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Adoption of Resolution Amending the Salary Schedule for Part-Time Classifications Effective June 2, 2024 to Reflect Changes to the City of Alameda Minimum Wage and to Maintain Adequate Differentials Between Part-Time Job Categories. (Human Resources 10025060)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On October 16, 2018, City Council approved the City’s Minimum Wage Ordinance (“the Ordinance”) (Ord. No. 3226 N.S., §1, 10-16-2018) providing for annual increases to the minimum wage within the City of Alameda (City), based on the cost of living increase. Cost of living was defined in the Ordinance as the percentage increase, if any, in the Bay Area Consumer Price Index - Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, San Franciso-Oakland-San Jose for All Items (CPI-W) calculated using the February-to-February percentage increase.
Staff recommends City Council approve a resolution amending the City’s Part-Time Salary Schedule implementing the City’s increased minimum wage of $17.00 per hour. The estimated fiscal impact to the City is $120,000 in annual salary costs, primarily in the Recreation and Parks and City Attorney Departments.
BACKGROUND
Under the City Charter, it is the responsibility of the City Council to establish and abolish offices and positions of employment and to fix the compensation and duties thereof (City of Alameda Charter Section 3-7(G)). City Council approved the City’s Minimum Wage Ordinance in October 2018 which adjusts the minimum wage annually on July 1st each year by the cost of living up to five (5%) percent. Based on the increase to the February CPI-W, the City’s Minimum Wage is increasing 2.9% to $17.00 per hour effective July 1, 2024. The Salary Schedule, as reflected in Exhibit 2, will ensure the City’s compliance with the new City minimum wage, and ensure adequate differentials between part-time job categories.
DISCUSSION
The classifications currently below the new $17.00 per hour minimum wage include: Recreation Leader, Tiny Tot Aide and Library Aide. Staff is proposing to increase the salaries for these classifications to or above $17.00 per hour.
Six classifications that are not below the new minimum wage are also being adjusted to avoid salary compaction with lower classifications. These classifications include: Aquatics Lifeguard, Aquatic Instructor, Aquatic Specialist, Police Assistant I, Administrative Assistant I and Maintenance Assistant I.
Three classifications not below the new minimum wage are being adjusted to maintain competitiveness of the City for attraction and retention of qualified staff. These positions are Law Fellow, Staff Counsel and Special Counsel.
The only classification that would be an exception to the new minimum wage is the Recreation Learner, which is exempt from minimum wage requirements. This classification provides work opportunities for individuals with limited or no experience as a trainee and must conform to the State Learner and Federal Youth Opportunity program.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The estimated fiscal impact by department for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 will be approximately $97,000 for Recreation and Parks, $13,000 for City Attorney and $10,000 for Base Reuse and Economic Development, City Clerk, City Manager, Finance, Human Resources, Library, Planning, Building & Transportation, Police (non-sworn) and Public Works departments for a total anticipated annual increase of $121,000, including increased PARS and Medicare contributions. These cost increases are included in the proposed FY 2024-25 budget.
|
Department |
Fiscal Impact Due to Min Wage Increase |
Fiscal Impact Due to Compaction |
Impact Due to Competitiveness |
Total |
|
ARPD |
$28,000.00 |
$69,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$97,000.00 |
|
City Attorney |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$13,000.00 |
$13,000.00 |
|
Other |
$2,000.00 |
$8,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$10,000.00 |
|
Total |
$30,000.00 |
$77,000.00 |
$13,000.00 |
$120,000.00 |
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
This action is in conformance with Alameda Municipal Code Section 4-60.40 and project number GOV7 (Review and update employee classifications specifications) in the FY 2023-26 Strategic Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” as defined in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 and therefore no further CEQA analysis is required.
CLIMATE IMPACT
There are no identifiable climate impacts or climate action opportunities associated with the subject of this report.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution amending the Salary Schedule for Part-Time Classifications effective June 2, 2024 to reflect changes to the City of Alameda Minimum Wage and to maintain adequate differentials between part-time job categories.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Romeo, Human Resources Director
By,
Ally Almendarez, Human Resources Analyst
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Margaret O’Brien, Finance Director
Exhibits:
1. Minimum Wage Ordinance
2. Revised Part-Time Classifications Salary Schedule