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Council committee reviews proposed 2026 pay plans and executive reorganization; asks for org chart and fiscal detail
Summary
City staff proposed updates to the 2026 executive and non‑represented pay plans, including a 3.8% COLA and reorganization that would convert an existing deputy‑level budget into an assistant COO while elevating a REDI/DEI advisor to a deputy strategy/performance role. Council asked for an organizational chart, fiscal impact analysis, and clarity on equity implications before final consent consideration.
City staff presented proposed changes to the 2026 E (executive) and N (non‑rep) pay plans and described a structural change in the executive department intended to address a growing span of control. The proposal seeks council authorization to place the pay plans on the Jan. 6 agenda so eligible employees could receive the cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) by the Jan. 25 paycheck.
Mayor Bernie and COO Files explained the administrative reasoning: the executive office has added functions (sustainability, grant management, REDI) and an assistant COO position would provide management capacity. Staff said they are not proposing a net new FTE; rather, they would convert an existing deputy executive director position into an assistant COO and elevate the current REDI (DEI) advisor into a deputy of strategy and performance. The deputy would remain part of the director team.
Council members repeatedly requested an org chart showing current vs. proposed structure, a fiscal summary that breaks out budget impacts and salary bands (particularly the proposed 3.8% COLA), and further clarity about equity effects across salary bands. Human Resources staff said the COLA aligns with the RESHA pay plan and that market data drove banding decisions; staff offered to provide job descriptions, an org chart, and further market analysis before final action.
Next steps: staff offered to bring the item back as new business on Jan. 6 (rather than immediate consent) with supplemental materials (current and proposed org charts and fiscal implications) and to continue discussion in committee in early 2026 as part of broader budget planning.
