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Agenda
COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
5:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Council Hearing Room
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
CALL TO ORDER: Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann
ROLL CALL : Committee Members Audrey Bigelow, Kim Bisheff, Garrett Otto, Dan Rivoire, Cal
Stevens, Jenn Stubbs, and Ron Yukelson
OATH OF OFFICE/INTRODUCTIONS
1.Oaths of Office for newly appointed Committee. (Purrington)
PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda.
Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and address. Comments are limited to
three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred to staff and, if action by the
Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2.Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
3.ABCs of Open Government Laws, Purview of the Committee and Background Information
4.Action Plan and Topics for Future Consideration
5.Schedule of Future Meeting Dates
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.
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Meeting audio recordings can be found at the following web address:
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Council Compensation Committee
Agenda Report
DATE: September 17, 2019
FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager
Prepared By: Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Election of Chair and Vice Chair
RECOMMENDATION
Elect a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve for the term of the Committee.
DISCUSSION
Election of Officers
1.The Committee shall select a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from among its members at its
first meeting to serve for the term of the Committee.
2.The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Committee.
3.The Vice-Chairperson shall serve in the absence or incapacity of the Chairperson.
Process
Election of Chair
1. Deputy City Manager Hermann will open nominations for the position of Chair. Any member
may nominate any other member including him or herself. A second is not necessary for
nomination. Nominations stay open until there are no more.
2. Deputy City Manager Hermann will call for a vote of each nominated member (if more than
one nomination each member only gets one vote) in the same sequence the nominations were
received.
Once the new Chair is elected, the new Chair will call for nominations of Vice-Chair following the
same procedures outlined above.
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Council Compensation Committee
Agenda Report
City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
DATE: September 17, 2019
FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager
Prepared By: Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Purview of the Committee and Brief History of Compensation
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a report regarding the purview of the Committee and a brief history of Council
compensation for the City Council, Planning Commissioners and Architectural Review
Commissioners.
DISCUSSION
The ABCs of Open Government Laws
Staff will review the open government law as they apply to the Committee meetings. (Attachment
A)
Purview of the Committee
Charter Section 410 provides that compensation for the Mayor and Council shall be reviewed
biennially in even numbered years. Recommended adjustments would then become effective the
following January for the next two-year period. The Council Policies and Procedures Section 2.6
specifies that a seven-member citizen committee be appointed by January 31st of even numbered
years and, further, that committee recommendations be forwarded to the Council no later than May
1st.
The Council Policies and Procedures Section 2.6.2 outlines the responsibilities of the Council
Compensation Committee, as follows:
The Committee shall review the full Council compensation package including salary, benefits,
expense reimbursement, professional development allowances and any other compensation
provided the City Council. Review should include, but shall not be limited to: 1) compensation of
Council and Mayors of cities of similar population/budget size; 2) compensation practices of both
Charter and General Law cities; 3) Government Code provisions for General Law cities; 4)
Council and Mayor responsibilities in San Luis Obispo at the time of the committee's review; and,
5) any structural changes that may have occurred in municipal government either as a result of
State legislation or by actions of the local electorate that may have added to or deducted from the
duties and responsibilities of the Council Members and/or Mayor.
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Brief History of Compensation
Provided below is a brief history of the previous 10 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 B) 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,
2008 – In June, Council approved a 6% increase and then rescinded this action in September 2008.
Planning Commissioners and Architectural Review Commissioners maintain existing stipend.
2010 – Council approved deferring the 2010 Council Compensation process.
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 – Council approved an increase of 15% ($1,725) for the Mayor and 2% ($1,224) for the
Council Members and an increase from $60 to $70 per meeting, not to exceed $280 per month for
the Architectural Review Commission and Planning Commission members.
ATTACHMENT
a.The ABCs of Open Government Laws
b. 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 OBISP O
INCREASING COMPENSATION FOR PLANNING COMMISSION AN D
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MEMBER S
WHEREAS,it is the practice of many cities to provide compensation to Plannin g
Commission and Architectural Review Commission members in recognizing their
commitment and dedicated service in performing official duties and helping to defra y
associated costs ; and
WHEREAS,compensation for Planning Commission and Architectural Revie w
Commission members has not changed since May 1990 (Resolution No . 6805); and
WHEREAS,Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commissio n
members regularly meet twice monthly but often meet weekly ; and
WHEREAS,the Council has determined that an increase in compensation i s
warranted based on the extensive time commitment required by these Commissioners an d
the passage of time since their compensation was last adjusted over eleven years ago in Ma y
1990 .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Lui s
Obispo that:
SECTION 1 . Effective July 1, 2001, compensation for Planning Commission an d
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 an d
Architectural Review Commission members in conjunction with its periodic review o f
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 Ewa n
and Mayor Settl e
NOES :
None
ABSENT : None
R 9189
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•Resolution No .9182001 Series)
Page 2 of 2
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 5 th day of June 2001 .
Mayor Allen Settl e
ATTEST :
Lee Price, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
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Council Compensation Committee
Agenda Report
DATE: September 17, 2019
FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager
Prepared By: Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Action Plan and Topics for Future Discussion
RECOMMENDATION
Review information provided to previous Council Compensation Committee and provide direction on
information the Committee requests for review and discussion.
DISCUSSION
The following documents were historically provided to the Council Compensation Committee:
1. Government Code Section 36516 – Government Code regarding Council compensation for
General Law cities. (Attachment A)
2.Summary of Elected Officials Full Compensation – Compensation package currently provided
to City Council. (Attachment B)
3. 2017 Council Compensation Comparison – Comparison of benchmark cities provided to 2017
Council Compensation Committee (Attachment C)
4. Surveys – Council and Planning Commission/Architectural Review Commission - Surveys sent
out in 2017 to Council, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission.
(Attachment D)
After reviewing the documents, the Committee will discuss what additional information they would
like staff to research and provide at the next meeting.
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Updated 7/2/2019
Elected Officials
Approved by Council 5/2018
Salary Mayor: $1,725
Council: $1,224
PERS Retirement:
(1st Tier Employees)
Employees hired prior to 12/06/12 and employees that previously worked
for the City of San Luis Obispo as a CalPERS member.
2.7% @55, one-year final compensation
PERS Retirement:
(2nd Tier Employees)
Employees hired between 12/06/12 and 12/31/12 or an employee who
comes from another CalPERS Agency, or an agency with CalPERS and
has no break in service longer than 6 months.
2% @ 60, three-year final compensation
PERS Retirement:
(3rd Tier Employees)
Employees hired on or after 01/01/13 referred to as a “New Member.” A
New Member is an employee who has never worked for a CalPERS
Agency (or an agency with reciprocity with CalPERS), or who has worked
for a CalPERS Agency but had a break in service longer than 6 months.
2% @ 62, three-year final compensation
PERS Retirement
Member Contribution
1st Tier: 8% pre-tax
2nd Tier: 7% pre-tax
3rd Tier: 50% pre-tax (currently 7%)
Retirement
(continued)
Level 4 1959 Survivor; military service credit; Pre-Retirement Option 2
Death Benefit; conversion of unused sick leave to service credit
Cafeteria Plan
Monthly Contribution
(2020 Rates):
Opt Outs: $200
Emp Only: $570
Emp +1: $1,128
Emp +2: $1,527
*In order to receive the opt-out benefit, the elected
official must opt-out of medical, dental, and vision
insurances.
Health Insurance: CalPERS Plans
Dental Insurance: Delta DPO or DeltaCare PMI
Vision Insurance: Medical Eye Services
Amount Reimbursed
for City Business Per
Year:
Mayor: $3,600
Council: $2,700
Mileage Allowance: Mayor: $150 per month
Council: $100 per month
Other Allowances: $50/month home internet and data plan
City cell phone provided
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Comparison City Demographics and Meeting Information Compensation for Other
Commissions or Advisory Bodies
CITY
GENERAL/
CHARTER
LAW CITY
POPULATION
(Census 2016
Est)
MEDIAN
HOUSEHOLD
INCOME
(Census 2012-
16)
YEAR 2017
MEDIAN
HOME SALES
PRICE
(Data Quick)
ANNUAL CITY
BUDGET (All City
Funds)
UNFUNDED PENSION
LIABILITY
MAYOR -
ELECTED
OR
ROTATED
EXPECTED
TIMES PER
MONTH
CITY
COUNCIL
MEETS
ACTUAL
TIMES PER
MONTH
CITY
COUNCIL
MEETS
HOURS PER
WEEK CITY
COUNCIL
WORKS
PAY FOR PLANNING
COMMISSION
PAY FOR
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
COMMITTEE
PAY FOR OTHER ADVISORY BODIES
Chico Charter 91,567 $43,148 $320,500 $118,328,483 $129,245,710 Elected 2 2 8-10 No No No
Davis General 68,111 $57,683 $650,050 $199,750,410 $119,925,561 Rotated 2 2 Varies (at
least 20)No No Historical Resources Management Commission
(HRMC) - No Pay
Monterey Charter 28,454 $68,511 $792,500 $128,945,150 $140,174,244 Elected 2 3 20 $25/mtg., $75/mo.
max
$25/mtg.,
$75/mo. max $25/mtg., $75/mo. max
Napa Charter 80,416 $71,087 $657,500 $185,700,000 $163,431,294 Elected 2 2 10-15 $100/meeting No Housing Authority Board $100 per meeting
Paso Robles General 31,907 $61,682 $454,500 $78,907,631 $42,581,642 Elected At least 2 3 20 No No No
Santa Barbara Charter 91,930 $66,916 $1,076,500 $271,776,171 $320,049,368 Elected 4 3
10-15
outside of
Council
Meetings
$50/meeting
$50 Board
meeting
$25 Consent
Calendar
meeting
Historic Landmarks Commission - $50/ Comission
mtg, $25/ Consent Calendar mtg. Housing
Authority Commission - $50/mtg. Metropolitan
Transit District Board - $60/mtg not to exceed
$180/month. Mosquito and
Vector Mgmt District - $100/mtg.
Single Family Design Board - $50/Board mtg,
$25/Consent Calendar mtg.
Santa Cruz Charter 64,465 $62,471 $915,000 $233,500,000 $165,676,836 Rotated 2 3 Varies No No No
Santa Maria Charter 106,290 $51,939 $382,500 $157,868,964 $121,070,587 Elected 2 2 5-10
$75/meeting,
$450/month
maximum
N/A Parks and Rec Commission $75/meeting, $75 per
month maximum
Ventura Charter 109,592 $70,541 $565,000 $264,858,408 $209,691,177 Rotated 3 4 Varies No No No
AVERAGE N/A 74,748 $61,553 $646,006 $182,181,691 $156,871,824 N/A 2 3 20 $88 $38 $58
MEDIAN N/A 80,416 $62,471 $650,050 $185,700,000 $140,174,244 N/A 2 3 20 $88 $38 $50
2014 MEDIAN N/A 78,340 $62,642 $421,500 $181,734,000 N/A N/A 2 N/A 20 $40 $38 $50
San Luis Obispo Charter 47,536 $47,777 $663,100 $142,024,731 $148,386,606 Elected 2 3 20-30hrs $60/mtg.
$240/mo. max
$60/mtg.
$240/mo. max No
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CITY
GENERAL/
CHARTER
LAW CITY
MAYOR
SALARY/
MONTH
CITY COUNCIL
SALARY/ MONTH
CAFETERIA
CONTRIBUTION/ MONTH
CAFETERIA PLAN
OPT OUT RETIREMENT FORMULA LIFE
INSURANCE
AMOUNT REIMBURSED
FOR CITY BUSINESS / YEAR
MILEAGE
ALLOWANCE
(Current IRS =
$0.535 per mile)
OTHER ALLOWANCES
DATE CITY COUNCIL
COMPENSATION
UPDATED
Chico Charter $777 $663 Up to $1,395 $0 3% at 60
1x the
employee's
annual salary
up to
$300,000,
rounded to the
next higher
$1,000
$2,900 Mayor
$2,500 Council
City Manager
Approval
Cell phone $50 per
month 2015
Davis General $1,170
$1,050
Up to $1,709.42
If opt out, City will
pay $500 towards a
Deferred Comp Plan
of choice
2.5% at 55
2% at 62 $100,000 N/A $0.535 per mile Cell phone $65 per
month 2015
Monterey Charter $676
$430
$925.00 Employee Only
$1,636.00 2 person
$1,920.00 family Up to $650 Cash Out 1st Tier: 2.7% at 55
2nd Tier: 2.0 at 62 $50,000 Reasonable Expenses $0.535 per mile
Reimbursement of
business use of personal
cell phones
2016
Napa Charter $2,604 $1,302
$727.85 Employee Only
$1,439.86 2 person
$1,932.43 Family
$500 with proof of
coverage
1st Tier: 2.7% at 55
PEPRA: 2.0% at 60 $100,000 $6,600 Mayor
$5,400 Council $475/month N/A 2016
Paso
Robles General $800 $600 $1,085 $300 Cash Out 1st Tier: 3% at 55
PEPRA: 2.7% at 57 $40,000 N/A $0.535 per mile N/A 2016
Santa
Barbara Charter $4,310 $3,310 Up to $1,718 $362.38 2.7% at 55
PEPRA 2% at 62
1 x annual
salary N/A $538/month N/A 2016
Santa
Cruz Charter $3,420 $1,710
$692 Employee Only
$1,800 Employee & Family $200 Cash Out
Tier 1: 2.0% at 55
Tier 2: 2.0% at 60
Tier 3: 2.0% at 62
$25,000 $1,300-$1,500 $107/month N/A 2017
Santa
Maria Charter $1,563 $1,313
Medical:
$464 Employee Only
$753 2 person
$928 Family
$518 Cash Out
Tier 1: 2.7% at 55
Tier 2: 2.0% at 55
PEPRA: 2.0% at 62
$50,000 $3,000 Mayor Mayor $476
Council $280 N/A 2017
Ventura Charter $700 $600 may participate at own
expense $0
Tier 1: 2.0% at 55
PEPRA: 2.0% at 60
1 x annual
salary rounded
up to next
$1,000
Reasonable Expenses
(incl conference/meetings,
lodging, meals, etc)
Mayor $300
Council $200
Smart phone, laptop, and
printer upon request
Internet $15/day
2017
AVERAGE N/A $1,780 $1,220 $1,261 Family $404 (if given)N/A $60,800 $3,250 Mayor
$3,000 Council
$379 Mayor
$320 Council Cell Phone 2016
MEDIAN N/A $1,170 $1,050 $1,577 Family $362 (if given)1st Tier: 2.7% at 55 $50,000 $2,950 Mayor
$2,500 Council
$476 Mayor
$280 Council Cell Phone 2016
2014
MEDIAN N/A $1,563 $1,220 $1,773.95 family $509 (if given) 1st Tier 2.7%@55 $50,000 $3713 Mayor
$925 Council
M- $476
C- $350 $70 2012
San Luis
Obispo Charter $1,500 $1,200
$539 Employee Only
$1,066 2 person
$1,442 Family $200
Tier 1: 2.7% at 55
Tier 2: 2.0% at 60
Tier 3/PEPRA/Council:
2.0% at 62
$104,000 $3,200 Mayor
$2,700 Council
Mayor $150
Council $100
$50/month home
internet and data plan
City cell phone provided
2017
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Comparison City Demographics and Misc. Information Compensation for other
*The cities below were used in the 2007 Benchmark Compensation Study Commissions or Advisory Bodies
CITY
GENERAL/
CHARTER
LAW CITY
POPULATION
(Census 2012
Est)
MEDIAN
HOUSEHOLD
INCOME
(Census 2008-
12)
YEAR 2013
MEDIAN
HOME SALES
PRICE
(Data Quick)
ANNUAL CITY
BUDGET (All City
Funds)
MAYOR -
ELECTED
OR
ROTATED
TIMES PER
MONTH
CITY
COUNCIL
MEETS
HOURS PER
WEEK CITY
COUNCIL
WORKS
PAY FOR PLANNING
COMMISSION
PAY FOR
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
COMMITTEE
PAY FOR OTHER ADVISORY BODIES
Chico Charter 87,714 $41,632 $254,500 $105,435,169 Elected 2 Varies $30/mtg.No No
Davis General 65,993 $61,182 $455,000 $248,233,282 Rotated 2 to 4 15-20 No No No
Monterey Charter 29,003 $62,720 $520,000 $105,423,169 Elected 4 20 $25/mtg.,
$75/mo. max
$25/mtg.,
$75/mo. max $25/mtg., $75/mo. max
Napa Charter 78,340 $62,642 $421,500 $181,734,000 Elected 2 Varies No No Housing Authority: $50/mtg.
Paso Robles General 30,556 $57,927 $358,000 $53,551,500 Elected 2+Varies No No No
Santa Barbara Charter 89,639 $63,401 $880,000 $268,391,321 Elected 4
Varies -
est. 10-15
not
including
council
meetings
$50/mtg.
Full mtg.: $50;
Consent mtg.:
$25
Historic Landmarks Commission - $50 per mtg,
$25 for Consent Calendar mtg.; Housing
Authority Commission - $50 per mtg.
Metropolitan Transit District Board - $60 per
mtg, not to exceed $180 in any calendar month;
Mosquito & Vector Management District –
trustees receive $100 per mtg. attended.
Trustees are reimbursed for any District business
related expenses.
Single Family Design Board - $50 for each board
mtg., $25 for Consent Calendar mtg.
Santa Cruz Charter 62,041 $63,110 $610,000 $193,204,006 Rotated 2 to 3 M 20-30
C 5-20 No No No
Santa Maria Charter 101,459 $51,664 $263,500 $175,179,350 Elected 2 Varies $75/mtg.,
$450/mo. max No Rec. and Parks: $75/mtg., $75/mo. Max
Ventura Charter 107,734 $66,226 $411,000 $222,392,443 Rotated 2 Varies No No No
AVERAGE N/A 72,498 $58,945 $463,722 $172,616,027 N/A 3 20 $45 $38 $58
MEDIAN N/A 78,340 $62,642 $421,500 $181,734,000 N/A 2 20 $40 $38 $50
San Luis Obispo Charter 45,878 $42,528 $525,000 $82,462,800 Elected 2+Varies $50/mtg.
$200/mo. max
$50/mtg. $200/
mo. max No
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CITY
GENERAL/
CHARTER
LAW CITY
MAYOR
SALARY/
MONTH
CITY COUNCIL
SALARY/ MONTH
CAFETERIA
CONTRIBUTION/
MONTH
CAFETERIA PLAN
OPT OUT RETIREMENT FORMULA EPMC % LIFE
INSURANCE
AMOUNT REIMBURSED
FOR CITY BUSINESS / YEAR
MILEAGE
ALLOWANCE
(Current IRS =
$0.56 per mile)
OTHER ALLOWANCES
DATE CITY COUNCIL
COMPENSATION
UPDATED
Chico Charter $720 $600 rates vary on the
plan selected. $0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Cell phone $75 per
month 2007
Davis General $1,138 $1,138 up to $1878.5
If opt out, City will
pay $500 towards a
Deferred Comp Plan
of choice
1st Tier: 2.5% @ 55
PEPRA: 2% @ 62 0%$100,000 N/A N/A Cell phone $65 per
month 9/2013 & 6/2014
Monterey Charter $676 $430 $650-$1616 up to $650
1st Tier: 2.7% @ 55
PEPRA: 2% @ 62
*if elect to participate
8%$65,000 Reasonable expenses 56 cents per mile No 7/1/2013
Napa Charter $2,480 $1,240
Medical & Dental:
Emp Only: $628.15
Emp +1: $1242.26
Family: $1669.40
$500 - with proof of
coverage
1st Tier: 2.7% @ 55
2nd Tier: 2%@60 (after
12/20/12)
PEPRA: 2% @ 62
8%$100,000 M - $6,600
C - $5,400 56 cents per mile
Defered comp: $300 per
month; Car: $475 per
month
Dec. 2012
Paso
Robles General $800 $600
Emp only: $721.87
Emp +1: $1495.58
Family: $2076.60
$0 N/A N/A N/A N/A 56 cents per
miles N/A 2007
Santa
Barbara Charter $4,142 $3,313 $0 $0 1st Tier: 2.7% @ 55
PEPRA: 2% @ 62
1st Tier:
0.171%;
PEPRA: 0%
$50,000 N/A
Mayor:
$875/month;
Council member:
$605/month
N/A Annually on April 1st
(last time 4/1/13)
Santa
Cruz Charter $3,103 $1,551
Emp Only: $752.93
Emp +1: $1505.86
Family: $1957.62
$0 1st Tier: 2% @ 55
PEPRA: 2% @ 62 0%$25,000 M - $1,275
C - $510
Vehicle
allowance:
$350/mo.
N/A 2009
Santa
Maria Charter $1,300 $1,050
Emp Only: $664.26
Emp +1: $1077.09
Family: $1263.45
$518
1st Tier: 2.7% @ 55
2nd Tier: 2%@55 (after
7/1/11 ) PEPRA: 2% @ 62
0%$50,000 Reasonable expenses
Mayor:
$476/month;
Council $280/per
month
Internet: $50/month;
Cell: $50/month 2008
Ventura Charter $700 $600 may participate at
own expense $0
1st Tier: 2%@55
PEPRA 2%@62.
*Some pay into Social
Security instead of PERS
0%N/A M - $3,600
C - $2,400 $100/month
upon request, the City
will loan a cell phone,
laptop and printer for
official city business
2012
AVERAGE N/A $1,673 $1,169 $1,743.60 family $542 (if given) 1st Tier: 2.5%@55 2%$65,000 M- $3,825
C- $1,190
M- $1,701
C- $1,235 $169 2010
MEDIAN N/A $1,138 $1,050 $1,773.95 family $509 (if given) 1st Tier 2.7%@55 0%$57,500 M- $3713
C- $925
M- $476
C- $350 $70 2012
San Luis
Obispo Charter $1,200
$1,000
*Council can opt out
to lessen their
compensation
Pays for the price
of the plan elected $0
1st Tier: 2.7% @ 55
2nd Tier: 2% @60
(after 12/6/12)
3rd/ PEPRA Tier: 2% @ 62
0%$104,000 M - $3,200
C - $2,900
M - $150/mo.
C - $100/mo.
$50/month home
internet and data plan.
City cell phone provided
2012
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In an effort to gather relevant information for the City's Council Compensation Committee, former
Council Members and Mayor's are being requested to complete this questionnaire by February 4,
2018. Please note the requested information and answers are public record and all responses are
voluntary. Below is the current compensation package:
Mayoral Salary: $1,500 mo. Council Salary: $1,200 mo.
Annual City Business Reimbursement:
Mayor: up to $3,600 Council: up to $2,700
Retirement Formula: 2% at 62
Cafeteria Contribution: up to $1,442 Cafeteria Cash Back: No
Life Insurance: $ 104,000
1. What is your Name?*
2. What term did you serve?*
3. What office(s) did you hold?*
4. Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on Council business attending Council
meetings, reading staff reports or background material, performing committee duties including liaison and
regional board work?
5. Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on meeting with residents, constituents
or organizations?
6. Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did to spend representing the City in other ways such
as attending special City events? Ex: Ribbon cuttings, parades, tours etc.
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7. Total from question 4, 5 & 6 ( represents your total average of hours spent per month performing the
duties as they related to your City Council or Mayoral duties.)
8. Do you have any additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should
consider in response to the questions above?
9. Just prior to joining the Council, were you: (check all that apply)
Working full time?
Working part time?
Retired?
Receiving an income equivalent to working at a full-time job
from another source?
Other:
If working full or part time please specify occupation:
10. Based on your experience, do you feel that the current compensation package is appropriate for the
time and expertise necessary to serve on the Council?
Yes
No
11. Is there anything you would change in regards to the current compensation package?
12. Do you have any additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should
consider?
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The Council Compensation Committee appreciates you taking time to complete this survey and for
helping to formulate an informed recommendation.
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In an effort to gather relevant information for the City's Council Compensation Committee, former
Planning and Architectural Review Commissioners are being requested to complete this
questionnaire by February 4, 2018. Please note the requested information and answers are public
record and all responses are voluntary.
1. What is your Name?*
2. What term did you serve?*
3. What office(s) did you hold?*
4. Roughly how many hours per month, on average, did you spend on commission business, attending
commission meetings, reading staff reports or background material?
5. Roughly how many hours per month, on average did you spend representing the City in other ways such
as attending special City events? Ex: Meeting with residents, organizations, tours etc.
6. Total from question 4 & 5 (represents your total average of hours spent per month performing the duties
as they related to your Commissioner duties.)
7. Do you have any additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should
consider in response to the questions above?
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8. Just prior to joining the commission, were you: (check all that apply)
Working full time?
Working part time?
Retired?
Receiving an income equivalent to working at a full-time job
from another source?
Other
If working full or part time, please specify occupation:
9. Based on your experience, do you feel that the current compensation of $60 per meeting with a monthly
maximum of $240 is appropriate for the time and expertise necessary to serve on the Commission? Is
there anything you would change?
10. Did the compensation influence your decision to apply for the commission? Would it now?
11. Do you have any additional comments that you feel the Council Compensation Committee should
consider?
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The Council Compensation Committee appreciates you taking time to complete this survey and for
helping to formulate an informed recommendation.
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Council Compensation Committee
September 24, 2019
Recommendation
Receive a report regarding the purview of the
Committee and a brief history of Council
compensation for the City Council, Planning
Commissioners and Architectural Review
Commissioners.
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Open Government Laws
Public agency processes should be as transparent as
possible.
Agendas must be posted at least 72 hours in advance
Include time, date and issues to be discussed
A majority of the body cannot talk privately about agency
business.
Serial meetings. A series of communications that result in
a majority of the body’s members discussing, deliberating,
or taking action on a matter of the agency business.
Open Government Laws
Allow the public to participate in meetings through a
public comment process.
Every meeting must provide the opportunity for public to
address the body on any item within the body’s
jurisdiction (Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda)
Each item prior to Committee discussion
Can be anonymous
Time limits usually 3 minutes
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Open Government Laws
Allow inspection and copying of public records except
when non-disclosure is authorized by law.
Agendas and meeting materials available to the public
prior to the meeting.
Information received at the meeting posted after the
meeting
Background
City Charter Section 410 states that compensation for
the Mayor and Council shall be reviewed biennially in
even numbered years. Recommended adjustments
would then become effective the following January for
the next two-year period.
Council Policies and Procedures specifies:
A seven-member committee
Appointed no later than the last meeting January
Recommendations to Council no later than the first
meeting in May 2020
Changes effective January 2021
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Committee Review Responsibility
Full Council compensation package:
Salary, benefits, expense reimbursement, professional
development allowances and any other compensation
provided the City Council.
Resolution 10516 (2014) includes review of
compensation for Planning Commission and
Architectural Review Commission
Process Timeline
Council appointments on August 20
Committee meets September to January
4 – 6 meetings
Recommendation to Council February 2020
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History of Compensation
2008 –Council approved a 6% increase and then rescinded the
action. No change to Planning Commissioners and
Architectural Review Commissioners stipend.
2010 & 2012 – Deferred the Council Compensation process.
2014 –Council Member’s pay from $1,000 to $1,200 and
Mayor’s pay from $1,200 to $1,500. Council provided an option
to “opt out” of medical, dental, and vision coverage and receive
“opt out” amount equal to City Department Heads. Planning
Commissioners and Architectural Review Commissioners from
$50 to $60 per meeting.
2016 – Deferred the Council Compensation process.
2018 – Council approved an increase of 15% (to $1,725) for
the Mayor and 2% (to $1,224) for the Council Members and
Architectural Review Commission and Planning Commission
increased from $60 to $70 per meeting, not to exceed $280 per
month.
Recommendation
Receive a report regarding the purview of the
Committee and a brief history of Council
compensation for the City Council, Planning
Commissioners and Architectural Review
Commissioners.
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Action Plan and
Topics for Future Discussion
Recommendation
Review information provided to previous Council
Compensation Committee and provide direction on
information the Committee requests for review and
discussion.
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Council Policies and Procedures
Section 2.6.2 - Review the full Council compensation
package including salary, benefits, expense
reimbursement, professional development allowances,
and any other compensation provided the City Council.
Review should include, but shall not be limited to:
1.Compensation of Council Members and Mayors of cities
of similar population/budget size;
2.Compensation practices of both Charter and General
Law cities;
3.Government Code provisions for General Law cities;
4.Council Member and Mayor responsibilities in San Luis
Obispo at the time of the committee's review; and,
5.Any structural changes that may have occurred in
municipal government either as a result of state
legislation or by actions of the local electorate that may
have added to, or deducted, from the duties and
responsibilities of the Council Members and/or Mayor.
Compensation Increases General
Law vs. Charter Cities.
Gov. Code 36516 specific to General Law cities:
Set by population
Limits increases to 5% each calendar year
No automatic increases
Any increases above the 5% per year must be done
through a municipal election
Charter Cities
When warranted, said compensation may be adjusted by
Council resolution, to be effective the first full pay period
in January of the year following the review. The
compensation rate may also be revised by the electorate
by initiative.
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Duties of Mayor
Preside at all meetings of the City Council
Perform such other duties consistent with the office as
may be imposed by the Council or by vote of the people.
Entitled to, and must vote when present, but shall
possess no veto power.
Presiding officer of the Council, the Mayor will faithfully
communicate the will of the Council majority to the City
Manager in matters of policy.
Recognized as the official head of the City for all
ceremonial purposes.
Duties of Council Members
Have the power in the name of the City, to do and
perform all acts and things appropriate to a municipal
corporation and the general welfare of its inhabitants
and which are not specifically forbidden by the
Constitution and laws of the State of California
Subcommittee liaisons to advisory bodies are
selected annually by the full Council
17 City Advisory Bodies
6 Special Purpose
17 County/Regional Bodies
3 Ad Hoc Subcommittees
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Current Council Compensation
Benchmark Cities
Chico
Davis
Monterey
Napa
Paso Robles
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
Santa Maria
Ventura
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Surveys
City Council – 4 sent out
Received 2 surveys back
Planning Commissioners and Architectural Review
Commissioners – 15 sent out
Received 7 surveys back
Surveys
City Council
How many hours did you spend
Preparing for Meetings
Meeting with residents, constituents or organizations
Representing the City (ie ribbon cutting, parades, tours)
Is the Compensation package appropriate
Work status prior to joining Council
Other comments the Compensation Committee should
consider
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Surveys
Planning Commission/Architectural Review
Commission
How many hours did you spend
Preparing for Meetings
Meeting with residents, constituents or organizations
Work status prior to joining Council
Is $60 per meeting appropriate for the time and expertise
necessary? Is there anything you would change?
Did compensation influence your decision to apply?
Other comments the Compensation Committee should
consider
Recommendation
Review information provided to previous Council
Compensation Committee and provide direction on
information the Committee requests for review and
discussion.
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