HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3d - Action Plan and Topics for Future Discussion Council Compensation Committee
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 9/4/2025
Item Number: 3d
Estimated Time: 30 Minutes
FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager
Prepared By: Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ACTION PLAN AND TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Review information provided to previous Council Compensation Committee s and provide
direction on information the Committee requests for review and discussion.
DISCUSSION
The following documents have been historically provided to the Council Compensation
Committee:
1. Government Code Section 36516 - Government Code regarding Council
compensation for General Law cities (provided as attachment in previous
report).
2. Summary of Elected Officials Full Compensation - Compensation package
currently provided to City Council (provided as attachment in previous report).
3. 2020 Council Compensation Comparison - Comparison of benchmark cities
provided to 2020 Council Compensation Committee (Attachment A).
4. Surveys - Surveys sent out in 2020 to Council, Planning Commission and
Architectural Review Commission (Attachment B).
After reviewing the documents, the Committee will discuss what additional information
they would like staff to research and provide at the next meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
A – 2019 Council Compensation Comparison
B – Surveys sent to City Council and Planning Commission and Architectural Review
Commission
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Attachment 1
Comparison City Demographics and Meeting Information Compensation for Other
Commissions or Advisory Bodies
CITY
GENERAL/
CHARTER
LAW CITY
POPULATION
(Census 2018
Est)
MEDIAN
HOUSEHOLD
INCOME
(Census 2013-
18)
YEAR 2019
MEDIAN
HOME SALES
PRICE
(Zillow)
ANNUAL CITY
BUDGET (All City
Funds)
UNFUNDED PENSION
LIABILITY
MAYOR -
ELECTED
OR
ROTATED
EXPECTED
TIMES PER
MONTH
CITY
COUNCIL
MEETS
ACTUAL
TIMES PER
MONTH
CITY
COUNCIL
MEETS
HOURS PER
WEEK CITY
COUNCIL
WORKS
PAY FOR
PLANNING
COMMISSION
PAY FOR
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
COMMITTEE
PAY FOR OTHER ADVISORY BODIES
Chico Charter 94,776 $45,337 $380,000 $131,108,549 $141,035,539 Elected 2 2 8-10 No No No
Davis General 69,289 $63,071 $632,800 $146,662,682 $135,929,989 Rotated 2 2 Varies (at
least 20)No No Historical Resources Management Commission (HRMC) -
No Pay
Monterey Charter 28,289 $73,942 $738,800 $162,215,800 $159,231,274 Elected 2 3 20 $25/mtg.,
$75/mo. max
$25/mtg.,
$75/mo. max $25/mtg., $75/mo. max
Napa Charter 79,263 $75,341 $698,100 $251,507,000 $185,728,266 Elected 2 2 10-15 $100/meeting No Housing Authority Board $100 per meeting
Paso Robles General 32,212 $61,053 $499,500 $125,572,305 $44,313,313 Elected At least 2 3 20 No No No
Santa Barbara Charter 91,350 $71,160 $1,005,600 $403,333,229 $355,737,298 Elected 4 3
10-15
outside of
Council
Meetings
$50/meeting
$50 Board
meeting
$25 Consent
Calendar
meeting
Historic Landmarks Commission - $50/ Comission mtg,
$25/ Consent Calendar mtg. Housing Authority
Commission - $50/mtg. Metropolitan Transit District
Board - $60/mtg not to exceed $180/month.
Mosquito and Vector Mgmt District - $100/mtg.
Single Family Design Board - $50/Board mtg,
$25/Consent Calendar mtg.
Santa Cruz Charter 64,725 $65,421 $866,300 $291,800,000 $177,738,916 Rotated 2 3 Varies No No No
Santa Maria Charter 107,408 $55,485 $411,900 $180,000,000 $139,997,018 Elected 2 2 5-10
$75/meeting,
$450/month
maximum
N/A Parks and Rec Commission $75/meeting, $75 per month
maximum
Ventura Charter 111,128 $72,859 $561,000 $301,500,000 $234,917,694 Rotated 3 4 Varies No No No
AVERAGE N/A 75,382 $64,852 $643,778 $221,522,174 $174,958,812 N/A 2 3 20 $88 $38 $58
MEDIAN N/A 79,263 $65,421 $632,800 $180,000,000 $159,231,274 N/A 2 3 20 $88 $38 $50
2017 MEDIAN N/A 80,416 $62,471 $650,050 $185,700,000 140,174,244 N/A 2 3 20 $88 $38 $50
San Luis Obispo Charter 47,446 $47,777 $663,100 $199,828,000 $165,502,151 Elected 2 3 20-30hrs $70/mtg.
$280/mo. max
$70/mtg.
$280/mo. max No
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City Council and Advisory Body Compensation Survey 2019
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Attachment 2
CITY
GENERAL/
CHARTER
LAW CITY
Type of Government
MAYOR
SALARY/
MONTH
MAYOR
SALARY/
HOUR
CITY
COUNCIL
SALARY/
MONTH
CITY
COUNCIL
SALARY/
HOUR
CAFETERIA
CONTRIBUTION/ MONTH
CAFETERIA PLAN
OPT OUT RETIREMENT FORMULA LIFE INSURANCE AMOUNT REIMBURSED
FOR CITY BUSINESS / YEAR
MILEAGE
ALLOWANCE
(Current IRS =
$0.535 per mile)
OTHER ALLOWANCES
DATE CITY COUNCIL
COMPENSATION
UPDATED
Chico Charter Council - Mayor - City
Manager $777 $19 $663 $17 Up to $1,395 $0 3% at 60
2% at 62
1x the employee's
annual salary up to
$300,000, rounded
to the next higher
$1,000
$2,900 Mayor
$2,500 Council
City Manager
Approval
Cell phone $75 per
month 2015
Davis General Council - Mayor - City
Manager $1,366 $17 $1,366 $17 Up to $1,744.26
If opt out, City will
pay $500 towards a
Deferred Comp Plan
of choice
2.5% at 55
2% at 62 $100,000 $4,000 $0.535 per mile Cell phone $65 per
month 2019
Monterey Charter Council - Mayor - City
Manager $676 $8 $430 $5
$925.00 Employee Only
$1,636.00 2 person
$1,920.00 family Up to $650 Cash Out 1st Tier: 2.7% at 55
2nd Tier: 2.0 at 62 $50,000 Reasonable Expenses $0.535 per mile
Reimbursement of
business use of personal
cell phones
2016
Napa Charter Council - Mayor - City
Manager $2,870 $48 $1,435 $24
$727.85 Employee Only
$1,439.86 2 person
$1,932.43 Family
$500 with proof of
coverage
1st Tier: 2.7% at 55
PEPRA: 2.0% at 60 $100,000 $6,600 Mayor
$5,400 Council $475/month N/A 2018
Paso
Robles General Council - Mayor - City
Manager $800 $10 $600 $8 $1,085 $300 Cash Out
1st Tier: 2.5% at 55
2nd Tier: 2% at 60
PEPRA: 2% at 62
$40,000 N/A $0.535 per mile N/A 2019
Santa
Barbara Charter Council - Mayor -
Administrator $4,626 $58 $3,700 $46 Up to $1,731.62 $362.38 Tier 12.7% at 55
PEPRA 2% at 62
$50,000 N/A $538/month N/A 2018
Santa
Cruz Charter Council - Mayor - City
Manager $3,420 $43 $1,710 $21
$692 Employee Only
$1,800 Employee & Family $200 Cash Out
Tier 1: 2.0% at 55
Tier 2: 2.0% at 60
Tier 3: 2.0% at 62
$25,000 $1,300-$1,500 $107/month N/A 2017
Santa
Maria Charter Council - Mayor - City
Manager $1,563 $39 $1,313 $33
Medical:
$464 Employee Only
$753 2 person
$928 Family
$518 Cash Out
Tier 1: 2.7% at 55
Tier 2: 2.0% at 55
PEPRA: 2.0% at 62
$50,000 $3,000 Mayor Mayor $476
Council $280 N/A 2017
Ventura Charter Council - Mayor - City
Manager $700 $12 $600 $10 may participate at own
expense $0
Tier 1: 2.0% at 55
PEPRA: 2.0% at 60
1 x annual salary
rounded up to next
$1,000
Reasonable Expenses
(incl conference/meetings,
lodging, meals, etc)
Mayor $300
Council $200
Smart phone, laptop, and
printer upon request
Internet $15/day
2017
AVERAGE N/A Council - Mayor - City
Manager $1,866 $28 $1,313 $20 $1,261 Family $404 (if given)N/A $60,800 $3,250 Mayor
$3,000 Council
$379 Mayor
$320 Council Cell Phone 2017
MEDIAN N/A Coucil - Mayor -
City Manager $1,366 $19 $1,313 $17 $1,577 Family $362 (if given)1st Tier: 2.7% at 55 $50,000 $2,950 Mayor
$2,500 Council
$476 Mayor
$280 Council Cell Phone 2017
2017
MEDIAN N/A Coucil - Mayor -
City Manager $1,170 N/A $1,050 N/A $1,577 Family $362 (if given) 1st Tier: 2.7% at 55 $50,000 $2,950 Mayor
$2,500 Council
$476 Mayor
$280 Council Cell Phone 2016
San Luis
Obispo Charter Council - Mayor - City
Manager $1,724 $17 $1,224 $12
$570 Employee Only
$1,128 2 person
$1,526 Family $200
Tier 1: 2.7% at 55
Tier 2: 2.0% at 60
Tier 3/PEPRA/Council:
2.0% at 62
$104,000 $3,200 Mayor
$2,700 Council
Mayor $150
Council $100
$50/month home
internet and data plan
City cell phone provided
2018
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City Council and Advisory Body Compensation Survey 2019
Mayor and City Council Compensation and Benefits
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In an effort to gather relevant information for the City's Council Compensation Committee, former
Council Members and Mayor's are being requested to complete this questionnaire by February 4,
2018. Please note the requested information and answers are public record and all responses are
voluntary. Below is the current compensation package:
Mayoral Salary: $1,500 mo. Council Salary: $1,200 mo.
Annual City Business Reimbursement:
Mayor: up to $3,600 Council: up to $2,700
Retirement Formula: 2% at 62
Cafeteria Contribution: up to $1,442 Cafeteria Cash Back: No
Life Insurance: $ 104,000
1. What is your Name?*
2. What term did you serve?*
3. What office(s) did you hold?*
4. Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Council business attending Council
meetings, reading staff reports or background material, performing committee duties including liaison and
regional board work?
5. Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on meeting with residents, constituents
or organizations?
6. Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did to spend representing the City in other ways such
as attending special City events? Ex: Ribbon cuttings, parades, tours etc.
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7. Total from question 4, 5 & 6 ( represents your total average of hours spent per month performing the
duties as they related to your City Council or Mayoral duties.)
8. Do you have any additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should
consider in response to the questions above?
9. Just prior to joining the Council, were you: (check all that apply)
Working full time?
Working part time?
Retired?
Receiving an income equivalent to working at a full-time job
from another source?
Other:
If working full or part time please specify occupation:
10. Based on your experience, do you feel that the current compensation package is appropriate for the
time and expertise necessary to serve on the Council?
Yes
No
11. Is there anything you would change in regards to the current compensation package?
12. Do you have any additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should
consider?
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The Council Compensation Committee appreciates you taking time to complete this survey and for
helping to formulate an informed recommendation.
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In an effort to gather relevant information for the City's Council Compensation Committee, former
Planning and Architectural Review Commissioners are being requested to complete this
questionnaire by February 4, 2018. Please note the requested information and answers are public
record and all responses are voluntary.
1. What is your Name?*
2. What term did you serve?*
3. What office(s) did you hold?*
4. Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on commission business, attending
commission meetings, reading staff reports or background material?
5. Roughly how many hours per month, on average did you spend representing the City in other ways such
as attending special City events? Ex: Meeting with residents, organizations, tours etc.
6. Total from question 4 & 5 (represents your total average of hours spent per month performing the duties
as they related to your Commissioner duties.)
7. Do you have any additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should
consider in response to the questions above?
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8. Just prior to joining the commission, were you: (check all that apply)
Working full time?
Working part time?
Retired?
Receiving an income equivalent to working at a full-time job
from another source?
Other
If working full or part time, please specify occupation:
9. Based on your experience, do you feel that the current compensation of $60 per meeting with a monthly
maximum of $240 is appropriate for the time and expertise necessary to serve on the Commission? Is
there anything you would change?
10. Did the compensation influence your decision to apply for the commission? Would it now?
11. Do you have any additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should
consider?
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The Council Compensation Committee appreciates you taking time to complete this survey and for
helping to formulate an informed recommendation.
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