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File #: 26-0240    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 2/13/2026 In control: Human Resources
On agenda: 3/10/2026 Final action:
Title: Adoption of Resolution Adopting the Title Change of Animal Control Assistant to Animal Care Assistant and Spay/Neuter Adoption Coordinator to Adoption Program Coordinator; Authorize the Salary Revision for Animal Facility Attendant from $38,521.60 - $46,820.80 to $41,912.00 - $50,960.00, Animal Care Assistant from $37,689.60 - $43,638.40 to $45,718.40 - $55,556.80, Animal Protection Officer I from $42,764.80 - $51,979.20 to $52,124.80 - $63,356.80, Animal Protection Officer II from $49,483.20 - $60,132.80 to $56,056.00 - $68,161.60, Animal Control Shelter Supervisor from $54,163.20 - $65,852.80 to $60,174.40 - $73,153.60
Attachments: 1. Resolution

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Human Resources

Meeting Date:  March 10, 2026

 

Department Contact:  

Cherie Johnson

Phone: 

707-234-6600

Department Contact:  

Brandy Dalzell

Phone: 

707-234-6600

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

Agenda Title:

title

Adoption of Resolution Adopting the Title Change of Animal Control Assistant to Animal Care Assistant and Spay/Neuter Adoption Coordinator to Adoption Program Coordinator; Authorize the Salary Revision for Animal Facility Attendant from $38,521.60 - $46,820.80 to $41,912.00 - $50,960.00, Animal Care Assistant from $37,689.60 - $43,638.40 to $45,718.40 - $55,556.80, Animal Protection Officer I from $42,764.80 - $51,979.20 to $52,124.80 - $63,356.80, Animal Protection Officer II from $49,483.20 - $60,132.80 to $56,056.00 - $68,161.60, Animal Control Shelter Supervisor from $54,163.20 - $65,852.80 to $60,174.40 - $73,153.60

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Adopt Resolution adopting title change of Animal Control Assistant to Animal Care Assistant and Spay/Neuter Adoption Coordinator to Adoption Program Coordinator; authorize the salary revision for Animal Facility Attendant from $38,521.60 - $46,820.80 to $41,912.00 - $50,960.00, Animal Care Assistant from $37,689.60 - $43,638.40 to $45,718.40 - $55,556.80, Animal Protection Officer I from $42,764.80 - $51,979.20 to $52,124.80 - $63,356.80, Animal Protection Officer II from $49,483.20 - $60,132.80 to $56,056.00 - $68,161.60, Animal Control Shelter Supervisor from $54,163.20 - $65,852.80 to $60,174.40 - $73,153.60; 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. 

 

Human Resources and the Director of Animal Care Services have been working together over the last several months reviewing the duties and responsibilities of various positions.  On February 19, 2025, at its public meeting the Civil Service Commission approved a title change for Animal Control Assistant to Animal Care Assistant and most recently at its January 21, 2026, public meeting approved the title change from Spay/Neuter Adoption Coordinator to Adoption Program Coordinator.  These changes reflect a true representation of positions.

 

Additionally, throughout the review and revision of the classifications, salary studies were completed and as a result found that several of the classifications are well below market.  Human Resources conducted salary studies with comparator agencies and at the time of the study used the 2026 rates provided by the agencies.  While completing the salary study, such factors were taken into consideration, safety of the position, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as addressing the department’s compaction and alignment.

The recommend salary revisions will be absorbed in the already existing Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and no additional General Funds are needed.

 

 

 

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:

source of funding: Budget Units 2860

current f/y cost: $29,016 (includes cost of benefits)

budget clarification:   Department to work with Fiscal and will absorb costs with existing budget.

annual recurring cost: $94,302 (includes cost of benefits)

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No Not currently budgeted but there is availability in budget

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

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Item Status

Date: Date Executed

Executed Item Type: item

 

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