REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Provide Direction Regarding Amending the Employment Agreement Between the City of Sunnyvale and City Attorney John A. Nagel to Increase the City Attorney Salary and Allow Additional Paid Time Off Cashout
Report
BACKGROUND
The City Council Ad Hoc Committee on City Attorney Compensation met in closed session on June 15, 2021 to discuss the City Attorney's Employment Agreement. Section 5 of the City Attorney's Employment Agreement provides for an annual evaluation of his compensation, which includes consideration of merit based and "across the board" compensation increases provided to department directors and non-represented management employees and consideration of a competitive market compensation for City Attorney. Section 8 of the City Attorney's Employment Agreement provides for a formal review and evaluation of the City Attorney's performance by December 31st of each year. The City may choose to adjust the compensation to provide a reasonable and market-competitive compensation. The last annual salary increase for the City Attorney was effective July 26, 2020 (RTC No. 20-0641). The City Attorney's compensation must be determined in a public meeting, and this report presents the opportunity for the City Council to facilitate a public discussion.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.3.1 Legislative Management - Goals and Policies, Goal 7.3D: Maintain a quality work force, Consistent with state and federal laws, City Charter, and adopted policies in order to assure that City services are provided in an effective, efficient, and high-quality manner.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) in that is a fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potential significant impact on the environment.
DISCUSSION
The City Attorney...
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