Item No. 12
Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – REGULAR AGENDA
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: MONA EBRAHIMI, CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: JUNE 17, 2026
SUBJECT: CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council review the staff report and consider adoption of the attached amendment to the employment agreement between the Town of Atherton and George Rodericks.
BACKGROUND
Each year beginning in early spring, the City Council conducts an annual evaluation of the City Manager’s performance. The City Council conducted a performance review of the City Manager and found him to be performing outstandingly. As such, they wished to amend his contract to reflect his service to the Town, but also to bring his salary in conformance with a cost-of-living adjustment.
ANALYSIS
To achieve this, the City Council desires to amend the City Manager's contract and increase his existing salary from $294.973 to $302,347 per year, which is comprised of a 2.5% cost of living (CPI) adjustment. Additionally, the City Council would like to offer a one-time $15,000 bonus for excellent performance and retention.
FISCAL IMPACT
The approval of this thirteenth amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement will result in an increase of $7,374 to his annual salary and a $15,000 increase for the bonus. No other changes are being proposed.
GOAL ALIGNMENT
City Manager Contract Amendment
JUNE 17, 2026
This Report and its contents are in alignment with the following Council Policy Goals:
• Goal D - Be Forward Thinking
POLICY FOCUS
This Thirteenth Amendment to the employment agreement which provides CPI salary adjustments to the City Manager for his performance and a one-time bonus, also serves as a retention tool for the Town.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with this agenda item being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in print and electronically. Information about the project is also disseminated via the Town’s electronic News Flash and Atherton Online. There are approximately 1,200 subscribers to the Town’s electronic News Flash publications. Subscribers include residents as well as stakeholders –to include, but be not limited to, media outlets, school districts, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, service provides (water, power, and sewer), and regional elected officials.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE FEEDBACK/REFERRAL
This item has not been before a Town Committee or Commission
ATTACHMENTS
1. Thirteenth Amendment