Matter 25-1138

City Attorney Appointment and Compensation Package.

Governance & Elections City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 14 Oct 2025

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File: 25-1138
Type: Strategic Support
Status: Agenda Ready
Requester: Unknown
Introduced: 14 Oct 2025
Last synced: 19 May 2026 · 04:01

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Memorandum

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The memorandum outlines the appointment of Susana Alcala Wood as City Attorney effective November 9, 2025, along with her compensation package. The package includes a starting pensionable salary of $371,500 annually, an additional non-pensionable pay of approximately 5%, executive management benefits, a vacation accrual rate of 200 hours per year, severance pay for involuntary removal, and conditions regarding outside employment and resignation notice.

Key points

Appointment of Susana Alcala Wood as City Attorney effective November 9, 2025.
Starting pensionable salary of $371,500 annually.
Approximate 5% ongoing non-pensionable pay for a total annual salary of approximately $390,000.
Executive management benefits and a $350 monthly automobile allowance.
Vacation accrual rate of 200 hours per year and 16 hours of Executive Leave for 2025.
Severance pay equal to three months of salary for involuntary removal.
City Attorney requires City Council approval for outside employment.
30-day notice required for voluntary resignation.

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COUNCIL AGENDA : 10/21/2025 FILE : 25-1138 ITEM : 3.4 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk DATE: October 15, 2025 SUBJECT: City Attorney Appointment and Compensation Package Recommendation As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 15, 2025, adopt a resolution appointing Susana Alcala Wood as City Attorney effective November 9, 2025 and approving compensation and benefits for services as City Attorney consistent with the following terms in the memorandum: (a) Salary: The starting pensionable salary will be $371,500 annually. In addition to the starting pensionable salary, the City Attorney will receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay for a total annual salary of approximately $390,000. (b) Executive Management Benefits: As executive management, the City Attorney will receive the benefits that are included in the Executive Management and Professional Employees (Unit 99) Benefit and Compensation Summary. Further information may be found at the Unit 99 Compensation Summary link. The City Attorney will also receive a $350 monthly automobile allowance in accordance with the...

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Resolution

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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San Jose appointing Susana Alcala Wood as the City Attorney, effective November 9, 2025. It includes terms of compensation and benefits, which are detailed in an attached memorandum from Mayor Matt Mahan dated October 9, 2025.

Key points

Susana Alcala Wood is appointed as the City Attorney.
The appointment is effective November 9, 2025.
Compensation includes a starting pensionable salary of $371,500 annually, with an additional 5% non-pensionable pay.
The total annual salary is approximately $390,000.
The City Attorney will receive executive management benefits and a $350 monthly automobile allowance.
Vacation accrual will be 200 hours per year, with 16 hours of Executive Leave for 2025.
Severance pay equal to three months of salary is offered for involuntary removal.
The City Attorney must provide a 30-day notice for voluntary resignation.

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SH 10/16/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE APPOINTING SUSANA ALCALA WOOD AS THE CITY ATTORNEY AND APPROVING TERMS OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 9, 2025 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE THAT: 1. Susana Alcala Wood is appointed as the City Attorney and the terms of compensation and benefits set forth in Attachment A for services as City Attorney effective November 9, 2025 are hereby approved. 2. The general terms of compensation and benefits are set out and described in the memorandum to the City Council from Mayor Matt Mahan, dated October 9, 2025, attached hereto as Attachment A, and incorporated in this Resolution. ADOPTED this _____ day of ___________, 2025, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: DISQUALIFIED: MATT MAHAN Mayor ATTEST: TONI J. TABER, CMC City Clerk T-27026/2254578 1 Council Agenda: 10/21/2025 Item No.: 3.4 DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408)535-1260 or CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov for final document. ATTACHMENT A RULES COMMITTEE: 10/15/2025 ITEM: C.1 TO: CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: CITY ATTORNEY APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan DATE:...