HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 - Side Letter of Agreement to the MOU with Newport Beach Firefighters AssociationTO:
FROM:
CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
June 25, 2019
Agenda Item No. 6
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Grace K. Leung, City Manager - 949-644-3001,
gleung@newportbeachca.gov
Barbara J. Salvini, Human Resources Director - 949-644-3259,
bsalvini@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Barbara J. Salvini, Human Resources Director,
bsalvini@newportbeachca.gov
PHONE: 949-644-3259
TITLE: Resolution No. 2019-58: Approving the Side Letter of Agreement to
the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Newport
Beach and the Newport Beach Firefighters Association
ABSTRACT:
The City and the Newport Beach Firefighters Association (NBFA) are currently parties to
a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for the period January 1, 2019 through
December 31, 2021. This MOU addresses wages, benefits and other terms and
conditions of employment, which are subject to collective bargaining as required under
the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, California Government Code sections 3500-3510.
Since entering into the agreement, the City Council adopted the City's FY 2019-20 budget
which includes the exchange of three full-time firefighter positions to three full-time
firefighter paramedic positions. The staffing change upgrades Engine 65, located at the
Corona Del Mar Fire Station from a Basic Life Support (BLS) Unit to a Paramedic
Assessment Unit (PAU), capable of providing Advanced Life Support services. The
conversion will enhance the delivery of paramedic services to city residents and visitors.
Because the newly proposed service model affects terms and conditions of employment
for NBFA employees, the City and NBFA representatives have met and conferred in good
faith and agreed upon revisions to the MOU which are set forth in the proposed Side
Letter Agreement (Side Letter). The proposed Side Letter is presented for the City
Council's approval and adoption and is the final step in the meet and confer process to
amend the NBFA MOU. Included in the recommendation for approval of the Side Letter
are the associated salary schedules.
RECOMMENDATION:
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because
this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
and
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b) Resolution No. 2019-58, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Approving the Side Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Newport Beach and the Newport Beach
Firefighters Association.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
The adopted FY 2019-20 budget includes sufficient funding for this purchase. It will be
expensed to the Fire Operation's salary and benefit accounts in the Fire Department.
DISCUSSION:
The City is continually looking for ways to improve efficiencies and maximize services
provided to residents and visitors. The newly adopted FY20 Budget contains funding to
upgrade the service capabilities at the Corona Del Mar Fire Station to offer Advanced Life
Support (ALS) services. Specifically, the FY20 Budget provides for the exchange of three
full-time firefighters for three full-time firefighter paramedics on Engine 65. The staffing
change upgrades Engine 65, located at the Corona Del Mar Fire Station from a Basic Life
Support (BLS) Unit to a Paramedic Assessment Unit (PAU), capable of providing
Advanced Life Support (ALS) services. The conversion from a Basic Life Support (BLS)
Unit to a Paramedic Assessment Unit (PAU) will enhance the delivery of paramedic
services to City residents and visitors alike.
City and NBFA representatives have met to discuss the modified service model and
agreed upon revisions to the MOU which are set forth in the proposed Side Letter
Agreement (Side Letter). Currently, firefighter paramedics who were hired prior to
January 1, 2016 receive an additional 22.25% of base pay over firefighters which is
incorporated into a separate salary range from firefighter. Firefighters working as
paramedics hired on or after January 1, 2016 are not placed in the firefighter paramedic
classification; rather, they receive an additional 17.25% of base pay as an assignment
pay when assigned to paramedic duties. The City and NBFA representatives have
revisited this compensation structure and agreed that firefighters working as paramedics
hired on or after January 1, 2016 will be placed in a firefighter paramedic classification
with its own salary range. Instead of receiving the 17.25% paramedic pay as an
assignment pay, it will be incorporated into a salary range. Essentially, the Side Letter
calls for one classification, firefighter paramedic, with two different salary ranges based
on date of hire. Those firefighter paramedics hired prior to January 1, 2016 are
compensated using a current salary range which incorporates an additional 22.25% of
firefighter base salary into the salary range. If the Side Letter is approved, firefighters
assigned to paramedic duties who are hired on or after January 1, 2016 will be
compensated using a proposed salary range which incorporates an additional 17.25% of
firefighter base salary into the salary range. The proposed Side Letter captures the City's
desire to enhance paramedic services in a fiscally responsible manner by creating a
lower, second tier salary range for newer hires.
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If the City Council approves adoption of the resolution to the Side Letter Agreement, staff
from the Fire Department, Human Resources Department and Finance Department will
implement the associated changes as soon as practicable, with the intention of
implementing the changes by the pay period following its adoption by the City Council.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment)
and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Resolution No. 2019-58
Attachment B — Side Letter Agreement with the NBFA (redline)
Attachment C — Side Letter Agreement with the NBFA (clean)
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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SIDE
LETTER OF AGREEMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH AND THE NEWPORT BEACH FIREFIGHTERS
ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach ("City") and the Newport Beach Firefighters
Association ("NBFA") have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU")
regarding wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for the period
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021;
WHEREAS, representatives from the City and NBFA wish to modify the MOU as it
relates to the subject of compensation for Firefighter/Paramedics by modifying the pay
from an assignment pay to a rank for employees hired as Firefighter/Paramedics after
January 1, 2016;
WHEREAS, representatives from the City and NBFA met and conferred in good
faith regarding the modification of compensation for Firefighter/Paramedics, which
agreement is memorialized in that certain Side Letter of Agreement between City and
NBFA ("Side Letter Agreement"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and
incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach desires to amend the
MOU by approving the Side Letter Agreement and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the Side Letter Agreement substantially in conformance with Exhibit 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as
follows:
Section 1: The City Council does hereby approve the Side Letter Agreement
and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Side Letter Agreement substantially in
conformance with Exhibit 1 on behalf of the City.
Section 2: All recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are
incorporated into the operative part of this resolution.
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Section 3: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City
Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 4: The City Council find the adoption of this resolution is not subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the
activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378)
of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting the resolution.
ADOPTED this 25h day of June 2019,
Diane B. Dixon
Mayor
ATTEST:
Leilani 1. Brown
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
A C
Aar6n C. Harp
City Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit 1 - Side Letter of Agreement between the City and NBFA
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Exhibit 1
[FULL TEXT OF EXHIBIT 1 IS ATTACHED TO THE STAFF REPORT]
ATTACHMENT B
SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
AND
THE NEWPORT BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
This Side Letter of Agreement ("Agreement") between the City of Newport Beach
("City") and the Newport Beach Firefighters Association ("Association") (collectively
"Parties") is entered into with respect to the following:
WHEREAS, the parties recently negotiated a successor Memorandum of
Understanding ("MOU") with a term of January 1, 2019 — December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to modify their MOU as it relates to the subject of
compensation for Firefighter/Paramedics by modifying the pay from an assignment pay
to a rank for employees hired as Firefighter/Paramedics after January 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the effective date of the changes below is the first day of the pay
period following City Council approval of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the following sets forth the parties' agreement:
1. Section 2, subsection B, of the parties' MOU is modified as can be seen by the
track changes below:
SECTION 2 — COMPENSATION
B. Salary Differential,
The adjustments to salary and total compensation described in this
Section shall maintain the salary differentials between the classification
of Firefighter (benchmark classification) and the other classifications
represented by NBFA, as set forth below, so there is an appropriate
internal relationship among the primary classifications represented by
NBFA. Subject to the foregoing, the salaries specified below or total
compensation, as appropriate, shall be subject to the following
minimum salary differentials between classifications:
Percent of
Firefighter
Firefighter Series Top Step
Firefighter N/A
Fire Engineer 112.50%
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Firefighter Paramedic hired on or after 1/1/16 117.25%
Firefighter Paramedic hired prior to 1/1/16 122.25%
Lino Captain 132.00%
Staff Captains shall receive an additional 7.5% of base pay over
Line Captains. Assignment as a Staff Captain is for a maximum for
two years unless extended by the Fire Chief.
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2. Section 2, subsection I, of the parties' MDU is modified as can be seen by the
track changes below:
SECTION 2 — COMPENSATION
Temporary Upgrading of Employees
Move up Assignment
A move up assignment shall be defined as the temporary
assignment of an employee to work in a job classification which is
higher than his or her current classification. A move up employee
shall meet the minimum requirements for the position to which they
are moved up to. Such employees shall be deemed "Acting
Appointments" after their 6th consecutive shift.
If the employee is moved -up for five (5) hours or more, the move -
up compensation (for time actually working in the moved up
assignment) shall be computed as follows:
Firefighter to Engineer Regular rate +5%
Firefighter (hired prior to January 1, 2016)
to Paramedic Regular rate -+22.25%
Firefighter hired on or after January 1 2016
to Firefighter Paramedic Re alar rate + 17.25%
Firefighter to Captain Regular rate +5%
Engineer (hired prior to January 1, 2016)
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2. Section 2, subsection I, of the parties' MDU is modified as can be seen by the
track changes below:
SECTION 2 — COMPENSATION
Temporary Upgrading of Employees
Move up Assignment
A move up assignment shall be defined as the temporary
assignment of an employee to work in a job classification which is
higher than his or her current classification. A move up employee
shall meet the minimum requirements for the position to which they
are moved up to. Such employees shall be deemed "Acting
Appointments" after their 6th consecutive shift.
If the employee is moved -up for five (5) hours or more, the move -
up compensation (for time actually working in the moved up
assignment) shall be computed as follows:
Firefighter to Engineer Regular rate +5%
Firefighter (hired prior to January 1, 2016)
to Paramedic Regular rate -+22.25%
Firefighter hired on or after January 1 2016
to Firefighter Paramedic Re alar rate + 17.25%
Firefighter to Captain Regular rate +5%
Engineer (hired prior to January 1, 2016)
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to Paramedic Regular rate
+9,75%
Engineer to Captain Regular rate +5%
Paramedic to Captain Regular rate +5%
Captain to Battalion Chief Regular rate +5%
If an employee is moved up and is using leave, the leave time shall
be paid at the employee's regular rate of pay in the rank from which
he/she was moved up. Time accumulated working in a move up
position shall not be applied towards the probationary period or
count as "time in rank" for the purpose of seniority.
The following positions shall be considered for move -up
assignments;
Fire Battalion Chief
Fire Captain
Fire Paramedic
Fire Engineer
Assignments to a move up position shall be made at the sole
discretion of the Fire Chief and are limited to a maximum time
period of 360 days.
The parties agree that to the extent permitted by law, pay for move
up assignments is special compensation and shall be reported to
CalPERS as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(3) but
not for new members as defined by the Public Employees' Pension
Reform Act of 2013.
3. The parties agree that all references in their MOU to the term "Fire Paramedic"
are changed to "Firefighter Paramedic".
4. The parties agree that the salary schedule to their MOU in Exhibits Al, A2 and
A3 will be updated to include the salary range for Firefighter Paramedic 17.25%.
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5. The job description for Firefighter Paramedic as modified is attached to this
Agreement as Attachment A.
FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
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Barbara Salvini, V Date
Human Resources Director
FOR THE NEWPORT BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
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NBFA President
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Attachment A - Job Description
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
DEFINITION: To provide basic and advanced emergency medical care to victims of
sudden onset injury or illness, working independently or as a team with other fire
department personnel. The Firefighter/Paramedic also conducts assigned fire prevention
inspections, performs maintenance activities, interacts with the public and government
officials, and participates in training activities: may also perform the duties and
responsibilities of Firefighter when not operating as a Paramedic.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a mid-level position in the fire
suppression classification series of Firefighter, Fire Engineer, Firefighter/Paramedic and
Fire Captain, and may provide functional and technical direction to Firefighters.
Employees at this level possess general knowledge of City policies and procedures, as
well as a thorough knowledge of basic and advanced life support, fire suppression
techniques, fire prevention codes and their application, and public service principles and
practices.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: This position reports to an assigned Fire
Captain. Medical compliance is provided by the EMS Division Chief.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following essential functions are typical for
this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be
required to perform additional or different functions from those below, to address business
needs and changing business practices:
• Respond to emergency medical incidents to provide and direct the prehospital basic
and advanced life support treatment and transportation in compliance with clinical
standards;
• Respond to emergency incidents and function as part of a team in the suppression
of fires or other emergency situations, includes operating in and exposure to
hazardous conditions and environments;
• Document and complete all reports such as, prehospital care reports, incident
reports, drug logs, training, and continuing education records;
• Perform annual fire prevention inspections on assigned occupancies and follow
through until all violations have been abated;
• Drive and operate fire apparatus and other automotive equipment, when required;
• Assume primary responsibility for the proper servicing and maintenance of assigned
apparatus, equipment, and medical supplies;
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• Participate in continuing training and instruction to include fire suppression,
emergency medicine, fire prevention, hazardous materials, disaster response,
technical rescue, occupational safety practices, customer service and other
pertinent subjects; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required.
Knowledge of:
Basic and advanced emergency medical care practices;
Safe emergency vehicle driving and operating practices;
City geography and traffic circulation;
County of Orange and State of California laws, ordinances, treatment guidelines,
policies and procedures relating to prehospital care and transportation of the sick
and injured;
Command and control principles and practices relating to medical incident
management;
Operating principles and practices of fire apparatus and equipment;
Basic firefighting principles and practices;
Incident Command System position descriptions;
Hazardous Materials Fire Responder techniques;
Personal safety, wellness and fitness techniques;
Fire and Building Code and Local ordinances;
Newport Beach Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, Department
Manuals, and Administrative Guidelines; and
Principles and practices of public education and customer relations.
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Ability to:
City of Newport Beach
Apply technical knowledge in a critical, time -sensitive manner and make
appropriate decisions regarding medical treatment and transportation;
Safely drive and operate fire apparatus and equipment under adverse traffic and
weather conditions;
Operate highly sensitive and technical medical equipment;
Maintain paramedic licensure and continuing education in compliance with State
and local regulations;
Perform physically demanding work for potentially extended periods of time under
difficult, dangerous and stressful situations;
Learn to effectively enforce a variety of life safety and fire prevention codes;
Manage multiple tasks and assignments at the same time;
Meet the Newport Beach Fire Department medical and fitness standards;
Represent the Newport Beach Fire Department and the City of Newport Beach in
a courteous, professional manner so as to not discredit or bring disrepute to the
Department or City;
Maintain confidentiality of medical and other privileged information;
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Regularly and predictably attend work;
Follow directions from a supervisor;
Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures;
Accept constructive criticism; and
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in
the course of work.
This position may be required to work overtime hours as needed.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a variety of locations to include on-site work
at calls and incidents, in a City vehicle and in the Fire Stations. When working outdoors,
may be exposed to the elements; may work under cold damp or hot dry conditions;
crouch, sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, twist, grasp, drag, lift, and carry items weighing 45
pounds or more; climb ladders and stairs; pull and use fire hoses; work at heights greater
than 10 feet; may be exposed to dust, chemicals, solvents, grease/oil, fumes, electrical
and mechanical hazards, vehicular traffic, biological hazards, vibration, and noise; meet
the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, vision including the ability to
distinguish colors including red, green and yellow, speaking, hearing, sense of smell,
dexterity, and use of both hands and legs appropriate to the duties to be performed. May
administer first aid and in an emergency, push, pull, drag, and move individuals and/or
others weighing 150 pounds or more. Must be able to fight fires wearing protective gear
and self-contained breathing apparatus. May be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids
or communicable diseases.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATE: A combination of
experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities
may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
Education: High School graduation or GED equivalency.
License/Certificate:
Certification by the California State Board of Fire Services as a Certified Firefighter
I or successful completion of a California State Board of Fire Services Firefighter I
approved basic fire training curriculum, consisting of 240 hours of instruction in
basic firefighting.
Current EMT -P certification per California Administrative Code; Possession of
accreditation from the Orange County Emergency Medical Services (OCEMS) to
practice as a Paramedic.
Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a
personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an
acceptable driving record are required. Ability to obtain a California firefighter
restrictive driver's license.
Current American Heart Association Certification in Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation.
Ability to successfully complete the Newport Beach Fire Department Basic Pump
Operator/Driver Certification program within six months of completion of the initial
probationary period.
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City of Newport Beach
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100,
City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered
disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Bargaining Group — NBFA
FLSA: Non -Exempt
Revised July 1, 2002
Revised June 2, 2008
Revised October 26, 2010
Revised January 10, 2011
Revised January 11, 2013
Revised September 20, 2018
Revised June 12, 2019
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Exhibit A.1
NEWPORT BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
MOU TERM: JANUARY 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2021
Salary Schedule for Represented Sworn and Non -Sworn Positions
Revised: June 22, 2019
REPRESENTED POSITION
HOURLY
Min
RATE 1
Max
MONTHLY SALARY
Min
2
Max
Fire Captain 112 Hours
$30.40
$42.78
$7,377
$10,382
Fire Captain 80 Hours 3
$42.56
$59.89
$7,378
$10,382
Fire Captain+ 7.5% Assignment
$45.76
$64.38
$7,931
$11,160
Fire Engineer 112 Hours
$25.90
$36.44
$6,285
$8,842
Fire Engineer 80 Hours 3
$36.26
$51.01
$6,285
$8,842
Fire Facilities Coordinator
$30.20
$42.51
$5,234
$7,368
Firefighter 112 Hours
$21.95
$32.42
$5,326
$7,868
Firefighter 80 Hours
$30.73
$45.40
$5,326
$7,869
Firefighter Paramedic -1 7.25112
$27.02
$38.02
$6,557
$9,226
Firefighter Paramedic -17.25-80
$37.83
$53.23
$6,557
$9,227
Firefighter Paramedic -22.25-112
$28.22
$39.70
$6,848
$9,634
Firefighter Paramedic_22.25_80
$39.51
$55.58
$6,848
$9,634
Life Safety Specialist 1
$34.54
$48.60
$5,987
$8,425
Life Safety Specialist II
$38.01
$53.49
$6,588
$9,272
Life Safety Specialist III
$41.79
$58.81
$7,244
$10,194
1 Hourly pay rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth.
2 Monthly pay rates are rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
*Pay rates may vary slightly due to rounding.
3 Temporary staff/administrative assignments.
Salary Schedule approved by Governing Body (City Council): June 11, 2019
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Exhibit A.2
NEWPORT BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
MOU TERM: JANUARY 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2021
Salary Schedule for Represented Sworn and Non -Sworn Positions
Revised: December 21, 2019, 2.0% Cost -of -Living Adjustment
REPRESENTED POSITION
HOURLY RATE'
Min Max
MONTHLY SALARY
Min
Z
Max
Fire Captain 112 Hours
$31.01
$43.64
$7,525
$10,589
Fire Captain 80 Hours 3
$43.42
$61.09
$7,525
$10,589
Fire Captain+ 7.5% Assignment
$46.67
$65.67
$8,090
$11,383
Fire Engineer 112 Hours
$26.42
$37.17
$6,411
$9,019
Fire Engineer 80 Hours 3
$36.98
$52.03
$6,411
$9,019
Fire Facilities Coordinator
$30.80
$43.36
$5,339
$7,516
Firefighter 112 Hours
$22.39
$33.07
$5,433
$8,026
Firefighter 80 Hours
$31.34
$46.30
$5,433
$8,026
Firefighter Paramedic 17.25 112
$27.56
$38.78
$6,688
$9,411
Firefighter Paramedic 17.25_80
$38.59
$54.30
$6,689
$9,412
Firefighter Paramedic -22.25-112
$28.78
$40.50
$6,985
$9,827
Firefighter Paramedic_22.25_80
$40.30
$56.69
$6,985
$9,827
Life Safety Specialist 1
$35.23
$49.58
$6,107
$8,593
Life Safety Specialist II
$38.77
$54.56
$6,720
$9,457
Life Safety Specialist III
$42.63
$59.99
$7,389
$10,398
1 Hourly pay rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth.
Z Monthly pay rates are rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
*Pay rates may vary slightly due to rounding.
3 Temporary staff/administrative assignments.
Salary Schedule approved by Governing Body (City Council): June 11, 2019
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Exhibit A.3
NEWPORT BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
MOU TERM: JANUARY 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2021
Salary Schedule for Represented Sworn and Non -Sworn Positions
Revised: December 19, 2020, 2.0% Cost -of -Living Adjustment
REPRESENTED POSITION
HOURLY RATE'
Min Max
MONTHLY SALARY
Min
Z
Max
Fire Captain 112 Hours
$31.63
$44.51
$7,675
$10,801
Fire Captain 80 Hours 3
$44.28
$62.31
$7,676
$10,801
Fire Captain+ 7.5% Assignment
$47.61
$66.99
$8,252
$11,611
Fire Engineer 112 Hours
$26.95
$37.91
$6,539
$9,200
Fire Engineer 80 Hours 3
$37.72
$53.07
$6,539
$9,200
Fire Facilities Coordinator
$31.42
$44.23
$5,445
$7,666
Firefighter 112 Hours
$22.83
$33.73
$5,541
$8,186
Firefighter 80 Hours
$31.97
$47.23
$5,542
$8,187
Firefighter Paramedic 17.25_112
$28.11
$39.56
$6,822
$9,599
Firefighter Paramedic 17.25_80
$39.36
$55.38
$6,822
$9,600
Firefighter Paramedic -22.25-112
$29.36
$41.30
$7,124
$10,023
Firefighter Paramedic_22.25_80
$41.10
$57.83
$7,124
$10,023
Life Safety Specialist 1
$35.93
$50.57
$6,229
$8,765
Life Safety Specialist II
$39.54
$55.65
$6,854
$9,646
Life Safety Specialist III
$43.48
$61.19
$7,537
$10,606
1 Hourly pay rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth.
Z Monthly pay rates are rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
*Pay rates may vary slightly due to rounding.
3 Temporary staff/administrative assignments.
Salary Schedule approved by Governing Body (City Council): June 11, 2019
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ATTACHMENT C
SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
I_1 d, Al
THE NEWPORT BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
This Side Letter of Agreement ("Agreement") between the City of Newport Beach
("City") and the Newport Beach Firefighters Association ("Association") (collectively
"Parties") is entered into with respect to the following:
WHEREAS, the parties recently negotiated a successor Memorandum of
Understanding ("MOU") with a term of January 1, 2019 — December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to modify their MOU as it relates to the subject of
compensation for Firefighter/Paramedics by modifying the pay from an assignment pay
to a rank for employees hired as Firefighter/Paramedics after January 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the effective date of the changes below is the first day of the pay
period following City Council approval of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the following sets forth the parties' agreement:
1. Section 2, subsection B, of the parties' MOU is modified as can be seen by the
track changes below:
SECTION 2 — COMPENSATION
B. Salary Differential
1. The adjustments to salary and total compensation described in this
Section shall maintain the salary differentials between the classification
of Firefighter (benchmark classification) and the other classifications
represented by NBFA, as set forth below, so there is an appropriate
internal relationship among the primary classifications represented by
NBFA. Subject to the foregoing, the salaries specified below or total
compensation, as appropriate, shall be subject to the following
minimum salary differentials between classifications:
Percent of
Firefighter
Firefighter Series Top Step
Firefighter N/A
Fire Engineer 112.50%
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Firefighter Paramedic hired on or after 1/1/16 117.25%
Firefighter Paramedic hired prior to 1/1/16 122.25%
Line Captain 132.00%
Staff Captains shall receive an additional 7.5% of base pay over
Line Captains. Assignment as a Staff Captain is for a maximum for
two years unless extended by the Fire Chief.
2. Section 2, subsection I, of the parties' MOU is modified as can be seen by the
track changes below:
SECTION 2 — COMPENSATION
Temporary Upgrading of Employees
1. Move up Assignment
A move up assignment shall be defined as the temporary
assignment of an employee to work in a job classification which is
higher than his or her current classification. A move up employee
shall meet the minimum requirements for the position to which they
are moved up to. Such employees shall be deemed "Acting
Appointments" after their 6th consecutive shift.
If the employee is moved -up for five (5) hours or more, the move -
up compensation (for time actually working in the moved up
assignment) shall be computed as follows:
Firefighter to Engineer Regular rate +5%
Firefighter (hired prior to January 1, 2016)
to Paramedic Regular rate+22.25%
Firefighter (hired on or after January 1, 2016)
to Firefighter Paramedic Regular rate + 17.25%
Firefighter to Captain Regular rate +5%
Engineer (hired prior to January 1, 2016)
to Paramedic Regular rate +9.75%
Engineer to Captain Regular rate +5%
Paramedic to Captain Regular rate +5%
Captain to Battalion Chief Regular rate +5%
If an employee is moved up and is using leave, the leave time shall
be paid at the employee's regular rate of pay in the rank from which
he/she was moved up. Time accumulated working in a move up
position shall not be applied towards the probationary period or
count as "time in rank" for the purpose of seniority.
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The following positions shall be considered for move -up
assignments:
Fire Battalion Chief
Fire Captain
Fire Paramedic
Fire Engineer
Assignments to a move up position shall be made at the sole
discretion of the Fire Chief and are limited to a maximum time
period of 360 days.
The parties agree that to the extent permitted by law, pay for move
up assignments is special compensation and shall be reported to
CalPERS as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(3) but
not for new members as defined by the Public Employees' Pension
Reform Act of 2013.
3. The parties agree that all references in their MOU to the term "Fire Paramedic"
are changed to "Firefighter Paramedic".
4. The parties agree that the salary schedule to their MOU in Exhibits Al, A2 and
A3 will be updated to include the salary range for Firefighter Paramedic 17.25%.
5. The job description for Firefighter Paramedic as modified is attached to this
Agreement as Attachment A.
Executed this day of )2019.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH: NEWPORT BEACH
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION:
Grace K. Leung, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Peter J. Brown, Special Counsel
Bobby Salerno, NBFA President
ATTEST:
Leilani Brown, City Clerk
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Attachment A - Job Description
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
DEFINITION: To provide basic and advanced emergency medical care to victims of
sudden onset injury or illness, working independently or as a team with other fire
department personnel. The Firefighter/Paramedic also conducts assigned fire prevention
inspections, performs maintenance activities, interacts with the public and government
officials, and participates in training activities: may also perform the duties and
responsibilities of Firefighter when not operating as a Paramedic.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a mid-level position in the fire
suppression classification series of Firefighter, Fire Engineer, Firefighter/Paramedic and
Fire Captain, and may provide functional and technical direction to Firefighters.
Employees at this level possess general knowledge of City policies and procedures, as
well as a thorough knowledge of basic and advanced life support, fire suppression
techniques, fire prevention codes and their application, and public service principles and
practices.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: This position reports to an assigned Fire
Captain. Medical compliance is provided by the EMS Division Chief.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following essential functions are typical for
this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be
required to perform additional or different functions from those below, to address business
needs and changing business practices:
• Respond to emergency medical incidents to provide and direct the prehospital basic
and advanced life support treatment and transportation in compliance with clinical
standards;
• Respond to emergency incidents and function as part of a team in the suppression
of fires or other emergency situations, includes operating in and exposure to
hazardous conditions and environments;
• Document and complete all reports such as, prehospital care reports, incident
reports, drug logs, training, and continuing education records;
• Perform annual fire prevention inspections on assigned occupancies and follow
through until all violations have been abated;
• Drive and operate fire apparatus and other automotive equipment, when required;
• Assume primary responsibility for the proper servicing and maintenance of assigned
apparatus, equipment, and medical supplies;
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City of Newport Beach
• Participate in continuing training and instruction to include fire suppression,
emergency medicine, fire prevention, hazardous materials, disaster response,
technical rescue, occupational safety practices, customer service and other
pertinent subjects; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required.
Knowledge of:
Basic and advanced emergency medical care practices;
Safe emergency vehicle driving and operating practices;
City geography and traffic circulation;
County of Orange and State of California laws, ordinances, treatment guidelines,
policies and procedures relating to prehospital care and transportation of the sick
and injured;
Command and control principles and practices relating to medical incident
management;
Operating principles and practices of fire apparatus and equipment;
Basic firefighting principles and practices;
Incident Command System position descriptions;
Hazardous Materials Fire Responder techniques;
Personal safety, wellness and fitness techniques;
Fire and Building Code and Local ordinances;
Newport Beach Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, Department
Manuals, and Administrative Guidelines; and
Principles and practices of public education and customer relations.
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Ability to:
City of Newport Beach
Apply technical knowledge in a critical, time -sensitive manner and make
appropriate decisions regarding medical treatment and transportation;
Safely drive and operate fire apparatus and equipment under adverse traffic and
weather conditions;
Operate highly sensitive and technical medical equipment;
Maintain paramedic licensure and continuing education in compliance with State
and local regulations;
Perform physically demanding work for potentially extended periods of time under
difficult, dangerous and stressful situations;
Learn to effectively enforce a variety of life safety and fire prevention codes;
Manage multiple tasks and assignments at the same time;
Meet the Newport Beach Fire Department medical and fitness standards;
Represent the Newport Beach Fire Department and the City of Newport Beach in
a courteous, professional manner so as to not discredit or bring disrepute to the
Department or City;
Maintain confidentiality of medical and other privileged information;
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Regularly and predictably attend work;
Follow directions from a supervisor;
Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures;
Accept constructive criticism; and
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in
the course of work.
This position may be required to work overtime hours as needed.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a variety of locations to include on-site work
at calls and incidents, in a City vehicle and in the Fire Stations. When working outdoors,
may be exposed to the elements; may work under cold damp or hot dry conditions;
crouch, sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, twist, grasp, drag, lift, and carry items weighing 45
pounds or more; climb ladders and stairs; pull and use fire hoses; work at heights greater
than 10 feet; may be exposed to dust, chemicals, solvents, grease/oil, fumes, electrical
and mechanical hazards, vehicular traffic, biological hazards, vibration, and noise; meet
the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, vision including the ability to
distinguish colors including red, green and yellow, speaking, hearing, sense of smell,
dexterity, and use of both hands and legs appropriate to the duties to be performed. May
administer first aid and in an emergency, push, pull, drag, and move individuals and/or
others weighing 150 pounds or more. Must be able to fight fires wearing protective gear
and self-contained breathing apparatus. May be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids
or communicable diseases.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATE: A combination of
experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities
may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
Education: High School graduation or GED equivalency.
License/Certificate:
Certification by the California State Board of Fire Services as a Certified Firefighter
I or successful completion of a California State Board of Fire Services Firefighter I
approved basic fire training curriculum, consisting of 240 hours of instruction in
basic firefighting.
Current EMT -P certification per California Administrative Code; Possession of
accreditation from the Orange County Emergency Medical Services (OCEMS) to
practice as a Paramedic.
Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a
personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an
acceptable driving record are required. Ability to obtain a California firefighter
restrictive driver's license.
Current American Heart Association Certification in Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation.
Ability to successfully complete the Newport Beach Fire Department Basic Pump
Operator/Driver Certification program within six months of completion of the initial
probationary period.
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City of Newport Beach
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100,
City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered
disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Bargaining Group — NBFA
FLSA: Non -Exempt
Revised July 1, 2002
Revised June 2, 2008
Revised October 26, 2010
Revised January 10, 2011
Revised January 11, 2013
Revised September 20, 2018
Revised June 12, 2019
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Exhibit A.1
NEWPORT BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
MOU TERM: JANUARY 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2021
Salary Schedule for Represented Sworn and Non -Sworn Positions
Revised: June 22, 2019
REPRESENTED POSITION
HOURLY
Min
RATE 1
Max
MONTHLY SALARY
Min
2
Max
Fire Captain 112 Hours
$30.40
$42.78
$7,377
$10,382
Fire Captain 80 Hours 3
$42.56
$59.89
$7,378
$10,382
Fire Captain+ 7.5% Assignment
$45.76
$64.38
$7,931
$11,160
Fire Engineer 112 Hours
$25.90
$36.44
$6,285
$8,842
Fire Engineer 80 Hours 3
$36.26
$51.01
$6,285
$8,842
Fire Facilities Coordinator
$30.20
$42.51
$5,234
$7,368
Firefighter 112 Hours
$21.95
$32.42
$5,326
$7,868
Firefighter 80 Hours
$30.73
$45.40
$5,326
$7,869
Firefighter Paramedic -1 7.25112
$27.02
$38.02
$6,557
$9,226
Firefighter Paramedic -17.25-80
$37.83
$53.23
$6,557
$9,227
Firefighter Paramedic -22.25-112
$28.22
$39.70
$6,848
$9,634
Firefighter Paramedic_22.25_80
$39.51
$55.58
$6,848
$9,634
Life Safety Specialist 1
$34.54
$48.60
$5,987
$8,425
Life Safety Specialist II
$38.01
$53.49
$6,588
$9,272
Life Safety Specialist III
$41.79
$58.81
$7,244
$10,194
1 Hourly pay rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth.
2 Monthly pay rates are rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
*Pay rates may vary slightly due to rounding.
3 Temporary staff/administrative assignments.
Salary Schedule approved by Governing Body (City Council): June 11, 2019
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Exhibit A.2
NEWPORT BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
MOU TERM: JANUARY 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2021
Salary Schedule for Represented Sworn and Non -Sworn Positions
Revised: December 21, 2019, 2.0% Cost -of -Living Adjustment
REPRESENTED POSITION
HOURLY RATE'
Min Max
MONTHLY SALARY
Min
Z
Max
Fire Captain 112 Hours
$31.01
$43.64
$7,525
$10,589
Fire Captain 80 Hours 3
$43.42
$61.09
$7,525
$10,589
Fire Captain+ 7.5% Assignment
$46.67
$65.67
$8,090
$11,383
Fire Engineer 112 Hours
$26.42
$37.17
$6,411
$9,019
Fire Engineer 80 Hours 3
$36.98
$52.03
$6,411
$9,019
Fire Facilities Coordinator
$30.80
$43.36
$5,339
$7,516
Firefighter 112 Hours
$22.39
$33.07
$5,433
$8,026
Firefighter 80 Hours
$31.34
$46.30
$5,433
$8,026
Firefighter Paramedic 17.25 112
$27.56
$38.78
$6,688
$9,411
Firefighter Paramedic 17.25_80
$38.59
$54.30
$6,689
$9,412
Firefighter Paramedic -22.25-112
$28.78
$40.50
$6,985
$9,827
Firefighter Paramedic_22.25_80
$40.30
$56.69
$6,985
$9,827
Life Safety Specialist 1
$35.23
$49.58
$6,107
$8,593
Life Safety Specialist II
$38.77
$54.56
$6,720
$9,457
Life Safety Specialist III
$42.63
$59.99
$7,389
$10,398
1 Hourly pay rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth.
Z Monthly pay rates are rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
*Pay rates may vary slightly due to rounding.
3 Temporary staff/administrative assignments.
Salary Schedule approved by Governing Body (City Council): June 11, 2019
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Exhibit A.3
NEWPORT BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
MOU TERM: JANUARY 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2021
Salary Schedule for Represented Sworn and Non -Sworn Positions
Revised: December 19, 2020, 2.0% Cost -of -Living Adjustment
REPRESENTED POSITION
HOURLY RATE'
Min Max
MONTHLY SALARY
Min
Z
Max
Fire Captain 112 Hours
$31.63
$44.51
$7,675
$10,801
Fire Captain 80 Hours 3
$44.28
$62.31
$7,676
$10,801
Fire Captain+ 7.5% Assignment
$47.61
$66.99
$8,252
$11,611
Fire Engineer 112 Hours
$26.95
$37.91
$6,539
$9,200
Fire Engineer 80 Hours 3
$37.72
$53.07
$6,539
$9,200
Fire Facilities Coordinator
$31.42
$44.23
$5,445
$7,666
Firefighter 112 Hours
$22.83
$33.73
$5,541
$8,186
Firefighter 80 Hours
$31.97
$47.23
$5,542
$8,187
Firefighter Paramedic 17.25_112
$28.11
$39.56
$6,822
$9,599
Firefighter Paramedic 17.25_80
$39.36
$55.38
$6,822
$9,600
Firefighter Paramedic -22.25-112
$29.36
$41.30
$7,124
$10,023
Firefighter Paramedic_22.25_80
$41.10
$57.83
$7,124
$10,023
Life Safety Specialist 1
$35.93
$50.57
$6,229
$8,765
Life Safety Specialist II
$39.54
$55.65
$6,854
$9,646
Life Safety Specialist III
$43.48
$61.19
$7,537
$10,606
1 Hourly pay rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth.
Z Monthly pay rates are rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
*Pay rates may vary slightly due to rounding.
3 Temporary staff/administrative assignments.
Salary Schedule approved by Governing Body (City Council): June 11, 2019
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