The City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending the city salary classification schedule to comply with California’s new minimum wage, which will increase from $16.50 to $16.90 on Jan. 1, 2026. Stephanie Areola presented the item and said the change affects several city classifications (cashier for the lighthouse, lighthouse docent coordinator, recreation assistant I, intern) and that there are no immediate financial impacts because the increase was anticipated in the current budget.

The council took no public comment on the item. The ordinance was approved by voice vote and passed unanimously.

What’s next: the salary schedule change takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, and payroll and classification updates will be processed by human resources to reflect the new minimum wage.

Votes and actions: ordinance to amend salary classification schedule to comply with state minimum wage — passed unanimously.