HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08122014 - D.7RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. CONSIDER waiving the 180 day “sit out” period for Mr. Steven Van Horn, Senior Real Property Agent, in the
Public Works Department.
2. FIND that the appointment of Mr. Van Horn is necessary to fill a critically needed position.
3. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the hiring of retiree Steven Van Horn as a temporary County employee for the
period of August 13, 2014 through July 31, 2015, as recommended by the Public Works Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Salary costs are included in the Department’s operating budget. There will be salary and employment tax payments
for the hours provided of approximately $45,470.00, for up to 900 hours, not to exceed a twelve (12) month time
period. These costs will be offset by savings due to the vacancy of the permanent position.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/12/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: J. Rounsaville, (925)
313-2108
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: August 12, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D. 7
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:August 12, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Temporary Hire of County Retiree - Waiver of 180 day "sit out" period
BACKGROUND:
The Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2013 requires that active members who retire on or after January 1,
2013 must wait 180 days after retirement before returning to work as a temporary employee. The Act also allows the
Board, based on a finding that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position, to waive the 180 day
“sit out” period.
Mr. Steven Van Horn retired from the Public Works Department effective July 11, 2014 after holding the position of
Senior Real Property Agent within the Real Estate Division since 1999. Mr. Van Horn started with the County in
1990 as a Jr. Real Property Agent and has provided great customer service to the County over the last 24 years. He
works with other County departments, as well as outside groups and agencies completing lease agreements and real
estate transactions on behalf of the County. Given the recent departure of many staff members from the Real Estate
Division, our Department has begun a recruitment effort to properly staff the division. However, Mr. Van Horn’s
knowledge and expertise in real estate is necessary to keep the level of service acceptable and provide much needed
staffing during this time. The Department will continue to work with Human Resources to complete the recruitment
effort. We would anticipate requiring Mr. Van Horn’s services through this period and also to assist in transition once
the recruitment effort is complete and permanent full-time staff has been hired. Given the number of leases, pending
projects and foreseeable workload, it is critical that the Department have Mr. Van Horn during this time.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to receive Board approval will result in a significant negative impact in the department’s ability to provide
necessary critical services.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.