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Chair Handgis stated that they will have another meeting, but it would <br />be great to get some of that housekeeping done now by taking this plan and <br />specifying items that can be addressed at their next meeting. <br />Ms. Wong suggested that a letter be generated to the department heads <br />specifically on the recommendations, and allow them to give feedback at <br />their next scheduled meeting. <br />MOTION: Mr. De Lima moved to table this matter to the next <br />meeting and have Mr. Takahashi send a letter to the <br />departments for their review and comment on the <br />proposed pay plan. The motion was seconded by Vice <br />Chair Lundkvist. <br />Discussion: <br />Mr. De Lima noted that the proposal would be sent to all department <br />heads. He asked whether the Commission can decrease salaries as well, to <br />which Mr. Takahashi responded in the affirmative. The Commission has the <br />authority to set salaries as it sees fit. <br />Mr. De Lima commented that if they're not going to give the Mayor the <br />top salary, he's not averse to decreasing other positions to have things fall in <br />line. Then when the economy improves, he has no problem with making <br />adjustments as well. <br />Chair Handgis thought that they need to get this right and do more <br />homework to get their arms around this. He does not want to get a bunch of <br />input from 10, 15, or 20 people as that tends to contaminate everything. <br />Conceptually, they have to agree with what's fair, where they start, whether <br />they build this from the bottom up or top down starting with the Mayor. <br />Mr. De Lima noted that their statements on both increases and <br />decreases are all part of the minutes, and he thinks it would be healthy for <br />them to send it out to departments so they know that the Commission will be <br />discussing this topic further, possibly using the Mayor's salary as the top <br />salary and possible recommendations for adjustments. <br />Chair Handgis stated that he is for full disclosure, but didn't think <br />they'd be in a position to respond to all the questions that may come up. <br />Ms. Lugo advised that the Commission doesn't have to respond to <br />questions posed. At this point, the Commission is just wanting input so that <br />it can be of use to in its decision making. <br />Ms. Stroh stated that her main concern had been eliminating the tier <br />system and the base of the salary for everyone. They have to bring <br />everyone up to the 21s' century, even if the budget isn't there, because they <br />work hard for what they do. <br />a <br />