Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: 8E
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: November 4, 2025
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Ashley Ray, Human Resources Analyst
PREPARED BY: Ashley Ray, Human Resources Analyst
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution Number 25-4393 approving the revised Part-Time Salary Schedule implementing the State CPI adjustment effective January 1, 2026.
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
Under the Yountville Municipal Code and Personnel Rules and Policies, the Town Manager oversees the Classification Plan for all Town employees and makes recommendations to the Council from time to time when changes are deemed necessary.
California Labor Code section 1182.12, added in 2016 through SB 3, initially phased in a $15 minimum wage over six years; which requirement the Town met in 2022. Labor Code section 1182.12 also implements a yearly minimum wage adjustment, whereby the state determines annually whether to adjust the minimum wage by
3.5% or the actual rate of change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is lower. For 2025, the relevant CPI increased by 2.49%, so the state implemented a minimum wage increase to $16.50 per hour. In response, in 2025, the Council approved a Town minimum hourly rate of $18.50 per hour to remain competitive with surrounding cities and in light of higher state minimum wages for certain industries (e.g., fast food and health care workers). This adjustment was applied across all part-time positions, consistent with past practice.
Effective January 1, 2026, the state minimum wage will again increase by 2.49% to $16.90 per hour. Staff recommend applying the 2.49% CPI adjustment to the Town’s minimum hourly rate, increasing the minimum rate from $18.50 per hour to $18.96 per hour in 2026 and applying this increase across all part-time positions.
By approving the attached Resolution, the Council will also be amending the publicly available Pay Schedule to reflect the updated salaries of the Town’s part-time employees as required by CalPERS.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Not Applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? Yes
Budgeted? Yes
Where is it Budgeted? Amongst appropriate departments
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Mandatory
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? Nominal
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Exceptional Town Services and Staff; Responsible Fiscal Policy.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. Exceptional Town Services and Staff: The Town supports its talented staff who deliver high quality municipal programs and services while maintaining public infrastructure for the benefit of the community. Responsible Fiscal Policy: The Town maintains its fiscal health through policies designed to maximize economic opportunities, manage expenses, and ensure prudent reserves.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No 25-4393
2. Proposed 2026 Part-Time Salary Schedule