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Council approves contract amendments for city manager and city attorney after public comment; votes include abstentions and dissent

Glendale City Council · August 20, 2025
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Summary

The council approved amendments extending terms and adjusting pay for both the city manager and city attorney after public opposition and mixed council votes.

Two executive employment amendments drew extended public comment and council debate on Aug. 19.

City Manager amendment: The city attorney summarized a proposed third amendment extending the city manager's contract to Dec. 31, 2028, providing a 4% cost‑of‑living increase retroactive to July 1, 2025, and increasing severance from six to seven months. The city manager was not present during the reading (02:04:25).

Public speakers opposed the raise given the city's reported…

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