DATE: November 19, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Exception to the 180-Day Wait Period Requirement for Two Retired CalPERS Annuitants to Work Within the Hayward Communications Center
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopt a resolution (Attachment II), by means of an action item, which approves an exception for two (2) retired Communications Supervisors to return to work as Retired Annuitants prior to the required CalPERS 180-day wait period.
SUMMARY
The Hayward Communications Center is currently facing severe staffing shortages. In July, 2024, two Communications Supervisors retired. This has resulted in additional mandatory overtime shifts for existing Communications Center Employees.
CalPERS allows retired employees to return to a CalPERS employer in an “Extra Help” capacity. While CalPERS generally requires a 180-waiting period for retirees to return in an annuitant position, Council may approve an exception to the waiting period if there is a critical need. Such a need exists currently to perform work in excess of what regular staff can perform, and both employees are committed to returning to work as Retired Annuitants immediately after their retirements. To do so, Council is asked to approve an exception to the CalPERS 180-day waiting period.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution