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Matter 24-1807

Base Salary for Council and Mayor

Salary Setting Commission Agenda Ready Introduced 31 Jan 2024
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File
24-1807
Type
Ceremonial Item
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
City Clerk's Office
Introduced
31 Jan 2024
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:20

The papers

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Salary Setting Research

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The document provides a comparison of various cities regarding their government structure, population, budget, mayor and council compensation, and meeting schedules. It includes data for cities such as San Jose, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, New York, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin.

Key points
  • Cities compared include San Jose, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, New York, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin.
  • The document lists city types, populations, budgets, government structures, mayor and council compensation, and meeting schedules.
  • Compensation for mayors and councils varies significantly across the cities.
  • Meeting schedules are generally weekly or bi-weekly.
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City Comparison Category City of San Jose City Type Population (2022) Budget Government Mayor Charter Charter Charter 808,437 971,233 126,930 $14.53 Billion $6.1 Billion $1.32 Billion Strong Mayor Council/Manager Council/Manager Full Time, Elected At Part Time, Elected At Full Time, Elected At Large Large Large Ten Members, Full Time Six Members, Part Time, Eleven Members Board of District Representatives Elected At Large Supervisors, Full Time District Representatives $374,036 $205,994 $30,000.00 Council Mayor Compensation Council Compensation Meeting Schedule Category City Type Population (2022) Budget Government Mayor Council Mayor Compensation Council Compensation Meeting Schedule City of Santa Clara City and County of San Francisco City of Los Angeles City of San Diego Charter Charter 3,822,238 1,381,162 $13.06 Billion $4.4 Billion Mayor/Council Strong Mayor Full Time, Elected At Large Full Time, Elected At Large Fifteen Members, Full Time District Representatives $312,757 Nine Members, Full Time District Representatives $231,174 $135,522 $24,000.00 $163,878 $231,802 $173,381 Weekly Bi-Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly City of Fresno Charter 545,567 $1.8 Billion Strong Mayor Full...
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Salary Setting Commission Guiding Principles

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The document outlines the guiding principles of the Salary Setting Commission, which is defined in the San Jose City Charter. It emphasizes compliance with the charter and applicable laws, fairness in setting salaries relative to similar roles in San Jose, and the importance of attracting qualified individuals to serve as councilmembers and mayor.

Key points
  • The Salary Setting Commission is defined in the San Jose City Charter.
  • Commissioners must comply with the charter and applicable laws, including the Brown Act.
  • In 2018, Measure U transitioned the commission from an advisory to a decision-making body.
  • Salaries will be set fairly in relation to similar responsibilities and economic conditions.
  • The commission should research and document salary figures to justify their decisions.
  • Salaries should attract qualified individuals to serve in demanding roles.

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Salary Setting Commission Guiding Principles 1. Compliance The Salary Setting Commission is one of only three commissions explicitly defined in the San Jose City Charter. Commissioners shall comply with provisions set in the charter and all applicable rules and guidelines including those of the Brown Act. In 2018, voters approved Measure U which transitioned the commission from an advisory to a decision-making body. The commission shall continue to follow the points and spirit of its role as outlined in the charter. 2. Fairness The Salary Setting Commission will set the councilmember's and mayor's salaries to amounts that are fair with respect to those individuals who live in San Jose with similar responsibilities, managing similar budgets, and in regards to prevailing economic conditions. To that end, the commission can and should research and document their surveys and be able to justify their decided salary figures. 1 3. Set salaries that best serve the residents of San Jose Salaries of the councilmembers and mayor shall be such that will attract individuals to the demanding roles that are required toning one of the largest cities in the nation.
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Benefit overview for Mayor and Council

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The document outlines retirement benefit options for City Council Members and Unit 99 Benefited Employees. City Council Members can choose between a CalPERS PEPRA Defined Benefit plan with a 2.0% accrual rate and a Tier 3 Defined Contribution Plan with a 3.75% employee contribution and a 6.55% City contribution. Unit 99 employees have similar options, including a Tier 2B Benefit with a 2.0% accrual rate and a Tier 3 Defined Contribution Plan with matching contributions. None of the options provide retiree healthcare benefits.

Key points
  • City Council Members have two retirement options: CalPERS PEPRA Defined Benefit and Tier 3 Defined Contribution Plan.
  • CalPERS PEPRA offers a 2.0% benefit accrual rate for each year of service, calculated based on final average salary.
  • PEPRA members are not eligible for retiree healthcare.
  • Tier 3 Defined Contribution Plan requires a 3.75% employee contribution and has a 6.55% City contribution.
  • Unit 99 Benefited Employees can choose between Tier 2B Benefit and Tier 3 Defined Contribution Plan.
  • Tier 2B Benefit has a 2.0% accrual rate and requires age 62 with 5 years of service for full retirement.
  • All options for both groups do not include retiree healthcare or Health Reimbursement Account.
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Benefit overview for Mayor and Council City Council Members are offered two choices: 1. CalPERS PEPRA* Defined Benefit: CalPERS PEPRA is a defined benefit retirement plan. Under PEPRA, you would receive a benefit accrual rate of 2.0% for every year of service spent as a City Councilmember. The benefit will be calculated by using a set formula that includes the final average salary of the average of the highest 3 consecutive years of service, number of years of service, and the accrual rate, i.e., 30 years x $50,000 x 2.0%. PEPRA members are not eligible for retiree healthcare. This guide from CalPERS may provide more information: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/docs/formspublications/new-member-public-agency-guide.pdf *PERS: if hired by a CalPERS agency before January 1, 2013 VESTING: 5 years 2. Tier 3 Defined Contribution Plan(401a) Tier 3 is a defined contribution retirement benefit. Elected officials are required to contribute 3.75% of compensation each pay period. The City contributes 6.55%. The combined employee and employer contribution to the plan shall not be less than 7.5% of the employee’s gross wages as defined in Section 3121(a) and 3121(v) of the Internal Revenue Code up...
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Unit 99 Compensation Summary

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The Unit 99 Compensation Summary outlines the wages, benefits, and compensation details for employees in the City of San Jose's Executive Management and Professional Employees unit for the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It includes scheduled base pay increases for each fiscal year, bilingual pay eligibility, management performance program details, professional development reimbursements, retirement benefits, health insurance contributions, dental insurance provisions, and optional benefits. The document also specifies conditions for retiree healthcare and deferred compensation plans.

Key points
  • Base pay increases of approximately 5.00% effective June 25, 2023, and 1.00% effective September 17, 2023, for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
  • Subsequent base pay increases of approximately 4.00% and 1.00% for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and approximately 3.50% for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
  • Bilingual pay of $60 bi-weekly for regular use of a non-English language.
  • Management Performance Program allows for performance-based wage increases and up to 40 hours of additional executive leave.
  • Professional Development Program offers reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year for educational expenses.
  • Retirement benefits are provided through the Federated City Employees’ Retirement System with various tiers.
  • Health insurance contributions are structured based on employee enrollment in different plans.
  • Dental insurance is provided with the City covering a significant portion of the costs.
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care are available.
  • Life insurance coverage is provided at no cost to employees, with options for additional coverage.
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CITY OF SAN JOSE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES (UNIT 99) BENEFIT & COMPENSATION SUMMARY JULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2026 WAGES Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Effective June 25, 2023, employees in Unit 99 will receive a base pay increase of approximately 5.00%. This will result in both the top and bottom of the pay range being increased by approximately 5.00%. Effective September 17, 2023, employees in Unit 99 will receive an additional base pay increase of approximately 1.00%. This will result in both the top and bottom of the pay range being increased by approximately 1.00%. This increase will not be compounded with the increase received, effective June 25, 2023, and shall be based on the rates of pay as of June 24, 2023. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2024-2025, employees in Unit 99 will receive a base pay increase of approximately 4.00%. This will result in both the top and bottom of the pay range being increased by approximately 4.00%. Effective the first full pay period in January 2025, employees in Unit 99 will receive a base pay increase of approximately 1.00%. This will result in both the top and bottom of the pay range...
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Number of employees per salary range

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The document provides data on the number of full-time employees categorized by their annual salary ranges as of February 15, 2024. It includes counts for various salary brackets, starting from $50,000 to $350,000 and above, totaling 5,882 employees.

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  • Data is limited to full-time employees active in PeopleSoft as of February 15, 2024.
  • The counts do not include part-time employees.
  • Salary ranges are listed from $50,000 to $350,000+.
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  • The document does not specify the exact counts for each salary range in the summary.
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Number of employees per salary range The data below is limited to full-time employees who are active in PeopleSoft as of February 15, 2024 and assumes they were in paid status for the full year. It does not include part-time employees. Annual Salary Range (Inclusive of Ongoing NonPensionable Pays) $50,000 - $59,999.99 $60,000 - $69,999.99 $70,000 - $79,999.99 $80,000 - $89,999.99 $90,000 - $99,999.99 $100,000 - $109,999.99 $110,000 - $119,999.99 $120,000 - $129,999.99 $130,000 - $139,999.99 $140,000 - $149,999.99 $150,000 - $159,999.99 $160,000 - $169,999.99 $170,000 - $179,999.99 $180,000 - $189,999.99 $190,000 - $199,999.99 $200,000 - $209,999.99 $210,000 - $219,999.99 $220,000 - $229,999.99 $230,000 - $239,999.99 $240,000 - $249,999.99 $250,000 - $259,999.99 $260,000 - $269,999.99 $270,000 - $279,999.99 $280,000 - $289,999.99 $290,000 - $299,999.99 $300,000 - $324,999.99 $325,000 - $349,999.99 $350,000+ Grand Total Count of EEs 125 312 441 458 533 519 500 323 471 364 364 713 148 210 160 58 40 49 20 6 15 10 6 3 3 19 5 7 5882