HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-77 - City Attorney Employment Agreement RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 77
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING HEIDI SKINNER AS CITY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND
HEIDI SKINNER EFFECTIVE JUNE 17, 2026.
WHEREAS, the employment agreement with City Attorney Barry Schultz expired on
December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City of National City commenced the recruitment process to fill the City
Attorney position but, on February 3, 2026, the City Council selected Heidi Skinner to be the
Interim City Attorney and fill the position on an interim basis until such time as a permanent
appointment is made; and
WHEREAS, following the completion of the recruitment process, the City Council has
selected Heidi Skinner to be the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Heidi Skinner is hereby appointed to the position of City Attorney of the City of
National City, effective June 17, 2026.
Section 2: In consideration of Ms. Skinner's acceptance of the appointment as City
Attorney for the City of National City, the City Council hereby approves the following employment
terms and conditions:
A. Commencement of Employment
June 17, 2026 is hereby designated as the date of commencement of Ms.
Skinner's duties to serve as City Attorney.
B. Salary/Compensation
The base salary to be paid to Ms. Skinner for her services as City Attorney
shall be $265,000.00 annually with a 4% annual increase after years 1 and 2
upon satisfactory annual evaluations. In addition, Ms. Skinner will receive
$750.00 per month for vehicle allowance payable in accordance with the City's
customary payroll practices.
C. Benefits
In addition to base salary, Ms. Skinner shall receive such other benefits as are
provided to the Executive Group of the City, including holidays, vacation leave,
executive leave, sick leave, and insurance and retirement benefits. Further,
she will receive an annual City contribution of $7,500 to a deferred
compensation account and a one-time credit of 40 sick leave hours and 40
vacation leave hours.
D. Reimbursable Expenses
City payment or reimbursement for professional dues and subscriptions,
professional travel and training, state bar dues, reasonable job-related
business expenses, local civic organization dues, and City-provided equipment
necessary to perform the position.
E. Severance
If terminated by the City other than for cause, the City Attorney will receive
severance equal to one year's base salary, continued City healthcare
contribution for one year subject to the Executive employee contribution cap,
and payout of accrued sick and vacation leave, as provided in the Agreement.
Section 3: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Employment Agreement
between the City of National City and Heidi Skinner, attached to the Agenda Report as Exhibit A,
as City Attorney with an initial term of three (3)years, unless sooner terminated as set forth in the
agreement. Said agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 2026
n Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shelley Ca el, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Richard E. Romero, Assistant City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
June 16, 2026 by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Yamane, Rodriguez, Bush, Molina, Morrison
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
OP% Shelley Chapel
CfF� City Clerk of the City of National City, California
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