Pay $71,660 settlement to former retired city employee Jim Nantell

Jim Nantell SettlementLitigationContract

In Plain English

Jim Nantell worked as a retired annuitant for the city in 2021-22, but CalPERS found his hiring violated retirement rules. CalPERS sought $202,000 in penalties from Nantell and threatened to reinstate him from retirement. The settlement pays Nantell $71,660 to resolve all employment claims and help him settle with CalPERS for much less.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Passed

6 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The city unanimously approved a $71,660 settlement with former employee Jim Nantell to resolve employment-related legal claims. Nantell worked as a retired annuitant for the city in 2021-22, but CalPERS ruled his hiring violated state retirement rules and sought $202,000 in penalties from him. The settlement helps Nantell resolve his dispute with CalPERS for a much lower amount while protecting the city from potential lawsuits. Councilmember Doria Robinson abstained from the vote, while the other six members supported the agreement.

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