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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Approval of Third Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement with Roubik Golanian
1. Motion Approving Third Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement
2. Resolution Establishing Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees of the City of Glendale – City Manager
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for August 19, 2025 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Third Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement with Roubik Golanian to extend the Term of the Agreement, provide for a cost-of-living salary adjustment, and adjust the severance provision is proposed.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement with City Manager Roubik Golanian.
BACKGROUND
On March 9, 2021, the City Council appointed Roubik Golanian as the City Manager for the City of Glendale. On March 31, 2021, the City and Mr. Golanian executed a City Manager Employment Agreement (“Agreement”). The City and Mr. Golanian executed a First Amendment to the Agreement on January 28, 2022 (“First Amendment”) and a Second Amendment on October 31, 2023 (“Second Amendment”). The Council and City Manager have engaged in negotiations on a Third Amendment.
ANALYSIS
The Council has considered the matter and directed the preparation of a Third Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement (“Third Amendment”). If approved, the Third Amendment will amend the Agreement as follows:
Extend the Term of the Agreement from March 8, 2027 to December 31, 2028; Effective and retroactive to the commencement of the first pay period that includes July 1, 2025 (June 29, 2025), provide for a 4% cost of living adjustment to the City Manager’s salary, adjusting the monthly salary to $32,578 ($390,936 per year); and
Adjust the severance payment from a lump sum payment of 6 months of combined monthly salary and COBRA payments to a lump sum of 7 months combined monthly salary and COBRA payments.
The proposed Third Amendment is attached as Exhibit 2. In addition to a motion approving the Third Amendment and authorizing the Mayor to sign, it is also recommended that Council adopt a resolution adjusting the salary range for the City Manager so that that the Agreement, as amended, is consistent with the approved salary schedule.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Third Amendment will have an annual fully loaded cost (salary and benefits) of $21,654 associated with the cost-of-living adjustment in the contract. The Office of the City Manager’s budget can absorb this cost and therefore no new appropriation is being requested at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This matter is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3) as there is no reasonable possibility that the Amendment will have a significant effect on the environment. 39b
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CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES
The Council may consider any of the following alternatives:
Alternative 1: Council may approve the Third Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement with Roubik Golanian.
Alternative 2. Council may choose to not approve the Amendment.
Alternative 3: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:
Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Approved by:
Ara Najarian, Mayor
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: City Manager Employment Agreement & First & Second Amendments Exhibit 2: Proposed Third Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement