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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 21, 2016 TITLE: AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NUMBER 2001 -065 TO PROVIDE CONTINUATION OF ADDITIONAL PARTIALLY -PAID TEMPORARY MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY {STATEGIC PLAN NO. 7,6} CITY MANA R RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1 et Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to continue to provide additional partially -paid temporary military leave of absence and dependent benefits for City employees called to active duty with the armed forces. DISCUSSION On October 1, 2001, the Santa Ana City Council adopted Resolution No. 2001 -065, providing for additional partially -paid temporary military leave of absence for full -time officers or employees of the City called to active military service with the Armed Forces of the United States in connection with the then - current military crisis, and for continuation of dependent benefits. That Resolution also provided that its terms would expire unless extended by further action of the City Council. The City Council has subsequently adopted resolutions extending the termination date of Resolution No. 2001 -065. By adopting the subject Resolution, the City Council will extend the termination date to June 30, 2017, and continue to assist City employees and their families with financial hardships resulting from active duty service in connection with the continuing current military commitment. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #7 — Team Santa Ana, Objective #6 (provide a positive workplace environment that supports the health of its employees and celebrates its success and Goals). 55F -1