HomeMy WebLinkAbout21786 - RESOLUTIONS - 12/13/2006 RESOLUTION NO. 21786
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
CALPERS BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION APPROVE AN
EMPLOYMENT EXTENSION PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 21221(h) FOR RETIREE ALLEN SMOOT TO
COMPLETE THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT EXPANSION PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Allen Smoot retired from the City of Palm Springs in the position of
Executive Director of Airports, effective December, 31, 2003, and
WHEREAS, for Fiscal Year 06/07 the City of Palm Springs appointed Allen
Smoot to the temporary position of Construction Project Administrator to administer a
Kitchen Expansion and Restroom Remodel at the Palm Springs Convention Center, a
position deemed to be of limited duration and requiring specialized skills, an assignment
expected to be completed in January 2007, well within the hourly work restrictions of
Calipers; and
WHEREAS, due to the unexpected resignation of the City Representative
assigned to a major Airport Terminal Expansion Project and the resignation of the
Assistant Aviation Director, who was responsible for administering construction at the
airport, the City appointed Allen Smoot to temporarily step in and oversee the Airport
Expansion Project, an assignment with a scheduled completion date of June 15, 2007.
The Airport, which is vital to the economic well being of the City, has a fixed completion
date of June 15, 2007 to accommodate the needs of the airlines scheduled to occupy
this new terminal area. To become familiar with the complicated project in mid-
construction and to be able to quickly pick-up the administration of the project so as to
not incur delays, Allen Smoot has been and will be required to work many hours; and
WHEREAS, Allen Smoot is now expected to reach his maximum of 960 hours
this fiscal year on or about March 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Allen Smoot has specialized construction management skills not
held by other City employees, which include over 30 years of construction experience,
and the necessary detailed financial negotiating skills to complete this vital Airport
Expansion Project on time and under budget; and
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Resolution No. 21786
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SECTION 1. That the CalPERS Board of Administration be requested to approve an
extension for the temporary employment of Allen Smoot for 350 additional hours
through June 30, 2007.
ADOPTED THIS 131h DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006.
David H. Ready, Cit ager
ATTEST:
mes Thompson, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) '
1, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 21786 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on December 13, 2006, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills,
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ames Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California