02-03-2009 - Resolution Waiving PERS 960-Hour Rule for One Fire Protection Specialist0 City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. D-5e
DATE February 3, 2009
TO: Andrew G. Pasmant, City Manager
and City Council
FROM: Thomas Bachman, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PERS 960-HOUR RULE
FOR ONE FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ' OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, WAIVING THE CALPERS
960-HOUR RULE FOR GREG ALLEN
DISCUSSION:
On August 25, 2008, due to staff turnover, the Fire Department re -hired retired Firefighter
Paramedic Greg Allen, as a limited services (part-time/temporary) non -sworn Fire Protection
Specialist (Fire Inspector). At that time, the recruitment for a regular full-time Fire Protection
Specialist was put on hold to review staffing alternatives related to their budget. In addition, the
Fire Chief wanted to take time to review and revise the current classification specification (class
spec).
Currently, CALPERS requires that a retiree work no more than 960 hours in a fiscal year (i.e. July
1, 2008 to June 30, 2009). Ca1PERS regulations also provide that a retiree may exceed the 960
hours in a fiscal year under certain circumstances. Greg Allen will reach his 960-hour limit for this
fiscal year, on or about March 2, 2009 and the Fire Chief has requested this employment extension
in order to meet the workload and demands of the Fire Department. The recommended action will
extend the number of work hours available for retired Firefighter Paramedic Greg Allen for this
fiscal year, and transmit the necessary resolution to waive the CALPERS 960-hour rule
FISCAL IMPACT
The Fire Protection Specialist is an authorized and budgeted full-time position in the Fire
Department. Filling this position with a part-time employee results in savings to the Fire
Department budget.
P PARED BY:
Traci Bailey-Huds
Management Analyst II, Human Resources
APPROVED BY:
Paul Segall
Fire Chief
Attachment
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Tom achman, Assistan City Manager
Assistant City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, WAIVING THE CALPERS
960-HOUR RULE FOR GREG ALLEN
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 21221 (h) provides for an extension of employment for
greater than 960 hours under limited circumstances, however, the total duration of an
appointment cannot exceed one year or twelve months.
WHEREAS, in order to continue the operations of the Fire Department's Fire Prevention Unit,
we need to staff the Fire Protection Specialist position; and
WHEREAS, Greg Allen works for the City of West Covina on a temporary basis in the Fire
Department while the City recruits for a new full-time Fire Protection Specialist; and
WHEREAS, Greg Alleri is trained and has the skills necessary to perform the essential functions
of the Fire Protection Specialist; and
WHEREAS, as a PERS retiree, Greg Allen can only work 960 hours in a fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Greg Allen will have worked 960 hours for the City of West Covina on or about
Monday, March 2, 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, let it be resolved by the City of West Covina that the City Council
formally requests the PERS Board to waive the 960-hour rule for Greg Allen.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of February 2009.
Mayor Roger Hernandez
ATTEST:
City Clerk Laurie Carrico
I; LAURIE CARRICO, HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by
the City Council on the 3rd day of February 2009.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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