Res 94-094RESOLUTION NO. 94-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE SALARY AND BENEFIT PLAN
FOR THE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY, PROFESSIONAL, AND
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 90-178, NO. 93-070 AND NO. 93-082
WHEREAS, it is necessary to designate the salaries and benefits of the
management, supervisory, professional and confidential employees of the City of
Poway; and
WHEREAS, it is desired to extend the existing Salary and Benefit Plan for a
one-year period, effective July 1, 1994 and operating to June 30, 1995.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
That the City of Poway Management, Supervisory, Professional and
Confidential Employees' Salary and Benefit Plan dated July 1, 1993
attached hereto and made a part hereof shall be extended for a one-year
period, effective July 1, 1994 and operating to June 30, 1995.
2. Resolution No. 90-178, Resolution No. 93-070, and Resolution No. 93-082
are hereby rescinded.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway,
California at a regular meeting thereof this 6th day of September, 1994.
ATTEST:
j -i~ Wahlsten, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
I, Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify
under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 94-094 was duly adopted
by the City Countil at a meeting of said City Council held on the 6th day of
September, 1994, and that it was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
CAFAGNA, CALLERY, EMERY, SNESKO, HIGGINSON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Marjori/e ~(. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City o i~pjbway
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SALARY AND BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE
MANAGE#ENT, SUPERVXSORY, PROFESSIONAL
AND CONF~DENTXAL E#PLOYEES
(RANAGE#ENT/CONF~DENT~AL 6ROUP)
Effective July 1, 1993
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ARTICLE 1.
ARTICLE 2.
ARTICLE 3.
ARTICLE 4.
~.orandum of Understanding
(Management/Confidential Group)
Table of Contents
SALARY ........................... 1
LEAVES ........................... 5-9
1. Vacation ........................ 5-7
A. Groups 1-3 - Management ............. 5-6
B. Group 4 - Confidential ............... 7
2. Executive Leave ..................... 8
A. Group 1 ...................... 8
B. Groups 2A and 2B .................. 8
3. Sick Leave ....................... 8-g
A. Group 1 - Management ................ 8
B. Groups 2-4 - Management/Confidential ....... 8-g
4. Holidays ......................... 10
5. Bereavement Leave .................... 10
PAYROLL AND WORK WEEK ..................... 11
A. Groups 1, 2A and 2B - Management ............. 11
B. Groups 3 and 4 - Professional/Confidential ........ 11
BENEFITS ......................... 11-14
1. Hospital and Medical (All Groups) ......... 11-12
2. Eye Care ......................... 12
3. Life Insurance ................... 12
A. Groups 1-3 - Management ........... 12
B. Group 4 - Confidential ..... 12
C. Deferred Comp/Supplemental ~i~e'(~ll') ....... 12
4. Long-Term Disability ............. 12-13
A. Group 1 - Management ............... 13
B. Group 4 - Confidential ............... 13
5. Workers' Compensation ........... 13-14
6. Unemployment Insurance/SDI .......... 14
7. Flexible Benefits Program ............. 14
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ARTICLE $.
ARTICLE 6.
ARTICLE 7.
SERVICE AND SPECIAL PAY .................. 14-19
1. Tuition Reimbursement ................ 14-15
2. Uniforms and Equipment ..................
3. Acting Pay ...................... 15-16
A. Groups 1-3 - Management .............. 15
B. Group 4 - Confidential ............. 15-16
4. Physical Examinations .................. 16
5. Travel Expenses ................... 16-17
A. Group 1 - Management ................ 16
B. Groups 2B, 3 and 4 - Management/Confidential . . 16-17
6. Benefit Days ....................... 17
7. Transfers ........................ 17
8. Layoff and Reemployment ............... 17-18
A. Groups 1-3 - Management ............ 17-18
B. Group 4 - Confidential ............. 17-18
9. Resignations ....................... 18
A. Groups 1-4 - Management/Confidential ........ 18
B. Group 4 - Confidential ............... 18
10. Credit Union ....................... 19
RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY ................ 19
PERSONNEL RULES ........................ lg
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SALARY AND BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE
MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY, PROFESSIONAL
AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES
(MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL GROUP)
The following position classifications are established as full-time, permanent
classifications at the grade and salary range indicated. The City management/con-
fidential employees shall be classified in one of the following classifications,
and paid at one of the five steps within the salary range set forth for the
classification.
Article 1. Salary
The salary schedule effective July 6, 1992 will remain in effect through June lg,
1994.
EFFECTIVE JULY 6. 1993
APPROX.
BIWEEKLY MONTHLY
SALARY SALARY SALARY
CLASSIFICATION RANGE NO. RANGE RANGE
*Group 1
Assistant City Manager 334.1 2997-3659 6494-7928
Director of Administrative Services 320.3 2611-3188 5657-6907
Director of Community Services 320.3 2611-3188 5657-6907
Director of Engineering Services 320.3 2611-3188 5657-6907
Director of Planning Services 320.3 2611-3188 5657-6907
Director of Public Services 320.3 2611-3188 5657-6907
Director of Safety Services 320.3 2611-3188 5657-6907
*GrOuD 2A
Assistant Director of Planning
Services 297.4 2077-2536 4500-5494
Assistant Public Services Operations
Manager 288.8 lg06-2327 4129-5041
Community Services Manager 294.9 2026-2473 4389-5358
Customer Services Manager 284.9 1833-2238 3971-4848
Finance Manager 294.9 2026-2473 4389-5358
Fire Battalion Chief 303.2 2201-2687 4769-5821
Park & Landscape Manager 284.9 1833-2238 3971-4848
Performing Arts Manager 284.9 1833-2238 3971-4848
Personnel Manager 294.9 2026-2473 4389-5358
Public Services Operations Manager 303.8 2214-2703 4797-5856
General Services Manager 284.9 1833-2238 397]-4848
Senior Civil Engineer 299.0 2110-2576 4573-5582
Traffic Engineer 299.0 2110-2576 4573-5582
*Ciassificmtim~s determined to be exempt
under the overtime provisi~ of the Fair
l__-bo_r Stmrds Act.
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APPROX.
BIWEEKLY MONTHLY
SALARY SALARY SALARY
CLASSIFICATION RANGE NO. RANGE RANGE
*Group 2B
Associate Engineer 284.0 1817-2218 3936-4805
Associate Planner 267.6 1542-1882 3341-4079
Data Processing Coordinator 252.6 1327-1620 2876-3511
Housing Coordinator 267.6 1542-1882 3341-4079
Management Analyst 262.6 1467-1791 3178-3880
Management Assistant 252.6 1327-1620 2876-3511
Principal Management Analyst 284.6 1828-2231 3960-4834
Senior Accountant 262.6 1467-1791 3178-3880
Senior Management Analyst 272.6 1621-1979 3512-4288
Senior Planner 282.6 1791-2187 3881-4738
Group 3
Accountant 252.6 1327-1620 2876-3511
Assistant Engineer I 259.0 1415-1727 3066-3743
Assistant Engineer II 269.0 1564-1909 3388-4136
Assistant Planner I 247.6 1263-1541 2736-3340
Assistant Planner II 257.6 1395-1703 3023-3691
Code Compliance Officer 252.6 1327-1620 2876-3511
Drainage Maintenance Supervisor 251.6 1314-1604 2847-3476
Engineering Services Inspection
Supervisor 270.2 1583-1932 3429-4186
Engineering Technician 239.9 1169-1427 2533-3092
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 257.7 1397-1705 3026-3694
Landscape Architect 247.6 1263-1541 2736-3340
Landscape Maintenance Supervisor 249.5 1287-1571 2788-3404
Recreation Supervisor 244.0 1218-1487 2639-3222
Street Maintenance Supervisor 251.6 1314-1604 2847-3476
Wastewater Collection Supervisor 251.6 1314-1604 2847-3476
Water Distribution Supervisor 251.6 1314-1604 2847-3476
Water Treatment Supervisor 272.1 1613-1969 3495-4266
Groqp 4
Administrative Clerk I
(Personnel Office) 198.6 774-944 1676-2046
Administrative Clerk II
(Personnel Office) 203.6 813-993 1762-2151
Administrative Secretary
(Administrative Services) 228.1 1039-1268 2251-2748
Administrative Secretary
(City Clerk's Office) 228.1 1039-1268 2251-2748
*CLassifications ~te~ined to ~ exempt
under the overtime provist~s of the Fair
Lm~r Stendar~ Act.
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APPROX.
BIWEEKLY MONTHLY
SALARY SALARY SALARY
CLASSIFICATION RANGE NO. RANGE RANGE
Grouo 4 (Continued}
Administrative Secretary
(Assistant City Manager's
Office) 228.1 1039-1268 2251-2748
Data Entry Clerk 207.6 846-1033 1834-2239
Data Entry Clerk II 212.6 890-1086 1928-2354
Deputy City Clerk 238.1 1148-1402 2488-3037
Personnel Aide 238.1 1148-1402 2488-3037
Secretary to the City Manager 243.1 1207-1474 2615-3193
Effective June 20, lg94, the salary schedule for all job classifications
receiving the 2%-at-55 retirement benefit within the Salary and Benefit Plan will
be reduced by 1% (one percent) to offset the cost of providing the benefit.
EFFECTIVE JUNE ~0, 1994
APPROX.
BIWEEKLY MONTHLY
SALARY SALARY SALARY
CLASSIFICATION RANGE NO. RANGE RANGE
*GrOUD ]
Assistant City Manager 333.1 2967-3623 6430-7849
Director of Administrative Services 319.3 2585-3156 5601-6838
Director of Community Services 319.3 2585-3156 5601-6838
Director of Engineering Services 319.3 2585-3156 5601-6838
Director of Planning Services 319.3 2585-3156 5601-6838
Director of Public Services 319.3 2585-3156 5601-6838
Director of Safety Services 320.3 2611-3188 5657-6907
*Group 2A
Assistant Director of Planning
Services 296.4 2056-2510 4455-5439
Assistant Public Services Operations
Manager 287.8 1881-2304 4088-4991
Community Services Manager 293.9 2006-2448 4345-5305
Customer Services Manager 283.9 1815-2216 3932-4800
Finance Manager 293.9 2006-2448 4345-5305
Fire Battalion Chief 303.2 2201-2687 4769-5821
Park & Landscape Manager 283.9 1815-2216 3932-4800
Performing Arts Manager 283.9 1815-2216 3932-4800
Personnel Manager 293.9 2006-2448 4345-5305
*Classifications determined to be exempt
~er the overtime provisions of the Fair
L~bor Standards Act.
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APPROX.
BIWEEKLY MONTHLY
SALARY SALARY SALARY
CLASSIFICATION RANGE NO. RANGE RANGE
*Grouo 2A (Continued)
Public Services Operations Manager 302.8 2193-2676 4750-5798
General Services Manager 283.9 1815-2215 3932-4800
Senior Civil Engineer 298.0 2089-2551 4527-5527
Traffic Engineer 298.0 2089-2551 4527-5527
*Grouo 2B
Associate Engineer 283.0 1799-2196 3897-4757
Associate Planner 266.6 1527-1864 3308-4038
Data Processing Coordinator 251.6 1314-1604 2847-3476
Housing Coordinator 266.6 1527-1864 3308-4038
Management Analyst 261.6 1452-1773 3146-3841
Management Assistant 251.6 1314-1604 2847-3476
Principal Management Analyst 283.6 1809-2209 3920-4786
Senior Accountant 261.6 1452-1773 3146-3841
Senior Management Analyst 271.6 1605-1959 3477-4245
Senior Planner 281.6 1774-2165 3843-4691
GrOUD 3
Accountant 251.6 1314-1604 2847-3476
Assistant Engineer I 258.0 1401-1710 3035-3705
Assistant Engineer II 268.0 1548-1890 3354-4095
Assistant Planner I 246.6 ]250-1526 2708-3306
Assistant Planner II 256.6 138]-1686 2993-3654
Code Compliance Officer 251.6 1314-1604 2847-3476
Drainage Maintenance Supervisor 250.6 1301-1588 2819-3441
Engineering Services Inspection
Supervisor 269.2 1567-1913 3395-4144
Engineering Technician 238.9 1158-1413 2508-3061
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 256.7 1383-1688 2996-3658
Landscape Architect 246.6 1250-1526 2708-3306
Landscape Maintenance Supervisor 248.5 1274-1555 2760-3370
Recreation Supervisor 243.0 ]206-1472 2613-3189
Street Maintenance Supervisor 250.6 1301-1588 2819-344]
Wastewater Collection Supervisor 250.6 ]301-1588 2819-3441
Water Distribution Supervisor 250.6 1301-1588 2819-3441
Water Treatment Supervisor 271.1 1597-194g 3460-4224
Grouo 4
Administrative Clerk I
(Personnel Office) 197.6 766-935 1660-2026
Administrative Clerk II
(Personnel Office) 202.6 805-983 1745-2130
*C[asaificatiolls ~temined to ~ exealpt
under the ~ertim provisions of the Fair
Labor St~-.~arcls Act.
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APPROX.
BIWEEKLY MONTHLY
SALARY SALARY SALARY
CLASSIFICATION RANGE NO. RANGE RANGE
Grouo 4 (Continued)
Administrative Secretary
(Administrative Services) 227.1 1029-1256 2229-2721
Administrative Secretary
(City Clerk's Office) 227.1 1029-1256 2229-2721
Administrative Secretary
(Assistant City Manager's
Office) 227.1 1029-1256 2229-2721
Data Entry Clerk 206.6 838-1023 ]816-2217
Data Entry Clerk II 21].6 881-1076 1909-2330
Deputy City Clerk 237.1 1137-1389 2463-3007
Personnel Aide 237.1 1137-1389 2463-3007
Secretary to the City Manager 242.1 1195-1459 2589-3161
Arttcle 2. Leaves
Section 1. Vacation
A. Grouos 1 - 3 - Manaeement
All employees in the management group, who have served for a minimum of
six (6) months continuous service, shall be entitled to vacation leave
with pay.
For the purpose of computing annual vacation leave, a working day shall be
considered as 1/5 of the number of working or duty hours in the
established work week.
Annual vacation leave shall be computed in accordance with the following
schedule:
Years of Continuous Employment
Vacation Leave Credits
1 thru 5
10 hours per month for a total
of 120 hours/year
After 5
12 hours per month for a total
of 144 hours/year
After 10
15 hours per month for a total
of 180 hours/year
After 15 16.6 hours per month for a
total of 199.2 hours/year
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Vacation time can be accumulated to a maximum of 150% of one year's
eligibility. When an employee's vacation leave accrual reaches the
maximum level, the employee will stop accruing additional vacation leave
until such time as the employee uses vacation leave below the maximum
level. At that time, the employee will begin accruing additional leave
from that point forward.
Employees with vacation leave above the maximum accrual level on July 1,
1993 will continue to accrue leave for twelve months. At the end of the
twelve-month period the employee will not accrue additional leave as long
as his or her leave balance exceeds the maximum accrual amount.
Employees who have reached maximum accrual can request a review by their
Department Director in the event a vacation request is denied.
The times at which an employee may take his vacation shall be determined
by the immediate supervisor with due regard for the wishes of the employee
and particular regard for the needs of the City. Vacation leave in excess
of thirty calendar days shall be granted or not granted at the sole
discretion of the City Manager.
In the event one or more holidays fall within a vacation leave period,
such holidays shall not be charged as vacation leave, and the vacation
leave shall be extended accordingly.
Annual conversion of a percentage of accrued vacation to cash for Groups
1, 2A and 2B is permitted subject to the following guidelines:
a)
Employee must have had at least three years of service in the prior
12 months before conversion.
b)
Groups I and 2A -- A maximum of five days (40 hours) per year may be
converted on an hour-for-hour basis, at the current rate of pay.
Group 2B -- A maximum of 2.5 days (20 hours per year may be
converted on an hour-for-hour basis, at the current rate of pay.
c)
Employee must have used at least two weeks (80 hours) of vacation
time in both the current and previous 12 months.
d)
After conversion, the employee must have at least two weeks (80
hours) remaining to his/her credit.
e) Requests for conversion shall be approved by the City Manager.
Employees who terminate employment shall be paid in a lump sum for all
accrued vacation leave earned prior to the effective date of termination,
provided the have served six (6) continuous months with the City and
successfully completed probation.
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B. Group 4 - Confidential
All employees in this group shall be entitled to vacation leave with pay
except the following: Employees who have served less than six continuous
months in the service of the City.
For the purposes of computing annual vacation leave, a working day shall
be considered as 1/5 of the number of working or duty hours in the
established work week.
One day vacation shall be accrued for each month of employment, for a
total of twelve (12) working days per year.
After five (5) years of continuous employment, an additional three (3)
days per year shall be accrued, for a total of fifteen (15) working days
per year.
After ten (10) years of continuous employment, an additional three (3)
days per year shall be accrued, for a total of eighteen (18) working days
per year.
After fifteen (15) years of continuous employment, an additional three (3)
days per year shall be accrued, for a total of twenty-one {21) working
days per year.
Vacation time can be accumulated to a maximum of 150% of one year's
eligibility. When an employee's vacation leave accrual reaches the
maximum level, the employee will stop accruing additional vacation leave
until such time as the employee uses vacation leave below the maximum
level. At that time, the employee will begin accruing additional leave
from that point forward.
Employees with vacation leave above the maximum accrual level on July 1,
1993 will continue to accrue leave for twelve months. At the end of the
twelve-month period, the employee will not accrue additional leave as long
as his or her leave balance exceeds the maximum accrual amount.
Employees who have reached maximum accrual can request a review by their
Department Director in the event a vacation request is denied.
The times at which an employee may take his vacation shall be determined
by the department head with due regard for the wishes of the employee and
particular regard for the needs of the City.
In the event one or more holidays fall within a vacation leave period,
such holidays shall not be charged as vacation leave, and the vacation
leave shall be extended accordingly.
Employees who terminate employment shall be paid in a lump sum for all
accrued vacation leave earned prior to the effective date of termination,
provided they have served six (6) continuous months with the City and
successfully completed probation.
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Section 2, Executive Leave
A. Group 1
Employees designated in this group shall be entitled to four (4) days
executive leave each ftscal year. If not taken during the fiscal year, the
executive leave may be exchanged for compensation equal to fifty (50)
percent of its value. Executive leave may not be carried over into the
next fiscal year.
Employees designated in this group shall be entitled to two (2) days
executive leave each fiscal year. If not taken during the fiscal year, the
executive leave may be exchanged for compensation equal to fifty (SO)
percent of its value. Executive leave may not be carried over into the
next fiscal year.
SectiQn 3. Sick Leave
A. Grouo 1 - Manaqement
In addition to Group 1, this sick leave policy shall apply to all
employees in Groups 2 and 3 who were hired prior to July 1, 1990, and to
those employees whose positions or transfers to the management group were
announced prior to July 1, 1990.
Sick leave with pay may be granted to all probationary
employees within the management group who are regularly
regular positions.
and regular
employed in
All management employees shall be granted sick leave with pay, up to a
maximum of sixty (60) calendar days per incident with no accumulation.
In order to receive compensation while absent on such leave, the employee
shall notify his immediate superior prior to or within two hours after the
time set for the beginning of his duties.
Sick leave over three (3) working days at one time may require
certification by the employee's physician in order to receive
compensation. This requirement is at the discretion of the supervisor.
In the event of illness in the immediate family, an employee may use
accrued sick leave not to exceed four (4) days in each calendar year.
Immediate family shall be designated as mother, father, spouse, brother,
sister, and dependent children. Employee must notify supervisor in advance
when such leave is being taken and so note on time card.
Grouos 2-4 - Manaqement and Confidential CGrouos g and 3 hired after
Auqust 1, )9gO)
In addition to Group 4, this sick leave policy shall apply to all
employees in Groups 2 and 3 hired after July 1, 1990, except as stated
under Part A of this section.
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Sick leave with pay may be granted to all probationary and regular
employees within the unit who are regularly employed in permanent
full-time positions.
For the purposes of computing sick leave, a working day shall be
considered as 1/5 of the number of working or duty hours in the
established work week.
One (1) day sick leave shall be accrued for each month of employment, for
a total of twelve (12) working days per year.
Sick leave shall be granted to an employee only for actual working time
off.
Accumulation of sick leave shall be unlimited.
In order to receive compensation while absent on such leave, the employee
shall notify his immediate superior or the department head prior to or
within two hours after the time set for the beginning of his duties.
Sick leave over three (3) working days at one time may require
certification by the employee's physician in order to receive
compensation. This requirement is at the discretion of the department
head.
In the event of illness in the immediate family, an employee may use
accrued sick leave not to exceed four (4) days in each calendar year.
Immediate family shall be designated as mother, father, spouse, brother,
sister, and dependent children. Employee must notify supervisor in advance
when such leave is being taken and so note on time card.
After five (5) years of continuous employment with the City and upon
termination or retirement, an employee will receive compensation for
unused sick leave.
Upon normal retirement employee will receive $0% of all sick leave
hours accrued. Calculations will be at the employee's rate of pay at
the time of retirement and will not exceed $4,000.
Be
Upon leaving the employ of the City for other than retirement,
employee will receive 50% of all sick leave hours accrued.
Calculations will be at the employee's rate of pay at the time of
termination and will not exceed $2,000.
Upon the death of an employee, compensation for unused sick leave
shall be at the same rate as the retirement benefit. Payment shall
be made to the employee's designated beneficiary.
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Section 4. Holidays.
The holidays for employees in the management/confidential group are as follows:
New Year's Day
Washington's Birthday
Memorial Day
Independence Oay
Labor Oay
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Oay
Oay after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
January 1
3rd Monday-February
Last Monday-May
July 4
1st Monday-September
November 11
4th Thursday-November
Fourth Friday-November
December 25
For the purpose of computing holiday pay, a working day shall be considered as
1/$ of the number of working of duty hours in the established work week.
In addition to regular pay for hours worked, employees in this unit shall be paid
holiday pay, whether on or off duty on the holidays above.
Holidays falling on Sunday shall be observed on the following Monday. Ho 1 i days
falling on Saturday shall be observed on 'the preceding Friday and shall be
considered as the legal holiday.
Section 5. Bereavement Leave.
In the event of a death in the family, a regular employee shall be eligible for
1-5 days off with pay to attend the funeral, subject to the following provisions:
The relatives designated shall include father, mother, father-in*-law,
mother-in-law, wife, husband, brother, sister, daughter, son,
grandparents, grandson, granddaughter, brothers and sisters having one
parent in common, and those relationships generally called "step"
providing persons in such relationships have lived or have been raised in
the family home and have continued an active family relationship.
To be eligible for bereavement leave, the employee must attend or make
bona fide effort to attend the funeral.
Pay for compensable bereavement leave shall be in the same amount as pay
for sick leave for the same period.
Bereavement leave is not compensable when the employee is on leave of
absence, vacation, bona fide layoff, or for days failing outside the
employee's regular work period.
E. It is not chargeable against sick leave.
All requests for paid bereavement leave shall be subject to approval of
the Personnel Officer.
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Arttcle 3. Payroll and Work #eek
Regular pay days are designated as every other Friday for the two week period
ending the previous Sunday.
A. GrOUDS 1. 2A and ZB - Manaaement
It is recognized that employees in this group may be required to work
hours in excess of 40 hours in a work week, and it is agreed that
employees in this group shall not be remunerated for such work beyond the
current monthly salary rate of the individual employee, but for the
purposes of computing benefits, the regular number of working or duty
hours in a work week from Monday through Sunday is established at 40 hours
for all employees in the group.
B. Grouos 3 and 4 - Professional/Confidential
The regular number of working or duty hours in a work week from Monday
through Sunday is established at 40 hours for all full-time employees in
the unit.
For employees regularly working less than 40 hours in one week, or
designated as part-time or temporary employees, the regular number of
working or duty hours in a work week shall be that number of hours for
which they are scheduled to work.
Employees designated part-time and who work at least 1,040 hours per year
shall only be eligible to receive fifty percent (50%) of the benefits set
forth in Article 6, Section 2 and Article g, Section 2.
For full-time employees, unscheduled hours worked on Sundays and holidays
shall be paid for at double the employee's rate of pay.
Employees in this group shall be paid one and one-half (1-1/2) times their
hourly rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of an 8-hour day or a
40-hour work week.
Compensatory time off in lieu of overtime shall be taken as one and one-
half (1-1/2) hours for each overtime hour worked. The maximum
accumulation of compensatory time off shall be 80 hours; however, the
accumulation of hours shall be reduced to 40 hours at the end of the
fiscal year. The employee shall be compensated for the excess
accumulation in a cash payment. Said cash payment may only occur as part
of the final pay period of the fiscal year in which the compensatory time
off was accrued.
Article 4. Benefits
Section 1. Hosoital and Medical
Grouos 1-4 - Manaaement/Confidential
Health benefit premiums for each employee shall be paid in full by the City.
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Dependents of each employee may also be covered by health benefit coverage, upon
proper application and acceptance. The cost of dependent coverage of the medical,
and dental plan will be shared between the City and the employee. The employee's
share of the cost will be made through payroll deduction.
Section 2. Eve Care
The City will provide an eye care plan. The City shall pay 100% of the premium
for the employee and his/her dependent coverage.
Section 3. Life Insurance.
A. Grouos 1-3 - Manaqement
The first day of the month following date of hire, an employee, upon
proper application and acceptance by the insurance carrier, shall be
covered under a group life insurance plan for the amount of one and one
half times annual income ($10,000 minimum).
B. Group 4 - Confidential
The first day of the month following date of hire, an employee, upon
proper application and acceptance by the insurance carrier, shall be
covered under a group life insurance plan for the amount of one and one
half times annual income ($10,000 minimum).
The City pays 100% of the premium.
Deferred Compensation/SuDolemental ~ife Insurance - All Groups
Additionally, employees designated in Groups 1 and 2 shall be eligible to
participate in a City supplemental insurance or deferred compensation
program. The City shall pay one hundred {$100.00) dollars per month for
each employee in Group 1, seventy-five ($75.00) dollars per month for each
employee in Group 2A, and fifty-five ($55.00) dollars per month for each
employee in Group 2B toward the cost of insurance or as a contribution to
a deferred compensation account. The City shall pay thirty-five ($35.00)
dollars per month for each employee in Group 3 and twenty-five ($25.00)
dollars per month for each employee in Group 4 to be placed in a deferred
compensation account.
Those employees hired prior to July 1, 1983, and who are currently receiving
benefits of a higher group will continue to receive the benefits of the higher
group. Employees hired into these classifications after July 1, lg83, will
receive the benefits as outlined in this resolution.
Section 4. Lone-Term Disability Income Insurance
This employee benefit provides for the payment of a monthly income benefit
payment for those covered employees totally disabled by injury or sickness.
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A. GrouD I - Manaaement
This benefit shall apply to all employees in Groups 2 and 3 who were hired
prior to July 1, 1990, and to those employees whose positions or transfers
to the management group were announced prior to July 1, 1990.
The monthly benefit provided under this coverage will be 66-2/3% of the
employee's monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000 per month. The
insurance carrier is responsible for calculating the exact benefit amount,
based on each individual's income status.
The insurance carrier for this coverage requires a 60-day waiting period
from the first day of the disability to the beginning of the monthly
benefit payment period.
Monthly benefits are paid, with certain exceptions, as explained in the
certificate of insurance, until the recovery from the injury or sickness
or until the employee reaches age 65.
The City pays 100% of the premium.
B. Grouo 4 - Confiden$ial
This benefit shall apply to all employees in Groups 2 and 3 hired after
July 1, lggO, except as stated under Part A of this section.
The monthly benefit provided under this coverage will be 66-2/3% of the
employee's monthly earnings to a maximum of $3,000 per month. The
insurance carrier is responsible for calculating the exact benefit amount,
based on each individual's income status.
The insurance carrier for this coverage requires a 30-day waiting period
from the first day of the disability to the beginning of the monthly
benefit payment period.
Monthly benefits are paid, with certain exceptions, as explained in the
Group Insurance handbook, until the recovery from the injury or sickness
or until the employee reaches age 65.
The City pays 100% of the premium.
An employee may use sick leave and vacation to supplement coverage under
this benefit up to, but not in excess of 100% of his regular rate of pay.
Section 5. Workers' Compensation Insurance
All employees in the group (regular, temporary and part-time) are covered by
Workers' Compensation Insurance from the date of employment. Premium will be paid
by the City.
Any employee shall, upon receiving a work sustained injury, report the incident
immediately to his department head.
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The filing of the accident report as required by the Workers' Compensation
Insurance Fund shall be the responsibility of the employee's supervisor.
An employee of the City who is or may be entitled to temporary disability
indemnity under Division 4 or Division 4.5 of the Labor Code shall receive any
accumulated sick leave or accumulated vacation for such absence. The City shall
decrease the charge of sick leave or vacation in the amount of temporary
disability payment received so that the employee shall not receive payment in
excess of full salary or wage.
If the employee does not wish to use his accumulated sick leave or accumulated
vacation, he shall notify the City within five (5) days after the injury is
reported to the City. After the five (5) days his accumulation shall be used
until the date he notifies the City in writing that he no longer wishes to use
the accumulations. When computing sick leave or vacation under this policy, the
employee shall be given credit for any holidays that occur during the period of
absence hereunder.
He is nevertheless entitled to medical, surgical, and hospital treatment as
provided in the Labor Code. When his accumulated sick leave or vacation, or both,
are exhausted, he will still receive disability indemnity for which he is
otherwise entitled.
If an employee is receiving Workers' Compensation and not actively on the
payroll, the City shall collect from the employee the employee's ~osts of
insurance, and the City shall pay the employer's costs of insurance. During such
leave, no contributions shall be made to the retirement plan.
Section 6. Unemolovment Insurance/State Disability Insurance
The City shall not participate in the State Disability Insurance program.
Section 7. Flexible Benefits proqram
The City will implement a Flexible Benefits Program coinciding with the first day
of the first pay period of calendar year lg88.
Included in the Flexible Benefits Program, hereinafter the "Program," are
reimbursement accounts for medical and dental plan deductibles and co-payments;
orthodontia; hearing exams and aids; vision care; and other health care expenses
not covered by existing medical and dental coverage. Additional elements of the
Program may include reimbursement accounts consisting of child/dependent care and
nursery school, long-term disability and other viable options.
The Program will be established in accordance with applicable IRS statutes in
order to provide the greatest possible tax benefit.
Article 5. Service and Soecial pay
Section 1. Tuition Reimbursement
The actual cost paid for tuition, books and required technical supplies and
equipment, to a maximum of $375 per fiscal year per employee, will be refunded
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to all permanent City employees for professional
accredited educational institutions provided that:
Section 2.
and technical courses in
The employee has received at least a satisfactory proficiency rating
on his/her last performance report.
The subject matter of the course relates directly to and contributes
toward the performance of the employee's position with the City.
The employee must submit a Request for Refund of Tuition and Cost of
Books form to the department head and Personnel within three (3)
weeks after the beginning of the class.
Before receiving reimbursement the employee shall furnish
documentation proof of pay and shall provide evidence that he/she
has completed the course with a grade of "C" or better in
undergraduate work or a grade of "B" in graduate work. A grade of
"C" or better will be accepted for graduate work from institutions
where an average grade of "C" is acceptable for graduation. A "pass"
will be accepted for undergraduate classes where a pass/fail grading
system is used.
Textbooks and equipment paid for by the City shall become the
property of the City. Reimbursement for texts and equipment will be
approved only if the text or equipment were not available from the
City.
Uniforms and Eouioment
The City will provide and maintain all uniforms that are required bythe City for
management employees in the Public Services, Safety Services, and Community
Services Departments. Employees of the Public Services, Engineering Services, and
Community Services Departments who are required to wear safety shoes will be
reimbursed a maximum of $120 per year. Safety Services Department Battalion
Chiefs shall receive an annual uniform allowance of $275.
Section 3. Actinq Pay
A. Grouos 1-3 - Manaqement
An employee acting for an uninterrupted period of thirty (30) or more
calendar days in a higher classification or rank, will be compensated at
the rate of pay for that higher classification or rank after the
expiration of thirty (30) calendar days. This provision is not applicable
to bona fide education, training and development, job enlargement, or job
enrichment.
B. Grouo 4 - Confidential
A. Full Resoonsibilitv:
An employee specifically assigned on a temporary basis to a higher
level position in which there is no appointed incumbent or in which
the incumbent is on paid or unpaid leave shall be compensated at the
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"A" step rate of pay for the higher level position if the service in
such position exceeds fifteen (15) consecutive working days, which
payment shall be retroactive to the first day of such services
provided, however, that the fqll range of duties of the higher level
position have been specifically assigned in writing on a form
provided by the City by the department head or his/her designee.
Under no circumstance shall the rate of compensation be less than
five percent (5%) above the employee's current rate of pay.
B.. Partial Responsibility:
An employee specifically assigned to perform a portion of the duties
of the higher level position for fifteen (15) or more consecutive
working days shall have the increased pay level determined by the
City Manager in relation to the degree of the additional
responsibility the employee is asked to assume, In no event shall
the pay be more than five percent (5%). The assignment shall be in
writing and on a form provided by the City.
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At the conclusion of such an assignment, the employee shall be
restored to his/her former classification regardless of the time
involved. The employee may also be considered for promotion to the
higher position on a permanent status if it were deemed by the City
to be vacant. This provision shall not be applicable to bona fide
education, training and development, job enlargement or enrichment.
The employee will be notified in advance as to the nature of this
assignment.
Section 4. Physical Examinations
Physical examinations required by the City as a condition of employment or
continued employment shall be paid for by the City.
Section 5. Travel Exoenses
A. GrouD ) - Manaqement
An automobile allowance in lieu of mileage shall be allocated in the
amount of $300 and $150 per month for personnel in Groups 1 and 2A,
respectively. The automobile allowance is not applicable to employees who
have been assigned a City vehicle. The City Manager may grant a $150 per
month auto allowance to employees outside Groups 1 and 2A when, in his
best judgment, it serves the City.
B. GrouDs 2B. 3 and 4 - ManaQement/Confidential
Prior approval of the department head and final approval of the City
Manager shall be required prior to reimbursement for travel
expenses.
Employees using their own vehicle on approved City business travel
will be reimbursed at the rate of thirty (.30) cents per mile.
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Employees on approved official business away from the City will be
reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred.
In order to be reimbursed, employees must include original receipts
for all expenses with the reimbursement claim form.
Advances of travel expenses may be allowed at the sole discretion of
the City Manager.
Section §. Benefit Days.
In addition to provisions for vacation, sick leave, and holidays set forth
elsewhere herein, each employee who has completed an initial probationary period
shall have available two (2) benefit days off each fiscal year. The times at
which an employee may take a benefit day off shall be determined by the
department head with due regard for the wishes of the employee and particular
regard for the needs of the City. Remuneration for a benefit day shall be in
accordance with the schedule of pay for one working day of vacation. If not taken
during the fiscal year the benefit day(s) shall be forfeited.
Section 7, Transfer~
An employee transferring from this group to recognized employee unit, shall
maintain all pay and benefits accrued in this group, and upon the effective date
of transfer thereafter be governed by the provisions of any policy and/or
agreement in effect for such other recognized employee unit.
Section 8. Layoff and Reemolovment
Grouos 1-3 - Manaqement and Group 4 - Confidential
The City may abolish any position or employment and the employee may be laid off
without taking disciplinary action and without the right of appeal.
Persons to be laid off between July 1, 1993 and June 30, 1994 shall be given at
least ninety (90) calendar days prior notice. The City will offer eligible
employees an early retirement incentive by offering to purchase two (2)
additional years of PERS service credit. This will be a one-time offer which
will be available to employees between July 1, 1993 and September 30, 1993.
During the same time period, the City will offer a voluntary separation program
to employees in job classifications to be affected by layoffs who are not
otherwise eligible for early retirement. Employees who voluntarily leave City
employment prior to layoff will be paid one week of regular pay at their current
salary level for each full year of employment with the City upon the date of
voluntary separation.
Whenever it becomes necessary to reduce the number of employees in any
classification, the order of layoff shall be as follows:
In order of seniority, the employee with the shortest service in total City
service in the affected classification shall be laid off first.
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In the event of two (2) or more employees having identical total City
service seniority, the order of layoff will be determined by length of
continuous service in the affected classification.
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Whenever two (2) or more employees have identical service in the affected
classification, the order of layoff shall be determined by the City
Manager on the basis of performance.
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Employees to be laid off in a particular classification have the right to
demote to a lower classification to a position previously held with the
City for which the employee meets the minimum qualifications, is capable
of performing the essential functions of the position, and has City
seniority over other employees in the lower classification.
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The name of each laid-off employee shall be placed on a reemployment list
for a period of 12 months and the employee be given the first opportunity
to return to regular employment in the reverse order of layoff for any
layoffs occurring between July 1, 1993 and June 30, 1994.
For any layoffs occurring after June 30, lgg4, the name of each laid-off
employee shall be placed on a reemployment list for a period of 12 months
in reverse order of layoff. Employees who are laid off who have received
two out of three consecutive annual performance evaluations which are
rated below standards or needs improvement will be placed at the bottom of
the reemployment list in reverse order of layoff.
Section 9. Resiqnations
Grouos 1-4 - Manaaement/Confidential
An employee in this group wishing to resign in good standing shall file with the
City Manager a written resignation stating the effective date and reasons for
resignation at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective date of
resignation.
The City will pay an employee for all hours worked within 72 hours after
termination, and will thereafter pay all accumulated reimbursable benefits as
early as feasible.
An employee who has resigned with a good record will be given preferential con-
sideration for rehire if a position is available. Decision to rehire is at the
discretion of the City, and the employee will not reestablish rights and/or
benefits lost at the time of resignation.
Grouo 4 - Confidential
An employee with five (5) years service who resigns in good standing and is
reemployed within a two (2) year period to the same or equal position previously
held, shall be eligible to earn and use vacation, sick leave, and other benefits
to which they are otherwise entitled as if there had been no break in service.
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Section 10. Credit Union
Employees may elect to make credit union contributions through payroll deduction.
Article 6. Retirement and Social Security
The City will provide retirement benefits through the Public Employees'
Retirement System. The City does not participate in the Social Security System.
Beginning July 4, 1983, the City will pay seven (7%) percent of the employee's
contribution into the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) in addition to
the normal employer's contribution. The seven (7%) percent payment shall be made
to PERS in the name of the employee to be credited to the employee's account with
PERS. The City shall annually notify the employee of the annual and total
contribution made to PERS on behalf of the employee.
The City shall contract with the Public Employees' Retirement System to provide
the Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits as soon as practicable.
Effective July 1, lg93, the City will proceed to contract with the Public
Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to provide the retirement benefit of 2% at
55 in lieu of the single highest year benefit. The contract amendment will be
implemented as soon as legally possible in accordance with PERS law, but no later
than September 30, 1993. Implementation of 2% at 55 will be applied equally to
all employees within the Miscellaneous Employees PERS category.
Article 7. Personnel Rules
All other employees rights, privileges, and benefits are
Personnel Rules of the City of Poway.
included in the
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