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Council unanimously approves amendment to city manager’s employment agreement
Summary
The council voted unanimously to approve a third amendment to the city manager’s employment agreement, increasing base salary in phased increments, updating retirement cost share language, and revising vacation sell‑back terms; a local business owner publicly supported the change.
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution on March 4 to amend the city manager’s employment agreement, providing phased base‑salary increases, updating CalPERS cost share language and adjusting vacation sell‑back provisions to comply with IRS rules.
The city attorney introduced the item, citing the manager’s 20 years of service, a countywide salary survey and the need to align compensation to regional peers. "This item allows the council to consider approval of an amendment to the employment agreement which will modify his base salary in 3 increments over the next year," the city attorney said.
Lisa Thomas, a local business owner and resident who came to the meeting to speak, urged approval and praised the city manager’s responsiveness and long service. "He does he deserves this amendment and so much more," Thomas said.
After brief council remarks recognizing the manager’s responsiveness and the importance of retaining experienced staff, a motion to approve the resolution was made and seconded; the council voted unanimously to carry the resolution.
The amendment takes effect as provided in the resolution and staff noted changes to retirement cost sharing and vacation sell‑back language consistent with IRS guidance.
