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Staff recommends that Council consider the following motion:
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the following contract amendments for
Council Approved Officers:
1.Amendment No. 9 to Employment Agreement between the City of Palo Alto
and Molly S. Stump;
2.Amendment No. 3 to Employment Agreement between the City of Palo Alto
and Ed Shikada.
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The City Council has completed annual merit reviews for Council Appointed Officers (CAOs)
for the prior fiscal year’s performance (FY2020/21). Staff has been directed by City Council
to forward amendments to employment agreements to implement merit- based increases
to the CAO’s annual salaries, effective July 1, 2021, as follows: City Attorney Molly S. Stump,
merit increase of 3% from $313,414 to $322,837 (Attachment A); and City Manager Ed
Shikada, merit increase of 3% from $356,000 to $366,704 (Attachment B).
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As appointed officers of the Council, the City Manager and City Attorney are employed under
employment agreements specifying that performance and salary are evaluated annually. The
following paragraph is the specific provision in the City Manager’s employment agreement
that addresses salary adjustments, and similar language exists in the City Attorney’s
employment agreement:
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Salary Adjustments. Not less than once each year, the City Council shall meet for the
express purpose of evaluating the performance of Shikada and determining whether to
grant him an increase in annual base salary based on performance. The City Council will
act in good faith in determining whether to provide an increase based on performance,
but the ultimate decision in this regard is within the sole discretion of the City Council.
The Council may also adjust Shikada’s annual base salary due to labor market and/or
internal equity conditions.
Performance evaluations have been conducted annually; however, the City Attorney salary
has not been adjusted since 2019, and the City Manager’s salary has not been adjusted since
the City Manager was appointed in 2018.
In FY21, in recognition of the financial hardships resulting from the pandemic, the City’s
unrepresented managers took 13 unpaid furloughs, equal to a 5% reduction in pay. City
Manager Shikada and City Attorney Molly Stump voluntarily accepted 26 furlough days, equal
to a 10% reduction in pay. Although City Manager Shikada and City Attorney Stump were to
take 26 furlough days off, they worked on most (if not all) of the unpaid furlough days,
thereby donating their time. City Manager Shikada and City Attorney Stump also reduced
their management supplemental benefit by $1,250, in alignment with other managers. City
Manager Shikada additionally donated 5% of his salary in leave hours to an employee leave
sharing program.
This year’s evaluation cycle has just concluded for managers citywide, for the performance
period covering July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. FY 2021, with COVID-19 conditions, was
an extraordinary year that challenged managers with many difficulties, including navigating
new and complex issues, adapting to continually changing priorities, and managing with fewer
staff and resources. For successfully rising to the challenges and remaining resilient during
these difficult times, managers were rewarded a 3% for merit increase for meeting or
exceeding expectations. The increases are effective as of July 1, 2021 and will be paid in a
December paycheck.
In parallel to the citywide management merit cycle, Council completed evaluations for the
positions of City Manager and City Attorney. Council completed the evaluations with the
assistance of an outside consultant. The consultant, a principal with the firm MRG, is an
expert in Council-Appointee relations and facilitates CAO evaluations with many agencies
throughout California. The process includes surveys, 1-1 interviews, and facilitated closed
session discussions as appropriate under the Brown Act.
At the conclusion of the CAO evaluation process, Council directed staff to prepare
amendments reflecting a 3% increase to the salaries of the City Manager and City Attorney.
The amendments are attached to this staff report as exhibits. The 3% increase to the salary
for City Manager and City Attorney are the only changes to the agreements and all other
terms and conditions remain the same.
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Sufficient funding is available for the additional salary of approximately $20,114 for the CAO
positions in their respective departmental FY2022 Adopted Budgets.
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•ƚƚĂĐŚŵĞŶƚϮϭ͘Ă͗Attachment A - Amendment No Nine to Stump Employment Agt
•Attachment21.b:Attachment B - Amendment No Three to Shikada Employment Agt
•Attachment21.c:Attachment C - Amendments #1 - #8 to Molly Stump Employment
•Attachment21.d:Attachment D - Ammendments #1 - #2 Shikada Agreement
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AMENDMENT NO. NINE TO EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AND
MOLLY S. STUMP
This AMENDMENT NO. NINE to the EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT(“Agreement”) is entered into on December 13, 2021 by and between the
CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation (“City”), and
MOLLY S. STUMP (“Stump”), an individual, located at 250 Hamilton Avenue 8th Floor,
Palo Alto, CA.
R E C I T A L S:
WHEREAS, the original EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT between the City of
Palo Alto and Molly S. Stump., attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A” was
entered into between the parties for the services of City Attorney on or about April 18, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. ONE to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “B” was entered into between the parties on or about March 24,
2014; and
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. TWO to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “C” was entered into between the parties on or about December
8, 2014.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. THREE to the Agreement, attached hereto
and incorporated herein as Exhibit “D” was entered into between the parties on or about
February 1, 2016.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. FOUR to the Agreement, attached hereto
and incorporated herein as Exhibit “E” was entered into between the parties on or about
December 12, 2016.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. FIVE to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “F” was entered into between the parties on or about November
6, 2017.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. SIX to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “G” was entered into between the parties on or about December
17, 2018.
WHEREAS, AMMENDMENT NO. SEVEN to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as exhibit “H” was entered into between the parties on or about December
17, 2019.
WHEREAS, AMMENDMENT NO. EIGHT to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as exhibit “I” was entered into between the parties on or about June 22,
2020.
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WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, terms, conditions, and
provisions of this Amendment, the parties agree:
SECTION 1: Section 3.1 of the Agreement, Compensation, is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Stump’s annual base salary shall remain at Three Hundred Thirteen Thousand Four
Hundred and Fourteen and No/100 Dollars ($313,414), prorated and paid on City’s regular
paydays. Stump shall be an exempt employee under applicable wage and hour law and her
base salary shall be compensation for all hours worked. City agrees that the amount of
Stump's base annual salary shall not decrease, except as part of a permanent decrease that
is consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act and that is applicable to either all Council
Appointed Officers or all City Executive Staff (which includes all Council Appointed
Officers). At the recommendation of the CAO committee and consistent with annual
merit practices, effective the first full pay period following July 1, 2021 Stump will
receive a base annual salary of Three Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight hundred
and Seventeen dollars ($322,837), paid on City’s normal paydays.
SECTION 3. Except as herein modified, all other provisions of the Contract,
including any exhibits and subsequent amendments thereto, shall remain in full force and
effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have by their duly authorized
representatives executed this Amendment on the date first above written.
Attest: City of Palo Alto
Approved as to form: Molly S. Stump
Attachments:
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY
S.STUMP AMMENDMENTS NO. ONE THROUGH NO. EIGHT.
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This AMENDMENT NO. Three to the EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT(“Agreement”) is
entered into on December 13, 2021 by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California
chartered municipal corporation (“City”), and Edward Shikada (“Shikada”), an individual, located
at 250 Hamilton Avenue 8th Floor, Palo Alto, CA.
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WHEREAS, the original EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT between the City of Palo Alto and Edward
Shikada., attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A” was entered between the
parties for the services of City Manager on or about September 18, 2018; and
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. ONE to the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit “B” was entered between the parties on or about December 16, 2019; and
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. TWO to the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit “C” was entered between the parties on or about June 22, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, terms, conditions, and provisions of
this Amendment, the parties agree:
SECTION 1. Section 4.1 of the Agreement, Initial Compensation, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
4.1. Compensation. Commencing on and continuing from the Employment Start Date,
Shikada will receive an initial base annual salary of Three Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Dollars
($356,000), prorated and paid on City's normal paydays. At the recommendation of the CAO
committee and consistent with annual merit practices, effective the first full pay period
following July 1, 2021 Shikada will receive a base annual salary of Three Hundred Sixty-Six
thousand Six hundred and Eighty dollars ($366,704), paid on City’s normal paydays.
SECTION 3. Except as herein modified, all other provisions of the Contract,
including any exhibits and subsequent amendments thereto, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have by their duly authorized representatives executed this
Amendment on the date first above written.
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Attest: City of Palo Alto
Approved as to form: Edward Shikada
Attachments:
EXHIBITA:EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND EDWARD SHIKADA
EXHIBITB:AMENDMENT NO. ONE THROUGH NO. TWO TO SHIKADA EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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AMENDMENT NO. SIX TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
MOLLY S. STUMP
This AMENDMENT NO. SIX to the EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(“Agreement”) is entered into on December 17, 2018 by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO,
a California chartered municipal corporation (“City”), and MOLLY S. STUMP (“Stump”), an
individual, located at 250 Hamilton Avenue 8th Floor, Palo Alto, CA.
R E C I T A L S:
WHEREAS, the original EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT between the City of
Palo Alto and Molly S. Stump., attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A” was entered
into between the parties for the services of City Attorney on or about April 18, 2011; and
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. ONE to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “B” was entered into between the parties on or about March 24,
2014; and
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. TWO to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “C” was entered into between the parties on or about December 8,
2014.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. THREE to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “D” was entered into between the parties on or about February 1,
2016.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. FOUR to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “E” was entered into between the parties on or about December 12,
2016.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. FIVE to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “F” was entered into between the parties on or about November 6,
2017.
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, terms, conditions, and
provisions of this Amendment, the parties agree:
SECTION 1: Section 3.1 of the Agreement, Compensation, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Commencing on and continuing from the pay period including July 1, 2018,
Stump’s annual base salary shall be increased to Two Hundred Ninety Eight
ThousandFour Hundred Eighty and No/100 Dollars ($298,480.00), prorated and
paid on City’s regular paydays. Stump shall be an exempt employee under
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applicable wage and hour law and her base salary shall be compensation for all
hours worked. City agrees that the amount of Stump's base annual salary shall not
decrease, except as part of a permanent decrease that is consistent with the Fair
Labor Standards Act and that is applicable to either all Council Appointed Officers
or all City Executive Staff (which includes all Council Appointed Officers).
SECTION 2. Except as herein modified, all other provisions of the Contract,
including any exhibits and subsequent amendments thereto, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have by their duly authorized representatives
executed this Amendment on the date first above written.
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Chief Assistant City Attorney
CITY OF PALO ALTO
___________________________
Mayor
Dated:_____________________
MOLLY S. STUMP
__________________________
Dated:____________________
Attachments:
EXHIBIT A: EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AND MOLLY S. STUMP
EXHIBIT B: AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP
EXHIBIT C: AMENDMENT NO. TWO TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP
EXHIBIT D: AMENDMENT NO. THREE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP
EXHIBIT E: AMENDMENT NO. FOUR TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP
EXHIBIT F: AMENDMENT NO. FIVE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP
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AMENDMENT NO.FIVE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
MOLLY S.STUMP
This AMENDMENT NO. FIVE to the EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(“Agreement”)is entered into on November 6,2016 by and between the CITY OF PALO
ALTO,a California chartered municipal corporation (“City”),and MOLLY S.STUMP
(“Stump”),an individual,located at 250 Hamilton Avenue
8th Floor,Palo Alto,CA.
RECITALS:
I WHEREAS,the original EMPLOYMENT AGRE1MENT between the City of
Palo Alto and Molly S.Stump.,attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A”was
entered into between the parties for the services of City Attorney on or about April 18,2011;and
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO.ONE to the Agreement,attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “B”was entered into between the parties on or about March 24,
2014;and
WHEREAS,AMENDMENT NO.TWO to the Agreement,attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “C”was entered into between the parties on or about December 8,
2014.
WHEREAS,AMENDMENT NO.THREE to the Agreement,attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “D” was entered into between the parties on or about February 1,
2016.
WHEREAS,AMENDMENT NO.FOUR to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “E”was entered into between the parties on or about December
12,2016.
WHEREAS,the parties wish to amend the Agreement;
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the covenants,temis,conditions,and
provisions of this Amendment,the parties agree:
SECTION 1:Section 3.1 of the Agreement, Compensation,is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Commencing on and continuing from the pay period including July 1,2017,
Stump’s annual base salary shall be increased to Two Hundred Eighty Four
Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Three and No/100 Dollars ($284,253.00),prorated
and paid on City’s regular paydays.Stump shall be an exempt employee under
applicable wage and hour law and her base salary shall be compensation for all
hours worked.City agrees that the amount of Stump’s base annual salary shall not
decrease,except as part of a permanent decrease that is consistent with the Fair
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Labor Standards Act and that is applicable to either all Council Appointed
Officers or all City Executive Staff (which includes all Council Appointed
Officers).
SECTION 2.Except as herein modified,all other provisions of the Contract,
including any exhibits and subsequent amendments thereto,shall remain in full force and effect.
ll’1 WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have by their duly authorized
representatives executed this Amendment on the date first above written.
ATTEST:CITY OF PALO ALTO
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Attachments:
EXHIBIT A:EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AND MOLLY S.STUMP
EXHIBIT B:AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S.STUMP
EXHIBIT C:AMENDMENT NO.TWO TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S.STUMP
EXHIBIT D:AMENDMENT NO.THREE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S.STUMP
EXHIBIT E:AMENDMENT NO.FOUR TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S.STUMP
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AMENDMENT NO.FOUR TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
MOLLY S.STUMP
This AMENDMENT NO.FOUR to the EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(“Agreement”)is entered into on December 12,2016,by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO,a
California chartered municipal corporation (“City”),and MOLLY S.STUMP (“Stump”),an
individual,located at 250 Hamilton Avenue 8th Floor,Palo Alto,CA.
RE C ITALS:
WHEREAS,the original EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT between the City of
Palo Alto and Molly S.Stump.,attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A”was
entered into between the parties for the services of City Attorney on or about April 18,2011;and
WHEREAS,AMENDMENT NO. ONE to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “B” was entered into between the parties on or about March 24,
2014;and
WHEREAS,AMENDMENT NO.TWO to the Agreement,attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “C” was entered into between the parties on or about December 8,
2014.
WHEREAS,AMENDMENT NO.THREE to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “D” was entered into between the parties on or about
February 1,2016
WHEREAS,the parties wish to amend the Agreement;
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the covenants,terms,conditions,and
provisions of this Amendment,the parties agree:
SECTION 1:Section 3.1 of the Agreement,Compensation,is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Commencing on and continuing from the pay period including July 1,2016,
Stump’s annual base salary shall be increased to Two Hundred Seventy Thousand
Seven Hundred Twelve and No/100 Dollars ($270,712.00),prorated and paid on
City’s regular paydays.Stump shall be an exempt employee under applicable
wage and hour law and her base salary shall be compensation for all hours
worked. City agrees that the amount of Stump’s base annual salary shall not
decrease,except as part of a permanent decrease that is consistent with the Fair
Labor Standards Act and that is applicable to either all Council Appointed
Officers or all City Executive Staff (which includes all Council Appointed
Officers).
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SECTION 2.Except as herein modified,all other provisions of the Contract,
including any exhibits and subsequent amendments thereto,shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have by their duly
representatives executed this Amendment on the date first above written.
ATTEST:CITY OF PALO ALTO
DocuSigned by:
City C1er—45F95502DB71492..
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DocuSigned by:
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DocuSigned by:
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Dated:5/24/2017
MOLLY S.STUMP
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Dated:5/24/2017
EXHIBIT A:
EXHIBIT B:
EXHIBIT C:
EXHIBIT D:
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AND MOLLY S.STUMP
AMENDMENT NO.ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S.STUMP
AMENDMENT NO. TWO TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S.STUMP
AMENDMENT NO.THREE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S.STUMP
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AMENDMENT NO.THREE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
MOLLY S.STUMP
This AMENDMENT NO.THREE to the EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(“Agreement”)is entered into on february 1,2016,by and between the CITY OF PALO
ALTO,a California chartered municipal corporation (“City”),and MOLLY S.STUMP
(“Stump”),an individual,located at 250 Hamilton Avenue 8th Floor,Palo Alto,CA.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS,thc original EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT between the ity of
Palo Alto and Molly S.Stump.,attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A”was
entered into between the parties for the services of City Attorney on or about April 18,2011;and
WHEREAS,AMENDMENT NO.ONE to the Agreement,attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “B”was entered into between the parties on or about March 24,
2014;and
WHEREAS,AMENDMENT NO.TWO to the Agreement,attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “C”was entered into between the parties on or about December 8,
2014.
WHEREAS,the parties wish to amend the Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE,in consideration of the covenants,terms,conditions,and
provisions of this Amendment,the parties agree:
SECTION 1:Section 3.1 of the Agreement,Compensation,is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Commencing on and continuing from the pay period including July 1,2015,
Stump’s annual base salary shall be increased to Two Hundred fifty Eight
Thousand Four Hundred Nineteen and No/100 Dollars 258,419.00),prorated and
paid on City’s regular paydays.Stump shall be an exempt employee under
applicable wage and hour law and her base salary shall be compensation for all
hours worked.City agrees that the amount of Stump’s base annual salary shall
not decrease, except as part of a permanent decrease that is consistent with the
Fair Labor Standards Act and that is applicable to either all Council
Appointed Officers or all City Executive Staff (which includes all Council
Appointed Officers).
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SECTION 2.Except as herein modified,all other provisions of the Contract,
including any exhibits and subsequent amendments thereto,shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have by their duly authorized
representatives executed this Amendment on the date first above written.
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AMENDMENT NO.TWO TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
MOLLY S.STUMP
This AMENDMENT NO.TWO to the EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(“Agreement”)is entered into on December 8,2014,by and between the CITY OF PALO
ALTO,a California chartered municipal corporation (“City”),and MOLLY S.STUMP
(“Stump”),an individual,located at 250 Hamilton Avenue 8th Floor,Palo Alto,CA.
RECITALS:
WHEREA$,the original EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT between the City of
Palo Alto and Molly S.Stump.,attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A”was
entered into between the parties for the services of City Attorney on or about April 18,2011;and
WHEREAS,AMENDMENT NO.ONE to the Agreement,attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “B”was entered into between the parties on or about March 24,
2014;and
WHEREAS,the parties wish to amend the Agreement;
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the covenants,terms,conditions,and
provisions of this Amendment,the parties agree:
SECTION 1:Section 3.1 of the Agreement, Compensation,is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Stump shall receive an initial base annual salary of Two Hundred Eight Thousand
Three Hundred Seventy Five and No/lOOth Dollars ($208,375.00)commencing on
the Employment Start Date,subject-to authorized or required deductions,prorated
and paid on City’s regular paydays.Commencing on and continuing from the pay
period including July 1,2013,Stump’s annual base salary shall be increased to
Two Hundred Thirty Four Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Six and No/100
Dollars ($234.936.00),prorated and paid on City’s regular paydays.Commencing
on and continuing from the pay period including July 1,2014,Stump’s annual
base salary shall be increased to Two Hundred Forty Six Thousand Six Hundred
Eighty Two and No/100 Dollars ($246,688.00).prorated and paid on City’s
regular paydays.Stump shall be an exempt employee under applicable wage and
hour law and her base salary shall be compensation for all hours worked.City
agrees that the amount of Stump’s base annual salary shall not decrease,except as
part of a permanent decrease that is consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act
and that is applicable to either all Council Appointed Officers or all City
Executive Staff (which includes all Council Appointed Officers).
SECTION 2.Except as herein modified,all other provisions of the Contract,
including any exhibits and subsequent amendments thereto,shall remain in full force and effect.
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representatives executed this Amendment on the date first above written.
ATTEST:CITY OF PALO ALTO
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
cPtAL
Nancy Shepherd
Mayor
Dated:_________
MOLLY S.STUMP
Attachments:
Dated:t///1sj
Exhibit A:
Exhibit B:
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT between the City of Palo Alto and Molly S.
Stump
AMENDMENT NO.ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S.STUMP
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AMENDMENT NO.ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TUE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
MOLLY S.STUMP
This AMENDMENT NO.ONE to the EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(“Agreement”)is entered into on March 2014,by and between the CITY OF PALO
ALTO,a California chartered municipal corporation (“City”),and MOLLY S.STUMP
(“Stump”),an individual,located at 250 Hamilton Avenue 8th Floor,Palo Alto,CA.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS,the original EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT between the City of
Palo Alto and Molly S.Stump.,attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A”was
entered into between the parties for the services of City Attorney on or about April 18,2011;and
WHEREAS,the parties wish to amend the Agreement;
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the covenants,terms,conditions,and
provisions of this Amendment,the parties agree:
SECTION 1:Section 3.1 of the Agreement,Compensation,is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Stump shall receive an initial base annual salary of Two Hundred Eight Thousand
Three Hundred Seventy Five and No/lOOth Dollars ($208,375.00)commencing on
the Employment Start Date,subject to authorized or required deductions,prorated
and paid on City’s regular paydays.Commencing on and continuing from the pay
period including July 1,2013, Stump’s annual base salary shall be increased to
Two Hundred Thirty Four Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Six and No/100
Dollars ($234.936.00),prorated and paid on City’s regular paydays.Stump shall
be an exempt employee under applicable wage and hour law and her base salary
shall be compensation for all hours worked.City agrees that the amount of
Stump’s base annual salary shall not decrease,except as part of a permanent
decrease that is consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act and that is applicable
to either all Council Appointed Officers or all City Executive Staff (which
includes all Council Appointed Officers).
SECTION 2:Section 3.2.3 of the Agreement,Salary Adjustments,is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Stump ha1l receive the same general cost of living adjustment (“COLA”),if any,
provided to Management and Professional Personnel without the need to amend
this Agreement.In its sole discretion and where warranted,the City Council may
award labor market or internal adjustments to base salary.In connection with the
standard annual review,as provided above,the City Council shall annually
consider incentive pay based on performance,but the ultimate decision in this
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regard is within the sole discretion of the City Council.
SECTION 3.Except as herein modified,all other provisions of the Contract,
including any exhibits and subsequent amendments thereto,shall remain in full force and effect.
iN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have by their
representatives executed this Amendment on the date first above written.
ATTEST:
Q7L4cL k%
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City Clerk
duly authorized
Attachments:
Exhibit A:EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT between the City of Palo Alto and Molly S.
Stump
CITY OF PALO ALTO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Deputy City Aftorney
Nany hepl&d
Mayor
Dated:
MOLLY S.STUMP%%/7
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is between the City of Palo Alto,a municipal corpoTation
and charteredcity (“City”)and Molly S.Stump (“Stump”).It is effective on the latest date next
tothe signatureson the last page.
This Agreement is entered into on the basis ofthefollowing facts,among others:
A.City,acting by and through its duly elected City Council,desires to employ
Stump as its City Attorney subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,the
Palo Alto Municipal Code and in theCharter ofthe City ofPalo Alto (the “1Chartcr”).
B.The Charter provides,among other things,that the City Attorney shall be
appointedby,and serve at the pleasure ofthe City Council.
C.Stump desires to be employed by the City as its City Attorney,subject to the
terms and conditions set forth hi this Agreement,the Palo Alto Municipal Code,the Chrter,the
Palo Alto Merit System Rules and Regulations as they are applicable to Council-appointed
officers,and all other applicable laws,resolutions and policies.
1).City and Stump desire to establish specific terms and conditions relating to
compensationandbenefits,peifonuance evaluations,andrelated matters.
E;The City Attorney serves on an at-will basis,with no expectation of continued
employment.
F.Stump desires a predictable amount of severance pay should her employment
be terminatedwithor without cause.
BASED UPON THE FOREGOING,CITY AND STUMP AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
1.Employment.City will appoint and employ Stump as City Attorney with the
City of Palo Alto and Stump will accept the appointment and employment for the City for an
indefinite term to begin on April 1$,2011 (“Employment Start Date”).In the event $tump does
not actually report for or commence work on April 1$,2011,the Employment Start Date will be
the date,ifany,as otherwise mutually agreed by the parties.
2.Duties of the City Attorney.Stump shall perform the duties established for the
City Attorney by the Charter,Pp Alto Municipal Code and direction ofthe City Council and as
otherwise provided by law,orçil)ance or regulation.Stump agrees to comply with all federal,
state and local laws,ordinances,rules and regulations applicable to or associated with these
duties.
2.1.Full Enerv and Skill.Stump shall devote her full energy;skill,
ability,and productivetime to the performance ofher dutiesunder this Agreement.
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2.2.No Conflict. Stump shall not engage in any employment,activity,
consulting service,or other enterprise,for compensation or otherwise,which is actually or
potentially in conflict with,inimical to,or which interferes with the performance of her duties
under this Agreement1 Stump acknowledges that she is subject to the various conflict of interest
requirements found in the California Government Code and state and local policies and
regulations.
2.3.Permission Reauired For Outside Activities.Stump shall not engage
in any employment,activity,consulting service,or other enterprise,for compensation or
otherwise,withoutthe express,writtenpermission oftheCity Couiicil.
3.Compensation.While performing the duties of City Attorney,Stump shall be
compensated asprovided in this Section 3.
3.1.Compensation.Stump shall receive an initial base annual salary of
Two HundredEight Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Five and No/lOOth Dollars ($208,375.00)
commencing on the Employment Start Date,subject to authorized or required deductions,
prorated and paid on City’s regular paydays.Stump shall be an exempt employee under
applicable wage and hour law and her base salary shall be compensation for all hours worked.
City agrees that the amount of Stump’s base annual salary shall not decrease,except as part 0 a
permanent decrease that is consistent With the Fair Labor Standards Act and that is applicable to
either all Council Appointed Officers or all City Executive Staff (which includes all Council
Appointed Officers),
3,2 Performance Reviews and SalaryAdjustments.
3.2.1.Initial Performance Reviews.The City Council will meet
with Stump within approximately 90 days of reporting to work to provide an initial performance
review.The 90-day reviewwill be followed by a mid-year review.
3.2.2.Standard Annual Reviews,Not less than once each year
commencing on or after the first anniversary of reporting to work,the City Council shall meet
with $tump.for the express purpose of evaluatingherperformance as City Attorney.
3.2.3.Salary Adiusttnent.Stump shall receive the same general
cost of living adjustment (“COLA”),if any,provided to Management and Professional Personnel
without the need to amend this Agreement.In its sole discretion wid where warranted,the City
Council may award labor market or internal adjustments to base salary.In connection with the
standard annual review,as provided above,the City Council shall annually consider incentive
pay based on performance,but the ultimate decision inthis regard is within the sole discretion of
the City Council.
4.Regular Benefits and Allowances.Except as otherwise provided in this
Agreement,Stump will be eligible for,and shall receive,all regular benefits (i.e.,health
insurance,PERS contribution paid by City,etc.)and vacation,sick leave,and management leave
as are generally provided to management employees pursuant to the City Council-approved
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Compensation Plan for Management and Professional Personnel and Council Appointees,as it
currently exists andmay be changed fromtime to time.
5.Additional Benefit Terms and Allowances.In addition to the benefit terms
specified in section 4,the following additional benefit terms and allowances shall apply to
Stump:
5.1.Standard New-Tier Pension.Stump shall be enrolled in and shaft be
a member of the California Public Employees’Retirement System (“PER$”),with benefits as
provided under the City’s contract with PER$,including the 2%@60 miscellaneous formula
applicable to new employees.Employec contributions shall be paid as provided in the
Compensation Plan for Management and Profeasional Personnel and Council Appointees,as it
currently exists and may be changed from time totime.
5.2.401(a Defined Contribution Retirement fhai.The City shall pay
$1,250 per month to a 401(a)retirement plan account established for Stump.Stump may make
additional contributionsto the legal maximum.
5.3.457 Retirement Plan.Stump shall be eligible,at her discretion,to
make voluntary contributions to the City’s 457 plan,to the maximum extent allowed under the
plan documents or by law.
5.4.Standard Auto Allowance,and Parichig.Stump shall receive the
standard automobile allowance provided in the Compensation Plan for Management and
Professional Personnel and Council Appointees,as it currently exists and maybe changed from
time to time.Such allowance is currently $325.00 per month.The City will provide parking at
the Civic Center without charge to Stump.
5,5.Vacation Leave upon Start of Emplovrncu.In recognition of her
prior public service,Stump will be credited with vacation leave at arate of 180 hours annually,
prorated and credited according to City’s normal procedures.Effective at the start of Stump’s
second year of service and thereafter,Stump will be credited with vacation leave at the rate
-applicable to an employee with nineteen or more years of continuous service,currently arate of
200 hours per year,prorated and credited according to City’s normal procedures.On the
Employment Start Date,Stump will be credited with 80 hours of vacation leave,in addition to
the accruals noted inthis paragraph.
5.6.Sick Leave upon $tart of Employment.On the Employment Start
Date,Stump will be credited with 96 hours of sick leave,in addlition to the standard accruals
provided in the Compensation Plan for Management and Professional Personnel and Council
Appointees,as it currently exists and may be changed from time to time.
6.Additional Expenses of Employment.City shall pay or reimburse (at City’s
option)for the following usual and customary employment expenses:
6.1.The cost of any fidelity or other bonds required by lawfor Stump.
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250HamiltonAvenue
Palo Alto,CA95901
Phone:(650)329-2571
FAX:(650)328-3631
$TUMP:
Molly S.Stump
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto,CA94301
Phone:(650)329-2171
.fAX:(650) 329-2646
9.2.Entire Agreement/Amendment.This Agreement constitutes the
entire understanding and agreement between the parties as to those matters contained in it,and
supersedes any.and all prior or contemporaneous agreements,representations and understandings
ofthe parties.This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual agreement ofthe parties,
but any suchamendment mustbe inwriting,dated and signed bythe parties,and attachedhereto.
9.3.Applicable Law and Venue,This Agreement shall be interpreted
according to the laws of the State of California.Venue of any action regarding this Agreement
shall be in theproper court in $anta ClaraCounty.
9.4.Severability.In the event any portion of this Agreement is declared
void,such portion shall be severed from this Agreement and the remaining provisions shall
remain in effect unless the result of such severance would be to substantially’alter this
Agreement or the obligations ofthe parties,in which case this Agreement shall be immediately
tenninated.
9.5.Waiver.My failure of a party to insist upon strict compliance with
anyterm,undertaking, or condition of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver ofsuch
term,undertaking,or condition.To be effective,a waiver must be in writing,signed and dated
by the parties.
9.6.Representation by Counsel.Stump and City acknowledge that they
each did,or had the opportunity to,consult with legal counsel of their respective choices with
respect to the matters that are the subject ofthis Agreementpriorto executing it.
9.7.Section Headings.The headings on each of the sections and
subsections of this Agreement are for the convenience of the parties only and do not limit or
expand the contents ofany such section or subsection.
Dated:‘fig ?Oft CITYOF PALO ALTO
Mayor
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AMENDMENT NO. SIX SEVEN TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
MOLLY S. STUMP
This AMENDMENT NO. SEVEN SIX to the EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into on December 917, 2019 17, 2018 by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation (“City”), and MOLLY S. STUMP
(“Stump”), an individual, located at 250 Hamilton Avenue 8th Floor, Palo Alto, CA.
R E C I T A L S:
WHEREAS, the original EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT between the City of
Palo Alto and Molly S. Stump., attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A” was entered
into between the parties for the services of City Attorney on or about April 18, 2011; and
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. ONE to the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “B” was entered into between the parties on or about March 24,
2014; and
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. TWO to the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “C” was entered into between the parties on or about December 8, 2014.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. THREE to the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “D” was entered into between the parties on or about February 1, 2016.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. FOUR to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “E” was entered into between the parties on or about December 12, 2016.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. FIVE to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “F” was entered into between the parties on or about November 6,
2017. WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. SIX to the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “G” was entered into between the parties on or about December 17, 2018.
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, terms, conditions, and provisions of this Amendment, the parties agree:
SECTION 1: Section 3.1 of the Agreement, Compensation, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Commencing on and continuing from the pay period including July 1, 20182019,
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Stump’s annual base salary shall be increased to Three Hundred Thirteen Thousand Four Hundred and FourteenTwo Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand Four Hundred
Eighty and No/100 Dollars ($298,480.00$313,414), prorated and paid on City’s
regular paydays. Stump shall be an exempt employee under applicable wage and hour law and her base salary shall be compensation for all hours worked. City agrees that the amount of Stump's base annual salary shall not decrease, except as part of a permanent decrease that is consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act
and that is applicable to either all Council Appointed Officers or all City Executive
Staff (which includes all Council Appointed Officers).
SECTION 2. Except as herein modified, all other provisions of the Contract, including any exhibits and subsequent amendments thereto, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have by their duly authorized representatives executed this Amendment on the date first above written.
ATTEST:
_____________________________ City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Chief Assistant City Attorney
CITY OF PALO ALTO
___________________________ Mayor
Dated:_____________________
MOLLY S. STUMP
__________________________
Dated:____________________
Attachments:
EXHIBIT A: EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP EXHIBIT B: AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP
EXHIBIT C: AMENDMENT NO. TWO TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP EXHIBIT D: AMENDMENT NO. THREE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP
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EXHIBIT E: AMENDMENT NO. FOUR TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP
EXHIBIT F: AMENDMENT NO. FIVE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP EXHIBIT G: AMENDMENT NO. SIX TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP
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AMENDMENT NO. EIGHT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP
This AMENDMENT NO. Eight to the EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT(“Agreement”) is entered into on June 22, 2020 by and between the CITY OF
PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation (“City”), and MOLLY S. STUMP
(“Stump”), an individual, located at 250 Hamilton Avenue 8th Floor, Palo Alto, CA.
R E C I T A L S:
WHEREAS, the original EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT between the City of Palo Alto and Molly S. Stump., attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A” was entered into between the parties for the services of City Attorney on or about April 18, 2011; and
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. ONE to the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “B” was entered into between the parties on or about March 24, 2014; and
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. TWO to the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “C” was entered into between the parties on or about December 8, 2014.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. THREE to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “D” was entered into between the parties on or about February 1, 2016.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. FOUR to the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “E” was entered into between the parties on or about December 12,
2016.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. FIVE to the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “F” was entered into between the parties on or about November 6,
2017.
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. SIX to the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “G” was entered into between the parties on or about December 17, 2018.
WHEREAS, AMMENDMENT NO. SEVEN to the Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as exhibit “H” was entered into between the parties on or about December 17, 2019. WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, terms, conditions, and
provisions of this Amendment, the parties agree:
SECTION 1: Section 3.1 of the Agreement, Compensation, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Commencing on and continuing from the pay period including July 1, 2019, Stump’s annual base salary shall remain atbe increased to Three Hundred Thirteen Thousand Four Hundred and Fourteen and No/100 Dollars ($$313,414), prorated and paid on City’s regular paydays.
Stump shall be an exempt employee under applicable wage and hour law and her base salary shall be compensation for all hours worked. City agrees that the amount of Stump's base annual salary shall not decrease, except as part of a permanent decrease that is consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act and that is applicable to either all Council Appointed Officers or
all City Executive Staff (which includes all Council Appointed Officers).
For the purposes of addressing the City’s financial hardships related to the global
pandemic of COVID-19, Stump is authorized to take up to a 10% salary reduction in the
form of unpaid furlough days (up to 26 furlough days, 208 hours) between July 1, 2020
and June 30, 2021. Up to 5% of the salary reduction (up to 13 furlough days, 104 hours)
may be offset using paid leave such as vacation or management annual leave.
SECTION 2. Except as herein modified, all other provisions of the Contract, including any exhibits and subsequent amendments thereto, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have by their duly authorized representatives executed this Amendment on the date first above written.
Attest: City of Palo Alto
Approved as to form: Molly S Stump
Attachments:
EXHIBIT A: EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP EXHIBIT B: AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP
EXHIBIT C: AMENDMENT NO. TWO TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP EXHIBIT D: AMENDMENT NO. THREE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP EXHIBIT E: AMENDMENT NO. FOUR TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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EXHIBIT F: AMENDMENT NO. FIVE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP
EXHIBIT G: AMENDMENT NO. SIX TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP EXHIBIT H: AMENDMENT NO. SEVEN TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND MOLLY S. STUMP
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This AMENDMENT ONE to the EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”)
between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California municipal corporation and chartered city (“City”)
and EDWARD SHIKADA, an individual (“Shikada”) (together “the parties”) is entered into and
shall be effective on the latest date next to the signatures on the last page.
This AMENDMENT ONE is entered into on the basis of the following facts, among others:
A.City and Shikada entered into the original Agreement, dated September 18,
2018, and attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A,” to provide for Shikada’s
employment as City Manager;
B.Shikada agreed to and has made his primary residence within the corporate
limits of City;
C.In the Agreement, the parties contemplated that Shikada initially would obtain
rental housing, and at a later date would obtain long term housing;
D.With respect to a purchase of housing, the parties committed to engage in good
faith negotiations regarding contributions from each party, the method of financing, and other
elements of a purchase transaction, and agreed to document those arrangements in an
amendment to the Agreement;
E.City and Shikada now desire and have mutually agreed to enter into this
Amendment One to provide for contribution amounts, methods of financing and other terms to
support purchase of a home in Palo Alto to serve as Shikada’s primary long-term residence;
BASED ON THE FOREGOING, CITY AND SHIKADA AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Section 7.2 of the Agreement, Long Term Housing, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
7.2 Long Term Housing: Home Purchase and Method of Financing
Within a reasonable period of time as agreed to by the parties, Shikada agrees to make his
primary residence within the corporate limits of the City. The amount of the City contribution
and any contribution from Shikada, the method of financing, and other elements of a purchase
transaction will be determined through good faith negotiations and mutual agreement, and
documented in an amendment to this Agreement.
7.2.1 Time of Purchase. Shikada shall purchase a home to serve as his
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primary residence within the corporate limits of City within a reasonable time after the
approval of this Amendment One (the "Property"). The parties anticipate this will occur within
one year but acknowledge that market conditions or other circumstances may make a longer
period reasonable.
7.2.2 Purchase Price. For the purpose of this Agreement, the purchase
price of the Property shall include the price of the Property plus any real estate broker's fees
payable by buyer, closing costs, title insurance and related fees normally attributable to a buyer
in Santa Clara County (“Purchase Price”).
7.2.3 Termination of Temporary Rental Assistance. Temporary rental
assistance shall terminate no later than 60 days after close of escrow for the Property.
7.2.4 Manager’s Contribution Toward Purchase Price. Shikada shall
make a contribution toward the purchase price of the Property ("Manager's Contribution")
constituting no less than 25% of the Purchase Price. Shikada may contribute his personal funds
toward part or all of the Manager’s Contribution.
7.2.4.1 City Loan. The City will provide to Shikada a loan
(the “City Loan”), secured by a note and first deed of trust on Shikada’s Equity Ownership
Interest in the Property, in an amount as determined by Shikada but not to exceed One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000). All proceeds from the City Loan must be used to fund the Purchase Price
of the Property, either as the Manager’s Contribution or the Excess Contribution to the
Purchase Price. Proceeds from the City Loan may not be used for any other purpose. The City
Loan will be fully amortized over a maximum term of 30 years, but the term may be shorter at
Shikada's request, and may be paid in advance of the loan schedule without penalty. The City
Loan will be immediately due on sale. The interest on the City Loan will be adjusted annually on
July 1 as follows:
From the date of execution of the note, the rate will be equal to the lower of 4.5% or the sum
of City's portfolio rate, which is defined as the annual rate of return on investment funds of City
during the most recent fiscal year, plus one quarter percent (1/4% or 0.25%) as calculated
annually by City's Director of Administrative Services.
7.2.5 City Contribution Toward Purchase Price. In addition to the
Manager's Contribution (consisting of Shikada’s personal funds, if any, and the City Loan
provided to Shikada), City will contribute an additional amount, not to exceed Three Million
Dollars ($3,000,000), toward the Purchase Price of the Property (“City Contribution”).
Up to a maximum Purchase Price of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000), the City Contribution will
be made in a ratio of not more than three (3) to one (1), as compared to the Manager's
Contribution. Stated differently, the City Contribution will be not more than 75% and the
Manager's Contribution (including the sum of Shikada’s personal funds and the City Loan) will
be not less than 25% of the purchase price.
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The sum of the City Contribution and the City Loan will not exceed Four Million Dollars
($4,000,000).
7.2.6 Purchase Price Over Four Million ($4,000,000). All costs above
Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000) (the “Excess Contribution”) will be paid by Shikada, either
using Shikada’s personal funds or the City Loan, provided that the City Loan shall not exceed
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000).
7.2.7 Equity Ownership Interests. If City participates in the purchase of
the Property, the City and Shikada’s proportional ownership interests will be shown on the
deed as the ratio of (a) the Manager’s Contribution plus the Excess Contribution, if any, to the
Purchase Price, and (b) the City Contribution to the Purchase Price. For example:
a.If the purchase price is Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) and Shikada
elects to contribute the minimum 25% of the Purchase Price, the
Manager’s Contribution will be Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($750,000), all or part of which Shikada may pay with personal funds with
the balance paid through the City Loan; and the City’s Contribution will
be Two Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,250,000). Under
this scenario, the equity ownership in the Property will be 25% for
Shikada ($750,000/$3,000,000 = 25%) and 75% for City
($2,250,000/$3,000,000 = 75%).
b.If the purchase price is Four Million Five Hundred Thousand ($4,500,000),
the Manager’s Contribution will be One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), all
or part of which Shikada may pay with personal funds with the balance
paid through the City Loan; the Excess Contribution will be Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($500,000), all of which will be paid by Shikada using
personal funds; and the City Contribution will be Three Million Dollars
($3,000,000). Under this scenario, the equity ownership in the Property
will be 33.3% for Shikada ([$500,000+$1,000,000]/$4,500,000 = 33.3%)
and 66.7% for City ($3,000,000/$4,500,000 = 66.7%).
7.2.8 Equity Ownership Interests Not A Partnership. City and Shikada
agree to share the equity interest in the Property in order to consummate transactions
contemplated in this Agreement related to assisting Shikada with purchasing a home within
Palo Alto corporate limits. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or other
joint venture between Shikada and the City. The parties agree that they are not partners and
did not intend by entering into this Agreement to form a partnership, or otherwise to have the
relationship of partners to one another.
7.2.9 Title Held As Tenants-In-Common. The Property will be held by
Shikada and City as tenants-in-common, with Shikada and City owning proportional undivided
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interests, as determined under subsection 7.2.7, above. Shikada will have the exclusive right to
occupy the Property and will not rent, lease or transfer any interest to a third party without the
written consent of City, which may be withheld in City's sole discretion. Neither party may sell
its interest in the Property separate from the other and agrees to cooperate in the sale of its
interest in the Property, as provided in section 7.2.15, below.
7.2.10 Execution of Documents. City and Shikada will cooperate in the
preparation and execution of all title documents, notes, deeds of trust, escrow instructions,
agreements and other documents reasonably necessary to conform the purchase of the
Property to the provisions of this subsection 7.2, in a form mutually agreed to by Shikada and
the City Attorney. The deed will reflect the terms and conditions of this subsection 7.2. At the
option of City, the documents may also include a tenancy in common agreement
supplementing the terms of this subsection 7.2 and a recorded power of attorney in favor of
City to facilitate the sale of Shikada's interest under the circumstances provided in section
7.2.15 in the event Shikada is unable or unwilling to cooperate in the sale.
7.2.11 No additional mortgages or liens. Except for the first deed of trust
referred to above, Shikada shall not cause any lien or mortgage to be recorded against the
Property except as expressly authorized in writing by the City Council. The City Council shall not
unreasonably withhold permission for refinancing or equity loans that do not in any way impair
City's security interest or Equity Ownership Interest in the Property.
7.2.12 Property Taxes, Insurance, and other Charges and Fees.
7.2.12.1 Property Taxes. Shikada and City will pay the property
taxes assessed on that party’s Equity Ownership Interest, as determined by subsection 7.2.7
above. If the Property is only assessed taxes on Shikada’s Equity Ownership Interest, Shikada
will pay those taxes in full without reimbursement from City.
7.2.12.2 Insurance. If City participates in the purchase of the
Property and for as long as City has a security interest or Equity Ownership Interest in the
Property, Shikada shall obtain and maintain in force at all times comprehensive homeowner's
insurance (HO-3) coverage, including earthquake and, if applicable due to location, flood
coverage. All such insurance will state the respective interests of the parties as determined by
subsection 7.2.7 above and provide that the proceeds of any such insurance shall be paid to the
parties according to their respective interests. Shikada will pay for all insurance on the Property
without reimbursement from City, except that City shall pay the cost of comprehensive
homeowner’s insurance coverage including earthquake and flood insurance proportionate to
the City’s Equity Ownership Interest in the Property, as determined by subsection 7.2.7 above.
7.2.12.3 Other Charges or Fees. If City participates in the purchase
of the Property and there are charges or fees, such as Homeowner Association (HOA) fees, for
the management and upkeep of the purchased Property and central amenities, Shikada will
ensure all charges and fees are paid timely and shall remain in good standing with the HOA or
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other entity assessing charges or fees. The City shall pay, directly to the HOA or other entity
assessing charges or fees, the cost of charges and fees proportionate to the City’s Equity
Ownership Interest in the Property, as determined by subsection 7.2.7 above, provided
however that Shikada will be solely responsible for any charges or fees that are specific to the
unit, such as trash and utilities..
7.2.13 Occupancy and Maintenance. Shikada will reside at the Property
from the time of purchase and initial occupancy and will continue to occupy the Property at all
times as his principal residence during the term of the Agreement. Shikada will maintain the
Property in good condition and in compliance with all applicable codes. Shikada shall be solely
responsible for all maintenance and repair costs, including deductibles and repair and
restoration of uninsured losses.
7.2.14 Capital Improvements. Shikada may, at his sole expense, make
such improvements to the Property as he deems beneficial, provided such improvements do
not cause the value of the Property to decline. For purposes of this Agreement, a capital
improvement is the addition of a permanent structural improvement or restoration of some
aspect of the Property that either increases the Property's resale value or increases its useful
life. With the advance written approval of City, the actual documented cost of each capital
improvement with a cost in excess of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) may be treated as an
addition to the Manager's Contribution and used to reallocate Equity Ownership Interests at
the time of sale, as provided in subsections 7.2.7 and 7.2.15, below, in such amount(s) as the
parties may mutually agree. City's approval, when sought for a capital improvement that will
result in the reallocation of Equity Ownership Interests, must be obtained in writing prior to the
initiation of the capital improvement and may be withheld in City's sole and absolute discretion.
7.2.15 Sale. The sale of the Property will occur on the happening of one
of the following:
a.At the option of Shikada, subject to the provisions of subsections 7.2.17;
b.The passing of 18 months following the termination of the employment of Shikada as
City Manager, for any reason, whether voluntary or involuntary;
c.At the option of City, upon the occurrence of any default by Shikada with respect to any
of the terms of any transaction document related to purchase, financing or holding of
the Property, including this Agreement;
d. Should Shikada permanently move out of the Property or cease to use the Property as
his primary residence; and
e.Upon mutual agreement of the parties.
The sale of the Property shall be brokered by a qualified licensed real estate agent with at least
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two years of fulltime experience in the sale of residential real estate in Santa Clara County.
Shikada shall select the agent from a list of three agents provided by City.
Notwithstanding the above, one party may purchase the Property by purchasing all of the
interests of the other as provided in subsection 7.2.17.
7.2.16 Proceeds On Sale. Upon sale of the Property, the proceeds of sale
shall be divided between the parties as follows:
a.The costs of sale, including, but not limited to escrow fees, real estate broker's fees, and
related expenses shall first be deducted from the gross sales price to reach a net sales
price ("Net Sales Price");
b.Shikada's share will be equal to his Equity Ownership Interest, determined by subsection
7.2.7 and, if applicable, subsection 7.2.14, above, multiplied by the Net Sales Price. City's
share will be equal to City’s Equity Ownership Interest, determined by subsection 7.2.7
and, if applicable, subsection 7.2.14, above, multiplied by the Net Sales Price;
c.The outstanding balance of the City Loan, together with any accrued, but unpaid,
interest and all other amounts shall be deducted from Shikada's share and paid to City
under the terms of the City Loan, and Shikada shall receive the remainder; and
d.City shall be paid the City's share, calculated as set forth in clause (b) above, plus the
outstanding balance of the City Loan as provided in clause (c) above. Funds received
from Shikada according to the terms of the City Loan are independent of City's share
and shall not be credited toward or deducted from the City's share.
7.2.17 One Party's Right to Purchase the Interest of the Other Party. If
one party determines to purchase the other party’s Equity Ownership Interest, the value of the
Property will be determined by an appraisal. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection,
City shall pay for the appraisal. Appraisal shall be conducted by a qualified real estate appraiser
acceptable to both parties. If the parties are unable to agree on an appraiser, each party may
hire and pay for its own appraiser. The value of the Property will be the average of the two
appraisals.
7.2.17.1 City Right. If Shikada determines to put the
Property up for sale, either while he is still employed or after his employment is terminated,
City shall have the right to purchase Shikada's Equity Ownership Interest rather than have the
Property sold and the proceeds divided as provided in subsection 7.2.16, above. After the value
of the Property is determined by appraisal as provided in this subsection 7.2.17, City may
purchase Shikada's Equity Ownership Interest in the Property, the value of which shall be
calculated using the formula set forth in subsection 7.2.16. As provided in subsection 7.2.16(c),
the outstanding balance of the City Loan, together with any accrued, but unpaid, interest and
all other amounts shall be deducted from Shikada’s share and paid to City under the terms of
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the City Loan, and Shikada shall receive the remainder.
7.2.17.2 Shikada's Right to Purchase the City’s Entire
Interest in the Property. At any time while still employed by the City in good standing, Shikada
may purchase the Property by paying to City its Equity Ownership Interest as calculated under
subsection 7.2.16 and paying any other amounts outstanding, as provided in subsection
7.2.16(c) (including the outstanding balance on the loan, interest and other amounts). The
value of the Property shall be determined by appraisal as provided in subsection 7.2.17 above.
7.2.17.3 Shikada’s One-Time Right to Purchase a Portion of City’s
Interest in the Property. Shikada has a one-time option to purchase a portion of the City’s
Equity Ownership Interest in the Property. Shikada may determine the percentage of the City’s
Equity Ownership Interest that he will purchase. Shikada need not repay the City Loan in order
to exercise his option to purchase a portion of the City’s Equity Ownership Interest under this
subsection. If payment is received by the City on or before 365 days from the date of close of
escrow of the original purchase of the Property, the purchase of equity will be executed at the
original sale price; no appraisal will be conducted. If payment is received by the City more than
365 days after the close of escrow of the original purchase of the Property, the purchase of the
City’s Equity Ownership Interest shall be valued at the current Property value as determined by
appraisal as provided in subsection 7.2.17, above, except that the appraisal shall be at Shikada’s
expense, using an appraiser acceptable to both parties. If the parties are unable to agree on an
appraiser, each party may hire and pay for its own appraiser. The value of the Property will be
the average of the two appraisals.
SECTION 2. Except as herein modified, all other provisions of the Agreement,
including any exhibits and subsequent amendments thereto, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have by their duly authorized representatives
executed this Amendment One on the date shown below.
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ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
CITY OF PALO ALTO
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Mayor
Dated:_____________________
EDWARD SHIKADA
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Dated:____________________
Attachments:
EXHIBIT A: EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND EDWARD
SHIKADA, dated September 18, 2018
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND EDWARD SHIKADA
THIS AGREEMENT is between the City of Palo Alto, a California municipal corporation and chartered city
("City") and Edward Shikada, an individual ("Shikada"). It is effective on the latest date next to the
signatures on the last page.
This Agreement is entered into on the basis of the following facts, among others:
A. City hired Shikada in April 2015 to be City's Assistant City Manager. Since then, Shikada
has also served as City's Utilities General Manager while continuing to serve as Assistant City Manager;
B. City, acting by and through its duly elected City Council, now desires to employ Shikada
as its City Manager, effective December 20, 2018 or on the date of retirement of current City Manager
James R. Keene, Jr., whichever is sooner, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement
and in the provisions of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto (the "Charter");
C. The Charter provides, among other things, that the City Manager shall be appointed for
an indefinite term by a majority vote of the City Council and that he or she may be removed at the
pleasure of the City Council by a two-thirds vote on a resolution passed for that purpose;
D. Shikada desires to be employed by the City of Palo Alto as its City Manager, subject to
the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the Charter;
E. City and Shikada desire to establish specific terms and conditions relating to
compensation and benefits, housing assistance, performance evaluations, and related matters;
BASED UPON THE FOREGOING, CITY AND SHIKADA AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Employment Start Date. City hereby appoints and employs Shikada as City Manager, and
Shikada hereby accepts the appointment and employment, for an indefinite term that begins on
December 20, 2018 or on the date of retirement of current City Manager James R. Keene, Jr., whichever
is earlier (the "Employment Start Date"), provided Shikada actually reports for and starts work on that
date. If Shikada does not actually report for and start work on or before December 20, 2018, the
Employment Start Date will be the date, if any, as otherwise mutually agreed by the parties.
2. Termination of Prior Agreement. Effective on the Employment Start Date, the
Employment Agreement between City of Palo Alto and Edward Shikada, initially entered into on October
5, 2015, for the purpose of employing Shikada as Assistant City Manager, as amended in October 2016
for the purpose of employing Shikada as Utilities General Manager (Utilities Director)/ Assistant City
Manager, is terminated and shall be of no further force or effect.
3. Duties of Manager. Shikada shall perform the duties established for the City Manager by
the Charter, Palo Alto Municipal Code, direction of the City Council, or as otherwise provided by law,
ordinance, or regulation.
3.1. Full Energy and Skill. Shikada shall devote his full energy, skill, ability, and
productive time to the performance of the City Manager's duties. Shikada understands that the Charter
requires that the City Manager devote his entire work time to the discharge of the duties of the office.
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3.2. No Conflict. Shikada shall not engage in any activity which is actually or
potentially in conflict with, inimical to, or which interferes with the performance of Shikada's duties.
3.3. Uncompensated Professional Activities. Shikada may attend and/or participate
in uncompensated professional activities, including but not limited to the activities described in
subsections 9.3 and 9.4, provided that Shikada's ability to perform the duties described in this Section 3
is not unreasonably compromised or impaired. Shikada shall inform the City Council in writing in
advance of absences of more than one day related to such activities.
4. Compensation. Shikada shall be compensated as provided in this Section 4.
4.1. Initial Compensation. Commencing on and continuing from the Employment
Start Date, Shikada will receive an initial base annual salary of Three Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Dollars
($356,000), prorated and paid on City's normal paydays.
4.2. Salary Adjustments. Not less than once each year, the City Council shall meet for
the express purpose of evaluating the performance of Shikada and determining whether to grant him an
increase in annual base salary based on performance. The City Council will act in good faith in
determining whether to provide an increase based on performance, but the ultimate decision in this
regard is within the sole discretion of the City Council. The Council may also adjust Shikada's annual base
salary due to labor market and/or internal equity conditions.
5. Regular Benefits and Allowances. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,
Shikada will be eligible for, and shall receive, all regular benefits (e.g., health insurance, CalPERS
contributions paid by City) and vacation, sick leave, and management leave as are generally set forth in
the Compensation Plan for Management and Professional Personnel and Council Appointees, as it may
be amended or updated from time-to-time by the City Council. Shikada shall comply with all rules and
procedures, and shall make any and all employee contributions (such as employee contributions
towards the City's CalPERS contribution) set forth in the Compensation Plan for Management and
Professional Personnel and Council Appointees.
6. Additional Benefits and Allowances. In addition to the benefits specified in section 5,
Shikada will receive the following additional benefits and allowances.
6.1. 401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. City will contribute Eighteen
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($18,500) annually, prorated and contributed on the City's normal
paydays, to a 401(a) retirement plan account established for Shikada.
6.1.1 Shikada will make any additional contributions required under the plan,
if any, and may make additional voluntary contributions, if permitted.
6.2. Parking. City shall provide parking at the Civic Center at no cost to Shikada.
6.3. Vacation Accrual Rate. Shikada's vacation accrual rate will be based on the
maximum accrual rate as specified in the Compensation Plan for Management and Professional
Personnel and Council Appointees, which is currently two hundred (200) hours per year.
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7. Housing Assistance. On or about the Employment Start Date, Shikada agrees to reside
within the corporate limits of the City.
7.1. Initial Temporary Housing. The parties contemplate that initially, and continuing
until a residence is purchased as described in Section 7.2 below, the City will provide assistance for
housing in Palo Alto through a monthly cash payment. The City will bear the actual and reasonable
monthly rental or lease cost, not to exceed Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) per month, for rental
housing located within the corporate limits of the City.
7.1.1 Shikada will keep an accurate record of all such expenses and present
such records with his request for payment or reimbursement. City will advance any refundable deposits
and will be reimbursed for such deposits by Shikada (including interest, if any, paid by the deposit
holder) at the time the refund is paid or if the refund is refused by holder, at the time it would otherwise
be due.
7.2. Long Term Housing. Within a reasonable period of time as agreed to by the
parties, Shikada agrees to make his primary residence within the corporate limits of the City. The
amount of the City contribution and any contribution from Shikada, the method of financing, and other
elements of a purchase transaction will be determined through good faith negotiations and mutual
agreement, and documented in an amendment to this Agreement.
8. Duration of Employment. Shikada understands and agrees that he has no
constitutionally protected property or other interest in his employment as City Manager. He
understands and agrees that he works at the will and pleasure of the City Council and that he may be
terminated or asked to resign at any time, with or without cause, subject only to the requirements of
Section 3 of Article IV of the Charter, a copy of which has been provided to Shikada . Shikada
understands and agrees that the public hearing accorded to the City Manager upon termination as
provided in Section 3 of Article IV of the Charter is not a hearing in which witnesses will be called and
examined nor in which the City Manager may formally contest the reasons for termination. The hearing
is solely for the purpose of affording the City Manager an opportunity to publicly respond to any reasons
given for his termination by the City Council.
8.1. Severance Pay. If Shikada is terminated or asked to resign in lieu of termination,
he shall receive a cash payment, or payments (without interest) at intervals specified by Shikada,
equivalent to the sum of his then-current monthly salary multiplied by twelve (12) and the cash value, as
reasonably determined by City, of his monthly non-salary benefits multiplied by twelve (12). The
monthly non-salary benefits shall be those specified in sections 5 and 6. All normal withholdings as
required by law shall be made with respect to any amounts paid under this section.
8.2. Non-Payment of Severance Under Certain Conditions. If Shikada were to be
terminated after conviction of a felony, he would not be eligible for severance pay.
9. Payment of Expenses of Employment. City shall pay the following usual and customary
employment expenses:
9.1. The cost of any fidelity or other bonds required by law for the City Manager.
9.2. The cost to defend and indemnify Shikada to the full extent of the law as
provided by the California Government Claims Act (Government Code § 810 et seq.).
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9.3. Reasonable dues for Shikada's membership in professional organizations
associated with the office of City Manager. City will allow Shikada reasonable time away from the City to
attend the meetings and annual conferences of such organizations and will pay the cost of such
attendance in accord with applicable City policies and procedures. The organizations and activities
include but are not limited to the International City/County Management Association, League of
California Cities, Alliance for Innovation and California City Management Foundation.
9.4. The cost of attending other conferences or events (i.e. retirement dinners, out
of town meetings, etc.) necessary to the proper discharge of his duties.
10. Miscellaneous.
10.1. Notices. Notices given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
either:
a. Served personally; or
b. Delivered by first-class United States mail, certified, with postage
prepaid and a return receipt requested; or
c. Sent by Federal Express, or some equivalent private mail delivery
service.
Notices shall be deemed received at the earlier of actual receipt or three (3) days following deposit in
the United States mail, postage prepaid. Notices shall be directed to the addresses shown below,
provided that a party may change such party's address for notice by giving written notice to the other
party in accordance with this subsection.
CITY:
Attn: Mayor City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 329-2226
SHIKADA:
Edward Shikada
c/o 250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 329-2563
10.2. Entire Agreement/Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding and agreement between the parties as to those matters contained in it, and supersedes
any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings of the parties.
This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties. Any such amendment
must be in writing, dated, approved in the same manner as the original Agreement, and signed by the
parties and attached hereto.
10.3. Attorney's Fees. If any legal action or proceeding is brought to enforce or
interpret this Agreement, the prevailing party as determined by the court shall be entitled to recover
from the other party all reasonable costs and attorney's fees, including such fees and costs as may be
incurred in enforcing any judgment or order entered in any such action.
10.3.1 Alternate Dispute Resolution. Nothing in this subsection shall be read to
prevent the parties from agreeing to some alternative method of dispute resolution.
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10.4. Severability. In the event any portion of this Agreement is declared void or
unenforceable, such portion shall be severed from this Agreement and the remaining provisions shall
remain in effect, unless the result of such severance would be to substantially alter this Agreement or
the obligations of the parties, in which case this Agreement shall be immediately terminated.
10.5. Waiver. Any failure of a party to insist upon strict compliance with any term,
undertaking, or condition of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term,
undertaking, or condition. To be effective, a waiver must be in writing, signed and dated by the parties.
10.6. Employee's Independent Review. Employee acknowledges that he has had the
opportunity and has conducted an independent review of the financial, tax and legal effect of this
Agreement. Employee acknowledges that he has made an independent judgment upon the financial, tax
and legal effects of this Agreement and has not relied upon any representation of City, its officers,
agents or employees other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
10.7. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Shikada and City agree that venue for any dispute
shall be in Santa Clara County, California.
10.8. Section Headings. The headings on each of the sections and subsections of this
Agreement are for the convenience of the parties only and do not limit or expand the contents of any
such section or subsection.
Dated:
City Clerk
Dated:
Approved as to Form:
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Dated: 9/11/2018
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This AMENDMENT NO. TWO to the EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT(“Agreement”) is
entered into on June 22, 2020 by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered
municipal corporation (“City”), and Edward Shikada (“Shikada”), an individual, located at 250
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WHEREAS, the original EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT between the City of Palo Alto and Edward
Shikada., attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A” was entered between the
parties for the services of City Manager on or about September 18, 2018; and
WHEREAS, AMENDMENT NO. ONE to the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit “B” was entered between the parties on or about December 16, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, terms, conditions, and provisions of
this Amendment, the parties agree:
SECTION 1. Section 4.1 of the Agreement, Initial Compensation, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
4.1. Initial Compensation. Commencing on and continuing from the Employment Start Date,
Shikada will receive an initial base annual salary of Three Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Dollars
($356,000), prorated and paid on City's normal paydays.
For the purposes of addressing the City’s financial hardships related to the global pandemic
of COVID-19, the City Manager has agreed to take a 10% salary reduction in the form of
unpaid furlough days (26 days, 208 hours) between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Up to 5%
of the salary reduction (up to 13 furlough days, 104 hours) may be offset using paid leave
such as vacation or management annual leave. Shikada has also agreed not to seek nor
accept any performance or cost of living increase through June 30, 2021. The City Manager is
further authorized to establish and administer a leave sharing program, within which Shikada
shall donate up to 5% of his salary (100 hours) to the extent usable to lessen the burden of
compensation reductions on the City’s lowest paid employees.
SECTION 2. Section 5 of the agreement, Regular Benefits and Allowances is hereby amended to
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read as follows:
5. Regular Benefits and Allowances. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Shikadawill be eligible for, and shall receive, all regular benefits (e.g., health insurance, CalPERScontributions paid by City) and vacation, sick leave, and management leave as are generallyset forth in the Compensation Plan for Management and Professional Personnel and Council
Appointees, as it may be amended or updated from time-to-time by the City Council. Shikada
shall comply with all rules and procedures and shall make any and all employee contributions(such as employee contributions towards the City's CalPERS contribution) set forth in theCompensation Plan for Management and Professional Personnel and Council Appointees.
For the purposes of addressing the City’s financial hardships related to the global pandemic
of COVID-19, the City Manager has agreed to reduce his excess management benefit of
$2,500 as outlined in the Management and Professional compensation plan to $1,250 for the
2021 calendar year.
SECTION 3. Except as herein modified, all other provisions of the Contract,
including any exhibits and subsequent amendments thereto, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have by their duly authorized representatives executed this
Amendment on the date first above written.
Attest: City of Palo Alto
Approved as to form: Edward Shikada
Attachments:
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND EDWARD SHIKADA
AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
EDWARD SHIKADA
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