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This memorandum discusses potential amendments to the San José City Charter regarding the setting of salaries for the Mayor and City Council, as well as the placement of competing ordinances on the same ballot during municipal elections. It includes recommendations for a special municipal election on November 6, 2018, to consider these amendments. Key changes proposed include removing the Mayor and Council's ability to set their own salaries, requiring salary adjustments every ten years by the Salary Setting Commission, and aligning the City Charter with state law to allow competing ordinances on the same ballot. The memorandum also outlines the costs associated with placing the measure on the ballot and the results of a public opinion survey indicating support for the amendments.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council and discusses potential charter amendments.
Recommendations include a special municipal election on November 6, 2018, for voter consideration of the amendments.
Proposed changes include removing the Mayor and Council's ability to approve their own salaries and requiring salary adjustments every ten years.
The amendments aim to align the City Charter with state law regarding competing ordinances on the same ballot.
A public opinion survey indicated 66% support for the proposed charter amendments.
The estimated costs for placing the measure on the ballot range from $455,000 to $582,000.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW 08/07/18 18-1030 3.5 FROM: David Sykes DATE: July 27, 2018 SUBJECT: POTENTIAL CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS – MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SALARY SETTING AND THE PLACEMENT OF COMPETING ORDINANCES ON THE SAME BALLOT IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS RECOMMENDATION (a) Council discussion of community survey results regarding a potential ballot measure amending the process in which Mayor and Council salaries are set under the City Charter and authorizing the Council to place competing ordinances on a citywide ballot at the same time the Council places a voter-sponsored initiative on the ballot; (b) Adopt a resolution of the City Council calling and giving notice, on its own motion, for a Special Municipal Election to be held on November 6, 2018, to submit to the electors of the City of San José a measure to amend the City Charter with the following statement of the measure to be printed in the ballot: 2018 Charter Amendments Shall the City of San José Charter be amended to: Remove the Mayor and Council’s ability to approve their salaries; Require the Salary Setting Commission to adjust the base salaries for the Mayor...
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This supplemental memorandum proposes changes to the language in the proposed amendment to the San José City Charter regarding competing ordinances. It recommends that the Council submit specific language to clarify that the prohibition on alternative ordinances applies to the same election. The memorandum also discusses the alignment of the Charter with State law and outlines the public outreach plan for the upcoming Council meeting.
Key points
The memorandum proposes changes to the posted language in the proposed amendment to the San José City Charter.
It recommends that the Council submit language clarifying that alternative ordinances cannot be submitted at the same election.
The proposed amendment aims to align the Charter with State law regarding competing ordinances.
The memorandum will be posted on the City’s Council Agenda website for the August 10, 2018 meeting.
The document states it is not a project under CEQA, resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 8/10/2018 ITEM: 3.3 ceo E SAN JOSE Memorandum CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR _. FROM: Richard Doyle AND CITY COUNCIL City Attorney SUBJECT: Charter Amendment on Salary DATE: August 9, 2018 Setting and Competing Ballot Measures REASON FOR SUPPLEMENTAL This supplementai memorandum proposes changes to the posted language in the proposed amendment to the San José City Charter on competing ordinances. RECOMMENDATION if the Council submits a Charter Amendment to the voters that, if passed, would align the Charter with State law and allow the Council to place competing ordinances on the same bailot in Municipal Elections, this Office recommends that the Council submit the following language’ for the proposed amendment: in the event that a petition is submitted in accordance with the provisions of either subparagraphs (1) or (2) of subsection (a), and the Council submits said proposed ordinance to a vote of the voters of the City, the Council may not at the same time election submit an any alternative ordinance. If the provisions of two or more ordinances adopted at the same election conflict, the ordinance receiving the highest number of affirmative votes...
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This document provides a breakdown of estimated costs associated with various ballot measures for the City Council's consideration. It includes detailed cost estimates for the Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Bond, Affordable Housing Bond, Charter Amendment Procurement, and Charter Amendment Council Salaries and Competing Measures. The total estimated cost for the election is approximately $2,792,816, which includes costs for text of measures, analyses, arguments, and optional rebuttals. The document also outlines deadlines for submitting impartial analyses and ballot arguments.
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The estimated total cost for the first ballot measure (Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Bond) is approximately $1,195,074.
The estimated total cost for the second ballot measure (Affordable Housing Bond) is approximately $537,474.
The estimated total cost for the third ballot measure (Charter Amendment Procurement) is approximately $493,084.
The estimated total cost for the fourth ballot measure (Charter Amendment Council Salaries and Competing Measures) is approximately $493,084.
The total estimated cost for the election is approximately $2,792,816.
The City Council has appropriated $1,856,000 for election costs in 2018-2019, with an additional $350,000 recommended to be rebudgeted.
Deadlines for submitting impartial analyses and ballot arguments are specified.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Ballot Measure Costs FROM: Toni Taber, CMC City Clerk DATE: August 9, 2018 SUPPLEMENTAL The following breakdown is designed to give the Council an idea of what the costs of ballot measures would be. The amounts are based on the current estimates provided by the Registrar of Voters and are subject to change. The “First” measure on the ballot will bear a larger cost of the Citywide printing costs. For this purpose, we have included the Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety and Infrastructure Bond as the first for consistency as the General Obligation Bond previously included estimates for being the “first” measure. COST SUMMARY/IMPLICATIONS In adopting a resolution calling a special election for a ballot measure, the Council may consider certain options which affect the cost of the election. The City of San Josè consolidates with the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters for its elections. The estimated total cost of the first ballot measure (Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Bond) will be approximately $1,195,074. This includes the costs for the Text of Measure, two Tax Rate Statement...
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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San Jose calling for a Special Municipal Election on November 6, 2018. The resolution proposes a ballot measure to amend sections of the San Jose City Charter regarding the salaries of the Mayor and City Council members. The proposed amendments would remove the Council's ability to set their own salaries, require a Salary Setting Commission to determine base salaries every ten years, and align the Charter with state law concerning competing measures in municipal elections.
Key points
The resolution calls for a Special Municipal Election on November 6, 2018.
It proposes amendments to the San Jose City Charter regarding Mayor and City Council salaries.
The amendments would remove the Council's ability to set their own salaries.
The Salary Setting Commission would set base salaries for the Council every ten years.
Salary increases would be limited to annual adjustments based on inflation.
The resolution includes provisions for the conduct of the election and the publication of the measure.
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RD:MJV:KML 07/05/18 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF, ON ITS OWN MOTION, THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AT A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018, A BALLOT MEASURE PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 407 OF ARTICLE IV, SECTION 1001.1 OF ARTICLE X, AND SECTION 1603 OF ARTICLE XVI OF THE SAN JOSE CITY CHARTER RELATING TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBER SALARIES AND ALIGNING THE CHARTER WITH STATE LAW REGARDING COMPETING MEASURES IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS WHEREAS, San José City Charter Sections 1600 and 1601 authorize the City Council to set the date for a Special Municipal Election; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Elections Code Sections 9255(b)(1) and 1415(a)(2)(A) and Government Code Section 34458(a), the City Council desires to submit to the electors of the City of San José (the “City” or alternatively, “San José”), at a Special Municipal Election, a ballot measure proposal to amend Section 407 of Article IV, Section 1001.1 of Article X, and Section 1603 of Article XVI of the San José City Charter to remove the ability of...
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This memorandum from Mayor Sam Liccardo addresses charter amendments regarding council salaries and council-sponsored ballot initiatives. It includes recommendations for the City Council to adopt a resolution for a Special Municipal Election on November 6, 2018, to submit a measure to voters for amending the City Charter. The memorandum discusses the need for such measures due to past experiences with misleading initiatives and emphasizes the importance of allowing the electorate to make informed decisions.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the City Council from Mayor Sam Liccardo.
It recommends adopting a resolution for a Special Municipal Election on November 6, 2018.
The measure aims to amend the City Charter regarding council salaries and council-sponsored ballot initiatives.
The memorandum highlights past issues with misleading initiatives and the need for careful drafting.
It argues that having competing ordinances on the ballot is a reflection of California's initiative system.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: ITEM: 08/7/2018 3.8 CITY OF Memorandum CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: Mayor Sam Liccardo SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: August 6, 2018 Approved Date / ___ 8 ___________ SUBJECT: CHARTER AMENDMENTS REGARDING COUNCIL SALARIES AND COUNCIL-SPONSORED BALLET INITIATIVES RECOMMENDATIONS A. Adopt a resolution of the City Council calling and giving notice for a Special Municipal Election to be held on November 6, 2018, and to submit to the voters of the City of San Jose a measure to amend the City Charter with the statement of the measure as described in paragraph (b) of the City Manager’s July 27, 2018, Memorandum regarding item 3.5. B. To save $89,000 in City costs on this measure, approve a Resolution directing the City Clerk to, pursuant to Elections Code Section 12111, cause a synopsis of the proposed measure to be published at least one time not later than one week before the election in the San Jose Mercury News, a newspaper of general circulation within the City of San Jose, instead of printing the full text of the measure in the Sample Ballot; C. Allow rebuttal arguments, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9285; D. Authorize the Mayor to submit a...
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This memorandum from Councilmembers Sergio Jimenez and Don Rocha discusses potential amendments to the San Jose City Charter regarding the setting of Mayor and City Council salaries and the placement of competing ordinances on the same ballot in municipal elections. The recommendations include placing a Charter Amendment on the November 2018 ballot to amend the salary-setting process, while declining to allow the Council to place competing ordinances on the ballot. The analysis emphasizes the importance of protecting voter initiatives from potential interference by the City Council, citing past examples where voter-approved measures succeeded without competing Council measures.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council from Councilmembers Sergio Jimenez and Don Rocha.
It discusses potential amendments to the City Charter regarding Mayor and Council salaries and ballot measures.
The recommendations include placing a Charter Amendment on the November 2018 ballot for salary-setting and rejecting the ability for the Council to place competing ordinances on the ballot.
The analysis highlights the importance of preventing the City Council from undermining citizen-initiated measures.
Examples from past elections illustrate the potential negative impact of allowing competing measures.
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COUNCIL AGENDA; 08.07.2018 ITEM: 3.5 CITY OF San Jose Memorandum CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Councilmembers Sergio Jimenez and Don Rocha SUBJECT: See Below DATE: August 3,2018 APPROVED DATE SUBJECT: POTENTIAL CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS - MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SALARY SETTING AND THE PLACEMENT OF COMPETING ORDINANCES ON THE SAME BALLOT IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Recommendations 1. Accept staff recommendation to place a Charter Amendment on the November 2018 ballot amending the process in which Mayor and Council salaries are set under the City Charter; and 2. That the City Council decline to put forward a charter amendment that would give the Council the power to place competing ordinances on the ballot. Analysis The San Jose City Charter uniquely protects the will of voters by preventing the City Council from competing directly with citizen-initiated ballot measures. This restriction in the City Charter has allowed for voters to pass initiatives without interference from the Council, which otherwise may vote to place a competing measure intended to undermine a citizen-initiated measure. For example, in 2012, voters approved Measure D, which...
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The memorandum from Councilmember Raul Peralez discusses a proposed charter amendment requiring a supermajority or two-thirds vote from the City Council before placing any competing ballot measures. It emphasizes the importance of community-led ballot measures and the need for safeguards to protect voter rights while allowing the Council to act under extraordinary circumstances.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
It proposes a charter amendment for a supermajority vote before placing competing measures on the ballot.
The discussion highlights the historical significance of community-led ballot measures.
It notes that local governments in California can place competing measures on ballots, but San Jose currently cannot.
The proposed supermajority requirement aims to ensure informed decisions and protect voter rights.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 08/01/18 ITEM: 3.5 CITY OF Memorandum CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Councilmember Raul Peraiez SUBJECT: Charter Amendment for Competing Ballot Measures DATE: August 6, 2018 Require that the City Council have a supermajority or two-thirds vote before placing any competing measure on the ballot. DISCUSSION Throughout our history, many laws have been created or overturned through the power of people and their votes. Community-led ballot measures, have been the backbone and strength of people creating just laws that can best serve society. Unfortunately, we have also seen rare moments of abuse in this process, done so without a mechanism in place to provide the voters with options. In the State of California, local governments are allowed to place competing measures on voter ballots to use as a tool when an initiative does not provide the best public benefit. The City of San Jose, being in the minority, is unable to do so. As ballot measures are an important tool for the community to use, it is equally important that as the community’s elected representatives, our Council have the same tools to use under extraordinary...
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This memorandum from Councilmember Sylvia Arenas recommends placing a charter amendment on the November ballot to update the rules for salary setting and competing measures. It includes changes to City Charter Section 1603 regarding the initiative, referendum, and recall processes, detailing the signature requirements for initiating proceedings and the conditions under which proposed ordinances may be submitted to voters.
Key points
Memorandum dated August 10, 2018.
Recommends placing a charter amendment on the November ballot.
Proposes updates to rules for salary setting and competing measures.
Details changes to City Charter Section 1603 regarding initiative, referendum, and recall.
Specifies signature requirements for initiating proceedings.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 8/10/18 ITEM: 3.3 CITY OF C: SanJose_________ Memorandum CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: SUBJECT: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Councilmember Sylvia Arenas SEE BELOW DATE: August 10, 2018 DATE: August 10, 2018 SUBJECT: CHARTER AMENDMENT ON SALARY SETTING AND COMPETING BALLOT MEASURES. RECOMMENDATION 1. Place a charter amendment on the November ballot to update the rules for salary setting and competing measures 2. Include in the resolution of the charter amendment changes to City Charter Section 1603 as detailed in the attachment. SECTION 1603. initiative, Referendum and Recall. The powers of initiative, referendum and the recall of elected municipal officers are hereby reserved to the electors of the City. The provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California, as the same now exist or may hereafter be amended, governing the initiative and referendum and the recall of municipal officers in cities shall be applicable insofar as the same are not in conflict with this Charter; provided, however, that the number of signatures required shall be as follows: (a) INITIATIVE. To initiate proceedings for the exercise of the power of initiative, either of...
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The memorandum from Councilmember Sylvia Arenas discusses a proposed charter amendment regarding salary setting and competing ballot measures. It recommends that before the City Council places a competing ballot measure on the ballot, an independent analyst should be secured to provide findings on a community-sponsored initiative. The report should focus on the accuracy of the initiative's information, its economic effects, and potential legal implications. The findings should be presented to the City Council and initiative sponsors, and a two-thirds supermajority is required for the Council to accept the report before considering a competing measure. The memo emphasizes the need for safeguards to ensure the Council acts in good faith and does not interfere with the democratic process of community initiatives.
Key points
The memorandum is from Councilmember Sylvia Arenas to the Mayor and City Council.
It discusses a charter amendment on salary setting and competing ballot measures.
Recommends securing an independent analyst to review community-sponsored initiatives.
The report should focus on accuracy, economic effects, and legal implications without bias.
A two-thirds supermajority is required for the Council to accept the report before considering a competing measure.
Emphasizes the need for safeguards to protect the democratic process.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 8/07/18 ITEM: 3.5 CITY OF SANjOSE Memorandum CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: SUBJECT: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Councilmember Sylvia Arenas SEE BELOW DATE: August 7, 2018 APPROVE: DATE: August 7, 2018 SUBJECT: CHARTER AMENDMENT ON SALARY SETTING AND COMPETING BALLOT MEASURES. RECOMMENDATION Accept Mayor’s memo and additionally require the following steps before the Council places a competing ballot measure on the ballot: 1. An independent analyst be secured to bring back findings of fact on the community sponsored initiative. The analyst would review objective data from unbiased sources and return with findings tightly focused on this objective data, including: a. The accuracy of the information provided in the initiative b. The economic effects of the initiative for the public at large, and additionally for the proponents and major donors to the initiative. c. Whether the initiative would create a benefit or entitlement that would be legally difficult or impossible to reverse. 2. This report would not include arguments in support or opposition, rationales for a countermeasure, nor value judgements extrapolated from the findings. 3. These findings of...
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This letter from Working Partnerships USA, dated August 3, 2018, addresses the Mayor and City Council of San José, expressing strong opposition to a proposed charter amendment that would allow the Council to place counter-measures against citizen-sponsored ballot initiatives. The letter argues that this proposal undermines local democracy, misleads voters, and could lead to confusion at the polls. It emphasizes the importance of citizen initiatives in shaping public policy and urges the Council to withdraw the counter-measure provision until a thorough public engagement process is conducted.
Key points
Opposition to proposed charter amendment allowing counter-measures against citizen-sponsored initiatives.
Concerns about undermining local democracy and misleading voters.
Call for withdrawal of the counter-measure provision until public engagement is completed.
Historical context provided on successful citizen initiatives in San José.
Warning against voter confusion from competing measures on the ballot.
Critique of combining unrelated issues in charter amendments.
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WORKING PARTNERSHIPS USA August 3, 2018 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of San José 200 East Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113 Dear Mayor Liccardo and City Council Members, I am writing on behalf of Working Partnerships USA to express our strong opposition to the proposed charter amendment that would permit the Mayor and Council to undercut citizen- sponsored ballot initiatives by placing a directly opposing counter-measure on the same ballot. Despite its potential dramatic impacts in weakening the local democratic process and undermining the will of the voters, this proposal has received virtually no discussion or debate at Council meetings nor consideration at any public forums. Furthermore, the proposed charter amendment language is misleading and employs an anti- democratic strategy that requires voters to give a single up or down vote on both this critically important issue and an unrelated proposal regarding Mayor and City Council salaries. I urge you to withdraw the anti-democratic counter-measure provision of the proposed charter amendment until a more complete policy analysis and public engagement and input process has been completed. It cannot be overstated...
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The document discusses a potential amendment to the City Charter regarding the salaries of the Mayor and City Council, proposing to remove their ability to set their own salaries and to require a Salary Setting Commission to adjust salaries every ten years. It also recommends aligning the City Charter with State law to allow competing ordinances on the same ballot. The document includes background information, survey results, and proposed next steps for the Council's decision on the ballot measure.
Key points
Proposed amendment to remove Mayor and Council's ability to set their own salaries.
Salary Setting Commission to adjust salaries every ten years.
Base salary increases limited to annual adjustments for inflation.
Recommendation to allow competing ordinances on the same ballot.
Survey results indicate public opinion on the proposed measure.
Next steps include a Council decision on the ballot measure and language.
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The document appears to be a draft as it contains unresolved placeholders and lacks finalized details.
Specific survey results and polling data are not provided.
Dates and outcomes related to the ballot measure are not confirmed.
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Potential City Charter Amendment Council Salaries and Competing Ordinances ITEM 3.5 AUGUST 7, 2018 Background 1. Background and Direction Removing Mayor & Council from Salary Setting Process Allowing Competing Ordinances to be Placed on the Ballot 2. Survey Results 3. Recommendations and Next Steps Council Direction – June 26, 2018 June 26, 2018 Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to: Bring forward a measure that included annual cost of living adjustments, but also included Salary Setting Commission review and setting of base salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers every five to ten years. Return with information from other major cities. Conduct additional polling. Proposed Ballot Question 2018 Charter Amendments. Shall the City of San José’s Charter be amended to: Remove the Mayor and Council’s ability to approve their salaries; Require the Salary Setting Commission to adjust the base salaries for the Mayor and City Council once every 10 years; Limit base salary increases after each 10-year adjustment to annual adjustments for inflation; and Align the City Charter with State law to allow the City Council to place competing ordinances on the same ballot...
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The document discusses a potential amendment to the City Charter regarding the salaries of the Mayor and City Council. It proposes removing the Mayor and Council's ability to set their own salaries, establishing a Salary Setting Commission to review and set base salaries every five to ten years, and allowing competing ordinances to be placed on the ballot. The document includes background information, survey results, and recommendations for next steps, including a timeline for the ballot measure.
Key points
Proposes removing Mayor and Council from salary setting process.
Recommends establishing a Salary Setting Commission for salary adjustments.
Allows for competing ordinances to be placed on the ballot.
Survey results indicate public opinion on the proposed changes.
Timeline includes key dates for council decisions and election.
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Specific dates and outcomes related to the ballot measure are not provided.
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Potential City Charter Amendment Council Salaries and Competing Ordinances ITEM 3.5 AUGUST 7, 2018 Background 1. Background and Direction Removing Mayor & Council from Salary Setting Process Allowing Competing Ordinances to be Placed on the Ballot 2. Survey Results 3. Recommendations and Next Steps Council Direction – June 26, 2018 June 26, 2018 Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to: Bring forward a measure that included annual cost of living adjustments, but also included Salary Setting Commission review and setting of base salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers every five to ten years. Return with information from other major cities. Conduct additional polling. Council Salary Setting BACKGROUND AND PROPOSED CHANGES Salary Setting Process: Other Cities Jurisdiction San Francisco Who Sets Salary Civil Service Commission How Often? Once every five years Amounts Supervisors: $121,606 Mayor: $326,527 San Diego Salary Setting Every two years Commission rec. + Council vote. Considering change to tie to judicial salaries Council: $75,386 Mayor: $100,464 Los Angeles Controller ascertains & adjusts Council: $189,464 Mayor: $246,303 Council: Equal to judges Mayor: 30%...