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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (POA)AND THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
FOR APRIL 1, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2010
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
Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association ("POA"), 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 April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2010.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 1 G t day of Ma , 200__6_.
Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PREAMBLE..................................................................................................................................1
ARTICLE1 -TERM OF MOU........................................................................................................1
ARTICLE II - REPRESENTATIONAL UNIT/CLASS....................................................................1
ARTICLE III -MANAGEMENT RIGHTS ......................................................................................2
ARTICLE IV - EXISTING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT......................................................2
ARTICLE V - SEVERABILITY......................................................................................................2
ARTICLE VI -SALARY SCHEDULE AND PERS PICKUP .........................................................2
ARTICLE VII - SPECIAL PAY......................................................................................................4
A. Police Professional Development Plan.................................................................................4
B. Flight Pay...............................................................................................................................4
C. Certified Flight Instructors......................................................................................................5
D. Shift Differential .....................................................................................................................5
E. Motor Pay•.............................................................................................................................5
F. Bilingual Pay..........................................................................................................................5
G. Holidays.................................................................................................................................6
H. FTO Compensation ...............................................................................................................6
I. Longevity Pay........................................................................................................................7
J. Effective Date of Special Pays...............................................................................................7
K. No Pyramiding of Special Pays .............................................................................................7
L. Nurse Pay..............................................................................................................................7
M. Reporting to PERS ................................................................................................................7
ARTICLE VIII - UNIFORMS, CLOTHING, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT........................................8
A. Uniforms................................................................................................................................8
B. Equipment/Special Uniform Needs........................................................................................8
C. Motorcycle Britches ...............................................................................................................8
ARTICLE IX - HOURS OF WORK/OVERTIME............................................................................8
A. Work Schedule......................................................................................................................8
B. Other Time...........................................................................................................................10
1. Compensatory Time.........................................................................................................10
2. Work Time........................................................................................................................11
3. Subpoena Compensation.................................................................................................11
4. Standby Pay.....................................................................................................................12
5. Call Back..........................................................................................................................12
6. Telephonic Business........................................................................................................12
7. Canine Compensation......................................................................................................12
ARTICLE X— HEALTH AND OTHER INSURANCE BENEFITS...............................................13
ARTICLEXI - RETIREMENT .....................................................................................................19
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ARTICLEXII - LEAVE BENEFITS.............................................................................................21
A. Vacation...............................................................................................................................21
1. Anniversary Date .............................................................................................................21
2. Annual Vacation...............................................................................................................21
3. Vacation Accrual..............................................................................................................21
4. Vacation...........................................................................................................................22
5. Vacation Pay at Separation..............................................................................................22
6. Conversion to Cash..........................................................................................................22
7. Police Sergeants General Leave .....................................................................................22
B. Sick Leave Compensation...................................................................................................23
C. Bereavement Leave ............................................................................................................23
D. Leave Benefits Entitlement..................................................................................................23
E. Catastrophic Leave Donation Program................................................................................24
F. Weekend Military Drills........................................................................................................24
G. Nurse Employees Certification ............................................................................................24
H. Pay In Lieu of Compensatory Time .....................................................................................24
1. Deferred Compensation/Leave Benefit Cash Out................................................................24
J. Association Business...........................................................................................................24
ARTICLEXIII -CITY RULES .....................................................................................................25
ARTICLE XIV - MISCELLANEOUS ...........................................................................................25
A. Tuition Reimbursement........................................................................................................25
B. Meal Allowance ...................................................................................................................25
1. Per Diem..........................................................................................................................25
2. Per Diem Schedule..........................................................................................................26
C. Mileage Allowance...............................................................................................................26
D. Weapon Vesting ..................................................................................................................26
E. Random Drug and Alcohol Testing......................................................................................26
F. Take Home Vehicles/ Distance to Work..............................................................................26
G. Employer-Employee Relations Resolution...........................................................................26
H. Use of Departmental Communications Systems .................................................................26
1. Administrative Appeal Procedure ........................................................................................26
J. Direct Deposit......................................................................................................................27
ARTICLE XV - CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL.............................................................................28
EXHIBIT A— POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE...............................29
EXHIBIT B - GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF THE ASSOCIATION BANK TIME...................33
EXHIBIT C —SERVICE CREDIT SUBSIDY PLAN ....................................................................35
EXHIBIT D —ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURE ........................................................38
EXHIBIT E—VOLUNTARY CATASTROPHIC LEAVE DONATION..........................................42
EXHIBIT F—JOB SHARING PROGRAM..................................................................................46
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
(Hereinafter called CITY)
and
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
(Hereinafter called ASSOCIATION or POA)
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS the designated representatives of the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington
Beach Police Officers' Association have met and conferred in good faith with respect to salaries,
benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for the employees represented by the
Association;
NOW, THEREFORE, this Memorandum of Understanding is made to become effective April 1,
2006 and it is agreed as follows:
ARTICLE I -TERM OF MOU
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) shall be in effect for a term commencing on April 1,
2006 and ending at midnight March 31, 2010. Except as expressly provided herein, no further
improvements or changes in the salaries and monetary benefits and other terms and conditions
of employment 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 and other terms and conditions of
employment specifically provided herein for the employees represented in the unit. Provided,
however, the City and Association shall, upon request, meet and confer to address issues not
specifically covered by provisions of this MOU, and/or discussed during the meet and confer
process immediately preceding the adoption of the current MOU.
ARTICLE II - REPRESENTATIONAL UNIT/CLASS
It is recognized that the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association is the employee
organization which has the right to meet and confer in good faith with the City on behalf of
employees of the Huntington Beach Police Department within the classification titles as outlined
in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein.
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ARTICLE III - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
The City and Chief of Police retain all rights, powers and authority to manage and direct the
performance of police services and the work force, except as modified by the Memorandum of
Understanding.
Nothing herein shall change the City's obligation to meet and confer as to the effects of any
such management decision upon wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment or be
construed as granting the City or Chief of Police the right to make unilateral changes in wages,
hours, terms and conditions of employment.
The parties agree the City has the right to unilaterally make decisions on all matters that are
outside the scope of bargaining. Such matters include, but are not limited to, consideration of
the merits, necessity, level or organization of police services, staffing requirements, overtime
assignments, number and location of work stations, nature of work to be performed, contracting
for any work or operation, reasonable employee performance standards, reasonable work and
safety rules and regulations.
ARTICLE IV - EXISTING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Except as expressly provided herein, the adoption of this Memorandum of Understanding shall
not change existing terms, conditions of employment that have been established in prior
agreements between City and Association.
ARTICLE V - SEVERABILITY
If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this MOU or any additions or
amendments thereof, or the application thereof to any person, is for any reason held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution or its application to other
persons. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this MOU and each
section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion, and any additions or amendments
thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, sub-sections, sentences, clauses,
phrases or portions, or the application thereof to any person, be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
ARTICLE VI - SALARY SCHEDULE AND PERS PICKUP
A. Salary Schedule - Except wage increases as described below, all new or increased
benefits established by this Agreement shall be effective the first full pay period that
includes April 8, 2006, unless otherwise specified. In addition, employees shall be
compensated at hourly salary rates by classification title and salary range during the term
of this agreement as set out in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein.
1. Effective April 8, 2006, all non-sworn employees shall receive a 4% wage
increase.
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2. Effective the first full pay period that includes October 1, 2006, all sworn
employees shall receive a 4% wage increase.
3. Effective the first full pay period that includes April 1, 2007, all employees shall
receive a 2% wage increase.
4. Effective the first full pay period that includes October 1, 2007, all employees
shall receive a 2%wage increase.
5. Effective the first full pay period that includes April 1, 2008, all employees shall
receive a 2.5% wage increase.
6. Effective the first full pay period that includes October 1, 2008, all employees
shall receive a 2.5% wage increase.
7. Effective the first full pay period that includes April 1, 2009, all employees shall
receive a 2.5% wage increase.
8. Effective the first full pay period that includes October 1, 2009, all employees
shall receive a 2.5%wage increase.
B. Non-Sworn PERS Pickup - Each non-sworn employee covered by this agreement shall
be reimbursed an amount equal to 7% of the employee's part of his or her PERS
contribution. The above PERS pickup is not base salary but is done pursuant to Section
414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
C. Sworn PERS Pickup - Each sworn employee covered by this agreement shall be
reimbursed an amount equal to 9% of the employee's part of his or her PERS
contribution unless modified by Article XI Retirement. The above PERS pickup is not
base salary but is done pursuant to Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
D. Collection of Payroll Overpayments - In the event that a payroll over payment is
discovered and verified, and considering all reasonable factors including the length of
time that the over payment was made and if and when the employee could have
reasonably known about such over payment, the City will take action to collect from the
employee the amount of over payment(s). Such collection shall be processed by payroll
deduction over a reasonable period of time considering the total amount of over payment.
In the event the employee separates from employment during the collection period, the
final amount shall be deducted from the last payroll check of the employee. If applicable,
the balance due from the employee shall be communicated upon employment separation
if the last payroll check does not sufficiently cover the amount due the City.
It shall be the responsibility of the employee and the City to periodically monitor the
accuracy of compensation payments or reimbursements due to the possibility of a clerical
oversight or error. The City reserves the right to also collect compensation over
payments caused by or the result of misinterpretation of a pay provision by non-
authorized personnel. The interpretation of all pay provisions shall be administered by
the City Administrator or designee and as adopted by the City Council. Unauthorized
compensation payments shall not constitute a past practice.
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ARTICLE VII - SPECIAL. PAY
A. Police Professional Development Plan
1. The Professional Development Plan for sworn personnel shall be as follows:
a. College Degree Program
i. Upon earning an AA Degree or attaining "Junior statue in a degree
program, an employee shall be paid three percent (3%) of base hourly
rate of pay in addition to other compensation_
ii. Upon earning a BA/BS Degree, an employee shall be paid six percent
(6%) of base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation.
This pay is in lieu of pay received under sub-section (a)i above.
b. Post Certificate Program
i. Upon verification of having earned an Intermediate POST Certificate,
an employee shall be paid three percent (3%) of base hourly rate of
pay in addition to other compensation.
ii. Upon verification of having earned an Advanced POST Certificate, an
employee shall be paid six percent (6%) of base hourly rate of pay in
addition to other compensation. This pay is in lieu of pay received
under sub-section (b)i above.
2. Stipulations:
a. College major shall be Police Science, Criminology, Political Science,
Sociology, Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology or
closely similar field as approved by the Chief of Police.
b. Initial eligibility must be approved by the Chief of Police. No incentive shall be
taken away without just cause.
c. Obtaining transcripts or other acceptable documentation is the employee's
responsibility. An employee may verify "Junior" status by submission of written
verification that the employee has completed 60 or more accredited units and
has achieved Junior status with that educational institution.
d. The maximum benefit that may be paid to an employee under this Section is
twelve percent (12%) of the base hourly rate in addition to other compensation.
3. POST Supervisory Leadership Institute:
Police Sergeants that have completed the POST Supervisory Leadership Institute
shall receive $80 per month.
B. Flight Pay - Employees assigned to duty as helicopter flight personnel shall be paid eight
percent(8%) of their base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation.
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C. Certified Flight Instructors - Employees assigned as certified flight instructors shall be
paid thirteen percent (13%) of their base hourly rate of pay in addition to other
compensation. This pay is in lieu of Flight Pay defined in Section B above.
D. Shift Differential - Detention and Communication Employees' required to work on a
regular assigned shift that occurs during swing shift or graveyard shift, as defined by
departmental policy through the meet and confer process, shall be paid five percent (5%)
of the employee's base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation for all hours
worked during the swing or graveyard shift. The parties agree the department policy has
been established by the meet and confer process.
E. Motor Pay
1. Employees regularly assigned to motorcycle duty shall be paid as hazardous duty pay
five percent (5%) of their base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation.
2. The parties agrees that any time spent on maintenance and/or cleaning of
motorcycles shall be on-duty unless overtime has been approved in advance. The
Department shall supply necessary materials needed to perform the following duties:
a. Keeping the assigned motorcycle cleaned and waxed.
b. Keeping the drive chain properly lubricated and adjusted.
c. Performing a daily check of the motorcycle fluid levels and tire pressure.
d. Scheduling required routine services at specified mileage intervals with police
motorcycle mechanics.
F. Bilingual Pay - Qualified employees who meet the criteria shall be paid five percent (5%)
of their base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation. Human Resources will
have written and oral tests designed and administered to test for qualifications. The
qualifications will cover the more routine foreign language requirements in filling out crime
reports, interviewing suspects and witnesses, and responding to the public on matters
relating to an incident or other police action.
1. The languages included will be Spanish, Vietnamese and American Sign
language. Additional languages may be approved at the discretion of the Chief of
Police.
2. Authorization of qualified employees for bilingual compensation will be based on
the following:
a) A need for the employee to use the language in the City to support the
implementation of police operations.
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b) At the discretion of the Chief of Police, the number of employees qualified in
each category may be limited based on department needs.
c) Successful completion of tests authorized by the Chief of Police will be
required to qualify for bilingual pay for any of the languages. Retesting may be
done on an annual basis.
G. Holidays
1. Holiday Pay - Employees represented by the Association and actively employed by
the City, in addition to other compensation, shall be paid each biweekly payroll one
twenty-sixth (1/26) of the total eighty (80) holiday hours earned for the year.
2. Holidays Worked - Employees who work on a recognized City holiday shall be
compensated at their overtime rate for time actually worked from 12:00 A.M. through
11:59 P.M.
3. Holidays -The following are the City recognized paid holidays under this MOU:
a) New Year's Day (January 1)
b) Martin Luther King's Birthday (third Monday in January)
c) President's Day (third Monday in February)
d) Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
e) Independence Day (July 4)
f) Labor Day (first Monday in September)
g) Veteran's Day (November 11)
h) Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
i) Friday after Thanksgiving
j) Christmas Day (December 25)
H. FTO Compensation - Compensation shall be one-quarter (.25) hours pay at the base
hourly rate, which may be deposited as compensatory time,for each hour worked as a
Field Training Officer in addition to other compensation for the following assignments:
1. Police Officers who have successfully completed a POST certified Field Training
Officer Course and have been designated Field Training Officers, assigned to
Traffic or Patrol Bureaus, shall be eligible for Field Training Officer compensation.
2. Detention Officers designated to act as Training Officers.
3. Motor Officers designated to act as Training Officers.
4. Communication Employees designated as Training Officers.
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I. Longevity Pay - The City shall provide all sworn officers, excluding Sergeants, the
following longevity pay in addition to other compensation as established by the
Department's Sworn Personnel Seniority List:
1. Five percent (5%) of the base hourly rate of pay at 10 years of service with City of
Huntington Beach.
2. Ten percent (10%) of the base hourly rate of pay at 20 years of service with City of
Huntington Beach. This pay is in lieu of the pay identified in sub-section 1 above.
An employee with ten (10) or more years of service in the classification of Police
Sergeant with the City of Huntington Beach shall be paid five percent (5%) of their base
hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation. Effective the first full period that
includes April 1, 2007, this benefit shall be eliminated and Sergeants shall be eligible to
be paid Longevity Pay as outlined in sub-section 1.1. and 1.2. above.
Effective the first full period that includes April 1, 2007, all qualified sworn law
enforcement experience shall be included in the calculation of longevity. Only sworn law
enforcement experience as defined by California Penal Code Sections 830.1 and 830.2
or the out of state equivalent as determined by the Chief of Police shall be included.
J. Effective Date of Special Pays - All special pay shall be effective the first full pay period
following certification and verification as approved by the Chief of Police or designee. All
pays in this section are considered special pays and shall be included as part of the
regular rate of pay for the purposes of calculating overtime. All pays not in this section
are not considered special pays and are not included in the regular rate of pay for
purposes of calculating overtime, except On-Call Court Time (Article IX(B)(3)(b)) and
Cancelled Subpoenas (Article IX(B)(3)(c)) which shall be calculated into the regular rate
of pay at base hourly rate, but not reported to PERS as special compensation.
K. No Pyramiding of Special Pay - Each special pay is a percentage of base hourly rate of
pay and shall not be counted towards the value of any other special pay.
L. Nurse Pay - Employees in the classification of Detention Shift Supervisor, who possess a
Nurse certification, pursuant to the Nurse classification job description, shall receive five
percent (5%) of their base hourly rate, for so long as they possess the Nurse certification.
M. Reporting to PERS — Subject to State law and regulations, compensation paid as a result
of this Article shall be reported to PERS as special compensation.
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ARTICLE Vill - UNIFORMS, CLOTHING, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
A. Uniforms
1. The City shall continue the Uniform Allowance in lieu of the City providing uniforms
for employees represented by the Association. Such allowance shall be twelve
hundred dollars ($1,200) per year; payable in January to those employees on active
duty on January 1st. Effective January 1, 2008, the Uniform Allowance for all employees
shall be paid with the first paycheck in December. Employees hired after January 1st
shall have their uniform allowance pro-rated for each month in which they were on
active duty for a least one full shift, separately from payroll checks. It is the mutual
intent of the parties that this allowance shall be utilized solely for the purpose of
replacing, repairing and maintaining uniforms and clothing worn in the line of duty. The
City will continue to make initial issuance of required uniforms and replace uniforms and
equipment damaged in the line of duty including safety equipment required by state
law, City resolution or ordinance, or by order of the Chief of Police. Effective January 1,
2008, the City shall increase the Uniform Allowance for all sworn employees to thirteen
hundred dollars ($1,300) per year.
2. PERS Reporting of Uniforms - The City shall report to the California Public
Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) the uniform allowance for each sworn
and civilian classification as special compensation in accordance with Title 2,
California Code of Regulation, Section 571(a)(5).
B. Special Assignment Uniform Needs - Uniforms and equipment for special assignments
shall continue to be provided by the City.
C. Motorcycle Britches - Motorcycle officers shall receive four pairs of britches at the time of
assignment. After initial issue, replacement britches may be issued on the
recommendation of the Traffic Bureau Commander with approval of the Department
Head. All replaced britches must be turned in when replacement britches are received.
ARTICLE IX - HOURS OF WORK/OVERTIME
A. Work Schedule:
1. The work schedules agreed to by the City and the Association during negotiations
have been fully implemented and shall remain in effect during the life of this
agreement unless the Association and the City mutually agree to changes. All
employees are subject to be called to work any time to meet any and all emergencies
or unusual conditions which, in the opinion of the City Administrator, Chief of Police or
designee, may require such service from any of said employees.
a. All work schedules are designed to be in compliance with the requirements of
the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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b. Meal times are included in all work schedules.
2. 4/10 Schedule - All employees not assigned a different work schedule pursuant to this
article shall work a 4/10 schedule consisting of four (4) consecutive ten (10) hours
days followed by three (3) consecutive days off in a seven (7) day period. All
employees work an eighty (80) hour work period, except for Communication
Employees who work a forty (40) hour work week.
3. 7/11.5 Schedule —The "7/11.5" work schedule applies to designated employees of the
Uniform Division and Jail.
a. Workday — A workday for employees assigned to the 7/11.5 work schedule will
consist of 11 hours and 25 minutes of work.
b. Eighty (80) Hour Work Period — For those sworn and detention employees working
11 hours and 25 minutes a day, the work period will consist of two consecutive
weeks with three (3) consecutive shifts of 11 hours and 25 minutes in one week
and four (4) consecutive shifts of 11 hours and 25 minutes in the second week.
The total hours for these two consecutive weeks shall be considered equaling
eighty (80) hours. The two-week cycle then repeats itself.
c. Forty (40) Hour Work Week Communications Center - For Communication
Employees working 11 hours and 25 minutes a day, one (1) work week shall
consist of three consecutive shifts of 11 hours and 25 minutes and one (1) work
week of four consecutive shifts of 11 hours and 25 minutes. The two (2) week
cycle then repeats itself. If either party determines the schedule is ineffective, the
Communications Center will return to the 4/10 schedule the first pay period
following thirty (30) days notice.
d. Exceptions — At the discretion of the Chief of Police, specialized assignments
within the Uniform Division will work either the 4/10 or 7/11.5 as described above.
Unless agreed upon by the Association, changes to these work shifts shall only be
made during recruitment of new officers into the assignments. Task Force
assignments outside the Police Department will be flexible based on an eighty (80)
hour work period.
e. Beach Schedule - If posted during recruitment, employees working the Beach
detail shall be assigned a fixed schedule that incorporates a work week of four
consecutive days comprised of two (2) 8-hour days and two (2) 12-hour days.
f. Schedule — Employees assigned to training or a school in excess of thirty-two (32)
hours in a work week will work a five (5) day, eight (8) hour work week in lieu of
their regular work schedule.
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4. Overtime
a. Employees assigned to an eighty (80) hour work period shall be paid at the rate
of one and one-half(1 %2) times their regular rate of pay for all time worked in
excess of their regularly scheduled shift and/or 80-hour work period.
b. Employees assigned to a forty (40) hour work week shall be paid at the rate of
one and one-half (1 %2) times their regular rate of pay for all time worked in
excess of their regularly scheduled shift and/or forty (40) hour work week.
However, Communication Operators on the 7/11.5 work schedule must work a
minimum of forty (40) hours in the work week before earning overtime. Any
hours worked in excess of the regularly scheduled shift that do not exceed forty
(40) hours in a work week shall be paid at their regular rate of pay.
B. Other Time:
1. Compensatory Time - Federal law controls the use of compensatory time off. Title
29 U.S. Code 207(0) allows the employer and employee representative to
establish a compensatory time off bank which allows overtime payment of the
employer to be deferred. The parties agree that an employee may elect to
receive compensatory time in lieu of pay to a maximum of one hundred sixty (160)
hours.
The employee's right to use compensatory time off may be restricted if the
requested use is "unduly" disruptive. Parties agree that use of compensatory time
off at the following times will be unduly disruptive:
a. At any time when the request for compensatory time off request presents an
officer's safety problem by going below shift minimum as presented by City in
the meet and confer process.
b. Demands for employee's services meet or exceed the department's full
staffing capabilities such as the Fourth of July Holiday, Memorial Day Holiday,
Labor Day Holiday or events similar in so far as staffing needs are concerned.
c. In addition to the above, other events, which may be designated as unduly
disruptive, may be agreed upon by the City and the Association.
d. The Association, its officers, agents, representatives and/or members agree
that during the term of this MOU they will not call, engage in, request or
condone the use of compensatory time off for any strike, walkout, work
stoppage, job action, slowdown, sick-out, blue flu, withholding of services or
other interference with City operations, or honor any job action by any other
employee of the City, employee organizations, or employees of any other
employers by withholding or refusing to perform services. In the event that the
Association, its officers, agents, representatives, and/or members engage in
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any of the conduct prohibited herein above, the compensatory time off
provision of this MOU shall sunset and thereafter overtime hours shall be
compensated at the employee's overtime rate.
e. In addition, this provision shall sunset on the last day of this MOU. Nothing
herein shall be construed to prevent the parties to agree to place these
provisions in a successor MOU.
f. To the extent that these provisions are inconsistent with the Settlement
Agreement in HBPOA, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach, et al. Case No. CV
92-6265 CMB (Shx) said settlement agreement is superseded. Provisions not
so superseded shall not be affected by the agreement.
2. Work Time - For the purpose of computing the 80 hour work period, the following
shall be included in determining the eligibility for overtime pay.
a. Sick leave.
b. Vacation time taken during the workweek.
c. Compensatory time off taken during the workweek.
d. Any other paid leave time taken during the workweek.
3. Subpoena Compensation
a. Court Appearance Time - Employees required to appear in court during other
than their scheduled working hours shall be paid a minimum of three (3) hours
overtime pay; provided, however, that if such time overlaps with the
employee's scheduled working hours, said rate shall be limited to those hours
occurring prior to or after the employee's scheduled work time.
The City shall recognize administrative subpoenas the same as criminal and
civil, including subpoenaed hearings conducted by telephone. Telephone
Business under subpoena is differentiated from Telephonic Work as described
in Section 6 below.
b. On-Call Court Time - Employees required to be on-call for a court appearance
during other than their scheduled working hours shall be paid a minimum of
three (3) hours pay at their regular rate of pay for each morning and afternoon
court session provided, however, that if such time overlaps with the employee's
scheduled working hours, said rate shall be limited to those hours occurring
prior to or after the employee's scheduled work time. On-Call Court Time shall
not be considered hours worked for the purpose of calculating overtime.
Notwithstanding Article IX(B)(1), an employee may not deposit more than sixty
(60) hours per calendar year of compensatory time in lieu of pay for On-Call
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Court Time. At any time after one year from the ratification of this Agreement,
the sixty (60) hour limitation will be removed if the Chief of Police determines
there is no undue burden on staffing. Employees shall not be paid On-Call
Court Time if Court Appearance Time is paid.
c. Cancelled Subpoenas - Employee shall be paid two (2) hours of pay at their
base hourly rate of pay for subpoenas cancelled with less than twenty-four (24)
hours notice.
d. Retiree - In accordance with department policy, if the City accepts a subpoena
on behalf of a current employee who then retires or a retiree, a stipend will be
provided for court appearance time. The stipend will be based on the present
Step E of the base hourly rate of pay of the position the retiree held before
retirement from City service. Paid court preparation time and travel expenses
shall be mutually agreed upon between the City and the retiree.
4. Standby Pad- An employee who is placed on standby status by a supervisor shall
be paid four (4) hours pay at their base hourly rate of pay for each 24 (twenty-four)
hour period, or any part thereof, of standby status.
5. Call Back_- Employees who are called back to work will be paid a minimum of two
(2) hours pay at the overtime rate, upon arrival at the department or the incident
scene until released. Should the called back employee be cancelled prior to
arrival, the two (2) hour minimum shall be paid.
6. Telephonic Business - Off-duty employees shall be compensated a minimum of
fifteen (15) minutes as hours worked when telephoned to conduct departmental
business. Telephonic departmental business beyond fifteen (15) minutes shall be
compensated in fifteen (15) minute increments (i.e., 16-30 minutes = 30 minutes of
compensation, 31-45 minutes = 45 minutes compensation and so forth).
Telephonic business is not considered Call Back Time as outlined in Article IX.B.5.
7. Canine Compensation - Employees assigned to canine duty shall be paid for the
off-duty care, feeding and grooming of their canine and the routine, off-duty
canine-related maintenance of their canine car. The City and the Association have
considered the time that canine officers typically spend on off-duty canine care,
and determined it to be fifteen (15) hours per month.
Employees assigned to canine duty shall be paid fifteen (15) hours per month of
overtime rate of pay based on the canine care salary rate. The canine care salary
rate shall be two-thirds (2/3) of the Canine Officer's base pay rate, excluding any
specialty or similar pays.
In addition to the fifteen (15) hours of pay per month described in the preceding
paragraph, canine officers shall be paid for off-duty veterinary visits and
extraordinary off-duty care, provided that, absent an emergency, the Officers shall
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obtain supervisor approval for such care and shall submit payroll exemption slips.
Any such additional canine compensation shall be paid at their overtime rate as
defined in Article IX.A.4.
ARTICLE X - HEALTH AND OTHER INSURANCE BENEFITS
A. Health
The City shall continue to make available group medical, dental and vision benefits to all
Association employees and qualified dependents. The effective date for medical, dental
and vision coverage is the first of the month following date of hire. Effective the first of
the month following the employee's date of hire, any required employee payroll deduction
shall begin with the first full pay period following the effective date of coverage and shall
continue through the end of the month in which the employee separates, unless
otherwise precluded by CalPERS PEMCHA. All employee contributions shall be
deducted on a pre-tax basis.
1. CalPERS Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act
The City presently contracts with CaIPERS to provide medical coverage. The City
is required under CaIPERS PEMCHA to make a contribution to retiree medical
premiums. A retiree's right to receive a City contribution, and the City's obligation
to make payment on behalf of retirees, shall only exist as long as the City
contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance. In addition, while the City is in
CaIPERS, its obligations to make payments on behalf of retirees shall be limited to
the minimum payment required by law.
a. PEMCHA Employer Contributions
The City shall contribute on behalf of each employee, the mandated minimum
sum as required per month toward the payment of premiums for medical
insurance under the PEMHCA program. As the mandated minimum is
increased, the City shall make the appropriate adjustments by decreasing its
flex benefits contribution accordingly as defined in the following sub-section.
b. Maximum Employer Contributions toward Flex Benefits
For the term of this agreement, the City's maximum monthly employer
contribution for each employee's medical and vision insurance premiums are
set forth as follows:
i. Effective January 1, 2007, the City Contribution shall be the sum of the
participating Orange County Blue Shield HMO PEMHCA Plan plus the VSP
Vision Plan premiums for each of the following categories:
a. Employee only ("EE")
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b. Employee + one dependent ("EE" + 1)
C. Employee + two or more dependents ("EE" + 2).
The maximum City Contribution shall be based on the employee's
enrollment in each plan. The parties agree that the required PEMHCA
contribution is included in this sum stated in the sub-section above. If the
employee enrolls in a plan wherein the costs exceed the City Contribution,
the employee is responsible for all additional premiums through pre-tax
payroll deductions.
ii. Effective January 1, 2008, the City Contribution in each category shall
increase in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the City's
Contribution for 2007. Any increase in premiums above the City's ten
percent (10%) Contribution Cap will be the responsibility of the employee.
iii. Effective January 1, 2009, the City Contribution in each category shall
increase in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the City's
Contribution in 2008. Any increase in premiums above the City's ten
percent (10%) Contribution Cap will be the responsibility of the employee.
iv. Effective January 1, 2010, the City's 2009 Contribution Cap shall be
maintained. Any increase in premiums above the City's ten percent (10%)
Contribution Cap will be the responsibility of the employee.
v. In the event the Orange County Blue Shield HMO Plan is no longer a
PEMCHA option, the City's Contribution for 2008 and 2009 shall increase
by ten percent (10%) each year, provided that the City's Contribution shall
not exceed the amount of an employee's actual premium.
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2. Dental Insurance
The annual maximum benefit for the Delta Dental PPO plan is $2000 (two thousand
dollars).
a. Effective January 1, 2007, the maximum City Contribution shall be equivalent to
the premium for the Delta Dental PPO plan based on the employee's enrollment
of employee only ("EE"), employee plus one dependent ("EE+1") or employee
plus two or more dependents ("EE+2").
b. Effective January 1, 2008, the City Contribution shall increase in an amount not
to exceed five percent (5%) of the City's Contribution for 2007. Any increase in
premiums above the City's five percent (5%) Contribution Cap will be the
responsibility of the employee.
c. Effective January 1, 2009, the City Contribution shall increase in an amount not
to exceed five percent (5%) of the City's Contribution for 2008. Any increase in
premiums above the City's five percent (5%) Contribution Cap will be the
responsibility of the employee.
d. Effective January 1, 2010, the City shall maintain the Contribution Cap of 2009.
3. Retiree (Annuitant) Coverage
As required by the Government Code retired employees (annuitants) shall have
available the ability to participate in the PEMHCA program. The City's requirement
to provide retirees and/or annuitants medical coverage is solely governed by the
Government Code requirement that requires the City to extend this benefit to
retirees (annuitants). While the City is contracted with CalPERS to participate in the
PEMHCA program, CalPERS shall be the sole determiner of eligibility for retiree
and/or annuitant to participate in the PEMHCA program.
a. City Contribution (Unequal Contribution Method) for Retirees
As allowed by the Government Code and the CalPERS Board, and requested by the
Association, the City shall use the Unequal Contribution Method to make City
contributions on behalf of each retiree or annuitant. The starting year for the
unequal contributions method is 2004 at $1.00 per month. The City's contribution
for each annuitant shall be increased annually by five percent (5%) of the monthly
contribution for employees, until such time as the contributions are equal. The
Service Credit Subsidy will be reduced every January 1st by an amount equal to any
required amount to be paid by the City on behalf of the retiree (annuitant). The City
shall make these payments only while the City is a participant in the PEMHCA
program.
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b. Termination of Participation in the CaLPERS PEMHCA program — Impact to
Retirees
The City's requirement to provide retirees (annuitants) medical coverage is solely
governed by the Government Code requirement that PEMHCA agencies extend this
benefit to retirees (annuitants). If by agreement between the Association and the
City or if the City elects to impose termination of its participation in the PEMHCA
program retirees (annuitants) shall no longer be eligible for City provided medical
insurance.
In the event that the City terminates its participation in the PEMHCA program, the
retiree medical subsidy program in place in Resolution No. 2001-28 Exhibit C to the
Memorandum of Understanding shall be reinstated. The City shall make any
necessary modifications to conform to the new City sponsored medical insurance
plan.
c. Termination Clause
The City and Association may each request termination of the City's contract with
CalPERS after the announcement of State Legislation, Judicial Rulings, or a
CalPERS Board Action that changes the employer's contribution, insurance
premiums or program changes to the CalPERS medical plan.
The City and Association may elect to terminate its participation in the CalPERS
PEMHCA program by mutual agreement through the meet and confer process
between the Association and the City.
4. MedicalNision Opt-Out
Effective January 1, 2007, an employee covered by a medical program outside of a
City-provided program (evidence of which must be supplied to the Human
Resources Division), may elect to discontinue City medical coverage and direct the
cash value of the City's Contribution Cap for employee only ("EE") medical coverage
as described in Article X.A.1.(b) be deposited into their Deferred Compensation
account or any other pre-tax program offered or approved by the City.
An employee may also elect to discontinue vision coverage. The employee
premium paid for vision coverage will be applied toward medical premium.
5. Section 125 Employee Plan
The City shall provide an Internal Revenue Code section 125 employee plan that
allows employees to use pre-tax salary to pay for regular childcare, adult dependent
care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses as determined by the Internal Revenue
Code.
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6. Life Insurance
The City will provide $50,000 term life insurance and $50,000 accidental death and
dismemberment insurance without evidence of insurability other than evidence of
working full time. An additional $10,000 of life insurance may be purchased, at the
employee's cost, with evidence of insurability.
7. Income Protection Plan
The City authorizes the HBPOA to administer its own Long Term Disability (LTD)
Program providing the following conditions are adhered to:
a. The City and HBPOA agree that the City shall no longer provide a City
sponsored LTD Program.
b. HBPOA shall contract with an authorized provider for LTD program for the
employees represented by the HBPOA.
c. The City shall pay to HBPOA for the cost of LTD premiums not to exceed thirty-
eight dollars ($38) per month per occupied covered position represented by
HBPOA.
d. Non-dues paying represented employees shall be covered by the LTD Policy at
the same premium rate as dues paying represented employees.
e. City payment to HBPOA is to be made for each represented employee per
month based on the bi-weekly payroll.
f. HBPOA shall pay the authorized provider for the cost of premiums and any
expenses incurred for administering the program.
g. The City shall provide the HBPOA with a monthly report of covered employees.
h. No self-funding/self-insurance of LTD benefits is permitted under this agreement.
i. Upon request, the HBPOA shall provide documentation to the City as follows:
j. An annual certification of the Plan on each anniversary the Plan is in effect which
will include:
1. A copy of the most current audited financial statements;
2. A copy of the latest actuarial report, which should be completed by an
independent "Fellow of the Society of Actuaries';
3. A copy of the in-force LTD Program;
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4. A statement certifying that premiums collected are for LTD benefits for
HBPOA represented employees only.
5. A copy of the current plan document as well as any changes or amendments,
or written confirmation that there have been no changes as LTD provider;
6. A copy of the "Summary Annual Report' and, upon request, a copy of the
latest filed Form 5500.
7. A listing of active HBPOA claimants with all relevant data as requested by
City (i.e., date of disability, etc.) including the allocated reserves for each
claimant.
8. Verification of the premium received and credited by the HBPOA.
9. A statement certifying that the submitted premiums are only being utilized to
provide LTD benefits for participating members including members of the
HBPOA; and
10.A written confirmation from the plan administrator confirming (i) that it is
authorized to do business in California; (ii) that it is properly licensed; (iii) that
it maintains current "Errors and Omissions" insurance; and (iv) that it is
bonded.
k. All Federal and State laws regarding LTD benefit coverage shall be followed.
I. HBPOA agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the City as well as all
direct or indirect successors, officers, directors, heirs, predecessors, assigns,
agents, insurers, employees, attorneys, representatives, and each of them, past
and present, from and against any claims, lawsuits, penalties, interest, taxes, or
liability of any kind whatsoever, which may result from the HBPOA sponsored
and administered LTD insurance program.
8. Post Retirement Medical Reimbursement Program
The parties agree that in lieu of establishing a Health Savings Account (HSA)
pursuant to the previous MOU, the City shall discuss with Association and will
implement a pre-tax post-retirement medical reimbursement program within ninety
(90) days of ratification. During the term of this Agreement, the Association
reserves the right to meet and confer on employee funding of a pre-tax post-
retirement medical reimbursement program through wage increases implemented
by this Agreement. At any time after April 1, 2008, the Association reserves the
right to meet and confer on any potential employer funding of a pre-tax post-
retirement medical reimbursement program.
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9. Long Term Care
a. The City authorizes the HBPOA to administer its own Long Term Care (LTC)
Program providing the following conditions are adhered to:
b. HBPOA shall contract with an authorized provider for LTC program for the
employees represented by the HBPOA.
c. The City shall pay to HBPOA for the cost of LTC premiums not to exceed twenty-
five ($25) per month per occupied covered position represented by HBPOA
effective June 1, 2006.
d. Non-dues paying represented employees shall be covered by the LTC Program
at the same premium rate as dues paying represented employees.
e. City payment to HBPOA is to be made for each represented employee per
month based on the bi-weekly payroll.
f. HBPOA shall pay the authorized provider for the cost of premiums and any
expenses incurred for administering the program.
g. The City shall provide the HBPOA with a monthly report of covered employees.
h. No self-funding/self-insurance of LTC benefits is permitted under this agreement.
i. Upon request, the HBPOA shall provide any reasonable documentation to the
City as similarly described in the LTD Program.
j. All federal and State laws regarding LTC benefit coverage shall be followed.
k. HBPOA agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the City as well as all
direct or indirect successors, officers, directors, heirs, predecessors, assigns,
agents, insurers, employees, attorneys, representatives, and each of them, past
and present, from and against any claims, lawsuits, penalties, interest, taxes, or
liability of any kind whatsoever, which may result from the HBPOA sponsored
and administered LTC Program.
ARTICLE XI — RETIREMENT
A. Safety Employee Retirement Benefits:
1. 3% Cad Age 50 Plan - The City shall provide the 3% @ Age 50 retirement formula set
forth in California Government Code Section 21362.2 for all safety employees
represented by the Association.
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If at any time after the implementation of the 3% at age 50 formula the City is required
to make retirement contributions with respect to employees represented by the
Association, the amount with respect to which each employee is reimbursed pursuant
to Article IX.B.1 shall be reduced by a percentage equal to one-half of the percentage
of compensation earnable the City is required to pay in retirement contributions to
PERS, not to exceed 2.25%. For example, if the City is required to contribute an
amount equal to 2% of each employee's "compensation earnable." The amount of the
reimbursement set forth in Article VI.0 shall be reduced from 9% of the employee's
compensation earnable to 8% of the employee's compensation earnable. If, on the
other hand, the City is required to contribute an amount equal to 8% of each
employee's "compensation earnable," the amount of the reimbursement set forth in
Article IX.B.1 shall be reduced to 6.75% of the employee's compensation earnable.
2. 1959 Survivors' Benefit Level IV (California Government Code Section 21574) -
Members of the City's safety retirement plan shall be covered by the Fourth Level of
the 1959 Survivor Benefit.
3. Pre-retirement Optional 2 Death Benefit (California Government Code Section 21548)
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4. One-Year Final Compensation (California Government Code Section 20042) )
B. Miscellaneous Employee Retirement Benefits:
1. 2 % (&- Age 55 Plan (California Government Code Section 21354) — Members of the
City's miscellaneous retirement plan with the California Public Employee Retirement
System (CaIPERS) shall receive the 2% at age 55 CalPERS retirement plan.
2. 1959 Survivors' Benefit Level IV (California Government Code Section 21574) -
Members of the City's miscellaneous retirement plan shall be covered by the Fourth
Level of the 1959 Survivor Benefit.
3. Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit (California Government Code
Section 21548) Members of the City's miscellaneous retirement plan shall be covered
by the Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit.
4. One-Year Final Compensation (California Government Code Section 20042)
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C. Retirement Benefits for Safety and Miscellaneous Employees - Self-Funded
Supplemental Retirement Benefit - In the event a PERS member elects Option #2
(Section 21333) of the Public Employee's Retirement law, and the member is a unit
employee who was hired prior to July 6, 1998, the City shall pay the difference
between such elected option and the unmodified allowance which the member would
have received for his/her life alone. This payment shall be made only to the member,
shall be payable by the City during the life of the member, and upon that member's
death, the City's obligation shall cease. The method of funding this benefit shall be at
the sole discretion of the City. All unit employees hired after July 6, 1998 shall not be
eligible for this benefit. (Note: The options provide that the allowance is payable to
the member until his/her death, and then either the entire allowance, Option 2, or one-
half of the allowance, Option 3) is paid to the beneficiary for life.)
ARTICLE XII - LEAVE BENEFITS
A. Vacation:
1. Anniversary Date - For the purpose of computing vacation, an employee's
anniversary date shall be the most recent date on which he/she commenced full-
time City employment.
2. 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 of continuous service with
the City.
b. Employees who work less than full-time who are not permanent.
c. Employees on leave of absence.
3. Vacation Accrual - Employees in the City's service, having an average work week
of forty (40) hours, shall accrue annual vacation with pay in accordance with the
following:
a. For the first (1S) through the fourth (4th) year of continuous service, vacation
time will be accrued at the rate of one hundred twelve (112) hours per year
(4.31 biweekly).
b. For the fifth year (5th) and through the ninth (9th) year of continuous service,
vacation time will be accrued at the rate of one hundred thirty six (136) hours
per year (5.23 biweekly).
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c. For the tenth (10t') year and through the fourteenth (14t') year of continuous
service, vacation time will be accrued at the rate of one hundred sixty (160)
hours per year(6.15 biweekly)
d. For the fifteenth (15th) year and thereafter of continuous service, vacation time
will be accrued at the rate of one hundred ninety two (192) hours per year (7.38
biweekly).
4. Vacation
a. No employee shall be permitted to take a vacation in excess of actual time
earned and vacation shall not be accrued in excess of four hundred (400)
hours. Vacations shall be taken only with permission of the Chief of Police ;
however, the Chief of Police shall schedule all vacations with due consideration
for the wish of the employee and particular regard for the need of the
department.
b. Vacation accumulated in excess of the four hundred (400) hour cap shall be
paid at the base hourly rate of pay on the first pay day following such
accumulation.
5. Vacation Pay at Separation - Employees shall be paid for unused vacation upon
separation of employment at which time they shall be paid compensation at their
current regular rate of pay for all unused, earned vacation to which they are
entitled to, through their last day of employment.
6. Conversion to Cash - An employee may elect to take up to eighty (80) hours of
pay at their current regular rate of pay per calendar year for accrued vacation in
lieu of time off. It is the intent of the parties that employees will take vacation
during the current year.
7. Police Sergeants General Leave - Effective April 8, 2006, Police Sergeants shall
not accrue or use General Leave and all General Leave, up to a maximum of four
hundred (400) hours, shall be transferred to their Vacation bank. For one hundred
and twenty (120) days following the ratification of this agreement, any Police
Sergeant with a General Leave bank that exceeds four hundred (400) hours shall
have the one-time option to "cash" out General Leave hours, at their regular rate of
pay, by requesting the hours be provided in pay or deposited in deferred
compensation or any other pre-tax program approved or provided by the City. The
maximum number of hours paid shall not exceed two hundred forty (240) hours. If
no election is made by the employee within one hundred and twenty (120) days,
the hours in excess of four hundred (400) hours shall be paid out in the following
pay period.
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B. Sick Leave Compensation
1. All employees shall be entitled to use a maximum of sixty (60) calendar day's paid
sick leave per incident or illness. This leave shall not accumulate beyond the one
year maximum and there shall be no pay off rights to unused leave upon
separation of employment from the City.
2. Police Sergeants Sick Leave Pay Off
a. Police Sergeants promoted before December 23, 2000, shall be entitled to the
following sick leave payoff plan:
At separation from employment, all employees shall be paid, at their regular
rate of pay, for twenty-five percent (25%) of unused, earned sick leave to four
hundred eighty (480) hours accrued, and for thirty-five (35%) of all unused,
earned sick leave in excess of four hundred eighty (480) hours, but not to
exceed seven hundred twenty (720 hours). No Police Sergeant shall be paid
at separation for more than seven hundred twenty (720) hours of unused,
accumulated sick leave.
b. Employees promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant on or after December 23,
2000 were credited with four hundred and eighty (480) sick leave hours.
Effective April 8, 2006, Police Sergeants shall no longer use these hours.
Effective April 8, 2006, as a one time option, for one hundred and twenty (120)
days after ratification of this agreement, employees may elect to "cash" in their
vested Sick Leave hours at their regular rate of pay, based upon ten percent
(10%) vesting per year or any fraction thereof, retroactively applied to
consecutive years of prior service as a Huntington Beach Police Sergeant.
Such eligible hours for payoff shall follow the same payoff plan as outlined in
this MOU for employees hired after November 20, 1978 as described above in
subsection (a). The hours "cashed" may be provided in pay or deposited in
deferred compensation or another pre-tax program approved or provided by
the City. If no election is made by the employee within one hundred and twenty
(120) days, the hours shall be paid out in the following pay period.
C. Bereavement Leave - Employees shall be entitled to bereavement leave not to exceed
three (3) working days in each instance of death in the immediate family. Immediate
family is defined as father, mother, sister, brother, spouse, registered domestic partner,
children, grandfather, grandmother, stepfather, stepmother, step grandfather, step
grandmother, grandchildren, stepsisters, stepbrothers, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-
in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepchildren, or wards of which the
employee is the legal guardian.
D. Leave Benefits Entitlement — As employees do not accrue sick leave, all employees will
be allowed to use up to (sixty) 60 hours per calendar year for family sick leave to care for
a child, parent, spouse, or registered domestic partner during illness.
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The City will provide family and medical care leave for eligible employees that meet all
requirements of State and Federal law. Rights and obligations are set forth in the
Department of Labor Regulations implementing the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA),
and the regulations of the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission
implementing the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Time off for a work related injury
shall not run concurrently with FMLA or CFRA leave for swom and detention employees.
The City shall comply with all State and Federal leave benefit entitlements laws. An
employee on an approved leave shall be allowed to use paid Sick Leave and earned
Vacation, and/or Compensatory Time for the duration of the approved leave.
E. Catastrophic Leave Donation Program - Under certain conditions, employees may donate
leave time to another employee in need. The program is outlined in Exhibit F.
F. Weekend Military Drills - The City shall continue to pay for weekend military drills for
employees hired prior to July 1, 1988 and currently belonging to federal military reserve
units. All other employees shall be granted rights in accordance with all applicable state
and federal laws.
G. Nurse Employees Certification - The City shall allow licensed nurse employees time off
with pay to attend required courses necessary to maintain certification requirements.
H. Pay In Lieu of Compensatory Time -Twice each year, employees may, at their option, be
paid for their compensatory time. Payment when requested under this section shall be at
the employee's regular rate of pay in effect at the time the request is made.
I. Deferred compensation/Leave Benefit Cash Out - The value of any unused earned leave
benefits may be transferred to deferred compensation in connection with separation from
employment, but only during the time that the employee is actively employed with the
City. The employee must request the transfer no later than the pay period prior to the
employee's last day of employment.
J. Association Business -An allowance of one thousand forty (1040) hours per year shall be
established for the purpose of allowing authorized representatives of the Association to
represent members of the Association in their employment relations. Such allowance
may be utilized only by those persons authorized by the Board of Directors of the
Association and such utilization shall be subject to the rules indicated in Exhibit B. Up to
two hundred (200) hours per year of unused hours may be carried over to the
subsequent year.
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ARTICLE XIII - CITY PERSONNEL RULES
All MOU provisions that supersede the City's Personnel Rules shall automatically be
incorporated into the City's Personnel Rules as applicable. All City Personnel Rules shall
apply to Association members, however, to the extent this MOU modifies the City's
Personnel Rules, the Personnel Rules as modified will apply to Association members.
ARTICLE XIV— MISCELLANEOUS
A. Tuition Reimbursement - Education costs shall be paid to non-sworn employees on the
basis of full refund for tuition fees, books and supplies-provided, however, that maximum
reimbursement shall be at the rates currently in effect in the University of California
system.
Upon approval of the Department Head and the Human Resources Manager, employees
may be compensated for actual cost of tuition, books, fees, at accredited educational
institutions that charge higher rates than the University of California, if it can be
demonstrated by the employee that said educational institution presents the only
accredited course or program within a reasonable commuting distance of the employee.
Tuition reimbursement shall be limited to job related courses or approved degree
objectives and require prior approval by the Department Head and Human Resources
Manager.
Reimbursements shall be made when employees present proof to the Human Resources
Manager that they have paid such costs and successfully completed the course(s) with
either a "C" grade or better, or a "Pass" grade in a pass/fail grading system.
B. Meal Allowance:
1. Per Diem - Employees shall be entitled to per diem under the following
circumstances:
a. Personnel with prior knowledge and approval of their supervisor, and on work
assignments, or attending; meetings or training in excess of a twenty-five (25) mile
radius beyond their normal work station, and which extends more than one (1)
hour beyond their normal work hours or require lodging.
b. Meeting or training assignments, which include a meal, will be reimbursed at the
actual cost of the meeting or meal, not to exceed the prorated per diem schedule.
c. Meal expenses other than listed in "a" or"b" may be considered for reimbursement
(receipt required) at the discretion of the Division Commander.
d. Receipts are not required, other than as noted above.
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2. Per Diem Schedule - Forty-five dollars ($45) per twenty-four (24) hour period or
prorated as follows; breakfast—Ten dollars ($10.00), Lunch — Fifteen dollars ($15.00),
Dinner—Twenty dollars ($20.00).
C. Mileage Allowance - The City shall reimburse employees for the use of personal
automobiles at the existing IRS reimbursable rate.
D. Weapon Vesting - Unit employees' assigned a weapon shall be vested with ten percent
(10%) ownership per year so that ten (10) years after assignment of the weapon, to the
employee, he/she shall be fully vested with ownership.
E. Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing - The City maintains the right to conduct a test
during working hours of any employee that it reasonably suspects is under the influence
of alcohol or a controlled substance in the workplace, consistent with department policy.
F. Take Home Vehicles/ Distance to Work - Employees who take work vehicles home under
this provision must reside within thirty-five (35) miles of the City limits. Those employees
assigned a motorcycle who reside beyond thirty-five (35) miles of the City limits at the
time of ratification of this Agreement may drive their motorcycle to and from their
residence to their place of work if such travel does not exceed three hundred and fifty
(350) miles per week.
The following unit classifications shall be allowed to take a City vehicle home under this
provision: Employees assigned to the Executive Division, Administrative Division,
Investigation Division and specific assignments -in the Uniform Division that require a
vehicle assignment as part of their duties (ie. Canine, Motorcycle, Accident
Reconstruction, Special Enforcement Bureau).
Employees who take a City vehicle home are expected to be reasonably available to
respond to work-related activities; however, there is no restriction of the employee's off-
duty activities implied or intended by this expectation.
G. Employee — Employer Relations Resolution - During the term of the agreement, the City
and the Association agree to meet and confer to update the Employee-Employer
Relations Resolution to reflect current State law.
H. Use of Departmental Communications Systems - By agreement, the policy "Use of
Departmental Communications Systems", adopted by side letter in 2002, has been
incorporated into the Police Department Policy Manual.
I. Administrative Appeal Procedure - In compliance with the Government Code, the
Administrative Appeal Procedure for all public safety officers is referenced in Exhibit D of
this Memorandum of Understanding.
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J. Direct Deposit - All employees hired after the effective date of this agreement shall be
required to enroll in and maintain participation in the City's direct deposit pay system.
K. During the term of this Agreement, the City retains the right to meet and confer on any
specific issue related to payroll implementation and/or compliance with the Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA).
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ARTICLE XV -CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
It is the understanding of the City and the Association that this Memorandum of Understanding
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 Understanding
this 1 G t day of Ma 1 , 2006.
HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
By: By:
Pen lope Culbreth- raft, a reg Muller
' City Administrator POA President
C ,
By: By:
Ken Small Russell Reinhart
Chief of Police Negotiations Chairman/
POA Member
By: By: (f 02t
Bob all Corwin Bales
Deputy City Administrator POA Member
By: By:
Dan Villella Norm Evenson
Finance Director POA Member
By: By:
Ren6e Mayne U Dennis Hashm
Chief Negotiator POA Member
APPROVED AS TO FORM By: l�
URV
By: ` POA Member
Jenn' r McGrath
City Attorney �I�I bG
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
POLICE OFFICERS'ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective April 8, 2006
Job Code Classification Range A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 478 $23.65 $24.95 $26.32 $27.77 $29.30
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 505 $27.06 $28.55 $30.12 $31.78 $33.53
0221 Detention Officer 477 $23.53 $24.82 $26.19 $27.63 $29.15
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 487 $24.74 $26.10 $27.54 $29.05 $30.65
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 504 $26.93 $28.41 $29.97 $31.62 $33.36
0225 Police Recruit 449 $20.46 $21.59 $22.78 $24.03 $25.35
0223 Police Officer 514 $28.30 $29.86 $31.50 $33.23 $35.06
0159 Police Sergeant 564 $36.32 $38.32 $40.43 $42.65 $45.00
Effective September 23, 2006
Job Code Classification Range A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 478 $23.65 $24.95 $26.32 $27.77 $29.30
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 505 $27.06 $28.55 $30.12 $31.78 $33.53
0221 Detention Officer 477 $23.53 $24.82 $26.19 $27.63 $29.15
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 487 $24.74 $26.10 $27.54 $29.05 $30.65
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 504 $26.93 $28.41 $29.97 $31.62 $33.36
0225 Police Recruit 449 $20.46 $21.59 $22.78 $24.03 $25.35
0223 Police Officer 522 $29.47 $31.09 $32.80 $34.60 $36.50
0159 Police Sergeant 572 $37.82 $39.90 $42.09 $44.40 $46.84
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Effective March 24, 2007
Job Code Classification Range A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 482 $24.13 $25.46 $26.86 $28.34 $29.90
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 509 $27.62 $29.14 $30.74 $32.43 $34.21
0221 Detention Officer 481 $24.02 $25.34 $26.73 $28.20 $29.75
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 491 $25.24 $26.63 $28.09 $29.63 $31.26
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 508 $27.49 $29.00 $30.59 $32.27 $34.04
0225 Police Recruit 453 $20.88 $22.03 $23.24 $24.52 $25.87
0223 Police Officer 526 $30.06 $31.71 $33.45 $35.29 $37.23
0159 Police Sergeant 576 1 $38.58 1 $40.70 $42.94 $45.30 $47.79
Effective September 22, 2007
Job Code Classification Ran e A B C D E
0280 Communications O rator-PD 486 $24.62 $25.97 $27.40 $28.91 $30.50
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 513 $28.17 $29.72 $31.35 $33.07 $34.89
0221 Detention Officer 485 $24.50 $25.85 $27.27 $28.77 $30.35
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 495 $25.75 1 $27.17 $28.66 $30.24 $31.90
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 512 $28.02 $29.56 $31.19 $32.91 $34.72
0225 Police Recruit 457 $21.30 $22.47 $23.71 $25.01 $26.39
0223 Police Officer 530 $30.66 $32.35 $34.13 $36.01 $37.99
0159 Police Ser eant 1 580 1 $39.36 $41.52 $43.80 $46.21 $48.75
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Effective March 22, 2008
Job Code Classification Range A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 491 $25.24 $26.63 $28.09 $29.63 $31.26
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 518 $28.87 $30.46 $32.14 1 $33.91 $35.78
0221 Detention Officer 490 $25.10 $26.48 $27.94 $29.48 $31.10
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 500 $26.40 $27.85 $29.38 $31.00 $32.70
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 517 $28.73 $30.31 $31.98 $33.74 $35.60
0225 Police Recruit 462 $21.82 $23.02 $24.29 $25.63 $27.04
0223 Police Officer 535 $31.44 $33.17 $34.99 $36.91 $38.94
0159 Police Sergeant 585 $40.34 $42.56 1 $44.90 $47.37 $49.98
Effective September 20, 2008
Job Code Classification Range A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 496 $25.89 $27.31 $28.81 $30.39 $32.06
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 523 $29.61 $31.24 $32.96 $34.77 $36.68
0221 Detention Officer 495 $25.75 $27.17 $28.66 $30.24 $31.90
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 505 $27.06 $28.55 $30.12 $31.78 $33.53
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 522 $29.47 $31.09 $32.80 $34.60 $36.50
0225 Police Recruit 467 $22.39 $23.62 $24.92 $26.29 $27.74
0223 Police Officer 540 $32.24 $34.01 $35.88 $37.85 $39.93
0159 Police Sergeant 590 $41.36 $43.63 $46.03 $48.56 $51.23
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Effective March 21, 2009
Job Code Classification Ran e A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 501 $26.53 $27.99 $29.53 $31.15 $32.86
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 528 $30.36 $32.03 $33.79 $35.65 $37.61
0221 Detention Officer 500 $26.40 $27.85 $29.38 $31.00 $32.70
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 510 $27.75 1 $29.28 $30.89 $32.59 $34.38
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 527 $30.21 $31.87 $33.62 $35.47 $37.42
0225 Police Recruit 472 $22.96 $24.22 $25.55 $26.96 $28.44
0223 Police Officer 545 $33.04 $34.86 $36.78 $38.80 $40.93
0159 Police Sergeant 595 $42.40 $44.73 $47.19 $49.79 $52.53
Effective September 19, 2009
Job Code Classification Range A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 506 $27.19 $28.69 $30.27 $31.94 $33.70
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 533 $31.12 $32.83 $34.64 $36.55 $38.56
0221 Detention Officer 505 $27.06 $28.55 $30.12 $31.78 $33.53
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 515 $28.45 $30.01 $31.66 1 $33.40 $35.24
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 532 1 $30.97 $32.67 $34.47 $36.37 $38.37
0225 Police Recruit 477 $23.53 $24.82 $26.19 $27.63 $29.15
0223 Police Officer 550 $33.88 $35.74 $37.71 $39.78 $41.97
0159 Police Sergeant 600 $43.48 $45.87 $48.39 $51.06 1 $53.86
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EXHIBIT B
GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF THE ASSOCIATION BANK TIME
A. Any substantial' time used for the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association
business while the member is using that time, is on a working status and this
time will be deducted from the Association Bank, as per the Memorandum of
Understanding.
B. Any Association member desiring to use Association time, while they are on
duty, shall obtain permission for their immediate supervisor, then from the
President of the Association.
An Association member shall, on all but emergency situations, give adequate
advance notice to his/her supervisor when requesting time off for Association
business. If the employee's absence is less than one hour, use of Association
bank time is not required. If the employee is away from work in excess of one
hour, an Association book-time slip for all time away from work is required.
In the event that the President of the Association is not available to grant
permission, the Vice-President will then have the responsibility to make the
appropriate decision.
If the Association members immediate supervisor will not grant the person who
is requesting time off for Association business, then the President shall be
immediately notified by the member.
If the business is of such a nature that it must be conducted by that particular
Association member, then the President will take the matter to the Division level
and every effort will be made to resolve the issue.
C. Any member using Association time, while on duty, will submit an Association
Bank Time Form and an overtime request form to the President. The member
must write on top of the overtime form "ASSOCIATION BANK TIME OFF" and
the payroll exception form will be signed by the supervisor and the President of
the Police Officers' Association or his representative.
The communique will have the exact time and date that was used for the
Association business, the location where the business was conducted.
D. Those Association members that may use the Association Bank are:
1. President of the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association
2. Board of Directors of the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association.
1. Substantial time, being defined as that time in excess of one hour and where the Association
member is not available for duty until the Association business is concluded.
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3. Members assigned to committees designated by the President or the
Board of Directors.
4. PORAC Representative.
5. Any other Association member designated.
E. All memorandums and payroll exemption forms will be forwarded to payroll and
the copies will be sent to the Secretary of the Association for accounting
purposes.
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EXHIBIT C —SERVICE CREDIT SUBSIDY PLAN
An employee who has retired from the City and meets the plan participation
requirements shall receive a monthly Service Credit Subsidy to reimburse the retiree for
the payment of qualified medical expenses incurred for the purchase of medical
insurance.
Plan Participation Requirements
1. At the time of retirement the employee has a minimum of ten (10) years of
continuous regular (permanent) City service or is granted an industrial
disability retirement; and
2. At the time of retirement, the employee is employed by the City; and
3. Following official separation from the City, the employee is granted a
retirement allowance by the California Public Employees' Retirement
System (CalPERS).
The City's obligation to pay the Service Credit Subsidy as indicated shall
be modified downward or cease during the lifetime of the retiree upon the
occurrence of any one of the following:
a. On the first of the month in which a retiree or dependent
reaches age 65 or on the date the retiree or dependent can first
apply and become eligible, automatically or voluntarily, for
medical coverage under Medicare (whether or not such
application is made) the City's obligation to pay Service Credit
Subsidy may be adjusted downward or eliminated.
b. In the event of the death of an eligible employee, whether
retired or not, the amount of the Service Credit Subsidy benefit
which the deceased employee was eligible for at the time of
his/her death shall be paid to the surviving spouse or dependent
for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months from the date of
death.
4. Minimum Eligibility for Benefits — With the exception of an industrial disability
retirement, eligibility for Service Credit Subsidy begins after an employee has
completed ten (10) years of continuous regular (permanent) service with the
City of Huntington Beach. Said service must be continuous unless prior
service is reinstated at the time of his/her rehire in accordance with the City's
Personnel Rules.
To receive the Service Credit Subsidy retirees are required to purchase
medical insurance from City sponsored plans. The City shall have the right to
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require any retiree (annuitant) to annually certify that the retiree is purchasing
medical insurance benefits.
5. Disability Retirees - Industrial disability retirees with less than ten (10) years
of service shall receive a maximum monthly payment toward the premium for
health insurance of $121. Payments shall be in accordance with the
stipulations and conditions, which exist for all retirees.
6. Service Credit Subsidy — Payment shall not exceed dollar amount, which is
equal to the qualified medical expenses incurred for the purchase of City
sponsored medical insurance.
7. Maximum Monthly Service Credit Subsidy Payments - All retirees, including
those retired as a result of disability whose number of years of service prior to
retirement exceeds ten (10), continuous years of regular (permanent) service
shall be entitled to maximum monthly Service Credit Subsidy by the City for
each year of completed City service as follows:
Maximum Service Credit Subsidy Retirements After:
Service Credit
Years of Service Subsidy
10 $ 121
11 136
12 151
13 166
14 181
15 196
16 211
17 226
18 241
19 256
20 271
21 286
22 300
23 315
24 330
25 344
8. Medicare:
a. All persons are eligible for Medicare coverage at age 65. Those
with sufficient credited quarters of Social Security will receive Part
A of Medicare at no cost. Those without sufficient credited quarters
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are still eligible for Medicare at age 65, but will have to pay for Part
A of Medicare if the individual elects to take Medicare. In all cases,
the participant pays for Part B of Medicare.
b. When a retiree and his/her spouse are both 65 or over, and neither
is eligible for paid Part A of Medicare, the Service Credit Subsidy
shall pay for Part A for each of them or the maximum subsidy,
whichever is less.
C. When a retiree at age 65 is eligible for paid Part A of Medicare and
his/her spouse is not eligible for paid Part A of Medicare, the
spouse shall not receive the subsidy. When a retiree at age 65 is
not eligible for paid Part A of Medicare and his/her spouse who is
also age 65 is eligible for paid Part A of Medicare, the subsidy shall
be for the retiree's Part A only.
9. Cancellation:
a. For retirees/dependents eligible for paid Part A of Medicare, the
following cancellation provisions apply:
i. Coverage for a retiree under the Service Credit Subsidy Plan will
be eliminated on the first day of the month in which the retiree
reaches age 65.
ii. At age 65 retirees are eligible to make application for Medicare.
Upon being considered "eligible to make application," whether or
not application has been made for Medicare, the Service Credit
Subsidy Plan will be eliminated.
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EXHIBIT D
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURE
1. Authorily
a. Rule 20 of the existing City Personnel Rules provides an administrative
procedure for appealing any discipline that involves a loss in pay. Rule 20
applies to all City employees.
b. Government Code Section 3304(b) allows that an appeal procedure be made
available to all "public safety officers" (as defined at Government Code §
3301) for the following "punitive actions:" (i) official reprimands; (ii) punitive
transfers that do not involve a loss of pay, and (iii) non-punitive transfers that
does result in a loss of pay. Such actions will be collectively referred to as an
"Action." Case law allows such an appeal procedure to be more limited than
afforded under Rule 20.
C. This provision is intended to establish the Administrative Arbitration Panel to
hear appeals from public safety officers. This provision only applies to an
"Action" as defined above in "b." It does not apply to a non-punitive transfer
imposed on a public safety officer that does not result in a loss of pay.
(Government Code § 3304(b))
2. Administrative Arbitration Panel
a. Appeals will be heard by a neutral fact finding group of three City employees.
b. Only active full-time employees of the City of Huntington Beach Police
Department may serve on the Administrative Arbitration Panel. The Panel is
comprised of one employee selected by the POA, one employee selected by the
Chief of Police, and the third employee selected by mutual agreement between
the first two Panel members. If no agreement can be reached, the "strike-out"
process will be used to select the third Panel member, with the POA and the
Chief each submitting four names for consideration. A coin toss will determine
the party striking first with the POA reserving the right to call the coin or defer.
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c. The panel member selected by the — Chief of Police, the POA, and the
panelmember selected by the - Chief of Police and the POA shall each select
one alternate to the panel to serve in place of a panel member in case of
conflicts of interest.
d. A Panel member will serve one year. If the Panel member selected to serve on
an Administrative Arbitration Panel has direct involvement in the punitive action
or is a party to the issue, he or she will be replaced by the alternate
3. Appeal Notice
a. An appealing officer has five (5) calendar days from date of receipt of an "Action"
to file a written appeal with the Chief of Police; otherwise, the "Action" shall stand
as issued with no further rights to appeal.
b. If an officer chooses not to appeal an "Action, " they may submit a written rebuttal
within thirty (30) days from date of receiving the "Action." The written rebuttal will
be filed with the "Action" in the officer's official personnel file.
4. Scheduling of Hearing
Upon receipt of the written appeal notice, the — Chief of Police is required to
immediately request the Administrative Arbitration Panel to convene for a hearing.
The Administrative Arbitration Panel is required to convene within thirty (30) days of
receiving notice from the Chief of Police.
5. Hearing Procedure
a. All hearings shall be closed to the public unless the disciplined officer
requests a public hearing.
b. All hearings shall be tape-recorded.
C. The Administrative Arbitration Panel shall hear testimony from the appealing
officer and the Department (specifically, the officer who investigated the
conduct that led to the Written Reprimand). Testimony shall not exceed one
hour from each side and an additional fifteen (15) minutes shall be given to
each for rebuttal. The Department shall be heard first.
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d. If an appealing officer wishes to submit a written argument in lieu of oral
testimony, they may do so provided that they notify the opposing party. The
written testimony may not exceed one thousand five hundred (1,500) words.
The written testimony must be submitted to the Administrative Arbitration
Panel and the - Chief of Police by no later than three (3) days in advance of
the scheduled hearing.
e. There is no right to sworn testimony, subpoenas, cross-examination or
representation by third parties, including attorneys, at the hearing.
f. In all "Actions" involving punitive discipline, the burden of proof shall be on
the Department to show by a preponderance of the evidence that just cause
exists for imposing discipline. In all non-punitive "Actions" (e.g., a non-
punitive transfer that results in a loss of pay), the burden of proof shall be on
the Department to show by a preponderance of the evidence that reasonable
grounds exist for the transfer.
6. Rendering of Decision by the Administrative Arbitration Panel
a. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Administrative Arbitration Panel shall
deliberate in closed session.
b. The decision of the Administrative Arbitration Panel is binding with no further
rights to appeal.
C. The decision of the Administrative Arbitration Panel must be issued in writing
to the appealing officer within seven (7) calendar days from the conclusion of
the hearing.
d. The member of the Administrative Arbitration Panel who was selected by the
POA and the — Chief of Police shall be responsible for preparing and
distributing the decision with a copy to both parties.
e. The decision shall include the following:
➢ Sustained ("Action" stands)
➢ Not Sustained ("Action" does not stand)
➢ Other Recommendation(s) to the Chief of Police
f. In the event an officer's "Action" is Sustained, they may, within five (5)
calendar days from the date of the Administrative Arbitration Panel's
decision, file a written rebuttal. The written rebuttal will be filed with the
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"Action" in the employee's official personnel file, along with the tape recording
of the hearing.
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EXHIBIT E
VOLUNTARY CATASTROPHIC LEAVE DONATION
Guidelines
1. Purpose
The purpose of the voluntary catastrophic leave donation program is to bridge
employees who have been approved leave time to either; return to work, long-
term disability, or medical retirement. Permanent employees who accrue
vacation, general leave or compensatory time may donate such leave to another
permanent employee when a catastrophic illness or injury befalls that employee
or because the employee is needed to care for a seriously ill family member. The
leave-sharing Leave Donation Program is Citywide across all departments and is
intended to provide an additional benefit. Nothing in this program is intended to
change current policy and practice for use and/or accrual of vacation, general, or
sick leave.
2. Definitions
Catastrophic Illness or Injury - A serious debilitating illness or injury, which
incapacitates the employee or an employee's family member.
Family Member - For the purposes of this policy, the definition of family member
is that defined in the Family Medical Leave Act (child, parent, spouse or
domestic partner).
3. Eligible Leave
Accrued compensatory, vacation or general leave hours may be donated. The
minimum donation an employee may make is two (2) hours and the maximum is
forty (40) hours.
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4. Eligibility
Permanent employees who accrue vacation or general leave may donate such
hours to eligible recipients. Compensatory time accrued may also be donated.
An eligible recipient is an employee who:
• Accrues vacation or general leave;
• Is not receiving disability benefits or Workers' Compensation payments;
and
• Requests donated leave.
5. Transfer of Leave
The maximum donation credited to a recipient's leave account shall be the
amount necessary to ensure continuation of the employee's regular salary during
the employee's period of approved catastrophic leave. Donations will be
voluntary, confidential and irrevocable. Hours donated will be converted into a
dollar amount based on the hourly wage of the donor. The dollar amount will
then be converted into accrued hours based on the recipient's hourly wage.
An employee needing leave will complete a Leave Donation Request Form and
submit it to the Department Director for approval. The Department Director will
forward the form to Human Resources for processing. Human Resources,
working with the department, will send out the request for leave donations.
Employees wanting to make donations will submit an Authorization for Donation
to the Human Resources Division (payroll).
All donation forms submitted to payroll will be date stamped and used in order
received for each bi-weekly pay period. Multiple donations will be rotated in
order to insure even use of time from donors. Any donation form submitted that
is not needed will be returned to the donor.
6. Other
Please contact the Human Resources Division on questions regarding employee
participation in this program.
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Voluntary Catastrophic Leave Donation Program
Leave Request Form
Requestor, Please Complete
According to the provisions of the Voluntary Catastrophic Leave Donation Program, I hereby request
donated vacation, general leave or compensatory time.
MY SIGNATURE CERTIFIES THAT:
• A Leave of absence in relation to a catastrophic illness or injury has been approved by my
Department; and
1 am not receiving disability benefits or Workers' Compensation payments.
Name: (Please Print or Type: Last, First, MI)
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Requester Signature: Date:
Department Director Signature of Support: Date:
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Voluntary Catastrophic Leave Donation Program
Leave Donation Form
Donor, please complete
Donor Name: (Please Print or Type_ Last, First, MI)
rork Phone:
Donor Job Title:
Type of Accrued Leave: Number of Hours I wish to Donate:
❑Vacation Hours of Vacation
❑ Compensatory Time Hours of Compensatory Time
❑ General Leave Hours of General Leave
I understand that this voluntary donation of leave credits, once processed, is irrevocable;
but if not needed, the donation will be returned to me. I also understand that this
donation will remain confidential.
I wish to donate my accrued vacation, comp or general leave hours to the Leave Donation
Program for:
Eligible recipient employee's name (Last, First, MI):
Donor Signature: Date:
Please submit to Payroll in the Human Resources Division.
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Exhibit F
Job Sharing Program
Definition
Job Sharing: Two employees share one job, subject to the following conditions:
Eligibility
1. Police Officers eligible for this program must have three (3) years
experience as a patrol Officer for Huntington Beach Police. Lateral
Officers with two (2) years prior patrol experience are eligible after
two (2) years of patrol assignment with HBPD. Police Sergeants
are not eligible for the job sharing program.
2. Communications Operators eligible for this program must have
three (3) years dispatch experience as a Communications Operator
for Huntington Beach Police. Lateral Communication Operators
with three (3) years of prior experience are eligible after two (2)
years experience with HBPD.
3. Detention Officers are eligible after two (2) years experience as
Detention Officers with HBPD.
Benefits
Job Sharing employees will:
1. Bid for one position on a patrol squad or duty position.
2. Use the seniority of the junior member of the team to
establish bid shift order.
3. Receive medical coverage for employee only, or a
$200 stipend upon proof of medical coverage per MOU
proposal.
4. Accrue Seniority for PERS and the department on a
half time basis.
5. Receive hourly pay.
6. Receive one half(1/2) uniform allowance.
7. Receive half education pay at individual rate.
8. Receive half holiday pay.
9. Receive Sick time per MOU.
10. Accrue vacation on half time basis.
11. Earn seniority on half time basis.
12. Earn compensation for court appearance per MOU.
13. Receive time and one half pay for mandatory overtime.
Conditions
1. Absent an emergency, employees seeking a return to full
time assignment are required to give 90-day notice of
intent.
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2. In the event of an emergency separation of the sharing
partner, the remaining partner will enjoy a 90-day
window within the shared position before returning to full
time employment.
3. The remaining partner will return to full time when the
sharing partner leaves the position, unless replaced by
another qualified job share employee.
4. Job sharing employees are not eligible for voluntary
overtime.
5. Up to five positions would be eligible for job sharing in
uniform patrol.
6. Only one position in dispatch and the jail would be
eligible for job sharing.
7. Job sharing employees cannot work specialty
assignments (i.e. SWAT, Beach Detail, HNT).
8. Job Sharing would be limited to the five (5) year term.
Job sharing candidates leaving the position would be
eligible for re-entry after one year in patrol.
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EXHIBIT A
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Memorandum of Understanding
Between
Huntington Beach
Police Officers' Association
and
City of Huntington Beach
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April 1 , 2006 March 31 , 2010
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PREAMBLE..................................................................................................................................1
ARTICLEI - TERM OF MOU........................................................................................................1
ARTICLE II - REPRESENTATIONAL UNIT/CLASS....................................................................1
ARTICLE III MANAGEMENT RIGHTS ......................................................................................2
ARTICLE IV - EXISTING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT......................................................2
ARTICLEV - SEVERABILITY......................................................................................................2
ARTICLE VI - SALARY SCHEDULE AND PERS PICKUP.........................................................2
ARTICLEVII - SPECIAL PAY......................................................................................................4
A. Police Professional Development Plan.................................................................................4
B. Flight Pay...............................................................................................................................4
C. Certified Flight Instructors......................................................................................................5
D. Shift Differential .....................................................................................................................5
E. Motor Pay..............................................................................................................................5
F. Bilingual Pay..........................................................................................................................5
G. Holidays.................................................................................................................................6
H. FTO Compensation ...............................................................................................................6
I. Longevity Pay........................................................................................................................7
J. Effective Date of Special Pays...............................................................................................7
K. No Pyramiding of Special Pays .............................................................................................7
L. Nurse Pay..............................................................................................................................7
M. Reporting to PERS ................................................................................................................7
ARTICLE VIII - UNIFORMS, CLOTHING, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT........................................8
A. Uniforms ................................................................................................................................8
B. Equipment/Special Uniform Needs........................................................................................8
C. Motorcycle Britches...............................................................................................................8
ARTICLE IX - HOURS OF WORKIOVERTIME............................................................................8
A. Work Schedule......................................................................................................................8
B. Other Time...........................................................................................................................10
1. Compensatory Time.........................................................................................................10
2. Work Time........................................................................................................................11
3. Subpoena Compensation.................................................................................................11
4. Standby Pay.....................................................................................................................12
5. Call Back..........................................................................................................................12
6. Telephonic Business........................................................................................................12
7. Canine Compensation......................................................................................................12
ARTICLE X — HEALTH AND OTHER INSURANCE BENEFITS...............................................13
ARTICLEXI - RETIREMENT .....................................................................................................19
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ARTICLEXll - LEAVE BENEFITS.............................................................................................21
A. Vacation...............................................................................................................................21
1. Anniversary Date .............................................................................................................21
2. Annual Vacation...............................................................................................................21
3. Vacation Accrual..............................................................................................................21
4. Vacation...........................................................................................................................22
5. Vacation Pay at Separation..............................................................................................22
6. Conversion to Cash..........................................................................................................22
7. Police Sergeants General Leave .....................................................................................22
B. Sick Leave Compensation...................................................................................................23
C. Bereavement Leave ............................................................................................................23
D. Leave Benefits Entitlement..................................................................................................23
E. Catastrophic Leave Donation Program................................................................................24
F. Weekend Military Drills........................................................................................................24
G. Nurse Employees Certification ............................................................................................24
H. Pay in Lieu of Compensatory Time .....................................................................................24
1. Deferred Compensation/Leave Benefit Cash Out................................................................24
J. Association Business...........................................................................................................24
ARTICLEXI11 - CITY RULES .....................................................................................................25
ARTICLE XIV - MISCELLANEOUS ...........................................................................................25
A. Tuition Reimbursement........................................................................................................25
B. Meal Allowance ...................................................................................................................25
1. Per Diem..........................................................................................................................25
2. Per Diem Schedule..........................................................................................................26
C. Mileage Allowance...............................................................................................................26
D. Weapon Vesting ..................................................................................................................26
E. Random Drug and Alcohol Testing......................................................................................26
F. Take Home Vehicles/Distance to Work..............................................................................26
G. Employer-Employee Relations Resolution...........................................................................26
H. Use of Departmental Communications Systems .................................................................26
I. Administrative Appeal Procedure ........................................................................................26
J. Direct Deposit......................................................................................................................27
ARTICLE XV -CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL.............................................................................28
EXHIBIT A— POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE...............................29
EXHIBIT B - GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF THE ASSOCIATION BANK TIME...................33
EXHIBIT C — SERVICE CREDIT SUBSIDY PLAN ....................................................................35
EXHIBIT D —ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURE ........................................................38
EXHIBIT E —VOLUNTARY CATASTROPHIC LEAVE DONATION..........................................42
EXHIBIT F —JOB SHARING PROGRAM..................................................................................46
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
(Hereinafter called CITY)
and
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
(Hereinafter called ASSOCIATION or POA)
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS the designated representatives of the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington
Beach Police Officers' Association have met and conferred in good faith with respect to salaries,
benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for the employees represented by the
Association;
NOW, THEREFORE, this Memorandum of Understanding is made to become effective April 1,
2006 and it is agreed as follows:
ARTICLE I -TERM OF MOU
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) shall be in effect for a term commencing on April 1,
2006 and ending at midnight March 31, 2010. Except as expressly provided herein, no further
improvements or changes in the salaries and monetary benefits and other terms and conditions
of employment 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 and other terms and conditions of
employment specifically provided herein for the employees represented in the unit. Provided,
however, the City and Association shall, upon request, meet and confer to address issues not
specifically covered by provisions of this MOU, and/or discussed during the meet and confer
process immediately preceding the adoption of the current MOU.
ARTICLE II - REPRESENTATIONAL UNIT/CLASS
It is recognized that the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association is the employee
organization which has the right to meet and confer in good faith with the City on behalf of
employees of the Huntington Beach Police Department within the classification titles as outlined
in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein.
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ARTICLE III - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
The City and Chief of Police retain all rights, powers and authority to manage and direct the
performance of police services and the work force, except as modified by the Memorandum of
Understanding.
Nothing herein shall change the City's obligation to meet and confer as to the effects of any
such management decision upon wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment or be
construed as granting the City or Chief of Police the right to make unilateral changes in wages,
hours, terms and conditions of employment.
The parties agree the City has the right to unilaterally make decisions on all matters that are
outside the scope of bargaining. Such matters include, but are not limited to, consideration of
the merits, necessity, level or organization of police services, staffing requirements, overtime
assignments, number and location of work stations, nature of work to be performed, contracting
for any work or operation, reasonable employee performance standards, reasonable work and
safety rules and regulations.
ARTICLE IV - EXISTING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Except as expressly provided herein, the adoption of this Memorandum of Understanding shall
not change existing terms, conditions of employment that have been established in prior
agreements between City and Association.
ARTICLE V - SEVERABILITY
If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this MOU or any additions or
amendments thereof, or the application thereof to any person, is for any reason held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution or its application to other
persons. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this MOU and each
section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion, and any additions or amendments
thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, sub-sections, sentences, clauses,
phrases or portions, or the application thereof to any person, be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
ARTICLE VI - SALARY SCHEDULE AND PERS PICKUP
A. Salary Schedule - Except wage increases as described below, all new or increased
benefits established by this Agreement shall be effective the first full pay period that
includes April 8, 2006, unless otherwise specified. In addition, employees shall be
compensated at hourly salary rates by classification title and salary range during the term
of this agreement as set out in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein.
1. Effective April 8, 2006, all non-sworn employees shall receive a 4% wage
increase.
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2. Effective the first full pay period that includes October 1, 2006, all sworn
employees shall receive a 4% wage increase.
3. Effective the first full pay period that includes April 1, 2007, all employees shall
receive a 2% wage increase.
4. Effective the first full pay period that includes October 1, 2007, all employees
shall receive a 2%wage increase.
5. Effective the first full pay period that includes April 1, 2008, all employees shall
receive a 2.5% wage increase.
6. Effective the first full pay period that includes October 1, 2008, all employees
shall receive a 2.5% wage increase.
7. Effective the first full pay period that includes April 1, 2009, all employees shall
receive a 2.5%wage increase.
8. Effective the first full pay period that includes October 1, 2009, all employees
shall receive a 2.5% wage increase.
B. Non-Sworn PERS Pickup - Each non-sworn employee covered by this agreement shall
be reimbursed an amount equal to 7% of the employee's part of his or her PERS
contribution. The above PERS pickup is not base salary but is done pursuant to Section
414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
C. Sworn PERS Pickup - Each sworn employee covered by this agreement shall be
reimbursed an amount equal to 9% of the employee's part of his or her PERS
contribution unless modified by Article XI Retirement. The above PERS pickup is not
base salary but is done pursuant to Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
D. Collection of Payroll Overpayments - In the event that a payroll over payment is
discovered and verified, and considering all reasonable factors including the length of
time that the over payment was made and if and when the employee could have
reasonably known about such over payment, the City will take action to collect from the
employee the amount of over payment(s). Such collection shall be processed by payroll
deduction over a reasonable period of time considering the total amount of over payment.
In the event the employee separates from employment during the collection period, the
final amount shall be deducted from the last payroll check of the employee. If applicable,
the balance due from the employee shall be communicated upon employment separation
if the last payroll check does not sufficiently cover the amount due the City.
It shall be the responsibility of the employee and the City to periodically monitor the
accuracy of compensation payments or reimbursements due to the possibility of a clerical
oversight or error. The City reserves the right to also collect compensation over
payments caused by or the result of misinterpretation of a pay provision by non-
authorized personnel. The interpretation of all pay provisions shall be administered by
the City Administrator or designee and as adopted by the City Council. Unauthorized
compensation payments shall not constitute a past practice.
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ARTICLE VII - SPECIAL PAY
A. Police Professional Development Plan
1. The Professional Development Plan for sworn personnel shall be as follows:
a. College Degree Program
i. Upon earning an AA Degree or attaining "Junior statue in a degree
program, an employee shall be paid three percent (3%) of base hourly
rate of pay in addition to other compensation.
ii. Upon earning a BA/BS Degree, an employee shall be paid six percent
(6%) of base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation.
This pay is in lieu of pay received under sub-section (a)i above.
b. Post Certificate Program
i. Upon verification of having earned an Intermediate POST Certificate,
an employee shall be paid three percent (3%) of base hourly rate of
pay in addition to other compensation.
ii. Upon verification of having earned an Advanced POST Certificate, an
employee shall be paid six percent (6%) of base hourly rate of pay in
addition to other compensation. This pay is in lieu of pay received
under sub-section (b)i above.
2. Stipulations:
a. College major shall be Police Science, Criminology, Political Science,
Sociology, Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology or
closely similar field as approved by the Chief of Police.
b. Initial eligibility must be approved by the Chief of Police. No incentive shall be
taken away without just cause.
c. Obtaining transcripts or other acceptable documentation is the employee's
responsibility. An employee may verify "Junior" status by submission of written
verification that the employee has completed 60 or more accredited units and
has achieved Junior status with that educational institution.
d. The maximum benefit that may be paid to an employee under this Section is
twelve percent (12%) of the base hourly rate in addition to other compensation.
3. POST Supervisory Leadership Institute:
Police Sergeants that have completed the POST Supervisory Leadership Institute
shall receive $80 per month.
B. Flight Pay - Employees assigned to duty as helicopter flight personnel shall be paid eight
percent(8%) of their base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation.
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C. Certified Flight Instructors - Employees assigned as certified flight instructors shall be
paid thirteen percent (13%) of their base hourly rate of pay in addition to other
compensation. This pay is in lieu of Flight Pay defined in Section B above.
D. Shift Differential - Detention and Communication Employees' required to work on a
regular assigned shift that occurs during swing shift or graveyard shift, as defined by
departmental policy through the meet and confer process, shall be paid five percent (5%)
of the employee's base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation for all hours
worked during the swing or graveyard shift. The parties agree the department policy has
been established by the meet and confer process.
E. Motor Pay
1. Employees regularly assigned to motorcycle duty shall be paid as hazardous duty pay
five percent (5%) of their base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation.
2. The parties agrees that any time spent on maintenance and/or cleaning of
motorcycles shall be on-duty unless overtime has been approved in advance. The
Department shall supply necessary materials needed to perform the following duties:
a. Keeping the assigned motorcycle cleaned and waxed.
b. Keeping the drive chain properly lubricated and adjusted.
c. Performing a daily check of the motorcycle fluid levels and tire pressure.
d. Scheduling required routine services at specified mileage intervals with police
motorcycle mechanics.
F. Bilingual Pay - Qualified employees who meet the criteria shall be paid five percent (5%)
of their base hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation. Human Resources will
have written and oral tests designed and administered to test for qualifications. The
qualifications will cover the more routine foreign language requirements in filling out crime
reports, interviewing suspects and witnesses, and responding to the public on matters
relating to an incident or other police action.
1. The languages included will be Spanish, Vietnamese and American Sign
language. Additional languages may be approved at the discretion of the Chief of
Police.
2. Authorization of qualified employees for bilingual compensation will be based on
the following:
a) A need for the employee to use the language in the City to support the
implementation of police operations.
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b) At the discretion of the Chief of Police, the number of employees qualified in
each category may be limited based on department needs.
c) Successful completion of tests authorized by the Chief of Police will be
required to qualify for bilingual pay for any of the languages. Retesting may be
done on an annual basis.
G. Holidays
1. Holiday Pay - Employees represented by the Association and actively employed by
the City, in addition to other compensation, shall be paid each biweekly payroll one
twenty-sixth (1/26) of the total eighty (80) holiday hours earned for the year.
2. Holidays Worked - Employees who work on a recognized City holiday shall be
compensated at their overtime rate for time actually worked from 12:00 A.M. through
11:59 P.M.
3. Holidays - The following are the City recognized paid holidays under this MOU:
a) New Year's Day (January 1)
b) Martin Luther King's Birthday (third Monday in January)
c) President's Day (third Monday in February)
d) Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
e) Independence Day (July 4)
f) Labor Day (first Monday in September)
g) Veteran's Day (November 11)
h) Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
i) Friday after Thanksgiving
j) Christmas Day (December 25)
H. FTO Compensation - Compensation shall be one-quarter (.25) hours pay at the base
hourly rate, which may be deposited as compensatory time,for each hour worked as a
Field Training Officer in addition to other compensation for the following assignments:
1. Police Officers who have successfully completed a POST certified Field Training
Officer Course and have been designated Field Training Officers, assigned to
Traffic or Patrol Bureaus, shall be eligible for Field Training Officer compensation.
2. Detention Officers designated to act as Training Officers.
3. Motor Officers designated to act as Training Officers.
4. Communication Employees designated as Training Officers.
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I. Longevity Pay - The City shall provide all sworn officers, excluding Sergeants, the
following longevity pay in addition to other compensation as established by the
Department's Sworn Personnel Seniority List:
1. Five percent (5%) of the base hourly rate of pay at 10 years of service with City of
Huntington Beach.
2. Ten percent (10%) of the base hourly rate of pay at 20 years of service with City of
Huntington Beach. This pay is in lieu of the pay identified in sub-section 1 above.
An employee with ten (10) or more years of service in the classification of Police
Sergeant with the City of Huntington Beach shall be paid five percent (5%) of their base
hourly rate of pay in addition to other compensation. Effective the first full period that
includes April 1, 2007, this benefit shall be eliminated and Sergeants shall be eligible to
be paid Longevity Pay as outlined in sub-section 1.1. and 1.2. above.
Effective the first full period that includes April 1, 2007, all qualified sworn law
enforcement experience shall be included in the calculation of longevity. Only sworn law
enforcement experience as defined by California Penal Code Sections 830.1 and 830.2
or the out of state equivalent as determined by the Chief of Police shall be included.
J. Effective Date of Special Pays - All special pay shall be effective the first full pay period
following certification and verification as approved by the Chief of Police or designee. All
pays in this section are considered special pays and shall be included as part of the
regular rate of pay for the purposes of calculating overtime. All pays not in this section
are not considered special pays and are not included in the regular rate of pay for
purposes of calculating overtime, except On-Call Court Time (Article IX(B)(3)(b)) and
Cancelled Subpoenas (Article IX(B)(3)(c)) which shall be calculated into the regular rate
of pay at base hourly rate, but not reported to PERS as special compensation.
K. No Pyramiding of Special Pay - Each special pay is a percentage of base hourly rate of
pay and shall not be counted towards the value of any other special pay.
L. Nurse Pay - Employees in the classification of Detention Shift Supervisor, who possess a
Nurse certification, pursuant to the Nurse classification job description, shall receive five
percent (5%) of their base hourly rate, for so long as they possess the Nurse certification.
M. Reporting to PERS — Subject to State law and regulations, compensation paid as a result
of this Article shall be reported to PERS as special compensation.
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ARTICLE Vill - UNIFORMS, CLOTHING, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
A. Uniforms
1. The City shall continue the Uniform Allowance in lieu of the City providing uniforms
for employees represented by the Association. Such allowance shall be twelve
hundred dollars ($1,200) per year; payable in January to those employees on active
duty on January 15t. Effective January 1, 2008, the Uniform Allowance for all employees
shall be paid with the first paycheck in December. Employees hired after January Vt
shall have their uniform allowance pro-rated for each month in which they were on
active duty for a least one full shift, separately from payroll checks. It is the mutual
intent of the parties that this allowance shall be utilized solely for the purpose of
replacing, repairing and maintaining uniforms and clothing worn in the line of duty. The
City will continue to make initial issuance of required uniforms and replace uniforms and
equipment damaged in the line of duty including safety equipment required by state
law, City resolution or ordinance, or by order of the Chief of Police. Effective January 1,
2008, the City shall increase the Uniform Allowance for all sworn employees to thirteen
hundred dollars ($1,300) per year.
2. PERS Reporting of Uniforms - The City shall report to the California Public
Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) the uniform allowance for each sworn
and civilian classification as special compensation in accordance with Title 2,
California Code of Regulation, Section 571(a)(5).
B. Special Assignment Uniform Needs - Uniforms and equipment for special assignments
shall continue to be provided by the City.
C. Motorcycle Britches - Motorcycle officers shall receive four pairs of britches at the time of
assignment. After initial issue, replacement britches may be issued on the
recommendation of the Traffic Bureau Commander with approval of the Department
Head. All replaced britches must be turned in when replacement britches are received.
ARTICLE IX- HOURS OF WORKIOVERTIME
A. Work Schedule:
1. The work schedules agreed to by the City and the Association during negotiations
have been fully implemented and shall remain in effect during the life of this
agreement unless the Association and the City mutually agree to changes. All
employees are subject to be called to work any time to meet any and all emergencies
or unusual conditions which, in the opinion of the City Administrator, Chief of Police or
designee, may require such service from any of said employees.
a. All work schedules are designed to be in compliance with the requirements of
the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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b. Meal times are included in all work schedules.
2. 4/10 Schedule -All employees not assigned a different work schedule pursuant to this
article shall work a 4/10 schedule consisting of four (4) consecutive ten (10) hours
days followed by three (3) consecutive days off in a seven (7) day period. All
employees work an eighty (80) hour work period, except for Communication
Employees who work a forty (40) hour work week.
3. 7/11.5 Schedule —The "7/11.5" work schedule applies to designated employees of the
Uniform Division and Jail.
a. Workday — A workday for employees assigned to the 7/11.5 work schedule will
consist of 11 hours and 25 minutes of work.
b. Eighty (80) Hour Work Period — For those sworn and detention employees working
11 hours and 25 minutes a day, the work period will consist of two consecutive
weeks with three (3) consecutive shifts of 11 hours and 25 minutes in one week
and four (4) consecutive shifts of 11 hours and 25 minutes in the second week.
The total hours for these two consecutive weeks shall be considered equaling
eighty (80) hours. The two-week cycle then repeats itself.
c. Forty (40) Hour Work Week Communications Center - For Communication
Employees working 11 hours and 25 minutes a day, one (1) work week shall
consist of three consecutive shifts of 11 hours and 25 minutes and one (1) work
week of four consecutive shifts of 11 hours and 25 minutes. The two (2) week
cycle then repeats itself. If either party determines the schedule is ineffective, the
Communications Center will return to the 4/10 schedule the first pay period
following thirty (30) days notice.
d. Exceptions — At the discretion of the Chief of Police, specialized assignments
within the Uniform Division will work either the 4/10 or 7/11.5 as described above.
Unless agreed upon by the Association, changes to these work shifts shall only be
made during recruitment of new officers into the assignments. Task Force
assignments outside the Police Department will be flexible based on an eighty (80)
hour work period.
e. Beach Schedule - If posted during recruitment, employees working the Beach
detail shall be assigned a fixed schedule that incorporates a work week of four
consecutive days comprised of two (2) 8-hour days and two (2) 12-hour days.
f. Schedule — Employees assigned to training or a school in excess of thirty-two (32)
hours in a work week will work a five (5) day, eight (8) hour work week in lieu of
their regular work schedule.
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4. Overtime
a. Employees assigned to an eighty (80) hour work period shall be paid at the rate
of one and one-half(1 %Z) times their regular rate of pay for all time worked in
excess of their regularly scheduled shift and/or 80-hour work period.
b. Employees assigned to a forty (40) hour work week shall be paid at the rate of
one and one-half (1 1/) times their regular rate of pay for all time worked in
excess of their regularly scheduled shift and/or forty (40) hour work week.
However, Communication Operators on the 7/11.5 work schedule must work a
minimum of forty (40) hours in the work week before earning overtime. Any
hours worked in excess of the regularly scheduled shift that do not exceed forty
(40) hours in a work week shall be paid at their regular rate of pay.
B. Other Time:
1. Compensatory Time - Federal law controls the use of compensatory time off. Title
29 U.S. Code 207(0) allows the employer and employee representative to
establish a compensatory time off bank which allows overtime payment of the
employer to be deferred. The parties agree that an employee may elect to
receive compensatory time in lieu of pay to a maximum of one hundred sixty (160)
hours.
The employee's right to use compensatory time off may be restricted if the
requested use is "unduly" disruptive. Parties agree that use of compensatory time
off at the following times will be unduly disruptive:
a. At any time when the request for compensatory time off request presents an
officer's safety problem by going below shift minimum as presented by City in
the meet and confer process.
b. Demands for employee's services meet or exceed the department's full
staffing capabilities such as the Fourth of July Holiday, Memorial Day Holiday,
Labor Day Holiday or events similar in so far as staffing needs are concerned.
c. In addition to the above, other events, which may be designated as unduly
disruptive, may be agreed upon by the City and the Association.
d. The Association, its officers, agents, representatives and/or members agree
that during the term of this MOU they will not call, engage in, request or
condone the use of compensatory time off for any strike, walkout, work
stoppage, job action, slowdown, sick-out, blue flu, withholding of services or
other interference with City operations, or honor any job action by any other
employee of the City, employee organizations, or employees of any other
employers by withholding or refusing to perform services. In the event that the
Association, its officers, agents, representatives, and/or members engage in
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any of the conduct prohibited herein above, the compensatory time off
provision of this MOU shall sunset and thereafter overtime hours shall be
compensated at the employee's overtime rate.
e. In addition, this provision shall sunset on the last day of this MOU. Nothing
herein shall be construed to prevent the parties to agree to place these
provisions in a successor MOU.
f. To the extent that these provisions are inconsistent with the Settlement
Agreement in HBPOA, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach, et al. Case No. CV
92-6265 CMB (Shx) said settlement agreement is superseded. Provisions not
so superseded shall not be affected by the agreement.
2. Work Time - For the purpose of computing the 80 hour work period, the following
shall be included in determining the eligibility for overtime pay.
a. Sick leave.
b. Vacation time taken during the workweek.
c. Compensatory time off taken during the workweek.
d. Any other paid leave time taken during the workweek.
3. Subpoena Compensation
a. Court Appearance Time - Employees required to appear in court during other
than their scheduled working hours shall be paid a minimum of three (3) hours
overtime pay; provided, however, that if such time overlaps with the
employee's scheduled working hours, said rate shall be limited to those hours
occurring prior to or after the employee's scheduled work time.
The City shall recognize administrative subpoenas the same as criminal and
civil, including subpoenaed hearings conducted by telephone. Telephone
Business under subpoena is differentiated from Telephonic Work as described
in Section 6 below.
b. On-Call Court Time - Employees required to be on-call for a court appearance
during other than their scheduled working hours shall be paid a minimum of
three (3) hours pay at their regular rate of pay for each morning and afternoon
court session provided, however, that if such time overlaps with the employee's
scheduled working hours, said rate shall be limited to those hours occurring
prior to or after the employee's scheduled work time. On-Call Court Time shall
not be considered hours worked for the purpose of calculating overtime.
Notwithstanding Article IX(B)(1), an employee may not deposit more than sixty
(60) hours per calendar year of compensatory time in lieu of pay for On-Call
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Court Time. At any time after one year from the ratification of this Agreement,
the sixty (60) hour limitation will be removed if the Chief of Police determines
there is no undue burden on staffing. Employees shall not be paid On-Call
Court Time if Court Appearance Time is paid.
c. Cancelled Subpoenas - Employee shall be paid two (2) hours of pay at their
base hourly rate of pay for subpoenas cancelled with less than twenty-four (24)
hours notice.
d. Retiree - In accordance with department policy, if the City accepts a subpoena
on behalf of a current employee who then retires or a retiree, a stipend will be
provided for court appearance time. The stipend will be based on the present
Step E of the base hourly rate of pay of the position the retiree held before
retirement from City service. Paid court preparation time and travel expenses
shall be mutually agreed upon between the City and the retiree.
4. Standby Pam-An employee who is placed on standby status by a supervisor shall
be paid four (4) hours pay at their base hourly rate of pay for each 24 (twenty-four)
hour period, or any part thereof, of standby status.
5. Call Back.:- Employees who are called back to work will be paid a minimum of two
(2) hours pay at the overtime rate, upon arrival at the department or the incident
scene until released. Should the called back employee be cancelled prior to
arrival, the two (2) hour minimum shall be paid.
6. Telephonic Business - Off-duty employees shall be compensated a minimum of
fifteen (15) minutes as hours worked when telephoned to conduct departmental
business. Telephonic departmental business beyond fifteen (15) minutes shall be
compensated in fifteen (15) minute increments (i.e., 16-30 minutes = 30 minutes of
compensation, 31-45 minutes = 45 minutes compensation and so forth).
Telephonic business is not considered Cali Back Time as outlined in Article IX.B.5.
7. Canine Compensation - Employees assigned to canine duty shall be paid for the
off-duty care, feeding and grooming of their canine and the routine, off-duty
canine-related maintenance of their canine car. The City and the Association have
considered the time that canine officers typically spend on off-duty canine care,
and determined it to be fifteen (15) hours per month.
Employees assigned to canine duty shall be paid fifteen (15) hours per month of
overtime rate of pay based on the canine care salary rate. The canine care salary
rate shall be two-thirds (2/3) of the Canine Officer's base pay rate, excluding any
specialty or similar pays.
In addition to the fifteen (15) hours of pay per month described in the preceding
paragraph, canine officers shall be paid for off-duty veterinary visits and
extraordinary off-duty care, provided that, absent an emergency, the Officers shall
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obtain supervisor approval for such care and shall submit payroll exemption slips.
Any such additional canine compensation shall be paid at their overtime rate as
defined in Article IX.A.4.
ARTICLE X - HEALTH AND OTHER INSURANCE BENEFITS
A. Health
The City shall continue to make available group medical, dental and vision benefits to all
Association employees and qualified dependents. The effective date for medical, dental
and vision coverage is the first of the month following date of hire. Effective the first of
the month following the employee's date of hire, any required employee payroll deduction
shall begin with the first full pay period following the effective date of coverage and shall
continue through the end of the month in which the employee separates, unless
otherwise precluded by CalPERS PEMCHA. All employee contributions shall be
deducted on a pre-tax basis.
1. CalPERS Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act
The City presently contracts with CalPERS to provide medical coverage. The City
is required under CalPERS PEMCHA to make a contribution to retiree medical
premiums. A retiree's right to receive a City contribution, and the City's obligation
to make payment on behalf of retirees, shall only exist as long as the City
contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance. In addition, while the City is in
CaIPERS, its obligations to make payments on behalf of retirees shall be limited to
the minimum payment required by law.
a. PEMCHA Employer Contributions
The City shall contribute on behalf of each employee, the mandated minimum
sum as required per month toward the payment of premiums for medical
insurance under the PEMHCA program. As the mandated minimum is
increased, the City shall make the appropriate adjustments by decreasing its
flex benefits contribution accordingly as defined in the following sub-section.
b. Maximum Employer Contributions toward Flex Benefits
For the term of this agreement, the City's maximum monthly employer
contribution for each employee's medical and vision insurance premiums are
set forth as follows:
i. Effective January 1, 2007, the City Contribution shall be the sum of the
participating Orange County Blue Shield HMO PEMHCA Plan plus the VSP
Vision Plan premiums for each of the following categories:
a. Employee only ("EE")
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b. Employee + one dependent ("EF + 1)
C. Employee +two or more dependents ("EF + 2).
The maximum City Contribution shall be based on the employee's
enrollment in each plan. The parties agree that the required PEMHCA
contribution is included in this sum stated in the sub-section above. If the
employee enrolls in a plan wherein the costs exceed the City Contribution,
the employee is responsible for all additional premiums through pre-tax
payroll deductions.
ii. Effective January 1, 2008, the City Contribution in each category shall
increase in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the City's
Contribution for 2007. Any increase in premiums above the City's ten
percent (10%) Contribution Cap will be the responsibility of the employee.
iii. Effective January 1, 2009, the City Contribution in each category shall
increase in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the City's
Contribution in 2008. Any increase in premiums above the City's ten
percent (10%) Contribution Cap will be the responsibility of the employee.
iv. Effective January 1, 2010, the City's 2009 Contribution Cap shall be
maintained. Any increase in premiums above the City's ten percent (10%)
Contribution Cap will be the responsibility of the employee.
v. In the event the Orange County Blue Shield HMO Plan is no longer a
PEMCHA option, the City's Contribution for 2008 and 2009 shall increase
by ten percent (10%) each year, provided that the City's Contribution shall
not exceed the amount of an employee's actual premium.
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2. Dental Insurance
The annual maximum benefit for the Delta Dental PPO plan is $2000 (two thousand
dollars).
a. Effective January 1, 2007, the maximum City Contribution shall be equivalent to
the premium for the Delta Dental PPO plan based on the employee's enrollment
of employee only ("EE"), employee plus one dependent ("EE+1") or employee
plus two or more dependents ("EE+2").
b. Effective January 1, 2008, the City Contribution shall increase in an amount not
to exceed five percent (5%) of the City's Contribution for 2007. Any increase in
premiums above the City's five percent (5%) Contribution Cap will be the
responsibility of the employee.
c. Effective January 1, 2009, the City Contribution shall increase in an amount not
to exceed five percent (5%) of the City's Contribution for 2008. Any increase in
premiums above the City's five percent (5%) Contribution Cap will be the
responsibility of the employee.
d. Effective January 1, 2010, the City shall maintain the Contribution Cap of 2009.
3. Retiree (Annuitant) Coverage
As required by the Government Code retired employees (annuitants) shall have
available the ability to participate in the PEMHCA program. The City's requirement
to provide retirees and/or annuitants medical coverage is solely governed by the
Government Code requirement that requires the City to extend this benefit to
retirees (annuitants). While the City is contracted with CalPERS to participate in the
PEMHCA program, CalPERS shall be the sole determiner of eligibility for retiree
and/or annuitant to participate in the PEMHCA program.
a. City Contribution (Unequal Contribution Method) for Retirees
As allowed by the Government Code and the CalPERS Board, and requested by the
Association, the City shall use the Unequal Contribution Method to make City
contributions on behalf of each retiree or annuitant. The starting year for the
unequal contributions method is 2004 at $1.00 per month. The City's contribution
for each annuitant shall be increased annually by five percent (5%) of the monthly
contribution for employees, until such time as the contributions are equal. The
Service Credit Subsidy will be reduced every January 1 t by an amount equal to any
required amount to be paid by the City on behalf of the retiree (annuitant). The City
shall make these payments only while the City is a participant in the PEMHCA
program.
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b. Termination of Participation in the CaLPERS PEMHCA program — Impact to
Retirees
The City's requirement to provide retirees (annuitants) medical coverage is solely
governed by the Government Code requirement that PEMHCA agencies extend this
benefit to retirees (annuitants). If by agreement between the Association and the
City or if the City elects to impose termination of its participation in the PEMHCA
program retirees (annuitants) shall no longer be eligible for City provided medical
insurance.
In the event that the City terminates its participation in the PEMHCA program, the
retiree medical subsidy program in place in Resolution No. 2001-28 Exhibit C to the
Memorandum of Understanding shall be reinstated. The City shall make any
necessary modifications to conform to the new City sponsored medical insurance
plan.
c. Termination Clause
The City and Association may each request termination of the City's contract with
CalPERS after the announcement of State Legislation, Judicial Rulings, or a
CalPERS Board Action that changes the employer's contribution, insurance
premiums or program changes to the CalPERS medical plan.
The City and Association may elect to terminate its participation in the CalPERS
PEMHCA program by mutual agreement through the meet and confer process
between the Association and the City.
4. MedicalNision Opt-Out
Effective January 1, 2007, an employee covered by a medical program outside of a
City-provided program (evidence of which must be supplied to the Human
Resources Division), may elect to discontinue City medical coverage and direct the
cash value of the City's Contribution Cap for employee only ("EE") medical coverage
as described in Article X.A.1.(b) be deposited into their Deferred Compensation
account or any other pre-tax program offered or approved by the City.
An employee may also elect to discontinue vision coverage. The employee
premium paid for vision coverage will be applied toward medical premium.
5. Section 125 Employee Plan
The City shall provide an Internal Revenue Code section 125 employee plan that
allows employees to use pre-tax salary to pay for regular childcare, adult dependent
care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses as determined by the Internal Revenue
Code.
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6. Life Insurance
The City will provide $50,000 term life insurance and $50,000 accidental death and
dismemberment insurance without evidence of insurability other than evidence of
working full time. An additional $10,000 of life insurance may be purchased, at the
employee's cost, with evidence of insurability.
7. Income Protection Plan
The City authorizes the HBPOA to administer its own Long Term Disability (LTD)
Program providing the following conditions are adhered to:
a. The City and HBPOA agree that the City shall no longer provide a City
sponsored LTD Program.
b. HBPOA shall contract with an authorized provider for LTD program for the
employees represented by the HBPOA.
c. The City shall pay to HBPOA for the cost of LTD premiums not to exceed thirty-
eight dollars ($38) per month per occupied covered position represented by
HBPOA.
d. Non-dues paying represented employees shall be covered by the LTD Policy at
the same premium rate as dues paying represented employees.
e. City payment to HBPOA is to be made for each represented employee per
month based on the bi-weekly payroll.
f. HBPOA shall pay the authorized provider for the cost of premiums and any
expenses incurred for administering the program.
g. The City shall provide the HBPOA with a monthly report of covered employees.
h. No self-funding/self-insurance of LTD benefits is permitted under this agreement.
i. Upon request, the HBPOA shall provide documentation to the City as follows:
j. An annual certification of the Plan on each anniversary the Plan is in effect which
will include:
1. A copy of the most current audited financial statements;
2. A copy of the latest actuarial report, which should be completed by an
independent "Fellow of the Society of Actuaries';
3. A copy of the in-force LTD Program;
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4. A statement certifying that premiums collected are for LTD benefits for
HBPOA represented employees only.
5. A copy of the current plan document as well as any changes or amendments,
or written confirmation that there have been no changes as LTD provider;
6. A copy of the "Summary Annual Report' and, upon request, a copy of the
latest filed Form 5500.
7. A listing of active HBPOA claimants with all relevant data as requested by
City (i.e., date of disability, etc.) including the allocated reserves for each
claimant.
8. Verification of the premium received and credited by the HBPOA.
9. A statement certifying that the submitted premiums are only being utilized to
provide LTD benefits for participating members including members of the
HBPOA; and
10.A written confirmation from the plan administrator confirming (i) that it is
authorized to do business in California; (ii) that it is properly licensed; (iii) that
it maintains current "Errors and Omissions" insurance; and (iv) that it is
bonded.
k. All Federal and State laws regarding LTD benefit coverage shall be followed.
I. HBPOA agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the City as well as all
direct or indirect successors, officers, directors, heirs, predecessors, assigns,
agents, insurers, employees, attorneys, representatives, and each of them, past
and present, from and against any claims, lawsuits, penalties, interest, taxes, or
liability of any kind whatsoever, which may result from the HBPOA sponsored
and administered LTD insurance program.
8. Post Retirement Medical Reimbursement Program
The parties agree that in lieu of establishing a Health Savings Account (HSA)
pursuant to the previous MOU, the City shall discuss with Association and will
implement a pre-tax post-retirement medical reimbursement program within ninety
(90) days of ratification. During the term of this Agreement, the Association
reserves the right to meet and confer on employee funding of a pre-tax post-
retirement medical reimbursement program through wage increases implemented
by this Agreement. At any time after April 1, 2008, the Association reserves the
right to meet and confer on any potential employer funding of a pre-tax post-
retirement medical reimbursement program.
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9. Long Term Care
a. The City authorizes the HBPOA to administer its own Long Term Care (LTC)
Program providing the following conditions are adhered to:
b. HBPOA shall contract with an authorized provider for LTC program for the
employees represented by the HBPOA.
c. The City shall pay to HBPOA for the cost of LTC premiums not to exceed twenty-
five ($25) per month per occupied covered position represented by HBPOA
effective June 1, 2006.
d. Non-dues paying represented employees shall be covered by the LTC Program
at the same premium rate as dues paying represented employees.
e. City payment to HBPOA is to be made for each represented employee per
month based on the bi-weekly payroll.
f. HBPOA shall pay the authorized provider for the cost of premiums and any
expenses incurred for administering the program.
g. The City shall provide the HBPOA with a monthly report of covered employees.
h. No self-funding/self-insurance of LTC benefits is permitted under this agreement.
i. Upon request, the HBPOA shall provide any reasonable documentation to the
City as similarly described in the LTD Program.
j. All federal and State laws regarding LTC benefit coverage shall be followed.
k. HBPOA agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the City as well as all
direct or indirect successors, officers, directors, heirs, predecessors, assigns,
agents, insurers, employees, attorneys, representatives, and each of them, past
and present, from and against any claims, lawsuits, penalties, interest, taxes, or
liability of any kind whatsoever, which may result from the HBPOA sponsored
and administered LTC Program.
ARTICLE XI — RETIREMENT
A. Safety Employee Retirement Benefits:
1. 3% Cad Age 50 Plan - The City shall provide the 3% @ Age 50 retirement formula set
forth in California Government Code Section 21362.2 for all safety employees
represented by the Association.
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If at any time after the implementation of the 3% at age 50 formula the City is required
to make retirement contributions with respect to employees represented by the
Association, the amount with respect to which each employee is reimbursed pursuant
to Article IX.B.1 shall be reduced by a percentage equal to one-half of the percentage
of compensation earnable the City is required to pay in retirement contributions to
PERS, not to exceed 2.25%. For example, if the City is required to contribute an
amount equal to 2% of each employee's "compensation earnable." The amount of the
reimbursement set forth in Article VI.0 shall be reduced from 9% of the employee's
compensation earnable to 8% of the employee's compensation earnable. If, on the
other hand, the City is required to contribute an amount equal to 8% of each
employee's "compensation earnable," the amount of the reimbursement set forth in
Article IX.B.1 shall be reduced to 6.75% of the employee's compensation earnable.
2. 1959 Survivors' Benefit Level IV (California Government Code Section 21574) -
Members of the City's safety retirement plan shall be covered by the Fourth Level of
the 1959 Survivor Benefit.
3. Pre-retirement Optional 2 Death Benefit (California Government Code Section 21548)
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4. One-Year Final Compensation (California Government Code Section 20042) )
B. Miscellaneous Employee Retirement Benefits:
1. 2 % 01- Age 55 Plan (California Government Code Section 21354) — Members of the
City's miscellaneous retirement plan with the California Public Employee Retirement
System (CaIPERS) shall receive the 2% at age 55 CalPERS retirement plan.
2. 1959 Survivors' Benefit Level IV (California Government Code Section 21574) -
Members of the City's miscellaneous retirement plan shall be covered by the Fourth
Level of the 1959 Survivor Benefit.
3. Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit (California Government Code
Section 21548) Members of the City's miscellaneous retirement plan shall be covered
by the Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit.
4. One-Year Final Compensation (California Government Code Section 20042)
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C. Retirement Benefits for Safety and Miscellaneous Employees - Self-Funded
Supplemental Retirement Benefit - In the event a PERS member elects Option #2
(Section 21333) of the Public Employee's Retirement law, and the member is a unit
employee who was hired prior to July 6, 1998, the City shall pay the difference
between such elected option and the unmodified allowance which the member would
have received for his/her life alone. This payment shall be made only to the member,
shall be payable by the City during the life of the member, and upon that member's
death, the City's obligation shall cease. The method of funding this benefit shall be at
the sole discretion of the City. All unit employees hired after July 6, 1998 shall not be
eligible for this benefit. (Note: The options provide that the allowance is payable to
the member until his/her death, and then either the entire allowance, Option 2, or one-
half of the allowance, Option 3) is paid to the beneficiary for life.)
ARTICLE XII - LEAVE BENEFITS
A. Vacation:
1. Anniversary Date - For the purpose of computing vacation, an employee's
anniversary date shall be the most recent date on which he/she commenced full-
time City employment.
2. 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 of continuous service with
the City.
b. Employees who work less than full-time who are not permanent.
c. Employees on leave of absence.
3. Vacation Accrual - Employees in the City's service, having an average work week
of forty (40) hours, shall accrue annual vacation with pay in accordance with the
following:
a. For the first (1s) through the fourth (4th) year of continuous service, vacation
time will be accrued at the rate of one hundred twelve (112) hours per year
(4.31 biweekly).
b. For the fifth year (5th) and through the ninth (9th) year of continuous service,
vacation time will be accrued at the rate of one hundred thirty six (136) hours
per year (5.23 biweekly).
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c. For the tenth (10th) year and through the fourteenth (14th) year of continuous
service, vacation time will be accrued at the rate of one hundred sixty (160)
hours per year(6.15 biweekly)
d. For the fifteenth (15th) year and thereafter of continuous service, vacation time
will be accrued at the rate of one hundred ninety two (192) hours per year (7.38
biweekly).
4. Vacation
a. No employee shall be permitted to take a vacation in excess of actual time
earned and vacation shall not be accrued in excess of four hundred (400)
hours. Vacations shall be taken only with permission of the Chief of Police ;
however, the Chief of Police shall schedule all vacations with due consideration
for the wish of the employee and particular regard for the need of the
department.
b. Vacation accumulated in excess of the four hundred (400) hour cap shall be
paid at the base hourly rate of pay on the first pay day following such
accumulation.
5. Vacation Pay at Separation - Employees shall be paid for unused vacation upon
separation of employment at which time they shall be paid compensation at their
current regular rate of pay for all unused, earned vacation to which they are
entitled to, through their last day of employment.
6. Conversion to Cash - An employee may elect to take up to eighty (80) hours of
pay at their current regular rate of pay per calendar year for accrued vacation in
lieu of time off. It is the intent of the parties that employees will take vacation
during the current year.
7. Police Sergeants General Leave - Effective April 8, 2006, Police Sergeants shall
not accrue or use General Leave and all General Leave, up to a maximum of four
hundred (400) hours, shall be transferred to their Vacation bank. For one hundred
and twenty (120) days following the ratification of this agreement, any Police
Sergeant with a General Leave bank that exceeds four hundred (400) hours shall
have the one-time option to "cash" out General Leave hours, at their regular rate of
pay, by requesting the hours be provided in pay or deposited in deferred
compensation or any other pre-tax program approved or provided by the City. The
maximum number of hours paid shall not exceed two hundred forty (240) hours. If
no election is made by the employee within one hundred and twenty (120) days,
the hours in excess of four hundred (400) hours shall be paid out in the following
pay period.
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B. Sick Leave Compensation
1. All employees shall be entitled to use a maximum of sixty (60) calendar day's paid
sick leave per incident or illness. This leave shall not accumulate beyond the one
year maximum and there shall be no pay off rights to unused leave upon
separation of employment from the City.
2. Police Sergeants Sick Leave Pay Off
a. Police Sergeants promoted before December 23, 2000, shall be entitled to the
following sick leave payoff plan:
At separation from employment, all employees shall be paid, at their regular
rate of pay, for twenty-five percent (25%) of unused, earned sick leave to four
hundred eighty (480) hours accrued, and for thirty-five (35%) of all unused,
earned sick leave in excess of four hundred eighty (480) hours, but not to
exceed seven hundred twenty (720 hours). No Police Sergeant shall be paid
at separation for more than seven hundred twenty (720) hours of unused,
accumulated sick leave.
b. Employees promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant on or after December 23,
2000 were credited with four hundred and eighty (480) sick leave hours.
Effective April 8, 2006, Police Sergeants shall no longer use these hours.
Effective April 8, 2006, as a one time option, for one hundred and twenty (120)
days after ratification of this agreement, employees may elect to "cash" in their
vested Sick Leave hours at their regular rate of pay, based upon ten percent
(10%) vesting per year or any fraction thereof, retroactively applied to
consecutive years of prior service as a Huntington Beach Police Sergeant.
Such eligible hours for payoff shall follow the same payoff plan as outlined in
this MOU for employees hired after November 20, 1978 as described above in
subsection (a). The hours "cashed" may be provided in pay or deposited in
deferred compensation or another pre-tax program approved or provided by
the City. If no election is made by the employee within one hundred and twenty
(120) days, the hours shall be paid out in the following pay period.
C. Bereavement Leave - Employees shall be entitled to bereavement leave not to exceed
three (3) working days in each instance of death in the immediate family. Immediate
family is defined as father, mother, sister, brother, spouse, registered domestic partner,
children, grandfather, grandmother, stepfather, stepmother, step grandfather, step
grandmother, grandchildren, stepsisters, stepbrothers, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-
in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepchildren, or wards of which the
employee is the legal guardian.
D. Leave Benefits Entitlement — As employees do not accrue sick leave, all employees will
be allowed to use up to (sixty) 60 hours per calendar year for family sick leave to care for
a child, parent, spouse, or registered domestic partner during illness.
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The City will provide family and medical care leave for eligible employees that meet all
requirements of State and Federal law. Rights and obligations are set forth in the
Department of Labor Regulations implementing the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA),
and the regulations of the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission
implementing the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Time off for a work related injury
shall not run concurrently with FMLA or CFRA leave for sworn and detention employees.
The City shall comply with all State and Federal leave benefit entitlements laws. An
employee on an approved leave shall be allowed to use paid Sick Leave and earned
Vacation, and/or Compensatory Time for the duration of the approved leave.
E. Catastrophic Leave Donation Program - Under certain conditions, employees may donate
leave time to another employee in need. The program is outlined in Exhibit F.
F. Weekend Military Drills - The City shall continue to pay for weekend military drills for
employees hired prior to July 1, 1988 and currently belonging to federal military reserve
units. All other employees shall be granted rights in accordance with all applicable state
and federal laws.
G. Nurse Employees Certification - The City shall allow licensed nurse employees time off
with pay to attend required courses necessary to maintain certification requirements.
H. Pay In Lieu of Compensatory Time - Twice each year, employees may, at their option, be
paid for their compensatory time. Payment when requested under this section shall be at
the employee's regular rate of pay in effect at the time the request is made.
1. Deferred compensation/Leave Benefit Cash Out - The value of any unused earned leave
benefits may be transferred to deferred compensation in connection with separation from
employment, but only during the time that the employee is actively employed with the
City. The employee must request the transfer no later than the pay period prior to the
employee's last day of employment.
J. Association Business -An allowance of one thousand forty (1040) hours per year shall be
established for the purpose of allowing authorized representatives of the Association to
represent members of the Association in their employment relations. Such allowance
may be utilized only by those persons authorized by the Board of Directors of the
Association and such utilization shall be subject to the rules indicated in Exhibit B. Up to
two hundred (200) hours per year of unused hours may be carried over to the
subsequent year.
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ARTICLE XIII - CITY PERSONNEL RULES
All MOU provisions that supersede the City's Personnel Rules shall automatically be
incorporated into the City's Personnel Rules as applicable. All City Personnel Rules shall
apply to Association members, however, to the extent this MOU modifies the City's
Personnel Rules, the Personnel Rules as modified will apply to Association members.
ARTICLE XIV— MISCELLANEOUS
A. Tuition Reimbursement - Education costs shall be paid to non-sworn employees on the
basis of full refund for tuition fees, books and supplies-provided, however, that maximum
reimbursement shall be at the rates currently in effect in the University of California
system.
Upon approval of the Department Head and the Human Resources Manager, employees
may be compensated for actual cost of tuition, books, fees, at accredited educational
institutions that charge higher rates than the University of California, if it can be
demonstrated by the employee that said educational institution presents the only
accredited course or program within a reasonable commuting distance of the employee.
Tuition reimbursement shall be limited to job related courses or approved degree
objectives and require prior approval by the Department Head and Human Resources
Manager.
Reimbursements shall be made when employees present proof to the Human Resources
Manager that they have paid such costs and successfully completed the course(s) with
either a "C" grade or better, or a "Pass" grade in a pass/fail grading system.
B. Meal Allowance:
1. Per Diem - Employees shall be entitled to per diem under the following
circumstances:
a. Personnel with prior knowledge and approval of their supervisor, and on work
assignments, or attending, meetings or training in excess of a twenty-five (25) mile
radius beyond their normal work station, and which extends more than one (1)
hour beyond their normal work hours or require lodging.
b. Meeting or training assignments, which include a meal, will be reimbursed at the
actual cost of the meeting or meal, not to exceed the prorated per diem schedule.
c. Meal expenses other than listed in "a" or"b" may be considered for reimbursement
(receipt required) at the discretion of the Division Commander.
d. Receipts are not required, other than as noted above.
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2. Per Diem Schedule - Forty-five dollars ($45) per twenty-four (24) hour period or
prorated as follows; breakfast—Ten dollars ($10.00), Lunch— Fifteen dollars ($15.00),
Dinner—Twenty dollars ($20.00).
C. Mileage Allowance - The City shall reimburse employees for the use of personal
automobiles at the existing IRS reimbursable rate.
D. Weapon Vesting - Unit employees' assigned a weapon shall be vested with ten percent
(10%) ownership per year so that ten (10) years after assignment of the weapon, to the
employee, he/she shall be fully vested with ownership.
E. Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing - The City maintains the right to conduct a test
during working hours of any employee that it reasonably suspects is under the influence
of alcohol or a controlled substance in the workplace, consistent with department policy.
F. Take Home Vehicles/ Distance to Work - Employees who take work vehicles home under
this provision must reside within thirty-five (35) miles of the City limits. Those employees
assigned a motorcycle who reside beyond thirty-five (35) miles of the City limits at the
time of ratification of this Agreement may drive their motorcycle to and from their
residence to their place of work if such travel does not exceed three hundred and fifty
(350) miles per week.
The following unit classifications shall be allowed to take a City vehicle home under this
provision: Employees assigned to the Executive Division, Administrative Division,
Investigation Division and specific assignments in the Uniform Division that require a
vehicle assignment as part of their duties (ie. Canine, Motorcycle, Accident
Reconstruction, Special Enforcement Bureau).
Employees who take a City vehicle home are expected to be reasonably available to
respond to work-related activities; however, there is no restriction of the employee's off-
duty activities implied or intended by this expectation.
G. Employee — Employer Relations Resolution - During the term of the agreement, the City
and the Association agree to meet and confer to update the Employee-Employer
Relations Resolution to reflect current State law.
H. Use of Departmental Communications Systems - By agreement, the policy "Use of
Departmental Communications Systems", adopted by side letter in 2002, has been
incorporated into the Police Department Policy Manual.
I. Administrative Appeal Procedure - In compliance with the Government Code, the
Administrative Appeal Procedure for all public safety officers is referenced in Exhibit D of
this Memorandum of Understanding.
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J. Direct Deposit - All employees hired after the effective date of this agreement shall be
required to enroll in and maintain participation in the City's direct deposit pay system.
K. During the term of this Agreement, the City retains the right to meet and confer on any
specific issue related to payroll implementation and/or compliance with the Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA).
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
POLICE OFFICERS'ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective April 8, 2006
Job Code Classification Range A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 478 $23.65 $24.95 $26.32 $27.77 $29.30
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 505 $27.06 $28.55 $30.12 $31.78 $33.53
0221 Detention Officer 477 $23.53 $24.82 $26.19 $27.63 $29.15
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 487 $24.74 $26.10 $27.54 $29.05 $30.65
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 504 $26.93 $28.41 $29.97 $31.62 $33.36
0225 Police Recruit 449 $20.46 $21.59 $22.78 $24.03 $25.35
0223 Police Officer 514 $28.30 $29.86 $31.50 $33.23 $35.06
0159 Police Sergeant 564 $36.32 $38.32 $40.43 $42.65 $45.00
Effective September 23, 2006
Job Code Classification Range A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 478 $23.65 $24.95 $26.32 $27.77 $29.30
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 505 $27.06 $28.55 $30.12 $31.78 $33.53
0221 Detention Officer 477 $23.53 $24.82 $26.19 $27.63 $29.15
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 487 $24.74 $26.10 $27.54 $29.05 $30.65
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 504 $26.93 $28.41 $29.97 $31.62 $33.36
0225 Police Recruit 449 $20.46 $21.59 $22.78 $24.03 $25.35
0223 _ Police Officer 522 $29.47 $31.09 $32.80 $34.60 $36.50
0159 Police Sergeant 572 $37.82 $39.90 $42.09 $44.40 $46.84
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Effective March 24, 2007
Job Code Classification Ran e A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 482 $24.13 $25.46 $26.86 $28.34 $29.90
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 509 $27.62 $29.14 $30.74 $32.43 $34.21
0221 Detention Officer 481 $24.02 $25.34 $26.73 $28.20 $29.75
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 491 $25.24 $26.63 $28.09 $29.63 $31.26
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 508 $27.49 $29.00 $30.59 $32.27 $34.04
0225 Police Recruit 453 $20.88 $22.03 $23.24 $24.52 $25.87
0223 Police Officer 526 $30.06 $31.71 $33.45 $35.29 $37.23
0159 1 Police Sergeant 576 $38.58 $40.70 $42.94 $45.30 $47.79
Effective September 22, 2007
Job Code Classification Ran e A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 486 $24.62 $25.97 $27.40 $28.91 $30.50
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 513 $28.17 $29.72 $31.35 $33.07 $34.89
0221 Detention Officer 485 $24.50 $25.85 $27.27 $28.77 $30.35
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 495 $25.75 $27.17 $28.66 $30.24 $31.90
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 512 $28.02 $29.56 $31.19 $32.91 $34.72
0225 Police Recruit 457 $21.30 $22.47 $23.71 $25.01 $26.39
0223 Police Officer 530 $30.66 $32.35 $34.13 $36.01 $37.99
0159 Police Sergeant 580 $39.36 $41.52 $43.80 $46.21 $48.75
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Effective March 22, 2008
Job Code Classification Ran e A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 491 $25.24 $26.63 $28.09 $29.63 $31.26
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 518 $28.87 $30.46 $32.14 $33.91 $35.78
0221 Detention Officer 490 $25.10 $26.48 $27.94 $29.48 $31.10
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 500 $26.40 $27.85 $29.38 $31.00 $32.70
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 517 $28.73 $30.31 $31.98 $33.74 $35.60
0225 Police Recruit 462 $21.82 $23.02 $24.29 $25.63 $27.04
0223 Police Officer 535 $31.44 $33.17 $34.99 $36.91 $38.94
0159 Police Sergeant 585 $40.34 1 $42.56 $44.90 $47.37 $49.98
Effective September 20, 2008
Job Code Classification Range A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 496 $25.89 $27.31 $28.81 $30.39 $32.06
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 523 $29.61 $31.24 $32.96 $34.77 $36.68
0221 Detention Officer 495 $25.75 $27.17 $28.66 $30.24 $31.90
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 505 1 $27.06 $28.55 $30.12 $31.78 $33.53
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 522 $29.47 $31.09 $32.80 $34.60 $36.50
0225 Police Recruit 467 $22.39 $23.62 $24.92 $26.29 $27.74
0223 Police Officer 540 $32.24 $34.01 $35.88 $37.85 $39.93
0159 Police Sergeant 590 $41.36 $43.63 $46.03 $48.56 $51.23
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Effective March 21, 2009
Job Code Classification Range A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 501 $26.53 $27.99 $29.53 $31.15 $32.86
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 528 $30.36 $32.03 $33.79 $35.65 $37.61
0221 Detention Officer 500 $26.40 $27.85 $29.38 $31.00 $32.70
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 510 $27.75 $29.28 $30.89 $32.59 $34.38
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 527 $30.21 $31.87 $33.62 $35.47 $37.42
0225 Police Recruit 472 $22.96 $24.22 $25.55 $26.96 $28.44
0223 Police Officer 545 $33.04 $34.86 $36.78 $38.80 $40.93
0159 Police Sergeant 595 $42.40 $44.73 $47.19 $49.79 $52.53
Effective September 19, 2009
Job Code Class cation Range A B C D E
0280 Communications Operator-PD 506 $27.19 $28.69 $30.27 $31.94 $33.70
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD 533 $31.12 $32.83 $34.64 $36.55 $38.56
0221 Detention Officer 505 $27.06 $28.55 $30.12 $31.78 $33.53
0220 Detention Officer, Nurse 515 $28.45 $30.01 $31.66 $33.40 $35.24
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor 532 $30.97 $32.67 $34.47 $36.37 $38.37
0225 Police Recruit 477 $23.53 $24.82 $26.19 $27.63 $29.15
0223 Police Officer 550 $33.88 $35.74 $37.71 $39.78 $41.97
0159 Police Sergeant 600 $43.48 $45.87 $48.39 $51.06 $53.86
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EXHIBIT B
GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF THE ASSOCIATION BANK TIME
A. Any substantial' time used for the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association
business while the member is using that time, is on a working status and this
time will be deducted from the Association Bank, as per the Memorandum of
Understanding.
B. Any Association member desiring to use Association time, while they are on
duty, shall obtain permission for their immediate supervisor, then from the
President of the Association.
An Association member shall, on all but emergency situations, give adequate
advance notice to his/her supervisor when requesting time off for Association
business. If the employee's absence is less than one hour, use of Association
bank time is not required. If the employee is away from work in excess of one
hour, an Association book-time slip for all time away from work is required.
In the event that the President of the Association is not available to grant
permission, the Vice-President will then have the responsibility to make the
appropriate decision.
If the Association member's immediate supervisor will not grant the person who
is requesting time off for Association business, then the President shall be
immediately notified by the member.
If the business is of such a nature that it must be conducted by that particular
Association member, then the President will take the matter to the Division level
and every effort will be made to resolve the issue.
C. Any member using Association time, while on duty, will submit an Association
Bank Time Form and an overtime request form to the President. The member
must write on top of the overtime form "ASSOCIATION BANK TIME OFF" and
the payroll exception form will be signed by the supervisor and the President of
the Police Officers' Association or his representative.
The communique will have the exact time and date that was used for the
Association business, the location where the business was conducted.
D. Those Association members that may use the Association Bank are:
1. President of the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association
2. Board of Directors of the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association.
1. Substantial time, being defined as that time in excess of one hour and where the Association
member is not available for duty until the Association business is concluded.
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3. Members assigned to committees designated by the President or the
Board of Directors.
4. PORAC Representative.
5. Any other Association member designated.
E. All memorandums and payroll exemption forms will be forwarded to payroll and
the copies will be sent to the Secretary of the Association for accounting
purposes.
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EXHIBIT C — SERVICE CREDIT SUBSIDY PLAN
An employee who has retired from the City and meets the plan participation
requirements shall receive a monthly Service Credit Subsidy to reimburse the retiree for
the payment of qualified medical expenses incurred for the purchase of medical
insurance.
Plan Participation Requirements
1. At the time of retirement the employee has a minimum of ten (10) years of
continuous regular (permanent) City service or is granted an industrial
disability retirement; and
2. At the time of retirement, the employee is employed by the City; and
3. Following official separation from the City, the employee is granted a
retirement allowance by the California Public Employees' Retirement
System (CalPERS).
The City's obligation to pay the Service Credit Subsidy as indicated shall
be modified downward or cease during the lifetime of the retiree upon the
occurrence of any one of the following:
a. On the first of the month in which a retiree or dependent
reaches age 65 or on the date the retiree or dependent can first
apply and become eligible, automatically or voluntarily, for
medical coverage under Medicare (whether or not such
application is made) the City's obligation to pay Service Credit
Subsidy may be adjusted downward or eliminated.
b. In the event of the death of an eligible employee, whether
retired or not, the amount of the Service Credit Subsidy benefit
which the deceased employee was eligible for at the time of
his/her death shall be paid to the surviving spouse or dependent
for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months from the date of
death.
4. Minimum Eligibility for Benefits — With the exception of an industrial disability
retirement, eligibility for Service Credit Subsidy begins after an employee has
completed ten (10) years of continuous regular (permanent) service with the
City of Huntington Beach. Said service must be continuous unless prior
service is reinstated at the time of his/her rehire in accordance with the City's
Personnel Rules.
To receive the Service Credit Subsidy retirees are required to purchase
medical insurance from City sponsored plans. The City shall have the right to
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require any retiree (annuitant) to annually certify that the retiree is purchasing
medical insurance benefits.
5. Disability Retirees - Industrial disability retirees with less than ten (10) years
of service shall receive a maximum monthly payment toward the premium for
health insurance of $121. Payments shall be in accordance with the
stipulations and conditions, which exist for all retirees.
6. Service Credit Subsidy — Payment shall not exceed dollar amount, which is
equal to the qualified medical expenses incurred for the purchase of City
sponsored medical insurance.
7. Maximum Monthly Service Credit Subsidy Payments - All retirees, including
those retired as a result of disability whose number of years of service prior to
retirement exceeds ten (10), continuous years of regular (permanent) service
shall be entitled to maximum monthly Service Credit Subsidy by the City for
each year of completed City service as follows:
Maximum Service Credit Subsidy Retirements After:
Service Credit
Years of Service Subsidy
10 $ 121
11 136
12 151
13 166
14 181
15 196
16 211
17 226
18 241
19 256
20 271
21 286
22 300
23 315
24 330
25 344
8. Medicare:
a. All persons are eligible for Medicare coverage at age 65. Those
with sufficient credited quarters of Social Security will receive Part
A of Medicare at no cost. Those without sufficient credited quarters
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are still eligible for Medicare at age 65, but will have to pay for Part
A of Medicare if the individual elects to take Medicare. In all cases,
the participant pays for Part B of Medicare.
b. When a retiree and his/her spouse are both 65 or over, and neither
is eligible for paid Part A of Medicare, the Service Credit Subsidy
shall pay for Part A for each of them or the maximum subsidy,
whichever is less.
C. When a retiree at age 65 is eligible for paid Part A of Medicare and
his/her spouse is not eligible for paid Part A of Medicare, the
spouse shall not receive the subsidy. When a retiree at age 65 is
not eligible for paid Part A of Medicare and his/her spouse who is
also age 65 is eligible for paid Part A of Medicare, the subsidy shall
be for the retiree's Part A only.
9. Cancellation:
a. For retirees/dependents eligible for paid Part A of Medicare, the
following cancellation provisions apply:
i. Coverage for a retiree under the Service Credit Subsidy Plan will
be eliminated on the first day of the month in which the retiree
reaches age 65.
ii. At age 65 retirees are eligible to make application for Medicare.
Upon being considered "eligible to make application," whether or
not application has been made for Medicare, the Service Credit
Subsidy Plan will be eliminated.
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EXHIBIT D
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURE
1. Authoritv
a. Rule 20 of the existing City Personnel Rules provides an administrative
procedure for appealing any discipline that involves a loss in pay. Rule 20
applies to all City employees.
b. Government Code Section 3304(b) allows that an appeal procedure be made
available to all "public safety officers" (as defined at Government Code §
3301) for the following "punitive actions:" (i) official reprimands; (ii) punitive
transfers that do not involve a loss of pay, and (iii) non-punitive transfers that
does result in a loss of pay. Such actions will be collectively referred to as an
"Action." Case law allows such an appeal procedure to be more limited than
afforded under Rule 20.
C. This provision is intended to establish the Administrative Arbitration Panel to
hear appeals from public safety officers. This provision only applies to an
"Action" as defined above in "b." It does not apply to a non-punitive transfer
imposed on a public safety officer that does not result in a loss of pay.
(Government Code § 3304(b))
2. Administrative Arbitration Panel
a. Appeals will be heard by a neutral fact finding group of three City employees.
b. Only active full-time employees of the City of Huntington Beach Police
Department may serve on the Administrative Arbitration Panel. The Panel is
comprised of one employee selected by the POA, one employee selected by the
Chief of Police, and the third employee selected by mutual agreement between
the first two Panel members. If no agreement can be reached, the "strike-out"
process will be used to select the third Panel member, with the POA and the
Chief each submitting four names for consideration. A coin toss will determine
the party striking first with the POA reserving the right to call the coin or defer.
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c. The panel member selected by the - Chief of Police, the POA, and the
panelmember selected by the - Chief of Police and the POA shall each select
one alternate to the panel to serve in place of a panel member in case of
conflicts of interest.
d. A Panel member will serve one year. If the Panel member selected to serve on
an Administrative Arbitration Panel has direct involvement in the punitive action
or is a party to the issue, he or she will be replaced by the alternate
3. Appeal Notice
a. An appealing officer has five (5) calendar days from date of receipt of an "Action"
to file a written appeal with the Chief of Police; otherwise, the "Action" shall stand
as issued with no further rights to appeal.
b. If an officer chooses not to appeal an "Action, " they may submit a written rebuttal
within thirty (30) days from date of receiving the "Action." The written rebuttal will
be filed with the "Action" in the officer's official personnel file.
4. Scheduling of Hearing
Upon receipt of the written appeal notice, the - Chief of Police is required to
immediately request the Administrative Arbitration Panel to convene for a hearing.
The Administrative Arbitration Panel is required to convene within thirty (30) days of
receiving notice from the Chief of Police.
5. Hearing Procedure
a. All hearings shall be closed to the public unless the disciplined officer
requests a public hearing.
b. All hearings shall be tape-recorded.
C. The Administrative Arbitration Panel shall hear testimony from the appealing
officer and the Department (specifically, the officer who investigated the
conduct that led to the Written Reprimand). Testimony shall not exceed one
hour from each side and an additional fifteen (15) minutes shall be given to
each for rebuttal. The Department shall be heard first.
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d. If an appealing officer wishes to submit a written argument in lieu of oral
testimony, they may do so provided that they notify the opposing party. The
written testimony may not exceed one thousand five hundred (1,500) words.
The written testimony must be submitted to the Administrative Arbitration
Panel and the - Chief of Police by no later than three (3) days in advance of
the scheduled hearing.
e. There is no right to sworn testimony, subpoenas, cross-examination or
representation by third parties, including attorneys, at the hearing.
f. In all "Actions" involving punitive discipline, the burden of proof shall be on
the Department to show by a preponderance of the evidence that just cause
exists for imposing discipline. In all non-punitive "Actions" (e.g., a non-
punitive transfer that results in a loss of pay), the burden of proof shall be on
the Department to show by a preponderance of the evidence that reasonable
grounds exist for the transfer.
6. Rendering of Decision by the Administrative Arbitration Panel
a. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Administrative Arbitration Panel shall
deliberate in closed session.
b. The decision of the Administrative Arbitration Panel is binding with no further
rights to appeal.
C. The decision of the Administrative Arbitration Panel must be issued in writing
to the appealing officer within seven (7) calendar days from the conclusion of
the hearing.
d. The member of the Administrative Arbitration Panel who was selected by the
POA and the — Chief of Police shall be responsible for preparing and
distributing the decision with a copy to both parties.
e. The decision shall include the following:
➢ Sustained ("Action" stands)
➢ Not Sustained ("Action" does not stand)
➢ Other Recommendation(s) to the Chief of Police
f. In the event an officer's "Action" is Sustained, they may, within five (5)
calendar days from the date of the Administrative Arbitration Panel's
decision, file a written rebuttal. The written rebuttal will be filed with the
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"Action" in the employee's official personnel file, along with the tape recording
of the hearing.
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EXHIBIT E
VOLUNTARY CATASTROPHIC LEAVE DONATION
Guidelines
1. Purpose
The purpose of the voluntary catastrophic leave donation program is to bridge
employees who have been approved leave time to either; return to work, long-
term disability, or medical retirement. Permanent employees who accrue
vacation, general leave or compensatory time may donate such leave to another
permanent employee when a catastrophic illness or injury befalls that employee
or because the employee is needed to care for a seriously ill family member. The
leave-sharing Leave Donation Program is Citywide across all departments and is
intended to provide an additional benefit. Nothing in this program is intended to
change current policy and practice for use and/or accrual of vacation, general, or
sick leave.
2. Definitions
Catastrophic Illness or Injury - A serious debilitating illness or injury, which
incapacitates the employee or an employee's family member.
Family Member - For the purposes of this policy, the definition of family member
is that defined in the Family Medical Leave Act (child, parent, spouse or
domestic partner).
3. Eligible Leave
Accrued compensatory, vacation or general leave hours may be donated. The
minimum donation an employee may make is two (2) hours and the maximum is
forty (40) hours.
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4. Eli ibili
Permanent employees who accrue vacation or general leave may donate such
hours to eligible recipients. Compensatory time accrued may also be donated.
An eligible recipient is an employee who:
• Accrues vacation or general leave;
• Is not receiving disability benefits or Workers' Compensation payments;
and
• Requests donated leave.
5. Transfer of Leave
The maximum donation credited to a recipient's leave account shall be the
amount necessary to ensure continuation of the employee's regular salary during
the employee's period of approved catastrophic leave. Donations will be
voluntary, confidential and irrevocable. Hours donated will be converted into a
dollar amount based on the hourly wage of the donor. The dollar amount will
then be converted into accrued hours based on the recipient's hourly wage.
An employee needing leave will complete a Leave Donation Request Form and
submit it to the Department Director for approval. The Department Director will
forward the form to Human Resources for processing. Human Resources,
working with the department, will send out the request for leave donations.
Employees wanting to make donations will submit an Authorization for Donation
to the Human Resources Division (payroll).
All donation forms submitted to payroll will be date stamped and used in order
received for each bi-weekly pay period. Multiple donations will be rotated in
order to insure even use of time from donors. Any donation form submitted that
is not needed will be returned to the donor.
6. Other
Please contact the Human Resources Division on questions regarding employee
participation in this program.
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Voluntary Catastrophic Leave Donation Program
Leave Request Form
Requestor, Please Complete
According to the provisions of the Voluntary Catastrophic Leave Donation Program, I hereby request
donated vacation, general leave or compensatory time.
MY SIGNATURE CERTIFIES THAT:
• A Leave of absence in relation to a catastrophic illness or injury has been approved by my
Department; and
• 1 am not receiving disability benefits or Workers' Compensation payments.
Name: (Please Print or Type: Last, First, MI)
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Requester Signature: Date:
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Voluntary Catastrophic Leave Donation Program
Leave Donation Form
Donor, please complete
Donor Name: (Please Print or Type: Last, First, MI)
rork Phone:
Donor Job Title:
Type of Accrued Leave: Number of Hours I wish to Donate:
❑ Vacation Hours of Vacation
❑ Compensatory Time Hours of Compensatory Time
❑ General Leave Hours of General Leave
1 understand that this voluntary donation of leave credits, once processed, is irrevocable;
but if not needed, the donation will be returned to me. I also understand that this
donation will remain confidential.
I wish to donate my accrued vacation, comp or general leave hours to the Leave Donation
Program for:
Eligible recipient employee's name (Last, First, Ml):
Donor Signature: Date:
Please submit to Payroll in the Human Resources Division.
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Exhibit F
Job Sharing Program
Definition
Job Sharing: Two employees share one job, subject to the following conditions:
Eligibility
1. Police Officers eligible for this program must have three (3) years
experience as a patrol Officer for Huntington Beach Police. Lateral
Officers with two (2) years prior patrol experience are eligible after
two (2) years of patrol assignment with HBPD. Police Sergeants
are not eligible for the job sharing program.
2. Communications Operators eligible for this program must have
three (3) years dispatch experience as a Communications Operator
for Huntington Beach Police. Lateral Communication Operators
with three (3) years of prior experience are eligible after two (2)
years experience with HBPD.
3. Detention Officers are eligible after two (2) years experience as
Detention Officers with HBPD.
Benefits
Job Sharing employees will:
1. Bid for one position on a patrol squad or duty position.
2. Use the seniority of the junior member of the team to
establish bid shift order.
3. Receive medical coverage for employee only, or a
$200 stipend upon proof of medical coverage per MOU
proposal.
4. Accrue Seniority for PERS and the department on a
half time basis.
5. Receive hourly pay.
6. Receive one half(1/2) uniform allowance.
7. Receive half education pay at individual rate.
8. Receive half holiday pay.
9. Receive Sick time per MOU.
10. Accrue vacation on half time basis.
11. Earn seniority on half time basis.
12. Earn compensation for court appearance per MOU.
13. Receive time and one half pay for mandatory overtime.
Conditions
1. Absent an emergency, employees seeking a return to full
time assignment are required to give 90-day notice of
intent.
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2. In the event of an emergency separation of the sharing
partner, the remaining partner will enjoy a 90-day
window within the shared position before returning to full
time employment.
3. The remaining partner will return to full time when the
sharing partner leaves the position, unless replaced by
another qualified job share employee.
4. Job sharing employees are not eligible for voluntary
overtime.
5. Up to five positions would be eligible for job sharing in
uniform patrol.
6. Only one position in dispatch and the jail would be
eligible for job sharing.
7. Job sharing employees cannot work specialty
assignments (i.e. SWAT, Beach Detail, HNT).
8. Job Sharing would be limited to the five (5) year term.
Job sharing candidates leaving the position would be
eligible for re-entry after one year in patrol.
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Res. No. 2006-19
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, JOAN L. FLYNN 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 1st day of May,
2006 by the following vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Ci Clerk and ex-officiolVierk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California