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Page 1 of 2 <br />Item #12 <br /> CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> <br />December 16, 2025 <br />Human Resources <br /> <br />TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPENSATION FOR TEMPORARY, <br />PART-TIME/SEASONAL CLASSIFICATIONS AND AMENDING THE SALARY <br />STRUCTURE <br /> <br />SUMMARY <br />Compensation for temporary employees is established by the City of Pleasanton and reflected <br />in the City’s publicly posted Temporary, Part-time/Seasonal Classification Salary Structure <br />(Attachment 1). Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1182.12(c), the state minimum <br />wage will increase to $16.90 per hour effective January 1, 2026. Staff recommends the wage <br />adjustments shown in Exhibit A to comply with the state-mandated minimum wage increase <br />and maintain competitiveness in identified classifications. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Adopt a resolution approving compensation for Temporary, Part-time/Seasonal classifications <br />and amending the salary structure. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />The City employs up to 430 temporary employees throughout the year. These positions are <br />typically part-time and non-benefited, with average schedules ranging from 8 to 30 hours per <br />week. Periodically, as the California minimum wage increases, staff evaluates compensation to <br />assess the City’s competitiveness in attracting and retaining temporary employees. The results <br />of the most recent study have prompted the recommendation before Council. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br />Effective January 1, 2026, California’s minimum wage will increase to $16.90 per hour. <br />Adjusting wages to comply with the new minimum wage is required by law. In addition, staff <br />conducted a review of the salary structure, which included both market comparison data and <br />an analysis of recent recruitment outcomes. <br /> <br />The review found that three classifications—Preschool Aide, Preschool Teacher, and Police <br />Recruit—are experiencing challenges in attracting qualified candidates and are also below <br />market when compared to nearby cities. These below-market salaries, coupled with <br />documented recruitment difficulties, support the need for targeted adjustments, as specified in <br />Exhibit A. <br /> <br />In compliance with the minimum wage increase, the starting salaries for Library Page, <br />Recreation Leader II, Lifeguard I, Water Safety Instructor, and Police Cadet will be adjusted <br />from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour. New hires in the Apprentice/Intern classification will be placed <br />at Step 4, which is above the minimum wage. <br /> <br />The proposed Temporary, Part-Time Seasonal Classification Salary Structure incorporates the <br />Page 254 of 373