HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026/01/13 City Council Resolution 2026-008 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING A 180-DAY WAIT PERIOD EXCEPTION SPECIFIC TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED ANNUITANT TIMOTHY S. MATTOS TO
THE VACANT POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
(GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 & 21221(h))
WHEREAS, in compliance with Government Code section 7522.56 the City Council of
the City of Rohnert Park must provide CalPERS this certification resolution when hiring a retiree
before 180 days has passed since his or her retirement date; and
WHEREAS, Timothy S. Mattos, retired from the City of Rohnert Park in the position of
Director of Public Safety effective January 13, 2026; and
WHEREAS, section 7522.56 requires that post-retirement employment commence no
earlier than 180 days after the retirement date, which is July 13, 2026 without this certification
resolution; and
WHEREAS, 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 City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, the City of Rohnert Park and
Timothy S. Mattos certify that Timothy S. Mattos has not and will not receive a Golden
Handshake or any other retirement-related incentive; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park hereby appoints Timothy S.
Mattos as an interim appointment retired annuitant to the vacant position of Director of Public
Safety for the City of Rohnert Park under Government Code section 21221(h), effective January
14, 2026; and
WHEREAS, an appointment under Government Code section 21221(h)requires an
active, publicly posted recruitment for a permanent replacement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park has an active and publicly posted recruitment, and
is utilizing the services of an executive search firm to assist with recruiting a permanent
replacement; and
WHEREAS, this section 21221(h) appointment shall only be made once and therefore
will end no later than December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the appointment document between Timothy S. Mattos and the City of
Rohnert Park has been reviewed by this body and is attached hereto; 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; 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
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WHEREAS, the maximum monthly base salary for this position is $21,305.09 and the
hourly equivalent is $122.91, and the minimum monthly base salary for this position is
$17,527.72 and the hourly equivalent is $101.12; and
WHEREAS,the hourly rate paid to Timothy S. Mattos will be $122.91; and
WHEREAS, Timothy S. Mattos has not and will not receive any other benefit, incentive,
compensation in lieu of benefit or other form of compensation in addition to this hourly pay rate.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park hereby certifies the nature of the employment of Timothy S. Mattos as described herein and
detailed in the attached appointment letter and that this appointment is necessary to fill the
critically needed position of Director of Public Safety for the City of Rohnert Park by January
14, 2026 to ensure continuity of leadership and the effective management of the City's public
safety operations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to execute documents pertaining to same for and on behalf of the City of Rohnert Park.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROHNERT PARK ON this 13th day of January, 2026.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Sanborn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth Machado, Assistant City Clerk
APPR V A O RM:
MI el e M. enyo , i Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
January 14, 2026
City Council
Emily Sanborn
Mayor
Jackie Elward
Vice Mayor
Samantha Rodriguez
Susan Hollingsworth Adams Gerard Giudice
Councilmembers
Marcela Piedra
City Manager
Michelle Marchetta Kenyon
City Attorney
Cindy Bagley
Director of Community Services
Jamie Cannon
Director of Human Resources
Mark Hendersen
Interim Director of Public Works
Mario Landeros
Interim Director of
Development Services
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas
City Clerk
Tim Mattos
Public Safety Director
Betsy Howze
Finance Director
Timothy S. Mattos
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Dear Tim:
Effective January 14, 2026, and pursuant to Government Code Section
21221(h), you are hereby appointed as a Retired Annuitant to the
position of Interim Director of Public Safety while we are actively
recruiting for a permanent replacement. You can only be appointed
once to this position. You will perform critically needed public safety
management duties as specified in the class specification for the
position. Your employment is contingent upon and subject to the
following conditions and understandings:
1. Your limited-term employment shall begin on January 14, 2026,
and end on or before December 31, 2026. Your employment
shall not exceed 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) for
all employers who contract with CalPERS. It is your
responsibility to ensure you do not exceed this limit.
2. Your rate of pay for the above position is $122.91/hour. You will
not receive any other benefit, incentive compensation in lieu of
benefit, or any other form of compensation in addition to this
hourly rate. You will not be permitted to work overtime hours for
the City without prior written approval from the City Manager.
3. As required by law, the City shall provide unemployment
insurance, Medicare tax contributions and workers’
compensation insurance.
4. As a Retired Annuitant employee, your employment
relationship with the City is at-will. The City Manager may
terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause
by providing seven (7) calendar days’ notice, subject to the
required procedure for termination of Police Chiefs as provided
in Government Code Section 3304(c). The terms of the City’s
personnel rules, policies, procedures, ordinances, resolutions,
or Municipal Code (collectively, “Personnel Policies”) shall not
apply to your employment to the extent such Personnel Policies
conflict with any of the terms and conditions outlined in this
letter.
130 Avram Avenue ♦ Rohnert Park CA ♦ 94928 ♦ (707) 588-2226 ♦ Fax (707) 794-9248
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5. You must refrain completely from the use of tobacco products
during all working hours during your employment with the City.
No smoking is permitted within 20 feet of main entrances, exits,
and operable windows.
Very truly yours,
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Jamie Cannon
Director of Human Resources
I understand and agree to accept employment pursuant to the terms
and conditions outlined in this letter and have received a copy.
Signature Date
Tim Mattos
c: Payroll
Employee
12/16/2025