CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: MAY 18, 2016
PREPARED BY: John Lang, Economic Development Coordinator
APPROVED BY: City Manager
TITLE
UPDATE ON REGIONAL MINIMUM WAGE EFFORTS AND ADOPTION OF A LOCAL MORGAN HILL MINIMUM WAGE
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
RECOMMENDATION
1. Accept a report on San Jose's regional minimum wage study;
2. Provide direction on Morgan Hill's position for the Cities Association June discussion;
3. Discuss local minimum wage Ordinance per March 2, 2016, City Council direction; and
4. Do not adopt a local minimum wage at this time.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES:
Ongoing Priorities
Supporting youth
Fostering a positive organizational culture
Preserving and cultivating public trust
2016 Focus Areas
Participating in Regional Initiatives
Improving our Communication
REPORT NARRATIVE:
This report is broken down into two parts. The first part of the report provides some background on past Council activity and a summary of the report on the discussion of adopting a regional minimum wage for Santa Clara County. The second part discusses the proposed ordinance for adoption of a local Morgan Hill minimum wage and associated enforcement and implementation costs if the Council decides to do so at this time.
Background
On December 16, 2015, City Council was provided an update on the regional minimum wage efforts currently being undertaken by local jurisdictions as well as information on local community engagement conducted by the City to residents and businesses of Morgan Hill. City Council provided direction to return March 2016 with the results of the consultant report being funded by the City of San Jose on a proposed $15 an hour minimum wage for the region.
On March 2, 2016, City Council received updates on the timing of the consultant report regarding a regional minimum wage being funded by the City of San Jose. This included an analysis of the various impacts that Consumer Price Indices can have on inflat...
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