To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: STEPHEN SPRENGEL, CHIEF OF POLICE
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ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2602-008, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RETIRED ANNUITANT, COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR NICOLE BAVIS TO RECEIVE THE AUTHORIZED SALARY INCREASE TO PERFORM EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH DUTIES AS REQUIRED OF THE COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 & 21224
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 6, 2023, in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), City Council authorized Communications Supervisor Nicole Bavis to return to work as a retired annuitant in the Emergency Communications Center.
Supervisor Bavis possesses unique job skills which make it critical to hire her back as a 960-hour CalPERS retired annuitant to address ongoing staffing challenges in the Emergency Communications Center. There is a continued need for staffing, and, in order to ensure the success of the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) program, Supervisor Bavis should be certified in EMD. In order to maintain consistency with the City's pay plan provisions for performing this duty, the certification requires a salary increase. Funding for the increased cost is included in the Police Department's FY 2025-26 Operating Budget.
BACKGROUND
Guidelines under PEPRA, which became effective January 1, 2013, generally prohibit a CalPERS retiree from employment with a CalPERS agency until a minimum 180-day break in service has occurred following the retirement date. An exception to this waiting period may be granted when the governing body of the employing agency certifies that the position is of critical need and adopts a resolution authorizing an exemption pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224.
On June 6, 2023, City Council authorized the return of Communication Supervisor Nicole Bavis to service as a reti...
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