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Home My WebLink About2005-035 Elected Officials / Council Salary Increase ORDINANCE NO. 2005- 35 AN ORDINANCE relating to the salaries of elected officials, increasing the salaries of elected officials, and amending Section 2.20 094 of Chapter 2.20 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1 Section 2.20.094 of Chapter 2.20 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.20.094 Salary of mayor, assistant mayor, and council members — Fringe benefits. A. Salary of Mayor and Assistant Mayor The mayor, assistant mayor, and city council members other than the mayor and assistant mayor shall be paid a salary computed and paid on a monthly basis as follows. Position Salary Per Month Mayor $1,043 95 Assistant mayor $800.37 City council members $695 97 Effective January 1, 2006, and with regard to an at -large city council member who is elected to be mayor, the monthly salary of the mayor shall be $1,375 00 Effective January 1, 2008, and with regard to a district position city council member who is elected to be mayor, the monthly salary of the mayor shall be $1,375 00 Effective January 1, 2006, and with regard to an at-large city council member who is elected to be assistant mayor, the monthly salary for the assistant mayor shall be $1,175 00 Effective January 1, 2008, and with regard to a district position city council member who is elected to be assistant mayor, the monthly salary of the assistant mayor shall be $1,175 00 Effective January 1, 2006, the monthly salary for each at -large city council member shall be $1,075 00 Effective January 1, 2008, the monthly salary for each district position city council member shall be $1,075 00 B Fringe Benefits. Commencing January 1, 1992, members of the city council, including the mayor and assistant mayor, shall receive no 1 compensation for serving as mayor, assistant mayor, or council member other than the salary provided by subsection A of this section, and the following additional benefits, which are authorized. 1 Reimbursement for expenditures as provided by Section 2.20 086 of this chapter; 2. Protection of a five thousand dollar life insurance policy, with the premium fully paid by the city; 3 Protection of Workmen's Compensation Insurance coverage under the State Industrial Insurance system, 4. Protection by a policy of insurance known variously as professional liability insurance or errors and commission insurance, covering council members acting in their official capacity, with coverage in the same amount as obtained from time to time for the protection of other city officers and employees, with the premium fully paid by the city; 5 Payment by the city of its portion of Social Security payroll tax on earnings of council members, and any other benefits expressly required by applicable laws, 6 Participation in the city employee welfare benefit program established by Section 2.04.100 of this chapter, provided that an election and payment are made as provided in subsection 2.04.030(D)(4) of this chapter " Section 2. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 3 This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 5th day of July, 2005 0A-r , Paul P George, Mayor ATTEST gai City Clerk Pubhcatron Date: 7 -8 -2005 Effective Date: 8 -7 -2005 2 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ti YAKIMA, WASHINGTON :r;: AGENDA STATEMENT ` Item No. OZ �T D "' '�' "` - For Meeting Of 6/28/05 „ : D i u . *Jai ITEM '1'l'1'LE. City Council Salary Survey Report "`, SUBMI'1'1UED BY Dick Zais, City Manager r Sheryl M. Smith, Deputy Human Resources Manager °;��±" Ray Paolella, City Attorney Fr: CONTACT PERSON /TELEPHONE. Sheryl M. Smith, 575 -6090 •m1 In' ' SUMMARY EXPLANATION ` "' Attached is the salary survey report recently requested by the City Council on June 7, Oro,- Y P Y 4 Y tY T 2005 Current compensation for the Mayor is $1,043 95 /mo. and Council member is ,4,46--,, l $695 97 /mo. or a difference of $347 98 /mo or 50.0% To maintain the current dollar relationship between the Yakima Mayor and Council member salaries, the 2005 average '. Council member monthly salary of $881 92 could be increased by $347 98 /mo to create the Mayor salary of $1,229 90 /mo To maintain the current percentage relationship .;-` ,' � 40,.. '' g between the Yakima Mayor and Council member salaries, 2005 average Council member monthly salary of $881 92 /mo. could be increased by 50.0% to create the -: , Mayor salary of $1,322.88/mo. 3 "A &: • Continued • _.. Resolution Ordinance Contract Other (Specify) Report Funding Source APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL._ City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION This is a Council policy issue. If an increase in k = 4 compensation for council members is desired, a motion would be needed to direct that ,r II: "I an ordinance be prepared to enact a new pay schedule for Council members effective ' . 1/1/06. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. COUNCIL ACTION I : y _.--- 3: ' t, ,i.;),. -i t;:- . ' ' ‘• • - , k! Page 2 , ek4,*':::•11,?:;14‘45'44•'' - i;' ,, fk .,? ':•''; _ '1',.. r ,,, -• ,'''''::4,044-'is:ek:::;itik , • -2 'iT•i•t *Ile The salary data indicates that the compensation for Assistant Mayor arit ,,,...,,, member compensation is below the average by $15.5.63/mo. and $10u...74/?- respectively If the Council were to consider an thcrease in, the salary for:.CCI ,m , e , k ,,, Itir4z, ... ;:16i7 members, it could be based on adjusting the salary to the average of citieS refl.,. ecterkfft„ . :_.. „, ...„......,t , „ 1 . , .. 4. , F ,„. 4., y • y ., . 4..a■ annual ual iMpact for 2006 wciloggi.W,t,;,..-1, the attached memo and salary da ila ....a___. The es.... : $8,561.76. ,--Ft.-,,ti-e:' -,',W:-ty,,, s..4,..1—,,,.. .... ...Z•kh,14.41 If the Mayor's salary were adjusted using a dollar increase basis, the estima „.. financial impact would be $2,231A0. The total annual financial iinpact for',.thei1Ii - .43,,,,40..i. ,,, .:.„.., , ,, ,,,,..,,:,..,,, ,,,,,,i ,, 4 Council would be $10,793 16. , -,4,, _ ,,, „0- 4 _g-,,,....a.---„,7,..,,,,4.,,,,, -,, -" :;.27- - ..,....„.,...„ ... _...,.., a , .-,,, -- „,,,„, , basis, t he - ' ., . i 4 4 , , I.: - If the Mayor's salary were adjusted using a percentage increase , , annual firtartr. impact would be $3,347.16. The total annual fmancial IM PO C k , ; _, -for, I • * , : ',,, ' , zil, ' ' , .'1;14 ,'. ” f"... ','", .-, ,•,,— City Council would be $11,908.92 % '.4 ' -4, !4 43 :: ; :,!,,,, , ;;;:t . . — ,,,,, , c : ::i 4 i ; . ,, ,, :. , ! fair.:,.`1 4 ..:-. , ,- ,...,,,,,,,,, 1. " i, 'e• A,61,1S-$4: ,e,"-,,, ,„,v7,. , ! - ^i-V.4.INF:47Ag.% ', 4. 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Dick Zais, City Manager SUBJ City Council Compensation Study • On June 7, 2005, the City Council requested a salary survey be conducted for Mayor, Assistant Mayor and Council members. The last increase authorized for Council members was six years ago The attached report summarizes the data collected from thirteen (13) Washington cities with a population range of 41,650 — 84,210 The attached salary survey summary indicates that five (5) of the thirteen (13) comparables have a strong mayor form of government and therefore their salary data is not applicable Spokane Valley's data also skews the average of the remaining comparables because it represents the mirumum salary under state law If Spokane Valley's salary data was excluded from the average, the 2005 average salary for Mayor would be $1,078.56/mo rather than $993 74 /mo Currently, Spokane Valley is reviewing the reported compensation levels because they are so low The responsibilities of the City of Yakima's Mayor position over the last decade have changed substantially The Mayor is the presiding policy maker, a leader in lobbying efforts and a leader in legislative matters Moreover, the Mayor serves on many boards and committees, both local and non - local, with a demanding meeting schedule Current compensation for the Mayor is $1,043 95 /mo and Council member is $695 97 /mo or a difference of $347 98 /mo or 50 0% To maintain the current dollar relationship between the Yakima Mayor and Council member salaries, the 2005 average Council member monthly salary of $881 92 III could be increased by $347 98 /mo to create the Mayor salary of $1,229 90 /mo To maintain the current percentage relationship between the Yakima Mayor and Council member salaries, 2005 average Council member monthly salary of Yakima ,w�m.aan 1994 $881 92 /mo could be increased by 50 0% to create the Mayor salary of 0 $1,322.88 /mo For Assistant Mayor, Yakima's current compensation is $800.37/mo and the average of the comparables is $956 00 /mo , a difference of $155 63 /mo For Council members, Yakima's current compensation is $695 97 /mo and the average of the comparables is $881 92 /mo , a difference of $185 95 /mo The compensation levels for Assistant Mayor and Council members could be adjusted to $956 00 and $881 92, respectively effective January 1, 2006 The adjusted rate of pay would be applicable only to newly elected Council members on January 1, 2006 The adjustment could be effective for existing Council members on January 1, 2008. The estimated annual financial impact for calendar year 2006 would be $8,561 76 and would need to be included in the 2006 Budget. If the Mayor's salary were adjusted using a dollar increase basis, the estimated annual financial impact would be $2,231 40 The total annual financial impact for the City Council would be $10,793 16. If the Mayor's salary were adjusted using a percentage increase basis, the estimated annual financial impact would be $3,347 16 The total annual financial impact for the City Council would be $11,908.92. 0 0 0 Council M.Sr /Mayor S Salary Survey 2005 2004 2005 2005 2005 City Population Assessed Value Mayor Asst. Mayor Councilmember 1 Kent 84,210 8,175,076,544 Strong Mayor $1,208.00 Month $1,146 00 Month 2 Federal Way 83 500 7,848,927,889 $1,375 00 Month $1,075 00 Month $1,075 00 Month 3 Spokane Valley 82,005 5,515,227,877 $400 00 Month $400 00 Month $400.00 Month 4 Bellingham 69,850 4,598,293,447 Strong Mayor N/A $1,539 00 Month 5 Lakewood 58,940 3,500,033,498 $900 00 Month $700 00 Month $700.00 Month 6 Kennewick 57,900 2,657,652,950 $1,191 00 Month N/A Month $1,091 00 Month 7 Renton 54,900 5,956,980,003 Strong Mayor N/A $950 00 Month 8 Shoreline 52,730 4,898,951,220 $947 92 Month $758.00 Month $758 00 Month 9 Redmond 46,480 8,571,688,595 Strong Mayor N/A Month $800 00 Month 10 Kirkland 45,630 7,107,874,257 $950 00 Month N/A Month $650.00 Month 11 Auburn 45,355 4,270,000,000 Strong Mayor $1,200 00 Month $800 00 Month 12 Olympia 42,860 3,114,550,849 $1,061.00 Month $795 00 Month $656.00 Month 13 Richland 41 650 2,745,968,657 $1 125 00 Month $900 00 Month $900.00 Month Average. 58,924 5,304,709,676 $993.74 $956.00 $881.92 City of Yakima. 82,000 3,673,433,781 $1,043.95 $800.37 $695.97 Council Member /Asst. Mayor Difference $155.63 $185.95 Maintain Current Mayor Percentage Spread $1,322.88 _ $881.92 Maintain Current Mayor Dollar Spread $1,229.90 $881.92 0 Council Me er /Mayor Sala ry Su My 2005 III , . 2004 2005 2005 2005 City Population Assessed Value Mayor Asst. Mayor Councilmember 1 Kent 84,210 8,175,076,544 Strong Mayor $1,208 00 Month $1,146 00 Month 2 Federal Way 83,500 7,848,927,889 $1,375 00 Month $1,075 00 Month $1,075 00 Month 3 Spokane Valley 82,005 5,515,227,877 $400 00 Month $400 00 Month $400 00 Month 4 Bellingham 69,850 4,598,293,447 Strong Mayor N/A $1,539 00 Month 5 Lakewood 58,940 3,500,033,498 $900 00 Month $700 00 Month $700 00 Month 6 Kennewick 57,900 2,657,652,950 $1,191 00 Month N/A Month $1,091 00 Month 7 Renton 54,900 5,956,980,003 Strong Mayor N/A $950 00 Month 8 Shoreline 52,730 4,898,951,220 $947 92 Month $758 00 Month $758 00 Month 9 Redmond 46,480 8,571,688,595 Strong Mayor N/A Month $800 00 Month 10 Kirkland 45,630 7,107,874,257 $950 00 Month N/A Month $650 00 Month 11 Auburn 45,355 4,270,000,000 Strong Mayor $1,200 00 Month $800 00 Month 12 Olympia 42,860 3,114,550,849 $1,061 00 Month $795 00 Month $656 00 Month 13 Richland 41,650 2,745,968,657 $1,125 00 Month $900 00 Month $900 00 Month Average: 58,924 5,304,709,676 $993.74 $956.00 $881.92 City of Yakima: 82,000 3,673,433,781 $1,043.95 $800.37 $695.97 Council Member /Asst. Mayor Difference $155.63 $185.95 Maintain Current Mayor Percentage Spread $1,322.88 $881.92 Maintain Current Mayor Dollar Spread $1,229.90 $881 92 • BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. For Meeting Of 7/5/05 ITEM TITLE. Consideration of a legislation amending Section 2.20 094 of Chapter 2.20 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code relating to the salaries of elected officials SUBMITTED BY Dick Zais, City Manager; Paul McMurray, Senior Assistant City Attorney, and Sheryl M. Smith, Deputy Human Resources Manager CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE. Sheryl Smith, x6090 SUMMARY EXPLANATION At the June 28, 2005 Council meeting, the Council voted to change the salaries for Mayor, Assistant Mayor and Council members to be effective January 1, 2006 for at -large elected representatives and January 1, 2008 for district elected representatives. The attached legislation adjusts the Mayor's salary to $1,600 per month, Assistant Mayor to $1,350 per month and Council member to $1,075 per month. The adjusted rates of pay would be applicable only to newly elected Council Members on January 1, 2006 Assuming no changes in elected officials, the estimated financial impact for 2006 is $15,769 and would be incorporated in the 2006 Budget. Resolution Ordinance X Other (Specify) Contract Mail to (name and address) Funding Source 2006 Council B get APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL ' Sg - 2,S - b City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt ordinance BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COUNCIL ACTION Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-35