HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO7612RESOLUTION NO. 7612
-RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
ADOPTING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR POLICE NON MAN-
AGEMENT PERSONNEL AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
7361
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does RESOLVE as
follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of
Article III of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto, the Compensa-
tion Plan, as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference, is hereby adopted for police non -manage-
ment personnel effective retroactive to the pay period including
July 1, 1996.
SECTION 2. The Compensation Plan adopted herein shall be
administered by the City Manager in accordance with the Merit
System Rules and Regulations.
SECTION 3. The Compensation Plan shall continue in effect
retroactively from the pay period including July 1, 1996 through
June 30, 1998.
SECTION 4. The Deputy City Manager, Administrative
Services, hereby is authorized to implement the Compensation Plan.
adopted herein in her preparation of forthcoming payrolls. She is
further authorized to make changes in the titles of employee
classifications identified in the Table of Authorized Personnel
contained in the 1996-97 budget if such titles have been changed in
the Compensation Plan.
SECTION 5. Resolution No. 7361 is hereby rescinded.
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SECTION 6. The Council finds that this is not a project
under the California Environmental Quality Act and, therefore, no
environmental impact assessment is necessary..
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: August 5, 1996
AYES: ANDERSEN, FAZZINO, HUBER, KNISS, MCCOWN, ROSENBAUM, SIMITIIAN, WHEELER
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
COMPENSATION PLAN
POLICE EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE: Pay period including July 1, 1996
through June 30, 1998
EXHIBIT "A"
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
Police Department
SECTION I. SALARY
A_ Salary Range Tables
Personnel covered by this plan shall receive compensation within the salary ranges set forth in the Salary
Range Tables that follow Section II. The salary range for each position classification title and number is
expressed in bi-weekly and/or hourly rates along with the approximate monthly and/or annual equivalent.
1. Effective with the pay period beginning July 1, 1996, a 2.7% increase at the E -Step will be applied to the
salary ranges of the classification of Police Trainee, Police Officer and Police Agent and a 4.2% increase
at the E -Step will be applied to the salary range of the classification of Police Sergeant.
2. Effective with the pay period including January 1, 1997, a 1% increase at the E -Step will be applied to
the salary ranges of all represented classifications.
3. Effective with the pay period including July 1, 1997, a 3% increase at the E -Step will be applied to the
salary ranges of all represented classifications.
B. Establishment of Salary
The City Manager is authorized to make appointments to or advancements within the prescribed ranges upon
evaluation of employee qualification and performance.
For the purpose of determining step time requirements for merit advancement, time will commence on the
first day of the month coinciding with or following entrance onto a salary step. Step increases shall be
effective on the first day of the payroll period in which the time and performance requirements have been met.
The City Manager, in recognition of unusual circumstances or extraordinary performance, may authorize
special merit advancement.
In the event that a downward adjustment of a salary range indicates a reduction in the established salary of
an individual employee, the City Manager may, if circumstances warrant, continue the salary for such
employee in an amount in excess of the revised range maximum for a reasonable period of time. Such interim
Salary rates shall be defined as "Y -races."
SECTION II. SPECIAL COMPENSATION
Personnel covered by this compensation plan, in addition to the salary set forth in Section I above, may receive
special compensation as follows. Eligibility shall be in conformance with the Merit Rules and Regulations and
Administrative Directives issued by the City Manager for the purposes ofclarification and interpretation.
POLICE COMPENSATION PLAN
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Annual Adjustment
Annually, each employee who holds a regular full-time appointment in the municipal service on or before July
first and continues in such status through the first pay period in December shall receive, in addition to the
salary prescribed herein, a salary adjustment equal to one percent (1%) of the employee's current annual
salary; or at the employee's option and subject to management approval, 24 hours paid leave to be used prior
to the January 31 following. Annual adjustments or time off shall be prorated to reflect appointment from
January 1 through July I of the current year, or interrupted service during the year.
Effective with 1997 pay period no. 01, beginning December 21, 1996, the provision above will be
discontinued, and base pay will be increased by 1% for classifications within the representation unit. No
annual adjustment will be paid after pay period no. 25 in December, 1996.
Overtime and In -Lieu Holiday Pay
Compensation for overtime work and scheduled work on paid holidays shall be in conformance with the Merit
Rules and Regulations and Administrative Directives. Compensatory time off subject to the limitations of
the Fair Labor Standards Act which is approved by management in lieu of overtime payment on a staffmg
available basis will be taken at the rate of 1 Y2 hours for every hour of credited overtime.
Working Out of Classification
Within each fiscal year, after two complete shifts have been worked in a higher classification, employees shall
receive a seven percent premium for all subsequent shifts worked out of classification.
D. Night Shift Differential
Night shift differential shall be paid at the rate of 5% to represented classes for all hours worked between 6:00
p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Vacation pay for employees who regularly work night shifts shall include appropriate
night shift premiums, relating to night shift hours regularly worked.
E. Commute Incentives and Parking
Represented employees who qualify may voluntarily elect one of the following commute incentives:
Civic Center Parking. Employees assigned to Civic Center and adjacent work locations. The City
will provide a Civic Center Garage parking permit. New employees hired after June 30, 1994 may
initially receive a parking permit for another downtown lot, subject to the availability of space at the
Civic Center Garage.
POLICE COMPENSATION PLAN
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Public Transit. The City will provide monthly Commuter Checks worth the value to $20. These
vouchers may be used toward the purchase of a monthly transit pass.
Carpool. The City will provide carpool vouchers worth the value of $20 per month to each eligible
employee in a carpool with two or more people. These vouchers may be used a designated service
stations toward the purchase of fuel and other vehicle -related expenses.
Bicycle. The City will provide bicycle vouchers worth the value of $20 per month to eligible
employees who ride a bicycle to work. These vouchers may be used at designated bicycle shops for
related bicycle equipment and expenses.
Walk. The City will provide walker vouchers worth the value of $20 per month to eligible
employees who walk to work. These vouchers may be used at designated stores for expenses related
to walking such as footwear and related accessories.
F. Personal Development Program
Pursuant to administrative rules governing eligibility and qualification the following may be granted to
sworn police personnel:
P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate: 5% above base salary
P.O.S.T. Advanced Certificate: 7 1/2% above base salary
G. Tuition Reimbursement
The City will reimburse expenses incurred under the Tuition Reimbursement Program to a maximum of
$1000 per fiscal year. Up to $100 of the annual maximum may be used for reimbursing the purchase of
work -related books, periodicals, or professional association memberships. To be eligible for
reimbursement, expenditures must be for training or materials which contribute to current job performance
or prepare the employee for other City positions.
Requests for tuition reimbursement will be determined to be taxable unless sufficient documentation is
provided on how the course or seminar is related to improving performance in the employee's current
position. This documentation will be as to maintain the spirit and purpose of the tuition
reimbursement program and to comply with Internal Rev.:.rue Code regulations. Reimbursement requests
may be submitted at any time, but will be batch processed on a periodic basis.
With regard only to POST -reimbursable training which is approved in advance by management and subject
to the paragraph below, and for which POST reimbursement is provided for meals, lodging, and mileage;
POLICE COMPENSATION PLAN
Page 4
such meals, lodging, and mileage are reimbursable under tuition reimbursement subject to the maximum
amount of $ 1000 and subject to POST procedures.
Association members may use tuition reimbursement to attend training during off -duty time. If
Association members wish to attend training on scheduled work days, alternate work days may be granted
by Management when staffing allows.
H. Court Appearances
Sworn Police Personnel appearing in
Peliod
1. Appearance on scheduled
day off.
2. Any or all court time
during scheduled shift, or
court time is immediately
beginning or following
shift.
3. For other than first watch
employees, appearance on
scheduled work day but not
during, immediately before
or after scheduled shift.
4. Appearance on scheduled
work day by employees
assigned to first watch.
I. Group Insurance
1. Health Insurance
court for the People shall be compensated as follows:
Rate Minimum
Time and
one-half
Straight time
during shift,
time and one-
half for periods
before or after
scheduled shift
Time and one-
half
Time and one-
half
4 hours
None
2 hours (2 hr.
min. may not run
into shift time)
3 hours
The City shall pay all premium payments on behalf of employees and dependents who are eligible for
the employee -selected Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) optional plan.
POLICE COMPENSATION PLAN
Page 5
a. Active Employee Domestic Partners
Effective July 1, 1996, active employee domestic partners who meet the requirements of the City
of Palo Alto Declaration of Domestic Partnership, and are registered with the Human Resources
Department, will be eligible for reimbursement of the actual monthly premium cost of an
individual health plan, not to exceed the average monthly premium cost of individual coverage
under the PEMHCA health plans. Evidence of premium payment will be required with request
for reimbursement.
b. Retiree Medical Provisions.
Monthly City -paid premium contributions for a retiree -selected PEMHCA optional plan will be
made as provided under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act.
2. Dental Insurance
a. The City will maintain the present level of benefits on the City -sponsored dental program for
current employees and their dependents. Effective July 1, 1996, dependents will include domestic
partners as defined under Section 1.a.
b. Effective beginning July 1, 1985, the City provided a 50% of reasonable charges, $1500 lifetime
maximum orthodontic benefit for representation unit employees and their dependents.
3. Vision Care
Effective beginning September 1, 1989, the City will offer vision care coverage for employees and
dependents. Coverage is equivalent to $20 Deductible Plan A under the Vision Service Plan, with
monthly premiums paid by the employer. Effective July 1, 1996, dependents will include domestic
partners as defined under Section 1.a.
4. Life Insurance
Per Pav Period Per Month (Approx)
Basic Life Insurance (per $.13 $.289
$1000 of coverage) not to
exceed amount indicated on
existing plans
POLICE COMPENSATION PLAN
Page 6
J. Uniform Purchase Plan
Uniforms including cleaning and safety equipment will be provided in accordance with Administrative
Directives.
K. Retirement
1. Effective beginning July 1, 1983 the City paid seven percent (7/9ths) of the employee's nine percent
Public Employees' Retirement System contribution costs.
2. Effective beginning with the pay period including. September I, 1984 the City increased the pick-up
of employee PERS contributions from 7% to 9%.
3. Notwithstanding subsections 1. and 2. above, upon filing a notice of retirement, the 9% City -paid PERS
contribution will be converted to a salary adjustment of equal amount on a one-time irrevocable basis
for the final twelve months immediately prior to a retirement, provided that all of the following
conditions are met.
a. For employees hired prior to July 1, 1989, the employee must have at least 20 years of PERS
Safety Member Service as of the date of retirement, or have attained the maximum PERS benefit
factor of 75%, or have attained the age of 55 at the date of retirement. Employees hired on or after
July I, 1989, may qualify only by attaining 20 years of PERS Safety Member Service as of the
date of retirement.
b. Twelve months prior to retirement the employee must give notice to the City for a retirement date.
certain.
c. During the 12 -month conversion period, the employee shall pay PERS employee contributions.
d. All provisions of this subsection are subject to and conditioned upon compliance with IRS
regulations.
4. In order to continue after June 30, 1994, the provisions of Section 3 of this article, as soon as possible
following ratification of this agreement, the City will contract with PERS to provide "Reporting the
Value of Employer -Paid Member Contributions as Compensation in Employees' Final Compensation
Period by Contract Amendment (Government Code Section 20615.5)."
5. Effective upon termination of PERS contract amendment "Reporting the Value of Employer -Paid
Member Contributions as Compensation in Employees' Final Compensation Period" (Government
Code Section 20615.5):
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Page 7
a. The City will discontinue payment of PERS Employee Contributions (EPMC) and discontinue all
provisions of Sections 1, 2 and 3.
b.. The City will increase the base pay of all represented classes by 9%.
c. Employees in all represented classes will make PERS member contributions by payroll deduction.
d. The City will provide for member contributions to be made as allowed under provisions of IRS
Code Section 414(h)2.
CITY OF PALO ALTO COMPENSATION PLAN
POLICE PERSONNEL
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1996
CLASS TITLE
NUM
611 POLICE AGENT
612 POLICE AGENT/INTER
613 POLICE AGENT/ADV
620 POLICE TRAINEE
621 POLICE OFFICER
622 POLICE OFFICER -INTER
623 POLICE OFFICER-ADV
627 POLICE OFF TRAINING
631 POLICE SERGEANT
632 POLICE SGT/INTER
633 POLICE SGT/ADV
HOUR L Y
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
21.31 22.53 23 .83 25.19 26.64
22.40 23 .J8 25.04 26 .48 28.00
22 .89 24.21 25 .59 27 .06 28.61
20.06
19.74 20.88 22.07 23.34 24 .68
20.72 21.92 23.18 24.50 25.91
21,19 22.41 23.69 25.05 26 .49
19.74 20.88 22.07 23.34 24.68
23.47 24.81 26.24 27.74 29.33
24,70 26. 11 27.61 29 .20 30.87
25.25 26.70 28.23 29.85 31.56
APPROXIMATE TOP STEP
ANNUAL MONTHLY'
55,411 4,817
58,240 4,853
59,508 4,959
41,724 3,477
51,334 4,277
53,892 4,491
55,099 4,591
51,334 4,277
61,006 5,083
64,209 5.350
65,644 5,470
(1)
1704 .80
1792.00
1831 .20
1604.80
1579 .20
1657 .60
1695.20
1579 .20
1877,60
1976.00
2020 .00
B 1- WEEKLY
(2) (3) (4)
1802.40 1906.40 2015-20
1894.40 2003.20 2118.40
1936.80 2047.20 2164_80
1670 .40
1753 .60
1792 .80
1670.40
1984,80
2088.80
2136 .00
(51
2131.20
2240.00
2288.80
1765.60 1867.20`1974.
1854 .40 1960.00 2072.80
1895.20 2004 .00 2119 20
1765 60 1867.20 1974.40
2099 20 2219.20 2346.40
2208.80 2336.00 2469.60
2258.40 2388 .00 2524 .80
CITY OF PALO ALTO COMPENSATION PLAN
POLICE PERSONNEL
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1997
CLASS TITLE
NUM
611
612
613
620
621
622
623
627
631
632
633
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
AGENT
AGENT/INTER
AGENT/ADV
TRAINEE
OFFICER
OFFICER -INTER
OFFICER-ADV
OFF TRAINING
SERGEANT
SGT/INTER
SGT/ADV
(1)
21.74
22.85
23.35
20.46
20 .13
21.13
21.61
20.13
23. 94
25.19
25. 76
HOUR L Y
(2) (3) (4) (5)
22.98 24.31 25,69 27.17
24.15 25 .54 27 .01 28.56
24,69 26,10 27.60 29.18
21 .30
22.36
22.86
21,30
25.31
26,.63
27. 23
22.51
23,64
24,16
22,51
26,76
28;16
28,79
23.81
24,99
25 .55
23.81
28.29
29.78
30.45
25.17
26 .43
27.02
25,17
29.92
31.49
32 .19
APPROXIMATE TOP STEP
ANNUAL MONTHLY
56,513 4,709
59,404 4,950
60,694 5,057
42,556 3,546
52,353 4,362
54,974 4, :581
56,201 4,683
52,353 4,362
62,233 5,186
65,499 5,458
66,955 5,579
(1)
1739.20
1828.00
1868 .00
1636.80
1610.40
1690 .40
1728.80
1610.40
1915 .20
2015.20
2060.80
B I- W E E K L Y- =-- 7
(2) (3) (4) (5)
1838 .40 1944.80 2055.20 2173.60 '
1932,00 2043.20 2160 .80 2284 .80
1975.20 2088 .00 2208.00 2334.40
1704.00
1788.80
1828.80
1704.00
2024.80
2130 .40
2178.40
1800.80
1891.20
1932.80
1800.80
2140.80
2252.80
2303.20
1904.80
1999.20
2044[00
1904.80
2263.20
2382.40
2436 .00
2013 .0
2!14.40•
2161.60
2013.60
2393.60
2519.20
2575.20
CITY OF PALO ALTO COMPENSATION PLAN
POLICE PERSONNEL
EFFECTIVE JULY 1., 1997
CLASS TITLE
NUM
611 POLICE AGENT
612 POLICE AGENT//NTER
613 POLICE AGENT/ADV
620 POLICE TRAINEE
621 POLICE OFFICER
622 POLICE OFFICER -INTER
623 POLICE OFFICER-ADV
627 POLICE OFF TRAINING
631 POLICE SERGEANT
632 POLICE SGT//NTER
633 POLICE SGT/ADV
(1)
22.39
23 .54
24.05
21.08
20.73
21.76
22.26
20.73
24.66
25.95
26.53
H O UL Y-(2) (3) (4) (5)
23 .67 25.04 26.46 27 .99
24 .87 26.31 27,82 29.42
25.43 26.88 28.43 30 .06
21.94
23.03
23.55
21.94
26.07
27.43
28. 05
23.19
24.35
24.88
23.19
27 .56
29.00
29.65
24.52
25.74
26.32
24,52
29 .14
30.67
31,36
25 .93
27.22
27.83
25.93
30.82
32.43
33 .16
APPROXIMATE TOP STEP
ANNUAL MONTHLY
58,219
61,193
62,524
43,846
53,934
56,617
57,886
53,934
64,105
67,454
68,972
4,851
5,099
5,210
3,653
4,494
4,718
4,823
4,494
5,342
5,621
5,747
(1)
1791 .20
1883 .20
1924 .00
1686 .40
1658.40
1740 .80
1780 .80
1658.40
1972 .80
2076 .00
2122.40
6 I- WEEKLY
(2) 13) (4)
1893.60 2003.20 2116 .80
1989 .60 2104,80 2225.60
2034,40 2150.40 2274.40
1755.20
1842.40
1884.00
1755.20
2085.60
2194 .40
2244.00
1855.20
1948.00
1990 .40
1855 .20
2204 .60
2320 .00
2372.00
1961 .60
2059.20
2105.60
1961.60
2331.20
2453 .60
2508.80
(5)
2239 .20
2353 .60
2404.80
2074.0
2177 .60
2226.40
2074.40
2465.60
2594.40
2652.60