Department of Human Resources
Reference: Resolution to finalize City Attorney Alicia Calderón’s annual performance evaluation and set compensation.
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Kevin A. Young, Human Resources Director
Date Prepared: 9/22/2022
PURPOSE
To conduct the 2022 performance evaluation of City Attorney Alicia Calderón, and if City Council chooses, set a new compensation rate.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA
Financially Responsible
BACKGROUND
City Attorney Alicia Calderón was appointed by City Council on August 23, 2021. The City Council is tasked with conducting an annual performance evaluation process that is approved by the Council.
City Council did set a plan to conduct a performance evaluation process with the assistance of Human Resources Director Kevin Young. City Council members had an opportunity to complete a performance evaluation form that was sent confidentially to Director Young, who summarized the performance evaluation information.
If Council votes to retain him as City Attorney, Council may set a new compensation rate.
City Council met on September 20, 2022, in Executive Session with Director Young present to discuss and vote on City Attorney Alicia Calderón’s performance and compensation increase. City Council then met with City Attorney Alicia Calderón to discuss her performance and compensation.
CRITERIA BY WHICH COUNCIL MUST CONSIDER THE ITEM
Process approved by City Council for the performance evaluation of the City Attorney on September 20, 2022.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The approved budget for 2022 has sufficient funds to cover the increase in compensation. City Council will set compensation based on performance evaluation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the process implemented by City Council was followed and is ready for Council vote.
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
1. Vote to accept performance and compensation.
2. Vote to disapprove performance and compensation.
3. Request further direction from staff.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution