CC - Item 5C - Memorandum of Understanding With Rosemead Employees Association and Annual Salary and Benefits ResolutionsROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JUNE 11, 2013
SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ROSEMEAD
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND ANNUAL SALARY AND BENEFITS
RESOLUTIONS
SUMMARY
The City Council will consider approval of an amendment to an existing Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Rosemead Employees Association covering all General
Service employees, and annual Resolutions that detail the terms and conditions of
employment for other full -time employees and members of the City Council. The
purpose of the annual salary and benefits resolutions is to ensure transparency and to
implement modifications to the City's compensation system. Amendments to the MOU
and the resolutions for full -time employees include the restoration of potential merit
salary increases based on work performance, salary range adjustments up to 5% to
maintain competitive compensation levels, and the reinstatement of the Wellness
Program with tighter restrictions on the criteria for eligibility. In addition, under the
Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (AB 340), a newly defined formula of
2.0 %@ age 62 and a three year final compensation for all "new members" have been
incorporated.
Staff Recommendation: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Rosemead Employees Association; adopt Resolution No. 2013 -22 for Middle
Management, Professional, and Confidential service; Adopt Resolution No. 2013-
23 for Management Service; and adopt Resolution No. 2013 -24 for City Council.
BACKGROUND
During the current 2012 -13 Fiscal Year, all merit salary increases and salary range
adjustments were suspended as a part of the City's efforts to balance the budget. This
"shared sacrifice" by all employees was necessitated by the effects of adverse actions
taken by the state and federal governments to reduce local government funding.
Over the past several months, representatives of the REA and the City have again
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negotiated in good faith on the terms of the current 2012 -2014 MOU. Although the
MOU does not expire until June 2014, the City fulfilled its obligation and responsibility to
revisit the issues of merit increases and various ancillary programs based upon the
availability of funding. Some of the main features of the revised MOU and salary and
benefits resolutions for the upcoming 2013 -2014 Fiscal Year include the following:
Merit Increase:
All full -time employees will be eligible to receive up to a 5% merit increase based on the
annual performance evaluation, provided that there is available room within the
employee's salary range to accommodate a merit salary increase.
Wellness Program: This program will be reinstated for the upcoming 2013 -2014 fiscal
year at an estimated total cost to the City of $18,900.
Pension Reform:
Under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (AB 340), all "new members"
will be subject to the 2.0% @ age 62 formula and requires a three year final
compensation (the highest average annual pensionable compensation earned by a
member during a period of at least 36 months).
FISCAL IMPACT
The total estimated net cost to implement the terms and conditions of the MOU and
Resolutions has been factored into the City's proposed budget for the 2013 -2014 fiscal
year.
Submitted by:
Su Tan
Human Resources Manager
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AND
THE ROSEMEAD EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
.DULY 1 2013 THROUGH .TUNE 30 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1.
PREAMBLE
ARTICLE 2.
RECOGNITION & EFFECTIVE DATES
ARTICLE 3.
CONSTITUTIONALITY
ARTICLE 4.
IMPLEMENTATION
ARTICLE 5.
NON - DISCRIMINATION
ARTICLE 6.
GENDER
ARTICLE 7.
TERMS
ARTICLE 8.
COMPENSATION
ARTICLE 9.
HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDER
ARTICLE 10.
CAFETERIA -STYLE HEALTH, WELFARE, & SAVINGS BENEFIT
ARTICLE 11.
RETIREMENT HEALTH PLAN
ARTICLE 12.
RETIREMENT PROGRAM (PERS)
ARTICLE 13.
ENHANCED RETIREMENT PROGRAM (PARS)
ARTICLE 14.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM
ARTICLE 15.
VACATION ACCRUAL AND ACCRUAL CAP
ARTICLE 16.
VACATION BUYBACK
ARTICLE 17.
CITY- RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS
ARTICLE 18.
HOLIDAY PAY
ARTICLE 19.
FLOATING HOLIDAYS
ARTICLE 20.
OVERTIME / COMPENSATORY TIME
ARTICLE 21.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
ARTICLE 22.
AMOEBA ORGANIZATION
ARTICLE 23.
AMOEBA FLEX WEEKS
ARTICLE 24.
SICK LEAVE
ARTICLE 25.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
ARTICLE 26.
JURY LEAVE
ARTICLE 27.
BILINGUAL PAY
ARTICLE 28.
SHORT -TERM DISABILITY
ARTICLE 29.
LONG -TERM DISABILITY
ARTICLE 30.
LIFE INSURANCE
ARTICLE 31.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
ARTICLE 32.
WELLNESS PROGRAM
ARTICLE 33.
COMPUTER PURCHASE PROGRAM
ARTICLE 34.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
ARTICLE 35.
STAND -BY / CALL -BACK PAY
ARTICLE 36.
FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN (SECTION 125)
ARTICLE 37.
DIRECT DEPOSIT
ARTICLE 1: PREAMBLE
It is the purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding to promote and provide for harmonious
relations, cooperation, and communication between the City and the Rosemead Employee
Association. As a result of good faith negotiations between City and Association representatives,
this Memorandum of Understanding sets forth the Agreement regarding wages, hours and other
terms and conditions of employment for Team Members covered by this Memorandum. This
Memorandum provides for an orderly, means of resolving differences which may arise from time
to time during its term.
ARTICLE 2: RECOGNITION & EFFECTIVE DATES
This Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into between the City of Rosemead,
herein referred to as the "City' and the representatives of the Rosemead Employee Association,
herein referred to as the "Association ". Full consideration has been given to salaries, Team
Member benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Pursuant to the provisions of
Section 3505.1 of the Government Code of the State of California, said parties agree to this
Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2013 upon approval of the City Council.
This Memorandum of Understanding shall become effective July 1, 2013 and will continue in
effect until June 30, 2014. The Rosemead Employee Association shall be officially recognized as
the representative body for all full -time Team Members of the City of Rosemead. This
Memorandum of Understanding represents the full and complete understanding between the
parties related to the subject matter set forth herein and all preliminary negotiations of whatever
kind or nature are merged herein.
Full -time Team Members in the following classifications are covered by this agreement:
General Service'
Accounting Specialist
Housing Project Coordinator
Accounting Specialist, Senior
Maintenance Worker
Administrative Assistant
Maintenance Lead Worker
Assistant Planner
Office Specialist
Assistant to the City Clerk
Public Safety Coordinator
Code Enforcement Officer
Recreation Coordinator
Facilities Technician
ARTICLE 3. CONSTITUTIONALITY
If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Memorandum of
Understanding is for any reason held to be illegal or unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Memorandum of Understanding.
ARTICLE 4: IMPLEMENTATION
This Memorandum of Understanding constitutes a mutual recommendation by the parties to the
City Council that one or more resolution be adopted accepting this Memorandum of
Understanding and effecting the changes enumerated herein relative to wages, benefits, and
other terms and conditions of employment for the Team Members of the City of Rosemead. It is
expressly intended that the duties, responsibilities, and functions of the City in the operation of its
functions shall in no manner be impaired, subordinated, or negated by any provisions of this
agreement.
ARTICLE 5: NON - DISCRIMINATION
It is agreed that neither the Association nor the City shall discriminate against any Team Member
because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, sex
(including gender identity) disability (physical or mental), sexual orientation, marital status,
pregnancy, child birth or related medical condition, or any other legally protected characteristics.
ARTICLE 6: GENDER
Whenever the masculine or feminine form of any word is used in this Memorandum of
Understanding, it also includes the other gender unless clearly indicated in the context.
ARTICLE 7: TERMS
The parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding wages, hours and other terms and
conditions of employment and it is mutually agreed that this Memorandum of Understanding shall
be effective upon ratification by the City Council effective July 1, 28 2013 and ending June 30,
2014.
ARTICLE S: COMPENSATION SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON LABOR MARKET
COMPARISONS
A basic tenet of the compensation system is that the City will not provide annual across - the -board
"cost of living adjustments" (COLA). Rather, the City will annually adjust salary ranges to the
"target" of 95% of the average prevailing wage rates for similar occupations in the survey cities,
provided that the City has the financial budgeted resources to do so. (Salary range adjustments
will not result in automatic salary increases for Team Members unless the Team Member's salary
rate is below the bottom of the salary range). This target of 95% of the average is based on the
professionally recognized principle that a deviation of plus or minus five percent ( +/ -5 %)
constitutes a "competitive position" in the labor market. This is particularly true when total
compensation and benefit variations are taken into account. Such determinations on salary
range adjustments would be made on a classification -by- classification basis as dictated by labor
market conditions and the City's ability to pay.
The "target" of 95% of the average prevailing wage rates will be determined by calculating the
average mid -point base pay of the survey cities. The selected pay range will then be reduced by
five percent (5 %) in recognition of the City's rich benefits allowance and the principle that +/ -5%
of the average constitutes a "competitive" position in the labor market. On an annual basis, the
non - benchmark to benchmark linkages will be reviewed.
If a Team Member's base salary is below the adjusted minimum salary range of his /her
classification, his /her salary will be adjusted to the minimum salary range in the range for that
classification. Range adjustments up to 5% will be implemented for fiscal year 2013 -2014.
SURVEY CITIES
In order to determine the prevailing salary rates in the local labor market, the following survey
cities have been selected based on a three -fold set of criteria and rationale: 1) contiguous
geographic proximity to Rosemead; 2) full contract city status; and /or a sufficient number of
comparable positions. The following cities will be surveyed on a periodic basis for comparison
purposes:
Alhambra La Puente San Dimas
Diamond Bar Montebello San Gabriel
Duarte Monterey Park Temple City
El Monte Pico Rivera
The City's pay- for - performance system allows a Team Member to obtain a percentage merit
salary increase consistent with his /her annual performance evaluation. All Team Member salary
increases, within the salary range, will be based on merit through the annual performance
evaluations. Based on the Team Member's performance score on his /her performance
evaluation, a Team Member will be eligible for a merit increase. Merit increases may not exceed
five percent (5 %).
Team Member salaries may not exceed the maximum salary range within his /her respective job
classification. Current Team Members whose salaries exceed the maximum salary range for
his /her job classification will be y -rated (frozen) and will not receive any merit increases until the
salary ranges are adjusted based on the labor market survey comparisons.
Effective July 1, 2010, all full -time Team Members will be part of the 0 % -5% Merit Based
Compensation System. All Team Member salary increases, within the salary range, will be based
on merit through the annual performance evaluations. Based on the Team Member's
performance score on his /her performance evaluation, a Team Member will be eligible for a merit
increase. Merit increases may not exceed five percent (5 %). In addition, Team Member salaries
may not exceed the maximum salary range within his /her respective job classification. The
following is the performance rating categories and percentage increases that a Team Member
may be eligible for based upon funding:
Rating Percentage
Unsatisfactory
0%
Needs Development
0%
Meets Expectations
2%-3%
Exceed Expectations
4%
Substantially Exceeds Expectations
5%
The City will reinstate merit increases for the FY 2013 -2014.
ARTICLE 9: HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDER
The City shall contract with CalPERS to serve as the health insurance provider for the City of
Rosemead.
ARTICLE 10: CAFETERIA -STYLE HE ALTH WELFARE. & SAVINGS BENEFIT
Beginning July 1, 2008, the City will provide each full -time Team Member with $1,600 per month
for use towards enrolling in any of the City offered health plans, dental plans, and vision plans.
Any unused remainder can be put into a deferred compensation plan, taken as a taxable cash
disbursement, or used for the purchase of any City sponsored insurance, long -term care, or long-
term saving program. Team Members can also choose to take the entire benefit as deferred
compensation or cash, but must first show proof of health insurance through another source.
ARTICLE 11: RETIREMENT HEALTH PLAN
For all full -time Team Members hired on or before July 1, 2007, who have 20 years or more of
service with the City of Rosemead, and who retire from the City, an allocation of up to $1,000/
month will be given to pay for health care benefits for the duration of their retirement. If the health
insurance program selected by the Team Member costs more than $1,000 /month, the City will
only cover the first $1,000 /month of the cost of the selected program. Once the Team Member
reaches age 65 or becomes eligible for Medicare coverage, the Team Member will transition to
Medicare coverage, with the City picking up the remaining cost of health insurance coverage up
to a maximum of $1,000 /month.
For all full -time Team Members hired on or before July 1, 2007, who have 12 -19 years of service
with the City of Rosemead, and who retire from the City, an allocation of up to $500 /month will be
given to pay for health care benefits for the duration of their retirement. If the health insurance
program selected by the Team Member costs more than $500 /month, the City will only cover the
first $500 /month of the cost of the selected program.
The above retirement health contributions will only be in effect for full -time Team Members
employed with the City as of July 1, 2007. When Team Member reaches 65 years of age, or
becomes eligible for Medicare, said Team Members will transition to Medicare coverage and the
City will continue to contribute towards the cost of health care coverage during the duration of the
Team Members retirement according to the program as defined in Article 10. Furthermore, it is
expressly noted that the retirement health contribution can be used towards health coverage for
the Team Member, their spouse, and / or any eligible dependent.
Team Members hired after July 1, 2007 shall receive retiree health benefits in accordance with
public employees' retirement laws and CalPERS.
ARTICLE 12: RETIREMENT PROGRAM (PERS)
Team Members will be enrolled in the City's retirement program through CalPERS. Effective July
1, 2007, the City will begin providing the 2.7 % @55 benefit with one -year final compensation
option with no cap. In addition, the City will continue to contribute the Team Member's share to
the retirement system.
Effective July 1, 2010, the City will implement a 2 -tier system with changes for new hires only. All
full -time new hires will be at the 2 % @55 formula with one -year final compensation option. All
existing full -time Team Members hired prior to July 1, 2010 will remain at the 2.7 @55 formula.
Under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (AB 340), all "new members" will be
subject to the 2.0% @ age 62 formula and requires a three year final compensation (the highest
average annual pensionable compensation earned by a member during a period of at least 36
months).
ARTICLE 13: ENHANCED RETIREMENT PROGRAM (PARS)
The City will continue offering an enhanced retirement package through PARS for all existing
Team Members hired prior to July 1, 2010. Full -time Team Members who retire from Rosemead
after working 20 years for the City will have their pension formula enhanced to 3 % @55, with the
provision that the maximum pension allowance that Team Member's can accrue through PARS
will be 90% of their final pay. The PARS retirement pension is limited to 90% of their final pay.
Team Members must be at least 55 years of age to qualify for PARS.
Effective July 1, 2010, the enhanced retirement package through PARS will no longer be offered
to full -time new hires. The PARS enhancement will be phased out.
ARTICLE 14: DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM
For all full -time Team Members, the City will set -up and begin contributing into a deferred
compensation account a percentage of the Team Member salary based on years of service. That
funding formula will be as follows:
• 0 —4 Years: 1% of salary contributed into a deferred compensation account.
• 5 — 9 Years: 2% of salary contributed to a deferred compensation account.
• 10 — 14 Years: 3% of salary contributed to a deferred compensation account.
• 15 — 19 Years: 4% of salary contributed to a deferred compensation account.
• 20+ Years: 5% of salary contributed to a deferred compensation account.
Effective July 1, 2010, the employer funded deferred compensation program will be eliminated for
all new full -time Team Members.
ARTICLE 15: VACATION ACCRUAL AND ACCRUAL CAP
Full -time team members shall receive vacation accruals as follows:
Vacation Accumulation
Years of Service
Hours/Pay Period
Hours/Year
Days/Year
Up to year 1
3.85
100
10
Year 1 — Year 13
5.38
140
14
13+
6.15
160
16
All full -time Team Members will accrue 100 hours of vacation leave during their first year of
service. 140 hours will be accrued for Team Members with one year of service, up to (but not
over) 13 years. For Team Members with over 13 years of service (13 +) the accrual rate is 160
hours. Team members will cease to accrue vacation hours when in any pay period they exceed
two times their annual accrual as determined by their anniversary date.
All full -time Team Members will be entitled to a paid vacation following one year of employment.
Team Members may begin taking accrued vacation after six months of employment.
ARTICLE 16: VACATION BUYBACK
In order to encourage team members to take regular vacations on an annual basis and to partially
limit the growth of the City's long -term liability of team member accrued vacation hours upon
separation of employment, the City has established the following criteria for vacation buyback.
Once per calendar year, a full -time Team Member will be eligible to have the City buyback up to
40 hours (1 week) of accumulated unused vacation time. Effective July 1, 2011, the City will
establish two (2) vacation banks as follows:
Bank A: Vacation earned /accrued until June 30, 2011 (existing balance)
Bank B: Vacation earned /accrued after July 1, 2011 (Subject to a 2 year cap).
For the purposes of vacation buyback, all Team Members must utilize Bank A prior to utilizing
Bank B. However, if there are no hours accrued in Bank A, Team Members may utilize Bank B.
ARTICLE 17: CITY- RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS
The following days shall be recognized and observed as paid holidays:
1. New Year's Day (January 1 s )
2. Martin Luther King's Birthday (the third Monday in January)
3. Presidents' Birthday (the third Monday in February)
4. Memorial Day (the last Monday in May)
5. Independence Day (July 4 ")
6. Labor Day (the first Monday in September)
7. Veteran's Day (November 11 Th )
8. Thanksgiving Day
9. Christmas Day (December 25'
Non - essential City services and facilities will be closed from Christmas to New Year's Day. If the
Team Member elects to take the non - holidays off, he /she will be required to utilize his /her own
time.
If a holiday is to fall on a Friday or Saturday, Team Members will observe that holiday on the
preceding Thursday. If the holiday is to fall on a Sunday, Team Members will observe on the
following Monday.
ARTICLE 1S: HOLIDAY PAY
Full -time non - exempt Team Members will receive straight time for the holiday plus 1% time for
hours worked on the holiday if the holiday has not been designated as an "amoeba" holiday.
ARTICLE 19: FLOATING HOLIDAYS
Team Members will receive 20 hours of floating holiday per calendar year. Those hours must be
used before the end of the calendar year or they will be forfeited.
ARTICLE 20: OVERTIME / COMPENSATORY TIME
Beginning on July 1, 2007, compensatory time -off (CTO) will no longer be provided to any Team
Member. Instead, non - exempt Team Members that work overtime shall be paid for those
overtime hours at a rate of 1.5 times their regular pay rate.
Those Team Members that have accrued CTO prior to July 1, 2007 shall be allowed to keep
those hours. Use of CTO earned shall be granted so that it does not unduly disrupt the
operations of the City. Terminating Team Members shall be compensated for accrued
compensatory hours. Furthermore, Team Members who have accrued CTO may elect to have
the City buy back any hours of CTO per year. Said buy back shall take place during the second
pay period in December of each year and will be paid at the Team Member's hourly rate at the
time the CTO is sold back to the City. In addition, accrued CTO for any terminating Team
Member will be paid out at the Team Member's hourly rate at the time of termination.
Any existing full -time Team Members who were eligible for administrative leave entitlements prior
to July 1, 2010 under the terms of the Administrative Leave clause specified in Resolutions will
continue to be eligible for said entitlements.
ARTICLE 21: FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
Depending on a Team Member's area of assignment, an alternate work schedule may be
arranged given Department Director approval. This could include the possibility of utilizing a
flextime or telecommuting from an offsite location. Any prolonged telecommuting arrangement
shall require approval of the City Manager.
Any alternate workweek must be approved, in writing, by the City Manager.
ARTICLE 22: AMOEBA ORGANIZATION
The City will become an "amoeba organization ". An amoeba is defined as a small single cell
organism that changes its shape in response to its environment. Rosemead will become a small,
fast - responding, organizationally nimble, customer - focused city with the capability to make rapid
and coordinated organizational changes to accomplish service delivery objectives. We will
emphasize a customer service culture within the organization where all full -time employees
function as "front line service- delivery' providers.
ARTICLE 23: AMOEBA FLEX WEEKS
Based on economic or business necessity, all full -time employees will be required to work special
events with the ability to "flex" the hours to meet the human resources demands of the City's
special events which include:
Lunar New Year Family Festival
Community Yard Sale /Emergency Preparedness Fair
Easter "Egg "stravaganza
• Memorial Day Service
4th of July Parade /Carnival /Fireworks Show
Summer Concerts in the Park
Fall Fiesta
9/11 Memorial Service
0
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
This condition shall exist in every week in which there is a special event. If an unscheduled event
arises, the City Manager has the authority to implement an Amoeba Flex Week. The "flexing" of
hours must fall within the same work period of the special event. Supervisors and department
directors shall have the authority to approve /deny or reschedule "flex' hours so that appropriate
staff coverage is maintained for operational needs and continued City service.
If a holiday falls on a day of the week that would have been a normal workday, the hours worked
up to ten (10) will be banked which must be used by December 31 s `. Those hours must be used
before the end of the calendar year or they will be forfeited.
ARTICLE 24: SICK LEAVE
A full -time Team Member who is incapacitated from the performance of such Team Member's
duties by reason of a non - service related illness or injury, pregnancy, legal requirements of public
health officials or for reasons specified in the Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) are eligible for
sick leave.
Amount Earned: All full -time, regular or probationary Team Members of the City shall
accrue ten (10) hours of sick leave per month. Sick leave shall be earned, commencing
on the first day of employment as a probationary Team Member, and accrued on a bi-
weekly basis. Team Members may accumulate up to a maximum of 120 hours of sick
leave with pay per year.
A new Team Member cannot utilize sick leave within the first thirty (30) days of
employment. Team Members retiring from the City may have the option to sell back sick
leave to purchase up to one (1) additional year of service time from CaIPERS. Any other
sick leave balance or if the Team Member leaves employment, voluntarily or involuntarily,
will be forfeited.
2. Advanced Sick Leave: Sick leave time shall not be taken until such time as it has been
accrued.
3. Utilization of Sick Leave Benefits: The right to utilize benefits under the sick leave
provisions herein shall continue only during the period that the Team Member is
employed by the City. All benefits hereunder shall terminate upon the Team Member
leaving City service. A Team Member on military leave shall not be granted sick leave
during the military leave period. Team Members are not eligible to utilize sick leave
benefits within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
Sick leave is not a leave which a Team Member may use at his /her discretion, but shall
be allowed only in cases of actual sickness or disability which make it impossible or
inadvisable for the Team Member to perform normal work assignments /functions. Sick
leave may be utilized for dental or medical appointments, medical assessments and /or
due to a serious illness in the immediate family. The City Manager /Department Head
may deny or revoke sick leave if the incapacitation for which it is taken is caused or
substantially aggravated by compensated outside employment. If a Team Member is
absent from work for more than three (3) working days without notifying his /her direct
supervisor or Department, the Team Member may be dismissed from City service for
being absent without official leave. Any abuse of sick leave usage shall be grounds for
disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
Illness During Vacation Leave: Team Members who become ill while on approved
vacation leave may request from his /her supervisor to have vacation time converted to
sick leave. Verification of illness may be required prior to approval.
5. Notification to Supervisor: Any Team Member needing to be absent because of sickness
or other physical disability shall notify the appropriate Department Director or immediate
supervisor at least one (1) day prior to such absence if circumstances permit, or within
one (1) hour before the start of his /her regular shift when prior notice cannot be given.
Sick Leave Authorized Due to Illness in Family A Team Member shall be allowed sick
leave due to serious illness in the immediate family. The definition of "family' defined
under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policy will be utilized. In the event of a
serious illness in the immediate family, a certificate of such illness and the need for the
Team Member's absence by the acceptable medical authority may be required by the
Department Director. In such case, the Team Member must be able to produce a
verifying certification upon request by management.
Return to Work Following Illness: The Department Director may require a Team Member
to submit to a medical and /or psychiatric examination by a physician designated by the
City before permitting the Team Member to return to work after the Team Member has
been on sick leave. If the results of any such examination indicate that the Team
Member is unable to perform assigned duties, or if performance of those duties will
expose others to infection, the Team Member shall be placed on sick leave, or leave
without pay after all sick leave has been used, until adequate medical evidence is
submitted that the Team Member is competent to perform assigned duties or will not
subject others to the infection.
8. Medical Certificate Requirement: In order to be paid for time while absent from duty on
sick leave, the Team Member must make every good faith effort to notify his /her
immediate supervisor prior to the start of the Team Member's work day. The Department
Director may request, for cause, a certificate issued by a licenses physician or other
- satisfactory proof of illness before sick leave is granted. The Department Director may
also choose a licensed physician to conduct a physical examination at City expense. Any
Team Member who makes application for sick leave may be required by either the
Department Director or City Manager to file a certificate signed by a duly and regularly
licensed physician authorized to practice medicine or may be required to submit a
personal statement which states the Team Member was incapacitated from performing
the duties of the position for each day that sick leave is requested. Authority shall also be
given to the physician signing the certificate, to disclose to the City Manager or the
Department Director, information relating to sick leave. Sick leave shall be granted when
the application for sick leave is approved by the Department Director or the City
Manager.
9. Transfer of Sick Leave: New Team Members may bring with them /transfer up to two
hundred (200) hours of sick leave from their previous employer provided the previous
employer did not otherwise compensate the Team Member for said hours. The new
Team Member shall provide a letter or documentation from the previous employer
verifying accrued but uncompensated hours.
A Team Member shall not receive payment for unused accumulated sick leave upon dismissal of
employment or retirement (either disability or regular). A Team Member may not use sick leave
to extend a retirement (either disability or regular) or dismissal date. This prohibition shall not
affect a Team Member's right to obtain sick leave credit with PERS. Any other balances or if a
Team Member resigns or is dismissed will be forfeited.
ARTICLE 25: BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
In the event of the death of a member of a Team Member's immediate family (defined as spouse,
parent, step - parent, grandparent, sibling, children, grandchildren, mother -in -law, father -in -law,
sister -in -law, brother -in -law, registered domestic partner or child of a registered domestic
partner), Team Members will be entitled to four (4) paid days off for bereavement leave per
incident.
ARTICLE 26: JURY LEAVE
Team Members required to serve on a jury will be entitled to their regular compensation for up to
80 hours provided that fees for jury service are deposited to the finance department.
ARTICLE 27: BILINGUAL PAY
The City will offer a bilingual pay program for eligible Team Members who consistently utilize
other languages to translate during the normal course of work. To qualify, Team Members must
pass the test developed or utilized by the City for the following recognized languages: Spanish,
Vietnamese, Cantonese, and /or Mandarin. A maximum of three (3) positions per language per
site may be certified to receive bilingual pay by the City. It will be applicable at all primary sites
(RCRC, Garvey Center, Public Safety and Maintenance Yard). In the event that more than three
Team Members wish to apply for it, management will determine the top three (3) based upon
positional need. Once certified, Team Members shall receive a bilingual stipend of $75 per
month.
Any Team Member who is not certified by the City shall not be required to use a language other
than English. However, when a member of the public, requests assistance in a language other
than English, our Team Members shall make a reasonable effort to accommodate and assist in a
polite and professional manner.
ARTICLE 26: SHORT -TERM DISABILITY
The City will provide Team Members with a short-term disability plan to protect against cases
where a non - work - related illness or injury is sustained which results in an inability to work for a
short period of time. In these cases, Team Members will receive 66.67% of their base salary (1
year average of W -2) with a waiting period of 15 days. Team Members will receive continued
payment until the Team Member is medically able to return to work, or has to begin utilizing long
term disability, or until the Team Member reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first. The
maximum short-term disability benefit amount will be $1848 per week.
ARTICLE 29: LONG -TERM DISABILITY
The City will provide Team Members with a long -term disability plan to protect against cases
where a non - work - related illness or injury is sustained which results in an inability to work for a
long period of time. In these cases, Team Members will receive 66.67% of their base salary with
a 90 day waiting period. Team Member will receive continued payment until the Team Member
is medically able to return to work, or until the Team Member reaches the age of 65, whichever
comes first. The maximum long -term disability benefit amount will be $8,000 per month.
ARTICLE 30: LIFE INSURANCE
Team Members will receive an accidental death & dismemberment and life insurance policy of
$100,000.
ARTICLE 31: TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
The City will suspend the tuition reimbursement program for FY 2013 -2014.
ARTICLE 32: WELLNESS PROGRAM
The City will reinstate the Wellness Reimbursement Program at $300 per year for FY 2013 -2014.
ARTICLE 33: COMPUTER PURCHASE PROGRAM
The City provides a computer purchase program for all full -time Team Members as outlined in the
Administrative Policy No. 30 -09 approved by the City Manager. Full -time Team Members are
eligible for this program after the completion of the probationary period.
ARTICLE 34: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The City will provide Team Members with access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ARTICLE 35: STAND -BY / CALL -BACK PAY
If a Team Member is on stand -by or on -call, he /she shall receive $100 per week with a minimum
of 3 hours of overtime regardless of the time of day or day of the week if required to report back
to work. In addition, call back pay shall commence upon the arrival of the Team Member at the
work site.
ARTICLE 36: FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN (SECTION 125)
The City will offer Team Members a flexible benefit plan which will allow individuals to pay for
certain expenses (child care, unreimbursed medical expenses, insurance premiums) with pre -tax
dollars.
ARTICLE 37: DIRECT DEPOSIT
Team Members will be provided with an option to authorize the automatic deposit of each
paycheck into an individual's checking, savings or credit union account. Payroll checks will not
be issued in advance.
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ROSEMEAD EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
m
ERICKA HERNANDEZ
REA REPRESENTATIVE
BY:
ARACEU GALINDO
REA REPRESENTATIVE
BY:
MARTIN JONES
REA REPRESENTATIVE
BY:
JIMMY LIMON
REA REPRESENTATIVE
BY:
MARCY MARQUEZ
REA REPRESENTATIVE
BY:
JANETTE VICARIO
REA REPRESENTATIVE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
BY:
JEFF ALLRED
CITY MANAGER
MATTHEW E. HAWKESWORTH
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
Su TAN
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE CAUSED THIS
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO BE
EXECUTED THIS DAY
OF 2013
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City of Rosemead
General Services
Salary Ranges and Job Classifications
Effective July 1, 2013
Administrative Assistant $3,328 $4,502
Office Specialist $2,662 $ 3,602
Administration Minimum Maximum
Assistant to the City Clerk 1 $3,49 1 $4,727
Accounting Specialist $2,909 $3,936
Accounting Specialist Senior $3,724 $5,0
Community Development Minimum Maximum
Assistant Planner
$4,084
$5,525
Housing Project Coordinator
$4,457
1 $6,030
Parks and Recreation Minimum Maximum
Recreation Coordinator 1 $2,662 1 $3,602
Public Safety Minimum Maximum
Code Enforcement Officer
$3,692
$4,676
Public Safety Coordinator
$4,116
$5,423
Public Works Minimum Maximum
Facilities Technician
$3,133
$4,239
Maintenance Lead Worker
$3,634
$4,798
Maintenance Worker
$2,907
$3,838
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ANNUAL
SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE
MIDDLE MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL, AND CONFIDENTIAL
SERVICE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
WHEREAS, THE FOLLOWING classifications in the Middle Management, Professional and
Confidential Service of the City of Rosemead ( "City ") are critical to the efficient and effective operations of
the City, the City Council recognizes the management, supervisory, professional and /or confidential nature
of their positions; and
WHEREAS, employees in these classifications are exempt under the provisions of the Federal Fair
Labor Standards Act; and
WHERAS, the City Council desires to establish the compensation levels for classifications in
Middle Management, Professional, and Confidential Service of the City;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective beginning July 1, 2013, the salary ranges
and benefits for the classifications covered by this Resolution are as follows:
SECTION 1: APPLICABILITY
Full -time Team Members in the following classifications are covered by this Resolution:
Mid-Management, Professional &Confidential Service
Administrative Specialist
Finance Manager
Associate Civil Engineer
Human Resources Manager
Associate Planner
Management Analyst
City Planner
Public Works Superintendent
Code Enforcement Officer, Senior
Recreation Supervisor
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
SECTION 2: COMPENSATION SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMEN BASED ON LABOR MARKET COMPARISONS
A basic tenet of the compensation system is that the City will not provide annual across - the -board "cost of
living adjustments" (COLA). Rather, the City will annually adjust salary ranges to the "target" of 95% of the
average prevailing wage rates for similar occupations in the survey cities, provided that the City has the
financial budgeted resources to do so. (Salary range adjustments will not result in automatic salary
increases for Team Members unless the Team Member's salary rate is below the bottom of the salary
range). This target of 95% of the average is based on the professionally recognized principle that a
deviation of plus or minus five percent ( +/ -5 %) constitutes a "competitive position" in the labor market. This
is particularly true when total compensation and benefit variations are taken into account. Such
determinations on salary range adjustments would be made on a classification -by- classification basis as
dictated by labor market conditions and the City's ability to pay.
The "target" of 95% of the average prevailing wage rates will be determined by calculating the average mid-
point base pay of the survey cities. The selected pay range will then be reduced by five percent (5 %) in
recognition of the City's rich benefits allowance and the principle that +/ -5% of the average constitutes a
"competitive" position in the labor market. On an annual basis, the non - benchmark to benchmark linkages
will be reviewed.
If a Team Member's base salary is below the adjusted minimum salary range of his/her classification,
his /her salary will be adjusted to the minimum salary range in the range for that classification. Range
adjustments up to 5% will be implemented for fiscal year 2013 -2014.
SURVEY CITIES
In order to determine the prevailing salary rates in the local labor market, the following survey cities have
been selected based on a three -fold set of criteria and rationale: 1) contiguous geographic proximity to
Rosemead; 2) full contract city status; and /or a sufficient number of comparable positions. The following
cities will be surveyed on a periodic basis for comparison purposes:
Alhambra
La Puente San Dimas
Diamond Bar
Montebello - San Gabriel
Duarte
Monterey Park Temple City
El Monte
Pico Rivera
TEAM ME MBER SALARY ADJUSTMENTS WITHIN SALA RANGE BASED ON JOB PERFORMANCE
The City's pay- for - performance system allows a Team Member to obtain a percentage merit salary
increase consistent with his /her annual performance evaluation. All Team Member salary increases, within
the salary range, will be based on merit through the annual performance evaluations. Based on the Team
Member's performance score on his /her performance evaluation, a Team Member will be eligible for a merit
increase. Merit increases may not exceed five percent (5 %).
Team Member salaries may not exceed the maximum salary range within his /her respective job
classification. Current Team Members whose salaries exceed the maximum salary range for his /her job
classification will be y -rated (frozen) and will not receive any merit increases until the salary ranges are
adjusted based on the labor market survey comparisons.
Effective July 1, 2010, all full -time Team Members will be part of the 0 % -5% Merit Based Compensation
System. All Team Member salary increases, within the salary range, will be based on merit through the
annual performance evaluations. Based on the Team Member's performance score on his/her
performance evaluation, a Team Member will be eligible for a merit increase. Team Member salaries may
not exceed the maximum salary range within his /her respective job classification. The following is the
performance rating categories and percentage increases that a Team Member may be eligible for based
upon funding:
Rating Percenta e .
Unsatisfactory
0%
Needs Development
0%
Meets Expectations
2%-3%
Exceed Expectations
4%
Substantially Exceeds Expectations
5%
The City will reinstate merit increases for the FY 2013 -2014.
SECTION 3: HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDER
The City shall contract with CalPERS to serve as the health insurance provider for the City of Rosemead.
SECTION 4' CAFETERIA -STYLE HEALTH WELFARE, & SAVINGS BENEFIT
Beginning July 1, 2008, the City will provide each full -time Team Member with $1,600 per month for use
towards enrolling in any of the City offered health plans, dental plans, and vision plans. Any unused
remainder can be put into a deferred compensation plan, taken as a taxable cash disbursement, or used for
the purchase of any City sponsored insurance, long -term care, or long -term saving program. Team
Members can also choose to take the entire benefit as deferred compensation or cash, but must first show
proof of health insurance through another source.
SECTION 5: RETIREMENT HEALTH PLAN
For all full -time Team Members hired on or before July 1, 2007, who have 20 years or more of service with
the City of Rosemead, and who retire from the City, an allocation of up to $1,000 / month will be given to
pay for health care benefits for the duration of their retirement. If the health insurance program selected by
the Team Member costs more than $1,000 / month, the City will only cover the first $1,000 / month of the
cost of the selected program. Once the Team Member reaches age 65 or becomes eligible for Medicare
coverage, the Team Member will transition to Medicare coverage, with the City picking up the remaining
cost of health insurance coverage up to a maximum of $1,000 / month.
For all full -time Team Members hired on or before July 1, 2007, who have 12 -19 years of service with the
City of Rosemead, and who retire from the City, an allocation of up to $500 / month will be given to pay for
health care benefits for the duration of their retirement. If the health insurance program selected by the
Team Member costs more than $500 / month, the City will only cover the first $500 / month of the cost of
the selected program.
The above retirement health contributions will only be in effect for full -time Team Members employed with
the City as of July 1, 2007. When Team Member reaches 65 years of age, or becomes eligible for
Medicare, said Team Members will transition to Medicare coverage and the City will continue to contribute
towards the cost of health care coverage during the duration of the Team Members retirement according to
the program as defined in Section 10. Furthermore, it is expressly noted that the retirement health
contribution can be used towards health coverage for the Team Member, their spouse, and / or any eligible
dependent.
Team Members hired after July 1, 2007 shall receive retiree health benefits in accordance with public
employees' retirement laws and CaIPERS.
SECTION 6: RETIREMENT PROGRAM (PERS)
Team Members will be enrolled in the City's retirement program through CaIPERS. Effective July 1, 2007,
the City will begin providing the 2.7 % @55 benefit with one -year final compensation option with no cap. In
addition, the City will continue to contribute the Team Member's share to the retirement system.
Effective July 1, 2010, the City will implement a 2 -tier system with changes for new hires only. All full -time
new hires will be at the 2 % @55 formula with one -year final compensation option. All existing full -time
Team Members hired prior to July 1, 2010 will remain at the 2.7 @55 formula.
Under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (AB 340), all "new members" will be subject to
the 2.0% @ age 62 formula and requires a three year final compensation (the highest average annual
pensionable compensation earned by a member during a period of at least 36 months).
SECTION 7: ENHANCED RETIREMENT PROGRAM (PARS)
The City will continue offering an enhanced retirement package through PARS for all existing Team
Members hired prior to July 1, 2010. Full -time Team Members who retire from Rosemead after working 20
years for the City will have their pension formula enhanced to 3 % @55, with the provision that the maximum
pension allowance that Team Member's can accrue through PARS will be 90% of their final pay. The
PARS retirement pension is limited to 90% of their final pay. Team Members must be at least 55 years of
age to qualify for PARS.
Effective July 1, 2010, the enhanced retirement package through PARS will no longer be offered to full -time
new hires. The PARS enhancement will be phased out.
SECTION 8: EMPLOYER FUNDED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM
For all full -time Team Members, the City will set -up and begin contributing into a deferred compensation
account a percentage of the Team Member salary based on years of service. That funding formula will be
as follows:
0 — 4 Years: 1 % of salary contributed into a deferred compensation account.
5 — 9 Years: 2% of salary contributed to a deferred compensation account.
• 10 —14 Years: 3% of salary contributed to a deferred compensation account.
• 15 —19 Years: 4% of salary contributed to a deferred compensation account.
■ 20+ Years: 5% of salary contributed to a deferred compensation account.
Effective July 1, 2010, the employer funded deferred compensation program will be eliminated for all new
full -time Team Members.
SECTION 9: VACATION ACCRUAL
Full -time team members shall receive vacation accruals as follows:
4 s. Vacation Accumulation
Years of Service
Hours/Pay Period
HoursNear
Days[Year
Up to year 1
3.85
100
10
Year 1 — Year 13
5.38
140
14
13+
.6.15
160
16
All full -time Team Members will accrue 100 hours of vacation leave during their first year of service. 140
hours will be accrued for Team Members with one year of service, up to (but not over) 13 years. For Team
Members with over 13 years of service (13 +) the accrual rate is 160 hours. Team members will cease to
accrue vacation hours when in any pay period they exceed two times their annual accrual as determined by
their anniversary date.
All full -time Team Members will be entitled to a paid vacation following one year of employment. Team
Members may begin taking accrued vacation after six months of employment.
SECTION 10: VACATION BUYBACK
In order to encourage team members to take regular vacations on an annual basis and to partially limit the
growth of the City's long -term liability of team member accrued vacation hours upon separation of
employment, the City has established the following criteria for vacation buyback.
Once per calendar year, a full -time Team Member will be eligible to have the City buyback up to 40 hours
(1 week) of accumulated unused vacation time. Effective July 1, 2011, the City will establish two (2)
vacation banks as follows:
Bank A: Vacation earned /accrued until June 30, 2011 (existing balance).
Bank B: Vacation earned /accrued after July 1, 2011 (Subject to a 2 year cap).
For the purposes of vacation buyback, all Team Members must utilize Bank A prior to utilizing Bank B.
However, if there are no hours accrued in Bank A, Team Members may utilize Bank B.
SECTION 11: CITY- RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS
The following days shall be recognized and observed as paid holidays:
1. New Year's Day (January 1 5 f)
2. Martin Luther King's Birthday (the third Monday in January)
3. Presidents' Birthday (the third Monday in February)
4. Memorial Day (the last Monday in May)
5. Independence Day (July 4th)
6. Labor Day (the first Monday in September)
7. Veteran's Day (November 11th)
8. Thanksgiving Day
9. Christmas Day (December 25th)
Non - essential City services and facilities will be closed from Christmas to New Year's Day. If the Team
Member elects to take the non - holidays off, he /she will be required to utilize his /her own time.
If a holiday is to fall on a Friday or Saturday, Team Members will observe that holiday on the preceding
Thursday. If the holiday is to fall on a Sunday, Team Members will observe on the following Monday.
SECTION 12: FLOATING HOLIDAYS
Team Members will receive 20 hours of floating holiday per calendar year. Those hours must be used
before the end of the calendar year or they will be forfeited.
ARTICLE 13: ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
On January 1, Team Members will be allocated an allotment of 60 hours per year of administrative leave.
Effective July 1, 2011, the opportunity to sell back administrative leave will be eliminated. The use of
administrative leave will be limited to no more than one (1) day /shift intervals /increments. Team members
will not be able to supplant/combine administrative leave with vacation. The only exception will be from
Christmas to New Year's Day when non - essential City services and facilities will be closed. Any
administrative leave hours that have not been utilized by December 31 of a calendar year will be lost.
Furthermore, any administrative leave on the books for a terminating Team Member shall be paid out at the
Team Member's hourly rate at the time of termination.
Any existing full -time Team Members who were eligible for administrative leave entitlements prior to July 1,
2010 under the terms of the administrative leave clause will continue to be eligible for said entitlements.
SECTION 14: FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
Depending on a Team Member's area of assignment, an alternate work schedule may be arranged given
Department Director approval. This could include the possibility of utilizing a flextime or telecommuting
from an offsite location. Any prolonged telecommuting arrangements shall require approval of the City
Manager.
Any alternate workweek must be approved, in writing, by the City Manager.
ARTICLE 15: AMOEBA ORGANIZATION
The City will become an "amoeba organization ". An amoeba is defined as a small single cell organism that
changes its shape in response to its environment. Rosemead will become a small, fast - responding,
organizationally nimble, customer - focused city with the capability to make rapid and coordinated
organizational changes to accomplish service delivery objectives. We will emphasize a customer service
culture within the organization where all full -time employees function as "front line service - delivery"
providers.
ARTICLE 16: AMOEBA FLEX WEEKS
Based on economic or business necessity, all full -time employees will be required to work special events
with the ability to "flex" the hours to meet the human resources demands of the City's special events which
include:
• Lunar New Year Family Festival
• Community Yard Sale /Emergency Preparedness Fair
• Easter "Egg•stravaganza
• Memorial Day Service
• 4th of July Parade /Carnival /Fireworks Show
• Summer Concerts in the Park
• Fall Fiesta
• 9/11 Memorial Service
• Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
This condition shall exist in every week in which there is a special event. If an unscheduled event arises,
the City Manager has the authority to implement an Amoeba Flex Week. The "flexing" of hours must fall
within the same work period of the special event. Supervisors and department directors shall have the
authority to approve /deny or reschedule "flex' hours so that appropriate staff coverage is maintained for
operational needs and continued City service.
If a holiday falls on a day of the week that would have been a normal workday, the hours worked up to ten
(10) will be banked which must be used by December 31s, Those hours must be used before the end of
the calendar year or they will be forfeited.
SECTION 17: SICK LEAVE
A full -time Team Member who is incapacitated from the performance of such Team Member's duties by
reason of a non - service related illness or injury, pregnancy, legal requirements of public health officials or
for reasons specified in the Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) are eligible for sick leave.
Amount Earned: All full -time, regular or probationary Team Members of the City shall accrue ten
(10) hours of sick leave per month. Sick leave shall be earned, commencing on the first day of
employment as a probationary Team Member, and accrued on a bi- weekly basis. Team Members
may accumulate up to a maximum of 120 hours of sick leave with pay per year.
A new Team Member cannot utilize sick leave within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Team
Members retiring from the City may have the option to sell back sick leave to purchase up to one
(1) additional year of service time from CaIPERS. Any other sick leave balance or if the Team
Member leaves employment, voluntarily or involuntarily, will be forfeited.
2. Advanced Sick Leave: Sick leave time shall not be taken until such time as it has been accrued.
3. Utilization of Sick Leave Benefits: The right to utilize benefits under the sick leave provisions
herein shall continue only during the period that the Team Member is employed by the City. All
benefits hereunder shall terminate upon the Team Member leaving City service. A Team Member
on military leave shall not be granted sick leave during the military leave period. Team Members
are not eligible to utilize sick leave benefits within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
Sick leave is not a leave which a Team Member may use at his /her discretion, but shall be allowed
only in cases of actual sickness or disability which make it impossible or inadvisable for the Team
Member to perform normal work assignments /functions. Sick leave may be utilized for dental or
medical appointments, medical assessments and /or due to a serious illness in the immediate
family. The City Manager /Department Head may deny or revoke sick leave if the incapacitation for
which it is taken is caused or substantially aggravated by compensated outside employment. If a
Team Member is absent from work for more than three (3) working days without notifying his /her
direct supervisor or Department, the Team Member may be dismissed from City service for being
absent without official leave. Any abuse of sick leave usage shall be grounds for disciplinary action
up to and including dismissal.
4. Illness During Vacation Leave: Team Members who become ill while on approved vacation leave
may request from his /her supervisor to have vacation time converted to sick leave. Verification of
illness may be required prior to approval.
5. Notification to Supervisor: Any Team Member needing to be absent because of sickness or other
physical disability shall notify the appropriate Department Director or immediate supervisor at least
one (1) day prior to such absence if circumstances permit, or within one (1) hour before the start of
his /her regular shift when prior notice cannot be given.
6. Sick Leave Authorized Due to Illness in Family A Team Member shall be allowed sick leave due
to serious illness in the immediate family. The definition of "family" defined under the Family and
Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policy will be utilized. In the event of a serious illness in the immediate
family, a certificate of such illness and the need for the Team Member's absence by the acceptable
medical authority may be required by the Department Director. In such case, the Team Member
must be able to produce a verifying certification upon request by management.
Return to Work Following Illness: The Department Director may require a Team Member to submit
to a medical and/or psychiatric examination by a physician designated by the City before permitting
the Team Member to return to work after the Team Member has been on sick leave. If the results
of any such examination indicate that the Team Member is unable to perform assigned duties, or if
performance of those duties will expose others to infection, the Team Member shall be placed on
sick leave, or leave without pay after all sick leave has been used, until adequate medical evidence
is submitted that the Team Member is competent to perform assigned duties or will not subject
others to the infection.
8. Medical Certificate Requirement: In order to be paid for time while absent from duty on sick leave,
the Team Member must make every good faith effort to notify his/her immediate supervisor prior to
the start of the Team Member's work day. The Department Director may request, for cause, a
certificate issued by a licenses physician or other satisfactory proof of illness before sick leave is
granted. The Department Director may also choose a licensed physician to conduct a physical
examination at City expense. Any Team Member who makes application for sick leave may be
required by either the Department Director or City Manager to file a certificate signed by a duly and
regularly licensed physician authorized to practice medicine or may be required to submit a
personal statement which states the Team Member was incapacitated from performing the duties
of the position for each day that sick leave is requested. Authority shall also be given to the
physician signing the certificate, to disclose to the City Manager or the Department Director,
information relating to sick leave. Sick leave shall be granted when the application for sick leave is
approved by the Department Director or the City Manager.
9. Transfer of Sick Leave: New Team Members may bring with them /transfer up to two hundred
(200) hours of sick leave from their previous employer provided the previous employer did not
otherwise compensate the Team Member for said hours. The new Team Member shall provide a
letter or documentation from the previous employer verifying accrued but uncompensated hours.
A Team Member shall not receive payment for unused accumulated sick leave upon dismissal of
employment or retirement (either disability or regular). A Team Member may not use sick leave to extend a
retirement (either disability or regular) or dismissal date. This prohibition shall not affect a Team Member's
right to obtain sick leave credit with PERS. Any other balances or if a Team Member resigns or is
dismissed will be forfeited.
SECTION 18: BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
In the event of the death of a member of a Team Member's immediate family (defined as spouse, parent,
step - parent, grandparent, sibling, children, grandchildren, mother -in -law, father -in -law, sister -in -law,
brother -in -law, registered domestic partner or child of a registered domestic partner), Team Members will
be entitled to four (4) paid days off for bereavement leave per incident.
SECTION 19: JURY LEAVE
Team Members required to serve on a jury will be entitled to their regular compensation for up to 80 hours
provided that fees for jury service are deposited to the finance department.
SECTION 20: BILINGUAL PAY
The City will offer a bilingual pay program for eligible Team Members who consistently utilize other
languages to translate during the normal course of work. To qualify, Team Members must pass the test
developed or utilized by the City for the following recognized languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese,
and/or Mandarin. A maximum of three (3) positions per language per site may be certified to receive
bilingual pay by the City. It will be applicable at all primary sites (RCRC, Garvey Center, Public Safety and
Maintenance Yard). In the event that more than three Team Members wish to apply for it, management will
determine the top three (3) based upon positional need. Once certified, Team Members shall receive a
bilingual stipend of $75 per month.
Any Team Member who is not certified by the City shall not be required to use a language other than
English. However, when a member of the public, requests assistance in a language other than English, our
Team Members shall make a reasonable effort to accommodate and assist in a polite and professional
manner.
SECTION 21: SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
The City will provide Team Members with a short-term disability plan to protect against cases where a non -
work- related illness or injury is sustained which results in an inability to work for a short period of time. In
these cases, Team Members will receive 66.67% of their base salary (1 year average of W -2) with a
waiting period of 15 days. Team Members will receive continued payment until the Team Member is
medically able to return to work, or has to begin utilizing long term disability, or until the Team Member
reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first. The maximum short-term disability benefit amount will be
$1848 per week.
SECTION 22: LONG -TERM DISABILITY
The City will provide Team Members with a long -term disability plan to protect against cases where a non -
work- related illness or injury is sustained which results in an inability to work for a long period of time. In
these cases, Team Members will receive 66.67% of their base salary with a 90 day waiting period. Team
Member will receive continued payment until the Team Member is medically able to return to work, or until
the Team Member reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first. The maximum long -term disability benefit
amount will be $8,000 per month.
SECTION 23: LIFE INSURANCE
Team Members will receive an accidental death & dismemberment and life insurance policy of $100,000.
SECTION 24: TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
The City will suspend the tuition reimbursement program for FY 2013 -2014.
SECTION 25: WELLNESS PROGRAM
The City will reinstate the Wellness Reimbursement Program at $300 per year for FY 2013 -2014.
SECTION 26: COMPUTER PURCHASE PROGRAM
The City provides a computer purchase program for all full -time Team Members as outlined in the
Administrative Policy No. 30 -09 approved by the City Manager. Full -time Team Members are eligible for
this program after the completion of the probationary period.
SECTION 27: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The City will provide Team Members with access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
SECTION 28: FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN (SECTION 125)
The City will offer Team Members a flexible benefit plan which will allow individuals to pay for certain
expenses (child care, unreimbursed medical expenses, insurance premiums) with pre -tax dollars.
SECTION 29: DIRECT DEPOSIT
Team Members will be provided with an option to authorize the automatic deposit of each paycheck into an
individual's checking, savings or credit union account. Payroll checks will not be issued in advance.
SECTION 30: AUTO ALLOWANCE
Mid - Management Team Members may receive up to $300 per month based on business necessity as
determined by the City Manager based on the driving demands of the position. Any existing full -time Team
Members who were eligible for auto allowance prior to July 1, 2010 under the terms of the Auto Allowance
clause will continue to be eligible.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rosemead on the 11th day of June 2013.
Polly Low
Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rachel Richman
City Attorney
City of Rosemead
Mid- Management Professional Confidential Services
Salary Ranges and Job Classifications
Effective July 1, 2013
Administrative Specialist $3,661 $4,952
Executive Assistant to the City Manager 1 $3,923 $5,291
Administration Minimum Maximum
Human Resources Manager $7,310 $8,252
Management Analyst 1 $4,259 F$5,762
Finance Manager $7,310 $8,252
Community Development Minimum Maximum
Associate Planner $4 492 $6,078
City Planner $5,954 1 $8,
Parks and Recreation Minimum Maximum
Recreation • • ::
Public Safety Minimum Maximum
••- Enforcement Officer -
Public Works Minimum Maximum
A ssociate Civil Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO. 2013-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ANNUAL
SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR CLASSIFICATIONS IN
THE MANAGEMENTSERVICE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
WHEREAS, THE FOLLOWING classifications in the Management Service of the City of Rosemead
( "City ") are critical to the efficient and effective operations of the City, the City Council recognizes the
management nature and responsibilities of the positions; and
WHEREAS, employees in these classifications are exempt under the provisions of the Federal Fair
Labor Standards Act and serve in an "at- will" employment capacity;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective beginning July 1, 2013, the salary ranges
and benefits for the affected classifications will be as follows:
SECTION 1: APPLICABILITY
Full -time Team Members in the following classifications are covered by this Resolution:
°Mana ernent,Servi6e Unit
Assistant City Manager /Director of
Finance/Treasurer
Director of Community Development
Director of Parks & Recreation
Director of Public Works
SECTION 2: COMPENSATION SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON LABOR MARKET COMPARISONS
A basic tenet of the compensation system is that the City will not provide annual across - the -board "cost of
living adjustments" (COLA). Rather, the City will annually adjust salary ranges to the "target" of 95% of the
average prevailing wage rates for similar occupations in the survey cities, provided that the City has the
financial budgeted resources to do so. (Salary range adjustments will not result in automatic salary
increases for Team Members unless the Team Member's salary rate is below the bottom of the salary
range). This target of 95% of the average is based on the professionally recognized principle that a
deviation of plus or minus five percent ( + / -5 %) constitutes a "competitive position" in the labor market. This
is particularly true when total compensation and benefit variations are taken into account. Such
determinations on salary range adjustments would be made on a classification -by- classification basis as
dictated by labor market conditions and the City's ability to pay.
The "target" of 95% of the average prevailing wage rates will be determined by calculating the average mid-
point base pay of the survey cities. The selected pay range will then be reduced by five percent (5 %) in
recognition of the City's rich benefits allowance and the principle that + / -5% of the average constitutes a
"competitive" position in the labor market. On an annual basis, the non - benchmark to benchmark linkages
will be reviewed.
If a Team Member's base salary is below the adjusted minimum salary range of his /her classification,
his /her salary will be adjusted to the minimum salary range in the range for that classification. Range
adjustments up to 5% will be implemented for fiscal year 2013 -2014.
SURVEY CITIES
In order to determine the prevailing salary rates in the local labor market, the following survey cities have
been selected based on a three -fold set of criteria and rationale: 1) contiguous geographic proximity to
Rosemead; 2) full contract city status; and /or a sufficient number of comparable positions. The following
cities will be surveyed on a periodic basis for comparison purposes:
Alhambra
La Puente San Dimas
Diamond Bar
Montebello San Gabriel
Duarte
Monterey Park Temple City
El Monte
Pico Rivera
TEAM MEMBER SALARY ADJUSTMENT WITHIN SALARY RANGE BASED ON JOB PERFORMANCE
The City's pay- for - performance system allows a Team Member to obtain a percentage merit salary
increase consistent with his/her annual performance evaluation. All Team Member salary increases, within
the salary range, will be based on merit through the annual performance evaluations. Based on the Team
Member's performance score on his /her performance evaluation, a Team Member will be eligible for a merit
increase. Merit increases may not exceed five percent (5 %).
Team Member salaries may not exceed the maximum salary range within his /her respective job
classification. Current Team Members whose salaries exceed the maximum salary range for his /her job
classification will be y -rated (frozen) and will not receive any merit increases until the salary ranges are
adjusted based on the labor market survey comparisons.
Effective July 1, 2010, all full -time Team Members will be part of the 0 % -5% Merit Based Compensation
System. All Team Member salary increases, within the salary range, will be based on merit through the
annual performance evaluations. Based on the Team Member's performance score on his /her
performance evaluation, a Team Member will be eligible for a merit increase. Team Member salaries may
not exceed the maximum salary range within his /her respective job classification. The following is the
performance rating categories and percentage increases that a Team Member may be eligible for based
upon funding:
Rating . Percenta''e
Unsatisfactory
0%
Needs Development
0%
Meets Expectations
2%-3%
Exceed Expectations
4%
Substantially Exceeds Expectations
5%
The City will reinstate merit increases for the FY 2013 -2014.
SECTION 3: HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDER
The City shall contract with CalPERS to serve as the health insurance provider for the City of Rosemead.
SECTION 4' CAFETERIA-STYLE HEALTH WELFARE, & SAVINGS BENEFIT
Beginning July 1, 2008, the City will provide each full -time Team Member with $1,600 per month for use
towards enrolling in any of the City offered health plans, dental plans, and vision plans. Any unused
remainder can be put into a deferred compensation plan, taken as a taxable cash disbursement, or used for
the purchase of any City sponsored insurance, long -term care, or long -term saving program. Team
Members can also choose to take the entire benefit as deferred compensation or cash, but must first show
proof of health insurance through another source.
SECTION 5: RETIREMENT HEALTH PLAN
For all full -time Team Members hired on or before July 1, 2007, who have 20 years or more of service with
the City of Rosemead, and who retire from the City, an allocation of up to $1,000 / month will be given to
pay for health care benefits for the duration of their retirement. If the health insurance program selected by
the Team Member costs more than $1,000 / month, the City will only cover the first $1,000 / month of the
cost of the selected program. Once the Team Member reaches age 65 or becomes eligible for Medicare
coverage, the Team Member will transition to Medicare coverage, with the City picking up the remaining
cost of health insurance coverage up to a maximum of $1,000 / month.
For all full -time Team Members hired on or before July 1, 2007, who have 12 -19 years of service with the
City of Rosemead, and who retire from the City, an allocation of up to $500 / month will be given to pay for
health care benefits for the duration of their retirement. If the health insurance program selected by the
Team Member costs more than $500 / month, the City will only cover the first $500 / month of the cost of
the selected program.
The above retirement health contributions will only be in effect for full -time Team Members employed with
the City as of July 1, 2007. When Team Member reaches 65 years of age, or becomes eligible for
Medicare, said Team Members will transition to Medicare coverage and the City will continue to contribute
towards the cost of health care coverage during the duration of the Team Members retirement according to
the program as defined in Section 10. Furthermore, it is expressly noted that the retirement health
contribution can be used towards health coverage for the Team Member, their spouse, and / or any eligible
dependent.
Team Members hired after July 1, 2007 shall receive retiree health benefits in accordance with public
employees' retirement laws and CaIPERS.
SECTION 6: RETIREMENT PROGRAM (PERS)
Team Members will be enrolled in the City's retirement program through CalPERS. Effective July 1, 2007,
the City will begin providing the 2.7 % @ 55 benefit with one -year final compensation option with no cap. In
addition, the City will continue to contribute the Team Member's share to the retirement system.
Effective July 1, 2010, the City will implement a 2 -tier system with changes for new hires only. All full -time
new hires will be at the 2 % @55 formula with one -year final compensation option. All existing full -time
Team Members hired prior to July 1, 2010 will remain at the 2.7 @55 formula.
Under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (AB 340), all "new members" will be subject to
the 2.0% @ age 62 formula and requires a three year final compensation (the highest average annual
pensionable compensation earned by a member during a period of at least 36 months).
SECTION 7: ENHANCED RETIREMENT PROGRAM (PARS)
The City will continue. offering an enhanced retirement package through PARS for all existing Team
Members hired prior to July 1, 2010. Full -time Team Members who retire from Rosemead after working 20
years for the City will have their pension formula enhanced to 3 % @55, with the provision that the maximum
pension allowance that Team Member's can accrue through PARS will be 90% of their final pay. The
PARS retirement pension is limited to 90% of their final pay. Team Members must be at least 55 years of
age to qualify for PARS.
Effective July 1, 2010, the enhanced retirement package through PARS will no longer be offered to full -time
new hires. The PARS enhancement will be phased out.
SECTION 8: EMPLOYER FUNDED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM
For all full -time Team Members, the City will set -up and begin contributing into a deferred compensation
account a percentage of the Team Member salary based on years of service. That funding formula will be
as follows:
■ 0 — 4 Years: 1 % of salary contributed into a deferred compensation account.
■ 5 — 9 Years: 2% of salary contributed to a deferred compensation account.
10 —14 Years: 3% of salary contributed to a deferred compensation account.
15 —19 Years: 4% of salary contributed to a deferred compensation account.
■ 20+ Years: 5% of salary contributed to a deferred compensation account.
$500 will be allocated into deferred compensation for the Assistant City Manager,
Effective July 1, 2010, the employer funded deferred compensation program will be eliminated for all new
full -time Team Members.
SECTION 9: VACATION ACCRUAL
Full -time team members shall receive vacation accruals as follows:
`Vacation Accumulation
Years of Service
Hours /Pay Period
HoursNear
Da shear
Up to year 1
3.85
100
10
Year 1 —Year 13
5.38
140
14
13+
6.15
160
16
All full -time Team Members will accrue 100 hours of vacation leave during their first year of service. 140
hours will be accrued for Team Members with one year of service, up to (but not over) 13 years. For Team
Members with over 13 years of service (13 +) the accrual rate is 160 hours. Team members will cease to
accrue vacation hours when in any pay period they exceed two times their annual accrual as determined by
their anniversary date.
All full -time Team Members will be entitled to a paid vacation following one year of employment. Team
Members may begin taking accrued vacation after six months of employment.
SECTION 10: VACATION BUYBACK
In order to encourage team members to take regular vacations on an annual basis and to partially limit the
growth of the City's long -term liability of team member accrued vacation hours upon separation of
employment, the City has established the following criteria for vacation buyback. ,
Once per calendar year, a full -time Team Member will be eligible to have the City buyback up to 40 hours
(1 week) of accumulated unused vacation time. Effective July 1, 2011, the City will establish two (2)
vacation banks as follows:
Bank A: Vacation earned /accrued until June 30, 2011 (existing balance).
Bank B: Vacation earned /accrued after July 1, 2011 (Subject to a 2 year cap).
For the purposes of vacation buyback, all Team Members must utilize Bank A prior to utilizing Bank B.
However, if there are no hours accrued in Bank A, Team Members may utilize Bank B.
SECTION 11: CITY-RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS
The following days shall be recognized and observed as paid holidays:
1. New Year's Day (January 151)
2. Martin Luther King's Birthday (the third Monday in January)
3. Presidents' Birthday (the third Monday in February)
4. Memorial Day (the last Monday in May)
5. Independence Day (July 4th)
6. Labor Day (the first Monday in September)
7. Veteran's Day (November 11 th)
8. Thanksgiving Day
9. Christmas Day (December 25th)
Non - essential City services and facilities will be closed from Christmas to New Year's Day. If the Team
Member elects to take the non - holidays off, he /she will be required to utilize his /her own time.
If a holiday is to fall on a Friday or Saturday, Team Members will observe that holiday on the preceding
Thursday. If the holiday is to fall on a Sunday, Team Members will observe on the following Monday.
SECTION 12: FLOATING HOLIDAYS
Team Members will receive 20 hours of floating holiday per calendar year. Those hours must be used
before the end of the calendar year or they will be forfeited.
SECTION 13: ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
On January 1, Team Members will be allocated an allotment of 80 hours per year of administrative leave.
Effective July 1, 2011, the opportunity to sell back administrative leave will be eliminated. The use of
administrative leave will be limited to no more than one (1) day /shift intervals /increments. Team members
will not be able to supplant/combine administrative leave with vacation. The only exception will be from
Christmas to New Year's Day when non - essential City services and facilities will be closed. Any
administrative leave hours that have not been utilized by December 31 of a calendar year will be lost.
SECTION 14: FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
Depending on a Team Member's area of assignment, an alternate work schedule may be arranged given
Department Director approval. This could include the possibility of utilizing a flextime or telecommuting
from an offsite location. Any prolonged telecommuting arrangement shall require approval of the City
Manager.
Any alternate workweek must be approved, in writing, by the City Manager.
SECTION 16: AMOEBA ORGANIZATION
The City will become an "amoeba organization ". An amoeba is defined as a small single cell organism that
changes its shape in response to its environment. Rosemead will become a small, fast - responding,
organizationally nimble, customer - focused city with the capability to make rapid and coordinated
organizational changes to accomplish service delivery objectives. We will emphasize a customer service
culture within the organization where all full -time employees function as "front line service - delivery"
providers.
ARTICLE 17: AMOEBA FLEX WEEKS
Based on economic or business necessity, all full -time employees will be required to work special events
with the ability to "flex' the hours to meet the human resources demands of the City's special events
which include:
Lunar New Year Family Festival
Community Yard Sale /Emergency Preparedness Fair
Easter "Egg "stravaganza
Memorial Day Service
4th of July Parade /Carnival /Fireworks Show
Summer Concerts in the Park
Fall Fiesta
9/11 Memorial Service
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
This condition shall exist in every week in which there is a special event. If an unscheduled event arises,
the City Manager has the authority to implement an Amoeba Flex Week. The "flexing" of hours must fall
within the same work period of the special event. Supervisors and department directors shall have the
authority to approve /deny or reschedule "flex" hours so that appropriate staff coverage is maintained for
operational needs and continued City service.
If a holiday falls on a day of the week that would have been a normal workday, the hours worked up to ten
(10) will be banked which must be used by December 31 s '. Those hours must be used before the end of
the calendar year or they will be forfeited.
SECTION 18: SICK LEAVE
A full -time Team Member who is incapacitated from the performance of such Team Member's duties by
reason of a non - service related illness or injury, pregnancy, legal requirements of public health officials or
for reasons specified in the Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) are eligible for sick leave.
Amount Earned: All full -time, regular or probationary Team Members of the City shall accrue ten
(10) hours of sick leave per month. Sick leave shall be earned, commencing on the first day of
employment as a probationary Team Member, and accrued on a bi- weekly basis. Team Members
may accumulate up to a maximum of 120 hours of sick leave with pay per year.
A new Team Member cannot utilize sick leave within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Team
Members retiring from the City may have the option to sell back sick leave to purchase up to one
(1) additional year of service time from CalPERS. Any other sick leave balance or if the Team
Member leaves employment, voluntarily or involuntarily, will be forfeited.
2. Advanced Sick Leave: Sick leave time shall not be taken until such time as it has been accrued.
3. Utilization of Sick Leave Benefits: The right to utilize benefits under the sick leave provisions
herein shall continue only during the period that the Team Member is employed by the City. All
benefits hereunder shall terminate upon the Team Member leaving City service. A Team Member
on military leave shall not be granted sick leave during the military leave period. Team Members
are not eligible to utilize sick leave benefits within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
Sick leave is not a leave which a Team Member may use at his/her discretion, but shall be allowed
only in cases of actual sickness or disability which make it impossible or inadvisable for the Team
Member to perform normal work assignments /functions. Sick leave may be utilized for dental or
medical appointments, medical assessments and /or due to a serious illness in the immediate
family. The City Manager /Department Head may deny or revoke sick leave if the incapacitation for
which it is taken is caused or substantially aggravated by compensated outside employment. If a
Team Member is absent from work for more than three (3) working days without notifying his /her
direct supervisor or Department, the Team Member may be dismissed from City service for being
absent without official leave. Any abuse of sick leave usage shall be grounds for disciplinary
action up to and including dismissal.
4. Illness During Vacation Leave: Team Members who become ill while on approved vacation leave
may request from his /her supervisor to have vacation time converted to sick leave. Verification of
illness may be required prior to approval.
5. Notification to Supervisor: Any Team Member needing to be absent because of sickness or other
physical disability shall notify the appropriate Department Director or immediate supervisor at least
one (1) day prior to such absence if circumstances permit, or within one (1) hour before the start of
his /her regular shift when prior notice cannot be given.
6. Sick Leave Authorized Due to Illness in Family A Team Member shall be allowed sick leave due
to serious illness in the immediate family. The definition of "family' defined under the Family and
Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policy will be utilized. In the event of a serious illness in the immediate
family, a certificate of such illness and the need for the Team Member's absence by the acceptable
medical authority may be required by the Department Director. In such case, the Team Member
must be able to produce a verifying certification upon request by management.
7. Return to Work Following Illness: The Department Director may require a Team Member to submit
to a medical and/or psychiatric examination by a physician designated by the City before permitting
the Team Member to return to work after the Team Member has been on sick leave. If the results
of any such examination indicate that the Team Member is unable to perform assigned duties, or if
performance of those duties will expose others to infection, the Team Member shall be placed on
sick leave, or leave without pay after all sick leave has been used, until adequate medical evidence
is submitted that the Team Member is competent to perform assigned duties or will not subject
others to the infection.
8. Medical Certificate Requirement: In order to be paid for time while absent from duty on sick leave,
the Team Member must make every good faith effort to notify his/her immediate supervisor prior to
the start of the Team Member's work day. The Department Director may request, for cause, a
certificate issued by a licenses physician or other satisfactory proof of illness before sick leave is
granted. The Department Director may also choose a licensed physician to conduct a physical
examination at City expense. Any Team Member who makes application for sick leave may be
required by either the Department Director or City Manager to file a certificate signed by a duly and
regularly licensed physician authorized to practice medicine or may be required to submit a
personal statement which states the Team Member was incapacitated from performing the duties
of the position for each day that sick leave is requested. Authority shall also be given to the
physician signing the certificate, to disclose to the City Manager or the Department Director,
information relating to sick leave. Sick leave shall be granted when the application for sick leave is
approved by the Department Director or the City Manager.
9. Transfer of Sick Leave: New Team Members may bring with them /transfer up to two hundred
(200) hours of sick leave from their previous employer provided the previous employer did not
otherwise compensate the Team Member for said hours. The new Team Member shall provide a
letter or documentation from the previous employer verifying accrued but uncompensated hours.
A Team Member shall not receive payment for unused accumulated sick leave upon dismissal of
employment or retirement (either disability or regular). A Team Member may not use sick leave to extend a
retirement (either disability or regular) or dismissal date. This prohibition shall not affect a Team Member's
right to obtain sick leave credit with PERS. Any other balances or if a Team Member resigns or is
dismissed will be forfeited.
SECTION 19: BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
In the event of the death of a member of a Team Member's immediate family (defined as spouse, parent,
step - parent, grandparent, sibling, children, grandchildren, mother -in -law, father -in -law, sister -in -law,
brother -in -law, registered domestic partner or child of a registered domestic partner), Team Members will
be entitled to four (4) paid days off for bereavement leave per incident.
SECTION 20: JURY LEAVE
Team Members required to serve on a jury will be entitled to their regular compensation for up to 80 hours
provided that fees for jury service are deposit with the finance department.
SECTION 21: BILINGUAL PAY
The City will offer a bilingual pay program for eligible Team Members who consistently utilize other
languages to translate during the normal course of work. To qualify, Team Members must pass the test
developed or utilized by the City for the following recognized languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese,
and /or Mandarin. A maximum of three (3) positions per language per site may be certified to receive
bilingual pay by the City. It will be applicable at all primary sites (RCRC, Garvey Center, Public Safety and
Maintenance Yard). In the event that more than three Team Members wish to apply for it, management will
determine the top three (3) based upon positional need. Once certified, Team Members shall receive a
bilingual stipend of $75 per month.
Any Team Member who is not certified by the City shall not be required to use a language other than
English. However, when a member of the public, requests assistance in a language other than English, our
Team Members shall make a reasonable effort to accommodate and assist in a polite and professional
manner.
SECTION 22: SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
The City will provide Team Members with a short -term disability plan to protect against cases where a non -
work- related illness or injury is sustained which results in an inability to work for a short period of time. In
these cases, Team Members will receive 66.67% of their base salary (1 year average of W -2) with a
waiting period of 15 days. Team Members will receive continued payment until the Team Member is
medically able to return to work, or has to begin utilizing long term disability, or until the Team Member
reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first. The maximum short -term disability benefit amount will be
$1848 per week.
SECTION 23: LONG -TERM DISABILITY
The City will provide Team Members with a long -term disability plan to protect against cases where a non -
work- related illness or injury is sustained which results in an inability to work for a long period of time. In
these cases, Team Members will receive 66.67% of their base salary with a 90 day waiting period. Team
Member will receive continued payment until the Team Member is medically able to return to work, or until
the Team Member reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first. The maximum long -term disability benefit
amount will be $8,000 per month.
SECTION 24: LIFE INSURANCE
Team Members will receive an accidental death & dismemberment and life insurance policy of $100,000.
SECTION 25: TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
The City will suspend the tuition reimbursement program for FY 2013 -2014.
SECTION 26: WELLNESS PROGRAM
The City will reinstate the Wellness Program at $300 per year for FY 2013 -2014.
SECTION 27: COMPUTER PURCHASE PROGRAM
The City provides a computer purchase program for all full -time Team Members as outlined in the
Administrative Policy No. 30 -09 approved by the City Manager. Full -time Team Members are eligible for
this program after the completion of the probationary period.
SECTION 28: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The City will provide Team Members with access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
SECTION 29: FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN (SECTION 125)
The City will offer Team Members a flexible benefit plan which will allow individuals to pay for certain
expenses (child care, unreimbursed medical expenses, insurance premiums) with pre -tax dollars.
SECTION 30: DIRECT DEPOSIT
Team Members will be provided with an option to authorize the automatic deposit of each paycheck into an
individual's checking, savings or credit union account. Payroll checks will not be issued in advance.
SECTION 31: AUTO ALLOWANCE
Management Team Members may receive up to $500 per month based on business necessity.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rosemead on the 11th day of June 2013.
Polly Low
Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
APPROVE AS TO FORM:
Rachel Richman
City Attorney
City of Rosemead
Management Services
Salary Ranges and Job Classifications
Effective July 1, 2013
Administration Minimum Maximum
Assistant City Manager /Director of
Finance/Treasurer
$9,590
$12,870
City Manager
$13,441
$17,307
City Clerk
$6,422
$8,689
Community Development Minimum Maximum
Director of Community Development 1 $8,588 $11,619
Parks and Recreation Minimum Maximum
Director of Parks and Recreation $8,588 1 $11,619
Public Works Minimum Maximum
Director of Public Works 1 $8,365 $11,317
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ANNUAL
SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
WHEREAS, THE FOLLOWING City Council Members are critical to the efficient and effective
operations of the City, due to the policy- making nature and responsibilities of the position; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective beginning July 1, 2013, the salary ranges
and benefits for the affected classification will be as follows:
SECTION 1: COMPENSATION
Members of the City Council will receive $1,118.63 per month for attendance of two City Council meetings
pursuant to Ordinance No. 841.
SECTION 2: HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDER
The City shall contract with CalPERS to serve as the health insurance provider for the City of Rosemead.
SECTION 3: CAFETERIA -STYLE HEALTH, WELFARE, & SAVINGS BENEFIT
Beginning July 1, 2008, the City will provide members of the Council with $1,600 per month for use towards
enrolling in any of the City offered health plans, dental plans, and vision plans. Any unused remainder
must be applied to a deferred compensation plan. Members can also choose to take the entire benefit as
deferred compensation, but must first show proof of health insurance through another source.
SECTION 4: RETIREMENT HEALTH PLAN
Members of the City Council elected on or before July 1, 2007, who have 20 years or more of service with
the City of Rosemead, and who retire from the City, an allocation of up to $1,000 / month will be given to
pay for health care benefits for the duration of their retirement. If the health insurance program selected by
the Member costs more than $1,000 / month, the City will only cover the first $1,000 / month of the cost of
the selected program. Once the Member reaches age 65 or becomes eligible for Medicare coverage, the
Member will transition to Medicare coverage, with the City picking up the remaining cost of health insurance
coverage up to a maximum of $1,000 / month.
For members elected on or before July 1, 2007, who have 12 -19 years of service with the City of
Rosemead, and who retire from the City, an allocation of up to $500 / month will be given to pay for health
care benefits for the duration of their retirement. If the health insurance program selected by the Member
costs more than $500 /month, the City will only cover the first $500 / month of the cost of the selected
program.
The above retirement health contributions will only be in effect for Members employed with the City as of
July 1, 2007. When Member reaches 65 years of age, or becomes eligible for Medicare, said Members will
transition to Medicare coverage and the.City will continue to contribute towards the cost of health care
coverage during the duration of the Members' retirement. Furthermore, it is expressly noted that the
retirement health contribution can be used towards health coverage for the Member, their spouse, and / or
any eligible dependent.
SECTION 5: RETIREMENT PROGRAM (PIERS)
Members will be enrolled in the City's retirement program through CalPERS. Effective July 1, 2007, the
City began providing the 2.7 % @55 benefit with one -year final compensation option with no cap. In
addition, the City contributes the Member's share to the retirement system.
Effective July 1, 2010, the City implemented a 2 -tier system with changes for newly elected members only.
All newly elected members will be at the 2 % @55 formula with one -year final compensation option.
Under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (AB 340), all "new members" will be subject to
the 2.0% @ age 62 formula and requires a three year final compensation (the highest average annual
pensionable compensation earned by a member during a period of at least 36 months).
SECTION 6: ENHANCED RETIREMENT PROGRAM (PARS)
The City offers an enhanced retirement package through PARS for all existing Team Members elected prior
to July 1, 2010. Such members who retire from Rosemead after working 20 years for the City will have
their pension formula enhanced to 3 % @55, with the provision that the maximum pension allowance that
Member's can accrue through PARS will be 90% of their final pay. Members must be at least 55 years of
age to qualify for PARS.
Effective July 1, 2010, the enhanced retirement package through PARS will no longer be offered to newly
elected members. The PARS enhancement will be phased out.
SECTION 7: DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Members of the City Council receive $500 per month. Income may be deferred through the 457 Plan which
allows members to make contributions through a supplemental retirement savings program.
Effective July 1, 2010, the employer funded deferred compensation program has been eliminated for all
newly elected Members of the City Council.
SECTION 8: LIFE INSURANCE
Members of the City Council will receive an accidental death & dismemberment and life insurance policy of
$100,000.
SECTION 9: TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
The City will suspend the tuition reimbursement program for FY 2013 -2014.
SECTION 10: WELLNESS PROGRAM
The City will reinstate the Wellness Program at $300 per year for FY 2013 -2014.
SECTION 11: COMPUTER PURCHASE PROGRAM
The City provides a computer purchase program for members of the City Council as outlined in the
Administrative Policy No. 30 -09 approved by the City Manager.
SECTION 12: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The City will provide access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
SECTION 13: DIRECT DEPOSIT
Members of the City Council will be provided with an option to authorize the automatic deposit of each
paycheck into an individual's checking, savings or credit union account. Payroll checks will not be issued in
advance.
SECTION 14: MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
The City will provide mileage reimbursement for conducting City business based on the standard miles
rates of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
SECTION 15: UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS
Members of the City Council are not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rosemead on the 11th day of June 2013.
Polly Low
Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
APPROVE AS TO FORM:
Rachel Richman
City Attorney