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Council waives CalPERS waiting period to hire retired annuitant as mayor’s chief of staff
Summary
The council authorized hiring Maria Alvarez as a retired annuitant by waiving the CalPERS 180-day separation requirement so she can begin work immediately as mayor’s chief of staff; council approved the measure unanimously after brief public comment.
The Sacramento City Council voted to waive the CalPERS 180-day separation requirement and authorize hiring Maria Alvarez as a retired annuitant to serve as the mayor’s chief of staff.
A staff presenter asked the council to waive the required waiting period so Alvarez, who retired from state service, could begin work immediately. The presentation said Alvarez has prior experience as a district director and senior council representative for the city and as a chief of staff to a state assembly member. A public commenter raised concerns about hiring practices and cited broader questions about city spending; councilmembers who spoke in favor noted Alvarez’s experience and moved to approve the waiver and hire.
Councilmember Guerra moved approval; the motion was seconded and passed without opposition. The council’s action authorizes a retired annuitant appointment and waives the statutory 180-day separation for this hire. Staff may now begin onboarding and complete required CalPERS and personnel steps for the retired-annuitant appointment.
