CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: January 17, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles A. Montoya, City Manager
Suzie H. Soren, Deputy City Manager
Department: Human Resources
Subject: Basic Compensation Plan for Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal Employees
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-015 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Approving a basic compensation plan for part-time, temporary and seasonal employees.
2. Amending the City-wide salary schedule for full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions.
Executive Summary
On April 4, 2016, Senate Bill 3 was signed into law. This legislation amended Section 1182.12 of the California Labor Code and requires an employer with 26 or more employees to implement new minimum wages pursuant to the schedule listed below.
Per California Labor Code section 1182.12 (c)(3)(A), the California minimum wage will increase to $16.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2024.
Background
The City of San Bernardino currently has one adopted salary schedule establishing compensation for full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal classifications.
On April 4, 2016, Senate Bill 3 was signed into law. This legislation amended Section 1182.12 of the California Labor Code and requires an employer with 26 or more employees to implement new minimum wages pursuant to the following schedule:
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 = $10.50/hour
January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 = $11.00/hour
January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 = $12.00/hour
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 = $13.00/hour
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 = $14.00/hour
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 = $15.00/hour
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 = $15.50/hour
January 1, 2024 – until adjusted pursuant to statute = $16.00/hour Per California Labor Code section 1182.12 (c)(3)(A), the California minimum wage will increase to $16.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2024. This will immediately affect all employees who now earn less than $16.00 per hour.
Discussion
The proposed compensation plan would incorporate the minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2024, as well as increases for positions that will be affected by compaction due to the implementation of the minimum wage increase. Additionally, part-time classifications with full-time equivalent classifications have been adjusted to match the full-time classifications salary.
Part-time, temporary, and seasonal employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) and employees in these positions do not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. Further restrictions apply to California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) retired annuitants. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Establishing a salary schedule for employees of the City of San Bernardino aligns with Key Target 2: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community. Specifically, Goal a: Build a culture that attracts, retains, and motivates the highest quality talent.
Fiscal Impact
The General Fund impact with this item is estimated to be approximately $23,000 for the remainder of FY 2023/24. There are sufficient salary savings within the FY 23/24 operating budget to absorb the financial impact of this item.
Conclusion
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-015 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Approving a basic compensation plan for part-time, temporary and seasonal employees.
2. Amending the City-wide salary schedule for full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution 2024-015;
Attachment 2 Resolution 2024-015; Exhibit A – City-wide Salary Schedule
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
December 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-179 amending the City-wide salary schedule for full time, part- time, temporary, and seasonal positions.