Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michelle Kuka, Human Resources Director
Subject: Recommended Revision to the Master Salary Resolution
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to Master Salary Resolution 081981 to adjust salary range of one classification, delete three positions, add three positions, and reclassify one position.
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BACKGROUND:
On June 16, 2026, this Board adopted Master Salary Resolution 081981, which specifies the number of and provides compensation and benefits for persons employed by the County of San Mateo, sets appropriate rules and regulations, and repeals all inconsistent ordinances and resolutions. Throughout the year, the salary resolution is amended from time to time to meet the needs of the County.
DISCUSSION:
The salary resolution changes herein represent the:
• Adjustment of the salary range of one classification;
• deletion of three positions;
• addition of three positions; and
• reclassification of one position.
These amendments to the resolution have been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney’s Office as to form. The specific actions are discussed in detail below.
30000 SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Action: Adjust the hourly salary range for D250, Assistant Forensic Laboratory Director at $85.72 - $107.19.
Explanation: This action adjusts the pay rate of the Assistant Forensic Laboratory Director by 4.5%. The salary for this classification was established on the October 20, 2026, Salary Resolution Amendment (SRA) but did not include the anticipated Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). This action corrects the prior salary-setting action to reflect the COLA. There are no additional salary and benefits costs and there is no impact on the number of authorized positions.
38000 PLANNING AND BUILDING
Action: Reclassify: One E003, Administrative Secretary III
Biweekly Salary: $3,210.40 - $4,009.60
To: One E029, Administrative Assistant I
Biweekly Salary: $3,386.40 - $4,233.60
Explanation: This action reclassifies one employee currently classified as Administrative Secretary III to Administrative Assistant I, based on the results of a classification study that was conducted. The estimated monthly salary and benefits cost of the reclassification is $743. There is no change in the number of authorized positions.
45200 DPW - ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS
Action: Add: One MA, Associate/Management Analyst
Biweekly Salary: $4,212.80 - $6,093.60
Explanation: This is the addition of one Management Analyst position being transferred from the department’s Facilities Services Division to provide analytical, administrative and programmatic support to the Road Services Division. The estimated monthly salary and benefits cost for this change is $20,200, and the total number of authorized positions is increased by one.
47300 DPW - FACLITIES SERVICES
Action: Delete: One MA, Associate/Management Analyst
Biweekly Salary: $4,212.80 - $6,093.60
Explanation: This is the deletion of one vacant Management Analyst position being transferred to the department’s Road Construction and Operations Division to support the division’s operational and programmatic needs. The estimated monthly salary and benefits savings for this change is $20,200, and the total number of authorized positions is decreased by one.
55500 PUBLIC HEALTH, POLICY AND PLANNING
Action: Delete: D023, Health Services Manager I
Biweekly Salary: $5,374.40 - $6,720.00
Explanation: This is the deletion of one vacant Health Services Manager I position being transferred to Emergency Medical Services. This position is essential for ensuring the County’s Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) meets its statutory and regulatory obligations. The estimated monthly salary and benefits savings for this change is $22,277, and the total number of authorized positions is decreased by one.
56000 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Action: Add: D023, Health Services Manager I
Biweekly Salary: $5,374.40 - $6,720.00
Explanation: This is the addition of one Health Services Manager I position being transferred from Public Health, Policy and Planning for the purpose of ensuring the County’s Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) meets its statutory and regulatory obligations. The estimated monthly salary and benefits cost for this change is $22,277, and the total number of authorized positions is increased by one.
66000 SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER
Action: Delete: One F059, Pharmacist
Biweekly Salary: $6,716.40 - $8,409.60
Add: One F090, Lead Pharmacist
Biweekly Salary: $7,097.60 - $8,873.60
Explanation: This is the deletion of one vacant Pharmacist position and addition one Lead Pharmacist position to provide consistent operational oversight and support for the LTC Pharmacy. The estimated monthly salary and benefits cost for this change is $1,538. There is no change in the number of authorized positions.
Financial Impact on County’s Retirement System
Government Code Section 31515.5 requires the County to provide the estimated financial impact that proposed benefit changes or salary increases for current employees would have on the funding status of SamCERA‘s retirement fund, the County’s retirement system.
As reflected in the attached letter from SamCERA’s actuary, Milliman, the assumed annual salary increases of affected current employees, increases the Actuarial Accrued Liability (AAL) by approximately $6,000. While the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) of SamCERA will be higher by this amount, the funded ratio, rounded to the nearest one basis point, will be unchanged.
FISCAL IMPACT:
These amendments represent a monthly salary and benefits cost of $2,281 or an estimated annual cost of $27,369.