MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 10, 2024
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9397 & 2024-9398 - APPROVING AN UPDATED PART TIME AND FULL TIME CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT resolutions approving an updated Part-time and Full-time Classification and Compensation schedules.
Body
Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Good Governance
Executive Summary
Effective January 1, 2025, the State of California minimum wage will increase from $16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour. To comply with this increase and maintain consistency in our compensation structure, an adjustment to the Part-time compensation structure is necessary to ensure minimum wage compliance. Additionally, to preserve the internal equity and progression within the pay structure, a 3.13% increase is proposed to be applied across each group and step within the pay schedule.
This approach aligns with best practices in compensation philosophy, ensuring our compensation framework remains competitive and fair for employees within this compensation schedule. In addition, changes to the Part-time schedule that may impact the Full-time compensation schedule were evaluated and an update to the Full-time EMT Classification has been recommended at this time.
Finally, an addition to the Full-time Classification and Compensation Schedule is being proposed with the addition of the Director of LEAN (Leading Efficiency, Accountability and eNgagement) Government classification to best meet the expanded two-way citywide communication needs.
Discussion
On January 1, 2025, the state-mandated minimum wage will increase from $16.00 to $16.50 per hour, impacting the city's entry-level positions within Group A of the Part-time Classification Schedule, where the starting step is tied to minimum wage. This change necessitates an adjustment for all affected positions to ensure compliance with the new r...
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