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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/2001, C11 - PLANNING COMMISSION AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION COMPENSATION counat j agenda nepoat CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPOO FROM: Bill Statler,Director of Finance of/'s SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION COMPENSATION CAO RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution increasing compensation for Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission members from $25 to $50 per meeting, not to exceed$200 monthly. DISCUSSION At the May 22, 2001 budget workshop, the Council directed staff to return with a resolution increasing compensation for Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission members from $25 to $50 per meeting. This is the purpose of the attached resolution, which also proportionally increases the monthly maximum from $100 to $200. The attached resolution also calls for a periodic review of Commissioner compensation in conjunction with the review of Council compensation. FISCAL IMPACT Based on fourteen Commission members and an average of three meetings per month, this increases the current annual budget for Commissioner compensation from $12,800 to $25,600. This increase ($12,800 annually) will have a nominal impact on the budget, and does not adversely affect its "balanced" status. The final Financial Plan will reflect this change. ATTACHMENT Resolution increasing compensation for Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission members G:Budget Folders/2001-03 Financial Plai/PreGminary Budget/Agenda Reports:Commission Compensation CjL l-I RESOLUTION NO. (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 determined 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 seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was adopted this 5h day of June 2001. Mayor Allen Settle ATTEST: Lee Price, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: &A. Xger, ' y Attorney i From: "Stephen Peterson" <Speters@co.santa-barbara.ca.us> To: <sstendahl@slocity.org> Date: 6/5/01 4:25PM Subject: Compensation for the Planning Commission Hi Sherry- I would really appreciate it if you could provide a copy of this message to Council members prior to this evening's meeting. Thank you, Stephen Peterson Dear Mayor Settle and Councilmembers, On behalf of the Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for considering an increase in our per meeting compensation.At our last heaing, the Commission discussed the potential raise. Commissioners felt extremely gratified that it was being considered, and agreed that it represents a vote of confidence from the Council-as well as an acknowledgement of the time, energy and commitment each of us dedicate to the job. Unanimously, the Planning Commission would like to express its enthusiastic support for the proposed compensation increase and thanks you for this acknowledgement. Sincerely, Stephen Peterson Chairman, Planning Commission