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Council approves 3.5% COLA and benefit updates for management staff
Summary
A council resolution provides a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment for nonrepresented management and executive employees effective July 3, 2026, updates automobile allowance and cafeteria opt-out benefits, and sets a 1.3% city contribution toward state disability insurance premiums.
City Attorney Rosen read the required Brown Act oral report and summarized a resolution that authorizes a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment for covered management classifications effective July 3, 2026; targeted market-based equity adjustments for specific positions; a standardized $275 monthly automobile allowance for executive team classifications; and an updated cafeteria opt-out benefit structure for newly hired employees. The resolution also authorizes a city contribution of up to 1.3% toward state disability insurance premiums, with employees responsible for increases above that level.
Council members moved, seconded and adopted the resolution by unanimous roll call. The council found the resolution not subject to CEQA. Staff noted that equity adjustments and updated salary ranges are attached as exhibit material in the resolution and will be implemented by human resources and finance.
