REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Resolution and the Schedule of Pay to (1) Update Pay Rates for Casual Employee Classifications to Reflect the January 1, 2020 Sunnyvale Minimum Wage, and the Councilmember and Mayoral Stipend Amount; (2) Implement Minor Administrative Changes to the Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay; (3) Add a new System Code to the Intern Classification to Allow for Seasonal Interns; and (4) Add a new Classification of Management Fellow.
Report
BACKGROUND
This Report presents for Council consideration a resolution amending the City's Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay, in accordance with Section 3.80.040 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, to:
* update the pay rates for applicable classifications to reflect the 2020 minimum wage of $16.05;
* increase the Councilmember and Mayoral Stipend amount for 2020 in accordance with City Charter Section 603. (cost of living adjustment based on CPI-U);
* approve various administrative changes to reduce duplicative maintenance efforts and aid in data cleansing in preparation for the Enterprise Planning Resource (ERP) implementation project;
* update the system codes for the casual intern classification to allow seasonal interns; and
* add a new classification, for a full-time term-limited Management Fellow
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.3.1 Legislative Management - Goals and Policies - Goal 7.3D: Maintain a quality workforce, consistent with state and federal laws, City Charter, and adopted policies in order to assure that City services are provided in an effective, efficient, and high quality manner.
Council Policy 7.3.1 Legislative Management - Goals and Policies - Policy 7.3D.1: Maintain a recruitment and selection process that ensures a highly competent workforce.
City Charter Section 603. Compensation: Annually on January 1, the compensation of the Council and Mayor shall increase by a percentage equal to the percentage increase in the prec...
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