Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: {{section.number}}A
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
February 6, 2024
Mayor and Town Council
Hilary Gaede, Acting Town Clerk
PREPARED BY: Hilary Gaede, Acting Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance Number 24-527 authorizing a salary adjustment for Mayor and Town Council members to be effective upon commencement of new council member terms following certification of the November 2024 election and amending Municipal Code section 2.04.090 to authorize annual salary adjustments up to 10% equal to inflation.
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
At the January 16, 2024 meeting, the Town Council introduced and held a first reading of this Ordinance. This is the second reading and if adopted, the Ordinance will take effect in 30 days. The Ordinance authorizes a salary adjustment for Mayor and Town Council members to be effective upon commencement of new council member terms following certification of the November 2024 election and amending Municipal Code section
2.04.090 to authorize annual salary adjustments up to 10% equal to inflation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Exempt per California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guideline, Section 15061(b)(3)
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? Yes
Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes
Where is it Budgeted? General Fund Town Council/Mayor Department 01-1001-4011 Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Discretionary
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? No
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Visionary Leadership: The Town's leadership maintains an openminded, forward-thinking decision-making process. We value engagement and participation from all members of the community as we work together to create policies and plan for the future.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. Elected officials serving the Town often incur costs associated with their service and the current level of salary may or may not offset the costs of such service.
From a public engagement point of view there can be concern about whether too low a salary serves to discourage those who may want to serve while yet balancing what is an appropriate level of compensation for a part-time position.