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The memorandum outlines a recommendation for a 'Pay for Performance' evaluation process for the Mayor and City Councilmembers, based on objective performance metrics. It proposes an ordinance to amend the San José Municipal Code to establish this process, which includes annual evaluations starting in Fiscal Year 2026-2027, with potential salary reductions if performance metrics are not met. Additionally, it suggests holding an annual public hearing to assess performance and determine salary adjustments. The memorandum also directs the City Attorney and City Manager to disregard previous directions related to amending the City Charter for this purpose.
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Establishes an annual 'Pay for Performance' evaluation process for the Mayor and City Councilmembers.
Performance will be evaluated based on objective metrics starting in Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Salary reductions of up to five percent may be applied if performance metrics are not met.
Annual public hearings will be held to assess performance and determine salary adjustments.
Directs City Attorney and City Manager to disregard previous Pay for Performance directions related to the City Charter.
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Specific performance metrics and salary amounts are not detailed in the text.
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COUNCIL AGENDA : 6/10/2025 FILE : 25-742 ITEM : 3.10 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk DATE: June 4, 2025 SUBJECT: Pay for Performance Recommendation As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on May 14, 2025: (a) Approve an ordinance amending Title 12 of the San José Municipal Code to add Chapter 12.23 to establish an annual “Pay for Performance” evaluation process for the Mayor and City Councilmembers based on objective performance metrics, where the Council’s collective performance will be evaluated annually, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and if the Council attains less than 100 percent of the adopted metrics in full or in part, a proportional salary reduction of up to five percent will be applied for the remainder of that fiscal year. (b) Agendize one annual City Council Pay for Performance public hearing, starting in fall 2026 and continuing every Fall thereafter, to assess performance on the Council-adopted objective metrics and determine if a proportional salary reduction of up to five percent will be applied for the remainder of that fiscal year. (c) Given the new approach outlined in the...
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The memorandum from the City Attorney, dated May 30, 2025, proposes an ordinance to establish a 'Pay for Performance' evaluation process for the Mayor and City Council. This process will evaluate the Council's collective performance annually against objective metrics starting in Fiscal Year 2026-2027. If the Council does not meet the adopted metrics, a salary reduction of up to five percent will be applied for the remainder of that fiscal year. The ordinance will take effect 30 days after final adoption and includes provisions for the City Manager to develop evaluation procedures and metrics.
Key points
The ordinance amends Title 12 of the San José Municipal Code to add Chapter 12.23.
The evaluation process is based on objective performance metrics.
Salary reductions of up to five percent will apply if performance metrics are not met.
The ordinance will take effect 30 days after final adoption.
The City Manager will propose evaluation scoring methodology and performance metrics within 90 days after the ordinance's effective date.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: ITEM: 6/10/2025 3.10 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: NORA FRIMANN City Attorney SUBJECT: Approve an Ordinance Establishing a “Pay for Performance” Process for the Mayor and City Council DATE: May 30, 2025 RECOMMENDATION Approve an ordinance amending Title 12 of the San José Municipal Code to add Chapter 12.23 to establish an annual “Pay for Performance” evaluation process for the Mayor and City Councilmembers based on objective performance metrics, where the Council’s collective performance will be evaluated annually, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and if the Council attains less than 100 percent of the adopted metrics in full or in part, a proportional salary reduction of up to five percent will be applied for the remainder of that fiscal year. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The proposed ordinance creates a performance‑based evaluation process for the Mayor and City Councilmembers. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2026‑2027, the Council’s collective performance will be evaluated annually against Council‑adopted, objective metrics. When the Council attains less than 100 percent of the adopted metrics in full or in part, a proportional salary reduction of up to five...
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This memorandum from Councilmembers Kamei, Cohen, and Candelas discusses the proposal for a pay-for-performance model for City Council compensation. It reaffirms the authority of the independent Salary Setting Commission, which was established by a charter amendment approved by San José voters in 2018. The memorandum critiques the pay-for-performance model, arguing that it may not be suitable for elected officials in a representative democracy, where accountability is primarily to voters rather than financial metrics. The signers emphasize the importance of public accountability and the existing mechanisms that ensure elected officials act in the public interest.
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The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding Item 3.10: Pay for Performance.
It reaffirms the authority of the independent Salary Setting Commission for determining Council compensation.
The proposal for a pay-for-performance model is critiqued for potentially undermining democratic accountability.
The memorandum highlights existing public accountability mechanisms for elected officials.
The signers have not engaged in private discussions with other Council members regarding the memorandum.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 06/10/2025 FILE: 25-742 ITEM: 3.10 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Item 3.10: Pay for Performance FROM: Councilmember Kamei Councilmember Cohen Councilmember Candelas DATE: June 6, 2025 Approved: RECOMMENDATION 1. Affirm the authority of the independent Salary Setting Commission and reaffirm the current process of setting Mayor and Council compensation independent of influence by the Mayor and Council. BACKGROUND In 2018, 85% of San José voters approved a charter amendment to establish an independent Salary Setting Commission, removing the authority to set City Council salaries from elected officials themselves.1 This reform codified a clear expression of the public’s desire to ensure that decisions about Council compensation remain fair, objective, and insulated against political interests. The Commission has since served as a safeguard, upholding a transparent process for salary adjustments that reflects the responsibilities of public office while avoiding conflicts of interest.2 1 In November 2018, San José voters overwhelmingly approved Measure U, a City Charter amendment establishing an independent Salary Setting Commission to...
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This memorandum from Councilmembers Bien Doan and Pamela Campos recommends rejecting the proposed 'Pay for Performance' evaluation process for the Mayor and City Council. The analysis argues that tying compensation to performance metrics undermines democratic accountability and complicates the measurement of governance outcomes. It raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the risk of reinforcing groupthink among Councilmembers. The memorandum emphasizes that true accountability should lie with voters rather than performance metrics.
Key points
The memorandum recommends rejecting the 'Pay for Performance' evaluation process.
It argues that tying compensation to performance metrics shifts accountability from democratic elections to technocratic scorecards.
The analysis highlights the difficulty of measuring performance in local governance due to external factors.
Concerns are raised about the lack of a clear and democratic process for defining performance metrics.
The memorandum warns against potential conflicts of interest in performance evaluations.
It emphasizes the importance of elected officials being able to represent minority communities without institutional pressure.
The signers confirm no private conversations regarding the memorandum with other Council members.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved SUBJECT: 06/10/2025 25-742 3.10 FROM: Councilmember Bien Doan Councilmember Pamela Campos DATE: June 6, 2025 Date: Approve an Ordinance Establishing a “Pay for Performance” Process for the Mayor and City Council RECOMMENDATION Reject the “Pay for Performance” evaluation process for Mayor and City Councilmembers. ANALYSIS City Councilmembers are elected by the public to represent the public. Tying compensation to performance metrics shifts the accountability model from democratic elections to technocratic scorecards. Voters already have the power to reward or punish elected officials through the ballot box by awarding a second term or recalling an elected official who has failed to represent adequately. Tying finances to public service blurs the line between public service and public gain, weakening the foundational principle of representative government. Additionally, performance in local governance is notoriously difficult to measure. Many of the outcomes elected officials are tasked with delivering are influenced by factors far beyond our control, including federal and state policies,...
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This ordinance amends Title 12 of the San José Municipal Code to establish a 'Pay for Performance' evaluation process for the Mayor and City Councilmembers based on objective performance metrics. It aims to promote accountability and transparency by linking compensation to performance goals. The ordinance outlines the evaluation process, definitions, and provisions regarding salaries, including potential salary reductions for not meeting performance metrics. The ordinance is set to be evaluated annually starting in September 2026.
Key points
Establishes a 'Pay for Performance' framework for the Mayor and City Councilmembers.
Links a portion of salaries to the achievement of objective performance metrics.
Annual evaluations will begin in September 2026.
Salary reductions may occur if performance metrics are not met.
Performance metrics must be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
Results of evaluations will be published on the City’s website.
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The document appears to be a draft, as indicated by the repeated mention of 'DRAFT' and instructions to contact the City Clerk for the final document.
Specific dates for the passage and voting of the ordinance are not provided.
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NVF:KWF 5/30/2025 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING TITLE 12 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 12.23 AND ESTABLISH A “PAY FOR PERFORMANCE” EVALUATION PROCESS FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS BASED ON OBJECTIVE PERFORMANCE METRICS WHEREAS, Section 407 of the City Charter of the City of San José provides that the annual salaries of the Mayor and City Councilmembers are set by the Salary Setting Commission once every five years, with annual Consumer Price Index adjustments in intervening years; and WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and performance‑based governance by linking elected officials’ compensation to the achievement of objective performance goals; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends to evaluate its collective performance annually based on publicly reported performance metrics aligned with Council‑adopted priorities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE: SECTION 1. Title 12 of the San José Municipal Code is hereby amended to add a new Chapter, to be numbered, entitled and to read as follows: T-49716\ 2213281_3 Council Agenda: 6/10/2025 Item Number: 3.10 1...
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Bob Brownstein expresses opposition to a pay-for-performance proposal, arguing that it is deceptive and undermines accountability. He contends that allowing the City Council to set their own performance standards leads to manipulation and does not promote true accountability. Brownstein provides examples of how the standards could be set to achieve minimal goals, which would not serve the public interest. He urges the City Council to oppose the proposal.
Key points
Bob Brownstein opposes the pay-for-performance proposal.
He argues that the proposal is deceptive and undermines accountability.
Accountability requires setting standards and evaluating performance against them.
Allowing the City Council to set their own standards leads to manipulation.
Examples provided illustrate how minimal goals could be set to achieve raises.
Brownstein urges the City Council to oppose the proposal.
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TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: BOB BROWNSTEIN SUBJECT: OPPOSITION TO PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE PROPOSAL Although there are numerous serious reasons to oppose this proposal, I wish to emphasize only one – it is always wrong for city government to present a deceptive measure that is not what its proponents claim it is. This measure is being promoted as a mechanism to increase the accountability of the Mayor and City Council to the public. That claim is patently false. Accountability for any person or institution requires two elements: setting a standard and evaluating performance in relationship to that standard. If either of these elements is placed under the control of the person or institution being evaluated, then what you often have is not accountability but a farce. The proposed ordinance explicitly authorizes the City Council to set the standards for which they will be evaluated. Once this is done, it doesn’t matter how objective the comparison between standards and performance is designed to be. The entire process is subject to manipulation. A few examples illustrate this point. Under the proposed ordinance, a future City Council could set the goal of moving precisely one...