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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. The proposed changes would remove the Mayor and Council's ability to set their own salaries, require adjustments every ten years by the Salary Setting Commission, and align the City Charter with state law to allow competing ordinances on the same ballot.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding potential City Charter amendments.
It recommends a special municipal election on November 6, 2018, to submit a measure to amend the City Charter.
The proposed amendments include removing the Mayor and Council's ability to approve their own salaries and requiring salary adjustments every ten years.
The amendments would allow the City Council to place competing ordinances on the same ballot as voter-sponsored initiatives.
A public opinion survey indicated 66% support for the proposed measure.
The memorandum outlines the costs associated with placing the measure on the ballot.
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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 if the Council submits a Charter Amendment to voters, the language should clarify that 'at the same time' means 'at the same election.' The memorandum outlines the current prohibition on alternative ordinances and suggests amendments to align the Charter with State law, allowing for clearer communication regarding conflicting ordinances.
Key points
The memorandum proposes changes to the language in the proposed amendment to the San José City Charter.
It clarifies that 'at the same time' means 'at the same election.'
The current prohibition on alternative ordinances is outlined.
The proposed amendment aims to align the Charter with State law regarding competing ordinances.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 8/10/2018 HEM: 33 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 four measures: the Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Bond; the Affordable Housing Bond; the Charter Amendment Procurement; and the Charter Amendment Council Salaries and Competing Measures. The total estimated cost for the election is approximately $2,792,816, which includes costs for text, analyses, arguments, and optional rebuttals. The document also outlines deadlines for submitting impartial analyses and ballot arguments, as well as the implications of including or excluding full measure texts in sample ballots.
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The document outlines costs for four ballot measures.
The estimated total cost for the election is approximately $2,792,816.
Deadlines for submitting impartial analyses and ballot arguments are specified.
The City Council has appropriated $1,856,000 for election costs in 2018-2019.
The document includes a breakdown of costs for each measure, including optional rebuttals.
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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 José calling for a Special Municipal Election on November 6, 2018. The resolution proposes to amend various sections of the San José City Charter regarding the salaries of the Mayor and City Council members. It aims to 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 Section 407 of Article IV, Section 1001.1 of Article X, and Section 1603 of Article XVI of the San José City Charter.
The amendments would remove the City Council's ability to set their own salaries.
The Salary Setting Commission would set base salaries for the City Council every ten years.
Salary increases would be limited to annual adjustments for 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 proposed charter amendments regarding council salaries and council-sponsored ballot initiatives. It recommends adopting a resolution for a special municipal election on November 6, 2018, to submit a measure to voters for amending the City Charter. The memorandum outlines several recommendations, including publishing a synopsis of the proposed measure, allowing rebuttal arguments, authorizing the Mayor to submit a ballot argument, and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis. The discussion emphasizes the importance of having alternative ordinances on the ballot to counter potentially misleading initiatives sponsored by well-funded interest groups.
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.
Recommendations include publishing a synopsis of the proposed measure, allowing rebuttal arguments, and authorizing the Mayor to submit a ballot argument.
The discussion highlights past experiences with misleading initiatives and the need for alternative ordinances.
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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. The recommendations include placing a Charter Amendment on the November 2018 ballot to amend the salary-setting process and declining to allow the Council to place competing ordinances on the ballot. The analysis emphasizes the importance of protecting voter initiatives from interference by the City Council, citing past examples where voter-approved measures succeeded without competing Council measures.
Key points
Memorandum addressed to the Mayor and City Council from Councilmembers Jimenez and Rocha.
Recommendations include placing a Charter Amendment on the November 2018 ballot for salary-setting and rejecting a charter amendment for competing ordinances.
The City Charter currently prevents the Council from placing competing measures on the ballot to protect voter initiatives.
Past examples illustrate the potential negative impact of allowing competing measures, including Measure D and Measure B.
The memorandum argues that the existing process maintains a balance between voter initiatives and City government actions.
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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 measure on the ballot. It emphasizes the importance of community-led ballot measures and the need for checks and balances to protect voter rights.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council from Councilmember Raul Peralez.
It proposes a charter amendment for a supermajority vote requirement for competing ballot measures.
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 proposal aims to ensure informed decision-making by the Council while safeguarding 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 outlines a recommendation to place a charter amendment on the November ballot regarding salary setting and competing measures. It details proposed changes to City Charter Section 1603, which addresses the powers of initiative, referendum, and recall of elected municipal officers. The memorandum specifies the signature requirements for initiating proceedings and the process for submitting proposed ordinances to voters.
Key points
Recommendation to place a charter amendment on the November ballot.
Proposed changes to City Charter Section 1603 regarding initiative, referendum, and recall.
Signature requirements for initiatives: 8% for immediate special election, 5% for next general election.
Council may submit alternative ordinances at the same election.
Independent report required on the accuracy, economic impact, and reversibility of petitions.
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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 charter amendment regarding salary setting and competing ballot measures. It recommends that before the Council places a competing ballot measure on the ballot, an independent analyst should be secured to review the community-sponsored initiative and report findings focused on objective data. The report should not include arguments for or against the initiative and must be accepted by a two-thirds supermajority of the Council before proceeding with any competing measure. The memo emphasizes the need for safeguards to ensure that the Council acts in good faith and protects the public interest.
Key points
The memo is addressed to the Mayor and City Council from Councilmember Sylvia Arenas.
It recommends securing an independent analyst to review community-sponsored initiatives.
The report from the analyst should focus on the accuracy of the initiative's information, its economic effects, and potential legal difficulties in reversing benefits or entitlements.
The report should not include arguments for or against the initiative.
A two-thirds supermajority of the Council must accept the report before considering a competing ballot measure.
The memo highlights the importance of safeguards to protect the public interest.
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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, expresses strong opposition to a proposed charter amendment in San José that would allow the Mayor and City Council to place counter-measures against citizen-sponsored ballot initiatives on the same ballot. The letter argues that this proposal undermines direct democracy and the will of the voters, lacks sufficient public discussion, and could lead to voter confusion. The author urges the City Council to withdraw the counter-measure provision until a thorough policy analysis and public engagement process is conducted.
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Opposition to proposed charter amendment allowing counter-measures against citizen initiatives.
Concerns about undermining local democracy and voter will.
Lack of public discussion and debate on the proposal.
Potential for voter confusion with competing measures on the ballot.
Historical examples of successful citizen initiatives in San José.
Call for robust public input and debate before proceeding with the amendment.
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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 council salaries and the ability to place competing ordinances on the ballot. It outlines the background, survey results, and recommendations for changes, including removing the Mayor and Council's ability to set their own salaries, requiring a Salary Setting Commission to adjust salaries every ten years, and aligning the City Charter with state law. The proposed ballot question is included, along with a timeline for the decision and actions needed for the upcoming election.
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.
Alignment with state law to allow competing ordinances on the same ballot.
Survey results indicate public opinion on the measure.
Timeline includes key dates for council decisions and election.
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Dates and outcomes related to the election and subsequent actions 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. 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, requiring a Salary Setting Commission to adjust salaries every 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 actions leading up to a special municipal election on November 6, 2018.
Key points
Proposes removing the Mayor and Council's ability to set their own salaries.
Recommends establishing a Salary Setting Commission to adjust salaries every ten years.
Suggests aligning the City Charter with State law to allow competing ordinances on the same ballot.
Includes survey results regarding public support for the measure.
Outlines a timeline for council decisions and election dates.
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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%...