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Adopt a Resolution Approving the Exception to the 180-day Waiting Period for Appointing a Retired Annuitant to Provide Training to New Construction Project Manager (HR)
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MEETING DATE:
January 17, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Adele Post, Human Resources Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Exception to the 180-day Waiting Period for Appointing a Retired Annuitant to Provide Training to New Construction Project Manager.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of Lodi is a member of California Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS); as such, the City must comply with the Government Code which sets forth post-retirement employment requirements which are applicable to all retirees. The Government Code provides specific criteria for hiring qualified annuitants. With the passage of Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), all retirees must serve a 180-day waiting period before they can be hired as an annuitant. Section 7522.56(f) (1) of the Government Code provides for the following exception to the 180-day waiting period: The employer certifies the nature of the employment and that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position before 180 days have passed and the appointment has been approved by the governing body of the employer in a public meeting. The appointment may not be placed on a consent calendar.
On December 15, 2023, Construction Project Manager, Gary Wiman, retired after 28 years of service with the City of Lodi Public Works Department. Mr. Wiman possesses a wealth of institutional knowledge that is pertinent to the City and the incoming Project Manager. There are numerous construction projects in various stages of completion within the Public Works Department and to ensure continuity in the projects, it is necessary to train with the new incumbent side-by-side for a few months.
It is anticipated that Mr. Wiman will work as a retired annuitant for 10-12 months to ensure proper education and knowledge transfer to the recently promoted employee. The City proposes to hire Gary Wiman, as a retired annuitant, to train the recently promoted Construction Project Manager and to work side by side to provide adequate training and to transfer knowledge of current and on-going projects to the new Project Manager. Mr. Wiman possesses the required knowledge and experience to perform this work. Mr. Wiman will be paid an hourly rate of $58.02 and would work on a limited duration basis, not to exceed 800 hours.
Staff requests that Council approve the resolution approving the exception to the 180-day waiting period and appoint Gary Wiman as a retired annuitant in the position of part-time Construction Project Manager, effective January 22, 2024.
STRATEGIC VISION:
All Public Works Construction Projects
FISCAL IMPACT:
This position will cost $58.02 an hour and will be utilized based on need, not to exceed $50,000.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Funding from 10050500.71003within Public Works.
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Adele Post
Human Resources Manager
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Andrew C. Keys
Interim City Manager