Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Appointment of Retired Annuitant Kevin Hart as Interim Police Chief Pursuant to Government Code ?7522.56 and ?21221(g)
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
? Public Safety
? Infrastructure
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the appointment of Kevin Hart as Interim Police Chief retroactive to October 1, 2023 pursuant to Government Code ? 21221(g) for temporary employment as a retired annuitant while Police Chief Abdul Pridgen is on a leave.
BACKGROUND
Police Chief Abdul Pridgen is currently on administrative leave for an undefined period of time. Kevin Hart was appointed by the City Manager to serve as the Interim Police Chief beginning October 1, 2023.
Analysis
In order to comply with Government Code ?21221(g), CalPERS has advised staff that the City Council must adopt a resolution approving the interim appointment of Mr. Hart. Such a resolution is required when a retired annuitant is employed to fill a position because of a leave of absence that is granted to a person on payroll status for a period not to exceed one year and found by the governing body to require specialized skills. This appointment will also be subject to applicable laws under Government Code ?7522.56(d), which limits the number of hours to 960 hours in a fiscal year.
Mr. Hart has over 35 years of experience in sworn law enforcement, including 15 years in leadership roles with city and county governments and previous experience as the Chief of Police in two other police agencies.
Fiscal Impacts
This action will not impact fund balance because sufficient funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 adopted budget. For this position, the applicable hourly rate is $145.70, which is equivalent to the base salary for Police Chief on the approved salary schedule. In accordance with the applicable laws, a retired annuitant does not receive any other benefit, incentive compensation in lieu of bene...
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