HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-18; City Council; 21534; Discussion on Salaries for Elected OfficialsCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
AB# 21,534 DISCUSSION ON SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS DEPT. DIRECTOR -|i(A V
MTG. 03-18-14 DISCUSSION ON SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS CITY ATTORNEY M^f
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The City Council has requested to discuss the current salaries of elected officials for the City of Carlsbad
and may provide direction if desired.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The current salaries of council members for the City of Carlsbad are as follows:
• Mayor - $17,868/year, plus an additional $150 per Housing & Redevelopment Board Meeting
(max. $300 per month) and $100 per Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board meeting (max.
$300/month)
• City Council - $16,668/year, plus an additional $150 per Housing & Redevelopment Board
Meeting (max $300 per month) and $100 per Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board meeting
(max $300/month)
• The Mayor and City Council also receive a monthly vehicle allowance of $450 and $350
respectively
The last salary adjustment for council members was a 5 percent decrease in 2009. According to
Government Code Section 36516 the salaries of council members may be increased by an amount not
exceed 5 percent for each calendar year from date of the last adjustment. This increase may occur at
the time of any municipal election. As a charter city, Carlsbad may choose to enact its own ordinance
with regard to salaries of elected officials as a municipal affair.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact will be determined by any action taken.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the
meaning of CEQA in that it has not potential to cause either a direct physical change in the
environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore
does not require environmental review.
EXHIBIT:
1. Salary & Benefits Offered to the City of Carlsbad Elected Officials
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Greg Hermann (760) 434-2958, greg.hermann@carlsbadca.gov
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY,
COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED • CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC n
DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN •
CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF •
WITHDRAWN • OTHER-SEE MINUTES
AMENDED •
SALARY & BENEFITS OFFERED TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Base Salary Additional Pay for
Community Development
Commission
Additional Pay for
Water Board
Mayor*: $17,868 per year (eff 2/09)
City Council: $16,668 per year (eff 2/09)
City Treasurer: $12,840 per year (eff 1/1/07)
City Clerk: $12,840 per year (eff 1/1/07)
Mayor & Council: $75 per meeting (max
$150/month)
Mayor & Council: $100 per meeting
(max $300/month)
Benefit Employer Contribution Employee Deduction
Basic Life Insurance: 2x annual salary varies n/a
Retirement Options
1) CalPERS defined benefit plan
2) APPLE 457 deferred comp
1) varies; defined by CalPERS
2) 3.75% of payroll
1) 6.75% -8% of payroll (depends on the tier)
2) 3.75% of payroll
Health Insurance: City Contribution (i.e.,
Benefits Credits) can be applied to Medical,
Dental, Vision or Flexible Spending Accounts
VARIES (see Flexible Benefits
Program for Management and
Elected Officials)
Any amount the employee spent on
applicable benefits in excess of the City
Contribution
State Unemployment Insurance 0.3% of payroll n/a
Medicare (If hired after 3/31/86) 1.45% of payroll 1.45% of payroll
Pers Survivor Benefits $24.18/yr n/a
Car Allowance $5,400/yr (Mayor)
$4,200/yr (City Council)
$2,400/yr (City Treasurer)
$2,400/yr (City Clerk)
n/a
Cell Phone Allowance (optional) $540/yr per Admin. Order No. 69
Optional Benefits Employer Contribution Elected Official Deduction
Deferred Compensation (ICMA) (pre-tax) — Amount selected
Supplemental and Dependent Life — Varies
Accidental Death or Dismemberment — Varies
Accident Insurance — Varies
Critical Illness Insurance — Varies
Universal Life/Long Term Care Insurance — Varies
The Mayor's base pay is set to $100/month more than the City Council's base pay
elected official benefits.doc updated 3/13/14