AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2025-144R, approving a restated employment agreement and a severance agreement with the City Manager; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreements on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 19, 2025
Department: City Council
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Background Information:
The City Council previously approved an employment agreement for City Manager, Stephanie Reyes dated February 21, 2023, and an amendment to the agreement on August 1, 2023. The employment agreement as amended remains in effect and contains provisions regarding severance in the event the City Manager's employment with the City ends under differing circumstances.
The City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk have requested that the severance provisions in their respective employment agreements be separated from the existing agreements and memorialized in a standalone severance agreement.
Tonight's action approves: 1) a restated employment agreement that omits provisions regarding severance; ...
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