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CITY OF COLTON <br />AGENDA REPORT <br />FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 1997 <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council <br />APPROVAL: Len Wood, Interim City Manager <br />Dennis Morris, Interim Personnel Director <br />FROM: Thomas T. Hendrix, Acting Fire Chief f <br />SUBJECT: Approval of Leave of Absence Extension <br />DATE: November 11, 1997 <br />BACKGROUND: <br />On May 31, 1997 Kristina Goerlich, Fire Department Administrative Secretary, requested a six <br />month leave of absence, effective June 5, 1997, due to a serious medical condition. Her request <br />was approved by Gracie Fernandez -Harmon, Acting City Manager. Ms. Goerlich requested an <br />extension of this leave of absence on October 29, 1997. <br />DISCUSSIONJANALYSIS: <br />Ms. Goerlich's physician believes she will be able to return to work sometime in January 1998, <br />However, her six month leave of absence granted by Gracie Fernandez -Harmon expires on <br />December 5, 1997. City Personnel Rule XI, Section 5, requires City Council approval for leaves <br />of absence longer than six months. Given the possibility of further medical delays in Ms. <br />Goerlich's return to work, an extension of six months is respectfully requested. <br />ALTERNATTVES: <br />Deny Ms. Goerlich's request for a six month leave of absence extension would result in her <br />resignation of employment with the City of Colton. <br />FINANCIAL :IMPACT: <br />Salary savings of approximately $2521.00 per each month of absence. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Ms. Goerlich is a highly valued employee, and it is recommended that the City Council approve <br />this 6 month leave of absence extension. <br />Item # 11 <br />