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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
JANUARY 21, 2026
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 EAST MAIN STREET,
LOS GATOS, CA 95030
7:00 PM
Rob Moore, Mayor
Maria Ristow, Vice Mayor
Mary Badame, Council Member
Matthew Hudes, Council Member
Rob Rennie, Council Member
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Adopt a Resolution for the California Public Employees’ Retirement System Retirement Plan to Waive the 180-Day Retiree Rehire Wait Period for Gitta Ungvari RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution for the California Public Employees’ Retirement System Retirement Plan to waive the 180-day retiree rehire wait period to hire Gitta Ungvari as Project Manager.
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PREPARED BY: Kristina Alfaro
Administrative Services Director
Reviewed by: Town Manager and Town Attorney
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6832 www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 1/21/2026
ITEM NO:
DATE: January 21, 2026
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Chris Constantin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution for the California Public Employees’ Retirement System Retirement Plan to Waive the 180-Day Retiree Rehire Wait Period for Gitta Ungvari
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution for the California Public Employees’ Retirement System Retirement Plan to waive the 180-day retiree rehire wait period to hire Gitta Ungvari.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A budget adjustment request is anticipated as part of the Mid-Year Financial Report to fund these costs should savings not be identified to offset the need for additional budget appropriations.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY
This action relates to the strategic priority to ensure prudent financial management, as continuity of services in the Finance Department, given the timing of the appointment in relation to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Plan budget proposals and deliberations.
BACKGROUND:
The Town has an existing agreement with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide its retirement program to employees. The CalPERS retirement program is governed by the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL). PERL contains the rules and regulations that a contracting agency must adhere to related to the hire of a CalPERS retiree,
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SUBJECT: Resolution for the California Public Employees’ Retirement System Retirement Plan to Waive the 180-Day Retiree Rehire Wait Period for Gitta Ungvari
DATE: January 20, 2026
referred to as a retired annuitant. PERL requires that a non-safety retired annuitant may not work for a CalPERS contracting agency unless the retired annuitant has been retired for at least 180 days (Gov. Code section 7522.56). In lieu of the 180-day wait period, an agency’s governing body may approve a resolution to waive the 180 days. PERL also allows for a retired annuitant to be rehired as extra help position should they have skills needed to perform work of limited duration [Gov. Code section 21224].
DISCUSSION:
Gitta Ungvari has been employed as the Town of Los Gatos Finance Director since June 2022.
Her last day of work with the Town was December 30, 2025. She retired from the Town effective December 31, 2025. The Town Council adopted a CalPERS resolution on December 16, 2026, to temporarily hire Ms. Ungvari as the interim Administrative Services Director while the Town conducted recruitment to fill the position
The Town filled the Administrative Services Director position on January 12, 2026. To assist with the transition of the new Administrative Services Director, the transfer of institutional knowledge, and to work on financial and budgetary projects to meet Town reporting deadlines, staff is requesting to rehire Ms. Ungvari as a retired annuitant to provide extra help. Some of these projects include:
Provide Historical Institutional Knowledge
Serve as a resource for organizational history, financial practices, and prior budget strategies, annual audit, and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) preparation to support informed decision-making by the Administrative Services Director.
Support Budget Development and Reporting
Assist with monthly, mid-year, and annual budget preparation and analysis. Ensure all processes and reports are fully integrated and optimized within the new ERP system.
Refine the Chart of Accounts with Additional Budget Classification Refine and expand the chart of accounts structure, budget roll-up classifications to improve reporting and analysis
Develop and Maintain ERP-Based Reporting
Create, customize, and maintain financial and operational reports within the new ERP system.
Ensure reports meet organizational needs and support transparency and accuracy.
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SUBJECT: Resolution for the California Public Employees’ Retirement System Retirement Plan to Waive the 180-Day Retiree Rehire Wait Period for Gitta Ungvari
DATE: January 20, 2026
Before Ms. Ungvari can be hired as a retired annuitant, the Town Council must adopt a new CalPERS resolution to allow staff to request that the reemployment begin earlier than the 180- day wait period and to appoint Ms. Ungvari as an extra help retired annuitant. A retired annuitant may be rehired as an extra help position should they have specialized skills needed to perform work of limited duration. Also, a retired annuitant may not work more than 960 hours in a CalPERS fiscal year. The CalPERS fiscal year begins July 1 and ends on June 30. The tentative first day of employment as a retired annuitant for Ms. Ungvari is January 12, 2026, subject to CalPERS approval of the executed resolutions.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the CalPERS resolution to waive the 180-day wait period be adopted by the Town Council to allow the appointment of Gitta Ungvari as an extra help retired annuitant.
Attachments:
1. CalPERS Resolution for an 180-Day Wait Period Exception and Appointing Gitta Ungvari to an Extra Help Position in the Finance Department
2. Offer Letter to Gitta Ungvari
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION 2026 -xxxx
GOV. CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 & 21224
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS WHEREAS, in compliance with Government (Gov.) Code section 7522.56, the Town Council of Los Gatos must provide CalPERS this certification resolution when hiring a retiree before 180 days have passed since their retirement date; and WHEREAS, Gitta Ungvari retired from the Town of Los Gatos in the position of Finance Director, effective December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Gov. Code section 7522.56 requires post-retirement employment to commence no earlier than 180 days after the retirement date, which is June 29, 2026, without this certification resolution; and
WHEREAS, Gov. Code 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 Town Council, the Town of Los Gatos, and Gitta Ungvari certify that Gitta Ungvari has not and will not receive a Golden Handshake or any other retirementrelated incentive; and WHEREAS, the Town Council hereby appoints Gitta Ungvari as an extra help retired annuitant to perform special projects and extra help for the Town of Los Gatos in the Finance Department under Gov. Code section 21224, effective January 12, 2026; and WHEREAS, the employment shall be limited to 960 hours per fiscal year for all CalPERS employers; and
WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement, contract, or appointment document between Gitta Ungvari and the Town of Los Gatos 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 compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor
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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 base salary for this position is $21,327.8333 monthly and the hourly equivalent is $123.0452, and the minimum base salary for this position is $15,798.4167 monthly, and the hourly equivalent is $91.1447; and WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to Gitta Ungvari will be $123.0452; and WHEREAS, Gitta Ungvari 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
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos does hereby certify the nature of the appointment of Gitta Ungvari as described herein and detailed in the attached employment agreement/contract/appointment document and that this extra help appointment is necessary to complete financial and budgetary projects to meet the Town’s reporting deadlines and fiscal priorities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 21
st day of January 2026, by the following vote:
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ATTACHMENT 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ITEM NO. 1.
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
Human Resources Department
(408) 399-5739 FAX: (408) 395-8640
CIVIC CENTER
110 E. MAIN STREET
LOS GATOS, CA 95030
www.losgatosca.gov
January 20, 2026
Gitta Ungvari
1634 Tupolo Drive
San Jose, CA 95124 Letter emailed to: [email protected] Dear Gitta:
Congratulations! The Town of Los Gatos is pleased to extend an offer of employment for the Project Manager (Finance Director) (Temporary/At-Will) position.
This position is temporary and contingent upon availability of work and funding. Your employment is estimated to last through June 30, 2026, unless extended or terminated earlier at the Town’s discretion.
Below is additional information related to your employment and other important information.
Job Title: Project Manager (Finance Director) (Retired Annuitant) Start Date: January 12, 2026
Employment Status: At-will, unbenefited, temporary/hourly Hourly Pay Rate: $123.0452
Please be aware of the following information related to your employment:
As a CalPERS Retired Annuitant, you are limited to working 960 hours in a fiscal year. The Town’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.
Your employment may be terminated at any time and is not subject to appeal. You are a non-exempt employee covered by the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). For FLSA overtime purposes, your work period begins at midnight on Sunday and ends s.even consecutive days later at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday If you have any questions about this offer letter, please contact Cheryl Parkman at (408) 354-6829 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Kristina Alfaro
Human Resources Director
ATTACHMENT 2 Page 9
ITEM NO. 1.
ACCEPTANCE OF TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT:
I accept the offer on the terms and conditions outlined.
Signature (Gitta Ungvari) Date
ITEM NO. 1.