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CITY CLERK
SPECIAL MEETING
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, January 7, 2010
6:00 p m
City Hall — Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero
AGENDA
ROLL CALL.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
The City Council will discuss
1 Strategic Planning 2010 Phase III — Employees and Labor Relations
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendation. Council review the attached staff report and presentation
and provide direction to staff
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT The Council will adjourn to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION Immediately following the conclusion of the
City Council Special Meeting
1 PUBLIC COMMENT— CLOSED SESSION
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2. CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference with Labor Negotiators(Govt. Code Sec 54957 6)
Agency designated representatives Wade McKinney, City Manager
Employee Organizations Atascadero Firefighters Bargaining Unit;
Atascadero Police Association, Service Employees International Union,
Local 620, Mid-Management/Professional Employees, Non-Represented
Professional and Management Workers and Confidential Employees
3. ADJOURN
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO )
CITY OF ATASCADERO )
I Victoria Randall, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, declare under penalty of perjury that on December
30, 2009, the foregoing notice for the January 7, 2010 Special Meeting was posted on the doors of the
Atascadero City Hall, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Victoria Randall, Deputy City Clerk
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ITEM NUMBER C- 1
DATE 01/07/10
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - City Manager's Office
Strategic Planning 2010
Phase III — Employees and Labor Relations
RECOMMENDATION
Council review the attached staff report and presentation and provide direction to staff
DISCUSSION
Employees and positive labor relations are a major component to the City's success in
achieving its mission Because of this, as part of the continued strategic planning
process, staff is presenting a special overview on labor relations, specifically as they
relate to Atascadero This evening's presentation will include discussion on
1 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining in California
1 Roles of Unions, Management and Council during the Meet and Confer Process
1 Review of Current Contracts with Employee Groups
/ Historical Perspective of Employee Raises
/ Labor Trends in California Cities
/ Atascadero's Situation
Atascadero has five employee groups These are
/ Atascadero Firefighters Bargaining Unit
/ Atascadero Police Association
/ Service Employees International Union, Local 620
/ Mid-Management/Professional Employees
/ Non-Represented Professional and Management Workers and Confidential
Employees
The agreements for all groups (attached) will expire June 30, 2010 and Memorandums
of Understanding (MOU's) again need to be negotiated prior to this date The
Management and Confidential group is unrepresented and covered by Council
Resolution
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ITEM NUMBER C- 1
DATE 01/07/10
FISCAL IMPACT None
ATTACHMENTS
1 Atascadero Firefighters Bargaining Unit MOU
2 Atascadero Police Association MOU
3 Service Employees International Union, Local, 620 MOU
4 Mid-Management/Professional Employees MOU
5 Non-Represented Professional and Management Workers and Confidential
Employees Resolution
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Attachment 1
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GpDER0Atascadero Professional Firefighters Local 3600
AL 36
6005 Lewis Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
June 1,2009
Mr Wade G McKinney, City Manager
City of Atascadero
6907 El Camino Real
Atascadero,CA 93422
Dear Mr McKinney,
The members of the Atascadero Professional Firefighters L3600 wish to express to you,the City
Council and the citizens we serve that we are sensitive to the extreme economic conditions that are
facing our great city and want to convey our sincere dedication to offering a solution that will assist
the fire department and our city through these unfortunate economic times.
Our union has worked incredibly hard to negotiate a contract that is comparable to other,similar fire
and paramedic service providers in San Luis Obispo County,and we want to maintain those
provisions.Unfortunately,the city is faced with unprecedented economic shortfalls and the union
wants to offer solutions to help ease the burden on our community
The 2009-2010 fire contract is projected to increase the expense to the city's general fund by
$91,000 So,in an effort to assist the city's overall financial outlook,the union is deferring the
negotiated 4 percent raise and the on-call/standby pay,which the union is under contract to begin
receiving July 2009 The calculated deferrals will result in approximately$100,000 in savings to the
city's general fund.
The Atascadero Professional Firefighters L3600 has been strongly supporting commercial and retail
development since 2002 and will continue to support growth in these sectors. The membership is
acutely aware that funding for public works,parks and recreation,police and fire services greatly
benefit from advances in these areas.
If you have further questions or comments,please feel free to call me at(805)441-5184
Sincere ,
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Bill White
President,
Atascadero Professional Firefighters Local 3600
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
ATASCADERO FIREFIGHTERS
BARGAINING UNIT
AND
CITY OF ATASCADERO
JULY 11 2007 TO JUNE 30, 2010
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
ATASCADERO FIREFIGHTERS' BARGAINING UNIT AND CITY OF ATASCADERO
JULY 1,2007 THROUGH JUNE 30,2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I-GENERAL PROVISIONS. .1
SECTION1 I PREAMBLE...................................................................................................................................1
SECTION 1.2 RECOGNITION I
SECTION1.3 SEVERANCE.................................................................................................................................1
SECTION 14 SOLE AGREEMENT I
SECTION 1.5 FULL FORCE AND EFFECT 2
ARTICLE II-RESPECTIVE RIGHTS. Z
SECTION 2.1 ASSOCIATION RIGHTS 2
SECTION 2.2 CITY RIGHTS 2
SECTION 2.3 PEACEFUL PERFORMANCE. 3
ARTICLE III-HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME.. -3
SECTION 3 1 HOURS OF WORK 3
SECTION 3.2 OVERTIME 4
SECTION 3.3 CALLBACK PAY 4
SECTION 3 4 STANDBY TIME 4
ARTICLE IV-PAY PROVISIONS. .4
SECTION 4 1 SALARY 4
SECTION 4.2 EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY 5
SECTION 4.3 RETIREMENT 5
SECTION 4 4 SICK LEAVEISTAY WELL PLAN 6
SECTION 4.5 VACATION LEAVE 6
SECTION4.6 HOLIDAYS....................................................................................................................................6
SECTION 4 7 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE 6
SECTION4.8 MILITARY LEAVE................................................................................... 6
SECTION 4.9 PARAMEDIC PAY 7
SECTION 4 10 COMMON MESS ARRANGEMENT 7
SECTION 4 11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST PAY 7
SECTION 4 12 BILINGUAL PAY 7
ARTICLE V-HEALTH AND WELFARE....... 7
SECTION 5 1 HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE 7
SECTION 5.2 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE............................................................... 8
SECTION 5.3 PROBATION 8
SECTION 5 4 PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNTIES 8
SECTION 5.5 PHYSICAL
FITNESS 9
ARTICLE VI-CLOSING PROVISIONS. .9
SECTION6.1 TERM.............................................................................................................................................9
SECTION 6.2 SIGNATURES 10
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ARTICLE I-GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1.1 PREAMBLE v
This Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into between the City of Atascadero,hereinafter referred to as
the"City"and the Atascadero Firefighters Bargaining Unit, hereinafter referred to as the Association pursuant to
California Government Code Section 3500,et seq.and the City's Employer Employee Relations Policy The purpose of
this Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) is the establishment of wages,hours and other terms and conditions of
employment.
The City and Association agree that the provisions of this MOU shall be applied equally to all employees covered herein
without favor or discrimination because of race,creed,color sex,age,national origin,political or religious affiliations or
association memberships. Whenever the masculine gender is used in this MOU,it shall be understood to include the
feminine gender
SECTION 1.2 RECOGNITION
a. The City of Atascadero recognizes the Association as the recognized and exclusive representative for the following
positions:
• Firefighter Classification
• Firefighter
• Firefighter/Paramedic
• Firefighter/HazMat Specialist
• Firefighter/Paramedic/HazMat Specialist
• Fire Engineer Classification
• Fire Engineer
• Fire Engineer/Paramedic
• Fire Engineer/HazMat Specialist
• Fire Engineer/Paramedic/HazMat Specialist
Fire Captain Classification
• Fire Captain
• Fire Captain/Paramedic
• Fire Captain/HazMat Specialist
• Fire Captain/Paramedic/HazMat Specialist
Fire Marshal Classification
• Fire Marshal/Code Compliance Officer
For purposes of this MOU positions with a Paramedic and/or HazMat Specialist designation are hereinafter included
in any reference to Firefighter,Fire Engineer,and Fire Captain.
b. This recognition is exclusive of management employees and temporary employees.
c. The City agrees to meet and confer and otherwise deal exclusively with the Association on all matters relating to the
scope of representation under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act(Government Code Section 3500,et seq.),and as
provided under the City's Employer-Employee Relations Policy
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SECTION 1.3 SEVERANCE
a. If any provision of the Agreement should be found invalid,unconstitutional,unlawful,or unenforceable by reason of
any existing or subsequently enacted constitutional or legislative provision shall be severed,and all other provisions
of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of the Agreement.
b. In the event that any provision of the MOU should be found invalid,unconstitutional,unlawful or unenforceable,the
City and the Association agree to meet and confer in a timely manner in an attempt to negotiate a substitute
provision. Such negotiations shall apply only to the severed provision of the Agreement and shall not in any way
modify or impact the remaining provisions of the existing MOU
SECTION 1.4 SOLE AGREEMENT
a. The City and the Association agree that to the extent that any provision addressing wages,hours,and terms and
conditions of employment negotiable under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act found outside this MOU and are in
conflict thereof,this MOU shall prevail.
b. If,during the term of the MOU,the parties should mutually agree to modify amend,or alter the provisions of this
MOU in any respect,any such change shall be effective only if and when reduced to writing and executed by the
authorized representatives of the City and the Association. Any such changes validly made shall become part of this
MOU and subject to its terms.
SECTION 1.5 FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
a. All wages,hours,and terms and conditions of employment that are negotiable subjects of bargaining under the
Meyers-Milias-Brown Act,including those set in this MOU,shall remain in full force and effect during the term of
this MOU unless changed by mutual agreement.
�1rry b. The City will abide by the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act where and when it applies to the Association.
ARTICLE II-RESPECTIVE RIGHTS
SECTION 2.1 ASSOCIATION RIGHTS
The Association shall have the following rights and responsibilities:
a. Reasonable advance notice of any City ordinance,rule,resolution,or regulation directly relating to matters within
the scope of representation proposed to be adopted by the City Council.
b. Reasonable use of one bulletin board at all Fire Department stations.
c. The right to payroll deductions made for payments or organization dues and for City approved programs.
d. The use of City facilities for regular,normal and lawful Association activities,providing that approval of the City
Manager or his/her designee has been obtained.
e. Reasonable access to employee work locations for officers of the Association and their officially designated
representatives for the purpose of processing grievances or contacting members of the organization concerning
business within the scope of representation. Access shall be restricted so as not to interfere with the normal
operations of any department or with established safety or security requirements.
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SECTION 2.2 CITY RIGHTS
a. The authority of the City includes,but is not limited to,the exclusive right to determine the standards of service;
determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment and promotion; direct its employees,take
disciplinary action for just cause",relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or for other legitimate
reason;maintain the efficiency of governmental operations,determine the methods,staffing and personnel by which
governmental operations are to be conducted;determine the content of job classifications;take all necessary actions
to cavy out its mission in emergencies,exercise complete control and discretion over its organizations and the
technology of performing its work provided, however that the exercise and retention of such rights does not
preclude employees or their representatives from consulting or raising grievances over the consequences or impact
that decisions on these matters may have on wage,hours and other terms of employment.
SECTION 2.3 PEACEFUL PERFORMANCE
a. The parties to this MOU recognize and acknowledge that the services performed by the City employees covered by
this Agreement are essential to the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City of
Atascadero. Association agrees that under no circumstances will the Association recommend,encourage,cause or
promote its members to initiate,participate in,nor will any member of the bargaining unit take part in,any strike,sit-
down,stay-in,sick-out,slow-down,or picketing(hereinafter collectively referred to as"work-stoppage") in any
office or department of the City nor to curtail any work or restrict any production,or interfere with any operation of
the City In the event of any such work stoppage by any member of the bargaining unit,the City shall not be
required to negotiate on the merits of any dispute which may have risen to such work stoppage until said work
stoppage has ceased.
b. In the event of any work stoppage,during the term of this MOU,whether by the Association or by any member of
the bargaining unit,the Association by its officers,shall immediately declare in writing and publicize that such work
stoppage is illegal and unauthorized,and further direct its members in writing to cease the said conduct and resume
work. Copies of such written notices shall be served upon the City If,in the event of any work stoppage,the
Association promptly and in good faith performs the obligations of this paragraph,and providing the Association has
not otherwise authorized,permitted or encouraged such work stoppage,the Association shall not be liable for any
damages caused by the violation of this provision. However the City shall have the right to discipline,up to and
including discharge,any employee who instigates,participates in,or gives leadership to,any work stoppage activity
herein prohibited,and the City shall also have the right to seek full legal redress,including damages,against any
such employees.
ARTICLE III--HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME
SECTION 3.1 HOURS OF WORK
a. Work Period
The normal work period,pursuant to Section 207(k)of the Fair Labor Standards Act,shall be twenty-eight(28)
days for all full-time permanent sworn safety positions with the exception of the Fire Marshal/Code Enforcement
Officer All hours worked in excess of the employees regularly recurring work schedule shall be paid at the
overtime rate of one and one-half of the employee's regular rate of pay
The normal work period for the Fire Marshal/Code Enforcement Officer shall be seven(7)days with a maximum non-
overtime of forty(40)hours.
b. Definition of Shift Employees
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Shift employees(excluding administrative assignments)are assigned to positions which duties are performed on a
twenty-four(24)hour day seven(7)days a week basis,and include:
• Firefighter
• Fire Engineer
• Fire Captain
SECTION 3.2 OVERTIME
a. Rate
Employees shall be paid overtime at the rate of time and one-half his/her regular rate of pay
b. Hours Paid
Paid time off shall be considered time worked for overtime purposes.
c. Compensatory Time(CT)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section,employees may be granted CT for overtime credit computed at time
and one-half at the mutual convenience of the Fire Department and the employee.Employees may accumulate up to
six(6)shifts(144 hours)of Compensatory Time.
d. Scheduling Compensatory Time Off(CT)
Requests to use CT shall be granted with due regard for operational necessity such as staffing levels.
e. Compensatory Time(CT)Payoff
,► CT may be paid off at the option of the employee. The payoff shall be included in the next regularly scheduled bi-
weekly payroll period following the request.
SECTION 33 CALLBACK PAY
Employees who are called to duty at a time they are not working shall be compensated a minimum compensation of two
(2)hours at time and one-half rate of pay
SECTION 3.4 STANDBY TIME
a. Employees assigned standby duty shall receive twenty-five dollars($25.00)for each day of standby duty A day is
defined as a 24-hour period.
b. Employees responding to work from standby shall receive time and one-half pay with a minimum of one hour and
twenty minutes once called back. Employees responding to work as a result of an emergency callback request shall
receive time and one-half pay with a minimum of two hours pay
c. Employees on standby status shall monitor both radio and alpha numeric pages at all times,and be able to
respond to the predetermined duty assignment within twenty minutes from the time of notification.
ARTICLE IV-PAY PROVISIONS
SECTION 4.1 SALARY
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This three(3)year agreement shall provide pay increases according to the following formula and schedule:
Year I(effective July2007)—5%COLA plus an additional inequity adjustment of 8%for Firefighter,Fire Engineer,Fire
Marshal and Fire Captain.
Year 2(effective July 2008)—3%COLA,plus an additional inequity adjustment of I% for Firefighter,Fire Engineer
Fire Marshal and Fire Captain.
Year 3(effective July 2009)—3%COLA,plus an additional inequity adjustment of 1%for Firefighter Fire Engineer
Fire Marshal and Fire Captain.
The following monthly salaries become effective uly 1,2007
CLASSIFICATION A B C D E
Firefighter 4,450.90 4,67345 4,907 12 5,152.47 5,410.10
Firefi hter/HazMat Specialist 4,539.92 4,766.91 5,005.26 5,255.52 5,518.30
Firefighter/Paramedic 4,895.99 5,140.79 5,397.83 5,66772 5,951 11
Firefi hter/Paramedic/HazMat Specialist 4,985.01 5,234.26 5,495.97 5,770.77 6,059.31
Fire Engineer 4,78744 5,026.81 5,278.15 5,542.06 5,81916
Fire En ineer/HazMat Specialist 4,883 19 5,127.35 5,38372 5,652.90 5,935.55
Fire Engineer/Paramedic 5,266.18 5,52949 5,805.97 6,096.27 6,401.08
Fire En ineer/Paramedic/HazMat Specialist 5,361.93 5,630.03 5,911.53 6,207 11 6,51746
FireMarshal/Code Enforcement Officer 5,680.60 5,964.63 6,262.86 6,576.00 1 6,904.80
Fire Captain 5,680.60 5,964.63 6,262.86 6,576.00 6,904.80
Fire Ca tain/HazMat Specialist 5,794.21 6,083.92 6,388.12 6,707.52 7,042.90
Fire Captain/Paramedic 6,248.66 6,561.09 6,88915 7,233.61 7,595.29
Fire Ca tain/Paramedic/HazMat Specialist 6,362.27 6,680.39 7,01440 7,365 13 7,733.38
a. Steps B,C,D,and E may be paid upon completion of twelve months of employment at the preceding step where the
employee has demonstrated at least satisfactory job progress and normally increasing productivity, and upon
recommendation of the Department Head and approval of the City Manager
b. Employees who are trained,qualified and assigned by the Fire Chief to E.M.T Paramedic duties shall receive ten
percent(10%)more in base salary than those positions within the same classification without paramedic duties.
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c. Employees who serve on the San Luis Obispo County Hazardous Incident Response Team(SLOHIRT)shall receive
1*WW two percent (2%) more in base salary than those positions within the same classification which do not serve on
SLOHIRT
d. The Association and the City recognize that the Memorandums of Understanding in the years since 1998 have been
incremental steps in correcting salary inequities between Atascadero employees and the comparisons within San Luis
Obispo County It is further recognized that the salary schedule is a continuing attempt to bring Atascadero salaries
to the mean with the surveyed cities following the initial inequity adjustment,and may be subject to change in future
negotiations. The City will provide the Association with a report regarding revenues/expenses and a salary survey
in April 2010.
SECTION 4.2 EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY
Employees shall be reimbursed up to $1,600 per fiscal year for books, tuition and related educational expenses for
attending college or other professional training,providing the coursework is job-related and the employee received a
passing grade.
SECTION 4.3 RETIREMENT
a. Employees will be provided retirement benefits through the California Public Employees Retirement System
(CaIPERS). Firefighters,Fire Engineers,Fire Marshal/Code Enforcement Officer and Fire Captains will be provided
benefits pursuant to the 3% @ 50 Full formula (Section 21362.2 of the Government Code) for Sworn Safety
Members(as defined by Ca1PERS)and the City will pay the employee contribution of nine percent(9%)
b. The Ca1PERS retirement for Sworn Safety Members(as defined by Ca1PERS)includes Level Four(4)of the 1959
Survivor's Benefit. The employees shall pay the monthly cost of the benefit.
c. The City shall implement the Military Service Credit(Section 20930.3 of the Government Code)provided there is
no direct cost to the City The City shall provide Credit for Unused Sick Leave (Section 20965)and One Year Final
Compensation(Section 20042)benefits.
d. Employees have expressed a desire to receive the PERS benefit "Converting EPMC to Salary in the Final
Compensation Period"as allowed under Government Code Section 20962. It is agreed to implement this benefit if it
can be done at no cost to City City will work with PERS to determine costs and limitations and bring its findings
back to the Association prior to January 1,2008 for further action.
SECTION 4.4 SICK LEAVEISTAY WELL PLAN
a. Unit members shall earn and use sick leave subject to the provisions of the City of Atascadero Rules and
Regulations.It is agreed that nothing herein shall be construed as providing any vested right,monetary or otherwise,to
any unused sick leave existing at time of discharge or voluntary separation from City service, except at time of
retirement in accordance with the City's Public Employees Retirement System contract.
b. Sick leave accumulates at a rate of 5.54 hours per pay period. There is no limit to the accumulation.
c. Employees with 576.16 or more hours of accumulated sick leave shall be eligible for the Stay Well Bonus.The Stay
Well Bonus will be implemented as follows.
1 The sick leave pay-off will occur during fifty-two(52)week period beginning the first day after the second pay
period in October and ending on the last day of the second pay period in October of the following year after an
employee has accumulated and maintained 576.16 hours of sick leave.
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2. Once the eligibility requirements have been met,an employee may opt to receive a pay-off equal to one-third
(1/3)of the unused annual allotment of sick leave. (The annual allotment is 144.04 hours).
3 Checks will be prepared by December 15 of each year
SECTION 4.5 VACATION LEAVE
a. Employees shall be entitled to vacation leave consistent with the City Personnel Rules and Regulations.
b. It is agreed and understood that the taking of vacation shall be as scheduled by the Fire Chief subject to the needs of
the City
SECTION 4.6 HOLIDAYS
a. Employees shall receive five and 6/10(5.6)shifts annually or 5 17 hours bi-weekly Said holidays shall be credited
in accordance with procedures established by the Personnel Officer
b. Holiday time may be used as either paid time off or paid in cash at the option of the employee with the approval of
the Fire Chief.
SECTION 4.7 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Employees shall be granted bereavement leave pursuant to the City Personnel Rules and Regulations in the event of death
of his/her spouse,significant other,child,stepchild,parent,grandparent,grandchild,son-in-law,daughter-in-law mother
in-law,father-in-law,brother,sister,brother-in-law,and sister-in-law
SECTION 4.8 MILITARY LEAVE
Military leave shall be granted in accordance with the provisions of State and Federal law All employees entitled to
military leave shall give the appointing power an opportunity within the limits of military regulations to determine when
such leave shall be taken.
SECTION 4.9 COMMON MESS ARRANGMENT
Unit employees under a common mess arrangement,agree to contribute to congregate meals at the station house in
the amount required to cover the cost of those meals,irrespective of whether the employee chooses to eat the meal.
SECTION 4.10 BILINGUAL PAY
The City shall pay an additional 2.5%of salary to those employees who are able to speak one of the top two non-English
languages as defined by the U.S.Census. A testing mechanism mutually agreed to by both parties will be created to
assess language abilities before qualifying for the incentive.
ARTICLE V HEALTH AND WELFARE
SECTION 5.1 HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
a. For unit members who elect to have"Family"coverage,the City shall pay a total of$955.50 per month toward the
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cost of all medical,dental,vision and life insurance benefit premiums for the unit member employee and dependents
for the term of this agreement. City shall pay for increased costs to medical, dental, vision and life insurance
premiums for the employee and fifty percent(50%)of increased costs for dependents based upon HMO plan costs.
b, For unit members who elect to have'Employee+1" coverage,the City shall pay a an amount not to exceed$847.67
per month toward the cost of all medical,dental,vision and life insurance benefit premiums for the unit member
employee and dependent for the term of this agreement.City shall pay for increased costs to medical,dental,vision
and life insurance premiums for the employee and fifty percent(50%)of increased costs for the dependent based
upon HMO plan costs.
Available funds remaining from the City's contribution toward insurance coverage shall be paid to an employee
hired on or before September 1,2000 as additional compensation.
c. For unit members who elect to have"Employee Only"coverage,the City shall pay an amount not to exceed$722.12
per month toward the cost of all medical,dental,vision and life insurance benefit premiums for the unit member
employee for the term of this agreement. City shall pay for increased costs to medical, dental, vision and life
insurance premiums for the employee based upon HMO plan costs.
Available funds remaining from the City's contribution toward insurance coverage shall be paid to an employee
hired on or before September 1,2000 as additional compensation.
d. The City shall provide term life insurance coverage for each employee in a total amount of fifteen thousand dollars
($15,000)during the term of this agreement.
e. The City shall provide a term life insurance policy for each eligible dependent enrolled in health coverage in a total
amount of one thousand dollars($1,000)per dependent during the term of this agreement.
f. The Medical Insurance Committee shall be comprised of one representative from each of the bargaining units(as
r designated by the bargaining unit)and one from the City The Committee shall regularly review the health plan and
study health insurance issues including, but not limited to, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's), cost
containment,etc.,and make recommendations to the City Manager
g. The City shall make available to employees covered by this MOU a Flexible Benefit Plan, in compliance with
applicable Internal Revenue Code provisions. The plan will enable an employee to,on a voluntary basis,cover
additional out of pocket premium expenses for insurance through pretax payroll dollars.
SECTION 5.2 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
The purpose of the uniform allowance is for the purchase,replacement,maintenance and cleaning of uniform clothing,
including t-shirts and hats.
a. The City shall provide an annual uniform allowance of eight hundred fifty dollars($850) for each Association
employee.
b. The City will make an up front lump-sum payment of the current fiscal year's uniform allowance no later than the
second pay day in July
c. Upon initial hire the employee will receive a prorated amount based upon the number of days remaining until July 1
The City would at the same time advance the new employee an amount that, when added to his initial uniform
allowance,would equal$850. The amount advanced upon hire would then be deducted from the employee's first
full uniform allowance check received the following July (Example:If an employee worked six months in the first
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fiscal year he/she would receive$850 in that first year and$425 in the second fiscal year All subsequent years the
employee would receive the full$850 until separation from the City)
d. When an employee separates from the City the uniform allowance will be prorated based upon the number of days
employed in the then current fiscal year and any amounts owed to the City will be deducted from his/her final check.
SECTION 5.3 PROBATION
The probationary period for newly hired Firefighters or Fire Engineers shall be eighteen months. The probationary
period for employees promoted to Fire Engineer or Fire Captain shall be twelve months.
SECTION 5.4 PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Upon completion of the probationary period,qualified employees in the classification of Firefighter will be provided an
opportunity to be examined and promoted to the classification of Fire Engineer provided there is a vacancy There shall be a
maximum of ten(10)Fire Engineer positions funded.
ARTICLE VI—OTHER
SECTION 6.1 PHYSICAL FITNESS
The parties agree to establish a committee consisting of an equal number of representatives from the City and the Association
for the purpose of developing a physical fitness program that will be implemented in the Fire Department for all employees in
the unit. The committee will meet as needed to develop recommendations for the Fire Chief. The physical fitness program
will include the following elements: 1)Mandatory participation,2)Established standards,and 3)City-provided physicals.
SECTION 6.2 HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXAMS
The City shall add to the Fire Department budget three hundred fifty dollars($350)per full-time employee for health and
wellness exams according to the following schedule:
• Annually for Fire Department safety personnel aged 40 and over
• Every other year for Fire Department safety personnel aged 30-39
• Every three years for Fire Department safety personnel aged 20-29
The total amount budgeted will be coordinated in cooperation with the City This amount will be paid directly to the
health care professional or medical group and not to the employee.
SECTION 63 CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENT
City agrees to reimburse each full-time employee a flat rate of nine dollars($9.00)per month for the use of their personal
cell phone for City business. This amount will be paid once per year in a lump sum amount. Where applicable,the
months will be pro-rated.
ARTICLE VII CLOSING PROVISIONS
SECTION 7.1 TERM
The term of this MOU shall commence on July 1 2007,and expire on June 30,2010.
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This MOU has been ratified and adopted pursuant to the recommendati of the f1owin epresentatives.
61�Association Date Association Date
CITY OF ATAS ADERO
Mayor J Date City Manager Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM
City A'txorney Ilat
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Attachment 2
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
ATASCADERO POLICE ASSOCIATION
AND
CITY OF ATASCADERO
JULY 1 , 2009 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010
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ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1.1 PREAMBLE
This Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into between the City of Atascadero,hereinafter referred to as
the `City"and the Atascadero Police Association,hereinafter referred to as the Association pursuant to California
Government Code Section 3500, et seq. and the City's Employer Employee Relations Policy The purpose of this
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is the establishment of wages, hours and other terms and conditions of
employment.
The City and Association agree that the provisions of this MOU shall be applied equally to all employees covered herein
without favor or discrimination because of race,creed,color sex,age,national origin,political or religious affiliations or
association memberships. Whenever the masculine gender is used in this MOU it shall be understood to include the
feminine gender
SECTION 1.2 RECOGNITION
a. The City of Atascadero recognizes the Association as the recognized and exclusive representative for the following
positions:
Police Officer Classification
• Police Officer
• Police Officer—Intermediate POST
• Police Officer—Advanced POST
Senior Police Officer Classification
• Senior Police Officer
• Senior Police Officer—Intermediate POST
• Senior Police Officer—Advanced POST
Police Sergeant Classification
• Police Sergeant
• Police Sergeant—Advanced POST
• Police Sergeant—Supervisory POST
_Property Evidence Technician Classification
• Property Evidence Technician
• Property Evidence Technician—EMD
Support Services Classification
• Police Records Technician
• Support Services Technician
• Support Services Technician EMD
• Support Services Lead Technician
• Support Services Lead Technician EMD
• Support Services Supervisor
• Support Services Supervisor EMD
For purposes of this MOU positions with a POST or EMD designation are hereinafter included in any reference to
Police Officer,Senior Police Officer Sergeant,Support Services Technician,Support Services Lead Technician and
Support Services Supervisor
b. This recognition is exclusive of management employees and temporary employees.
c. The City agrees to meet and confer and otherwise deal exclusively with the Association on all matters relating to the
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scope of representation under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (Government Code Section 3500 et seq ) and as
provided under the City s Employer-Employee Relations Policy
SECTION 1.3 SEVERANCE
a. If any provision of the Agreement should be found invalid,unconstitutional,unlawful,or unenforceable by reason of
any existing or subsequently enacted constitutional or legislative provision shall be severed,and all other provisions
of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of the Agreement.
b In the event that any provision of the MOU should be found invalid,unconstitutional,unlawful or unenforceable,the
City and the Association agree to meet and confer in a timely manner in an attempt to negotiate a substitute
provision. Such negotiations shall apply only to the severed provision of the Agreement and shall not in any way
modify or impact the remaining provisions of the existing MOU
SECTION 1.4 SOLE AGREEMENT
a. The City and the Association agree that to the extent that any provision addressing wages,hours, and terms and
conditions of employment negotiable under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act found outside this MOU and are in
conflict thereof,this MOU shall prevail.
b If,during the term of the MOU the parties should mutually agree to modify amend,or alter the provisions of this
MOU in any respect,any such change shall be effective only if and when reduced to writing and executed by the
authorized representatives of the City and the Association. Any such changes validly made shall become part of this
MOU and subject to its terms.
SECTION 1.5 FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
a. All wages,hours, and terms and conditions of employment that are negotiable subjects of bargaining under the
Meyers-Milias-Brown Act,including those set in this MOU shall remain in full force and effect during the term of
this MOU unless changed by mutual agreement.
b. The City will abide by the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act where and when it applies to the Association.
ARTICLE II RESPECTIVE RIGHTS
SECTION 2.1 ASSOCIATION RIGHTS
The Association shall have the following rights and responsibilities-
a. Reasonable advance notice of any City ordinance,rule,resolution,or regulation directly relating to matters within
the scope of representation proposed to be adopted by the City Council.
b Reasonable use of one bulletin board at the Atascadero Police Department.
c The right to payroll deductions made for payments or organization dues and for City approved programs.
d. The use of City facilities for regular normal and lawful Association activities,providing that approval of the City
Manager or his/her designee has been obtained.
e. Reasonable access to employee work locations for officers of the Association and their officially designated
representatives for the purpose of processing grievances or contacting members of the organization concerning
business within the scope of representation. Access shall be restricted so as not to interfere with the normal
operations of any department or with established safety or security requirements.
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SECTION 2.2 CITY RIGHTS
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a. The authority of the City includes, but is not limited to, the exclusive right to determine the standards of service
determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment and promotion, direct its employees take
disciplinary action for just cause relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or for other legitimate
reason;maintain the efficiency of governmental operations,determine the methods,staffing and personnel by which
governmental operations are to be conducted,determine the content of job classifications;take all necessary actions
to carry out its mission in emergencies; exercise complete control and discretion over its organizations and the
technology of performing its work provided, however that the exercise and retention of such rights does not
preclude employees or their representatives from consulting or raising grievances over the consequences or impact
that decisions on these matters may have on wage,hours and other terms of employment.
SECTION 2.3 PEACEFUL PERFORMANCE
a. The parties to this MOU recognize and acknowledge that the services performed by the City employees covered by
this Agreement are essential to the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City of
Atascadero Association agrees that under no circumstances will the Association recommend,encourage,cause or
promote its members to initiate,participate in,nor will any member of the bargaining unit take part in,any strike,sit-
down, stay-in, sick-out,slow-down,or picketing(hereinafter collectively referred to as 'work-stoppage') in any
office or department of the City nor to curtail any work or restrict any production,or interfere with any operation of
the City In the event of any such work stoppage by any member of the bargaining unit,the City shall not be
required to negotiate on the merits of any dispute which may have risen to such work stoppage until said work
stoppage has ceased.
b In the event of any work stoppage during the term of this MOU whether by the Association or by any member of the
bargaining unit,the Association by its officers,shall immediately declare in writing and publicize that such work
stoppage is illegal and unauthorized,and further direct its members in writing to cease the said conduct and resume
work. Copies of such written notices shall be served upon the City If in the event of any work stoppage the
*4W Association promptly and in good faith performs the obligations of this paragraph,and providing the Association has
not otherwise authorized,permitted or encouraged such work stoppage,the Association shall not be liable for any
damages caused by the violation of this provision. However the City shall have the right to discipline,up to and
including discharge,any employee who instigates,participates in,or gives leadership to any work stoppage activity
herein prohibited,and the City shall also have the right to seek full legal redress,including damages,against any
such employees.
ARTICLE III HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME
SECTION 3.1 HOURS OF WORK
a. Work Period
In general,employees shall be scheduled to work consecutive days on and consecutive days off. Work schedule
changes(e.g.,from 5/8 to 4/10,3/12 or 9/80)require a 30-day notice by the Chief of Police or their designee or the
Association. Either party may request a change in work schedules by written notification at least thirty(30)days in
advance of proposed changes. The normal work period,pursuant to Section 207(k)of the Fair Labor Standards Act,
shall be fourteen(14)days. All hours worked in excess of the employee s regularly recurring 80-hour biweekly
work schedule shall be paid at the overtime rate of one and one-half the employee s regular rate of pay
b Mealtime
Mealtime for shift employees is thirty(30)minutes of paid time.
c. Mealtime Call-out for Shift Employees
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Mealtime may be taken during the shift if the workload permits and as authorized and scheduled by the shift
supervisor Shift employees receive mealtime as paid time,and therefore shift employee shall be subject to call out
during mealtime.
d. Rest Periods
Rest periods will normally be provided to employees at the rate of fifteen (15) minutes for each four- (4)hours
worked. Rest periods are not to be construed as mealtime. Insofar as practical,rest periods shall be in the middle of
each work period. Rest periods cannot be used in conjunction with a meal periods,nor may rest periods be taken
during the employee s first or last scheduled hour of work.
e Missed Rest Periods and Mealtime
Rest periods are paid time,therefore nothing in this section provides for or implies any additional compensation or
benefits if a rest period is not taken. Mealtime is paid time,therefore nothing in this section provides for or implies
any additional compensation or benefit if a meal period is not completed or taken.
f Definition of Shift Employees
Shift employees are assigned to positions in which duties are performed on a twenty-four(24)hour day seven(7)
days a week basis, and include: Police Officer Senior Police Officer Police Sergeant, Property Evidence
Technician, Support Services Technician, Police Records Technician, Support Services bead Technician and
Support Services Supervisor
g. Shift Trade
Employees of equal rank will be allowed to trade shifts from time to time as long as the following criteria is met:
I The trade does not adversely impact the Department's operating needs.
2. The trade does not result in the payment of overtime to the trading employees.
3 The trade is by mutual consent of the employees involved.
4 The trade request must be submitted in writing to the employees supervisor signed by both employees and
approved by the Police Chief or his/her designee.
5 The trade days occur within the same pay period.
SECTION 3.2 OVERTIME
a. Rate
Employees shall be paid overtime at the rate of time and one-half his/her regular rate of pay All overtime shall be
recorded and paid in the following manner-
] to 15 minutes,overtime compensation—'/a hour
16 to 30 minutes,overtime compensation—'/z hour
31 to 45 minutes,overtime compensation—3/a hour
46 to 60 minutes,overtime compensation— 1 hour
b Hours Paid
Paid time off shall be considered time worked for overtime purposes.
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c Compensatory Time(CT)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section,employees may be granted CT for overtime credit computed at time
and one-half at the mutual convenience of the Police Department and the employee.Employees may accumulate a
maximum of eighty(80)hours in their CT account.
d. Scheduling Compensatory Time
Requests to use CT shall be granted with due regard for operational necessity such as staffing levels.
e. Schools/Training/Qualifications/Department Meetings
Overtime for Sergeants,Police Officers or Senior Police Officers as the result of Department-wide training and
meetings authorized by the Chief of Police will be compensated at the time and one-half overtime rate.
Hours traveling,studying,or evening classes,etc when an employee is attending an out-of-town school shall not
constitute overtime hours.
SECTION 3.3 CALLBACK PAY
Employees who are called to duty at a time they are not working shall be compensated a minimum compensation of two
(2)hours at time and one-half rate of pay
SECTION 3.4 COURT TIME/STANDBY TIME
a. Employees assigned standby duty shall receive thirty-five dollars($35.00)for each day of standby duty A day is
defined as a 24 hour period.
b Employees placed on standby by the court at a time they are not working shall be compensated at the rate of two(2)
hours straight time compensation for every four(4)hours of actual time in standby assignment,prorated for more or
less than four hours. Minimum compensation will be for one(1)hour of straight time.
c Employees responding to work from standby shall receive a minimum of two hours pay at straight time. Employees
working in excess of one hour and twenty minutes once called back shall receive time and one-half pay for hours
worked in excess of one hour and twenty minutes,or two hours straight time, whichever is greater
d. The Chief of Police may place employees on standby status. Standby duty shall not be considered as hours worked
for the purpose of computing overtime.
e. Employees on standby status shall provide the Support Services Technician or their designee with a telephone
number where he/she can be reached directly and be able to respond to the predetermined duty assignment within
twenty minutes from the time of notification.
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ARTICLE IV PAY PROVISIONS SECTION 4.1 SALARY
This one(1)year agreement shall provide for no salary increases during this period.
The following monthly salaries remain in effect July 1 2009-
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Police Records Technician 3,13305 3,28971 3,45419 3,62691 3,808.25
Support Services Technician 3,715.36 3,901 12 4,09618 4,30098 4,51603
Support Services Technician EMD 3,765.36 3,95363 4,151 31 4,358.88 4,57682
Support Services Technician
Longevity 3,901 12 4,09618 4,30098 4,51603 4,741 84
Support Services Technician EMD-
Longevity 3,951 13 4,148.70 4,35614 4,57395 4,80264
Support Services Lead Technician 3,998.64 4,198.57 4,40851 4,62894 4,86039
Support Services Lead Technician
EMD 4,04864 4,251 07 4,46362 4,686.80 4,921 14
Support Services Lead Technician -
Longevity 4,198.57 4,408.51 4,62894 4,86039 5,10341
Support Services Lead Technician
EMD Longevity 4,248.57 4,46101 4,68406 4,918.26 5,16416
Property Evidence Technician 4,09619 4,30099 4,51604 4,741.85 4,97894 '
Property Evidence Technician EMD 4,146.19 4,35350 4,571 18 4,79974 5,03973
Property Evidence Technician -
Longevity 4,300.99 4,51604 4,741.85 4,97894 5,22788
Property Evidence Technician EMD
-Longevity 4,351 00 4,56856 4,796.99 5,03684 5,288.67
Police Officer 4,741.84 4,97893 5,227.87 5,489.27 5,76373
Police Officer-Intermediate POST 4,860.39 5,10341 5,358.58 5,62650 5,90783
Police Officer-Advanced POST 4,97894 5,227.88 5,489.27 5,76372 6,051 91
Senior Police Officer 4,978.94 5,227.88 5,489.28 5,76374 6,051 93
Senior Police Officer-Intermediate
POST 5,10342 5,35859 5,626.53 5,907.86 6,203 25
Senior Police Officer-Advanced
POST 5,227.89 5,489.29 5,76375 6,051.94 6,354.54
Support Services Supervisor 4,978.94 5,227.88 5,489.28 5,76374 6,051.93
Support Services Supervisor EMD 5,028.94 5,28039 5,54441 5,821 63 6,112.71
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Support Services Supervisor-
Longevity 5,22788 5,489.28 5,76374 6,051.93 6,35453
Support Services Supervisor EMD-
Longevity 5,27789 5,541 79 5,81888 6,10982 6,41530
Police Sergeant 5,90780 6,203 19 6,51335 6,83902 7,18097
Police Sergeant-Advanced POST 6,05549 6,358.27 6,67619 7,01000 7,36050
Police Sergeant Supervisory POST 6,203.21 6,51336 6,83903 7,18098 7,54003
a. Steps B,C,D and E shall be paid upon completion of twelve months of employment at the preceding step where the
employee has demonstrated at least satisfactory job progress and normally increasing productivity and upon
recommendation of the Department Head and approval of the City Manager
b Police Officers and Senior Police Officers who possess a P O.S T Intermediate Certificate shall receive two and
one-half percent(21/2%)more in base salary than those positions within the same classification without a P O.S.T
Intermediate Certificate.
c Police Officers and Senior Police Officers who possess a P O.S T Advanced Certificate will receive two and one-
half percent (2%z%) more in base salary than those positions within the same classification without a P O.S.T
Advanced Certificate,in addition to 4 Lb above.
d. Police Sergeants who possess a P O.S.T Advanced Certificate will receive two and one-half percent(2ih%)more in
base salary than those positions within the same classification without a P O.S.T Advanced Certificate.
e. Police Sergeants who possess a P O.S.T Supervisory Certificate will receive two and one-half percent(2'/2%)more
in base salary than those positions within the same classification without a P O.S T Supervisory Certificate, in
addition to 4 l.d above.
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f Each Support Service Technician,Property Evidence Technician,Lead Support Services Technician or Support
Services Supervisor having the Emergency Medical Dispatch(EMD)Certification will receive$50.00 per more in
base salary per month than those positions within the same classification without an EMD Certificate.
SECTION 4.2 INCENTIVE PAY
a. Employees shall be reimbursed up to$1,600 per fiscal year for books,tuition and related educational expenses for
attending college or other professional training,providing the coursework is job-related,and the employee received
a passing grade.
b Employees in the Support Services Technician,Support Services Lead Technician,Property Evidence Technician,
and Support Services Supervisor classifications,after five years of continuous service and above-average or better
evaluations,shall receive five percent(5%)in additional pay to their base salary
SECTION 4.3 RETIREMENT
a Employees will be provided retirement benefits through the California Public Employees Retirement System
(CAPERS).Police Officers,Senior Police Officers and Police Sergeants will be provided benefits pursuant to the
3% @ 50 Full formula(Section 21362.2 of the Government Code)for safety employees and the City will pay the
employee contribution of nine(9%)percent.
b Effective July 1 2007 the Police Records Technician,Support Services Technician,Property Evidence Technician,
Support Services Lead Technician and Support Services Supervisor(Ca1PERS miscellaneous unit members)were
provided benefits pursuant to the 2.5%@ 55 formula including the One Year Final Compensation(Section 20042)
and Credit for Unused Sick Leave(Section 20965)benefits.The City will pay 5.85%of the employee contribution
of eight percent(8%). Employees in the Ca1PERS miscellaneous unit will pay the remaining 2.15%of the employee
contribution.
c The Ca1PERS retirement for Sworn Safety Members(as defined by Ca1PERS)includes Level Four(4)of the 1959 '
Survivor's Benefit. The employees shall pay the monthly cost of the benefit. The City shall provide the One Year
Final Compensation(Section 20042)and Credit for Unused Sick Leave(Section 20965)benefits.
o The City shall provide CalPERS the Post Retirement Survivor benefit for Miscellaneous Members.
SECTION 4.4 SICK LEAVE/STAY WELL PLAN
a. Sick leave accumulates at a rate of eight(8)hours per month. There is no limit to the accumulation.
b Employees with 384 or more hours of accumulated sick leave shall be eligible for the Stay Well Bonus.The Stay
Well Bonus will be implemented as follows.
1 The sick leave pay-off will occur during the 52 week period beginning the first day after the second pay period
in October and ending on the last day of the second pay period in October of the following year after an
employee has accumulated and maintained 384 hours sick leave.
2. Once the eligibility requirements have been met,an employee may opt to receive a pay-off equal to one-third
(1/3)of the unused annual allotment of sick leave. (The annual allotment is 95 94 hours).
3 Checks will be prepared by December 15 of each year
c. Family Care An employee may use,in any calendar year accrued sick leave up to the amount earned during six(6)
months employment to attend to the illness of a child,parent or spouse.
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SECTION 4.5 VACATION LEAVE
Employees shall be entitled to vacation leave consistent with the City Personnel Rules and Regulations.
SECTION 4.6 HOLIDAYS
a. Employees shall receive twelve(12)holidays per calendar year Said holidays shall be credited in eight(8)hour
increments on the I"day of the first full pay period of each month. Holidays must be used within the calendar year
Employees may take holiday time off consistent with the scheduling needs of the City and subject to approval of the
Chief of Police.
b Employees shall be allowed to accrue holiday hours prior to required payoff. Employees may not accumulate and
have a current credit of more than ninety-six(96)hours of holiday time.
C Employees who have not used their accrued holiday time by December 31" will be paid for all accrued holiday
hours,no later than the second payday of January
d. Employees may elect to apply the value of accrued holiday hours to their deferred compensation account. Election
forms must be completed and received no later than December 31" to be processed no later than the second payday
of January
SECTION 4.7 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Employees shall be granted bereavement leave pursuant to the City Personnel Rules and Regulations in the event of death
of his/her spouse,significant other child,stepchild,parent,grandparent,grandchild,son-in-law daughter-in-law mother
in-law father-in-law brother sister brother in-law and sister in-law
SECTION 4.8 MILITARY LEAVE
Military leave shall be granted in accordance with the provisions of State and Federal law All employees entitled to
military leave shall give the appointing power an opportunity within the limits of military regulations to determine when
such leave shall be taken.
SECTION 4.9 OUT-OF-CLASS PAY
Employees who are assigned to work out of class for fifteen(15)or more consecutive days shall receive five percent
(5%)of current base salary in addition to regular salary
SECTION 4.10 CANINE HANDLER PAY
The time spent by a canine handler in the care, grooming and feeding of his/her assigned police dog shall be hours
worked payable at the time and one-half overtime rate per hour of the handler It is agreed that canine handlers normally
spend 7 hours per biweekly pay period performing such work and written authorization from the Police Chief must be
obtained to perform such work for more than 7 hours. Such hours worked shall not be interpreted to be (1) shift
extension,(2)callback to work,or(3)scheduled work performed in excess of the regular shift for overtime purposes.
SECTION 4.11 FIELD TRAINING OFFICER INCENTIVE PAY
a. Police Officers assigned to act in the capacity of Field Training Officer shall be compensated at the rate of$.87 per
hour not to exceed$150 00 per month. Compensation shall be provided only for hours actually spent serving in the
capacity of Field Training Officer
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b Support Services Technicians assigned to act as a trainer of a newly hired employee shall be compensated at the rate
of$ 87 per hour not to exceed$I50 00 per month. Compensation shall be paid only for hours actually spent serving
in the capacity of a trainer
c. Compensation shall be provided only when the Chief of Police or designee has specifically authorized the
assignment.
SECTION 4.12 ACTING WATCH COMMANDER PAY
a. Each Police Officer assigned as Acting Watch Commander will receive$1 00 per hour for each hour worked in the
capacity of acting watch commander as compensation for additional responsibility
SECTION 4.13 BILINGUAL PAY
The City shall pay an additional 2.5%of salary to those employees who are able to speak one of the top two non-English
languages as defined by the U.S Census. A testing mechanism mutually agreed to by both parties will be created to assess
language abilities before qualifying for the incentive.
ARTICLE V HEALTH AND WELFARE
SECTION 5.1 HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
a. For unit members who elect to have `Family"coverage,the City shall pay a total of$1,052.87 per month toward the
cost of all medical,dental,vision and life insurance benefit premiums for the unit member employee and dependents
for the term of this agreement. City shall pay for increased costs to medical, dental, vision and life insurance
premiums for the employee and fifty percent(50%)of increased costs for dependents based upon HMO plan costs.
b For unit members who elect to have `Employee+1 coverage, the City shall pay a total of$905.53 per month
toward the cost of all medical,dental,vision and life insurance benefit premiums for the unit member employee and
dependent for the term of this agreement. City shall pay for increased costs to medical, dental, vision and life
insurance premiums for the employee and fifty percent(50%)of increased costs for the dependent based upon HMO
plan costs.
c. For unit members who elect to have `Employee Only"coverage,the City shall pay an amount not to exceed$491.32
per month toward the cost of all medical,dental,vision and life insurance benefit premiums for the unit member
employee for the term of this agreement. City shall pay for increased costs to medical, dental, vision and life
insurance premiums for the employee based upon HMO plan costs.
Available funds remaining from the City's contribution toward insurance coverage shall be paid to an employee
hired on or before September 1 2000 as additional compensation. This amount shall not exceed$240.56 per month.
d. The City shall provide term life insurance coverage for each employee in a total amount of twenty thousand dollars
($20,000)during the term of this agreement.
e. The City shall provide a term life insurance policy for each eligible dependent enrolled in health coverage in a total
amount of one thousand dollars($1,000)per dependent during the term of this agreement.
f. The Medical Insurance Committee may recommend changes in the level of service and service providers to the City
during the term of the agreement.Each recognized bargaining unit shall have a representative on the committee,and
management will have one representative.
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g The City shall make available to employees covered by this MOU a Flexible Benefit Plan, in compliance with
applicable Internal Revenue Code provisions. The plan will enable an employee, on a voluntary basis to cover
additional out of pocket premium expenses for insurance through pretax payroll dollars.
h. State Disability Insurance — The City shall provide State Disability Insurance as a payroll deduction of each
employee in the classification of Police Records Technician, Support Services Technician, Property Evidence
Technician,Support Services Lead Technician,and Support Services Supervisor State Disability Insurance shall be
integrated with sick leave with the objective of providing full compensation.
SECTION 5.2 UNIFORM/SAFETY EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCE
The purpose of the uniform allowance is for the purchase,replacement,maintenance,and cleaning of uniform
clothing.
a The City shall provide an annual uniform allowance of eight hundred dollars($800)for all eligible Police Officers,
Senior Police Officers and Police Sergeants.
b The City will make an up front lump sum payment of the current fiscal year's uniform allowance no later than the
second pay day in July
c Upon initial hire the employee will receive a prorated amount based upon the number of days remaining until July I
The City would at the same time advance the new employee an amount that when added to his initial uniform
allowance would equal$800 The amount advanced upon hire would then be deducted from the employees fust full
uniform allowance check,the following July (Example:If an employee worked six months in the first fiscal year
he/she would receive$800 in that first year and$400 in the second fiscal year All subsequent years the employee
would receive the full$800 until separation from the City)
d When an employee separates from the City the Uniform Allowance will be prorated based upon the number of days
employed in the then current fiscal year and any amounts owed to the City will be deducted from his/her final check.
e Uniforms damaged on duty shall be replaced as prorated by the Police Chief Employees are required to seek
reimbursement through the courts with all practical diligence.
f The City shall provide the Police Records Technician,Support Services Technicians,Property Evidence Technician,
Lead Support Services Technician and Support Services Supervisor with uniforms as needed,in accordance with the
Uniform Policy
g. The City shall make available to Police Officers,Senior Police Officers and Police Sergeants a bulletproof vest.
Employees requesting a vest shall certify that they will wear the vest at all times,except in extreme climatic
conditions. Vests shall be replaced or refurbished each 4 or 5 years as manufacturer's specifications dictate.
Employees already owning a vest shall continue to use them until repair or refurbishment becomes necessary as
determined by the Chief of Police.
h. The following additional safety equipment shall be provided to all Police Officers,Senior Police Officers and
Police Sergeants by the City•
■ Service weapon
■ Baton
• Duty belt with holster,keeper straps,handcuff case,chemical mace pouch,key ring,baton ring,
ammunition pouch,radio holder
■ Helmet with face shield
■ Rain garment: The City shall comply with the requirements of CAUOSHA as it relates to providing rain
gear including rain boots
i. All city equipment shall be returned to the City upon the employee leaving such service.
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SECTION 5.3 PROBATION
The probationary period for newly hired Police Officers Senior Police Officers or Police Sergeants shall be eighteen
months. The probationary period for newly hired Police Records Technician, Support Services Technic ian,Support
Services Lead Technician or Support Services Supervisor shall be twelve months. The probationary period for
employees promoted to Senior Police Officers or Police Sergeants shall be twelve months. The probationary period for
employees promoted to Support Services Lead Technician shall be six months.The City shall have the option of granting
a newly hired employee in a miscellaneous classification regular status at any time after nine(9)months of service.
ARTICLE VI—OTHER
SECTION 6.1 CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENT
The City agrees to reimburse each full-time employee a flat rate of ten dollars($10 00)per month for the use of their
personal cell phone for City business. This amount will be paid once per year in a lump sum amount. Where applicable,
the months will be pro-rated.
ARTICLE VII CLOSING PROVISIONS
SECTION 7.1 TERM
The term of this MOU shall commence on July 1 2009 and expire on June 30,2010
SECTION 7.2 SIGNATURES
This MOU has been ratified and adopted pursuant to the recommendation of the following representatives.
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Attachment 3
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
LOCAL 620 SERVICE EMPLOYEES
INTERNATIONAL UNION
ATASCADERO CHAPTER
AND
CITY OF ATASCADERO
JULY 15 2009 THROUGH JUNE 305 2010
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
LOCAL 620 SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION
ATASCADERO CHAPTER
JULY 1,2009 THROUGH JUNE 30,2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I-GENERAL PROVISIONS......... 1
SECTION 1 I PREAMBLE.. 1
SECTION 1.2 RECOGNITION I
SECTION 1.3 SEVERANCE....................... 2
SECTION 14 SOLE AGREEMENT 2
SECTION 1.5 FULL FORCE AND EFFECT 2
SECTION 1 6 GENERAL PROVISIONS 2
ARTICLE II -RESPECTIVE RIGHTS 4
SECTION 2.1 UNION RIGHTS 4
SECTION 2.2 CITY RIGHTS 6
SECTION 2.3 PEACEFUL PERFORMANCE.. 6
SECTION 2 4 RESPECTIVE RIGHTS 7
ARTICLE III HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME 8
SECTION 3 1 HOURS OF WORK 8
SECTION 3.2 OVERTIME 8
SECTION 3.3 CALLBACK PAY 9
SECTION 3 4 STANDBY TIME 9
SECTION 3.5 PATCHING/PAVING WORK...... 9
ARTICLE 1V-PAY PROVISIONS 10
SECTION 4 1 SALARY 10
SECTION 4.2 EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY I 1
SECTION 4.3 RETIREMENT I 1
SECTION 4 4 SICK LEAVE/STAY WELL PLAN 12
SECTION 4.5 VACATION LEAVE 12
SECTION 4.6 HOLIDAYS 13
SECTION 4 7 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE 13
SECTION 4 8 MILITARY LEAVE... 14
SECTION 4 9 WORK GLOVES 14
SECTION 4 10 WORK SHOES 14
SECTION 4 11 SAFETY GLASSES 14
SECTION 4 12 COMPUTER PURCHASE......... 15
SECTION 4 13 CERTIFICATION 15
ARTICLE V-HEALTH AND WELFARE 16
SECTION 5 1 HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE 16
SECTION 5.2 UNIFORMS 17
SECTION 5.3 PROBATION 17
ARTICLEVI -CLOSING PROVISIONS 18
SECTION 6 1 REOPENER 18
SECTION 6.2 TERM 18
SECTION 6 3 SIGNATURES 18
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ARTICLE I -GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1 1 PREAMBLE
This Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into between the City of Atascadero,
hereinafter referred to as the "City" and the Local 620 Service Employees International Union
Atascadero Chapter,hereinafter referred to as the"Union pursuant to California Government Code
Section 3500, et seq and the City's Employer - Employee Relations Policy The purpose of this
Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) is the establishment of wages, hours and other terms and
conditions of employment.
The City and Union agree that the provisions of this MOU shall be applied equally to all employees
covered herein without favor or discrimination because of race, creed, color sex, age, national
origin,political or religious affiliations or association memberships. Whenever the masculine gender
is used in this MOU, it shall be understood to include the feminine gender
SECTION 1.2 RECOGNITION
a. The City of Atascadero recognizes the Union as the recognized and exclusive representative for
the following classifications.
• Account Clerk I • Finance Technician Specialist
• Account Clerk 11 • GIS Analyst I • Senior Zookeeper
• Administrative Assistant . Inspector • System Administrator III
• Administrative Secretary • Maintenance Leadworker • Technical Trainer 11
• Administrative Support a Maintenance Worker I • Technical Support
Assistant a Maintenance Worker Il Specialist
• Assistant Planner • Office Assistant I • WWTP Operator I
• Associate Planner • Office Assistant 11 • WWTP Operator 11
• Building Maintenance a Office Assistant III • WWTP Operator III
Specialist • Permit Coordinator • WWTP Operator in Training
• Building Inspector I • Planning Technician • Zoo Education Curator
• Building inspector II . Public Works Technician Zoo Facilities Maintenance
• Building Inspector Ill • Recreation Coordinator Technician
• Bldg tnsp/Plans Examiner • Registered Veterinary • Zookeeper I
• Central Receptionist Technician • Zookeeper II
• Engineering Technician I • Senior Planner
• Engineering.;Technician It • Senior Technical Support
b This recognition is exclusive of management employees,confidential employees and temporary
employees
c. The City agrees to meet and confer and otherwise deal exclusively with the Union on all matters
relating to the scope of representation under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act(Government Code
Section 3500, et seq ), and as provided under the City's Employer-Employee Relations Policy
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SECTION 1.3 SEVERANCE
a. If any provision of the Agreement should be found invalid, unconstitutional, unlawful, or
unenforceable by reason of any existing or subsequently enacted constitutional or legislative
provision shall be severed, and all other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect for the duration of the Agreement.
b. In the event that any provision of the MOU should be found invalid,unconstitutional,unlawful
or unenforceable, the City and the Union agree to meet and confer in a timely manner in an
attempt to negotiate a substitute provision. Such negotiations shall apply only to the severed
provision of the Agreement and shall not in any way modify or impact the remaining provisions
of the existing MOU
SECTION 1.4 SOLE AGREEMENT
a. The City and the Union agree that to the extent that any provision addressing wages,hours,and
terms and conditions of employment negotiable under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act found
outside this MOU and are in conflict thereof, this MOU shall prevail.
b If,during the term of the MOU,the parties should mutually agree to modify,amend,or alter the
provisions of this MOU in any respect, any such change shall be effective only if and when
reduced to writing and executed by the authorized representatives of the City and the Union.
Any such changes validly made shall become part of this MOU and subject to its terms.
SECTION 1.5 FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
a. All wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment g p yment that are negotiable subjects of
bargaining under the Meyers-Mihas-Brown Act,including those set in this MOU,shall remain in
full force and effect during the term of this MOU unless changed by mutual agreement.
b The City will abide by the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act where and when it applies to the Union.
SECTION 1.6 GENERAL PROVISIONS
The parties agree to meet and confer with respect to any subject or matter within the scope of
representation upon request. Provided, however, that any changes which fall within the scope of
representation shall be by mutual agreement.
Except as set forth in this Memorandum of Understanding, and unless the Union agrees to reopen
negotiations on a particular bargaining subject,the parties agree that there shall be no changes during
the life of this MOU in the wage rates,benefits,or other terms and conditions of employment subject
to the meet and confer process.
In the event any new practice, subject or matter arises during the term of this agreement which is
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within the scope of representation and an action is proposed by the City the Union shall be afforded
all possible advance nonce and shall have the right to meet and confer upon request. In the case of
an emergency and, in the absence of an agreement on such a proposed action, the City reserves its
lawful management rights to take any action(s)deemed necessary and the Union reserves its rights to
take anv lawful action deemed necessary
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ARTICLF 11 - RESPECTIVE RIGHTS
SECTION 2.1 UNION RIGHTS
The Union shall have the following rights and responsibilities.
a. Reasonable advance notice of any City ordinance,rule,resolution,or regulation directly relating
to matters within the scope of representation proposed to be adopted by the City Council.
b. Reasonable use of one bulletin board at each work site for employees covered by this MOU
c. The right to payroll deductions made for payments or organization dues and for City approved
programs.
d. The use of City facilities for regular,normal and lawful Union activities,providing that approval
of the City Manager or his/her designee has been obtained.
e. Reasonable access to employee work locations for officers of the Union and their officially
designated representatives for the purpose of processing grievances or contacting members of the
organization concerning business within the scope of representation. Access shall be restricted
so as not to interfere with the normal operations of any department or with established safety or
security requirements.
f. The City will give reasonable notice to the Union if it intends to contract out the functions
currently performed by employees within the Unit. Upon request, the City will meet with the
Union to explain the reason for the decision to contract out and to solicit Union views on the
proposal. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the rights of the City Council to
contract out work in its sole discretion.
g. Agency Shop/Fair Share.
The City shall notify the union when employees are newly assigned into the unit. The notice
shall include the employee's name,Department and division and the date of entry into the unit.
Employees transferred or hired into the unit subsequent to the effective date of an Agency
Shop/Fair Share approval shall have thirty days from the date of their entry into the unit to
comply with its terms.
Unless a unit employee has.a)voluntarily submitted to the City an effective dues deduction
request; b) individually made direct financial arrangements satisfactory to the Union as
evidenced by notice of the same from the Union to the City; or c)qualified for exemption
upon religious grounds as provided below,upon notice from the Union the City shall process
a mandatory agency fee payroll deduction in the appropriate amount and forward that amount
to the Union.
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The amount of the fee to be charged shall be determined by the union subject to applicable
lav,,and shall therefore not exceed the normal periodic membership dues,initiation fees,and
general assessments applicable to union members.
As to "core" fee-payers, the agency fee charged shall not reflect expenditures which the
Courts have determined to be non-chargeable. The union shall comply with applicable law
regarding disclosure and allocation of its expenses and notice to employees of their right to
object and pay only the"core fee"
The Union shall make available an administrative appeals procedure to unit employees who
object to the calculation of the "core fee" Such procedure shall provide for an impartial
decision by a representative of the State Mediation& Conciliation Service(SMCS). Such
appeals may be consolidated and shall be heard not less often than once per year A copy of
such procedure shall be made available upon request by the Union to unit employees.
The City shall promptly remit to the Union all monies deducted under this Article,
accompanied by a list of employees for whom such deductions have been made. The City
shall make every reasonable effort to distribute to each new employee in the unit a letter,
supplied by the union, which describes the agency fee obligation.
Any of the above-described payment obligations shall be processed by the City in the usual
and customary manner and time frames utilized for dues deductions.
Employees on an unpaid leave of absence or temporarily assigned out of the unit for an entire
pay period or more shall have agency shop fees suspended. Fee deductions shall have the
same priority as dues deductions in the current hierarch for partially compensated pay
periods.
Religious Exemption from Agency Fee Obligations
a) Any employee who is a member of a religious body whose traditional tenets or teachings
include objections to joining or financially supporting employee organizations shall not
be required to meet the above agency fee obligations, but shall pay be means of
mandatory payroll deduction an amount equal to the agency fee to a non-religious,non-
labor charitable organization exempt from taxation under Section 501 (c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code,as designated by the employee from a list provided by the Union
showing authorized deduction agencies as agreed upon between the City and the Union.
b) To qualify for the religious exemption the employee must provide to the Union, with a
copy to the City, a written statement of objection, along with verifiable evidence of
membership in a religious body as described above. The Union will implement the
change in status within thirty days or alternatively,notify the employee and the City that
the requested exemption is not valid.
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SECTION 2.2 CITY RIGHTS
a. The authority of the City includes, but is not limited to the exclusive right to determine
the standards of service, determine the procedures and standards of selection for
employment and promotion, direct its employees, take disciplinary action for "just
cause", relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or for other legitimate
reason, maintain the efficiency of governmental operations, determine the methods,
staffing and personnel by which governmental operations are to be conducted,determine
the content of fob classifications; take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in
emergencies; exercise complete control and discretion over its organizations and the
technology of performing its work;provided,however,that the exercise and retention of
such rights does not preclude employees or their representatives from consulting or
raising grievances over the consequences or impact that decisions on these matters may
have on wage,hours and other terms of employment.
SECTION 2.3 PEACEFUL PERFORMANCE
a. 'The parties to this MOU recognize and acknowledge that the services performed by the
City employees covered by this Agreement are essential to the public health, safety and
general welfare of the residents of the City of Atascadero Union agrees that under no
circumstances will the Union recommend,encourage,cause or promote its members to
initiate,participate in,nor will any member of the bargaining unit take part in,any strike,
sit-down, stay-in,sick-out, slow-down,or picketing(hereinafter collectively referred to
as "work-stoppage) in any office or department of the City, nor to curtail any work or
restrict any production, or interfere with any operation of the City In the event of any
such work stoppage by any member of the bargaining unit,the City shall not be required
to negotiate on the merits of any dispute which may have risen to such work stoppage
until said work stoppage has ceased.
b In the event of any work stoppage,during the term of this MOU,whether by the Union or
by any member of the bargaining unit, the Union by its officers, shall immediately
declare in writing and publicize that such work stoppage is illegal and unauthorized,and
further direct its members in writing to cease the said conduct and resume work. Copies
of such written notices shall be served upon the City If in the event of any work
stoppage the Union promptly and in good faith performs the obligations of this
paragraph, and providing the Union has not otherwise authorized, permitted or
encouraged such work stoppage,the Union shall not be liable for any damages caused by
the violation of this provision. However,the City shall have the right to discipline,up to
and including discharge,any employee who instigates,participates in,or gives leadership
to,any work stoppage activity herein prohibited,and the City shall also have the right to
seek full legal redress,including damages, against any such employees.
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SECTION 2.4 RESPECTIVE RIGHTS
The parties agree that during the term of this agreement,upon a request by either party,they
shall reopen negotiations on changes to the Personnel Rules and Regulations. Provided,
however,that the City shall not modify the Personnel Rules and Regulations subject to meet
and confer without mutual agreement.
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ARTICLE III--HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME
SECTION 3 1 HOURS OF WORK
a. Work Period
The normal work period shall be seven(7)days with a maximum non-overtime of forty(40)
hours.
b Shift Change Notification
The City shall give employees reasonable,but at a minimum,a 72-hour notice of routine
shift changes. Emergency shift changes shall be made on an as needed basis.
c. Rest Periods
Rest periods will normally be provided to employees at the rate of fifteen(15)minutes for
each four(4) hours worked. Insofar as practical rest period shall be in the middle of each
work period. Rest periods cannot be used in conjunction with meal periods, nor may rest
periods be taken during the employee's first or last hour of work.
Any employee required to work more than sixteen (16) hours within a twenty-four hour
period shall be entitled to an eight hour rest period prior to returning to work. If any portion
of the eight-hour rest period occurs during the employees' regularly scheduled work hours,
the employee shall receive normal compensation for that time. This section shall not apply in
the case of emergencies.
d. Missed Rest Periods and Mealtime
Regular fifteen-minute rest periods are paid time,therefore nothing in this section provides
for or implies any additional compensation or benefits if a rest period is not taken.
SECTION 3.2 OVERTIME
a. Rate
Overtime, shall be compensated at the rate of time and one-half the regular rate of pay All
overtime shall be recorded and paid in the following manner-
1 to 15 minutes, overtime compensation- 1/4 hour
16 to 30 minutes, overtime compensation—1/2 hour
31 to 45 minutes, overtime compensation—3/4 hour
46 to 60 minutes, overtime compensation— 1 hour
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b. Hours Paid
Overtime shall be paid after forty(40)hours worked in a work period. Paid time off shall be
considered time worked for overtime purposes.
c. Compensatory Time (CT)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, employees may be granted CT for overtime
credit computed at time and one-half at the mutual convenience of the City and the
employee.Employees may accumulate a maximum of eighty(80)hours in their CT account.
d.. Scheduling Compensatory Time
Requests to use CT shall be granted with due regard for operational necessity such as staffing
levels
SECTION 3.3 CALLBACK PAY
Employees who are called to duty at a time they are not working, and not on standby duty, shall be
compensated a minimum compensation of two(2)hours at time and one-half rate of pay
SECTION 3.4 STANDBY TIME
a. Employees assigned standby duty shall receive thirty-five dollars($35 00)for each day of
standby duty
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b Call-out While on Stand-by
Employees who are called to duty at a time they are not working shall be compensated a
minimum of two(2)hours at straight time. Employees working in excess of one hour
and twenty minutes once called back shall receive time and one-half pay for hours
worked in excess of one hour and twenty minutes,or two hours straight time whichever
is greater
SECTION 3.5 PATCHING/PAVING WORK
The City shall make a reasonable attempt to schedule patching work during days/times when
temperatures are not expected to exceed 100 degrees. It is mutually understood that employees
working with paving contractors must adhere to the contractors' work schedules.
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ARTICLE IV- PAY PROVISIONS
SECTION 4 1 SALARY
This one(I)year agreement shall provide for no salary increases in tlus period.
The following monthly salaries shall remain in effect:
Account Clerk 1 2,678.99 2,812.94 2,953.57 3,101.27 3,256.31
Account Clerk 11 2,953.58 3.101.28 3,256. 3,590.10
Administrative Assistant 31,679.87 3.863.85 4,05704 4,259.85 4.472.87
Administrative Secretary 3,101.28 3,256.32 3,419 13 3,590.10 3,769.58
Administrative Support Assistant 3,101.28 3,256.32 3,419 13 3,590.10 3,769.58
Assistant Planncr 3,863.85 4.05706 4,259.87 4,472.87 4,696.50
Associate Planner 4,472.90 4,696.54 4,931.35 5 177.90 5,436.78
Building Inspector 1 3,863.85 4,057.06 4,259.87 4,472.87 4,696.50
Building inSI)eCtOT 11 4,259.92 4,472.90 , 4,696.51 4,931.34 5,177.90_
Building Ins peclor/Plans Examiner 4,363 78 4,581.97 4,811.07 5,051.61 5,304 19
Building Maintenance Specialist 3.101.28 3,256.32 3,419 13 3,590 10 3,769.58
Central Receptionist 2,953.58 3,101.28 3,256.31 3,41913 3,590 10
Engineering Technician 1 3,101.28 3,256.32 3,419 13 3,590.10 3,769.58
EngineeringTechnician 11 3,504.63 1679.87 3,863.83 1 410--57.0-3- 4,259.85 '"Nov.
Finance Technician 3,679.87 3,863.85 4,057.04 4,259.85 4,472.87
GIS Analvst 1 4,155.98 4.363 78 4,581 96 4,811.07 5,051.61
Inspector 3,863.85 4,057.06 4.259.87 4,472.87 4,696.50
Maintenance Leadworker 4,057.06 4,259.92 4,472.88 4,696.50 4,931.34
Maintenance Worker 1 2,745.96 2.883.26 3.02741 -3117-8,77 3,33772
Maintenance Worker 11 3.101.28 3,256.32 3419 13 3,590.10 3.769.58
Office Assistant 1 2,551 40 2,678.99 2,812.93 2,953.57 3.101.27
Office Assistant 11 2,812.94 2,953.58 3,101.27 -3,2-56-31 3,419 13
Office Assistant IN 2,953.58 3,101.28 3,256.31 3,41913 3.590 10
Permit Coordinator 3,02744 3,178.81 3,33773 3,504.60 3,679.83
Recreation Coordinator 3,504.63 3,679.87 3,863.83 4,057.03 4,259.85
Registered Veterinary Technician 3,02744 3,178.81 3,33773 3,504.60 3,679.83
Senior Planner 5,177.94 5.436.85 5.708.63 5,994.08 6,29378
Senior Technical_Support Specialist 1,863.85 , 4.057.06 4,259.87 4,472.87 4,696.50
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Senior Zook c 3.590 11 1 3,769.59 3.958.06 4,15597 4.363
Svstems Administrator II1 5,177.94 5,436.85 5.708.63 5,994.08 6,29378
Technical Su tort Specialist 3,178.81 3,33775 3,504.61 3,679.83 3,863.82
Technical Traincr 11 3,679.87 3,863.85 4,057.04 4,259.85 4,472.87
WWTP Operator I 3,33775 3,50463 3,679.86 3,863.82 4.05703
WWTP Operator 11 3,679.87 3,863.85 4.05704 4,259.85 4,472.87
WWTP Operator 111 4,057.06 4.25992 4,472.88 4,696.50 4,931.34
WWTP Operator in Training 2,953.58 3,101.28 3.256.31 3,419 13 3,590.10
Zoo Education Curator 2,812.94 2.953.58 3,101.27 3,256.31 3,419 13
Zoo Facilities Maintenance Tech. 2,745.96 2,883.26 3,02741 3,1'78.77 3,33772
Zookee er 1 2,745.96 2,883.26 3.02741 3,178.77 3,33772
Zookee er 11 3,101.28 3,256.32 3,419 13 3,590.10 3,769.58
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a. Movement between steps shall be at twelve-month intervals and subject to satisfactory
performance. The initial step movement after hiring,however, shall be after twelve months or
after completion of probation,whichever occurs later Employees may receive step increases at a
period of less than twelve (12) months upon recommendation of the department head and
approval of the City Manager
b An employee who is promoted shall receive a. salary increase of at least one step (5%)
Therefore the employee shall be placed on step"A", or that step which produces at least a one
step salary increase.
c. The parties agree that the survey jurisdictions for unit classifications under this M.0 U shall be
the cities of Arroyo Grande,Atascadero,Grover Beach,Morro Bay,Paso Robles,Pismo Beach,
and San Luis Obispo
d. The City will provide SEN a survey of comparable positions of the cities within San Luis
Obispo County in March 2010
SECTION 4.2 EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY
a. Employees shall be reimbursed up to $400 00 per fiscal year for books, tuition and related
educational expenses for attending college or other professional training, providing the
coursework is,lob-related, and the employee received a passing grade.
SECTION 4.3 RETIREMENT r..
a. Effective November 2003,the City began paying and reporting the value of Employer Paid
Member Contributions(EPMC)as described in Resolution No 2003-058
b Effective July 1,2007,employees will be provided retirement benefits through the California
Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS) pursuant to the 2.5% @ 55 formula,
including the One Year Final Compensation (Section 20042) and Credit for Unused Sick
Leave (Section 20965) benefits. The City will pay 5 85% of the employee contribution of
eight percent(8%) Employees will pay the remaining 2.15%of the employee contribution.
SECTION 4.4 SICK LEAVE/STAY WELL PLAN
a. Sick leave accumulates at a rate of eight (8) hours per month. There is no limit to the
accumulation.
b. Employees with 384 or more hours of accumulated sick leave shall be eligible for the Stay Well
Bonus. The Stay Well Bonus will be implemented as follows:
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I The sick leave pay-off will occur during the 52-week period beginning the first day after the
second pav period in October and ending on the last day of the second pay period in October
of the following year after an employee has accumulated and maintained 384 hours sick
leave
2. Once the eligibility requirements have been met,an employee may opt to receive a pay-off
equal to one-third(1/3)of the unused annual allotment of sick leave. (The annual allotment
is 95 94 hours) Checks will be prepared by December 15 of each year
3 In the event an employee covered by this agreement donates up to 12 days of sick leave in
any one year, to the Employee Sick Leave Bank, it shall not count against the 48 days
accumulation for eligibility to receive the incentive payoff for that year
c. In any calendar year,an employee may use accrued sick leave,up to the amount earned during
six months of employment,to attend to the illness of a child,parent,or spouse of the employee.
In extenuating circumstances,sick leave to be used for dependent care may be requested by the
employee to their Department Head,who shall make a recommendation to the City Manager for
final approval.
SECTION 4.5 VACATION LEAVE
a. Paid vacation leave accrues from the date of hire on a bi-weekly basis and increases after
completion of the required years of service as follows.
Years of Service Accrual Rate
Less than 3 years 10 days/yr or 3 08 hrs/pp
3 vears completed 12 days/yr or 3 69 hrs/pp
5 years completed 14 days/yr or 4 31 hrs/pp
7 years completed 16 days/yr or 4 92 hrs/pp
9 years completed 18 days/yr or 5.54 hrs/pp
11 vears completed 20 days/yr or 6 15 hrs.pp
The above schedule is based on full-time employment. Regular part-time employees shall receive
vacation accrual on a pro-rated basis.
b Employees shall be entitled to vacation leave consistent with the City Personnel Rules and
Regulations.
c. It is agreed and understood that the taking of vacation shall be as scheduled by the Department Head
subject to the needs of the City
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SECTION 4.6 HOLIDAYS
(a) The City shall recognize the following days as official City holidays.
Holiday Day Observed
New Year's Day January 1
Martin Luther King,Jr Birthday 3rd Monday in January
Lincoln's Birthday 2nd Monday in February
Washington's Birthday 3rd Monday in February
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4th
Labor Day 1 st Monday in September
Veteran's Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November
Day After Thanksgiving Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day December 25
"Floating" Holiday Off As Scheduled, Accrues January 1
a. Each unit member employed by the City as of January 1 st of each year shall be eligible for one
floating holiday (8 hours). Accrual shall be pro-rated for employees in permanent part-time
positions. Floating holidays must have prior department approval and shall be consistent with
the efficient operation of the department. The floating holiday may be used between January 1
and December 31 of each year
b. All employees who are covered under this contract and are required by their supervisor to work on
a City holiday shall be paid time and one-half 1'/2 their base hourly rate for the hours worked on the
holiday plus compensation for the holiday
SECTION 4 7 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Employees shall be granted bereavement leave pursuant to the City Personnel Rules and Regulations
in the event of death of his/her spouse,child,step-child,parent,grandparent,grandchild,son-in-law,
daughter-in-law mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law or
significant other
SECTION 4.8 MILITARY LEAVE
Military leave shall be granted in accordance with the provisions of State and Federal law All
employees entitled to military leave shall give the appointing power an opportunity within the limits
of military regulations to determine when such leave shall be taken.
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r.r SECTION 4 9 WORK GLOVES
The Crtv shall continue to provide employees with leather palmed work gloves. The City shall issue
regulations establishing reasonable standards for provision of the gloves,replacement of gloves,and
the maximum number of gloves made available during any fiscal year
SECTION 4.10 WORK SHOES
The City shall contribute One-Hundred and Forty-five($145 00)Dollars per fiscal year for the purchase
of appropriate footwear to employees in the following positions:
• Building Maintenance Specialist
• Building Inspector 1,11,III
• Building Inspector/Plans Examiner
• Inspector
• Maintenance Leadworker
• Maintenance Worker I&IIRegistered Veterinary Technician
• Senior Zookeeper
• WWTP Operator I,II,III
• WWTP Operator-in-Training
• Zoo Facilities Maintenance Technician
• Zookeeper I&II
Proof of purchase is required. Once purchased, such appropriate footwear must be worn while
working.
SECTION 4 11 SAFETY GLASSES
The City shall provide safety glasses and safety prescription glasses, in compliance with OSHA
standards,for those employees required to wear them. Maximum reimbursement shall be$250 00 As
approved by the Department Head, the City shall replace prescription glasses as needed due to
prescription changes or if the glasses are damaged while being used in the course of duties. If the
glasses are damaged due to the negligence of the employee, he/she shall be required to pay the
replacement cost. The employee is responsible for obtaining necessary prescriptions.
SECTION 4.12 COMPUTER PURCHASE
The City agrees to develop an Employee Computer Purchase Program. The City agrees to allow
employees to purchase hardware and work-compatible software using the City's government discount.
All costs shall be the responsibility of the employee.
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SECTION 4.13 CERTIFICATION
The City shall continue its practice of providing reasonable work time and payment for
obtaining/maintaining job-related certifications. Travel expenses will be paid pursuant to Section
VII of the City's Purchasing Policy Prior Department Head approval is required.
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ARTICLE V- HEALTH AND WELFARE
SECTION 5.1 HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
a. For unit members who elect to have"Family"coverage,the City shall pay a total of$1,055 17
per month toward the cost of all medical,dental,vision and life insurance benefit premiums for
the unit member employee and dependents for the term of this agreement. City shall pay for
increased costs to medical,dental,vision and life insurance premiums for the employee and fifty
percent(50%) of increased costs for dependents based upon HMO plan costs.
b. For unit members who elect to have `Employee +1" coverage, the City shall pay a total of
$907.81 per month toward the cost of all medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefit
premiums for the unit member employee and dependent for the term of this agreement.City shall
pay for increased costs to medical,dental,vision and life insurance premiums for the employee
and fifty percent(50%)of increased costs for the dependent based upon HMO plan costs.
c. For unit members who elect to have "Employee Only"coverage, the City shall pay an amount
not to exceed$493 62 per month toward the cost of all medical,dental,vision and life insurance
benefit premiums for the unit member employee for the term of this agreement.City shall pay for
increased costs to medical,dental, vision and life insurance premiums for the employee based
upon HMO plan costs.
Available funds remaining from the City's contribution toward insurance coverage shall be paid
to an employee hired on or before September 1,2000 as additional compensation. This amount
shall not exceed$240.56 per month.
d. The City shall provide term life insurance coverage for each employee in a total amount of thirty
thousand($30,000)during the term of this agreement.
e. The City shall provide a term life insurance policy for each eligible dependent enrolled in health
coverage in a total amount of one thousand($1,000)dollars per dependent during the term of this
agreement.
f. The Medical Insurance Committee shall be comprised of one representative from each of the
bargaining units (as designated by the bargaining unit) and one from the City The Committee
shall regularly review the health plan and study health insurance issues including,but not limited
to, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's), cost containment, etc., and make
recommendations to the City Manager
g. Flexible Benefits Plan. The City shall make available to employees covered by this MOU a
Flexible Benefit Plan, in compliance with applicable Internal Revenue Code provisions. The
plan wi11 enable an employee to on a voluntary basis, cover additional out of pocket premium
expenses for insurance through pretax payroll dollars.
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h. State Disability Insurance — The City shall provide State Disability Insurance as a payroll
deduction of each employee State Disability Insurance shall be integrated with sick leave with.
the objective of providing full compensation.
SECTION 5.2 UNIFORMS
The City shall provide uniforms to Unit employees and replace them on an as needed basis,for those
employees required to wear uniforms. Jackets will be included as part of the uniform provided.
SECTION 5.3 PROBATION
The probationary period for newly hired employees shall be twelve months. The probationary period
for employees promoted to a higher classification shall be six months in the new classification. The
City shall have the option of granting a newly hired employee regular status at any time after nine(9)
months of set-vice.
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AR'T'ICLE VI - CLOSING PROVISIONS
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SECTION 6.2 TERM
The term of this MOU shall commence on July 1, 2009, and expire on June 30, 2010
SECTION 6.3 SIGNATURES
This MOLD has been ratified and adopted pursuant to the recommendation of the following
representatives
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City Attorney
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Attachment 4
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
MID MANAGEMENT/PROFESSIONAL
EMPLOYEES
AND
CITY OF ATi ASOADERO
JULY 15 2009 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
MID MANAGEMENT/PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
JULY 1,2009 THROUGH JUNE 30,2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS I
SECTION I 1 PREAMBLE........ I
SECTION 1.2 RECOGNITION 1
SECTION 1.3 SEVERANCE......................... 1
SECTION 14 SOLE AGREEMENT 2
SECTION 1.5 FULL FORCE AND EFFECT 2
SECTION 1.6 GENERAL,PROVISIONS 2
ARTICLE II PAY PROVISION 3
SECTION 2.1 SALARY 3
SECTION 2.2 EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY 3
SECTION 2.3 RETIREMENT 3
SECTION 2.4 SICK LEAVE/STAY WELL PLAN 4
SECTION 2.5 SICK LEAVE PAYBACK 4
SECTION 2.6 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE 4
SECTION 2.7 BEREAVEMENTLEAVE 5
ARTICLE III-HEALTH AND WELFARE.......... 5
SECTION 3 1 HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE 5
SECTION 3.2 LIFE INSURANCE 5
SECTION 3.3 MEDICAL INSURANCE COMMITTEE. 6
ARTICLE IV-CLOSING PROVISIONS 6
SECTION 4 1 COMPARATIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS 5
SECTION 4.2 TERM 6
SECTION 4.3 SIGNATURES 7
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`rr.. ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1.1 PREAMBLE
This Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into between the City of Atascadero
hereinafter referred to as the"City" and the Mid Management/Professional Employees, hereinafter
referred to as the"Association"pursuant to California Government Code Section 3500,et seq and
the City's Employer - Employee Relations Policy The purpose of this Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) is the establishment of wages, hours and other terms and conditions of
employment.
The City and Association agree that the provisions of this MOU shall be applied equally to all
employees covered herein without favor or discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex,age,
national origin, political or religious affiliations or association memberships. Whenever the
masculine gender is used in this MOU, it shall be understood to include the feminine gender
SECTION 1.2 RECOGNITION
a. The City of Atascadero recognizes the Association as the recognized and exclusive
representative for the following classifications
• Accountant
• Associate Civil Engineer
• Building Maintenance Supervisor
• Capital Projects Manager
• Database Programmer
• Recreation Supervisor
• Senior Building Inspector
b This recognition is exclusive of management employees and temporary employees.
c The City agrees to meet and confer and otherwise deal exclusively with the Association on all
matters relating to the scope of representation under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act(Government
Code Section 3500, et seq), and as provided under the City's Employer-Employee Relations
Policy
SECTION 1.3 SEVERANCE
a. If any provision of the Agreement should be found invalid, unconstitutional, unlawful, or
unenforceable by reason of any existing or subsequently enacted constitutional or legislative
provision shall be severed, and all other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect for the duration of the Agreement.
b In the event that any provision of the MOU should be found invalid, unconstitutional,unlawful
*AW or unenforceable,the City and the Association agree to meet and confer in a timely manner in an
attempt to negotiate a substitute provision. Such negotiations shall apply only to the severed
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rrr provision of the Agreement and shall not in any way modify or impact the remaining provisions
of the existing MOU
SECTION 1.4 SOLE AGREEMENT
a. The City and the Association agree that to the extent that any provision addressing wages,hours,
and terms and conditions of employment negotiable under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act found
outside this MOU and are in conflict thereof this MOU shall prevail
b If,dunng the term of the MOU,the parties should mutually agree to modify,amend,or alter the
provisions of this MOU in any respect, any such change shall be effective only if and when
reduced to writing and executed by the authorized representatives of the City and the
Association. Any such changes validly made shall become part of this MOU and subject to its
terms.
SECTION 1.5 FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
a. All wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment that are negotiable subjects of
bargaining under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act,including those set in this MOU shall remain in
full force and effect during the tern of this MOU unless changed by mutual agreement.
b The City will abide by the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act where and when it applies to the
Association.
SECTION 1.6 GENERAL PROVISIONS
The parties agree to meet and confer with respect to any subject or matter within the scope of
representation upon request. Provided, however, that any changes which fall within the scope of
representation shall be by mutual agreement.
Except as set forth in this Memorandum of Understanding, and unless the Association agrees to
reopen negotiations on a particular bargaining subject,the parties agree that there shall be no changes
during the life of this MOU in the wage rates,benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment
subject to the Meet-and-Confer process.
In the event any new practice, subject or matter arises during the term of this agreement which is
within the scope of representation and an action is proposed by the City, the Association shall be
afforded all possible advance notice and shall have the right to meet and confer upon request. In the
case of an emergency and, in the absence of an agreement on such a proposed action, the City
reserves its lawful management rights to take any action(s)deemed necessary and the Association
reserves its rights to take any lawful action deemed necessary
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ARTICLE II - - PAY PROVISIONS
SECTION 2.1 SALARY
This one(1) year agreement shall provide no salary increases during this period.
The following monthly salaries remain in effect as of July 1 2009
Accountant 4,58196 4,811 07 5,05161 5,304 19 5,56942
Associate Civil Engineer 5,56943 5.847 88 6,140.28 6,447 29 6769.67
Building Maintenance
Supervisor 4,363 78 4,581 97 4,811.07 5 051 61 5304 19
Capital Projects Manager- 4,363.78 4,58197 4.81107 5 051 61 5,30419
DatabaseProerammer 5,708.69 5,99412 6.29379 6,60947 6,938.88
Recreation Supervisor 4,259.92 4,472.90 4,696.51 4931.34 5,17790
Senior Building Inspector 4,81108 5.05164 5,30419 5.569 42 5,94787 -law
SECTION 2.2 EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY
Employees shall be reimbursed up to $400 00 per fiscal year for books, tuition and related
educational expenses for attending college or other professional training,providing the coursework is
fob-related, and the employee received a passing grade.
Associate Civil Engineers who are licensed as a Registered Enp neer will receive ten percent(10%)
in additional pay to their base salary
SECTION 2.3 RETIREMENT
a. Effective November 2003 the City began paying and reporting the value of Empl over Paid
Member Contributions (EPMC) as described in Resolution No 2003-073
b. Effective July 1,2007,employees will be provided retirement benefits through the California
Public Employees Retirement System (Ca1PERS) pursuant to the 2.5% @ 55 formula,
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Leave(Section 20965) benefits. The City will pay 5 85% of the employee contribution of
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eight percent(8%) Employees will pay the remaining 2 15%of the employee contnbution.
SECTION 2.4 SICK LEAVE/STAY WELL PLAN
a. Sick leave accumulates at a rate of eight(8)hours (one day) per month. There is no limit to the
accumulation
b Employees with forty-eight(48)or more days of accumulated sack leave shall be eligible for the
Stay Well Bonus. The Stay Well Bonus will be implemented as follows.
1 The sick leave pay-off will occur during the twelve- (12)month period beginning the first
day after the second pay period in October and ending on the last day of the second pay
period in October of the following year after an employee has accumulated and maintained
48 days sick leave.
2. Once the eligibility requirements have been met, an employee may opt to receive a pay-off
equal to one-third(1/3)of the unused annual allotment of sick leave The annual allotment is
95.94 hours.
3 Checks will be prepared by December 15 of each year
c Family Care—An emplovee may use,in any calendar year, accrued sick leave up to the amount
earned six (6) months employment to attend to the illness of a child,parent or spouse
SECTION 2.5 SICK LEAVE PAYBACK
When an employee terminates employment in good standing, after five (5) years of continuous
service,he/she shall be paid one-half of his/her accumulated Sick Leave.
SECTION 2.6 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
a. Each employee will receive forty-eight(48)hours of Administrative Leave,which will vest as of
July 1 annually Except as provided below Administrative Leave will not be carred over or
accrue from one fiscal year to the next.
b If an employee is unable to use his/her Administrative Leave prior to the end of the fiscal year for
work related reasons beyond his/her control(as verified by the Department Head),said leave will
be carred over into the next fiscal year for a period not to exceed three(3)months. Said time
will be available to the employee for use during that period, but will not be accrued for the
purpose of payoff in the event of termination.
c In the event an employee covered by this Agreement is employed after January 1 of the fiscal
year the employee shall be eligible for twenty-four(24) hours of Administrative Leave.
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SECTION 2.7 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Employees shall be granted bereavement leave pursuant to the Citv Personnel Rules and Regulations
in the event of death of his/her spouse,child,stepchild,grandchild,parent,grandparent,son-in-law
daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law brother, sister, brother-in-law sister-in-law or
significant other
ARTICLE III- HEALTH AND WELFARE
SECTION 3.1 HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
1 For unit members who elect to have"Family"coverage,the City shall pay a total of$1066.39
per month toward the cost of all medical,dental,vision and life insurance benefit premiums
for the unit member employee and dependents for the term of this agreement. City shall pay
for increased costs to medical,dental, vision and life insurance premiums for the employee
and fifty percent(50%)of increased costs for dependents based upon HMO plan costs.
2. For unit members who elect to have `Employee+l"coverage, the City shall pay a total of
$919 05 per month toward the cost of all medical,dental, vision and life insurance benefit
premiums for the unit member employee and dependent for the term of this agreement.City
shall pay for increased costs to medical, dental, vision and life insurance premiums for the
employee and fifty percent(50%)of increased costs for the dependent based upon HMO plan
costs.
3 For unit members who elect to have "Employee Only" coverage, the City shall pay an
amount not to exceed$498.22 per month toward the cost of all medical, dental, vision and
life insurance benefit premiums for the unit member employee for the term of this agreement.
City shall pay for increased costs to medical dental,vision and life insurance premiums for
the employee based upon the HMO plan costs
Available funds remaining from the City s contribution toward insurance coverage shall be
paid to an employee hired on or before September 1,2000 as additional compensation.T his
amount shall not exceed$246 76 per month.
SECTION 3.2 LIFE INSURANCE
The City shall provide a term life insurance policy on each employee in the amount of Fifty-
Thousand Dollars ($50,000)
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` ✓ The City shall provide a term life insurance policN for each eligible dependent enrolled in health
coverage in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1000)per dependent.
ARTICLE IV CLOSING PROVISIONS
SECTION 4.1 TERM
The term of this MOU shall commence on July 1 2009 and expire on June 30, 2010
SECTION 4.2 SIGNATURES
This MOU has been ratified and adopted pursuant to the recommendation of the following
representatives
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
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Mayor Date City Manager Date
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Attachment 5
RESOLUTION NO 2009-048
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND
BENEFIT PLAN FOR NON-REPRESENTED PROFESSIONAL AND
MANAGEMENT WORKERS AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES,
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009 -JUNE 30, 2011
WHEREAS, the Government Code of the State of California prescribes a procedure for
discussing and resolving matters regarding wages, hours and other terms and conditions of
employment; and
WHEREAS, the City Personnel Rules and Regulations provided for a Compensation
Plan, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to set forth salaries and benefits for Non-Represented
Professional and Management workers and Confidential Employees,
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 2007-069 on July 24, 2007
establishing the compensation and benefit plan for non-represented professional and
management workers and confidential employees, and this resolution needs to be amended to
include changes to the salary schedule and retirement plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero that all prior Resolutions for non-represented employees are repealed, and the
Professional and Management Staff and Confidential Staff Compensation and Benefit Plan is
hereby established as follows.
Positions
The following positions are included in this Resolution. The City Manager and Department
Heads have individual employment agreements defining other terms and conditions of
employment not described herein
Executive Management Positions
Administrative Services Director
Assistant City Manager
Assistant to the City Manager
City Manager
Community Development Director
Community Services Director
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Public Works Director
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Deputy Administrative Services Director
Deputy Community Development Director
Deputy Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency
Deputy Public Works Director
Police Commander
Zoo Director
Confidential (Includes only designated positions within the classifications)
Accounting Specialist
Administrative Assistant
Finance Technician
Personnel Analyst
Salaries
For the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011 executive management salaries will be
voluntarily reduced by 3% In exchange for this 3% reduction, executive management
employees will receive 62 hours of administrative leave. This administrative leave cannot be
exchanged for cash and cannot be carried over past the end of each fiscal year If an Executive
Management employee separates from the City during the period of this resolution, leave and
other related payouts will be made based on the salary schedule effective on June 30, 2009 For
the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011, there will be no change in salary for
Management and Confidential positions
Administrative Assistant-Confidential 3,769.59 3,958.07 4,155.97 4,36377 4,581.96
Finance Technician-Confidential 3,769.59 3,958.07 4,155.97 4,363.77 4,581.96
Accounting Specialist 4,15598 4,363.78 4,581.97 4,811.07 5,051.62
Personnel Analyst 5,177.94 5,436.84 1 5,708.68 5,994 11 6,293.82
Zoo Director 5,928.75 6,225 19 6,536.45 6,863.27 7,206.43
Assistant to the City Manager 6,494.98 6,81973 7,160.72 7,51876 7,89470
Deputy Administrative Services Director 6,695.86 7,030.65 7,382.18 7,751.29 8,138.83-
Deputy
,138.85De ut Conununity Development Director 6,695.86 7,030.65 7,382.18 7,751.29 8,138.85
Deputy Executive Director of the Redevelopment 6,695.86 7,030.65 7,382.18 7,751.29 8,138.85
Deputy Public Works Director 6,695.86 7,030.65 7,382.18 7,751.29 8,138.85
Police Commander 7,356.15 7,723.96 8,11016 8,515.67 8,94145
Administrative Services Director 8,28943 8,703.90 9,139-10 9,596.06 10,075.86
Community Development Director 8,289.43 8,703.90 9,139 10 9,596.06 10,075.86
Community Services Director 8,289.43 8,703.90 9,13910 9,596.06 10,075.86
Public Works Director 8,28943 8,703.90 9,13910 9,596.06 10,075.86
Assistant City Manager 8,703.91 9,13911 9,596.07 10,075 87 10,579.66
Fire Chief 9,106.86 9,562.20 10,040.31 10,542.33 11,069 45
Police Chief 9,106.86 9,562.20 10,040.31 10,542.33 11,0694
CitX Manager 10,775.57 11,314.35 11,880.07 12,474 07 13,097 77
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Work Period
The normal work period for non-exempt employees shall be seven (7) days with a maximum
non-overtime of forty (40) hours.
Overtime Rate
Overtime for non-exempt employees; shall be compensated at the rate of time and one-half the
regular rate of pay All overtime shall be recorded and paid in the following manner.
1 to 15 ininutes, overtime compensation—1/4 hour
16 to 30 minutes, overtime compensation-IA hour
31 to 45 minutes, overtime compensation—3/4 hour
46 to 60 minutes, overtime compensation— 1 hour
Overtime Hours Paid
Overtime for non-exempt employees shall be paid after forty (40) hours worked in a work
period. Paid time off shall be considered time worked for overtime purposes.
Schools/Training/Conferences
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Hours traveling, studying, or evening classes, etc., when a non-exempt employee is attending an
out-of-town school shall not constitute overtime hours worked.
Compensatory Time(CT)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, non-exempt employees may be granted CT for
overtime credit computed at time and one-half at the mutual convenience of the City and the
employee Non-exempt employees may accumulate a maximum of eighty (80) hours in their CT
account.
Scheduling Compensatory Time
Requests to use CT shall be granted with due regard for operational necessity such as staffing
levels.
Deferred Compensation
The City will match an eligible employee's contribution to a deferred compensation program.
The match will be up to a maximum of$1,000 annually for executive management employees
and $500 annually for management employees. All deferred compensation contributions are
fully vested in the employee and shall not be available to the City
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Health Benefits
I For unit members who elect to have "Farmly" coverage, the City shall pay a total of
$1,066.39 per month toward the cost of all medical, dental, vision and life insurance
benefit premiums for the unit member employee and dependents for the term of this
agreement. City shall pay for increased costs to medical, dental, vision and life insurance
premiums for the employee and fifty percent (50%) of increased costs for dependents
based upon HMO plan costs
2. For unit members who elect to have `Employee +1" coverage, the City shall pay a total of
$919 05 per month toward the cost of all medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefit
premiums for the unit member employee and dependent for the term of this agreement.
City shall pay for increased costs to medical, dental, vision and life insurance premiums
for the employee and fifty percent (50%) of increased costs for the dependent based upon
HMO plan costs.
3 For unit members who elect to have "Employee Only" coverage, the City shall pay
amount not to exceed $498.22 per month toward the cost of all medical, dental, vision
and life insurance benefit premiums for the unit member employee for the term of this
agreement. City shall pay for increased costs to medical, dental, vision and life insurance
premiums for the employee based upon the HMO plan costs.
Available funds remaining from the City's contribution toward insurance coverage shall
be paid to an employee hired on or before September 1, 2000 as additional compensation.
This amount shall not exceed$246 76 per month.
4 The City of Atascadero has established a Post Retirement Health Benefit for Executive
Management (City Council, City Manager and Department Heads) The City agrees to
reimburse the retiree for retiree and/or retiree's dependent health (medical/dental/ vision)
insurance premiums, disability insurance, long-term health care or life insurance
premiums in a method deterrmned by the Administrative Services Director following
retirement.
The program parameters are.
❑ The benefit is available upon retirement from PERS or other similar retirement
program after age 50,
o The employee must have served for 8 years with the City of Atascadero,
❑ The benefit extends between the date of retirement and age 65,
o The current benefit is$200.00 monthly
Life Insurance
The City shall provide a term life insurance policy on each employee in the amount of Fifty-
Thousand Dollars($50,000)
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The City shall provide a term life insurance policy for each eligible dependent enrolled in health
coverage in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000)per dependent.
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Long-Term Disability Insurance
The City shall provide a City-paid program to provide Long-Term Disability Insurance for
Executive Management and Management employees.
Leave
Administrative Leave. Executive Management Employees, Management Employees and the
Personnel Analyst will receive Administrative Leave, Much will vest as of July 1 annually
Except as provided below, Adrrnnistrative Leave will not be carred over or accrue from one
fiscal year to the next. If an employee is unable to use his/her Administrative Leave prior to the
end of the fiscal year for work related reasons beyond his/her control, said leave will be carred
over into the next fiscal year for a period not to exceed three (3) months Said time will be
available to the employee for use during that period, but will not be accrued for the purpose of
payoff in the event of terrmnation. In the event an employee covered by this Agreement is
employed after January 1 of the fiscal year, the employee shall be eligible for one half of their
annual allotment of Administrative Leave. Employees shall receive Administrative Leave at the
following annual rates.
• Executive Management shall receive 80 hours plus 62 hours of leave in lieu of salary
• Management Employees and the Personnel Analyst shall receive 48 hours
Vacation Leave. Employees shall receive vacation leave consistent with the Personnel Rules and
Regulations.
Holidays. Employees shall receive vacation leave consistent with the Personnel Rules and
Regulations.
Sick Leave.
1 Sick leave accumulates at a rate of 3 69 hours per pay period. There is no limit to the
accumulation.
2 Stay Well Bonus Employees with 384 or more hours of accumulated sick leave shall be
eligible for the Stay Well Bonus. The Stay Well Bonus will be implemented as follows
a. The sick leave pay-off will occur during the twelve- (12) month period beginning the first
day after the second pay period in October and ending on the last day of the second pay
period in October of the following year after an employee has accumulated and
maintained 384 hours of sick leave.
b Once the eligibility requirements have been met, an employee may opt to receive a pay-
off equal to one-third (1/3) of the unused annual allotment of sick leave (The annual
allotment is 95 94 hours)
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*#M"` c Checks will be prepared by December 15 of each year
3 Sick Leave Payback. When an executive management employee, a management employee
or confidential employee terminates employment in good standing, after five (5) years of
continuous service, he/she shall be paid one-half of his/her accumulated Sick Leave
Bereavement Leave
Employees shall be granted bereavement leave pursuant to the City Personnel Rules and
Regulations in the event of death of his/her spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild, parent,
grandparent, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother, sister, brother-
in-law, sister-in-law or significant other
Retirement
Employees will be provided retirement benefits through the California Public Employees
Retirement System (CalPERS) pursuant to the 2.5% @ 55 formula including the One Year Final
Compensation (Section 20042) and Credit for Unused Sick Leave (Section 20965) benefits. The
City will pay 5.85% of the employee contribution of eight percent (8%) Employees will pay the
remaining 2.15% of the employee contribution.
Education Incentive Pay
Employees shall be reimbursed up to $1,600 00 per fiscal year for books, tuition and related
educational expenses for attending college or other professional training, providing the
coursework is job-related, and the employee received a passing grade
Uniform/Safety Equipment Allowance
a. The City shall provide an annual uniform allowance of eight hundred dollars ($800) for
Police Chief and Commanders, and eight hundred fifty dollars ($850) for the Fire Chief
Upon initial hire the employee will receive $800/$850 In the second year the amount will be
prorated based upon the actual number of months employed in the prior year When an
employee separates from the City the Uniform Allowance will be prorated based upon the
number of months worked in the then current fiscal year
b The City will make a lump sum payment of the uniform allowance no later than the second
payday in July
c. Uniforms damaged on duty shall be replaced as prorated by the Police Chief Employees are
required to seek reimbursement through the courts with all practical diligence
d. The City shall make available a bulletproof vest. Employees requesting a vest shall certify
that they will wear the vest at all times, except in extreme climatic conditions. Vests shall be
replaced or refurbished on an as needed basis as determined by the Chief of Police.
Employees already owning a vest shall continue to use them until repair or refurbishment
becomes necessary, as determined by the Chief of Police.
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e. Rain boots - The City shall comply with the requirements of CAUOSHA as it relates to
providing rain gear including rain boots
On motion by Council Member O'Malley, and seconded by Council Member Fonzi,the
foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote
AYES Council Members, Clay, Fonzi, Kelley, O'Malley and Mayor Beraud
NOES None
ABSENT None
ADOPTED- June 9, 2009
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Ellen Beraud Mayor
ATTEST
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., 'ty Clerk
APPROVED AS T O
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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