May 17, 2022
Human Resources
DATE: May 17, 2022
TO: Mayor Butt and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Anil Comelo, Director of Human Resources
Dave Aleshire, Interim City Attorney
Subject:
Proposed Employment Severance Package Agreement
with Belinda Brown, Director of Finance
FINANCIAL IMPACT: This action has a fiscal impact of $100,200.00 based on the terms of the agreement. All costs are included in the Finance Department’s budget (01171115-400001)
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City Council’s approval is required for the severance agreement with Belinda Brown, Director of Finance. The
proposed severance package agreement sets forth the
terms of the severance with Ms. Brown which will be
made in a one-time payment, upon approval by City
Council, on or after May 17, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE proposed severance package agreement with
Belinda Brown, Director of Finance – Human
Resources/City Attorney’s Office (Anil Comelo 510-620-
6602/Dave Aleshire 620-6509).
AGENDA
REPORT
May 17, 2022
DISCUSSION:
The proposed severance package agreement with Ms. Brown sets forth the terms and conditions of her severance. The most significant provisions of the agreement are summarized below:
Terms:
Ms. Brown agrees to a mutually-agreed separation of her employment and to provide a standard release of claims against the City in exchange for a severance payment.
Severance Pay:
The severance payment that will be paid to Ms. Brown pursuant the agreement is a total of $100,200.00, less applicable deductions for taxes.
Medical Benefits:
No medical benefits are provided in connection with this agreement.
Total fiscal impact of the severance package agreement with Ms. Brown is approximately $100,200.00.
NEXT STEPS:
Staff recommends approval of the severance agreement with Ms. Belinda Brown.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Belinda Brown Severance Agreement