HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOA MOU July 1 2002 through June 30 2005CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
MEMORANDUM
MORAND)UM
OF
UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
NATIONAL CITY
POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
AND
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
CALIFORNIA
FOR
FISCAL YEARS
JULY 1, 2002 - JUNE 30, 2003
JULY 1, 2003 - JUNE 30, 2004
JULY 1, 2004 - JUNE 30, 2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE TITLE PAGE
Article 1 Implementation 1
Article 2 Recognition 2
Article 3 Vacation And Holiday Leave/Furlough Leave 3
Article 4 Leave Eligibility And Procedure 6
Article 5 Military Leave 7
Article 6 Maternity Leave/Paternity Leave 8
Article 7 Court Leave 9
Article 8 Sick Leave With Pay 10
Article 9 Special Leave With Pay 14
Article 10 The Compensation Plan 15
Article 11 Pay Differential 17
Article 12 Overtime 18
Article 13 Compensatory Time Off 21
Article 14 Educational Incentive Pay 22
Article 15 Longevity Pay 24
Article 16 Cafeteria Plan for Health, Dental & insurance Plans 25
Article 17 Employee Life Insurance 27
Article 18 Public Employees' Retirement System 28
Article 19 Management Rights 29
Article 20 Long Term Disability Insurance 30
Article 21 Uniform Allowance 31
Article 22 Salaries 32
Article 23 Association Rights 33
Article 24 Employee Rights 35
Article 25 Work Week/Day 37
Article 26 P.O.S.T. Training 38
Article 27 Employee Grievance Procedure 39
Article 28 Continuation of Wages, Hours And Working Conditions 47
Article 29 Agreement, Modification, Waiver 48
Article 30 Obligation To Support 49
Article 31 Provisions of Law 50
Article 32 Term of Provisions 51
Article 33 Employee Assistance Program 52
Article 34 Use Of City Vehicles. 53
Article 35 Definitions 54
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING WAGES AND OTHER
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE OFFICERS'
ASSOCIATION FOR THE FOLLOWING PERIOD OF TIME:
JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005
The representatives of the City Manager of the City of National City, acting for and on behalf of the
City Council of the City of National City, have met and conferred with the representatives of the
National City Police Officers' Association, an organization representing employees of the City of
National City, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3500 et. seq., of the Government Code
of the State of California, and;
As a result of meeting and conferring in good faith with said Group, agreement has been reached
on the following terms and conditions of employment as applied to those employees who are
members of and represented by the Association; and the Memorandum of Understanding
concerning said agreed terms and conditions of employment has been approved by the City
Council of the City of National City on September 3, 2002 by
Resolution No. 2002-1 3 3
For the CITY:
STEVEN M. BERLINER
Chief pokespers/
ROGER C. DeFRATIS
Representative
CRAIG SHORT
Representative
G. Mc BE
City Manager
September- 3, 2002
DATE
For the NCPOA:
Chief Spokesperson
D NNIS J. LEACH
President
RAN
Representative
ANTICLE 1
IMPLEMENTATION
This MOU constitutes a mutual recommendation to be jointly submitted to the City Council of National City. It
is agreed that this MOU shall not be binding upon the parties either in whole or in part unless and until:
(A) The Association by a majority vote, formally accepts this MOU.
(B) The City Council acts, by majority vote, formally to approve and adopt said MOU.
(C) The City Council acts to appropriate the necessary funds required to implement the
provisions of this MOU which require funding.
(D) The City Council acts in a timely manner to make the necessary changes in ordinances,
resolutions, rules, policies and procedures to implement and conform to this agreement for
the period as specified in this MOU.
Page 1
NCPOA MOU 2002-2O05
ARTICLE 2
RECOGNITION
The City continues to recognize the Association as the formally recognized majority employees' organization
for the following full-time employees of the National City Police Department
(Al SWORN POSITIONS:
Police Lieutenant
Police Sergeant
Senior Police Officer
Police Officer
Animal Control Officer
[Bl NON -SWORN POSITIONS:
Police Recruit
Senior Police Dispatcher *
* The Police Officer Association (POA) will continue to represent the position
of Senior Police Dispatcher until the present incumbent vacates the position.
Thereafter, the position will be represented by Municipal Employees'
Association (MEA).
Page 2
NCPOA MIOU 2002-2005
AITICLE 3
VACATION AND HOLIDAY LEAVE/FDDLOD=H LEAVE
Section 1 Purpose
The purpose of Vacation and Holiday leave is to provide time for an employee to be away from the work
environment and to enable such employee to return to work mentally refreshed. All employees shall be
entitled to annual vacation leave with pay.
Section 2 Accrual Bates
All accrual rates are based on biweekly pay periods. Employees covered by this Memorandum of
Understanding shall earn vacation and holiday leave as follows:
0-130 pay periods
7.39 hrs. per pay period of service
131-390 pay periods
8.92 hrs. per pay period of service
over 390 pay periods
10.46 hrs. per pay period of service
It is recognized that the above accrual rates includes eight (8) hours credit for each of the following eight (8)
fixed holidays and six (6) floating holidays:
Fixed Holidays
New Year's Day - January
Martin Luther Kings Day - 3ffl Monday in Jan
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
1st
Independence Day - July 4th
Floating Holidays
Lincoln's Birthday - February 12
Washington Birthday - 3nd Monday in Feb
Cesar Chavez Day - March 31
Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in Oct
Labor Day -1s' Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in Nov
Day After Thanksgiving Day
Veteran's Day
Christmas Eve Day - December 24
Christmas Day - December 25th
It is further recognized that this provision shall not limit any additional future benefits applicable to the above
mentioned holidays and that any such future benefits or compensation shall be granted.
Section 3 Maximum Vacation Accumulation
An employee may accumulate vacation to a maximum of three (3) times the annual accrual, and accrual shall
stop whenever the employee reaches the maximum.
Page 3
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Article 3 - ■acatis■ all Neliday leave/Ferleelli Leave Pale 4
Settles 4 Appointed and NelilieuS ■sliday
With City Council approval, every day appointed by the President of the United States or by the
Governor of California for a public fast, Thanksgiving or holiday, with the exception of Good Friday,
shall be honored as an additional holiday and eight (8) hours will be credited to the employees'
vacation and holiday balance. Employees may request time off to attend religious services or other
religious activities on Good Friday or on other recognized religious holidays during the year, such
time off shall be charged to the employees' annually accumulated leave or compensating time off. If
the employee has no accumulated annual leave or compensating time off, such time off shall be
without pay.
Section 5 Vacation Mollies
1. Vacation schedules shall be arranged by the Department Head, taking into account the needs of the
Department, the needs and wishes of the employees and the employees' seniority.
2. An employee may take earned vacation in any increment of one (1) hour or more with the consent of
the Department Head.
Section 6 Terminal Vacation and leliday Leave Pay
Consistent with the provisions of this MOU and FLSA, upon termination of employment for any cause, an
employee shall be entitled to pay in lieu for the number of accumulated vacation and holiday leave credited
to the employee's account under the provisions of this section. All leave available upon completion of an
employee's last day of work shall be a lump sum payment termed "terminal vacation and holiday pay".
Section 7 Terminal Vacation and Neliday Leave
In the case of retirement, the employee may elect to place himself/herself on terminal vacation and holiday
leave. In such a case, the employee will use all accumulated vacation and holiday time and retire at the end
of said period.
Section 8 Nolidays eccnrriny en Normal Work lay
In the event an employee is required to work on a fixed holiday listed in Section 2 above, hourly
compensation shall be based on the overtime rate.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Article 3 - Vacation and 'elide, leave/F■rlenln leave pale 5
Seethe 9 Vacation Sell Beck
Employees in the classifications of Police Officer, Senior Police Officer, and Police Lieutenant on a career
basis using a minimum of one-half (') of their annual accrual of vacation during the eligibility period, may
convert a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 40 hours of their accumulated vacation time to pay in
December of each year.
Employee5 in the classification of Police Sergeant on a career basis using one-half ('h) of their annual accrual
during eligibility period may convert a minimum of 40 hours and a maximum of 80 hours of accumulated
vacation to pay in December of each year. The sergeant's sell back allowed will reduce to twenty (20) hours
minimum to forty (40) hours maximum, if and when the Sergeant's staffing level reaches 12 budgeted
positions.
Employees must submit a written request to the Finance Department to convert vacation hours to pay prior to
December 1st of each year in order to be eligible. The eligibility period is defined as the start of the pay
period which corresponds to the first pay day in December and the previous 25 pay periods.
The City shall issue checks to employees separate from their regular paychecks for purposes of vacation sell
back.
Section 19 Forlesgh Balk
Current furlough bank hours shall remain in each employee's account until used by the employee as time off
from work with pay. Requests to use furlough hours shall be made and may be approved consistent with
present vacation policies. Furlough bank hours have no cash value and if not used prior to separation shall be
extinguished.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AGTICLE 4
LEAVE ELIGIBILITY Ali PISCEBBBE
Section 1 Leave Categories
Consistent with the provisions of this MOU, employees shall be entitled to annual vacation and shall be
allowed sick, injury, emergency and special leaves of absence. Administrative leave will be treated the same
as time actually worked for purposes of leave requests, benefits and pay.
Section 2 Requests for Leave
All requests for leaves of absence, whether with or without pay, shall be submitted in writing on prescribed
forms, and, except as provided in the case of Administrative Leave, Court Leave and Special Meetings, must
meet the approval of the Department Head.
Section 3 Leave Approval
Except in the case of sick, emergency or military leave, the time during which any leave of absence shall be
taken by an employee shall be designated by the Department Head.
Section 4 Leave of Absence - Co■meacemeat aid Termite
Each leave of absence shall be granted for a specific period of time and a specific cause, and if such cause
shall cease to exist prior to the expiration of the period for which the leave is granted, such leave shall
thereafter be invalid.
Section 5 Leave of Absence - Failure to Report
Leaves of absence shall be indicated on the payroll time sheets submitted to the Director of Finance for
checking and certification. Failure of an employee to report at the expiration of leave shall separate the
employee from City service and shall be considered, in effect, a resignation; provided, however, the
Department Head may in his/her discretion cancel such separation if circumstances warrant such
cancellation.
Page 6
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
ARTICLE 9
NILITAAY LEAVE
In addition to the leaves of absence provided in this Article, City employees who are also members of the
armed services or militia or organized reserves of this State or Nation, shall be entitled to the leaves of
absence and the employment rights and privileges provided by the Military and Veterans' Code of the State
of Califomia.
1. The term "military service" as used herein shall signify service on active duty with any branch of
service above mentioned, as well as training or education under the supervision of the United
States preliminary to induction into the military service.
2. The terms "active service" or "active duty" shall include the period during which such
employee while in military service is absent from duty on account of sickness, wounds, leave or
other lawful cause.
3. No employee serving under a permanent appointment in the Classified Service shall be
subjected by any person directly or indirectly by reason of his absence on military leave to any
loss or diminution of accrued vacation, holiday, insurance, pension, retirement or other
privilege or benefit now offered or conferred by law, or be prejudiced by reason of such leave
with reference to promotion, continuance in office or employment, re -appointment of re-
employment.
4. When military leave is granted to an employee in the Classified Service pursuant to this section,
the position held by such employee shall be filled temporarily only during the employees
absence, except in the event of the employee's death while on leave, and said employee shall
be entitled to be restored to such position, or to a position of like seniority, status and pay,
upon retum from such leave, provided the employee is still mentally and physically qualified to
perform the duties of such position, and provided said employee makes application for re-
employment within 90 days after being relieved from such military service.
5. During absence on military leave, any employee in the Classified Service who has been
employed continuously by the City for a period of not less than one (1) year prior to the date
upon which such absence begins, shall receive his regular salary and benefits for a period not to
exceed normal hours worked in 30 calendar days (or 180 hours maximum) in any one fiscal
year. All services of said employee in the recognized military service shall be counted as
employment with the City.
Page 7
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
ANTICLE 6
MATERNITY LEAVE/PATENNITY LEAVE
REFER TO CITY POLICY ON FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE.
(The City shall enforce Article 6 of this MOU and the City's policy on Family and
Medical Leave in accord with applicable state and federal law).
Page 8
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AITICLE 1
CSCST LEAVE
An employee who is required by court order to serve as a juror or as a witness who is not a party to a court
action, shall be granted leave for such purpose upon presentation of proof of the period of said employee's
required attendance to the Police Chief/designee. The employee shall receive full pay for the time he serves
on court duty, provided the money received as a juror or witness is deposited with the Finance Department for
credit to the proper fund. Request for such leave shall be made upon leave of absence forms, and the normal
work schedule of an employee on court leave may be adjusted to accommodate the needs of the department
and the employee's particular circumstances.
If the employee makes a court appearance during the morning session and at least part of the afternoon
session, after he/she has just completed working a graveyard shift, and if the employee is scheduled to work
the next succeeding night shift, the employee shall have the option of:
1. Taking the succeeding scheduled graveyard shift off with paid compensation at straight time for the
succeeding shift or,
2. Subject to the approval of the on -duty watch commander or shift supervisor; work the succeeding
scheduled graveyard shift and receive time and one-half paid compensation for the actual court
appearance time.
Page 9
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AITICLE $
SICK LEAVE WTI PAY
The intent of this Article is to provide a continuity of full salary to those employees who are unable, because of
illness or injury, to perform the duties of their position or who would expose fellow workers or the public to
contagious disease and are thereby forced to be absent from employment and to provide necessary time off
from work for medical and dental care subject to administrative regulations designed to prevent malingering
or abuse of these privileges.
Settle' 1 Sick Leave Manned
Sick leave is the necessary absence from duty of an employee and may be approved for.
1. Illness, injury, incapacity or exposure to a contagious disease suffered by an employee.
2. The incapacity of the employee while on a scheduled vacation as defined in Section 7 of this
Article.
3. Authorized medical or dental care, or bereavement.
4. Care of family member pursuant to, and as defined by, Labor Code Section 233.
Section 2 Sick Leave Accumulation
1. Each full-time permanent or probationary employee covered by this Memorandum of Understanding
shall be entitled to accumulate sick leave at a rate of 3.69 hours per biweekly pay period if he/she
has been on paid status at least half the regularly scheduled work days in that month.
2. Unused sick leave shall be accumulative in an unlimited amount.
Section 3 limitation e■ Time Chargeable to Sick Leave
A. No person shall be entitled to sick leave with pay while absent from duty on account of any of the
following causes.
1. Disability arising from any sickness or injury purposely self-inflicted.
2. Disability arising from any sickness or injury caused by willful misconduct.
3. No paid sick leave shall be granted in excess of the employee's sick leave credit or on an
employees regularly scheduled day off.
Page 10
NCPOA MOU 2002.2005
Miele $ - Sick Leave with Pay
NMI 11
B. Absence that is chargeable to sick leave in accordance with this article shall be charged in an
amount not smaller than one (1) hour for the first hour of absence and thereafter, in increments of
not less than fifteen (15) minutes.
Section 4 Notification
A. In order to receive compensation while on sick leave, the employee shall notify:
1. The immediate supervisor or,
2. The Department Head or;
3. In the event of the unavailability of either, the senior department representative available.
B. Notification shall be made prior to or not later than the beginning of the work day in the employee's
respective department.
C. The Department Head may waive the above requirements if, in his/her opinion, an emergency or
other exceptional circumstances so warrants.
Section 5 Physician's Statement lionnirell
A. When absence is for more than three (3) consecutive working days, the department head shall
require the employee to furnish, at the employee's expense, a certificate or statement from a
licensed and practicing physician, indicating the nature and duration of the employee's incapacity
or, if the employee was not examined by a physician, other adequate evidence. Based upon
circumstances of the particular case and review of previous sick leave usage, the department head
may require evidence of incapacity in cases of shorter periods of absence.
B. The employee shall not be called at home/hospital while on sick leave for the purpose of pressuring
the employee to return to work while still ill or to pressure the employee to perform duties at
home/hospital. This section does not limit the right of a supervisor to contact an employee in order
to obtain needed information about the status of his/her health and expected date of return to work.
Settles 6 Separatism from City Service
All accumulated sick leave shall be canceled upon separation of the employee from the City service, except
upon retirement. If separation is by lay-off his accumulated sick leave, up to a maximum of 240 hours shall
be restored to him upon re-employment within 24 months.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Article S - Sick Leave With Pay
pale 12
Y'
Sullen 1 Illness daring Vacatiea leave
An employee who becomes incapacitated for work due to the employees' illness or injury while on paid
vacation shall have the option of substituting sick leave credit for vacation provided the employees' request
for sick leave substitution is accompanied by doctors statement or other evidence satisfactory to the
Department Head or his designee.
Section S Sick Leave laymen gm betirement
An employee hired on or before June 30, 1979 shall upon formal retirement from the City under the Public
Employees' Retirement System be paid for each day of unused sick leave or fraction thereof which has
accrued to his credit up to and including his last day of work but not to exceed 45 days or 360 hours. An
employee hired on or afterJuly 1, 1979 shall not be entitled to sick leave payoff upon retirement.
Section I Evidence of Cause of Absence
In all cases of absence due to sickness or injury of the employee; illness, injury or death in the employee's
immediate family, the employee may be required to furnish the Department Head evidence substantiating
the request for such leave. Failure to furnish such evidence upon request shall be sufficient reason to deny
the leave of absence with pay.
Section 1S Sick Leave Incentive Pay
1. Employees using 40 hours of sick leave or less during the fiscal year may convert 50% of their
remaining yearly sick leave to pay. Remaining yearly sick leave not converted to pay shall be carried
over and accumulated for use when needed. For purposes of this section, sick leave used in relation
to a death in the immediate family as provided in Article 9, shall not be counted against the forty (40)
hour eligibility limit on sick leave usage.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Article I - Sick Leave Witk Pe)
eels 13
2. Pay shall be computed based on the following schedule and all computations shall be rounded to the
nearest whole hour.
Remaining Sick Leave at End of Fiscal Year
Pay Incentive (50%)
96 hours
48 hours
88 hours
44 hours
80 hours
40 hours
72 hours
36 hours
64 hours
32 hours
56 hours or less
0 hours
(EXAMPLE: Employee has 93 hours remaining yearly sick leave; therefore, 93 hours x .5 =
46.5 hours = 47 hours of pay)
3. Paid sick leave hours shall be subtracted from the employee's yearly sick leave balance. The
remaining sick leave hours shall be carried over and accumulated per subsection 2 hereof.
(Example: Employee uses 40 hours of sick leave. He then receives pay for 50% of remaining 56
hours or 28 hours. The 28 hours are subtracted from his remaining yearly sick leave and the other 28
hours are added to the employee's total accumulated sick leave balance.)
4. Payment will be made during the month of August each year. Pay will be computed based on the
employee's salary step on June 30 of the precedingfiscal year.
5. Payment will be made to an employee hired during the fiscal year on a prorated basis provided he is
on payroll June 30.
6. Employees who separate during the fiscal year will be compensated on a prorated basis subject to
their formal separation date.
7. The City shall issue checks to employees separate from their regular paychecks for purposes of sick
leave incentive pay.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
ARTICLE 9
SPECIAL LEAVE WITH PAY
Section 1 Intent
The intent of this Article is to allow the limited use of sick leave credits by an employee who is confronted with
emergency illness, injury or death in said employee's immediate family as defined in Article 35 of this MOU
with regard to family care. Consistent with provisions of this MOU, an employee who is eligible for sick leave
with pay as defined in Article 8 of this MOU, shall be granted special emergency leave with pay by the
Department Head to be charged against the employee's sick leave accumulation.
Section 2 Special Leave Setinei
Special leave is defined as anything that cannot be anticipated or planned necessitating absence from duty
of an employee because of emergency, illness or injury of a member of the immediate family requiring the
attendance of an employee upon said immediate family member as defined in Article 35 of this MOU until
professional or other attendance can be obtained, or the absence from duty of an employee to discharge the
customary obligations arising from a death of a member of the employee's immediate family, as defined in
Article 35 of this MOU.
Section 3 Limitation
Special leave with pay granted pursuant to this Article shall be limited to a maximum of 60 hours annually.
Special leave with pay must be approved by the Department Head or his designee consistent with the
provisions of this Article.
Page 14
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
ARTICLE 1e
THE CCMPENNATICN PLAN
Section 1 Salary Advance.ent
The Compensation Plan has the following characteristics:
1. The salary range for all classifications, except Senior Police Officer, consists of five (5) steps
(A through E). The salary for Senior Police Officer is a flat amount approximately five percent
(5%) higher than "E" step for Police Officer.
2. The increase from one step to the next step on each salary range is as indicated in the salary
schedule for Police Department employees as set out in Article 24.
The success of the Compensation Plan depends upon incentives which will encourage employees to put forth
increasing efforts as they advance through the salary steps of the salary range. Salary advancement for each
employee shall be granted only upon a satisfactory evaluation ("standard" or above) and a recommendation
to the City Manager by the department head. The step increase must then be approved by the City Manager
or his designee.
If an employee is denied his/her salary step advancement due to failure of the department head or other
administrators to follow applicable Civil Service or Personnel Rules, he/she may appeal said denial through
the established Grievance Procedure.
Section 2 Salary Steps
The steps of the salary range shall be interpreted and applied as follows. The second, third, fourth and fifth
salary steps are incentive adjustments to encourage an employee to continue to improve his work:
1. The first salary step (Step "A"), is the minimum rate and will normally be the hiring rate.
Appointment may be made to other than normal entering salary step upon the
recommendation of the department head and upon the approval of the City Manager, when
it is decided that such action is in the best interests of the City.
2. The second salary step (Step "B"), twelve (12) months of satisfactory service at Step "A"
shall make an employee eligible consistent with Section 1 for consideration for this salary
advancement.
Employees hired prior to July 1, 1981 require six (6) months of satisfactory service to
become eligible for consideration for this salary advancement.
Page 15
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Article 1l - The Cauee.satisa Nee Bale 1i
3. The third salary step (Step "C"), twelve (12) months of satisfactory service at the Step "B"
shall make an employee eligible consistent with Section 1 for this salary advancement.
Employees hired prior to July 1, 1981 require six (6) months of satisfactory service to
become eligible for consideration for this salary advancement.
4. The fourth salary step (Step "D"), twelve (12) months of satisfactory service at Step "C"
shall make an employee eligible consistent with Section 1 for this salary advancement.
Employees hired prior to July 1, 1981 require six (6) months of satisfactory service to
become eligible for consideration for this salary advancement.
5. The fifth salary step (Step "E"), twelve (12) months of satisfactory service at Step "D" shall
make an employee eligible consistent with Section 1 for this salary advancement.
All rates shown and conditions set forth herein, are in full payment for services rendered and are intended to
cover full payment for the number of hours now regularly worked in each class. Each promotion shall cant'
with it an annual salary increase during the first year equal to approximately five percent (5%).
The provisions of this Article are based upon the salary schedule adopted by the City Council and set forth in
Article 24.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AITICLE 11
MY NIFFENENTIAL
Sachem 1
Those employees classified as Police Officer and assigned duty as the "Police Liaison Officer" shall receive a
pay differential of $123 per month. This pay differential may be eliminated at the Council's discretion.
Sullen 2
Those employees classified as Police Officer, Senior Officer or Police Sergeant and assigned Police
Dog/Animal Handler duty on a permanent basis shall receive a pay differential of 4% of base salary per
month for the duration of said assignment.
Section 3
Those employees classified as Police Officer, Senior Officer or Sergeant and assigned motorcycle duty on a
permanent basis shall receive a pay differential of 4% of base salary per month for the duration of said
assignment.
Section 4
Those employees who, upon recommendation of the Chief of Police and the approval of the Personnel
Director, and successful completion of a Bilingual Performance Evaluation administered by the Personnel
Department, who are regularly required to use their bilingual skills in Spanish, Tagalog or any second
language approved by the Chief of Police and the Personnel Director, shall receive a pay differential as
follows: 2% of monthly base salary for Sergeants and Lieutenants and 3% of monthly base salary for Officers
and Senior Officers.
Page 17
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AIME 12
CMECTIME
1. The smallest unit of time credited as overtime as an extension of shift shall be 6 minutes. The
overtime policy issued to clarify how overtime is calculated shall be used by the City to calculate
overtime hours.
2. Overtime credit must be for work specifically ordered, requested or approved by the Department
Head or a designated representative. All time, (including actual hours worked, sick leave, vacation,
etc.) except suspension time shall be considered in the determination and calculation of overtime.
3. Except as provided in Section 5 regarding court time, if an employee is required to return to his/her
place of employment after he/she has completed a normal work day, he/she shall receive overtime
pay fora minimum of four (4) hours unless such overtime is within three (3) hours of the beginning of
the employee's regular work period, in which case the employee shall receive overtime pay for one
(1) hour more than the overtime hours worked. Said employee shall have the option of taking
compensatory time off in lieu of call back pay.
4. All overtime compensation shall be at time and a half whether it is paid or is credited as
compensatory time off.
(a) Overtime shall be paid for all hours over eighty (80) hours of paid time in a biweekly pay
period.
5. Employees on scheduled time off, who are subpoenaed in the line of duty or required by the
Department Head or his designee to be present in criminal or juvenile court, or other judicial
proceedings shall receive overtime compensation for all time actually spent and required to be at
court. Employees shall be guaranteed a minimum of four (4) hours for each separate court
appearance unless such overtime is within one (1) hour of the beginning of the employee's regular
work period, in which case a one (1) hour minimum will be paid. Said employee shall be reimbursed
for all actual mileage said employee travels round trip between the Police Station and the location to
which said employee is subpoenaed.
(a) Overtime shall not be granted to an employee who schedules voluntary leave and then
volunteers to work overtime during the scheduled leave.
(b) Overtime shall not be granted to an employee who is scheduled to appear in court during his
regular shift and requests and is granted leave time. This paragraph shall not apply to an
annual scheduled vacation or a person on leave who is unexpectedly ordered to appear in
court.
Page 18
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
t
•
Article 12 - herders ease 15
(c) Those employees classified as Police Officer, Senior Officer or Police Sergeant and assigned
Motorcycle duty on a regular basis shall receive one-half hour of overtime pay for each full
shift actually worked as compensation for travel time to and from the workplace.
(d) Those employees classified as Police Officer, Senior Officer or Police Sergeant and assigned
police dog/animal handler duty on a regular basis shall receive one half hour of overtime pay
for each full shift actually worked as compensation for travel to and from the workplace.
6. Along with other rights reserved to management, the right of management to make changes in prior
practices to more effectively and efficiently carryout the requirements of the Federal Fair Labor
Standards Act is recognized subject to the following limitations:
(a) No changes shall be inconsistent with the other provisions of this article except as required
by law; and
(b) The Association shall be notified in writing of such changes and such notification shall be
prior to implementation unless this is not feasible due to unforeseen circumstances or legal
requirements; and
(c) The Association reserves the right to meet and confer on these changes by submittal of a
written request within 30 days prior to or after their implementation.
7. The parties understand that unexpected problems may arise in the administration of overtime and
leave. At the request of either party to this agreement, a committee composed of representative of
the National City Police Officers' Association and the City will meet and discuss overtime and leave
issues with the intent to reduce unnecessary overtime and maximize the opportunity to reduce
furlough and comp time balances.
8. Change of Schedule
With the understanding that the needs of the department will sometimes require short notice, every
effort will be made to notify employees regarding transfers or shift adjustments as far in advance of
such changes as is possible. Employees who are subject to transfer or shift adjustment shall be
notified no less than 7 calendar days prior to that movement or adjustment. If such notice cannot be
made or is not made, and the employee chooses to not waive calendar days notification guideline,
the first shift worked on the new schedule shall be compensated at time and a half. Only Sergeants,
Lieutenants, and newly promoted employees may waive the 7-calendar day notification guideline.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
*rticle 12 - Overtime dale 29
9. lemartinet Credit Card
The City shall make a Department credit card available to Association members for use in paying for
reimbursable travel and training costs. Use of the Department credit card, including the details of
the expenditure and the amount to be charged to that card, must be approved by the Chief of Police
or his/her designee, prior to using the credit card.
NCPOA MOU 2002 2005
AITICLE 13
CSMPENSATSIY TIME OFF
Satin 1
Consistent with Article 12 of this MOU every employee is entitled to receive time and one half pay to be
included in the pay period in which earned or at the discretion of the employee of having said hours logged as
"comp time" with a maximum accumulation of one hundred twenty (120) hours. Said hours of comp time
shall be converted to the equivalent of straight time hours (i.e., one hour of overtime equals one and one half-
hours comp time).
Section 2
When an employee's employment terminates for any reason, all comp time shall be paid to said employee at
the employee's current salary as specified under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The City shall issue checks to
employees and/or terminated employees separate from their regular paychecks for purposes of cashing out
compensatory time off.
Section 3
An employee may use his comp time to extend his regular vacation period with the approval of the
Department Head.
Sectie■ 4
Along with other rights reserved to management, the right of management to make changes in prior practices
to more effectively and efficiently carryout the requirements of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act is
recognized subject to the following limitations:
(a) No changes shall be inconsistent with the other provisions of this article except as required
by law; and
(b) The Association shall be notified in writing of such changes and such notification shall be
prior to implementation unless this is not feasible due to unforeseen circumstances or legal
requirements; and
(c) The Association reserves the right to meet and confer on these changes by submittal of a
written request within 30 days prior to or after their implementation.
Page 21
NCPOA MOD 2002-2005
ARTICLE 14
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAT
Safety employees covered by this Memorandum of Understanding are eligible for educational incentive pay
upon meeting the requirements indicated below.
LEVEL I
S30.00 per month
compensation *
LEVEL II
1.5% of base monthly
salary
LEVEL III
3% of base monthly
salary
AS or AA in
related field
BS or BA in related
field or AA/AS with
Intermediate POST
Certificate
MS or MA in related
field or BS/BA and
Advanced POST
Certificate
* Level I benefits are only available to employees already receiving such benefits as of
July 1, 2002.
6ENENAL NE@NINEIENTS
1. Completion of the initial Probationary Period with the National City Police Department
2. Performance Report of at least "Satisfactory" on last two (2) reports.
3. Recommendation from the Chief of Police and the approval of the City Manager or designee.
4. Degrees of AA, AS, BA, BS, MA, MS, LLB or JD must be formally awarded degrees in a field closely
related to law enforcement. "Closely related to law enforcement" is defined as: A formal course of
academic study in a discipline directly related to municipal law enforcement which by virtue of having
completed the prescribed courses of study, an individual would reasonably be expected to have
acquired skills that would make the individual a better Police Officer. Examples of a closely related
field are: Police Administration, Criminal Justice Administration, Law Enforcement Administration,
Public Administration and Jurisprudence. The City Manager or designee will make the final
determination as to a program "relatedness" to law enforcement. The institution conferring the
degree must be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Senior Colleges, Universities, etc.
5. An Officer may qualify for Level II Educational Incentive without the formally awarded AA or AS degree
if there is a unit equivalency. Unit equivalency of an AA or AS degree is defined as meeting the
requirements for graduation under the current catalog for Southwestern College. It is the
responsibility of the Officer to provide documentation that requirements for graduation have been
met
Page 22
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
=y' Article 14 - El seagull incentive Pay PAGE 23
Tuition Uoiiu urse•oot
The Educational Expenses Reimbursement Plan is available to employees who wish to improve their work
performance through furthering their education. The plan provides reimbursement for up to $1,500 per
fiscal year and is open to all employees who meet the following criteria:
1. Successful completion of probation.
2. A proposed course of instruction is related to the employee's employment with the City, or the course
is required for a degree in a closely related field. The Chief of Police or his designee has the final
authority on determining whether a course or degree is job related. Request must be submitted in
writing on appropriate department form according to established procedures.
3. The reimbursement may be used to cover the costs of tuition, registration and books at a local
community or state college or university.
4. The course must be passed with a grade of "C" or better. If taken on a pass/fail basis, employee
must pass course(s) taken.
5. The employee must show written documentation of the expenditures being claimed for
reimbursement.
6. The Police Chief will be given an annual budget during each year of this MOU (July 1-June 30) for
purposes of tuition reimbursement pursuant to this Article. The annual budget will not fluctuate
during the term of this MOU, but shalt remain fixed at the average of annual amounts expended by
the City for tuition reimbursement for eligible POA members for the three years preceding July 1,
2002. Once this budget is fully expended in any one year, no further tuition reimbursement is
available for that year.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
ARTICLE 15
LOWITY PAY
In addition to other compensation paid for the service of employees pay shall be paid to all officers and
employees of the City of National City on the following basis:
(a) After 15 years of continuous and uninterrupted service the sum of $40.00 per month;
(b) After 20 years of continuous and uninterrupted service the sum of $45.00 per month;
(c) After 25 years of continuous and uninterrupted service the sum of $50.00 per month, which
shall be the maximum payable.
Vacations, sick leave, military leave and absence authorized by the City Council of National City shall not be
considered as interruption of service.
In the event an employee ceases to be employed by National City for a reason other than military service or
lay-off, all rights to longevity pay shall be forfeited and expire, and if said officer or employee is subsequently
re-employed by the City, said employee shall not be entitled to any longevity pay by reason of prior
employment.
Employees currently being paid Longevity Pay for service of five (5) and ten (10) years will continue to be paid
at the $10/month and $15/month respectively.
Page 24
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
ARTICLE 16
CAFETERIA PLAN FBI NEALTN, MENTAL Ali INSNNITNCE PLANS
Section 1 BeaIti Coverage
As a benefit to full-time employees covered by this Memorandum of Understanding, the City will provide a
group health and dental insurance program. The benefits and limitations of the program are to be designed
cooperatively by the Association, the insurance carrier and the City. The Association and the City agree to
select and implement health insurance programs that meet the requirements of applicable law.
The City will provide, as of July 1, 2002, a cafeteria benefit to all employees for use of paying insurance
premiums for health, dental and other insurance plans according to the following:
EMPLOYEE ONLY
$295/month or 100% of cost Kaiser and Delta PMI, currently
provided (lowest cost health and dental options)
EMPLOYEE+ 1
80% of the cost of Kaiser and Delta PMI, currently provided
EMPLOYEE + 2 OR MORE
80% of the cost of Kaiser and Delta PMI, currently provided
In the event the cost of providing employee health insurance exceeds the established City contribution, the
employee must pay the excess amount.
Section 2 limey in Liu
An employee may elect to receive an amount equivalent to the City's contribution minus the cost of health
coverage for the employee alone, as cash in lieu.
Section 3 Betiree Realtr Benefit
Employees covered by this MOU, who retire from the City of National City after July 1, 1999, and who have at
least 20 full years of service with National City Police Department shall receive $5/month for each year of
service with National City Police Department as the City's contribution towards their medical insurance
premium. This contribution shall continue until reaching age 65 or the retiree obtaining primary health
coverage not sponsored by the City of National City.
Page 25
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Article 1i - Cafeteria Plan ler lean,1eatal a lasaraaee Plan PAGE 21
Retirees eligible for this benefit are responsible for paying the Health Insurance Premium and the City will
forward this benefit amount on a monthly basis directly to the Retiree. This benefit will be canceled upon
non-payment of premium or otherwise becoming ineligible. The Retiree is also responsible for notification to
the City of address change and health coverage from another source.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AOTICLE 11
EMPLOYEE LIFE IIISOWCE
As a benefit to full-time employees covered by this Memorandum of Understanding, the City will provide a
group life insurance program. The benefits and limitations of the program are to be designed cooperatively
by the Association, insurance carrier and the City. The City will provide $20,000 Basic Life Accident
Insurance coverage for each employee.
Page 27
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AITICLE 18
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' BETIBEMENT SYSTEM
Section 1
Consistent with the Government Code of the State of California, employees are local safety or miscellaneous
members of the Public Employees' Retirement System and are entitled to all benefits previously adopted
amendments by the Board of Administration of PERS and the City Council.
Section 2 Man Cost
The full cost of the employee's retirement program shall be paid by the City for eligible employees.
Sallee 3 The Mae oetiaitio■
The following benefits are included in the retirement plan benefits:
(a) 2% @ 50
(b) Third level of 1959 Survivor Benefit (Section 21382.4)
(c) Credit for Unused Sick Leave (Section 20862.4)
(d) Single highest 12-month period as salary base
(e) The City shall amend its contract with PERS to provide a retirement formula of 3% at 50
effective July 1, 2004, to eligible retirees from the POA after effective date.
(f) During the term of this MOU, the City agrees to meet and confer with the Association on the
following issues, at the request of the Association:
1. Amending the City's contract with PERS to add a DROP provision, in the event such
amendment becomes available during the term of this MOU; and
2. Amending the City's contract with PERS to include the value of employer -paid member
contributions in final compensation.
Page 28
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
ANTICLE 1N
MANAGEMENT NIGHTS
Except --and only to the extent --that specific provisions of this Agreement expressly provide otherwise, the
City has and will continue to retain regardless of the frequency of exercise, rights to operate and manage its
affairs in each and every respect. The rights of the City shall include, but not be limited to the right
to determine the mission of its constituent departments, commission, boards; set
standards of service determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment
and promotions; direct its employees; establish and enforce reasonable dress and
grooming standards, determine the methods and means to relieve its employees from duty
because of lack of governmental operations; determine the methods, means and
personnel by which government operations are to be conducted; determine the content
and intent of job classifications; approve or disapprove secondary employment held by
departmental employees; determine methods of financing; determine style and/or types of
City -issued wearing apparel, equipment or technology to be used; determine and/or
change the facilities, methods technology, means, organizational structure and size and
composition of the work force and allocate and assign work by which the City operations
are to be conducted; 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 operations
of the City; 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 upon
reasonable notice; establish and modify productivity and performance programs and
standards; discharge, suspend, demote, reprimand, withhold salary increases and
benefits, or otherwise discipline employees for just cause; establish reasonable employee
performance standards including, but not limited to quality and quantity standards; and to
require compliance therewith; take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in
emergencies; and exercise complete control and discretion over its organization and the
technology of performing its work.
In exercising these rights the City shall comply with all applicable provisions of this MOU. The exercise of said
rights shall not preclude employees or their representatives from meeting and conferring as required by law
with City management representatives about the practical consequences that decisions on these matters
may have on wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Page 29
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
ARTICLE 21
LONG TERM RISABILITY INSINANCE
The City will provide up to $20.00 per month, per employee to provide a Long Term Disability Insurance Plan
as selected by the POA.
In the event the cost of providing Long Term Disability Insurance exceeds the established City contribution,
the employee must pay the excess amount, and if the cost is less than $20/month the employee will receive
the excess as cash -in -lieu. It is the employee's responsibility to notify the Police Department and the
Personnel Office when benefits under the plan are awarded.
Page 30
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
ARTICLE 21
uNIFsiM ALLOWANCE
Section 1
In August of each year, the City shall provide the following amounts for employees in the following
classifications covered by this MOU, to be applied towards the purchase and maintenance of prescribed
uniforms as follows:
August2002
$600
August 2003
$650
August2004
$700
as uniform allowance for Police Lieutenant, Police Officer, Police Recruit, Police Sergeant, Senior Police
Officer, and Animal Control Officer.
Section 2
In addition to the above the City shall provide each new employee appointed to a position listed above
(except Animal Control Officer) $350 toward the initial purchase of prescribed uniforms.
Section 3
The City shall provide each sworn employee a flat badge.
Section 4
The City shall issue checks to employees separate from their regular paycheck for purposes of uniform
allowance.
Page 31
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
ARTICLE 22
SALARIES
Section 1 Salary AU)■stiments awl Schedules
Salary adjustments will be made according to the attached Salary Schedules.
The City shall provide on a timely basis each year a copy of the official salary schedule
developed by the Finance Department.
- Effective September 3, 2002, base salary of all represented classes advanced 2%.
➢ Effective January 7, 2003, base salary of all represented classes advanced 2%.
"r Effective April 1, 2003, base salary of all represented classes advanced 2%.
Y Effective July 8, 2003, base salary of all represented classes advanced 2%/
y Effective January 6, 2004, base salary of all represented classes advanced 2%.
Effective July 6, 2004, base salary of all represented classes advanced 2%.
✓ Effective January 4, 2005, base salary of all represented classes advanced 3%.
Page 32
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
SALARY SCHEDULE NCPOA
EFFECTIVE 09/03/2002
2% Increase
TITLE/RANGE
POLICE LIEUTENANT
P148 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE SERGEANT
P136 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE OFFICER
P122 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE OFFICER
P121 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE RECRUIT
P119 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
P094 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE DISPATCHER
P112 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
2,786.98 2,926.33 3,072.65 3,226.28 3,387.59
72,461.48 76,084.55 79,888.78 83,883.22 88,077.38
6,038.46 6,340.38 6,657.40 6,990.27 7,339.78
34.84 36.58 38.41 40.33 42.34
2,308.23 2,423.64 2,544.82 2,672.06 2,805.67
60,013.98 63,014.68 66,165.41 69,473.68 72,947.37
5,001.17 5,251.22 5,513.78 5,789.47 6,078.95
28.85 30.30 31.81 33.40 35.07
2,343.87
60,940.62
5,078.39
29.30
1,748.06 1,835.46 2,024.81 2,126.05 2,232.36
45,449.56 47,722.04 52,645.12 55,277.37 58,041.24
3,787.46 3,976.84 4,387.09 4,606.45 4,836.77
21.85 22.94 25.31 26.58 27.90
1,585.85 1,665.14 1,836.91 1,928.75
41,232.10 43,293.71 47,759.60 50,147.58
3,436.01 3,607.81 3,979.97 4,178.97
19.82 20.81 22.96 24.11
2,025.19
52,654.96
4,387.91
25.31
1,274.33 1,338.05 1,404.95 1,475.20 1,548.96
33,132.58 34,789.21 36,528.67 38,355.10 40,272.86
2,761.05 2,899.10 3,044.06 3,196.26 3,356.07
15.93 16.73 17.56 18.44 19.36
1,751.00 1,838.55 1,930.48 2,027.00 2,128.35
45,526.00 47,802.30 50,192.42 52,702.04 55,337.14
3,793.83 3,983.53 4,182.70 4,391.84 4,611.43
21.89 22.98 24.13 25.34 26.60
I
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
SALARY SCHEDULE NCPOA
EFFECTIVE 01/07/2003
2% Increase
TITLE/RANGE
POLICE LIEUTENANT
P148 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE SERGEANT
P136 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE OFFICER
P122 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE OFFICER
P121 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE RECRUIT
P119 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
P094 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE DISPATCHER
P112 81-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
2,842.72 2,984.86 3,134.10 3,290.80 3,455.34
73,910.72 77,606.26 81,486.57 85,560.90 89,838.94
6,159.23 6,467.19 6,790.55 7,130.07 7,486.58
35.53 37.31 39.18 41.14 43.19
2,354.40 2,472.12 2,595.73 2,725.51 2,861.79
61,214.40 64,275.12 67,488.88 70,863.32 74,406.49
5,101.20 5,356.26 5,624.07 5,905.28 6,200.54
29.43 30.90 32.45 34.07 35.77
2,390.75
62,159.50
5,179.96
29.88
1,783.03 1,872.18 2,065.31 2,168.57 2,277.00
46,358.78 48,676.72 53,697.96 56,382.86 59,202.00
3,863.23 4,056.39 4,474.83 4,698.57 4,933.50
22.29 23.40 25.82 27.11 28.46
1,617.57 1,698.45 1,873.65 1,967.33 2,065.70
42,056.82 44,159.66 48,714.85 51,150.60 53,708.13
3,504.74 3,679.97 4,059.57 4,262.55 4,475.68
20.22 21.23 23.42 24.59 25.82
1,299.82 1,364.81 1,433.05 1,504.70 1,579.94
33,795.32 35,485.09 37,259.34 39,122.31 41,078.42
2,816.28 2,957.09 3,104.95 3,260.19 3,423.20
16.25 17.06 17.91 18.81 19.75
1,786.02 1,875.32 1,969.09 2,067.54 2,170.92
46,436.52 48,758.35 51,196.26 53,756.08 56,443.88
3,869.71 4,063.20 4,266.36 4,479.67 4,703,66
22.33 23.44 24.61 25.84 27.14
rf
I I
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
SALARY SCHEDULE NCPOA
EFFECTIVE 04/01/2003
2% Increase
TITLE/RANGE
POLICE LIEUTENANT
P148 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE SERGEANT
P136 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE OFFICER
P122 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POL►CE OFFICER
P121 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE RECRUIT
P119 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
P094 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE DISPATCHER
P112 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
2,899.58 3,044.56 3,196.79 3,356.63 3,524.46
75,389.08 79,158.53 83,116.46 87,272.28 91,635.90
6,282.42 6,596.54 6,926.37 7,272.69 7,636.32
36.24 38.06 39.96 41.96 44.06
2,401.49 2,521.56 2,647.64 2,780.02 2,919.03
62,438.74 65,560.68 68,838.71 72,280.65 75,894.68
5,203.23 5,463.39 5,736.56 6,023.39 6,324.56
30.02 31.52 33.10 34.75 36.49
2,438.57
63,402.82
5,283.57
30.48
1,818.69 1,909.62 2,106.62 2,211.95 2,322.54
47,285.94 49,650.24 54,772.02 57,510.62 60,386.15
3,940.50 4,137.52 4,564.34 4,792.55 5,032.18
22.73 23.87 26.33 2T.65 29.03
1,649.93 1,732.43 1,911.12 2,006.68 2,107.01
42,898.18 45,043.09 49,689.20 52,173.66 54,782.34
3,574.85 3,753.59 4,140.77 4,347.80 4,565.20
20.62 21.66 23.89 25.08 26.34
1,325.82 1,392.11 1,461.72 1,534.80 1,611.54
34,471.32 36,194.89 38,004.63 39,904.86 41,900.10
2,872.61 3,016.24 3,167.05 3,325.41 3,491.68
16.57 17.40 18.27 19.19 20.14
1,821.74 1,912.83 2,008.47 2,108.89 2,214.34
47,365.24 49,733.50 52,220.18 54,831.19 57,572.75
3,947.10 4,144.46 4,351.68 4,569.27 4,797.73
22.77 23.91 25.11 26.36 27.68
III
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
SALARY SCHEDULE NCPOA
EFFECTIVE 07/08/2003
2% Increase
TITLE/RANGE
POLICE LIEUTENANT
P148 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE SERGEANT
P136 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE OFFICER
P122 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE OFFICER
P121 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE RECRUIT
P119 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
P094 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE DISPATCHER
P112 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
2,957.58 3,105.46 3,260.73 3,423.77 3,594.96
76,897.08 80,741.93 84,779.03 89,017.98 93,468.88
6,408.09 6,728.49 7,064.92 7,418.17 7,789.07
36.97 38.82 40.76 42.80 44.94
2,449.52 2,572.00 2,700.60 2,835.63 2,977.41
63,687.52 66,871.90 70,215.49 73,726.27 77,412.58
5,307.29 5,572.66 5,851.29 6,143.86 6,451.05
30.62 32.15 33.76 35.45 37.22
2,487.35
64,671.10
5,389.26
31.09
1,855.07 1,947.82 2,148.75 2,256.19 2,369.00
48,231.82 50,643.41 55,867.56 58,660.94 61,593.99
4,019.32 4,220.28 4,655.63 4,888.41 5,132.83
23.19 24.35 26.86 28.20 29.61
1,682.93 1,767.08 1,949.34 2,046.81 2,149.15
43,756.18 45,943.99 50,682.90 53,217.05 55,877.90
3,646.35 3,828.67 4,223.58 4,434.75 4,656.49
21.04 22.09 24.37 25.59 26.86
1,352.34 1,419.96 1,490.95 1,565.50 1,643.78
35,160.84 36,918.88 38,764.83 40,703.07 42,738.22
2,930.07 3,076.57 3,230.40 3,391.92 3,561.52
16.90 17.75 18.64 19.57 20.55
1,858.18 1,951.09 2,048.64 2,151.08 2,258.63
48,312.68 50,728.31 53,264.73 55,927.97 58,724.36
4,026.06 4,227.36 4,438.73 4,660.66 4,893.70
23.23 24.39 25.61 26.89 28.23
IV
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
SALARY SCHEDULE NCPOA
EFFECTIVE 01/06/2004
2% Increase
TITLE/RANGE
POLICE LIEUTENANT
P148 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE SERGEANT
P136 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE OFFICER
P122 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE OFFICER
P121 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE RECRUIT
P119 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
P094 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE DISPATCHER
P112 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
3,016.74 3,167.58 3,325.96 3,492.25 3,666.87
78,435.24 82,357.00 86,474.85 90,798.59 95,338.52
6,536.27 6,863.08 7,206.24 7,566.55 7,944.88
37.71 39.59 41.57 43.65 45.84
2,498.51 2,623.44 2,754.61 2,892.34 3,036.95
64,961.26 68,209.32 71,619.79 75,200.78 78,960.82
5,413.44 5,684.11 5,968.32 6,266.73 6,580.07
31.23 32.79 34.43 36.15 37.96
2,537.10
65,964.60
5,497.05
31.71
1,892.18 1,986.79 2,191.73 2,301.31 2,416.38
49,196.68 51,656.51 56,984.85 59,834.09 62,825.80
4,099.72 4,304.71 4,748.74 4,986.17 5,235.48
23.65 24.83 27.40 28.77 30.20
1,716.59 1,802.42 1,988.33 2,087.74 2,192.13
44,631.34 46,862.91 51,696.50 54,281.32 56,995.39
3,719.28 3,905.24 4,308.04 4,523.44 4,749.62
21.46 22.53 24.85 26.10 27.40
1,379.39 1,448.36 1,520.78 1,596.82 1,676.66
35,864.14 37,657.35 39,540.21 41,517.23 43,593.09
2,988.68 3,138.11 3,295.02 3,459.77 3,632.76
17.24 18.10 19.01 19.96 20.96
1,895.35 1,990.12 2,089.62 2,194.10 2,303.81
49,279.10 51,743.06 54,330.21 57,046.72 59,899.05
4,106.59 4,311.92 4,527.52 4,753.89 4,991.59
23.69 24.88 26.12 27.43 28.80
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
SALARY SCHEDULE NCPOA
EFFECTIVE 07/06/2004
2% Increase
TITLE/RANGE
POLICE LIEUTENANT
P148 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE SERGEANT
P136 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE OFFICER
P122 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE OFFICER
P121 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE RECRUIT
P119 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
P094 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE DISPATCHER
P112 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
3,077.08 3,230.93 3,392.48 3,562.10 3,740.21
80,004.08 84,004.28 88,204.50 92,614.72 97,245.46
6,667.01 7,000.36 7,350.37 7,717.89 8,103.79
38.46 40.39 42.41 44.53 46.75
2,548.48 2,675.90 2,809.70 2,950.18 3,097.69
66,260.48 69,573.50 73,052.18 76,704.79 80,540.03
5,521.71 5,797.79 6,087.68 6,392.07 6,711.67
31.86 33.45 35.12 36.88 38.72
2,587.85
67,284.10
5,607.01
32.35
1,930.03 2,026.53 2,235.56 2,347.34 2,464.71
50,180.78 52,689.82 58,124.68 61,030.91 64,082.46
4,181.73 4,390.82 4,843.72 5,085.91 5,340.20
24.13 25.33 27.94 29.34 30.81
1,750.93 1,838.48 2,028.10 2,129.50 2,235.98
45,524.18 47,800.39 52,730.51 55,367.04 58,135.39
3,793.68 3,983.37 4,394.21 4,613.92 4,844.62
21.89 22.98 25.35 26.62 27.95
1,406.98 1,477.33 1,551.20 1,628.76 1,710.19
36,581.48 38,410.55 40,331.08 42,347.64 44,465.02
3,048.46 3,200.88 3,360.92 3,528.97 3,705.42
17.59 18.47 19.39 20.36 21.38
1,933.26 2,029.92 2,131.42 2,237.99 2,349.89
50,264.76 52,778.00 55,416.90 58,187.74 61,097.13
4,188.73 4,398.17 4,618.07 4,848.98 5,091.43
24.17 25.37 26.64 27.97 29.37
VI
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
SALARY SCHEDULE NCPOA
EFFECTIVE 01/04/2005
3% Increase
TITLE/RANGE
POLICE LIEUTENANT
P148 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE SERGEANT
P136 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE OFFICER
P122 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE OFFICER
P121 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
POLICE RECRUIT
P119 81-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
P094 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
SENIOR POLICE DISPATCHER
P112 BI-WEEKLY
ANNUAL
MONTHLY
40/HR WEEK
STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
3,169.40 3,327.87 3,494.26 3,668.98 3,852.43
82,404.40 86,524.62 90,850.85 95,393.39 100,163.06
6,867.03 7,210.39 7,570.90 7,949.45 8,346.92
39.62 41.60 43.68 45.86 48.16
2,624.94
68,248.44
5,687.37
32.81
2,756.19 2,894.00 3,038.70 3,190.63
71,660.86 75,243.91 79,006.10 82,956.41
5,971.74 6,270.33 6,583.84 6,913.03
34.45 36.17 37.98 39.88
2,665.49
69,302.74
5,775.23
33.32
1,987.33 2,086.70 2,280.27 2,394.28 2,514.00
51,670.58 54,254.11 59,287.05 62,251.40 65,363.97
4,305.88 4,521.18 4,940.59 5,187.62 5,447.00
24.84 26.08 28.50 29.93 31.42
1,803.46 1,893.63 2,068.66 2,172.10 2,280.70
46,889.96 49,234.46 53,785.21 56,474.47 59,298.20
3,907.50 4,102.87 4,482.10 4,706.21 4,941.52
22.54 23.67 25.86 27.15 28.51
1,449.19 1,521.65 1,597.73 1,677.62 1,761.50
37,678.94 39,562.89 41,541.03 43,618.08 45,798.99
3,139.91 3,296.91 3,461.75 3,634.84 3,816.58
18.11 19.02 19.97 20.97 22.02
1,991.26 2,090.82 2,195.36 2,305.13 2,420.39
51,772.76 54,361.40 57,079.47 59,933.44 62,930.11
4,314.40 4,530.12 4,756.62 4,994.45 5,244.18
24.89 26.14 27.44 28.81 30.25
VII
ANTICLE 23
ASSICIATISN SIIIITS
Settle§ 1
The City recognizes the right of the Association to govern its internal affairs.
SectlWI 2
Upon the receipt of a written request and authorization from an employee for deduction of Association dues
and other related lawful deductions, the City shall withhold such dues and deductions from the salary of the
employee and remit the withholdings to the Association in a timely manner. The City shall continue to
withhold such deductions unless the employee files a written statement with the City withdrawing
authorization for the continued withholding of the deductions.
Satin 3
The Association shall have sole and exclusive use of specific bulletin board space, clearly marked and
identified as such, of roughly four feet by eight feet in dimension, located in the hallway area of the Police
Department. The Police Chief shall designate the authorized bulletin board space and said space shall be
the only space which is authorized for the posting of Association business. Material placed on the bulletin
board shall be at the discretion of the Association with the understanding that materials so posted shall only
be for legitimate communications with members. Said postings shall not be offensive to good taste,
defamatory or involve support or opposition to candidates for political office within the City government. The
Police Chief or his designee shall have the right to remove any such materials upon prior notice to the
Association representative. The Association shall be responsible for maintaining the space provided in an
orderly condition and shall promptly remove outdated materials.
Section 4
The employee shall be allowed to designate a representative to assist said employee in:
1. Preparing and presenting grievances;
2. Preparing and processing material for Disciplinary Hearing;
Page 33
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Article 23 - Association Wits PATE 34
3. Preparing and presenting material for any legitimate Employer -Employee relations matter for
which representation is granted pursuant to existing law.
Section 5
Subject to the needs of the department and the approval of the Chief of Police, designated employee
representati'es shall be allowed reasonable release time from regularly scheduled duties to present
grievances and material for Disciplinary Hearing on behalf of the affected employee if said employee
requests said assistance and to meet with City management representatives relative to matters of Employer -
Employee relations.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AITICLE 24
EMPLOYEE A16ATS
Each individual employee shall have the following rights which he/she may exercise in accordance with the
National City Employer -Employee Relations Resolution and all applicable laws, ordinances, and rules and
regulations and this MOU:
1. The right to form, join and participate in the activities of employee organizations of his/her own
choosing for the purpose of representation on matters of his/her employee relations with the City, or
to refuse to join or participate in the activities of any employee organization.
2. The right to pay dues to such employees organization through regular payroll deduction.
3. The right to be free from interference, intimidation, restraint, coercion, discrimination or reprisal on
the part of his/her department head for his membership or non -membership in any employee
organization or with respect to any lawful activity associated therewith which is within the scope of
representation.
4. The right to represent himself/herself individually in his/her employee relations with the City.
5. The right to review his/her personnel file by so requesting in writing to the appropriate City official.
6. The City shall maintain only one official employee personnel file and that file shall be in the custody
of the City Personnel Officer. That personnel file shall be the only official source or repository of
documents pertaining to the employee's performance, past and present, leave requests, disciplinary
records and commendations.
The employee's personnel file will not contain information relating to the employee's background
investigation, Civil Service Examination results pertaining to initial hiring or promotional
examinations, legal correspondence, workers' compensation records, aside from injury claims or any
ongoing or incomplete internal investigations or citizens complaints. These documents shall be
maintained in separate files by the Chief of Police or the Personnel Officer. A duplicate official
personnel file may be maintained by the Chief of Police for the convenience of the employee and as
an administrative aide. The employee's immediate supervisor may maintain files with information
that is kept for a maximum of 12 months during ongoing investigation or in preparation for an
employee performance appraisal report. However, at such
Page 35
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Article 24 - Ewelelee Melts PAGE 3$
time as the investigation is complete or the performance appraisal has been completed, such
material shall then either be placed in the employee's official personnel file or destroyed. In no
event shall such material be maintained in any location other than the official file referred to above
nor shall materials be placed in the employee's official personnel file without his/her knowledge.
7. Whenever an employee desires to represent himself/herself in consulting with City management
during his/her regular hours of work, he/she shall first request from his/her department head
permission to take time off to do so. Said request shall be granted unless the needs of the City or
Department are such that the employee's services cannot be spared during the particular time
requested. In such case the employee shall be permitted to re -schedule his/her appointment with
City management.
8. When imposing discipline, the Department Head or his designee shall specify the period of time,
from six (6) months to five (5) years that said discipline will remain in the affected employee's
personnel file. At the end of said period of time, the disciplinary action shall be removed from the
employee's file provided that no ensuing similar discipline has been imposed. Consistent with the
above provisions, all materials of this nature more than five (5) years old shall be removed from
employees' personnel files.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AITICLE 25
WSIK WEEK/MAY
Section 1
All employees of the National City Police Department covered by this agreement who work four (4) ten (10)
hour days per work week, including two (2) 15 minute rest periods, one-half (1/2) hour lunch break and "roll
call" shall be scheduled for three (3) consecutive days off per work week.
Section 2
All employees of the National City Police Department covered by this agreement who work five (5) eight (8)
hour days shall have two (2) consecutive days off per week Said shift shall include two (2) 15 minute rest
periods and "roll call" and one-half (1/2) hour off duty unpaid lunch break
Section 3
If the rest periods are not utilized the time cannot be accumulated nor will additional compensation be
provided.
Section 4
CORE Investigators shall be assigned to work a 9/80 schedule, consisting of four (4) nine (9) hour shifts and
one (1) eight (8) hour shift during the one calendar week of a two -week pay period, and four (4) nine (9) hour
shifts in the other calendar week of a two -week pay period. The Department shall have the authority to
determine how this schedule will be implemented.
Page 37
NCPOA MOO 2002-2005
AITICLE 2$
P.1.S.T. TIAININe
All sworn Police Department employees should have equal opportunities to attend P.O.S.T. training
consistent with the needs of the Department.
Page 38
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AITICLE 21
EMPLOYEE OIIEVANCE PIOCEIUIE
Section 1 Purpose
The purpose and objectives of this Grievance Procedure of the City of National City are:
(A) To promote improved employer -employee relations by establishing grievance procedures on matters
within the scope of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and a recognized employee
association for which appeal or hearing is not provided by other regulations.
(B) To assure fair and equitable treatment of all employees and promote harmonious relations among
employees, supervisors and management.
(C) To encourage the settlement of disagreements informally at the employee -supervisor level and
provide an orderly procedure to handle grievances throughout the several supervisory levels where
necessary.
(D) To provide that appeals shall be conducted as informally as possible.
(E) To resolve grievances as quickly as possible and correct, if possible, the cause of grievances, thereby
reducing the number of grievances and future similar complaints.
This grievance procedure is applicable to all employees in positions within a bargaining unit represented by
an employee association. This procedure does not supersede the grievance or other appeal procedures in
the Civil Service Rules of the City.
Section 2 Ideetificatisn of Participants
For the purpose of this grievance procedure, the following definitions shall apply:
(A) Association: The employee organization recognized by the City to represent employees in the
grievant's bargaining unit.
(B) City: The City of National City.
(C) City Manager: The City Manager or his designee.
(D) Department: A major organizational unit of the City.
Page 39
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Article 21 - E•aleflee Vienne Procaine pale IS
(E) Department Head or Head of a Department: The chief executive officer of a department.
(F) Employee or City Employee: A member of a bargaining unit either at the time of initiation of the
grievance of within seven (7) calendar days prior to initiation of the grievance.
(G) Employee Representative: An individual who appears on behalf of the employee.
(H) Grievance: A complaint of an employee, or a group of employees or the Association on behalf of its
membership as a whole, arising out of the application or interpretation of existing provisions of an
MOU.
(I) Immediate Supervisor: The individual who normally assigns, reviews or directs the work of an
employee.
(J) Management: (1) Any employee having significant responsibilities for formulating and
administering City policies and programs, including but not limited to the chief executive officer and
department heads; (2), Any employee having authority to exercise independent judgment to hire,
transfer, suspend, lay-off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline other employees,
or having the responsibility to direct them or to adjust their grievances, or effectively to recommend
such action if in connection with the foregoing the exercise of such authority is not of a merely routine
or clerical nature, but requires the use of independent judgment.
(K) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): A written agreement between an employee
organization and the City which is a result of the meet and confer process.
(L) Personnel Officer: The Personnel Officer or his designee.
(M) Second Level Supervisor: The individual to whom an immediate supervisor normally reports.
Sallee 3 Seeps of Grievance Premiere
(A) To be reviewable under this procedure, a grievance must:
1. Concern matters or incidents that have occurred.
2. Results from an act or omission by management which is alleged to be a violation of a
specific provision of a current Memorandum of Understanding.
N0POA NOV 2002-2005
Article 27 - Employee Riesling Procedure pals 41
3. Arise out of a specific situation, act or acts complained of as being unfair which result in
specified inequity or damage to the employee(s).
(B) A grievance is not reviewable under this procedure if either it is a matter which would require the
modification of the MOU or a policy established by the City Council or by law. Also, a grievance is not
reviewable under this procedure if it is reviewable under some other administrative or Civil Service
procedure such as:
1. Applications for changes in title, job classification or salary;
2. Appeals from formal disciplinary proceedings;
3. Appeals arising out of Civil Service examinations;
4. Appeals from work performance evaluations.
(C) A complaint may not be considered under this procedure if a grievance has been filed on the same
matter under the Civil Service Grievance Procedure (Rule IX).
Section 4 Special Prsrisioos of the Grievance Procedure
(A) Procedure for Presentation: In presenting a grievance the employee shall follow the sequence
and the procedure outlined in Section 5 of this Procedure.
(B) Prompt Presentation: The employee shall discuss the grievance with the immediate supervisor
promptly after the act or omission of management causing the grievance.
(C) Submittal of Grievance: The written grievance shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the
Personnel Officer for this purpose. At each level, the form must be completed fully, signed by the
grievant and hand delivered or sent by U.S. mail to the designated reviewer's office with a copy being
sent to the Personnel Office, also within the specified time limits.
(D) Statement of Grievance: The grievance must contain a statement of:
1. The specific situation, act or acts complained of as being unfair;
2. The specific provision(s) of the MOU which has been violated;
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Ankle 21 - Enslaves Orleraace Precedere dale 42
(E)
3. The inequity or damage suffered by the employee;
4. The relief sought;
5. The representative of the grievant (if applicable).
Employee Representative: The employee may choose someone to provide representation at any
step in the procedure. No person hearing a grievance need recognize more than one representative
for any employee at any one time.
(F) Handled During Working Hours: Whenever possible, grievance hearings and meetings with
reviewers will be conducted during the regularly scheduled working hours of the parties involved.
(G) Extension of Time: The time limit within which action must be taken or a decision made as
specified in this procedure may be extended by mutual written consent of the parties involved. A
statement of the duration of such extension of time must be signed by both parties involved at the
step to be extended.
(H)
(I)
Consolidation of Grievances: If the grievance involves a group of employees or if a number of
employees file separate grievances on the same matter, the grievances may be handled by
management as a single grievance.
Settlement: A grievance shall be considered settled and not subject to further consideration or re -
filing if anyof the following conditions exist:
1. The grievant indicates in writing that the grievance is withdrawn.
2. The specific remedy requested on the grievance form is granted.
3. The grievant does not submit the grievance to the next higher level of review with the normal
time limits or extended time limits obtained in writing by mutual agreement.
(J) Rejection: A grievance may be rejected for consideration at any time during the grievance review
process for any of the following reasons:
1. The grievant does not meet the definition of "employee" indicated in Section 2.
2. The subject of the grievance is outside the scope of the procedure as indicated in Section 3.
NCPOA MOO 2002-2005
Article 21 - Euless, Arievatuce Procedure one AS
3. The grievant does not comply with any of the requirements of Sections 4 or 5.
(K) Representation: The grievant may elect to be represented by the Association or any other person
or to represent himself/herself. If the grievant elects to not be represented by the Association, the
Association shall be given a copy of the grievance and its resolution.
(L) Deletion of Step(s): By mutual written consent of the department head and the grievant, any one
or more of the first three (3) steps of the procedure may be omitted in consideration of a specific
grievance when it is felt that this is in the best interests of an equitable and expeditious resolution of
the grievance.
(M) Reprisals: The grievance procedure is considered an integral part of the employee -employer
relation policy of the City. As such, it is intended to assure a grievant and his/her representative the
right to present the grievance without fear of disciplinary action or reprisal of any kind by his/her
supervisor or other agents of the City provided he/she observes the provisions of the grievance
procedure.
Section 5 Menace Procedure Steps
The following procedure shall be followed by an employee submitting a grievance:
STEP I Immediate Supervisor: The employee shall discuss the grievance with the immediate
supervisor within 20 calendar days of the alleged act or omission of management causing
the grievance. Within seven (7) calendar days the supervisor shall give a decision to the
employee verbally.
STEP II Second -Level Supervisor: If the employee and supervisor cannot reach an agreement as
to a solution of the grievance or the employee has not received a decision within the time
limit above, the employee may within seven (7) calendar days present the grievance in
writing to his/her supervisor who shall endorse his/her comments thereon and present it to
his/her second level supervisor within seven (7) calendar days. The second -level supervisor
shall hear the grievance and give a written decision to the employee within fourteen (14)
calendar days after receiving the grievance.
STEP III
Department Head: If the employee and second level supervisor cannot reach an
agreement as to a solution of the grievance or the employee has not received a written
decision within the time limit, the employee may within seven (7) calendar days present the
grievance in writing to the department head. The department head shall hear the grievance
and give a written decision to the employee within fourteen (14) calendar days.
NCPOA MOO 2002-2005
Artkle 21 - Eueleeee iriereeee Procedure Nee 44
STEP IV Hearin :
(a) Grievance to Personnel Officer: If the grievant and the department head cannot
reach an agreement as to a solution of the grievance or the employee has not receive a
written decision within the time limit, the grievant may within fourteen (14) calendar
days present the grievance in writing to the Personnel Officer.
(b) Selection of Board Members: Within seven (7) calendar days of receiving the
grievance at this level, the Personnel Officer shall meet with the grievant and/or the
grievant's representative to select two members of a grievance hearing board. The
grievant and/or representative shall select one member, the Personnel Officer shall
select another member.
The two board members shall select a third member to serve as Chairperson. The
board members may be any persons who are not directly involved in the incidents of
the grievance or in the line of supervision over the grievant either at the time of the
hearing or at the time the incidents referred to in the grievance occurred. Any person
nominated to be the chairperson shall be subject to disqualification and the action of
the Board canceled if it can be shown that he/she had direct interest in the resolution
of the grievance.
(c) Hearing Procedures:
1. The board members shall be given prior access to the grievance form, all written
responses and all supportive material attached thereto.
2. The board shall provide written announcement of the location, date and time of
the hearing to each side.
3. The hearing may be public or private as requested by the grievant
4. The manager who is the subject of the grievance shall be represented by the
Personnel Officer or other person designated by him/her.
5. Each side shall have the opportunity to present written and oral evidence.
Witnesses shall be under oath.
6. The board shall rule on the admissibility of evidence. Legal rules of evidence
shall not apply.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Article 21 - E•elevee Menem Procedure pele 45
7. Each side shall receive a copy of the written evidence and have the opportunity
to question the witnesses of the other side.
8. There shall be no shorthand or mechanical recording of the hearing.
9. The board members, if City employees, are entitled to carry out all activities
connected with the hearing, including preparation for the hearing and
preparation of report on City work time.
10. Consistent with the above requirements, the board may establish such
additional procedures as it deems necessary to carry out its responsibilities.
(d) Board Report:
1. The board shall submit a written report of its findings to the City Manager with
copies to the grievant, the appropriate department head and the Personnel
Officer.
2. The report shall contain only the following:
(a) Recommendation on each specific remedy requested on the grievance
form.
(b) Findings of fact about the alleged violation(s) by management.
(c) The date, time and location of the hearing, the names of witnesses and
a copy of all pertinent documents.
3. The board may recommend that no remedy be granted, that the remedy sought
be granted or that an alternate remedy be granted. In order to grant some
remedy to the grievant, it must be shown to the satisfaction of the board that
such remedy is justified by a preponderance of evidence is consistent with the
relevant MOU and the grievant met the requirements of the grievance procedure.
4. There shall be only one report from the board.
5. The discussions of the board members are confidential. All copies of materials
and working papers of the board members shall be maintained by the
Chairperson of the Board for 90 days after the decision of the City Manager is
disseminated and then destroyed as soon as practical thereafter.
NCPOA MON 2002-2005
Article it - Eerpleyee •rielia■ce Precelllere Nage 44
6. Necessary clerical support for the board shall be made available by the Office of
the City Manager.
(e) City Manager's Response: The City Manager shall provide written response to
both parties and the members of the board on the resolution of the grievance. If the
City Manager disagrees with any recommendation of the Board, his written response
shall indicate strong and compelling reason(s) for that disagreement. Basis for
disagreement may be any one or more of the following
1. The Board substantially deviated from the hearing procedures.
2. The recommendation is in excess of the remedy sought on the initial grievance
submittal.
3. The recommendation is inconsistent with the MOU.
4. The recommendation is inconsistent with the facts as stated in the grievance
form and/or the written information provided by the Board.
The decision of the City Manager shall be final and not subject to further appeal except
for such appeals to the Courts and State or Federal compliance agencies as provided
by law.
Sullen 6 Interpretation and Application
The Personnel Officer is responsible for the interpretation and application of this grievance procedure. In the
event of disagreement with the Personnel Officer's actions or interpretations, the final authority will be the
City Manager. The City Manager's determinations on the application and interpretation of the grievance
procedure are final and not subject to further appeal or grievance.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
ARTICLE 28
CONTINUATION OF WAGES, MIS ANN MIMING CONSITIONS
The provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding shall not be revised to adversely affect the employees
covered by this Memorandum of Understanding during the term of this Memorandum of Understanding.
Any written policies and procedures or past practices regarding wages hours and working conditions subject
to meeting and conferring which are currently in existence and not changed by this MOU, shall not be revised
to adversely'affect the employees covered by this MOU during the term of the MOU without prior meeting and
conferring in good faith with the Association.
Page 47
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AITICLE 29
ACNEEMENT, 11991FICATISN, WAIVES
(A) No agreement, alteration, understanding, variation, waiver or modification of any of the terms or
provisions contained herein shall in any manner be binding upon the parties hereto unless made and
executed in writing and affixed hereto by all parties and approved by the City Council.
(B) The waiver of any breach, term or condition of this memorandum by either party shall not constitute a
precedent in the future enforcements of all of its terms and provisions.
Page 48
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
ARTICLE 3$
OBLIGATION TO SUPPORT
The parties agree that subsequent to the execution of this Memorandum and during the period of time said
Memorandum is pending before the City Council for action, neither the employee organization nor
management, nor their authorized representatives, will appear before the City Council or meet individually or
privately with said members of the City Council, to advocate any amendment, deletion or addition to the
terms and conditions of this Memorandum. It is further understood that this article shall not preclude the
parties from appearing before the City Council to advocate or urge the adoption and approval of this
Memorandum in its entirety.
Page 49
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Watt
AATIALE 31
Puevisiuus OF LAW
This MOU is subject to all future and current applicable federal, or state and local laws and regulations.
If any part or provision of this MOU is in conflict with such applicable provisions of Federal or State laws or
regulations, or is otherwise held to be invalid or unenforceable by any tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such
part or provision shall be suspended and superseded by such applicable law or regulations, and the
remainder of the MOU shall not be affected, and the Employees' Association and/or the City shall have the
right to meet and confer within 30 days concerning said section. This MOU shall supersede all City rules or
ordinances which are in conflict with this MOU.
Page 50
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AITICLE 32
TEAM OF POOVISISMS
This is the entire integrated agreement and it shall be effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2005,
superseding all conflicting provisions of the previous MOU and past practices.
Page 51
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AITICLE 33
EMPLITEE ASSISTANCE PNSSNAM
The City shall provide an Employee Assistance Program available to all employees in the bargaining unit. A
program description shall be developed by the City with the input of the Association and a request for
proposals will be circulated. Final selection of the contractor to provide this service shall be made by the City
with the input of the Association. Consistent with contract processing requirements of the City, the City shall
make every good faith effort to ensure implementation of this program within 90 days of the circulation of the
Request for Proposals.
Page 52
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
AlTICLE 34
USE SF CITY VESICLES
Seotlefi 1
Under normal circumstances, employees with the following assignments shall be allowed to drive an
assigned City vehicle between their residence and their work station:
(A) Motorcycle Officers
(B) Officers assigned to the canine program
(C) The Detective Lieutenant
(D) The Detective Sergeant assigned to Crimes Against Person
(E) The Detective whose primary assignment is to Homicide Investigation
(F) Crimes of Violence Investigator
(G) Crimes of Property Investigator
(H) Other employees on a temporary basis when it is determined by the Chief to best meet the
interests of the department
Page 53
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
ANTICLE 35
MUNITIONS
Unless the particular provision or the context otherwise requires the definitions
and provisions contained in this article shall govern the construction, meaning and
applications of words and phrases used in this Memorandum of Understanding..
ADVANCEMENT - Shall mean a salary increase within range of compensation
provided for each position, which is conditioned upon a given minimum term of
meritorious service in the same position and which is made without examination.
ANNIVERSARY DATE - Shall mean the date that the employee completes twelve
(12) calendar months of service. Under normal circumstances, when an employee
receives a promotion to a new classification, the promotion date will become the
new anniversary date for the employee.
APPOINTING AUTHORITY - Shall mean the City Council, the City Manager and any
other person or body to whom the power to appoint personnel to positions in the
Classified Services may be delegated.
ASSOCIATION - Shall mean the National City Police Officers' Association.
CALENDAR YEAR - Shall mean a twelve (12) month period beginning January 1 and
ending December 3L
CLASS - Shall mean a position or group of positions sufficiently similar in respect
to duties and responsibilities that the same title may reasonably and fairly be used
to designate each position allocated to the dass, that the same minimum
qualifications may be required, and the same salary range may be made to
apply with equity.
CLASSIFIED SERVICE - Shall mean all positions in the competitive service of the
City of National City which are subject to the provisions of the Civil Service
Ordinance No. 1076 creating the Civil Services System and the Rules of the Civil
Service Commission.
COMPENSATION - Shall mean any salary, wage, fee, allowance or other
emolument paid to an employee for performing the duties and exercising the
responsibilities of a position.
Page 54
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Article 35 - 5etieMess me 55
COMPENSATION PLAN - Shall mean the official schedule of pay approved by the
City Council assigning one or more rates of pay to each class title.
COMPENSATORY LEAVE - Shall mean time off from work in lieu of monetary
payment for overtime worked.
CONTINOUS SERVICE - Shall mean employment in the City service uninterrupted
by separation and applies to the time a person has been employed on a permanent
basis or to the continuation of employment from temporary to a permanent
appointment, without any break in service.
DEMOTION - Shall mean the appointment of an employee holding position in one
class to a position in another class having lower maximum salary rate; movement to
a lower step within the same class; or for employees covered by the State
Government Code Section 3300-311 (Police Officers' Bill of Rights), loss of special
assignment pay.
DEPARTMENT - Shall mean the Police Department.
DEPARTMENT HEAD - Shall mean the Chief of Police or his designee
EMPLOYEE - Shall mean a person who is legally an incumbent of position In the
Classified Service or who is on authorized leave of absence from such a position
with the right to return to his position.
FISCAL YEAR - Shall mean a twelve (12) month period beginning July 1 and ending
June 30.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY - For the purpose of family care under Article 9 of this MOU,
shall mean any person living in the same household as the employee who is related
by blood, marriage or adoption and shall include children of the employee, children
of the employee's spouse, if living in the employee's household, the employee's
spouse, if living in the employee's household, as well as the employee's
grandparents (grandparents and children of employee whether or not residing in the
employee's household). For purposes of memorial observance, under Artide 9 of
this MOU, immediate family shall include the individuals listed above for family
care and also include the following whether or not living in the same household as
the employee: parents or siblings of the employee, and the parents and children of
the employee's spouse.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Article 35 - Beti■Itlees Dee 56
INTERIM APPOINTMENT - Shall mean a short term appointment made from an
eligible list.
LAY-OFF - Shall mean the involuntary, non -disciplinary separation of an employee
from a position resulting from lack of work, lack of funds or abolishment of a
position.
LEAVE - Shall mean an approved type of absence from work as provided for by
these Rules.
PERMANENT EMPLOYEE - Shall mean an employee who has been appointed to a
permanent position. A permanent employee may be serving a probationary period.
PERMANENT POSITION - Shall mean a specific office or classification, whether
occupied or vacant, carrying responsibilities and calling for the performance of
certain duties by one individual. This position shall be included in the Classified
Service and may be either on a part-time or full-time basis.
PERMANENT STATUS - Shall mean the satisfactory completion of one (1) year of
probationary service and continuing permanent appointment.
PERSONNEL OFFICER - Shall mean the City Manager or the person appointed by
the City Manager to act as Secretary to the Civil Service Commission, to administer
the activities of the Personnel Department and to exercise general supervision over
the employment policy of the City subject to the direction of the Commission.
POSITION - Shall mean any specific office or classification, whether occupied or
vacant, carrying certain responsibilities and calling for the performance of certain
duties by one individual, either on a full-time basis or part-time basis.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD - Shall mean the working test period during which an
employee is required to demonstrate his fitness by the actual performance of the
duties and responsibilities of his position and during which time he may be
terminated without right of appeal to the Civil Service Commission.
PROBATIONARY STATUS - Shall mean service in a permanent position prior to
completion of the prescribed period of probationary service.
NCPOA MOU 2002-2005
Article 35 - Definitions page 5T
PROBATIONER - Shall be an employee in the Classified Service who is serving a
probationary period.
PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Shall mean the temporary appointment of a
person who possesses the minimum qualifications established for a particular
class and who has been appointed to a position in the class in the absence of
available eligibles; any non -permanent appointment, other than seasonal, part-time
or emergency appointment, which is not made from a re-employment list or an
eligible list.
SALARY RANGE - Shall mean one or more, but commonly five (5) specific pay rates
having a percentage relationship to one another, assigned to a class of positions as
the compensation for the class.
SALARY RATE - Shall mean a specific dollar amount, expressed as either an
annual rate, a monthly rate, a semi-monthly rate, a biweekly rate or an hourly rate,
as shown in the Compensation Plan of the City.
SALARY STEP - Shall mean the location of a salary rate within a salary range, as
identified by a letter of the alphabet.
SENIORITY - Shall mean the number of months of continuous service in the Police
Department in a permanent position.
TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE - Shall mean an employee appointed to a position of a
non -permanent nature on a provisional basis.
NCPOA NOV 2002-2005