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Council amends Police Chief Timothy Hobbs’ contract to add longevity incentive eligibility

Clearlake City Council · November 21, 2024
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Summary

Council approved an amendment to Police Chief Timothy Hobbs’ employment agreement to allow him to receive a management longevity incentive, aligning his contract with other department heads; councilmembers praised Hobbs’ performance.

Clearlake’s City Council approved an amendment to the employment agreement with Police Chief Timothy Hobbs to permit eligibility for the management longevity incentive that other department heads receive under the city’s benefit plan.

Staff explained Chief Hobbs’ original contract excluded the longevity incentive; the amendment strikes that exclusion so Hobbs becomes eligible. Councilmembers praised Chief Hobbs’ leadership and the department’s improved stability and training outcomes since his appointment.

Councilmember Kramer moved to approve the amendment and the council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to implement the change.

What’s next: The city manager will execute the contract amendment and personnel/payroll will apply the longevity incentive according to the management benefit plan.