REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager
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Adopt Resolution No. 2025-66 modifying the pay schedule for Part-Time, Non-Permanent and Non-Classified Employees to comport with the State minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026
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Statement of Issue:
The State of California minimum wage law will increase from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour effective January 1, 2026. In order for the City to comply with the State minimum wage change, the pay schedule for Part-Time/Hourly/Non-Permanent and Non-Classified Employees requires modification.
Financial Impact:
The estimated Fiscal Year 2025/2026 fiscal impact is $71,908. The ongoing estimated annual cost is $143,875 to address the financial impact associated with State minimum wage and requisite adjustments to the City's part-time pay schedule.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2025-66, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Pay Schedule for Part-Time, Non-Permanent and Non-Classified Employees Effective January 1, 2026," and authorize the City Manager or designee to take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary to implement the revised pay schedule.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt Resolution No. 2025-66 and direct staff to find an alternative means of complying with the statewide minimum wage requirement.
Analysis:
The State of California Minimum Wage will increase from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour effective January 1, 2026. The City is required to modify its compensation schedule to comply with the law by the January 1, 2026, implementation date. Employees currently at a pay range starting below $16.90 per hour will need to be increased to a pay range with a minimum equal to $16.90 per hour effective the pay period including Janua...
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