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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCarlsbad Firefighters' Association; 1997-03-19;-yqq!TE 9T - DON'$ sp7 IT! Date March 19 To File C Reply Wanted From Isabelle Paulsen CNo Reoiy Necessary On March 17, 1997, a copy of this MOU was sent to the Presider of the Carlsbad Firefighters' Association, Inc. and to the Fir Department for their files. Council Meeting: March 4, 1997 0 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING between the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Firefighters’ Association, Inc. Effective January 1,1997, through December 31,1998 e 0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND THE CARLSBAD FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. Term: January 1,1997 - December 31,1998 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preamble Page 1 Article 1 Recognition Page 1 Article 2 Implementation Page 1 Article 3 Term Page 1 Article 4 Renegotiation Page 2 Article 5 Retention of Benefits Page 2 Article 6 City Rights Page 2 Article 7 No Strike and No Lockout Page 3 Article 8 Compensation Adjustments Page 3 Article 9 Bereavement Leave Page 3 Article 10 Long Term Disability Page 4 Article 11 Annual Vacation Leave Page 4 Article 12 Linen Provision, Maintenance, and Replacement Page 4 Article 13 Health Insurance Page 4 Article 14 Communications Page 5 Article 15 Holidays Page 5 Article 16 Provision of 1959 PERS Survivors’ Benefit Page 6 Article 17 Compensatory Time Page 6 Article 18 Flexible Work Schedule for Fire Prevention Officers Page 7 Article 19 Americans With Disabilities Act Page 7 Article 20 Family Leave Act Page 7 Article 21 Alcohol and Drug Policy Page 8 Article 22 Sick Leave Accrual Page 12 Article 23 Authorized Agents Page 12 Article 24 Full Understanding, Modification, Waiver Page 12 Article 25 Provisions of Law Page 14 0 0 EXHIBIT A, RESOLUTION NO. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Tlhis Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into this - , 1997, by and between designated management representatives of the City of Carlsbad (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) and the designated representatives of the Carls Firefighters’ Association, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as CFA, Inc., “employees”). day of PREAMBLE It is the purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as “fdemorandum”) to promote and provide for harmonious relations, cooperation, and understanding between the City management representatives and the local safety fire employe covered under this Memorandum; to provide an orderly and equitable means of resolving any misunderstandings or differences which may arise under this Memorandum; and to set forth tl 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, which agreement the parties intend jointly to submit and recommend for City Council approval and implementation. ARTICLE 1. RECOGNITION The City of Carlsbad recognizes CFA, Inc., as the majority representative for all classificatior in this Unit, as set forth in Attachment A of the Petition for Recognition, submitted January 2 1976, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.43.090 (1) of the Carlsbad Municipal Cc - A.RTICLE 2. IMPLEMENTATION This Memorandum constitutes a mutual recommendation to be jointly submitted to the City Council following ratification of the Memorandum by the membership of CFA, Inc. It is agrc that the City will act in a timely manner to make the changes in City ordinances, resolutions, des, policies, and procedures necessary to implement this Memorandum. &;RTICLE 3. TERM The term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be from January 1, 1997, through December 3 1, 1998. AS of January 1 9 1997, the terms of this Memorandum of Understanding will supersede the provisions of the prior Memorandum of Understanding approved by Resolution No. 95-56 adopted by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on March 7,1995. 1 a 0 - 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 approximately one hundred twenty (1 20) days prior to expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding. Not more than thirty (30) days following such notice the parties shall meet. h such meeting, the parties will decide on a date for the mutual exchange of the issues each wisl to address during the meet and confer process. Such exchange shall occur not more than thie (30) days after such meeting. ARTICLE 5. RETENTION OF BENEFITS The employees represented by CFA, Inc., shall retain all present benefits for the term of this agreement, as amended by this Memorandum, with the exception of the following subjects wl the City may elect to utilize to address fiscal difficulties it faces now or in the future: Matters That Fall Within the Scope of Representation: The City agrees to give advance notice and opportunity to meet and confer on 1 subject of current wage levels and benefits, as matters which fall within the SCC of representation, before taking any action impacting employees within the bargaining unit. 0 0 Management Rights: The City’s decisions regarding staffing levels, station closures, layoffs, reorganization, and furloughs which the City may elect to utilize to address fisc difficulties it faces now or in the future, are management rights. Nevertheless, City agrees to give advance notice and the opportunity to discuss these subject, before taking any action impacting employees within the bargaining unit. - ARTICLE 6. CITY RIGHTS The rights of the City include, but are not limited to the exclusive right to determine the missi o Fits constituent departments, commissions, and boards; set standards of service; determine tl procedures and standards of selection for employment and promotion; direct its employees; ta disciplinary action; relieve its employees fiom duty because of lack of work or for other legitimate reasons; maintain the efficiency of governmental operations; determine the method 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 emergencie and exercise complete control and discretion over its organization and the technology of performing its work. 2 0 0 - ARTICLE 7. NO STRIKE AND NO LOCKOUT A. No Strike. During the life of this Agreement, neither the employees nor any agents or representatives will instigate, promote, sponsor, engage in, or condone any strike (including sympathy strike), slowdown, concerted stoppage of work, sickouts, or any other intentional disruption of the operations of the City, regardless of the reason for s( doing. Penalty. Any employee engaging in activity prohibited by Article 7.A., or who instiga or gives leadership to such activity, shall be subject to disciplinary action. 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 7.A. Association Official Responsibility. Each employee who holds the position of officer the Employee Association occupies a position of special trust and responsibility in maintaining and bringing about compliance with the provisions of this Article, the employees agree to inform its members of their obligations under this Agreement and direct them to return to work. B , C D. - ARTICLE 8. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS Fjrst Year of Contract: Effective the pay period inclusive of January 1 , 1997, all represented classifications shall rece a 2% increase in salary. Effective the pay period inclusive of July 1, 1997, all represented classifications shall receive 2% increase in salary. E Ffective the pay period inclusive of December 1 , 1997, the Fire Engineer classifications shall receive an additional 2% increase in salary and the Fire Captain classifications shall receive a~ additional 3% increase in salary. - Second Year of Contract: Effective the pay period inclusive of January 1, 1998, all represented classifications shall rece a 2% increase in salary. Effective the pay period inclusive of July 1, 1998, all represented classifications shall receive 2% increase in salary. - ARTICLE 9. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE An employee may use up to two shifts (48 hours) of paid leave if required to be absent from d due to the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family. The usage of bereavemen leave, however, is limited to three consecutive days which may or may not include a schedule 3 e 0 sl-ift(s). Additional time off may be authorized by the department head and charged to accrue1 vacation or treated as leave without pay. The “immediate family” shall be defined as: spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparen the aforementioned either natural, step or in-law, or any person over which the employ acts as legal guardian, or a verifiable current member of the immediate household. The employee may be required to submit proof of relative’s death before being granted paid leave. - ARTICLE 10. LONG TERM DISABILITY During the term of this Memorandum, City agrees to continue to provide long term disability insurance. Said insurance shall provide for a thirty (30) day waiting period prior to payment eligibility. In all other respects, said insurance shall continue unchanged. - ARTICLE 1 1. ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE The City and CFA, Inc., agree to continue the following annual vacation leave schedule: 1 through 5 full calendar years of continuous service - 128 hours 6 through 10 full calendar years of continuous service - 192 hours LO through 11 full calendar years of continuous service - 205 hours 1 1 through 12 full calendar years of continuous service - 2 18 hours 12 through 13 full calendar years of continuous service - 23 1 hours 13 through 15 full calendar years of continuous service - 244 hours 16 and over full calendar years of continuous service - 256 hours ARTICLE 12. LINEN PROVISION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPLACEMENT The City agrees to provide one set of bed linen and two towels per person for all shift personr To assist in maintenance, all fire stations will be equipped with washing machines and dryers shift personnel will be responsible for maintaining their own linens and towels. The City agrees to replace linens and towels on an “as needed” basis, with a maximum replacement of once per calendar year. - ARTICLE 13. HEALTH INSURANCE For employees covered by Kaiser or Reliastar health insurance plans, health insurance Contributions will remain unchanged for calendar years 1997 and 1998. Employees may elec Sharp Health Plan as an additional health insurance carrier option as of January 1, 1997. E,mployees will make the following health insurance contributions during calendar year 1997 calendar year 1998: 4 e 0 Monthly Employee Contribution - Ciitegov Reliastar Kaiser Sharp Employee Only 37.00 27.42 27.42 Employee + 1 Dep. 87.06 54.82 54.82 Employee w/2 Dep. 114.56 77.62 77.62 - Dental coverage: The rates quoted above include dental insurance coverage administered by Reliastar for employees in all medical plans. - Vision care coverage: For employees enrolled in the Reliastar medical plan, the rates quoted above include vision care coverage (including exams, frames, and lenses) administered by Vis Service Plan. Employees enrolled in Kaiser or Sharp medical plans are covered for vision exa orily through their chosen medical plan. - Wellness benefit: A separate wellness benefit is provided for employees enrolled in the Reliai medical plan. This benefit provides that up to $250 of eligible wellness expenses will be reimbursed per calendar year. Employees enrolled in Kaiser or Sharp medical plans are cover for most preventive care expenses as part of their chosen medical plan. ARTICLE 14. COMMUNICATIONS The parties agree to continue meeting at least once each month during the term of this agreem for the purpose of continuing communications on subjects of mutual concern. - ARTICLE 15. HOLIDAYS Tlhe City shall observe the following scheduled paid holidays, consistent with the annual holic schedule published by the Human Resources Department: New Year’s Day Columbus Day Lincoln’s Birthday Veteran’s Day Washington’s Birthday Thanksgiving Memorial Day Thanksgiving Friday Independence Day Christmas Day Labor Day One (1) Floating Holiday Employees working a 56 hour work week shall be compensated for eight (8) hours of holiday work at a rate of time and one half during the pay period in which the holiday occurs. The floating holiday will be compensated during the pay period inclusive of April 15. Employees working a 40 hour work week will observe the scheduled paid holidays listed ab0 and will be allowed to use the floating holiday at the discretion of the employee upon prior approval of the Department Head. 5 0 0 - ARTICLE 16. PROVISION OF 1959 PERS SURVIVORS’ BENEFIT The City agrees to amend its contract with PERS to provide the Fourth Level of the 1959 Survivors’ Benefit as soon as possible during the term of this contract. - ARTICLE 17. COMPENSATORY TIME Einployees shall be entitled to bank compensatory time in lieu of receiving overtime pay. For each hour of overtime worked, the employee will be entitled to 1.5 hours of compensatory tim Compensatory time is subject to the following conditions: A. 56 HOUR WORK WEEK EMPLOYEES: 1. Compensatory time shall be kept in an individual account for each employee. Accounts may be cashed out, at the employee’s option, at the pay period falling on or directly following July 1 st of each calendar year. This cash out will occu the employee has provided written notice to the City by June 15th of their inten to cash out. In any event, all accounts shall be cashed out on December 1 st of each calendar year. Compensatory time may not be used for leave time. If an employee’s sick leave balance drops below 100 hours, they are entitled to convert up to 9 shifts worth of banked compensatory time (on an hour for hour ratio) to sick leave, up to a maximum sick leave balance of 216 hours. 2. 3. B. 40 HOUR WORK WEEK AND 9/80 WORK WEEK EMPLOYEES: 1. Overtime Any employee required to perform in excess of 40 hours in a 7 day cycle and/o excess of an employee’s normal work day shall receive compensation at the rat of time and one-half his/her regular rate of pay. The regular rate of pay shall include the following components in addition to base salary: 1) Bilingual Pay 2) Longevity Pay 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 bon fide volunteer activities. There shall be no pyramiding of overtime. Hours worked by an employee in ar workday or workweek on which premium rates have once been allowed shall nl 6 0 0 be used again in any other overtime calculation other than computing total actu hours worked. Time worked shall be computed by rounding to the nearest quarter of an hour. 2. Compensatory Time In lieu of receiving overtime pay pursuant to Section 1 above, an employee ma, elect, subject to department approval, to receive compensatory time off on a tin and one-half basis. No employee shall accrue more than 80 hours of such compensatory time. Should any employee exceed 80 hours of accrued compensatory time, he/she shall be paid at time and one-half his/her regular rat An employee may use such compensatory time within a reasonable period aftei making the request if the use of compensatory time does not unduly disrupt the operations of the department. On December 1 of each year, an employee may elect to “cash out’, any portion his/her accrued compensatory time at his/her regular rate of pay. Notice shall k provided to the Human Resources Department no later than November 15 of th employee’s election to “cash out’’ a portion of his/her accrued compensatory tir This “cash out” shall be paid during the first pay period in December. - ARTICLE 18. FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE FOR FIRE PREVENTION OFFICERS - 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule: The parties acknowledge that they met and conferred in good faith over the terms and conditic for implementation of a 9/80 work schedule for the Fire Prevention Officers. The result of tha meeting and conferring is reflected in the City of Carlsbad’s Administrative Order No. 57, by wlhich the parties will control implementation of the 9/80 schedule. It is agreed that the 9/80 schedule will be implemented on a trial basis for a minimum period of nine (9) months and thi an evaluation will be conducted to determine whether the 9/80 will be adopted. This article SI- not be subject to the grievance procedure. - ARTICLE 19, AMEFUCANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The parties acknowledge the applicability of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and intend to apply and implement this MOU so as to comply with the ADA. The parties agree to consult if compliance with the ADA may require modifying the provisions of this MOU. - ARTICLE 20. FAMILY LEAVE ACT The parties acknowledge the applicability of the Family Leave Act (Act) and intend to apply a implement this MOU so as to comply with the Act. The parties agree to consult if complianct with the Act may require modifying the provisions of this MOU. 7 0 0 - ARTICLE 21. ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY I. POLICY It is the policy of the City of Carlsbad to provide, for its employees, a work environment free fkom the effects of drugs and alcohol consistent with the directi of the Drug Free Workplace Act. The City of Carlsbad agrees to use a clinical laboratory which is certified by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), nc 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 Policv: 1. “Drug” means any substance which produces a physical, mental, emotional or behavioral change in the user, including but not limite 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 performe including City premises, City vehicles or other premises or vehicles while City-assigned work is being conducted, or within a reasonabl 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 wo 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 unlawfd manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol or drugs nor be unc the influence of alcohol or drugs in the workplace or while on call; submit to an alcohol and drug analysis and remain on the premises when requested to do so by City management, actin, pursuant to this policy, or by law enforcement personnel; b. 8 0 0 c. notify the City of any conviction under a criminal drug statute (including any pleas of nolo contendere), if such conviction w( 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 employc from the disciplinary consequences of the conduct upon which criminal conviction is based); and abide by all terms of this policy. d. 2. Employees are encouraged to notify their supervisors when taking a medication or drugs, prescription or non-prescription (over-the-cow medications), which may interfere with safe or effective performanc of their duties or operation of City equipment. 3. Off-duty involvement with any controlled substance including, but 1 limited to manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, use or i conviction under a criminal drug statute whose scope and employmc are relevant to City employment may result in disciplinary action UI and including termination if there is relevant nexus between such of 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 limi 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 storin personal belongings in work areas under full or joint City control since such work areas may be subject to investigation and/or search under thi 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 tc 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 discov of evidence of drug or alcohol use. 9 0 0 D. Consequences of Violation of Policy 1. Failure to abide by the terms 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 abic by this policy may also be directed or allowed to satisfactorily participate in an approved alcohol or substance abuse assistance or rehabilitation program. 11, DRUG AND ALCOHOL ANALYSIS A. Pre-emdoyment Drug and Alcohol Analysis 1. Prior to 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 form of "breathalizer," urine, blood analysis. 2. Persons whose results are positive for either drugs or alcohol will bc rejected for City employment. Employee Drug and Alcohol Analysis 1. If a manager or supervisor of the City has reasonable suspicion that employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while in the workplace or subject to duty, the employee shall be: a. b. B. Prevented from engaging in other work; and Required to submit to a drug and alcohol analysis. At the Citj discretion, this analysis may be in the form of "breathalizer," urine, or blood analysis. An employee may also be required to remain on the premises a reasonable time until arrangements can be made to transport employee to his or her home. c. 2. Some examples of "reasonable suspicion" as defined in Section 1 .A include, but are not limited to, the following, when confirmed by m than one person having supervisory authority: a. slurred speech. b. alcohol odor on breath; 10 0 0 c. unsteady walking or movement not related to prior injury or disability; an accident involving City property having no obvious causal explanation other than possible employee responsibility; physical or verbal behaviors that are disruptive, non-responsiv unusual for that employee or otherwise inappropriate to the workplace situation; attributable possession of alcohol or drugs; 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. d. e. f. g. 3. Refusal to remain on the premises or to submit to a drug and alcoho 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. 7. Employee will be placed on paid administrative leave pending the completion of any testing process and any investigation deemed necessary by the City. 111:. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM A. The City has a well established voluntary Employee Assistance Progran (EAP) to assist employees who seek help for substance abuse problems. The EAP is available for assessment, referral to treatment, and follow-u: 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. The EAP program is provided by 11 0 0 National Resource Consultants (NRC) and can be reached by calling l(800) 999-7222. B. Employees who are concerned about their alcohol or drug use are stron encouraged to voluntarily seek assistance through the EAP. All self- referral contacts are held in confidence by the EAP. Participation in the employee assistance program will not replace norm( disciplinary procedures for unsatisfactory job performance or for violat of any City policy. C. - ARTICLE 22. SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL A11 employees working a 56 hour work week shall be entitled to accrue sick leave at a rate of hours per year. A11 other employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave at a rate of 96 hours per year. - ARTICLE 23. AUTHORIZED AGENTS For the purpose of administering the terms and provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding: 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 (6 19) 434-2852, except where a particular City representative is specificall! designated in connection with the performance of a specific function or obligation set forth herein. CFA, Inc., principal authorized agent shall be its President or duly authorized representative. Address: 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008; Telephone: (619) 434-2141. B. ARTICLE 24. FULL UNDERSTANDING, MODIFICATION, WAIVER A. It is the intent of the parties that this Memorandum of Understanding set forth the full i entire understanding of matters agreed to upon conclusion of meet and confer sessions which resulted in this Memorandum. Any other matters not contained herein, which m addressed during the course of the meet and confer process, resulting from this Memorandum, are superseded and terminated in their entirety. Any understanding or agreement, not contained herein, whether formal or informal, which occurred during tl: course of meet and confer sessions, resulting in this Memorandum, are terminated or superseded in their entirety. 12 0 0 B. It is the intent of the parties that this Memorandum of Understanding be administered its entirety in good faith during its full term. It is recognized that if during such term it may be necessary for the City to propose changes in matters within the scope of representation not contained in this agreement, City shall notify CFA, Inc., indicating the proposed change prior to its implementatior If CFA, Inc., wishes to consult or negotiate with the City regarding the matter, CFA, 11 shall notify the City within five (5) working days from the receipt of such notice. Upc receipt of such notice, the parties shall meet promptly in an earnest effort to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution of any problem arising as a result of the change instih by the City. Where the City makes such changes because of the requirements of the law, the City s not be required to negotiate the matter of compliance with any such law. Nothing herein shall limit the authority of the City to make such changes required duri emergencies. However, the City shall notify of such changes as soon as practicable. Such emergency assignments shall not extend beyond the period of emergency. “Emergency” shall be defined as an unforeseen circumstance requiring immediate implementation of the change. Failure by CFA, Inc., to request consultation as negotiations, pursuant to Paragraph B, shall not be deemed as approval of any action taken by the City. Except as specifically provided in this Memorandum of Understanding, it is agreed an( understood that each party hereto voluntarily and unqualifiedly waives its right, and agrees that the other shall not be required, to negotiate with respect to any other matter within the scope of negotiations, during the term of this Memorandum of Understandir Any agreement, alteration, understanding, variation, waiver, or modification of any of terms or provisions contained herein shall not be binding upon the parties hereto unlesi 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 Memorandum of Understanding bj either party shall not constitute a precedent in the future enforcement of all its terms an provisions. C D. E. F. 13 0 0 ARTICLE 25. PROVISIONS OF LAW It is understood and agreed that this Memorandum of Understanding is subject to all current a future applicable federal and state laws, federal and state regulations. If any part or provision 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 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 be affected thereby. 14 0 0 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their d authorized representatives to execute this Memorandum Understanding the day, month and year first above written. CITY OF CARLSBAD d as to form: CARLSBAD FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. ILL ANDERSON, President Approved as to form: 4gJya ~ '1 9 STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E RANGE $1,316 $1,381 $1,449 $1,523 $1,598 35 $1,467 $1,540 $1,617 $1,698 $1,783 39 $1,487 $1,562 $1,639 $1,722 $1,807 40 $1,525 $1,601 $1,681 $1,765 $1,852 41 $1,700 $1,785 $1,874 $1,969 $2,067 45 $1,876 $1,971 $2,069 $2,173 $2,281 49