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Council waives 180‑day rule to rehire retired deputy public works director for short term
Summary
Facing multiple recent retirements in Public Works, Santa Clara’s council approved an exception to the CalPERS 180‑day waiting period to rehire retired deputy director Dave Staub as a limited‑hours annuitant; supporters cited continuity during high‑demand periods and large events, while some members urged stronger succession planning.
The Santa Clara City Council on Jan. 13 approved a resolution granting an exception to the CalPERS 180‑day separation rule to rehire retired deputy public works director David Staub as a retired annuitant.
Public Works Director Craig Moback said the department experienced three senior retirements near year‑end — a design division manager, a transportation and traffic division manager, and a streets division deputy director — creating immediate…
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