HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2026-007RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, RATIFYING CHANGES TO EXHIBIT “A” ALLOCATED
POSITIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-052, ADOPTING AUTHORIZED
CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOCATED POSITIONS, SALARY SCHEDULE,
AND SALARY RANGES
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert identifies employees by classifications and
groups for the purpose of salary and benefit administration; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert has met and conferred in good faith with the
Palm Desert Employees Organization (PDEO) in accordance with the Meyers-Milias-
Brown Act and the City’s Employer-Employee Relations Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert has reached an agreement and entered into
a memorandum of understanding with the employees represented by the PDEO, for the
period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, and Exhibit “A” is consistent with this
agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert approved Resolution No. 2025-052 adopting
allocated positions while authorizing the City Manager to modify positions and salaries
during the FY 2025-26, where reasonably necessary or appropriate for business, and do
not exceed the adopted FY 2025-26 Financial Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Salary schedule, ranges & allocated positions and authorized
classifications.
The City of Palm Desert’s Personnel System, Section 2.52 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, prescribes specific terms for appointment and tenure of all City
employees. Exhibit “A” contains the tables of allocated classifications, positions, and
salary ranges authorized effective July 1, 2025.
The City Council recognizes the changes as necessary, is consistent with Council-
adopted budget policies, and concurs with the modifications made by the City Manager
to date.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to modify the Allocated Classifications,
Positions and Salary Schedule during the FY 2025-26 for modifications the City Manager
determines are reasonably necessary or appropriate for business necessity including,
without limitation, the implementation of title and responsibility changes, any minimum
wage laws, use of over-hires for training, limited term student internships and modification
of vacant positions in so far as such modifications do not exceed the adopted 2025-26
Financial Plan.
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Resolution No. 2026-007 Page 2
ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026.
EVAN TRUBEE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2026-007 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on February 12, 2026, by
the following vote:
AYES: HARNIK, NESTANDE, PRADETTO, QUINTANILLA, AND TRUBEE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RECUSED: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Palm Desert, California, on ___________________.
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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2/20/2026
FY 2025-26 Exhibit A
Classification Allocated
Positions Salary Grade Exempt
Status Notes:
City Manager 1 CM Exempt X
Assistant City Manager 1 73 Exempt X
Senior Management Analyst 1 40/42 Exempt B
Management Aide I/II 1 34/36 Non-Exempt
Executive Assistant 1 36 Non-Exempt C (confidential)
1104130 5
Human Resources
Director of Human Resources 1 64 Exempt X
Senior Management Analyst 1 45 Exempt
Human Resources Specialist 1 36 Non-Exempt
Human Resources Analyst I/II 1 40/42 Exempt C (confidential)
1104154 4
City Clerk 1 66 Exempt X
Assistant City Clerk 1 46 Exempt B
Senior Administrative Assistant 1 34 Non-Exempt
Receptionist 1 20 Non-Exempt
Senior Deputy Clerk 3 38 Non-Exempt
1104111 7
Public Affairs
Public Affairs Manager 1 56 Exempt B
Communications and Marketing Coordinator 1 42 Exempt B
Management Aide I/II 1 34/36 Non-Exempt
Visitor Services Specialist 1 28 Non-Exempt
Visitor Services Assistant (PT)2 20 Non-Exempt
4417 6
Total City Manager 22
Library Services
Director of Library Services 1 66 Exempt X
Management Analyst I/II 1 40 Exempt B
Library Manager 2 50 Exempt B
Librarian I/II 4 40/42 Exempt B
Library Assistant (FT)1 20 Non-Exempt
Library Assistant (PT)12 20 Non-Exempt
2524662 21
Total Library Services 21
Director of Finance/City Treasurer 1 71 Exempt X
Deputy Director of Finance 2 63 Exempt B
CITY OF PALM DESERT
ALLOCATED POSITIONS
CITY MANAGER
City Clerk
LIBRARY SERVICES
FINANCE
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FY 2025-26 Exhibit A
Senior Management Analyst 2 45 Exempt B
Management Analyst I/II 2 40/42 Exempt B
Accountant 3 43 Non-Exempt
Managemen Aide I/II t 34/36 Non-Exempt
Payroll Coordinator 1 38 Non-Exempt
Purchasing Coordinator 1 38 Non-Exempt
Accounting Technician I/II 2 28/32 Non-Exempt
1104150 16
Information Technology
Information Systems Manager 1 62 Exempt B
Senior Network Engineer 1 48 Non-Exempt
Senior Information Systems Administrator 1 48 Non-Exempt
Senior GIS Admin 1 47 Non-Exempt
Senior Biz Systems Enterprise 1 47 Non-Exempt
Biz Systems Enterprise 1 42 Non-Exempt
Management Aide I/II 1 34/36 Non-Exempt
1104190 7
Total Finance 23
Director, Econ Development 1 70 Exempt X
Community Relations Supervisor 1 46 Exempt B
Economic Development Coordinator 1 44 Exempt B
Management Analyst I/II 1 40/42 Exempt B
Administrative Assistant I/II - Econ. Dvlpt.1 28/32 Non-Exempt
4430 7
Special Programs
Special Events Coordinator 1 42 Exempt B
Management Analyst I/II- Environmental 1 40/42 Exempt B
4430 3
Total Economic Development 10
Director of Development Services 1 70 Exempt X
Dep Dir of Development Services 1 63 Exempt B
Management Aide I/II 2 34/36 Non-Exempt
Development Services Supervisor/Manager 1 46/50 Exempt B
Senior Planner 1 46 Exempt B
Associate Planner I/II 1 42/44 Exempt B
Assistant Planner 2 36 Non-Exempt
GIS Analyst 1 42 Non-Exempt
Development Services Coordinator 1 42 Non-Exempt
4470 13
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FY 2025-26 Exhibit A
1104423 2
Management Analyst I/II 1 40/42 Exempt B
Building & Safety
Chief Building Official 1 62 Exempt B
Assistant Building Official 1 51 Exempt B
Senior Building Inspector 1 42 Non-Exempt
Building Inspector I/II 3 38 Non-Exempt
Adminstrative Assistant I/II 1 28/32 Non-Exempt
4420 7
Code Compliance
Code Compliance & Support Services Manager 1 51 Exempt B
Code Compliance Officer I/II 5 30/34 Non-Exempt
Homeless and Support Services Manager 1 48 Exempt B
Administrative Assistant I/II 1 28/32 Non-Exempt
4422 8
Palm Desert Permit Center
Management Analyst I/II 1 40/42 Exempt B
Management Aide I/II 2 34/36 Non-Exempt
Permit Technician I/II 4 28/32 Non-Exempt
4421 7
Total Development Services 37
Capital Projects Administration
Director of Capital Projects 1 70 Exempt X
Capital Projects Manager 1 53 Exempt B
Senior Project Manager 2 50 Exempt B
Project Manager 2 48 Exempt B
Senior Public Works Inspector 1 40 Non-Exempt
Public Works Inspector I/II 2 34/37 Non-Exempt
Total Capital Projects 9
Public Works
Director of Public Works 1 70 Exempt X
Deputy Director of Public Works 1 63 Exempt B
Business Operations Manager 1 50 Exempt B
Senior Management Analyst 1 45 Exempt B
Project Manager 1 48 Exempt B
Management Analyst I/II 2 40/42 Exempt B
Management Analyst I/II - Art 1 40/42 Exempt B
Senior Administrative Assistant 1 34 Non-Exempt
Administrative Assistant I/II 2 28/32 Non-Exempt
4300 12
CAPITAL PROJECTS
PUBLIC WORKS
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FY 2025-26 Exhibit A
Community Services
Community Services Mger 1 51 Exempt B
Public Works Superintendent 1 48 Exempt B
Management Analyst I/II 1 40/42 Exempt B
Senior Landscape Inspector 1 42 Non-Exempt
Landscape Inspector I/II 3 34/36 Non-Exempt
4614 7
Facilities Management
Senior Facilities Specialist 1 38 Non-Exempt
Facilities Specialist 1 36 Non-Exempt
4340 2
Public Works Superintendent 1 48 Exempt B
Office Assistant I/II 1 20/24 Non-Exempt
Senior Maintenance Worker 1 40 Non-Exempt
Maintenance Worker III 4 36 Non-Exempt
Maintenance Worker I/II 8 28/32 Non-Exempt
4310 15
Traffic Signal Maintenance
Senior Project Manager 1 50 Exempt B
Senior Traffic Signal Specialist 1 45 Non-Exempt
Traffic Signal Technician I/II 3 34/38 Non-Exempt
4250 5
Total Public Works 41
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