HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2003-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SURF CITY LIFEGUARD EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FOR 12/21/02— 12/34/04
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does resolve as follows:
The Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the Surf
City Lifeguard Employees' Association, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A" and
by reference made a part hereof, is hereby approved and ordered implemented in accordance
with the terms and conditions thereof; and the City Administrator is authorized to execute this
Agreement. Such Memorandum of Understanding shall be effective for the term December 21,
2002 through December 31, 2004.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 18th day of Febra!= 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk ity A�tto �y�
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED PRO D:
City Administrator Director of ministrative ervices
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ArticleI—Term of MOU............................................................................................................................ 1
ArticleII—Representation.......................................................................................................................... 1
A. Representation Unit ........................................................................................................................ 1
B. Employee and Union Rights........................................................................................................... 1
Article III —Payroll Deduction of Union Dues...........................................................................................2
ArticleIV—Uniform Allowance................................................................................................................2
A. New Hires ....................................................................................................................................... 2
B. Damaged Uniform Articles.............................................................................................................2
C. Uniform ReturningRecurrent Ocean Lifeguard...........................................................................2
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D. Sunscreen and Lip Balm................................................................................................................. 2
ArticleV—Parking Passes.......................................................................................................................... 3
A. Parking Passes................................................................................................................................. 3
B. Parking Pass - Before Requalification............................................................................................ 3
Article VI—Annual Recurrent Ocean Lifeguard Re-qualifications........................................................... 3
A. Work Available -- Return to Active Employment.......................................................................... 3
B. Changes in Existing Minimum Hours............................................................................................. 4
Article VII Annual Physical and Technical Testing................................................................................ 4
ArticleVIII Salary Schedule....................................................................................................................4
A. Current Salary Schedule .................................................................................................................4
B. Classification and Compensation Study.........................................................................................4
Article IX—Work Day; Work Week.......................................................................................................... 4
A. Fall, Winter, Spring & Spring Break and Summer.........................................................................4
B. Not a Guarantee of Work................................................................................................................ 5
C. 1,500 Hours..................................................................................................................................... 5
ArticleX—Special Pay............................................................................................................................... 5
A. EMT................................................................................................................................................ 5
B. Bilingual Pay................................................................................................................................... 5
ArticleXI—Overtime........................................................................... ..................................................... 6
Article XII—Commencement of"Meet and Confer"Process ................................................................... 6
Article XIII—City Council Approval......................................................................................................... 7
EXHIBITA......................................................................................................................................... 8
SCLEA Salary Schedule, Effective December 21, 2002.................................................................... 8
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Article I — Term of MOU
The City of Huntington Beach ("City") and the Surf City Lifeguards Employees
Association ("SCLEA") have reached agreement for a limited Memorandum-of-Understanding
("MOU") for the term of December 21, 2002 through December 31, 2004. The terms and
conditions of employment are as follows:
Article 11 — Representation
A. Representation Unit
City recognizes SCLEA as the representative concerning all matters relating
to employer-employee relations including, but not limited to wages, hours
and other conditions of employment for all employees in the "Recurrent
Ocean Lifeguard" Representation Unit, as follows:
Included: All City of Huntington Beach "Recurrent Ocean Lifeguard"
(Classifications: Ocean Lifeguard I, Ocean Lifeguard II, Ocean Lifeguard III,
Junior Guard Instructor I, Junior Guard Instructor II, Junior Lifeguard
Program Coordinator I, and Junior Lifeguard Program Coordinator 11).
Excluded: Management Personnel, Marine Safety Officers, and all other
employees.
B. Employee and Union Rights
SCLEA shall have the right to represent all employees in the "Recurrent Ocean
Lifeguard" representation unit in their employment relations with city, including
the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act ("MMBA") "meet and confer'" process.
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Article III — Payroll Deduction of Union Dues
City will continue to deduct SCLEA's monthly union dues (bi-weekly basis) as
designated by SCLEA, and authorized by the individual employee. SCLEA agrees to hold City
harmless for such payroll deductions. In the event of a SCLEA fee arrangement outside of an
agreement that is in effect, SCLEA shall indemnify and hold the City of Huntington Beach
harmless against any liability arising from any claims, demands, or other action relating to the
City of Huntington Beach's compliance with SCLEA's fee obligation as stated in Government
Code §3502.5.b.2.
Article IV— Uniform Allowance
A. New Hires
All new hires will be issued, at no charge, a full set of uniform articles and
equipment which includes: a hat, T-shirt, jacket, shorts, men's black
swimsuit, women's red swimsuit, tear-away sweatpants, sandals, and bag.
B. Damaged Uniform Articles
The Operations Supervisor will replace uniform articles that are damaged
in the line of duty or worn out by the passage of time.
C. Uniform - Returning Recurrent Ocean Lifeguard
The city shall provide one set of shorts, tear-away sweatpants and a shirt
to each returning "Recurrent Ocean Lifeguard".
D. Sunscreen and Lip Balm
The city shall provide Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 15 sunscreen and lip
balm to all SCLEA members.
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Article V— Parking Passes
A. Parking Passes
Parking passes will be issued to "Recurrent Ocean Lifeguards" who pass the
annual re-qualification exam.
B. Parking Pass - Before Reaualification
Before re-qualification has been completed:
9. A parking pass will be provided to recurrents who are called to work; and
2. Recurrents who come to the beach to train may obtain a temporary pass for
that day from the on-duty Operations Supervisor.
Article VI —Annual Recurrent Ocean Lifeguard Re-qualifications
A. Work Available -- Return to Active Employment
If there is work available and if the 'Recurrent Ocean Lifeguard" meets the
following criteria, the "Recurrent Ocean Lifeguard" shall be returned to
active employment for the following season:
1. The employee performance evaluations meet Marine Safety
Division (MSD) standards;
2. The employee did not resign or was not terminated from
employment with city;
3. The employee completed the existing minimum hour working
standard;
4. The employee has successfully completed the yearly re-
qualification exam;
5. The employee has successfully completed and responded by the
dates designated in the recurrent spring questionnaire.
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B. Chan es in Existing Minimum Hours
City and SCLEA agree that changes in the existing minimum hour working
standard (80 hours) are a proper subject for the meet and confer process
during the term of this agreement.
Article VII —Annual Physical and Technical Testing
City will continue to provide annual physical and technical testing of "Recurrent Ocean
Lifeguards".
Article VIII — Salary Schedule
A. Current Salary Schedule
Effective December 21, 2002, "Recurrent Ocean Lifeguards" shall be
compensated at an hourly rate by classification title and salary range, as
set forth in Exhibit A.
B. Classification and Compensation Studv
The city's Human Resources Division will conduct a classification and
compensation study of the Junior Lifeguard Instructor series (level I and II)
and their relationship to Ocean Lifeguard (level I and Il) classifications by
April 1, 2003 with the results subject to the meet and confer process,
review and recommendation of the Personnel Commission, and approval
by the City Council.
Article 1X —Work Day; Work Week
A. Fal!, Winter Spring & Spring Break and Summer
City shall establish work schedules for Fall, Winter, Spring & Spring Break,
Summer and other schedules as needed.
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B. Not a Guarantee of Work
Neither this provision nor any work schedule shall constitute a guarantee
of work (either daily or weekly) for "Recurrent Ocean Lifeguards".
C. 1,500 Hours
SCLEA employees will be able to work up to one thousand five hundred
(1,500) hours in a twelve (12) month period. The twelve (12) month period
shall be a rolling 12-month period, which means an employee may not
work more than 1,500 hours in the previous 12 months.
Article X — Special Pay
A. EMT
Effective December 21, 2002, Ocean Lifeguard I, Junior Guard Instructor
I, Junior Guard Instructor II, Junior Lifeguard Program Coordinator I, and
Junior Lifeguard Program Coordinator II un# employees possessing an
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate shall receive an
additional five (5%) percent per hour above their regular hourly wage.
B. Bilingual Pay
SCLEA employees, who use their bilingual skill as part of their job
assignment, shall be paid an additional five percent (5%) over their regular
hourly rate of pay. Employees shall be tested and certified by the Human
Resources Manager as to their language proficiency in order to be eligible
for said compensation. Eligibility for bilingual pay shall be limited to the
following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, French, German, Japanese
and sign language.
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Article Xi — Overtime
All unit employees shall be compensated at time and one half for all hours worked in
excess of forty (40) per week.
Article XII -- Commencement of"Meet and Confer" Process
Upon request of either party, the "meet and confer' process for "all issues" between the
parties concerning "wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment" concerning
calendar year 2004 of the MOU shall commence on or about August 1, 2003. The provisions
of this Memorandum-of-Understanding shall not change until adopted by Resolution of the City
Council of Huntington Beach.
Upon request of either party, the "meet and confer' process for a new agreement to be
effective January 1, 2005 shall commence on or about August 1, 2004.
A proper subject for the "meet and confer' process for a new Agreement, effective
January 1, 2005 shall include "all issues" between the parties concerning "wages, hours, and
other terms and conditions of employment".
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Article KIII — City Council Approval
It is the understanding of city and SCLEA that this MOU has 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
Understanding this day of February 2003.
City of Huntington Be"achSu.rfLifeguards Employees Association
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William P. orkman Adam Miller
Assistant City Administrai or SCLEA President
Play Martin Mike udd
Director ofAdministrative Services SCLEA Boa ember
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Jim Engl chard J. Silber
Dir c r of Commu y Services CLEA Attorney
Approved As To Form:
Jennifer—Mc Gra
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCLEA Salary Schedule, Effective December 21, 2002
0244 Ocean Lifeguard 1 353 12.6`8 13.38 14.12 14.90 15.72
0248 Ocean Lifeguard II 391 15.32 16.16 17.05 17.99 18.98
0249/0439 Ocean Lifeguard III 406 16.52 17.43 18.39 19.40 20.47
0246 Junior Guard Instructor 1 366 13.53 14.27 15.06 15.89 16.76
0247 Junior Guard Instructor 11 381 14.60 15.40 16.25 17.14 18.08
0250 Junior Lifeguard Program 436 19.19 20.25 21.36 22.53 23.77
Coordinator 1
0236 Junior Lifeguard Program 464 22.06 23.27 24.55 25.90 27.32
Coordinator II
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Res. No. 2003-17
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, 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 at least a majority of all the
members of said City Council at an regular meeting thereof held on the
1 Sth day of February 2003 by the following vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk and ex-of icio C rk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California