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Council approves three-year extension and pay adjustment for city manager
Summary
The council unanimously approved a proposed three-year employment agreement for the city manager, setting a baseline salary of $315,731.60 effective July 1, 2026, plus a $600 monthly car allowance and possible extension options.
The Monterey Park City Council approved a three-year employment agreement for the city manager on Monday, setting the baseline salary at $315,731.60 beginning July 1, 2026, with fringe benefits and a $600 monthly car allowance included.
At a public summary of the proposed agreement, the council's negotiator said the initial three-year term may be extended by one- or two-year options later; if all options are exercised the total could extend to five years. The negotiator described the three-year total compensation as approximately $1,040,838, noting that exact totals depend on future adjustments. Several council members praised the city manager's leadership and the council voted unanimously to approve the contract extension.
"I'm honored to serve in this important capacity," the city manager said after the vote, thanking staff and council for their support. Councilmembers said the salary recommendation aligns with the city's compensation philosophy of paying near the median of comparable jurisdictions.
