COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Graciela Reynoso, Chief Human Resources Officer
DATE: September 16, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a New Employment Agreement Between the City of Santa Maria and David Wayne Rowlands
Description:
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving a new employment agreement with David Wayne Rowlands as City Manager.
Environmental Notice: This action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment (CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5)).
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving a new employment agreement with David Wayne Rowlands for City Manager services; and
2. Authorize Mayor to execute employment agreement on behalf of the City Council.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council is proposing a new employment agreement with some language changes, a compensation adjustment, and removing him from coverage under the City’s Wage & Benefit Package for the Non -Represented Management and Confidential Employees Resolution No. 2024 -47, while also adding benefits therefrom to his new employment agreement. The City Manager’s annual base salary will be $362,041.00, with a City contribution of four (4%) percent to a deferred compensation plan, effective June 28, 2025. The salary adjustment addresses compaction with subordinate classifications who report to Mr. Rowlands.
Fiscal Considerations
Funding for the compensation adjustment and deferred compensation contribution will be included in FY 2025-26 budget.
Impact on the Community
Maintain continuity in City operations.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution for Employment Agreement for David Rowlands B. Contract between City of Santa Maria and David Wayne Rowlands