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RESOLUTION NO. 6053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE RETIREMENT
BOARD OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
TO APPROVE THE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF
INTERIM FIRE CHIEF JAMES REED AND TO EXTEND HIS
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 21221(h) authorizes the Public Employee
Retirement Board to approve extensions of temporary employment when an appointment to
such employment will exceed the 960 hour-maximum for the calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia has appointed James Reed as an interim Fire Chief
to serve as a temporary employee for the reasons set forth below; and
WHEREAS, this request is made before James Reed exceeds the 960-hour maximum.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. REASONS FOR REQUEST:
a. The former Fire Chief resigned. In view of significant changes and possible
transitions involving the Fire Department including the possible transfer of that function to
the County of Los Angeles, there arose an immediate need for an experienced Fire
Administrator capable of not only managing the Fire Department, but to provide expertise
with regard to the study of a potential transition, and to help effectuate a transition, if
necessary. James Reed meets the necessary qualifications for this role and was hired on a
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temporary basis for these purposes.
b. The City is engaged in a transition of service levels regarding the provision of
fire services and a study of Fire Department overtime. Again, the immediate services of an
expert to oversee these issues as well as provide everyday management of the Fire
Department are reasons to employ James Reed. He has the specialized skills to perform
these functions and help assure continuation of the public business of the Fire Department.
c. Prior to the end of June 1998, James Reed will reach the 960-hour maximum.
SECTION 2. LIMITED DURATION.
Pursuant to Agreement with the City of Arcadia, the tenure of James Reed can
terminate at any time, but in no case later than October 20, 1998. His total tenure with
Arcadia will be no more than six (6) months. The transitional study with the County Fire
Department and the study of overtime are underway and should be complete prior to October
20, 1998. The City shall take all necessary steps to bring closure to the tenure of Fire Chief
Reed prior to that time.
SECTION 3. REQUEST TO BOARD.
In view of the above preamble and Sections I and 2, the City Council of the City of
Arcadia does hereby request that the Board of the Public Employee Retirement System act
to approve the employment extension for James Reed with regard to his temporary
appointment as interim Fire Chief for the City of Arcadia.
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SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of June
,1998..
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 6053 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 2nd day of June, 1998 and that said Resolution was adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmember Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall, Roncelli and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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