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City to pilot "Target 36" shortened workweek for employees beginning July 7; public-facing services to close Friday afternoons
Summary
City manager and staff outlined a pilot program ("Target 36") that encourages full-time employees to complete responsibilities within a 36-hour workweek without a pay cut; City Hall will close to the public at noon on Fridays while other facilities will set department-specific schedules; pilot to run six months with data-driven evaluation.
City Manager Martinez and department directors presented "Target 36," a pilot program that asks full-time employees to target completing their full scope of responsibilities within a 36-hour workweek beginning July 7, 2025, with no salary reduction for full-time employees.
Martinez said the program aims to improve employee retention and attraction by offering schedule flexibility while maintaining the city's service levels. Department directors will set schedules and expectations, and Human Resources will track finalized schedules. City Hall customer service counters will close to the public at noon on Fridays; other city facilities (police, parks, recreation, Sue Corbett Active Adult Center, cemeteries) will have department-specific schedules to preserve service continuity. Martinez emphasized that the target is 36 hours, not an automatic pay reduction: employees will remain full time and will be expected to work longer if required to complete essential duties.
Staff explained metrics and data collection plans, including benchmarking against other municipalities and frequent employee and public feedback. The pilot length is six months; staff said they would reevaluate after that period and revert to prior scheduling if the pilot meaningfully reduces service or productivity. Council members supported the approach but asked for clear communication about public-facing changes (utility billing and in-person services) and options for residents who depend on Friday hours. Directors said they would consider kiosks and online service alternatives and avoid customer-impact (for example, not scheduling shutoffs over weekends). Martinez said employees would be notified beginning the day after the study session and that staff expected to adapt schedules based on data and feedback.
No formal council action was taken; pilot implementation and performance metrics will be monitored and reported.
