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BACKGROUND Under normal conditions City staffing fluctuates from approximately 200 to 450 temporary, part-time/seasonal employees throughout the year, with staffing levels peaking during summer. Due to COVID-19 these numbers have been significantly reduced because of the City's restricted programming. Currently, the City has approximately 50 active temporary employees. These employees work a typical schedule ranging from eight to 30 hours per week and generally do not qualify for benefits. The City sets salaries determined by the City Council as providing compensation necessary to attract qualified candidates able to perform the duties necessary to provide the numerous quality programs and services throughout the City. Most of the City's temporary, part-time/seasonal employees are in the Library and Recreation Department. DISCUSSION Wage adjustments for employees earning less than $14 per hour are necessary to accommodate the January 1, 2021 minimum wage increase from $13 per hour to $14 per hour. To conform with the mandated minimum wage increase the City will: • Eliminate the first step of the salary range —which is under$14 per hour—for the Library Page, Recreation Leader II, Preschool Aide, Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor classifications. • Eliminate the first and second steps —which are under $14 per hour— of the salary range for the Apprentice/Intern classification. • Increase the starting hourly pay range for the Program Assistant and Clerical Assistant classifications from $13 per hour to $14 per hour. CONCLUSION This report reviews the recommended changes to the classifications and compensation structure for the City's temporary, part-time/seasonal employees. As the City Council sets the compensation for this group of employees, staff seeks the City Council approval of these adjustments.iSub- ed by: Fiscal Review: Approved by. / 4 / - . /kk Debra Gill Tina Olson Nelson Fialho Director of Human Resources Director of Finance City Manager and Labor Relations Page 2 of 3