RES-9636 MOU Orange Maintenance and Crafts Employees AssociationRESOLUTION NO. 9636
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE APPROVING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ORANGE AND THE ORANGE
MAINTENANCE AND CRAFTS EMPLOYEES'
ASSOCIATION, CONCERNING WAGES, HOURS,
AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH
AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2005 AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 9138 AND AMENDMENTS
THERETO FOR SAID EMPLOYEES.
WHEREAS, the City of Orange, hereinafter referred to as CITY through its
representatives, and the Orange Maintenance and Crafts Employees' Association, hereinafter
referred to as OMCEA through its representatives, have met and conferred in accordance with
the requirements of the Meyers-Milias-Brown
Act; and WHEREAS, the CITY and OMCEA, have reached agreement on wages,
salaries, and fringe benefits effective July I, 2002, through June 30, 2005 and repealed Resolution
No. 9138 and amendments thereto for said employees, as more particularly set forth in
the Memorandum
of Understanding.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Orange that the attached Memorandum of Understanding is approved and incorporated by
reference as Exhibit A as though fully set forth herein and furthermore, that staff is authorized to
adjust the departmental salary and benefit accounts in the FY 2002/03 budget to reflect the cost
of the
contract provisions.ADOPTED this 13th day of
August, 2002.
iL~1N Mark A. Murphy, Mayor
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t ATTEST:ity Clerk of the City
of Orange
I he:reby certifY that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 13th day of August 2002 by
the following vote:
A YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: SLATER, MURPHY, COONTZ, CAVECCHE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALVAREZ
ABSTAn..r: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
A~~~~~-AAZ- ___Cassandra
J. Cath. ,City Clerk of the City ofOra.'1ge
EXHIBIT "A"
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ORANGE AND THE
ORANGE MAINTENANCE & CR<\FTS EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
JUL Y 1,2002 - JUNE30, 2005
Article No.
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II
III
IV
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VI
VII
VIII
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XI
XII
XIII
XIV
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OMCEA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article Title Pal!:e No.
Recognition
Non-Discrimination
I Salaries
1 Basic Compensation Plan, Salary Schedule, Hourly
Rate Part-Time Employees, Beginning
Rates, Service,Advancement within Salary Schedule,
Reduction in Salary Steps, Bilingual Assignment,
Night Shift Differential,
Certification Bonus Work
Week 5
Probation 5
Promotion 5
Demotion 6 Reassignment of Compensation
Ranges 6 Working Out of
Class 7 Overtime/Compensatory Time/
Callback 7 Stand by Pay, Callback plus Stand
by Pay
Holidays 9
Vacation 11 Part-Time and
Temporary Employee 12 Eligibility
for Fringe Benefits Leaves
of Absence 12 Leave of Absence Without Pay,
Personal Necessity Leave,Jury Duty and Witness Services,
Military Leave, Sick Leave, Family Leave,
Bereavement Leave, Industrial Leave, Family Care
and Medical Leave Fringe
XVI Health Benefits 19
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability,
State Disability Insurance
XVII Educational Assistance Program 20
XVIII Retirement 21
XIX Miscellaneous Provisions 2]
Rideshare Incentive, Uniforms, Safety Shoes, Eyeglass
Replacement, Tool Allowance, Breaks
XX Travel Expense Allowed 23
XXI Safety and Health 24
XXII City Rights 24
XXIII Employee Organizational Rights and 25
Responsibilities
XXIV Grievance & Disciplinary Appeals Procedure 26
XXV No Strike-No Lockout
29 XXVI OMCEA Representatives
30 XXVII Layoff Procedure
31 XXVIII Sole and Entire Memorandum of Understanding
34 XXIX Waiver of Bargaining During the Term of this MOU
34 XXX Emergency Waiver Provision
34 XXXI Separability
35 XXXII Term of Memorandum of Understanding
35 XXXIII Ratification and Execution
35 Appendix A Monthly Salary Ranges
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Article I
RECOGNITION
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Employee Relations Resolution No. 3611 of the City
of Orange, the City of Orange (hereinafter called the City) has recognized Orange Maintenance &
Crafts Employees' Association, (hereinafter called OMCEA) as the majority representation in the
units described in Exhibit B for the purpose of meeting its obligations under the Meyers-
Milias-Brown Act, Government Code Section 3500, et seq., and the Employee Relations
Resolution when City rules, regulations, or law affecting wages, hours or other terms and conditions
of employment are amended or
changed.Article
II NON-
DISCRIMINA nON SECTION 1. The parties mutually recognize and agree to protect the rights of
all employees herein to join and/or participate in protected OMCEA a.ctivities or to refrain from
joining or participating in protected activities in accordance with th<: Employee Relations
Resolution 3611 and Govenunent Code Sections 3500
et seq.SECTION 2. The City and OMCEA agree that they shall not discriminate against
any employee because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, politieal or religious
opinions, affiliations,mental or physical disability, marital status, veterans status, sexual orientation or
any other lawfully protected class. The City and OMCEA shall reopen any provision of this MOU
for the purpose of complying with any final order of a Federal or State Agency or court
of competent jurisdiction requiring a modification or change in any provision or provisions of this
MOU in compliance with State or Federal
anti-discrimination laws.SECTION 3. Whenever the masculine gender is used in this MOU, it shall
be understood to include
the feminine gender.SECTION 4. The term, employee(s), shall refer only to those employees covered
by this
MOU.
Article III SALARIES SECTION 1. Basic Compensation Plan. There is hereby established a
basic compensation plan for all members of the OMCEA Unit in any of the designated
classifications of employment listed in this MOU
and
SECTION 2. Salary Schedule. Salaries effective June 30, 2002, December 29, 2002, June 29,
2003, and June 27, 2004 for employees are listed in Appendix A. The salary and wage
schedules attached hereto shall constitute the basic compensation plan consisting of six (6) steps
or rates of pay in each range. The respective ranges shall be identified by number and the steps
by the letlters A to F inclusive.
SECTION 3. Hourlv Rate Part-time
Employees.A. For all employees who have a regular wet:kly work schedule of 40 hours,
the equivalent hourly rate of pay shall be the monthly rate times 12 divided by
2080 annual hours. The hourly rate for persons employed on a part-time or
temporary basis in an equivalent classification shall be determined in the same
manner. In determining the hourly rate as herein provided, compensation shall be made
to the nearest
Y, cent.B. Part-time employees who are scheduled to work on an average of at least
20 hours per week on a year-round basis may be considered for advancement
to the next higher step upon completion of hours of employment equal to
the minimum number of months of service required by full-time employees. One
thousand forty (1,040) hours of part-time
employment shall equal six months' service.SECTION 4. Beginning Rates. A new employee of the City of
Orange shall be paid the rate shown in Step A in range allocated to the class of employment
for which he has been hired,except that on the request of the department head under whom
the employee will serve, and with the authorization of the Personnel Director, such employee may be placed in
Step B, C, D, E, or F
depending upon the employee's qualifications.SECTION 5. Service. The word Service as used in this
MOU, shall be defined to mean continuous, full-time service in an employee'
s present classification, service in a higher classification, or service in a classification allocated
to the same salary range and having generally similar duties and requirements. A lapse of service
by any employee for a period of time longer than 30 days by reason of resignation or for any
length of time due to discharge shall serve to eliminate the accumulated length of service time
of such employees for the purpose of this MOU. An employee re-entering the service of the
City of Orange shall be considered as a new employee, except that he may be re-employed
within one year and placed in the same salary step in the appropriate compensation range as
he
was at the time of the termination of employment.SECTION 6.
Advancement within Salary Schedule.
The following regulations shall govern salary advancement within ranges:A. Merit Advancement.
An employee may be considered for advancement through the salary range upon completion
of the minimum length of service as specified in Section 6 A (3) below.
Advancement through the salary range may be granted only for continuous,
meritorious and efficient service, and continued improvement by the employee in the effective
performance of his duties. A merit increase shall become effective on the first day of
the pay period following completion
of
I) The department head in the department in which the employee is assigned shall file
with the Personnel Director a Personnel Action form and a completed Performance
Evaluation form recommending the granting or denial of the merit increase and
supporting such recommendation with specific reasons therefor. A disapproval
from the Personnel Director, together with the reasons therefor, shall be returned to
the department head.
2) The recommendation of the department h'~ad and the approval of the Personnel
Director shall be forwarded to the Payroll Division of the Finance Department for
change of payroll status.
3) Advancement through the pay range Step A through Step F shall occur in yearly
increments.
B. Special Merit Advancement. In such cases as may occur wherein an employee shall
demonstrate exceptional ability and proficiency in the performance of his duties, the
department head may recommend to the Personnel Director that said employee be
advanced to a higher pay step without regard to the minimum length of service
provisions contained in this MOU. The Personnel Director may, on the basis of a
department head's recommendation, approve and effect such advancement.
C. Length of Service Required when Advancement is Denied. When an employee has
not been approved for advancement to the next higher step, he may be reconsidered
for such advancement at any subsequent time. This reconsideration shall follow the
same steps and shall be subject to the same action as provided in the above paragraph
of this section.
SECTION 7. Reduction in Salarv Steps. Any employee who is being paid on a salary step
higher than Step A may be reduced by one or more steps li)r just cause upon the recommendation
of the head of the department in which he is employed with the approval of the Personnel
Director. Procedure for such reduction shall follow the same procedure as outlined for merit
advancements in Section 6, and such employee may be considered for re-advancement under
the same provisions as contained in Subsection C of Section
6.SECTION 8. Bilingual Assignment. Employees may be: assigned by the department head to
a Bilingual Assignment. Bilingual Assignments shall be made on the following
basis:A. The department head shall determine the number of Bilingual Assignment
positions which are necessary based upon a demonstrable need and frequency of
use;B. All Bilingual Assignments must be approved by the Personnel Director or
his
designee;C. Employees receiving Bilingual Assignment compensation may be required to take
and pass a proficiency test on an annual or as needed basis, as determined by
the Personnel
Department;
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D. No permanency or seniority may be obtained in a Bilingual Assignment and such
assignment may be revoked at any time by the Personnel Director or his designee;
E. No employee shall be required to perform a Bilingual Assignment on a regular basis
or employ bilingual skills on a regular basis who is not receiving bilingual pay
pursuant to this section; and
F. Such employees on Bilingual Assignment shall receive an additional $140.00 per
month, in addition to their regular salary for the duration of the assignment.
SECTION 9. Night Shift Differential. A flat dollar rate shift differential in addition to the
employee's regular monthly rate shall be paid to all employees who are assigned to the Garage as
Equipment Mechanics on the night shift.
A. Night shift differential shall be paid for shifts starting between the hours of 3:00
p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
B. Such differential shall be paid only to those employees regularly and/or
temporarily assigned to night shift, and not to employees who may work overtime.
C. Employees who are temporarily assigned to night shift shall receive prorated rates
of differential pay. The monthly flat dollar rate shift differential is as follows:
1) Equipment Mechanics 125.00
SECTION 10. Certification Bonus. Eligible Equipment Mechanics I, II, and Equipment
Mechanic Leads will receive a $100 per month certification bonus. Eligibility requirements
include the following:
A. Employees must complete the required probationary period;
B. Employees must receive an annual performance evaluation at or above
expectation;
C. Use 48 hours or less of sick leave per calendar year (major illness or injury of three
days or more excluded if doctor's verification is provided);
D. The Equipment Superintendent shall recommend those qualified based on the
above guidelines to the Personnel Director;
E. Eligibility for this bonus shall be re-evaluated on an annual
basis;F. The Personnel Director will determine eligibility and grant final approval of
this
bonus.
Article IV
WORKWEEK
SECTION 1. The regular workweek for all employees eovered by this MOU shall be 40 hours
per week.
Article V
PROBATION
SECTION 1. An employee initially appointed or promoted to a class shall serve a probationaryperiodof26payperiodsduringwhichheshallhaveanopportunitytodemonstratesuitabilityfor
the job. With the approval of the Personnel Director, the department head may, for just cause,
extend th,~ probationary period for up to an additional 13 consecutive pay periods. The employeeshallattainregularstatusintheclassuponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprobationaryperiodor
any extension of the probationary period. An employee who does not satisfY the standards of the
class during the probationary period shall be notified, in writing, and termination or demotion
proceedings shall be initiated. A probationary employee shall not be entitled to appeal a
termination or demotion, except as is provided for by law.
SECTION 2. Probationary employees are not entitled to compete for a closed/promotionalrecruitmentselectionprocess; they may however, compete for any open/competitive recruitment
selection process.
Article VI
PROMOTION
SECTION 1. Salarv Step Assignment. When an employe:e is promoted to a position of a higherclassification, he may be assigned to Step A in the appropriate range for the higher cla~sification;
provided, however, that if such employee is already being paid at a rate equal to or higher than
Step "A" in the appropriate range for the higher classification, he may be placed in the step in
that appropriate salary range as will grant him an increase: of at least one (1), but no more than
three (3) salary steps, at the discretion of the City Manager.
SECTION 2. Eligibility List. When eligibles remain in higher bands and the department head
selects an ,eligible in a lower band, upon request of an unsuccessful candidate for promotion, the
department head will ensure that the eligible candidates who remain in higher bands are notified
of the reasons for their non-
placement.
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Article VII
DEMOTION
SECTION 1. When an employee is demoted for disciplinary reasons, to a position in a lower
classification, the new salary rate shall be fixed in the appropriate salary range for the lower
classification, in accordance with the following provisions:
A. The salary rate shall be reduced by at least one (1) step, and
B. The new salary rate must be within the salary range for the classification to which the
employee is demoted.
Article VIII
REASSIGNMENT OF COMPENSATION RANGES
SECTION 1. Any employee who is employed in a classification which is allocated to a different
pay range: shall retain the same salary in the new range as he previously had in the prior range,
and shall retain credit for length of service acquired in the previously held step toward
advancement to the next higher step in the new salary range; provided, however:
A. That if such retention shall result in the advancement of more than one step, the City
Manager may, at his discretion, at the time of reassignment, place the employee in a step
which will result in an increase of only one step.
B. That if the reassignment shall be to a lower compensation range, the F step of which shall
be: lower than the existing rate of pay at the time of reassignment, the employee shall
continue to be paid at the existing rate of pay until such time as the position shall be
reassigned to a compensation schedule which will allow for further salary advancement,
or until such time as the employee is promoted to a position assigned to a higher
compensation range.
C. That if the reassignment is to a lower compensation range, the F step of which is higher
than the existing rate of pay, the employee shall be placed in that step of the lower
compensation range which is equivalent to the existing rate of pay, and shall retain credit
for length of service previously acquired in such step toward advancement to the next
hi gher step.
D. The City Manager shall be permitted to reduce the salary range of any classification, but
shall not be able to increase the range when any position is vacant.
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Article IX
WORKING OUT OF CLASS
SECTION 1. The City may only work employees out of classification for up to 120 consecutive
working hours without additional compensation.
SECTION 2. Working out of class assignments shall only be made for positions vacated due to
illness or an approved leave of absence.
SECTION 3. Acting Time Pav.
A. An employee shall receive acting time pay at the A Step of the higher class, or 5%
above the employee's regular salary, whichever is greater, for work performed within
the higher classification on the 121 st consec:utive hour out of class, and for each
consecutive hour thereafter an employee work,: out of class.
B. The department head or his designee shall assign the employee to work out of
classification but shall notifY the Personnel Director prior to the assignment.
C. To qualifY for working out of class pay, the employee must be performing all the
significant duties of the higher level position.
SECTION 4. Eligibilitv Period. The employee shall have a 30 consecutive calendar day
eligibility period to accumulate the 120 working hours before an employee is entitled to receive
acting time pay. Absence for any reason (sick leave, compensatory time, vacation), except
absence due to regularly scheduled holidays or a regularly scheduled day off, shall break
consecutiveness and cause an employee to be ineligible to receive acting pay, if such absence
causes the accumulation of the 120 working hours to exceed the 30 consecutive calendar days
eligibility period.
ArticIeX
OVERTIME/COMPENSATORY TIME/CALL BACK
SECTION 1. Entitlement for Overtime.
A. Compensatorv Time. All employees shall be entitled to overtime compensation for all
hours worked in excess of 40 hours within the employee's regular workweek.
Compensatory time shall be paid either in the form of pay at the employee's regular
hourly rate or equivalent time off. The method of payment of overtime, either in cash or
equivalent time off, must be authorized or approved by the department head or his
designee.
B. Premium (Time and One-Half) Overtime. Only time actually worked (i.e., not
holiday,vacation, compensatory time, or sick leave) over 40 hours in an FLSA work period
shall
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be: paid at the premium (time and one-half) rate either in the form of payor
compensatory time off. If in the event of circumstances beyond the City's control (such as acts of
God,fire, flood, insurrection, civil disorder, national emergency, or other
similar circumstances), an employee is required to hold over on his normal work shift, and
to jointly work with another employee who has been called back pursuant to Article
X,Se:ctions 9 and 11 herein, then such employee shall be entitled to premium (time and
one-half) overtime
compensation.SECTION 2. Compensatorv Time Accumulation. Compensatory time for overtime shall
be accumulated in no less than II, hour per day increments. When an employee works less than
Y2 hour per day of overtime, the employee shall not receive compensatory time for overtime of
less than II, hour per day
worked.SECTION 3. Eligibility. In order to be entitled to overtime, such compensatory time must
be authorized by the department head or his designated
representative.SECTION 4. Maximum Compensatory Time Accrual. Any accumulated compensatory
time accrued in excess of 80 hours per calendar year, shall be automatically paid in cash on the
first pay-period of the new
calendar year.SECTION 5. Use
ofCompensatorv Time.A. Accumulated compensatory time off may be taken by an employee
upon reasonable notice and prior approval of the department head or
his designee.B. Accumulated compensatory time off shall be taken by an employee when
directed by the department head; provided, however, that the department head gives
an employee at least ten (10) days' notice prior to the date compensatory time off is to
be taken.C. In approving and directing compensatory time off: the department head will, as
far as practical, attempt to accommodate employee convenience to the degree
possible in light of the operational requirements of
the department.SECTION 6. Nothing herein is intended to limit or restrict the authority of the City
to require any employee to perform
overtime work.SECTION 7. Whenever two (2) or more premium (time and one-half)
compensation rates or overtime rates may appear to be applicable to the same hour or hours worked
by any employee,there shall be no pyramiding or adding together of such premium (time and
one-half) or overtime rates and only the higher
applicable rate shall apply.SECTION 8. An employee promoted to a higher classitication not covered
by this MOU shall have all accumulated compensatory time paid in cash at the time of
promotion and at the employee's current rate of
pay prior to promotion.SECTION 9. Callback Compensation. If an employee is required to be
called back to work after completing his normal work shift, after having left City premises and/
or
work loeation, the employee shall be compensated at the rate of 1 Y:z times the employee's
equivalent hourly base rate for each hour worked on callback with a minimum of two (2) hours
callback compensation or equivalent time off at I Y:z time.> the actual hours worked, regardless of
whether the employee actually works less than two (2) hours. This provision shall be applicable
to employees although the employee's regular workweek is not completed, but shall not apply to
employees who are continuing on duty for their normal work shift. Section 11 below denotes
compensation provided when an employee is eligible for callback pay and standby pay.
SECTION 10. Standbv Pav. Employees, assigned by Management to standby status after their
regular work hours, will receive two (2) hours per day (Monday through Friday) of standby pay at
their straight time hourly rate or three (3) hours per day for Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
SECTION 11. Callback Pav Plus Standbv Pav. Employees who are required to be called back
to work pursuant to Section 9 above, and who are assigned by Management to standby status
after their regular work hours pursuant to Seetion 10 above, will receive two (2) hours per day
Monday through Friday) of standby pay at their straight time hourly rate or three (3) hours per
day for Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, plus straight time for each hour worked on call back.
All actual hours worked in excess of two (2) hours by an employee on stand-by shall count
as time worked toward the 40 hours for qualifYing for premium (time and one-half)
overtime
under FLSA.
Article
XI HOLIDAYS SECTION 1. Holidav Designation. Employees covered by this MOU shall receive
the following paid nine (9) hour holidays except letter
I below:A. January 1 (New Year'
s Day)B. Third Monday in February (President'
s Day)C. Last Monday in May (
Memorial Day)D. July 4 (
Independence Day)E.First Monday in September (
Labor Day)F. November 11 (Veteran'
s Day)G. Fourth Thursday in November (
Thanksgiving Day)H. Fourth Friday in November (
Thanksgiving Day)I. One-half day before Christmas, if December 24 falls on a
Monday through Thursday Christmas Eve;
4.5 hours)J. De:cember
25 (Christmas Day)K. One nine (9) hour floating holiday (eJIective
each January I)SECTION 2. Floating Holidav. Effective January I of e:ach year employees
will have credited one nine (9) hour floating holiday per calendar year. Floating holiday
requirements
are
A. This floating holiday shall be taken as time off from work no later than the end of the
calendar year.
B. The floating holiday is not cumulative and shall be forfeited should it not be taken
during the calendar year in which it was earned.
C. The floating holiday shall be taken at the convenience of the City with approval of the
department head.
D. Employees under this section who terminate their employment with the City prior to
using the floating holiday shall receive cash reimbursement for said holiday.
E. Probationary employees are provided with and are eligible to use floating holiday and
fixed holiday hours, according to the guidelines established in this section, and/or
with approval of the Personnel Director.
SECTION 3. Holidavs On Certain Davs of the Week. In the event any of the above holidays,
except one-half day before Christmas, fall on a Sunday, the following day will be taken in lieu
of the actual date on which the holiday falls. When any of the above holidays fall on a
Saturday,except one-half day before Christmas, the preceding Friday will be taken in lieu of the
actual date on which the holiday falls. When any of the above holidays falls the employee'
s regularly scheduled! day off during the week, except one-half day before Christmas,
employees will be credited with nine (9) hours of holiday compensatory time. Such time must be
taken by the employee by the end of the calendar year in which
it is accrued.SECTION 4. Eligibility to Receive Holidav Pay. In order to be eligible to
receive holiday pay,an employee must have worked, or be deemed to have worked because of a
lawful absence, the employee's regularly scheduled day after the holiday. Should an employee fail
to work the employee's regularly scheduled day before and after the holiday, the employee
shall not be entitled
to holiday pay.SECTION 5. Holidav During Vacation. Should one of the holidays listed above
fall during an employee's vacation period while an employee is lawfully absent with pay,
the employee shall receive holiday pay and no charge shall be made against the employee'
s accumulated vacation.SECTION 6. Double Time Pav. All employees required to work on a
holiday listed above,shall receive, with the approval of their department head or his designee, double
time pay for hours worked on the holiday, or time off equal to the number of hours
the employee actually worked on the holiday. Further, an employee who works in excess of nine (9) hours
on a holiday listed above, shall receive double time pay for all such hours actually
worked. Employees shall receive no other compensation whatsoever for working
on
Article XII
VACATION
SECTION 1. All full-time, regular employees who have one (1) year's continuous service
shall thereafter be entitled to a vacation as
follows:After Y ear(
s)of
Service I thru
4 5 thru
10
II
12
13
14 15 thru
24 25 or
more Vacation
Hours Per
Year
80
120
128
136
144
152
160
200 SECTION 2. Vacation Usage & Accumulation. Vacation shall be taken at the convenience
of the City with the approval of the department head. Where possible, such vacation should
be taken annually and not accumulated from year to year. Vacation hours not in excess of
the equivalent number of hours earned in the immediately preceding 24-month period
may be accumulated with the permission of the depanment head .and the Personnel
Director. Employees shall not accumulate vacation in excess of the equivalent number of hours earned
in the immediately preceding 24-month period. No vacation hours shall be accrued in
excess of the equivalent number of hours earned in the immediately pf(~ceding
24-month period. Probationary employee:s accrue vacation but may not use vacation until successful
completion of an initial probationary period, except in the event of a City Hall holiday closure, with
the approval
of the Personnel Director.SECTION 3. Vacation Conversion. An employee may (;onvert up to 50%
of his current annual vacation accrual into pay in lieu of time off with pay. An employee
requesting such a conversion must meet the eligibility requirement as set forth in Se,~tion I and may so
convert once
in a calendar year.SECTION 4. Vacation Pavout Upon Termination. Eligible
full-time and part-time employees who terminate their employment with the City shall be paid for
all accrued vacation, if any, and the prorated portion of their final accrual. Prorated vacation shall be on the
basis of 1/12 of the employee's annual vacation pay
for
Article XIII
PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY FOR
FRINGE
BENEFITS SECTION 1. Definitions. Nothing contained in this section shall guarantee to any employee
a specified number of hours per day or days per week or weeks per year or months per year
of
work.A. Regular Part-Time Emplovee shall be those employees scheduled in the City's
budget to work 20 or more hours per week on a year-round basis (52 weeks
minus approved leave).B. Temporary Part-Time Emplovee shall be those employees scheduled in
the City's budget to work less than 20 hours per week on a year-round
basis (
52 weeks minus approved leave).C. Seasonal Emplovee shall be those employees who are scheduled in
the City's budget to work on less than a six (6) month
basis regardless of hours worked.SECTION 2. Entitlement to Fringe Benefits
Based Upon Proration of Hours.A. Regular part-time employees shall receive fringe benefits
in proportion to the number of hours an annual basis. The annual schedule for
all part-time employees shall be the sl~hedule, which is included in the City's
approved budget, or a schedule, which is designated by Management at the
commencement of
the employee's employment with the City.B. This formula of proration shall apply to
holiday pay, vacation, sick leave, flexible benefit plan contribution,
life
insurance contribution, retirement contribution, and disability lIlsurance.C. Regular, part-time employees may
receive step increases provided they work the actual number of hours a full-time employee would have
had to work in order to be entitled to
progress to the next step of the salary range.SECTION 3.
Temporary and Seasonal Employees. Temporary and seasonal employees shall receive no fringe benefits provided for in this MOU
or in any resolution of the City, except those stated in Article XVIII Retirement, Section
4 of this MOU, or
unless otherwise
provided by Federal
and/or State Law.Article XIV LEAVES OF ABSENCE SECTION 1. Leave of Absence Without
Pav. For all regular employees as described
herein,
A. After all available leave benefits, including vacation, compensatory time, and any
other leave benefits have been completely used, a regular employee, not under
suspension, may make written application to the department head for leave without
pay. No such leave will be considered absent a written application from the employee
requesting leave.
B. If the department head and the Personnel Director agree that such leave is merited and
in the interest of the City, leave may be granted for a period not to exceed six (6)
months following the date of expiration of all other allowable leave benefits.
C. No employment or fringe benefits such as "ick leave, vacation, health insurance,
retirement, or any other benefits shall accrue to any employee on leave of absence
without pay except as denoted under the FCML section below. During such leave
without pay in excess of five (5) working days, no seniority shall be accumulated.
D. Subject to and consistent with the conditions of the group health, life or disability
plan, coverage may be continued during a leave, provided direct payment of the total
premium bv the emplovee is made through and as prescribed by the Payroll Division
of the City. The City will pay up to six (6) months of the Flexible Benefit Plan
contribution for employees who are on long teIm disability leave.
E. At the end of such leave, if the employee desires additional leave, written application
must be made through the department head to the Personnel Director at least ten (10)
days before the end of the six (6) month period stating the reasons why the additional
leave is required and why it would be in the best interests of the City to grant such
leave of absence. If such additional leave is merited and would still preserve the best
interests of the City, he may approve such extension of the leave of absence for a
period not to exceed an additional six (6) months.
F. If the employee does not return to work prior to or at the end of such leave of absence
or extension of leave of absence, the City shall consider that the employee has
terminated his employment with the City.
G.. An employee on leave of absence must give the City at least seven (7) days' written
notice of his intent to return to work prior to rel:Urning to work.
H. Any employee who engages in outside employment during said leave of absence
without prior notification and approval of the Personnel Director and department head
may be subject to termination.
I. Any employee who falsifies the reason for the request for said leave of absence may
be terminated for falsifYing a request for leave of absence or extension thereof.
J. Such leave shall be granted on the same basis for pregnancy, childbirth and other
medically related conditions, except that such an employee shall retain all seniority
rights.
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K. Forms setting forth the benefits available or such other pertinent information shall be
maintained for distribution in the Personnel Services Department.
SECTION 2. Personal Necessity Leave. An employee may be allowed up to one (1) working
day per month, without pay, for personal business with approval of the department head or his
designee. Employees shall accrue no employment benefits for any personal necessity leave in
excess of one day per month. Personal necessity leave shall be without pay and shall not be
accumulated from month to month.
SECTION 3. Jurv Duty and Services as Witness for City.
A. Jurv Duty. When required to serve on a jury, all employees shall have time off for a
Pl:riod of 30 calendar days per calendar year. Employees shall receive their regular pay
while serving on jury duty, provided all jury fees paid to the individual employee, less
allowed automobile expenses, are turned over to the City.
B. Witness Service for the City. If an employee is called as a witness, on behalf of the City,
ht: shall receive his normal pay for time spent by the employee serving as a witness for
the City. Employees shall be required to pay any witness fees that accrue to the employee
for his witness service to the City as a condition of receiving his normal pay while serving
as a witness for the City.
SECTION 4. Militarv Leave of Absence. If an employee is required to take military training
two weeks each year, he shall be entitled to military leave of absence under the provisions of
State law, found in Section 395-395.02 of the Military and Veterans'
Code.SECTION 5. Sick Leave. Sick leave with pay shall be allowed, credited, and accumulated
in accordanee with the
following:A. For employees working a regular 40 hour week, eight (8) hours of sick leave
will accrue for each month of continuous service. Probationary employees may
use accrued sick leave during their probation
period.B. Sick leave will be charged at the rate of Yo hour for each Yo hour an employee
is
absent.C. Any employee eligible for sick leave with pay may use such leave for the
following
reasons:I) Medical and dental office appointments during work hours when authorized by
the department head; and/
or 2) Personal illness or physical incapacity resulting from causes beyond the employee'
s control; including pregnancy, childbirth and other medically related
conditions.3) No employee shall be eligible or entitled to sick leave with pay for any illness
or injury arising out of and in the course of City
employment.
D. Sick Leave Application. Except as provided in Section 7 and Section 9 below, sick
leave may be applied only to absence cause by illness or injury of an employee and
may not extend to absence caused by illness or injury of a member of the employee's
family.
E. Minimum Sick Leave Charged. In any instance involving use of a fraction of a day's
sick leave, the minimum charged to the employee's sick leave account shall be 1/2
hour, while additional actual absence of over 1/2 hour shall be charged to the nearest
full hour. Sick leave shall only be used for the purposes stated and each department
head shall be responsible for control of employee abuse of the sick leave privilege.
Employees may be required to furnish a certificate issued by a licensed physician or
other satisfactory written evidence of illness to establish the employee's entitlement to
sick leave payment.
F. Maximum Accumulation of Sick Leave. Employees shall be allowed to accumulate up
to a maximum of 750 hours. Sick leave hours in excess of such maximum shall be
forfeited.
G. Retirement from City Service and entering the Public Emplovees' Retirement Svstem.
An employee shall receive no pay for the first 60 days of accrued sick leave (0-
480 hours), but shall receive 25% pay for the first 30 days of accrued sick leave after
the first 60 days of accrued sick leave (481-720 hours), and 50% of all accrued
sick leave thereafter (721 hours
and up).H. Death of an Emplovee. Upon the death of an employee while employed by
the City,100% of all accrued sick leave benefits shall be paid to the beneficiary of
the deceased employee. Payment will be made when proper authorization for payment
is received from the estate of the
decedent employee.I. Sick
Leave Conversion.1) Eligible employees with sick leave usage of 0.0 to 27.0 hours per
calendar year will have the option to convert up to 30 hours of their unused sick
leave to vacation in the first pay period of the
following year.2) Employees with sick leave usage of 27.5 to 36.0 hours per calendar
year may convert up to 20 hours of unused sick leave to vacation in the first pay
period of the
following year.3) Employees must have a minimum balance of 180 hours of sick
leave available
after conversion.SECTION 6. Familv Leave. An employee is allowed up to 48 hours of family
leave per calendar year for family related illness or injury, which shall be charged against the
employee's accumulated
sick
SECTION 7. Bereavement Leave. Regular full-time employees shall be entitled to take up
to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave per incident on the following terms and
conditions:A. Bereavement leave may only be used upon the death or critical illness where
death appears to be imminent of the employee's immediate family. "Immediate family"
as used in this subsection, shall be limited to any relation by blood, marriage
or adoption, who is a member of the employee's household (living at the same
address)and any parent, legal guardian, parent-in-
law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, spouse,
child, brother, or
sister of the employee regardless of residence.B. Days of absence due to bereavement leave shall
not exceed three (3) working days per incident and shall not be deducted from
the employee's accumulated sick leave. An employee on bereavement leave shall inform
his immediate supervisor of the fact and the reasons therefor as soon as
possible. Failure to inform his immediate supervisor,within a reasonable period of time, may be
cause for denial of bereavement leave
with pay for the period of absence.SECTION 8. Industrial Leave. A
regular employee: who is temporarily or permanently incapacitated as a result of injury or illness
determined to be compensable under the Workers'Compensation Act shall be granted industrial
leave on the following terms and conditions:A. An employee granted industrial leave shall
continue to be compensated at his regular rate of pay in lieu of temporary disability payments
during the first 30 calendar days of his injury. Following this period, the
employee still on approved industrial leave shall be compensated at 80% of his regular rate of pay
up
to a maximum of 335 calendar days.B. Should it be determined that an employee's iIlm:ss or
injury did not arise in the course of the employee's employment with the City or
that thc employee is not temporarily or permanently incapacitated or disabled, as a result
of the injury or illness, then the employee's accrued, or if insufficient, future si(:
k leave shall be charged to reimburse the City for any payments made
to the employee pursuant to (A) above.C. An industrial leave of up to one (1) year shall
be authorized for each injury or illness determined to
be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act.D. Except as provided in (B) above, no
employee shall have accrued sick leave deducted while on industrial leave. Vacation and sick
leave shall
accrue for an employee on industrial leave.E. Industrial leave shall expire when the
first one of the following conditions occurs:I) The employee is able to
return to work to his regular position.2) The employee is able to return to work
to another position designated by the City.3) The day before the employee is retired
or
retirement date shall be the first of the month after all of the following occur and
are determined by the Public Employees' Retirement System:
a)
The employee's condition is determined to be permanent or of an extended duration;
b)
The degree of disability precludes continued employment by the employee in his
present position.4)
After 52 weeks of industrial leave.F.
Personal Phvsician Notification. Employees who have not previously submitted notification
of Election of Personal Physician are required to use only physicians and medical
facilities approved by the City during the first 30 days after an occupational injury
or illness is reported. After the first 30 day period, an employee may change to a physician
specified by him provided that the physician has the expertise to treat the injury
or illness and agrees to provide timely reports to the City. However, if an employee
has notified the City in writing, prior to the date of injury that he has a personal
physician, the employee shall have the right to be treated by such physician from
the date of injury providing that:1)
The physician has previously directed the medical treatment of the employee.2)
The physician retains the medical records and history of the employee.An
employee may request one change of physiciart during the first 30 days after the injury or
illness is reported.G.
The City will continue to provide fringe benefits for employees who qualifY for industrial
leave pursuant to this provision. Any fringe benefits not paid by the City pending
the determination of whether an injury/illness is job-related shall be paid
retroactively if the injury/illness is subsequently determined to be job-related. In
such instances the employee shall be reimbursed for .my benefit or premium payments
made by the employee prior to the job-related determination
being finalized.SECTION 9. Familv Care and Medical Leave (FCML). State and Federal laws require
the City to provid,e family care and medical leave for eligible employees. The following
provisions set forth employees' and employer's rights lmd obligations with respect to such leave.
Rights and obligations which are not specifically set forth below are set forth in the City'
s Administrative Manual, Personnel Section, #2.61. Any provisions not set forth in the Administrative
Manual are set forth in the Department of Labor regulations implementing the Federal Family
and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) and the regulations of the California Fair Employment
and Housing Commission implementing the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) (Government
Code Section 12945.2). Unless otherwise provided, Leave, under this article shall mean leave pursuant
to the FMLA
and CFRA.An employee's request for leave is subject to review and final approval of the
Personnel
A. Amount of Leave. Eligible employees are entitled to a total of 12 workweeks of leave
during any I2-month period. An employee's entitlement to leave for the birth
or placement of a child for adoption or foster care expires 12 months after the birth
or
placement.B. TIle I2-month period for calculating leave entitlement will be a rolling
period measured backward from the date leave is taken and continues with each additional leave
day taken.Thus, whenever an employee requests leave, the City will look back over the
previous 12-month period to determine how much leave has been used in determining
how much leave an employee is
entitled to.C. Use of Other Accrued Leaves While on Leave. If an employee requests leave
for any reason permitted under the law, he must exhaust all accrued leaves (except sick
leave) in connection with the leave. This includes vacation, holiday, and
other compensatory accruals. If an employee requests leavefor his/her own serious health
condition, in addition to exhausting accrued leave, the employee must also exhaust sick
leave. The exhaustion of accrued leave will run concurrently with the Fanlily Care
and
Medical Leave.D. Rt~quired Forms. Employees must fill out required forms, available ill
the Personnel Se:rvices Department, including: Request for Family or Medical
Leave; Medical Certification; Authorization for Payroll Deductions for benefit plan
coverage (if applicable); and Fitness-for-Duty
to return
from leave.Article XV
FRINGE BENEFIT ADMINISTRA nON SECTION 1. Administration. The City reserves the right to select
the insurance carrier or administer any fringe benefit programs that now exist or may exist in the
future during the
term of the MOU.SECTION 2. Selection and Funding. In the administration of the
fringe benefit programs, the City shall have the right to select any insurance carrier or other method
of providing coverage to fund the benefits included under the terms of this MOU, provided that
the benefits of the employees shall be no less than those in existence as
of implementation ofthis MOU.SECTION 3. Changes. If, during the term of this MOU, any change
of insurance carrier or method of funding for any benefit provided herein occurs, the City shall
notifY the OMCEA prior to any change of insurance carrier or method
of
Article XVI
HEALTH BENEFITS
SECTION 1. Health Insurance. The City shall continue: to contract with the Public Employees'
Retirement System (PERS) to make available those health insurance benefits provided under the
Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA).
A. Premium Contributions. Except as provided in this Article, Section B. Flexible
Benefits Plan below, the City shall contribute toward the payment of premiums under
the PERS Health Benefits Plan on behalf of each eligible active employee, and to the
extent required by law, each eligible retiree armuitant of PERS, an equal contribution
of$I6.00 per month.
B. Flexible Benefits Plan. The City shall provide a Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
for active full-time eligible employees and pay the following amounts to
provide funds for optional dental plans, vision plans, health plans, or as miscellaneous
pay:Effeeth e Date Single 2-l'
art) Family Janua 1,2002 $219 $
364 $484 Janu 1,2003 $284 $
519 $659 Janu 1,2004 $309 $
559 $709 Janu 1,2005 $329 $
589 $749 C. The City's payment toward the Flexible Benefits Plan as shown in Section I (
B) does not include the $16.00 payment described in
Section] A.D. Any amounts in excess of the amounts designated in Section I A and B
necessary to maintain benefits plans selected by the employee shall be borne by
the employee.E. An employee cannot be enrolled in the PERS Health Benefits Plan if a
spouse is enrolled in the same agency or enrolled in an agency with PERS health,
unless the employee (or the spouse) is enrolled without being covered as a
family member.F. An employee may choose to not be enrolled in the Health Benefits Plan.
If an employee chooses not to be enrolled in the health plan, the employee
must provide proof, as determined by the Personnel Director, that comparable medical
insurance is in full force and effect. Based on determination that insurance is in full
force and effect, eligible employees shall receive $200 per month towards the
flexible benefit plan. Effective January 1, 2003, eligible employees shall receive $300
towards the Flexible Benefits Plan. This amount shall increase to $315 effective January
1,2004,and to $330 effective January
1,2005.G. In the event that the employee loses eligibility (with documentation)
then the employee may re-enroll in the PERS Health Benefits Plan pursuant to
their
rules
SECTION 2. Life Insurance. The City shall contribute the full premium toward a $23,000 life
insurance policy for each benefited employee covered under this MOO.
SECTION 3. Long Term Disability Benefit. The City shall provide a long-term disability
plan which pays 60% of salary after a 60 day elimination period, to a maximum of $3,000.00
per
month.SECTION 4. State Disability Insurance. The City of Orange has entered into a contract with
the State of California for an integrated State Disability Plan concerning employees in
OMCEA.A. The Disability Insurance Program is designed to serve the employees by mail.
The employee need not leave home or the hospital to receive benefits. In order to apply,
a claim form must be obtained from the Personnel Services Department. The "
Claim Statement of Employee" form must be completed by the employee and the employee'
s doctor must complete the "Doctor's Certificate" section before the claim can
be processed. The employee should be awan: that if he receives State
Disability Insurance benefits for time paid as sick leave by the City, he will be responsible
for reimbursing the City by payroll deduction for the amounts paid by both the City
and State Disability insurance, and sick leave balances will be adjusted
accordingly.8.. When a claim is received, the State Disability Insurance Office will request
the necessary information to determine the employee's eligibility. Benefits may
begin with the day after the 7th calendar day waiting period of disability or the first day
of hospitalization. An employee may be paid f()r the waiting period if their
disability exceeds 21
days.c.. Benefits are coordinated between the City of Orange and State Disability and
the employee is paid allowance benefits based on their present rate of pay and the
State Disability Insurance benefit
schedule.Article
XVII EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM SECTION 1. Program Requirements. The City will reimburse employees for the cost of
tuition,textbooks, health fees and parking fees required for approved community college and
college courses. An approved course is one either designated to directly improve the knowledge or
skill of the employee relative to his specific job, or courses leading to an accredited degree
or certificate: program. The request will be reviewed by the department head who shall submit
all requests, along with recommendations, to the Personnel Director for final
approval.Reimbursement will be based upon the final grade received. A final grade of C or
better qualifies the employee for 100% reimbursement up to the amount specified in Section 2 of
this
Article.
SECTION 2. Pavments. Educational assistance payments to an employee shall not exceed
600.00 in anyone fiscal year and the individual must still be employed by the City when the
course is completed.
Article XVIII
RETIREMENT
SECTION 1. Benefited employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System.
The City agrees to pay 7% of the employee's base salary to the Public Employees' Retirement
System including the full contribution for the Survivors Benefit. Effective June 29, 2003, the
City agwes to pay 8% of the employee's base salary to PERS.
SECTION 2. The City provides the full cost toward the PERS 2% @ age 55 Retirement
Program. Effective June 29, 2003, the City shall provide the PERS 2.7% @ age 55 Retirement
Program.. The City shall pay up to 4.0% of the City's PERS Employer Rate for the 2.7% @ 55
benefit. Any future Employer Rate over 4.0% to be split '~qually with the employees.
SECTION 3. The City will provide the 1959 PERS Survivor Benefit at the Third Level Option.
SECTION 4. Part-time temporary employees not covered under the Public
Employees'Retirement System shall participate in a defined contribution retirement plan in lieu of
Social Security contributions. The City shall contribute 3.75% of the employee's eligible
earnings toward the retirement plan. Part-time employees shall cotltribule 3.75% of their
eligible earnings toward the
retirement plan.SECTION 5. Effective June 27, 2004, pursuant to Government Code Section 20636(c),
the City agrees to pay and report the value of employer paid member contributions (EPMC)
to CalPERS as additional compensation for all employees covered by this Memorandum
of Understanding.This bem:fit shall consist of paying 8% of the normal contributions as EPMC for
employees, and reporting this 8% as compensation earnable (excluding Government Code Section 20636 (
c)(4)as
additional compensation).
Article XIX
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SECTION 1. Rideshare Incentive Program. An employe:e may receive $30 per month
and eight 8) hours compensatory time every six (6) months for carpooling, using
public transportation,biking, walking, or other approved modes of transportation to report to and from
the work-site.To quali~f for these incentives, the employee must use one of the above
forms of transportation for 70% of
his
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SECTION 2. Uniforms.
A. The City will purchase uniforms for certain designated classifications within the
Association. Uniform allowance for the following classifications, in the amounts
specified are per calendar year and shall be reported to PERS: Chemical Sprayer
35.00); Equipment Mechanic II ($82.00); Equipment Mechanic Lead ($\35.00);
Equipment Operator I ($\35.00); Field Maintenance Leadworker ($\35.00); Field
Maintenance Worker 1111 ($\35.00); Skilled Maintenance Worker ($135.00); and Senior
Park Equipment Mechanic ($ \35.00).
B. All uniforms and/or safety equipment purchased by the City shall remain the property of
the City.
SECTION 3. Safety Shoes. Designated employees covered by this MOU are required to wear
safety shoes with steel toes while on duty. An employee will receive up to $300 per fiscal year
for safety boot allowance. Inspection of the work site will be made on a regular basis to ascertain
complian'~e to the safety shoe program.
SECTION 4. Eveglass Replacement. The City will pay for replacement of employee's
eyeglasses that are lost or damaged in the course of his work. Damaged eyeglasses will be turned
into the City in order for the employee to be entitled to reimbursement. The City will not
reimburse: an employee for more than one (I) pair oflost or damaged eyeglasses per fiscal year.
SECTION 5. Tool Allowance. Employees classified as Equipment Mechanics shall provide
such tools as are ordinarily used in the trade, which shall be the personal tools of the Mechanic.
A. The City will establish with a vendor an account for said employees who have at least
one (1) year of service in such classification.
B. Such employees shall be allowed up to $620 per fiscal year and effective July 1, 2003,
660 per fiscal year, with such vendor in order to replace and maintain the tools
necessary for the performance of his job duties.
C. At the beginning of each fiscal year, garage mechanics are required to submit or
maintain a current list of tools with the Garage Supervisor. Each list must contain
information to adequately describe and identifY each tool, including type, brand and
cost that is owned by the employee.
D. The City will reimburse the mechanics for their personal tools that are:
I) Damaged due to fire, earthquake or flood; or
2) Stolen while the tools are on City's premises with evidence of forced entry into the
garage area.
E. An employee will not be reimbursed for tools that are lost, misplaced or misused.
The City shall bear no liability or responsibility for such tools except as provided in
this section.
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SECTION 6. Breaks. Employees are entitled to two IS-minute breaks, unless an
emergency requires continued work, as determined by the employee's supervisor. An employee shall
be permitted to take one break during the first half of the work shift and one break during the
second half of the work shift. Breaks shall be scheduled to ensure that public counters and
telephones are covered at all times during the regular working day and are designed to provide a period
of relaxation and/or nutrition during each half of the working day. If a break is not taken, it
shall not be accumulated, but shall be lost and not charged in the future to the
City.Article
XX TRAVEL EXI'ENSE
ALLOWED SECTION 1. Mileage Reimbursement. Expense claims for the use of private automobiles
must be authorized by the department head and submitted to the Accounts Payable division of
the Finance Department for reimbursement. Such use, where mileage is reimbursed, will
be reimbursed at the rate per mile allowed under the current IRS
regulations.SECTION 2. Out of Citv Travel. If the estimated expense of contemplated travel out of
the City is too great to expect the employee to finance the trip and bc reimbursed upon his return,
the City Manager may authorize advance payment of the estimated amount of the travel expense
to the
employee.A. Tourist class airplane passage will be considered standard for out-
of-town travel.B. Use of personal cars for out-of-town trips, within the State,
may be approved by the City Manager when use of commercial transportation is
not available or practical. If an employee prefers to use his personal car, he
may be reimbursed mileage expenses as long as the expenses do not exceed the amount of
the
cost of the commercial transportation.I) The rate per mile allowed under the current IRS
regulations shall be approved for use of personal cars when
City cars are not available.SECTION 3. Transportation and Expense Charges. Air,
rail, or public transportation used,expense for local transportation such as taxicabs and bus fare,
will be allowed whenever such transportation is necessary for conduct of City business. In
addition, the following expenses and charges will be allowed, whenever necessary, for
the conduct of City business:A. Expense will be allowed for adequate
lodging. Hotel accommodations shall be appropriate to
the purpose of the trip.B. Telephone and facsimile charges will be allowed
for official calls and transmissions.C. Expenses for meals will be reimbursed according t()
Administrative
Article XXI
SAFETY AND HEALTH
SECTION 1. Compliance. The City and the employees of the City agree to comply with all
applicabk Federal, State and City laws, codes and policies that relate to health and safety.
SECTION 2. In addition, the City and OMCEA agree to actively pursue the continuance of safe
working procedures and environments.
Article XXII
CITY RIGHTS
SECTION 1. The City reserves, retains, and is vested with, solely and exclusively, all rights of
Management which have not been expressly abridged by specific provisions of this MOU or by
law to m,mage the City, as such rights existed prior to the execution of this MOU. The sole and
exclusive rights of Management, as they are not abridged by this MOU or by law, shall include,
but not be: limited to, the following rights:
A. To manage the City generally and to determine the issues of policy.
B. To determine the existence or non-existence of facts which are the basis of
the Management
decision.C. To determine the necessity of organization of any service or activity conducted by
the City and expand or diminish
services.D. To determine the nature, manner, means, and technology, and extent of services to
be provided to the
public.E. Methods of
financing.F. Types of equipment or technology to be
used.G. To determine and/or change the facilities, methods, technology, means, and size
of the work force by which the City operations are to be
conducted.H. To determine and change the number of locations, relocations, and types
of operations, processes, and materials to be used in carrying out all City
functions including, but not limited to, the right to contract for or subcontract any work
or operation of the
City.I. To assign work to and schedule employees in accordance with requirements
as determined by the City, and to establish and change work schedules and
assignments.
1. To relieve employees from duties for lack of work, economic conditions, or similar
non-disciplinary
reasons.K. To establish and modifY productivity and performance programs and
standards.L. To discharge, suspend, demote, or otherwise discipline employees for proper
cause.M. To determine job classifications and to reclassifY employees and to determine
the classifications to be assigned to the bargaining
unit.N. To hire, transfer, promote, and demote employees for non-disciplinary
reasons in accordance with
this MOU.O. To determine policies, procedures, and standards for selection,
training, and promotion
of employees.P. To establish employee performance standards including, but not limited
to, quality and quantity standards; and to require
compliance therewith.Q. To maintain order and efficiency in its facilities
and operations.R. To establish and promulgate and/or modifY rules and regulations to
maintain order and safety in the City which are not in contravention with
this MOU.S.. To take any and all necessary action to carry out the mission of the
City
In emergencies.SECTION 2. Except in emergencies, or where the City is required to make changes
in its operations because of the requirements of law, whenever the contemplated
exercise of Management's rights shall impact a significant number of employees of the bargaining
unit, the City agre:es to meet and confer in good faith with representatives of OMCEA
regarding the impact of the contemplated exercise of such rights prior to exercising such rights,
unless the matter of the exercise of such rights is provided for in this MOU or in Personnel
Rules and Salary R(:solutions and Administrative Code, which are incorporated in this MOU.
By agreeing to meet and confer with OMCEA as to the impact and the exercise of any of the
foregoing City Rights, Management's discretion in the exercise of these rights shall not
be diminished.
Article XXIII EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONAL RIGHTS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION I. Dues Deductions/Agencv Sho.p: The City shall deduct for dues
and OMCEA benefits on a bi-weekly basis from the pay of all employees in the
classifications and positions recognized to be represented by OMCEA. These deductions shall be made
utilizing a mutually agreed upon form to be provided for this purpose. The City shall remit such
funds to OMCEA within 10 days following their deduction. OMCEA is an Agency Shop
association. This means each employee must either be a dues paying member of the association, or,
in
lieu of 25
membership, pay a service fee to the association as the exclusive representative of his position,
or, if he qualifies, may designate a certain non-profit agency to which he will pay an
equivalent amount. Adherence to the Agency Shop provision is a condition of
employment.SECTION 2. Indenmification. OMCEA agrees to hold the City harmless and indenmifY
the City against any claim, causes of actions, or lawsuits arising out of the deductions or
transmittal of such funds to OMCEA, except the intentional failure of the City to transmit to
OMCEA monies deducted from the employees pursuant to this
Article.SECTION 3. Newly Hired Emplovees. OMCEA will be provided with a list of the names
and department of newly hired employees in the representation unit on a monthly
basis.SECTION 4. Bulletin Boards. OMCEA shall have the right to use bulletin boards on
City premises for the purpose of posting announcements and OMCEA information. The City
will furnish bulletin board space on one existing bulletin board to be selected by OMCEA at
each location where there are five or more employees. The bulletin boards shall be used for
the following subjects
only:1) Union recreational, social, and related OMCEA news
bulletins.2) Scheduled OMCEA
meetings.3) Information concerning OMCEA elections and the results
thereof.4) Reports of official OMCEA business, including OMCEA newsletters, reports
of committees, or the Board of
Directors.5) Any other written material which first has been approved and initiated by
the designated City representative at each facility. The designated City
representative must either approve or disapprove a request for posting within 24 hours,
excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays, from the receipt of the material and
the request to post it. The designated City representative shall not
unreasonably withhold permission to
post.SECTION 5. Except as limited by specific and express terms of this MOU, OMCEA
hereby retains and reserves unto itself all rights, powers, and authority, confirmed on and vested in it
by the laws and Constitution of the State of California and/or United States of
America.Article
XXIV GRIEVANCE
ANn DISCIPLINARY APPEALS
PROCEDURE SECTION 1. DEFINITION OF GRlEV ANCE. A grievance shall be defined as a
timely complaint by an employee or group of employees or OMCEA concerning the interpretation
or application of specific provisions of this MOU or of the Rules and Regulations
governing personnel practices or working conditions of the
City.
SECTION 2. DISCIPLINARY APPEALS. Any full-time employee who has obtained
regular status, and any promotional probationary employee shall have the right to appeal any
termination,suspension, reduction in salary, or non-probationary demotion. The right to appeal
shall not apply to probationary, non-benefited part-time, temporary, or seasonal
employees covered by this MOU. Verbal or written reprimands, probationary
demotions, performance evaluations, and denial of merit increases are not subject to appeal. However, an employee
may submit a written rebuttal to any verbal or written reprimand. In addition, the employee
may also request said reprimand be withdrawn from their official Personnel record after one (
1) year. However, such removal shall be at the complete discretion
of the Personnel Director.SECTION 3. BUSINESS DAYS. Business days mean calendar
days, exclusive of Saturdays,Sundays, and legal holidays
recognized by the City.SECTION 4. TIME LIMITS FOR FILING
WRITTEN FORMAL GRIEVANCES. The time limiits for filing written formal grievances shall be strictly construed,
but may be extended by mutual agreement evidenced, in writing, and signed by a duly
authorized representative of the City and the grieving party. Failure of the grieving party to comply with any
of the time limits set forth herein shall constitute waiver and bar further processing ofthe
grievance. Failure of the City to comply with time limits set forth in this Section shall automatically
move the grievance to the next level in the Grievance Procedure. The grieving party may
request the assistance of OMCEA in presenting a grievance at any level of review
or may represent himself.SECTION 5. INFORMAL GRIEVANCE PROCES~. An employee
must first attempt to resolve a grievance on an informal basis by discussion with
his immediate
supervisor without undue delay.Every effort shall be made to find an acceptable solution to the
grievance by these informal means at the most immediate level of supervision. At no time may
the informal process go beyond the division head concerned. In order that this informal procedure
may be responsive, all parties involved shall expedite this process. In no case may more than
ten (10) business days elapse from the date of the alleged incident giving rise to the grievance,
or when the grievant knew or should have reasonably become aware of the faets giving rise to
the grievance and the filing of a written formal grievance with the Personnel Director of the City, with
a copy to the department head in which the employee works. Should the grievant fail
to file a written grievance within ten (10) business days from the date of the incident giving
rise to the grievance,or when grievant knew or should have reasonably become aware of the facts
giving rise to the grievance, the grievance shall
be barred and waived.SECTION 6. FORMAL
GRIEVANCE PROCESS, PERSONNEL DIRECTOR,DEPARTMENT HEAD. If the grievance is not resolved through
the informal process, a written grievance must be filed within the time limits set forth above,
the grievant shall discuss the grievance with the Personnel Director and the department head.
The Personnel Director and the department head shall render a decision and comments, in writing, regarding
the merits of the grievance and return them to the grievant within ten (10) business
days
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SECTION 7. FORMAL DISCIPLINARY APPEALS PROCESS. An employee desiring to
appeal a supervisor/manager's decision to take disciplinary action shall have up to ten (10)
business days after receipt of the decision to file either a verbal or written appeal to the
Department Head. If, within the appeal period, the employee does not file an appeal, unless good
cause for the failure is shown, the disciplinary action shall be considered conclusive and shall
take effect as prescribed. If the employee does file a notice of appeal within the appeal period,
the Department Head shall consider the merits of said appeal prior to implementation of any
disciplinary action. In the event the Departruent Head upholds the disciplinary action, said action
shall be implemented immediately.
A full-time employee who has obtained regular status may appeal said action to the City
Manager or, at the City Manager's discretion, to his designee, as long as such designee is not a
manager from the department of the employee filing said appeal. An employee may appeal
any termination, suspension, reduction in salary, or non-probationary demotion to the
City Manager or his designee. Any request for an appeal to the City Manager shall be submitted in
writing to the Personnel Services Department within ten (10) days of the Department Head'
s decision.Failure to do so shall constitute a waiver of any further administrative or judicial
appeals. The appeal to the City Manager may be either in the form of a written appeal or an
oral presentation.Termination appeals shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of Section
9,
Article XXIV.SECTION 8. FORMAL GRIEVANCE PROCESS. CITY MANAGER. If the
grievance is not resolved in Section 6 above, or if no answer has been received from the
Personnel Director and department head within ten (10) business days from the presentation of the
written grievance to the Personnel Director and department head, the written grievance shall be presented
to the City Manager, or his duly authorized representative, for determination. Failure of the
grievant to take this action will constitute a waiver and bar to the grievance, and the grievance
will be considered settled on the basis of the last Management grievance response. The City
Manager, or his duly authorized representative, shall render a final decision on the merits ofthe
grievance and comments, in writing, and return them to the grievant within ten (10) business
days after receiving the grievance. After this procedure is exhausted, the grievant, the OMCEA
and the City shall have all rights and remedies to pursue said grievance under the law. The
City shall instruct its supervisors on the proper use and implementation of this grievance
procedure and every reasonable effort shall be made by employee and the supervisor to resolve the
grievance at the
informal step.SECTION 9. FORMAL PROCESS FOR TERMINATIONS.
ADVISORY HEARING OFFICER. A full-time, non-probationary terminated employee may
request a full evidentiary hearing within 15 City business days of the date of any notice of termination.
Failure to request a hearing within the IS-day period constitutes a waiver of the hearing. In
lieu of a hearing, a terminated employee may submit a written response to the
City Manager within the IS-day period. Requests for extensions to file a written response
must be made within the IS-day period. If a hearing is requested to challenge
the imposition of termination, a full evidentiary hearing shall be held by a Hearing
Officer
If the parties cannot agree on the identity of the Hearing Officer, the parties shall procure from
the State: Conciliation Service a list of seven qualified Hearing Officers. Each party shall
alternatelly strike one name from the list until only one (1) person remains, who shall be the
Hearing Officer. The determination as to which party strikes first shall be made on a random
basis.
A. Fees for retaInIng the Hearing Officer and other costs related to conducting the
hearing, for example employing a court reporter, shall be shared equally by the City
and the employee/appellant. The City and the employee shall each be responsible for
securing and paying for their respective representation at the hearing, if any.
B. The Hearing Officer shall determine whether good cause exists for the imposition of
the termination and, if not, the appropriate degree of discipline.
C. The decision of the Hearing Officer is remitted to the City Manager for final
disposition.
D. The City Manager, or his duly authorized representative, shall render a final decision
on the Hearing Officer's comments and recommendation, in writing, and return them
to the grievant within ten (10) business day, after receiving the Hearing Officer's
findings.
E.. After this procedure is exhausted, the grievant, OMCEA and the City shall have all
rights and remedies to pursue said grievance under the law.
Article XXV
NO STRIKE-NO
LOCKOUT SECTION 1. OMCEA, its officers, agents, representatives and/or members agree that
during the term ofthis MOU, they will not cause or condone any strike, walkout, slowdown, sick-
out, or any other job action by withholding or refusing to
perform services.SECTION 2. The City agrees that it shall not lock out its employees during the term
of this MOU. The term lockout is hereby defined so as not to include the
discharge, suspension,termination, layoff, failure to recall, or failure to return to work of employees of the City
in the exercise of its rights as set forth in any of the provisions of this MOU or applicable
ordinance
or law.SECTION 3. Any employee who participates in any conduct prohibited in Section I
above may be subject to termination by
the City.SECTION 4. In addition to any other lawful remedies or disciplinary actions available
to the City, if OMCEA fails, in good faith, to perform all responsibilities listed below in
Section A,OMCEA Responsibility, the City may suspend any and all of the rights, privileges,
accorded to OMCEA under the Employee Relations Resolution in this MOU, including, but not
limited to,suspension of recognition of the MOU, grievarlce procedure, right of access, check-off,
the use of the City's bulletin
boards,
SECTION 5. OMCEA Responsibility.
A. In the event that OMCEA, its officers, agents, representatives, or members engage in any
of the conduct prohibited in Section 1 above, Prohibited Conduct, OMCEA or its duly
authorized representatives shall immediately instruct any persons engaging in such
conduct that their conduct is in violation of this MOU and unlawful, and they should
immediately cease engaging in conduct prohibited in Section 1 above, Prohibited
Conduct, and return to work.
B. If OMCEA performs all of the responsibilities set forth in paragraph A above, its officers,
agents, and representatives shall not be liable for danlages for prohibited conduct
performed by employees who are covered by this MOU in violation of Section 1 above.
Article XXVI
OMCEA REPRESENTATIVES
SECTION 1. The City agrees to recognize up to six (6) OMCEA representatives.
SECTION 2. OMCEA shall have the responsibility to notifY the City, in writing, of the names
of its duly authorized representatives. The City shall have no obligation to recognize or deal with
any employee as a representative unless he is on the designated representative list.
SECTION 3. Representatives shall not log compensatory time, overtime, or any other premium
time and one-half) pay for time spent performing any function as a
representative.SECTION 4. OMCEA representatives shall be allowed to use City available facilities to
hold meetings. In addition, each representative shall be allowe:d one (1) hour of paid release time
per month for the purpose of attending OMCEA Board meetings. OMCEA will make
advanced notification to a designated management representative as to the time and date of such
meetings and names and departments of persons attending on release
time.A. Release time for monthly Board meetings will normally be taken in conjunction with
the employees' lunch break or toward the end of the work
shift.B. Such hours are not cumulative from month to month, and/or fiscal year to fiscal year,
and are chargeable only at the rate of one (1) hour per month up to a limit of twelve hours
per fiscal
year.C. Employees who receive this compensation are listed in Section I above and shall
receive no other compensation other than the one (1) hour pay up to a maximum of twelve
hours pe:r fiscal
year.
Article XXVII
LAYOFF PROCEDURE
SECTION 1. Purpose. The purpose of this policy is to establish and communicate the city's
procedures when a layoff or reduction in force is necessary.
SECTION 2. Scope. This procedure applies to all OMCEA Employees. All departments are
subject to reduction in force at the direction of the City Manager.
SECTION 3. Policy. The City retains the right to abolish any position, reduce the work force
and layoff employees when it becomes necessary due to economic conditions, organizational
changes, lack of work, or because the necessity for a position no longer exists. Whenever
possible, the city will advise OMCEA of their intent at least ten (10) calendar days in advance of
the effective date. The city's layoff policy provides the following criteria to be followed during a
reduction in force.
SECTION 4. Procedure.
A. ORDER OF REDUCTIONS IN FORCE (Lavoff and Demotion)
Within a department and by classification, the order of layoff or demotion shall be as
follows:
1) Temporary employees (19 hours or less);
2) Initial probationary employees;
3) Regular part-time employees (20 but less than 40
hours);4) Regular full-time employees (
40 hours).Layoffs shall be based on
citywide seniority.
B. LAYOFFS 1) Layoffs and demotions shall be based on citywide seniority,
except, negative performance during the past three (3) years will be considered to
determine the order of layoff. Negative performance and disciplinary actions will
include
the following:a) Denial of
merit increases;b) Suspension
without pay;c) Extensions of
probationary periods;d) Disciplinary demotions to lower
level positions;e) Disciplinary reductions
in pay;f) Annual performance evaluations containing significant,
negative written comments indicating improvement needed and warning of
further consequences to follow if improvement fails
to
2) A single negative disciplinary action as described above will not reduce the
employee's seniority. However, each additional disciplinary action during the three
3) year period will reduce the employee's seniority by two (2) years for each
additional occurrence, for a possible reduction of six (6) years.
3) The order of layoff shall be established by the Personnel Director, including
seniority and results of review of performance evaluations and prior disciplinary
actions.
4) The order of layoff will be the least semor employee as determined by the
procedure above.
5) Prior to the establishment of the final order of layoff, the Personnel Director shall
furnish affected employees a copy of the Proposed Order of Layoff. Notice will be
hand delivered to employees whenever possible.
6) If the employee wishes to contest the application of the criteria set forth in this
policy to his position on the list, he may appeal with any supporting materials to
the Personnel Director. This request should be directed to the Personnel Director
within seven calendar days following the establishment and distribution of a
Proposed Order of Layoff list. The employee will be allowed representation
during the appeal process.
7) After meeting with all employees wishing to be heard with respect to their position
on the layoff list, the Personnel Director or his designee shall establish the Final
Order of Layoff list. The decision of the Personnel Director shall be final and not
subject to the grievance process or further appeal.
C. WRITTEN NOTICE
Employees to be laid off shall be provided written notice at least ten calendar days in
advance of the layoff date. Notice will be hand delivered to the employee whenever
possible. If personal delivery is not possible, the notice will be sent by certified mail to
th,~ last known address.
D. TRANSFER OR DEMOTION IN LIEU OF LAYOFF
1) Whenever employees are to be laid off, they may transfer or demote to another
vacant position in their own department or other departments providing that:
a) The positions are at the same or lower level;
b) Positions are authorized, budgeted, and the city intends to fill the vacancies;
c) Employee meets qualifications of the new position as determined by the
Personnel Director.
2) Whenever employees are to be laid off, they may demote to lower level, filled
positions within their department providing they meet all of the following criteria:
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a) Possess the minimum qualifications for the class within the classification series;
b) Employee meets or can reasonably meet qualifications for the new position as
determined by the Personnel Director or can reasonably meet the qualifications
within one month following appointment;
c) Possesses greater seniority to displace a lower level worker;
d) Requests in writing a reduction to the previously held or supervisory position
within ten calendar days of receiving the notice of layoff or voluntary demotion.
A voluntary demotion shall not reflect as a negative action in the employee's
personnel file.
E. RE-EMPLOYMENT
LISTS 1) Regular employees in good standing who are laid off or demoted shall have
their name placed on a departmental re-employment list for the
last classification previously held. Names shall be placed on the list in inverse order
of seniority.Last released - first re-hired). Vacancies the department desires to fill
will be offered first to eligibles on the departmental
re-employment list.2) Other hiring departments who have vacancies the city desires to
fill will give priority consideration to those employees whose names appear
on the re-employment list. If these employees are not selected for re-
hire, the reason for non-selection must be
approved by the Personnel Director.3) Names of qualified individuals shall remain on
re-employment lists for a period not to exceed two (2) years from the date
of layoff. Individuals who qualifY for re-hire but do not respond to written notification
to the last known address on file within ten (10) calendar days or who refuse
two (2) job offers shall have their names removed from the
re-employment list. Once re-
hired, employee names are removed from all re-employment lists.4) When an employee is rehired under
the provisions of E. 1,2, or 3 above, the employee will retain the seniority
that he/she had upon leaving the city service for the purposes
of vacation benefits, sick leave benefits, and overall calculation of citywide
seniority. This provision would apply to employees
reinstating to city service within 18 months of layoff date.SECTION 5. Non
Discrimination In Reduction In Force. Layoffs and demotions, which result from a reduction in force, shall be
made without regard to an employee's race, color, religion,national origin, sex, age, marital status,
or functional limitations as defined
in
Article XXVIII
SOLE AND ENTIRE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
SECTION 1. It is the intent of the parties hereto that the provisions of this MOU shall
supersede all prior agreements and memorandums of agreement, or memorandums of
understanding, or contrary salary and/or personnel resolutions or Administrative Codes,
provisions of the City, oral and written, expressed or implied, between the parties, and shall
govern the entire relationship and shall be the sole source of any and all rights which may be
asserted herein. This MOU is not intended to conflict with federal or state law.
Article XXIX
WAIVER OF BARGAINING DURING THE TERM OF THIS
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
SECTION 1. During the term of this Memorandum of Understanding, the parties mutually
agree that they will not seek to change, negotiate or bargain with regard to wages, hours, benefits,
and terms and conditions of employment, whether or not covered by the MOU or in the
negotiations leading thereto, and irrespective of whether or not such matters were discussed or
were even within the contemplation of the parties hereto during the negotiations leading to this
Memorandum. Regardless of the waiver contained in this Article, the parties may, however, by
mutual agreement, in writing, agree to meet and confer about any matter during the term of this
Memorandum.
i\rticle )(J()(
EMERGENCY WAIVER PROVISION
SECTION 1. In the event of circumstances beyond the control of the City, such as acts of God,
fire, flood, insurrection, civil disorder, national emergency, or similar circumstances, provisions
of this MOU or the Personnel Rules or Resolutions of the City, which restrict the City's ability to
respond to these emergencies, shall be suspended for the duration of such emergency. After the
emergency is over, OMCEA shall have the right to meet and confer with the City regarding the
impact on employees of the suspension of these provisions in the MOU and any Personnel Rules
and policies.
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Article XXXI
SEPARABILITY
SECTION 1. Should any provision of this MOU be found to be inoperative, void, or
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions of this MOU shall remain
in full force and effect for the duration of this MOU.
Article XXXII
TERM OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The term of this MOU shall commence on July 1, 2002, and shall continue in full force
and effect until June 30, 2005.
Article XXXIII
RATIFICATION AND EXECUTION
The City and OMCEA acknowledge that this MOU shall not be in full force and effect
until adopted by the City Council of the City of Orange. Subject to the foregoing, this
MOU is hereby executed by the authorized representatives of the City and OMCEA and
entered into this Rt-h day of August ,
2002 CITY 0
ORANGE
ORANGE
MAINTENANCE &CRAFTS
EMPLOYEES'ASSOCIATION
r
or
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Approved
as to form:
APPENDIX A
ORANGE MAINTENANCE AND CRAFTS EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
MONTHLY SALARY RANGES
EFFECTIVE JUNE 30. 2002
2.5% SALARY INCREASE
NEW STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP
Classification Title RANGE A B C D E F
Chemicall Sprayer 412 2784 2926 3075 3232 3397 3570
Custodian 370 2258 2373 2494 2621 2755 2895
Equipment Mechanic I 418 2868 3015 3168 3330 3500 3678
Equipment Mechanic II 438 3169 333] 3501 3679 3867 4064
Equipment Mechanic Lead 448 3331 3501 3680 3867 4065 4272
Equipment Operator I 409 2742 2882 3029 3184 3346 3517
Equipment Operator II 439 3185 3348 3518 3698 3886 4084
Equipment Parts Technician 414 2812 2955 3106 3264 3431 3606
Field Maintenance Lead 445 3282 3449 3625 3810 4004 4209
Field Maintenance Worker I 383 2409 2532 2661 2797 2939 3089
Field Maintenance Worker II 403 2662 2797 2940 3090 3248 3413
Sr. Park Equipment Mechanic 434 3107 3265 3432 3607 3791 3984
Skilled Maintenance Worker 430 3045 3201 3364 3535 3716 3905
Street Sweeper Operator 418 2868 3015 3168 3330 3500 3678
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 29, 2002
0.5% SALARY INCREASE (Equipment Parts Technician = 3.0% Increase)
NEW STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP
Classification Title RANGE A B C D E F
Chemical Sprayer 413 2798 2940 3090 3248 3414 3588
Custodian 371 2269 2385 2506 2634 2768 2910
Equipment Mechanic I 419 2883 3030 3184 3347 3517 3697
Equipment Mechanic II 439 3185 3348 3518 3698 3886 4084
Equipment Mechanic Lead 449 3348 3519 3698 3887 4085 4293
Equipment Operator I 410 2756 2897 3044 3200 3363 3534
Equipment Operator II 440 3201 3364 3536 3716 3906 4105
Equipment Parts Technician 420 2897 3045 3200 3363 3535 3715
Field Maintenance Lead 446 3298 3466 3643 3829 4024 4230
Field Maintenance Worker I 384 2421 2544 2674 2811 2954 3105
Field Maintenance Worker II 404 2675 2811 2955 3105 3264 3430
Sr. Park Equipment Mechanic 435 3122 3281 3449 3625 3809 4004
Skilled Maintenance Worker 431 3060 3217 3381 3553 3734 3925
Street Swe:eper Operator 419 2883 3030 3184 3347 3517 3697
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ORANGE MAINTENANCE AND CRAFTS EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
MONTHLY SALARY RANGES
EFFECTIVE JUNE 29. 2003
2.5% SALARY INCREASE
NEW STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP
Classification Title RANGE A B C D E F
Chemical Sprayer 418 2868 3015 3168 3330 3500 3678
Custodian 376 2326 2445 2570 2701 2838 2983
Equipment Mechanic I 424 2955 3106 3265 3431 3606 3790
Equipment Mechanic II 444 3266 3432 3607 3791 3984 4188
Equipment Mechanic Lead 454 3433 3608 3792 3985 4188 4402
Equipment Operator I 415 2826 2970 3121 3281 3448 3624
Equipment Operator II 445 3282 3449 3625 3810 4004 4209
Equipment Parts Technician 425 2970 3122 3281 3448 3624 3809
Field Maintenance Lead 451 3382 3554 3735 3926 4126 4336
Field Maintenance Worker I 389 2482 2609 2742 2882 3029 3183
Field Maintenance Worker II 409 2742 2882 3029 3184 3346 3517
Sf. Park Equipment Mechanic 440 3201 3364 3536 3716 3906 4105
Skilled Maintenance Worker 436 3138 3298 3466 3643 3829 4024
Street Sweeper Operator 424 2955 3106 3265 3431 3606 3790
EFFECTIVE JUNE 27. 2004
3.5% SALARY INCREASE
NEW STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP
Classification Title RANGE A B C D E F
Chemical Sprayer 425 2970 3122 3281 3448 3624 3809
Custodian 383 2409 2532 2661 2797 2939 3089
Equipment Mechanic I 431 3060 3217 3381 3553 3734 3925
Equipment Mechanic II 451 3382 3554 3735 3926 4126 4336
Equipment Mechanic Lead 461 3554 3736 3926 4127 4337 4558
Equipment Operator I 422 2926 3075 3232 3397 3570 3752
Equipment Operator II 452 3398 3572 3754 3945 4147 4358
Equipment Parts Technician 432 3076 3233 3398 3571 3753 3944
Field Maintenance Lead 458 3502 3680 3868 4065 4273 4490
Field Maintenance Worker 1 396 2570 2701 2839 2984 3136 3296
Field Maintenance Worker II 416 2840 2985 3137 3297 3465 3642
Sr. Park Equipment Mechanic 447 3315 3484 3661 3848 4044 4251
Skilled Maintenance Worker 443 3249 3415 3589 3772 3965 4167
Street Sweeper Operator 431 3060 3217 3381 3553 3734 3925
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