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Council unanimously approves 5% raise, $10,000 deferred contribution and increased severance for city manager
Summary
Following a closed-session evaluation, the Rancho Santa Margarita City Council approved a 5% base-salary increase effective July 1, 2025, a one-time $10,000 deferred-compensation contribution and extended severance from nine to 12 months.
Rancho Santa Margarita — After completing a closed-session performance review, the City Council in open session approved changes to the city manager’s compensation package on Aug. 13.
By motion of the Mayor Pro Tem, the council approved a 5% increase to the city manager’s current annual base salary effective July 1, 2025, authorized a one-time $10,000 contribution to the manager’s 457 deferred-compensation plan, and increased the manager’s severance benefit from nine months to 12 months. Council directed the city attorney to prepare a ratifying resolution and written confirmation of the changes for presentation at a future regular meeting.
The city attorney reported that closed-session items (the annual performance evaluation and conference with labor negotiator) had concluded with no reportable action; the open-session compensation action implemented the council’s direction. Council members praised the manager’s performance during the discussion.
