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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion Regarding City Council Compensation; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate
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Meeting Date: September 9, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Lisa Soghor/Finance
Heather Baker/City Attorney
Phone Number: 310-253-5865
310-253-5660
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/03/2024)
Department Approval: Lisa Soghor (08/29/2024); Heather Baker (08/29/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss City Council compensation; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On April 29, 2024, the City Council directed staff to return with an agenda item to discuss City Council Compensation.
Current Council Member Compensation
Section 603 of the Culver City Charter states, in pertinent part that, "Council Members shall receive compensation for their services in accordance with the provisions of State law."
State law, Government Code Section 36516, authorizes a city council to adopt an ordinance establishing a salary based on a city's population. In 2023, the state law related to City Council compensation was amended with the passage of SB 329 (https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB329/id/2832037), which increased compensation thresholds, provided a methodology for future increases, and listed limited guidelines for determining salaries. Based on SB 329, for cities over 35,000 up to and including 50,000 in population, such as Culver City, the salary may be initially established up to and including $1,275 per month.
The current council member compensation was effectuated by Ordinance No. 91-021, adopted on September 10, 1991, which amended Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) Section 3.01.005 to establish the salary for each council member at $485...
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