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Consider a memorandum/resolution confirming the Presiding Municipal Judge’s annual evaluation and consideration for an adjustment to pay.
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DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Riakos Adams, Mayor
FROM: Kate McDaniel, Executive Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Annual Evaluation of and Consideration for an Adjustment to Pay for the Presiding Municipal Judge
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Kris Krishna was hired for the position of Presiding Municipal Judge on April 11, 2022. Per City Charter Section 32, the City Council shall appoint a magistrate as a presiding judge for the court, and associates’ judges, as deemed necessary for the benefit and conduct of the court. Each judge shall be a competent and duly licensed attorney. The Council shall review the Presiding Municipal Judge’s job performance at least once annually and any pay increase shall be approved by resolution. On April 7, 2026, the Mayor and City Council conducted the Presiding Municipal Judge’s annual performance evaluation.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
City Charter Section 32 provides that the governing body may appoint a magistrate as a presiding judge for the court, and associates’ judges, as deemed necessary for the benefit and conduct of the court. Each judge shall be a competent and duly licensed attorney.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The Presiding Municipal Judge’s current annual salary is $159,848.00. Any additional COLA or merit-based increase would increase the total annual salary.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is a recurring expenditure.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, it is budgeted in General Fund account 100-51110-270-271-000000.
If not, where will the money come from?
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Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes, it is budgeted in General Fund account 100-51110-270-271-000000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Council pass a resolution to approve any salary increase, effective April 11, 2026, for Presiding Municipal Judge, Kris Krishna.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
City Attorney
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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