Moreno Valley — The City Council on Jan. 7 approved a four‑year employment agreement for Brian Mohan as city manager, finalizing compensation and benefits following closed‑session negotiations.

Nuts and bolts: City Attorney Steven Quintanilla reported the outcome of closed‑session labor negotiations and read the compensation terms agreed with Mr. Mohan. The contract commences Dec. 28, 2024, is four years in length and includes a provision for a 5% annual salary increase on each anniversary date contingent on a satisfactory council performance evaluation. Mohan will receive executive‑level benefits (Tier 1 cafeteria plan contribution and other benefits consistent with the executive team), a $500 monthly auto allowance, a $350 wellness stipend per year, customary leave and holidays, and severance of six months’ pay if terminated without cause (no severance if terminated for cause).

Why it matters: The council voted to finalize terms so the city has a permanent chief executive under an agreed contract. Council members expressed support for quick confirmation to allow the manager to continue implementing council priorities.

The vote: Motion to approve the employment agreement passed unanimously (Council member Baca Santa Cruz: yes; Council member Delgado: yes; Council member Gonzales: yes; Council member Bernard: yes; Mayor Cabrera: yes).