Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: 8E
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: July 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Ashley Ray, Human Resources Analyst
PREPARED BY: Ashley Ray, Human Resources Analyst
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution Number 25-4373 approving the second Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the Town Manager and granting a performance bonus following a successful performance evaluation.
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
On June 6, 2023, the Town Council adopted Resolution Number 23-4209 appointing and approving an Employment Agreement with the Town Manager. The Employment Agreement, which took effect on June 30, 2023, provides that the Town Council shall evaluate the Town Manager’s performance at least once annually.
On September 17, 2024, following a successful performance evaluation, the Council adopted Resolution Number 24-4306 approving an Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the Town Manager and granting a performance bonus following a successful performance evaluation.
On June 17, 2025, the Town Council conducted an annual performance evaluation of the Town Manager. The Town Council now wishes to approve a second Amendment to the Employment Agreement following the successful performance evaluation.
The second Amendment will (1) increase the Town Manager’s base salary by 5% to $286,440.00 and, beginning in 2026 through 2030, the Town Manager’s base salary shall increase by 5% per year following successful annual performance evaluations.
The attached Resolution also grants the Town Manager a one-time performance bonus of $21,483.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Exempt per California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guideline, Section 15061(b)(3).
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? Yes
Is it Currently Budgeted? No
Where is it Budgeted? N/A
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Discretionary
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? No
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Exceptional Town Services and Staff: The Town supports its talented staff who deliver high quality municipal programs and services while maintaining public infrastructure for the benefit of the community.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No 25-4373
2. Second Amendment to the Town Manager's Employment Agreement
3. Town Manager Employment Agreement and First Amendment