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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180-day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Michael Manning for a limited duration to work in the Technology and Innovation Department. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
On January 1, 2013, the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act added Sections 7522.56 and 21224 to the Government Code, which set forth post-retirement employment requirements applicable to all retirees who are employed by CalPERS employers on or after January 1, 2013. This change added the requirement that all retirees must wait 180 days after their retirement date before they are eligible to begin post-retirement employment with a CalPERS agency. An exception to the 180-day wait period can be made if a public agency certifies the nature of the employment and that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position before 180 days have passed. The appointment must be approved by the governing body of the employer in a public meeting and may not be placed on a consent calendar.
The Technology and Innovation Department (TID) requests City Council approval to hire Michael Manning, currently a Business Systems Specialist VII in the Enterprise Information Services Bureau in TID, effective January 4, 2020, for a limited duration to assist with the HR/Payroll and Budget Development implementation phase of the LB COAST project (Project). It is essential for Mr. Manning’s continuous engagement on the Project after his retirement in December 2019 through the completion of the HR/Payroll go-live phase in late 2020 to reduce risk and ensure that Project milestones continue to be met. Mr. Manning has unique knowledge of the City’s legacy systems and business requirements through his leadership of the City’s mainframe system, Tesseract, since 2003. Mr. Manning has been a key technical resource and lead on implementation of the new Tyler Munis HR/Payroll system since the Project’s inception.
Since Mr. Manning’s proposed start date is less than the required 180-day waiting period subsequent to his retirement on December 28, 2019, City Council approval to hire Mr. Manning is required. The approved rate of pay for the limited duration is $67.623 per hour. This amount represents the compensation paid to other employees performing comparable duties and will be funded by the Project in the TID.
This matter was reviewed by Principal Deputy City Attorney Gary J. Anderson on November 25, 2019 and by Budget Analysis Officer Julissa José-Murray on November 27, 2019.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on December 17, 2019, to ensure the City is able to complete the next Phase of the Project without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total annual cost is estimated to not exceed $67,919 (960 hours at $67.623/hour) during each CalPERS fiscal year ending June 30 and is currently appropriated in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
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Respectfully Submitted,
ALEJANDRINA BASQUEZ, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
ACTING CITY MANAGER