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Council approves interim appointment of retired deputy fire chief amid staffing shortage; vote 4–1
Summary
Council authorized a CalPERS exception and appointed retired deputy fire chief Stefan Tamir as a retired annuitant for up to 960 hours to cover an interim leadership gap while recruitment continues; the item prompted sustained questions about retirement timing and transparency and passed 4–1 (Councilmember Ross voted no).
Chief Contreras and HR staff asked council to adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to CalPERS’ 180‑day waiting period so the recently retired deputy fire chief, Stefan Tamir, could be rehired as a retired annuitant to serve as interim deputy fire chief during active recruitment.
Staff described significant operational and succession issues: recent retirements and protective leaves among battalion chiefs and captains have reduced executive‑level capacity, and the…
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