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CityCouncil | 2011-01-04 | 12 | Mayor Gilmore stated recently, other cities have received a significant amount of resumes; however, the amount does not speak to the quality. The Human Resources Director stated San Carlos, San Rafael, San Ramon, and Redwood City are recruiting for City Managers. Speakers: Kate Quick, Alameda; Jon Spangler, Alameda; and Gretchen Lipow, Alameda. Councilmember Johnson stated Councilmembers should be able to review all applications. The Acting City Manager stated applications could be on file in the City Manager's office. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether compensation would be specific or based on experience and offer a generous benefit package. The Acting City Manager responded compensation is usually based upon qualifications; stated benefits are the same as other staff. The Human Resources Director stated some benefits are non-negotiable; the PERS retirement formula is 2% at 55; the deferred compensation plan could offer more. Councilmember deHaan stated that he would like to see standardization across the board. Councilmember Johnson stated the City Manager would be making less than some Police Captains by using the compensation in the brochure. Vice Mayor Bonta stated a salary survey could be conducted. Councilmember deHaan stated the League of California Cities recently conducted a salary survey. The Acting City Manager stated the survey does not provide an apple to apples comparison. Mayor Gilmore stated as a policy several years ago, the Council decided that the City Manager should be the highest paid employee because of the responsibility; Police Captains are inching up; the topic is complicated and needs to be agendized for discussion; the salary structure Citywide needs to be addressed. Councilmember Tam stated several Senate committees and the State Controller requested each city within the State to submit the City Manager and top five to ten compensation packages; the information is readily available; a salary survey is not Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 January 4, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-01-04.pdf |