CA SB329

Increases maximum monthly salaries for city council members based on population, ranging from $950 (cities up to 35,000) to $3,200 (cities over 250,000)

Allows salary increases beyond the specified maximums to the greater of either 5% annually or inflation since January 1, 2024 (capped at 10% annually) based on California Consumer Price Index

Requires city councils to consider compensation ordinances during at least 2 regular open session meetings, with findings presented at the first meeting and a minimum 7-day waiting period before adoption at the second meeting

Compensation schedule for general law cities had not been adjusted since 1984, meaning council salaries had not kept pace with inflation

Prohibits automatic future salary increases and maintains existing restrictions on compensation through commissions, committees, and boards (capped at $150 per month each)