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CC - ACTION ITEM: Approval of Amendment to the City Manager Executive Employment Agreement.
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Meeting Date: March 9, 2026
Contact Person/Dept.: Dana Anderson, Chief Human Resources Officer
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (03/04/2026)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Chief Human Resources Officer (03/02/2026) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the City Manager Executive Employment Agreement to modify temporary housing assistance, adjust the residency incentive benchmark to reflect current housing market conditions, and approve a one-time additional lump sum of 80 vacation hours to be added to the City Manager's vacation accrual bank for calendar year 2026.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On December 15, 2025, the City entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with the City Manager with the understanding that there would be a continued discussion surrounding relocation and benefits given the quick move to California that was needed to help transition from the former City Manager. The current Agreement provides for nine months of temporary housing assistance at $5,000 per month, establishes a residency incentive program structured around historical housing values, and governs paid time off under the Executive Compensation Plan. The City Manager has requested updates to these provisions to align with current market conditions and executive recruitment standards.
The proposed amendment would increase the temporary housing assistance monthly rate from $5,000 to $6,500 per month beginning on March 1, 2026, and extend eligibility from nine to twelve months, terminating upon the purchase of a permanent residence. Since the Agreement was executed, rental rates in...
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