Staff Report
PREPARED BY: LISA VELASCO
Human Resources Director
Reviewed by: Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, Town Attorney, and Finance Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 406-354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/04/2018
ITEM NO: 5
DATE: NOVEMBER 29, 2018
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: LAUREL PREVETTI, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND THE TOWN ATTORNEY, AND AUTHORIZE
SALARY AND BENEFITS BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$10,859 FROM ESTIMATES AVAILABLE FY 2018/19 OPERATING REVENUES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an amendment to the Employment Agreement (Attachment 1) between the Town of
Los Gatos and the Town Attorney, and authorize salary and benefits budget adjustments in the
amount of $10,859 from estimates available FY 2018/19 operating revenues.
BACKGROUND:
As an appointee of the Town Council, the Town Attorney is employed under an Employment
Agreement specifying the terms and conditions of employment. The terms and conditions of
employment include items such as base pay, basic and optional benefits, covered expenses,
parameters for an annual performance review, and conditions for termination/severability.
Senate Bill 1436 requires an oral summary at a Council meeting when a recommendation is
made related to modifying the salary, salary schedule, or fringe b enefits of any person
employed under an Employment Agreement with a local agency.
DISCUSSION:
As outlined in the Employment Agreement, the Town Attorney’s performance and
compensation is reviewed annually in conjunction with a performance evaluation. The review
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SUBJECT: APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND THE TOWN ATTORNEY, AND AUTHORIZE
SALARY AND BENEFITS BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,859
FROM ESTIMATES AVAILABLE FY 2018/19 OPERATING REVENUES
DATE: NOVEMBER 29, 2018
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DISCUSSION (continued):
of the Employment Agreement is conducted to ensure legal compliance and to provide for any
adjustments in the terms and conditions of employment.
In accordance with the agreement terms for Town Attorney Robert Schultz, the Town Council
completed the evaluation for his fifth year in the position, from December 2017 through
December 2018.
CONCLUSION:
Based upon the satisfactory completion of the performance review in closed session, it is
recommended that the Town Attorney’s annual base salary increase to $225,000 effective in
the pay period that includes the anniversary date of December 12, 2018. In addition, it is
recommended that the Town Attorney receive a one-time lump sum performance bonus of
$3,225.00.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding to support the Town Attorney’s salary and benefits is authorized in the annual budget
each fiscal year along with all other Town employee compensation and benefits.
The anticipated fiscal impact for the remainder of 2018/19 is $10,859. The requested budget
adjustment in the amount of $10,859 from estimated available FY 2018/19 operating revenues
will provide funding for the additional salary and benefit cost for FY 2018/19. Funding to
support the FY 2019/20 ongoing cost each year will be incorporated into the proposed future
year budgets for Council approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
Attachments:
1. Amendment to the Employment Agreement – Town Attorney
2. Salary Schedule Town Council and Management