CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
May 18, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: René Anderson, Human Resources/Risk Management Director SUBJECT: RECEIVE AND FILE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement with City Manager Anita D. Scott.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On April 20, 2026, the City Council approved second amendment to the Employment Agreement with City Manager Anita D. Scott that authorized a four percent (4%) salary increase effective February 8, 2026. The actions herein complete the required documentation as per the directions from the City Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-26 was previously accounted for.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
The Employment Agreement for City Manager Anita D. Scott was approved on February 5, 2024, and included a salary increase of four percent (4%) following a satisfactory or above rating on her performance evaluation effective the first period in 2026.
The First Amendment to the Employment Agreement for City Manager Anita D. Scott was approved on February 9, 2025, and included a salary increase of fifteen percent (15%) following a satisfactory performance evaluation.
The Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement for City Manager Anita D. Scott was approved on February 8, 2026, and included a salary increase of four percent (4%) following a satisfactory performance evaluation.
DISCUSSION:
Under the Pomona City Charter, the City Manager is appointed directly by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. The contract for City Manager Anita D. Scott was approved on February 5, 2024, and included a four percent (4%) increase effective the first pay period of February, assuming satisfactory performance. After completing the performance evaluation, the City Council has determined that the City Manager is eligible for the four percent (4%) increase as negotiated in her employment contract. With approval of this increase, the City Manager’s salary will increase from $339,250 to $352,820.
Attachment 1, the second amendment to the Employment Agreement is presented to City Council for approval. Pursuant to California Government Code 3511.1, the oral report of final action on the salary occurred during the open meeting on April 20, 2026.
Prepared by: René Anderson, Human Resources/Risk Management Director ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Second Amendment to Employment Agreement Approval of Salary Increase for the City Manager