TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Monica Espinoza, Human Resources Director
1. SUBJECT
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Employment Agreement with a retired annuitant for the vacant position of Interim Police Chief, pursuant to Government Code Sections 21221(h) and 7522.56(f). Resolution No. 11594.
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2. SUMMARY
Resolution No. 11594 authorizes the City Manager's appointment of Daniel L. Adams to serve on an interim basis to the vacant position of Interim Police Chief effective January 20, 2025, or upon approval by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), whichever shall occur first.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Adopt Resolution No. 11594. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the Employment Agreement of a retired annuitant for the position of Interim Police Chief, pursuant to Government Code Sections 21221(h) and 7522.56(f).
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The Police Chief position is already included in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and is funded through General Fund (100). In accordance with CalPERS requirements, Daniel L. Adams would not receive any compensation or benefits, other than his hourly rate, while employed as a retired annuitant.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
a: Provide staffing and resources to deliver services that ensure public safety.
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
e: Attract, retain and develop quality employees dedicated to public service.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Daniel L. Adams began his employment as the City's Police Chief on June 6, 2021. After more than three years as Police Chief and nearly thirty-five years of honorably serving the Orange community, Chief Adams retired on December 30, 2024, as his last day of full-time employment and a CalPERS retirement date of December 31, 2024.
CalPERS recognizes that retirees play an important role in maintaining city operations and keeping cities safe, part...
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