CalPERS requires a 180-day waiting period to hire a retired annuitant, except in the case of a Public Safety Officer.   For a vacant position such as Fire Chief, CalPERS allows an exemption of the 180-day waiting period and requires a resolution by the governing body.

Fire Chief Tom Schultz has given notice to the City of his planned retirement date of September 14, 2018.  The City is in a crucial time of assessing the benefits of contracting with OCFA for fire service, as well as educating and answering public safety questions for the community related to Measure O.  During this time, it is essential that the City maintain leadership and continuity.  Fire Chief Schultz has agreed to continue in the capacity of Interim Fire Chief as a retired annuitant. 

The offer letter to Thomas Schultz for the position of Interim Fire Chief is attached.  As a retired annuitant, Interim Fire Chief Schultz will receive an hourly wage equal to his current pay step, and will not receive any benefits beyond the hourly wage.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Adopt the attached Resolution that provides an exemption for the required 180-day waiting period to hire a retired annuitant.