HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-03; City Council; Resolution 2020-213RESOLUTION NO. 2020-213
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE CARLSBAD CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION AND ITS ASSOCIATED
SALARY SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, representatives of the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad City Employees' Association
have met and conferred in good faith pursuant to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (Cal. Government Code,
§ 3500 et seq.) regarding wages and other terms and conditions of employment; and
WHEREAS, the representatives have reached agreement which they desire to submit to the City
Council for consideration and approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined the need to accept
such an agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (Attachment A) and its associated
salary schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the Memorandum of Understanding between the Carlsbad City Employees'
Association and the City of Carlsbad (Attachment A) is approved and the city manager is
directed to execute it.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
NAYS: Hall.
ABSENT: None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
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Attachment A
CCEA MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
1/1/2021 to 12/31/2022
Summary of Significant Changes
1. Term: January 1, 2021 — December 31, 2022
2. Article 12 Compensation Adjustments:
a. Effective January 1, 2021, all CCEA employees shall receive a two percent (2%)
base salary increase. An employee's base pay rate may not exceed the
maximum of the pay range for their classification.
b. Effective January 1, 2022, all CCEA employees shall receive a two and a half
percent (2.5%) base salary increase. An employee's base pay rate may not
exceed the maximum of the pay range for their classification.
3. Article 17 Bilingual Pay:
a. Effective the first day of the pay period that includes January 1, 2021 the City
will provide additional compensation to an employee in the amount of $50.00
per pay period for the performance of bilingual skills.
b. Employees must pass a bilingual proficiency test as determined by the City in
the foreign language or American Sign Language (ASL).
4. Article 53 Pay Ranges:
a. Effective January 1, 2021, pay ranges for certain classifications will be adjusted
to maintain market competitiveness. See Article 53 for list of classifications.
b. Effective January 1, 2021, all CCEA pay ranges will be increased by 2%.
c. Effective January 1, 2022, all CCEA pay ranges will be increased by the CPI, with
the minimum increase equal to one half percent (0.5%) and the maximum
increase equal to three percent (3%).
5. Article 34 Health Insurance/Flexible Benefits Program
a. Effective the pay periods that include January 1, 2021, January 1, 2022 and
December 31, 2022, the city benefits credits will increase.
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CCEA MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
1/1/2021 to 12/31/2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Preamble
Page
Page
1
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Article 1 Recognition Page 1
Article 2 Implementation Page 1
Article 3 Term Page 1
Article 4 Renegotiation Page 2
Article 5 Authorized Agents Page 2
Article 6 No Strike and No Lockout Page 2
Article 7 City Rights Page 3
Article 8 Employee Rights Page 3
Article 9 Association Rights Page 3
Article 10 Confidential Employees Page 5
Article 11 CCEA Dues Page 6
Article 12 Compensation Adjustments Page 7
Article 13 Distribution of Paychecks Page 7
Article 14 Overtime Page 8
Article 15 Working Out of Classification & Temporary Upgrade Pay Page 12
Article 16 Injured on Duty Page 13
Article 17 Bilingual Pay Page 14
Article 18 Uniforms and Equipment Page 14
Article 19 Tool Reimbursement Page 15
Article 20 Vacation Page 17
Article 21 Holidays Page 19
Article 22 Sick Leave Page 21
Article 23 Bereavement Leave Page 22
Article 24 Family and Medical Leave Acts Page 23
Article 25 Leave of Absence Page 23
Article 26 Military Leave Page 25
Article 27 Jury Duty Page 25
Article 28 Rest Periods Page 26
Article 29 Late Starts Page 26
Article 30 Flexible Classifications Page 26
Article 31 Flexible Start Hours Page 27
Article 32 Alternative Work Schedules and Shift Changes Page 27
Article 33 Flexible Job Sharing Page 28
Article 34 Health Insurance/Flexible Benefits Program Page 28
Article 35 Short Term Disability Insurance Page 30
Article 36 Long Term Disability Insurance Page 31
Article 37 Retirement Page 31
Article 38 Deferred Compensation Page 32
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CCEA Memorandum of Understanding
Table of Contents
Page 2
Article 39 Dispute Resolution Procedure Page 33
Article 40 Alcohol and Drug Policy Page 39
Article 41 Access to Information Page 42
Article 42 Communications Page 43
Article 43 Legal Representation Page 43
Article 44 Layoff Page 44
Article 45 Full Understanding, Modification & Waiver Page 46
Article 46 Provisions of Law Page 46
Article 47 Retention of Benefits Page 46
Article 48 Non-discrimination Clause Page 47
Article 49 Americans With Disabilities Act Page 47
Article 50 Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Insurance and Voluntary Benefits Page 47
Article 51 Special Housing Facilities Page 47
Article 52 Contracting Out Work Page 50
Article 53 Pay Ranges Page 51
Article 54 Survey Market Page 53
Article 55 Reopener Page 54
Article 56 Paid Family Leave Page 54
Article 57 Confined Space Pay Page 54
Attachment A Salary Schedule - General Employees
Attachment B Compensation and Benefits Summary — CCEA Represented Employees
Working a Reduced FTE Schedule
Attachment C Maerkle Reservoir, Dam, Treatment Facility and Site Steward Requirements,
Responsibilities and Agreement to Terms of Assignment
Attachment D Separation Agreement and General Release
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between the
City of Carlsbad
and the
Carlsbad City Employees' Association
Foreword
The Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into between designated management
representatives of the City of Carlsbad (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), and the designated
representatives of the Carlsbad City Employees' Association (hereinafter referred to as "CCEA"
or "Association").
Preamble
It is the purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as
"Memorandum") to promote and provide for harmonious relations, cooperation, and
understanding between the City Management representatives and the general employees covered
under this Memorandum, as shown on Attachment A; to provide an orderly and equitable means
of resolving any misunderstandings or differences which may arise under this Memorandum; and
to set forth the agreement of the parties reached as a result of good faith negotiations regarding
wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment of the employees covered under
this Memorandum.
Article 1 Recognition
The City of Carlsbad recognizes CCEA as the exclusive majority representative for all
classifications in this unit, as set forth in Attachment A, pursuant to the petition for formal
recognition submitted on February 11, 1976, and approved April 20, 1976, in accordance with
the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
Article 2 Implementation
This Memorandum constitutes a recommendation to be submitted to the City Council subsequent
to the ratification meeting by the membership of CCEA. It is agreed that this Memorandum shall
not be binding upon the parties either in whole or in part unless and until:
The City Council acts, by majority vote, formally to approve and adopt said
Memorandum.
Article 3 Term
The term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be from January 1, 2021, through
December 31, 2022.
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Article 4 Renegotiation
In the event either party desires to meet and confer in good faith on the terms of a successor
Memorandum of Understanding, that party shall serve upon the other a notice of such intent prior
to expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding. If a party provides intent pursuant to this
section, the parties agree to initially meet not less than forty-five (45) calendar days and no more
than six months prior to the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding, if possible.
Article 5 Authorized Agents
For the purpose of administering the terms and provisions of this Memorandum:
A. City's principal authorized agent shall be the City Manager or a duly authorized
representative (Address: 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008;
Telephone (760) 602-2440), except where a particular City representative is specifically
designated in connection with the perfoimance of a specific function or obligation set
forth herein.
B. CCEA authorized representatives shall be its President, its Board of Directors, or a
CCEA member in good standing who has been designated as an authorized CCEA
representative in writing by CCEA's President or a member of the Board of Directors.
(Address: 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008).
C. Copies of all correspondence to CCEA authorized representatives shall also be sent to the
CCEA designated staff representatives. CCEA will notify Human Resources of the
organization, contact name, and address whenever a change is made.
Article 6 No Strike and No Lockout
A. No Strike. During the life of this agreement, neither the Association nor any agents or
representatives will instigate, promote, sponsor, engage in, or condone any strike
(including sympathy strike), slowdown, concerted stoppage of work, sick-outs, or any
other intentional disruption of the operations of the City, regardless of the reason for so
doing.
B. Penalty. Any employee engaging in activity prohibited by Article 6, A., or who instigates
or gives leadership to such activity, shall be subject to disciplinary action.
C. No Lockout. During the term of this agreement, the City will not instigate a lockout over
a dispute with the employees so long as there is no breach of Section 6, A.
D. Association Official Responsibility. Each employee who holds the position of officer of
the Association occupies a position of special trust and responsibility in maintaining and
bringing about compliance with the provision of this article, the Association agrees to
inform its members of their obligations under this agreement and to direct them to return
to work.
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Article 7 City Rights
The rights of the City include, but are not limited to the exclusive right to determine mission of
its constituent departments, commissions, committees, and boards; set standards of service;
determine procedures and standards of selection for employment and promotions; direct its
employees; take disciplinary action; relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or
other legitimate reason; maintain the efficiency of governmental operations; determine the
methods, means, and personnel by which government operations are to be conducted; determine
the content of job classifications; take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in
emergencies; and exercise complete control and discretion over its organization and the
technology of performing its work.
Article 8 Employee Rights
A. Employees of the City shall have the right to form, join and participate in the activities of
CCEA for the purpose of representation on all matters of Employer-Employee Relations,
including but not limited to, wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of
employment. Employees of the City also shall have the right to refuse to join or
participate in the activities of employee organizations and shall have the right to represent
themselves individually in their employment relations with the City.
B. No employee shall be interfered with, intimidated, restrained, coerced or discriminated
against by the City, CCEA or other employee organization(s) because of the exercise of
his/her rights under this Article.
C. An individual employee reserves the right to individual representation, upon formal
notice to CCEA and the City, on any matter of Employer-Employee Relations.
D. CCEA shall be provided notice of the results of such individual Employee-City meetings.
Article 9 Association Rights
A. The City recognizes the right of CCEA to govern its internal affairs.
B. The City agrees to include a one-page CCEA "Information Sheet" in the orientation
packet for newly hired employees in positions represented by CCEA. The City and
CCEA agree that the purpose of the "Information Sheet" is to familiarize new employees
with the operations and benefits of CCEA. All costs associated with preparing the
"Information Sheet" shall be borne by CCEA. CCEA agrees to indemnify and hold the
City harmless for any disputes between CCEA and employees represented by CCEA
arising out of information contained in the "Information Sheet." Prior to distribution the
"Information Sheet" must be approved by the Human Resources Director. Should the
City have less than ten (10) CCEA infoimation sheets on hand, it shall notify CCEA so
that CCEA can ensure that the City has adequate information sheets on hand for new
hires.
C. The City will furnish bulletin boards for use by CCEA. Material placed on said bulletin
boards shall be at the discretion of CCEA. The City may remove CCEA material only in
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the event the material is obviously offensive to good taste, defamatory, and shall be
removed only on prior notification to CCEA.
Bulletin boards shall be located at: 1) City Hall Employees' Lounge, 2) Library
Employees' Lounge, 3) Parks Employee Rooms, 4) Oak Avenue Trailer, 5) Faraday
Employees' Lounge, 6) Safety Center Employees' Lounge, 7) Fleet Maintenance, 8)
Stagecoach Community Park, 9) Calavera Community Park, 10) the City Clerk's Office,
and 11) the Senior Center.
By mutual agreement additional locations may be added.
CCEA reserves the right, at CCEA expense, to glass enclose with lock and key the
bulletin boards furnished by the City for the exclusive use by CCEA.
D. Upon written request from CCEA, the City agrees to provide CCEA with a listing of
names, departments, and classifications of employees in classifications represented by
CCEA. Names, departments, and classifications provided will reflect the most current
data on file with the Human Resources Department as of the date the list is prepared.
E. CCEA shall provide and maintain with the City a current list of the names and all
authorized representatives of the CCEA. An authorized representative shall not enter any
work location without the consent of the Department Head or his/her designee or the City
Manager or his/her designee. The Department Head or his/her designee shall have the
right to make arrangements for a contact location removed from the work area of the
employee. Management shall not unreasonably deny access.
F. CCEA may, with the approval of the Human Resources Department, be granted the use
of City facilities for after hour meetings.
G. CCEA shall be allowed to designate employee representatives to assist employees in
preparing and processing grievances; and preparing and presenting material for
disciplinary appeals hearings.
CCEA may designate one employee representative to assist an employee in preparing and
presenting materials for the above-listed procedures. The employee representative so
designated shall be allowed reasonable release time from regularly scheduled duties for
the purpose of investigating and preparing materials for such procedures. Employee
representatives who investigate, prepare or present materials during off-duty time shall do
so on their own time. Employee representatives and employees who attend discipline or
grievance hearings or City Council meetings during the off-duty time shall do so on their
own time; providing, however, that employees who are ordered or subpoenaed to attend
such hearings shall be compensated in accordance with the overtime provisions of this
Memorandum of Understanding.
Designated employee representatives shall be allowed reasonable release time from
regularly scheduled duties to attend meetings relative to other matters of employer-
employee relations.
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Designated employee representatives requesting time off under this article shall direct
such request to his/her immediate supervisor in writing within a reasonable time period to
the date requested, in order to assure that the department meets its staff needs and to
assure sufficient coverage of departmental assignments.
H. CCEA may select members of the organization to attend scheduled meetings with the
City staff on subjects within the scope of representation during regular work hours
without loss of compensation. Where circumstances warrant, the City may approve the
attendance at such meetings of additional employee representatives with or without loss
of compensation. The employee organization shall, whenever practicable, submit the
names of all such employee representatives to the City at least two working days in
advance of such meeting. Provided further:
(1) That no employee representative shall leave his or her duty or work station or
assignment without specific approval of the Department Head or other authorized
City management official.
(2) That any such meeting is subject to scheduling by City management in a manner
consistent with operating needs and work schedules.
Nothing provided herein, however, shall limit or restrict City management from
scheduling such meetings before or after regular duty or work hours under appropriate
circumstances.
Article 10 Confidential Employees
Employees are designated as confidential employees due to the work they perform related to
employer-employee relations and the access they have to information related to employer-
employee relations. Confidential employees:
• may not act as representatives of employee organizations which represent other
employees of the city (e.g., may not represent employees in discipline or grievance
procedures),
• may not provide information related to or participate in labor negotiations on behalf of
CCEA,
• and may not disclose information obtained in their job duties to bargaining unit members
or any employee organization unless required by their job.
This article does not otherwise limit the right of confidential employees to be members of and to
hold office in CCEA.
The following positions are designated as confidential:
1) Human Resources Department: all CCEA-represented positions in this department
2) City Manager's Office: all CCEA-represented positions in this department
3) City Attorney's Office: all CCEA-represented positions in this department
4) Finance Department: Administrative Secretary, Accountant and Accounting Technician
assigned to payroll responsibilities, Business Systems Specialist, Secretary
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5) Information Technology Department: Business Intelligence Analyst and any other
positions in this department that, due to the work responsibilities, require regular access
to and are responsible for supporting applications/databases that contain confidential
employee information, including, but not limited to, HCMS, timekeeping, payroll and
performance management applications. Positions in this department that may
periodically access applications/databases that contain confidential employee information
but, for which prior approval from management is required to gain such access, are not
considered confidential positions.
The City may create new confidential positions. In such cases, the City will notify the
Association of the proposed new confidential position and provide the Association with the job
specifications of the new position prior to its implementation.
Article 11 CCEA Dues
The CCEA will provide the City with information regarding the amount of dues deductions and
the list of CCEA member employees who have affirmatively consented to or authorized dues
deductions. The City shall deduct CCEA membership dues and any other mutually agreed upon
payroll deductions, to the extent permitted by law, from the bi-weekly pay of each member
employee and remit the deducted dues to the CCEA as soon as possible after the deduction.
The City agrees to direct each member employee to CCEA with regard to any questions or
concerns related to membership dues or any other mutually agreed payroll deduction, to the
extent permitted by law. CCEA is responsible for providing the City with timely information
regarding changes to member employees' dues and any other lawful union-related payroll
deduction.
1.0 CCEA's Certification
The City shall make payroll deductions in reliance on the Union's certification certifying that
CCEA has and will maintain an authorization, signed by each member employee who
affirmatively consents to pay CCEA membership dues. The CCEA is responsible for providing
the City with timely information regarding changes to member employee's dues and any other
lawful union-related payroll deduction.
The City shall continue to withhold such deductions and shall only cancel or modify any
membership dues or any other mutually agreed payroll deduction, to the extent permitted by law,
for any member employees in reliance on the information provided by CCEA.
The City shall not request CCEA to provide a copy of any member employees' authorization
unless a dispute arises about the existence or terms of the authorization.
2.0 Covered Employees
All employees covered by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the
Association are considered covered employees under this Article.
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3.0 Priority of Deductions
All other legal and required deductions (e.g., payroll taxes, income taxes, health care premiums)
have priority over dues deductions. No dues deduction will be made from an employee's
paycheck unless the employee's earnings are sufficient to cover the dues after all other legal and
required deductions are made.
4.0 Indemnification
The Association agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City (including its Water District and
their officers, employees, agents, and elected or appointed officials) hamiless from and against
any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, disputes, fines, penalties, suits, actions, causes of
action, judgments, obligations, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorney's fees and court costs), or other actions arising out of or relating to Article
11, including but not limited to, any claims made by any member employees for the membership
dues deductions the City made in reliance on the CCEA's certification, and any claims made by
any member employees for any deduction cancellation or modification the City made in reliance
on the information provided by the CCEA.
In the event any such action or proceeding is brought against the City by reason of any such
claim, the CCEA, covenants to defend such action or proceeding by counsel reasonably
satisfactory to the City. Further, the CCEA agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
Indemnitees for any loss or damage arising from the CCEA's actions or inactions under Article
11.
Article 12 Compensation Adjustments
Effective January 1, 2021, all CCEA employees shall receive a two percent (2%) base salary
increase. An employee's base pay rate may not exceed the maximum of the pay range for their
classification.
Effective January 1, 2022, all CCEA employees shall receive a two and a half percent (2.5%)
base salary increase. An employee's base pay rate may not exceed the maximum of the pay
range for their classification.
The City will continue its practice of periodically reviewing classification specifications and
salaries.
Article 13 Distribution of Paychecks
CCEA employees are not required to receive payroll funds through electronic deposit. Employees
who provide written authorization for such electronic deposit, shall receive a Statement of
Earnings (pay stub) through an electronic pay system. The electronic pay system will permit
employees to view/print current and previous bi-weekly pay stubs. The Employer will provide
training for all employees, as necessary in the use of the electronic pay system.
For those employees who do not provide written authorization for an electronic deposit of their
payroll, their payroll funds will be deposited in the U.S. mail with postage fully prepaid on the
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Friday following the electronic pay date or as soon as administratively possible if there is not an
Accounts Payable check run that Friday. Payroll will be mailed to the last known address on file
with the Human Resources Department. It shall be the responsibility of the employee to update
their address of record with the Human Resources Department as required.
The City shall make every reasonable effort to resolve payroll errors during the next pay period,
and to provide additional sums (when warranted) with the following payroll.
The City agrees to meet with the CCEA at mutually acceptable times and places to review payroll
related problems affecting more than one bargaining unit member.
Article 14 Overtime
1. Overtime
Any employee required to perfomi in excess of forty (40) hours in a seven (7) day cycle
and/or in excess of an employee's scheduled work day shall receive compensation at the
rate of time and one-half his/her regular rate of pay, except as outlined in Section 2
below. The regular rate of pay shall be calculated in conformance with the FLSA.
In determining an employee's eligibility for overtime, paid leaves shall be included in the
total hours worked. Excluded from the total hours worked are duty free lunches, travel
time to and from work, and time spent conducting bona fide volunteer activities.
There shall be no pyramiding of overtime. Hours worked by an employee in any
workday or workweek on which premium rates have once been allowed shall not be used
again in any other overtime calculation other than computing total actual hours worked.
Time worked shall be computed by rounding to the nearest quarter of an hour.
2. Request for Temporary Shift Adjustment (Flex Time)
An employee may request that the employee's normal workday be temporarily altered in
order to accumulate a credit of work hours that may be used to take time off during the
employee's FLSA work week and same pay period without loss of pay. If the request is
approved by management, pay for hours worked during this temporary shift adjustment
shall be paid at the straight time rate. The FLSA work week for employees on a 9/80
schedule begins four (4) hours after the regularly scheduled starting time for their Friday
shift and ends one hundred sixty eight (168) hours later (at four (4) hours after the
regularly scheduled starting time for their Friday shift). For all others the work week is
from Monday at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
3. Call Back Pay
Call back duty occurs when an employee is requested and accepts the request to return to
duty on a non-regularly scheduled work shift. Call back does not occur and regular
overtime rules and pay apply (e.g., no minimum) when an employee is held over from
his/her prior shift or is working prior to his/her regularly scheduled shift or if the
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assignment has been scheduled in advance and the employee is provided with at least
twenty four (24) hours notice of said assignment.
Coming Back To Work
If the employee has to come to work to resolve the problem, (i.e., the work is not
completed remotely via phone/computer) the employee called back to duty shall be
credited with a minimum of two (2) hours work commencing at the time the employee
begins their commute to work. The employee shall be paid for travel time to and from
the call back assignment up to a maximum total travel time (to and from) of three (3)
hours. Travel time is included as part of the call back minimum compensation. Mileage
reimbursement for expenses to the work site will not be compensated.
Some example scenarios are shown below.
Example 1
Time spent commuting to work is 2 hours
Time spent at work is 1 hour
Time spent commuting back home is 2 hours
Total paid time for this scenario would be 4 hours maximum 3 hours for
commute/travel time plus 1 hour at work).
Example 2
Time spent commuting to work is 15 minutes
Time spent at work is 30 minutes
Time spent commuting back home is 15 minutes
Total paid time for this scenario would be 2 hours (the minimum call back pay).
Example 3
Time spent commuting to work is 1 hour
Time spent at work is 1 hour
Time spent commuting back home is 1 hour
Total paid time for this scenario would be 3 hours.
Performing the Work Remotely
If the work is performed remotely via phone/computer the employee shall be credited for
a minimum of thirty (30) minutes work commencing at the time the employee begins the
callback work. If an employee receives multiple calls/messages and completes the work
related to all of those calls/messages remotely and via phone/computer within the same
thirty (30) minute period, the employee shall be credited for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes work.
4. Compensatory Time
In lieu of receiving overtime pay pursuant to Section 1 above, an employee may elect,
subject to department approval, to receive compensatory time off. No employee shall
accrue more than eighty (80) hours of such compensatory time. When an employee has
accumulated the maximum number of hours of compensatory time off he/she shall
receive all overtime compensation in cash.
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An employee may use such compensatory time within a reasonable period after making
the request if the use of compensatory time does not unduly disrupt the operations of the
department.
Effective January 1, 2020, all accrued and unused compensatory time during the calendar
year will be cashed out on the last pay date of the calendar year. No compensatory time
may be accrued beginning on the last pay period of the calendar year through the end of
the calendar year. At any time an employee may elect to "cash out" any portion of
his/her accrued compensatory time balance at his/her regular rate of pay by requesting
this "cash out" on his/her time card. Upon separation from the city service an employee
who has a balance of unused compensatory time shall be paid out the remainder of their
compensatory balance.
5. Overtime Authorization
All overtime requests must have the prior authorization of a supervisor prior to the
commencement of such overtime work. Where prior written authorization is not feasible,
explicit verbal authorization must be obtained. Calls for service beyond the end of duty
time are considered as authorized.
6. Clothes Changing
Employees are not authorized to wear their uniforms or any part thereof that is
distinguishable as such unless on duty. Each employee is provided with a locker for
his/her own personal convenience. An employee may or may not utili7e the locker for
storage and changing purposes at his/her own discretion.
Nothing herein prevents an employee from wearing his/her uniform to and/or from
his/her residence and work.
Nothing herein prevents an employee from wearing his/her uniform while conducting
personal business during lunch time.
Time spent in changing clothes before or after a shift, is not considered hours worked and
is not compensable in any manner whatsoever.
7. Training Time
Training time outside normally scheduled work hours shall be compensated pursuant to
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 785.27, et seq.
Travel time outside normally scheduled work hours shall be compensated pursuant to
CFR Section 785.33, et seq.
When feasible, the Department will adjust the employee's work schedule to minimize the
impact of travel and training time.
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Travel time to and from local work-related training either before, during or after regularly
scheduled work hours shall be compensated for all CCEA employees regardless of
whether the employee is a driver or passenger. For the purposes of this section, "local"
refers to work related training taking place in San Diego, Imperial, Orange, Riverside,
San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties.
8. City Vehicle Use
Employees who are provided with a City vehicle to travel to and from work shall not be
compensated in any manner whatsoever for such travel time in the City vehicle. Refer to
Administrative Order No. 3 for more information regarding use of City vehicles.
This provision also applies in those situations where the radio must be left on and
monitored.
9. Court Pay
When an employee is physically called to court for City-related business, while off duty,
he/she shall be credited on an hour for hour basis for the time actually spent in court. An
employee shall be credited with a minimum of two (2) hours for the court appearance.
Travel time shall not be considered hours worked and shall not be compensated in any
manner whatsoever.
10. Standby Pay
"S t,ndby assignment" requires an employee to:
a. Review and confirm receipt of the standby assignment schedule within the
deadlines established by the applicable department;
b. Carry a cellular phone during standby assignment;
c. Respond to a call/message promptly without delay. If an employee has arranged
for another employee to respond, the employee must notify the supervisor, the
department, and dispatch of the name of the substitute employee who will
respond. Callback shall be handled in accordance with each department's
standby/callback policy;
d. Each department's standby/callback policy shall be developed and submitted to
Association representatives for meeting and conferring. In addition, the City shall
provide training for the supervisors and managers responsible for
administering departmental standby/callback policies and shall also provide
orientation for all employees subject to the standby/callback policies;
e. Abide by the City's Alcohol and Drug Policy as specified in Article 40 of this
agreement during standby assignment; and abide by the rules and regulations set
forth by the Department of Transportation (DOT);
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f. Wear appropriate clothing, safety equipment, and any other form of City
identification as defined by the department when making a callback response
from standby assignment;
g. Accept $35.00 per day for each day on standby assignment.
h. Acknowledge and agree that time on standby assignment is not considered to be
compensable work time for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA);
provided, however, (1) individuals have not waived any rights they may have
outside of this contract under the FLSA; and (2) neither the fact of these
negotiations nor the changes negotiated in this agreement shall be used by either
party or by any individual to the prejudice of the other party in any grievance or
complaint outstanding as of the time of this agreement.
i. The Information Technology Department will implement standby duty upon
ratification of this MOU and in accordance with the Infoimation Technology
Department Standby Policy dated February 23, 2018.
Article 15 Working Out of Classification and Temporary Upgrade Pay
Whenever the needs of the City require an employee to temporarily perform the duties of a job
classification that has a higher pay range than the pay range associated with their current job
classification for a period of more than twenty-one (21) calendar days, the employee shall be
designated as being in an out-of-class assignment and shall receive additional temporary upgrade
pay while in the out-of-class assignment. In such cases, the employee shall be paid at an
appropriate level which will assure an increase of not less than five percent (5%) greater than
his/her current base salary. Subsequent to designation in an out-of-class assignment, in the event
that the situation changes and the City does not need the employee to serve in an out-of-class
assignment for at least twenty-one (21) consecutive calendar days, the employee shall receive the
temporary upgrade pay for that period of time the out-of-class assignment lasts. In the event that
at the beginning of an out-of-class assignment, it is not perceived that the assignment will last at
least twenty-one (21) consecutive calendar days, and the assignment nonetheless extends beyond
twenty-one (21) consecutive calendar days, the employee in the assignment shall receive the
temporary upgrade pay retroactive to the first day of the acting assignment.
No employee shall be required to perform any of the duties of a higher classification unless that
employee is deemed to possess the minimum qualifications of the higher classification by the
Human Resources Director as recommended by the affected Department Head. Exceptions to
the minimum qualifications criteria may be recommended by the affected Department Head on a
case by case basis. If the employee does not meet the minimum qualifications for the higher
classification he/she shall receive not less than 2 5% temporary upgrade pay.
The temporary upgrade pay shall commence on the first (1st) calendar day of the temporary out-
of-class assignment. The recommendation that an employee be placed in an out-of-class
assignment shall be put in writing by the affected Department Head and submitted to the Human
Resources Director for approval. If an employee is serving in an out-of-class assignment for a
vacant position, the employee shall not serve more than nine hundred sixty (960) total hours,
including leave and overtime hours, in a fiscal year. All other employees in out-of-class
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assignments shall not serve for more than one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days unless
approved by the City Manager or his/her designee. Temporary upgrade pay shall be reported to
the Public Employees' Retirement System in accordance with applicable regulations.
If an employee is on a leave of absence (paid or unpaid and except when leave is ordered by the
city) for more than twenty-one (21) calendar days, the temporary upgrade pay associated with
their out of class assignment shall cease on the twenty-second (22nd) day. On the day that the
employee returns to work, if the supervisor determines that the employee is required to continue
to perform the duties of the out of class assignment, the temporary upgrade pay will resume as of
the day the employee returns to work.
A person appointed M an out-of-class assignment shall be eligible to receive merit increases in
his/her regular position during the out-of-class assignment. The Human Resources Director shall
obtain the employee's consent for the temporary performance of any of the duties of the higher
classification beyond a period of twenty-one (21) calendar days, prior to the employee's
assuming or continuing the duties and additional compensation, which consent shall clearly state
that it is understood that a reduction in salary shall be effected to his/her original salary rate upon
the expiration of the need for the performance of the duties of the higher classification.
The Association may present to the Human Resources Director specific facts which support that
an employee is performing the duties of a higher classification. The Human Resources
Department will conduct a study and provide the Association with the findings of the
classification study. Should the study determine the duties to be of a higher, lower or
comparable existing classification, a proposed solution to the situation will be offered. The
proposed solution may include, among other alternatives, that the work be managed in an
alternative manner or that the position be reclassified to reflect the work being performed. The
reclassification of a position will be approved in accordance with the personnel rules.
Article 16 Injured on Duty
Occupational Sick Leave is leave with pay that is granted to employees who have sustained a
work related injury or illness and are temporarily disabled from work.
Any general employee that sustains a work related injury or illness and becomes temporarily
disabled from work as a result, may receive their full salary, in lieu of the State mandated
temporary disability benefit, for a period of up to forty-five (45) calendar days for any single
incident. The periods of temporary disability need not be continuous. Any aggravation of a pre-
existing occupational injury or illness will be treated as such and not as a new injury. In this
situation, the employee will not be entitled to any occupational sick leave benefit which exceeds
the original maximum of forty-five (45) calendar days. The City reserves the right to determine
whether occupational sick leave will be granted. Granting of occupational sick leave will be
subject to the same procedures and standards (including pre-designated physicians, resolution of
disputes over benefits, use of Agreed Medical Examiners, etc.) as used in workers' compensation
matters and/or FMLA/CFRA matters.
An employee who is still temporarily disabled after the forty-five (45) calendar days have been
exhausted will be paid at the rate established by the California Labor Code for such disabilities.
However, the City shall supplement the State rate, up to the employee's full salary level, by
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utilizing any vacation, sick, or compensatory leave that the employee has accrued. Once the
employee's accrued leave has been exhausted, the employee will be compensated at the State
rate for the balance of the temporary disability period.
Wages alone will be the basis of computation for occupational sick leave.
Article 17 Bilingual Pay
Effective the first day of the pay period that includes January 1, 2021, the City will provide
additional compensation to an employee, designated by the Human Resources Department, in the
amount of $50.00 per pay period for the performance of bilingual skills. The determination of
the number of persons/positions to be designated as bilingual is at the sole discretion of the City.
In order to qualify for and receive bilingual pay, employees must pass a bilingual proficiency test
as determined by the City in the foreign language or American Sign Language (ASL).
This Article shall not be subject to the grievance procedure.
Article 18 Uniforms and Equipment
A. The City shall continue to provide and maintain uniforms in the maintenance
departments.
B. Employees shall be responsible for proper care and maintenance of uniforms.
C. Except for reasonable travel time to and from work, uniforms shall not be worn outside
the context of performing maintenance functions while on duty or as otherwise acting as
an agent of the City.
D. The City shall determine the CCEA classifications which require employees to wear
safety footwear. The City shall establish, subject to consultation with the affected
employees, a voucher system for the employees to acquire safety footwear and insoles.
Acquisitions of safety footwear or insoles made outside the voucher system must be pre-
approved by the acquiring employee's department.
Reimbursement for the acquisition of safety footwear and insoles shall be limited to a
maximum of four hundred and fifty dollars ($450) per fiscal year. All reimbursement
requests must be approved by the acquiring employee's department.
E. The City will reimburse any employee who is required to wear safety glasses and/or
goggles up to one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175) in a calendar year for the cost of
prescription lenses for such glasses and/or goggles, subject to the following conditions:
1. The employee must present an appropriate receipt;
2. Reimbursement is for lenses only and not for eye examination, treatment or visits
to an optometrist or optician;
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3. The City will provide reimbursement only for glasses and/or goggles if the
prescription has changed or if glasses and/or goggles have been damaged; and
4. Glasses and/or goggles for which the City has provided reimbursement shall only
be used while performing work for the City.
F. Value of Uniforms reported to CalPERS
The City shall report the biweekly amount of $1.92 as special compensation related to the
monetary value of the required uniforms for employees in the following positions:
1. Building Maintenance Worker HI
2. Cross Connection Control Technician
3. Custodian /Custodian II
4. Environmental Specialist FIT
5. Equipment Service Worker
6. Equipment Technician I/II
7. Lead Equipment Technician
8. Maintenance Aide in the Parks Division
9. Maintenance Worker in Parks and Streets Departments
10. Meter Services Worker I/II/III
11. Park Maintenance Specialist
12. Park Maintenance Worker II/III
13. Sanitation Systems Operator I/II/III
14. Scada Technician
15. Senior Building Maintenance Worker
16. Senior Cross Connection Control Technician
17. Senior Environmental Specialist
18. Storm Drain Maintenance Worker
19. Street Maintenance Worker I/II/III
20. Tree Trimmer I/II
21. Tree Trimmer Leadworker
22. Utility Worker I/II/III
23. Warehouse Technician
24. Water Conservation Specialist
25. Water Systems Operator MITI
Under PEPRA, this benefit is not reported to CalPERS as special compensation for new
members.
Article 19 Tool Reimbursement
This article applies only to eligible employees in the following job classifications who furnish
their own tools as a condition of employment: Lead Equipment Technician, Equipment
Technicians and Equipment Service Workers.
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Employees in the job classifications mentioned are required to provide their own tools on the job
as a condition of employment. The employees are further eligible to receive a cash tool
reimbursement provided that the conditions for receiving the reimbursement are met.
Tools and tool boxes will be replaced in kind if they are lost due to fire, burglary, or robbery of
the City facility or some other catastrophe or accident not due to the employee's negligence or
fault. Tools and tool boxes will not be replaced due to employee negligence. An inventory of all
the tools in the employee's possession at work, including those tools over and above the
"essential tool list," must be on file with the Superintendent. The City has the right to request
that a specialized tool(s) not be kept in the employee's inventory.
The City will reimburse the employees in the above classifications up to five hundred fifty
($550) dollars in a fiscal year for the cost of tools, subject to the following conditions:
1) The employee must present an appropriate original receipt;
2) Such reimbursement will be paid only once during the fiscal year, by September 30, and
cannot be accumulated from year to year.
Those expenses not documented by an original receipt, up to the five hundred fifty ($550) dollar
maximum, will be incorporated into the employee's regular payroll check and treated as taxable
income.
It is the responsibility of the Management to direct the administration of the tool reimbursement
and:
A. Provide a list of "essential tools" which define the full inventory of tools required for
employees to be eligible for tool reimbursement.
B. Recommend revisions to the "essential tools" and to meet the requirements of current
skilled trades technology.
C. Informally agree with members of the shop when considering adding tools to the
"essential tool list."
Employees receiving a tool reimbursement shall allow inspection of personal tool box by
supervisor to verify outfitting of tools. The eligible employee during each work shift must have
all the tools listed as "essential tools." Failure to keep said tools on site will result in the tool
reimbursement being withheld from the individual until such time as the employee comes into
possession of all "essential tools."
The appropriate supervisor during the month of August will:
A. Review the personal tool inventory as meeting the requirements of "essential tools."
B. Provide a recommendation to the Superintendent of an alternate tool as a substitute for
the tool listed on the "essential tools" list on an item-by-item basis.
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In September of each year, the Superintendent shall prepare the necessary payable documents to
provide for payment of the tool reimbursement to eligible employees.
Article 20 Vacation
Every probationary and regular full-time employee shall accrue vacation leave for each calendar
year of actual continuous service dating from the commencement of said service, with such time
to be accrued on a daily (calendar day) basis. Vacation leave can be used in 15-minute
increments.
A. Basis of Accrual
Accrual of vacation begins with the first working day following appointment and
thereafter accrues on a daily basis. The following shall be the annual vacation leave
schedule:
• Beginning with the first (1st) working day through the completion of five (5) full
calendar years of continuous service — 13 minutes/day.
• Beginning the sixth (6th) year of employment through the completion of ten (10)
full calendar years of continuous service —20 minutes/day.
• Beginning the eleventh (11th) year of employment through the completion of
eleven (11) full calendar years of continuous service —21 minutes/day.
• Beginning the twelfth (12th) year of employment through the completion of
twelve (12) full calendar years of continuous service —22 minutes/day.
• Beginning the thirteenth (13th) year of employment through the completion of
thirteen (13) full calendar years of continuous service —24 minutes/day.
• Beginning the fourteenth (14th) year of employment through the completion of
fifteen (15) full calendar years of continuous service— 25 minutes/day.
• Beginning the sixteenth (16th) year of continuous employment, vacation time
shall be accrued, and remain at a rate of 26 minutes/day for every full calendar
year of continuous employment thereafter.
B. Vacation Accrual Maximum
All employees shall be entitled to earn and accrue up to and including three hundred and
twenty (320) hours of vacation, and no employee will be allowed to earn and accrue
vacation hours in excess of the three hundred and twenty (320) hour maximum.
Department Heads shall encourage the taking of accrued vacation leave. If there are
unusual circumstances that would require an employee to exceed the vacation accrual
maximum, he/she must submit a request in writing to the Department Head and the City
Manager. The Department Head and the City Manager may grant such request if it is in
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the best interest of the City. Requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis and will be
considered only in extreme circumstances.
C. Vacation Conversion
1. Employees are eligible to submit an irrevocable request to elect to cash out up to
80 hours of accrued vacation hours for the following calendar year.
2. All employees wishing to convert accrued vacation to cash in the year following
the election will complete a form between November 10 and December 10 of
each year. Elections will not carry over from one calendar year to the next
calendar year.
3. Only vacation hours accrued during the calendar year following the election may
be cashed out. Employees accruing less than the election amount may cash out no
more than their total vacation accrual in the following calendar year.
4. The employee's accrued vacation to convert to cash will be credited first to the
cash out account with the employee's earned vacation leave until the employee's
full election amount is reached. The vacation hours designated to the cash out
account will not be credited toward the employee's maximum vacation accrual.
During this period of time, no earned vacation leave will be credited to the
employee's vacation time off balance.
5. Payment of vacation hours elected for cash out will be in the last paycheck in
December unless the employee has accrued all the elected vacation hours by June
30, in which case payment of the elected vacation hours may be cashed out in July
at the employee's request. All vacation hours will be paid in the calendar year in
which the vacation hours accrue. If the employee does not accrue all requested
vacation hours in the calendar year, the vacation payment amount will be reduced
to the total number of vacation hours the employee actually accrues in the
calendar year and the payout will be made no later than the last pay date in the
calendar year.
6. The vacation payment amount will be based on the employee's rate of pay at the
time of the payout. The vacation payment amount is taxable income, subject to
all applicable withholding amounts and payroll deductions.
7. An employee who does not elect to cash out vacation by December 10 waives
their right to do so and will not be allowed to cash out any vacation accruing in
the following year.
D. Effects of Holiday on Vacation Leave
In the event one or more authorized municipal holidays fall within a vacation leave, such
holiday shall not be charged as vacation leave, but shall be credited as a holiday.
E. Effect of Leave of Absence on Accrual of Vacation Leave
Refer to Article 25.3 for the effect of a leave of absence on vacation accrual.
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F. Compensation for City Work During Vacation Prohibited
No person shall be permitted to work for compensation for the City in any capacity,
except compensation for mandated court appearances, during the time of his/her paid
vacation leave from City service. This clause shall not limit the City's right to recall an
employee from vacation in the event of an emergency and place him/her on regular pay
status.
G. Scheduling Vacations
An employee may take his/her annual vacation leave at any time during the year,
contingent upon determination by his/her Department Head that such absence will not
materially affect the department. Each employee must consider the needs of the service
when requesting annual vacation leave. An employee shall nomially provide one week
notice in advance of the day(s) he/she is requesting vacation time off. When a family
emergency arises which necessitates the use of vacation time, an employee shall provide
as much advance notice as possible considering the particular circumstances.
H. Vacation Payout
An employee separating from the City service who has a balance of unused accrued
vacation leave shall be entitled to be paid for the remainder of their unused accrued
vacation leave as of their last day on payroll. When separation is caused by death of an
employee, payment shall be made to the estate of such employee or, in applicable cases,
as provided in the Probate Code of the State.
Article 21 Holidays
A. Authorized Holidays
The City shall observe eleven (11) scheduled paid holidays. The scheduled paid holidays
that will be official City holidays shall be as follows:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday
President's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Friday
Christmas Day
Only those who are on employed status on their last scheduled workday before a holiday shall be
entitled to the paid holiday except where otherwise required by law.
Effective July 1, 2019, all CCEA employees will receive two floating holidays per fiscal year,
each year on July 1st.
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The floating holiday may be used at the discretion of the employee with prior approval of the
Department Head. The floating holiday must be taken as a full day off There is no partial day
use of a floating holiday. The floating holiday pay is paid at straight time equal to the number of
hours in the employee's regular work shift on that day. Unused floating holidays will not carry
over to the next fiscal year and will not paid out upon separation of employment.
B. Procedure if Holiday Falls on Saturday or Sunday
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a holiday.
When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a holiday.
The City shall annually develop and publish a holiday schedule which will identify the
specific days on which the above holidays will be observed as official City holidays.
C. When a Holiday Falls on a Regularly Scheduled Work Shift
When a holiday falls on an employee's regularly scheduled work shift, the employee is
entitled to be absent that day and receive holiday pay at straight time equal to the number
of hours in his/her regular work shift.
If the employee's supervisor requests that the employee work on that holiday, the
employee may, with the supervisor's approval, choose one of the following two options.
Option 1: The employee may be absent on another regularly scheduled work shift
in the same work week as the holiday. The holiday pay is paid at straight time
equal to the number of hours in the employee's regular work shift. This does not
result in any overtime pay or additional pay. In this case, the City published
holiday becomes a regularly scheduled work shift and, if the employee calls in
sick, on that day, they shall be charged for the appropriate use of sick leave.
Option 2: The employee shall receive overtime at a rate of time and one half of
their regular rate of pay for the actual hours worked on the holiday plus the
holiday pay at straight time equal to the number of hours in his/her regular work
shift. An employee who chooses this option will not receive any paid time off for
the holiday.
D. When a Holiday Falls on an Employee's Regular Day Off
When a holiday occurs on a day which is the employee's regular day off, the employee is
entitled to be absent on their next regularly scheduled work shift immediately following
the holiday (i.e., their next regularly scheduled work shift becomes their designated
holiday).
If the employee's supervisor requests that the employee work on their designated holiday
(i.e., the next regularly scheduled work shift immediately following the City's published
holiday), the employee may, with the supervisor's approval, choose one of the following
two options.
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Option 1: The employee may be absent on another regularly scheduled work shift
in the same work week as the holiday. The holiday pay is paid at straight time
equal to the number of hours in the employee's regular work shift. This does not
result in any overtime pay or additional pay. In this case, the City published
holiday becomes a regularly scheduled work shift and, if the employee calls in
sick, on that day, they shall be charged for the appropriate use of sick leave.
Option 2: The employee shall receive overtime at a rate of time and one half of
their regular rate of pay for the actual hours worked on their designated holiday
plus the holiday pay at straight time equal to the number of hours in his/her
regular work shift. An employee who chooses this option will not receive any
paid time off for the holiday.
E. Employees on Leave
Refer to Article 20 and Article 22 for information regarding the impact of holidays on
vacation and sick leave.
Article 22 Sick Leave
Sick leave can be used in 15-minute increments.
A. Accrual
Every probationary and regular full-time employee shall accrue sixteen (16) minutes sick
leave with pay for each calendar day of actual continuous service dating from the
commencement of said service, with such time to be accrued on a daily (calendar day)
basis. Such accruals shall be cumulative. An employee shall not receive payment for
unused sick leave accumulated to his/her credit upon termination, whether voluntary or
involuntary.
Sick leave shall not be considered a right which an employee may use at his/her
discretion. Sick leave shall be allowed as follows:
1. In the case of actual illness or disability that is not job related.
2. Exposure to contagious disease that would jeopardize the health of others. When
sick leave is granted under these circumstances, an explanatory medical certificate
from the physician is required.
3. A pre-scheduled doctor, dental, or optometry appointment has been approved by
the employee's direct supervisor.
4. Because illness of a member of the immediate family requires constant care and
no other care is available and/or financially feasible except that of the employee.
Immediate family is defined in Article 23, Bereavement.
5. All leave provisions will be administered consistent with state and federal laws.
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B. Proof of Illness
In order to receive compensation while absent from duty on sick leave, the employee
must notify his/her immediate supervisor prior to the time set for the beginning of his/her
regular duties. The Department Head, with Human Resources department approval, may
request a certificate issued by a licensed physician or other satisfactory proof of illness
when abuse is suspected and/or when sick leave use is in excess of three (3) consecutive
workdays. The Human Resources department, at the request of the Department Head
may also designate a licensed physician to conduct a physical examination, and such
examination shall be conducted at City expense Employees shall be required to account
for all hours they are requesting as sick leave by completing an absence request.
Violation of sick leave privileges may result in disciplinary action and/or loss of pay
when in the opinion of the Department Head the employee has abused such privileges.
C. Effect of Leave of Absence
Refer to Article 25.3 for the effect of a leave of absence on sick leave accrual.
D. Blood Donations
Employees making a donation of blood without charge will be given reasonable time off
for that purpose. No charge will be made against accrued leave when such absence is
approved in advance by the supervisor.
E. Effect of Holidays on Sick Leave
In the event one or more authorized municipal holidays fall within a sick leave, such
holiday shall not be charged as sick leave, but shall be credited as a holiday.
F. Sick Leave Conversion
Any permanent employee who has accrued and maintains a minimum of one hundred
(100) hours of sick leave shall be permitted to convert up to twelve (12) days of
accumulated uncompensated sick leave to vacation at a ratio of three (3) sick leave days
per one (1) day of vacation. The sick leave conversion option will be provided during the
first week of each fiscal year. Employees will not be allowed to convert sick leave to
vacation if such conversion would put them over the vacation accrual maximum of three
hundred and twenty (320) hours.
Any permanent employee applying for retirement with the Public Employees' Retirement
System may convert accrued and unused sick leave time to extend service time in the
system at the ratio of twenty-five (25) days of accrued sick leave to one month of
extended service.
Article 23 Bereavement Leave
A. An employee shall be granted, upon written request, up to three work shifts of paid
bereavement leave if required to be absent from duty due to the death of a member of the
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employee's immediate family. Additional time off may be authorized by the Department
Head and charged to accrued vacation or sick leave or, when no accrued leave is
available, treated as leave without pay.
The "immediate family" shall be defined in the personnel rules and regulations.
B. The employee may be required to submit proof of relative's death before final approval
of bereavement leave is granted.
Article 24 Family and Medical Leave Acts
The parties acknowledge the existence of the state and federal family and medical leave acts
("the Acts") and intend to apply and implement this Memorandum of Understanding so as to
comply with the Acts. As to employees who are entitled to family and medical leave under the
Acts, the City will apply "Article 25 Leave of Absence," as modified to comply with greater
benefits and protections, if any, that are provided in the Acts. The parties agree to consult if
compliance with the Acts may hereafter require modifying the provisions of this Memorandum
of Understanding.
Article 25 Leave of Absence
1. Leave of Absence Without Pay
A. General Policy
Any employee may be granted a leave of absence without pay pursuant to the
approval of his/her Department Head for less than two calendar weeks. If the
duration of the leave of absence will be longer, the approval of the City Manager
or his/her designee is required.
An employee shall utilize all his/her vacation, compensatory time off and/or sick
leave (if applicable) prior to taking an authorized leave of absence without pay.
A leave without pay may be granted for any of the following reasons:
1. Illness or disability.
2. To take a course of study which will increase the employee's usefulness
on return to his/her position in the City service.
3. For personal reasons acceptable to the City Manager and Department
Head.
B. Authorization Procedure
Requests for leave of absence without pay shall be made in writing and shall state
specifically the reason for the request, the date when the leave is desired to begin,
the probable date of return, and the agreement to reimburse the City for any
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benefit premiums paid by the City during the leave of absence. The request shall
normally be initiated by the employee, but may be initiated by his/her Department
Head, and, if applicable, shall be promptly transmitted to the City Manager or
his/her designee for approval. A copy of any approved request for leave of
absence without pay with a duration equal to or greater than two calendar weeks
shall be delivered promptly to the Directors of Finance and Human Resources.
C. Length of Leave and Extension
A leave of absence without pay may be made for a period not to exceed six
months, unless otherwise approved by the City Manager. The procedure for
granting extensions shall be the same as that in granting the original leave
provided that the request for extension is made no later than fourteen (14)
calendar days prior to the expiration of the original leave.
D. Return From Leave
When an employee intends to return from an authorized leave of absence without
pay either before or upon the expiration of such leave, he/she shall contact his/her
Department Head at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the day he/she plans
to return. The Department Head shall promptly notify the Human Resources
Department of the employee's intention. The employee shall return at a rate of
pay not less than the rate at the time the leave of absence began.
E. Leave Without Pay - Insurance Payments and Privileges
An employee on leave without pay may continue his/her City insurance benefits
by reimbursing the City for the employee's costs of insurance on a monthly basis
during the period of the leave. Failure to reimburse the City for such benefits
during the term of a leave of absence will result in the employee's coverage
terminating on the first day following the month in which the last payment was
received.
Upon the employee's return to paid status, any sums due to the City shall be
repaid through payroll deductions. This applies to sums due for insurance as well
as other payment plans entered into between the City and the employee (e.g.,
computer loan).
Upon eligibility for COBRA, the employee will be notified of the opportunity to
continue benefit coverage via the COBRA process.
An employee on leave of absence without pay shall not have all of the privileges
granted to regular employees (e.g., holiday pay), unless required by law.
2. Pregnancy Disability Leave
Pregnancy Disability Leave shall be authorized and/or administered in accordance with
the provisions of State and Federal law. An employee disabled by pregnancy shall be
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allowed to utilize a combination of accrued sick leave, vacation, compensatory time and
leave without pay to take a leave for a reasonable period of time, not to exceed four
months. An employee shall utilize all accrued leave, except compensatory time off, prior
to taking leave without pay. Reasonable period of time means that period during which
the employee is disabled on account of pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.
An employee who plans to take a leave pursuant to this article shall give the City
reasonable notice of the date the leave shall commence and the estimated duration of the
leave.
3. Extended Leave of Absence
Upon completion of 84 consecutive calendar days (12 weeks) of leave of absence (paid or
unpaid and except when leave is ordered by the city or when an employee is on an active
duty military leave) an employee will not be eligible for the benefits listed below:
O accrual of sick leave and vacation and
O cell phone allowance.
On the day that the employee returns to work from the extended leave of absence, the
employee will resume eligibility for the abovementioned benefits and the employee's
vacation anniversary date and seniority (calculation of continuous service with the City)
will be adjusted for each calendar day the leave of absence lasted beyond 84 consecutive
calendar days.
During or immediately following a leave of absence, if an employee returns to work for
fewer than 14 calendar days before subsequently going back on a leave of absence for the
same injury, illness or reason for the leave, (paid or unpaid and except when leave is
ordered by the city or when an employee is on an active duty military leave), the second
leave of absence shall be considered a continuation of the first leave of absence.
Exception for a Probationary Newly Hired Employee
When a probationary newly hired employee is on a leave of absence (paid or unpaid) that
extends beyond 14 consecutive calendar days the probationary period shall be extended
for each calendar day the employee was on a leave of absence. Other than this exception,
all other provisions in this Extended Leave of Absence section apply to a probationary
newly hired employee.
Article 26 Military Leave
Military leave shall be authorized in accordance with the provisions of State and Federal law.
The employee must furnish satisfactory proof to his/her Department Head, as far in advance as
possible, that he/she must report to military duty.
Article 27 Jury Duty
When called to jury duty, an employee, having provided at least seven (7) calendar days written
notice, shall be entitled to his/her regular compensation. If an employee also receives any
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compensation from the court for serving on a jury, the employee will reimburse the City for the
amount they received from the court. Employees shall be entitled to keep mileage
reimbursement and/ or the transit pass paid or provided while on jury duty and will be
reimbursed for any applicable parking fees. A Department Head may, at his/her sole discretion,
contact the court and request an exemption and/or postponement of jury service on behalf of an
employee.
Employees released early from jury duty shall report to their supervisor for assignment for the
duration of the workday. At the discretion of the supervisor, an employee may be released from
reporting back to work if an unreasonable amount of the workday remains in light of travel time
to the job site after release.
Article 28 Rest Periods
All CCEA represented employees shall receive, at the direction of the respective department, two
(2) fifteen (15) minute rest periods, one each approximately at the mid-point of each one-half
shift. Employees working in the field shall take, at the direction of the department, rest periods
at or nearby the work site or return to their department for rest. Rest time is not cumulative
beyond the half-scheduled workday within which the break period occurs.
Article 29 Late Starts
An employee who is tardy to work shall be formally counseled by his/her supervisor. Tardiness
may cause the employee's pay to be docked. Such docking shall be done by rounding to the
nearest quarter hour. An employee may not substitute accrued compensatory time, vacation,
holiday, or sick leave for the docked pay. Nor may the employee utilize a shortened break
period or lunch period.
Article 30 Flexible Classifications
An employee hired into one of the listed entry level positions shall be reclassified to the journey
level position following twelve (12) months of successful service in the entry level position and
upon meeting journey-level requirements, if any, as established by the City. Any City-
established requirements must be identified in the classification description. The employee shall
receive a five percent (5%) salary increase upon reclassification to the journey level position. If
a five percent (5%) salary increase would result in a salary that is below the pay range minimum
of the journey level position, the employee's salary will bet set equal to the pay range minimum.
Entry Level Position
Account Clerk I
Technician I
Engineering Technician I
Library Assistant I
Maintenance Worker I
Maintenance Worker I
Meter Services Worker I
Office Specialist I
Planning Technician I
Journey Level Position
Account Clerk II
Building Technician II
Engineering Technician II
Library Assistant H
Park Maintenance Worker II
Street Maintenance Worker II
Meter Services Worker II
Office Specialist II
Planning Technician II
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Police Records Specialist I Police Records Specialist II
Tree Trimmer I Tree Trimmer II
An employee hired into one of the entry level positions listed below shall be reclassified to the
journey level position following twenty-four (24) months of successful service in the entry level
position and upon meeting journey-level requirements, if any, as established by the City. Any
City-established requirements must be identified in the classification description. The employee
shall receive a five percent (5%) salary increase upon reclassification to the journey level
position. If a five percent (5%) salary increase would result in a salary that is below the pay
range minimum of the journey level position, the employee's salary will bet set equal to the pay
range minimum.
Entry Level Position
Building Inspector I
Code Compliance Specialist I
Equipment Technician I
Inspector I
Recreation Supervisor I
Sanitation Systems Operator I
Utility Worker I
Waste Water Utility Worker I
Water Systems Operator I
Journey Level Position
Building Inspector II
Code Compliance Specialist II
Equipment Technician II
Inspector II
Recreation Supervisor II
Sanitation Systems Operator II
Utility Worker II
Waste Water Utility Worker II
Water Systems Operator II
Article 31 Flexible Start Hours
CCEA represented employees, with advance Department Head approval, may alter their starting
time per shift between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. The Department Head may revoke
the flexible start time at any time and return the employee to regular working hours for that
particular department. An employee shall receive fourteen (14) calendar days' notice, unless
extenuating circumstances preclude such a notice, prior to revocation of flexible start hours.
This article is not subject to the grievance procedure.
Article 32 Alternative Work Schedules and Shift Changes
Employees hired on or after December 23, 1991 shall be subject to having their daily work
schedule changed at the sole discretion of the department. Such changes include, but are not
limited to, a) number of days/hours to be worked on a daily basis and in a payroll period; b)
normal days off; and c) starting/ending times of assigned shifts.
The hours of work of the office or facility shall be established by the appointing authority and
may be changed to meet operational or other requirements upon at least forty-five (45) calendar
days notice to the affected employees unless there is a mutually agreed upon shorter notice
period.
The City shall notify the Association and any affected employees of any proposed schedule
change at least forty-five (45) calendar days prior to its implementation to allow the parties to
meet and discuss on the impact of said schedule change, if requested by the Association. If the
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Association desires to meet and discuss impacts, the Association shall give written notice to the
City's Human Resources Department within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of the notice of
the proposed schedule change. The Association agrees that these discussions are not meet and
confer, nor subject to all the requirements of meet and confer (for example, the City need not
negotiate to impasse and need not exhaust impasse procedures prior to implementing a schedule
change).
The impacted employee shall have the opportunity to propose an alternate work schedule. The
City shall have complete discretion in determining whether or not to allow an alternate work
schedule and the City's decision and the impact of its decision shall be excluded from the
grievance procedure.
9/80 Alternative Work Schedule:
The parties acknowledge that they met and conferred in good faith over the terms and conditions
for implementation of a 9/80 work schedule. The result of that meeting and conferring is
reflected in the City of Carlsbad's Administrative Order No. 57, by which the parties will control
implementation of the 9/80 schedule. This article shall not be subject to the grievance procedure.
Article 33 Flexible Job Sharing
Two or more employees may, with the express written approval of the City Manager, the Human
Resources Director, and the affected Department Head, participate in a flexible job sharing
program. The specifics of such a program shall be determined by the employees and the City on
a case by case basis. Prior to implementation of any such program(s), a written agreement
setting forth the specifics of the program shall be signed by the affected employees and the City.
This article shall not be subject to the grievance procedure.
Article 34 Health Insurance/Flexible Benefits Program
Employees represented by CCEA will participate in a flexible benefits program that includes
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Each of these components is outlined below.
A. Medical Insurance
Al.
Employees represented by CCEA will be covered by the Public Employees' Medical and
Hospital Care Act (F'EMHCA) and will be eligible to participate in the CalPERS Health
Program. The City will pay on behalf of all employees covered by this agreement and
their eligible dependents and those retirees designated in Section C of this Article, the
minimum amount per month required under Government Code Section 22892 of the
PEMHCA for medical insurance through the California Public Employees' Retirement
System (CalPERS).
If electing to enroll for medical benefits, the employee must select one medical plan from
the variety of medical plans offered through CalPERS. The City will contribute monthly
amounts (called Benefits Credits) on behalf of each active CCEA employee and eligible
dependents toward the payment of 1) medical premiums under the CalPERS Health
Program, 2) contribution of some or all of the premium for dental coverage or vision
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coverage and 3) contributions in the name of the employee to the City's flexible spending
account(s).
A2. Effective the pay period that includes January 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022, the City
monthly Benefits Credits will be set to a dollar amount that equates to 80% of the average
health (medical, dental and vision) premium for Employee, Employee + 1 and Family
coverage levels, rounded to the nearest whole dollar based on the premiums that will take
effect on January 1 of the respective calendar year.
Effective the pay period that includes December 31, 2022, the City monthly Benefits
Credits will change for each coverage level. The monthly Benefits Credits will be set to
a dollar amount that equates to 80% of the average health (medical, dental and vision)
premium for Employee, Employee + 1 and Family coverage levels, rounded to the
nearest whole dollar based on the premiums that will take effect on January 1, 2023.
A3. Unused Benefits Credits as outlined above will be paid to the employee in cash and
reported as taxable income. If the amount contributed by the City (Benefits Credits)
exceeds the cost of the medical insurance purchased by the employee, the employee will
have the option of using any "excess credits" to purchase dental, vision, or accidental
death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance or to contribute to a healthcare or
dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), instead of receiving taxable cash.
A4. All active CCEA-represented employees who work three quarter-time or less will receive
prorated Benefits Credits.
B. Dental Insurance
Represented employees will be eligible to enroll in or waive enrollment in a City-
sponsored dental plan at any coverage level.
C. Vision Insurance
Represented employees will be eligible to enroll in or waive enrollment in a City-
sponsored vision insurance plan at any coverage level.
D. Retirees
Each retired employee who was a member of this bargaining unit is eligible to be covered
by the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act and is eligible to participate in
the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Health Program.
Represented employees who retire from the City, either service or disability, shall be
eligible to continue their enrollment in the CalPERS Health Program when they retire,
provided that the individual is enrolled or eligible to enroll in a CalPERS medical plan at
the time of separation from employment and their effective date of retirement is within
120 days of separation. The City will contribute the minimum amount per month
required under Government Code Section 22892 of the PEMHCA toward the cost of each
retiree's enrollment in the CalPERS Health Program.
Employees who retire from the City, either service or disability, shall be eligible to elect,
upon retirement, to participate in the City's dental and/or vision insurance programs as a
retiree. The cost of such dental and/or vision insurance for the retiree and eligible
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dependents shall be borne solely by the retiree. An individual who does not choose
coverage upon retirement, or who chooses coverage and later drops it is not eligible to
return to the City's dental and vision insurance program.
The City will invoice the retiree for his/her monthly premiums for dental and/or vision
insurance and the retiree must keep such payments current to ensure continued coverage.
E. Waiver Provision
CCEA represented employees who do not wish to participate in the CalPERS Health
Program will have the choice of waiving the City's medical insurance program, provided
they can show that they are covered under another group insurance program.
The dollar amount paid by the City for employees who elect the waiver provision will
change in the first pay period of calendar year 2021,2022 and in the pay period that
includes December 31, 2022. The Benefits Credits associated with waiving medical
coverage will be set equal to 50% of the Benefits Credits associated with Employee
medical coverage. If this results in a situation where the unused benefit credits associated
with any medical plan exceed the benefit credits associated with waiving medical
coverage, the benefit credits associated with waiving medical coverage will be set equal
to one dollar ($1) above the unused benefit credits associated with that medical plan.
Unused Benefits Credits as outlined above will be paid to the employee in cash and
reported as taxable income.
Article 35 Short Term Disability Insurance
A. Employees represented by CCEA will be enrolled in the State Disability Insurance (SDI)
Program through December 31, 2019. (The City agrees to pay the premium.)
On January 1, 2004, the State Disability Insurance Program will provide for paid leave
benefits for employees who qualify for family medical leaves of absence. The employee
may elect to use accumulated vacation, sick leave or compensatory time off during the
seven-day elimination period.
Employees represented by CCEA shall be entitled to combine accumulated sick leave,
vacation leave or comp time with State Disability payments for the purpose of achieving
the equivalent of their pre-disability salary to the extent allowed by law during any period
of nonindustrial disability. Under no circumstances shall the combination of accumulated
leave and State Disability Insurance payments exceed the employee's pre-disability
salary.
B. Effective January 1, 2020, the city will discontinue enrollment in the State Disability
Insurance program. Effective January 1, 2020, the city agrees to continue to provide
short-teim disability insurance via an insurance provider. The city agrees to pay the
premium. The insurance shall provide for a seven (7) calendar day waiting period prior
to payment eligibility and the short-tean disability benefits shall be provided at 60% of
the employee's pre-disability base salary, up to a maximum base salary of $150,000. The
employee shall use their accrued paid time off (e.g., vacation, sick leave) during the
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disability insurance waiting period. Employees may elect to combine accrued paid time
off„ except for accrued sick leave, with short-term disability payments for the purpose of
achieving the equivalent of their base salary while receiving the short-term disability
payments.
C. Transition/Continuation of Benefits for Employees on a Short-Term Disability or Paid
Family Leave of Absence as of December 31, 2019
An employee who is on a short-term disability leave of absence (including an
intermittent leave) as of December 31, 2019, will be converted to coverage with
the city's new short-term disability insurance provider as of January 1, 2020
without having to repeat the elimination period.
An employee who is on a paid family leave of absence as of December 31, 2019
will have their paid family leave benefits converted to those benefits described in
Administrative Order No. 84 as of January 1, 2020. In this situation (conversion
of a paid family leave that started prior to January 1, 2020 and will continue on or
after January 1, 2020), the number of hours of paid family leave for which an
employee was paid from SDI in the prior calendar year will count towards the 160
hours per year of paid family leave the employee may receive under the city's
new paid family leave program.
Article 36 Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
During the term of this memorandum, city agrees to continue to provide city-paid long-term
disability insurance. This insurance shall provide for a ninety (90) calendar day waiting period
prior to payment eligibility. The employee shall use their accrued paid time off (e.g., vacation,
sick leave) during the disability insurance waiting period. Employees shall combine accrued
paid time off, except for accrued sick leave, with LTD payments for the purpose of achieving the
equivalent of their base salary.
Effective January 1, 2020, long-term disability benefits shall be provided at 66 2/3% of the
employee's pre-disability base salary, up to a maximum base salary of $150,000.
Transition/Continuation of Benefits for Employees on a Long-Temi Disability Leave of Absence
as of December 31, 2019
An employee who is on a long-term disability leave of absence (including an intermittent
leave) as of December 31, 2019, will be converted to coverage with the city's new long-
term disability insurance provider as of January 1, 2020 without having to repeat the
elimination period.
Article 37 Retirement
A. The City has contracted with CalPERS for the following retirement benefits:
Miscellaneous "Classic" Members (those that do not qualify as "New Members" as
defined below)
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• Employees entering City of Carlsbad miscellaneous CalPERS membership for the
first time prior to November 28, 2011 — The retirement formula shall be 3% @
60; single highest year final compensation.
• Employees entering City of Carlsbad miscellaneous CalPERS membership for the
first time on or after November 28, 2011 — The retirement formula shall be 2% @
60; three year average final compensation.
"New Members"
Employees who are "New Members" as defined by the California Public Employees'
Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) (e.g., an employee hired on or after 1/1/2013
who has never been a CalPERS member or member of a reciprocal system or who has
had a break in CalPERS service of at least 6 months or more) will be subject to all the
applicable PEPRA provisions, which include but are not limited to the following
retirement benefits.
• Retirement formula shall be 2% @ 62; three year average final compensation.
B. Employee Retirement Contribution
The employee retirement contribution will be made on a pre-tax basis by implementing
provisions of section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
Employees shall make the following employee retirement contributions through payroll
deductions:
• Miscellaneous employees subject to the 3% @ 60 benefit formula shall pay all of
the employee retirement contribution (8%).
• Miscellaneous employees subject to the 2% @ 60 benefit formula shall pay all of
the employee retirement contribution (7%).
• Miscellaneous employees who meet the defmition of "New Member" under
PEPRA shall pay one half of the normal cost rate associated with their benefit
plan.
C. The City will continue to contract with CalPERS for the third level of 1959 Survivors'
Benefit.
D. The City shall continue to contract with CalPERS for the military service credit option.
The cost of this option is borne entirely by the employee. Payments by the employee to
CalPERS are to be arranged by the employee directly with CalPERS. Once such a
payment schedule has been approved by CalPERS, the employee may arrange with the
City for such payments to be made by means of payroll deduction
Article 38 Deferred Compensation
The City shall provide for a Deferred Compensation Plan which may be utilized by any
employee on an optional basis. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any particular plan
and to impose specific conditions upon the use of any plan. Such plan shall be implemented
without cost to the City.
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It is acknowledged that the City will assist in the administrative set-up of this benefit but that the
City has no liability if an employee should default on the repayment of a deferred compensation
loan.
Article 39 Dispute Resolution Procedure
The purpose of this procedure is to provide a single, uniform process for CCEA represented
employees to resolve disputes concerning grievances and discipline in an efficient manner and
without subsequent discrimination or reprisals. Any time limit provided under this Article may
be extended by mutual consent of the parties.
1. Applicability of This Article
Grievances and group grievances, as defined in Part 2 of this Article, may be appealed
under Parts 2 and 4 of this Article. The following types of discipline may be appealed
under Parts 3 and 4 of this Article: suspension of more than one work shift, reduction in
pay of more than one work shift, demotion and termination. Any regular CCEA
represented employee may appeal a letter of reprimand, suspension of one work shift or
less or reduction of pay of one work shift or less to his or her Department Head for a final
decision.
2. Grievances
A. Individual Grievances
A "grievance" is a formal, written allegation by a grievant that he/she has been adversely
affected by an existing violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of the specific
provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding and/or provisions of the Personnel
Rules and Regulations.
The City's exercise of management rights is not reviewable under this procedure unless
such exercise also violates other provisions(s) of the Memorandum of Understanding
and/or the Personnel Rules and Regulations. A grievance is not reviewable if it would
require the modification of a policy established by the City Council or by law, or is
reviewable under some other administrative procedure and/or rules of the City, such as:
(1) Appeals from formal disciplinary proceeding.
(2) Appeals from work performance evaluations.
B. Group Grievances
Within thirty (30) calendar days after authorized representatives of the employee
organization knew or by reasonable diligence should have known of a condition giving
rise to a grievance, a group of employees may file a group grievance with the Human
Resources Department. CCEA, as an "organization," may also file a group grievance on
behalf of employees if CCEA 1) identifies the employees who are adversely impacted by
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name and by classification, and 2) specifically identifies how these employees are being
adversely affected.
(1) The group of employees must file one (1) grievance fowl which all members
of the group have read and signed. Members of the group will be limited to
those who have read and signed the initial grievance foul'.
(2) Group grievances shall proceed through all normal grievance processes and be
subject to all applicable time limitations as set forth herein.
(3) The resolution of a group grievance may not be consistent among employees
who filed, read and signed the group grievance due to differences in the
circumstances or occurrences that brought about the grievance.
C. Infonnal Resolution
Within twenty (20) calendar days after an employee knew or reasonably should have
known that he or she has suffered a grievable injury, the employee shall attempt to
resolve the grievance by an informal conference with his or her immediate supervisor.
Within twenty (20) calendar days after an employee organization knew or reasonably
should have known that its members have suffered a grievable injury, it shall attempt to
resolve the matter by an informal conference with an appropriate immediate supervisor.
The Supervisor shall meet with the employee(s) or organization within ten (10) calendar
days of receiving the request for the meeting. The immediate supervisor shall give his or
her response to the employee or employee organization within twenty (20) calendar days
of the informal conference.
D. Department Head Review
If a grievance is not informally resolved, within twenty (20) calendar days after receiving
the immediate supervisor's response, the employee or employee organization shall
request in writing an opportunity to discuss the grievance with the Depattment Head. The
Department Head shall meet with the employee(s) or organization within ten (10)
calendar days of receiving the request for the meeting. The Department Head, or his/her
designee, shall give his or her response to the employee or employee organization in
writing within twenty (20) calendar days of the meeting.
E. City Manager Designee's Review
If a grievance is not resolved by the Department Head, within twenty (20) calendar days
after receiving the Department Head's response, the employee or employee organization
shall request in writing an opportunity to discuss the grievance with the City Manager's
Designee. The City Manager's designee shall meet with the employee(s) or organization
within ten (10) calendar days of receiving the request for the meeting. The City
Manager's Designee shall give his or her response to the employee or employee
organization in writing within twenty (20) calendar days of the meeting.
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F. Permissible Relief
A grievance may only seek to remedy the specific injury caused by a violation,
misinterpretation or misapplication of the specific provisions of the Memorandum of
Understanding and/or provisions of the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
The City's exercise of management rights is not reviewable under this procedure unless
such exercise also violates other provisions(s) of the Memorandum of Understanding
and/or the Personnel Rules and Regulations. A grievance is not reviewable if it would
require the modification of a policy established by the City Council or by law, or is
reviewable under some other administrative procedure and/or rules of the City, such as:
(1) If it would require the modification of a policy established by the City Council or by
law;
(2) If it is reviewable under some other administrative procedure and/or rules of the City
such as: appeals from formal disciplinary proceedings, appeals from work
performance evaluations, etc.
(3) If it calls exclusively for relief that cannot be granted such as discipline of other
employees or confidential information about other employees.
G. Service of Notice
A notice that a grievance has been resolved or a notice that a grievance raises a matter
that may not be addressed utilizing this procedure shall be served upon the employee via
e-mail (work and personal, if known). If receipt of the e-mail notice is not confirmed, the
notice shall be served upon the employee in person or by registered mail, and whenever
possible the employee shall acknowledge service by signing the receipt.
H. Resolved Disputes
A grievance is considered resolved under any of the following circumstances:
(1) When the City and employee agree to a resolution;
(2) When the employee fails to advance the matter to the next step of the
administrative procedure in the time specified herein for doing so;
(3) When the City has provided the relief sought by the employee that it is
legally capable of providing.
A grievance that has been resolved does not progress any further through the dispute
resolution process.
3. Discipline
A. Grounds For Discipline
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The City has the authority to impose appropriate discipline upon any represented
employee for cause. Discipline shall be commensurate with the seriousness of the
offense and with consideration of the employee's prior performance and disciplinary
record. Grounds for discipline may include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Fraud in securing employment
(2) Incompetence, neglect of duty, willful disobedience, insubordination, tardiness,
working unauthorized overtime, disclosure of non-public, internal and/or
confidential, information or dishonesty.
(3) Being under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs
while on duty.
(4) Absence without leave.
(5) Criminal conviction having some relevance to the job.
(6) Intentionally being discourteous to the public.
(7) Unauthorized use of or neglect of City property.
(8) Abuse of sick leave.
(9) Unauthorized outside employment that constitutes a conflict of interest
(10) Acceptance of a gift or gratuity that constitutes a willful conflict of interest.
(11) Falsification of any City report or record.
(12) Willful violation of any of the provisions of the City Code, ordinances,
resolutions or any rules, regulations or policies which may be prescribed by the
City Council, City Manager, department manager, or supervisor.
(13) Political activities precluded by State or Federal law.
(14) Failure to respond to questions or otherwise failure to participate during an
investigation conducted by the City or its agents.
(15) Other acts that are incompatible with service to the public.
B. Pre-Disciplinary Procedure
If a supervisor determines that an employee might be a threat to him or herself, other
employees or members of the public, the supervisor may immediately take whatever
action is necessary to reduce or eliminate the danger, but the employee shall retain the
right to notice and an opportunity to respond to discipline under this Article.
Except for any oral or written counseling, warning or reprimand, the Department Head or
his/her designee shall advise the employee and the Human Resources Director of
contemplated disciplinary action in a written Notice of Intended Discipline including a
description of the misconduct, the grounds for discipline, and the employee's right to
respond within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the Notice of Intended Discipline
and prior to the discipline being imposed. If the employee elects to respond, he or she
may have a representative and meet infolinally with the City Manager's designee,
without the right to bring witnesses or present a formal case. Within seven (7) calendar
days of the employee's response or failure to respond in a timely manner, the City
Manager's designee shall advise the employee in writing whether the proposed discipline,
modified discipline or no discipline is being imposed.
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Any discipline will be announced in a written Notice of Discipline including a
description of the misconduct, the grounds for discipline and the right to appeal the
discipline using the administrative procedure under Part 4 of this Article.
C. Service of Notice
A Notice of Intended Discipline or a Notice of Discipline shall be served upon the
employee via e-mail (work and personal, if known). If receipt of the e-mail notice is not
confirmed, the notice shall be served upon the employee in person or by registered mail,
and whenever possible the employee shall acknowledge service by signing the receipt.
4. Administrative Procedure
An employee may have both a legal representative of his or her choosing and a CCEA
representative of his or her choosing at any step of this administrative procedure. This
representative may at the employee's option be provided by an employee organization. If
the representative is a City employee, the employee seeking the representative shall
notify the representative's immediate supervisor and the City's Human Resources
Department in writing and the supervisor shall make the necessary arrangements for the
representative to be present at any hearing.
A. Step One - Filing an Appeal
If a grievance is not formally resolved or an employee seeks to appeal a suspension of
more than one work shift, reduction in pay of more than one work shift, demotion or
termination, within ten (10) calendar days of receiving the City Manager designee's
response to the grievance or the Notice of Discipline, the employee or employee
organization may file with the Human Resources Director an application for an advisory
hearing.
B. Step Two - Administrative Hearing
(1) Hearing Procedure
If the matter is subject to an advisory hearing, the City shall arrange if practicable
for the matter to be heard by a hearing officer within one hundred twenty (120)
calendar days of the date of the filing of the appeal with the Human Resources
Director. The hearing shall be scheduled for a time that is mutually convenient to
the parties and the hearing officer.
The advisory hearing shall be closed unless the employee or the employee
organization request that it be open to the public. In the case of an appeal of a
grievance, the parties shall equally bear the costs of the mandatory court reporter,
transcripts, hearing officer and facilities. Each party shall bear its own witness
fees, attorney fees and exhibit costs. In the case of an appeal of disciplinary
action, the City shall bear the costs of the mandatory court reporter, transcripts,
hearing officer and facilities. Each party shall bear its own witness fees, attorney
fees and exhibit costs.
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The advisory hearing shall be limited to arguments, witness testimony and
exhibits offered by the parties. The hearing shall proceed according to an
Administrative Order regarding Rules of Procedure for Personnel Meetings and
Hearings. Such an Administrative Order will replace Personnel Board Resolution
19 to reflect that the Personnel Board is being replaced by a hearing officer in
matters of grievance and discipline.
(2) Hearing Officer
The employee or employee organi7ation and the City may agree that the advisory
hearing will be conducted before a hearing officer mutually selected by the parties
from a list of hearing officers provided by a neutral third party. The selection of a
hearing officer will include a review of his/her background and qualifications
which will include experience as a labor attorney and/or mediator and/or
arbitrator affiliated with American Arbitration Association, State of California
Mediation and Conciliation Service or Judicial Arbitration Mediation Services
(JAMS).
(3) Permissible Relief
In the case of a grievance appeal, the hearing officer may only recommend that
the relief initially sought by the employee or employee organization be granted or
that the position of the City should be upheld.
In the case of disciplinary appeals, the hearing officer may recommend either that
the discipline imposed by the City be upheld, that a lesser discipline be imposed,
or that no discipline be imposed.
The advisory findings and recommendation of the hearing officer shall be
provided to the employee or employee organization.
C. Step Three- Final Determination
The advisory findings and recommendation, hearing transcript and exhibits concerning a
grievance or a disciplinary appeal shall be transmitted as soon as reasonably possible to
the City Manager for a final deteimination. The City Manager, or his/her designee, may
allow, at his or her discretion, limited oral arguments and/or written statements from
either side. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving all applicable documents or
hearing the oral arguments of the parties, whichever is later, the City Manager or his/her
designee shall make a final and conclusive written decision.
(1) For grievances, the City Manager, or his/her designee, shall either reject
the grievance or uphold the grievance and provide a remedy selected by
the City Manager, or his/her designee.
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(2) For disciplinary appeals, the City Manager, or his/her designee, shall
make a final and conclusive written decision to uphold, modify or reject
the discipline.
D. Post-Hearing Procedure
The provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 shall apply to the
final detennination of the City Manager.
Article 40 Alcohol and Drug Policy
I. POLICY
It is the policy of the City of Carlsbad to provide, for its employees, a work environment
free from the effects of drugs and alcohol consistent with applicable State and Federal
law. The City of Carlsbad agrees to use a clinical laboratory which is certified by the
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), now known as the Substance Abuse & Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). All procedures and protocols for collection,
chain of custody and testing will be conducted consistent with standards required under
SAMHSA certification. This policy is intended to accomplish that objective.
A. Definitions - As Used in This Policy:
1. "Drug" means any substance which produces a physical, mental,
emotional or behavioral change in the user, including but not limited to,
prescription medications, heroin, cocaine, morphine and its derivatives,
P.C.P., methadone, barbiturates, amphetamines, methamphetamines,
alcohol, marijuana, and other cannabinoids.
2. "Workplace" means any site where City-assigned work is performed,
including City premises, City vehicles or other premises or vehicles, while
City-assigned work is being conducted, or within a reasonable time
thereafter.
3. "Reasonable suspicion" means a standard for evidence or other indication
of impairment of normal physical or mental skills by alcohol or drugs
where such impairment could negatively affect work performance or could
pose a threat to public or employee safety.
B. Employee Responsibilities
1. As a condition of employment, employees shall:
a. not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation,
possession or use of alcohol or drugs nor be under the influence of
alcohol or drugs in the workplace or while on-call;
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b. submit to an alcohol and drug analysis and remain on the premises
when requested to do so by City management, acting pursuant to
this policy, or by law enforcement personnel;
c. notify the City of any conviction under a criminal drug statute
(including any pleas of nob o contendere), if such conviction was
based on a violation which occurred in the workplace, no later than
five days after such conviction;
(notification under this subsection does not relieve an employee
from the disciplinary consequences of the conduct upon which a
criminal conviction is based); and
d. abide by all terms of this policy.
2. Employees are required to notify their supervisors when taking any
medication or drugs, prescription or non-prescription (over-the-counter
medications), which they have been informed by a medical provider may
interfere with safe or effective performance of their duties or operation of
City equipment.
3. Off-duty involvement with any controlled substance including, but not
limited to manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, use or any
conviction under a criminal drug statute whose scope and employment are
relevant to City employment may result in disciplinary action up to and
including termination if there is relevant nexus between such off-duty
involvement and the employee's employment with the City, consistent
with the legal requirements for disciplinary due process.
C. Employer Searches
For the purpose of enforcing this policy and maintaining a drug-free workplace,
the City reserves the right to search, with or without prior notice to the employee,
all work areas and property in which the City maintains full or joint control with
the employee, including but not limited to City vehicles, desks, lockers, file
cabinets, and bookshelves. These areas remain part of the workplace context even
if the employee has placed personal items in them. Employees are cautioned
against storing personal belongings in work areas under full or joint City control
since such work areas may be subject to investigation and/or search under this
policy.
Employer searches shall occur when there is a determination of "reasonable
suspicion" as defined herein. Such searches shall be conducted by persons having
supervisory and/or other legal authority to conduct such searches. Searches will
not normally occur without concurrence of more than one supervisor. Nothing
herein shall prevent the City from taking appropriate action if there is an
inadvertent discovery of evidence of drug or alcohol use.
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D. Consequences of Violation of Policy
1. Failure to abide by the tern's of this policy shall be grounds for
disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
2. In addition to any disciplinary action, an employee who fails to abide by
this policy may also be directed to satisfactorily participate in an approved
alcohol or substance abuse assistance or rehabilitation program.
II. DRUG AND ALCOHOL ANALYSIS
A. Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Analysis
1. After receiving an offer of employment, an otherwise successful candidate
must submit to a drug and alcohol analysis. At the City's discretion, this
analysis may be in the foim of "breathalizer," urine, or blood analysis.
2. Persons whose results are positive for either illegal drugs or alcohol will
be rejected for City employment.
B. Employee Drug and Alcohol Analysis
1. If a manager or supervisor of the City has reasonable suspicion that an
employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while in the workplace
or subject to duty, the employee shall be:
a. Prevented from engaging in other work; and
b. Required to submit to a drug and alcohol analysis. At the City's
discretion, this analysis may be in the form of "breathalizer," urine,
or blood analysis.
c. An employee may also be required to remain on the premises for a
reasonable time until arrangements can be made to transport the
employee to his or her home.
2. Some examples of "reasonable suspicion" as defmed in Section 1.A.3.
include, but are not limited to, the following, when confirmed by more
than one person having supervisory authority:
a. slurred speech.
b. alcohol odor on breath;
c. unsteady walking or movement not related to prior injury or
disability;
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d. an accident involving City property having no obvious causal
explanation other than possible employee responsibility;
e. physical or verbal behaviors that are disruptive, non-responsive,
unusual for that employee or otherwise inappropriate to the
workplace situation;
f. attributable possession of alcohol or drugs;
g. information obtained from a reliable person with personal
knowledge that would lead a reasonably prudent supervisor to
believe that an employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
3. Refusal to remain on the premises or to submit to a drug and alcohol
analysis when requested to do so by City management or by law
enforcement officers shall constitute insubordination and shall be grounds
for discipline, up to and including termination.
4. A drug and alcohol analysis may test for the presence of any drug which
could impair an employee's ability to effectively and safely perform the
functions of his or her job.
5. A positive result from a drug and alcohol analysis may result in
disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
6. City agrees to take steps to protect the chain of custody of any drug test
sample.
III. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
A. The City has a well established voluntary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to
assist employees who seek help for substance abuse problems. The EAP is
available for assessment, referral to treatment, and follow-up. Any employee of
the City wishing confidential assistance for a possible alcohol or drug problem
can call the EAP office and arrange for an appointment with a counselor.
B. Employees who are concerned about their alcohol or drug use are strongly
encouraged to voluntarily seek assistance through the EAR All self-referral
contacts are held in confidence by the EAP.
C. Participation in the employee assistance program will not replace normal
disciplinary procedures for unsatisfactory job performance or for violation of any
City policy.
Article 41 Access to Information
The City will make available to CCEA such non-confidential information pertaining to
employment relations as is contained in the public records of the City, subject to the limitations
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and conditions set forth in this article and Government Code Section 6250-6260. Such
information shall be made available during regular office hours in accordance with the City's
rules and procedures for making public records available and after payment of reasonable costs,
where applicable.
Information which shall be made available to CCEA includes regularly published data covering
subjects under discussion. Data collected on a promise to keep its source confidential may be
made available in statistical summaries, but shall not be made available in such foul' as to
disclose the source.
Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring the City to do research for an inquirer or to
do programming or assemble data in a manner other than usually done by the City.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to require disclosure of records that are:
(1) Personnel, medical and similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute an
unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or be contrary to merit system principles;
(2) Working papers or memoranda which are not retained in the ordinary course of business
or any records where the public interest served by not making the record available clearly
outweighs the public interest served by disclosure of the record;
(3) Records pertaining to pending litigation to which the City is a party, or to claims or
appeals which have not been settled.
Article 42 Communications
The parties agree to continue meeting at least once each month during the term of the agreement
for the purpose of continuing communications on subjects of mutual concern.
Article 43 Legal Representation
Upon request of an employee and subject to any limitations provided by law, the City will
provide for the defense of any civil action or proceeding initiated against the employee by a
person or entity other than the City in a court of competent jurisdiction, on account of any act
or omission occurring within the course and scope of his/her employment as an employee of the
City.
Nothing herein shall be deemed to require the provision of such defense where the discretion to
provide or not provide such defense is vested in the City pursuant to the provisions of the
California Government Code, or where the act or omission was not within the scope of the
employee's employment, or the employee acted or failed to act because of actual fraud,
corruption or actual malice, or where the provision of such defense would create a conflict of
interest between the City and the employee.
Nothing herein shall be construed to grant to any employee any right or privilege in addition to
those provided in the said Government Code.
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Article 44 Layoff
Layoff: The City may layoff an employee in the merit service because of material change in duties
or organization or shortage of work and funds. The City will use its best efforts to give the
employees as much notice as possible with a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the
effective date of a layoff. The appointing authority or designee shall notify the Human Resources
Director of the intended action with reasons therefore. A copy of such notice shall be given the
employee affected and CCEA. The name of the employee laid off shall be placed on the
appropriate reemployment list as provided by these rules.
Reduction in Force Procedures: The following procedures will apply to all probationary and
permanent employees in the event of a reduction in the City work force.
(a) City Service Seniority: City Service Seniority shall be determined as the period of total
continuous service with the City as measured from the date of original appointment. This shall
include periods of authorized leaves of absence.
(b) Order of Reduction in Force: Whenever there is a reduction in force employees shall be
selected for layoffs in the following order: (1) hourly and temporary employees in the affected
classification series; (2) provisional and limited term employees in reverse order of their City
Service Seniority in the affected classification series; (3) City probationary employees in reverse
order of their City Service Seniority in the affected classification series; (4) and regular employees
in reverse order of their City Service Seniority in the affected classification.
(c) Reduction in Force - Demotion: Whenever there is a reduction in the work force in which one
or more employees in a classification has been identified for layoff, the City shall demote the
employee in that classification with the highest City Service Seniority to a vacancy. The employee
identified for demotion to the vacant classification must have previously served in that
classification and be determined to be currently qualified. An employee may refuse to accept a
demotion and accept layoff without jeopardizing reemployment rights otherwise provided for in
this procedure.
(d) Notification: Whenever there is a reduction in the work force requiring layoff, the City shall
send written notice to the last known address of each employee affected by a layoff with copy to
CCEA. The notice shall include the (1) reason for layoff, (2) classes to which the employee may
demote within the City, if any, (3) effective date of action, (4) conditions governing retention on
and reinstatement from reemployment lists, and (5) rules regarding waiver of reinstatement and
voluntary withdrawal from the reemployment list.
(e) Determining Order of Layoff and Demotion for Employees With Identical City Service
Seniority: Should two or more employees have identical City Service Seniority, the order of layoff
and demotion will be deteimined by the Human Resources Director who will use randomizing
software to determine seniority.
(f) Transfer: All effort will be made by the City to transfer any employee who is to be affected by
a reduction in force to another vacant position for which such employee may qualify.
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(g) Order and Method of Demotion Pursuant to a Reduction in Force--Bumping: When required
due to a reduction in force, employees shall be demoted in the following manner:
(1) Employees who are demoted, who have held permanent status in a lower classification
shall have the right to bump employees of lesser City Service Seniority in that lower
classification.
(2) Employees who have not actually held status in a lower classification shall be allowed
to demote to a vacant position or to a position held by a City probationary employee in
such lower class, but may not bump regular City employees already in that lower
classification.
(h) Reinstatement of Employees Demoted as a Result of a Reduction in Work Force: Employees
who are demoted as a result of a reduction in force shall have their names placed on a reinstatement
list, in order of their City Service Seniority. Vacant positions in which an employee has served
within a classification series shall first be offered to employees on this list.
(i) Reemployment of Employees Laid Off as a Result of a Reduction in Force: Employees who
are laid off and who held permanent City status at the time of layoff shall have their names placed
on a reemployment list for classifications at the same or lower salary range for which they qualify
in the order of their City Service Seniority. Vacant positions in such classifications will be offered
to eligible individuals on the reemployment list who qualify for such vacancies prior to an open or
promotional recruitment.
(j) Duration of Reinstatement and Reemployment Lists: The eligibility of individuals on the
reinstatement and reemployment list shall extend for a period of two years from the date of
demotion or layoff Eligible individuals not responding to written notification of an opening after
fourteen (14) calendar days shall have their names removed from either the reemployment or
reinstatement list.
(k) Restoration of Benefits Upon Reemployment Following a Reduction in Force: Upon
reemployment following a reduction in force, an individual will have the following benefits
restored:
(1) Prior sick leave accruals.
(2) City Service Seniority at time of layoff for purposes of determining merit increases,
vacation accruals and future reduction in force.
(3) The salary paid to an employee who is reemployed shall be equivalent to the salary paid
at the time of layoff. If the employee chooses to be reemployed in a classification which
• has a salary range lower than the classification from which he/she was laid off, then salary
placement will be equivalent to the salary paid at the time of layoff, or at the top of the
salary range of the lower classification as reflected in the current effective salary plan at
the time of reemployment, whichever is lower.
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(1) Payoff of Accruals Upon Layoff: Laid off employees are to be paid for all accrued holiday,
vacation, compensation time and overtime when separated as a result of a layoff. The sick leave
accruals of such employee will remain on the books and will be reinstated if they are reappointed.
(m) Retirement Contribution: The disposition of the retirement contributions of a laid off
employee shall be governed by the provisions of the State of California Public Employees'
Retirement Law as contained in the Government Code.
(n) Severance: CCEA represented employees involuntarily separated from the City service due to
layoff shall receive the equivalent of three (3) months' base salary, computed at the employee's
actual salary at the time of separation, provided that the employee who was involuntarily separated
enters into, executes, and does not rescind or revoke the Separation Agreement and General
Release, attached hereto as Attachment D and incorporated herein. The Separation Agreement
and General Release is not subject to negotiation, either individually or collectively.
Article 45 Full Understanding, Modification, & Waiver
It is intended that this agreement sets forth the full and entire understanding of the parties
regarding the matters set forth herein, and any other prior or existing understanding or
agreements by the parties, whether formal or infounal, regarding any such matters are hereby
superseded or terminated in their entirety.
Any agreement, alteration, understanding, variation, waiver, or modification of any of the terms
or provisions contained herein shall not be binding upon the parties hereto unless made and
executed in writing by all parties hereto and, if required, approved and implemented by the City
Council.
The waiver of any breach, term or condition of this agreement by either party shall not constitute
a precedent in the future enforcement of all its terms and provisions.
Article 46 Provisions of Law
It is understood and agreed that this Memorandum of Understanding is subject to all current and
future applicable federal and state laws, federal and state regulations. If any part or provision of
the Memorandum of Understanding is in conflict or inconsistent with such above applicable
laws, rules and regulations, or is otherwise held to be invalid or unenforceable by any tribunal or
competent jurisdiction, such part or provision shall be suspended and superseded by such
applicable law or regulations, and the remainder of this Memorandum of Understanding shall not
be affected thereby.
Article 47 Retention of Benefits
The employees of the City of Carlsbad shall retain all present benefits as set forth in this
Memorandum for the term of this agreement, except as amended by this Memorandum, or unless
modified after exhausting the meet and confer process.
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Article 48 Non-discrimination Clause
No person shall in any way be favored or discriminated against, by either the City or the
Association, to the extent prohibited by law because of actual or perceived political opinion or
affiliation, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin,
veteran status, medical condition or physical or mental disability. In addition, no person shall be
favored or discriminated against because of his/her association with someone who has or is
perceived to have any characteristics of being in one of these classes of people. This affects
decisions including, but not limited to, an employee's compensation, benefits, terms and
conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer and
other privileges of employment.
The City is committed to providing ongoing training to all employees on the subjects of equal
employment, non-discrimination and cultural awareness.
Article 49 Americans With Disabilities Act
The parties acknowledge the applicability of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and
intend to apply and implement this Memorandum of Understanding so as to comply with the
ADA. The parties agree to consult if compliance with the ADA may require modifying the
provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding.
Article 50 Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance and Voluntary
Benefits
All CCEA-represented employees shall receive city paid life insurance in an amount equal to
their base salary up to a maximum base salary of $200,000. To determine the benefit, the
amount of insurance is rounded to the next higher $5,000 multiple, unless the amount equals a
$5,000 multiple.
Effective January 1, 2020, all CCEA-represented employees shall receive city paid Accidental
Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance in an amount equal to their base salary up to a
maximum base salary of $200,000. To determine the benefit, the amount of insurance is rounded
to the next higher $5,000 multiple, unless the amount equals a $5,000 multiple.
The City provides various voluntary benefits available at the employee's cost. Employees may
select among various levels of coverage. For information regarding these benefits, contact the
Human Resources Department at 760-602-2440.
Article 51 Special Housing Facilities
The City maintains a residence at the Maerkle Reservoir, Dam, Treatment Facility and Site. The
employee assigned the duty of Maerkle Facilities Steward is tasked with maintaining a safe,
legally compliant facility and ensuring the security of City facilities. A detailed description of
the conditions that apply to this assignment are outlined in Attachment C.
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1. Employee Status
The employee assigned as the Maerkle Facilities Steward shall be a full-time permanent
employee of the City.
2. Priority of Assignments
In the event of a vacancy in the Maerkle Facilities Steward assignment, the assignment
shall be offered to qualified current CCEA employees in the Water Operations Division
of the Utilities Department based on their seniority in the Water Operations Division.
In order to be considered qualified for the assignment, the employee must have a
minimum of one year of service in the City's Water Operations Division. In addition, the
employee must not be on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), and must be fully
competent in facility operations, recordkeeping, emergency response procedures and be
in compliance with the following regulations governed by these respective agencies:
a. Cal-OSHA's California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 5189, Process Safety
Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Materials.
b. Federal EPA's Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 68, Accidental Release
Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs (RMP) Clean Air Act Section
112(r), Program 3 requirements.
c. California Office of Emergency Services, California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 2, Chapter 4.5, California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP)
Program.
d. County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials
Division, Hazardous Materials Business Plan.
e. California Health and Safety Code, Section 25531 through 25534.
f. State of California, Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams.
g. Must possess a current CDPH issued Distribution Operator Grade D-3 and Treatment
Operator Grade T-1 per CDPH "shift operator" requirements.
The employee must remain qualified throughout the assignment. Under no circumstances
will the duties of the Maerkle Facilities Steward be assigned to an employee that does not
comply with the regulations as outlined above.
3. Responsibilities
The Steward shall be responsible for performing the following duties:
A. Safety
a. Maintain on site compliance with PSM/RMP program and Hazardous Materials
Business Plan
b. Immediately report any observed non-compliance issues with the PSM/RMP
Program or Hazardous Materials Business Plan
c. Ensure the residence, property and facilities are kept in a safe condition
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B. Emergency Response — Notification — Documentation
a. Respond to emergency situations to include the chlorination facilities per
PSM/RMP requirements
b. Provide timely and proper notification
c. Provide timely and proper documentation
d. Assist duty operator with onsite problems
C. Operations and Maintenance
a. Make occasional chlorine adjustments, flow changes and system changes as
needed
b. Perform general maintenance on the residence, yard and fencing
c. Perform general maintenance on the property, perimeter fencing and weeds
D. Inspections
a. Perform routine visual inspections of the entire site at least weekly
b. Perform visual inspections of the entire site after any disaster event including
minor earthquakes
c. Document and report any issues or concerns to the Water Operations Supervisor
E. Security
a. Be onsite on a regular basis during nonworking hours for a minimum of four
weeknights per week and a minimum of three weekends per month (except for
extended periods due to supervisor approved leaves, at which time the depth tment
will be responsible for ensuring coverage for Steward's responsibilities)
b. Monitor access of residents through property during significant flood events
c. Immediately report any security breaches or issues to the proper authority,
including police, where appropriate
4. Rent and Utilities
The City shall charge a nominal rent for the residence. Said rent shall be established
from time to time by the City and communicated to the Steward in writing with sixty (60)
calendar days advance notice of any changes. The City shall furnish the water supply and
electricity for the residence and the Steward shall be responsible for the balance of the
utilities.
5. Term
The City maintains the right to change the assignment of the Maerlde Facility Steward
responsibility based solely upon the City's discretion and the City shall not be required to
show cause. Moreover, the Steward shall have no due process rights related to a change
from the assignment as a change shall not be considered disciplinary. It is the intent of
this provision to create an at-will tenancy that can be revoked at any time upon at least
sixty (60) calendar days' notice to the Steward. There shall be an annual review of the
Steward's performance with the Water Operations Supervisor. The Steward shall, when
possible, give the City at least sixty (60) calendar days written notice if he/she desires to
be relieved of this assignment.
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Article 52 Contracting Out Work
1. The City has the right to contract out any or all of the services currently being
perfonned by CCEA represented classifications or that could be performed by CCEA
represented classifications to any one or more public or private entities or individuals.
2. Prior to contracting out the services referenced in item number 1 above, the City
shall first satisfy its obligation to meet and confer with CCEA regarding both the
decision and effects of contracting out those services
3. CREATION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ("RFP")
a. CCEA may appoint up to two (2) of its members to attend a meeting with City
staff responsible for the creation of an RFP for the purpose of providing input to
the City regarding the creation of the RFP for contracting out the services
referenced in item number 1 above. This first meeting shall occur prior to the
RFP being prepared by City staff.
b. After the draft RFP is completed by City staff, a copy of the RFP shall be
forwarded to the CCEA appointees by email and a subsequent meeting shall be
scheduled, which shall take place within seven (7) calendar days from the date the
RFP is received by the CCEA appointees. The purpose of the meeting is for
CCEA appointees to meet with the City staff responsible for preparing the RFP in
order to discuss the RFP and ask questions as necessary. Additional meetings
may be scheduled if mutually agreeable. Following conclusion of the meeting(s),
CCEA's appointees may provide written feedback/suggestions regarding the RFP
for the consideration of City staff prior to it being fmalized and sent to any
potential contractors. CCEA's feedback/suggestions shall be forwarded to City
staff responsible for the creation of the RFP by email within seven (7) calendar
days from the date of conclusion of these meetings.
c. Prior to distribution of the RFP to potential contractors, the City shall provide the
CCEA appointees with the final version of the RFP.
d. Neither CCEA nor its appointees shall have veto power over any City decision
related to the contents of an RFP or the RFP process.
e. Neither CCEA nor its appointees may use the appointees' involvement in the RFP
process to delay the RFP process
f. CCEA's appointees shall sign confidentiality agreements, as agreed to by the City
and CCEA, prior to receiving any infoimation related to an RFP
4. MEET AND CONFER PROCESS
a. The City may send RFPs created following the procedure outlined in item
number 3 above to potential contractors prior to engaging in the meet and
confer process with CCEA.
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b. After the City receives responses to the RFP, the City Council or designee
shall determine whether to pursue contracting out of those services that are the
subject of the RFP.
c. In the event that the City Council or designee decides to pursue contracting
out of any or all of the services that are the subject of the RFP, the City's
negotiating team will make a proposal in writing to CCEA to contract out
those services and will provide a copy of the leading proposal to CCEA along
with its proposal.
d. After reviewing the City's proposal, CCEA may request in writing to meet
and confer over the decision to contract out services and/or the effects of that
decision no later than fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of CCEA's
receipt of the City's proposal. The first meeting of the meet and confer
process shall be scheduled within fourteen (14) calendar days of CCEA's
written request. If CCEA requests to meet and confer over both the decision
and effects, decision and effects negotiations shall take place simultaneously.
It is understood by the parties that the meet and confer process is not required
to be completed in one single meeting.
e. The negotiations over the decision arid/or effects shall be subject to combined
impasse procedures.
5. CITY COUNCIL DECISION
a. After the meet and confer process has concluded by either reaching agreement
or exhausting impasse procedures, the City Council will make its fmal
decision on whether to contract out those services subject to the RFP.
Article 53 Pay Ranges
Each City of Carlsbad job classification is assigned to a specific pay range. An employee may
be paid anywhere in the pay range associated with their job classification.
Any non-probationary employee may be advanced in the pay range regardless of the length of
time served at the employee's present pay rate. This advancement requires the written
recommendation of the employee's manager and the approval of the employee's department
head and City Manager.
If, as a result of a pay range adjustment, an employee's base salary falls below the minimum of
the pay range, the employee's salary will be increased to the new range minimum as of the date
City Council approves the pay range adjustment.
Periodically the Human Resources Department will bring forth salary range movement
recommendations to City Council that are based on market and economic conditions, and may
include one or more salary ranges. CCEA and the City agree that the City will negotiate salary
range movements.
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Effective January 1, 2021, the pay ranges of the following classifications will be assigned to the
new pay range shown in the table below.
Classification Current
Range
New
Range
Aquatics Maintenance Supervisor 63 65
Aquatics Specialist 50 52
Building Inspector I 55 56
Building Inspector II 70 71
Circulation Supervisor 37 42
Community Outreach Supervisor 58 63
Cross Connection Control Technician 67 80
Deputy City Clerk 58 67
Housing Specialist I 48 58
Housing Specialist II 63 73
Human Resources Technician 42 49
Lead Librarian 63 65
Librarian 55 57
Park Planner 85 91
Records Technician 23 31
Recreation Assistant 10 12
Recreation Specialist 30 32
Records Supervisor 65 71
Sanitation System Operator I 56 79
Sanitation System Operator II 65 88
Sanitation System Operator III 80 103
SCADA Technician 92 103
Senior Building Inspector 85 86
Senior Circulation Supervisor 50 55
Senior Cross Connection Control Technician 77 90
Senior Deputy City Clerk 68 77
Senior Human Resources Technician 52 59
Senior Librarian 73 75
Senior Storm Drain Maintenance Worker 58 72
Storm Drain Maintenance Worker 44 58
Utility Maint Worker III 54 68
Utility Worker I 40 54
Utility Worker II 52 66
Utility Worker III 63 77
Valve Maintenance Worker 54 68
Water Systems Operator I 67 79
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Classification Current
Range
New
Range
89 Water Systems Operator II 77
Water Systems Operator III 87 99
Effective January 1, 2021, all CCEA pay ranges will be increased by 2%.
Effective January 1, 2022, all CCEA pay ranges will be increased by a percentage equal to the
West Urban CPI-U percentage increase (the index using all items from October to October), with
the minimum increase equal to one half percent (0.5%) and the maximum increase equal to three
percent (3%).
Article 54 Survey Market
In keeping with the City Council's philosophy of surveying the total compensation of local
agencies, the agencies listed below will be considered in the survey market for CCEA.
1. City of Chula Vista
2. City of Coronado
3. City of Del Mar
4. City of El Cajon
5. City of Encinitas
6. City of Escondido
7. City of Imperial Beach
8. City of La Mesa
9. City of National City
10. City of Oceanside
11. City of Poway
12. City of San Marcos
13. City of Solana Beach
14. City of San Diego
15. City of Santee
16. City of Vista
17. County of San Diego
The seven (7) agencies listed below will also be considered in the survey market for the job
classifications of:
• Cross Connection Control Technician,
• Senior Cross Connection Control Technician,
• Sanitation Systems Operator I/II/III,
• SCADA Technician,
• Utility Worker I/II/III,
• Waste Water Utility Worker I/II/III and
• Water Systems Operator PIT/III.
1. Encina Wastewater Authority
2. Helix Water District
3. Olivenhain Municipal Water District
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4. Otay Water District
5. Padre Dam Municipal Water District
6. Vallecitos Water District
7. Vista Irrigation District
Article 55 Reopener
At any time during the term of the MOU, after CAPERS announces their actual rate of return for
the prior fiscal year, if the CalPERS "discount rate" (i.e., actual rate of return) is less than the
expected rate of return, either party may reopen negotiations to discuss pension liability and the
sustainability of the cost of CalPERS retirement.
Article 56 Paid Family Leave
Effective January 1, 2020, per Administrative Order No. 84, all CCEA-represented employees
will be eligible for 160 hours per year of paid family leave to care for an immediate family
member or bond with a new child.
Article 57 Confined Space Pay
Employees classified as Sanitation System Operators and Wastewater Utility Workers must
routinely and consistently make permit-required entries into confined spaces which Cal-OSHA
characterizes as (1) containing or having a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere; (2)
containing a material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant; (3) having an internal
configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls
or by a floor which slopes downward and tapers to a smaller cross section; or (4) containing any
other recognized serious safety or health hazard. For performing these activities, employees in
these classifications shall receive pay equal to five percent (5%) of the employees' base salary as
special compensation that is reportable to CalPERS.
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IN THE WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their duly authorized
representative to execute the Memorandum of Understanding the day, month, and year noted
below.
5NbaD
Approved as to form:
City of CIA, I
SCOTT C T 'WICK, City Manager Date
12-5162C2:ate
Carlsbad City Employees' Association
HALLIE THOMPSON, President, CCEA Date
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AthlainentA
SALARY SCHEDULE - CARLSBAD
January
CLASSIFICATION RANGE
CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
1, 2021
CLASSIFICATION RANGE
ACCOUNT CLERK I 17 INSPECTOR I 57
ACCOUNT CLERK II 28 INSPECTOR II 70
ACCOUNTANT 68 JUNIOR ENGINEER 68
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR 55 JUNIOR PLANNER 50
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 45 JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAM COORD. 58
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY 42 LEAD EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN 61
APPLICATIONS ANALYST 94 LEAD LIBRARIAN 65
APPLICATIONS ASSOCIATE ANALYST 75 LEGAL ASSISTANT 56
AQUATICS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 65 LEGAL TECHNICIAN 80
AQUATICS SPECIALIST 52 LEGAL SECRETARY 49
ASSISTANT ENGINEER 82 LIBRARIAN 57
ASSISTANT PLANNER 64 LIBRARY ASSISTANT I 26
ASSISTANT TO THE TREASURER 74 LIBRARY ASSISTANT II 37
AS CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 52 LIBRARY CLERK I 3
ASSOCIATE ENGINEER 98 LIBRARY CLERK II 6
ASSOCIATE PLANNER 78 MEDIAGRAPHICS SUPERVISOR 58
BUILDING INSPECTOR 56 MAINTENANCE AIDE 13
BUILDING INSPECTOR II 71 MAINTENANCE WORKER I 17
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER I 29 MAIL CLERK/MESSENGER 1
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER II 41 METER SERVICES WORKER I 11
BUILDING TECHNICIAN II 50 METER SERVICES WORKER TI 33
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST 94 METER SERVICES WORKER III 46
BUSINESS SYSTEMS ASSOCIATE 70 NETWORK ASSOCIATE 71
BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST 84 NETWORK ENGINEER 88
BUYER/CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 63 OFFICE SPECIALIST I 5
CLIENT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR 88 OFFICE SPECIALIST II 12
CLIENT SYSTEMS ASSOC. ADMINISTRATOR 52 OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE STOREKEEPER 47
CIRCULATION SUPERVISOR 49 PARK MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST 41
CODE Enforcement Officer I 43 PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER II 28
CODE Enforcement Officer II 58 PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER III 46
COMMUNITY OUTREACH SUPERVISOR 63 PARK PLANNER 91
CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST 44 PLANNING TECHNICIAN I 37
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL TECHNICIAN 80 PLANNING TECHNICIAN II 50
CUSTODIAN 6 POLICE RECORDS SPECIALIST 17
CUSTODIAN II 16 POLICE RECORDS SPECIALIST II 22
DEPUTY CITY CLERK 67 PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN 43
ELECTRICIAN 62 RECORDS SUPERVISOR 71
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I 45 RECORDS TECHNICIAN 31
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II 60 RECREATION ASSISTANT 12
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I 53 RECREATION SPECIALIST 32
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II 70 RECREATION SUPERVISOR I 54
EQUIPMENT SERVICE WORKER 21 RECREATION SUPERVISOR II 64
EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN 43 RISK TECHNICIAN 53
EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN II 51 SANITATION SYSTEMS OPERATOR I 79
FIRE PERMIT TECHNICIAN I 35 SANITATION SYSTEMS OPERATOR II BB
FIRE PERMIT TECHNICIAN II 52 SANITATION SYSTEMS OPERATOR III 103
GIS ADMINISTRATOR 109 SCADA TECHNICIAN 103
GIS ANALYST 84 SECRETARY 34
GIS ASSOCIATE ANALYST 70 SENIOR APPLICATIONS ANALYST 109
GIS ASOOCIATE SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR 94 SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR 86
GIS TECHNICIAN 60 SENIOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER 53
GRAPHIC ARTIST 49 SENIOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST 99
HOUSING ASSISTANT 22 SENIOR CIRCULATION SUPERVISOR 55
HOUSING SPECIALIST 58 SENIOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 78
HOUSING SPECIALIST II 73 SENIOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 85
HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN 49 SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 80
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CLASSIFICATION RANGE
SENIOR CROSS CONN. CONTROL TECH. 90
SENIOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR 114
SENIOR DEPUTY CITY CLERK 77
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN 59
SENIOR ELECTRICIAN 72
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST 85
SENIOR LIBRARIAN 75
SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER L14
SENIOR OFFICE SPECIALIST 23
SENIOR PLANNER 95
SENIOR STORM DRAIN MAINT. WORKER 72
SENIOR WEB ENGINEER 114
STOREKEEPER 22
STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE WORKER 56
STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER II 33
STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER III 46
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR 68
TECHNICIAN I 35
TRAFFIC SYSTEMS OPS SPECIALIST 80
TRAINING COORDINATOR 49
TREE TRIMMER I 25
TREE TRIMMER II 36
TREE TRIMMER LEADWORKER 51
UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER III 68
UTILITY WORKER I 54
UTILITY WORKER II 66
UTILITY WORKER III 77
VALVE MAINTENANCE WORKER 66
WASTE WATER UTILITY WORKER I 41
WASTE WATER UTILITY WORKER IT 52
WASTE WATER UTILITY WORKER III 67
WAREHOUSE TECHNICIAN 43
WATER CONSERVATION SPECIALIST 41
WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR I 79
WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR II 69
WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR III 99
ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 78
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Attachment A
CARLSBAD CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective 1/1/2021
HOURLY
RANGE MINIMUM MID-POINT MAXIMUM
RI-WEEKLY
RANGE MINIMUM MID-POINT MAXIMUM
-1 $16.02 $18.49 $20.96 - 1 $1,281.60 $1,479.20 $1,676.80
2 $16.19 $18.69 $21.18 2 $1,295.20 $1,494.80 $1,694.40
3 $16.35 $18.87 $21.39 3 $1,308.00 $1,509.60 $1,711.20
4 $16.51 $19.06 $21,60 4 $1,320.80 $1,524.40 $1,728.00
5 $16.68 $19.25 $21.82 5 $1,334.40 $1,540.00 $1,745.60
6 $16.85 $19.44 $22.03 6 $1,348.00 $1,555.20 $1,762.40
7 $17.01 $19.64 $22.26 7 $1,360.80 $1,570.80 $1,780.80
8 $17.19 $19.83 $22.47 8 $1,375.20 $1,586.40 $1,797.60
9 $17.36 $20.04 $22.71 9 $1,388.80 $1,602.80 $1,816.80
10 $17.52 $20.23 $22.93 10 $1,401.60 $1,618.00 $1,834.40
11 $17.70 $20.43 $23.15 11 $1,416.00 $1,634.00 $1,852.00
12 $17.88 $20.64 $23.39 12 $1,430.40 $1,650.80 $1,871.20
13 $18.05 $20.84 $23,62 13 $1,444.00 $1,666.80 $1,889.60
14 $18.24 $21.05 $23.86 14 $1,459.20 $1,684.00 $1,908.80
15 $18.42 $21.26 $24.09 15 $1,473.60 $1,700.40 $1,927.20
16 $18.60 $21.48 $24.35 16 $1,488.00 $1,718.00 $1,948.00
17 $18.79 $21,69 $24.58 17 $1,503.20 $1,734.80 $1,966.40
18 $18.98 $21.91 $24.83 18 $1,518.40 $1,752.40 $1,986.40
19 $19,17 $22.13 $25.08 19 $1,533.60 $1,770.00 $2,006.40
20 $19.37 $22.35 $25.33 20 $1,549.60 $1,788.00 $2,026.40
21 $19.56 $22.57 $25.58 21 $1,564.80 $1,805.60 $2,046.40
22 $19.76 $22.80 $25.84 22 $1,580.80 $1,824.00 $2,067.20
23 $19.95 $23.02 $26.09 23 $1,596.00 $1,841.60 $2,08710
24 $20.16 $23.26 $26.36 24 $1,612.80 $1,860.80 $2,108.80
25 $20.35 $23.49 $26.62 25 $1,628.00 $1,878.80 $2,129.60
26 $20.55 $23.72 $26.88 26 $1,644.00 $1,897.20 $2,150,40
27 $20.76 $23.96 $2715 27 $1,660.80 $1,916.40 $2,172_00
28 $20.96 $24.20 $2743 28 $1,676.80 $1,935.60 $2,19440
29 $21.18 $24.44 $27.70 29 $1,694.40 $1,955.20 $2,216.00
30 $21.39 $24.69 $27.98 30 $1,711.20 $1,974.80 $2,238.40
31 $21.60 $24.93 $28.25 31 $1,728.00 $1,994.00 $2,260.00
32 $21.82 $25.19 $28.55 32 $1,745.60 $2,014.80 $2,284.00
33 $22.03 $25.43 $28.83 33 $1,762.40 $2,034.40 $2,306.40
34 $22,26 $25.69 $29.12 34 $1,780.80 $2,055.20 $2,329.60
35 $22.47 $25.94 $29.41 35 $1,797.60 $2,075.20 $2,352.80
36 $22.71 $26.21 $29.70 36 $1,816.80 $2,096.40 $2,376.00
37 $22.93 $26.46 $29.99 37 $1,834.40 $2,116.80 $2,399.20
38 $23.15 $26.72 $30.29 38 $1,852.00 $2,137.60 $2,423.20
39 $23,39 $27.00 $30.60 39 $1,871.20 $2,159.60 $2,448.00
40 $23.63 $27.27 $30.91 40 $1,890.40 $2,181.60 $2,472.80
41 $23.86 $27.54 $31.21 41 $1,908.80 $2,202.80 $2,496.80
42 $24.09 $27.81 $31.53 42 $1,927.20 $2,224.80 $2,522.40
43 $24.35 $28.09 $31.83 43 $1,948.00 $2,247.20 $2,546.40
44 $24.58 $28.37 $32.16 44 $1,966.40 $2,269.60 $2,572.80
45 $24.83 $28.66 $32.48 45 $1,986.40 $2,292.40 $2,598.40
46 $25.08 $28.95 $32.81 46 $2,006.40 $2,315.60 $2,624.80
47 $25.33 $29.24 $33.14 47 $2,026.40 $2,338.80 $2,651.20
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CARLSBAD CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective 11112021
HOURLY
RANGE MINIMUM MID-POINT MAXIMUM
BI-WEEKLY
RANGE MINIMUM MID-POINT MAXIMUM
48 $25.58 $29.53 $33.47 48 $2,046.40 $2,362.00 $2,677.60 .
49 $25.84 $29.82 $33.80 49 $2,067.20 $2,385.60 $2,704.00 50 $26.09 $30.12 $34.14 50 $2,087.20 $2,409.20 $2,731.20
51 $26.36 $30.42 $34.48 51 $2,108.80 $2,433.60 $2,758.40
52 $26.62 $30.72 $34.82 52 $2,129.60 $2,457.60 $2,785.60
53 $26.88 $31.03 $35.18 53 $2,150.40 $2,482.40 $2,814.40
54 $27.15 $31.34 $35.53 54 $2,172.00 $2,507.20 $2,842.40 55 $27.43 $31.65 $35.87 55 $2,194.40 $2,532.00 $2,869.60
56 $27.70 $31.97 $36.23 56 $2,216.00 $2,557.20 $2,898.40
57 $27.98 $32,29 $36.60 57 $2,238.40 $2,583.20 $2,928.00
58 $28,25 $32.61 $36.96 58 $2,260.00 $2,608.40 $2,956.80
59 $28.55 $32.94 $37.33 59 $2,284.00 $2,635.20 $2,986.40 60 $28,83 $33.27 $37.70 60 $2,306.40 $2,661.20 $3,016.00
61 $29.12 $33.60 $38.08 61 $2,329.60 $2,688.00 $3,046.40
62 $29.41 $33.94 $38,47 62 $2,352.80 $2,715.20 $3,077.60
63 $29.70 $34.28 $38.85 63 $2,376.00 $2,742.00 $3,108.00
64 $29.99 $34.62 $39.24 64 $2,399.20 $2,769.20 $3,139.20
65 $30.29 $34.97 $39.64 65 $2,423.20 $2,797.20 $3,171.20
66 $30.60 $35.31 $40.02 66 $2,448.00 $2,824.80 $3,201.60 67 $30.91 $35.67 $40.42 67 $2,472.80 $2,853.20 $3,233.60
68 $31.21 $36.02 $40.83 68 $2,496.80 $2,881.60 $3,266.40
69 $31.53 $36.39 $41.25 69 $2,522.40 $2,911.20 $3,300.00 70 $31.83 $36.75 $41.66 70 $2,546.40 $2,939.60 $3,332.80
71 $32.16 $37.11 $42.06 71 $2,572.80 $2,968.80 $3,364.80
72 $32.48 $37.48 $42.48 72 $2,598,40 $2,998.40 $3,398.40
73 $32.81 $37.87 $42.92 73 $2,624.80 $3,029.20 $3,433.60
74 $33.14 $38.24 $43.34 74 $2,651.20 $3,059.20 $3,467.20 75 $33.47 $38.62 $43.77 75 $2,677.60 $3,089.60 $3,501.60
76 $33.80 $39.01 $44.22 76 $2,704.00 $3,120.80 $3,537.60
77 $34.14 $39.40 $44.66 77 $2,731.20 $3,152.00 $3,572.80
78 $34.48 $39.79 $45.10 78 $2,758.40 $3,183.20 $3,608.00
79 $34.82 $40.19 $45.55 79 $2,785.60 $3,214.80 $3,644.00
80 $35.18 $40.60 $46.01 80 $2,814.40 $3,247.60 $3,680.80
81 $35,53 $41.00 $46.47 81 $2,842.40 $3,280.00 $3,717.60
82 $35.87 $41.41 $46.94 82 $2,869.60 $3,312.40 $3,755.20
83 $36.23 $41.82 $47.40 83 $2,898,40 $3,345.20 $3,792.00
84 $36.60 $42.24 $47.88 84 $2,928.00 $3,379.20 $3,830.40
85 $36.96 $42.66 $48.35 85 $2,956.80 $3,412,40 $3,868.00
86 $37.33 $43.09 $48.84 86 $2,986.40 $3,446.80 $3,907,20 87 $37.70 $43.52 $49.33 87 $3,016.00 $3,481.20 $3,946.40
88 $38.08 $43.95 $49.82 88 $3,046.40 $3,516.00 $3,985.60
89 $38.47 $44.40 $50.32 89 $3,077.60 $3,551.60 $4,025.60 90 $38.85 $44.84 $50.83 90 $3,108.00 $3,587.20 $4,066.40
91 $39.24 $45.29 $51.34 91 $3,139.20 $3,623.20 $4,107.20
92 $39.64 $45.74 $51.84 92 $3,171.20 $3,659.20 $4,147.20 93 $40.02 $46.19 $52.36 93 $3,201.60 $3,695.20 $4,188.80
94 $40.42 $46.66 $52.89 94 $3,233.60 $3,732.40 $4,231.20
95 $40.83 $47.13 $53.42 95 $3,266.40 $3,770.00 $4,273.60
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Attachment A
CARLSBAD CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective 111/2021
HOURLY
RANGE MINIMUM MID-POINT MAXIMUM
BI-WEEKLY
RANGE MINIMUM MID-POINT MAXIMUM
96 $41.25 $47.60 $53.95 96 $3,300.00 $3,808.00 $4,316.00
97 $41.66 $48.08 $54.49 97 $3,332.80 $3,846.00 $4,359.20
98 $42.06 $48.55 $55.04 98 $3,364.80 $3,884.00 $4,403.20
99 $42.48 $49.04 $55.59 99 $3,398,40 $3,922.80 $4,447.20
100 $42.92 $49.53 $56.14 100 $3,433,60 $3,962.40 $4,491.20
101 $43.34 $50.02 $56.70 101 $3,467.20 $4,001.60 $4,536.00
102 $43.77 $50.52 $57.27 102 $3,501.60 $4,041.60 $4,581.60
103 $44.22 $51.03 $57,84 103 $3,537.60 $4,082.40 $4,627.20
104 $44.66 $51.54 $58.42 104 $3,572.80 $4,123.20 $4,673.60
105 $45.10 $52.05 $59.00 105 $3,608.00 $4,164.00 $4,720.00
106 $45.55 $52.58 $59.60 106 $3,644.00 $4,206.00 $4,768.00
107 $46.01 $53.10 $60.19 107 $3,680.80 $4,248.00 $4,815.20
108 $46.47 $53.63 $60.79 108 $3,717.60 $4,290.40 $4,863.20
109 $46.94 $54.17 $61.40 109 $3,755.20 $4,333.60 $4,912.00
110 $47.40 $54.71 $62.02 110 $3,792.00 $4,376.80 $4,961.60
111 $47.88 $55.26 $62.63 111 $3,830.40 $4,420.40 $5,010,40 112 $48.35 $55.81 $63.26 112 $3,868.00 $4,464.40 $5,060.80
113 $48.84 $56.37 $63.89 113 $3,907.20 $4,509.20 $5,111.20
114 $49.33 $56.94 $64.54 114 $3,946.40 $4,554.80 $5,163.20
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