July 1, 2025
TO: City Council
REQUESTED BY: Craig Hayes,
APPROVED BY: Robert A. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: City Manager Salary Adjustment
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize a 4% annual adjustment to the City Manager’s base salary, along with a yearly cost-of-living adjustment of 5% and approve a contract amendment effective July 1, 2025, to document the adjustment.
DISCUSSION:
In 2024, the City Council approved a four-year employment agreement with City Manager Robert Johnson. The contract requires the City Council to hold an annual performance review and provide an annual adjustment if the City Council determines the City Manager’s performance to be at least satisfactory.
On June 17, 2025, the City Council completed the City Manager’s performance evaluation and directed the City Attorney to offer a 4% contractual adjustment along with a yearly cost-of-living adjustment of 5%. The increase will be effective as of July 1, 2025.
The Brown Act requires that prior to taking final action, the City Council shall orally report a summary of a recommendation for executive salary. The City Attorney will therefore provide an oral report of the proposed adjustment at the meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The 4% increase and 5% cost-of-living adjustment will adjust the City Manager’s monthly salary to $27,528.50.
ATTACHMENTS:
2024 City Manager Employment Agreement (Robert Johnson) San Jacinto - 1st Amendment to City Manager Contract (July 2025)-c1