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AGENDA REPORT City Manager
Finance Director N/A
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DAVID E. KENDIG, CITY ATTORNEY
DERICK YASUDA, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
SUMMARY
Following the conclusion of negotiations with City Manager Matthew S. West, the City
Council will consider approval of Amendment No. 1 to his Employment Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement with City Manager Matthew S.
West in the form attached as Exhibit 2.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed Amendment would increase annual City expenditures by approximately
$22,165 effective January 3, 2022, and by an additional $7,076 effective July 4, 2022.
CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement would advance the goal in
the City's Strategic Plan to be "a high performance organization with effective customer
service provided by a professional workforce", and correlates with the Council-approved
strategy to encourage "succession planning for all parts of the organization to cultivate
and grow leadership".
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On May 7, 2019, the City Council unanimously appointed Mr. West as Tustin's City
Manager. Concurrently the City Council approved an Employment Agreement with the
City Manager, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1. That Agreement has not
been amended, nor has the annual salary has been adjusted, since it was approved in
2019.
Pursuant to Section 3 of the 2019 Employment Agreement, the City Council engages in
annual performance reviews of the City Manager. The Employment Agreement further
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City Council Agenda Report
February 1, 2022
Amendment No. 1 to City Manager Employment Agreement
Page 2
provides that "Upon completion of each such review and evaluation process, the City
Council shall determine the amount, if any, of a merit salary adjustment and/or cost of
living adjustment (COLA) to be provided, which may be made effective retroactively to
the anniversary date of this Agreement." (The most recent anniversary date of the
Employment Agreement was May 7, 2021.)
The City Council concluded its closed session performance review on November 18, 2021
and met with its negotiators in closed session to discuss contract negotiations in
December 2021.
The Proposed Amendment
The proposed Amendment No. 1, if approved, would adjust the City Manager's annual
base salary from $242,112.00 to $262,683.20 effective retroactively to January 3, 2022.
And unless the Council directs otherwise prior to July 4, 2022, the Amendment No. 1
would adjust the annual base salary to $269,256.00 effective on July 4m
No other changes to the City Manager's compensation or benefits are proposed in the
Amendment.
Attachments:
1: May 7, 2019 Employment Agreement
2: Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement
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ATTACHMENT 1
CITY OF TUSTIN
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made effective as of May 13,
2019, and is entered into by and between the CITY OF TUSTIN, a California municipal
corporation (the"City") and Matthew S. West, an individual ("Employee").
WHEREAS,the City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under
the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted under the statutes of the State of California; and
WHEREAS,in order for the City to ensure that its responsibilities for the health,welfare,
and safety of the public are met at all times, the City must attract and retain in its employment the
management personnel who exhibit the highest degree of knowledge,experience,technical ability,
professionalism,and leadership qualities necessary to meet the City's objectives; and
WHEREAS, Employee has been continuously employed by the City in various capacities
since September 10,2001 and is currently working under the terms of an Employment Agreement
entered into on dune 27,2016, as amended on March 19, 2018, September 17,2018,and February
2, 2019; and
WHEREAS,the City Council unanimously appointed Employee as City Manager on April
16, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a new Agreement with Employee under the
terms and conditions in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Employee is willing to accept such employment on the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the City and Employee as
follows:
Section 1: Term
The City hereby enters into this Agreement with Employee beginning May 13, 2019.
Subject to the Cit/, s s right to terminate Employee's employment at any time, as provided for in
Section 7 this Agreement, the Term of this Agreement is two (2) years from the Effective Date,
and shall automatically be extended for one additional twelve (12) month period on each annual
anniversary of the Effective Date of the Agreement beginning on May 13, 2020 and continuing
each year thereafter unless the City, through the City Council, notifies Employee of its intent not
to extend the Agreement at least one month prior to expiration of the original Term or any
subsequent automatic extension of the Term.This agreement shall be reviewed at least once every
year by the City Council or at the request of the City Manager.
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Section 2: Duties and Authority
The City agrees to employ Employee as City Manager to exercise the powers and authority
and to perform the functions and duties as the administrative head of the government of the City
as specified in the Tustin City Code, including without limitation Sections 1411 through 1418,
inclusive,and all relevant resolutions,rules,regulations, procedures,applicable job description(s)
and state codes, as they currently or may in the future exist. Employee shall exercise such power
and authority and perform such other functions and duties, not inconsistent with this Agreement,
as the City,by its City Council, may legally assign.
Except for the purpose of inquiry, the City Council and its members shall deal with all
subordinate City employees, officers, contractors, and consultants solely through Employee or
Employee's designee, and neither the City Council nor any member thereof shall give direction to
any subordinate of Employee, either publicly or privately. No member of the City Council will
order the appointment or removal of any person to any office or position of employment under the
supervision and control of Employee.
Employee shall also temporarily serve as Acting City Treasurer, with no additional
compensation for performing such duties, until such time that the City Council appoints another
individual as City Treasurer.
Seetion 3: Performance Evaluation
The City Council, in closed session, shall review and evaluate the performance of
Employee at least once each year during the term of this Agreement. The review and evaluation
shall be completed in accordance with specific criteria developed jointly by the City Council and
Employee. Such review shall include a written statement of the findings provided to Employee,
and the adequate opportunity for Employee to discuss this evaluation with the City Council.Failure
of the City Council to review and evaluate the performance of Employee pursuant to this section
shall not affect the right of the City to terminate Employee's employment. Upon completion of
each such review and evaluation process, the City Council shall determine the amount, if any, of
a merit salary adjustment and/or cost of living adjustment (COLA)to be provided, which may be
made effective retroactively to the anniversary date of this Agreement.
Section 4: Salary
A. Effective May 13,2019,the City agrees to pay Employee an annual base salary of
two hundred and forty-two thousand one hundred and twelve dollars ($242,112.00), subject to
deduction and withholding of any and all sums required for federal or state income tax,deductions
or withholdings required by then current state,federal or local law,prorated and paid on the City's
normal paydays for other Executive Management employees. The City shall also deduct sums
Employee is obligated to pay because of participation in plans or programs described in Section 5
of this Agreement (Benefits and Leaves of Absence). This Agreement shall be deemed amended
whenever the City Council adopts a resolution changing the base salary of the City Manager or the
manner(but not the amount) in which management employees are paid.
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B. Employee's compensation as discussed under this Section 4 is not tied to the
compensation of any other City employee or group of City employees except as expressly provided
in this Agreement.
Section 5: Benefits and Leaves of Absence
A. Benefits
Employee shall receive the same benefits that are provided to Executive
Management employees, as provided in the Executive Management Salary Resolution. Benefits
include, but not are not limited to, Flexible Benefits contribution for medical, dental, and vision
insurance; CAPERS retirement plan; life insurance; short-term i long-term disability insurance;
retiree medical insurance; General Leave cash out; vehicle allowance; and smartphone stipend.
This Agreement shall be deemed amended as to these benefits whenever the City Council adopts
a new resolution or takes action changing these benefits for Executive Management employees.
B. Leaves of Absence
The City will provide Employee with an annual credit of eighty(80) hours of paid
Administrative Leave each January, subject to the accrual cap in place for Executive Management
employees.
Notwithstanding other leaves of absence provided in this Section, Employee shall
receive the same paid leaves of absence as non-safety Executive Management employees, as
provided in the Executive Management Salary Resolution. Leaves include,but are not limited to,
General Leave, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave. This Agreement shall be deemed
amended as to these leaves of absence whenever the City Council adopts a new resolution or takes
action changing these benefits.
C. Deferred Compensation
The City shall contribute nine thousand five hundred dollars ($9,500.00) annually
(paid biweekly)to a City-sponsored deferred compensation plan on behalf of Employee.
D. Technolov
The City shall provide Employee with reimbursements of up to$2,000.00 annually
for the purpose of maintaining current technology(e.g. tablet, laptop, PC). In addition, a monthly
technology allowance of$175.04 per month shall be provided in lieu of City-provided mobile
technology.
E. Cash Out of Gcneral Leave
In addition to any rights to cash out General Leave in accordance with the Executive
Management Salary Resolution, Employee shall be authorized to cash out eighty (80) hours of
General Leave once per fiscal year.
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Section G: Genera!Business Expenses
A. The City recognizes that Employee may incur expenses of a non-personal, job-
related nature that are reasonably necessary to Employee's service to the City. The City agrees to
either pay such expenses in advance or to reimburse the expenses, so long as the expenses are
incurred and submitted according to the City's normal expense reimbursement procedures or such
other procedure as may be designated by the City Council. To be eligible for reimbursement, all
expenses must be supported by documentation meeting the City's normal requirements and must
be submitted within time limits established by the City.
B. The City agrees to budget and pay for professional dues, memberships and
subscriptions of Employee to maintain professional involvement in the city management
profession and in public sector organizations.
C. The City agrees to budget and to reimburse or pay for reasonable costs for
attendance and participation in meetings, institutes, training programs, conferences, conventions
and similar gatherings that support leadership development and the advancement of the City's and
Employee's mutually agreed upon goals, and which are related to Employee's duties or the City's
operations and held in the continental United States. For purposes of this paragraph, reasonable
expenses are limited to the reasonable and actual cost of registration, airfare (where applicable),
ground transportation and meals. Reasonable expenses will also include the reasonable and actual
cost of lodging for meetings outside of Orange County.
D. The expenses to be budgeted and paid in accordance with this Section 6 are
exclusive of reasonable expenses related to events,participation in organizations,or attendance at
events or meetings on behalf of the City as required by the City Council. The City will separately
budget and pay for membership and participation in community, civic or other organizations or
events in which the City requires Employee to participate.
Section 7: At-Will Employment Relationship
A. Consistent with Tustin City Code Section 1411, Employee is appointed by, and
serves at the pleasure of, the City Council. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or
otherwise interfere with the right of the City to terminate this Agreement and the employment of
Employee at any time, with or without cause, except as provided in Section 8 (Severance and
Benefit Payoff at Termination) below. The City shall pay Employee for all services through the
Effective Date of termination and Employee shall have no right to any additional compensation or
payment,except as provided in Section 8 (Severance and Benefit Payoff at Termination).
B. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right
of Employee to resign from his employment with the City, subject only to Employee providing
one hundred and twenty(120) calendar days prior written notice to the City. This notice may be
waived by the City Council and the resignation may be made effective on the date given without
triggering the right to severance in Section 8 below.
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Section 8: Severance and Benefit Payoff at Termination
A. If the City chooses not to extend this Agreement or terminates this Agreement
(thereby terminating Employee's employment) without cause, as determined by the affirmative
votes of a majority of the members of the City Council at any regular meeting as required by
Section 1416 of the Tustin City Code, and if Employee timely executes and delivers to City an
original Separation Agreement and General Release in the form attached hereto as Attachment 1,
and does not thereafter timely exercise his right to revoke said Separation Agreement and General
Release, the City shall provide Employee with thirty(30) calendar days written notice and shall
pay Employee a lump sum severance benefit equal to the monthly salary of Employee at the time
of separation multiplied by the number of months left on the unexpired term of the contract,not to
exceed nine(9) months of salary, and provide nine (9) months of Flexible Benefits contributions
as provided under the then applicable Executive Management Salary Resolution,beginning on the
Effective Date of termination. Any severance provided must be reimbursed to City if Employee
is convicted of a crime involving abuse of his position as defined by Government Code section
53243.4.
B. If the City terminates this Agreement (thereby terminating Employee's
employment) with cause, as determined by the affirmative votes of a majority of the members of
the City Council at any regular meeting as required by Section 1416 of the Tustin City Code,
Employee shall not be entitled to any severance. As used in this Agreement, cause shall mean any
of the following:
1. Conviction of a felony;or
2. Conviction of a misdemeanor arising out of Employee's duties under this
Agreement and involving a willful or intentional violation of law;or
3. Willful abandonment of duties,other than for excused medical reasons; or
4. A willful and intentional failure to carry out materially significant and legally
constituted policy decisions of the City Council made by the City Council as a
body;or
5. Any other intentional or grossly negligent action or inaction by Employee that
materially and substantially: (a) impedes or disrupts the operations of the City or
its organizational units;(b)is detrimental to employee or public safety; (c) violates
properly established rules or procedures of the City causing a material and
substantial adverse impact on the City;or(d)has a material and substantial adverse
effect on the City's interests as clearly defined and delineated by properly
established City Council action taken by the Council as a body,policy,regulations,
ordinances,or Tustin City Code provisions.
C. Consistent with the provisions of Section 1416 of the Tustin City Code,in no event
may Employee be terminated within ninety(90)days after any municipal election for the selection
of one or more members of the City Council.
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D. If Employee terminates this Agreement (thereby terminating Employee's
Employment), Employee shall not be entitled to any severance.
E. Upon termination (regardless of reason), Employee shall be compensated for all
accrued but unused paid leave.
Section 9: Employee's Qbti ations and Hours of Work
Employee shall devote his full energies, interest, abilities and productive time to the
performance of this Agreement and utilize his best efforts to promote the City's interests.
Employee's duties may involve expenditures of time in excess of the regularly established workday
or in excess of a forty(40)hour work period and may also include time outside normal office hours
(including attendance at City Council meetings).
Employee's base salary includes compensation for all hours worked and Employee shall be
classified as an exempt employee for purposes of overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act
(FLSA) and shall not be entitled to any form of compensation for overtime. In recognition of the
significant time Employee will need to devote outside normal office hours to business activities of
the City and the exempt, salaried nature of the employment, Employee is permitted to exercise a
flexible work schedule. However, consistent with this flexibility and Employee's participation in
activities out of the office, Employee will generally be expected to keep office hours at City Hall,
Monday through Friday during normal business hours, or under the terms of the Alternate Work
Schedule program provided to Executive Management employees or agreed upon by the City
Council.
Section 10: Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement
A. Employee acknowledges that in the course of his employment contemplated herein,
Employee will be given or will have access to confidential and proprietary documents and
information, relating to the City, its residents, businesses, employees, and customers
("Confidential Information"). Such Confidential Information may include, but is not limited to,
all information given to or otherwise accessible to Employee that is not public information or
would be exempt from public disclosure as confidential, protected, exempt or privileged
information. Employee shall hold the Confidential Information in trust for the City's benefit, and
shall not disclose the Confidential Information to others without the express written consent of the
City. All Confidential Information shall be promptly returned to the City immediately upon the
Effective Date of any severance of employment.
B. In the event the City terminates Employee with or without cause, the City and
Employee agree that no member of the City Council,the City management staff,nor the Employee
shall make any written,oral,or electronic statement to any member of the public,the press,or any
City employee concerning the Employee's termination except in the form of a joint press release
or statement, which is mutually agreeable to the City and Employee. The joint press release or
statement shall not contain any text or information that is disparaging to either party. Either party
may verbally repeat the substance of the joint press release or statement in response to any inquiry.
C. The obligations of the City and Employee under this Section 14 shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
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Section 11: Outside Activities
At no time may Employee undertake outside activities consisting of consultant work,
speaking engagements,writing,lecturing or other similar professional activities for money or other
consideration without prior approval of the City Council; however, the expenditure of reasonable
amounts of time for educational, charitable or professional activities shall not be deemed a breach
of the Agreement if those activities do not materially interfere with the services required under this
Agreement and shall not require the prior consent of the City Council.
This Agreement shall not be interpreted to prohibit the Employee from making passive
personal investments or conducting private business affairs if those activities are not deemed to be
a conflict of interest by the State law or materially interfere with the services required under this
Agreement.
Section 12: Indemnification
Consistent with the California Government Code, the City shall defend and indemnify
Employee, using legal counsel of the City's choosing, against expense or legal liability for acts or
omissions by Employee occurring within the course and scope of Employee's employment under
this Agreement. In the event there is a conflict of interest between the City and Employee in such
a case so that independent counsel is required for Employee, the City may select the independent
counsel after having considered the input of Employee and shall pay the reasonable fees of such
independent counsel consistent with City litigation guidelines and standard rates charged to the
City from its chosen special counsel. If Employee is convicted of a crime involving abuse of his
position as defined in Government Code section 53243.4, Employee shall reimburse City for all
legal defense fees and costs.
Section 13: Other Terms and Conditions of Employment
The City may fix other terms and conditions of employment,as it may determine from time
to time, relating to the performance of Employee, provided such terms and conditions are not
inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement or applicable law.
Section 14: Notices
Notice pursuant to this Agreement shall be given by depositing written notification in the
custody of the United States Postal Service, registered or certified, postage prepaid, with return
receipt requested. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the Employce at the address maintained in
Employee's personnel file.
Alternatively,notice required pursuant to this Agreement may be personally served in the
same manner as is applicable in civil judicial practice. Notice shall be deemed given as of the date
of personal service or as of the date of deposit of such written notice in the course of transmission
in the United States Postal Service as provided by law.
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Section 15: General Provisions
A. Integration
This Agreement sets forth the final,complete and exclusive agreement between the
City and Employee relating to the employment of Employee by the City. Any prior discussions
or representations by or between the parties are merged into this Agreement or are otherwise
rendered null and void. The parties by mutual written agreement may amend any provision of this
Agreement during the life of the Agreement. Such amendments shall be incorporated and made a
part of this Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, Employee acknowledges that, except as
expressly provided in this Agreement,his employment is subject to the City's generally applicable
rules and policies pertaining to employment matters, such as those addressing equal employment
opportunity,harassment and violence in the workplace,as they currently or may in the future exist,
and his employment is, and will continue to be, at the will of the City Council.
B. Binding Effect
This Agreement shall be binding on the City and Employee as well as their heirs,
assigns,executors, personal representatives and successors in interest.
C. Choice of Law
This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed pursuant to and in accordance
with the laws of the State of California and all applicable Codes, Ordinances, Policies and
Resolutions.
D. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable,the remainder
of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect. If any provision is held invalid
or unenforceable with respect to particular circumstances,it shall nevertheless remain in full force
and effect in all other circumstances.
E. Employee's Independent Review
Employee acknowledges that he has had the opportunity and has conducted an
independent review of the financial and legal effects of this Agreement. Employee acknowledges
that he has made an independent judgment upon the financial and legal effects of this Agreement
and has not relied upon any representation of the City,its officers, agents or employees other than
those expressly set forth in this Agreement. Employee acknowledges that he has been advised to
obtain, and has availed himself of, legal advice with respect to the terms and provisions of this
Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the
dates reflected below each signature.
CITY EMPLOYEE
CITY OF TUSTIN
A Municipal Corporation
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By- By.
CHARLES E.PUCKETT r&ATTHEW S. WEST
Mayor Employee
DATE: I DATE: _y Z
ATTEST:
ERICA N. YAS1jD
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Q
DAVID EA6.44
.KE IG
City Attorney
DATE:
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ATTACHMENT 1
SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE
This Separation Agreement and General Release("Separation Agreement")is entered into
by Matthew S.West("Employee")and City of Tustin("Employer"),in light of the following facts:
RECITALS
A. Employment by Employer of the Employee, and the Employment Agreement under
which he was employed, have been terminated effective , 20__
B. Employee is hereby informed that he has 21 days from the effective date of the
termination when he received this Agreement to consider it. Employer hereby advises Employee
to consult with an attorney before signing this Agreement.
C. Employee acknowledges that for a period of seven days following the signing of
this Separation Agreement("Revocation Period"), he may revoke the Separation Agreement. This
Separation Agreement shall not become effective or enforceable until the Revocation Period has
expired.
D. Employee acknowledges that the Salary Payment referenced in paragraph 1 of this
Separation Agreement represents all compensation, including salary and accrued paid leave, due
and payable to him through his termination. Employee also acknowledges that Employer has made
this Salary Payment without regard to whether he signs this Separation Agreement. The Salary
Payment does not constitute consideration for this Separation Agreement.
E. Employee acknowledges that the Separation Pay referenced in paragraph 2 of this
Separation Agreement is in excess of all amounts that are due and owing to him as a result of his
employment by Employer.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
herein and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the
parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Receipt of Salary Payment. Employee hereby acknowledges receipt of a
check for all salary and accrued leave owing("Salary Payment")from Employer.
2. Separation Pay. Following return to Employer of this Separation
Agreement signed by Employee and expiration of the Revocation Period,not having been revoked
by Employee, Employer shall make the applicable Separation Payments provided for under his
Employment Agreement with Employer.
3. General Release. In consideration of the Separation Pay to be given to
Employee, and other good and valuable consideration, Employee hereby releases and discharges
Employer and its past and present elected and appointed officials and officers, employees,
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representatives, agents and attorneys, from all rights, claims, causes of action, and damages,both
known and unknown, in law or in equity, concerning and/or arising out of his employment with
Employer which he now has,or ever had,including but not limited to any rights,claims,causes of
action,or damages arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1954,the Age Discrimination
in Employment Act of 1967,the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938,the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the Meyers-Milias Brown Act, the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Family and
Medical Leave Act of 1993, the California Moore-Brown-Roberti Family Rights Act, the
California Unruh Civil Rights Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, or the
California Labor Code,under any other federal,state,or local employment practice legislation,or
under federal or state common law, including wrongful discharge, express or implied contract,
breach of public policy,or violation of due process rights.
Employee hereby waives and relinquishes all rights and benefits afforded by
Section 1542 of the Civil Code of California. Employee understands and acknowledges the
significance and consequences of this specific waiver of Section 1542. Section 1542 of the Civil
Code of California states as follows:
"A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does
not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the
release, which if known by him must have materially affected his
settlement with the debtor."
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1542, and for the purpose of
implementing a full and complete release and discharge of Employer and its past and present
elected and appointed officials and officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys,
Employee expressly acknowledges that this General Release is intended to include in its effect,
without limitation, all claims which he does not know or suspect to exist in his favor.
Employee fixrther acknowledges that he has read this General Release, that he
understands that this is a general release, and that he intends to be legally bound by the same.
4. Fees and Costs. Employee and Employer agree that in the event of
litigation relating to this Separation Agreement,the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs.
5. Nan-Disparagement. Employee and Employer each warrant and agree that
helit will not disseminate,orally or in writing,any comments which are in any way negative about,
or disparaging to the other, or to the other's representatives or employees,or any of them.
6. Complete Agreement. Except for the applicable provisions of the parties'
Employment Agreement, which are referenced herein, this is the entire agreement between
Employee and Employer with respect to the subject matter hereof and this Separation Agreement
supersedes all prior and contemporaneous oral and written agreements and discussions. It may
only be amended in writing.
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DATE: By:
City of Tustin
DATE: By:
MATTHEW S. WEST
Employee
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ATTACHMENT 2
CITY OF TUSTIN
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Amendment No. 1 to the EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made
effective as of January 3, 2022, and is entered into by and between the CITY OF TUSTIN, a
California municipal corporation (the "City") and Matthew S. West, an individual ("Employee").
WHEREAS, the City and Employee entered into the Agreement effective May 13, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Agreement in order to provide for an
increase in Employee's salary.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the City and Employee as
follows:
Section 1: Salary
Two sentences shall be added to Section 4 of the Agreement(Salary), to read as follows:
"Effective January 3, 2022, Employee's annual base salary shall be increased to
two hundred and sixty-two thousand six hundred and eighty-three dollars and twenty
cents ($262,683.20).
"Effective July 4, 2022, unless the City Council directs otherwise prior to July 4,
2022, Employee's annual base salary shall be increased to two hundred and sixty-nine
thousand two hundred and fifty-six dollars ($269,256.00)."
Section 2: Other Terms and Conditions
Except as expressly amended herein, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. 1 to the
Agreement to be executed on the dates reflected below each signature.
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CITY EMPLOYEE
CITY OF TUSTIN
A Municipal Corporation
By: By:
AUSTIN LUMBARD MATTHEW S.WEST
Mayor Employee
DATE: DATE:
ATTEST:
ERICA N.YASUDA
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAVID E. KENDIG
City Attorney
DATE:
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