of "C" or equivalent when numerical score or pass/fail grade is given. If the
Employee either does not receive a “C” or better or for any reason does not finish the
class, the advance is due and payable.
Any Employee who voluntarily retires or terminates employment or is terminated for
disciplinary cause within one year from the completion of a class or classes shall refund
all tuition paid under this provision for those specific classes unless they were required to
attend by the appointing power. An Employee who separates employment and who
received tuition advancement and did not complete a class or classes within 1 year from
the advancement, shall refund all tuition advanced and be subject to the provisions
outlined in the Advanced Tuition Participation and Advancement Agreement. Employees
who retire on a Disability or Industrial Disability Retirement or are laid off shall not be
required to refund tuition fees under this provision.
The City reserves the right to investigate any school and approve or disapprove it for
advancement or reimbursement if such action appears warranted. Courses must be taken
at an accredited education institution, which is defined as any college or university which
has been accredited by a recognized government or professional accrediting body (as
determined by the City). Additionally, the City reserves the right to deny any course(s),
specialized training, or degree programs determined by the City Manager to be non-job
related.
SECTION 12. UNIFORMS
A. Effective July 1, 2024, and at the beginning of each fiscal year, Employees in the
classification of Police Chief, Police Captain, and Police Lieutenant shall receive
$1,000 for the purchase of safety equipment. $647 shall be reported to CalPERS
as special compensation for Uniform Allowance. This amount shall be prorated if
hired or promoted after the start of the fiscal year.
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B. At the beginning of the fiscal year, employees in the classification of Fire Chief,
Deputy Fire Chief, and Battalion Chief shall have a uniform allowance of $655
reported annually to CalPERS as special compensation. This amount shall be
prorated if hired or promoted after the start of the fiscal year.
C. For the duration of the Resolution, uniforms shall be provided to those employee
Management Employees currently receiving uniforms under the same conditions
specified in their respective Department Policies. The City shall continue to report
an amount up to $170.56 per year to CalPERS as special compensation for
Uniform Allowance to the extent permitted by law.
“New Members” as defined under the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of
2013 will not have the value of the uniforms reported as special compensation.
SECTION 13. AUTO ALLOWANCE
Subject to the City Manager’s sole discretion, Executive Management Employees may
receive either a City provided vehicle or an auto allowance of up to $350 per month,
depending on duties and requirements of the position. Any benefits provided under this
section are considered taxable per IRS Code. See IRS Publication 463, Travel,
Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses for more information concerning taxation of this
benefit.
SECTION 14. MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Mileage is reimbursed for travel in connection with City business and shall be paid in
accordance with the prevailing IRS rate. Prior approval must be obtained from the
immediate supervisor or Department Director. If travel is required frequently during a
month, reimbursement shall be made once per month. Completed mileage forms shall be
submitted to the Department Director consistent with the applicable administrative policy.
Except as expressly authorized by the City Manager, Employees receiving an Auto
Allowance described in Section 13 will not qualify for mileage reimbursements described
herein.
SECTION 15. BENEFIT ALLOWANCE FOR HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION
A. CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 2024
The City provides City Council, Executive, Management and Confidential
Employees, as well as Law Enforcement Recruits and Firefighter Recruits the
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan contributions as follows:
1. CalPERS Health Program: The City will contribute the minimum employer
contribution required pursuant to Government Code §22892(b) of the Public
Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (“PEMHCA Minimum”) per month
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per Employee for health insurance. The PEMHCA minimum is included within
the City’s contribution.
2. Dental Insurance: Mandatory enrollment: The City will contribute the Employee
only cost for Delta Care USA insurance per month (“Dental Contribution”)
toward one of two dental plans. Additional coverage may be purchased through
the Optional Benefits allocation. The Dental Contribution is included in the
monthly benefit allowance.
3. Vision Insurance: The City shall provide each Employee with a vision plan, with
the City paying the premium. The vision plan will be Vision Service Plan, Option
B. The City will pay the premium up to the cost of the family plan.
4. Optional Benefits: For employees hired before October 1, 2024, subject to the
PEMHCA minimum and mandatory dental insurance enrollment premium as
specified in above paragraphs 1 and 2, the City shall contribute the remaining
amount of Employee’s benefit allowance through a contribution to an Internal
Revenue Code §125 Cafeteria Plan as follows, effective July 1, 2024:
Health/Dental/Vision Benefit Allowance (per month)
Employee
Only
Employee
+1 Family
City Council & Miscellaneous
Executive Management $1,504.00 $1,550.00 $2,150.00
Public Safety Executive
Management $1,548.50 $1,550.00 $2,150.00
Public Safety Management $1,445.50 $1,550.00 $2,150.00
Miscellaneous Management $1,402.00 $1,550.00 $2,150.00
Unrepresented Confidential
Employees $1,072.00 $1,400.00 $1,800.00
Law Enforcement Recruits &
Firefighter Recruits $ 620.00 $700.00 $900.00
a. If the premium cost of the health plan exceeds the City contribution, the
Employee shall pay through payroll deduction the difference between the
monthly premium and the amount contributed by the City.
b. The Employee's exercise of the option to use the difference toward
dependent health coverage or the deferred compensation plan is subject to
the conditions controlling enrollment periods and eligibility established by
the respective plans or carriers.
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c. Dependent enrollment will require proof of eligibility for dependent status
including social security number, marriage, birth, and/or adoption
certificates.
B. CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2024
The City provides City Council, Executive, Management and Confidential
Employees, as well as Law Enforcement Recruits and Firefighter Recruits the
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan contributions as follows:
1. CalPERS Health Program: The City will contribute the minimum employer
contribution required pursuant to Government Code §22892(b) of the Public
Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (“PEMHCA Minimum”) per month
per Employee for health insurance. The PEMHCA minimum is included within
the City’s contribution.
2. Dental Insurance: Mandatory enrollment: The City will contribute the Employee
only cost for Delta Care USA insurance per month (“Dental Contribution”)
toward one of two dental plans. Additional coverage may be purchased through
the Optional Benefits allocation. The Dental Contribution is included in the
monthly benefit allowance.
3. The City shall provide each Employee with a vision plan, with the City paying
the premium. The vision plan will be Vision Service Plan, Option B. The City
will pay the premium up to the cost of the family plan.
4. Optional Benefits: For employees hired on or after October 1, 2024, subject to
the PEMHCA minimum and mandatory dental insurance enrollment premium
as specified in above paragraphs 1 and 2, the City shall contribute the
remaining amount of Employee’s benefit allowance through a contribution to
an Internal Revenue Code §125 Cafeteria Plan as follows, effective October 1,
2024:
Health/Dental/Vision Benefit Allowance (per month)
Employee
Only
Employee
+1 Family
City Council,
Miscellaneous & Safety Executives,
Miscellaneous and Safety Management
$ 866 $ 1,550 $2,150
Unrepresented Confidential Employees $866 $1,400 $1,800
Law Enforcement Recruits &
Firefighter Recruits $ 620 $ 700 $ 900
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a. If the premium cost of the health plan exceeds the City contribution, the
Employee shall pay through payroll deduction the difference between the
monthly premium and the amount contributed by the City.
b. Dependent enrollment will require proof of eligibility for dependent status
including social security number, marriage, birth, and adoption
certificates.
C. CASH IN LIEU OF COVERAGE OR CASH FOR EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS
1. Excess Contributions for Employees Hired Before July 1, 2021. If the City’s
contribution, up the maximum amount shown below, exceeds the cost of the
employee’s elected coverage (e.g. Employee Only, Employee +1, Family), the
difference shall be contributed as taxable income.
City Council & Miscellaneous Executive Management $1,504.00
Public Safety Executive Management $1,548.50
Public Safety Management $1,445.50
Miscellaneous Management $1,402.00
Unrepresented Confidential Employees $1,072.00
Law Enforcement Recruits $ 620.00
a. Those employees hired before July 1, 2021, who receive cash as taxable
income will have the amount capped to the amount they were receiving
as of July 1, 2021, and then reduced to an amount that will allow the City-
wide Total Medical Plan Payment to be less than 20%. The amount of the
reduction will not be greater than 19.51% of the amount received as of
July 1, 2021. This amount will result in the employee’s new capped cash -
in-lieu.
b. Those employees hired before July 1, 2021, who qualify to receive cash
as taxable income and who subsequently reduce their cash-in-lieu amount
through a qualifying change, shall be subject to the new cash-in-lieu cap
based on their elected reduced amount, and will forfeit their previous
cash-in-lieu cap.
c. Employees hired before July 1, 2021, who did not take cash-in-lieu as of
July 1, 2021, for any unused portion of the City’s contribution toward
benefits shall no longer be eligible for cash-in-lieu.
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2. Cash In Lieu of City Coverage for Employees Hired Before July 1, 2021.
Employees are required to carry one of the City’s designated medical plans unless
they opt out. Employees hired before July 1, 2021 may receive cash-in-lieu for
opting out of the City’s designated medical plans, up to the maximum amounts
listed in Section 15.C.1. above, during the annual open enrollment period by
signing a written waiver each year, that attests that the employee and each
member of the employee’s Tax Family (i.e. all individuals for whom the employee
expects to claim a personal exemption deduction for the upcoming tax year) each
has alternative minimum essential coverage (other than coverage in the individual
market and other than individual coverage through Covered California) for the
upcoming tax year. If Employees provide the executed written waiver and
documentation confirming that they are enrolled in an alternative group health plan
that satisfies the above at open enrollment or within 30 days after the start of the
plan year, they will be entitled to the maximum allotted cash referenced in Section
15.C.1. above, and subject to the limitations enumerated in Section 15.C.1.a-c to
be taken as taxable income.
SECTION 16. LIFE INSURANCE
A. Effective as soon as practical with the insurance carrier, the City shall provide the
City Council with Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
(AD&D) insurance in the amount of $75,000.
B. Effective as soon as practical with the insurance carrier, Executive and
Management Employees shall be provided Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
equal to their annual salary rounded to the nearest (next highest) one thousand
dollars, plus an additional $75,000 Term Life and AD&D policy.
C. Effective as soon as practical with the insurance carrier, the City shall provide
Confidential and Unrepresented Employees with Group Term Life and AD&D
insurance in the amount of $75,000.
D. An optional Employee-paid Group Term Life insurance policy shall be offered to
all full-time Executive, Management, Confidential, and Unrepresented Employees.
SECTION 17. LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
A. The City shall provide Executive, Management, and Confidential Employees with
Group Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance.
B. An optional Employee-paid Group LTD “buy-up benefit” shall also be offered to
Executive, Management, and Confidential Employees.
C. Executive and Management Employees will receive 0.5% of their annual salary
that may be used to buy additional LTD insurance from the City’s provider to
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achieve up to $10,000 per month maximum benefits coverage. If the Employee
does not desire additional LTD insurance or there is a portion of the 0.5%
remaining, the Employee may take this amount as additional compensation.
SECTION 18. RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE
A. EMPLOYEES HIRED BEFORE JULY 1, 2011
Program Description for Employees Retiring On or After January 1, 2012
For Employees hired before July 1, 2011, and retiring from the City on or after
January 1, 2012, the City will provide a Premium Payment for the purpose of
purchasing health coverage offered through CalPERS for the Tier II Retiree
and their spouse in an amount not to exceed the monthly premium applicable
to the coverage level for the retiree (i.e., One-Party or Two-Party) as shown
in the chart below.
Non-Public Safety
Classifications
Public Safety
Executive and
Management
One-Party (Retiree Only) $ 505.63* $ 605.63*
Two-Party (Retiree + Spouse) $ 1,011.26* $ 1,111.26*
* These amounts include the PEMHCA Minimum. The PEMHCA Minimum is paid
directly to CalPERS, not to the eligible retiree.
Program Description for Employees Retiring On or After January 1, 2025
For Employees hired before July 1, 2011, and retiring from the City on or after
January 1, 2025, the City will provide a Premium Payment for the purpose of
purchasing health coverage offered through CalPERS for the Retiree and
their spouse in an amount not to exceed the monthly premium applicable to
the coverage level for the retiree (i.e., One-Party or Two-Party) as shown
below. The amounts shown below include the PEMHCA Minimum. The
PEMHCA Minimum is paid directly to CalPERS, not to the eligible retiree.
x One-Party (Retiree Only): $866
x Two-Party (Retiree + Spouse): $1,550
Premium Payment
The total applicable Premium Payment shall be payable in the following form: (1)
Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (“PEMHCA”) Minimum
contribution payable directly to CalPERS, and (2) a reimbursement to the Retiree
equal to the difference between the cost of the plan in which the Retiree enrolls,
subject to the caps above based on retirement date, and the PEMHCA Minimum
contribution (“Reimbursement”). If a retiree enrolls in a more expensive plan, they
will be responsible for payment of any premium in excess of the capped amount.
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As specified below, the Reimbursement shall cease for the Retiree upon eligibility
for Medicare coverage, and the Reimbursement shall cease for the spouse upon
eligibility for Medicare coverage, or after 15 years, whichever occurs first.
Eligibility Requirements
Retirees must be “eligible retirees” in order to receive the benefits described in this
subsection. Eligible retirees must meet the following requirements:
1. Executive Management Employees who retire from the City on a service,
disability, or industrial disability retirement must have a minimum of 15 years of
public service, of which at least 5 continuous years of service are with the City
of Arcadia.
2. Management and Confidential Employees who retire on a service, disability,
or industrial disability retirement must have a minimum of 1,000 hours of
accumulated sick leave at the date of retirement, except for 56-Hour Fire Safety
Management Employees, who shall have a minimum of 1,500 hours.
A Management or Confidential Employee who has fewer than the required
accumulated sick leave at the date of retirement may become eligible for the
retiree health benefit by paying the City an amount equal to the Employee’s
daily pay rate at the time of retirement times the number of hours needed to
meet the 1,000 or 1,500 hours of accumulated sick leave requirement with the
following restrictions:
a. The Employee must have reached age 55 (50 for Fire Safety
Management). This requirement is not applicable if the Employee is
retiring due to disability or industrial disability retirement; and
b. The Employee must have worked full-time continuously for the City of
Arcadia for a minimum of 15 years; and
c. The Employee would be limited to purchasing a maximum of 350 hours
of sick leave (525 hours for 56-Hour Fire Safety Management) provided,
however, upon verification of information from a qualified medical
provider that an Employee has substantially depleted the Employee’s
sick leave accrual due to an absence or absences caused by a serious
illness or injury suffered by the Employee or a family dependent living in
the Employee’s household, this purchase limitation of 350 hours will be
excused.
3. All retirees, and if applicable, the retiree’s spouse, must be enrolled in
CalPERS retiree medical and maintain eligibility to continue in the CalPERS
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Health Program as stipulated by CalPERS in order to receive the City’s
Premium Payment. However, in the event a retiree or spouse is eligible for
CalPERS retiree medical, but is unable to secure such coverage because there
are no CalPERS plans available in their place of residence, the retiree may
receive the City’s Reimbursement, provided the retiree submits sufficient proof
to the City that they have obtained alternative coverage and have made the
necessary premium payments. The retiree shall also notify the City immediately
if such alternative coverage is cancelled or otherwise ceases. The retiree shall
solely be responsible for obtaining and maintaining such alternative coverage.
4. Termination of Eligibility: An eligible retiree shall cease to be eligible for the
City’s Reimbursement upon becoming eligible for Medicare coverage. The
retiree’s spouse shall become ineligible for the City’s Reimbursement upon
becoming eligible for Medicare coverage or after 15 years, whichever occurs
first. Accordingly, the City’s Reimbursement will cease upon becoming
ineligible.
B. EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2011
For Employees hired on or after July 1, 2011, that retire from the City and who
remain enrolled in a CalPERS health plan after retirement, the City will pay no
more than the PEMHCA Minimum contribution, payable directly to CalPERS, and
shall not be reimbursed or otherwise receive payment from the City for health
insurance premiums in excess of the PEMHCA Minimum contribution.
SECTION 19. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – MANAGEMENT
Miscellaneous Executive and Management Employees have the option to receive a
biannual comprehensive physical medical examination at no cost to the Employee. Public
Safety Executive Management and Management Employees have the option to receive
the physical annually, at no cost to the Employee. The City shall establish the terms and
conditions of the physical examination.
SECTION 20. LEAVES OF ABSENCE
A. Miscellaneous Leaves of Absence
Upon the written request of an Employee stating the reasons therefore, the
appointing power with the approval of the City Manager shall have power to grant
leaves of absence with or without pay, subject to the following restrictions:
1. Length. Leave of absence with or without pay may be granted for a period not
to exceed 1 year with the exception that military leaves may be granted for the
duration of a war or national emergency or as required by the Military and
Veteran’s Code.
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2. Reason. A leave of absence may be granted, provided the Employee meets
all other requirements set forth in this rule, who desires to attend school or
college or to enter training to improve the quality of their service, who enters
military service of the United States, who is temporarily incapacitated by illness,
or who presents some other reasons equally satisfactory.
3. Right to Return. The granting of a leave of absence without pay confers upon
the Employee the right to return to their classification before or at the expiration
of their leave of absence. Therefore, a leave of absence shall be granted only
to an Employee who intends to return to their classification with the City. An
Employee who fails to report for work at the end of an approved leave will be
deemed to have voluntarily resigned.
4. Service Record. A request for leave of absence will not be considered unless
the Employee presenting the request has a satisfactory service record.
5. An Employee granted a leave of absence may be required by the appointing
power or the City Manager to obtain and present a fitness for duty certification
from a health care provider that the Employee is able to resume work. Failure
to provide such certification will result in denial of restoration.
6. The granting of a leave of absence of 30 days or less, with or without pay, shall
not constitute an interruption of service within the meaning of this subsection.
The granting of a leave of absence with or without pay of more than 30 days
shall constitute an interruption of service unless, in the action granting such
leave of absence, it is provided that such leave of absence shall not constitute
an interruption of service.
7. The City shall continue to provide health, dental, life, and disability insurance
for an Employee granted a leave of absence for up to 30 calendar days. It shall
be the responsibility of the Employee who wishes to continue any insurance
coverage beyond the 30 calendar days to notify Human Resources of their
intent to continue coverage and remit the full monthly premium for any
coverage to the Administrative Services Department. However, if an Employee
has accrued leaves and uses a minimum of 40 hours of leave per pay period,
the City will continue normal health insurance contributions. The
aforementioned leaves must be permissible with the specific use requirements
of such leave.
B. Family Care and Medical Leaves
Upon the written request of an Employee, the City shall grant any and all Family
Care and Medical Leaves as required by law.
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SECTION 21. VACATION ACCRUAL RATE
A. Miscellaneous and Safety Executive Management Employees, with the exception
of temporary appointments, shall accumulate vacation for continuous years of
fulltime service with the City of Arcadia, beginning with the first full pay period of
employment, as shown below.
Continuous
Years of Service
Hours Per
Pay Period
Through completion of the 4th year: 4.616
Beginning of the 5th year through completion of the 9th year: 5.231
Beginning of the 10th year through completion of the 14th year: 6.770
Beginning of the 15th year and beyond: 7.692
Additionally, Miscellaneous and Safety Executive Management Employees shall
accumulate vacation at the rate of 7.692 hours per pay period after they have
served 20 years in paid public service with all public agencies including at the City
of Arcadia and any other public service organization where they were employed,
subject to the written approval of the City Manager.
B. Miscellaneous Management and Confidential Employees, with the exception of
temporary appointments, shall accumulate vacation for continuous years of
fulltime service with the City of Arcadia, beginning with the first full pay period of
employment, as shown below.
Continuous
Years of Service
Hours Per
Pay Period
Through completion of the 4th year: 3.077
Beginning of the 5th year through completion of the 9th year: 4.616
Beginning of the 10th year through completion of the 14th year: 5.231
Beginning of the 15th year and beyond: 6.154
C. Battalion Chiefs in the Fire Department on a 24-hour shift shall accumulate
vacation for continuous years of fulltime service with the City of Arcadia, beginning
with the first full pay period of employment, as shown below.
Continuous
Years of Service
Hours Per
Pay Period
Through completion of the 9th year: 6.924
Beginning of the 10th year through completion of the 14th year: 10.154
Beginning of the 15th year and beyond: 11.076
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D. Law Enforcement Recruits and Firefighter Recruits shall not accrue vacation leave.
E. The City Manager may approve a higher vacation accrual rate based on total public
agency work experience for new hires covered by this resolution.
SECTION 22. VACATION LEAVE
A. Accrual Cap: Effective the beginning of the pay period following Council adoption
of this Resolution, the Employee’s vacation accrual shall be allowed to accumulate
as shown below. Once an Employee has accumulated the maximum amount, no
more vacation will be accrued by the Employee until the Employee’s accrual has
been reduced below the maximum amount.
Employee Class Accrual Cap
(Maximum)
Executive Management Employees, and
the classifications of Police Captain, Police
Lieutenant, and Deputy Fire Chief
400 hours
All Other Management Employees and
Confidential Employees
0-4 years of service: 240 hours
5-9 years of service: 240 hours
10-14 years of service: 300 hours
15+ years of service: 400 hours
When through work circumstances and needs of the job, an Employee has been
unable to utilize vacation time and this has not been a pattern or practice for that
Employee, the City Manager for good cause may approve excess accumulated
vacation carried forward into the next fiscal/calendar year.
B. Sell Back: Effective for the calendar year 2025 and every year thereafter, by
December 31 (beginning in 2024) of each year, employees who wish to sell back
vacation time must make an irrevocable election to cash out up to the total vacation
hours that will be earned in the following calendar year, as shown below.
Employee Class Sell Back Hours
Per Calendar Year
Miscellaneous and Safety Executive
Management Employees
Up to:
1-4 Yrs: 120
5-9 Yrs: 136
10-14 Yrs: 176
15+ Yrs: 200
Miscellaneous Management Employees and
Confidential Employees
Up to:
0-4 Yrs: 80
5-9 Yrs: 120
10-14 Yrs: 136
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15+ Yrs: 160
Police Safety Management Employees,
Deputy Fire Chief, and
Fire Battalion Chief (40-Hour Workweek)
Up to:
0-9 Yrs: 120
10-14 Yrs: 176
15+ Yrs: 200
Fire Battalion Chief (56-hour workweek)
Up to:
0-9 Yrs: 180
10-14 Yrs: 264
15+ Yrs: 288
SECTION 23. SICK LEAVE FOR EXECUTIVE, MANAGEMENT, AND
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES
A. Executive, Management, and Confidential Employees, with the exception of
temporary appointments, assigned to a 40-hour workweek, shall accrue sick leave
beginning with the first full pay period of employment on the basis of 3.693 hours
for each pay period of service completed with the City or 1 hour for every 30 hours
worked, whichever is greater. The maximum accrual per year is 96 hours.
Management Employees assigned to a 56-hour workweek, with the exception of
temporary appointments, shall accrue sick leave beginning with the first full pay
period of employment on the basis of 5.54 hours for each pay period of service
completed with the City or 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, whichever is greater.
The maximum accrual per year is 144 hours.
B. Paid sick leave will carry over each year of employment. Executive and
Management Employees shall be allowed unlimited accumulation of sick leave.
Confidential Employees may accumulate up to a maximum of 1,500 hours.
C. Except as provided hereinafter, sick leave means authorized absence from duty of
an employee who is temporarily disabled and unable to work due to one of the
following:
1. Diagnosis, care, or treatment of an existing health condition of, or
preventative care for, an employee
2. Diagnosis, care, or treatment of an existing health condition of, or
preventative care for, an employee’s family member, which includes parent
(biological, adoptive, foster parent, step parent, legal guardian, or a person
who stood loco parentis when employee was a child), child (biological,
adoptive, foster child, step child, legal ward, or a child to whom the
employee stands loco parentis regardless of age or dependency status),
spouse, registered domestic partner, parent-in-law, sibling, grandchild, or
grandparent
3. For an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or
stalking for the purposes described in Labor Code sections 230(c) and
230.1 (a); and/or,
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4. An employee may designate one additional person per 12-month period at
the time the employee requests sick leave.
An employee will make a reasonable effort to schedule medical appointments
during non-working hours.
D. If paid sick leave is taken for the diagnosis, care, or treatment of an existing health
condition of, or preventive care of an employee or an employee’s family member,
the City Manager or designee may require an employee to provide medical
certification or evidence of the reason for a sick leave absence that occurs after
the employee has used the first 40 hours or five (5) days, whichever is greater
depending on the employee’s regular scheduled workday, of paid sick leave in a
year of employment. The City Manager or designee may require a medical
examination by a physician after the employee has used the first 40 hours or 5
days, whichever is greater depending on the employee’s regular scheduled
workday, of paid sick leave in a year of employment if the medical examination is
job related and consistent with business necessity.
For leave pertaining to an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual
assault, or stalking, the City Manager or designee may request certification for
unscheduled absences beginning on the first day of paid sick leave.
E. Kin Care Leave: In addition to the prescribed purposes of paid sick leave in Section
c. an employee may use up to one-half of their annual accrual of sick leave to care
for and attend to a family member who is ill. Every effort shall be made to schedule
medical appointments for an ill family member during non-working hours. Family
members for purposes of Kin Care leave shall include parent (biological, adoptive,
foster parent, step parent, or legal guardian), child (biological, adoptive, foster
child, step child, legal ward, a child of a registered domestic partner, or a child to
whom the employee stands loco parentis regardless of age or dependency),
spouse, or registered domestic partner, and an employee may designate one
additional person per 12-month period at the time the employee requests sick
leave.
F. In case of absence due to illness, if the paid sick leave is foreseeable, the
Employee shall notify their Department Director within reasonable advance notice.
If the paid sick leave is unforeseeable, the employee shall provide notice of the
need for the leave as soon as possible. The minimum increment of use of paid
sick leave shall be 30 minutes.
G. The appointing power and City Manager may discipline an employee if sick leave
is used for an inappropriate purpose.
H. If an employee separates from employment with the City and is rehired within one
year from separation, up to 80 hours or 10 days, whichever is greater depending
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on the employee’s regular scheduled workday, of accrued and unused sick leave
will be reinstated.
I. Upon separation from the City of Arcadia, an employee who works in their final pay
period, shall receive credit for that pay period's sick leave accrual based on the
following:
Management Employees assigned to a 40-hour workweek
0 to 29 hours: No accrual
30 to 59 hours: 1 hour
60 to 80 hours: 3.693 hours
Management Employees assigned to a 56-hour workweek
0 to 24 hours: No accrual
25 to 55 hours: 2 hours
56 and above: 5.54 hours
Unused Sick Leave:
Unused sick leave is not cashed out upon termination, resignation, retirement,
or other separation from employment. Unused sick leave may be converted to
retirement service credits, as may be permitted under applicable retirement
system laws and regulations.
Employees hired before July 1, 2024, who retire with the City of Arcadia may
convert any unused sick leave up to the maximum sick leave accumulation
specified in Section 23.B. above.
Employees hired on or after July 1, 2024, who retire with the City of Arcadia
may convert any unused sick leave up to 1,000 hours into retirement service
credits.
J. Upon appointment, the City Manager may grant Department Directors a bank of
sick leave, not to exceed 96 hours. This bank will be pro-rated for newly appointed
Department Directors using five years as the maximum employment period and
using 20% for each full year of employment. For example, a newly appointed
Department Director that has been employed by the City for two years would be
eligible for 40% of the 96 hours (rounded up to the next whole number).
SECTION 24. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Death In Family. At the time of death, or where death appears imminent, in the immediate
family, an Employee, with the exception of temporary appointments, may be granted a
leave of absence with pay, upon approval of the appointing power and the City Manager.
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Immediate family is defined as the spouse, the Employee or Employee’s spouse’s mother
or stepmother, father or stepfather, brother or sister, child or stepchild, grandparents,
grandchildren, domestic partner, or any relative of the Employee or Employee’s spouse
residing in the same household. Such leave, up to 4 working days at one time [or 6
working days if travel outside of the following Counties is required: Imperial, Kern, Los
Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis
Obispo, and Ventura], shall not be charged against sick or other leave. If more than the
maximum days of Bereavement Leave provided in this Section is granted at one time,
that amount over the limit shall be charged against sick or other leave. For Employees
assigned to 24 hours shifts, a "day" means 12 hours or 1/2 shift. In accordance with
Assembly Bill 1949, employees will be entitled to take up to five (5) days of unpaid
bereavement leave for spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, domestic
partner, or parent-in-law. The 5 days is not an additional number. However, due to overlap
with the existing Fringe Benefits Resolution’s bereavement leave definition, e mployees
may use a combination of leave balances and paid bereavement leave specified in this
paragraph.
Reproductive Loss. In accordance with Senate Bill 848, employees who have worked
for the City for at least 30 days and have suffered a reproductive loss event will be entitled
to take up to five (5) days of unpaid protected leave. A reproductive loss event is defined
as the day or, for a multi-day event, the final day of a failed adoption, failed surrogacy,
miscarriage, stillbirth or an unsuccessful assisted reproduction. The 5 days must be taken
within three months of the event. Employees may use a combination of leave balances
and paid bereavement leave specified in the paragraph above.
SECTION 25. MANAGEMENT LEAVE
Executive and Management Employees shall be provided between 10 and 80 hours of
Management Leave per fiscal year on a pro-rata basis as determined by the City
Manager. This determination shall be based upon work circumstances, needs of the
position, and frequency of required attendance at after-hour meetings and conferences.
Such leave time is not accumulable. When through work circumstances and needs of the
job, an Employee has been unable to utilize Management Leave and this has not been a
pattern or practice for that Employee, the City Manager, for good cause, may approve
excess accumulated Management Leave carried forward in the next fiscal year.
Otherwise, any unused Management Leave hours shall automatically be cashed out to
the Employee at the end of each Fiscal Year.
SECTION 26. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
In those instances where an Executive, Management, or Confidential Employee is injured
on duty and the injury is so recognized by the Workers’ Compensation Act, the City of
Arcadia, or the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, such Employee shall be paid a
combination of Workers’ Compensation benefits and salary which will result in payment
to the Employee of a sum equal to gross base salary. This sum will be paid for such time
as the Employee is absent from duty because of such injury up to a maximum of one year
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for Executive and Management and 10 months for Confidential Employees from and after
the date of such injury. Lost time due to an injury on duty shall not be charged against an
Employee’s accumulated sick leave.
SECTION 27. JURY LEAVE
When an Employee is called or required to serve as a juror, attendance shall be deemed
a leave of absence with full pay for up to 10 days per year. All days in excess of 10 days
will not be compensated. The Employee shall remit to the City all fees received except
mileage. For Employees assigned to an alternate workweek, pay for jury duty shall not
be provided on regularly scheduled days off. The Employee shall be entitled to keep the
fee paid for scheduled days off. Employees on Jury Service shall provide documentation
that verifies attendance. If, after reporting for Jury Service, it is determined that the
Employee’s services are not required and the Employee is dismissed for the day, then
the Employee, time permitting, is required to return to the job. Employees who cannot
verify Jury Service attendance and Employees who do not return to work shall be subject
to disciplinary action.
SECTION 28. COURT WITNESS LEAVE
An Employee who is subpoenaed or required to appear in court as a witness shall be
deemed to be on leave of absence. With approval of the appointing power and City
Manager, an Employee may be granted leave with pay during their required absence.
The Employee shall remit to the City fees received except mileage. A paid leave of
absence shall not be granted for time spent in Court on personal cases.
SECTION 29. MILITARY LEAVE
Any employee who is a member of the reserve corps of the Armed Forces of the United
States or of the National Guard or the Naval Militia is entitled to a temporary military leave
of absence as provided by applicable Federal Law and California State Law.
SECTION 30. LEAVE DONATIONS – INJURY/ILLNESS/DISABILITY
A. Upon verification of information from a medical authority that an Employee or an
Employee’s family dependent living within their household, or the Employee’s
minor child, has been stricken by a serious/catastrophic illness or injury, and upon
verification that the Employee is in danger of having their accumulated paid leave
time depleted, an Employee may request, and the appointing power and City
Manager may determine that an Employee is eligible to receive donations of
accumulated vacation/compensatory time.
B. Upon determination that an Employee is eligible, a notice shall be distributed to all
Employees advising that accumulated vacation leave or compensatory time hours
may be donated to the eligible Employee.
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C. The minimum number of hours that may be donated by an Employee is 1 hour.
The maximum donation by the Employee is 80 hours. Only full-hour increments of
leave time are transferable. Donation of time is limited to accrued vacation or
compensatory time, and does not include accrued sick leave, holidays, or any
other accumulated leave.
D. The Employee to whom the vacation/compensatory time is donated will be credited
at the salary rate of the recipient, not the donor. Donated hours shall be converted
to the dollar rate of the donor then transferred to hours at the recipient’s rate.
E. The donation of leave hours is irreversible. However, should the person receiving
the donation not use all donated leave for the catastrophic illness/injury, the donor
will not be charged for any unused hours.
F. An Employee may not donate leave hours which would reduce their own total
accrued leave balance of vacation, compensatory time, sick leave, and
management leave to less than 160 hours.
G. If any Employee is caring for a family dependent living within their household, or
the Employee’s minor child, their time away from work on donated leave shall not
exceed 12 weeks in a 12 month period. A 12 month period is defined as a rolling
period measured backward from the date leave is taken and continuous with each
additional leave day taken.
SECTION 31. LEAVE DEDUCTIONS
Executive, Management, and Confidential Employees shall be deducted leave time
(either sick, vacation, floating holiday, or management leave as appropriate) for absences
from work for periods of less than a day (a full daily shift).
SECTION 32. HOLIDAYS
A. Executive, Management, and Confidential Employees other than Fire Safety
Management Employees shall be allowed 8 hours (unless otherwise stated) of full
pay for the following holidays:
New Year’s Day January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day The third Monday in January
President’s Day The third Monday in February
Memorial Day The last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day The first Monday in September
Veteran’s Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day The fourth Thursday in November
Day after Thanksgiving Day The Friday following the fourth
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Thursday in November
Christmas Eve December 24
Christmas Day December 25
New Year’s Eve December 31
Floating Holiday In lieu of Admission Day
Floating Holiday (not assigned to a specific
holiday)
Every day appointed by the City Council for a public fast, thanksgiving, or
holiday.
B. Whenever New Year’s Day (January 1) Independence Day (July 4), Veteran’s Day
(November 11), Christmas Eve (December 24), Christmas Day (December 25), or
New Year’s Eve (December 31) falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the Friday
preceding or the Monday following, respectively, shall be designated as the
holiday.
C. Floating holidays are to be scheduled by the Employee in the same manner as
vacation leave and do not carry over into subsequent fiscal years. Failure to timely
schedule the days off shall result in their loss.
D. Full-time Employees in the Executive, Management, and Confidential unit
employed on July 1 of the fiscal year shall conditionally accrue 8 hours of floating
holiday for the aforementioned Holidays. If the Employee uses floating holiday
leave and separates from City employment before the date upon which the floating
holiday is designated (Admission Day), said floating holiday leave shall be repaid
to the City through payroll deduction or deducted from the Employee’s vacation
leave bank. Employees hired after the beginning of the fiscal year shall accrue
floating holidays only if the Employee is employed before the date on which the
floating holiday is based (Admission Day). As an example, an Employee hired on
July 15, would receive a floating holiday for Admission Day for that fiscal year.
However, if that same Employee was hired on March 15, the Employee would not
receive any floating holiday benefit for that fiscal year.
E. A non-exempt Employee required to work or attend a class or function on any
holiday allowed by this Section shall be paid for the holiday, and in addition, shall
be compensated in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
applicable overtime rules in calculating regular rate of pay. The regular rate of pay
calculation includes Longevity Pay. A holiday allowed by this Section occurring
during any leave of absence shall be added to the number of working days’ leave
of absence to which such Employee is entitled.
F. Executive Management, and Confidential Employees assigned to an alternate
workweek may use accrued vacation time, accrued compensatory time, floating
holiday time, or unpaid leave to make up the difference between the provided
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hours of holiday pay and the actual number of regularly scheduled working hours
for a designated holiday.
G. Executive, Management, and Confidential Employees who are assigned to an
alternate work schedule shall receive 1 extra hour of holiday for any holiday that
falls on a scheduled workday of 9 hours or more. For example, if a holiday falls on
a day that an Employee is scheduled to work 9 hours, the Employee shall receive
9 hours of holiday pay.
H. Management Employees assigned to the Fire Department and working a 56-hour
workweek shall be limited to allow the following 12 hour holidays:
New Year’s Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Admission Day
President’s Day Columbus Day
Cesar Chavez Day Thanksgiving Day
Independence Day The Day After Thanksgiving
Labor Day Christmas
In lieu of time off, the position of Battalion Chief working a 56-hour workweek shall
receive 144 hours of regular rate of pay.
I. The positions of Police Captain and Police Lieutenant have the option of receiving
up to 17 hours of floating holiday pay in cash in lieu of taking the time off.
SECTION 33. SEVERANCE PAY
A. An Employee, with the exception of temporary appointments and Department
Directors, whose position is abolished or vacated by a reduction in workload or
lack of funds, and has at least 1 year of consecutive full-time service with the City
shall receive, upon termination, severance pay. Severance pay shall be a lump
sum payment equal to 1/5th of an Employee’s previous month’s salary times the
number of years of consecutive service, not to exceed 10 years of service.
Additionally, the City shall: 1) contract with a mental health carrier to provide
transitional counseling services to affected Employees for up to 3 months; and 2)
contract with a displacement service provider to provide professional guidance and
assistance for the laid off Employee in their employment search for up to 3 months.
The displaced Employee shall also receive one full month of paid health insurance
(at the Employee’s current coverage) in addition to any coverage remaining in the
month of layoff.
B. A Department Director whose position is abolished or vacated by a reduction in
workload or lack of funds, or who is involuntarily removed from their position and
has at least 1 year of consecutive full-time service with the City may receive, upon
termination, severance pay. Severance pay as authorized by the City Manager,
shall be a lump sum payment, and can be any amount up to 6 months’ salary. The
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displaced Employee shall also receive paid health insurance (at the Employee’s
current coverage) in addition to any coverage remaining in the month of layoff or
termination. The amount of paid health insurance coverage shall be equal to the
length of the severance pay that was granted under this paragraph. At the
discretion of the City Council, the severance pay and continuation of health
benefits may be increased for an additional period of time.
SECTION 34. WORKDAY SCHEDULES
A workday shall be defined as an 8-hour period for all City Employees, with the exception
that Fire Employees assigned to 24-hour shift; a day means a 12-hour period. A workday
may be defined differently if an Employee is assigned to an alternative work schedule.
An Employee who changes between an 8-hour and a 12-hour day shall have leave hours
recalculated on the basis of the number of hours worked.
SECTION 35. Y-RATING – MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Y-Rating occurs when a position is reclassified to a lower salary range and where an
incumbent Employee continues to hold their current salary until the “Y-rating” process
brings the Employee’s salary to the top step of the new salary range for that position. Y-
rating shall not be permissible for Executive Management Employees.
If a Y-Rated salary of an Employee is greater than 7.5% higher than the top step of a
newly-established salary range, then the Y-Rated salary shall be reduced by up to 5%
the first pay period in January, and up to 5% the first pay period in July, until the range of
the Y-Rated salary is 7.5% greater than the top step of the new salary range. The Y-
Rated salary range of an Employee that is 7.5% or less greater than the top step of the
newly-established salary range shall not receive any adjustment until such time that the
top step of the new salary range is greater than the Y-Rated salary range.
SECTION 36. SICK LEAVE FOR PART TIME UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES,
INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT RECRUITS AND
FIREFIGHTER RECRUITS
A. Part-Time Unrepresented Employees, including Law Enforcement Recruits and
Firefighter Recruits, shall accrue sick leave beginning with the first full pay period
of employment on the basis of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. The maximum
accrual per year is 80 hours.
Paid sick leave will carry over each year of employment however an employee
may only accumulate up to a maximum of 80 hours or 10 days, whichever is
greater depending on the employee’s regular scheduled workday, of sick leave
with pay.
B. If an employee separates from employment and is rehired within one year from
separation, up to 80 hours or 10 days, whichever is greater depending on the
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employee’s regular scheduled workday, of accrued and unused sick leave will be
reinstated.
C. A waiting period of 90 days is required before an employee may be eligible to use
paid sick leave. An employee who is rehired within one year from their date of
separation, and who worked at least 90 days in the initial employment with the City
may immediately use reinstated sick leave. An employee who had not worked 90
days in the initial employment with the City must work the remaining amount of the
90 day qualifying period to be able to use accrued sick leave with pay.
D. If paid sick leave is taken for the diagnosis, care, or treatment of an existing health
condition of, or preventive care of an employee or an employee’s family member,
the City Manager or designee may require an employee to provide medical
certification or evidence of the reason for a sick leave absence that occurs after
the employee has used the first 40 hours or 5 days, whichever is greater depending
on the employee’s regular scheduled workday, of paid sick leave in a year of
employment. The City Manager or designee may require a medical examination
by a physician after the employee has used the first 40 hours or 5 days, whichever
is greater depending on the employee’s regular scheduled workday, of paid sick
leave in a year of employment if the medical examination is job related and
consistent with business necessity
For leave pertaining to an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual
assault, or stalking, the City Manager or designee may request certification for
unscheduled absences beginning on the first day of paid sick leave.
E. Sick leave means paid authorized absence from duty of an Employee who is
temporarily disabled and unable to work due to one of the following:
1. Diagnosis, care, or treatment of an existing health condition of, or
preventative care for, an employee
2. Diagnosis, care, or treatment of an existing health condition of, or
preventative care for, an employee’s family member, which includes parent
(biological, adoptive, foster parent, step parent, legal guardian, or a person
who stood loco parentis when employee was a child), child (biological,
adoptive, foster child, step child, legal ward, or a child to whom the
employee stands loco parentis regardless of age or dependency status),
spouse, registered domestic partner, parent-in-law, sibling, grandchild, or
grandparent
3. For an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or
stalking for the purposes described in Labor Code sections 230(c) and
230.1 (a); and/or,
4. An employee may designate one additional person per 12-month period at
the time the employee requested sick leave.
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An employee will make a reasonable effort to schedule medical appointments
during non-working hours.
F. Kin Care Leave: In addition to the prescribed purposes of paid sick leave in Section
d. an employee may use up to one-half of his/her annual accrual of sick leave to
care for and attend to a family member who is ill. Every effort shall be made to
schedule medical appointments for an ill family member during non-working hours.
Family members for purposes of Kin Care leave shall include parent (biological,
adoptive, foster parent, step parent, or legal guardian), child (biological, adoptive,
foster child, step child, legal ward, a child of a registered domestic partner, or a
child to whom the employee stands loco parentis regardless of age or
dependency), spouse, or registered domestic partner, and an employee may
designate one additional person per 12-month period at the time the employee
requested sick leave.
G. In case of absence due to illness, if the paid sick leave is foreseeable, the
Employee shall notify their supervisor within reasonable advance notice. If the paid
sick leave is unforeseeable, the employee shall provide notice of the need for the
leave as soon as possible. The minimum increment of use of paid sick leave shall
be 30 minutes. Employee’s use of sick leave will be limited to 40 hours per year.
H. The appointing power and City Manager may discipline an employee if sick leave
is used for an inappropriate purpose.
I. Upon separation from the City of Arcadia, an employee who works in their final pay
period, shall receive credit for that pay period's sick leave accrual based on the
following:
0 to 29 hours: No accrual
30 to 59 hours: 1 hour
60 to 80 hours: 2 hours
Unused sick leave is not cashed out upon termination, resignation, retirement, or
other separation from employment.
SECTION 37. FRINGE BENEFITS – ELIGIBILITY
The City Council, Executive, Management, Confidential Employees, and Unrepresented
benefitted Employees, as defined in Section 2 (including only those Employees who at
minimum receive CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Health Insurance contributions) not
represented by a recognized Employee organization, with the exception of temporary
appointments, shall be entitled to receive the benefits provided by the City of Arcadia as
specified in the Resolution adopting said benefits.
Part-Time Unrepresented Employees as defined in Section 2 shall be entitled to receive
the sick leave benefits as provided in Section 36.
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SECTION 38. AMENDMENTS
Any modifications or amendments to the terms of this Resolution shall be implemented
by a City Council approved Resolution directing inclusion of the modification or
amendment as part of this Resolution.
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Administrative Services Director 14,947$ 15,319$ 15,705$ 16,097$ 16,500$ 16,911$ 17,333$ 17,766$ 18,215$ 18,667$
Assistant City Manager/
Development Services Director 18,844$ 19,315$ 19,798$ 20,293$ 20,801$ 21,321$ 21,854$ 22,400$ 22,960$ 23,534$
Director of Library & Museum
Services 14,947$ 15,319$ 15,705$ 16,097$ 16,500$ 16,911$ 17,333$ 17,766$ 18,215$ 18,667$
Director of Recreation &
Community Services 14,947$ 15,319$ 15,705$ 16,097$ 16,500$ 16,911$ 17,333$ 17,766$ 18,215$ 18,667$
Human Resources Director 14,947$ 15,319$ 15,705$ 16,097$ 16,500$ 16,911$ 17,333$ 17,766$ 18,215$ 18,667$
Public Works Services Director 15,202$ 15,582$ 15,972$ 16,371$ 16,780$ 17,200$ 17,630$ 18,071$ 18,522$ 18,985$
Fire Chief 18,804$ 19,275$ 19,756$ 20,250$ 20,757$ 21,275$ 21,807$ 22,353$ 22,911$ 23,484$
Police Chief 18,804$ 19,275$ 19,756$ 20,250$ 20,757$ 21,275$ 21,807$ 22,353$ 22,911$ 23,484$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2024
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
SAFETY EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Administrative Services Director 15,844$ 16,238$ 16,647$ 17,063$ 17,490$ 17,926$ 18,373$ 18,832$ 19,308$ 19,787$
Assistant City Manager/
Development Services Director 19,968$ 20,467$ 20,979$ 21,503$ 22,041$ 22,592$ 23,156$ 23,735$ 24,329$ 24,937$
Director of Library & Museum
Services 15,844$ 16,238$ 16,647$ 17,063$ 17,490$ 17,926$ 18,373$ 18,832$ 19,308$ 19,787$
Director of Recreation &
Community Services 15,844$ 16,238$ 16,647$ 17,063$ 17,490$ 17,926$ 18,373$ 18,832$ 19,308$ 19,787$
Human Resources Director 15,844$ 16,238$ 16,647$ 17,063$ 17,490$ 17,926$ 18,373$ 18,832$ 19,308$ 19,787$
Public Works Services Director 16,114$ 16,517$ 16,930$ 17,353$ 17,787$ 18,232$ 18,688$ 19,155$ 19,634$ 20,125$
Fire Chief 19,933$ 20,431$ 20,942$ 21,465$ 22,002$ 22,552$ 23,116$ 23,694$ 24,286$ 24,893$
Police Chief 19,933$ 20,431$ 20,942$ 21,465$ 22,002$ 22,552$ 23,116$ 23,694$ 24,286$ 24,893$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2025
SAFETY EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2026
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Administrative Services Director 16,636$ 17,050$ 17,479$ 17,916$ 18,365$ 18,822$ 19,292$ 19,774$ 20,273$ 20,776$
Assistant City Manager/
Development Services Director 20,974$ 21,499$ 22,036$ 22,587$ 23,152$ 23,730$ 24,324$ 24,932$ 25,555$ 26,194$
Director of Library & Museum
Services 16,636$ 17,050$ 17,479$ 17,916$ 18,365$ 18,822$ 19,292$ 19,774$ 20,273$ 20,776$
Director of Recreation &
Community Services 16,636$ 17,050$ 17,479$ 17,916$ 18,365$ 18,822$ 19,292$ 19,774$ 20,273$ 20,776$
Human Resources Director 16,636$ 17,050$ 17,479$ 17,916$ 18,365$ 18,822$ 19,292$ 19,774$ 20,273$ 20,776$
Public Works Services Director 16,920$ 17,343$ 17,777$ 18,221$ 18,676$ 19,144$ 19,622$ 20,113$ 20,616$ 21,131$
Fire Chief 20,930$ 21,453$ 21,989$ 22,538$ 23,102$ 23,680$ 24,272$ 24,879$ 25,500$ 26,138$
Police Chief 20,930$ 21,453$ 21,989$ 22,538$ 23,102$ 23,680$ 24,272$ 24,879$ 25,500$ 26,138$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2026
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2027
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
SAFETY EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Accountant 6,616$ 6,787$ 6,951$ 7,123$ 7,304$ 7,487$ 7,673$ 7,868$ 8,062$ 8,264$
Accounting Supervisor 8,899$ 9,123$ 9,352$ 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$ 10,579$ 10,844$ 11,115$
Assistant to the City Manager 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$ 10,579$ 10,844$ 11,115$ 11,394$ 11,678$ 11,969$
Building Official 11,930$ 12,229$ 12,534$ 12,848$ 13,169$ 13,498$ 13,836$ 14,182$ 14,536$ 14,900$
Buyer 5,996$ 6,145$ 6,298$ 6,457$ 6,616$ 6,787$ 6,951$ 7,123$ 7,304$ 7,487$
City Clerk 8,469$ 8,682$ 8,899$ 9,123$ 9,352$ 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$ 10,579$
City Engineer 11,930$ 12,229$ 12,534$ 12,848$ 13,169$ 13,498$ 13,836$ 14,182$ 14,536$ 14,900$
Communication and Engagement Officer 8,264$ 8,469$ 8,682$ 8,899$ 9,123$ 9,352$ 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$
Crime Analyst/Investigative Support Specialist 7,487$ 7,673$ 7,868$ 8,062$ 8,264$ 8,469$ 8,682$ 8,899$ 9,123$ 9,352$
Deputy City Manager 11,969$ 12,270$ 12,576$ 12,891$ 13,212$ 13,545$ 13,882$ 14,231$ 14,584$ 14,947$
Deputy Development Services Director 13,123$ 13,452$ 13,788$ 14,133$ 14,486$ 14,848$ 15,219$ 15,600$ 15,990$ 16,389$
Deputy Director of Recreation and Community
Services 11,930$ 12,229$ 12,534$ 12,848$ 13,169$ 13,498$ 13,836$ 14,182$ 14,536$ 14,900$
Deputy Public Works Services Director 12,535$ 12,848$ 13,169$ 13,498$ 13,836$ 14,182$ 14,536$ 14,900$ 15,272$ 15,654$
Economic Development Manager 10,579$ 10,844$ 11,115$ 11,394$ 11,678$ 11,969$ 12,270$ 12,576$ 12,891$ 13,212$
Environmental Services Manager 8,264$ 8,469$ 8,682$ 8,899$ 9,123$ 9,352$ 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$
Financial Services Manager/Treasurer 11,678$ 11,969$ 12,270$ 12,576$ 12,891$ 13,212$ 13,545$ 13,882$ 14,231$ 14,584$
Fire Marshal 10,072$ 10,321$ 10,579$ 10,844$ 11,115$ 11,394$ 11,678$ 11,969$ 12,270$ 12,576$
General Services Superintendent 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$ 10,579$ 10,844$ 11,115$ 11,394$ 11,678$ 11,969$
Human Resources Administrator 11,678$ 11,969$ 12,270$ 12,576$ 12,891$ 13,212$ 13,545$ 13,882$ 14,231$ 14,584$
Human Resources Analyst 7,304$ 7,487$ 7,673$ 7,868$ 8,062$ 8,264$ 8,469$ 8,682$ 8,899$ 9,123$
Human Resources Manager 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$ 10,579$ 10,844$ 11,115$ 11,394$ 11,678$ 11,969$
Information Technology Manager 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$ 10,579$ 10,844$ 11,115$ 11,394$ 11,678$ 11,969$ 12,270$
Library Services Manager 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$ 10,579$ 10,844$ 11,115$ 11,394$ 11,678$ 11,969$
Management Aide 5,848$ 5,996$ 6,145$ 6,298$ 6,457$ 6,616$ 6,787$ 6,951$ 7,123$ 7,304$
Management Analyst 7,487$ 7,673$ 7,868$ 8,062$ 8,264$ 8,469$ 8,682$ 8,899$ 9,123$ 9,352$
Planning Services Manager 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$ 10,579$ 10,844$ 11,115$ 11,394$ 11,678$ 11,969$
Police Records Manager 8,264$ 8,469$ 8,682$ 8,899$ 9,123$ 9,352$ 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$
Principal Civil Engineer 10,844$ 11,115$ 11,394$ 11,678$ 11,969$ 12,270$ 12,576$ 12,891$ 13,212$ 13,545$
Project Manager 9,352$ 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$ 10,579$ 10,844$ 11,115$ 11,394$ 11,678$
Purchasing Officer 6,787$ 6,951$ 7,123$ 7,304$ 7,487$ 7,673$ 7,868$ 8,062$ 8,264$ 8,469$
Recreation Supervisor 6,616$ 6,787$ 6,951$ 7,123$ 7,304$ 7,487$ 7,673$ 7,868$ 8,062$ 8,264$
Senior Accountant 7,673$ 7,868$ 8,062$ 8,264$ 8,469$ 8,682$ 8,899$ 9,123$ 9,352$ 9,583$
Senior Human Resources Analyst 8,264$ 8,469$ 8,682$ 8,899$ 9,123$ 9,352$ 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$
Senior Management Analyst 8,264$ 8,469$ 8,682$ 8,899$ 9,123$ 9,352$ 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$
Streets Superintendent 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$ 10,579$ 10,844$ 11,115$ 11,394$ 11,678$ 11,969$
Transportation Services Manager 8,264$ 8,469$ 8,682$ 8,899$ 9,123$ 9,352$ 9,583$ 9,824$ 10,072$ 10,321$
Utilities Manager 11,394$ 11,678$ 11,969$ 12,270$ 12,576$ 12,891$ 13,212$ 13,545$ 13,882$ 14,231$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2024
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025
MANAGEMENT
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Accountant 7,013$ 7,194$ 7,368$ 7,550$ 7,742$ 7,936$ 8,133$ 8,340$ 8,546$ 8,760$
Accounting Supervisor 9,433$ 9,670$ 9,913$ 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$ 11,214$ 11,495$ 11,782$
Assistant to the City Manager 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$ 11,214$ 11,495$ 11,782$ 12,078$ 12,379$ 12,687$
Building Official 12,646$ 12,962$ 13,287$ 13,619$ 13,959$ 14,308$ 14,666$ 15,032$ 15,408$ 15,793$
Buyer 6,356$ 6,514$ 6,676$ 6,844$ 7,013$ 7,194$ 7,368$ 7,550$ 7,742$ 7,936$
City Clerk 8,977$ 9,203$ 9,433$ 9,670$ 9,913$ 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$ 11,214$
City Engineer 12,646$ 12,962$ 13,287$ 13,619$ 13,959$ 14,308$ 14,666$ 15,032$ 15,408$ 15,793$
Communication and Engagement Officer 8,760$ 8,977$ 9,203$ 9,433$ 9,670$ 9,913$ 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$
Crime Analyst/Investigative Support Specialist 7,936$ 8,133$ 8,340$ 8,546$ 8,760$ 8,977$ 9,203$ 9,433$ 9,670$ 9,913$
Deputy City Manager 12,687$ 13,006$ 13,331$ 13,664$ 14,005$ 14,358$ 14,715$ 15,085$ 15,459$ 15,844$
Deputy Development Services Director 13,911$ 14,259$ 14,615$ 14,981$ 15,355$ 15,739$ 16,132$ 16,536$ 16,949$ 17,373$
Deputy Director of Recreation and Community
Services 12,646$ 12,962$ 13,287$ 13,619$ 13,959$ 14,308$ 14,666$ 15,032$ 15,408$ 15,793$
Deputy Public Works Services Director 13,287$ 13,619$ 13,959$ 14,308$ 14,666$ 15,033$ 15,409$ 15,794$ 16,189$ 16,593$
Economic Development Manager 11,214$ 11,495$ 11,782$ 12,078$ 12,379$ 12,687$ 13,006$ 13,331$ 13,664$ 14,005$
Environmental Services Manager 8,760$ 8,977$ 9,203$ 9,433$ 9,670$ 9,913$ 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$
Financial Services Manager/Treasurer 12,379$ 12,687$ 13,006$ 13,331$ 13,664$ 14,005$ 14,358$ 14,715$ 15,085$ 15,459$
Fire Marshal 10,676$ 10,940$ 11,214$ 11,495$ 11,782$ 12,078$ 12,379$ 12,687$ 13,006$ 13,331$
General Services Superintendent 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$ 11,214$ 11,495$ 11,782$ 12,078$ 12,379$ 12,687$
Human Resources Administrator 12,379$ 12,687$ 13,006$ 13,331$ 13,664$ 14,005$ 14,358$ 14,715$ 15,085$ 15,459$
Human Resources Analyst 7,742$ 7,936$ 8,133$ 8,340$ 8,546$ 8,760$ 8,977$ 9,203$ 9,433$ 9,670$
Human Resources Manager 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$ 11,214$ 11,495$ 11,782$ 12,078$ 12,379$ 12,687$
Information Technology Manager 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$ 11,214$ 11,495$ 11,782$ 12,078$ 12,379$ 12,687$ 13,006$
Library Services Manager 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$ 11,214$ 11,495$ 11,782$ 12,078$ 12,379$ 12,687$
Management Aide 6,199$ 6,356$ 6,514$ 6,676$ 6,844$ 7,013$ 7,194$ 7,368$ 7,550$ 7,742$
Management Analyst 7,936$ 8,133$ 8,340$ 8,546$ 8,760$ 8,977$ 9,203$ 9,433$ 9,670$ 9,913$
Planning Services Manager 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$ 11,214$ 11,495$ 11,782$ 12,078$ 12,379$ 12,687$
Police Records Manager 8,760$ 8,977$ 9,203$ 9,433$ 9,670$ 9,913$ 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$
Principal Civil Engineer 11,495$ 11,782$ 12,078$ 12,379$ 12,687$ 13,006$ 13,331$ 13,664$ 14,005$ 14,358$
Project Manager 9,913$ 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$ 11,214$ 11,495$ 11,782$ 12,078$ 12,379$
Purchasing Officer 7,194$ 7,368$ 7,550$ 7,742$ 7,936$ 8,133$ 8,340$ 8,546$ 8,760$ 8,977$
Recreation Supervisor 7,013$ 7,194$ 7,368$ 7,550$ 7,742$ 7,936$ 8,133$ 8,340$ 8,546$ 8,760$
Senior Accountant 8,133$ 8,340$ 8,546$ 8,760$ 8,977$ 9,203$ 9,433$ 9,670$ 9,913$ 10,158$
Senior Human Resources Analyst 8,760$ 8,977$ 9,203$ 9,433$ 9,670$ 9,913$ 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$
Senior Management Analyst 8,760$ 8,977$ 9,203$ 9,433$ 9,670$ 9,913$ 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$
Streets Superintendent 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$ 11,214$ 11,495$ 11,782$ 12,078$ 12,379$ 12,687$
Transportation Services Manager 8,760$ 8,977$ 9,203$ 9,433$ 9,670$ 9,913$ 10,158$ 10,413$ 10,676$ 10,940$
Utilities Manager 12,078$ 12,379$ 12,687$ 13,006$ 13,331$ 13,664$ 14,005$ 14,358$ 14,715$ 15,085$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2025
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2026
MANAGEMENT
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Accountant 7,364$ 7,554$ 7,736$ 7,928$ 8,129$ 8,333$ 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$
Accounting Supervisor 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$
Assistant to the City Manager 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$
Building Official 13,279$ 13,611$ 13,951$ 14,300$ 14,657$ 15,024$ 15,399$ 15,784$ 16,179$ 16,583$
Buyer 6,674$ 6,839$ 7,010$ 7,187$ 7,364$ 7,554$ 7,736$ 7,928$ 8,129$ 8,333$
City Clerk 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$
City Engineer 13,279$ 13,611$ 13,951$ 14,300$ 14,657$ 15,024$ 15,399$ 15,784$ 16,179$ 16,583$
Communication and Engagement Officer 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$
Crime Analyst/Investigative Support Specialist 8,333$ 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$
Deputy City Manager 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$ 14,348$ 14,705$ 15,076$ 15,451$ 15,839$ 16,232$ 16,636$
Deputy Development Services Director 14,606$ 14,972$ 15,346$ 15,730$ 16,123$ 16,526$ 16,939$ 17,362$ 17,797$ 18,241$
Deputy Director of Recreation and Community
Services 13,279$ 13,611$ 13,951$ 14,300$ 14,657$ 15,024$ 15,399$ 15,784$ 16,179$ 16,583$
Deputy Public Works Services Director 13,951$ 14,300$ 14,657$ 15,024$ 15,399$ 15,784$ 16,179$ 16,583$ 16,998$ 17,423$
Economic Development Manager 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$ 14,348$ 14,705$
Environmental Services Manager 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$
Financial Services Manager/Treasurer 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$ 14,348$ 14,705$ 15,076$ 15,451$ 15,839$ 16,232$
Fire Marshal 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$
General Services Superintendent 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$
Human Resources Administrator 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$ 14,348$ 14,705$ 15,076$ 15,451$ 15,839$ 16,232$
Human Resources Analyst 8,129$ 8,333$ 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$
Human Resources Manager 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$
Information Technology Manager 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$
Library Services Manager 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$
Management Aide 6,509$ 6,674$ 6,839$ 7,010$ 7,187$ 7,364$ 7,554$ 7,736$ 7,928$ 8,129$
Management Analyst 8,333$ 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$
Planning Services Manager 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$
Police Records Manager 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$
Principal Civil Engineer 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$ 14,348$ 14,705$ 15,076$
Project Manager 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$
Purchasing Officer 7,554$ 7,736$ 7,928$ 8,129$ 8,333$ 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$ 9,426$
Recreation Supervisor 7,364$ 7,554$ 7,736$ 7,928$ 8,129$ 8,333$ 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$
Senior Accountant 8,540$ 8,757$ 8,973$ 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$
Senior Human Resources Analyst 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$
Senior Management Analyst 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$
Streets Superintendent 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$ 11,774$ 12,069$ 12,371$ 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$
Transportation Services Manager 9,198$ 9,426$ 9,663$ 9,905$ 10,154$ 10,409$ 10,666$ 10,934$ 11,210$ 11,487$
Utilities Manager 12,682$ 12,998$ 13,322$ 13,657$ 13,997$ 14,348$ 14,705$ 15,076$ 15,451$ 15,839$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2026
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2027
MANAGEMENT
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Fire Battalion Chief
Police Lieutenant 15,541$ 15,929$ 16,328$ 16,736$ 17,154$ 17,583$ 18,023$ 18,473$ 18,935$ 19,408$
Deputy Fire Chief
Police Captain 17,095$ 17,522$ 17,960$ 18,409$ 18,870$ 19,341$ 19,825$ 20,321$ 20,829$ 21,349$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2024
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Fire Battalion Chief
Police Lieutenant 16,473$ 16,885$ 17,307$ 17,740$ 18,183$ 18,638$ 19,104$ 19,582$ 20,071$ 20,573$
Deputy Fire Chief
Police Captain 18,121$ 18,574$ 19,038$ 19,514$ 20,002$ 20,502$ 21,014$ 21,540$ 22,078$ 22,630$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2025
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2026
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Fire Battalion Chief
Police Lieutenant 17,297$ 17,729$ 18,173$ 18,627$ 19,093$ 19,570$ 20,059$ 20,561$ 21,075$ 21,602$
Deputy Fire Chief
Police Captain 19,027$ 19,502$ 19,990$ 20,490$ 21,002$ 21,527$ 22,065$ 22,617$ 23,182$ 23,762$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2026
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2027
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Executive Assistant 6,282$ 6,437$ 6,599$ 6,761$ 6,931$ 7,105$ 7,283$ 7,465$ 7,651$ 7,843$
Human Resources
Technician 5,414$ 5,551$ 5,692$ 5,831$ 5,979$ 6,127$ 6,282$ 6,436$ 6,598$ 6,761$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2024
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025
UNREPRESENTED
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Executive Assistant 6,659$ 6,823$ 6,994$ 7,167$ 7,347$ 7,532$ 7,720$ 7,913$ 8,110$ 8,314$
Human Resources
Technician 5,739$ 5,884$ 6,034$ 6,180$ 6,337$ 6,494$ 6,659$ 6,823$ 6,994$ 7,167$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2025
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2026
UNREPRESENTED
Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
Executive Assistant 6,992$ 7,164$ 7,344$ 7,525$ 7,714$ 7,908$ 8,106$ 8,309$ 8,515$ 8,730$
Human Resources
Technician 6,026$ 6,179$ 6,335$ 6,490$ 6,654$ 6,819$ 6,992$ 7,164$ 7,343$ 7,526$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2026
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2027
UNREPRESENTED
1
RESOLUTION NO. 7704
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7594, APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION
AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE
ARCADIA CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (“ACEA”) FOR JULY 1, 2024,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 (ARBORIST)
WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 7594 approved a Memorandum of
Understanding ("MOU") by and between the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia City
Employees Association ("ACEA") for compensation and related benefits; and
WHEREAS, salaries and benefits for ACEA are adjusted by resolution, which
adjustments are then reflected in the City's salary schedule; and
WHEREAS, salary schedules are adopted publicly in accordance with
Government Code Section 20636 and Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations
Section 570.5 and as required by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System
(“CalPERS”).
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Effective upon the beginning of the pay period containing July 1,
2026 (June 28, 2026), the ACEA MOU’s Monthly Salary Schedule is amended by adding
the position of Arborist to Salary Range No. 56, as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached
hereto.
Attachment No. 4
2
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June, 2026.
_____________________________
Mayor of the City of Arcadia
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Michael J. Maurer
City Attorney
Range
Number Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
42 Library Assistant 4,267$ 4,372$ 4,485$ 4,595$ 4,710$ 4,829$ 4,950$ 5,076$ 5,201$ 5,331$
43 Accounting Technician I 4,372$ 4,485$ 4,595$ 4,710$ 4,829$ 4,950$ 5,076$ 5,201$ 5,331$ 5,461$
44 4,485$ 4,595$ 4,710$ 4,829$ 4,950$ 5,076$ 5,201$ 5,331$ 5,461$ 5,600$
45 Office Assistant 4,595$ 4,710$ 4,829$ 4,950$ 5,076$ 5,201$ 5,331$ 5,461$ 5,600$ 5,737$
46 Library Technician I
Museum Education Coordinator 4,710$ 4,829$ 4,950$ 5,076$ 5,201$ 5,331$ 5,461$ 5,600$ 5,737$ 5,880$
47 Accounting Technician II
Senior Citizens Project Specialist 4,829$ 4,950$ 5,076$ 5,201$ 5,331$ 5,461$ 5,600$ 5,737$ 5,880$ 6,027$
48 Library Technician II 4,950$ 5,076$ 5,201$ 5,331$ 5,461$ 5,600$ 5,737$ 5,880$ 6,027$ 6,178$
49
Administrative Assistant
City Clerk Technician
Senior Citizens Program Specialist
5,076$ 5,201$ 5,331$ 5,461$ 5,600$ 5,737$ 5,880$ 6,027$ 6,178$ 6,337$
50 Building Technician I 5,201$ 5,331$ 5,461$ 5,600$ 5,737$ 5,880$ 6,027$ 6,178$ 6,337$ 6,491$
51 Recreation Coordinator 5,331$ 5,461$ 5,600$ 5,737$ 5,880$ 6,027$ 6,178$ 6,337$ 6,491$ 6,654$
52 Senior Library Technician 5,461$ 5,600$ 5,737$ 5,880$ 6,027$ 6,178$ 6,337$ 6,491$ 6,654$ 6,820$
53 Senior Accounting Technician
Utility Billing Specialist 5,600$ 5,737$ 5,880$ 6,027$ 6,178$ 6,337$ 6,491$ 6,654$ 6,820$ 6,992$
54 Building Technician II
Senior Administrative Assistant 5,737$ 5,880$ 6,027$ 6,178$ 6,337$ 6,491$ 6,654$ 6,820$ 6,992$ 7,163$
55 Fire Administrative Specialist 5,880$ 6,027$ 6,178$ 6,337$ 6,491$ 6,654$ 6,820$ 6,992$ 7,163$ 7,345$
56 Arborist 6,027$ 6,178$ 6,337$ 6,491$ 6,654$ 6,820$ 6,992$ 7,163$ 7,345$ 7,525$
57
Accounting Specialist
Circulation Services Supervisor
Revenue Collection Specialist
6,178$ 6,337$ 6,491$ 6,654$ 6,820$ 6,992$ 7,163$ 7,345$ 7,525$ 7,713$
58 Code Services Officer
Deputy City Clerk 6,337$ 6,491$ 6,654$ 6,820$ 6,992$ 7,163$ 7,345$ 7,525$ 7,713$ 7,908$
59
Engineering Assistant
Historical Museum Curator
Information Systems Specialist
Librarian I
Office Coordinator
6,491$ 6,654$ 6,820$ 6,992$ 7,163$ 7,345$ 7,525$ 7,713$ 7,908$ 8,106$
60 Business License Officer
Senior Building Technician 6,654$ 6,820$ 6,992$ 7,163$ 7,345$ 7,525$ 7,713$ 7,908$ 8,106$ 8,308$
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2027
ACEA - 5.0%
Range
Number Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step J
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARCADIA MONTHLY SALARY RANGE
JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2027
ACEA - 5.0%
61 6,820$ 6,992$ 7,163$ 7,345$ 7,525$ 7,713$ 7,908$ 8,106$ 8,308$ 8,516$
62 Public Works Inspector
Senior Code Services Officer 6,992$ 7,163$ 7,345$ 7,525$ 7,713$ 7,908$ 8,106$ 8,308$ 8,516$ 8,730$
63 7,163$ 7,345$ 7,525$ 7,713$ 7,908$ 8,106$ 8,308$ 8,516$ 8,730$ 8,947$
64
Assistant City Clerk
Assistant Planner
Building Inspector
Librarian II
Senior Engineering Assistant
7,345$ 7,525$ 7,713$ 7,908$ 8,106$ 8,308$ 8,516$ 8,730$ 8,947$ 9,170$
65 7,525$ 7,713$ 7,908$ 8,106$ 8,308$ 8,516$ 8,730$ 8,947$ 9,170$ 9,403$
66 Senior Public Works Inspector 7,713$ 7,908$ 8,106$ 8,308$ 8,516$ 8,730$ 8,947$ 9,170$ 9,403$ 9,636$
67 7,908$ 8,106$ 8,308$ 8,516$ 8,730$ 8,947$ 9,170$ 9,403$ 9,636$ 9,878$
68
Fire Prevention Specialist
Public Works Customer
Service/Administrative Supervisor
Code Services Supervisor
8,106$ 8,308$ 8,516$ 8,730$ 8,947$ 9,170$ 9,403$ 9,636$ 9,878$ 10,124$
69
Assistant Engineer
Associate Planner
Senior Building Inspector
Plans Examiner
8,308$ 8,516$ 8,730$ 8,947$ 9,170$ 9,403$ 9,636$ 9,878$ 10,124$ 10,377$
70 8,516$ 8,730$ 8,947$ 9,170$ 9,403$ 9,636$ 9,878$ 10,124$ 10,377$ 10,638$
71 Senior Fire Prevention Specialist 8,730$ 8,947$ 9,170$ 9,403$ 9,636$ 9,878$ 10,124$ 10,377$ 10,638$ 10,905$
72 8,947$ 9,170$ 9,403$ 9,636$ 9,878$ 10,124$ 10,377$ 10,638$ 10,905$ 11,173$
73 Principal Librarian 9,170$ 9,403$ 9,636$ 9,878$ 10,124$ 10,377$ 10,638$ 10,905$ 11,173$ 11,451$
74 Associate Civil Engineer 9,401$ 9,634$ 9,874$ 10,123$ 10,375$ 10,633$ 10,901$ 11,173$ 11,451$ 11,739$
75 Senior Planner 9,634$ 9,874$ 10,123$ 10,375$ 10,633$ 10,901$ 11,173$ 11,451$ 11,739$ 12,033$
76 9,874$ 10,123$ 10,375$ 10,633$ 10,901$ 11,173$ 11,451$ 11,739$ 12,033$ 12,333$
77 10,123$ 10,375$ 10,633$ 10,900$ 11,174$ 11,451$ 11,738$ 12,033$ 12,333$ 12,641$
78 Senior Civil Engineer 10,375$ 10,634$ 10,901$ 11,173$ 11,452$ 11,738$ 12,032$ 12,333$ 12,640$ 12,958$
Salaries are effective the beginning of the pay period containing July 1, 2026
Arborist added and approved 06/16/2026, effective the beginning of the pay period containing 7/01/2026
CITY OF ARCADIA
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR
DEFINITION
Under general administrative direction, to plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and
operations of the Public Works Services Department including streets, water, engineering,
sanitation, facilities, and contract services; to coordinate assigned activities with other City
departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex
administrative support to the City Manager; to serve as Assistant City Manager; and may serve
as City Manager in the absence of the City Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and
clerical staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Serve as Acting City Manager in the City Manager’s absence and make administrative decisions
as necessary; provide advice and assistance to the City Council, the public, and other
agencies; respond to inquiries and provide information regarding City policies, procedures,
and operations.
Provide insights and strategic advice to the City Manager regarding policies and direction of the
City as a whole.
Assist the City Manager with the development and implementation of City policies and overall
operation of the City through direction, support, and guidance of City departments.
Provide leadership for the development of a shared vision, strategy, policy, and goals for all City
activities and operations.
Participate in negotiation process with the City’s bargaining groups; work with the City Council,
City Manager, Human Resources Director, Administrative Services Director, and the City’s
bargaining units in maintaining decorum throughout the negotiation process.
Serve as project manager or city liaison for Citywide projects of a sensitive or time-restricted
nature as directed by the City Manager.
Coordinate activities of the City Manager’s Office with other City departments and with outside
agencies as directed by the City Manager.
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Assume full management responsibility for all Public Works Services Department services and
activities including streets, water, engineering, sanitation, facilities, fleet, wastewater and
contract services.
Manage the development and implementation of Public Works Services Department goals,
objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establish, within City policy,
appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery
methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems,
and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the
implementation of changes.
Represent the Public Works Services Department to other City departments, elected officials
and outside agencies; explain and interpret Public Works Services Department programs,
policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate Public Works Services Department personnel; provide or
coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline
and termination procedures.
Plan, direct, and coordinate the Public Works Services Department's work plan; meet with
management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas
of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Public Works Services
Department budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment,
materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the
preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Direct and coordinate the design of public utility systems, public works projects and facilities;
oversee contract City Engineer services in the approval of plans and specifications; oversee
construction activities and related department services.
Oversee the administration and coordination of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Program to ensure continual compliance.
Coordinate the preparation of the 5-year capital improvement and equipment replacement
budgets for all City departments and present to City Council.
Direct the administration of the waste management, refuse and recycling contract for
residential refuse collection; monitor commercial hauling and ensure City compliance with
AB939 requirements.
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Negotiate contract extensions, amendments, and related changes for contract services.
Coordinate Public Works Services Department activities with those of other departments and
outside agencies and organizations.
Provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports
and other necessary correspondence.
Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies;
recommend modifications to Public Works Services programs, policies, and procedures as
appropriate.
Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional
group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operations typical of local government services such as budgeting and financial
services, human resources, recreation, community services, library services,
communications, public safety, water utility, and more.
General executive management principles and methods including goal setting,
program development and implementation, project management and budgeting.
Public policy, City functions and activities, local government practices, administration,
political dynamics, and community needs.
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive public works
program.
Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of
programs, policies, and operational needs.
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Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and
administration.
Advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and
administration.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
Assist the City Manager in managing overall City operations.
Understand, interpret, and lead the implementation of City Council goals, policies, and
directives.
Coordinate and direct a variety of complex assignments and make decisions rapidly
within the scope of authority and recommended solutions.
Communicate effectively and diplomatically with the City Council, community, public
and private organizations, community stakeholders, boards and commissions, and
City staff at all levels in the organization.
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Public Works
Services Department.
Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing
effective and efficient public works services.
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of management, supervisory,
professional, technical, and clerical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
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Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed
actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and
techniques.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost
effective manner.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to
assigned programs and functions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required
knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. The incumbent will possess the most
desirable combination of training, skills, and experience, as demonstrated in past and
current employment history. A typical way to achieve this is:
Experience:
Seven years of responsible public works experience including five years of
supervisory experience over subordinate staff in a management position, and at
least one year of experience as Assistant to the City Manager or similar.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with
major course work in engineering, public administration, or a related field. A
Master's degree is highly desirable.
License or Certificate:
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Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and
locations.
Effective Date: January, 1999
Revised: October 2020; July 2026
CITY OF ARCADIA
CITY ENGINEER/DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR
DEFINITION
Under general administrative direction, to plan, direct, manage and oversee activities and
services of the Engineering, Traffic Engineering and Streets Sections of the Public Works
Services Department. The City Engineer provides technical review and approval of planning
reports, design plans, specifications, contracts and construction engineering of the City’s
infrastructure assets; for programs and projects administered by the Engineering Section.
Typical infrastructure programs include: development engineering and review, traffic and
transportation engineering, capital improvement program implementation, master planning
and assigned activities with other departments, divisions, consultants, contractors,
engineers and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex
administrative support to the Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical and
clerical staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assume management responsibility for all activities in Engineering, Traffic Engineering, and
Street Sections. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals,
objectives, policies and priorities with direct management responsibility for the Engineering
, Traffic Engineering, and Streets Sections of the Public Works Services Department.
Public Works Services Department – Engineering
Recommend in accordance with City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels;
recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery
methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support
systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and
review with the Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training;
work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination
procedures
Responsible for the day to day administration of the Engineering, Traffic Engineering, and
Streets Sections’ operational budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment,
materials and supplies; approve budgeted expenditures; conduct monthly budget reviews
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of operational and capital improvement program budgets; direct the preparation of annual
operational and capital improvement budgets.
Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for the Engineering Section, Traffic
Engineering, and Streets Section; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign
work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work
products, methods and procedures.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Administer Subdivision Map Act requirements for development.
Approves Tract and Parcel Maps.
Responsible for oversight of conditions of approval on development projects.
Provides technical oversight for inspection of private improvement projects in public right of
way.
Capital Improvement Program
Provides technical review and approvals for capital improvement projects under the
direction of the Assistant City Manager/ Public Works Services Director for each respective
CIP program.
Assist the Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director in maximizing the use of
outside funding sources such as federal, state, regional and sub-regional for capital
programs.
Provides technical review of the planning, design, construction and administration of
assessment district proceedings.
Oversees the planning, design and construction of cooperative projects undertaken with
adjoining jurisdictions and other agencies such as Caltrans, LA County Department of
Public Works, MTA or others.
Prepare and negotiates cooperative agreements with other jurisdictions and agencies for
cooperative projects.
Technical Consultation
Provides in-house professional engineering consultation to the Assistant City
Manager/Public Works Services Director and to the City Manager and City Attorney offices
as required. Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
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Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies;
recommend modifications to division programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of management, civil engineering, transportation and
transit, and administration.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation
of engineering programs, policies and operational needs.
Modern and complex principles of engineering program development, building
construction, code enforcement, and administration.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding civil
engineering and land surveying.
Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Skill to:
Operate modern computer equipment and utilize office based software
applications.
Operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to:
Act effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team with the Public Works
Services Department and with other Departments within the City.
Manage, direct and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional and technical
personnel.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to the Engineering,
Traffic Engineering, and Streets Section.
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Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective
and efficient engineering services.
Prepare and administer the division budget.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed
actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and
techniques.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and
regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills,
and abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position is qualifying. The incumbent will
possess the most desirable combination of training, skills, and experience, as demonstrated
in past and current employment history. A typical example includes:
Experience:
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience
including two years of supervisory and administrative responsibility.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and university with
major course work in civil engineering or closely related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil
Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. A
valid Certificate of registration as a Land Surveyor in California is desirable if the candidate’s
Civil Engineering license is post 1982.
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Possession of or ability to obtain a valid drivers license.
Special Requirements:
Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and
locations.
Effective Date: February 2008
Revised Date: August 2017; December 2022; July 2026
CITY OF ARCADIA
DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR - ADMINISTRATION
DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, to direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the programs and
activities in the Customer Service Section, Environmental Services Section, and General
Services Section, including the construction and maintenance of street lights, fleet
maintenance, building maintenance, sewer, water, and storm drain systems, park and outdoor
facility maintenance, contract administration and customer service; to coordinate assigned
activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and to provide highly
responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant City Manager/Public Works
Services Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assume management responsibility for all activities in the assigned sections, including
Customer Services, Environmental Services, and General Services.
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies,
and priorities for assigned programs including the construction and maintenance of street
lights and signal maintenance storm drain systems, park and outdoor facility maintenance,
fleet and building maintenance, contract administration, and customer service activities;
recommend, within Departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend
and administer policies and procedures.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery
methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems,
and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director; direct the implementation of
improvements.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training;
work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination
procedures.
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Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned sections; meet with staff to
identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor work
flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Customer Services,
Environmental Services, and General Services annual budget; direct the forecast of additional
funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and
approve expenditures; direct and implement adjustments as necessary.
Serve as a liaison for the department with other City departments, divisions, and outside
agencies; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues.
Monitor all phases of contract administration and management of the Par 3 golf course
contract.
Direct customer service activities such as service installations, meter reading, and responses
to customer requests for services.
Monitor water conservation efforts and compliance with state regulations for water use.
Prepare estimates and monitor construction, maintenance and operating costs.
Evaluate service and equipment needs; write or review bid specifications; monitor
contractor/equipment performance.
Review and investigate citizen complaints and requests and determine and ensure appropriate
disposition.
Monitor work completed in response to concerns from the City Council and the City Manager.
Investigate and report on matters related to claims made against the City.
Inspect work in progress to ensure compliance with City specifications.
Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional
group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering,
construction, and maintenance services.
Provide responsible staff assistance to the Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services
Director; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
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Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies;
recommend modifications to Customer Services, Environmental Services, and General
Services programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
Serve as the department head in the absence of the Assistant City Manager/Public Works
Services Director.
Supervise staff in the maintenance and repairs of buildings, street lighting, and fleet vehicles
and equipment.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of engineering, construction, and
maintenance programs.
Methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and
maintenance of street, sewer, water and storm drain systems, and park and outdoor
facility maintenance.
Information sources and research techniques in the areas of construction, street and
building maintenance, park maintenance, and sewer, water and storm drains.
Construction safety methods and practices.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of
Field Services programs, policies, and operational needs.
Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and
administration.
Advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
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Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Customer
Services, Environmental Services, and General Services Sections.
Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and
efficient programs and services.
Manage, direct, and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, technical, and
clerical personnel.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Instruct skilled and semi-skilled workers in the methods, practices, tools, and
equipment used in the construction and maintenance of street, sewer, water and storm
drain systems and park and outdoor facility maintenance.
Maintain records of time, materials, and equipment.
Identify and respond to community issues, concerns, and needs.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed
actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and
techniques.
Prepare and administer budgets.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to
assigned programs and functions.
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Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position is qualifying. The
incumbent will possess the most desirable combination of training, skills, and
experience, as demonstrated in his/her past and current employment history. A
typical example includes:
Experience:
Six years of responsible experience in the construction and maintenance of
public works including four years of management and supervisory experience.
Experience in utilities management is desirable.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with
major course work in public administration, engineering, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and
locations.
Effective Date: March 2006
Revised: February 2022; July 2026
CITY OF ARCADIA
UTILITIES MANAGER
DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, to direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the programs and
activities of the Utilities Section of the Public Works Services Department; to coordinate
assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and to provide
highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant City Manager/Public
Works Services Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, technical, and maintenance staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assume management responsibility for all water and sewer services and activities. Assist in
managing and overseeing water and sewer engineering projects.
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies,
and priorities for assigned Utilities Section programs including construction, maintenance,
operation, and emergency disaster response; recommend, within Departmental policy,
appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery
methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems,
and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director; direct the implementation of
improvements.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training;
work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination
procedures.
Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for the Utilities Section; meet with staff to
identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor
workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Utilities Sections annual
budgets; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and
supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct and implement
adjustments as necessary.
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Serve as a liaison for the Utilities Section with other City departments, divisions, and outside
agencies; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues.
Prepare estimates and monitor construction, maintenance, and operating costs.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Approve utility drawings submitted to the Engineering Section and assist the Engineering
Section in the preparation and review of plans, specifications, and drawings.
Direct sanitary sewer and stormdrain maintenance programs. Sanitary Sewer Overflow
compliance and monthly reporting.
Plan, coordinate, direct, supervise, and inspect the maintenance of sanitary sewers.
Assist in preparing annual consumer confidence report.
Assist in preparing quarterly water facility treatment report.
Conduct annual water system inspection with the State Health Department.
Assist with preparation of application for NPDES permits and required follow-up reports with
the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Provide responsible staff assistance to the Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services
Director; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies;
recommend modifications to the Utilities Sections programs, policies, and procedures as
appropriate.
Periodically field check work in progress and upon completion; make field inspections of
water/sanitary sewer systems; note and take proper action to correct defects.
Make public notification of water supply contamination in accordance with the City’s policy
and State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water requirements; notify
appropriate personnel, agencies, and authorities of water supply contamination; inspect
contaminated areas; determine appropriate corrective measures; obtain authorization to
return to normal operations.
Estimate cost of proposed construction projects; confer with consultant engineers and
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contractors on construction projects.
In the event of emergencies and disasters, implement the City’s emergency disaster plans;
conduct inspections to assess damage and corrective action needed.
Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional
group meetings; stay abreast of new water basin trends, state contaminant regulations, and
innovations in the field of water/sanitary sewer systems.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a water distribution/production
and sanitary sewer programs.
Practices, methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in water distribution and
sanitary sewer systems service, installation, construction, maintenance, and
operation.
Principles of hydraulics.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of water
distribution/production.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of
programs, policies, and operational needs.
Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and
administration.
Advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
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Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Principles of record keeping and report preparation.
Techniques used in public relations.
Principles of mathematics.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
Operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools used in the operation, construction,
and maintenance of a water distribution and sanitary sewer systems.
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Utilities
Section including construction, maintenance, and operations.
Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and
efficient water distribution/production and sanitary sewer facilities.
Manage, direct, and coordinate the work of supervisory, technical, and maintenance
personnel.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Identify and respond to community issues, concerns, and needs.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed
actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and
techniques.
Prepare and administer budgets.
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Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals,
drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Perform accurate mathematical computations.
Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to
assigned programs and functions.
Ability to:
Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing
situations and needs.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
Six years of responsible experience in the operation, maintenance, and
construction of water and sanitary sewer systems including four years of
management and supervisory experience.
Training:
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree with major course work in water technology
or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business
management or a related field highly desirable.
License or Certificate:
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Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class “C”driver's license.
Possession of a Water Distribution Operator, Grade IV Certificate issued by the
California Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water.
Possession of a Water Treatment Operator, Grade III Certificate issued by the California
Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment with some exposure to outdoors,
mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and traffic hazards; ability to travel to different
sites and locations.
Effective Date: June, 2003
Revised Date: November 2016; July 2026
CITY OF ARCADIA
CITY ARBORIST
DEFINITION
Under the direct supervision of the Administration/Deputy Public Works Services Director, the
City Arborist plans, develops, coordinates, and directs the City’s tree, park-strip, and
landscape maintenance programs and contracts. The City Arborist provides technical
expertise and training related to tree maintenance, preservation, and urban forestry activities,
including median landscaping, weed abatement, insect and disease control, and landscape
assessment district programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing and
coordinating the work of contractors and City staff related to tree-maintenance activities;
investigating and resolving tree and landscape-related issues in the City while enforcing and
ensuring compliance with City policies, ordinances, and standards; coordinating tree-
trimming activities with City departments and divisions; and inspecting and monitoring
projects involving protected trees on development sites. The City Arborist must have technical
knowledge and training related to tree-maintenance.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises direct supervision over contractors and provides technical direction, training, and
oversight to City staff and maintenance crews engaged in tree maintenance, preservation, and
related landscape activities.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Develop, coordinate, and manage the City’s tree maintenance, preservation, and urban
forestry programs and projects.
Develop annual work plans, performance measures, and levels of service related to tree care
and landscape maintenance.
Assign, instruct, supervise, review, and approve the work of contracted tree maintenance
providers and City staff engaged in tree maintenance, landscape maintenance, weed
abatement, and pest control activities.
Review service requests and respond to inquiries, complaints, and concerns related to trees,
park-strip landscaping, and City-maintained landscape areas.
Serve as technical and resource support for City staff, contractors, residents, and developers
regarding tree maintenance, preservation, tree-related view issues, tree trimming, tree
removal, and applicable City standards and ordinances.
Collaborate on the development and implementation of tree pest and disease prevention,
monitoring, and management programs.
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Review plans, specifications and work sites for landscape rehabilitation projects and
development activities involving protected trees.
Develop, maintain, and analyze tree inventory records, planting-related performance
measures, maintenance schedules, and related databases.
Use computerized maintenance management systems, such as Tyler Enterprise Asset
Management or similar, to support tree management and maintenance activities.
Coordinate tree trimming, planting, maintenance, and preservation activities with contractors,
City departments, utility providers, and outside agencies.
Track and analyze data; prepare technical reports, correspondence, and recommendations;
and present findings to City management, commissions, and/or City Council as needed.
Assist in the preparation and administration of annual operating budgets related to tree
maintenance, landscaping, and associated contracts.
Inspect City trees, medians, park-strips, and development sites to evaluate tree health, safety,
maintenance needs, code compliance, and protected tree conditions.
Attend evening or weekend meetings as required.
Conduct field visits and inspections.
Receive calls for emergency services and be available to respond during non-scheduled work
hours, including evenings, holidays and weekends
Investigate landscape and tree-related issues and enforce compliance with applicable City
policies, ordinances, permits, and standards in a professional and diplomatic manner.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment used in
arboriculture, urban forestry, tree maintenance, preservation, planting, and pest
management.
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Tree species identification; tree health assessment; insect, disease, and weed control
methods commonly found in Southern California landscapes.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and standards
related to tree maintenance, protected trees, landscape maintenance, pesticide
application, and public safety.
Methods and practices related to median landscaping, park-strip maintenance, weed
abatement, irrigation, and landscape assessment district programs.
Contract administration, inspection procedures, and performance monitoring related
to tree maintenance and landscape service contracts.
Principles of supervision, training, and work coordination.
Budgeting, project planning, scheduling, recordkeeping, and report preparation.
Computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite, computerized maintenance
management systems, and related technologies.
Skill to:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Apply tree maintenance policies and standards.
Adaptability/Dealing with Ambiguity.
Presentation Skills.
Decision Making.
Prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to:
Establish, maintain, and foster effective, positive, and harmonious working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work, such as contractors,
consultants, community groups, the public, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors,
etc.
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Foster a teamwork environment.
Manage multiple tree maintenance, preservation, and landscape projects concurrently
from initiation through completion.
Coordinate and prioritize field operations, inspections, and maintenance activities to
ensure timely completion of tree and landscape work.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Provide clear direction to contractors and staff to ensure work is completed in
accordance with City standards, specifications, and safety requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills,
and abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position is qualifying. The incumbent will
possess the most desirable combination of training, skills, and experience, as demonstrated
in past and current employment history. A typical example includes:
Experience/Training:
Three (3) years minimum professional experience managing tree and insect disease
control and tree planting, preservation, and maintenance activities. Landscape
maintenance knowledge is desired.
Education:
Associate’s degree in business, business administration, horticulture, urban forestry,
or a closely related field.
Bachelor’s degree in the above fields is highly desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid Arborist Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout the course of
employment.
Due to the performance of field duties that will require the operation of a City vehicle, a valid
California Class C Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.
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Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Effective Date: July 2026