HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-383- RESOLUTION NO. 2003-383
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS)
AUTHORIZE A REFERENDUM TO BE CONDUCTED AMONG ELIGIBLE FIRE
SAFETY EMPLOYEES TO PROVIDE MEDICARE-ONLY COVERAGE
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista hereinafter designated as "Public Agency",
desires to include services performed by its employees in Safety Fire positions covered
by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) in the California
State Social Security Agreement of March 9, 1951, providing for the coverage of public
employees under the insurance system established by the Federal Social Security Act,
as amended; and
WHEREAS, State and Federal laws require, as a condition of such coverage,
that a referendum first be authorized by the Board of Administration, California Public
Employees' Retirement System, and conducted among the "eligible employees" (as
defined in Section 218(d)(3) of the Social Security Act)of the Public Agency; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the "Public Agency" now designate any classes
of positions covered by said retirement system which it desires to exclude from
"Medicare-Only" coverage under said insurance system;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Administration,
California Public Employees' Retirement System be, and hereby is requested to
authorize the foregoing referendum; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon receipt of authorization from the Board
of Administration a referendum shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements
of Section 218(d) of the Social Security Act, and applicable State and Federal laws and
regulations; that such referendum shall be held on the question of whether service in
positions covered by said retirement system occupied by Safety Fire members
should be excluded from or included under the Social Security Act, as hereinbefore
provided, for "Medicare Only" coverage, with such coverage as to services performed
on and after October 1, 2004; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following classes of positions covered by
said retirement system of the Public Agency shall be excluded from coverage under
said agreement:
1. All services excluded from coverage under the agreement by Section 218
of the Social Security Act; and
2. Services excluded by option of the Public Agency
X a. No optional exclusions desired.
b. Service performed:
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that not less than ninety days' notice of such
referendum be given to all "eligible employees" as hereinabove provided; and that
Edith Quicho, Employee Benefits Manager, is hereby designated and appointed to
conduct such referendum on behalf of the "Public Agency" in accordance with law,
regulations, and this resolution, including the giving of proper notice thereof to all such
"eligible employees"; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that with respect to the said coverage group the
benefits and contributions of the Present Retirement System shall not be modified in
any way; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Public Agency will pay and reimburse the
State at such time and in such amounts as may be determined by the State the
approximate cost of any and all work and services relating to such referendum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, that the above recitations are true and correct.
Stephen C. Padilla, Mayor
City of Chula Vista
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I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, State of California, do hereby
certify the foregoing to be a full, true, and correct copy of Resolution No. 2003-383
adopted by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista at the regular meeting held on the
26m day of August, 2003, as the same appears of record in my office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of
said City of Chula Vista, at my office this 26th day of August 2003.
(Signature)
Susan Bigelow, CMC
City Clerk, City of Chula Vista
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