TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Wayne W. Winthers, Interim City Attorney
1. SUBJECT
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Employment Agreement of a retired annuitant for the vacant position of City Manager pursuant to Government Code Sections 21221(h) and 7522.56. Resolution 11619.
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2. SUMMARY
Resolution No. 11619 authorizes the City Council's appointment of Thomas C. Kisela to serve on an interim basis to the vacant position of Interim City Manager effective July 12, 2025.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Adopt Resolution No. 11619. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the Employment Agreement of a retired annuitant for the position of Interim City Manager, pursuant to Government Code Sections 21221(h) and 7522.56.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The City Manager position is already included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and is funded as follows: General Fund Regular Salaries - Misc. (100). In accordance with CalPERS requirements, Thomas C. Kisela would not receive any compensation or benefits, other than his hourly rate, while employed as a retired annuitant.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 4: Improve Employee Retention and Recruitment
Objective 4.5: Implement Succession Planning Strategies
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The City Council appointed Thomas C. Kisela (Kisela) as City Manager, effective March 14, 2023, for a two-year term with Kisela expecting to retire at the end of said term. Kisela and Council extended that term while recruiting for a suitable replacement. Kisela has now decided that he will retire from public service effective July 11, 2025. The new City Manager has just been appointed and will begin employment in August 2025.
The City Council desires to retain Kisela as Interim City Manager until the new City Manager is ready to take over. Kisela has agreed to remain as City Manager as a retired annuitant.
CalPERS recognizes that retirees play an important role in maintaining city operations and keeping cit...
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