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City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Agenda
Council Compensation Committee
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
5:30 pm
REGULAR MEETING
Council Hearing Room
990 Palm Street
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Brett Strickland
ROLL CALL: Committee Members: John Ewan, Frank Guyton, Louise Matheny,
Vice Chair Dale Stoker, and Chair Brett Strickland
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The Committee welcomes your input. At this time, you may address the Committee on any item.
The time limit is 3 minutes. State law does not allow the Committee to discuss or take action on
issues not on the agenda, except members of the Committee or staff may briefly respond to
statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
OF NOVEMBER 29, 2017 (CITY CLERK)
2. BRIEF HISTORY OF COUNCIL COMPENSATION (CITY CLERK)
Receive a report and review a brief history of Council compensation for both City Council
as well as Planning Commissioners and Architectural Review Commissioners.
3. MAYORAL AND COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIES (CITY CLERK)
As defined in Council Policy and Procedure and City Charter.
4. CURRENT AND PREVIOUS MAYORAL AND COUNCIL ACCOUNT BALANCES
(CITY CLERK)
Review of current and previous budget, expenditure and balance status reports; review of
elected official’s compensation to correct error previously reported on “City Business Per
Year” amount for Mayor.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
5. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT OF A QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FORMER
COUNCIL MEMBERS, PLANNING COMMISSIONERS, AND ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW COMMISSIONERS (CITY CLERK)
Review previous questionnaire and discuss option of developing a new questionnaire.
6. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETING DATES (CITY CLERK)
Consideration of Thursday, February 15, 2018; Wednesday, February 21, 2018; Thursday,
February 22, 2018 or Wednesday, February 28, 2018.
ADJOURNMENT
The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the
public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to
persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or
accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk’s
Office at (805) 781-7100 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications
Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7107.
Any writings or documents provide to a majority of the Committee regarding any item on this
agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, during normal business hours.
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Draft Minutes – Council Compensation Committee Meeting of November 29, 2017 Page 1
Minutes Draft
COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Council Compensation Committee
CALL TO ORDER
A Meeting of the Council Compensation Committee was called to order on Wednesday, November
29, 2017 at 4:33 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, by City Clerk Gallagher.
ROLL CALL
Committee Members
Present: John Ewan, Frank Guyton, Louise Matheny, Dale Stoker, Brett Strickland*
*Committee Member Strickland arrived at 4:37 p.m.
Committee Members
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Monica Irons, Human Resource Director, Brittani Roltgen, Administrative
Assistant, Greg Hermann, Acting Assistant City Manager, Christine Dietrick,
City Attorney, Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk Heather
Goodwin
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
---End of Public Comments---
1. OATHS OF OFFICE AND INTRODUCTIONS
City Clerk Gallagher administered the Oath of Office to all Committee Members.
2. SELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Individual Committee Members gave a brief introduction of themselves. City Clerk
Gallagher provided a brief summary of formation of the committee and discussed the duties
of the Chair and Vice Chair.
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By consensus, the committee appointed Committee Member Strickland as Chair and
Committee Member Stocker as Vice Chair.
3. ABC’S OF OPEN GOVERNMENT LAWS
City Clerk Gallagher distributed and summarized the contents of a document entitled “The
ABC of Open Government Laws.” Acting Assistant City Manager Herman reminded the
Committee to be mindful when using social media.
4. DISCUSSION OF ACTION PLAN AND TOPICS FOR FUTURE
CONSIDERATION
Human Resources Director and City Clerk Gallagher distributed the 2014 Council
Compensation Survey; summarized the current compensation package for Council. Noted
that the updated survey results are anticipated to be completed by February 2018; stated
that the Planning Commission and the Architectural Review Commission’s compensation
will be reviewed as well. Responded to Committee inquires.
A. Review current Mayor and Council salary, cafeteria contributions, cafeteria cash back,
retirement formula, life insurance, expenses, mileage allowance, other allowances; and
B. 2014 Council Compensation Survey Review the areas that were previously surveyed
for future consideration, and
C. 2014 Demographics, population, median income, median home sales price, mayor
elected or rotated, hours worked per week.
By consensus the Committee added a new category to the survey entitled “Unfunded
Liabilities.” City Clerk Gallagher noted that that she would be updating the column for
“Council Meeting Times” for accuracy. Acting Assistant City Manager Herman noted that
staff will add an additional column for actual meetings held for 2016 for the City of San
Luis Obispo.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETING DATES
The Committee agreed to schedule its next meeting for January 17, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
6. ITEMS TO BE ADDRESSED AT A FUTURE MEETING
The Committee agreed to discuss the following at a future meeting:
• Review and discuss the previous 2014 Council Compensation Questionnaire and
results; and consideration of creation of a 2018 questionnaire
• Direct staff to provide the current Councils city business reimbursement balances
at the next meeting.
• Direct staff to provide the current Council’s hours they attend meetings.
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7.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2018
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City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Council Compensation Committee
January 17, 2018
FROM: Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk
SUBJECT: BRIEF HISTORY OF COUNCIL COMPENSATION
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a report and review a brief history of Council compensation for both City Council
as well as Planning Commissioners and Architectural Review Commissioners.
DISCUSSION
Background
Provided below is a brief history of the previous 18 years compensation reviews. The history
outlines the years in which increases were adopted and years they were not. This history provides
background for both City Council Members, Planning Commissioners and Architectural Review
Commissioners. As set forth in the Council Policies and Procedures Manual and Resolution No.
9189 (2001 Series) (Attachment A) and as part of the duties of the Council Compensation
Committee, the Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission members
compensation is to be reviewed in conjunction with the review of Council Compensation,
Brief History of Council Compensation
2000 – The City Council approved the increase for Council Members from $800 to $900 and an
increase to the Mayor's pay from $1,000 to $1,100.
2001 – First review of Planning Commissioners and Architectural Review Commissioners
stipend. Amounts for both were increased from $25.00 to $50.00 per meeting
2002 – Council approved waiving the Council Compensation process.
2004 – Council approved no increase to pay.
2006 – Council approved (3-2 Mulholland/ Brown opposed) an increase to Council Members
pay from $900 to $1000 and an increase to the Mayor's pay from $1,100 to $1,200 effective
January 1, 2007.
2008 – In June, Council approved a 6% increase and then rescinded this action in September
2008. Planning Commissioners and Architectural Review Commissioners maintain current
stipend.
2010 – Council approved deferring the 2010 Council Compensation process.
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2012 – Council approved deferring the 2012 Council Compensation process.
2014 – Council approved an increase to Council Member’s pay from $1,000 to $1,200 and an
increase to the Mayor’s pay from $1,200 to $1,500. Council was provided an option to “opt out”
of medical, dental, and vision coverage so that the individual member will receive the “opt out”
amount equal to City Department Heads. Planning Commissioners and Architectural Review
Commissioners from $50 to $60 per meeting.
2016 – Council approved deferring the 2016 Council Compensation process.
2018 – Current
ATTACHMENT
a.Resolution No. 9189 (2001 Series)
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RESOLUTION NO. 9189 (2001 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
INCREASING COMPENSATION FOR PLANNING COMMISSION AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MEMBERS
WHEREAS, it is the practice of many cities to provide compensation to Planning
Commission and Architectural Review Commission members in recognizing their
commitment and dedicated service in performing official duties and helping to defray
associated costs; and
WHEREAS, compensation for Planning Commission and Architectural Review
Commission members has not changed since May 1990 (Resolution No. 6805); and
WHEREAS, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission
members regularly meet twice monthly but often meet weekly; and
WHEREAS, the Council has deternuned that an increase in compensation is
warranted based on the extensive time commitment required by these Commissioners and
the passage of time since their compensation was last adjusted over eleven years ago in May
1990.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo that:
SECTION 1. Effective July 1, 2001, compensation for Planning Commission and
Architectural Review Commission members is hereby increased from $25.00 to $50.00 per
meeting, not to exceed $200.00 monthly.
SECTION 2. The Council will review compensation for Planning Commission and
Architectural Review Commission members in conjunction with its periodic review of
Council compensation as set forth in the Council Policies and Procedures.
Upon motion of Council Member Schwartz, seconded by Council Member Marx,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Marx, Mulholland, Schwartz, Vice Mayor Ewan
and Mayor Settle
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Resolution No. 918y 2061 Series)
Page 2 of 2
The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of June 2001.
Mayor Allen Settle
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Council Compensation Committee
January 17, 2018
FROM: Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk
SUBJECT: MAYORAL AND COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIES
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a report and review elective official’s roles and responsibilities as defined in the City of
San Luis Obispo City Council Policies and Procedures Manual and the City Charter.
DISCUSSION
Background
Provided for your review are sections from the two main documents which outline specific powers,
duties and responsibilities of the Mayor and Council Members. These include the City Charter and
the Council Policy and Procedures Manual.
The City Charter serves as the city's "constitution" and may only be amended by a vote of the
people. San Luis Obispo's Charter was first adopted on May 1, 1876, and has been amended by
popular vote on several occasions subsequently. The last charter revision occurred on September
2012.
City Charter Article IV – Elective Officials and Article V – Council Powers and Procedures;
provide by enumeration, the general powers and duties of the Mayor and Council which include
eligibility, and limitation of terms, outlines voting and quorum requirements and discusses
administering oaths and compensation. For more information please see: (Attachment A).
On April 20, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9554 establishing the Council Policies
and Procedures Manual which outlines the responsibilities for the Mayor and Council Members.
This manual is updated on a periodic basis, the most recent update was made on September 1,
2015, by Resolution No. 10664.
Chapter Three of Council Policy and Procedures - Council Powers and Appointment;
provides specific Mayoral duties, direction for the annual appointment of Vice Mayor and
procedure for filling an unexpected Council vacancy. For more information please see:
(Attachment B).
Chapter Six of Council Policy and Procedures – Advisory Body Procedures; discusses and
outlines the Council’s role as liaison to the many City advisory bodies. This Chapter notes the
purpose of communication between Council and the advisory body, attendance requirements and
their role as educator or the entire Council. Chapter six also provides appointment and voting
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delegate direction for County and Regional committees and boards. More information please see:
(Attachment C).
ATTACHMENTS
a.Article IV Sections 410-410 & Article V Sections 501- 508 of the City Charter.
b. Chapter Three of Council Policy and Procedures.
c.Chapter Six of Council Policy and Procedures.
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Item 3 Attachment B
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Item 3 Attachment C
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City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Council Compensation Committee
January 17, 2018
FROM: Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk
SUBJECT: CURRENT AND PREVIOUS MAYORAL AND COUNCIL CITY BUSINESS
FUNDING AMOUNTS
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a report and review the current and previous Mayor and Council Members business
funding account balances.
DISCUSSION
Background
Chapter Two of Council Policy and Procedures – Council Compensation; Council
compensation and benefits are established every other year by Council action after the Council
Compensation Committee conducts a biennial review and makes a recommendation. Current amounts
are set at $2,700.00 per fiscal year for Council Members and $3,600.00 per fiscal year for the Mayor.
In addition, start-up professional development allowances of $1,000.00 are allotted during the first 12
months following the taking of office for newly elected officials.
The City Council and Mayor are allocated funding for professional development to include
travel, conferences, meetings, dues, and start-up costs. Chapter 2, Section 2.3 – Section 2.5.3, of
the City Council Policies and Procedures Manual specifies the policies associated with the
Council members use of the professional development budget. (Attachment A)
Chapter 2.5 of Council Policy and Procedures Manual states the following:
GENERAL PROCEDURES AND LIMITATIONS
Appropriate budgetary practices and accounting controls shall be established to ensure that
expenditures and reimbursements are in compliance with approved budget allocations. The Mayor
and each Council Member is expected to plan business activities so as to stay within his/her budget.
When exceptional circumstances require that additional amounts be allocated to accounts, formal
Council action shall be required.
At the November 29, 2017 Council Compensation Meeting, committee members directed staff to
return with both current and previous elected officials City business budget account status. A report
was run with the most current and up to date expenditure amounts and percentages for current
Council Members and Mayor. The accounting period covers the first 6 months of FY 2017/2018.
Spending varies among elected officials; however, the current report indicates that if spending
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continues at the same rate for the latter half of FY 2017/2018 as it did in the first half, the estimation
is that no member will exceed their allotted funding. (Attachment B)
Budget account balances were also run to include FY 2016/2017 and provides details for the most
recent past Council Members and Mayor. This report provides pro-rated amounts due to the fact
that 2016 was an election year and (outgoing Mayor and two Council Members) served only partial
terms in FY 2016/2017 and newly elected, (current Mayor and two Council) served partial terms
as well. Again, spending varied among elected officials, however, each member had remaining
account balances at year end. Additional reporting for this time frame includes the $1000.00 per
new Member Start-up Accounts for a total budgeted amount of $3000.00. Although much of this
$3000.00 budgeted amount was used, nearly a quarter of the budgeted amount went unused.
(Attachment B)
Lastly, account balances for FY 2015/2016 were run. This final report provides prior Council and
Mayor account balances. This report showed the greatest difference in business funding amount
usage. During this FY, three members stayed well within their allocated funding, one used a
majority of their funding amount and one member of Council exceeded their allocated funding. As
noted in red, and just prior to the end of the FY, a transfer was approved from one account to cover
another. Chapter 2.5.1 Accounting, of Council Policy and Procedures Manual states the following
regarding such circumstances: (Attachment B)
ACCOUNTING
If any account is depleted prior to the end of the fiscal year, additional allocations shall require a
specific action of the City Council.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
An error was discovered on the previously provided handout titled “Elected Officials Benefit
Schedule”. Under the Amount Reimbursed for City Business per Year, the incorrect amount of
$3,200.00 was provided for Mayor. The actual current amount is for the Mayor is $3,600.00.
(Attachment C)
ATTACHMENTS
a. Chapter Two Section 2.3- 2.5.3 of Council Policy and Procedures
b. Council Account Status Report
c. Amended Elected Officials Benefits Schedule
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2.3 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Allowances shall be budgeted for the Mayor and each Council Member as follows:
2.3.1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - INCLUDING TRIPS AND MEETINGS
For costs of professional development and educational conferences designed to improve
understanding of and proficiency in municipal affairs. Said allowance shall be used for
out-of-county expenses only and shall be reimbursed in accordance with accepted City Travel
Guidelines.
2.3.2 START-UP ALLOWANCE
An additional professional development allowance shall be budgeted to each new Mayor and
Council Member to help accelerate his/her comprehension of municipal and legislative
operations during the first 12 months following the taking of office and the amounts shall be
as set forth in the applicable financial plan adopted by the Council.
2.4 CITY BUSINESS AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Quarterly allowances shall be budgeted for the Mayor and each Council Member as stated in the
Financial Plan.
2.4.1 CITY BUSINESS
For costs incurred in connection with official City business. Said allowance shall be used for
in-county expenses and shall include all meals, tickets, periodicals, dues, subscriptions, and
similar miscellaneous expenses.
2.4.2 MILEAGE
For official travel within the County of San Luis Obispo, reimbursement shall be made upon
submittal of an official mileage expense form:
2.5 GENERAL PROCEDURES AND LIMITATIONS
Appropriate budgetary practices and accounting controls shall be established to ensure that
expenditures and reimbursements are in compliance with approved budget allocations. The Mayor
and each Council Member is expected to plan business activities so as to stay within his/her budget.
When exceptional circumstances require that additional amounts be allocated to accounts, formal
Council action shall be required.
2.5.1 ACCOUNTING
An account shall be established in the name of each Council Member with all expenditures
charged to the individual Council Member or Mayor. If any account is depleted prior to the
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end of the fiscal year, additional allocations shall require a specific action of the City Council.
Claims for reimbursement as specified in Section 2.4, above, may be submitted monthly but
the aggregate of three monthly claims may not exceed the quarterly maximum. Receipts shall
be submitted within the fiscal year. The Council budget shall be available for review in the
City Clerk's Office and the Mayor and Council Members shall receive periodic statements.
2.5.2 REIMBURSEMENT LIMITATION
The City's adopted Travel Guidelines shall govern all expenditures for non-local professional
development and conferences. These guidelines include all non-local official meals, tuition or
fees, transportation to meeting sites, materials and telephone usage.
2.5.3 SPECIAL EXPENSES
For occasions when the Mayor and/or a Council Member is designated by the City Council
to represent the City at special meetings, reimbursement shall be made from an unallocated
Travel Expense Account.
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TITLE BUDGET EXPENDITURES
(as of 01/03/18)Percentage Used
Accounting Period
(7/1/17 - 6/30/18 )
Report shows 7/1/17-1/3/18
Vice Mayor 2,700.00$ 219.23$ 8.12%
Council Member 2,700.00$ 350.00$ 12.96%
Mayor 3,600.00$ 572.48$ 15.90%
Council Member 2,700.00$ 82.00$ 3.04%
Council Member 2,700.00$ 344.23$ 12.75%
7/1/16 - 6/30/17
TITLE BUDGET EXPENDITURES Percentage Used
Vice Mayor 2,700.00$ 375.00$ 13.89%
Council Member 1,575.00$ 1,213.45$ 77.04%12/10/16 - 6/30/17
Mayor 2,100.00$ 2,063.76$ 98.27%12/10/16 - 6/30/17
Council Member 1,575.00$ 539.50$ 34.25%12/10/16 - 6/30/17
Council Member 2,700.00$ 390.20$ 14.45%
Vice Mayor 1,350.00$ 1,261.48$ 93.44%7/1/16 - 12/10/16
Mayor 1,500.00$ 368.08$ 24.54%7/1/16 - 12/10/16
Council Member 1,350.00$ 318.73$ 23.61%7/1/16 - 12/10/16
Start-Up Account ($1000
per new member /
Harmon, Pease, Gomez)3,000.00$ 2,329.62$ 78.00%
7/1/15 - 6/30/16
TITLE BUDGET EXPENDITURES Percentage Used
Council Member 2,700.00$ 2,090.63$ 77.43%
Vice Mayor 2,700.00$ 2,686.89$ 99.51%
Mayor 3,600.00$ 1,148.76$ 31.91%
Council Member 2,700.00$ 3,035.48$ 112.43%
*06/21/16 Council approved $383 fund
transfer from Jan Marx' Professional Acct
to cover.
Council Member 2,700.00$ 2,024.18$ 74.97%
Start-Up Account ($1000 per
new member / Rivoire)1,000.00$ 568.90$ 57.00%
Current Council Account Status (mid FY 17/18)
Current Council Account Status (FY 16/17 - Note: prorated budget for
Harmon/Gomez/Pease and for Ashbaugh/Carpenter)
Prior Council Account Status (FY 15/16)
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City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Council Compensation Committee
January 17, 2018
FROM: Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT OF A QUESTIONNAIRE FOR
FORMER COUNCIL MEMBERS, PLANNING COMMISSIONERS, AND
ARCHETICURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a report and provide staff with direction on the creation of a new questionnaire to aide in
the current review process.
DISCUSSION
Background
As part of their review process, the 2013/14 Council Compensation Committee developed a list of
questions they felt would aide in forming a recommendation to Council. The City Clerk compiled
the questions as provided by the committee members and mailed 26 questionnaires to past
members of the City Council, Planning Commission and the Architectural Review Commission.
Of the 26 questionnaires that were mailed out from the City Clerk’s office, a total of 11 were
completed and returned.
During discussions at the November 29, 2017 Council Compensation Committee meeting,
consensus was to direct staff to provide each member with a copy of the previous questionnaire.
As requested, a copy was sent in December to all current members by email. (Attachment A)
A questionnaire of this nature is an option available to the current Council Compensation
Committee. If the committee concludes that they wish to proceed with a questionnaire of this
nature, direction would need to be provided to staff and questions would need to be developed at
the January 17, 2018 meeting. This would provide enough time for staff to prepare the
questionnaire, mail to the requested recipients and provide time for the recipient to complete and
return the questionnaire.
In addition, as part of the duties of the Council Compensation Committee’s responsibilities as
outlined in Resolution No. 10516 (2014 Series) (Attachment B) and Resolution No. 9189 (2001
Series) (Attachment C), Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission members
compensation is to be reviewed in conjunction with the periodic review of the Council
compensation review as set forth in the Council Policies and Procedures Manual. Included is the
questionnaire provided to previous Planning Commissioners and Architectural Review
Commission Members. (Attachment D) Staff would be looking for direction as to the
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Commissions desire to send questionnaires to Planning Commission and/or Architectural Review
Commission members.
ATTACHMENTS
a. 2013/2014 Council Compensation Committee Questionnaire
b. Resolution No. 10516 (2014 Series)
c. Resolution No. 9189 (2001 Series)
d. 2013/2014 Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission Questionnaire
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Item 5 Attachment A
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
QUESTIONNAIRE
In an effort to gather relevent information for the City’s Council Compensation
Committee, former Council Members and Mayors are being requested to complete
this questionnaire and return it to the City Clerk’s Office by January 17, 2014. Please
note that this is a public document and all responses are voluntary. For your reference
a chart of the current compensation package is included on Page 2.
Name: Term:
Office(s) Held:
1. Roughly how many hours per week, on average, did you spend on council business
including, but not limited to, Council meetings, committees, reading staff reports or
background material, meeting with residents, representing the city in other ways.
hours per week
2. Just prior to joining the Council, were you: (check all that apply)
☐Working full time? Occupation:
☐Working part time? Occupation:
☐Retired? Occupation:
☐Receiving an income equivalent to working at a full-time job from another
source?
☐Other:
3. Did your personal income change substantially after you were elected/appointed
to Council ?
☐No
☐Yes, up or down? How much in %
Do you attribute this change to being on Council?
4. Based on your experience, do you feel that the current compensation package is
appropriate for the time and expertise necessary to serve on Council? Is there
anything you would change?
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5. Some members of Council elect to not take portions of the compensation
package; do you have any suggestions for compensating all members equitably?
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
6. Did the compensation package influence your decision to run for office? Would it
now?
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
7. Do you have any additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation
Committee should consider?
_______________________________________________________________________________
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CURRENT COMPENSATION PACKAGE
Mayoral
Salary
Council
Salary Cafeteria
Contribution
Cafeteria
Cash Back
Retirement
Formula
Life
Insurance
$1,200 mo. $1,001 mo. $790 mo. No 2.7% @ 55 $104,000
Annual Expense
Reimbursement
Annual Mileage
Reimbursement
Annual Professional
Development
Mayor up to $1,800 Mayor up to $1,800 Mayor up to $1,800
Council up to $1,200 Council up to $1,200 Council up to $1,200
The Council Compensation Committee appreciates you taking the time to complete
this questionnaire and for helping to formulate an informed recommendation.
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RESOLUTION NO 10516 (2014 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA,
INCREASING COMPENSATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
CONINIISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WHEREAS, Council Policies and Procedures Section 2 6 establishes a procedure for the
biennial review of Mavor and City Council Architectural Review Commission and Planning
Commission members compensation by a five- member Council Compensation Committee and
WHEREAS, a five- member Council Compensation Committee was appointed and has
met and reviewed Mavor and City Council Architectural Review Commission and Planning
Commission members compensation in accordance with the procedure provided by the Council
Policies and Procedures and
WHEREAS, compensation for Architectural Review Commission and Planning
Commission members has not changed since June 5 2001 (Resolution No 9189) and
WHEREAS, the Council Compensation Committee has determined that the present
criteria for compensation remain valid However an adjustment is now appropriate for the
Architectural Review Commission and Planning Commission members
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows
SECTION I Effective July 1 2014 compensation for Architectural Review
Commission and Planning Commission members is hereby increased from $50 00 to $60 00 per
meeting not to e%ceed $240 00 monthly
Upon motion of Council Member Ashbaugh seconded by Vice Mayor Christianson and
on the following roll call vote
AYES Council Member Ashbaugh Vice Mayor Christianson and Mayor Mar%
NOES Council Members Carpenter and Smith
ABSENT None
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Resolution No 10516 (2014 Series)
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RESOLUTION NO. 9189 (2001 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
INCREASING COMPENSATION FOR PLANNING COMMISSION AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MEMBERS
WHEREAS, it is the practice of many cities to provide compensation to Planning
Commission and Architectural Review Commission members in recognizing their
commitment and dedicated service in performing official duties and helping to defray
associated costs; and
WHEREAS, compensation for Planning Commission and Architectural Review
Commission members has not changed since May 1990 (Resolution No. 6805); and
WHEREAS, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission
members regularly meet twice monthly but often meet weekly; and
WHEREAS, the Council has deternuned that an increase in compensation is
warranted based on the extensive time commitment required by these Commissioners and
the passage of time since their compensation was last adjusted over eleven years ago in May
1990.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo that:
SECTION 1. Effective July 1, 2001, compensation for Planning Commission and
Architectural Review Commission members is hereby increased from $25.00 to $50.00 per
meeting, not to exceed $200.00 monthly.
SECTION 2. The Council will review compensation for Planning Commission and
Architectural Review Commission members in conjunction with its periodic review of
Council compensation as set forth in the Council Policies and Procedures.
Upon motion of Council Member Schwartz, seconded by Council Member Marx,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Marx, Mulholland, Schwartz, Vice Mayor Ewan
and Mayor Settle
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Resolution No. 918y 2061 Series)
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of June 2001.
Mayor Allen Settle
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Item 5 Attachment D
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
QUESTIONNAIRE
In an effort to gather relevent information for the City’s Council Compensation
Committee, former Planning and Architectural Review Commissioners are being
requested to complete this questionnaire and return it to the City Clerk’s Office by
January 17, 2014. Please note that this is a public document and all responses are
voluntary.
Name: Term:
Commission:
1. Roughly how many hours per week, on average, did you spend on commission
business including, but not limited to, commission meetings, subcommittees,
reading staff reports or background material, meeting with residents, representing
the city in other ways.
hours per week
2. Just prior to joining the Commission, were you: (check all that apply)
☐Working full time? Occupation:
☐Working part time? Occupation:
☐Retired? Occupation:
☐Receiving an income equivalent to working at a full-time job from another
source?
☐Other:
3. Did your personal income change substantially after you were appointed to the
commission?
☐No
☐Yes, up or down? How much in %
Do you attribute this change to being on the commission?
4. Based on your experience, do you feel that the current compensation of $50 per
meeting with a monthly maximum of $200 is appropriate for the time and expertise
necessary to serve on the Commission? Is there anything you would change?
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5. Did the compensation influence your decision to apply for the commission? Would
it now?
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6. Do you have any additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation
Committee should consider?
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The Council Compensation Committee appreciates you taking the time to complete
this questionnaire and for helping to formulate an informed recommendation.
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