CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 24, 2016
PREPARED BY: John Lang, Economic Development Coordinator
APPROVED BY: City Manager
TITLE
UPDATE ON REGIONAL MINIMUM WAGE EFFORTS
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
RECOMMENDATION
1. Accept a report on the Cities Association of Santa Clara County regional minimum wage discussion; and
2. Provide direction to staff on whether to move forward with developing an ordinance modeled after Cities Association of Santa Clara County adopted recommendation.
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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:
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 in 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 an update on the timing of the consultant report regarding a regional minimum wage being funded by the City of San Jose. This memorandum also included an analysis of the various impacts that Consumer Price Indices can have on inflating a minimum wage. In addition, City Council was provided information on local enforcement costs related to minimum wage. The City Council directed staff to bring back an ordinance for consideration to augment the State of California Minimum Wage annually by the national All Urban Wage Earners Consumer Price Index starting January 2017.
On May 18, 2016, the City Council received the City of San Jose funded consultant report on the impact of a regional minimum wage...
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