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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE-MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OLIVER CHI, CITY:MANAGERg(,L~-
DATE: JANUARY 22, 2008
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SUBJECT: CALPERS WAIVER OF 960-HOUR RULE FOR BILL ORNELAS
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SUMMARY
Public Employee Retirement Law prohibits a retired annuitant from working more than
960 hours in a fiscal year unless a resolution is adopted in accordance with Government
Code section 21224(h). Bill Ornelas, a retired CalPERS annuitant has been working for
the City for approximately seven months and is close to his hour limit. Staff is currently
working on a permanent plan for his position and the graffiti abatement/community
services function, and will be ready to move forward by July 1, 2008.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2008-09 (Attached) requesting
an employment extension per Government Code section 21221(h).
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed Ordinance and Resolution.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Submitted by:
Matthew E. Hawkesworth
Assistant City Manager - Internal Business Units
Attachment: Resolution 2008-09
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: V' ITEM NUMBER:
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RESOLUTION: 2008-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WAIVING THE
CALPERS 960-HOUR RULE FOR WILLIAM ORNELAS.
WHEREAS, William Ornelas retired from the City of Duarte in the position of
Field Services Manager, effective November 18, 2005; and
. WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead appointed William Ornelas to the position of
Interim Senior Graffiti Abatement Manager, a position deemed to be of limited duration
and requiring specialized skills, effective July 1, 2007; and
WHEREAS, William Ornelas is expected to reach his maximum of 960 hours this
fiscal year on or about January 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS, due to the appointment of a new City Manager and the subsequent
reorganization of the several departments and key positions the recruitment for this
position has been postponed pending the appointment of a permanent Director; and
WHEREAS, William Ornelas has extensive experience in graffiti abatement, staff
training and community service;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the CalPERS Board of Administration be requested to approve an extension
in accordance with Government Code section 21221(h) for the temporary
employment of William Ornelas for 800 additional hours or through June 30,
2008. An appointment made under this section of this subdivision may not
exceed a total of 12 months.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of January 2008.
John Tran
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk