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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2026
FROM: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF MERIT AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS TO
COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEE POSITIONS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 54953(c)(3) OF THE GOVERNMENT
CODE AND PERSONNEL RULES AND POLICIES FOR NONREPRESENTED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 17
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. By Motion, approve the merit salary increases and other recommended adjustments for the City Council appointees, City Attorney and City Clerk pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(c)(3) and the Personnel Rules and Policies for Non-Represented City Employees, Section 4.7, and direct the Human Resources Director to implement a three percent (3%) salary adjustment for the City Clerk, in the total annual amount of $272,776, and a three percent (3%) for the City Attorney in the total amount of $393,600, effective July 3, 2026; and
2. By Resolution, adopt the revised Personnel Rules covering Non-Represented FullTime and Part-Time Employees, for the purpose of modifying certain rates of compensation for classifications designated as Executive Management, effective July 3, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to Section 4.7(a) of the City’s Personnel Rules and Policies Covering NonRepresented Full-Time and Part-Time Employees (Personnel Rules), on September 29, 2026 the City Council met in closed session to conduct and complete performance evaluations for the City Attorney and City Clerk.
The City Council acknowledged the accomplishments of each appointee and consistent with that allowed under the Personnel Rules and in recognition of merit and other factors as allowed by Section 4.7(a)(2) and 4.7(b) of the Personnel Rules, the City Council recommends the following compensation and other adjustments: City Attorney from $382,136 to $393,600 (3%); and City Clerk from $264,831 to $272,776 (3%).
City Attorney and City Clerk Compensation Changes
October 13, 2026
Further, reassignment of the City Attorney classification to the XER50 range recognizes the growing significant scope and complexity of the position, as well as the legal support provided across all City departments. This action will further support recruitment and retention while preserving internal equity.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Sufficient funds are allocated in the respective budgets for each impacted department.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda N. Andal
Human Resources Director
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Personnel Rules
3. Personnel Rules, Redline