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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2002 TO: HON. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: AL HOLLIMAN, Assistant City Manager TERESA S. DELGADO, Human Resources Manager Item #7 SUBJECT: Approve Military Leave Compensation for Military Reservists (Regular Active Employees) called to Active Duty DATE: January 5, 2002 The City of Colton provides Military Leave for its full-time employees who are members of a reserve component of the Armed Forces or the National Guard, pursuant to 5 U.S. C. 6323(b) ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: Under the City's present procedure, the military reservist receives 30 calendar days of military leave compensation. With the country at war, it is proposed that the City of Colton pay the difference between the eligible City employee's regular City salary and his/her total military salary, not to exceed a period of one year. This item has been discussed with the City Attorney who advised that City Council could consider and act on this matter so long as a period of time was established. Survey of the City's workforce reveals that there are approximately four (4) military reservists who may be called to active duty. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: This item does not carry environmental impact. FISCAL IMPACT: The City's Department Heads have agreed that any temporary vacancies caused as a result of employees being activated to will not be filled by temporary employees. As a result no additional costs are expected from implementing this policy. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the Members of the City Council approve and adopt the proposed resolution authorizing supplemental compensation for the City's military reservists who are called to active duty. Aft City Attorney: U xt^- ENS Finance Director: OTHER: