File #: 16-033    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Report Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/26/2016 In control: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
On agenda: 2/1/2016 Final action:
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution for an Exemption to CalPERS 180-day Wait Period Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 REPORT IN BRIEF Adoption of a resolution approving the hiring of Roberta Medina as an extra-help retired annuitant to perform the duties of a Temporary Community Services Officer under Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective February 8, 2016. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt Resolution 2016-08, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, approving an exception to the CALPERS 180-day wait period pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224.
Attachments: 1. Resolution - Medina (PAF & Salary Range).pdf
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Report Prepared by: Tonya Mora, Management Analyst, Police Department

Title
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution for an Exemption to CalPERS 180-day Wait Period Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224

REPORT IN BRIEF
Adoption of a resolution approving the hiring of Roberta Medina as an extra-help retired annuitant to perform the duties of a Temporary Community Services Officer under Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective February 8, 2016.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt Resolution 2016-08, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, approving an exception to the CALPERS 180-day wait period pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224.

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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended; or
2. Deny; or
3. Take no action.

AUTHORITY
Section 200 of the City of Merced Charter.
California Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224.

CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2015-16 Adopted Budget.

DISCUSSION
California Government Code section 7522.56, subdivision (f)(1) provides that a CalPERS retiree is not eligible to work for a CalPERS employer for a period of 180 days following the date of their retirement unless an exception applies. One such exception allows the 180-day waiting period to be waived if the retired employee is needed to fill a critically-necessary position and the employee has the specialized skills and knowledge for the position. Under this circumstance, the retired employee can be hired before the expiration of the 180-day waiting period if the governing body of the CalPERS agency certifies through the adoption of a resolution that the appointment is necessary to fill a critical need. Additional requirements for the post-retirement employment include:

* The retired employee can only work for a limited duration and must be hired into a retired annuitant or part-time temporary/extra-help position (not a permanent part-time position);
* The retired em...

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