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File #: 25-944 MEETING DATE: 12/16/2025
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager
Subject:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-77 Modifying Salary and Benefits for Non-Represented Employees
by Adding the Assistant Chief of Police Classification and Establishing the Compensation and
Amending the Non-Elected Non-Represented Employees Pay Schedule to Update the Job Title
of Deputy Director of Administrative Services to Deputy Director of Human Resources
Statement of Issue:
This Request for Council Action covers two proposed personnel-related changes: Add classification
of Assistant Chief of Police to the Non-Associated Resolution Salary Schedule and update to Job
Title of Deputy Director of Administrative Services to Deputy Director of Human Resources.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-77, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Modifying Salary and Benefits for Non-Represented Employees by Adding the Assistant Chief of
Police Classification and Establishing the Compensation and Amending the Non-Elected Non-
Represented Employees Pay Schedule to Update the Job Title of Deputy Director of Administrative
Services to Deputy Director of Human Resources" and authorize the City Manager or designee to
take all administrative actions necessary to implement the personnel changes.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt Resolution No. 2025-77 and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
This Request for Council Action and the attached Resolution No. 2025-77 cover two proposed
personnel-related changes, which are explained below:
Add Classification of Assistant Chief of Police and Establishing Compensation
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The Police Department is requesting to add the classification of Assistant Chief of Police back to the
Non-Associated Appointed Executive Management salary schedule. This classification was created
in 2018 following a comprehensive review of HBPD operations in 2017 which yielded a
recommendation for a "second in command" sworn executive position to improve department
operational efficiency. Sometime after the position was vacated, it was removed from the Non-
Associated Resolution's salary schedule as a covered position. Adding this position back to the
master salary schedule would give the Police Department the flexibility to evaluate whether there is a
departmental need for this position to be utilized again. The pay is recommended to be approximately
10% above that of Police Captain. By way of this RCA and the attached Resolution No. 2025-77, staff
requests the Council's approval to add the Assistant Chief of Police classification back to the Non-
, Associated Appointed Executive Management salary schedule and set the compensation
accordingly.
Council approval of this addition does not add an FTE to the Police Department's budget. In order for
the department to proceed with filling this position, they would need to either make other
organizational changes that result in 0 FTE changes or return to Council to request the additional
FTE for their budget.
Update Job Title of Deputy Director of Administrative Services to Reflect Current Department
Name
The Human Resources Department currently has one budgeted Deputy Director of Administrative
Services, a title that was created when Human Resources and Information Technology Services were
merged several years ago into an Administrative Services Department. By way of this RCA and
Resolution No. 2025-77, staff requests to update the title to Deputy Director of Human Resources to
reflect the accurate department title and placement of the position within the City. There is no fiscal
impact to this change; Council approval is required to update the job title on the Non-Associated
Appointed Executive Management Salary Schedule.
Environmental Status:
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections
15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change
in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for
resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable -Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution 2025-77 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Modifying Salary and Benefits for Non-Represented Employees by Adding the Assistant Chief
of Police Classification and Establishing the Compensation and Amending the Non-Elected
Non-Represented Employees Pay Schedule to Update the Job Title of Deputy Director of
Administrative Services to Deputy Director of Human Resources"
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2. Exhibit A - Assistant Chief of Police Job Class Specification
3. Exhibit B - Non-Associated Appointed Executive Management Salary Schedule
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
MODIFYING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES BY
ADDING THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE CLASSIFICATION AND ESTABLISHING
THE COMPENSATION AND AMENDING THE NON-ELECTED NON-REPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES PAY SCHEDULE TO UPDATE THE JOB TITLE OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR
OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach desires to modify the salary
and benefits for non-represented employees upon adoption of this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach as follows:
SECTION 1. Salaries and Benefits for Non-Represented employees is hereby amended to
include the Assistant Chief of Police Classification as reflected in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 2. The salary range for the Assistant Chief of Police shall be reflected in the
Non-Associated Appointed Executive Management Salary Schedule—Exhibit B.
SECTION 3. The Non-Associated Appointed Executive Management Salary Schedule
shall be modified to reflect the updated job title of Deputy Director of Human Resources, as
reflected in Exhibit B.
SECTION 4. All other benefits and salary ranges established and reflected in the Non-
Associated Employees Pay and Benefits Resolution 2025-41, shall continue unless modified by
City Council action.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of December, 2025. ,i1)(1//
Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Travis Hopkins, Ci Manager Mike Vigliotta, Ci Attorney
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Marissa Sur. Director of Human
Resources/Assistant City Manager
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Reso No. 2025-77
Exhibit "A"
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CLASS SPECIFICATION
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TITLE: ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE
REVISION DATE: OCTOBER 09, 2025
COUNCIL APPROVAL: NOVEMBER 19, 2018
JOB CODE: 0650
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: REGULAR/FULL-TIME
UNIT REPRESENTATION: NON-ASSOCIATED (SWORN)
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
EEOC CODE: OFFICIALS &ADMINISTRATORS
JOB SUMMARY
Under administrative direction from the Chief of Police, provides management oversight
in directing the activities and operations of the Police Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Reports to: Chief of Police
Supervises: Sworn and non-sworn department personnel
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Assistant Chief of Police differs from the Police Captain in that the Assistant Chief of
Police exercises department-wide authority while the Police Captain is responsible for
managing the activities and operations of a major division within the department. The
Assistant Chief of Police differs from the Chief of Police in that the Chief of Police is
responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Police Department while
implementing City Council policy and direction.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Acts on behalf of the Chief of Police in his/her absence •
• Assists the Chief of Police in planning, implementing, and directing the services and
activities related to department operations involving all divisions
• Directly supervises Division Commanders, manages and participates in the
development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies and
priorities; recommends and administers policies and procedures
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TITLE: ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE
• Directly supervises the Professional Standards Unit, Training Unit, and Personnel
Unit, overseeing risk management issues while implementing staff training programs
and upholding professional standards
• Monitors liability by identifying risks, ensuring compliance with policies and
regulations, and implementing corrective action plans to mitigate issues
• Evaluates performance by conducting audits for efficiency and effectiveness to ensure
efficient operations run smoothly, resources are used prudently, and organizational
goals are met
• Manages the Finance Unit and department budget; monitors and approves
expenditures in accordance with policies of sound fiscal management
• Works directly with Chief of Police to ensure long-term vision and key priorities of the
strategic plan are met
• Reviews operational activities and programs to identify issues and create solutions for
improving police and public safety services
• Reviews crime reports and statistics to ensure adequate deployment of resources;
monitors specific crimes to ensure appropriate steps are taken to mitigate future
criminal activity
• Participates in labor .negotiations as required, works with various employee
associations to facilitate employee/employer labor relations best practices, reviews,
administers, and interprets negotiated memorandums of understanding
• Participates and facilitates a variety of professional group meetings, committees,
community group activities, boards and commissions on behalf of the department
• Coordinates department activities with other City departments and outside agencies
• Works with other department management to ensure checks and balances and the
separation of duties
• Attends leadership, management, and law enforcement training to stay abreast of
industry best practices
• Develops processes to ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster
• Ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines and municipal codes and
charter
• Reports to work as required
• Performs other related duties as required
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work
performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add,
modify, change.or rescind work assignments as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the
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knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A
typical combination includes:
Knowledge of:
- Theories, principles and practices of crime prevention and law enforcement
applicable to a variety of programs and services
- Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations, and recent court
decisions affecting municipal law enforcement operations
- Proper and effective methods of deploying police officers in accordance with actual
and anticipated emergencies
- Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement
program, including principles and practices of program development and
administration
- Methods and techniques used in providing the full range of law enforcement and
crime prevention services and activities, including investigation and identification,
patrol, traffic control, crime prevention, records management and administration,
care and custody of persons and property and evidence, use of firearms, dispatch
and communications services and other modern police equipment
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
- Principles of supervision, training, performance evaluation, and progressive
discipline
- Labor relations and contract negotiations
- General criminal law regarding the apprehension, arrest, and prosecution of
alleged violators of the law
Ability to:
- Plan, organize and manage the operations of a law enforcement agency
- Analyze reports and statistics regarding crime trends and other subjects
- Effectively budget, allocate and utilize agency resources
- Identify issues and concerns, develop alternatives and achieve consensus among
diverse interests
- Develop and implement goals, objectives policies and priorities
- Work in a collaborative and cooperative team environment
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, administrative policies, rules and
procedures
- Prepare clear and concise records, reports, correspondence and other written
materials
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively both orally and in writing
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with municipal, state, and federal laws, law
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
TITLE: ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE
enforcement practices, and department policies
- Lead, select, supervise, motivate and evaluate subordinate staff
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the
performance of required duties
- Effectively identify, and respond to challenging and sensitive community and
organizational issues, concerns and needs
- Consistently deliver and promote quality customer service
- Display calmness, clarity, competency and effectiveness under prolonged and
stressful working conditions in critical emergency response situations
Education: A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, or other closely
related field from an accredited college or university. Master's degree preferred.
Experience: Eight years' progressively responsible law enforcement work experience,
including six years supervisory/management experience, two of which must be at the
level of Police Lieutenant or above. Experience at the level of Police Captain or higher is
preferred.
Certifications/License: Possession of valid California Class C driver's license and an
acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment.
Possession of a P.O.S.T. advanced and management certificates.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must pass extensive background investigation.
Must be able to maintain firearms qualification.
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course
and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice
program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code
Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned
disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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The incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have
mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the
duties to be performed.
Work is performed indoors in a standard office environment, requiring standing, walking
or sitting at a desk or table for prolonged periods of time; daily use of a computer,
keyboard, mouse, screen and related equipment; occasionally stoop, crouch, twist,
bend, push, pull, reach, grasp, and lift and move tools and equipment of light or moderate
weight. Must be able to read . printed materials; hear and speak proficiently;
communicate in person, before groups and via telephone. When work is performed
outdoors or on-scene at emergency incidents, there is full exposure to various weather
and temperature conditions, loud noise levels, airborne particles, noxious odors, dust,
grease, smoke, fumes and gases. Must don protective apparel including bullet proof vest
and safety shoes when responding to emergency scenes; use specialized law
enforcement tools and equipment including guns and handcuffs. Requires operation of
a motor vehicle to respond to critical incidents,'major crime scenes, and disasters and
attend off-site meetings and training.
Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
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EXHIBIT B
NON-ASSOCIATED APPOINTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective December 16, 2025*
Starting Control High
Point Point Point
Job Pay
No Description Range A B C D E F G H
DEPARTMENT HEADS
0518 Chief Financial Officer 272 83.06 87.21 91.57 96.15 100.95 106.00 111.30 116.87
0479 Chief Information Officer 272 83.06 87.21 91.57 96.15 100.95 106.00 111.30 116.87
0589 Community Development 272 83.06 87.21 91.57 96.15 100.95 106.00 111.30 116.87
Director
0574 Director of Human Resources 272 83.06 87.21 91.57 96.15 100.95 106.00 111.30 116.87
0801 Director of Community&Library 272 83.06 87.21 91.57 96.15 100.95 106.00 111.30 116.87
Services
0010 Director of Public Works 272 83.06 87.21 91.57 96.15 100.95 106.00 111.30 116.87
CONTRACT NON-DEPARTMENT HEADS
0593 Chief Assistant City Attorney 285 94.53 99.25 104.21 109.42 114.90 120.64 126.67 133.01
0650 Assistant Chief of Police 270 81.42 85.49 89.76 94.25 98.97 103.91 109.11 114.56
0778 Director of Homelessness& 261 74.44 78.17 82.08 86.18 90.49 95.01 99.76 104.75
Behavioral Health Services
0845 Deputy Director of Public Works 261 74.44 78.17 82.08 86.18 90.49 95.01 99.76 104.75
0912 Deputy Public Works Director/City 261 74.44 78.17 82.08 86.18 90.49 95.01 99.76 104.75
Engineer
0900 Assistant Chief Financial Officer 252 68.07 71.47 75.04 78.80 82.74 86.87 91.22 95.78
0850 Deputy Director of Human 252 68.07 71.47 75.04 78.80 82.74 86.87 . 91.22 95.78
Resources
0855 Deputy Director of 252 68.07 71.47 75.04 78.80 82.74 86.87 91.22 95.78
Community& Library Services
0840 Deputy Director of Community 252 68.07 71.47 75.04 78.80 82.74 86.87 91.22 95.78
Development
0779 Deputy City Manager 252 68.07 71.47 75.04 78.80 82.74 86.87 91.22 95.78
0906 Deputy City Treasurer 252 68.07 71.47 75.04 78.80 82.74 86.87 91.22 95.78
• 0710 Senior Deputy Community 228 53.61 56.29 59.10 62.06 65.16 68.42 71.84 75.43
Prosecutor
0699 Deputy Community Prosecutor 219 49.02 51.47 54.04 56.74 59.58 62.56 65.69 68.97
*Per Resolution No.2025-77 adopted on 12/16/2025,the range for Assistant Chief of Police was established and the title of Deputy Director
of Administrative Services was updated to Deputy Director of Human Resources.
Res. No. 2025-77
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, LISA LANE BARNES, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on December 16, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Gruel, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Twining
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California