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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 4758 • RESOLUTION NO. 4758 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MARINE SAFETY OFFICERS ' ASSOCIATION The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does resolve as follows : The Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Marine Safety Officers ' Associa- tion, effective October 6 , 1978 , a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, is hereby approved and ordered implemented in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of HuntingtonBeach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st g g day of May, 1979 . Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: �L1 1i�1➢F WiENTINORTu z — BY: � City Clerk Cit Attorney �i-✓roc/� �Puty (,� a INITIATED ND APPROVQD : ;REVZIED AND APPROVED: LZ Z�_ aea � IV - C ' y Administrator Director of Personnel and Labor Relations ps 5/2/79 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA (Herinafter called CITY) AND MARINE SAFETY OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (Hereinafter called ASSOCIATION) PREAMBLE WHEREAS, pursuant to California law, the CITY, acting by and through its designated representatives, duly appointed by the governing body of said CITY, and the representatives of the ASSOCIATION, a duly recognized employee association, have met and conferred in good faith and have fully communicated and exchanged information concerning wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. WHEREAS, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all terms and conditions of this agreement shall apply to all employees represented by the ASSOCIATION; and WHEREAS, the representatives of the CITY and the ASSOCIATION desire to reduce their agreements to writing, NOW, THEREFORE, this Memorandum of Agreement is made, to become effective October 6, 1978, and it is agreed as follows: ARTICLE I REPRESENTATIONAL UNIT It is recognized that the Marine Safety Officers' Association is the employee organization which has the right to meet and confer in good faith with the CITY on behalf of the employees of the Huntington Beach Harbors, Beaches,Recreation and Parks Department within the following classification titles: Marine Safety Lieutenant Marine Safety Boat Operator Marine Safety Sergeant Marine Safety Officer -1- ARTICLE II EXISTING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Except as expressly provided herein, the adoption of this Memorandum of Agreement shall not change existing terms and conditions of employment which have been established in prior Memorandum of Agreement between CITY and the ASSOCIATION. ARTICLE III SALARY SCHEDULES 1. Commencing with the first payroll period in October 1978 and continuing through July 6, 1979, the CITY will pick up a portion of each employee's contribution to the Public Employee's Retirement System for that period of time. Said pickup shall be in the ratio of 5/9 of the employees retirement contribution and shall be payable as soon as practical after approval of this agreement by the City Council to those employees on the payroll as of that time. Effective July 7, 1979, the City shall pick up an additional 2/9 of the employees retirement contribution for a total of 7/9 pick up through October 5, 1979. On the date of October 6, 1979 the reimbursement of employee contributions to the Public Employees retirement system shall cease. 2. Effective July 7, 1979 the salary ranges for represented classifications shall be as follows: Effective October 6, 1978 "A" Step MONTHLY SALARY Hrly. Rate Job No. Title Range A B C D E 4532 Marine Sfty Offic 547 1137 1198 1265 1335 1411 6.56 4534 Mar Safty Off Bt 550 1234 1300 1373 1448 1531 7.12 2560 Marine Saftey Sgt 552 1299 1374 1452 1533 1619 7.49 1560 Marine Sfty Lieut 556 1452 1533 1619 1712 1808 8.38 -2- Effective October 6, 1979 I "A" Step MONTHLY SALARY Hrly. Rate Job No. Title Range A B C D E 4532 Marine Sfty Offic 249 1309 1380 1456 1536 1621 7.55 4534 Mar Safty Off Bt 263 1406 1484 1565 1652 1742 8.11 2560 Marine Saftey Sgt 277 1505 1588 1674 1766 1863 8.68 1560 Marine Sfty Lieut 299 1683 1775 1872 1974 2083 9.71 Search and Rescue Team Pay $50.00 per month Marine Safety Officer Summer Supervisory $50.00 per month Pay ARTICLE IV SALARY DIFFERENTIALS A. Employees assigned to duty on the Search and Rescue Team shall receive $50 per month in addition to their applicable salary. B. Marine Safety Officers assigned to summer supervision duty shall receive $50 per month in addition to their applicable salary. C. Each Marine Safety Officer assigned to duty as Boat Operator for six months shall receive pay as outlined in Article III. ARTICLE V OVERTIME AND STANDBY PAY A. Employees shall receive time and one half their salary rate for all time worked in excess of forty (40) hours during any given payroll week. Employees may elect to receive compensatory time off (to be accrued to a maximum of 120 hours) in lieu of such overtime pay. B. Standby Time: Employees required to be on standby for a court appearance during other than their scheduled working hours shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours -3- straight time pay (including the differentials identified in Article IV) for both morning and afternoon court sessions. C. Court Appearance Time: Employees required to appear in court during other than their scheduled working hours shall receive a minimum of three (3) hours pay (including the differentials identified in Article IV) at time and one half. ARTICLE VI INSURANCE A. The CITY shall continue to provide group medical insurance to all employees with benefits comparable to those presently in effect. B. Upon the completion of three (3) years of service, employees shall have their group insurance premiums for dependent medical coverage paid by the CITY. C. Effective July 1, 1975, employees who have been placed on industrial disability retirement subsequent to January 31, 1974 shall be eligible to continue to participate in the existing group medical insurance plan at their own cost. Participation shall cease upon the earliest of the following: (1) the expiration of three (3) calendar years following the date of the industrial disability retirement, or (2) the retiree obtaining eligibility for coverage under a comparable medical plan. Retirees who cease to participate may exercise any conversion privileges then in existence. D. Employees shall continue to be covered by dental plan benefits equal to those currently being provided by the CITY. Effective January 1, 1977, employees and dependents shall be covered under a dental plan comparable to that provided for employees under Resolution 4300, based upon a super composite rate to be obtained by the CITY; provided, however, in the event said super composite rate results in an increase in premium in excess of $10.00 per month per employee, the amount of said excess shall be deducted from the monthly salary rates for each classification provided for in Article III. -4- • s ARTICLE VII INCOME PROTECTION PLAN The existing long-term disability program provided employees by the CITY shall remain in effect. This program provides, for each incident, pay up to sixty (60) calendar days at the employee's salary rate (excluding overtime but including any special pay in effect at the time of illness or injury). After the sixty (60) calendar day period, the employee will be covered by an insurance plan paid for by the CITY which will provide 66-2/3 percent of the employee's salary rate (excluding overtime and any special pay) up to a maximum of $1,500 a month in accordance with the following: Disability Due Disability Due to Accident to Illness First 60 days Regular pay Regular pay Next 24 months 66-2/3% of base pay 66-2/3% of base pay up to a maximum up to a maximum benefit of $1,500 benefit of $1,500 monthly monthly To age 65 66-2/3% up to None maximum benefit of $1,500 monthly Days and months refer to calendar days and months. Plan integrated with Workmen's Compensation, Social Security and other non-private program benefits to which entitled. Disability defined as the inability to perform all of the duties of regular occupation during two (2) years and thereafter the inability to engage in any employment or occupation for which he is fitted by reason of education, training or experience. Rehabilitation benefits are provided in the event the individual, due to disability, must engage in other occupation. Plan will provide 66-2/3% of difference between regular pay and pay of other occupation. -5- Survivors' benefit continues plan payment for three (3) months beyond death. ARTICLE VIII RETIREMENT The CITY will provide, for all employees represented by the ASSOCIATION whose retirement is effective or whose death occurs after July 1, 1978, Public Employees Retirement System retirement benefits computed by utilizing the two percent (2%) at age fifty (50) formula commonly referred to as the California Highway Patrol Retirement Plan. ARTICLE IX EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLAN The existing Marine Safety Officers' Education Incentive Plan shall be maintained as follows: Education Maximum Continuing Education Incentive College Training Years of College Units Monthly Level Units Points Service Required Annually Amount 1 30 10 1 6 50 2 60 20 2 3 75 3 90 30 2 3 100 4 120 3 3 150 5 150 4 0 150 STIPULATIONS: 1. College major shall be Marine Science, Police Science, Business Administration, Oceanography, Fire Science. 2. Intitial eligibility must be approved by the Director of Harbors, Beaches, Recreation and Parks. An acceptable yearly performance evaluation, signed by the Director of Harbors, Beaches, Recreation and Parks is required. No incentive taken away without just cause. -6- 3. Training points approved by the Director may be substituted for college units, on the following schedule: 10 of 30; 20 Of 60; 30 of 90. Each twenty hours completed of approved seminars, institutes, etc., are credited with one training point. 4. Pay to be effective on the first of each month following approval. 5. After 120 units or B.A., approved training points may be substituted for college units without limit. 6. Repeat college course credited as determined by the college. 7. Repeat approved seminars, institutes, etc., credited as determined by the Director of Harbors, Beaches, Recreation and Parks. 8. All college units require grade of "C" or better to qualify. 9. Obtaining transcripts or other acceptable documentation is each employee's responsibility. 10. Employee may choose between approved training points or college units where a choice is available. No change allowed once choice is made, no double credit allowed. ARTICLE X SICK LEAVE As of July 31, 1974, all sick leave accumulation was frozen for purposes of payoff upon termination and no additional time will be accumulated. Salary continuation for approved sick leave is covered under Article VII above. ARTICLE XI FAMILY ILLNESS LEAVE Sick leave may be used for an absence due to illness of the employee's spouse or child when the employee's presence is required at home, provided that such absences shall be limited to five (5) days per calendar year. -7- ARTICLE XII BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Employees shall be entitled to Bereavement Leave not to exceed three (3) working days per calendar year in instance of death in the immediate family. Immediate family is defined as father, mother, sister, brother, spouse, children, stepfather, stepmother, stepsisters, stepbrothers, mother-in-law, father-in-law or stepchildren. ARTICLE XIII VACATIONS Anniversary Date: For the purpose of computing vacation, an employee's anniversary date shall be the most recent date on which he commenced full-time, city employment. Annual Vacation: The purpose of annual vacation is to provide a rest period which will enable each employee to return to work physically and mentally refreshed. All employees shall be entitled to annual vacation with pay EXCEPT the following: (a) Employees who have not completed six (6) months continuous service with the CITY. (b) Employees who work less than full-time. (c) Employees on leave of absence. Vacation Allowance: Permanent employees in CITY service, having an average work week of forty (40) hours, shall accrue annual vacations with pay in accordance with the following: (a) For the first five (5) years of continuous service vacation time will be accrued at the rate of 96 hours per year. (b) After five (5) years of continuous service to the completion of ten (10) years of continuous service, vacation time will be accrued at the rate of 112 hours per year. -8- (c) After ten (10) years of continuous service to the completion of fifteen (15) years of continuous service, vacation time will be accrued at the rate of 128 hours per year. (d) After fifteen (15) years of continuous service, vacation time will be accrued at the rate of 160 hours per year. No vacation may be taken until the completion of six (6) months of service. Permanent, part-time employees assigned a work schedule of less than 2,080 and more than 1,040 hours per year shall receive vacation in one-half the amounts set forth above. Vacation - When Taken: No employee shall be permitted to take a vacation in excess of actual time earned and vacation shall not be accrued in excess of 320 hours. Vacations shall be taken only with permission of the department head; however, the department head shall schedule all vacations with due consideration for the wish of the employee and particular regard for the need of the department. Terminal Vacation Pay: No employee shall be paid for unused vacation other than upon termination of employment at which time such terminating employee shall receive compensation at his current salary rate for all unused, earned vacation to which he is entitled up to and including the effective date of his termination . Receipt of Vacation Pay: Upon two week written notification to the Finance Director, each employee shall be entitled to receive his earned vacation pay, less deductions, in advance, prior to his regular scheduled annual vacation. Such advancements are limited to one during each employee's anniversary year. ARTICLE XIV HOLIDAYS Employees represented by the ASSOCIATION and actively employed by the CITY, in addition to regular compensation, shall receive each month, pay for one twelfth of -9- the total holiday hours earned for the year based on eight (8) hours per holiday. They shall be entitled to an additional eight (8) hours of pay at their regular rate for special holidays observed by the CITY beyond those identified in the Personnel Rules of the CITY. ARTICLE XV UNIFORMS The CITY shall continue the existing practice of providing and replacing uniforms and safety equipment. ARTICLE XVI EXCHANGE OF SCHEDULE The Department shall allow employees to exchange work schedules and shifts among those of equal rank and ability, providing prior approval is obtained from the Department Director and the payback of the shift exchange is completed within sixty (60) calendar days. ARTICLE XVII I MANAGEMENT R GHTS Except as expressly abridged or modified herein, the Director of Harbors, Beaches, Recreation and Parks retains all rights, powers and authority with respect to the management and direction of the performance of marine safety services and the work forces performing such services, provided that nothing herein shall change the CITY's obligation to meet and confer as to the effects of any such management decision upon wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment or be construed as granting the Director or the CITY the right to make unilateral changes in wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. Such rights include, but are not limited to, consideration of the merits, necessity, level or organization of CITY services, including establishing manning requirements, overtime assignments, number and location of work stations, -10- nature of work to be performed, contracting for any work or operation, reasonable employee performance standards, including reasonable work and safety rules and regulations in order to maintain the efficiency and economy desirable for the performance of CITY services. ARTICLE XVIII PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS The City agrees to pay for physical examinations authorized by the Department Head, with the understanding that results thereof may be utilized for corrective action and the determination of the employee's continued ability to perform duties of the position. ARTICLE XIX TERMS OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT This Memorandum of Agreement shall be in effect for a term of twenty-four (24) months, commencing on October 1, 1978 and ending at midnight on October 1, 1980. No further improvements or changes in the salaries and monetary benefits of the employees represented by the ASSOCIATION shall take effect during the term of this Agreement and the ASSOCIATION expressly waives any right to request any improvements or changes in salaries or monetary benefits for the employees represented by the ASSOCIATION which would take effect prior to October 1, 1980, and the City of Huntington Beach, through its representatives, shall not be required to meet and confer as to any such request. P -11- ARTICLE XX CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL It is the understanding of the CITY and the ASSOCIATION that this Memorandum of Agreement is of no force or effect whatsoever unless and until adopted by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of I 9T Agreement this day of May, 1979. DATED: 1979 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH BY C' y Administrator BY 'U-7Y Director of Personnelyand Labor Relations APPROVED AS TO FORM: MARINE SAFETY OFF S' AS CIATIO B /1 By By -12- • ) No. 4758 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) as: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ALICIA M. WENTWORTH, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of more than a majority of all the members of said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of May , 1979 , by the following voter AYES: Councilmen: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ALICIA M. WENTWORTH City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California BY Deputy