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APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Appointing Steve Colangelo as the Interim City Manager for the City of Stockton; and
2. Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, to execute an employment contract with Steve Colangelo setting forth the conditions of employment.
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DISCUSSION
Background
On February 4, 2025, the City Council appointed Steve Colangelo as Interim City Manager for the City of Stockton effective February 11, 2025. The contract with Steve Colangelo for the Interim City Manager position expired on August 9, 2025.
The City Council appointed William Crew as Acting City Manager effective August 9, 2025.
On July 29, 2025, the City Council met in Closed Session and deliberated regarding the appointment of Steve Colangelo as Interim City Manager and directed the City Attorney to make an offer and negotiate an employment contract with Steve Colangelo.
Present Situation
An employment contract with Steve Colangelo to serve as Interim City Manager is now presented for Council consideration and approval (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution).
CONCLUSION
Council is asked to review and consider the appointment of Steve Colangelo as Interim City Manager subject to the terms and conditions of the employment contract.