HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION (2)NEW BUSINESS
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
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November 24, 2009
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CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION
PER GOVERNMENT CODE 36516
City Manager's Office
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Provide direction to staff regarding Councilmember compensation.
BACKGROUND
In compliance with the Government Code, Councilmember compensation has historically been
reviewed and adjusted every two years. Following this schedule, Councilmember compensation
could be reviewed now for consideration and a possible increase effective July 1, 2010. If
Council wishes to postpone an increase, the next possible effective date for an increase would not
be until spring 2012.
Members of the Santa Clarita City Council are compensated monthly by the City, under specific
provisions of state law, for the substantial amount of time and effort they contribute leading our
local government. In addition to participating in regular meetings of the City Council, Members
of the City Council represent the City on regional and statewide boards, commissions and
organizations, participate in a wide variety of community events, and often meet with
constituents on issues of concern to residents of Santa Clarita.
Government Code Section 36516(c) sets forth basic provisions which allow regular adjustments
to the City Council compensation. Government Code Section 36516.5 requires that City Council
compensation adjustments be adopted by the present City Council, to be effective for future City
Councils, and provides for Councilmember compensation to be increased by 5% for each
calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment to salary. The last City Council
compensation adjustment took place on July 1, 2008. The standard increase would represent a
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5% increase for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 and an additional 5% for the
period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, to be effective July 1, 2010.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The current Council compensation is $1,571.67 per month. If the City Council chose to increase
compensation per state law, the new rate of pay would be $1,728.84 per month effective July 1,
2010, resulting in an annual increase to the City budget of $9,430.20.
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