FROM:
Human Resources
SUBJECT:
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Third Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Fontana and Matthew A. Ballantyne.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Third Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Fontana and Matthew A. Ballantyne.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Create and maintain a dynamic team by promoting stability and predictability by providing consistent policy direction.
DISCUSSION:
Matthew Ballantyne has served as the City Manager for the City of Fontana since 2022. The City Council recently concluded its annual evaluation of Mr. Ballantyne and, as a result of that positive evaluation, recommended an extension of the City Manager’s employment term for an additional two (2) years, ending on April 17, 2030, and a five percent (5%) merit increase effective July 1, 2025.
The amendment also increases Mr. Ballantyne’s salary by an amount equal to the maximum annual employee FSA contribution each year, which is $3,300 for 2025 and $3,400 for 2026, while reducing the City’s payments on behalf of Mr. Ballantyne for 125 Cafeteria Plan Fringe Benefits in an equal amount.
The accompanying amendment reflects these proposed modifications.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of the Third Amendment for Mr. Ballantyne’s contract, which includes a five percent (5%) merit increase, is $26,620 for 2025-26, inclusive of benefits, and is not included in the 2025-26 current budget. The required budget adjustments will be included in the Midyear Budget Status Report.
MOTION:
Approve Staff Recommendation.