City Manager Suspension and Acting Appointment
Summary
The City Council placed the city manager on paid administrative leave and brought in a retired annuitant, Jerry Grooms, to run day-to-day operations. Residents and council members raised concerns about administrative stability, ongoing audits, and the upcoming budget deadline.
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Last discussed Apr 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Compensation for the acting city manager will follow existing city manager pay ranges under AB 1344 restrictions.
The faction of the council seeking administrative change and oversight.
City operations facing ongoing leadership turnover and potential instability ahead of the budget cycle.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR — April 27, 2026
The City Council placed the city manager on paid administrative leave and brought in a retired annuitant, Jerry Grooms, to run day-to-day operations. Residents and council members raised concerns about administrative stability, ongoing audits, and the upcoming budget deadline.
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