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Clip OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
City Council Interoffice Communication
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Connie Boardman, City Council Member 66
Date: November 17, 2014
Subject: CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM FOR THE NOVEMBER 17, 2014,
CITY COUNCIL MEETING — AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 2.28 OF
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
On April 21, 2014, after direction from the City Council, the City Attorney's Office submitted
Ordinance Number 4024 for Council consideration to make adjustment to the compensation and
benefits of City Council members elected in 2014. The amendments partially restored
compensation and benefits for members elected subsequent to June 2, 2014 to a level near to
those elected prior to September 19, 2012.
The amendment included allowing City Council members elected subsequent to the adoption of
the ordinance to be eligible for the provision of Section 2.28.010 (A) which allows for
reimbursement of the ordinary and routine expenses through a monthly amount as stipulated in
the subsection. During the course of debate, the original item was further amended to allow any
councilmember elected after the adoption of the ordinance to gain City -funded health insurance
for the councilmember only.
While this item fixed the disparity of compensation (reimbursement) for new members after the
adoption (that is, those to be elected November 4, 2014 and beyond), it did not address the
issue of those elected in the November 2012 election. The purpose of this H Item is for Council
Members Hardy, Sullivan, and Katapodis to receive the same total compensation as the newly
elected Council Members.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Direct the City Attorney's office to amend Chapter 2.28 to provide for all Council Members to be
eligible for equal reimbursement of ordinary and routine expenses and health insurance
benefits.
xc: Fred Wilson, City Manager
Ken Domer, Assistant City Manager
Joan Flynn, City Clerk
Janeen Laudenback, Director of Community Services
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City Council Compensation
Calendar Year 2013
City Council
Annual Salary*
Other Pay** ,
Medical Cashout^
Insurance
Premiums^^
Pension Costs
Total
Compensation
MC Chapter 2.28
Councilmember Constance Boardman
2,101
20,636
3,796
83
440
27,056
2.28.010; 2.28.020
Councilmember JoeCarchio***
2,101
15,047
489
3,627
-
21,264
2.28.010; 2.28.020
Councilmember Jill Hardy
2,101
1,500
-
440
4,041
2.28.030 A&B
Mayor Matthew Harper^^
2,101
19,308
83
440
21,932
2.28.010; 2.28.020
Councilmember Jim Katapodis
2,101
1,500
-
440
4,041
2.28.030 A&B
Mayor Pro Tern Joe Shaw
2,101
15,047
5,529
440
23,117
2.28.010; 2.28.020
Councilmember David Sullivan
2,101
1,500
440
4,041
1 2.28,030 A&B
City Council Compensation
Calendar Year 2015 Projected Compensation
City Council
Annual Salary*
Other Pay**
Medical Cashout^
Insurance-
Premiums^^
.'Pension Costs .
Total
Compensation
MC Chapter 2.28
Council member Jill Hardy
2,101
1,500
440
4,041
2.28.030A&B
Councilmember Jim Katapodis
2,101
1,500
440
4,041
2.28,030 A&B
Councilmember David Sullivan
2,101
1,500
-
-
440
4,041
2.28.030 A&B
Mayor
2,101
1,500
440
4,041
2.28.030 A&B
New Councilmembers (Medical Min)
2,101
15,302
5,565
440
23,408
2.28.030 C
New Councilmembers (Medical Max)
2,101
15,302
7,161
440
25,004
2.28.030 C
* City Council Salary per Charter Section 302.
** Includes expense allowance (per Municipal Code Sections 2.28.010 and 2.28.030), of $578.71 per pay period. This amount will receive a 1.7% CPI adjustment in December 2014.
^ Medical waived cash back based on Non Associated Medical Opt -Out amount of $432.60 per month.
^^ Includes Medical and Dental Employer Paid premiums based on Non -Associated amounts and estimated Long -Term Disability and AD&D of $15.