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Item #4 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Anthony Arroyo, Human Resources Manager SUBJECT: Request Determination of Disability Status for Police Officer Teresa Michel DATE: January 21, 2005 BACKGROUND: On November 4, 1993, Teresa Michel was hired as a Police Officer for the Colton Police Department. On November 16, 2002, Officer Michel dislocated her finger while placing handcuffs on a suspect who then spun away. Officer Michel held onto the handcuffs as her finger and hand were twisted. On October 5, 1004, Officer Michel was determined to be a qualified injured worker. ANALYSIS/DISCUSS ION: Officer Teresa Michel filed for industrial disability retirement with PERS on November 30, 2004. By law, the City Council is required to make a determination of the members disability. As a result of the industrial disability retirement, Ms. Michel's retirement date will be February 2, 2005—the date of the City Council approval. Even though the application is for industrial disability retirement, the City Council can proceed to act on the issue of disability retirement by issuing a formal finding stating that Officer Michel was disabled by an injury, as determined by a competent medical opinion, which rendered her incapable of substantially performing the duties of a Police Officer, a position in the Colton Police Department. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: This item does not carry environmental impact. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the present budget since CalPERS will determine disability pension payments. The city may have to forward Officer Michel the PERS industrial disability retirement monies since PERS is reviewing all industrial disability claims; the time period for Officer Michel to receive her retirement benefits may exceed 60 days. The city is credited (i.e., refunded) by PERS for any monies that were paid to Officer Michel. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the Members of the City Council approve and adopt the proposed Resolution, determining the disability retirement status of Police Officer Michel. ATT: Resolution City Attorney: b- Finance Director: City Manager: OTHER: Agenda Report for T Michel IDR 011505