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RESOLUTION NO. 11604 (2025 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING DONALD WRIGHT TO PROVIDE
SPECIALIZED BUILDING PLAN REVIEW SERVICES DURING THE
TEMPORARY ABSENCE OF A PLANS EXAMINER PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(G)
WHEREAS, Government (“Gov.”) Code Section 2122(g) of the Public Employee’s
Retirement Law permits the governing board to appoint a CalPERS retired annuitant to a
position that is found by the governing body, by resolution, to require specialized skills
and to be available because of a leave of absence granted to a person on payroll status ;
and
WHEREAS, Gov. Code Section 21221(g) further requires that the appointment last
for a temporary period not to exceed one year or at the end of the incumbent employee’s
leave of absence, whichever is earlier; and
WHEREAS, Gov. Code Section 21221 provides that such appointment will not
subject the retired annuitant to reinstatement from retirement or loss of benefits so long
as it does not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that Donald Wright, a retired annuitant,
possesses the specialized skills to perform the building plan review duties of a Plans
Examiner during the temporary absence of the City’s Plans Examiner and desires to
appoint Donald Wright for a temporary period as Plans Examiner for the City of San Luis
Obispo, under Gov. Code Section 21122(g) and 21224, effective approximately
November 6, 2025, or when the incumbent otherwise begins their leave of absence; 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, Donald Wright will not receive any additional benefits, compensation
in lieu of benefits, or any other compensation beyond an hourly wage comparable to that
paid to others for similar duties. As such, he will be paid an hourly rate of $48.6625 and
the hourly salary range for this position is $39.625 to $48.6625; and
WHEREAS, the appointment will cease when the leave of absence ends, but in no
case will the appointment exceed one year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby certifies the nature of employment of Donald
Wright as described herein and that this appointment is necessary to perform the duties
of the critically needed position of Plans Examiner for the City of San Luis Obispo and
that Donald Wright has the specialized skills necessary to perform the duties.
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SECTION 2. The City Council determines that each of the findings set forth above
is true and correct, and by this reference incorporates those findings as an integral part
of this Resolution.
SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes approval of this Resolution.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately following
passage and adoption thereof.
Upon motion of Council Member Francis, seconded by Council Member Marx, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Francis, Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman,
and Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 21st day of October 2025.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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