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RESOLUTION NO. 11622 (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, SETTING NEW SALARIES FOR THE MAYOR,
COUNCIL MEMBERS, PLANNING COMMISSIONERS, AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS AND AMENDING
COUNCIL’S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, Charter Section 410 provides for compensation and reimbursement
of expenses for the Mayor and Council Members and establishes a procedure for a
biennial review by a Council Compensation Committee; and
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2022, Council amended their Policies & Procedures
Manual to add Section 2.1.1, Consumer Price Index Increases, which allows biennial
Consumer Price Index increases to be applied to Council, Planning Commission, and
Architectural Review Commission salaries, effective the first full pay period in January,
without convening a Council Compensation Committee; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2025, Council unanimously voted to begin the formation
of a Council Compensation Committee to review the full Council compensation package
and Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission stipends in lieu of the
CPI increases; and
WHEREAS, Council also directed the Committee to evaluate and make a
recommendation on whether additional Advisory Bodies should receive stipends; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2025, Council appointed a seven-member Committee
made up of one previously elected official, one Personnel Board Member and five at large
community members. The Committee has met and reviewed Mayor and Council Member
compensation in accordance with the procedures provided by the Charter; and
WHEREAS, the Council Compensation Committee has determined that the
present criteria for compensation remain valid. However, an adjustment is now
appropriate particularly in light of the increase in the Area Median Income and the official
duties of the Mayor and Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 2.1 of the Council Policies and Procedures shall be amended
to read as follows:
Effective the first full pay period in January 2027, compensation for services
rendered in an official capacity shall be provided as follows:
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• The Mayor shall receive a monthly salary of $4,864 and each City Council
Member shall receive a monthly salary of $2,780.
• Any Council Member or Mayor who is appointed to a statewide board or
policy committee shall receive an additional five hours per month stipend
for the duration of the term of their appointment.
SECTION 2. Section 2.3 of Council Policies and Procedures shall be amended to
read as follows:
2.3 REIMBURSABLE PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES
Allowances shall be budgeted for the Mayor and each Council Member as
follows:
2.3.1 REIMBURSABLE PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES - INCLUDING TRIPS
AND MEETINGS
For expenses related to representing the City and costs of professional
development and educational conferences designed to improve
understanding of and proficiency in municipal affairs. Said allowance shall
be reimbursed in accordance with accepted City Travel Guidelines.
Establish an annual travel allowance of $1000 per Council Member and/or
Mayor who is appointed to a statewide board or policy committee to be used
for travel expenses related to statewide attending policy meetings.
SECTION 3. Stipend of Planning Commission and Architectural Review
Commission will remain at $86 per meeting not to exceed $344 per month.
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SECTION 4. Resolution Number 11482 (2024 Series) is hereby repealed and
superseded to the extent inconsistent herewith.
Upon motion of Council Member Shoresman, seconded by Mayor Stewart, and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Francis,
and Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 13th day of January 2026.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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