CC 06-15-2021 Item No. 26. Staff Report Interim City Manager
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: JUNE 15, 2021
Subject
Consider appointment of Interim City Manager and execution of employment
agreement.
Recommended Action
Authorize the Mayor to execute employment agreement for Interim City Manager.
Discussion
Current City Manager Deborah Feng announced her resignation on May 26, 2021. City
Manager Feng’s’ last day with the City is June 25, 2021. City Council began a
recruitment process for a new full-time City Manager shortly after the announcement.
Executive level recruitment can take up to six months or more to complete, therefore
Council may wish to appoint an Interim City Manager.
On June 11 and 13, 2021, Council met with prospective Interim City Manager candidates
and selected Greg Larson. Mr. Larson has had a successful history working in local
government including serving as the City Manager of Milpitas and as Los Gatos Town
Manager. He is currently the Director of the Santa Clara County Leadership Academy.
Mr. Larson will start on July 14, 2021. Assistant City Manager Dianne Thompson will
serve as acting City Manager until Mr. Larson’s start date.
Sustainability Impact
There is no sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact. Funding for this position will be offset by salary savings from
the full-time City Manager vacancy.
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Prepared by: Kristina Alfaro, Director of Administrative Services
Reviewed by: Dianne Thompson, Assistant City Manager
Approved for Submission by: Deborah Feng, City Manager
Attachments:
A – Draft Agreement