HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-18; City Council; ; Compensation of the Members of the City Council• In 2009, the City Council approved a salary decrease of five percent.
• In 2014, the City Council reviewed City Council salaries and decided not to adjust
salaries at that time.
• In 2015, the City Council reviewed City Council salaries and approved a 47.7% salary
adjustment from $1,389 dollars per month to $2,052.17 per month based on the 5% per
year increase methodology contained in the Government Code. However, the increase
took place immediately upon the effective date of the ordinance. Attached please find
the staff report and Ordinance from 2015 (Exhibit 1}.
Because city council members vote on their own raises, the subcommittee is recommending
the city adopt a standing methodology that will govern council raises going forward so as to
avoid an appearance of self-interested decision making.
Current Salaries
The current salaries of councilmembers for the City of Carlsbad are as follows:
• Mayor -$25,826.04/year, plus an additional $75 per Community Development
Commission meeting (max $150 per month) and $100 per Water Board meeting (max
$300/month)
• City Council -$24,626.04/year, plus an additional $75 per Community Development
Commission meeting (max $150 per month) and $100 per Water Board meeting (max
$300/month)
• The Mayor and City Council also receive a monthly vehicle allowance of $450 and $350
respectively.
Subcommittee Proposal
The subcommittee recommends that in order to avoid an appearance of a conflict of interest,
council member raises should be tied to an objective measure not controlled by the city.
The subcommittee recommends adopting language limiting future salary adjustments to no
more than the increase in the San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index. Annually in January
the City Council shall either adopt or permanently waive the salary increase, thereby precluding
the ability to seek retroactive increases.
In addition, the subcommittee recommends this ordinance be placed on the next special or
general ballot to be voted on by the electors of the city of Carlsbad. If approved by a majority
of voters, the city would have a community approved method for increases to council member
compensation going forward.
Fiscal Analysis
The fiscal impact will be determined by any action taken. Any fiscal impacts will be accounted
for in the budget process.
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Next Steps
The City Clerk will prepare the ordinance for adoption at the next regular council meeting. Once
adopted, the City Clerk will publish the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance in a
newspaper of general circulation within 15 days. The ordinance will be effective 30 days
following the adoption. If the City Council directs that this matter be placed on a future ballot,
the City Clerk will return at a future council meeting with the appropriate resolution-s to have
this matter placed on a future ballot.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project"
within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no 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.
Public Notification
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. March 24, 2015 Staff Report and Ordinance re City Council Compensation
2. Ordinance
3. Redline of proposed Carlsbad Municipal Code section 2.04.010
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dollars per month in addition to the compensation received as a member of the city council. This
additional compensation may be amended from time to time by the adoption of an ordinance
amending this section. Including the $100 per month increase would increase the mayor's annual salary
to $23,537.
From 2009 through 2014, salaries of city staff have increased between 15 percent for management
employees and 21 percent for the Carlsbad Police Officers Association employees. The Carlsbad City
Employees' Association, the largest employee group at the city, has had a gross salary increase of 16
percent during this period.
Comparisons
The following compares the salaries of Carlsbad elected officials with those of other cities.
City Annual Salaries Miscellaneous Additional Benefits
Carlsbad Mayor -$17,868 $75 per Community Development
City Council -$16,668 Commission meeting (max $150 per
month) and $100 per Water Board
meeting (max $300/month) and
monthly vehicle allowance of $450
and $350
Oceanside Mayor -$32,928 Salary includes auto allowances and
Council members -$30,528 stipends for other meetings
Vista Mayor -$32,659 $147.75 per Buena Sanitation
Council members -$31,459 District meetings (maximum two
meetings per month) and $90 per
month for cell phone
San Marcos Mayor & Council members -Car allowance ($300 per month)
$11,732
Escondido Mayor -$62,149 Salary includes auto allowance
Council members -$27,829
Encinitas Mayor & council members -$350 per month auto allowance
$14,232
Solana Beach Mayor & council members -None
$8,550
Del Mar Mayor & council members -None
$3,600
Poway Mayor -$17,609 $3,600 annually for mileage and
Council members -$14,009 $600 -$900 annually for cell phone
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact will be determined by any action taken. Any fiscal impacts will be accounted for in the
budget process.
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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 no 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.
EXHIBITS:
1. City Council Ordinance No. CS-269
2. Salary & Benefits Offered to the City of Carlsbad Elected Officials
3. Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.010
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ORDINANCE NO. CS-269
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.04
OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE AMENDMENT
OF SECTION 2.04.010 TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION OF
THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
EXHIBIT 1
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Carlsbad at the June 3, 2008 election
voted to change the powers and duties of the City by adopting a City Charter; and
WHEREAS, under the California Constitution, the City Council has plenary
authority to legislate matters of local concern notwithstanding general laws to the contrary;
and
WHEREAS, the compensation of the Mayor and City Council is a matter of
local concern; and
WHEREAS, the compensation of the Mayor and City Council was last adjusted
by Ordinance CS-024 approved on February 17, 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad ordains as follows
that:
SECTION I: That Carlsbad Municipal Code section 2.04.010 is amended to
read as follows:
2.04.010 -Compensation.
(1) The compensation of each member of the city council shall be set
at $2,052 • 17 dollars per month upon the effective date of this
ordinance. Adjustments to city council compensation may be made from
time to time by ordinance amending this section.
(2) The compensation established by this section is exclusive of any
amounts payable to each member of the city council as reimbursement
for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official
duties for the city.
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1 EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption,
2 and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the
3 ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least
4 once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its
5 adoption.
6 INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on
7 the 24th day of March 2015, and thereafter.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad on the __ day of _______ , 2015, by the following vote to wit
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
19 CELIA A BREWER, City Attorney
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MA TT HALL, Mayor
ATTEST:
BARBRA ENGLESON, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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SALARY & BENEFITS OFFERED TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Base Salary
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Benefit
Basic Life Insurance: 2xannual salary
Retirement Options
1) Cal PERS defined benefit p.lan
2)APPLE 457 deferred comp
Health Insurance: City Contribution (Le.,
Benefits Credits) can be applied to Medical,
Dental, Vision or Flexible Spending Accounts
State Unemploymentlnsurance
Medicare (If hired after 3/31/86)
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Optional B,enefits
Deferred Compensption (ICMA) (are-tax)
Suoolemental and Dependent Life
Accidental Death or Dismemberment
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Universal Life/Long Term Care Insurance
Additional Pay for
Community Development
Commission
Additional Pay for
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Emptoyer Contribution Elected Official Deduction
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2) 3. 75% of pavroll 2) 3. 75% of payroll
VARIES (see flexible Benefits Any amount the employee spent on
Program for Management and applicable benefits in excess of the City
Elected Officials) Contribution
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elected official benefits.doc updated 3/13/14
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EXHIBIT 3
2.04.010 -Compensation.
(1) The compensation of each member of the city council shall be set at one tho1:.1sand three
h1:.1ndred·and eighty nine dollars per month upon the effective date of this
ordinance. Adjustments to city council compensation may be made from time to time by ordinance
amending this section.
(2) The compensation established by this section is exclusive of any amounts payable to each
member of the city council as reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of official duties for the city.
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ORDINANCE NO. CS-340
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.04,
SECTION 2.04.010 REGARDING CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Carlsbad at the June 3, 2008 election voted to change the
powers and duties of the City of Carlsbad by adopting a City Charter; and
WHEREAS, under the California Constitution, the City Council has plenary authority to legislate
matters of local concern notwithstanding general laws to the contrary; and
WHEREAS, the compensation of the Mayor and City Council is a matter of local concern; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad wishes to adopt a standing methodology that
will govern future salary adjustments for council members; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad wishes to avoid an appearance of a conflict
of interest by tying council member salary adjustments to an objective measure not controlled by the
city.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows that:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter2.04, Section 2.04.010 is amended to read as follows:
2.04.10 Compensation.
A. The compensation of each member of the city council shall be set at $2,052.17 per month
upon the effective date of this ordinance. Adjustments to city council compensation shall not
exceed the amount established by the San Diego Regional Consumer Price index. Adjustments
to city council compensation must be made or permanently waived by ordinance in January of
each year. The city council is prohibited from enacting retroactive increases for years in which a
salary increase was waived.
B. The compensation established by this section is exclusive of any amounts payable to each
member of the city council as reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of official duties for the city.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption; and the City
Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary
of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its adoption.
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INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the __ _
day of ___ _, 2018, and thereafter
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the_ day of ____ , 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney
MATT HALL, Mayor
BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk
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(SEAL)
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2.04.010 Compensation.
A. The compensation of each member of the city council shall be set at $2,052.17 per month upon the
effective date of this ordinance. Adjustments to city council compensation shall not exceed the amount
established by the San Diego Regional Consumer Price index. Adjustments to city council
compensation must be made or permanently waived by ordinance in January of each year. may be
made from time to time by ordinance amending this section. The city council is prohibited from
enacting retroactive increases for years in which a salary increase was waived .
B. The compensation established by this section is exclusive of any amounts payable to each member
of the city council as reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance
of official duties for the city.
EXHIBIT 3
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