HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-05; City Council; Resolution 2002-0451
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RESOLUTIONNO. 2002-045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE MANAGEMENT
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLAN FOR FIRE
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to increase the effectiveness of the
Fire Battalion Chief classification; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes the creation of 24 hour shift Battalion
Chiefs will improve communication, enhance emergency scene management, increase
consistency across shifts, and provide a greater incentive for career advancement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes Battalion Chiefs on shift should be
compensated in a manner commensurate with their schedule; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that Fire Battalion Chiefs are exempt
under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and that the proposed changes will not affect
their exempt status; and
WHEREAS, it is the :intention of the City Council that Battalion Chiefs on shift
receive straight time for overtime worked; and
WHEREAS, it is the .intention of the City Council that Battalion Chiefs on shift
accrue sick leave and vacation at the same rates and maximums as CFA represented
employees on shift and that Battalion Chiefs remain eligible for vacation conversion at a
level commensurate with their 24-hour shift schedule; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have a Management Compensation and
Benefits Plan that complies with existing laws and reflects current practice.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
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2. That the City Council hereby amends the Management Compensation and
Benefits Plan to provide oveltime compensation at straight time for Battalion Chiefs
working in place of a shift Battalion Chief on leave.
3. That the City Council hereby amends the Management Compensation and
Benefits Plan to clarify that shift Battalion Chiefs earn andor accrue vacation, sick leave,
and holiday pay equivalent to employees represented by the Carlsbad Firefighters’
Association (CFA).
4. That the City Council hereby amends the Management Compensation and
Benefits Plan to clarify that shift Battalion Chiefs qualify for 112 hours of vacation
conversion provided they use 1 12 hours of vacation during the calendar year.
5. That the City Council hereby amends the Management Compensation and
Benefits Plan to clarify that any retirement provisions provided by the California Public
Employees’ Retirement Systcm (CalPERS) to employees represented by the Carlsbad
Firefighters’ Association are extended to all management employees who are considered
“fire safety” employees.
PASSED, AF’PROVE,D AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad
City Council, held on this 5th day of FEBRUARY ,2002, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, Hall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(SEAL) ’