The Calistoga City Council adopted a resolution on July 9 approving a second amendment to the employment agreement with City Manager Laura Sneidman.

Assistant City Attorney Alan Cohen summarized required public disclosures under the Government Code and described the proposed changes: an increased monthly base salary of $24,385 effective July 1, 2024, and modification of the city’s matching retirement account contribution to a full contribution; other terms in the employment agreement remain unchanged. Cohen said the city manager will continue to forego an automobile and technology allowance that other city managers typically receive.

The council opened the item as a public hearing; no members of the public spoke. Councilmember Gift seconded the mayor’s motion to adopt the resolution, and a roll-call vote recorded unanimous approval.

What’s next: The salary and benefit changes take effect as stated in the amendment and will be administered through the city’s payroll and HR processes.