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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 94-C4• RESOLUTION NO. 94-C4 • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE AZUSA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1993. FOLLOWS: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES RESOLVE AS WHEREAS, it is customary for the Management of the City of Azusa to receive, on a periodic basis, proposals for amendments to the memoranda and/or Resolutions thatgovern the compensation, benefits and working conditions of City employees, based upon changes in the consumer price index and other factors, and WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledged the Azusa Police Officers' Association as the recognized employee organization representing those personnel employed by the various departments of the City of Azusa, and occupying the classifications as listed in Exhibits "A," "B" and "C attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the City of Azusa has received the proposals for amendment and updating of compensation and benefits for the upcoming 3 fiscal years for the Azusa Police Officers' Association (APOA), and WHEREAS, the City of Azusa and representatives of APOA have met on numerous occasions during the last 3 months and have discussed the issues between them and have bargained in good faith, and WHEREAS, the City and APOA have come to an agreement with regard to every issue, and WHEREAS, the new Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Azusa and the Azusa Police Officers' Association covering the period of July 1, 1993 through July 31, 1996, is attached hereto, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Azusa does hereby approve the Memorandum of Understanding attached hereto, and directs the representatives of Management to affix their signatures theron. The City Clerk shall certify the passage of this Resolution. APPROVED AND PASSED this 4th day of January, 1994. i 7::;Un� 'MAYOR I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day of January, 1994. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CITY RK MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE AZUSA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE 7-1-93 0 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. TERM OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ............... 2. SALARY ............................................ 3. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION ............................ 3.1. Bilingual Pay ................................... . 3.2. Court Time ..................................... 3.3. Educational Incentive Pay .......................... . 3.4. Holiday Pay (See also 6.2. Holidays) .................... 3.5. Longevity Pay ................................... 3.6. Overtime/Compensatory Time ........................ 3.7. Retirement ...................................... 3.8. Shift Differential .................................. 3.9. Standby Pay .................................... 3.10. Training Pay (Police Officer) .......................... 3.11. Training Pay --Corporal .............................. 3.12. Uniform Allowance ................................ 4. FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN 4.1. Definition ...................................... 4.2. Amount of Monthly Benefit .......................... 4.2.1. Yearly Increase ..................... 4.3. Eligibility ....................................... 4.4. Termination ..................................... 1 K 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 5. WORK WEEK AND TIMEKEEPING INTERVAL ................... 7 5.1. Work Week ..................................... 7 5.2. Workday ....................................... 7 5.3. Timekeeping Interval ............................... 7 6. TYPES OF LEAVE/DAYS OFF ............................. 8 6.1. Bereavement Leave ................................ 8 6.2. Holidays (see also 3.5. Holiday Pay) .................... 8 6.2.1. Designated Holidays ...................... 8 6.3. Industrial Leave .................................. 9 6.4. Personal Leave ................................... 10 6.5. Sick Leave ...................................... 10 6.5.1. Sick Leave During Probation ................. 10 6.5.2. Reasons for Use of Sick Leave ............... 11 6.5.3. Restrictions on Sick Leave .................. 11 12. LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE ....................... 16 13. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT ............................... 17 13.1. Objective ........................................ 17 13.2. Eligibility ....................................... 17 13.3. Courses may be eligible if they: ....................... 18 13.4. Reimbursement .................................. 19 14. COMPUTER AND HOME EXERCISE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM .... 20 15. SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................... 21 16. CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ....................................... 21 0 9 6.5.4. Accrual and Use ......................... 12 6.5.5. Advance Sick Leave ...................... 12 6.5.6. Sick Leave During Vacation ................. 12 6.5.7. One -Fourth Conversion .................... 12 6.5.8. One -Third Conversion ..................... 13 6.5.9. Conversion Deadline ...................... 13 6.5.10 Conversion to Cash Upon Retirement or Separation 13 6.6. Vacation Leave .................................. 14 6.6.1 Required Usage and Carryover .................... 14 6.6.2 Accrual ................................... 14 7. CLOTHING DAMAGE REIMBURSEMENT ...................... 15 8. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN ............................ 15 9. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS .............................. 15 10. HEALTH INSURANCE DURING RETIREMENT ................... 15 11. LIFE INSURANCE ...................................... 16 12. LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE ....................... 16 13. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT ............................... 17 13.1. Objective ........................................ 17 13.2. Eligibility ....................................... 17 13.3. Courses may be eligible if they: ....................... 18 13.4. Reimbursement .................................. 19 14. COMPUTER AND HOME EXERCISE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM .... 20 15. SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................... 21 16. CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ....................................... 21 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE AZUSA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION JULY 1, 1993 This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into with reference to the following facts: (1) The Azusa Police Officers' Association (APOA) (hereinafter referred to as "Association") is the recognized employee organization representing those personnel (hereinafter referred to as "employees") employed by the various departments of the City of Azusa (hereinafter referred to as "City"), and occupying the classifications as listed in Exhibits "A," "B" and "C" attached hereto; (2) In the interest of maintaining harmonious relations between the City and those employees represented by the Association, authorized representatives of the City and the Association have met and conferred in good faith, exchanging various proposals concerning wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment to affected employees. (3) The authorized representatives of the City and the Association have reached an understanding and agreement as to certain changes in wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment of the affected employees which shall be submitted to the City Council of the City for approval and implementation of these changes by appropriate ordinance, resolution, or other lawful action. Therefore, the City and the Association agree that, subject to approval and implementation by the City Council of the City, the wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for all affected employees shall be as follows: 1. TERM OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING The term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall commence on July 1. 1993 and shall continue through and including July 31, 1996. The term of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) shall commence July 1, 1993 and shall continue in full force and effect until July 31, 1996 with one reopener per year however, management will not discuss salary unless the cost -of -living for March 1993 to March 1994, or March 1994 to March 1995, (as measured by the All Urban Wage Earners Index, Los Angeles -Anaheim -Riverside Metropolitan Area) exceeds six percent (6%). Management agrees to commence negotiations no later than April 1 of each year. 1 0 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 2. SALARY Effective July 1, 1993, the base monthly salary of each employee shall be according to the information contained in Exhibit "A" of this MOU. Effective July 1, 1994, the base monthly salary of each employee shall be according to the information contained in Exhibit "B" of this MOU. Effective July 1, 1995, the base monthly salary of each employee shall be according to the information contained in Exhibit "C" of this MOU. 3. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION 3.1. Bilingual Pay The city shall pay two and one-half percent (2.5%) per month to personnel demonstrating a proficiency in the Spanish language if they are assigned and required to speak and translate the Spanish language in performance of their duties. Such additional payment is conditional upon demonstration of Spanish language proficiency by a qualified third -party examiner mutually agreed upon by both the City and the Association. 3.2. Court Time The minimum court appearance time shall be four (4) hours per day. Court time is applicable only for court appearances scheduled during off-duty hours. 3.3. Educational Incentive Pay 3.3.1. The City will pay two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the "sworn" employee's base rate if he/she possesses an Associate in Arts or Science degree or Intermediate Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) with forty-five (45) semester or equivalent quarter units from an accredited college or university. 3.3.2. The City will pay five percent (5%) of the "sworn" employee's base salary rate if he/she possesses a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree or Advanced certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and 7 • 9 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 Training (P.O.S.T.) with sixty (60) semester or equivalent quarter units from an accredited college or university. Neither (1) nor (2) above shall apply to any "sworn" employee whose job description has an equivalency requirement for either an Associate in Arts or Science degree or a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree. 3.4. Holiday Pay (See also 6.2. Holidays) Shift Personnel - Employees shall receive an additional 100 hours pay per year (10 hours x 10 holidays) whether the holiday is worked or falls on a regularly - scheduled day off (paid the pay period following the holiday)• Non -Shift Personnel - Employees who work holidays shall receive regular pay plus time and a half for hours worked or equivalent compensatory time. Special Assignments - Employees on special assignments who work other than the 4 day, 10 hour/day week shall be compensated accordingly. 3.5. Longevity Pay After completion of seven (7) years of service as a sworn member of the Azusa Police Department, employee shall receive a premium of 2.50% above base salary. After completion of fifteen (15) years of such service, the employee shall receive a premium of 5% above base salary. 3.6. Overtime/Compensatory Time Employees shall be entitled to overtime pay or compensatory time off at the rate of one and one-half (1 1/2) times the employee's hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of ten (10) hours in one work day or forty (40) hours within the employee's regular work week. For the purposes of this agreement, holiday pay, sick leave, and other compensated time off shall count for the hours. Compensatory time may be accumulated at the appropriate rate for each hour of overtime worked to the maximum accrual rate set by Federal law. Overtime pay or compensatory time off for overtime shall be accumulated in no less than fifteen (15) minutes per day increments. When an employee works K3 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 less than fifteen minutes per day of overtime, the employee shall not receive compensatory time for such overtime. In order to be entitled to any compensation for overtime hours worked, such overtime work must have been authorized by the department head. Accumulated compensatory time not taken off in the pay period in which it was earned may be carried over up to a maximum of four hundred and eighty (480) hours (320 hours worked at time -and -one-half would equal 480 hours). 3.7. Retirement The City shall continue its contract with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) under the "two percent (2%) at 50 full formula" (CHP) Plan and shall continue the highest level of the 1959 survivor benefit. The City shall continue to pay both the "employee" and "employer" share of the cost. The City shall amend its contract with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to add an additional benefit of Service Credit for Unused Sick Leave. The City shall also amend its contract with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to participate in the two-year Golden Handshake program as authorized by the State Legislature. 3.8. Shift Differential Persons assigned to the following shifts will be compensated for all hours worked as follows: Swing shift: additional $.50 per hour Morning shift: additional $1.00 per hour Shift differential pay will not apply to individuals who are working either of the above shifts on an overtime basis, on a shift exchange or when called out due to an emergency. 4 0 E MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 3.9. Standby Pay Stand-by pay will be paid at straight time hour -for -hour with a four (4) hour minimum. 3.10. Training Pay (Police Officer) For employees in the classification of Police Officer only, the City shall pay two and one-half percent (2.5%) in addition to the base salary while assigned the duties of a Field Training Officer (FTO). 3.11. Training Pay --Corporal For employees assigned to the rank of Corporal only, the City shall pay one percent (1 %) in addition to base salary while assigned duties of a Field Training Officer (FTO). 3.12. Uniform Allowance The uniform allowance for "sworn" employees shall be seven hundred dollars ($700) per year. Such allowance will be paid by the City in December. 4. FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN 4.1. Definition Effective August 1, 1993, the City's existing Cafeteria Benefit Plan (CBP) shall be converted to an IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan (FBP) administered by either the City or its designee. 0 E MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 4.2. Amount of Monthly Benefit Effective August 1, 1993, the City will maintain the Flexible Benefit Plan at five hundred forty-five dollars ($545.00) per month for each employee. This plan can be used by the employee to pay, to the extent available, for qualified benefits as determined by the IRS. The employee understands that, in the event the total premiums and/or expenses for qualified benefits selected by him/her exceed the amount of the FBP, the excess shall be deducted from pre- tax wages of the employee. 4.2.1. Yearly Increase Effective August 1, 1994, the City will maintain the Flexible Benefit Plan at five hundred seventy dollars ($570.00) per month for each employee. Effective August 1, 1995, the City will maintain the Flexible Benefit Plan at five hundred ninety-five dollars (5595.00) per month for each employee. 4.3. Eligibility In order for an employee to be eligible for the FBP in any given month, he/she must be on payroll on the first work day (excluding recognized paid City holidays) of that month. A new employee will be eligible for the full FBP applicable to his/her bargaining unit if he/she begins work on the first work day (excluding recognized paid City holidays) of the month. An employee whose date of hire is on the second work day (excluding recognized paid City holidays) of the month or thereafter will not be eligible for the FBP for that month. If an employee does not meet the qualifying work time in any given month, arrangements must be made with the Finance Department to reimburse the City for any benefits that have already been paid out on the employee's behalf for that month. The Finance Department will notify the employee if he/she has not met the qualifying work time for eligibility for the FBP. 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 4.4. Termination The City will not be responsible for payment of any qualified benefits on behalf of the employee following the month of termination. If an employee represented by the Association wishes to continue his/her qualified benefits, advance payment for such qualified benefits will be deducted from the employee's final pay. 5. WORK WEEK AND TIMEKEEPING INTERVAL 5.1. Work Week The regular workweek for all employees covered by this document shall be forty (40) hours for a seven (7) day period beginning at 12:01 a.m. each Sunday and shall consist of four (4) days a week and ten (10) hours per day. Daily hours of work or shifts for employees within the department shall be assigned by the department head, as required to meet the needs of the department. 5.2. Workday The workday will consist of ten (10) hours with lunch and breaks to be scheduled in light of departmental policy. The City reserves the right to determine the beginning and ending times of the work day. 5.3. Timekeeping Interval In compliance with FLSA, the minimum timekeeping interval shall be fifteen (15) minutes. Periods of time of seven (7) minutes or less shall be rounded down, and periods of time of eight (8) minutes or more shall be rounded up. 7 0 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 6. TYPES OF LEAVE/DAYS OFF 6.1. Bereavement Leave An employee may be permitted to take up to forty (40) hours bereavement leave in the event of the death of a member of his/her immediate family. "Immediate family" member is herewith defined as a mother, father, brother, sister, spouse, child, mother-in-law, father-in-law, grandparents or relative living within the employee's household. Persons in loco parentis may also be considered under certain circumstances. Such leave shall not be charged against the employee's sick leave or vacation. In addition to Bereavement Leave, an employee may request up to twenty (20) hours of sick leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Such leave shall be charged against the employee's sick leave balance and shall be considered in calculating his or her ability to convert the balance. 6.2. Holidays (see also 3.5. Holiday Pay) 6.2.1. Designated Holidays The employee shall receive time off with pay for the following holidays but only if the employee is paid for the workday that precedes or follows the holiday. If a holiday falls on an employee's scheduled day off, the employee shall receive the holiday on the next scheduled business day. The dates upon which these holidays shall be observed are listed below: Holiday Schedule: Month 93-94 94-95 95-96 96 Independence Day July 5 4 4 4 Labor Day September 6 5 4 Columbus Day October 11 10 9 Veteran's Day November 11 14 13 Thanksgiving Day November 25 24 23 Christmas Day December 27 26 25 New Year's Day January 3 2 1 Martin Luther King Day January 17 16 15 President's Day February 21 20 19 Memorial Day May 30 29 27 0 0 • MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 6.3. Industrial Leave A regular employee who is temporarily or permanently incapacitated as a result of injury or illness determined to be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act shall be granted industrial leave under the following terms and conditions: 1. An employee granted industrial leave shall continue to be compensated at his regular rate of pay in lieu of temporary disability payments. 2. Should it be determined that an employee's illness or injury did not arise in the course of the employee's employment with the City or that the employee is not temporarily or permanently incapacitated or disabled as a result of the injury or illness, then the employee's accrued or, if insufficient, future sick leave shall be charged to reimburse the City for any payments made to the employee pursuant to (1) above. 3. An industrial leave of up to ninety (90) calendar days shall be authorized for each injury or illness determined to be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act. Paid leave may be continued subject to review by the City Council at the end of such ninety (90) calendar day period to a maximum of one (1) calendar year. Supporting medical documentation must accompany such requests for leave and be submitted thirty (30) days prior to expiration date. 4. Except as provided in (2) above, no employee shall have accrued sick leave deducted while on industrial leave. Vacation and sick leave shall accrue for an employee on industrial leave. 5. Industrial leave shall expire when one of the following conditions occurs: a. Employee is able to return to work to his regular position. b. The day before the employee is retired or separated for disability. The employee's "retirement date" shall be the first of the month after all of the following occur and are determined by the Public Employees' Retirement System: 11 The employee's condition is determined to be permanent or of an extended duration. 0 0 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 2) The degree of disability precludes continued employment by the employee in his/her present position. C. After fifty-two (52) weeks of industrial disability payments. 6. Physicians may be assigned in compliance with the Health and Safety Code and the Workers' Compensation Laws of the State of California (Ref.: Section 4600 - Labor Code.) 6.4. Personal Leave Twenty (20) hours Personal Leave may be taken by employee. Personal Leave is to be distinguished from Personal Business Leave in that it does not have particular requirements for its use and is not deducted from the employee's Sick Leave balance. An Employee Leave Request must be approved by the appropriate department head prior to the use of Personal Leave and such leave may not be carried over into the next fiscal year or cashed in if it is not used. Personal Leave shall be granted with due regard for the employee's wishes and the operational needs of the department. This Personal Leave is also to be considered similar to vacation leave in that an open shift can be filled with overtime coverage. 6.5. Sick Leave Sick leave shall not be construed as a right which an employee may use at his or her discretion, but shall be allowed only in case of necessity or actual sickness or disability. The Finance Department will analyze and report to the employees the amount of sick eave earned, less the amount used, and the net accrued during the calendar year. 6.5.1. Sick Leave During Probation Sick leave may be taken during the probationary period but only in such amount as the employee would have earned if on permanent status. If the employee does not become permanent, all paid sick leave must be reimbursed to the City at the time of termination of employment or it shall be deducted from the employee's final paycheck. 10 0 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 6.5.2. Reasons for Use of Sick Leave Sick leave shall be granted for the following reasons: a. Personal illness or physical incapacity. b. The illness of a member of the employee's immediate family (father, mother, sister or brother), or members of the employee's household (husband, wife, and children) that require the employee's personal care and attention. C. Enforced quarantine of the employee in accordance with Health Department regulations. d. Medical, dental, and optical appointments. e. Personal business not to exceed a maximum of thirty (30) hours during any one (1) year. "Personal business" means those items of personal business that can only be taken care of during regular working hours of the employee. Personal business leave shall be approved or disapproved by the department head in accordance with this section. Sick Leave taken as "Personal Business" Leave shall not be taken into consideration in employee performance evaluations. 6.5.3. Restrictions on Sick Leave a. Disability arising from any sickness or injury purposely self- inflicted. b. Sickness or disability sustained while on leave of absence, other than regular vacation leave. C. Disability or illness arising from compensated employment other than with the City. 11 0 9 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 6.5.4. Accrual and Use Sick leave with pay shall accrue to employees at the rate of ten hours per month for each calendar month of paid employment, with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave shall not be taken in units of less than one-half hour. 6.5.5. Advance Sick Leave a. Permanent employees may be allowed sick leave in advance of accrual up to a maximum of twelve (12) working days on approval of the department head and the City Administrator. b. Probationary employees serving in entry-level positions may be allowed sick leave in advance of accrual up to a maximum of six (6) working days on approval of the department head and City Administrator where the employee has completed at least thirty (30) calendar days of service with the City. If the employee does not become permanent, all paid sick leave must be reimbursed to the City or deducted from the employee's final paycheck. 6.5.6. Sick Leave During Vacation If an employee becomes ill or injured while on vacation, he or she may, by completing a Leave Request Form, use accrued sick leave time in lieu of vacation time for the period of disability. 6.5.7. One -Fourth Conversion If the employee has used more than three, but not more than six days of sick leave, including time spent on personal business or bereavement, he or she would have the following options: a. Carry over the accrual and add it to his or her sick leave balance. b. Convert, only to the extent that his/her balance is more than zero at the beginning of the new year, one-fourth of the accrual to vacation or convert one-fourth to cash (but no combination of these two); unused, unconverted leave would then be added to the employee's sick leave balance. 12 CG 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 6.5.8. One -Third Conversion If the employee has used no more than three days of sick leave, including time spent on personal business or bereavement, he or she would have the following options: a. Carry over the accrual and add it to his or her sick leave balance. b. Convert, only to the extent that his/her balance is more than zero at the beginning of the new year, one-third of the accrual to vacation or convert one-third of it to cash (but no combination of these two); unused or unconverted leave would then be added to the employee's sick leave balance. 6.5.9. Conversion Deadline A decision to convert sick leave according to the policies stated shall be made by March 31. 6.5.10 Conversion to Cash Upon Retirement or Separation The employee may convert fifty percent (50%) of his or her accrued Sick Leave balance to cash upon death (if he or she has attained permanent status); disability retirement (if he or she has been employed by the City a minimum of five (5) years); or voluntary retirement (if he or she has been employed by the City of minimum of ten 110) years. Upon separation for other reasons, the employee may convert fifty percent (50%) of his or her accrued Sick Leave balance to cash for hours in excess of three hundred twenty (320) hours to a maximum payment of two hundred forty (240) hours. 13 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 6.6. Vacation Leave 6.6.1 Required Usage and Carryover Leave will be credited on a "pay -per -period" basis. Employees shall be required to use one half (1/2) of their annual Vacation accrual yearly and shall be able to carry over one half (1/2) of one year's Vacation accrual from one year to the next, cumulatively, up to a maximum of fifty two (52) times the then -current pay period rate of vacation accrual. This maximum is waived, however, until June 30, 1996. At that time, if the employee's balance is at or above its maximum, no further vacation shall be accrued until the employee's balance drops below the maximum. In special cases, where it has not been possible, due to work load and other factors, for the employee to use his/her vacation before reaching the maximum, it shall be within the department head's authority to authorize cash payment in lieu of time off. 6.6.2 Accrual Vacation leave shall accrue as follows: Through the 4th year of employment ....... 90 hours per year Through the 5th year of employment ...... 120 hours per year Through the 6th year of employment ...... 128 hours per year Through the 7th year of employment ...... 136 hours per year Through the 8th year of employment ...... 144 hours per year Through the 9th year of employment ...... 152 hours per year Through the 10th year of employment ...... 160 hours per year Through the 11 th year of employment ...... 168 hours per year Through the 12th year of employment ...... 176 hours per year Through the 13th year of employment ...... 184 hours per year Through the 14th year of employment ...... 192 hours per year Through the 15th year of employment ...... 200 hours per year Through the 16th year of employment ...... 218 hours per year In addition to the above, sworn shift personnel shall accrue forty (40) additional hours per year in lieu of holidays. 14 9 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 7. CLOTHING DAMAGE REIMBURSEMENT If, in the course of business, an office employee's personal clothing or effects are accidentally damaged or destroyed, the employee may submit a claim for reimbursement up to one hundred dollars ($100) to the City's Safety Committee. The committee shall have the authority to investigate the claim and recommend to the City Administrator, or his designee, to pay the full amount of the claim, deny the claim, or apportion the claim based on normal wear and tear of the item and/or the extent of the employee's negligence in following proper safety procedures. It is expressly understood that stockings and socks are exempt from this procedure. It is further expressly understood that prescription eye glasses or contact lenses and hearing aid devices are exempt from the one hundred dollar ($100) limit. 8. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN Association employees will be eligible for the City's Employee Assistance Plan. 9. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS The City will continue to provide annual physical examinations, for all sworn officers, on a voluntary basis. 10. HEALTH INSURANCE DURING RETIREMENT Effective July 1, 1993, the City shall establish a Medical Premium Retirement Benefit Plan (MPRBP) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as a member of, under the regulations of, and administered by the Joint Powers Employee Benefit Authority. Association employees can defer income to this plan. In addition, beginning with the first month after retirement, for Association employees who, at the time of retirement from the City of Azusa, have attained the age of fifty (50) and have at least twenty (20) cumulative years of sworn safety service with the City of Azusa Police Department, the City will contribute monthly to the Plan, in the employee's behalf, until the employee passes away, an amount equal to the single -coverage premium in the employee's comprehensive health insurance plan. The amount of the City's contribution shall vary, up or down, depending upon the employee's choice of health insurance carrier and its periodic changes in its rates. The minimum contribution (currently $16 per month) that the City pays directly to PERS shall be considered to be part of the portion paid by the City. 15 0 E MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 11. LIFE INSURANCE The City shall provide group life insurance to all Association members in an amount of coverage one times the member's annual earnings. 12. LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE 12.1. The CITY shall maintain in effect for the term of this agreement a long- term disability plan covering EMPLOYEES set forth herein. Said plan shall provide an employee with a maximum of two-thirds (2/3) of his/her base salary. An employee may utilize his/her accrued sick leave, vacation, and/or compensatory time to supplement the LTD payment so as to receive 100% of his/her base salary. 12.2. Long term disability benefits shall not commence until thirty (30) calendar days of employment. 12.3. The City shall form a committee composed of one member of each bargaining unit and members of the management staff to review alternatives to the current LTD plan, including the plan benefits and the costs of such benefits. In the event a new LTD plan is implemented, it shall introduce "offset" from disability pay for sick leave pay but shall not provide a lesser level of benefits than currently provided, and shall be based on the following criteria. It may not be possible to meet all of these criteria:. 12.3.1. Employees will be covered for long term disability benefits through an Association sponsored LTD Plan; 12.3.2. The Plan shall provide 66% of the employees monthly salary; 12.3.3. There will be a 30 calendar day waiting period and a benefit to age 65; 12.3.4. For the first 30 days of non -job related illness or injury, the employee will use accrued sick leave, compensatory time or vacation leave; Iry 0 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 12.3.5. The employee will be allowed to use accrued sick leave in conjunction with the long term disability plan to provide for a full pay check; 12.3.6. At no time will an employee receive more than 100% of their base pay; 12.3.7. Coverage in both of the City's sponsored UNUM plans will cease; 12.3.8. The new disability plan will be at a rate substantially less than the current City plan. 13. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 13.1. Objective The tuition reimbursement program is designed to encourage employees to continue their self -development by enrolling in approved classroom courses which will: 13.1.1. Educate them in new concepts and methods in their occupational field and prepare them to meet the changing demands of their job. 13.1.2. Help prepare them for advancement to positions of greater responsibility in the City of Azusa. 13.2. Eligibility Tuition Reimbursement 13.2.1. All regularly appointed employees are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement. Courses must commence after appointment and be in excess of the educational standards for the position. An example of this would be job-related college or university courses when the specification for the classification calls for high school graduation. 13.2.2. Courses must be (except where noted below in paragraphs 12.3.3. and 12.3.4.) traditional classroom courses taken at 17 0 L MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 colleges or universities and approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Credits given for non - classroom assignments such as life experience, military training, and professional training are not reimbursable. 13.2.3. Coursework must be related to the employee's current occupation or to a City classification to which the employee may resonably expect promotion within the next five years. 13.3. Courses may be eligible if they: 13.3.1. Are above the educational requirements of the position as noted in the position specification and are not taken to acquire skills, knowledge and abilities which the employee was deemed to have when appointed the position. 13.3.2. Do not duplicate training which the employee has already had or which is to be provided in-house. 13.3.3. Do not duplicate previously taken courses unless special approval has been granted by the department head and the Human Resources Division. 13.3.4. Are required for the completion of the pre -approved job- related major. An example would be general education or elective requirements for the major as stated in the school catalog. Remedial courses or those taken as required for a non -approved major shall be eligible. 13.3.5. Include completed engineering review courses taken at accredited institutions for which an academic grade or units of academic credit are not given. These courses must prepare candidates for a certificate, license or registration issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. The employee must receive the certificate or license from this Board to be eligible for reimbursement, which will be granted for a maximum of 2 courses per certificate, license or registration. 13.3.6. Lead to a City -approved certificate, license or registration. Reimbursement may be made for any examination fees 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 required to seccessfully obtain the certificate, license or registration. Reimbursement for eligible expenses will be made after obtaining the license, certificate or registration. 13.3.7. Are not taken on City time and must be certified that they are taken on the employee's off-duty time. 13.3.8. Are part of a bona -fide curriculum of the study of the Spanish language. 13.3.9. Have been approved by the Department Head and the City Administrator or his/her designee before commencement of the class. 13.4. Reimbursement 13.4.1. The City shall reimburse employees for tuition, registration fees and texts required for the eligible courses. Expenses for parking, travel, meals, processing fees, transcript fees, materials and any other costs are not reimbursable. 13.4.2. Employees shall be reimbursed up to the dollar amount charged for the same number of units per term by California State University system. 13.4.3. In order to be reviewed, each application must state exactly which units or credits the employee is applying for and whether the courses submitted are core courses or recommended electives for the approved major. 13.4.4. Reimbursement shall be made upon completion of the course with a minimum final grade of "C" or its equivalent, i.e., a pass in a pass/fail course will be considered equivalent to a "C". No reimbursement shall be made for audited or incomplete courses. 13.4.5. Employees must submit from the attendant institution an original certification of fees paid and grade acheived in order to have their application considered for reimbursement. These documents must accompany the reimbursement application form in order to be processed. Ir MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 13.4.6. Application for reimbursement must be submitted within three months of the completion of the approved course in order to be considered for reimbursement. 14. COMPUTER AND HOME EXERCISE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM 14.1. The Computer and Home Exercise Equipment Loan Plan described below shall be made available to full time regular employees. Eligibility is limited to employees who have completed their initial probation period with the City. 14.2. The equipment configuration shall be appropriate to the employee's position and career with the City. 14.3. The City will recommend a vendor who has agreed to provide discount pricing. 14.4. It is the employee's responsibility to negotiate the price for the equipment and to bring a copy of the order/quote to the City for approval prior to purchase. 14.5. The employee shall apply for a loan with the City on a City provided loan application. if the employee qualifies, the City will fund the loan on an interest free basis. Loan payments must be by payroll deduction. Each loan payment period shall not exceed two years and the aggregate value of all loan(s) shall not exceed $5,000 per employee. In order for an employee to receive a loan under the Plan for equipment upgrades for purchase of equipment components which are part of the City approved minimum configuration, the employee must certify that he/she already owns the remaining components required to meet the minimum equipment configuration. 14.6. The plan will not apply to any equipment purchased prior to November 1, 1993. 14.7. Any remaining loan balance must be paid in full at time of separation of employment. Payment will be made directly and/or by deduction from the last paycheck. In the event an outstanding balance remains, the employee is responsible for making payment arrangements. The failure to make full payment will obligate the employee to pay the City's attorneys fees in any restitution process. 20 0 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - APOA, JULY 1, 1993 15. SAFETY EQUIPMENT The City will provide safety equipment for new employees and will replace worn safety equipment for current sworn employees as required by the department head. 16. CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Any benefits, terms, and conditions of employment, except as modified by state law, federal law, or municipal ordinance, contained in prior Memoranda of Understanding between the Association and the City not specifically altered by this agreement are hereby incorporated in this agreement and made a part of it by reference. 21 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AZUSA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION JULY 1, 1993 EXHIBIT "A" -- 1993-1994 MONTHLY SALARY Classification Range 1 z s v a 71 3998.45 Police Officer 6101 3081.64 3229.35 3384.44 3547.29 3718.28 3811.24 3904.19 Police Officer -Bilingual Pay 6102 3155.49 3306.89 3465.86 3632.78 3808.05 3903.25 3998.45 Police Officer -5% Incentive Pay 6103 3231.19 3386.38 3549.32 3720.41 3900.06 3997.56 4095.06 Police Officer -5% Incent. + Biling.61 04 3308.79 3467.85 3634.87 3810.24 3994.37 4094.23 4194.09 In addition to monthly basic pay, the following assignments, when made by the Chief of Police or his designee, shall receive two and one-half percent • (2.5%) 3720.42 3900.06 3997.56 I 4095.06 Bicycle Patrol Officer -5% Incent. 6213 3308.79 3467.85 K-9 Officer 6201 3155.50 3306.89 3465.04 3632.79 3808.05 3903.25 3998.45 K-9 Officer -Bilingual Pay 6202 3231.20 3386.38 3549.32 3720.42 3900.06 3997.56 I 4095.06 K-9 Officer -5% Incentive Pay 6203 3308.79 3467.85 3634.87 3810.24 3994.38 4094.24 4194.10 K-9 Officer -5% Incentive+Biling.6204 3388.32 3551.36 3722.55 3902.31 4091.05 4193.33 4295.60 Bicycle Patrol Officer 6211 3155.50 3306.89 3465.04 3632.79 3808.05 3903.25 3998.45 Bicycle Patrol Officer -Bilingual 6212 3231.20 3386.38 3549.32 3720.42 3900.06 3997.56 I 4095.06 Bicycle Patrol Officer -5% Incent. 6213 3308.79 3467.85 3634.87 3810.24 3994.38 4094.24 4194.10 Bicycle Patrol Officer -5% Inc+Bi16214 3388.32 3551.36 3722.55 3902.31 4091.05 4193.33 4295.60 In addition to monthly basic pay, the following assignments, when made by the Chief of Police or his designee, shall receive five percent (5%). Corporal 6301 3229.33 3384.42 3547.27 3718.26 3897.80 3995.25 4092.69 Corporal -Bilingual Pay 6302 3306.88 3465.85 3632.77 3808.03 3992.05 4091 .85 I 4191.65 Corporal -5% Incentive Pay 6303 3386.36 3549.31 3720.40 3900.04 4088.67 4190.89 4293.10 Corporal -5% Incentive+Bilingual 6304 3467.83 3634.85 3810.22 3994.36 4187.70 4292.39 4397.09 Motor Officer 6401 3229.33 3384.42 3547.27 3718.26 3897.80 3995.25 4092.69 Motor Officer -Bilingual Pay 6402 3306.88 3465.85 3632.77 3808.03 3992.05 ( 4091.85 4191.65 Motor Officer -5% Incentive Pay 6403 3386.36 3549.31 3720.40 3900.04 4088.67 4190.89 4293.10 Motor Officer -5% Incent. + Biling.6404 3467.83 3634.85 3810.22 3994.36 4187.70 4292.39 4397.09 Police Sergeant 6501 3696.40 3874.84 4062.21 4258.95 4465.52 4577.16 4688.80 Police Sergeant -Bilingual Pay 6502 3785.62 3968.53 4160.58 4362.23 4573.97 4688.32 4802.67 Police Sergeant -5% Incentive Pa�6503 3877.07 4064.55 4261.41 4468.10 4685.13 4802.26 4919.39 Police Sergeant -5% Inc. +Biling. 6504 3970.81 4162.98 4364.75 4576.62 4799.07 4919.05 5039.02 *Due to rounding of figures, they may vary slightly from payroll computer figures, which are carried to 4 decimal places. 22 EXHIBIT "B" - 1994-1995 MONTHLY SALARY In addition to monthly basic pay, the following assignments, when made by the Chief of Police or his designee, shall receive two and one-half percent (2.5%) K-9 Officer 6201 3281.72 3439.18 REGULAR STEPS 3778.09 3960.37 SPECIAL LONGEVITY STEPS Classification Range 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Police Officer 6101 3204.91 3358.52 3519.82 3689.18 3867.01 3963.69 4060.36 Police Officer -Bilingual Pay 6102 3281.71 3439.17 3604.49 3778.09 3960.37 4059.38 4158.39 Police Officer -5% Incentive Pay 6103 3360.44 3521.84 3691.29 3869.23 4056.06 4157.466 4258.86 Police Officer -5% Incent. + Biling.6104 3441.14 3606.56 3780.26 3962.65 4154.14 4258.00 4361.85 In addition to monthly basic pay, the following assignments, when made by the Chief of Police or his designee, shall receive two and one-half percent (2.5%) K-9 Officer 6201 3281.72 3439.18 3604.50 3778.09 3960.37 4059.38 4158.39 K-9 Officer -Bilingual Pay 6202 3360.45 3521.84 3691.29 3869.24 4056.06 4157.46 4258.86 K-9 Officer -5% Incentive Pay 6203 3441.14 3606.56 3780.26 3962.65 4154.16 4258.01 4361.86 K-9 Officer -5% Incentive+Biling.6204 3523.85 3693.41 3871.45 4058.40 4254.69 4361.06 4467.42 Bicycle Patrol Officer 6211 3281.72 3439.18 3604.50 3778.09 3960.37 4059.38 4158.39 Bicycle Patrol Officer -Bilingual 6212 3360.45 3521.84 3691.29 3869.24 4056.06 4157.46 4258.86 Bicycle Patrol Officer -5% Incent. 6213 3441.14 3606.56 3780.26 3962.65 4154.16 4258.01 4361.86 Bicycle Patrol Officer -5% Inc +Bi16214 3523.85 3693.41 3871.45 4058.40 4254.69 4361.06 4467.42 In addition to monthly basic pay, the following assignments, when made by the Chief of Police or his designee, shall receive five percent (5%). Corporal 6301 3358.50 3519.80 3689.16 3866.99 4053.71 4155.06 4256.40 Corporal -Bilingual Pay 6302 3439.16 3604.48 3778.08 3960.35 4151.73 4255.52 4359.32 Corporal -5% Incentive Pay 6303 3521.81 3691.28 3869.22 4056.04 4252.22 4358.53 4464.82 Corporal -5% Incentive+Bilingual 6304 3606.54 3780.24 3962.63 4154.13 4355.21 4464.09 4572.97 Motor Officer 6401 3358.50 3519.80 3689.16 3866.99 4053.71 4155.06 4256.40 Motor Officer -Bilingual Pay 6402 3436.16 3604.48 3778.08 3960.35 4151.73 4255.52 4359.32 Motor Officer -5% Incentive Pay 6403 3521.81 3691.28 3869.22 4056.04 4252.22 4358.53 4464.82 Motor Off icer -5% Incent. + Biling.6404 3606.54 3780.24 3962.63 4154.13 4355.21 4464.09 4572.97 Police Sergeant 6501 3844.26 4029.83 4224.70 4429.31 4644.14 4760.25 4876.35 Police Sergeant -Bilingual Pay 6502 3937.04 4127.27 4327.00 4536.72 4756.93 4875.85 4994.78 Police Sergeant -5% Incentive Pa�6503 4032.15 4227.13 4431.87 4646.82 4872.54 4994.35 5116.17 Police Sergeant -5% Inc.+Biling. 6504 4129.64 4329.50 4539.34 4759.68 4991.03 5115.81 5240.58 `Due to rounding of figures, they may vary slightly from payroll computer figures, which are carried to 4 decimal places. 23 • EXHIBIT "C" - 1995-1996 MONTHLY SALARY Classification Range 1 2 3 4 5 4324.73 7 Police Officer 6101 3333.11 3492.86 3660.61 3836.75 4021.69 4122.24 4222.77 Police Officer -Bilingual Pay 6102 3412.98 3576.74 3748.67 3929.21 4118.78 4221.76 4324.73 Police Officer -5% Incentive Pay 6103 3494.86 3662.71 3838.94 4024.00 4218.30 4323.76 4429.21 Police Officer -5% Incent. + Biling.6104 3578.79 3750.82 3931.47 4121.16 4320.31 II 4428.32 4536.32 In addition to monthly basic pay, the following assignments, when made by the Chief of Police or his designee, shall receive two and one-half percent 12.5%I K-9 Officer 6201 3412.99 3576.75 3748.68 3929.21 4118.78 4221.76 4324.73 K-9 Officer -Bilingual Pay 6202 3494.87 3662.71 3838.94 4124.01 4218.30 4323.76 4429.21 K-9 Officer -5% Incentive Pay 6203 3578.79 3750.82 3931.47 4121.16 4320.33 4428.33 4536.33 K-9 Officer -5% Incentive+Biling.6204 3664.80 3841.15 4026.31 4220.74 4424.88 4535.50 4646.12 Bicycle Patrol Officer 6211 3412.99 3576.75 3748.68 3929.21 4118.78 4221.76 4324.73 Bicycle Patrol Officer -Bilingual 6212 3494.87 3662.71 3838.94 4124.01 4218.30 4323.76 4429.21 Bicycle Patrol Officer -5% Incent. 6213 3578.79 3750.82 3931.47 4121.16 4320.33 4428.33 4536.33 Bicycle Patrol Officer -5% Inc +Bi16214 3664.80 3841.15 4026.31 4220.74 4424.88 4535.50 4646.12 In addition to monthly basic pay, the following assignments, when made by the Chief of Police or his designee, shall receive five percent 15%1. Corporal 6301 3492.84 3660.59 3836.73 4021.67 4215.86 4321.26 4426.66 Corporal -Bilingual Pay 6302 3576.73 3748.66 3929.20 4118.76 4317.80 4425.74 4533.69 Corporal -5% Incentive Pay 6303 3662.68 3838.93 4023.99 4218.28 4422.31 4532.87 4643.41 Corporal -5% Incentive+Bilingual 6304 3750.80 3931.45 4121.14 4320.30 4529.42 4642.65 4755.89 Motor Officer 6401 3492.84 3660.59 3836.73 4021.67 4215.86 4321.26 4426.66 Motor Officer -Bilingual Pay 6402 3576.73 3748.66 3929.20 4118.76 4317.60 4425.74 4533.69 Motor Officer -5% Incentive Pay 6403 3662.68 3838.93 4023.99 4218.28 4422.31 4532.87 4643.41 Motor Officer -5% Incent. +Biling.6404 3750.80 3931.45 4121.14 4320.30 4529.42 4642.65 4755.89 Police Sergeant 6501 3998.03 4191.02 4393.69 4606.48 4829.91 4950.66 5071.40 Police Sergeant -Bilingual Pay 6502 4094.52 4292.36 4500.08 4718.19 4947.21 5070.88 5194.57 Police Sergeant -5% Incentive Pa�6503 4193.44 4396.22 4609.14 4832.69 5067.44 5194.12 5320.82 Police Sergeant -5% Inc. +Biling. 6504 4294.83 4502.68 4720.91 4950.07 5190.67 II 5320.44 5450.20 *Due to rounding of figures, they may vary slightly from payroll computer figures, which are carried to 4 decimal places IH i L 0 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AZUSA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION JULY 1, 1993 AZUSA POLICE/OFFICERS' AS�SO.CIATION BY DATE �S BAY DATE BY CITY OF AZUSA DATE /-/9-9�,l BY DATE BY DATE 25 0 0 INDEX Accrual 3, 12-14 Accrual and Use 12 ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION 2 Advance Sick Leave 12 Amount of Monthly Benefit 6 Bereavement Leave 8 Bilingual Pay 2, 22-24 CLOTHING DAMAGE REIMBURSEMENT 15 COMPUTER AND HOME EXERCISE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM 20 CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 21 Conversion Deadline 13 Conversion to Cash Upon Retirement or Separation 13 Courses may be eligible if they: 18 Court Time 2 Definition 5 Designated Holidays 8 Educational Incentive Pay 2 Eligibility 6, 17, 20 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN 15 FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN 5, 6 HEALTH INSURANCE DURING RETIREMENT 15 Holiday Pay (See also 6.2. Holidays) 3 Holidays (see also 3.5. Holiday Pay) 8 Industrial Leave 9 LIFE INSURANCE 16 LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE 16 Longevity Pay 3 Objective 17 One -Fourth Conversion 12 One -Third Conversion 13 Overtime/Compensatory Time 3 Personal Leave 10 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS 15 Reasons for Use of Sick Leave 11 Reimbursement 15, 17-20 Required Usage and Carryover 14 Restrictions on Sick Leave 11 Retirement 4, 9, 13, 15 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 21 SALARY 1-3, 5, 16, 22-24 9 Shift Differential 4 Sick Leave 3, 4, 8-13, 16, 17 Sick Leave During Probation 10 Sick Leave During Vacation 12 Standby Pay 5 TERM OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 1 Termination 7, 10 Timekeeping Interval 7 Training Pay (Police Officer) 5 Training Pay --Corporal 5 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 17 TYPES OF LEAVE/DAYS OFF 8 Uniform Allowance 5 Vacation Leave 10, 11, 14, 16 Work Week 3, 7 WORK WEEK AND TIMEKEEPING INTERVAL 7 Workday 7, 8 Yearly Increase 6