Council roundup: consent approved, police‑trainee class created, liaison appointments set
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Summary
On Jan. 13 San Ramon City Council approved the consent calendar (including a disclosed city manager contract), created a temporary police officer trainee classification, and adopted liaison and committee appointments; the council also continued the Canopy DA adoption to Jan. 27 to incorporate Iron Horse Trail language.
San Ramon — The City Council completed a series of procedural and personnel actions on Jan. 13, approving the consent calendar, establishing a temporary police officer trainee classification, and confirming annual liaison and regional committee appointments.
Consent calendar: Council approved the consent calendar after the city clerk read a required disclosure about closed‑session direction relating to the city manager's annual evaluation and a proposed contract. The clerk summarized the contract terms, including a minimum salary differential of 9.5% and a new annual salary amount stated as $350,387 (effective Aug. 8, 2025) and permitted 457(b) elective deferrals and catch‑up limits.
Police trainee job class: The council approved Resolution 2026‑011 to create a temporary "police officer trainee" classification to allow the city to hire academy‑bound recruits while paying them during academy training. HR recommended an hourly rate based on market comparators (~$55/hour). Staff confirmed recruits who fail the academy would no longer qualify for the trainee appointment, and successful trainees would be appointed to full police‑officer positions and serve a probationary period subject to release from probation procedures.
Appointments and committees: The council approved annual council liaison appointments (Resolutions 2026‑012, 013 and 015) and separately amended the Southwest Area Transportation Committee appointment (Resolution 2026‑014) to add Vice Mayor Rubio as the mayor’s alternate.
Votes at a glance: Consent calendar — approved (unanimous); Resolution 2026‑009 (FY25 budget amendments) — approved (unanimous); Resolution 2026‑010 (midyear FY26 adjustments) — approved (unanimous); Resolution 2026‑011 (police officer trainee job class) — approved (unanimous); Resolutions 2026‑012, 013, 015 (liaison appointments) — approved; Resolution 2026‑014 (SWAT alternate) — approved.
What happens next: Personnel direction will be implemented by Human Resources and Police; the clerk will update appointment calendars; the consent‑calendar items will be reflected in the minutes and executed where applicable.
