HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-162 N.C.S. 10/05/2009Resolution No. 2009-162 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
FIXING THE EMPL01'ER'S CONTRIDUTION UNDER THE
PUI3LIC EMPLOY'EES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 22892(a) provides that a local agency
contracting under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act shall fix the amount of
the employer's contribution at an amount not less than the amount required under Section
22892(b)(1) of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 22892(c) provides that a contracting agency
may fix the amount of the employer's contribution for employees and the employer's
contribution for annuitants at different amounts, provided that the monthly contribution for
annuitants is annually increased to equal an amount not less than the number of years the
contracting agency has been subject to this subdivision multiplied by 5 percent of the current
monthly contribution for employees, until such time as the amounts are equal; and,
WHEREAS, City of Petaluma, hereinafter referred to as Public Agency, is a local
agency contracting under the Act for participation by members of the Petaluma Peace Officers'
Association; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma and the Petaluma Peace Officers' Association (PPOA)
have agreed that the fixed amount of the employer's contribution for retired annuitants effective
January 1, 2010 shall be $90.00 per month; and,
WHEREAS, the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) formula
requires a minimum contribution of $89.25 per month (The City of Petaluma PPOA has been in
the program for 17 years multiplied by 5 percent = 85% times the monthly contribution of
$105.00 = $89.25); .and,
WHEREAS, the agreed upon fixed amount of $90.00 per month is greater than $89.25
per month.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the employer's contribution for each
employee shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the
enrollment of his/her family members in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of $105.00 per
month effective January 1, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the employer's contribution for each annuitant
shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment
of his/her family members in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of $90.00 per month in
calendar year 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma has fully complied with any
and all applicable provisions of Government Code Section 7507 in electing the benefits set forth
above.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ~Ap r ed•as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 5`h day of October, ,// rm:
2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, Harris, Healy, Babbitt, Renee, Mayor'Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Attorney
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