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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STAFF REPORT DATE: November 1, 2001 TO: John Jermanis, City Manager BY: Ed Schilling, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT PROJECT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION: F D AND DED COUNCIL mamsger <i3f51111 AS AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMPENSATION SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION The Council Rules and Communications Committee recommends approval of the attached ordinances which will establish the City Council monthly salary as $1,050 per month and further authorize each Redevelopment Agency Board Member to receive additional compensation of $30 per meeting and to establish the base salary for the Mayor at $2,000 per month. BACKGROUND On September 27, 2001, the City Council Rules and Communications Committee reviewed City Council and Mayor compensation for the cities of Alameda County. Following that review and discussion, the committee directed that the issue of Council and Mayoral compensation be considered by the entire Council. At the October 15, 2001, City Council meeting, staff was directed to prepare ordinances establishing City Council monthly pay at $1,050 and the Mayor's base salary at $2,000 per month, and further authorizing payment of $30 per meeting for Redevelopment Agency members. The committee also recommended that a policy be enacted acknowledging that the Mayor's position is part-time (or is not required to be full-time). The change in Council and Mayoral salaries will commence January 1, 2003. The payment to Redevelopment Agency members will commence following adoption of the ordinance. Current City Council Policy The City Council's current monthly pay is $816 per month. The increase to $1,050 per month is based upon the limits established by State law. A salary increase for the City Council members may not exceed 5% per year (not compounded) from the operative date of the last salary adjustment. The Mayor's 32S