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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Approval of Organizational Reorganization; (2) Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Related Classification and Salary Plan for City Employees, Effective January 26, 2026; (3) Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Updated Executive Compensation Plan, Effective January 26, 2026; and (4) Approval of a Performance Management Framework.
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Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
Contact Person/Dept.: Dana Anderson/Human Resources Director
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/22/2026)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Human Resources Director (1/22/2026) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve the reorganization of the City Manager's Office to align the executive leadership structure with the City Manager's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 strategic priorities; (2) approve the update and reclassification of executive positions and selective department head salary adjustments as described in this report; (3) adopt a Resolution adopting the related City employee salary schedules, effective January 26, 2026; (4) adopt a Resolution adopting the updated Executive Compensation Plan, effective January 26, 2026; (5) approve the establishment of an executive-level Performance Management and Pay-for-Performance framework aligned with City Council priorities, ICMA best practices, and modern talent development principles; and (6) authorize the City Manager to implement the organizational, classification, and compensation changes, including step placement, consistent with qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
BACKGROUND
Over the past several fiscal years, the City has experienced increasing organizational complexity across affordable housing delivery, homelessness response, infrastru...
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