Report Prepared by: Suzanne Fierro, Human Resources Manager
Title
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution to Amend the Pay Ranges for the Temporary Classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist, Effective January 1, 2025, to Comply with State of California Minimum Wage Requirements
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to authorize amendments to the Pay Ranges for the Temporary Classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist effective January 1, 2025, to comply with State of California minimum wage requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting a Resolution 2025-01, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the salary range for the temporary classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Body
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended; or,
2. Deny; or,
3. Refer to staff for further authority.
AUTHORITY
Senate Bill 3.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget.
DISCUSSION
Currently the minimum wage is $16.00 per hour. On April 4, 2016, Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation incrementally raising the minimum wage in California annually. The legislation increases the 2025 minimum wage to $16.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025.
The impacted positions are Temporary Recreation Leader, Temporary Recreation Specialist, Temporary Recreation Coordinator, Temporary Lifeguard I, Temporary Lifeguard II, and Temporary Pool Manager. These positions are assigned to the Recreation Department and are vital to providing services to the community throughout the year by assisting full-time Recreation Staff in providing excellent recreation programming to the citizens.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 2025-01