CC - Item 7J - Calpers Waiver of 960 hour Rule for Stephen MajorsROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY OUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGE
DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2009
SUBJECT: CALPERS WAIVER OF 960-HOUR RULE FOR STEPHEN MAJORS
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 21221(h). Steve Majors, a retired CalPERS annuitant has been working
for the City as a part-time Code Enforcement Officer and has agreed to serve as the
lead person for the development of the City's Animal Control program as approved in
the 2009-10 Budget. Due to his increased duties of getting the animal control program
up and running, he has worked additional hours this fiscal year and is close to his hour
limit. Ongoing staffing for the program will be handled by the City's existing Code
Enforcement and CSO staff; and Steve's additional duties will conclude at the end of the
current fiscal year.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2009-57 (Attached) requesting
an employment extension per Government Code section 21221(h).
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed Resolution.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Submitted by:
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Matthew E. Hawkesworth
Assistant City Manager
Attachment: Resolution 2009-57
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
ITEM NUMBER:
RESOLUTION: 2009-57
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 STEPHEN MAJORS.
WHEREAS, Stephen Majors retired from the City of Duarte in the position of
Senior Animal Control/Code Compliance Officer, effective September 1, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead appointed Stephen Majors to the position of
Animal Control Officer, a position deemed to be of limited duration and requiring
specialized skills, effective July 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Majors is expected to reach his maximum of 960 hours this
fiscal year on or about January 15, 2010; and
WHEREAS, due to the large increase in animal control costs being charged by
the County of Los Angeles, the City of Rosemead has elected to transition the animal
control function in-house with City staff; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Majors has extensive experience in animal control and the
creation of animal control programs, and can provide needed direction, guidance and
training in the development of the City of Rosemead's program;
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 Stephen Majors for 960 additional hours or through June 30,
2010. An appointment made under this section of this subdivision may not
exceed a total of 12 months.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of October 2009.
MARGARET CLARK
MAYOR
ATTEST:
GLORIA MOLLEDA
CITY CLERK
APPROVE AS TO FORM:
JOSEPH M. MONTES
CITY ATTORNEY