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Fullerton council approves 3‑year employment agreement to appoint Eddie Manfro as city manager
Summary
The Fullerton City Council voted to appoint Eddie Manfro as city manager effective March 4, 2026, approving a three‑year employment agreement with a $305,000 base salary and benefits; the vote was taken by roll call and passed unanimously.
The Fullerton City Council voted to approve an employment agreement appointing Eddie Manfro as city manager effective March 4, 2026. Human resources staff presented the proposed three‑year contract, which lists a base salary of $305,000 and several executive benefits.
Human resources staff summarized key terms: a three‑year term beginning March 4, 2026; a base salary of $305,000; a city contribution to deferred compensation of $600 per pay period with scheduled increases; a $125 per pay period contribution to a retiree health savings account in lieu of retiree medical premiums; executive vacation accrual comparable to other executives (160 hours per year, capped accrual), eligibility to cash out vacation under specified limits, and a vehicle use allowance of $275 per pay period. Staff also noted that the appointee is covered by PEPRA and that CalPERS pensionable compensation is limited by statutory caps (staff described the cap as roughly in the low $190,000s).
"Staff's recommendation is to authorize the mayor to execute an employment agreement appointing Eddie Manfro as city manager," the city's human resources representative told the council during the presentation.
Members of the public asked clarifying questions about deferred compensation mechanics and pay‑period frequency; staff replied that deferred compensation is a retirement‑style vehicle similar to a 401(k) and that the city has 26 pay periods per year. Several speakers offered public support for Manfro's appointment.
A motion to approve the contract was moved and seconded. The clerk conducted a roll‑call vote; the council recorded unanimous support and the item passed.
The agreement documentation that staff presented stated no additional general‑fund impact because the current budget includes sufficient funds for the city manager's fully burdened salary and benefits. The council did not alter the contract terms at the meeting. The city will return any administrative paperwork required to finalize the appointment and implement payroll changes.
The council took no further personnel action at the meeting.
