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Lemon Grove council approves $63,923.03 separation payment for former city manager; attorney outlines carve-outs

Lemon Grove City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a separation agreement and release with the former city manager for $63,923.03, which staff said represents accrued vacation-time payout; the city attorney said the agreement preserves criminal and willful-misconduct remedies.

The Lemon Grove City Council on Jan. 20 approved a separation agreement with the city’s former city manager providing $63,923.03 in settlement of accrued compensation claims and a mutual release of claims.

Council member Alta Marano and others asked for transparency about the amount and possible remedies. City Attorney Kristen Steinke explained the figure…

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