To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Adoption of the Compensation Schedule to Implement the 2026 California Minimum Wage and Resolution to Amend the 2024-2026 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Memorandum of Understanding
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the Compensation Schedule (Attachment 1) effective Dec. 21, 2025;
2. Adopt the Resolution (Attachment 2) approving the amendment of the 2024-2026 Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Humboldt and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees; and
3. Approve the revised salary ranges, effective the pay period following Board approval.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3001 - Support a well-trained workforce
DISCUSSION:
The government of the State of California has increased the minimum wage from $16 per hour to $16.50 per hour, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Human Resources recommends implementing the following salary range increases in order to be compliant with the new legally required minimum wage, as well as maintain internal alignment of classifications:
* Environmental Health Technician I (classification # 0532A) from salary range 345 to salary range 346
* Mental Health Maintenance Custodian (classification # 0269) from salary range 345 to salary range 346
* Client Services Worker I (classification # 0772A) from salary range 344 to salary range 346
* Paralegal I/II (classification # 0450A/B) from salary ranges 344/364 to salary ranges 346/366
* Parts Storekeeper (classification # 0249) from salary range 342 to salary range 346
* Screener (MSS) (classification # 0730) from salary range 342 to salary range 346
* Recordable Documents Examiner I/II (37.5) (classification # 0155A/B) f...
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