To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Human Resources
Meeting Date: February 24, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Cherie Johnson |
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707-234-6600 |
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Department Contact: |
Brandy Dalzell |
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707-234-6600 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Resolution Revising the Salary Range of Substance Abuse Counselor I, from $47,340.80 - $57,574.40 to $52,624.00 - $63,939.20, Substance Abuse Counselor II, from $54, 828.80 - $66,643.20 to $56,617.60 - $68,827.20, Senior Substance Abuse Counselor from $60,465.60 - $73,486.40 to $60,944.00 - $74,089.60, Substance Abuse Treatment Supervisor from $65,062.40 - $79,081.60 to $67,059.20 - $81,515.20, Mental Health Clinician I from $64,355.20 - $78,228.80 to $74,276.80 - $90,313.60, Mental Health Clinician II from $74,464.00 - $90,500.80 to $79,518.40 - $96,657.60
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Recommended Action/Motion:
recommendation
Adopt Resolution revising the salary range of Substance Abuse Counselor I, from $47,340.80 - $57,574.40 to $52,624.00 - $63,939.20, Substance Abuse Counselor II, from $54, 828.80 - $66,643.20 to $56,617.60 - $68,827.20, Senior Substance Abuse Counselor from $60,465.60 - $73,486.40 to $60,944.00 - $74,089.60, Substance Abuse Treatment Supervisor from $65,062.40 - $79,081.60 to $67,059.20 - $81,515.20, Mental Health Clinician I from $64,355.20 - $78,228.80 to $74,276.80 - $90,313.60, Mental Health Clinician II from $74,464.00 - $90,500.80 to $79,518.40 - $96,657.60; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On June 24, 2025, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Master Position Allocation Table for the FY 2025-2026 Budget, Resolution Number 25-111.
Summary of Request:
The Human Resources Department is charged, as part of the overall maintenance of the classification and compensation plan, to evaluate current classifications, create new classifications (including appropriate salary levels), reclassify positions, examine requests for salary grade adjustments, analyze allocations, and make recommendations for additions, modifications, and corrections.
At the request of the Health Services Director, Human Resources conducted a salary study of the Substance Abuse Counselor series and Mental Health Clinician classifications and is proposing revised salary ranges.
The study found the Substance Abuse Counselor series and Mental Health Clinician classifications to be approximately 2.5% percent below market. These positions require specialized licensure, certification, and clinical expertise in a highly competitive workforce.
Increasing wages will help align compensation with comparable agencies, improve the County’s ability to recruit and retain qualified staff, and reduce vacancy related service disruptions and overtime costs.
The impact below for this fiscal year is calculated at step 5 and includes the cost of benefits. The recurring cost shown below is calculated at step 5, including the cost of benefits.
The County has fulfilled its obligation under the Myers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA) with the affected bargaining unit.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not adopt recommendation and direct staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Budget Units 0418, 4035, 4049 |
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current f/y cost: $102,802 (BU 0418), $56,027 (BU 4035), $136,453 (BU 4049) (includes cost of benefits) |
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budget clarification: Fed, State, Realignment - Department to work with Executive Office, Fiscal Division |
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annual recurring cost: $292,983 (BU 0418), $161,855 (BU 4035), $394,198 (BU 4049) (includes cost of benefits) |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Adopted |
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Date: February 24, 2026 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution |
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Number: 26-028 |
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