Resolution 16134 CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 16134
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED ANNUITANT
ROBERT ORBETA TO THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SPECIALIST III WITH ALAMEDA MUNICIPAL POWER AND
CERTIFYING THAT THE APPOINTMENT IS NECESSARY TO FILL A
CRITICALLY NEEDED POSITION BEFORE THE PASSAGE OF 180
DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF MR. ORBETA'S RETIREMENT, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56
AND 21224
WHEREAS, in compliance with Government (Gov.) Code section 7522.56 of the
Public Employees' Retirement Law, the Council of the City of Alameda must provide
CaIPERS this certification resolution when hiring a retiree before 180 days has passed
since their retirement date; and
WHEREAS, Robert Orbeta (CaIPERS ID 3155982547) retired from the City of
Alameda in the position of Assistant General Manager of Administration, effective
February 3, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Gov. Code section 7522.56 provides that this exception to the 180-
day wait period shall not apply if the retiree accepts any retirement-related incentive; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Alameda, the City of Alameda, and Robert
Orbeta certify that Robert Orbeta has not and will not receive a Golden Handshake or any
other retirement-related incentive; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Alameda hereby appoints Robert Orbeta as
an extra help retired annuitant to perform the duties of the Administrative Specialist III for
the City of Alameda under Gov. Code section 21224, effective February 11, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement, contract or appointment document
between Robert Orbeta and the City of Alameda has been reviewed by this body and is
attached herein; and
WHEREAS, no matters, issues, terms or conditions related to this employment and
appointment have been or will be placed on a consent calendar; and
WHEREAS, the employment shall be limited to 960 hours per fiscal year for all
CaIPERS employers; and
WHEREAS, the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum
nor exceed the maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing
comparable duties, divided by 173.333 to equal the hourly rate; and
WHEREAS, the maximum salary for employees performing comparable duties is
$18,255.92 monthly and the hourly equivalent is $105.32, and the minimum base salary
for this position is $15,019.25 monthly and the hourly equivalent is $86.65; and
WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to Robert Orbeta will be $103.09; and
WHEREAS, Robert Orbeta has not and will not receive any other benefit, incentive,
compensation in lieu of benefit or other form of compensation in addition to his hourly
pay.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Alameda
hereby approves the appointment of retired annuitant Robert Orbeta to the position of
Administrative Specialist III with Alameda Municipal Power, certifies the nature of the
appointment of Robert Orbeta as described herein and detailed in the attached
employment agreement/contract/appointment document, and further certifies that this
appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position for the City of Alameda by
February 11, 2024. The retired annuitant was the Assistant General Manager of
Administration for the City of Alameda and will be rehired performing the comparable
duties of the Assistant General Manager classification. The City would like to rehire
Robert Orbeta to provide critical knowledge and strategic consultation to the City as it
relates to the development, finalization, and presentation Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget;
negotiations with PG&E and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) in
relation to the Oakland Clean Energy Initiative; and in supporting AMP's position as NCPA
deals with aging facilities.
EXHIBIT A
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January 22.,2024
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1117 Grand Street
Alameda,CA 94501
Dear Robert
liVelcome back to the City of Alameda! This is to confirm Dour conditonal appointment to the pad-tme
position of Admirrstrathe Specialist ill+sitar)the Alan Municipal Power Department Your tentative start
date is February it,2024 Please note that your appointment is conditional on City Council approval
of exception to the CaIPERS 180-day waiting petted:Should City Council not approve this exception
this offer will be tescinded.
Your salary has been established at Step 5,$103.09 hourly.Your position is non-exempt under the Fair
Labor Standards Act and is*Ole for 04 ertirne pursuant to legal recprernents.As a CatPERS retired
annuitant,you are limIted to Adding no more than SEC hours per tscal year Vox scheduled Warkdx s are
to be detertrned.Part-trine employees may be scheduled for no more than 23 hours per week_These
hours are subOct to change based upon the needs of the City and the Department Part-time employment
with the City of Alameda is considered 'at-wit" and continued employment is at the discretion of the
department.
You# be receMeg 3!irk to create an account and conip!ete iOtifecientaton documents mine.vitticb
include hiling arid payroll forms for ets job,such as a and a notice that the City does mit participate in
Social Securihr. During ;mut Human Resources orientation, you -AT hate the opportunit: to discuss
orboarding documents,and ask any questions related to employment with the City of Alameda.
Next Steps in the hiring process:Please cornolete the items listed below in the order listed.
1. Please sign Belo x and return tIls letter,to Chad Barr i as soon as possible
2. Please be aware that Federal law requires that upon employment.)ciu must furnish proof Of identity
and elxibility for employment in the United States. Evidence of Cbitity for employment
documentation includes a United States Passport, a :aid driver's license,and a United States
Social Security card;or,other lega!iy accepted documentation as defined in the Federat1-9 Form,
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3. To establish continuity between data systems,we require you to bring in yotir Social Security card
as one form of identification,Please he prepared to provide it on your first day of employment,
4. The City of Alameda participates in the Federal Gaiernments E- erify program and ne iv employees
must prokide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization, which includes
showing a valid United States Social Security card at the time of hire.
If you have any questions, please contact Chad Barr, Human Resources Technician, at
, •or contact us at(510)747-49.11,Please acknowledge acceptance by signing bekyx
and return to the Human Resources Department.
We took forward to you joining our team!
Sincerely. Acknowtedgmerit and acceptance:
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Jessica Romeo Signature Date
Human Resources Director
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting
assembled on the 6th day of February 2024, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Jensen and
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft—4.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Vella — 1.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of
said City this 7th day of February 2024.
Lara Weisiger, City c4 rk
City of Alameda
APPROVED AS5}f ORM:
Yibin Shen, orney
City of Al da