PISMO BEACH COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Agenda Item #12.A
SUBJECT/TITLE:
EXTENDING THE APPOINTMENT OF CALPERS RETIREE TO SERVE AS EXTRA
HELP ON AN INTERIM BASIS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution extending the appointment of Deborah Di Bianca as an Interim Administrative Assistant pursuant to Government Code Section 21224.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Pismo Beach is a full-service municipal government that provides various critical services to the community. The Management Services Department has many functions, including administration of Human Resources, Risk Management and liability, Public Information, legislative advocacy, and City Clerk.
The Management Services Department has been digitizing Human Resource files, following best practices, and has been working with Deborah Di Bianca on an interim, part-time basis to help complete these special projects. Ms. Di Bianca possesses the experience and familiarity required of staff in the Management Services Department, including an understanding of the significant laws that govern human resource functions, the document management system the City uses, and the confidentiality required of this department.
Deborah Di Bianca, an experienced Administrative Assistant in the Management Services Department, retired from the City of Pismo Beach on January 8, 2021, and has been assisting staff during the interim period of August 3, 2021, through present. Ms. Di Bianca’s current appointment is set to expire August 3, 2022, and staff recommends extending Ms. Di Bianca’s appointment for an additional year to help complete the special projects she has been working on.
In conformance with CalPERS rules, a Resolution of appointment (Attachment 1) is required in order to have Ms. Di Bianca work for the City in an interim capacity. Staff recommends that the Council adopt this Resolution in order to facilitate the completion of these special projects. The proposed Offer Letter is provided as Attachments 1.A.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to this temporary appointment as funds exist within the department.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Decline appointment and provide staff with direction on how to proceed.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution – Deborah Di Bianca
1.A. Exhibit A to Resolution: Appointment Document— Deborah Di Bianca Prepared by: Bianka Buchanan, Management Analyst Meeting Date: July 19, 2022 Submitted by: Jorge Garcia, Assistant City Manager
City Manager Approval:
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH,
CALIFORNIA EXTENDING THE APPOINTMENT OF DEBORAH DI BIANCA AS AN
INTERIM ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21224
WHEREAS, Government (Gov.) Code section 21224 of the Public Employees’ Retirement Law permits the governing body to appoint a CalPERS retiree as extra help to perform work of limited duration, and provides that such appointment will not subject the retired person to reinstatement from retirement or loss of benefits so long as it is a single appointment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to extend the appointment of Deborah Di Bianca as an interim appointed retired annuitant to the position of Administrative Assistant for the City of Pismo Beach under Gov. Code section 21224, effective July 19, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City Council, the City of Pismo Beach, and Deborah Di Bianca certify that Deborah Di Bianca has not and will not receive a “golden handshake” or any other retirement-related incentive; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby extends the appointment of Deborah Di Bianca as an extra help retired annuitant to perform the duties of the Administrative Assistant for the City of Pismo Beach under Gov. Code section 21224; and
WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement, contract or appointment document between Deborah Di Bianca and the City of Pismo Beach has been reviewed by this body and is attached hereto (Exhibit A); 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 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 $5,058.84 and the hourly equivalent is $29.19; the minimum base salary for this position is $4,161.92 and the hourly equivalent is $24.01; and
WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to Deborah Di Bianca will be $29.19; and WHEREAS, Deborah Di Bianca 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.
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Attachment 1
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby certifies the nature of the employment of Deborah Di Bianca as described herein and detailed in the attached appointment document (Exhibit A) and that this appointment is necessary to fill the critically needed position of Administrative Assistant for the City of Pismo Beach by July 19, 2022, so the City of Pismo Beach Management Services Department can complete several special projects, requiring an experienced retired annuitant that is familiar with policy and procedures specific to the Human Resources function.
UPON MOTION OF Council Member , seconded by Council Member , the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach this 19th day of July 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
Approved: Attest:
________________________ ________________________
Ed Waage, Mayor Erica Inderlied, City Clerk
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Attachment 1
July 19, 2022
Debbie Di Bianca
Dear Debbie:
760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
{805) 773-7004 I PismoBeach.org
I am pleased to extend your appointment as a non-benefited, interim part-time Administrative Assistant with the City of Pismo Beach.
This appointment is effective July 19, 2022. The specific understandings regarding this appointment are as follows:
•Your starting pay will be $29.19 per hour. Social Security and workers compensation insurance are provided as required by law. No other health and welfare, retirement or paid leave benefits are provided.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to call Human Resources at 805-773-7004.
Sincerely,
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Attachment 1.A