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The memorandum discusses proposed revisions to City Council Policy 3-3, which pertains to the Living Wage Policy and its methodology for annual rate adjustments. The recommendation is to adopt a resolution that aligns the City’s Living Wage rate adjustment methodology with that of the City’s Airport Living Wage rate, effective July 1, 2026. The revisions aim to ensure accurate and sustainable Living Wage rates, addressing inconsistencies in the current methodology that relies on third-party reports. The memorandum outlines the history of the Living Wage Policy, its annual adjustment process, and comparisons with other California cities and counties. It also highlights the need for reliable data sources for determining wage adjustments.
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Recommendation to adopt a resolution revising City Council Policy 3-3.
Proposed alignment of Living Wage rate adjustment methodology with Airport Living Wage rate.
Effective date for changes is July 1, 2026.
Current methodology is deemed unreliable due to third-party report inconsistencies.
Living Wage Policy was adopted on November 17, 1998, to ensure livable wages for workers.
Annual adjustments are based on federal poverty levels or Consumer Price Index (CPI) changes.
Comparison of San José's Living Wage rates with other California cities indicates it is the highest at $26.73 per hour.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 4/21/26 26-433 3.5 FROM: Matt Loesch DATE: March 30, 2026 Date: 4/10/2026 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Revisions to City Council Policy 3-3, Living Wage Policy, Relating to Living Wage Setting Methodology for Annual Rate Adjustments RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution approving revisions to City Council Policy 3-3 and repealing Resolution No. 76911 setting the methodology for annual adjustments for the City’s Living Wage rate to align with the City’s Airport Living Wage rate methodology for the City’s new Living Wage rate, effective July 1, 2026. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Revisions to the City’s Living Wage Council Policy 3-3 annual adjustment methodology are required to ensure accurate, reliable, and sustainable Living Wage rates. The current methodology is unique to the City of San José and requires the use of a thirdparty report, which staff has determined to be unreliable and inconsistent as compared to metrics and data collected by City departments. Revisions to the adjustment methodology to align it with the City’s Airport Living Wage Ordinance (ALWO) will create continuity within...
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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San José, proposing revisions to Council Policy 3-3, which governs the methodology for annual adjustments to the City’s Living Wage Rate. The revisions aim to align the City’s Living Wage Rate with the Airport Living Wage, with an increase effective July 1, 2026. The resolution outlines the history of the Living Wage Policy, including previous amendments and the rationale for the current changes. It also includes provisions for minimum compensation, compensated time off, employee retention, and third-party review processes.
Key points
The resolution proposes revisions to Council Policy 3-3 regarding the City’s Living Wage Rate.
The revisions aim to align the City’s Living Wage Rate with the Airport Living Wage.
The increase is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
The document outlines the history of the Living Wage Policy and previous amendments.
It includes provisions for minimum compensation, compensated time off, and employee retention requirements.
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SAW:WMK:JMD 4/9/2026 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE APPROVING REVISIONS TO COUNCIL POLICY 3-3 SETTING THE METHODOLOGY FOR ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE CITY’S LIVING WAGE RATE TO ALIGN WITH THE CITY’S AIRPORT LIVING WAGE TO INCREASE FROM THE CURRENT RATE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 WHEREAS, on November 17, 1998, the City Council of the City of San José (“City”) adopted Resolution No. 68554, which resolution established a Living Wage Policy in the City; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 68900 revising the Living Wage Policy to clarify its intent and application; and WHEREAS, on May 27, 2003, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 71584 revising the Living Wage Policy by adding additional enforcement provisions and audit rights; and WHEREAS, on June 23, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 75041 revising the Living Wage Policy to extend the policy to contracts issued by the San José-Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant and to reflect current wage rates, and formalized the policy as City Council Policy 3-3, “Living Wage Policy”; and WHEREAS, on June 4, 2013, the City Council adopted...
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Memorandum from Candelas, Campos, Ortiz & Casey, 4/17/26
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This memorandum from Councilmembers Candelas, Campos, Ortiz, and Casey discusses revisions to City Council Policy 3-3, specifically regarding the Living Wage Policy and its methodology for annual rate adjustments. It recommends a 'catch-up' adjustment to account for a lack of cost-of-living increase for the fiscal year 2025-2026, and outlines the need for transparency if the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics discontinues the Bay Area CPI-U.
Key points
The current methodology resulted in no increase to the Living Wage for FY 25-26.
A 'catch-up' adjustment is proposed using the CPI-U for 2025 before applying the 2026 CPI-U.
The adjustment will not make workers eligible for back pay for the current fiscal year.
If the Bay Area CPI-U is discontinued, staff will inform the City Council and provide analysis of a substitute index.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved 04/21/2026 26-433 3.5 FROM: Councilmember Candelas Councilmember Campos Councilmember Ortiz Councilmember Casey DATE: 4/17/2026 Date: 4/17/26 SUBJECT: Revisions to City Council Policy 3-3, Living Wage Policy, Relating to Living Wage Setting Methodology for Annual Rate Adjustments RECOMMENDATION: Approve staff recommendation with these additions: 1. Due to the current methodology, the annual increase in the Living Wage for FY 25-26 was set at $0, meaning that the lowest-paid workers on City contracts received no cost of living increase for the current year. We therefore direct staff to add a “catch-up” adjustment be made by applying the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for 2025 to account for the lost year, before applying the 2026 CPI-U. This would apply to future wages following the July 1, 2026, annual adjustment, but would not make workers eligible for back pay in the current fiscal year. 2. If the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ceases to publish the Bay Area CPI-U, staff will inform City Council by Information Memorandum of the change and the substitute...
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The document discusses revisions to Council Policy 3-3 regarding the City Living Wage, including the methodology for annual rate adjustments. It outlines the history of the City's Living Wage, comparisons with other California cities, and the recommendation to adopt a resolution that aligns the City Living Wage rate methodology with the Airport Living Wage rate methodology, effective July 1, 2026.
Key points
City's Living Wage established in 1998.
Multiple revisions from 1999 to 2013 for clarification and application.
2008: City Council adopted the Airport Living Wage Ordinance (ALWO).
2010: ALWO amended to use Consumer Price Index for wage adjustments.
Current adjustment methodology includes Federal Poverty Income Standard and a Geographic Accessor.
21 cities and counties in California have living wage policies; San José has the highest rate at $26.73.
Recommendation to adopt a resolution to revise City Council Policy 3-3 and align with ALWO methodology, effective July 1, 2026.
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ITEM 3.5: CITY LIVING WAGE POLICY 3-3 Revisions to Council Policy 3-3, Relating to Living Wage Setting the Methodology of Annual Rate Adjustments Matt Loesch, Director of Public Works • 1998 - City’s Living Wage was established • 1999-2013 - Multiple revisions providing clarification of intent and application, liquidated damages, and Labor Peace Background • 2008 - City Council adopted Airport Living Wage Ordinance (ALWO) • 2010 - ALWO amended wage adjustment methodology to utilize Consumer Price Index 2 • Annual adjustment methodology requires changes in: Current City Living Wage Annual Adjustment Methodology Federal Poverty Income Standard for Family of 3 + Geographic Accessor = San Jose Living Wage Rate Factor • Historically the Geographic Accessor Factor requires use of private, third-party data • Discrepancies and inconsistencies when compared to City Departments data 3 Analysis California Living Wage/ Minimum Compensation Policies • Approximately 21 cities and counties in California have living wage or minimum compensation policies • City of San José is the highest at $26.73, Ventura lowest at $15.43 hour • All cities and counties, including City’s ALWO, annual adjustment...
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The document contains letters urging the San José City Council to support a revision to the Living Wage Policy, specifically to implement a new formula for cost-of-living adjustments and to include a catch-up increase for the 2025-26 period. The letters express concern over the impact of an outdated formula that has resulted in a zero cost-of-living adjustment, which they argue unfairly penalizes city contract workers. The authors advocate for adopting the Bay Area CPI-U as a standard for inflation adjustments and emphasize the need to restore baseline cost-of-living adjustments to ensure fair wages for workers.
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Letters from Brenda Balcazar and Brian Wheatley express concern over the outdated formula for the San José Living Wage.
They urge the City Council to implement a new formula and add a catch-up increase for 2025-26.
The letters highlight that a zero cost-of-living adjustment is unjustifiable amid rising costs.
The authors advocate for adopting the Bay Area CPI-U as a fair inflation standard.
The letters emphasize the importance of protecting the wages of city contract workers.
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wage. Please vote to implement the new formula AND add a 2025-26 catch-up increase to Item 3.5 to restore baseline cost-ofliving adjustments to the Living Wage Ordinance for City contract workers. Workers who clean our buildings, provide sanitation and security services, and keep this city running should not fall behind because of bureaucratic changes to a formula. A zero cost-of-living adjustment in the face of rising costs is not justifiable, and it should not become the new baseline. We urge you to ensure the ordinance functions as intended by: • Adopting the Bay Area CPI-U as a fair, transparent inflation standard going forward, and • Including a catch-up adjustment so workers are not permanently set back by last year’s missed increase. In the heart of Silicon Valley, workers deserve wages that keep up with the cost of living. Please take this opportunity to get it right and protect the future wages of the workers our city depends on. In solidarity, Brenda Balcazar IBEW 1245 Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. 4/20/26, 4:52 PM Inbox - Agendadesk - Outlook Outlook Fw:...