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Council approves consent calendar including executive compensation updates
Summary
The council approved consent calendar items 14.1-14.10, including an amendment to item 14.9 that sets proposed 2026 salaries and benefits for executive positions (e.g., city manager listed at $291,200); public commenters objected to large increases during fiscal stress.
City staff presented required Brown Act summaries for consent calendar items 14.1 through 14.10, including required oral summaries for proposed changes to executive compensation. The secretary/attorney reviewed compensation details for multiple executive positions, including a proposed city-manager salary of $291,200, a $3,000 housing allowance, and various adjusted ranges for department heads.
Public speakers questioned the timing and amounts of executive salary increases in light of an ongoing structural deficit and economic pressure on residents and small businesses. One commenter urged the council to "tighten belts" and to hold salary increases until financial conditions improve. Staff and the city attorney noted the Brown Act requirement for an oral summary before final adoption for certain executive compensation changes and recommended the attorney-suggested amendment to one item.
After public comment the council voted to adopt the consent calendar with the attorney99s suggested amendment; the record reflects a unanimous approval in roll call.
The consent action includes direction to finalize contract documents and record the compensation changes as adopted. Several members of the public said they would watch how council members voted and observe impacts on local budgets.
