HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2014-31RESOLUTION NO. 2014-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
2014 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE LODI POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION AND
FURTHER APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, representatives from the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Mid -
Management Organization have bargained in good faith for the purpose of approving
the 2014 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that Council approve the attached 2014 MOU
(Exhibit A) with the Lodi Police Mid -Management Organization, including the following:
• Base one-time non -PERS -able payment of $2,300;
• Increase to the January 2014 Medical Cap (as defined in detail below):
Current Proposed Difference
Single $610.44 $657.33 $46.80
Employee + 1 $1,220.88 $1,314.66 $93.76
Family $1,587.14 $1,709.06 $121.92 j
• One-time non -PERS -able additional uniform allowance payment equal to one
percent (1 %) to all members of this bargaining unit; and
o Greater flexibility in the timing of employees' ability to cash out certain leave
balances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
approve the attached 2014 Memorandum of Understanding (Exhibit A) between the City
of Lodi and the Lodi Police Mid -Management Organization, including the one-time
amendments as outlined above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds be appropriated as shown on the
attached Appropriation Request Form.
Date: March 5, 2014
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-31 was passed and adopted by the Lodi
City Council in a regular meeting held March 5, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Mounce, and
Mayor Katzakian
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS -- Nakanishi
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None, 7
NDI �IdHL-OLSON
City Clerk
2014-31
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3. FROM:
Internal Services Dept. - Budget Division
Jordan Ayers
4. DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
15. DATE:
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SOURCE OF $ 96,290.00
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1 REQUEST IS MADE TO FUND THE FOLIO* N PROJECT NOT INCLUDED IN THE CURRENTBUDGET
Please provide a description of the project, the total cost of the project, as well as justification for the
requested adjustment. If you need more space, use an additional sheet and attach to this form.
96,290.00
Appropriation increase associated with adjustments to the Police Mid -Management Association MOU adopted on March 5,
2014
if Council has authorized the appropriation adjustment, complete the following:
Meeting Date:
Department Head Signature:
Res No:
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Attach copy of resolution to this form,
Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Manager
Date
Submit competed form to the Budget Division with any required documentation.
Final approval will be provided in electronic copy format.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
CITY OF LODI.
AND
LODI POLICE MID-MANAGEMEr!
(LPMO)
T ORGANIZATION
JANUARY 1, 2014 - DECEMBER 31, 2014
CITY OF LODI AND POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION MOU
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1-- SALARIES AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Article V
Article VI
Article VII
Article VIII
Article IX
Salary and Term
Uniform Allowance
Bilingual Pay
Compensatory Time
Court Tiine
Longevity Pay
Special Assignment Pay
Out of Class Pay
Call Back Pay
CHAPTER 2 — BENEFITS AND INSURANCE
Article X
Article XI
Article XII
Article XIII
Article XIV
Article XV
Article XVI
Article XVII
Article XVIII
Article XIX
Article XX
Article XXI
Article XXII
Article XXIII
Article XXIV
CHAPTER 3 — LEAVES
Article XXV
Article XXVI
Article XXVII
Article XXVIII
Article XXIX
Article XXX
Article XXXI
Article XXXII
Employee Assistance Program
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account
Chiropractic
Education Incentive
Overtime
Retirement
Sicic Leave Conversion
RESERVED
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Survivors Medical Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Vacation Leave
Administrative Leave
Holidays
Sick Leave
Family and Medical Leave
Catastrophic Leave
Bereavement Leave
Leave of Absence
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CHAPTER 4 — ORGANIZATION / CITY ISSUES
Article XXXIII Probation 17
Article XXXIV Personal Liability 17
Article XXXV Grievance Procedure 18
Article XXXVI Disciplinary Procedure 18
Article XXXVII City Rights 21
Article XXXVIII Employee Representation 21
Article XXXIX Employee Rights 22
Article XXXX Rest Period 23
Article XXXXI Changes in MOU 24
Article XXXXII Severability 24
CHAPTER 5 — WORK HOURS
Article XXXXIII Hours of Work
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Attachment A Salary Schedule 25
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City of Lodi
And
Lodi Police Mid -Management Organization
January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2014
2014
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, 2014 through
December 31, 2014.
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 terra 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
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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 City shall provide a one -tune, non-PERSable payment of $2300 to each member of this
bargaining unit who is employed by the City on the date of approval of this MOU by the
City Council. Payment will be made in a lump sura manner along with a regularly
scheduled pay check within two pay periods of the approval of this MOU by the City
Council.
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 cheeks.
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.
2.4 In addition to the above uniform allowance, City agrees to make a one-time, non-
PERSable payment of one percent (1%) of employees' base salary as shown in Schedule
A toward the uniform allowance to each member of the bargaining unit who is employed
by the City on the date of approval of this MOU by the City Council. Payment will be
made in a lump sum manner with a regularly scheduled pay check within two pay periods
of approval of this MOU by the City Council. This clause shall sunset on December 31,
2014.
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.
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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.
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 he compensated at the rate of time and one-
half for actual hours involved in such appearances. 111 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 - LONGEVITY PAY
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)
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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 January 1, 2012.
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.
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ARTICLE XI - DEFERRED COMPENSATION
1.1 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.
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 I-Iealth 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 2014 with an effective
date of January 1, 201 5. 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 cafeteria plan.
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 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 rnonth OR
Management POST: $450.00 per month
POST incentives will be paid based upon the highest level certificate held.
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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
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 to work during normal days off to
accommodate the public;
• 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
• Special projects
• 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 all 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 toDe3cember 22, 2012 and deemed to be "classic"
employees by PERS:
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Public Safety
3% (a@ 50 plan
• 1959 Survivors Benefit --- Third Level
• Employee shall pay the full employee share
of retirement costs (9%) as calculated by
PERS in its annual actuarial valuation
▪ Credit for Unused Sick Leave
• Military Service Credit as Public Service
® Single Highest Year
16.2 For employees hired after December 22, 2012 and deemed to be "classic" employees by
PERS, the following retirement plan will apply:
Public Safety
3% @ 55 plan
O 1959 Survivor Benefit — Third Level
• Employee shall pay the full employee share
of retirement costs (9%) as calculated by
PERS in its annual actuarial valuation
® Credit for Unused Sick Leave
® Military Service Credit as Public Service
® Highest Three Year Average
16.3 The City agrees to provide the following PERS retirement program and to pay the
employer's cost for employees deemed to be "new" employees by PERS under the Public
Employee's Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA):
m 2.7% @ 57 plan
® 1959 Survivor Benefit — Third Level
• Credit for Unused Sick Leave
• Military Service Credit as Public Service
6 Highest Three Year Average
® Employee shall pay the full employee share of
retirement casts as calculated by PERS in its
annual actuarial valuation
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.
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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 16%%(reduccd per MOU) = 299.99
1800 minus 299.99 =1.500.01
1500.01 divided by 8 (coverage factor) = 187.5
187.5() times 87.5% (% of coverage) = 164.1
164.1 times 694.86(currcnt medical premium) = 81.14,026.52
Employees may also use their banks rnoney 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
premium paid by the City at the time of retirement, subject to the cap shown in Section
XIX. 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 "Service 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.
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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
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).
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, 201.4, City will pay a maximum of the following for each family
category:
$1,709.06 for Family
$1,314.66for Employee + 1
$657.33 for Single.
If employee selects a higher cost plan, employee will pay the difference as a payroll
deduction.
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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 - DENTAL INSURANCE
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 - VISION INSURANCE
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.
ARTICLE XXII - LIFE INSURANCE
22.1 Employees are provided with term life and accidental death/dismemberment 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 I..PMO 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 age 26, 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.
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ARTICLE XXI.V - 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
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ARTICLE XXV - VACATION LEAVE
25.1 Employees hired prior to July 1, 1994 shall receive the following vacation benefits:
Beginning with:
Date of 1 -lire:
6th year
12th year
15th year
21st year
22nd year
23rd year
24th year
25th year
3.08 hours per pay period
4.62 hours per pay period
5.23 hours per pay period
6.16 hours per pay period
6.47 hours per pay period
6.78 hours per pay period
7.09 hours per pay period
7.40 hours per pay period
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:
6th year
12th year
15th year/above
3.08 hours per pay period
4.62 hours per pay period
5.23 hours per pay period
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.
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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 midyear 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 XXVH - HOLIDAYS
27.1 All employees shall receive 135 hours of floating holidays.
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 Lve Day
Christmas Day
January 1
3'd Monday in January
3rd Monday in February
Last Monday in May
July 4th
lst Monday in September
4th 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:
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Four Floating Holidays:
Month Hired or Separated Hours added Hours Subtracted
Jan Feb March 40 30
April May June 30 20
July Aug Sept 20 10
Oct Nov Dec 10 0
ARTICLE XXVIII - SICK LEAVE
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 (CERA), as
defined in California Government Code Sections 12945 et seq. and reflected in the
City's Policy and Procedures Manual.
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 Leaves of Absence are available to employees in accordance with the City's current
Leave of Absence policy.
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ARTICLE XXXIII - PROBATION
2014
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:
1. The act or 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.
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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.
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.
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13. Unauthorized possession or use of controlled substances or alcohol on City property
and/or at the worksite.
36A 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. I3rnployees 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.
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.
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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 shall be 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.
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
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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 hear 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 governed by 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 methods, means, and personnel by which government operations
are conducted
Determine the mission of its constituent departments, commissions, and boards
Set standards of service
• Determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment
• 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),
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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 platters which may be or
are on appeal in accordance with the discipline article of this MOU.
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. 'I'o 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 he
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file during normal business hours. Such review shall not interfere with normal
business of the Department.
The City agrees to recognize the I,PMO 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 his/her right to belong to an employee organization or to exercise his/her rights
under this MOU. The I,PMO 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.
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 hour 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).
c. The rest period does not apply when an employee is scheduled for court or
appearance/assignment the day immediately following a day off.
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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 S - 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.
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.
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Police Mid -Management Positions
Salary effective 1/1/14
1 Occupation Title
Police Captain
Police Lieutenant
Police Sergeant
Step A
9150.42
7625.35
6354.46
Step 13
9607.93
8006.61
6672.17
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Step C
10088,33
8406.94
7005.78
Step D
10592.74
8827.29
7356,07
2014
SCHEDULE A
Step E
1 1122.3 8
9268.65
7723.88
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LODI POLICE MID -MANAGEMENT CITY OF LODI, a municipal corporation
ORGANIZATION
Steve Carillo, Negotiator Stephen Schwabauer, Interim City Manager
Dated: Dated:
Fernando Martinez, Negotiator Jordan Ayers, Deputy City Manager
Dated: Dated:
Steve Nelson, Negotiator
Dated:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Janice Magdich, Interim City Attorney