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Home My WebLink About _ 9.15(a)--Consider Resolution Rehiring Retired Annuitant K. NiemerC IT Y OF REMDINO�" AN CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 6, 2024 FROM: Kari Kibler, Personnel ITEM NO. 9.15(a) Director ***APPROVED BY*** ibler, Per onnel Director 1/22/2024 ry ,ppin, C -i n e kkibler ,cityofredding.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 9.15(a) --Consider Resolution approving an exception to the California Public Employee's Retirement System (Ca1PERS) 180 day wait period with regard to re -hiring Kimberly Niemer as a retired annuitant in the position of Director of Community Services. Recommendation Adopt Resolution approving a 180 -day wait period exception and single interim appointment of Kimberly Niemer as Director of Community Services for the City of Redding pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective February 7, 2024, for up to 960 hours; and granting the City Manager authority to execute the necessary hiring documentation. The resolution, if approved, would allow retired Director of Community Services, Kimberly Niemer, to be rehired as an annuitant in the Community Services Department to manage the Emmerson Art Project. Fiscal Impact The estimated salary cost for allowing the Community Services Department to hire the retired annuitant on a temporary basis in Fiscal Year 2023-24, would be up to approximately $37,000. Community Services estimates Ms. Niemer will work approximately 400 hours in this role, which is well below the CalPERS hours limit of 960 hours for retired annuitants. Alternative Action The City Council could choose not to adopt the attached resolution, and a retired annuitant will not be hired to assist with Emmerson Art Project. Background/Analysis Director of Community Services, Kimberly Niemer, retired from the City of Redding (City) effective December 2, 2023, after 27 years of City service. Ms. Niemer will be able to use her expertise and knowledge to provide project management and oversight for the Emmerson Art Project. Report to Redding City Council January 31, 2024 Re: 9.15(a) --Consider Resolution Rehiring Retired Annuitant K. Niemer Page 2 Ms. Niemer's job classification will be Director of Community Services during her employment as a retired annuitant. Although Ms. Niemer will have the classification of Director of Community Services, as a retired annuitant, she will not be assuming all of the roles and responsibilities of that position. Environmental Review This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required. Council Priority/City Manager Goals This is a routine operational item. Attachments Resolution ^PAF Rehiring K Niemer Resolution No. 2024 - February 6, 2024 A RESOLUTION FOR EXCEPTION TO THE 180 -DAY WAIT PERIOD GC sections 7522.56 & 21.224 WHEREAS, in compliance with Government Code section 7522.56 the Redding City Council must provide Ca1PERS this certification resolution when hiring a retiree before 180 days has passed since his or her retirement date; and WHEREAS, Kimberly Niemer retired from the City of Redding in the position of Director of Community Services, effective December 2, 2023; and WHEREAS, section 7522.56 requires that post-retirement employment commence no earlier than 180 days after the retirement date, which is May 31, 2024, 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 Kimberly Niemer certify that Kimberly Niemer has not and will not receive a Golden Handshake or any other retirement related incentive; and WHEREAS, the Redding City Council hereby appoints Kimberly Niemer as an extra help retired annuitant to manage the Emmerson Art Project for the Community Services Department under Government Code section 21224, effective February 7, 2024; and WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement, contract or appointment document between Kimberly Niemer 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 960 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 $15,950 and the hourly equivalent is $92.02, and the minimum monthly base salary for this position is $12,268 and the hourly equivalent is $70.78; and WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to Kimberly Niemer will be $92.02; and WHEREAS, Kimberly Niemer 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; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Redding City Council hereby certifies the nature of the appointment of Kimberly Niemer as described herein and detailed in the attached employment agreement/contract/appointment document and that this appointment is necessary perform critically needed assistance with project management of the Emmerson Art Project for the Community Services Department. Kimberly Niemer's title will be Director of Community Services during her employment as a retired annuitant. Although Kimberly Niemer will have the title of Director of Community Services, she will not be assuming all the roles and responsibilities of that position. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, read and adopted at a regular meeting of the Redding City Council on the 6th day of February, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ATTEST: SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk TENESSA AUDETTE, Mayor FORM APPROVED: CHRISTIAN CURTIS, City Attorney CITY OF R E D D I N G Personnel Office Use Only Personnel Action Form Analyst/Technician Review Position Control No. Department/Division #_641 Employee # 5966 Effective Date 2-7-24 Immediate Supervisor Travis Menne Employee Name Niemer Kimberly Last First MI A. TYPE OF ACTION ❑ New Hire ❑ Re-employment ❑ Separation/Termination ❑ Promotion ❑ Reclassification ❑ Pay -for -Performance ❑ Step Increase ❑ Status Change Other Rehire as Retired Annuitant B. ACTION (See instructions and sample codes on reverse side) C. EXPLANATION OF ACTION Re -hiring Kimberly Niemer as a retired annuitant to manage the Emerson Memorial Art Project. D. SUPERVISORS MUST CREATE AN IT HELP DESK TICKET FOR THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL ACTIONS: (Reference pg. 2 for additional information regarding this action.) ❑ USER ONBOARDING (New Hire/Re-Hire, Position Change) ❑ USER OFFBOARDING (Separation) ❑ N/A E. ORDER OF ROUTING Requested by: Date: Recommended by: Date: Supervisor Personnel Director Requested by: Date: Funds Available: Date: Division Head Finance Officer Requested by: Date: Approved: Date: Department Director City Manager Personnel Offir_e Use Only F. PROCESSING Status Code Job Code Number Step Wage/Salary Rate Classification Title Dept. No. Division Name From: To: 3 52 X 92.02 Director of Community Services 641 Community Services C. EXPLANATION OF ACTION Re -hiring Kimberly Niemer as a retired annuitant to manage the Emerson Memorial Art Project. D. SUPERVISORS MUST CREATE AN IT HELP DESK TICKET FOR THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL ACTIONS: (Reference pg. 2 for additional information regarding this action.) ❑ USER ONBOARDING (New Hire/Re-Hire, Position Change) ❑ USER OFFBOARDING (Separation) ❑ N/A E. ORDER OF ROUTING Requested by: Date: Recommended by: Date: Supervisor Personnel Director Requested by: Date: Funds Available: Date: Division Head Finance Officer Requested by: Date: Approved: Date: Department Director City Manager Personnel Offir_e Use Only F. PROCESSING Eligibility List Pre -Bid Loyalty Oath Physical Exam Psychiatric Exam Background Investigation Initials FMLA EEO -4 Next Step Increase Date Amount Retro Pay Processed Last Step Last PFP Hire Increase Date Vector Solutions Staff Directory Dept. Notified Date Notified original: employee file copies: employee department director F-0015 - 3/99 This form is to be initiated by the Department/Division and forwarded to the Personnel Department at ersonnel cit ofreddin or after signatures have been obtained. Please include any supporting documents as attachments in the email to expedite processing. 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. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: The supervisor that is responsible for approving time off, approving timecards, issuing performance evaluations, etc. 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. CREATE HELP DESK TICKET: Creating an IT Help Desk ticket is a required step in the onboarding and off6oarding of employees. Employees cannot be assigned computer permissions and an electronic access key badge unless they are entered into the active directory via a help desk ticket. Changes to computer access and facility access for separating employees should be completed on the effective date of the separation. E. ORDER OF ROUTING: The Personnel Action Form must be signed by the department director before submitting to the Personnel Office. F. PROCESSING: This section is to be completed by the Personnel Office.