SUBJECT: Approval of the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission’s Written Recommendation to the City Council Regarding the Recommended City Council Monthly Stipend to be $1,000 and the Mayor’s Monthly Stipend to be $1,250 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission’s written recommendation to increase the monthly stipend for the City Council and the Mayor. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2026-25, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission’s recommendation to increase the monthly stipend it deems appropriate for the City Council and the Mayor pursuant to Section 402 of the City of Merced Charter.

Committee

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

Introduced

May 14, 2026

On agenda

June 1, 2026

Passed

June 1, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Jun 1, 2026 approved Pass

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