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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/1986 Item F-3g-Zo6S'I 9C By TP7- C01 COUNCIL CIM OF NEWPORT BEACH JUN 23 19% APPROVED June 23, 1986 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. _F__3__(gZ- TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: City Negotiating Team SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF 1986-87 COMPENSATION AGREEMENT WITH NEWPORT BEACH EMPLOYEES LEAGUE 1. Total compensation will be increased by 6.0%. 2. The J-1 policy will continue as requested by the Association. 3. The Employees League is confirmed as the bargaining unit for the blue collar field personnel in General Services, Utilities, and PB&R. 4. The vacation accrual schedule will be advanced for employees having completed 12 or more years with the City. 5. A change will be made in the retiree health plan which will allow the currently enrolled spouse of a retiree to continue in the plan after the death of the retiree. 6. Both Columbus Day and the employee birthday replaced by sixteen (16) hours of personal holidays that may be taken at anytime during the fiscal year with supervisor's authorization. 7. Until the completion of one year of employment, employees hired after July 5, 1986 will receive only eight (8) hours of personal holidays. 8. The disability insurance limits will be increased. 9. A city wide compensation study for all miscellaneous positions has been approved by the City Council. 10. Employees hired after July 5, 1986 will accrue sick leave at a reduced rate during the first four years. 11. New employees, will still be eligible for the disability benefits paid by the City after the same months of service as present employees. 12. Employees hired after July 5, 1986 will have their own health insurance paid by the City. However, if an employee wants SUMMARY OF 1986-87 COMPENSATION AGREEMENT WITH NEWPORT BEACH EMPLOYEES LEAGUE, Page two dependent health coverage he/she will have to pay 100% of the dependent coverage in the first year; 66% in the second year; and 33% in the third year. After the completion of three years, the employee will receive the same dependent health benefit coverage as is provided to all permanent full-time employees. 13. Compensatory time off for scheduled overtime in lieu of cash may be offered at the discretion of the department head in the General Services, Utilities, and PB&R departments. 14. The Personnel Director will act as the City representative in reviewing and contracting Health Maintenance Organizations. No change will be made in HMO providers unless it is to a provider with an equal or better reputation; equal or better facilities; there is a decrease in cost of 10% or more; and the present provider is allowed to bid. 15. A minimum of two supervisory courses will be offered during 1986-87 for supervisors and leadworkers. 16. Special adjustments are approved for the Electrician I and the Parking Meter Supervisor. 17. As of July 5, 1986, acting pay will be paid from the 41st hour after 80 hours have been completed in the acting position. 18. An operator training program will be implemented during the 1986-87 fiscal year. 19. An annual payment of $50 will be made to all League represented employees holding a Grade II certification in Water Treatment from the State. 20. An annual payment of $100 will be made to all League represented employees holding a Grade III or higher certification in Water Treatment. (Note: those holding a Grade III or better are not eligible for the $50 payment. 21. Dental insurance benefit maximum increased from $750 to $1000 annually. (No overall increase in cost of indemnity plan premiums). In addition to the above, the City has notified the Association that it will establish policies concerning: gifts; accidents involving city vehicles; family sick leave; voluntary quit; and intoxication on the job. Subject to approval by the City Council and the directors of the three field departments, the League may recommend a change in the City uniform worn by its members. Subject to the approval of the 0 • SUMMARY OF 1986-87 COMPENSATION AGREEMENT WITH NEWPORT BEACH EMPLOYEES LEAGUE, Page Three individual directors and also subject to safety considerations, dark blue shorts may be worn from Memorial Day to the end of September. The City has also notified all associations that after July 5, 1986 part-time and seasonal employees will not receive night shift differential. The City has also decided to add a drug test to the pre-employment physical. Employee share of mandatory medicare coverage will be paid by the employee. This is required by law and affects only employees hired on or after April 1, 1986.