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agenda-report Request from Councilmember de la Torre and Vice Mayor Negrete that the City Council direct the City Manager to conduct a survey of cities within the Westside Cities Council of Governments and other charter cities across the state with populations comparable to Santa Monica. The survey should compare City Council compensation and benefits and the City Manager is to present the findings at the first Council meeting in July, with recommendations for next steps. The purpose of this survey is to assess whether the current compensation allows residents of varying income levels to serve on the City Council. By understanding how Santa Monica compares to other cities, the Council can consider placing a charter amendment on the November ballot to adjust compensation, making City Council service more accessible to residents with lower incomes. New Item Received. 8/6/2026

Santa Monica City Council
May 28, 2024

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agenda-report Request from Councilmember de la Torre and Vice Mayor Negrete that the City Council direct the City Manager to conduct a survey of cities within the Westside Cities Council of Governments and other charter cities across the state with populations comparable to Santa Monica. The survey should compare City Council compensation and benefits and the City Manager is to present the findings at the first Council meeting in July, with recommendations for next steps. The purpose of this survey is to assess whether the current compensation allows residents of varying income levels to serve on the City Council. By understanding how Santa Monica compares to other cities, the Council can consider placing a charter amendment on the November ballot to adjust compensation, making City Council service more accessible to residents with lower incomes. New Item Received. 8/6/2026
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City Council Meeting: May 28, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.F
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, City Clerk 16 Items Subject: Request from Councilmember de la Torre and Vice Mayor Negrete that the City Council direct the City Manager to conduct a survey of cities within the Westside Cities Council of Governments and other charter cities across the state with populations comparable to Santa Monica. The survey should compare City Council compensation and benefits and the City Manager is to present the findings at the first Council meeting in July, with recommendations for next steps. The purpose of this survey is to assess whether the current compensation allows residents of varying income levels to serve on the City Council. By understanding how Santa Monica compares to other cities, the Council can consider placing a charter amendment on the November ballot to adjust compensation, making City Council service more accessible to residents with lower incomes.

Prepared By: Maria Dacanay, Acting Assistant City Clerk Approved Forwarded to Council

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