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File #: AM No. 25-196   
Type: Consent Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/29/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/2/2025 Final action:
Title: Adoption of Resolutions for the Personnel Manual Benefit Changes a. Resolution No. 1617: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington Amending Sections 1.40, 7.20, 7.75, 9.30, 9.60, 9.70, 9.130, 9.140, and 10.20, and Establishing Sections 13.35 and 13.60 of the Redmond Personnel Manual b. Resolution No. 1618: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Adopting City of Redmond Personnel Manual Section 1.40 for Future Changes to the Summary Plan Description for the City of Redmond Self-Insured Medical Plan
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Redmond Personnel Manual Changes Requiring Council Approval, 3. Attachment B: Resolution to Amend Redmond Personnel Manual, 4. Attachment C: Resolution to Adopt Section 1.pdf
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Human Resources
Cathryn Laird
425-556-2125

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Human Resources
Stacey Fullwiler
Human Resources Analyst


TITLE:
title
Adoption of Resolutions for the Personnel Manual Benefit Changes

a. Resolution No. 1617: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington Amending Sections 1.40, 7.20, 7.75, 9.30, 9.60, 9.70, 9.130, 9.140, and 10.20, and Establishing Sections 13.35 and 13.60 of the Redmond Personnel Manual

b. Resolution No. 1618: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Adopting City of Redmond Personnel Manual Section 1.40 for Future Changes to the Summary Plan Description for the City of Redmond Self-Insured Medical Plan


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
This memo outlines the proposed changes to the City of Redmond Personnel Manual related to employee benefits. The Personnel Manual benefit changes provide greater clarity of City policies, resulting in more effective policy administration and reducing overall risk. Changes are being requested to the following sections of the City of Redmond Personnel Manual: 1.40 Changing the Manual, 7.20 Rates of Pay, 7.75 Mandatory HRA VEBA and MERP Contributions for Non-Represented Employees, 9.30 Sick Leave, 9.60 Bereavement Leave for Non-Represented Employees, 9.70 Military Leave, 9.130 Leave Without Pay, 9.140 Shared Leave, 10.20 Employee Recognition, 13.35 Death of Employee, and 13.60 Last Day Worked.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached


REQUESTED ACTION:

? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve


REQUEST RATIONALE:

* Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
* Required:
City Council is required to authorize benefit changes to the Personnel Manual, in accordance with the City of Redmond Personnel Manual Section 1.40.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
N/A


OUTCOMES:
Approval by City Council is being sought ...

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