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Item No. 8
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: November 10, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk4l/5' Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 473
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 473, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, amending Section 2.04.020 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code related to councilmember compensation pursuant to Senate Bill 329.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendation does not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 473
Approved by:
ATTACHMENT 1
ORDINANCE NO. 473
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.020 OF THE YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 329
WHEREAS, the compensation schedule for general law cities has not been adjusted since 1984, resulting in city council compensation that has not kept pace with inflation; and WHEREAS, enhancing compensation to account for inflation since 1984 ensures more individuals may serve the public and meet their familial obligations effectively; and WHEREAS, the substantial time requirements and inadequate compensation deter many individuals from actively pursuing public office; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 329 was enacted in 2023 and authorizes an increase in City Councilmember salaries.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings
The City Council finds that the adoption of this Ordinance per Senate Bill 329 will promote greater representation and meaningful engagement.
Section 2. Municipal Code Amendment
Section 2.04.020 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.04.020 Compensation.
A. Purpose. The ordinance codified in this section is enacted pursuant to Section 36516 of the Government Code, which authorizes a city council to provide by ordinance that each member of the council may receive a compensation based upon the population of the city.
B. Population.
1) Section 36516(a)(3) of the Government Code states that "...the population of a city shall be determined by the last preceding federal census..." 2) On April 1, 2020, the federal census determined that the population of the City of Yucaipa is 54,542.
C. Compensation. The compensation for each member of the City Council shall be one thousand four hundred dollars ($1,400) per month except for the Mayor, who shall have
compensation of one thousand six hundred forty nine dollars ($1,649) per month. The compensation is payable at the same time and in the same manner as the compensation paid to each of the officers and employees of the City. Any amounts paid for retirement, health and welfare, and federal social security benefits, as well as amounts paid by the City to reimburse or as an allowance to a member of the City Council for actual and necessary expenses, shall not be included for purposes of determining compensation.
D. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36515.5 and Senate Bill 329, the above amendment to City Councilmember salary shall be effective for all members whenever one or more members of the City Council becomes eligible for a salary increase by virtue of the Council Member beginning a new term of office.
Section 3. Severability
If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4. Publication
The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published as required by law.
Section 5. Adoption and Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after passage by the City Council PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th day of November, 2025.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC Steven Graham Pacifico
Director of General Services/City Clerk City Attorney