Benefits for Professional Staff

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Benefits for City Council

Benefit Details
Compensation/Stipend $2,550 per month
Medical (CalPERS) City Contribution:Single: up to $1,001.61 Two-party: up to $2,003.22 Family: up to $2,604.19
Supplemental Health Supplemental, group executive medical expense insurance policy provides reimbursement for medical expenses not otherwise covered by health insurance, up to $15,000 annually.
Cash-In-Lieu of Medical Councilmembers who decline a CalPERS health plan shall be eligible to receive an in-lieu cash fringe payment of $300 per month, which shall be placed into an IRS §457 deferred compensation account on behalf of the City Councilmember. There will be no City match for this contribution.
Dental (Delta Dental PPO) Dental Premiums are paid 100% by the City, for councilmembers who enroll in a City medical plan. If a councilmember elects to enroll in the City sponsored Dental plan, the premiums for these plans shall be deducted from the in-lieu cash fringe amount, with the balance being placed into an IRS §457(b) deferred compensation account.
Vision (VSP) Vision Premiums are paid 100% by the City, for councilmembers who enroll in a City medical plan. If a Councilmember elects to enroll in the City sponsored Vision plan, the premiums for these plans shall be deducted from the in-lieu cash fringe amount, with the balance being placed into an IRS §457(b) deferred compensation account.
Retirement - CalPERS (Optional Membership)
  • 2.7% at 55 if appointed before 8/12/12
  • 2% at 55 if appointed after 8/12/12 and a current Classic member of CalPERS
  • 2% at 62 if appointed after 1/1/13 and not a Classic member of CalPERS
Deferred Compensation Councilmembers may participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan up to maximums allowed by law.
Deferred Compensation – City Match The City will match up to 4% of a councilmember’s elective contribution to a deferred compensation plan. There is a 1-year vesting period.
Social Security City offers an IRS qualifying retirement plan; therefore, councilmembers do not participate in the FICA portion of the Social Security program. Councilmembers contribute to Medicare.
Health Retirement Account City provided defined contribution program of $200.00 per month for IRS-eligible medical expenses upon retirement. There is a 1-year vesting period.
Flexible Spending Account Covers IRS approved medical and/or approved dependent care expenses to be paid on a pre- tax basis. Calendar year 2025 maximums:
  • Healthcare spending up to $3,300 annually
  • Dependent care up to $5,000 annually
  • Adoption Assistance up to $16,810 annually
Life Insurance City provides Life insurance at 1X base salary with a minimum of $50,000 and maximum of$300,000.
Employee Assistance Program Available to councilmembers and dependents.
Wellness Program Dedicated Wellness Coordinator and multiple on-site fitness and wellness classes.
Revised: 12/11/2024