PREPARED BY: ALICIA PLATT DATE OF MEETING: 11/16/2026
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PART-TIME SALARY SCHEDULE OF THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2027, TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE REQUIREMENTS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
FY 2025-2027 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statements:
This is item is not tied to a FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statement, but adoption of the proposed Resolution is necessary to maintain compliance with California Minimum Wage requirements.
CEQA Compliance Statement
This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
BACKGROUND
The City Council adopted a two-year General Fund Operating Budget on June 15, 2026, for the period FY 202627 and FY 202728. The proposed amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan (hereafter referred to as “the Plan”) are intended to comply with California Minimum Wage requirements and are generally consistent with the City Council’s already approved budget in relation to staffing and salaries.
Pursuant to San Pablo Municipal Code Section 2.04.220, the City Manager prepares an annual salary plan for submittal to the City Council for adoption annually which was done as part of the adoption of the operating budget and amended from time to time.
Proposed Amendments
Part-Time Minimum Wage adjustments in accordance with California Labor Code Section 1182.12
In accordance with Labor Code Section 1182.12, the minimum wage for all California industries will increase to $17.40 dollars per hour effective January 1, 2027, for all employers regardless of size.
As part of the City’s annual audit of part-time salaries to ensure compliance with the California Labor Code, staff determined that three classifications need salary increases of approximately 3% applied to t...
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