West Hollywood City Council on Monday is set to deliberate on proposed adjustments to the city’s employment structure and salary schedules for the upcoming fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26.
The first recommendation on the agenda involves a salary revision for the Assistant City Clerk position, elevating it from Grade 4280e to 4290e. This change was prompted by a comprehensive job review and analysis that identified a discrepancy in compensation compared to other supervisory roles within the City Clerk Division. Despite the Assistant City Clerk’s significant responsibilities in overseeing division programs and developing operational procedures, their salary was found to lag behind peers managing comparable workloads.
In addition to adjusting salaries, the City Council will consider approving the addition of five new full-time equivalent (FTE) positions across different departments, aimed at bolstering the city’s capacity to manage its services and infrastructure effectively. The proposed new roles include a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst, a Senior Planner, a Senior Plan Check Engineer, a Recreation Specialist, and an Arts Coordinator, each tailored to address specific needs within their respective divisions.
The addition of a GIS Analyst is particularly crucial. Situated within the Information Technology Division, this role is designed to enhance the city’s geospatial capabilities, supporting crucial functions such as administering the permitting and land-management system and conducting detailed geographic analyses and mapping.
The Community Development Department will benefit from the introduction of a Senior Planner and a Senior Plan Check Engineer. These roles are intended to improve the department’s capacity to handle increasingly complex residential and commercial projects, including those necessitating expedited review processes mandated by state legislation. The costs associated with these positions are expected to be offset by fees from project applicants, ensuring financial sustainability.
Meanwhile, the Community Services Department is looking to restructure its workforce by adding a Recreation Specialist while eliminating 1.25 FTE Recreation Leader I positions. This strategic shift aims to enhance service delivery at the West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Facility, aligning staff skills more closely with the operational demands of the facility.
Looking ahead to Fiscal Year 2025-26, the Economic Development Department anticipates the addition of an Arts Coordinator within the Arts Division. This role is envisioned as a catalyst for developing and implementing comprehensive plans for the artistic and operational management of the new City playhouse.
Financially, these staffing changes represent a net increase of 3.75 FTE positions, translating into an additional annual operating cost of approximately $775,000. This investment is deemed necessary to support the expanded scope of city operations and to accommodate the growing complexity of municipal services.
The council will also review the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide Salary Schedule, which includes adjustments to reflect cost of living changes and ensure compliance with requirements set by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
On the high end, adjustments to the department directors’ salaries are at minimum $16,752.22; the city manager’s maximum adjustment is as high as $31,762.34.
| Class Title | Salary Grade | Minimum ($) | Maximum ($) |
| CITY MANAGER | 1100e | 30,249.84 | 31,762.34 |
| ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER | 1200e | 20,420.42 | 28,408.80 |
| DEPUTY CITY MANAGER | 1320e | 18,594.80 | 25,826.23 |
| DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 1310e | 17,625.47 | 24,479.83 |
| DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY | 1310e | 17,625.47 | 24,479.83 |
| DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS | 1310e | 17,625.47 | 24,479.83 |
| DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | 1300e | 16,752.22 | 23,266.85 |
| DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 1300e | 16,752.22 | 23,266.85 |
| DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SAFETY | 1300e | 16,752.22 | 23,266.85 |
| DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES | 1300e | 16,752.22 | 23,266.85 |
| DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 1300e | 16,752.22 | 23,266.85 |
| DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES & RENT STABILIZATION | 1300e | 16,752.22 | 23,266.85 |
| ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 1400e | 15,761.06 | 21,890.47 |
| ACCOUNTING MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| ARTS MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| ASSISTANT TO CITY MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| BUILDING & SAFETY MANAGER/BUILDING OFFICIAL | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| CITY CLERK | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| COMMUNITY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| ENGINEERING MANAGER/CITY ENGINEER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| EVENT SERVICES MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| FACILITIES & FIELD SERVICES MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| HUMAN SERVICES MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| MEDIA & MARKETING MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD AND BUSINESS SAFETY MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| PARKING OPERATIONS MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| PLANNING MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| RENT STABILIZATION MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| URBAN DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE STUDIO MANAGER | 2131e | 14,850.89 | 19,545.73 |
| PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER | 5310e | 11,615.99 | 14,842.12 |
| PRINCIPAL TRAFFIC ENGINEER | 5310e | 11,615.99 | 14,842.12 |
| STAFF ATTORNEY | 5310e | 11,615.99 | 14,842.12 |
| ARCHITECTURAL AND URBAN DESIGNER | 5300e | 11,092.81 | 14,174.56 |
| EQUITY AND INCLUSION OFFICER | 5300e | 11,092.81 | 14,174.56 |
| GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LIAISON | 5300e | 11,092.81 | 14,174.56 |
| INNOVATION OFFICER | 5300e | 11,092.81 | 14,174.56 |
| PROJECT ARCHITECT | 5300e | 11,092.81 | 14,174.56 |
| BUDGET OFFICER | 4300e | 11,092.81 | 14,174.56 |
| COMMUNITY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS SUPERVISOR | 4300e | 11,092.81 | 14,174.56 |
| SENIOR PLANNER | 5300e | 11,092.81 | 14,174.56 |
| SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER | 5300e | 11,092.81 | 14,174.56 |
| SOCIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR | 5300e | 11,092.81 | 14,174.56 |
| STRATEGIC INITIATIVES SUPERVISOR | 5300e | 11,092.81 | 14,174.56 |
| SYSTEMS ENGINEER SUPERVISOR | 5300e | 11,092.81 | 14,174.56 |
| CATV SUPERVISOR | 5290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| DIGITAL MEDIA OFFICER | 5290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| EVENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR | 5290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| FACILITIES & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT | 5290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| ASSISTANT CITY CLERK | 4290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERVISOR | 4290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST | 4290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| PROJECT MANAGER | 5290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER | 5290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| SENIOR ACCOUNTANT | 5290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST | 5290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| SENIOR PLAN CHECK ENGINEER | 5290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| SENIOR RISK MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY ANALYST | 5290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| SYSTEMS ENGINEER | 5290e | 10,564.49 | 13,499.27 |
| ASSISTANT ENGINEER (CIVIL) | 5280n | 9,772.45 | 12,486.69 |
| ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| AQUATICS SUPERVISOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| ARTS COORDINATOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| ASSOCIATE PLANNER | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| ASSOCIATE PLANNER | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| BUILDING AND AQUATIC CENTER MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANALYST | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| COMMUNITY PROGRAMS COORDINATOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ANALYST | 4280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| EVENT SERVICES COORDINATOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST | 4280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT ANALYST | 4280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| MANAGEMENT ANALYST | 4280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| PARKING OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| PARKING SERVICES & PROJECTS OFFICER | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| PROJECT COORDINATOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| PUBLIC ART ADMINISTRATOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| RECREATION SUPERVISOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| RENT STABILIZATION SUPERVISOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| SENIOR ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| STRATEGIC INITIATIVES PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| STREET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| URBAN FOREST & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | 5280e | 9,772.55 | 12,486.66 |
| APPLICATION DEVELOPER | 5270n | 8,979.91 | 11,474.61 |
| LEGAL SERVICES ANALYST | 5270n | 8,979.91 | 11,474.61 |
| SENIOR COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR | 5270n | 8,979.91 | 11,474.61 |
| ACCOUNTANT | 5270e | 8,979.98 | 11,474.58 |
| ASSOCIATE PLAN CHECK ENGINEER | 5270e | 8,979.98 | 11,474.58 |
| RENT STABILIZATION & HOUSING INFORMATION COORDINATOR | 5270e | 8,979.98 | 11,474.58 |
| SENIOR VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST | 5270e | 8,979.98 | 11,474.58 |
| AQUATICS COORDINATOR | 5260n | 8,814.64 | 11,263.22 |
| ASSISTANT PLANNER | 5260n | 8,814.64 | 11,263.22 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST | 4260n | 8,814.64 | 11,263.22 |
| FILM COORDINATOR | 5260n | 8,814.64 | 11,263.22 |
| PUBLIC ACCESS COORDINATOR | 5260n | 8,814.64 | 11,263.22 |
| PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR | 5260n | 8,814.64 | 11,263.22 |
| RECREATION COORDINATOR | 5260n | 8,814.64 | 11,263.22 |
| ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR | 5260e | 8,814.57 | 11,263.17 |
| ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR | 5260e | 8,814.57 | 11,263.17 |
| RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER | 4260e | 8,814.57 | 11,263.17 |
| PARKING ANALYST | 5260e | 8,814.57 | 11,263.17 |
| GRANTS COORDINATOR | 5250e | 8,506.92 | 10,870.13 |
| SOCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST | 5250e | 8,506.92 | 10,870.13 |
| ARTS SPECIALIST | 5250n | 8,506.91 | 10,870.10 |
| HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALIST | 5250n | 8,506.91 | 10,870.10 |
| SENIOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER | 5250n | 8,506.91 | 10,870.10 |
| STRATEGIC INITIATIVES SPECIALIST | 5250n | 8,506.91 | 10,870.10 |
| TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST | 5250n | 8,506.91 | 10,870.10 |
| CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER | 5230n | 7,890.32 | 10,082.40 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ANALYST | 5230n | 7,890.32 | 10,082.40 |
| LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | 5230n | 7,890.32 | 10,082.40 |
| PARKING COORDINATOR | 5230n | 7,890.32 | 10,082.40 |
| SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST | 5230n | 7,890.32 | 10,082.40 |
| ACCOUNTING/FINANCE SPECIALIST | 5220n | 7,329.04 | 9,364.89 |
| ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST IV | 5220n | 7,329.04 | 9,364.89 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST | 4220n | 7,329.02 | 9,364.89 |
| BUILDING & SAFETY PERMIT TECHNICIAN | 5220n | 7,329.04 | 9,364.89 |
| CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST | 5220n | 7,329.04 | 9,364.89 |
| DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST | 5220n | 7,329.04 | 9,364.89 |
| ENGINEERING PERMIT TECHNICIAN | 5220n | 7,329.04 | 9,364.89 |
| PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALIST | 5220n | 7,329.04 | 9,364.89 |
| PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIALIST | 5220n | 7,329.04 | 9,364.89 |
| ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN | 5210n | 6,471.00 | 8,268.38 |
| ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III | 5210n | 6,471.00 | 8,268.38 |
| ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III | 5210n | 6,471.00 | 8,268.38 |
| CODE ENFORCEMENT TECHNICIAN | 5210n | 6,471.00 | 8,268.38 |
| DEPUTY CLERK | 5210n | 6,471.00 | 8,268.38 |
| PERMIT SERVICES SPECIALIST | 5210n | 6,471.00 | 8,268.38 |
| RECREATION SPECIALIST | 5210n | 6,471.00 | 8,268.38 |
| SENIOR LIFEGUARD | 5210n | 6,471.00 | 8,268.38 |
| SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | 5210n | 6,471.00 | 8,268.38 |
| ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II | 5190n | 5,579.11 | 7,128.87 |
| ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I | 5180n | 5,480.45 | 7,003.01 |
| RECREATION LEADER II | 5170n | 4,599.61 | 5,876.92 |
| LIFEGUARD | 5160n | 4,095.71 | 5,233.04 |
| RECREATION LEADER I | 5150n | 3,537.33 | 4,519.32 |
Let ’em eat cake. But first, what’s a ” neighborhood and business safety manager?
If any adjustments ate warranted it’s that the salaries are already sky high and need to be reduced significantly.
I agree. The incompetent grifters at city hall should have their salaries cut in half.
We really should be trimming the fat, starting with Wilson and Langer. The man makes more than Biden. And ultimately, the abuses of City Hall employees, (alleged) conflicts of interest by Erickson, and numerous Brown Act violations by CC fall on Langer, who’s principle duty it is to avoid legal liabilities.
..And for those paying attention to the appellate courts, the writing is on the wall: lawsuits related to violations of residents’ and city employees’ rights during Covid are absolutely coming. We tried to warn them…