TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Justin Clifton, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Diego Chavez, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT:
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Updated Murrieta Management, Professional, and Confidential Employees’ Compensation Plan
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RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt Resolution No. 25-4890 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving an Updated Murrieta Management, Professional, and Confidential Employees’ Compensation Plan.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On September 3, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-4785, approving an updated Murrieta Management and Confidential Employees’ Compensation Plan (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
DISCUSSION
The compensation and benefits for the City’s Management, Professional, and Confidential (MPC) employees are provided in the Management, Professional, and Confidential Employees Compensation Plan. The MPC Compensation Plan is adopted by resolution of the City Council. The MPC Compensation Plan covers approximately 62 different classifications and 77 authorized positions.
The MPC Compensation Plan was most recently amended on September 3, 2024. An updated MPC Compensation Plan has been prepared for the City Council’s consideration. If adopted, the updated plan would supersede and replace the MPC Compensation Plan approved by the City Council on September 3, 2024. This updated document reflects the following changes:
1. Increased the monthly health contribution amount by $45 from $1,891.28 to $1,936.28, effective January 1, 2026.
2. Updated the list of classifications subject to the MPC Compensation Plan to align with the schedule of authorized positions approved by the City Council in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Operating Budget (added Capital Projects Program Manager and Homeless Services Manager; replaced Business Development Manager with Economic Development Manager; and replaced Parks & Recreation Manager with Parks & Community Services Manager).
3. Clarified that Department Heads assigned a vehicle are not eligible for an auto allowance.
4. Updated the minimum employer contribution amount required under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act for 2026 (from $158 per month to $162 per month effective January 1, 2026).
5. Updated dates and grammar throughout the Compensation Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of approving the proposed MPC Compensation Plan for FY 2025/26 is $19,170, based on a six-month timeframe. The estimated annual cost is $38,340. The FY 2025/26 monthly health contribution costs will be incorporated into the Operating Budget during an upcoming Budget Update.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 25-4890