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Home My WebLink About9.15(a)--Resolution re 180 day wait period for Becky Kraft CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL Recommendation Adopt Resolution approving a 180-day wait period exception of Becky Kraft as Assistant Engineer for the City of Redding pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective January 18, 2023, for up to 480 hours; and granting the City Manager authority to execute the necessary hiring documentation. The resolution, if approved, would allow retired Assistant Engineer, Becky Kraft, to be rehired as an annuitant in the Public Works Department to assist with training replacement staff in performing tasks and duties once performed by the retiree. Fiscal Impact The estimated salary cost for allowing the Public Works Department to hire the retired annuitant on a temporary basis, not to exceed 480 hours in Fiscal Year 2022-23, would be up to approximately $78,000. Funding for the salary costs would be covered by capital projects and the Engineering Division’s approved budget. There will be no impact on the General Fund. Alternative Action The City Council could choose not to adopt the attached resolution, and a retired annuitant will not be hired to assist with training in the Public Works Engineering Division. Background/Analysis Assistant Civil Engineer Becky Kraft retired from the City of Redding (City) on December 9, 2022, after 36 years of City service. The City filled the vacancy created by Mrs. Kraft’s retirement on or about November 18, 2022. Mrs. Kraft possesses approximately 31 years of in- depth knowledge and experience of public works contracting duties and tasks and there was very limited time for cross training the newly promoted employee. MEETING DATE: January 17, 2023 ITEM NO. 9.15(a) FROM: ***APPROVED BY*** kmartinez@cityofredding.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 9.15(a)--Consider Resolution approving an exception to the California Public Employee's Retirement System (CalPERS) 180 day wait period with regard to re-hiring Becky Kraft in the position of Assistant Engineer, effective January 18, 2023. Kelley Martinez, Personnel Manager Report to Redding City Council January 10, 2023 Re: 9.15(a)--Resolution re 180 day wait period for Becky Kraft Page 2 Mrs. Kraft’s title will be Assistant Engineer during her employment as a retired annuitant. Although Mrs. Kraft will have the title of Assistant Engineer, as a retired annuitant, she will not be assuming all of the roles and responsibilities of that position. It is anticipated that Mrs. Kraft will provide cross training to replacement staff on a part-time basis for approximately three to four months. Environmental Review This is not a project defined under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and no further action is required. Council Priority/City Manager Goals This is a routine operational item. Attachments ^Resolution - CalPERS ^PAF-B.Kraft-Annuitant RESOLUTION NO. 2023-___ January 17, 2023 RESOLUTION FOR EXCEPTION TO THE 180-DAY WAIT PERIOD GC sections 7522.56 & 21224 WHEREAS, in compliance with Government Code section 7522.56 the Redding City Council must provide CalPERS this certification resolution when hiring a retiree before 180 days has passed since his or her retirement date; and WHEREAS, Becky Kraft retired from the City of Redding in the position of Assistant Engineer, effective December 9, 2022; and WHEREAS, section 7522.56 requires that post-retirement employment commence no earlier than 180 days after the retirement date, which is June 7, 2023, without this certification resolution; and WHEREAS, section 7522.56 provides that this exception to the 180-day wait period shall not apply if the retiree accepts any retirement-related incentive; and WHEREAS, the Redding City Council, the City of Redding and Becky Kraft certify that Becky Kraft has not and will not receive a Golden Handshake or any other retirement -related incentive; and WHEREAS, the Redding City Council hereby appoints Becky Kraft as an extra help retired annuitant to assist in training the new Assistant Engineer under Government Code section 21224, effective January 18, 2023; and WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement, contract or appointment document between Becky Kraft and the City of Redding has been reviewed by this body and is attached herein; and WHEREAS, no matters, issues, terms or conditions related to this employment and appointment have been or will be placed on a consent calendar; and WHEREAS, the employment shall be limited to 480 hours per fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, divided by 173.333 to equal the hourly rate; and WHEREAS, the maximum monthly base salary for this position is $97,404.00 and the hourly equivalent is $46.83, and the minimum monthly base salary for this position is $69,216.00 and the hourly equivalent is $33.28; and WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to Becky Kraft will be $46.83; and WHEREAS, Becky Kraft has not and will not receive any other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefit or other form of compensation in addition to this hourly pay rate; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Redding City Council hereby certifies the nature of the appointment of Becky Kraft as described herein and detailed in the attached employment agreement/contract/appointment document and that this appointment is necessary to provide critically needed training to her replacement. Ms. Kraft’s title will be Assistant Engineer during her employment as a retired annuitant. Although Ms. Kraft will have the title of Assistant Engineer, she will not be assuming all the roles and responsibilities of that position. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 17th day January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: _________________________________ MICHAEL DACQUISTO, Mayor ATTEST: FORM APPROVED: _____________________________ __________________________________ PAMELA MIZE, City Clerk BARRY E. DeWALT, City Attorney original: employee file copies: employee department director F-0015 - 3/20 CITY OF REDDING Personnel Action Form Department/Division Number Employee Number Effective Date Employee Name Last First MI A. TYPE OF ACTION G New Hire G Re-employment G Separation/Termination G Promotion G Reclassification G Pay-for-Performance G Step Increase G Status Change FMLA/LOA Other B. ACTION (See instructions and sample codes on reverse side) Status Code Job Code Number Step Wage/Salary Rate Classification Title Dept. No. Division Name From: To: C. EXPLANATION OF ACTION D. ORDER OF ROUTING Requested by: Date: Supervisor Requested by: Date: Division Head Requested by: Date: Department Director Recommended by: Date: Personnel Director Funds Available: Date: Director of Finance Approved: Date: City Manager Personnel Office Use Only E. PROCESSING Eligibility List Pre-Bid Loyalty Oath Physical Exam Psych Exam DOT Background Investigation Last Step Increase Last PFP Hire Date Initials _________ Budgeted Hours FMLA EEO-4 Next Step Increase Date Amount Retro Pay Processed Dept. Notified Date Notified Personnel Office Use Only Analyst Review Position Control No. This form is to be initiated by the Department/Division and forwarded to the Personnel Department at personnel@cityofredding.org after signatures have been obtained. Please include any supporting documents as attachments in the email to expedite processing. Signed evaluations may be scanned and sent with the email, but the original version with ink signatures must be sent via interoffice mail to Personnel for recordkeeping purposes. DEPARTMENT NUMBER: Refers to the three digit number assigned by Finance for each department and division. EMPLOYEE NUMBER: Refers to the number assigned to each employee (refer to a PER 10 Job Classification and Status Report or telephone the Personnel Office). EFFECTIVE DATE: On new hires or re-employs, the effective date must be the first day the employee actually reports for work. On separations/terminations, the effective date is the last day of employment. On promotions, reclassifications, pay increases, status changes, etc., the effective date must be the beginning of a payroll period. A. TYPE OF ACTION: Check the appropriate box indicating the type of action required. Use "Other" for actions not specifically listed, i.e. Transfer, Suspension, Return from Leave of Absence, Return from FMLA, etc. B. ACTION: Status Code: 3 = Regular/Probationary positions; 7 = Seasonal positions (950 hours); 8A = Part-time positions (990 hours); 8B = Part-time positions (1560 hours) with PERS Benefits; and 9 = Part-time (on-call, seasonal 950 hours). Job Code: Refers to the number assigned to each job classification (refer to salary schedules). Example 397 – Clerk Wage/Salary Rate: Refer to current salary schedules found on the City of Redding website for appropriate rate. Do not use an hourly rate for a pay- for-performance request, use a monthly salary rate, rounded to the nearest dollar. Classification: Refers to the job title. Example: Clerk II C. EXPLANATION OF ACTION: Please be as specific as possible on the explanation of action. Indicate the reason for the action. D. ORDER OF ROUTING: The Personnel Action Form must be signed by the department director before submitting to the Personnel Office. E. PROCESSING: This section is to be completed by the Personnel Office.