In a staff report released this week, the City of Yorba Linda has recommended to its Council that former Cypress City Manager Peter Grant replace its current executive, who is retiring.
Prepared by Yorba Linda City Attorney Todd Litfin, of Rutan and Tucker, and Assistant City Manager David Christian, the memo suggests Grant will be named to replace outgoing Yorba Linda City Manager Mark Pulone, who retires at the end of September.
The memo says Grant was recommended by the city’s recruiting firm, Ralph Anderson & Associates, noting that the former Cypress City Manager “has the executive and administrative qualifications, as well as extensive local government experience to perform the duties as the City Manager for the City of Yorba Linda.”
Under the proposed agreement, if approved by the Yorba Linda Council, Grant would take office Oct. 13, 2025, with a salary of $315,000 per year, a $250 per month “tech” allowance, up to $25,000 allowance for moving and temporary housing, an initial deposit of 80 hours of annual leave, 100 hours of administrative leave and a severance package of up to six months salary.
Following months of controversy and an 11-year run that he recounted in a four-page resignation letter to the administration and staff, Grant walked away from the City of Cypress last month with a severance package of $313,000.
According to the city’s website, the vote on Grant’s employment agreement was scheduled for their regular meeting on Sept. 16.
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The City of Yorba Linda voted to approve a 5-year contract for Grant, with an exact salary of approximately $305,000 per year and welcomed him to the with announcements on its social media channels.
Grant brings extensive municipal government experience, having most recently served as City Manager of Cypress for the past 11 years. During his tenure, he became the second-longest-serving City Manager in Cypress history. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Riverside, and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California, the city said.
“Peter Grant is a respected leader with the vision, experience, and commitment to help Yorba Linda continue to thrive. His proven record of strong leadership, community engagement, and fiscal responsibility makes him exceptionally well-suited to guide our community into its next chapter of success,” said Mayor Janice Lim. “On behalf of the City Council, we thank Mark Pulone for 12 years of exemplary service to our community and welcome Peter to the Yorba Linda family.”
Assistant City Manager Dave Christian will serve as Acting City Manager until Grant officially assumes his new role.