DATE: JANUARY 14, 2025
DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES
FROM: MARINA HORTA-GALLEGOS, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR TITLE: MODIFICATION TO THE CLASSIFICATION - SALARY SCHEDULE RECOMMENDED MOTION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve a Resolution to amend the Classification-Salary Schedule for temporary employee salaries to comply with the state minimum wage pursuant to Senate Bill 3 (SB3) and the amended 2025 Minimum Wage Order (MW- 2025) and to reflect a list of current and active temporary classifications.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Resolution modifying the Classification – Salary Schedule to reflect the minimum wage rate of $16.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025, for classification under the new minimum wage rate. Additionally, staff recommends that the Classification-Salary Schedule only reflect current and active temporary classifications.
BACKGROUND:
SB 3 provided for six stepped annual increases from $10.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour, between January 1, 2017, and January 1, 2022 and provided for a minimum wage adjustment annually based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) measurements starting in 2023. Consistent with the provisions of SB 3, the current rate of $16.00 per hour is increasing to $16.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025. This increase correlates to an increase in the CPI of 3.18% as determined and certified by the Director of the CA Department of Finance. The City of Salinas has four classifications that fall below the $16.50 per hour range. Therefore, it is necessary to take action to adjust the Classification-Salary Schedule to reflect the increase of any salary ranges that are below the $16.50 hourly rate to comply with the current state law.
Additionally, staff recommends removing all temporary positions listed on the salary schedule that are not currently filled or active. This provides a more accurate reflection and transparency of current and active temporary classifications.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project. The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
Government Code §84308/Levine Act does not apply to this item.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
The proposed action meets the Effective and Culturally Responsive Government Council goal.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
Human Resources collaborated with the impacted departments in review of the minimum wage adjustments.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
The fiscal impact is expected to be immaterial and can be absorbed by department budgets. Therefore, additional appropriation is not being requested at this time.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Exhibit A – Classification – Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. _________ (N.C.S.)
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION - SALARY SCHEDULE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALINAS that the Classification-Salary Schedule previously adopted by the City Council by Resolution is hereby amended to adjust classifications falling below the minimum wage rate of $16.50 per hour and list only current and active temporary classifications. The amended Classification-Salary Schedule is attached to this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of January 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: APPROVED:
____________________________________ Dennis Donohue, Mayor ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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