REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Actions to Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting Updated Salary Plans for Various As-Needed, Classified, and Unclassified Positions, Including City Manager
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
Section 9 of the Personnel and Salary Resolution requires City Council approval of compensation plans for both classified and unclassified positions. California Code Regulations Section 570.5 governs and requires the adoption of updated publicly available salary schedules by the governing body. The proposed Council action satisfies these applicable requirements. The updated salary plans reflect the negotiated and Council approved Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) included in each agreement for Unit 1, Unit 3, Units 578, Unit 6, Unit 9, Unit 9A, Unit 9B, and the City Manager.
The City of Santa Clara contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits for employees in both classified and unclassified positions. When the City makes modifications to the salary schedules for its classified or unclassified positions, the City Council must approve and adopt the publicly available salary schedules to comply with California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 570.5. If the City Council does not approve these resolutions, the City will be non-compliant with CalPERS record keeping and reporting requirements. The City of Santa Clara is a contracting agency with CalPERS and is required to comply with its requirements.
The As-Needed Salary Plan has been modified to reflect the change in the City of Santa Clara minimum wage effective January 1, 2023. The minimum wage for the City of Santa Clara will be increased to $17.20/hour, which is based on the Regional Consumer Price Index per the Minimum Wage Ordinance. The proposed updates to the As-Needed Salary Plan are recommended to be effective December 25, 2022.
The Classified and Unclassifie...
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