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A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the 2025 Goals and Metrics for the Annual City Manager Performance Review
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City Manager Performance Review Process
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The City Council and City Manager will approve annual goals, the performance evaluation process and timeline, and a template for
performance assessment with defined evaluation metrics. The Mayor will designate a City Manager Performance Evaluation Committee
with a chair to coordinate the process.
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By Fri, August 29, the Chair will meet with the City Manager as an opportunity for a mid-year check-in.
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By Fri, November 14, the following will be provided to the Chair and the full City Council:
o The City Manager’s self-review
o The results of an annual resident survey
o Feedback from the City Manager’s direct reports and senior leadership team; this will include the Deputy City Manager,
Assistant City Managers, City Solicitor, Chief of Equity and Inclusion, Chief People Officer, Chief of Staff, Chief Public Health
Officer, Police Commissioner, Fire Chief, etc.
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By Fri, Dec 5, the Chair will gather feedback from the City Council using the evaluation template on the City Manager’s performance
based on the agreed upon performance categories and goals.
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The Chair will write a consolidated review using the evaluation template that synthesizes the themes and key points across the City
Council’s individual reviews
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By Fri, December 19, the City Manager Performance Review will be delivered to the City Manager in a Special Meeting of the City
Council. The written review will be provided to the City Manager at least 48 hours in advance of the open session.
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There will be an opportunity for the City Manager to respond both verbally during open session and in writing afterwards if desired.
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City Manager Overall Performance Assessment
The City Council will provide an overall rating and high-level summary that synthesizes feedback on performance.
Overall Rating
Rationale
4=Exceeds Expectations, 3=Met Expectations, 2=Partially Met Expectations, 1=Did Not Meet Expectations
Areas of Strength and Accomplishment
Areas for Growth and Development
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City Manager Performance Categories
Ratings: 4=Exceeds Expectations, 3=Met Expectations, 2=Partially Met Expectations, 1=Did Not Meet Expectations
Area
Rating
Rationale
Leadership: Effectively carry out the vision and direction set
by the City Council including through development of goals
and strategies as well as work closely with the Council to
lead the City through significant events and crises
City Council Relationship: Establish a collaborative and
transparent working relationship with the City Council
Management: Develop a strong City organization that has
the people, processes, and systems to deliver on day-to-day
operations and existing and new initiatives
Community Engagement: Proactively communicate with the
community, and create a range of opportunities for all
stakeholders and residents to provide input and feedback,
particularly communities whose voices are not typically
heard by City Hall
Culture: Define and establish a healthy culture across the
City that fosters collaboration, trust, empathy, and effective
and efficient decision making
ADEI: Advance anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion
efforts across the City, including strategy, organizational
culture, HR, policy development, and service delivery
City Operations: Oversee effective delivery of resident
services including day-to-day operations, maintaining city
infrastructure, and major capital projects
Fiscal Management: Provide effective financial management
and oversight of the budget, ensuring fiscal stability while
allocating resources to meet community needs
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City Manager 2025 Goals - DRAFT
The City Manager will report results for each goal as part of the self-assessment
Measures
Area
Description / measurement
Leadership
Coordinate with the City Council on response to federal actions and funding challenges, including addressing direct impacts
to the City, community, and affected organizations in the City
Engage on regional priorities and advocate on behalf of the City to the state administration and legislature
City Council
Relationship
Collaborate with City Council to prioritize initiatives and programs aligned to Council goals
Continue to maintain an efficient process for awaiting reports and provide summary report in early 2026
Management
Contract with benefits broker to assess current City benefits and develop initial recommendations on potential changes
Conduct Class and Compensation study to address non-union compensation in relation to the market as well as internal
equity across departments
Community
Engagement
Pilot new methods of improving communications and engagement with the community
Review boards and commissions and produce recommendations on strengthening engagement with members who are
serving
Resident survey performance of >60% Excellent/Good on 2025 survey for overall performance of City government
Culture
Develop action plan based on the 2025 employee engagement survey and begin implementation
ADEI
Establish the American Freedman Commission as a new city department in line with the 2023 ordinance
Develop a citywide plan to enhance communication and foster engagement with the community around the City’s core
values of Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI)
City Operations
Achieve compliance with established service level agreements (SLAs) for operating department requests in SeeClickFix at an
80% level or above in the top 30 request categories
Provide preliminary framework for a comprehensive 10-Year Public Investment Plan
Fiscal
Management
Implement greater City Council engagement in the budget development process, including Finance Committee meetings
prior to formal submission of the budget regarding: 1) operating budget, 2) capital budget, 3) police budget, and 4) ARPA
program
Maintain strong fiscal position and AAA bond rating
Finalize ARPA contracts and amendments with all funding obligated