City Council

F. Request from Councilmember de la Torre and Vice Mayor Negrete that the City Council direct the\nCity Manager to conduct a survey of cities within the Westside Cities Council of Governments and\nother charter cities across the state with populations comparable to Santa Monica. The survey should\ncompare City Council compensation and benefits and the City Manager is to present the findings at\nthe first Council meeting in July, with recommendations for next steps. The purpose of this survey is\nto assess whether the current compensation allows residents of varying income levels to serve on\nthe City Council. By understanding how Santa Monica compares to other cities, the Council can\nconsider placing a charter amendment on the November ballot to adjust compensation, making City\nCouncil service more accessible to residents with lower incomes.\nNew Item Received 5/24/2024\nStaff Report Printout