Kathy presented a resolution that is one of several administrative steps necessary to allow a referendum for employees regarding Social Security and a proposed change to the city's retirement arrangements.
She said Social Security and the governor's office have completed sign‑offs on earlier steps, and the resolution before the council is part of the formal process that permits the scheduled employee vote in September. If the referendum proceeds, HR will hold educational sessions for eligible employees in August to explain the change and the voting mechanics. Kathy said the outcome of the employee vote, if it meets the required internal thresholds, would take effect Oct. 1.
No council action on the resolution was recorded during the work session; staff presented the procedural timeline and asked for council confirmation to proceed with employee outreach and the scheduled referendum steps.