TITLE:
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RESOLUTION FOR EXCEPTION TO THE 180-DAY WAIT PERIOD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 AND 21224, FOR THE REHIRE OF FINANCE OFFICER ANNA DOLEWSKI
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DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE/HUMAN RESOURCES
PRESENTED BY: KASAMA LEE, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
CONTACT INFORMATION: KASAMA LEE, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (714) 754-5169
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council adopt by resolution the exception to the 180-Day Wait Period pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 (Attachment 1) to retain the services of retired Finance Officer Anna Dolewski.
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BACKGROUND:
Anna Dolewski retired from the position of Finance Officer (Confidential) with the City of Costa Mesa effective May 28, 2025, after 36 years of service with the City. Her continued services are necessary due to critical needs related to the City's payroll processing and transition to the City's new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
ANALYSIS:
Ms. Dolewski possesses extensive experience and provides vital services for the City's complex payroll operations, including overseeing the Payroll section and payroll processes. In anticipation of Ms. Dolewski's retirement, the Human Resources Division conducted a recruitment to fill the Finance Officer (Confidential) position overseeing the Payroll Section. A candidate was selected and started in May.
Ms. Dolewski's continued services are imperative for the continuity of operations in the City's payroll processes. She will assist with the transition and training of her replacement. Ms. Dolewski will also be able to assist with other special projects including the implementation of newly negotiated labor contracts, functioning as a subject matter expert in the transition to the City's new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, and assisting with any backlog of payroll related reconciliations, reviews and adjustments as needed.
Section 7522.56 of the Government Code re...
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