Adoption of a Resolution Approving a City Council Compensation Guide which Reduces Retired City Council Members Medical Insurance Benefits to the Statutory Minimum City Contribution (Currently $112 per Month). City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 3/26/12 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a City Council Compensation Guide which Reduces Retired City Council Members Medical Insurance Benefits to the Statutory Minimum City Contribution (Currently $112 per Month). Contact Person/Dept.: Serena Wright Fiscal Impact: Yes X No Public Hearing: Public Notification: (E Mail) Meetings and Agendas City Council (03/21/12) Phone Number: (310) 253 5640 General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: X Action Item: Item Number: C 3 Department Approval: Serena Wright (03/14/12) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (03/19/12) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (03/21/12) City Manager Approval: John M. Nachbar (03/21/12) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council consider a Resolution to approve a City Council Compensation Guide which reduces retired City Council Members medical insurance benefits to the statutory minimum City Contribution (currently $112 per month). BACKGROUND: On March 12 2012 the City Council unanimously voted to direct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution for the City Council s consideration that if adopted would modify existing and future City Council Members retiree medical benefits by reducing the amount that the City contributes towards the retired Council Members retiree medical premium to the statutory minimum under the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act. The statutory minimum amount for 2012 is $112 per month and may increase annually based on the medical care component of the CPI U. DISCUSSION: Since 1974 Council Members have received the same health benefits as management employees including retiree medical benefits. While serving in office Council Members are cur...
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