Resolution No. 2023-188
Resolution 2023-189
December 6, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-188
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA: 1.
APPOINTING LYNN C. MERRILL AS INTERIM
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE (U); AND 2. APPROVING EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 21221(h) permits the Mayor and City Council to appoint a California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) retiree to a vacant position requiring specialized skills during recruitment for a permanent appointment, 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 that does not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the position of Director of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance (U) became vacant on September 15, 2023; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure the continuity in the operation and management of the Public Works, Operations and Maintenance Department, the Mayor and City Council desire to retain the services of Lynn C. Merrill, a retired member of CalPERS, to serve as Interim Director of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance (U), effective December 7, 2023; and WHEREAS, Lynn C. Merrill has over 45 years of experience in Public Works, Streets, Sewers, Water Utility, Facilities and Fleet operations; and WHEREAS, pending the recruitment, selection and employment of a Director of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance (U), the City desires to appoint Lynn C. Merrill as Interim Director of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance (U), pursuant to the authority provided under Government Code Section 21221(h), to provide the leadership, managerial and organization skills necessary to manage the Public Works, Operations and Maintenance Department effectively and efficiently; and
WHEREAS, it is understood by Lynn C. Merrill and the City that the combined total hours to be served in any fiscal year for all CalPERS employers shall not exceed the 960 hour limitation set forth in California Government Code Section 21221(h); and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council has reviewed a proposed employment agreement by and between Lynn C. Merrill and the City of San Bernardino
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
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SECTION 2. As required by Government Code Section 21221(h), the Mayor and City Council make the following findings:
(A) All facts set forth in the Recitals to this Resolution are true and correct (B) Lynn C. Merrill has the specialized skills needed to perform the work required of the Interim Director of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance (U), until a permanent Director of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance (U), is appointed and thereafter begins his or her service.
(C) It is in the best interests of the City of San Bernardino to enter into an employment agreement with and to appoint Lynn C. Merrill as Interim Director of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance (U), for the City of San Bernardino pursuant to the authority provided under Government Code Section 21221(h).
SECTION 3. Lynn C. Merrill, is hereby appointed as Interim Director of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance (U), of the City of San Bernardino in accordance with Government Code Section 21221(h) and with the provisions of the employment agreement on file with the City Clerk.
SECTION 4. The employment agreement with Lynn C. Merrill, a copy of which is a copy which is incorporated herein as Exhibit “A”, is hereby approved by the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, and effective December 6, 2023. The City Manager is authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of San Bernardino, with such non-substantive, technical amendments as may be deemed appropriate by the City Attorney.
SECTION 5.That the Mayor and City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 6.Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 6th day of December 2023.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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Attest:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No. 2023-189, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 6 th day of December 2023 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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MAYOR : AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________ 2023.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk