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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2012-35RESOLUTION NO. 2012-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LODI AND THE LODI POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION WHEREAS, representatives from the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Mid - Management Organization have bargained in good faith for the purpose of amending certain articles of the Memorandum of Understanding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding (Exhibit A) between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Mid -Management Organization; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Memorandum of Understanding shall be effective for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Dated: April 10, 2012 ------------------- hereby certify that Resolution No. 2012-35 as passed and adopted by the City Council of the City cf Lodi in a special meeting held April 10, 2012, by the following votes: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Katzakian, Nakanishi, and Mayor Mounce NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS —Johnson ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None JOHL City Clerk 2012-35 LEXf r1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF LODI LODI POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (LPMO) JANUARY 1,2012- DECEMBER 31,2013 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION— MOU 2012-2013 Table of Contents Pasie # Article I Salary and Term 4 Article II Uniform Allowance 5 Article III Bi -lingual Pay 5 Article IV Compensatory Time 5 Article V Court Time 6 Article VI Longevity Pay 6 Article VII Special Assignment Pay 7 Article VIII Out of Class Pay 7 Article IX Call Back Pay 7 CHAPTER 2 — BENEFITS AND INSURANCE Article X Employee Assistance Program 7 Article XI Deferred Compensation 7 Article XII Flexible Spending Account 8 Article XIII Chiropractic 8 Article XIV Education Incentive 8 Article XV Overtime 8 Article XVI Retirement 9 Article XVII Sick Leave Conversion 10 Article XVIII RESERVED 11 Article XIX Medical Insurance 12 Article XX Dental Insurance 12 Article XXI Vision Insurance 12 Article XXII Life Insurance 13 Article XXIII Survivors Medical Benefits 13 Article XXIV Tuition Reimbursement 13 CHAPTER 3 —LEAVES Article XXV Vacation Leave 13 Article XXVI Administrative Leave 14 Article XXVII Holidays 14 Article XXVIII Sick Leave 15 Article XXIX Family and Medical Leave 15 Article XXX Catastrophic Leave 16 Article XXXI Bereavement Leave 16 Article XXXII Leave of Absence 16 2 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 Page # CHAPTER 4 —ORGANIZATION/ CITY ISSUES Article=II Probation 16 Article XXXIV Personal Liability 16 Article XXXV Grievance Procedure 17 Article XXXVI Disciplinary Procedure 18 Article XXXVII City Rights 20 Article)=III Employee Representation 21 Article XXXIX Employee Rights 22 Article,'= Rest Period 23 Article XXXXI Changes in MOU 23 Article XXXXII Severability 23 CHAPTER 5 — WORK HOURS Article X=III Hours of Work 23 Attachment A Salary Schedule 25 3 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 City of Lodi And Lodi Police Mid -Management Organization 2012-2013 CHAPTER 1- SALARIES AND OTHER COMPENSATION ARTICLE I - SALARY AND TERM 1.1 The City of Lodi and the LPMO mutually agree the Lieutenant position is the benchmark position for all members of this bargaining unit for determining employee's compensation. 1.2 Sergeant's salary will be calculated by dividing the Lieutenants salary by 1.20, creating a 20% separation between Lieutenant and Sergeant. 1.3 Captain's salary will be calculated by multiplying the Lieutenants salary by 1.20, creating a 20% separation between Lieutenant and Captain. 1.4 The terms and conditions of this MOU shall continue in effect during the term of this MOU. The City of Lodi and LPMO agree that the term is January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. 1.5 The City of Lodi and the LPMO agree to commence negotiations no later than (3) months prior to the expiration of the MOU. 1.6 Although the City is not required to perform or act on a salary survey during the term of this MOU, in the event a salary survey is performed, the City of Lodi and the LPMO agree that the salary survey cities shall be as follows: *Chico *Merced *Tracy *Clovis *Modesto *Turlock *Davis *Redding *Vacaville *Fairfield *Roseville *Visalia *Manteca *Stockton *Woodland 4 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 Salary surveys shall include the following areas of compensation: • Salary • PERS employee contribution paid by employer • Health Care Contribution paid by employer • Education Incentives • POST Certificate Pay • Longevity Pay • Deferred Compensation Contribution 1.7 The parties entered into a side letter agreement approved by the City Council on June 1, 2011, the terms of which will continue in effect through the termination date referenced in the side letter agreement. ARTICLE II - UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 2.1 The City agrees to provide a uniform allowance of $950.00 annually. 2.2 The uniform allowance shall be paid bi-weekly in conjunction with regular pay checks. 2.3 The City agrees to repair or replace uniforms damaged or destroyed on duty unless gross negligence can be shown on the part of the employee. Receipts shall be required prior to reimbursement. ARTICLE III — BI -LINGUAL PAY 3.1. Employees designated by the Department Head and approved by the City Manager who have passed a bi-lingual proficiency examination administered by the City shall receive a monthly bi-lingual premium of $150.00. ARTICLE IV — COMPENSATORY TIME 4.1 Employees may accrue compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay. The accrual rate for compensatory time shall be one and one-half hours for each hour of overtime time worked. 4.2 No more than two hundred forty (240) hours of compensatory time may be carried on the books at any time. 4.3 An employee's decision to elect compensatory time instead of overtime pay is irrevocable. CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 4.4 Upon separation, the employee will be paid at the employee's current hourly rate or the average of the last three years, whichever is higher, for the remaining compensatory balance. 4.5 Bargaining unit members shall be allowed to cash out up to a maximum of 100 hours of earned compensatory time off twice per year in April and October. ARTICLE V — COURT TIME 5.1 Employees scheduled to make court appearances during off-duty hours, on scheduled days off, or when on graveyard shift, shall be compensated at the rate of time and one- half for actual hours involved in such appearances. In no event shall they be paid for less than four hours. 5.2 Court appearances which are within two hours of the beginning of a shift or within one hour of the end of the shift shall be compensated at the time and one-half rate. Such appearances shall be reported as contiguous shift extensions. 5.3 Cancellation of scheduled appearance must be made at least two hours before said scheduled appearance or the minimum four hours shall be paid. 5.4 Employees who receive a subpoena to appear in court, shall notify their supervisor of the appearance date and time in order to provide the Watch Commander time to review the schedule to determine if rest period time is required, or additional staff will be needed. ARTICLE VI - LONGEVITYPAY 6.1 After completing ten years of service with the Lodi Police Department, employees shall receive an annual longevity pay in the amount of $1,500 in November of the year following completion of ten years of service and each year thereafter until completing twenty years of service with the Lodi Police Department. Employees who have completed twenty years of service with the Lodi Police Department will receive longevity pay in the amount of $3,000 in November of the year following completion of twenty full years of service and each year thereafter. For the purposes of this article, all employees who as of October 31St meet the service level requirements (either ten full years or twenty full years from the first day of the month in which they started their employment with the City of Lodi Police Department) shall receive the longevity pay associated with their years of service with the Lodi Police Department. The incentive in this Article is limited to employees hired prior to the execution of this MOU. CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION - MOU 2012-2013 ARTICLE VII — SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY 7.1 Employees assigned to SWAT or Sergeants assigned to the Detective Bureau or Office of Professional Standards (OPS) shall receive an allowance equal to 4.5% of their normal base pay. It is mutually agreed that assignments to the Detective Bureau or SWAT are at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police. No employee has the right to such assignment. Employees in such positions acknowledge, as does the LPMO, that employees may be transferred or reassigned from their position on a non -punitive basis and that they have no right to appeal from such transfer or reassignment. ARTICLE VIII — OUT OF CLASS PAY 8.1 Employees in this bargaining unit who are designated by the Chief of Police to work in a higher level classification shall be paid an additional 5 % of the employee's regular salary. ARTICLE IX - CALL BACK PAY 9.1 Officers called to appear for work within two hours of the beginning of a shift, or one hour after the shift, shall receive overtime at the rate of time and one-half. Such appearances shall be reported as contiguous shift extensions. If the appearance begins more than two hours before or more than one hour after the scheduled shift, the employee will be credited a minimum of three hours at the time and one-half rate. When an officer is ordered back to work on an "as soon as possible" basis and reports within thirty minutes, the officer shall be compensated from the time of the call. CHAPTER 2 - BENEFITS AND INSURANCES ARTICLE X — EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 10.1 Employees, their spouses, and dependent children are entitled to three (3) free visits per year per family member with a licensed clinical social worker through the Employee Assistance Program provided through the City. This may be supplemented by medical insurance after exhaustion of the three (3) free visits. ARTICLE XI - DEFERRED COMPENSATION 11.1 Employees may participate in the City's Deferred Compensation Plan 11.2 The City will match up to maximum of 3.0% of gross base salary effective the pay period in which July 1, 2012 falls. CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 ARTICLE XII - FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT 12.1 Employees shall have the option of participating in the Flexible Spending Account (Section 125 Plan). Employees may elect to participate in; a) Premium Conversion b) Non -reimbursed Health Care c) Dependent Care Reimbursement 12.2 Elections for the calendar year will be made each December, or if a change in family status occurs. Money not used by the end of each calendar year will be forfeited by the employee. 12.3 The City intends to propose a cafeteria -based benefit program in 2012 with an effective date of January 1, 2013. This program would incorporate, but not be limited to: medical, vision, dental, chiropractic and life insurance. The above listed terms of this agreement will be reopened for negotiation upon the City's presentation of a cafeteriaplan. The City's proposed cafeteria plan will offer substantially the same or better benefits to those currently received by unit members. ARTICLE XIII - CHIROPRACTIC 13.1 Chiropractic services may be received by employees and dependents. This benefit allows up to a maximum of 40 visits per calendar year. Co -payments for services are $10.00. ARTICLE XIV - EDUCATION INCENTIVE 14.1 Effective upon ratification, Education incentives will be available to eligible employees as follows: Bachelor's Degree: $200.00 per month Advanced POST: $250.00 per month OR Supervisory POST: $350.00 per month OR Management POST: $450.00 per month POST incentives will be paid based upon the highest level certificate held. ARTICLE XV - OVERTIME 15.1 The following special provisions for the payment of overtime will apply to Police Sergeants and Police Lieutenants. Employees shall be compensated for overtime at the time and one-half rate for time worked due to emergencies. Emergencies shall be 8 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION - MOU 2012-2013 determined by the appropriate department head and include but are not limited to such events as: + The necessity to cover scheduled shifts; ' Direct supervision of crews assigned accommodate the public; to work during normal days off to ' Break down of equipment and/or systems requiring the presence of the mid - manager in order to restore service. 15.2 Overtime pay shall not be paid for the following: Staff meetings + Specialprojects + Conferences and seminars - except as noted below • Appearances before City Council and commissions, + Public information presentations, ' Activities involved with the completion of normal activities or programs such as budgets, inventory, annual financial closings, labor negotiations, and recreation programs. 15.3 All overtime must be approved by the department head. Any deviations from these guidelines must be approved in advance by the department head and the City Manager. 15.4 Upon promotion into a Mid -Management position only previously accrued compensatory time must be paid or used prior to the promotion. 15.5 Police Lieutenants and Sergeants shall be compensated for overtime hours necessitated by attending State mandated training and for work on special events as designated by the Chief of Police or Division Commander. 15.6 The classification of Police Captain is deemed exempt from overtime and is not eligible for overtime pay under this article unless such overtime is required during a declared state of emergency and expenditure is mandated for reimbursement to the City of Lodi. ARTICLE XVI - RETIREMENT 16.1 The City of Lodi provides retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System. Employees shall receive the following retirement benefits. The following plan is available to employees hired prior to the date of execution of this MOU: Public Safety 3% a 50 plan 1959 Survivors Benefit — Third Level Employee's 9% paid as noted below 0 Credit for Unused Sick Leave o Military Service Credit as Public Service • Single Highest Year 0 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION — MOU 2012-2013 16.2 For employees hired after the execution date of this MOU, the following retirement plan will apply: Public Safety 3% @ 55 plan 0 1959 Survivor Benefit — Third Level • Employee's 91/o paid as noted below • Credit for Unused Sick Leave 0 Military Service Credit as Public Service • Highest Three Year Average 16.3 Employee shall pay the Employee's share of retirement (9%) effective the pay period in which July 1, 2012 falls. ARTICLE XVII - SICK LEAVE CONVERSION 17.1 Employees hired prior to July 1, 1994, after 10 years with the City and only upon retirement, may convert their accumulated sick leave time to medical insurance premiums or cash under the following options: OPTION # 1- "Bank" The number of accumulated hours shall be reduced by 16-2/3% and the remaining balance converted into days. The days are then multiplied by the current monthly premium being paid by the City for the employee and, if applicable, his/her dependents. Fifty percent of that dollar amount will be placed into a "bank" to be used for medical insurance premiums for the employee, and if applicable, his/her dependents. For each year of employment over 10 years, 2.5% will be added to the 50% used in determining "bank" amount. Total premiums shall be paid from the Bank until its depletion, at which time the conversion benefit stops. EXAMPLE: Lt. John Smith retires with 25 years of service and 1800 hours of unused sick leave: Sick Leave Hours - 1800 x 162/ %(reduced per M0U) = 299.99 1800 minus 299.99 =1500.01 1500.01 divided by 8 (coverage factor) = 187.5 187.50 times 87.5% (% of coverage) = 164.1 164.1 times 694.86(current medical premium) = $114,026.52 Employees may also use their banks money to purchase Dental and/or Vision Insurance at the current premiums until their bank is depleted. OPTION #2 - "Conversion" The number of accumulated hours shall be multiplied by 50% and converted to days. The City shall pay one month's premium for employee and dependents for each day after conversion. For each year of employment in excess of 10 years, 2.5% shall be added to the 50% before conversion. The amount of premium paid shall be the same as the 10 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION - MOU 2012-2013 premium paid by the City at the time of retirement. Any differences created by an increase in premiums must be paid for by the employee. EXAMPLE: Lt. John Smith retires with 25 years of service and 1800 hours of unused sick leave: Sick Leave Hours - 1800 divided by 8 (coverage factor) = 225 225 times 87.5 (% of coverage) =196.88 196.88 divided by 12(yrs) =16.4 total years of coverage OPTION #3 - "Cash -Out" A retiring employee will be able to choose a cash pay-off of accumulated sick leave at the rate of 30% of base pay per hour. OPTION #4 — "Service Credit" A retiring employee will be able to convert unused sick leave to service credit for Cal PERS retirement purposes. 17.2 Employees hired after July 1, 1994 will not have the option of converting unused sick leave time into medical insurance premiums or cash as referenced in OPTION 1-3. The only option available to these employees is OPTION #4 "PERS CREDIT". 17.3 In the event an active employee dies before retirement and that employee is vested in the Sick Leave Conversion program (10 years) the surviving dependents have an interest in one-half (1 /2) the value of the bank as calculated in section 17.1. 17.4 The City shall allow a surviving dependent of a retiree enrolled in the Sick Leave Conversion program to purchase medical insurance at the employee only premium for the same period as if the retiree had not died. 17.5 A retiree or surviving dependent, upon expiration of City -paid coverage, if any, has the option of purchasing at the prevailing rate additional medical insurance for an unlimited amount of time. 17.6 Out of area retirees may receive reimbursement for medical insurance premiums up to the City's liability as specified in Section 17.1; Option #2. 17.7 Only one City of Lodi employee may carry dependent coverage for another City employee, therefore, upon retirement the employee may re -enroll as an individual into the health plan in order to take advantage of the Sick Leave Conversion program. 17.8 A retiree or surviving dependent may purchase dental and vision insurance at the City group rate through the Sick Leave Conversion options. ARTICLE XVIII - RESERVED I CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID-MANAGEMENTORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 ARTICLE XIX - MEDICAL INSURANCE 19.1 All employees are offered medical insurance for themselves and dependents through CaIPERS medical plans. City shall pay 100% of the premium for employee's family category (Family, Employee + 1, Single) for the lowest cost PERS HMO available in Lodi's geographical area (excluding Porac) effective January 1, 2012. The City will waive the current employee medical contribution effective the first pay period that begins two weeks after this agreement is approved by Council. If an employee elects not to be covered by medical insurance through the City of Lodi, an additional: $692.81 per month for Family $532.92 per month for Employee + 1 $305.22 per month for Single will be added to either the employee's deferred compensation account or cash. In order to qualify for this provision, proof of group insurance must be provided to the City. 19.2 Effective January 1, 2013, City will pay a maximum of the following for each family category: $1,587.14 for Family $1,220.88 for Employee + 1 $610.44 for Single. If employee selects a higher cost plan, employee will pay the difference as a payroll deduction. 19.3 LPMO shall allow a maximum of seven (7) City employees to become associate members of LPMO solely to allow access to health plans not otherwise available to non public safety members. Associate memberships shall be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. ARTICLE XX - DENTALINSURANCE 20.1 Employees are provided fully paid family dental insurance. 20.2 Maximum benefits are $1,000 for each family member enrolled into the dental plan, per calendar year. There is a $25 deductible plus co-insurance features. ARTICLE XXI - VISIONINSURANCE 21.1 Employees are provided with family vision care insurance through Vision Service Plan. Services and amount of coverage are outlined in the VSP Summary of Benefits. 12 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION - MOU 2012-2013 ARTICLE XXII - LIFEINSURANCE 22.1 Employees are provided with term life and accidental deathldismemberment insurance up to $25,000. These benefits decrease after age 70 on a sliding scale, depending on age. 22.2 Employees are provided with $100,000 of accident insurance while traveling on City business outside the City limits. Spouses are only covered while accompanying the City employee on City business, or while conducting business on behalf of the City. ARTICLE XXIII - SURVIVORS MEDICAL BENEFITS 23.1 The City shall pay 100% of the premiums for health and dental benefits described in this MOU for the surviving spouse and any minor children of any member of the LPMO who is killed or dies during the performance of official duties. Premiums will be paid at the current rate in effect at the time of the member's death. Premiums will continue to be paid by the City until such time as the surviving spouse is covered by other insurance or remarries, and for dependent children of the member killed in the line of duty until such time as either: (1) the children become adults, or (2) the children are covered under other alternative medical coverage provided by and through the surviving spouse or the person who he/she remarries. ARTICLE XXIV - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 24.1 Tuition reimbursement will be provided as stated in the City's current Tuition Reimbursement Policy. The City will not eliminate this policy during the term of this MOU. CHAPTER 3 - LEAVES ARTICLE XXV - VACATION LEAVE 25.1 Employees hired prior to July 1, 1994 shall receive the following vacation benefits: Beginning with: Date of Hire: 3.08 hours per pay period 6th year 4.62 hours per pay period 12th year 5.23 hours per pay period 13 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 15th year 6.16 hours per pay period 21st year 6.47 hours per pay period 22nd year 6.78 hours per pay period 23rd year 7.09 hours per pay period 24th year 7.40 hours per pay period 25th year 7.71 hours per pay period 25.2 Employees hired after July 1, 1994 shall receive the following vacation benefits: Beginning with: Date of Hire: 3.08 hours per pay period 6th year 4.62 hours per pay period 12thyear 5.23 hours per pay period 15thyear/above 6.16 hours per pay period 25.3 Employees promoting into a Mid -Management position will follow the vacation schedule referenced in articles 25. 1, or 25.2, depending on their initial employment with the City of Lodi 25.4 Vacation leave shall be used in increments of not less than quarter hours. Employees may accumulate a maximum of twice the employee's annual vacation accrual. If and when the accrual cap is reached, no additional vacation hours will be accumulated until the employee's vacation usage brings the accumulated number of hours under the cap. ARTICLE XXVI - ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE 26.1 Employees will be given 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year, credited in January for purposes of use. Leave shall be taken in increments of not less than quarter hours. Balances must be used prior to December 30 or they will be lost. 26.2 New employees or employees becoming eligible due to a promotion receive administrative leave on a prorated basis, with six point six seven (6.67) hours granted for each full calendar month remaining in the calendar year with a maximum of 80 hours. 26.3 Employees separating mid -year will receive a cash pay out for unused Administrative Leave on a prorated basis in accordance with 26.2. Administrative leave used, but not accrued in accordance with 26.2 shall be repaid to City. 26.4 Employees are eligible to cash out up to 40 hours of their current Administrative Leave balance in any calendar year except in the months of May and June. A request to cash out Administrative Leave must be in writing and submitted to the Finance division. ARTICLE XXVII - HOLIDAYS 27.1 All employees shall receive 135 hours of floating holidays. 14 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION— MOU 2012-2013 27.2 All employees assigned to a 40 hour work week shall observe fixed holidays as shown: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Last Half of Christmas Eve Day Christmas Day _ January 1 3rd Monday in January 3rd Monday in February Last Monday in May July 4t` 1" Monday in September 4t` Thursday in November Friday following Thanksgiving Day December 24th December 25th 27.3 Holiday hours shall be taken in increments of not less than quarter hours. 27.4 If holiday time is not used by the end of the calendar year, any remaining hours will be cashed out to the employee in the first pay period in January. 27.5 If hired or separated mid -year, employee shall be credited or debited with fixed holidays remaining plus floating holidays per the following schedule: Four Floating Holidays: Month Hired or Separated Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Hours added Hours Subtracted 40 30 ARTICLE XXVIII - SICKLEAVE 30 20 20 10 10 0 28.1 Sick Leave is earned at the rate of 5.54 hours per pay period with no limit on the amount that can be accrued. Sick leave shall be taken in increments of not less than quarter hours. ARTICLE XXIX — FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE 29.1 The City of Lodi will comply with the requirements of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act of 1993 (CFRA), as defined in California Government Code Sections 12945 et seq. and reflected in the City's Policy and Procedures Manual. 15 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID-MANAGEMENTORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 ARTICLE XXX -CATASTROPHIC LEAVE 30.1 Catastrophic leave is available to employees is accordance with the City's current Catastrophic Leave policy.. ARTICLE XXXI -BEREAVEMENT LEAVE 31.1 Bereavement leave is available to employees in accordance with the City's current Bereavement Leave policy. ARTICLE XXXII — LEAVE OF ABSENCE 32.1 Leave of Absences are available to employees in accordance with the City's current Leave of Absence policy. CHAPTER 4 - ORGANIZATION/CITY ISSUES ARTICLE XXXIII - PROBATION 33.1 Employees have a probationary period of one year. During probation, new hires have the same rights and privileges as regular employees, except that: • City and employee may mutually agree to an extension of the probationary period up to six additional months. • Employee serves "at will" and rejection during probation cannot be grieved. New hires and promotional appointments shall be eligible for a merit increase at the completion of probation. ARTICLE XXXIV - PERSONAL LIABILITY 34.1 Employees shall be indemnified and held harmless by the City against all costs, legal expenses, and liability arising out of decisions made in their capacity for the City of Lodi and/or from any cause of action for property damage, or damages for personal injury, including death, sustained by person(s) as a result of a decision made in their capacity, except that: A. The City is not required to but may provide for the defense of an action or proceeding brought against an employee or former employee if the City determines that: 16 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION -MOU 2012-2013 1. The actor omissions was not within the scope of their employment; or 2. They acted or failed to act because of actual fraud, corruption, or actual malice; or 3. The defense of the action or proceeding by the City would create a conflict of interest between the City and the employee or former employee. B. The City is not required to but may pay any claim of judgment for punitive or exemplary damages under the following circumstances: 1. The judgment is based on an act or omission of an employee or former employee acting within the course and scope of their employment as an employee of the City. 2. At the time of the act giving rise to the liability, the employee or former employee acted, or failed to act, in good faith, without actual malice and in the apparent best interests of the City. 3. Payment of the claim of judgment would be in the best interests of the City. ARTICLE XXXV- GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 35.1 Disputes involving the following subjects shall be determined by the Grievance Procedures established herein: A. Interpretation or application of any of the terms of this agreement, including Exhibits thereto, Letter of Agreement, and formal interpretations and clarifications executed by the Association and City. B. Disputes as to whether a matter is proper subject for the Grievance Procedure. C. Disputes which may be of a "class action" nature filed on behalf of the Association or the City. 35.2 Class action Grievances shall be submitted in writing from the LPMO's President to the City Manager or vice versa. 35.3 STEP ONE Discussion between the employee, the Association Representative and the Department Head, who will answer within fifteen work days. This step shall be taken within thirty days of the date of the action complained of, or the date the grievant became aware of the incident which is the basis of the grievance. 35.4 STEP TWO If a grievance is not resolved in Step One, Step Two shall be the presentation of the grievance by the Association Representative, in writing, to the City Manager who shall answer, in writing, within fifteen work days of receipt of the grievance, the City Manager's decision shall be final and binding regarding the City's Administrative Process. 17 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 ARTICLE XXXVI - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE 36.1 Basis: The City may discipline any employee in City service. Discipline may include discharge, demotion, suspension, reduction in pay, or oral or written reprimand. Only regular employees shall have the right to hearing and appeal as described in this section. 36.2 FLSA Exempt Employees: With respect to employees in classification deemed exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") disciplinary suspensions pursuant to this policy shall be administered in accordance with the salary basis test under the FLSA's governing regulations. 36.3 Cause: Causes for discipline of any regular employee shall follow the listing of causes noted in the City's Rules for Personnel Administration, as well as the following causes: A. Discrimination, including harassment, against other employees or members of the public on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, ancestry, sex, sexual preference, marital status, age or physical handicap. B. Unauthorized possession or use of controlled substances or alcohol on City property and/or at the worksite. 36.4 Persons Authorized to Take Disciplinary Action: Employee discipline may be initiated by the City department head for cause against any employee under his/her supervision. Disciplinary actions in the form of termination or discharge shall be subject to final approval from the City Manager. 36.5 Notice (except in the case of oral or written reprimand): Notice of Intended Disciplinary Action shall be prepared in writing by the department head or designee proposing the discipline and shall be served on the employee in person or by registered or certified mail. Notice shall be served prior to the action becoming effective; however, where circumstances require immediate removal of the employee from the workplace, notice shall be provided within two (2) working days from the date the employee is removed from the workplace. Employees so removed shall be placed on paid leave pending imposition of discipline. A copy of the Notice of Intended Disciplinary Action shall also be filed with the Human Resources Director. The written Notice of Intended Disciplinary Action shall contain the following information: 1. The specific type of disciplinary action; 2. The effective date of the action; 3. The specific reason(s) or cause(s) for the actions; 4. Notice that the employee may inspect copies of all materials upon which the action is based, and 5. Notice that the employee has the right to respond orally or in writing within ten (10) days to the department head initiating the disciplinary action. No hearing before the City Manager is available to review oral or written reprimands. 18 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 An employee who responds orally or in writing to the department head shall be entitled to meet in an informal conference with the department head or designee and shall be given the opportunity to rebut the charges against him/her or to state any mitigating circumstances. In the case of oral or written reprimand, the department head's decision shall be final. In the case of discharge, demotion, suspension, or reduction in pay, the department head or other City designee shall hear and consider the facts presented by the employee and shall thereafter submit a written recommendation to the City Manager to either impose, rescind or modify the proposed disciplinary action. The recommended proposed disciplinary action shall also be served on the employee. The recommendation shall contain: 6. The specific type of disciplinary action; 7. The specific reason(s) or cause(s) for the actions; 36.6 Final Notice of Disciplinary Action: Following review of the department head's recommendation and the determination by the City Manager, the City Manager shall prepare a Final Notice of Disciplinary Action, advising the employee of the action to be taken, its effective date, and the employee's appeal rights. 1. Disciplinary action shall become effective on the date stated in the Final Notice of Disciplinary Action, unless the date is otherwise extended by the City Manager. 2. The City Manager shall file a copy of the Final Notice of Disciplinary Action with the Human Resources Director. The Final Notice of Disciplinary Action shall be delivered personally to the employee or shallbe sent by registered or certified mail. 36.7 Appeal of Disciplinary Action: In the event of a demotion, suspension or dismissal, and the affected employee is not satisfied with the decision rendered by the City Manager, the employee may appeal the decision. The employee may appeal disciplinary decisions by filing a written appeal with the Human Resources Director within fifteen (15) work days following service of the Final Notice of Disciplinary Action. The written appeal shall contain a written reply to the charges against the employee and written request for an appeal hearing. The employee shall submit a copy of the appeal to the City Manager. 36.8 If an employee submits an appeal, the City shall refer the case to a neutral hearing officer selected through the California State Mediation and Conciliation Services to hear the appeal and submit an advisory decision to the City Manager. Selection of the hearing officer shall be made by the parties' mutually selecting a list of 7 neutral hearing officers from the office of the California State Mediation and Conciliation Services. Absent mutual agreement on a name on the list, the parties will strike names from the list for final selection of the hearing officer. The selected hearing officer shall adhere to the following standard of review and hearing procedures: 1. The appeal hearing shall be informal and strict rules of evidence shall not apply. 19 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID-MANAGEMENTORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 2. The parties will have the right to present and cross-examine witnesses, issue opening and closing statements, and file written closing briefs. Witness testimony shall be under oath or affirmation. 3. The hearing officer may exclude testimony or evidence which he/she determines irrelevant or unduly repetitious. 4. Attendance at the appeal hearing shall be limited to those determined by the hearing officer to have a direct connection with the appeal. Witnesses normally would be present at the hearing only while testifying and should be permitted to testify only in the presence of the employee or his/her representatives and the City's representatives. 5. The appeal hearing will be held on the City's premises. 6. In conducting the appeal, the hearing officer's authority/jurisdiction shall be limited to reviewing the factual basis supporting the discipline and determining that the factual basis was reached honestly, after a fair, appropriate and procedurally correct investigation and for reasons that were not arbitrary, discriminatory or pretextual. Should the hearing officer, conducting the review specified above, affirm the factual basis for the discipline decision, he/she may not substitute his/her judgment for that of management's as to the level of discipline imposed. In the event the hearing officer finds that the level of discipline is excessive, he/she may submit an advisory opinion concerning what he/she feels would be the appropriate level of discipline to the City Manager. Should the hearing officer not affirm the factual basis for the discipline, the normal remedy will be to remand the matter to the decision level where the error occurred for reevaluation and/or correction consistent with the hearing officer's findings. In such a case, the hearing officer will have the authority to retain jurisdiction over the appeal to ensure compliance with the remand decision. 7. The cost of the hearing officer shall be borne by the City. The parties will share equally the cost of the court reporter and each side will bear their respective costs of representation. 36.9 Any decision of the City Manager shall be final and binding. 36.10 Judicial review of any decision rendered under this section shall be governedby Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5. 36.11 Notwithstanding anything in this MOU, all discipline under this MOU shall conform to the requirements of the Police Officers Bill of Rights. Article XXXVII —CITY RIGHTS 37.1 It is further understood and agree between the parties that nothing contained in this MOU shall be construed to waive or reduce any rights of the City, which include but are not limited to , the exclusive rights to: Determine the mission of its constituent departments, commissions, and boards Set standards of service Determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment 20 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION - MOU 2012-2013 Direct its employees • Maintain the efficiency of governmental operations • Determine the methods, means, and personnel by which government operations are conducted • Take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in emergencies • Exercise complete control and discretion and the technology of performing its work. City Rights also include the right to determine the procedures and standards of selection for promotion, to relieve employees from duty because of lack of work or other legitimate reasons, to make and enforce standards of conduct and discipline, and to determine the content of job classifications; provides, however, that nothing herein may be read to extend the term of the MOU nor to supplement negotiations as a means for arriving at terms for a successor MOU. Article XXXVIII — EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION 38.1 This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into between representatives of the City of Lodi (City) and representatives of the Lodi Police Mid -Management Organization (LPMO). The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that this MOU constitutes the result of meeting and conferring in good faith as contemplated by Section 3500 et seq., of the Government Code of the State of California, and further acknowledge and agree that all matters upon which the parties reached agreement are set forth herein. Both parties each certify without reservation that an adequate opportunity has been afforded its bargaining representatives to propose and vigorously advocate all negotiable subject matter—during the course of collective bargaining preparatory to signing this agreement. The City will meet and confer before changing a policy or rule that is subject to meet and confer under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA). The terms and conditions of this MOU shall continue in effect during the term of this MOU. The City and the LPMO agree and understand that if any section of the MOU conflicts with the terms and conditions of employment stated in other authorities, such as personnel rules, administrative policy and procedure, city resolutions, or city ordinances, etc. any ambiguity will be resolved in favor of the MOU language. If the MOU is silent on any issue, the applicable document (i.e. policy manual or rules for personnel administration) is controlling. State and Federal laws will be adhered to. The City agrees to recognize LPMO representatives for the purpose of representing members of the LPMO on all matters relating to the administration of this MOU, and upon the request of an employee, on adverse actions and other matters which may be or are on appeal in accordance with the discipline article of this MOU. 21 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 ARTICLE XXXIX - EMPLOYEE RIGHTS 39.1 The City agrees that all disciplinary actions shall be taken in a timely manner, recognizing that imposing discipline, grieving such discipline, investigations, and criminal proceedings may preclude timely action. This process also includes investigations of the complaint, recommending discipline to the office of the Police Chief, and the imposition of discipline. 39.2 The City shall abide by the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights (Government Code Section 3300 et seq.), and such is hereby incorporated into this MOU. 39.3 It is understood by both parties that the LPMO, in addition to any other rights herein specified, has the following rights: 1. To represent its members before the City regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions or employment 2. To receive timely written notice of changes to or adoption of any rule or regulation directly relating to wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. 3. With an employee's written consent, an authorized LPMO representative shall be permitted, upon request, to inspect the employee's official departmental personnel file during normal business hours. Such review shall not interfere with normal business of the Department. The City agrees to recognize the LPMO representatives for the purpose of representing employees on all matters relating to the administration of this MOU; and, upon the request of an employee on adverse actions and other matters which may be or are on appeal in accordance with Article XXXVI of this MOU. 39.4 The City agrees to provide each represented employee with copies of special orders, general orders, training bulletins, departmental rules and regulations, and a copy of this MOU. 39.5 The City agrees not to interfere or in any way discriminate against an employee for exercising hisker right to belong to an employee organization or to exercise hisker rights under this MOU. The LPMO similarly agrees that it will not interfere with or discriminate against employees for exercising rights to belong or refrain from belonging to, supporting, or participating in the activities of an employee organization. 39.6 Both the City and the LPMO agree that no employee shall be subjected to any discrimination by the City or fellow employees in any matter relating to hiring, promotion, assignment, wages, or conditions or employment because of age, sex, creed, color, or national origin. Alleged discriminatory acts are subject to the City's Policy and Procedure regarding Discrimination, not the grievance procedure. 22 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION— MOU 2012-2013 ARTICLE XXXX — REST PERIOD 40.1 The intent of the rest period is to ensure that the employee is adequately rested for his/her assigned work shift. a. Employees will receive a continuous eight rest period immediately preceding or immediately following their scheduled court appearance or other departmental assignment(s), if less than eight hours has elapsed during: 1) the time period that employee's regular work shift ends and his/her scheduled appearance/assignment time; or 2) the time period that officer is dismissed and his/her regular work shift begins. This rest period will not be charged to the employee. b. If an employee receives approval to take the remaining portion of his or her scheduled shift off, the employee's leave balances will be charged for the entire shift (as if no rest period has occurred). The rest period does not apply when an employee is scheduled for court or appearance/assignment the day immediately following a day off. ARTICLE XXXXI - CHANGES IN THE MOU 41.1 The City and the LPMO agree to reopen this MOU and to renew Meeting and Conferring on the subjects set forth herein during the term of this MOU in the event that any provision of this MOU is modified by statute or by a competent order of a court in such a way as to affect either the employees or the City. In such event, all remaining provisions of the MOU shall continue in full force and effect unless and until they are also modified by statute or competent order of a court or agreement of the City and the LPMO. ARTICLE XXXXII - SEVERABILITY 42.1 In the event that any provision of this MOU is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, all other provisions shall be severable and shall continue in full force and effect. CHAPTER 5 - WORK HOURS ARTICLE XXXXIII - HOURS OF WORK 43.1 Employees shall work a "10-4" plan. Alternate work schedules may be developed and authorized by the Chief of Police. 23 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 43.2 It is mutually agreed that the City has the sole right to assign personnel, to establish hours of work and work schedules, to make changes to those schedules, to schedule employees off on compensatory time, and to schedule holidays and vacations, all depending on the needs of service. 43.3 The City and LPMO mutually agree that split shifts are very stressful and may cause health problems. Consequently, supervisors and managers shall not work split shifts except during cases of an emergency nature. 43.4 All employees in the classification of Police Lieutenant or Police Sergeant assigned to Patrol shall select annually, beginning in the month of September, for at least a one year period, their preferred team assignment, days off sequence, holidays, and vacations on the basis of their seniority and the needs of the service. Seniority shall be defined as follows: Total time in service in the classification rank. Should a member of the LPMO leave membership for any reason and return to membership within twelve months, seniority shall be as if the member never left. 24 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION— MOU 2012-2013 SCHEDULE A Police Mid -Management Positions Calary effective 1/1/12 Uccu'a;'i�jn Titleate to, A. ,.B. Ste Ste1."0Ste1„1E12, Police Captain 9150.42 9607.93 100C8 8.33 5D92.74 2.38 Police Lieutenant 8006.61 8406.94 1 8827.29 9268.65 Police Sergeant 6672.17 7005.78 1 7356.07 7723.88 25 CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION- MOU 2012-2013 LODI POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT CITY OF LODI, a municipal corporation ORGANIZATION Steve Carillo, Negotiator Dated: SierraBrucia, Negotiator Dated: Bill Alexander, Negotiator Dated: Steve Nelson, Negotiator Dated: APPROVED AS TO FORM: D. Stephen Schwabauer City Attorney 26 Konradt Bartlam, City Manager Dated: Jordan Ayers, Deputy City Manager Dated: