REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Approval of Resolution Approving and Adopting the Updated Unclassified Salary Plan for Various Positions including the Updated Salaries of the City Manager and the City Attorney pursuant to their respective Employment Agreements, and Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Unclassified Salary Plan for Various Positions including the classifications of City Manager and City Attorney
Report
BACKGROUND
Approve the Updated Salary Plan that includes the Updated Salary of the City Manager
The City Manager, Jovan D. Grogan, has been employed by the City of Santa Clara since on or about May 1, 2023. The initial salary for this position (Section 3.1 of the Employment Agreement) was approximately $405,056 per year. On or about December 12, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Agreement, the City Council approved an adjustment to his annual base salary by approximately 2.0% effective December 24, 2023 (the first pay period of calendar year 2024), resulting in a new salary of approximately $413,157. On or about January 9, 2024, the City Council approved a merit-based salary adjustment of approximately 1.23%, also effective December 24, 2023, resulting in a new salary of approximately $418,220. On or about January 27, 2026, the City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager's Employment Agreement which included a 3.0% salary adjustment, resulting in a new salary of approximately $430,767.36, effective May 11, 2025, as well as an automatic salary increase of approximately 2.0% (or applicable CPI, whichever is less) effective the first pay period after May 1st if the performance appraisal process for the City Manager is not completed on or before May 31st. Based on prior City Council direction, the next performance appraisal process for the City Manager will encompass the full 2026 calendar year, and the next appraisal process is scheduled to begin at the end of the 2026 calendar year with a prescribed timeline for ...
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