TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Human Resources |
Cathryn Laird |
425-556-2125 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Human Resources |
Stephanie Lorntzen |
Department Administrative Coordinator |
TITLE:
title
Confirmation of Salary Commission Candidates
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
This memo seeks confirmation of seven candidates for the Salary Commission:
Jason Antonelli
Amy Barnes
David Cline
Marguerite Cole
Mousam Krismucs
Hank Margeson
Arnold Tomac
City Ordinances 2111, 2157, 2262, 3116, and 3166 established an independent Salary Commission for the purpose of setting salaries for elected City officials. The Salary Commission has responsibility for evaluating and establishing the salaries for City Council members.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
Ordinances 2111, 2157, 2262, 3116, 3166
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The Salary Commission’s review and recommendation for any changes to Council salaries would be implemented following the recommendation being filed with the City Clerk and in accordance with state law.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
To announce the plan to establish a Salary Commission and to seek candidate applications, outreach occurred on the following dates:
May 30, 2024: Advertisements, direct mail campaign, press release, City web page
July 12, 2024: Direct mail campaign and City web page
July 22, 2024: Enews email campaign and City web page
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Advertisements and press releases were issued via on-line and electronic media (Social Media, Email Distribution, City Web Page).
• Feedback Summary:
Fifteen (15) candidate applications were received and were reviewed by the Human Resources office to ensure qualifications for the Redmond Salary Commission as required by state law.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
The cost will be determined by outcome of the Salary Commission’s review and recommendation.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
Offer # 0000023 (Human Resources)
Budget Priority:
Strategic and Responsive
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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7/9/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
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8/13/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
The work of the Salary Commission is anticipated to be complete by November 2024.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The Salary Commission review process would not be able to occur, and no adjustments to Council salaries would be considered.
ATTACHMENTS:
None