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Resolution No. 26-9527

City Council and Authorities Concurrent
January 13, 2026

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Resolution No. 26-9527
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January 13, 2026
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City Council and Authorities Concurrent
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Resolution
Rev: 7/27/2023

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-9527

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA ,
FOR EXCEPTION TO THE 180 -DAY WAITING PERIOD TO HIRE A

RETIRED ANNUITANT AS A TEMPORARY EXTRA HELP
EMPLOYEE (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 AND
21224) AS A DEPUTY DIRECTOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF

PUBLIC WORKS

WHEREAS, in compliance with Government Code section 7522.56 the City of Santa Clara must provide CalPERS this certification resolution when hiring a retiree before 180 days has passed since his or her retirement date;
WHEREAS, David Staub (CalPERS ID 4588247070) retired from the City of Santa Clara in the position of Deputy Director in the Department of Public Works, effective December 31, 2025; WHEREAS, section 7522.56 requires that post-retirement employment commence no earlier than 180 days after the retirement date, which is June 30, 2026 , without this certification resolution;
WHEREAS, section 7522.56 provides that this exception to the 180 day wait period shall not apply if the retiree accepts any retirement-related incentive; WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara and David Staub certify that David Staub has not and will not receive a Golden Handshake or any other retirement-related incentive; WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara hereby appoints David Staub as an extra help retired annuitant to perform the critically needed duties of Temporary Employee for the City of Santa Clara under Government Code section 21224, effective January 20, 2026; WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement, contract or appointment document between the City of Santa Clara and David Staub has been reviewed by this body and is attached herein; WHEREAS, no matters, issues, terms or conditions related to this employment and appointment have been or will be placed on a consent calendar;
WHEREAS, the employment shall be limited to 960 hours per fiscal year; //
Resolution
Rev: 7/27/2023

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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; WHEREAS, effective December 21, 2025, the maximum hourly salary rate for the Temporary Employee position is $214.06, and the minimum hourly equivalent is $18.70; WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to David Staub will be $117.32; and WHEREAS, David Staub 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.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:

1. The City of Santa Clara hereby certifies the appointment of David Staub and that this appointment is necessary to fill the critically needed position of Temporary Employee for the City of Santa Clara. The retired annuitant was a Deputy Director for the Department of Public Works and will be rehired performing the comparable duties of the Deputy Director classification. The hourly rate to be paid to David Staub is consistent with the salary for the classification of Deputy Director, as set forth in the published Unclassified Salary Plan.

2. The Department of Public Works is responsible for specific tasks that include but are not limited to construction, maintenance and improvement of various components of the City’s infrastructure. The department is responsible for a wide variety of programs throughout the City which includes: design, construction management, stormwater pollution prevention, inspection and maintenance of City streets, sidewalks, storm drain systems, traffic signs and markings, street trees, landscaping and the closed landfill. //
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3. Mr. Staub is responsible for specific tasks that include but are not limited to project management responsibilities related to Public Works duties for Super Bowl and FIFA, solid waste rate analysis and updates, landfill monitoring and regulatory agency coordination, capital and operating budget preparation/management for the Streets Division, wetland mitigation proposal coordination for the Related project, Cleanup Campaign coordination and resource procurement, department emergency operations support, coordinating with HR on implementing new safety programs, training the next Deputy Director, and other tasks as needed.

4. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED

AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCILORS:

NOES: COUNCILORS:

ABSENT: COUNCILORS :

ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS :

Attachments incorporated by reference:

1. Staub, David - Offer Letter
Resolution
Rev: 7/27/2023
Chahal, Cox, Gonzalez, Hardy, and Jain, and Mayor
Gillmor
Park
None
None
ATTEST: ~

NORA PIMENTEL, MMC

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK

CITY OF SANTA CLARA

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City of
Santa Clara
The Cente r of What's Possible
Human Resources
January 14, 2026
David Staub
Dear David,
Congratulations! This is to confitm our offer 0femployment fotthe As-Needed Temporru.y Employee (Retired Annuitant - Deputy Director) (Job Code 349) position in the Depru.tment of Public Works with the City of Santa Clara.

This letter serves as our offer of employment. Please review it carefully, sign on the designated signature line, and return the signed letter and attachments referenced below to Ashley Lancaster at ALancaste11@'S1Intadanka.;U1v.

Below ru.·e a few key provisions for your offer of employment: ~ 0 • Effective Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Salarr: Your hourly pay rate is $117.32 per hour. i fii1 ~ Z :

Employment Status: :As-Needed employment as at tired annuitant is not to be considered permanent. As such, this position is not subject to general wage increases or regular salru.y adjustments. This is an "at-will" position and hours in any given week is not guru.·anteed.

Under CalPERS regulations and the Gity of Santa Clru.·a practices,, retired annuitants ru.·e not permitted to work more than 960 hours per fiscal yeru.· (July I through June 30). If you reach 960 hours during the fiscal year, your assignment will end. Your offer of employment will end no later than Januru.y 20, 2028.

If you are QB will be.employed hy another CalPERS agency during-1:he course of your employment with the City of Santa Olara, you must immediately notify the Human Resources Departmen of any ,change in your employment s atus.

By signing this offer, you acknowledge that you meet the retired annuitant rehire requirements set forth by CalPERS (refer to section Employment of a Retiree). If you have questions regarding rehire eligibility, please contact CalPERS before signing the offer letter.
• Pre-Hire Packet:

You must complete and sign the documents listed below and return them to your recruiter at [email protected] at the same time you return this letter, accepting the City's formal offer of employment:
1500 Wru·burton Avenue • Santa Clara , CA 95050 • Phone: 408-615-2080 • Fax: 408-985-0667 • www.SantaClaraCA.gov 1 Re: City of Santa Clara Offer of Employment - David Staub

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D 1-9 F01m (Page 1 only) D Designation ofBeneficia1y F01m D DMV Authorization for Release of D EDD Employee's Withholding Allowance Driver Record Information Certificate (State Tax Form)
D New Employee Identification F01m D F01m W-4 (Federal Tax F01m) D Emergency Contact F 01m D Direct Deposit Authorization Agreement • Form 1-9 Employment Eligibility Verification : All new employees are required to show documentat ion which proves their identity and their eligibility to work in the United States.

A list of acceptable documentat ion can be found at http://uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable­ documents . Please bring 1-9 employment verification identification with you on your first day of employment; original documents are required. You will not be eligible to work until you have completed your 1-9 verification.
• New Employee Orientation (NEO): You are required to attend the NEO with the Human Resources Department to continue your employment. You have been scheduled to attend on:
o Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
o City of Santa Clara - City Hall: Human Resources Department o Free parking is available at the Triton Museum of Alt parking lot (across the street from City Hall)
o Please bring your 1-9 employment verification identification with you If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Depaitment at (408) 615-2080. i:":J,_
A~ster
Human Resources Depa1tment, Acting Assistant Director
As a Ca/PERS retired annuitant, I understand it is my responsibility to confirm my Ca/PERS retirement formula and eligibility for rehire with Ca/PERS. I understand violation of Ca/PERS rules may jeopardize my retirement with Ca/PERS. I have reviewed the Ca/PERS guidelines for retired annuitants: h ttps://www.calpers.ca. govlretireeslworking-after-retirement/retired­ annuitant. Initial -----
I accept the terms and conditions of my employment with the City of Santa Clai·a. ,-v\y I
Date: ----------
cc: Craig Mobeck, Director of Public Works
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