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This memorandum, dated October 5, 2017, is addressed to the Mayor and City Council of San Jose regarding the Salary Setting Commission's report on recommended options for a charter amendment related to the salaries of the Mayor and City Council. It includes recommendations to accept the report and discuss potential amendments to the City Charter. The memorandum outlines the commission's process, including public meetings and research on compensation structures in comparable jurisdictions. Two options for charter amendment are presented: maintaining the current charter or amending it to make the Salary Setting Commission a decision-making body. A cost estimate for a potential charter amendment is also provided.
Key points
The memorandum is from Toni J. Taber, City Clerk, and is part of the council agenda for October 17, 2017.
It recommends accepting the Salary Setting Commission's report and discussing charter amendments regarding salaries.
The Salary Setting Commission is required to review and recommend compensation levels biennially.
Two options for charter amendment are proposed: keeping the charter unchanged or making the commission a decision-making body.
The commission held public meetings and researched compensation in comparable jurisdictions.
A cost estimate for a charter amendment on the November 2018 ballot is approximately $136,817.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: ITEM: 10-17-2017 3.5 CITY city OF of SAN IPSE Memorandum CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL OF THE SALARY SETTING COMMISSION REPORT FROM: Toni J. Taber, City Clerk DATE: October 5, 2017 RECOMMENDATION 1. Accept the Salary Setting Commission’s Report on Recommended Options for Consideration of Charter Amendment Relating to Mayor and City Council Salaries 2. Discussion and direction regarding an amendment to City Charter relating to Mayor and City Council Salaries BACKGROUND Section 407, Attachment A of this memorandum, of the San Jose City Charter requires that the Salary Setting Commission, which is appointed by the Civil Service Commission, review and recommend appropriate compensation levels for the Mayor and City Council on a biennial basis. Establishment of the Salary Setting Commission is in Section 1001.1 of the City Charter, provided as Attachment B. ANALYSIS On April 20, 2017, the Salary Setting Commission unanimously adopted recommendations to the Mayor and Council salaries, benefits, and stipend for non-City employee members of both Retirement Boards. The recommendation is provided as Attachment C. On May...
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This supplemental memorandum presents options for charter amendments regarding council salaries, following a directive from the City Council. It includes three alternatives for consideration: indexing salaries to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, maintaining current salaries with cost of living adjustments, and allowing the Council to vote on salaries for the next term. The memorandum references recommendations from the Salary Setting Commission and comparisons with other local jurisdictions.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council from the City Clerk.
It discusses options for charter amendments related to council salaries.
Three alternatives are proposed: indexing to County salaries, current salaries with cost of living increases, and council votes on future salaries.
The Salary Setting Commission recommended indexing salaries based on the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors.
The memorandum includes comparisons with salary structures in other cities.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: ITEM: 10-17-2017 3.5 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Toni J. Taber, CMC City Clerk SUBJECT: OPTIONS FOR CHARTER AMENDMENT REGARDING COUNCIL SALARIES DATE: October 4, 2017 SUPPLEMENTAL REASON FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL In the interest of providing the Council with additional options based on other local government agencies, this supplemental includes alternatives that are in an attachment to the original memorandum. BACKGROUND On June 27, 2017, the City Council directed staff to return with potential charter amendment revisions related to Council Salary, and requested input from the Salary Setting Commission (SSC). The SSC recommended two options for the Council to consider and such options are included in the main memorandum. ANALYSIS ALTERNATIVE ONE: Council salaries indexed to County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. The Mayor shall be paid a salary equal to 90% of the salary set for the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. Councilmembers shall be paid a salary equal to 75% of the salary set for the Mayor. Vehicle allowance shall be set as the same as Council Appointees, and benefits shall be the same as those provided to Unit 99 Employees....
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Memorandum from Mayor Liccardo, Vice Mayor Carrasco and CMs Jones, Peralez and Arenas from 10/17/17
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This memorandum from Mayor Liccardo, Vice Mayor Carrasco, and Councilmembers Jones, Peralez, and Arenas discusses recommendations for setting City Council salaries. It proposes that the City Attorney draft a City Charter amendment to remove the City Council's authority over its own salary and return with draft ballot language for consideration for the November 6, 2018 ballot. The memorandum also suggests cost-saving measures for the ballot measure and acknowledges the work of the Salary Setting Commission while advocating for a different approach to salary determination.
Key points
Direct the City Attorney to draft a City Charter amendment to remove City Council's authority over its own salary.
Return to Council by the end of 2017 with draft ballot language for consideration for the November 6, 2018 ballot.
Propose cost-saving measures for the ballot measure, including printing fewer pages.
Advocate for a salary adjustment tied to the Consumer Price Index with a cap of 5% annually.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 10-17-17 ITEM: 3.5 CITY OF C: ^ SAN JOSE______________ Memorandum CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: COUNCIL SALARY SETTING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM: Mayor Sam Liccardo Vice Mayor Carrasco Councilmember Jones Councilmember Peralez Councilmember Arenas DATE: October 13,2017 1. Direct the City Attorney to draft a City Charter amendment as outlined in Alternative #2 in the City’s Clerks Supplemental Memorandum, thereafter stripping the City Council of authority over its own salary. 2. Return to Council by the end of 2017 with draft ballot language for Council consideration and placement on the November 6, 2018 ballot. 3. To conserve City General Fund dollars expenditures on the ballot measure: (a) print the fewest number of pages—for example, allowing the “argument against”, but not rebuttal—to reduce costs, and (b) solicit from City Manager and other City Appointees any other “clean-up” or “clarification” items requiring Charter amendment that could lawfully and properly accompany this ballot proposal in November 2018. BACKGROUND We thank the Salary Setting Commission (Commission) for their additional work on this subject. While the Commission’s...
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This memorandum from Councilmember Lan Diep addresses actions related to the Salary Setting Commission. It recommends accepting the Commission's report, declining to amend the City Charter, and directing the Commission to propose alternatives to address perceived conflicts of interest without a Charter amendment. The memorandum argues against the need for a Charter amendment, citing the costs involved and the political nature of salary setting, emphasizing the Council's accountability to voters.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Salary Setting Commission.
It recommends accepting the Commission's report and declining to amend the City Charter.
The Council is tasked with approving its own salary, which is seen as a conflict of interest.
The estimated cost of amending the Charter is $136,817.
The memorandum argues that the political process serves as a check on self-dealing.
It concludes that the issue can be addressed through voluntary custom or ordinance instead of a ballot measure.
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The document does not provide specific details about the Salary Setting Commission's report.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 10/17/2017 ITEM: 3.5 CITY OF SANjOSE Memorandum CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: ACTIONS RELATED TO THE SALARY SETTING COMMISSION Approved £ FROM: Councilmember Lan Diep DATE: 10/16/2017 Date RECOMMENDATION 1) Accept the Salary Setting Commission’s Report on Recommended Options for Consideration of Charter Amendment Relating to Mayor and City Council Salaries; 2) Decline to amend the City Charter; and 3) Direct the Salary Setting Commission to come back with alternatives on how the Council can address the perceived conflict-of-interest problem by custom or ordinance without an amendment to the Charter. ARGUMENT Measuring one’s own worth is not easy. But that is what the City Charter requires of the City Council. The Council is tasked with the responsibility of approving all city expenditures, including the pay for all city employees, of which councilmembers are. Although it is undoubtedly awkward for the Council to approve its own salary, the power to do so rightfully lies with the Council. To prevent abuse, the City Charter limits the Council’s discretion by only allowing it to set a salary within a range determined by...