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Home My WebLink AboutSurvey Results from the City Council Compensation Survey, Advisory Body Member Survey, and Community Member Survey Council Compensation Committee Agenda Report For Agenda of: 11/13/2025 Item Number: 4c Estimated Time: 45 minutes FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager Prepared By: Teresa Purrington, City Clerk SUBJECT: SURVEY RESULTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION SURVEY, ADVISORY BODY MEMBER SURVEY, AND COMMUNITY MEMBER SURVEY RECOMMENDATION Receive a report on the results of the three surveys distributed to active and previous City Council members up to 6 years ago, active and previous Advisory Body members up to 4 years ago, and members of the public. DISCUSSION As discussed at the September 4, 2025 and September 30, 2025 Regular Meetings of the Council Compensation Committee, staff distributed 3 separate surveys: 1 survey to current and previous Council Members up to 6 years ago, 1 survey to current and previous Advisory Body Members up to 4 years ago, and 1 survey open to members of the public. The survey was submitted to the Advisory Body members and Council Members on October 6, 2025 and October 7, 2025, respectively. The City’s Communications team sent out an e-notification for the “Open City Hall” community survey to City website subscribers. That survey was also publicly available for all who visited the Open City Hall page on the Government portion of the City’s website. The Council Member and Advisory Body member surveys were open for submissions until October 19, 2025. The community survey was open until October 24, 2025. The following totals were received for each survey: City Council Compensation Survey: 6 responses out of 10 recipients (Attachment A) Advisory Body Compensation Survey: 53 responses out of 176 recipients (Attachment B) Open City Hall Survey: 305 responses (Attachment C) ATTACHMENTS A – Results from the City Council Compensation Survey B – Results from the Advisory Body Member Survey C – Results from the Open City Hall Survey Page 21 of 68 Page 22 of 68 What office(s) did you hold?Council (1998-2002, 2008-2010, 2020-2024, 2024- 2025, term ends 2028. Mayor 2010-2016 Planning Commission, City Council How many years did you serve? 13 council, 6 mayor 4 years between the two positions Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Council business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material, and performing Council duties including liaison and regional board work?Mayor 125/month Council 50/month It's a little variable by season but ranges from 70 hrs a month to 120 hrs a month on average. Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on meeting and communications with residents, constituents, or organizations? Mayor 15/month Council 10/month 30 Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend representing the City in other ways such as attending special City events? (Ex: Ribbon cuttings, parades, conferences, tours, policy boards, etc.) 10-15/month 40 Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Council duties?Council members work whenever they can fit it in, morning and evenings every day, including weekends. 0 In the year prior to joining Council, were you: (check all that apply)Working full-time Full time student and on leave from a full time job Did you continue with your occupation in the same capacity after joining Council? If not, what changed?Yes, I continued full time employment while on Council until 2010 when I was elected Mayor. Then, I retired from practice. From 2020 on Council until 2023, I worked part time. From 2024 until present I do not work outside of Council. No. I opted not to return to my job because it is not a job with flexibility for attending meetings and events and I would have only been able to serve in a limited capacity. 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? (Salary: Mayor $2,923 monthly Council Member $2,319 monthly. Reimbursable Expenses: Mayor $3,600 per year Council Member $2,700 per year) Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate 44 What experiences did you say no to because of the professional development fund? none None except in times of fiscal constraint when attending conferences felt out of line with the budget needs. Is there anything you would change in regards to the current compensation package? (Ex: salary, benefits, etc.) Doing a good job as Mayor is a full time commitment and should be better compensated, accordingly. The pension amounts should be raised. While the current compensation is generous, in reality it limits the number and type of people who are able to take on service. Without a spouse with an above median salary, the position would not be possible for my family. The time demands of the council position are so variable that any additional job either needs to be incredibly flexible or provide enough leave that the council person can be present at the board meetings, constituent meetings, and conferences that make up the complete package of service. Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? Highly competent and motivated people can hold full time jobs and serve well as Council members. The Mayor, on the other hand, has far less control over her or his schedule. For the Mayor, there are multiple "command performances" at ceremonies, task forces, meetings and guest appearances. Council members can opt out of many public functions, but the Mayor cannot. 0 Page 23 of 68 What office(s) did you hold? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Council business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material, and performing Council duties including liaison and regional board work? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on meeting and communications with residents, constituents, or organizations? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend representing the City in other ways such as attending special City events? (Ex: Ribbon cuttings, parades, conferences, tours, policy boards, etc.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Council duties? In the year prior to joining Council, were you: (check all that apply) Did you continue with your occupation in the same capacity after joining Council? If not, what changed? 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? (Salary: Mayor $2,923 monthly Council Member $2,319 monthly. Reimbursable Expenses: Mayor $3,600 per year Council Member $2,700 per year) Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate What experiences did you say no to because of the professional development fund? Is there anything you would change in regards to the current compensation package? (Ex: salary, benefits, etc.) Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? City Council Member 9.5 years 20-40 5-40 5-15 The actual amount of time spent varied WIDELY depending on all kinds of variables; it's really hard to quantify. Depending on one's liaison assignments or the current issues going on, the time in meetings/emails could multiply exponentially. For instance, Advisory Body interviews alone could take up 20 hours/week. A liaison assignment to the County's RWMG or IWMA meant far more extra hours than a board that met only quarterly. Or an issue like cannabis regulations or new building codes could require vast amounts of extra time in emails, meetings and reading. Working full-time Yes, I continued until 3/4 of the way through my time on the Council, when I moved to half time (with a different employer) for reasons other than my Council duties. I believe my employers were much more supportive than most of the flexible schedule needed. 5 I don't understand this question. The benefits are remarkably generous. There are major pros and cons to paying more or less in salary. Doing the job for money brings a different kind of person to the dais than what SLO has now, and whether that is better or worse overall, I'm just not sure. I understand it's difficult to find an employer who is supportive of the time needed, and that a Council made of only retirees has its own issues. I think we definitely get a different sort of leader when we pay market-rate salaries, so the question becomes what kind of leadership does the city want? What motivates good leadership? And, I think a lot of good people would *not* run for office if a substantial salary was paid, because they would feel obligated to quit their current work, and then they would not have a job to go back to after their term(s) were complete. Page 24 of 68 What office(s) did you hold? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Council business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material, and performing Council duties including liaison and regional board work? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on meeting and communications with residents, constituents, or organizations? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend representing the City in other ways such as attending special City events? (Ex: Ribbon cuttings, parades, conferences, tours, policy boards, etc.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Council duties? In the year prior to joining Council, were you: (check all that apply) Did you continue with your occupation in the same capacity after joining Council? If not, what changed? 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? (Salary: Mayor $2,923 monthly Council Member $2,319 monthly. Reimbursable Expenses: Mayor $3,600 per year Council Member $2,700 per year) Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate What experiences did you say no to because of the professional development fund? Is there anything you would change in regards to the current compensation package? (Ex: salary, benefits, etc.) Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? Council member City council and mayor 4 7 40-50 80 12-16 40 3-15 40 0 The time varies at different times of the year to more hours per month Working full-time Working full-time Yes No. When I became a Council Member, I changed jobs to a lower position that didn't travel and it paid less. When I became Mayor, I changed jobs again to a more flexible position and it paid less again. My job has better benefits than the city, so I do not utilize the city's benefits. 55 None It would be helpful to learn from other communities with our priorities towns with a university, other communities focused on housing and climate, as well as to learn from other Mayors or have leadership ntraining. I have not been able to attend the international town and gown association ITGA or Mayors conferences. I attended the climate conference from civicwell once. More salary to enable council to be a full time job and still live in SLO. not at this time For the average resident, it is not possible to serve on council and have a full time job. Unless you can make your own schedule or have your own source of income (personal wealth or own/run your own business), serving on council doesn’t not pay a livable wage in the city of SLO. Also, it’s important to know that the job of councilmember can expand to any number of hours per week, if you become involved in regional or state level leadership (cal cities, etc.), and because the engagement-level of our residents is very high and there are lots of demands from community members (in a mostly good way). This community expects a lot of it's councilmembers and mayor, and this community is one of the most expensive to live in. If we want a variety of people to hold these elected positions additional pay may be necessary in the future. However, at this time, the city budget is tight and cuts will be needed soon. An increase in council pay could be difficult for the community to understand or appreciate. Hopefully, more training for future electeds might be understandable. Page 25 of 68 What office(s) did you hold? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Council business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material, and performing Council duties including liaison and regional board work? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on meeting and communications with residents, constituents, or organizations? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend representing the City in other ways such as attending special City events? (Ex: Ribbon cuttings, parades, conferences, tours, policy boards, etc.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Council duties? In the year prior to joining Council, were you: (check all that apply) Did you continue with your occupation in the same capacity after joining Council? If not, what changed? 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? (Salary: Mayor $2,923 monthly Council Member $2,319 monthly. Reimbursable Expenses: Mayor $3,600 per year Council Member $2,700 per year) Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate What experiences did you say no to because of the professional development fund? Is there anything you would change in regards to the current compensation package? (Ex: salary, benefits, etc.) Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? City Council Council Member 48 48 60 24 20 820 Significantly varies week to week; impacted by need for special meetings; financial plan years are busier 20 Working full-time Working part-time Yes Same job, went from 3/4 time to 1/2 time 47 conference None - allowance was adequate I consider council to be a mostly volunteer position so I do not expect to be compensated at professional level. I am concerned though that folks with lower incomes or inflexible work schedules would be financially challenged to serve on council. Perhaps a small salary increase to support the high cost of living locally; move toward a 'living wage' I think the challenge is to find a low enough salary that does not create a financial barrier for the folks described above. 0 Page 26 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? 0 Parks & Rec Human Relations Commission How many years did you serve? 2 years Less than one 1 year, 10 months Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)?4 to 6 5-10 hours 4-6 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.)1 Approx. 1 0 Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? 0NoNo In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply)Working full-time Working full-time Working full-time Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate 259 Please explain your answer from Question #7. It would be great to compensate people for their time so as not to preclude participation from people who can't afford to take time off work I think an argument can be made for a small stipend but it is also reasonable to volunteer without it. N/A Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? It increased as I became more involved in attending community events. No No Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? 0NoNo Page 27 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? Cultural Heritage Commitee Personell and admin review Approximately 2 years 3 and 1 Roughly 5-10 hours Personell was intense 02 N/A Should reimburse for mileage Working full-time Working full-time 00 The above question is unclear because it offers two questions: is the current stipend appropriate or lack of stipend appropriate. How would this survey interpret my response on the above Likert Scale? I deem it appropriate or not appropriate? Mileage Yes, I joined a subcommittee to assist in reviewing ordinance. 0 N/A 0 Page 28 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? Administrative Review Board Construction Board of Appeals 9 Just appointed this year 1 Very little as we have only had one meeting this year. Spent a little over an hour on that meeting 10 So far there have not been any need for this task I have served on the ARB since it was first formed. I am its chairman. The ARB adjudicates certain administrative challenges, but over the last 9 years it has handled only 4 or maybe 5 such cases. The ARB has virtually nothing to do and should either be disbanded or its jurisdiction should be expanded to include additional types of disputes. It is boring to be on an Advisory Body that has nothing to do. As a past planning commissioner, architectural review commissioner, and land use blue ribbon board member, it varies deeply. Some projects require hours, while others require a small amount of time. Scope and scale play a big role in this situation. Working full-time Working part-time 910 ARB has nothing to do. Ergo, no stipend is needed. But there should be a stipend or compensation for SLO City Hearing Officers, (of which I am one) who do a lot of work for the City for free. This is difficult to answer as it's difficult to reason a dollar amount justification. Where do you start to determine a justifiable amount that all parties can qualify for? Nope. The ARB was originally created when the rental housing safety ordinance was enacted 9 years ago. Lots of citations and lots of appeals were expected. But that ordinance was immediately repealed. Hence, the ARB has virtually no cases to handle. Yes! I expected to spend more time as I expected to have more "appeals" submitted. Disband the Administrative Review Board OR expand its jurisdiction and give it something to do. With the exception of the city council and planning commissioners, I don't think any "volunteer" to an advisory or appointed board should be compensated. Just saying it is more of a participatory function as opposed to a "job" status...Just an opinion here. Page 29 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? Architecture Tree Committee Planning Commission Planning Commission 2 5 years 1.5 3 3 6 hours 6 10 0-1 .5 hours 0 0-1 Arch was paid, but I didn’t have that expectation going into it. It was certainly nice, but it didn’t influence my decision to join. 0 0 N/A Working full-time Retired Working full-time Working full-time 10 10 10 8 0 I do this as a volunteer 0 I do not do this for the money, so any amount seems fair to me 0 No no N/A 0Nono Find compensation structures that foment participation from underrepresented groups Page 30 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? Planning Commision Parks & rec Comission 0 ARB appeal. Just appointed last month. 3 1 1/2 5 1 month - no cases 6 4 hours 5 0 2 none 1 0 Staff reports and communication helps. A lot. no no No Working full-time Retired Working full-time Retired 5982 We spend quite a bit of time reviewing our packets and doing the meetings, and only get compensation for the latter. I think we could get a raise without turning it into a situation where folks are just "in it for the money." I do it to support my city, not for money I am happy to contribute to the community, I don’t need to be paid No experience with other committees It's stayed about the same no no No Experience serving 0nonoNo. Page 31 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? REOC and construction appeals board Active Transportation Committee In the last 22 years I served on the Bicycle (now Active Transportation) and Cultural Heritage committees. I'm sure I've been off committees during the last 4 years. about a year on each 1.5 (ongoing) Total of 12, as I recall. REOC, around 6, construction appeals was seldom 3 Highly variable. 5 - 20 hours maybe a couple hours 1 1 -2 hours 00 0 Working full-time Working full-time Retired 10 10 5 they are volunteer positions to support the community. I don't think the Active Transportation Committee needs compensation. Considering the time commitment, I didn't see a stipend as justified. Consideration for parking when I couldn't ride my bike would have been nice. N/A No 0 no 0 0 Page 32 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? REOC Cultural Heritage Committee REOC tree committee Almost three years Less than one 0.25 8 years One It varies depending on th Agenda. From 4 to 10 hours in general for the two meetings I have attended 0 4 One hour per year 2 0 0 I would have been willing to spend more time on oversight duties. 0 We are yet to meet but I have been serving since July 1, 2025. 0 Retired Retired Working full-time Working full-time 95 5 0 Not very time consuming I am lucky that the compensation does not affect me. But there may be good folks in the community that would like to serve but could use some financial help I feel that the compensation is appropriate. i did not know any advisory body member received a stipend. if one body gets a stipend, all should No Nope I anticipate it will be more than zero hours going forward. 0 No I will be interested to see the results of this survey and hear what the decision on this issue is. 0 if one body gets a stipend, all should Page 33 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? Planning Commission PCC, MTC, Personnel Board Parks & Rec 2 Two terms with PCC and MTC to term out. Personnel Board only one (if I remember properly). 6 years so far 330 6 hours/month as commissioner; 12 hours/month as chair 0 20 1 hour/month none Transportation - Public Transit - cost. subcommittee work was additional and significant (about 80 hours over a 3 month period) Working full-time Retired Working part-time 79 3 seems reasonable Is it retroactive? Since on occasion the meeting was cancelled or scheduled, it would seem fair to receive compensation for those that were attended. Hard question to answer. My time is a gift to our community, and I have no compensation expectation. That said, a stipend would be a welcome gesture of recognition for important volunteer roles. no No. Other when I was a member of the Grand Jury for a year. That was a little more time consuming due to trips, interviews, reports and meetings. Yes, significant increase as chair vs commissioner. no At this time of economic uncertainty and budget problems due to lack of funding, compensation, if any, should be minimal. 0 Page 34 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? Human Relations Commission Cultural Heritage 1 Active Transportation Committee 5 0 Less than one 5-25 4 5 0-4 2 5 Can be very different depending on if on a subcommittee and which organization I am the liaisons for. No 0 Working full-time Working part-time Working part-time 754 I am fine not getting a stipend, but believe could be a barrier to a student or someone lower income. A compensation of some sort (a bus pass?) could be provided. 0 Yes - increased with DEI grants A new member has led to longer lasting meetings. 0 0 Perhaps matching funds to encourage attendance at workshops related to cultural heritage issues could be provided. 0 Page 35 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? Promotional Coordinating Committee Architectural Review Commission Bicycle Advisory Committee/Active Transportation Committee Still in my first year. less than 1, currently serve. 10 Five 2 hours per item 6 Five 0 2 0 Roughly 2 hours per item (one hour to review reports & one hour at the hearing), on average. I usually ride or walk streets/intersections/nei ghborhoods where projects are proposed. Working full-time Working full-time Working full-time 420 I've not been on the PCC long enough to have needed to spend a lot of time on the group, but that will change once we get into vetting the funding requests. On another angle, if we were compensated for our work for the group, I would feel better about taking time away from work to attend the events we promots. The rate should reflect the number of items on an agenda, or an average of items on an agenda, it should result in average minimum wage per item. It’s an honor to serve as a volunteer. I would not accept a stipend. I expect that it will increase as I get more involved in our committee's efforts to promote SLO. not yet, but I can tell I might spend less time preparing for the hearing over a few years. An adequate reimbursement of my time would help keep my prep time consistent. We usually meet every other month but sometimes every month or twice a month if needed. For example, we met frequently while helping with preparation of the Active Transportation Plan. 0 This is a volunteer position, I am not committed to fair compensation. Happy to serve regardless. 0 Page 36 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? SLOCEA ATC Mass Transportation Committee CHC 23-4 9 3.5 46 3 8-16 25 2 0.5 00 0 0 Working full-time Working full-time Working full-time Working full-time 15 1 9 It’s a volunteer commitment that is not stipend 0 0 I do not feel the need for compensation, since this is a volunteer position and not a job. Unable to dedicate time to the committee 0 0 Not at all, other than becoming chair which requires slightly more additional hours. No 0 0 I do not know if there has been a lack of folks for the committees so not sure if this would be intended to attract more members, but as for my position on the CHC I don't think any compensation is necessary and $86 per meeting would not change my level of interest. Page 37 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? Active Transportation Committee Promotional Coordinating Committee Human Relations Commission Active Transportation Committee 3-4? sorry, I don't actually recall 4 Four 3 6-8? 6 10 2-4 1? 1 5 1-2 no Time spent varied from 2 hours in most months to 30+ hours when reviewing grants. No 0 Working part-time Working part-time Working part-time Working full-time 910310 the ATC was not something equivalent to a job, and it's not an elected position, so using public funds to compensate members of it seems unnecessary. Not that any funds used for the "holiday" parade are necessary either. I volunteered to assist in an advisory role. Actual costs for serving were only if I chose to attend a grantee’s event. A lot of time is spent reviewing grant applications, serving as a liaison, and attending community events and should be compensated in some manner. I enjoy volunteering and do not want to be compensated. I don't recall that being the case Only slightly when I became vice chair. More time is devoted to serving on subcommittees than in years past. No keeping public restrooms open and functioning is more important than compensating advisory body members. 0 No more comments 0 Page 38 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? PRC Mass Transportation Committee (still current) Promotional Coordinating Committee Parks and recreation 5 7 (still current) 8 8 565-720 5114 Departmental updates are necessary, but much of the information could be distributed to the committee to peruse on their own...no need to go over every detail in the meeting. 0 I feel like the time I spend on my PCC duties is very reasonble. 0 Working full-time Working full-time Working full-time Retired 70101 Those serving on the PRC are doing it to better serve the community with public spaces. They do it out of compassion for SLO and not for money. However, I do believe stipends should be consistent across all committees. There should be consistency regarding stipend compensation across committees. Those two committee's require some educational background, mote of a time commitment. The PCC does not require a lot of time outside of meetings. 0 no I've spent a little more time the past few years as Chair and Vice Chair of the committee. Yes, as my term as Chairman or time spent on sub committees. 0 Just the thought of consistency throughout the committees. Stipend or no stipend will not affect my desire to serve. Any compensation should require attendance (and active participation) with possible stricter guidelines for termination if attendance/participa tion requirements aren't being met. The Advisory Board members are all very dedicated to their Boards. But I feel they do it out of service to the City rather than offsetting their time with a stipend. 0 Page 39 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? Architectural Review Commission Personnel Board Tree Advisory Committee Tree Committee 528 4 4 0 (I was excused for the only event we had in 2023) 6 4 0 2.5 Less than 1 0 0no During my second 4 year term, I chaired the committee for 3 years. As chair, you must draft a report and attend the mayor’s quarterly meeting. This adds and additional 3-4 hours per quarter above monthly meeting time. 0 Working full-time Working full-time Working full-time Unemployed 71010 9 I serve on the ARC and find the stipend generally appropriate. the Personnel Board doesnt usually meet that often Unlike many members of the Tree Advisory Committee, I was a licensed professional Certified Arborist. While I did not mind volunteering my time, compensating professionals for their time seems appropriate. Work volume isn’t that high, and I have and would participate without any stipend, but a small stipend sure would be nice! Less projects to review than when I first started. no During my second term, the committee updated the City’s tree recommendation list and the ordinance for justification for removal. I was chair of the committee at the time and both projects require a significant time commitment. No 0 no - but thank you volunteers and those of you coordinating the boards! I believe providing a stipend for advisory committee members would increase the pool of prospective members. None Page 40 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? REOC TBID 3 Half of a year so far 2 6 to 8hours per month 0 2+ hours per month 00 Working full-time Working full-time 93 I believe that serving on Advisory Committees is a public service, and that compensation is not necessary for those that want actively want to serve their community. Per meeting stipends could increase the likelihood of board members attending monthly meetings. Stipends could also be used as a way to incentivize potential advisors to apply for a board position, drawing a more competitive pool of candidates. Transportation costs should be considered. TBID, a board with broad responsibilities and discretion should be considered more highly for compensation. Chairs, vice-chairs, and liaisons should be considered for higher compensation to ensure these positions remain competitive and receive greater compensation for the greater amount of time spent. Yes, my personal and work schedule has become more tedious than when I originally joined. 0 The City of SLO is facing a deficit in the next 1-2 years. We should not add to that by offering compensation where it is not required. 0 Page 41 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? Promotions Coordinating Committee Personell Board Construction Board of Appeals 12 1 4 1-2 hr average When there was a pending hearing, approximately 8-12 hours 80 0 0 We are only called as needed, but when we are called, it is a lot of hours over a few weeks. I haven't been on the board for very long and all but 1 hearing or meeting has been cancelled so far so my time might be less than others who have been on the board longer. Working part-time Working full-time Working full-time 510 4 I think this could be helpful for drawing a more diverse set of committee members I feel committee seats should be voluntary. I know people that serve on commissions/committees in other cities and people can and have taken advantage of the system, just to get paid more. We have plenty of applicants so I do not see why we need to pay committee members to serve (outside of Planning or ARC). It is an opportunity to give back to the community. Depending on the board, I would say it seems like it could be fairly time consuming. If it was paid, you might get more people interested in joining. 0No As mentioned above, I haven't been on the board very long so we'll see! 0 0 Nope! Page 42 of 68 What Advisory Body did you serve on? How many years did you serve? Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Commission/Committee/Board business such as attending meetings, reading staff reports or background material)? 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.) Do you have additional comments regarding amount of time spent performing Advisory Body duties? In the year prior to joining the board/commission/committee, were you: (check all that apply) Advisory Bodies members do not receive a stipend with the exception of Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission who receive $86 per meeting not to exceed $320 a month. Based on your experience do you feel the current stipend or lack of stipend is appropriate for the Body you serve(d) on? Scale from 1-10, 1 being not appropriate and 10 being very appropriate Please explain your answer from Question #7. Did/has your time commitment change during your time on the board/commission/committee? If so, how? Do you have additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should consider? TBID 8 10 1 0 Working full-time 5 advisory committees are not typically a paid position in an city. However, if certain positins are going to be paid, it should be paid at least minimum wage for their time of service or representation. Yes, I am no longer serving on the committee do to moving out of the area. 0 Page 43 of 68 Page 44 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes It’s not significant for me No Yes Little to no influence Time commitment / availability Yes not at all no Yes Not at all. No. Yes Free parking with lunch or happy hour would be enough the city has no parking Yes Not necessary except for transportation costs, but it would be nice. No Yes It would help. Navigating childcare and dinner for kids. Wondering if I have enough knowledge Yes Not necessarily a determining factor Amount of hours , possibly No Everyone is "busy," and has priorities and LOADS of responsibility. Asking someone to "work" for free isn't sustainable. Using people's minds and experience has VALUE and if compensated you will likely get a higher caliber of attendees. Time constraints with sports/work, but I could make it happen. Yes It wouldn’t No Yes May have minor influence Time Yes Positively- I value my time Yes It would increase my commitment and engagement as I would consider myself a paid consultant. No Yes No influence Time Yes only slightly having time to participate Yes Based on merit, involvement and credible input abilities. Work schedule. I work at Vandenberg space force. Monday through Thursday as a Superintendent Yes It would be a highly motivating factor as a business owner my time is valuable and having compensation makes the decision to participate easier. No Yes Greatly, I've been wanting to get involved in local government No Page 45 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? No No. The reason I won't consider applying has nothing to do with money. It has to do with council requiring only "yes" people on these advisory committees. Yes, if I have a different opinion about a project or something that comes before me, it's not acceptable. Council only wants like-minded people on these bodies. Yes Would increase Time. But I’ve begun to allow for 1-2 volunteer positions, but anything outside of that needs to be paid time. Ive had to say no to unpaid opportunities , but Inwould make time it a paid opportunity came along. Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes It might encourage me Full time job Yes No Just my personal interests and schedule Yes Very greatly Time away from work Yes I would be much more likely to consider Scheduling conflicts, time commitment Yes No. They shouldn't be a paid position. No Yes It would help! Time is money. Time right now. I do want to serve one day. No Not really. I’m the former Mayor of Newport Beach (2014) I own two rentals in SLO but travel time is an issue b Yes I would be much more inclined The time commitment No I think it makes sense to consider paying for this advisory committee as others are receiving compensation For me personally, I would not apply. I live in Paso Robles which may make me ineligible. I drive to SLO many times a week to volunteer for Assistance League and I am not willing to add more trips. Otherwise, I would enjoy the opportunity. Yes if compensation was offered, I would definitely consider applying for the position. It's costly to live in SLO County. I would need to know the time expectations for this position because that would influence my decision most. Page 46 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes It will help with gas and parking fees. I have lived in SLO for almost 37 years. I graduated from Cal Poly and I worked at Poly as a staff. I retired 4 and half years ago. I would like to see SLO to improve for everyone regardless of their socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. Yes It makes no difference; citizens ought to want to serve regardless of compensation. I'm not a yes-man--in fact I often criticize this city's administration-- so I generally think that applying would be a waste of time. This city doesn't WANT advice--it want to PRETEND that it cares about citizen input, then it does what it planned to so, anyway. Yes I might at least consider the time to do it Loss of income or time No Yes No Yes To some extent. But my time is very valuable, so I feel I should be compensated something. I would love to serve on a City advisory board. I think expanding the qualifications from "living within the city" to "owning property within the city" would greatly expand the number of qualified people to serve. I own over $20M of property in SLO and I live just outside the city limits so as the rules are now, I can't qualify to serve. Yes No influence at all. Great if it's there, but I'd apply as a way to repay benefiting from the quality of living here in SLO. Lack of experience in a specific field. I'm not qualified to be dealing with homeless concerns, water issues, etc...others would be more appropriate for my skill set. Page 47 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes Compensation would help me to make the time in my week for this service. Schedule, and work demands. No It wouldn’t Yes, I work for the city so it would be a bad look Yes Compensation is not the driving force for me. yes. Yes It would help since I still work part time and need to earn a little extra No Yes It would not The need for approval from Council member whom i don't agree with Yes I would be more inclined to apply. No Yes Provide a small amount of money to help offset gas, food and anything else that is needed to attend meetings None Yes More likely to apply if compensated Possibly child care availability (elementary) Yes It would compensate me for my experience The current environment of the City Council Yes Minor compensation would influence my decision. But that might be office space, administrative support, meals, parking etc. Administrative support. Yes Not really - Maybe cover parking fees ( meters ) or other related costs would be a nice perk No Yes Some appreciation for time spent No Yes Make it more likely I live far away Yes Probably wouldn’t affect my decision Probably the time commitment No It wouldn’t Poor city leadership Yes It would make it worth going to. No on volunteers anymore Work hours Yes I served on a SLO board for 4 years. Very hard to justify 1pm-3pm meetings where I leave my paying job for no stipend. no Page 48 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes I’d be more likely to do it if the compensation were reasonable. Yes, I’m a contractor for the county, which I would imagine might present a conflict No It would positively influence my decision Tike commitment and pay Yes Would not influence my decision at all. Limited knowledge of what is involved. Just now found out about the need for volunteers. Will read about it on the city website. No no I do not live in San Luis Obispo. I work in San Luis Obispo and live in the Arroyo Grande area. No no influence Lack of knowledge on the issue Yes Would be more interested in actually applying. I currently work full time so it's difficult to dedicate additional time to an Advisory Body, especially if it's a volunteer role (i.e., non-compensated). Page 49 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes Wow.... Interesting idea you are considering. I've very mixed feelings. With compensation comes obligation, removing some of my motivation. I prefer my own motivation to serve (Parks & Rec at one point), without the added pressure of this transaction. I guess that I would prefer simply to volunteer and commit to the process without compensation. I don't think the City could or should offer compensation substantial enough to be attractive. A volunteer recognition/celebration seems sufficient. Barriers to service. Even as retired as I am, the timing in the evenings is not attractive to me. I'm not a late night person. Even now, at 7:48PM, I'm considering the approach of bedtime. And if I commit to something like this, I'll do it throughly. That's a consideration for me. Do I have the horsepower to see this through at this point? These are my own barriers, to be sure. Thank you for thinking outside the box and considering what it might take to entice volunteers. It's not easy these days. Yes Depends Kids Yes It won’t Time commitment Yes No No No Not sure. I would need to understand the time commitment Yes Not part of my decision Time availability Yes It would help motivate people with limited income Time…I am a teacher and parent. Once my kids go to college, I will consider it. Yes It would make me more likely to join Time commitment Yes Yes, it legitimizes those that are there versus those that volunteer but have little to no significant input No Yes It would have no bearing on my decision. No Page 50 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes I view this as a service. No compensation. Someone I know had been selected for the planning commission. On the evening of confirmation at the council meeting, Jan Marx spoke against her selection, and this person was publicly humiliated with her selection removed. After this, I decided I would not consider serving on any advisory body.. Yes If I had a significant interest it wouldn’t make a difference but it would make me feel appreciated for my time and effort. I have property in the city but my home is in the county. No It wouldn't. I've done many committees without compensation but I'm sort of exhausted at this time Just my age (84) and reluctant to take on the responsibility. I always get too involved! ;-) It should be an honor and a community service Yes Spending my time, thoughts and efforts whether physical or mental still takes effort which should be something we should be compensated for . My business but I’m open to seeing how I can be a part of this and always interested in how much compensation No Yes Time Yes Not at all. City staff and the merchant community do not seem to want input that disagrees with their operational motives. Yes Yes, it would. No Yes Not really Multiple interviews or hurdles to jump through Yes The compensation would be for the service. The decision making would be completely separate and on a case by Not that I’m aware of. Page 51 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes It would be a great incentive and I would more likely consider applying. The level of specific experience needed, depending on the advisory body No I wouldn't. I served for 4 years on whatever the SLO transit advisory board was called then. Age, I am 80. Yes Not at all. Advisory bodies are for the good of the public. Mayor and City Council are fine to compensate, but for other things that aren't already compensated, I'm not sure it should be. no Yes It doesn’t influence me Time Yes I would definitely be more interested The amount of time it would take. Yes No effect. The hassle of applying and the tedious selection process is the deterrent for me. The slow, tedious selection process. Yes It would not alter my decision. Not really. My schedule is somewhat flexible. Yes It would motivate me to apply. Night time hours. I prefer daylight hours. Yes I'd consider it more. Time and money. No Compensation would not influence my decision. Time, work and other responsibilities. Yes Somewhat Income/time Yes More likely to do so. Transportation - public bus schedules may not provide enough late departures from City Hall after meetings. Yes It would actually get me to apply. Payment for my time and expertise Yes Minimally - I am retired and view community service as a volunteer-first opportunity. Cookies at meetings would be a plus. Size of the time commitment as a volunteer to serve. Yes no influence no Yes No Transportation Page 52 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes Entirely. No Yes minimally impactful I would want the city to consider new perspectives on how to get things done rather than just rely on historical precedent Yes Very Much Only not being compensated. Yes Community service satisfaction and enough to pay for parking and lunch. What time frame? I may experience extended travel during the spring and summer months. Yes Positively Time conflicts Yes It wouldn't. Happy to provide feedback to help the city in any way I can. No. I might have a meeting conflict every once in a while, but that should be rare. Yes Help No Yes I understand that each position requires additional time outside of meetings and this would help with balancing the time taken away from my current employment. not at this time Yes Yes Time that is not compensated Yes I served on several City Advisory Bodies in the past. I never considered getting a compensation. However, if it were offered, I would serve again. It might depend on the time of day the Advisory Body meets. Yes It would make me more likely to apply Time availability Yes It would slightly move the needle for me but not a lot. The time commitment. Yes Positively Time Yes Wouldn’t Scheduling Yes More likely to apply Maybe term limits? I was previously on the Bicycle Advisory Committee. I think I served two terms. Yes it would not affect my decision I don't have enough time Yes It wouldn’t, I’m interested and recognize the importance without a stipend Not financially, just time related Page 53 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes A stipend is nice, but not necessary. It would be an honor to serve the City in a volunteer role. No Yes It would make it possible for me to participate It depends on when they meet. I work after school. Yes That depends on the level of responsibility, experience, education and time commitment. PC for sure and the ARC. No Yes Parking, Time, Gas. No No Improve my chance of applying Knowledge, training, awareness of what it entails or how or why to apply, time needed Yes compensation would be beneficial but not required. No Yes Just a bit Availability Yes It wouldn’t affect my decision. Time and desire. Yes Somewhat No Yes Positively I have vision and mobility limitations. Yes My time is valuable and compensation acknowledges that Challenging hours for meetings that cut into family time Yes It would help me feel more accountable and drive more critical thinking on advisory body issues. Time Yes It wouldn’t The innecective nature of certain bodies No Not at all Yes Compensation would increase my likelihood to apply. Too much time commitment and getting time off work Yes I've served on advisory bodies without compensation, but compensation would be helpful. I've been serving on an advisory body for several years. Yes No Availability No Greatly None Yes It would be helpful Time commitment Yes It would be more likely Time commitment Page 54 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes Not at all No No it would not make a difference No Yes Getting paid for your knowledge base, experience and time is always appreciated but in positions of influence such as these, it’s essential the selected candidates be committed to being objective and thorough in their roles. I think it’s important to examine each candidate’s motivations carefully. Lack of knowledge, commitments may conflict with travel commitments (not such an issue with zoom meetings) Yes It might have an impact I’m not sure what you mean Yes Would not affect my decision Yes. Travel No It would not Time constraints Yes Considerable influential factor Lack of free time Yes It would certainly make it more enticing! Yes Having served on an advisory body for 8 years, I believe it would be welcomed by participants. Each advisory body has different time commitments to fully participate in, so time is the largest barrier. Yes It would make it worth my time No No it would have no effect Yes cannot do for free no No It would not affect my decision to serve. I would find it difficult to serve in a role that has no direct authority in the decision making process. Too much bureaucracy. Yes I would rather it be strictly voluntary with no financial compensation. It would depend on the topic. No Greatly No Yes It might help with the decision but it wouldn’t be the main or the deciding factor. Time due to my employment Page 55 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes It probably wouldn't impact my personal decision because I'm retired and don't need additional compensation. But providing a small stipend may help those from underserved backgrounds decide to participate, which I think is a good thing. When I was working I was too busy. Now that I am retired I have time, but we are traveling a lot. The barrier currently is committing to being present for the meetings based on our unpredictable travel schedule. Yes The city is not a charity Concerned that my values would not be accepted by a liberal city government Yes It would not influence my decision Time constraints Yes No compensation needed if right role. Concern that City would ignore council’s advice or that it would be a lot of busy work. Yes No influence at all No Yes It would help No Yes Compensation has no influence. Time and complexity of the issues, community criticism when you're just trying to do a good thing. Yes Wouldn’t affect. Street and traffic management could use advice which would probably be ignored. Yes Yes, I would also weigh partial compensation with an in-kind equal amount donated to my choice of non- profits I should be retired but still run an online business; I suppose how many hours are necessary would be a factor Yes A stipend would help compensate my time spent away from work to help the community No Yes Positively Time constraints with working full time Yes It would not influence my decision Currently working fulltime. No For my personal finances not at all, but as money I could pass on to worthwhile causes, yes. Being retired as I am, my time is my own...I see no barriers.. Yes Depends on the compensation amount Possibly Page 56 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? No They should not be compensated. no Yes It would not be a factor. It couldn't pay an actual wage, so a nominal stipend wouldn't make or break what is supposed to be a volunteer opportunity. Being too busy with my day job. Yes Prospective members should be screened first and nominal compensation offered to cover travel & meals. Sometimes advice is as good as what one pays for it. No Yes My time is worth money none that I know of Yes It would make a difference if I didn't have to pay for parking or if lunch was covered. No Yes It might allow me to juggle my priorities to serve. If the city has money, workers should be paid. My job and its time committments. Yes Yes I live out of state currently but own a home in San Luis Obispo. I plan to move there eventually. Yes Justification for time spent out of office or away from family. No Yes Wouldn’t influence me. Just timing of when meetings are. Yes It would broaden the pool of candidates — i.e., not just retirees or those who don’t have to work. Obviously, no one would expect the compensation to be exorbitant — it’s taxpayer money — but my time is valuable, and I would want this service to be worth dedicating that time. The hours of the day since I do work. The number of meetings. But I would assume this would be a nighttime body that meets a reasonable amount of times. No Wouldnt Time Yes Much. I have a flexible schedule. Yes Positively Not at this time. Page 57 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? No It would not. No Yes Not at all No Yes increase the possibility time of meetings and obligations Yes No, there are more critical things the city should be spending money on. The amount of personal time. Some of the advisory bodies have annoying clicks of members. No Not at all I am 85 and a woman, and a retired paralegal, and I know I would be “invisible” to other members of any Advisory Body. No Greatly Time constraints Yes Compensation for advisory body members doesn't really influence me. My challenge is finding the amount of time needed to serve. The only barrier I have, right now and for the next year is time. No That would be helpful. No Yes I would be more likely. Time Yes I would like to assist, so the compensation would only be a small incentive. I am involved in several non- profit organizations, so time to serve would be the only challenge. Yes I do not think advisory members should be paid. The issue involved, and whether or not all members are the same school of thought. Yes It's not the primary barrier. It would of course make it more attractive, and easier to justify the time. The descriptions and the people on the advisory bodies make it seem like you need to be a "regular" community figure, known and out there, and an executive or business owner. Page 58 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes not at all -- we're supposed to be volunteers, not employees. supposed to be independent thinkers, not city minions. this is a stupid idea from somebody who doesn't understand advisory bodies sure -- time, family Yes I would be more willing to participate Scheduling constraints Yes It would help make it a little more feasible to participate, and make it feel like my time is being valued. Just the lack of time in a day, but if it was at a reasonable hour (after school and work), it might be possible. Yes yes no Yes it wouldn't. I would be happy to volunteer my time I am a 93401 zip code but not located in city limits Yes It would have no influence - I do not think taxpayer money should be spent on advisory roles Time commitments to my businesses Yes No -- I think these should be volunteer positions Time commitment Yes It would not Time and political bias of body Yes It wouldn’t greatly influence my decision, but maybe if you had these types of meetings in the evening and included dinner, it might influence others and be a fun bonus Amount of time required, and time of day that meetings occur Yes I would like to be compensated for my time in a modest way No No I work in SLO and live in Los Osos....so wouldn't be eligible Non-residents can't serve Yes When I was working part-time in early parenthood, I was looking for smaller commitments that would still advance my career and help balance my finances a little. Serving on City Council was one of the things I considered. I would have served on a committee at that time too. Now that I am salaried, it's not as important to me, but I could see times where I would use the compensation for childcare if my partner had a conflict. My own personal time and bandwidth Page 59 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes It wouldn't hurt but no. childcare Yes it would improve my likelihood of applying time commitment, if it was akin to a full time job that would not work for me Yes I would be more interested in participating No Yes encouraging yet not necessary No positively address Yes As someone in their 30s with very low income (around $25k/year), compensation would definitely incentivize any service I do. I think compensation is an important part of getting a diverse group of people to serve in any position. Those who struggle with finances simply are not able to donate time like the wealthy or retired. Finances. Yes positively timing of meetings - work full time, etc. Yes Don't reside in slo city Yes Not at all. Time required, not only at meetings, but in research and follow-up, etc. Yes I would be more likely to apply. Time commitment. Yes Compensation would help incentivize me given the time commitment, but I’m interested in applying regardless. More than anything, compensation helps validate the role, which feels most important. Potential barriers might be the time commitment or a concern about not actually being useful. No No influence None Yes Not concerned about compensation, parking and access to the meeting facility We own property in the city but live in the county. Feel we have little control over city issues since we can’t vote on any. This would give us a potential voice on city issues Page 60 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes It would not influence it; in fact would prefer it would not include compensation No Yes I would love to be compensated! And would be much more interested in applying. Time and money No I think if compensation is equitable based on advisory board members socio economics I would support. While I work in the city, I do not live in the city. Yes I had applied, and so had some of my friends, and not been chosen. So, it doesn't seem that just adding money to the equation would make any difference except to give money to your friends. Like I said, I have applied and so have quite a few of my friends but none of us had been chosen. We were well qualified. No It would, as I already have volunteer positions on board of directors and I cannot do any more of that work without being paid for my expertise as a CPA. The relative drama. Yes I would be more likely to apply and want to be on a board/body. Time committment. Yes As this is public service, I do not know that compensation is required. None No I would be more inclined to apply if I would be compensated. Time commitment involved. Page 61 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes Yes, but more importantly it will enable and encourage more moderate voices to be present in advisory bodies. Ideally, advisory bodies include individuals that are passionate about the advisory topic, but represent moderate viewpoints relative to the constituents writ-large. Volunteers tend to have this passion, but also viewpoints that are less in-line with constituents. Unfortunately, I travel about 50% of the time for work, making logistics of attendance challenging. However, I believe many people without this travel requirement would be positively influenced to engage in advisory bodies with fair compensation. Yes no influence on my decision no No It would not as I see those as voluntary positions. No Yes Might encourage me but lack of it didn't stop me before. I have served on several. Time and interest--I'm already serving the City in another volunteer capacity. Yes Neutral. Be sure it doesn’t cost more to write the check than the check is worth. No No Not at all. Although my family does have a property in SLO, we all leave out of town and we feel that we are uninformed in terms of making decisions Yes I would not have need for compensation, but now that I am beginning to realize how very important public involvement in local government is, I would like to begin to become involved. I have started by becoming a poll worker. Fortunately, I am retired and so have very few barriers. As I been alive for many decades, I do have some physical requirements. I can not sit under overhead lighting in some cases, and I need a hard, flat, (as in completely flat,) chair to sit on. Page 62 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes Depends ...are we talking Jury Duty-level compensation? Then no. :) Something more substantial? Could be a motivator. Wonder about conflict of interest for projects or initiatives that might tie into the industry I'm in ...though I'm sure that's also a big part of the value the City gets, is tapping into knowledge and connection to work in our community that helps guide better decisions. Yes It would offer a slight bit of encouragement, but not necessary I’m not sure what the schedule is Yes It wouldn't influence my decision to apply. Time! Yes Not at all Yes time and politics Yes Minor or no affect I currently serve on the Construction Board of Appeals Yes I want to do my best for our city Not at all Yes It would help to receive some compensation for time My schedule is busy Yes Nice but not necessarily a big part of the decision Time commitment, mostly! and lack of awareness of what's available/needs doing? What kinds of people you need? Yes It would be helpful and motivational None Yes Not No time Yes Only slightly No Yes it would be positive required number of hours or days per month Yes I’m comfortably retired and therefore compensation would be of no influence Amount of time required Yes none whatsoever timing Yes Free parking pass Time Yes It would not have any influence We have owned property in San Luis Obispo for over 25 years and visit often since we live in beverly Hills Page 63 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes It wouldn't. I already applied to a couple of committees and wasn't selected so money didn't matter. the barriers appear to be the council selection committee. The word is 'out there' that if one is not a friend of a council member then forget it. People I know are just giving up. I don't think I'll be applying again either.. Yes Getting paid for performing duties is establishes a sense of responsibility and commitment to deliver results Not that I can think of at the moment Yes It would be a factor in my decision No Yes It would have no influence Just need to make it a priority with time No no Time and impact Yes greatly influence me at the moment can't think of one, would depend on what committee it was Yes Yes I assume I must be a San Lui Obispo resident. Please let me know. I reside in Morro Bay. Yes possibly influence. Not always enough Public general type members and more specific members needed but those are sometimes the vacant ones. Yes Would not . I am retired and can volunteer. Time it meets Yes Would help with Costs of travel No No no i feel unqualified Yes It would definitely encourage me to apply. Timing Yes 40 years residence of SLO county and 35 years of industrial experience in community so have seen SLO county growing . no No No. No. Page 64 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes Greatly. I'm spread thin in different organizations a d volunteer capacities but none really value my time with compensation. It would be great that one did. Time of meetings. I can do lunch or day meetings but night meetings conflict with my kids bedtime and I'm exhausted at night for health reasons. No Compensation would add more incentive to serve Not feeling informed enough to contribute No Would make me consider it depending on the amount. Available time No I don't think it would Time- I'd have to be convinced that spending the time is really worthwhile Yes It would sway it more to applying for it. Timing of meetings and meeting modality options Yes It didn't affect my desire to apply. I'm just sorry I wasn't selected as I really wanted to contribute to my community. No barriers. Just wish the selection process didn't feel like it was an 'insiders' club. Yes not sure maybe time Yes It would make me more likely to serve. Other advisory board members that I can't work with. Yes Nice incentive. That’s a good thing. Do it. The time in which the group meets since I work 9-5. Yes It would have a positive effect No Yes Our time is important. Helping our city to prosper by providing important feedback should be compensated. No Yes Personal $$'s would not pay for my vote or position on a given issue. Timing with my travels that MIGHT be a possible factor. No Local government should be looking for ways to reduce "all " costs, not adding to them! Do not live close to San Luis Obispo Yes i would definitely be more likely to give up my time if i were compensated childcare. time commitment, especially if there are ad hoc meetings that arent advertised Yes It gives back to community and helps justify use of my time Work schedule conflict Yes It would not, it should be volunteer. No Yes It would be helpful in offsetting the time commitment Time and economic Page 65 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes It would make me more likely to want to serve on an advisory body. I think the main motivation would be to influence city policy for the better, but providing even token pay I think goes a long way to show appreciation and lend legitimacy to the role. Time and not living within city limits Yes It would allow me to prioritize service in this capacity over other demands. I am not a professional, high- incebperson but I have a lot of ideas and would like to serve. I don't want to feel judged as less than because I am low-income-- educated, but low-income. Yes As we are volunteers, it would be fair to see parking fees waived during meetings. NA Yes Make it more likely Depends on the time commitment Yes If there was compensation, I would be more likely to serve on an advisory body. Usually childcare. As a single mom, volunteer work can be cost prohibitive because of childcare in the evenings. Yes yes Time commitment Yes No Time Yes It would make the appointment more enticing to me Time commitment Yes Compensation would be a small benefit to offset the time I know participating on the body I am most interested in (Planning Commission) would deserve. The usual - balancing >40 hours of work per week with existing commitments to family, children, and community (church, arts organizations, etc.). No It would depend upon the levels and duration of involvement NO Page 66 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes A little less likely- needs to be something I am genuinely passionate about as a true unpaid volunteer or something I can commit to 100% as though a career and afford living expenses. Excess time required above and beyond the expectations Yes not important Understanding the time commitment. Yes No influence at all. No Yes I would be more likely to apply if there was compensation having limited time and needing to work rather than volenteer completely my time Yes Greatly No Yes Maybe Slightly more likely Conflicts on when the meetings are Yes It wiuld somewhat increase my interest in applying, but only to a small degree. Time conflicts with family events Yes It would be helpful I work at home so I think I could do it. I believe I have a different point of view that would be good for the city. Yes I would be more inclined to do or probably would do it. If it requires more than 5-10 hours per week, that might be a bit much if also working my regular job. Yes I would be more likely to apply if the compensation fairly covered the time expected. I'm a small business owner and I can't afford to spend significant time on work that's not compensated Yes It would be nice but not necessary Time of meetings Yes My time & knowledge is valuable. ? No Personally, it would not affect my decision. I currently do not live in my home in SLO, but when I move back I certainly would consider it. However if a stipend would help insure more participation and diversity I am for it. No it wouldn't contention No might have some influence time constraints Page 67 of 68 Would you consider, or have you considered, applying to serve on one of the City’s Advisory Bodies? How would compensation for advisory body members influence your decision to apply? Are there any barriers that might prevent you from applying to serve on an Advisory Body? Yes It wouldn't influence me personally but it might others. no Yes Depends on what the commitment and compensation is. I live in Arroyo Grande. My home in SLO is a rental. I don't know if that would exempt me. Yes It would not influence me to apply. No Yes No effect The time required, especially for scheduled meetings. Page 68 of 68