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Human Resources
SUBJECT:
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Adopt the Updated Salary Table for the Non-Classified, Part-time Classifications and City Hall Bargaining Unit Due to Minimum Wage Increases.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-127 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana adopting the non-classified, part-time and City Hall Bargaining Unit salary tables to comply with minimum wage increases, effective January 1, 2025.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Operate in a businesslike manner by ensuring that the public debate is based on accurate information.
• Operate in a businesslike manner by correcting problems immediately.
• Practice sound fiscal management by producing timely and accurate financial information.
DISCUSSION:
In an effort to continually provide living wages to all workers, the California Legislature has enacted a state mandate raising minimum wage from its current level of $16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour across all industries, effective January 1, 2025.
In order to adhere to the state mandate, the City of Fontana has reassessed current part-time salaries to remain competitive in the marketplace while consistently attracting quality candidates. The City of Fontana also reviewed other salary tables for other classifications that are below $16.50 per hour. There are three classifications in the City Hall Bargaining Unit identified and updated to $16.50 per hour: Cashier, Clerical Aide, and Environmental Control Trainee.
Staff is recommending the formal adoption by City Council of the attached Salary Tables. Formal adoption of all City Salary Tables is in accordance with the guidelines provided by the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Annual fiscal impact related to the 2025 Minimum Wage increase is estimated at $368,780 citywide. Total for the Community Services Departments is estimated at $358,460 annually, $186,720 in the General Fund and the difference of $171,740 in the After School Program. No additional funding is needed as the current part-time budget in Community Services is able to cover costs associated with the minimum wage increase.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.