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Piedmont approves four‑year management personnel resolution with COLAs and equity adjustments
Summary
Council adopted a four‑year appointment resolution for management personnel that includes a 3.25% COLA in Year 1, 3% COLAs in subsequent years, equity adjustments for several directors, increased healthcare benefits and Juneteenth as a paid holiday.
Council adopted a resolution on Dec. 15 that sets compensation and appointment terms for management personnel for a four‑year term running from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029. Staff recommended a 3.25% cost‑of‑living increase effective July 1, 2025, followed by 3% COLAs in 2026–2028, plus equity adjustments resulting from a wage and compensation study.
The staff report cited the following proposed equity adjustments: fire chief +13.80%, finance director +4.341%, planning and building director +5.77%, and public works and recreation directors +6.99%. Management personnel will also receive increases to healthcare benefits and the addition of Juneteenth as a citywide paid holiday. The council unanimously approved the resolution after staff read the statutorily required summary under California Government Code section 54953(c)(3).
