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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25I - AGREEMENT WITH POAREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2011 TITLE: AGREEMENT WITH THE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (POA) CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 15' Reading ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE ?tkik, V NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with the Police Officers' Association regarding wages and other terms and conditions of employment. DISCUSSION The City and the Police Officers' Association (POA) recently completed negotiations per a reopener provision in the current contract for fiscal years 2011-2013. Listed below are the key agreements resulting from these negotiations. The contract expiration date remains June 30, 2013. Salary Increase. The current contract provided a 3% salary increase effective July 1, 2011 and a 3.5% salary increase effective July 1, 2012. In this agreement, POA will contribute 2% of the 3% increase, and the entire 3.5% increase, toward the City's pension (PERS) payment obligation. However, the City must return the 3.5% salary increase, retroactive to July 1, 2012, if it does not receive an equal or greater retirement contribution from the other safety units and employees (i.e., Police Management Association, Fire Management Association, Police Chief and Fire Chief). Retiree Health Insurance. The City's contribution of .75% of POA payroll toward the unit's retiree health insurance plan will be deferred from January 1, 2012 to October 1, 2012. In addition, the .75% payment due on October 1, 2012 will be deferred until January 1, 2013. 251-1 Agreement with the Police Officers' Association (POA) December 19, 2011 Page 2 of 2 Compensation for Overtime. From December 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013, members who work overtime hours shall have those hours accrue as compensatory time off, not overtime pay. Further, no members will be permitted to cash out any compensatory time except upon separation from City service. Holidays, Cash Option. From December 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013, members will defer the ability to cash out annual holiday leave benefits. Longevity Vacation, Cash Option. From December 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013, members will defer the ability to cash out longevity vacation time. 3°(cD- 50 Service Retirement Benefit. Effective December 1, 2011, the employee contribution shall be increased by 2% to a total of 4.42% (Safety) and 8.3% (non-Safety). Effective July 1, 2012, the employee contribution shall be increased an additional 3.5% for a total of 7.92% (Safety) and 11.8% (non-Safety). Layoffs. During fiscal year 2012-13, the City will meet and confer with POA over not only the impact, but also the decision to lay off members. FISCAL IMPACT This agreement will result in a cost savings to the City of $3,640,000 during fiscal year 2011-12 and $8,600,000 during fiscal year 2012-13 for a total net savings of $12,240,000 during the term of the agreement. Edward S. Raya Executive Director Personnel Services Agency 251-2