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2019 Mar 19 - CC PACKET AGENDA
EL SEOUNDO CITY COUNCIL
DIVEST CONFERENCE ROOM -
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350 MAIN STREET
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed
agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on
this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet are available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's
website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City-related business that is
within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or items listed on the Agenda during the Public
Communications portions of the Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing
item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state: Your name and residence
and the organization you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk
or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior
Tuesday). The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or
discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if
they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five
(5) minutes in length.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524-2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting.
MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 — 4:30 PM
(Please note time change for Closed Session)
4:30 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of$50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of$250.
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with the City
Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(d)(1): -3- matters
1. Galloway v. City of EI Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.
BC709378
2. Whitehead v. City of EI Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case
No. ADJ 11048959
3. Hatcher v. City of EI Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ (To Be Assigned)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -1-
matter-
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -1- matter.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -0- matters
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -1- matter
1. City Manager
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -6-
matters
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Support
Services Employees Association; Supervisory, Professional Employees
Association; City Employee Association; and Executive and
Management/Confidential Employees (unrepresented groups).
Agency Designated Representative: Irma Moisa Rodriquez, City Manager,
Greg Carpenter and Human Resources Director.
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AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBER -
350 MAIN STREET
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed
agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on
this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's
website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City-related business that is
within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or items listed on the Agenda during the Public
Communications portions of the Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing
item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state: Your name and residence
and the organization you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk
or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior
Tuesday). The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or
discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if
they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2)working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five
(5) minutes in length.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524-2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Pastor Carlile, United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Brann
PRESENTATIONS
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a) Proclamation — Denim Day 2019
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only, — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of$50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of$250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to
take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public
Communications is closed.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the
Agenda by title only.
Recommendation —Approval.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a presentation by
Ignited, LLC, of the finalized recruitment marketing campaign for the Police
Department.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item.
2. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a presentation by the
Police Department on the implementation of a traffic plan and street
closures of the 1100 to 1200 block of East Acacia and surrounding
neighborhood during the 2018 annual holiday lights event, commonly
known as Candy Cane Lane.
(Fiscal Impact: $45,291)
Recommendation — 1) Presentation from the Police Department on the closure of
the 1100 - 1200 block of East Acacia Avenue nightly from December 8, 2018 to
December 24, 2018, for the annual Candy Cane Lane event; 2) Alternatively,
discuss and take other action related to this item.
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3. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a report on Accessory
Dwelling Unit (ADU) plan checks and permits since adoption of the ADU
ordinance in July, 2017 (18 month review).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file report regarding ADU permits; 2)
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. Consideration and possible action to (1) receive an update regarding
efforts to introduce shared mobility (bicycles, electric scooters, etc.)
services in EI Segundo; and (2) provide direction to staff regarding a
potential pilot program, including coordination with the South Bay Cities
Council of Governments (South Bay COG).
(Fiscal Impact: $3,000.00)
Recommendation — 1) Receive a status update on the City's efforts to initiate a
shared mobility pilot program; 2) Provide direction to staff regarding a potential
pilot program, including coordination with the South Bay COG; 3) Alternatively,
discuss and take other action related to this item.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
5. Consideration and possible action recommended by the Environmental
Committee to adopt a Resolution opposing new Off-Shore Drilling,
including opposing new leases for oil and gas activities off the California
coast pursuant to the federal government's proposed 2019-2024 National
Outer Continental Shelf Program
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Adopt a Resolution to protect EI Segundo's coast from
offshore oil and gas drilling and exploration, in opposition to the proposed
National Outer Continental Shelf Program; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take
other action related to this item.
6. Consideration and possible action recommended by the Environmental
Committee to adopt a Resolution opposing proposed state legislation to
maintain local control of energy solutions in opposition to the zero-
emissions buildings and sources of heat energy. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) City Council to adopt a Resolution for the City to support
and preserve consumer energy choice; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item.
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7. Consideration and possible action recommended by the Library Board
regarding implementation of a Fine Forgiveness Month at the EI Segundo
Public Library beginning Monday, April 1, 2019 and ending Tuesday, April
30, 2019 for purposes of removing barriers to library services and allowing
the EI Segundo Public Library to recover library materials which may not
otherwise be returned for use by other customers.
(Fiscal Impact: The EI Segundo Public Library's average monthly revenue
from overdue fines and fees is $1666. In addition, library staff estimate that
at least $10,000 in overdue fees could be waived during Fine Forgiveness
Month. The lost revenue is offset, to some extent, by the return of overdue
materials. It also must be recognized that a significant portion of the lost
revenue would never have been collected.)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file presentation by Library Board of Trustees
members; 2) Direct the Library Director to waive fines and fees for overdue
books returned during Fine Forgiveness Month or as requested from library card
holders from April 1, 2019 through April 30, 2019; 3) Alternatively, discuss and
take other action related to this item.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously. If a call for
discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of
business.
8. Warrant Numbers 3025056 through 3025144 on Register No. 11a in the total
amount of $1,618,907.22 and Wire Transfers from 2/25/19 through 3/3/19 in
the total amount of $598,149.68. Warrant Numbers 3025145 through
3025268 and 900824 through 9000862 on Register No. 11b in the total
amount of $428,867.51 and Wire Transfers from 3/4/19 through 3/10/19 in
the total amount of$789,465.84.
Recommendation — Approve Warrant Demand Register and authorize staff to
release. Ratify Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due
to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and
wire transfers.
9. Special City Council Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2019 and Regular City
Council Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2019.
Recommendation — 1) Approval
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10.Consideration and possible action regarding approval of 1) A Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) (Labor Agreement) between the City of EI
Segundo and the EI Segundo Police Support Services Employees'
Association (PSSEA); 2) Adoption of Resolution approving the
Memorandum of Understanding; 3) Adoption of Resolution approving and
authorizing changes to the City's medical premium to CalPERS for each
year of the MOU.
(Fiscal Impact: $49,420 for FY 2018-19, $85,036 for FY 2019-20, $146,372 for
FY 2020-21, and $154,777 in FY 2021-22)
Recommendation — 1) Approve the Labor Agreement; 2) Adopt the Resolution
approving the Memorandum of Understanding; 3) Adopt Resolution approving
changes to the medical premium pursuant to MOU; 4) Alternatively, discuss and
take other action related to this item.
11.Consideration and possible action regarding approval of 1) A Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) (Labor Agreement) between the City of EI
Segundo and the El Segundo City Employees' Association; 2) Adoption of
Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding; 3) Adoption of
Resolution approving and authorizing changes to the City's medical
premium to CalPERS for each year of the MOU.
(Fiscal Impact: $228,988 for FY 2018-19, $690,354 for FY 2019-20, $820,146
for FY 2020-21, $974,317 for FY 2021-22, and $1,012,452 for FY 2022-23)
Recommendation — 1) Approve the Labor Agreement; 2) Adopt the Resolution
approving the Memorandum of Understanding; 3) Adopt Resolution approving
changes to the medical premium pursuant to MOU; 4) Alternatively, discuss and
take other action related to this item.
12.Consideration and possible action regarding a request to allow a new
restaurant (JETTA) to serve beer and wine for on-site consumption. JETTA
is located at 243 Main Street, within the Downtown Specific Plan area.
Environmental Assessment (Exemption pursuant to California
Environmental Quality Act). Applicant: SISSNME, LLC.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file this report without objecting to the
issuance of the alcohol permit for the new restaurant at 243 Main Street; 2)
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
13.Consideration and possible action regarding an update since the
implementation of the City's Social Host Ordinance.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item.
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14.Consideration and possible action to approve Final Vesting Parcel Map No.
73137 for a four-unit commercial mixed-use condominium subdivision
located at 123, 123A, 125, and 127 Nevada Street.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
Recommendation — 1) Approve Resolution approving and accepting Final
Vesting Parcel Map No. 73137; 2) Authorize the appropriate City Officials to sign
and record said Map; 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to
this item.
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK
15.Consideration and possible action regarding Council consensus to cancel
the Tuesday, April 2, 2019 City Council Meeting.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Approve cancellation of the April 2, 2019 City Council
Meeting; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
16.Consideration and possible action to introduce an ordinance amending
section 1-4-4A of the EI Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") to change the
Regular City Council Meetings held on the first and third Tuesday of every
calendar month beginning time from five o'clock (5:00) p.m. to four o'clock
(4:00) p.m. for closed session matters and interviews or appointments for
committees, boards and commissions in the West Conference Room and
change the beginning time of the seven o'clock (7:00) p.m. to six o'clock
(6:00) p.m. in the Council Chamber for all other matters addressed in open
session.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Introduce and waive first reading of the Ordinance; 2)
Schedule second reading and adoption of the ordinance on April 16th, 2019; 3)
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Council Member Pimentel -
Council Member Nicol -
Council Member Brann -
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk -
Mayor Boyles -
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to Citv Business Onlv - 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have receive value of$50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of$250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to
take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public
Communications is closed.
MEMORIALS -
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property
Negotiator,- and/or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or
discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with
the City's Labor Negotiators.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED:
DATE.
TIME:
NAME:
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PROCLAMATION - DENIM DAY 2019
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19,2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Unfinished Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to receive and file a presentation by Ignited, LLC, of the
finalized recruitment marketing campaign for the Police Department. (Fiscal Impact:None).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive and file;
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
Amount Budgeted: $0
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 3(a) El Segundo is a City employer of choice and consistently hires for
the future.
Objective: 2 The City provides a competitive environment and nimble
hiring/onboarding process for its employees.
ORIGINATED BY: Jaime Bermudez, Police Captain
REVIEWED BY: Bill Whalen, Chief of Poce
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manage
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
In October 2018, City Council approved staff to contract with Ignited, LLC, a local marketing
agency for the development of a recruitment campaign exclusively for the Police Department. As
part of their research to develop a comprehensive plan, current El Segundo Police Officers from
varied professional backgrounds and work assignments were interviewed regarding their personal
motivations for applying with the El Segundo Police Department. Additionally, police officers
were encouraged to provide qualities unique to the City and Police Department helpful in attracting
both lateral and entry level police officers.
Through the creative development process,the campaign has been finalized and is ready for launch
April 1, 2019. The plan includes the following features: 1. Online banners for desktop,and mobile
devices 2. Law enforcement print, 3. Google search, 4. Landing page, 5. Geofencing advertising,
6. Social, and 7. Outdoor billboard. The plan will also measure key metrics with the objective to
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drive potential candidates to the newly designed landing page. Key indicators will measure traffic
to the landing page, as well as number of clicks and total number of applications submitted.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Police Department recommends the City Council receive and file this report.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19,2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Unfinished Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to receive and file a presentation by the Police Department on
the implementation of a traffic plan and street closures of the 1100 to 1200 block of East Acacia
and surrounding neighborhood during the 2018 annual holiday lights event, commonly known as
Candy Cane Lane. (Fiscal Impact: $45,291)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Presentation from the Police Department on the closure of the 1100- 1200 block of East Acacia
Avenue nightly from December 8, 2018 to December 24, 2018, for the annual Candy Cane
Lane event; or,
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None
FISCAL IMPACT: $45,292
Amount Budgeted: $0
Additional Appropriation: N/A—absorbed in current Department budgets
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 2 Support Community Safety and Preparedness
Objective: 1 El Segundo is a safe and prepared city
ORIGINATED BY: Carlos Mendoza, Captain
REVIEWED BY: Bill Whalen, Chief of Police
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
During the 2017 holiday season, staff studied the effects of a full closure of the 1100 block of East
Acacia Avenue in an attempt to mitigate traffic safety concerns voiced by the residents in the area.
Based on the results of this study,the decision was made to implement a full closure of both 1100
and 1200 East Acacia Avenue for the duration of the 2018 holiday season. The following staff
report is a summary of the activities that occurred during this time period. These results will be
shared with the community at a town hall meeting at a date to be determined.
Utilizing Police Cadets, Police Service Officers, and a Police Sergeant, the El Segundo Police
Department implemented a full closure of the 1100 and 1200 block of East Acacia from December
8, 2018 through December 24, 2018. Including the Police Sergeant, there were six personnel on 2
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duty each of the evenings. There was a total of 446.50 hours worked on this event, for a fully
burdened cost of$41,515.55. Every attempt was made to adjust schedules to minimize overtime;
however, there was still a significant number of hours worked on overtime. Additionally, the
Streets Department provided assistance with barricades, message boards, and road closure signs.
These costs were $3,776.46.
The fall closures ran from 6:00 PM through 10:00 PM each evening. The closures were established
at Acacia Avenue/Center Street and Walnut Avenue/California Street. Persons who could show
proof of residency were allowed to enter the street closures. Those entering the closed areas were
escorted by an El Segundo Police Department vehicle in an effort to increase visibility. Those
exiting the area were not escorted. The following is the nightly average for vehicles
entering/exiting the closed areas:
MONDAY-THURSDAY(Average)
Vehicles entering Walnut/California closure 4.6
Vehicles entering Acacia/Center closure 13.8
Vehicles exiting Walnut/California closure 17.2
Vehicles exiting Acacia/Center closure 25
FRIDAY-SUNDAY(Averaae)
Vehicles entering Walnut/California closure 4.6
Vehicles entering Acacia/Center closure 7
Vehicles exiting Walnut/California closure 10.4
Vehicles exiting Acacia/Center closure 28
CHRISTMAS EVE
Vehicles entering Walnut/California closure 2
Vehicles entering Acacia/Center closure 7
Vehicles exiting Walnut/California closure 16
Vehicles exiting Acacia/Center closure 31
Although there were no reported vehicle/pedestrian conflicts, the number of unescorted vehicles
exiting the 1100 block of East Acacia Avenue remains a concern for staff. As expected,the visible
closure of the street created an environment where pedestrians felt free to walk in the roadway.
Under normal conditions, pedestrians would be responsible for their safety when entering a
roadway. With the road closed,pedestrians have a reasonable expectation there won't be vehicular
traffic.
Extending the restricted area was successful in reducing traffic volume on the 1100 block of East
Acacia; however, this extended closure pushed vehicle and pedestrian traffic further into the
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surrounding residential area and appeared to impact more residents than in years past. Staff was
not able to determine if the increased impact in the surrounding area was due to the closure or an
increased number of people attending the event this year. Several residents in the surrounding area
complained to the Police Department about trash being left behind and illegally parked vehicles,
as well as significant traffic congestion. The veracity of these complaints were verified by El
Segundo Police Department personnel.
The following is a summary of the 39 calls for service the El Segundo Police Department
responded to that were attributed to the event:
• 22 parking citations issued. The majority being for red zone violations and blocking
driveways.
17 other calls for service which included disturbance calls, lost property calls, and a minor
traffic collision.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends the City Council receive and file this report.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19, 2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Unfinished Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to receive and file report on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
plan checks and permits since adoption of the ADU ordinance in July, 2017 (18 month review).
(Fiscal Impact:None.)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive and file report regarding ADU permits;
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None
FISCAL IMPACT:None.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: None (State mandate)
Objective: N/A /' .
PREPARED BY: Gregg McClain, Planning Manager L> /
REVIEWED BY: Sam Lee, Planning and Building Safety Director
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
Since the last report (October 2018) the City received only 7 applications for ADUs, which is a
considerable decline from the first year's trend, which saw 36 application by the one year mark.
As of this time, 19 permits for ADUs were issued in total, only 7 final inspections, meaning that
no finals were issued in the previous 6 months, and 17 remain in the plan check process. The total
number of ADUs applied for is 43.
Among the 7 new ADU applications, 3 are new and attached to or over a garage, 2 are new
stand-alone structures, 1 is new and attached to the main house, and 1 converted existing interior
space in a previously built structure. The average size of the 7 newly applied for ADUs is 678
square feet and ranging from 216 to 1,181 square feet.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19,2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Unfinished Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to (1) receive an update regarding efforts to introduce shared
mobility services in El Segundo; and (2) provide direction to staff regarding a potential pilot
program, including coordination with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (South Bay
COG). (Fiscal Impact: $3,000)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive a status update on the City's efforts to initiate a shared mobility pilot program;
2. Provide direction to staff regarding a potential pilot program, including coordination with
the South Bay COG;
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Draft South Bay shared mobility guidelines
2. Fall 2018 public survey and survey results
FISCAL IMPACT: $3,000
Amount Budgeted: $3,000
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): TBD
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: Champion Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability
Objective: El Segundo promotes economic growth and vitality for businesses and the
community
ORIGINATED BY: Paul Samaras, Principal Planner
REVIEWED BY: Gregg McClain, Planning Manager
Sam Lee, Planning& Building Safety Director
Ken Berkman, Public Works Dir for
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In early July 2018, the City engaged in an experiment with shared mobility services when Bird
Company and Lime each dropped around 30 of their electric scooters for rent in and around the
downtown.
On July 17, 2018, the City Council directed staff to work on developing a pilot program to allow
Bird Company and other similar companies to operate within City limits. The City Council
direction included the following components: 4
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1. Issuance of a 30-day encroachment permit and/or agreement that can be renewed for 30-
day periods after an evaluation by staff.
2. Provision of adequate insurance levels and indemnification language.
3. Assessment of an adequate level of fees.
4. Establishing operational rules, such as parking, safety, education and enforcement, data
sharing, etc.
5. Setting limits on the maximum size of the vehicle fleets of individual companies.
On August 7, 2018, staff reported to the City Council that Bird and Lime were not sufficiently
responsive, particularly on the insurance and indemnification requirements. In addition, staff
indicated that it had been working with neighboring cities and the South Bay COG on developing
common rules and regulations for shared mobility companies. After some discussion, the City
Council directed staff to 1) issue cease and desist orders to Lime and Bird requiring them to
immediately remove their fleets of electric scooters from the City and 2) develop rules and/or
regulations to potentially initiate a pilot project in the future. During the discussion, the City
Council raised several issues to be addressed in any future regulations or pilot program rules
including:
1. Adequate insurance levels and indemnification language
2. Adequate level of fees
3. Parking/littering of scooters
4. Riding on sidewalks
5. Limits on the maximum number of companies and scooters
6. Distribution of scooters in the city and overconcentration in the downtown
7. Rider education on safety and the rules of the road
Staff update
Since August 2018, staff has engaged with neighboring cities and the South Bay COG to study
shared mobility programs in other cities and develop regulations for a pilot program that reflect
the best practices in the field. The South Bay COG Shared Mobility Working Group (Working
Group) has studied the programs of several cities, including Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Culver
City, Long Beach, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle. The Working group also reviewed and
considered State Law(California Vehicle Code) and published reports by the American Planning
Association(APA) and the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO).
Public Survey
For the months of October through December 2018, City staff, in coordination with the South Bay
COG conducted a second survey of the public at a regional level. The survey was distributed
online by the South Bay COG and it was posted on the City website and Facebook page. Paper
copies of the survey were placed at the El Segundo Library, the Planning and Building Safety
Department at City Hall, and the Joslyn Center at Recreation Park. The survey had 220 responses
from El Segundo residents. The survey questions and results from El Segundo residents are
summarized below.
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1. Would you personally be interested in participating in a bike share or scooter share program?
Yes - 41%
No - 45%
2. The top two reasons given for not wanting to personally participate:
a) Concern about being visible/safe when interacting with other vehicles on the road and
b) The lack of infrastructure for bicycles and scooters.
3. The top reason given for wanting to personally participate:
It provides a flexible transportation option.
4. Would you support a Regional South Bay bike share program?
Yes - 50%
No - 29%
5. Would you support a Regional South Bay scooter share program?
Yes - 43%
No -44%
6. Where would you go if you participated in a bike share or scooter share program?
Leisure trips - 83%
The beach/pier- 77%
Errands - 61%
Shopping centers - 48%
Place of employment- 35%
7. How often would you likely use bike share or scooter equipment?
Somewhat to Very Frequently- 44%
Infrequently to Never- 56%
8. If a bike share or scooter share program were developed, what types of rules or regulations
do you think should be covered?
Safe operation by users - 79%
Abandonment/parking of bikes/scooters - 74%
Maximum speed- 68%
Riding on sidewalks - 63%
City ability to receive revenue - 60%
In summary, there is interest in the community in participating in a regional pilot effort, but there
are also concerns about safety, lack of infrastructure, and parking/abandonment of bicycles or
scooters. The complete survey and results are attached to this report(Exhibit 2).
Shared mobility guidelines
Pursuant to the Council's direction and the public survey input, City staff and South Bay COG
staff have produced Shared Mobility Guidelines for a potential shared mobility pilot program
(Exhibit 1). The guidelines are a common set of rules for South Bay cities to use in a shared
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mobility program. While these guidelines would be common among South Bay cities, each city
would be able to customize them according to its unique circumstances and priorities.
Staff shared an earlier draft of the guidelines in late February with several shared mobility
companies to obtain their input and ensure the guidelines accurately reflect the latest trends and
best practices in the field. The latest version of the guidelines is attached to this report to obtain
feedback from the Council and the public prior to finalizing them.
The guidelines regulating various areas, including those areas of concern that the City Council
identified previously and the concerns identified in the two public surveys conducted recently.
The complete guidelines are attached to this report(Exhibit 1),but each of the 15 sections is listed
and briefly discussed below.
1. Purpose.
The purpose of the guidelines is to test shared bike and shared scooter (shared mobility)
services that, as indicated in the responses to the public survey, would offer flexible
alternative transportation options to residents, businesses, and visitors to the City.
2. Authority
The California Vehicle Code regulates all vehicles including bicycles and motorized bicycles
or scooters. However, the City has clear authority to regulate its own right-of-way and
businesses that offer these types of vehicles for rent in the City's public right-of-way.
3. Definitions
The definitions section defines all bicycles, electric assist bicycles, and electric scooters as
"Shared Mobility Devices"or"SMDs." The section also includes related definitions of terms
that would be used in a Shared Mobility Device pilot program. The section aims to ensure
that staff and the public in all of the South Bay cities use common terminology.
4. Deployment
The deployment section establishes a process and rules regarding when, where and how
shared mobility companies will deploy their SMDs in a City during a pilot program. The
deployment section aims to ensure that SMDs are deployed in a manner that does not block
sidewalks or traffic, they are not over-concentrated in certain areas and create a sense of
visual litter, and they are deployed in areas that the City considers high priority areas, such
as near the Green Line stations. Participating companies would have to submit a deployment
plan to the City for review and approval prior to receiving a permit. The deployment plan
would contain maps of the permitted service area, any restricted or prohibited areas, and the
specific locations where SMDs would be deployed.
5. Parking
The parking section regulates where and how SMDs are physically parked in the City. It
gives individual cities the option of designating specific sidewalk parking areas, rather than
permitting parking anywhere along a block. Furthermore,this section seeks to limit parking
on sidewalks, promote parking primarily on private property, but potentially allow it on
City/public facilities and on the street. Each City participating in a pilot program would
determine the extent to which sidewalk parking is permitted and other parking options are
encouraged or required. Participating companies would have to submit a parking plan to the
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City for review and approval prior to receiving a permit. The parking plan would contain
maps identifying permitted parking areas that reflect the City's priorities with regard to
parking.
6. Fleet size and mix
A shared mobility pilot program could include a variety of SMD types. This section of the
guidelines establishes a general process for setting the minimum and maximum number of
SMDs and the type that could participate in a pilot program. Each City participating in a
pilot program would decide on the appropriate fleet size and mix based on its unique
circumstances and priorities. Staff reviewed the programs of several cities. Of those cities,
Culver City is most similar to El Segundo. In Culver City, the scooter program launched
last year permitted up to 200 scooters per operator. The City considered up to three operators
and issued permits to two of them for a total of 400 scooters. Culver City is approximately
the same size as El Segundo at 5.14 square miles. Its population is larger at 40,000, but it
has a large daytime population at approximately 60,000.1 So,it may be comparable as a guide
for El Segundo. Ultimately, companies that apply to operate in a City will have to propose
and justify an appropriate fleet size and mix, which will be subject to City review and
approval.
7. Education
The education section indicates that each company is responsible for educating the general
public and users of their SMDs on riding safety and roadway regulations. Companies that
apply to operate in a City will have to submit an education plan for City review and approval
prior to receiving a permit.
8. Enforcement
The enforcement section outlines the range of enforcement measures the City can take to
ensure companies and the users of SMDs comply with the applicable State Laws, local laws,
and permit requirements. The enforcement measures range from written warnings to
companies and users to suspension or revocation of a permit. Enforcement and permits will
be reviewed on an ongoing basis—not just at the end of the pilot program period—and cities
will have the option to suspend, revoke or change permit requirements/conditions at any
time.
9. Safety
The safety section establishes safety requirements including a maximum speed for SMDs of
15 mph, a minimum rider age of 18, it requires companies to hold helmet give-away events
as part of their education plan, and requires minimum safety warning language on all SMDs.
10. Operations and maintenance
This section contains minimum specifications for the SMDs, maintenance and recharging
requirements, and communication requirements. The specifications include requirements,
such as electric motors,brakes,head lights,GPS devices,etc. The maintenance requirements
include regularly scheduled maintenance and keeping of maintenance logs. The
communication requirements include maintaining a 24-hour customer service line,providing
1 https://www.culvercitypd.org/city-hall/city-govemment/city-departments/police/chief-of-police/organizational-
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a company's project manager contact info to City staff, and providing mechanisms, such as
a website and a mobile phone app, for users and the public to ask questions and/or report
issues to the company.
11. Data
The data section includes the minimum data sharing requirements and responsibilities for
participating companies. These include a specific data format which is generally acceptable
and used by over 60 public agencies in the country, a specific software program to allow
cities to view and organize the data, monthly reporting, and sharing of data with the public
on the company's website. In addition, the section requires companies to share region-wide
data with city partners, such as the LA County and the South Bay COG. The shared data
would include the number of trips,beginning and end points of each trip, length of each trip,
heat maps showing areas of high and low use, complaints, crashes, and damaged or lost
SMDs.
12. Experience and qualifications
This section requires companies applying for a City permit to submit a description of their
experience, qualifications, and references to the City for review and approval.
13. Insurance and indemnification
This section sets the minimum insurance and indemnification requirements for shared
mobility companies. Companies applying for a City permit would be required to submit
minimum liability insurance of$2 million and indemnify the City,its employees and officials
from any claims or suits related to a pilot program permit. This section also requires
companies to submit their"End-User"agreements to the City for review to ensure it contains
liability waiver language covering the City.
14. Permit application requirements
This section lists all the material,information and fees that a shared mobility company would
submit for review and approval before a City issues a permit to operate.
15. Fees
While each City is able to set its fees based on its unique needs or circumstances,this section
establishes the types of fees that could be assessed from participating companies and
recommended ranges for the fees. The intent is provide certain level of consistency in fees
for companies operating in multiple neighboring jurisdictions. The types of fees in shared
mobility programs include the following:
a) Application fees, which pay for processing shared mobility permit applications.
b) Permit fees, which pay for issuing permits and administering a shared mobility permit.
c) Fees per SMD or per ride, which supplement permit fees and pay for administering
permits and enforcing rules and regulations.
d) Performance bonds and/or deposits, which pay for unexpected costs or damage to City
property. An example may be if a permit is revoked and the City incurs costs to remove
an operator's fleet for the public right-of-way.
e) Impound fees, in cases that the City has to remove SMDs that are improperly parked or
abandoned.
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The intent of these guidelines is to provide a consistent regulatory framework for shared mobility
companies across the South Bay region. A common set of rules will benefit the riders, the
companies, and the participating cities. They will ensure that users riding SMDs from one City to
another observe the same rules of the road or parking requirements from city to city. Common
rules will ensure companies operating in two adjacent jurisdictions can submit similar application
materials, insurance, data and fees to operate in both jurisdictions. Ultimately, this consistent
regulatory framework is necessary for a pilot program and shared mobility services to succeed
across the South Bay region.
The draft Shared Mobility Guidelines address the concerns raised by the City Council in August
and the concerns raised by the public in two public surveys performed since last July.
A South Bay regional pilot program
City staff,neighboring cities,and the South bay COG have developed a proposal for a region-wide
shared mobility pilot program. The process would include the following components:
1. Cities opt in to a South Bay regional shared mobility pilot process
Cities interested in a shared mobility pilot program would take action at the City Council
level to opt-in to a process, detailed below, for a South Bay regional shared mobility pilot
program that is based on the draft guidelines.
2. Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Once the proposed network of participating cities is identified,the next step in the process
will be the release of a RFQ for companies interested in participating in a South Bay
regional shared mobility pilot program. Interested companies would submit their
qualifications/proposals based on the South Bay shared mobility guidelines and additional
information contained in the RFQ. South Bay COG staff has proposed preparing and
releasing the RFQ on behalf of, and using input from, each participating city.
3. Evaluation and ranking of top companies
A committee of South Bay COG staff and representatives from each participating city
would review the qualifications of responding companies and rank the top companies that
would then be invited to apply for permits from each participating city.
4. Invitation for applications
Participating cities would invite the most responsive companies to submit applications for
pilot program permits in each City. Company applications would have to comply with the
shared mobility guidelines and any other city-specific requirements.
5. Permit issuance/Launch of pilot program
Permits under the program would be for a 12-month period, but reviewed on an ongoing
basis and revocable at any time at the City's discretion. In addition to the broader shared
mobility guidelines, the permits would contain city-specific conditions, such as the
permitted service area, restricted/prohibited areas, identification of specific parking areas,
the minimum and maximum fleet sizes, etc. The participating cities would coordinate the
timing of the pilot program launch, so service could begin at the same time in all
participating cities.
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6. Post launch
After a pilot program launch,South Bay COG staff and staff from participating cities would
evaluate the pilot program on a monthly basis. Staff would provide quarterly reports the
City Council or upon request. The South Bay COG would collect and share region-wide
data on the pilot program. The general public and users of shared mobility services would
be surveyed to gauge public attitudes and get input on ways to improve the program. The
guidelines and permit rules would change along the way to address issues that come up.
Operators not abiding by the rules would have their permits suspended or revoked.
The South Bay COG role
For the past year, the South Bay COG has been coordinating with several South Bay cities and
assisting in the development of the shared mobility guidelines. The South Bay COG proposes to
retain a role going forward by a) preparing and releasing the RFQ for the pilot program, b)
participating in the review and ranking of RFQ responses, c) coordinating the launch of the pilot
program, d) participating in post launch pilot program reviews, and e) collecting, reviewing, and
sharing region-wide data submitted by participating companies. The South Bay COG anticipates
that its role in preparing and releasing and RFQ and its post-launch role will come at a cost. The
cost is anticipated to be approximately $3,000 for each participating city. Staff is requesting the
City Council's direction on whether to contribute funding to the South Bay COG for this purpose.
It is anticipated that permit related fees on companies would help reimburse the City for this cost.
The participating cities
Staff from the cities of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach -along with El
Segundo-have been the primary participants in developing the shared mobility guidelines and the
proposal for a regional pilot. Those three cities currently have formal bans in place until
rules/regulations for a pilot program can be developed. Staff in these three cities are planning
presentations to their respective Councils in March and April to receive direction on a common
pilot program. Other cities in the South Bay area are occasional participants in this effort and have
adopted a"wait and see" approach.
Conclusion /Next steps
Shared mobility services can have benefits, including traffic congestion relief, alternative active
transportation options, and vehicle pollution and GHG emissions reductions. These services can
also have an economic benefit by providing a convenient way for businesses,their employees, and
residents to travel within the City. The proposed guidelines address the concerns previously
expressed by the City Council and El Segundo residents/stakeholders and represent the best
practices in the field of shared mobility.
If the Council directs staff to proceed with the proposed regional approach to a shared mobility
pilot program, staff will undertake the following actions:
1. Take input from the City Council and the public and work with the South Bay COG and
neighboring cities to finalize the share mobility guidelines.
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2. Work with the South Bay COG to draft and release an RFQ to shared mobility companies.
3. Bring an ordinance for Council consideration amending the ESMC, to authorize the
regulation of shared mobility services and adopt general regulations on shared mobility
devices.
4. Bring a resolution for Council consideration with recommended fees for shared mobility
permits.
5. Following the conclusion of the REQ process, staff will bring an item to Council with the
ranking of companies and request authorization to invite the most responsive companies to
submit applications for permits.
Recommendation
Staff respectfully requests City Council direction on:
1) Opting in to a regional shared mobility pilot program in coordination with the South Bay
COG and neighboring cities;
2) Cost-sharing for a South Bay COG RFQ and coordinating role as described in this report;
3) Proceeding with an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code to authorize and set broad
regulations for a shared mobility pilot program and shared mobility devices; and
4) Proceeding with a resolution to set fees for shared mobility services and permits.
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GUIDELINES FOR A SHARED MOBILITY PILOT PROGRAM
1. PURPOSE
This Program regulates Shared Mobility Devices, defined below, in the City of
The operation of a Shared Mobility Device (SMD) is a privilege, not
a right. For a company to offer SMDs for commercial purposes in
the company owning or offering them must obtain a Program permit. Companies
must certify to the City of that all SMDs have met all applicable
certifications and operating requirements. A failure to comply with the applicable
City Code provisions, this Program, and all permit conditions is subject to an
assessment of civil penalties and suspension or revocation of the company's
permit by the City Manager or designee.
The City of is planning a 12-month pilot for the regulation of Shared
Mobility Devices beginning in Summer of 2019 ("the Pilot Period"). The Pilot Period
will help the City determine whether SMDs can support the City's policy goals.
While these Program requirements may remain in effect beyond the end of the
Pilot Period, the City only intends to provide permits to companies for the Pilot
Period. If a permanent permitting program is implemented, these requirements will
be updated accordingly.
a) For the duration of the Pilot Period, the City Manager or designee may issue
multiple, independent permits and will determine the number of overall
permitted SMDs and permitted SMDs per Permittee throughout the Pilot
Period. Throughout the Pilot Period, Permittees will be expected to report on
and mitigate impacts as described in this Program. The City Manager or
designee may update the Program requirements or terminate the Program at
his discretion at any time and shall give adequate notice of such updates.
b) Policy Goals. SMDs should contribute to:
L Reducing private motor vehicle use and congestion.
ii. Preventing fatalities and injuries on the transportation system.
iii. Expanding access for underserved communities.
iv. Reducing air pollution, including climate pollution.
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c) The provisions in this Program, but do not replace, any provisions in
Municipal Code. In case of a conflict, the Municipal Code will
prevail over this Program.
c) SMD fees, surcharges and penalties will be placed in a New Mobility Account
to be used by the City for administration and enforcement; evaluation; safe
travel infrastructure; and expanded and affordable access.
2. AUTHORITY
These rules are authorized by, and implement, in relevant part, the following the
Federal Law, State Law, and Municipal Code provisions, as may be amended from
time to time:
a) Under the California Constitution, a city has both the power and duty to keep
its streets and other public property open and available for the purpose to which
they are dedicated (Tobe v. City of Santa Ana (1995) 9 Cal. 4th 1069).
b) Further, the City council may prohibit and prevent encroachments on, or
obstructions in or to, any sidewalk, street, alley, lane, court, park, or other public
place, and may provide for the removal of the encroachment or obstruction
(Gov. Code, § 38775)
c) Further, the City has obligations under the federal Americans with Disabilities
Act to ensure that the City's sidewalks remain generally accessible to and
usable by individuals with disabilities (City of Sacramento v. Badern (2003) 537
U.S. 1231).
d) Municipal Code § 9-2-1 requires a permit for any work or encroachment in the
public right-of-way.
3. DEFINITIONS
"Abandon" shall mean leaving an item unattended for 72 hours or longer.
"ADA Ramp" means a combined ramp and landing to accomplish a change in level
at a curb in order to provide access to pedestrians using wheelchairs.
"Applicant" means an entity that formally applies for the Shared Mobilitv Device
Pilot Proqram permit but has yet to obtain a permit.
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"Charger" means an employee, agent or contractor of the Operator or Permittee
that 1) collects SMDs daily for the purpose of inspecting and charging their
batteries, and 2) redeploys the SMDs at designated locations according to the
approved deployment plan.
"City" means the City of
"Crosswalk" means any Crosswalks either "marked" or "unmarked". A "marked
crosswalk" is any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere that is
distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the
surface of the roadway. An "unmarked crosswalk" is the imagined extension of a
sidewalk or shoulder across a street at an intersection. An unmarked crosswalk
exists at all intersections unless specifically marked otherwise.
"Customer" means a person or organization that buys a mobility service from an
Operator.
"Director" shall mean the Director of Planning and Building Safety or designee.
"Landscaping/Furnishings Zone" means a linear portion of the Sidewalk Corridor,
adjacent to the curb that contains elements such as street trees, signal poles,
street lights, bicycle racks or other street furniture. This area does not include the
width of the curb zone that can be as wide as 6 inches.
"Operator" shall mean any person or business entity selected by the City to
participate in the Program pursuant to these rules.
"Pedestrian Plaza" means pedestrian areas designated by the City.
"Permittee" means the person or business entity that is the named holder of a
permit issued pursuant to this Program.
"Program" means the Shared Mobility Device Pilot Program within the City
"Public Area" shall mean any outdoor area that is open to the public for public use,
whether owned or operated by the City or a private party.
"Public Park" means and includes public parks, public playgrounds, public
recreation centers or areas and other public areas created, established,
designated, maintained, provided or set aside by the City for the purposes of public
rest, play, recreation, enjoyment or assembly, and shall include all buildings and
structures located thereon or therein.
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"Public Right-of-Way" shall mean any public alley, parkway, public transportation
path, roadway, sidewalk, or street that is owned, granted by easement, operated,
or controlled by the City.
"Service Area" shall mean the Public Right-of-Way within the City's boundaries,
with the exception of areas the City specifically restricts or adds.
"Shared Electric Assist Bicycle (Shared E-Assist Bike)" means a "Class 1 or"Class
2 electric bicycle as defined in CVC Section 312.5.
"Shared Electric Scooter (Shared Scooter)" means a vehicle that:
1. Is designed to be operated on the ground with a wheel diameter no greater than
16 inches;
2. Has handlebars and a foot support or seat for the User;
3. Can be propelled by an electric motor or human propulsion; and
4. Is made available for rental or public shared use in the public Right-of-Way by
an Applicant or Permittee.
"Shared Mobility Device (SMD)" shall mean any transportation device by which a
person can be propelled, moved or drawn, that is displayed, offered or placed for
rent in any Public Area or Public Right-of-Way. This includes Shared Bicycles,
Shared Electric Assist Bicycles (Shared E-Assist Bikes), Shared Electric Scooters,
and similar devices as determined by the City. This definition excludes car share
vehicles, taxicabs, and similar motor vehicles.
"Shared Mobility Parking Zone (SMP Zone)", also called a "Drop Zone," is a
designated area in the approved deployment plan and parking plan where an
Operator or Permittee may deploy and where Users may park SMDs. The City
may designate SMP Zones in the Public Right-of-Way, Public Parks, other public
property, and on private property, and require their physical demarcation through
signage, pavement markings, charging stations and/or bike racks.
"Sidewalk Corridor" means a passageway typically located within the Public Right-
of-Way between the face of the curb or roadway edge and the property line. The
Sidewalk Corridor contains two distinct zones: the Furnishings/Landscaping Zone
and the Through Pedestrian Zone.
"Street" means all that area dedicated to public use for public street purposes
including, but not be limited to, roadways, parkways, alleys, and excluding the
Sidewalks Corridor.
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"Through Pedestrian Zone" means the minimum clear area on each Sidewalk
Corridor intended exclusively for pedestrian use. The minimum width of the
Through Pedestrian Zone is defined in this Program as a minimum of 4 feet on
Sidewalk Corridors at least 8 feet in width and a minimum of 6 feet on Sidewalk
Corridors at least 10 feet in width.)
"User" means the person who is in actual physical control of a SMD.
4. DEPLOYMENT
Applicant shall provide a Deployment Plan for each type of SMD to be deployed to
the City for review and approval before permit issuance.
a) Deployment Plan. The plan must include at a minimum the following:
i. The number and type of SMDs to be deployed initially.
ii. A map of SMD deployment locations, including initial and subsequent daily
deployments.
iii. The number of SMDs to be deployed at each deployment location.
iv. A map of the Service Area, including any restricted or prohibited
operational/deployment zones.
v. A description of the phasing/schedule of the initial and subsequent
deployments.
vi. The number of employees and contractors involved in deploying and
retrieving SMDs (Chargers).
vii. A description of policies and training of employees and contractors involved
in deploying and retrieving SMDs. These policies and training must cover
at a minimum the following:
• Observance of vehicle code, traffic laws, and parking restrictions
• Observance of City noise and nuisance regulations
• Respect for private property
■ A schedule/hours of SMD deployment and retrieval operations.
• Professional conduct with other employees/contractors and the public
• Enforcement of the above policies/training
viii.A description of the SMD transportation method to the deployment
locations.
ix. A schedule/hours of SMD deployment and retrieval operations.
b) Deployment rules
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i. Parking. SMDs must be deployed in compliance with the parking
requirements in this Program.
ii. Service Area. SMDs must be deployed within the approved Service Area,
excluding any restricted areas.
iii. Daily Redeployment. The Operator must make a reasonable effort to
redeploy the number of SMDs as per the approved Permit to the designated
deployment locations on a daily basis. This includes SMDs that leave the
City limits/Service Area during operations.
iv. An Operator shall repair any inoperable or unsafe SMD before returning it
into service.
v. The Operator must accommodate City requests for surges or reductions in
deployment during certain seasons and/or events. The City shall notify and
coordinate with the Operator at least two weeks in advance.
vi. Response Times. Operator shall respond to requests for rebalancing,
reports of incorrectly parked SMDs, or reports of unsafe/inoperable SMDs
by relocating, re-parking, or removing SMDs after receiving notice from the
City, User, or the general public based on the following times:
7 am to 10 pm daily - within one hour of receiving notice
all other times - no later than 8 am of the next service day
c) Notifications and changes to the deployment plan. The deployment plan is
anticipated to change dynamically over the course of the pilot program. This
subsection identifies the process to make such changes and the required
notifications.
i. At the time of permit issuance, the City shall designate the date of the initial
deployment.
ii. The City reserves the right to make changes to the deployment plan,
including, but not limited to, the Service Area, deployment locations, and
fleet size, at its discretion. It shall notify the Operator in writing and the
Operator must implement the changes within one week, unless the City
grants additional time for the Operator to comply.
iii. The Operator may request changes to the deployment plan in writing by
submitting an updated deployment plan. The City shall promptly review and
approve the requests at its discretion.
iv. The Operator may not increase the size of the deployed SMD fleet without
notifying and receiving prior approval from the City.
d) Evaluation of the deployment plan. The City evaluation of the deployment
plan will include, but not be limited to, the following factors:
i. How the deployment covers the entire service area
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ii. How the deployment covers high priority areas designated by the City (high
employment areas, transit areas, disadvantaged communities, etc.)
iii. The extent to which deployment on sidewalks is avoided and deployment
on private properties is emphasized.
iv. The number of employees and contractors involved in deployment and
retrieval.
v. The scope of the policies and training of employees and contractors
involved in deployment and retrieval operations.
vi. How the schedule/hours of deployment and retrieval operations affect rush
hour traffic and respect noise and nuisance regulations, particularly in
residential areas.
5. PARKING
Applicant shall provide a "Parking Plan" to the City for review and approval.
a) Parking Plan. The plan must include, but not be limited to, the following:
i. A map of the permitted parking locations for SMDs (such as the designated
SMP zones or the "Landscaping/Furnishings Zone");
ii. The SMD capacity of each parking location;
iii. Methods to incentivize Users to park safely and correctly in accordance with
the Program requirements; and
iv. The Parking Plan must comply with the General Parking Requirements and
Parking Locations below.
b) General Parking Requirements.
i. SMDs shall be upright when parked;
ii. SMDs shall not be parked in landscaped areas in the Public Right-of-Way.
They may only be parked on hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.)
iii. SMDs shall not be parked in such a manner as to:
• Violate California Vehicle Code section 21235(1) or the City of
Municipal Code;
• Impede the regular flow of travel in the Public Right-of-Way or the
clearance on sidewalk needed for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
compliance;
■ Be parked at the corners of sidewalks nor at any crosswalk, curb ramp,
or within any feature that serves as an accessible element such as
landings, areas of refuge, detectable warning surfaces, or any other
physical feature that may be required for mobility;
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• Impede or interfere with the access to parked vehicles, disabled parking
zones, or any other accessible route that would otherwise create a
barrier to accessibility;
■ Impede or interfere with the access to parklets, loading zones, or red
curb zones;
• Block or interfere with reasonable use of any fire hydrant, call box, or
other emergency facility; or utility pole or box; traffic signal controller
cabinet; news rack, or parking meters/pay stations;
• Impede or interfere with the reasonable use of any commercial window
display or access to/from any building or driveways;
■ Be parked on private property except as permitted by the property owner
and the City's rules and regulations; and
Block or interfere with the use of the following transit-related user
infrastructure, such as: transit signs, bus stops, benches, shelters,
passenger waiting areas, bus layover and staging zones, etc.
c) Private Property Locations:
i. It is the City's goal to maximize SMD parking locations on private property.
The City encourages the Operator to identify SMD parking locations on
private property as part of its Parking and Deployment Plans. Operator
must coordinate with the City and private property owners during permit
process.
To the extent Operator desires to deploy or park SMDs on private property,
the Operator must first obtain the right to do so from the property owner and
shall communicate this right to Users through signage approved by the
respective entity and/or through a mobile phone or web application.
d) City Property Locations
i. Unless specifically stated on the permit and/or unless specific SMP Zones
are designated, parking on City property (e.g. parks, plazas, parking lots,
the Civic Center, or transit stations) outside the public right-of-way is
prohibited.
ii. The City may designate specific SMP Zones on public property where
Operator's SMDs must be parked.
iii. If the City authorizes SMD parking on City property, Operator shall
communicate this right to Users through physical signage approved by the
City and/or through a mobile phone or web application.
e) Sidewalk Corridor Locations:
SMD parking is permitted on Sidewalk Corridors that are at least 8 feet in width.
i. On Sidewalk Corridors at least 10 feet in width, SMDs maybe parked within
the Landscaping/Furnishings Zone provided that:
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• An 18-inch-wide clear space is maintained from the curb face
• A 6-foot-wide clear Pedestrian Through Zone is maintained and
• A 15-foot minimum distance is maintained from street corners and
pedestrian ramps (from Begin Curve or End Curve points)
ii. On Sidewalk Corridors at least 8 feet, but less than 10 feet, in width, SMDs
may be parked within the Landscaping/Furnishings Zone provided that:
■ An 18-inch-wide clear space is maintained from the curb face
• A 4-foot wide clear Pedestrian Through Zone is maintained and
• A 15-foot minimum distance is maintained from street corners and
pedestrian ramps (from Begin Curve or End Curve points).
iii. SMD parking is prohibited on Sidewalk Corridors less than 8 feet wide.
iv. The City reserves the right to entirely prohibit parking in the
Landscaping/Furnishings Zone and instead designate specific SMP Zones.
v. The City may designate specific SMP Zones where SMDs may be deployed
or parked. SMP Zones may be distributed on individual blocks in the City
(e.g. one on each block), or on specific streets;
vi. The City reserves the right to prohibit SMD parking in large sections of the
City beyond individual blocks or streets. The permitted and prohibited
parking areas shall be identified in the approved Parking Plan. City and
Operator will work in good faith to determine the permitted and prohibited
parking areas and any SMP Zones so as to be convenient for public access
and consistent with the purpose of the Program.
vii. Permitted outdoor dining areas and/or retail display areas in the Sidewalk
Corridor pursuant to properly issued encroachment permits shall take
precedence over SMD parking locations and/or SMP Zones, to maintain the
minimum required Through Pedestrian Zone.
viii.Operator must abide and reasonably ensure that Users abide by the general
parking requirements in this Program through User education about
applicable regulations.
f) On-street Locations
i. Unless authorized by the City, Operator and Users shall not deploy or park
SMDs on the street.
ii. The City in its sole discretion may designate SMP Zones on the street.
iii. If the City authorizes SMD parking on the street, Operator shall
communicate this right to Users through physical signage approved by the
respective entity and/or through a mobile phone or web application.
iv. Operators shall ensure their SMDs are not parked in a way that impedes
the regular flow of vehicular travel in the Public Right-of-Way.
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6. FLEET SIZE AND MIX
a) Applicant must indicate the proposed initial and maximum total fleet size and
SMD mix (bicycles, E-assist bikes, scooters, etc.) on the Program application.
The City shall set the fleet minimum and maximum limits, the preferred mix of
SMDs, and shall indicate them on the approved Permit.
Additional SMDs may be added to the fleet at the discretion of the City Manager
or designee. Changes to the size of the fleet may be based on, but not limited
to, ridership data, such as the average rides per day per device. The applicant
shall provide regular reports indicating fleet usage levels and other data
requested by the City (see section 10 regarding Data requirements).
Fees. If any changes in fleet size are approved, Operators will submit a permit
addendum with revised fleet size and SMD mix and pay the required applicable
fees per SMD.
7. EDUCATION
a) Education. Operator must submit a General Public and User Education,Plan
("Education Plan") to the City for review and approval before the City issues a
permit. The Education Plan must include, but not be limited to, the following:
i. How the Operator will educate Users about the approved Service Area and
any restricted areas.
ii. How the Operator will educate Users about riding safety, roadway
regulations, and local rules upon initial sign-up. This may include, but not
be limited to, posting safety information on each SMD, on Operator's phone
app and its website.
iii. How the Operator will educate Users about riding safety, roadway
regulations and local rules before a User begins a ride, such as displays of
safety messages on Operator's phone app.
iv. How the Operator will regularly educate Users about riding etiquette and
parking rules. This may include phone notifications, education events,
helmet giveaways, etc.
v. How the Operator will educate to the general public regarding riding safety,
roadway regulations, local rules, and ways the public can communicate with
the Operator to offer suggestions and report problems.
vi. How the Operator will offer English and Spanish communications as part of
its outreach and education efforts.
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8. ENFORCEMENT
a) Enforcement
i. Applicable Regulations. The City will enforce the California Vehicle Code,
the Municipal Code, Program requirements and Permit conditions.
ii. Enforcement Approach. The enforcement program will include an
escalated enforcement strategy that in most cases will begin with a written
warning/advisement to comply without being subjected to fines/penalties.
In some cases, depending on the nature of the violation, enforcement could
begin with the imposition of fines/penalties.
iii. Ongoing Permit Review. The City will, on an ongoing basis, compile and
review records of warnings, citations, accidents, complaints, calls for
service, and other records related to this Program. Based on these records
and data submitted by the Operator the City will evaluate Operator
performance, impacts on City staffing and costs, and safety impacts on the
community before continuing or renewing a Program Permit.
iv. Repeated violations. Repeated violations of any of the operations, parking,
education, or other requirements can be cause for permit revocation or
program termination.
v. Enforcement measures. Enforcement measures include, but are not limited
to:
• Written warnings and advisements to Operator and/or Users;
• Citations. Authorized City personnel may issue citations to Users for
violations of applicable regulations, such as riding on the sidewalk, not
obeying stop signs, etc.;
■ Penalties/fines to Operators. Penalties/fines may be applied per
violation in accordance with permit conditions;
■ Relocation. If an SMD is parked in violation of the parking requirements
in this program, authorized City personnel may relocate it and notify
Operator;
• Impounding. If the Operator does not relocate, re-park, or remove an
SMD within the timeframes specified in the approved Deployment Plan,
or any SMD is parked in one location for more than 72 hours without
moving, City crews may remove it and take it to a City facility for storage
at the expense of the Operator;
• Private Property Removal. Upon request, the City may, relocate or
impound SMDs parked on private property improperly and/or without
permission.
■ Permit suspension or revocation. Grounds for suspending or revoking
permits include, but are not necessarily limited to:
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- Failure to meet the terms and conditions set forth in the Program
permit;
- Failure to put SMDs into service within 30 days after the City issues
a permit or the launch window identified in the permit;
- Failure to share data as agreed and outlined in this permit;
- Failure to remove SMDs incorrectly parked within one hour; and
- Failure to move SMDs located outside of the Service Area or located
in prohibited or restricted areas; and
• Program termination. The City may terminate permit without cause at
any time by written notice to Operator. Operator will have 30 days to
remove fleet from the City. Operator shall remit any outstanding fees to
the City no later than 60 days from the written notice of termination or
City shall deduct outstanding fees from Operators' performance bond.
vi. Waiver. The City's decision not to insist upon strict performance by the
Operator of any provision of the permit in every one or more instances shall
not constitute a waiver of such provision by the City, nor shall, as a result,
the City relinquish any rights that it may have under the terms of the pilot
program/the permit.
vii. Program Modifications. The City may modify any elements of the Program
and Permit conditions at its discretion. Operators will immediately be
notified of Program modifications. Operators must comply with Program
modifications within one week, unless additional time to comply is granted
by the City.
viii.Forfeiture of fees. If the City terminates a Program Permit, the applicant
shall forfeit all Permit related fees and the City shall not issue any refund on
a pro-rated or other basis.
ix. User responsibility. Parking and operating violations of SMDs assessed
against an Operator may be passed along to the responsible User.
9. SAFETY
a) Operator SMDs must meet all applicable Federal and State regulations,
including lighting during operation in darkness.
b) E-assist bikes shall be "Class 1" or"Class 2" as defined in CVC Section 312.5.
c) E-assist bikes and E-scooters shall have a maximum speed of 15 mph.
d) Helmets. Operator must encourage helmet use and offer free helmets to Users
as part of its Education Plan and/or upon initial sign-up.
e) Rider age and driver's license. Operator must ensure that SMD Users must be
at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
f) E-assist systems shall have visible warning language including:
i. Helmet use is encouraged while riding a bicycle;
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ii. Riders shall yield to pedestrians; and
iii. When riding on-street, follow the rules of the road, and City's
rules/regulations
E-scooter systems shall have visible warning language including:
i. Helmet use is encouraged while riding an electric scooter;
ii. Riders shall yield to pedestrians;
iii. When riding on-street, follow the rules of the road, and City's rules; and
iv. Riding on sidewalk is prohibited, except in order to access a permitted
parking area.
Operators must abide by the safety education requirements of the Program
permit.
10.OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
a) Specifications and standards
i. Operator must submit manufacturer's Vehicle specifications to the City;
ii. All SMDs shall have operational brakes, head light, tail and side reflector,
and security hardware;
iii. Operator shall certify that all SMDs in the fleet meet the standards outlined
in the California Vehicle Code as applicable;
iv. All motorized SMDs shall be propelled by electric motors/batteries. No
combustion engines are allowed;
v. All SMDs shall be equipped with GPS;
vi. All SMD batteries shall be UL certified;
vii. SMD Identification. All SMDs must have a unique identifier that is readily
visible to the User or the public;
viii.All SMDs must be equipped with a locking mechanism to lock to a fixed
object, or smart technology equipment to prevent theft;
ix. All SMDs must have technology identifying that the SMD is upright and
properly parked;
x. The City reserves the right to require Operators to include a mechanism to
lock SMDs to a fixed object at any time; and
A. Marketing/Advertising on SMDs. Third-party advertising on the SMDs is
prohibited.
b) Communication
i. Operator must attend an on-site meeting with City staff to discuss the
program and demonstrate the SMDs to be deployed before the City issues
a permit;
ii. Operator must provide City staff a list of key personnel that will be doing
work under a Program permit and 24-hour contact information for the
primary contact person (project manager) for City emergency removal
requests and other Program related issues;
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iii. Operator must provide mechanisms for Users and members of the public to
report safety concerns, malfunctions, maintenance issues, illegal parking,
complaints, to ask questions, or make relocation requests, including, but not
limited to, a toll-free customer service phone number, an email address, and
a mobile phone or web application;
iv. All SMDs shall have the toll-free 24/7 customer service phone number and
e-mail address, for the Users or members of the public to use; and
v. Operator shall provide a staffed operations center in or within a reasonable
distance from the City to allow for prompt response to safety concerns,
malfunctions, rebalancing, illegal parking, and other complaints.
c) Maintenance
Operator must submit a Maintenance Plan to the City for review and approval.
The Maintenance Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
i. Regular Maintenance. Operator shall perform regular, at a minimum
monthly, maintenance on their SMDs.
ii. Maintenance Schedule. Operator must submit a maintenance schedule
including the required monthly maintenance to the City for review and
approval.
iii. Maintenance logs. Operator must maintain and make its maintenance logs
and checklists available to the City upon request.
iv. SMD storage/inspections. Operator shall retrieve and remove all of its
SMDs from service every evening for inspection and to reduce street clutter.
d) Recharging Plan. Applicants must submit a Recharging Plan for Shared
Scooters and Shared E-Assist Bikes to the City for review and approval. The
plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
i. An explanation of how Operator knows when an SMD needs to be
recharged.
ii. Whether independent contractors will be used to charge scooters.
iii. The incentive structure for charging SMDs and any information provided to
contractors, or employees concerning safe charging practices.
iv. A description of the charging process and/or procedure.
v. A description of policies and procedures the operator will use to minimize
potential negative impacts (such as parking, noise, traffic, pollution, etc.),
associated with practices related to collecting, redistributing, and recharging
scooters.
e) Hours of operation. Applicants must indicate the proposed hours of operation
(including any temporary or seasonal fluctuations) on their Program permit
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application for City review and approval. The City may at its discretion change
the permitted the hours of operation and provide Operator adequate notice.
11.DAY
Applicants must submit a Data Sharing Plan for review and approval by the City.
The Data Sharing Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Preferred Format/Specification. Operator must provide data for all device types
to the City, and partners, in the General Bikeshare Feed Specification (GBFS),
Mobility Data Specification (MDS) formats, or some other format as specified
by the City, each through an application program interface (API).
Application program interface. Operator must have an (API) or other
automated mechanism that allows their services to be integrated into third-
party mobility applications.
GBFS must be made available to the public through the permittee's website.
The MDS feed must be available to contracted city partners for the explicit
purpose of program management. As such, these feeds must be consumable
by third-party software.
Dashboard. Permittee must maintain a dashboard for the City to use for
program monitoring and compliance that displays MDS data.
Data retention. Operator shall retain and make data available for the
duration of the Program.
Non-GBFS data consumed through the API by City specified third-party
software providers shall not be publicly available without consent from the
permittee.
Format/Specification updates. The City may, in its sole discretion, release
subsequent versions and/or updated versions of the Specification and require
operators to use the most current version by releasing an automatic update
and/or disabling support for the previous version.
h) Monthly reports. Operator will additionally provide the City with monthly
aggregated reports on system use, compliance, and other aspects of
operations (including parking complaints, crashes, damaged or lost SMDs).
In addition to report format, the aggregate data must also be provided in
spreadsheet or comma-delimited format.
i) In order to accurately convey scooter location, use patterns, and other
information, all scooters shall ping, at a minimum every 90 seconds while in
use. In order to ensure that scooter locations are known even when the
scooter is not in use, all data shall be provided by GPS equipment that is
affixed to the operator's scooter (e.g. not customer phones). This does not
include phone-based location services information, used by customers, to
locate a scooter or track their own personal route.
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Regional Partners. Operator shall share the same data and reports with
designated regional partners, such as the South Bay Cities Council of
Governments (SBCCOG).
Non-compliance. If Operator is found to be misleading the City in any provided
data, that operator's permit may be revoked.
Confidentiality. Any raw data supplied by an Operator shall be held
confidentially between the City and the Operator to the extent that is permitted
by law. However, summaries, program utilization data, and trend data may be
made public.
Personally identifiable Information on Customers collected by Operators may
not be transmitted to, processed or stored at a destination outside of the United
States.
The City is permitted to use all data the Operator provides in accordance with
applicable law, including, but not limited to, displaying real-time data and real-
time SMD availability data to the public. Third parties are permitted to republish
any data the City publishes.
During the Program, Operator shall distribute to its Users a City-provided
customer survey on a quarterly or less frequent basis.
Operator shall publish data summaries regarding service usage in the City
through its website.
User Protections. Operator must ensure customer data privacy and that
Operator policies are in accordance with city data privacy policies and/or
applicable law.
i. Personally identifiable information shall not be shared with the City or
any other entity; permittee shall ensure the privacy of its users.
ii. Operator must provide a clear, written justification for why they need
access to each type of customer files (e.g. contacts, camera, photos,
location, other apps etc.)
iii. Customers shall not be required to share personal data with 3rd parties
(e.g. advertisers, investors etc.) in order to use the mobility services.
iv. Customers shall not be required to provide access to their contacts, files
and other private data to use the mobility service.
v. Location services may be required to use the service for the purpose
of locating nearby scooters, but not for providing trip-level data.
vi. Operator must provide customers with clear, prominent notification
about what data will be accessed (e.g. location services, camera,
contacts, photos etc.) and explain how and why data will be used.
Notification must be active (e.g. affirmative confirmation-required to
continue) and should not be concealed in larger terms-of-service
notifications.
vii. Customers may opt-in (not opt-out) to providing access to their
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contacts, camera, photos, files, other private data and 3rd party data
sharing.
12.EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for a permit under this program must submit a description of their
experience and qualifications including, but not limited to, the following:
Describe applicant's qualifications and experience operating shared mobility
programs in North America.
Describe the benefits to the City and the community from the operation of the
shared mobility service by applicant's company including, but not limited to, the
Program goals stated in section 1 of these guidelines.
Describe how applicant has complied with applicable laws, including efforts to
ensure compliance by its Users with applicable laws, and efforts to work in good
faith with staff from other agencies with similar active programs.
d) Provide up to three agency references from cities with similar active programs.
13.INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
Insurance.
a) Without limiting its obligations pursuant to Section 13.g, below and at all times
during the term of this Program Permit and any use of the public right of way
by Operator pursuant to this Program Permit, Operator shall procure and
maintain the insurance coverage set forth below:
i. Commercial General Liability ("CGL") Insurance coverage, at least as broad
as ISO Form CG 0001 11 85 or 88, or equivalent, in the minimum amount
of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence, with not less than Four
Million Dollars ($4,000,000) in annual aggregate coverage. The CGL policy
shall have the following requirements:
• The policy shall provide coverage for personal injury, bodily injury,
death, accident and property damage and advertising injury, as those
terms are understood in the context of a CGL policy. The coverage shall
not be excess or contributing with respect to City's self-insurance,
commercial liability insurance, or any pooled risk arrangements;
■ The policy shall include coverage for liability undertaken by contract
covering, to the maximum extent permitted by law, Operator's obligation
to indemnify the Indemnitees as required under Section 13.f of this
Program Permit;
• The policy shall not exclude coverage for Completed Operations,
Hazards or Athletic or Sports Participants; and
• Additional Insured and Notification of Policy Changes. The City of
members of its City Council, its boards and
commissions, officers, agents, and employees will be named as
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additional insureds in an endorsement to the policy, which shall be
provided to the City and approved by the City Attorney.
ii. Auto Liability Policy with limits of at least $1,000,000 combined single limit
coverage for owned, hired and non-owned automobile liability;
iii. If this Program Permit will include Operator personnel (employees, agents,
or contractors) working within the City limits, Operator shall maintain
Workers' Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer's
Liability insurance (with limits of at least one million dollars [$1,000,000] per
accident.) Operator shall submit to City a list of its officers, agents,
employees and volunteers.
City may waive one or more of the coverages listed in Section 13.a, above.
This waiver must be express and in writing, and will only be made upon a
showing by the Operator that its operations in and with respect to City are not
such as to impose liability within the scope of that particular coverage.
All insurance listed in Section 13.a, above, shall be issued by companies
licensed to do business in the State of California, with a claims paying ability
rating of "BBB" or better by S&P (and the equivalent by any other Rating
Agency) and a rating of A-:VII or better in the current Best's Insurance Reports.
Operator shall provide City with at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of
any modification, reduction or cancellation of any of the Policies required in
Section 13.a or a minimum of ten (10) days' notice for cancellation due to non-
payment.
e) City may increase the scope or dollar amount of coverage required under any
of the policies described in Section 13.a, or may require different or additional
coverages, upon prior written notice to Operator.
f) Technology Errors and Omissions; Cyber Liability. Permittees shall maintain
liability insurance covering acts, errors, or omissions, including negligent acts,
arising out of the performance or failure to perform professional services related
to the Products and Services under the permit. The Permittee shall maintain
insurance that shall cover any and all claims and losses with respect to data,
network risks, and infringement of Intellectual Property Rights. Such insurance
shall include limits of coverage of not less than $2,000,000.00 (two million U.S.
dollars) written on a per occurrence basis. If coverage is written on claims-
made basis, coverage shall remain in effect for not less than three years
following the date of termination or expiration of the permit. Evidence of
coverage must be sent to the City for three years following termination or
expiration of the permit.
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Indemnification
g) Operator shall defend (at Operator's sole expense, with legal counsel approved
by City, with such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed),
indemnify and hold harmless the City, members of its City Council, its boards
and commissions, officers, directors, employees, agents, servants,
successors, assigns and subsidiaries (collectively "the Indemnified Parties"),
from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, fines,
forfeitures, demands, claims, causes of action, suits, costs, expenses and
reasonable attorneys' fees and judgments arising out of or in any manner
related to this Program permit, including, but not limited to loss or damage to
persons or property, arising out of or in any way related to Operator's use of
the public space, public right-of-way, or public property . This indemnification
includes, but is not limited to, tort liability to a third person for bodily injury and
property damage.
Operator agrees that this obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
extends to liability and/or claims arising from Indemnified Parties' active or
passive negligence. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be
construed to require Operator to indemnify an Indemnified Party from any claim
arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of that Indemnified Party.
The duty to defend referenced herein is wholly independent from the duty to
indemnify, arises upon written notice by City to Operator of a claim within the
potential scope of this indemnification provision, and exists regardless of any
determination of the ultimate liability of Operator, City or any Indemnified Party.
User Waiver of Liability
h) Operator must include agency liability waiver language in its end-user
agreement, which shall include the following terms and conditions of use:
i. User must be at least 18 years of age;
ii. User must be in possession of a valid driver license;
iv. User must agree to the liability waiver covering all SBCOG cities contained
in the Operator's end-user agreement;
v. User must agree to comply with the California Vehicle Code and all
applicable local regulations, which shall be provided by Operator to all
Users, prior to use of SMDs.
14.PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. Operator must apply for a Program
permit to operate in the City and must provide the following.
a) Permit requirements:
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i. Experience and qualifications
ii. Indemnification
iii. Insurance
iv. Business License
v. Contact information (phone and email)
vi. SMD fleet size and mix
vii. Deployment Plan
viii.Maintenance Plan
ix. Parking Plan
x. Education Plan
A. Data sharing plan
xii. Fees
The City may modify Program Permit requirements at its discretion
15.FEES:
The Program includes the following types of fees:
a) An application fee, due at the time of application submittal;
b) A permit fee, due before the City issues a permit;
c) A fee per SMD, payable monthly or less frequently for the duration of the pilot
program; and
d) A performance bond/deposit, due before the City issues a permit.
e) Impound fee
f) Fines/penalties for violations of applicable rules and regulations
The City will publish a fee schedule before accepting Program applications.
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Bike and E -Scooter Survey
"The City of EI Segundo, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), and neighboring cities are
working to develop rules and regulations regarding shared mobility programs.A program of this nature would
potentially provide a fleet of bicycles, electric bicycles, and/or electric scooters to the community as a local
transportation option for short business and personal trips.
Bike share programs first emerged in 2010 and are now found in nearly every major American city. These
programs started with technology where bicycles had to be checked out and returned to a docking station.
That technology has since evolved with many bike share programs offering bicycles via smartphone apps that
can be self-locked, eliminating the need to return to a specific docking location and providing more flexibility
across the system.In late 2017,electric scooters emerged as a new form of shared mobility equipment,where
users can start and end a scooter ride through asmart-phone app. These scooters also have aself-locking
technology that allows them to be checked out and parked at a wide range of locations.
Your participation in this survey will allow local South Bay officials to evaluate how shared active
transportation programs - like Bike and E-Scooters - could best be implemented to provide additional
transportation choices while addressing safety, economics, and other concerns of the community. The
responses you provide will help to assess the value of these programs and areas of concern to address in the
development of program regulations. Thank you in advance,for your participation.
Required
shareWould you personally be interested in participating in a bike share or scooter
• • •
■ Yes
■ No
■ Maybe
2. What is your home • •• -
3• Please tell us why you would participate (Select all that apply)
❑ It provides flexible transportation options
❑ It reduces the amount of time driving
❑ It's fun/healthy
❑ It's affordable
❑ It's convenient
❑ It's good for the environment
❑ I don't have to find a vehicle parking space
4• Other reasons why I would be interested in participating:
5. Please tell us why you would not participate in a bike share or scooter share
program (Select all that apply)
❑ I'm concerned about being visible/safe interacting with other vehicles
❑ 1 prefer to use a personal motor vehicle or public transportation
❑ Use of new technology with an electric bicycle/scooter seems challenging
❑ Lack of infrastructure for bicycles/scooters
❑ It's not convenient
❑ I cannot/am not comfortable riding a bicycle/scooter
❑ I'm afraid I will be stranded or too late
6. Other reasons why I would not be interested in participating:
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7. Would you support a Regional South Bay bike share program?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Maybe
8• Why or why not?
9. Would you support a Regional South Bay scooter share program?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Maybe
10. Why or why not?
11. What types of places would you go if you participated in a bike share or scooter
share program? (Select all that apply)
❑ Place of employment
❑ Beach/Pier
❑ Leisure trips/Exercise
❑ School
❑ Errands/Appointments
❑ Parks
❑ Shopping centers
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12. Other:
13. How often would you likely use bike share or scooter share equipment? (Select
one answer)
❑ Very frequently—Multiple times a day
❑ Frequently—Once a day/a few times per week
❑ Somewhat Frequently—Once a week/a few times per month
❑ Infrequently—Once a month or less
❑ Never—I do not anticipate using a bicycle or scooter through a shared program
14. If a bike share or scooter share program were developed, what types of rules or
regulations do you think should be covered? (Select all that apply)
❑ The maximum speed at which they can travel
❑ The use of electric assist/motorized equipment on bike and pedestrian paths
❑ The safe operation by users (wearing helmets,stopping at stop signs,following speed/walk zone
regulations, impaired users)
❑ Abandonment of bikes or scooters blocking sidewalks/paths
❑ The maximum number of bikes/scooters and companies
❑ The number of bikes or scooters parked at bike racks or corrals
❑ Ability to access shared bicycles without a smartphone
❑ Ability for the City to received revenue from a permitted program
❑ Commercial use of the public right-of-way
❑ Impacts to local bicycle rental businesses
❑ Not applicable—I am not concerned about the operation of a bike/scooter share program
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15. Where do you think bike/scooter share bicycles or scooters should be parked?
(Select all that apply)
❑ At a bike rack or bike corral
❑ At a designated space on the street
❑ At a designated space on the sidewalk
❑ In a public park or open space
❑ On private property
❑ Anywhere that doesn't affect public safety
❑ Locked to a fixed object in the parkway
16. Other:
17. If you regularly take public transit, would you use a scooter or bike to connect to
the transit stop?
❑ 1 don't regularly take transit
❑ I do, and would use a scooter or bike
❑ 1 do, but would not use a scooter or bike
I& What is your work zip code?
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19. Since most trips from home are no longer than a few miles, which of the following
would you consider using (renting or buying) for taking those short trips? (Select
all that apply):
❑ Scooter(push)
❑ Bike (pedal)
❑ E-scooter
❑ E-bike
❑ Segway
❑ Electric golf car
20. Electric scooters for rent - by the minute - have begun service in Santa Monica,
and San Pedro; other South Bay cities are considering policies to introduce e-
scooters to their communities. Can you foresee having interest in purchasing one?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Maybe
21. What is your age?
❑ Under 18
❑ 19-24
❑ 25-34
❑ 35-44
❑ 45-54
❑ 55-64
❑ 65+
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22. What is
your gender?
Male
■ Female
■ Prefer not
Thank you for taking this survey. You can turn in your completed survey at the following locations:
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1. PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY DEPARTMENT -CITY HALL(350 MAIN STREET)
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2. EL 5EGUNDO LIBRARY—111 WEST MARIPOSA AVENUE
3. JOSLYN CENTER—RECREATION PARK(401 SHELDON STREET) ,�
If you have questions about the survey, please contact Principal Planner, Paul Samaras at
psamaras@else�undo.ore or (310) 524-2340 € � '`'-°
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BIKE AND E-SCOOTER SURVEY RESULTS
El Segundo
Maybe 29 13.18%
No 100 45.45%
Yes 90 40.91%
Total 220
Please tell us why you would participate(top 2 reasons)
Provides Flexible Transportation 106 86.89%
Its fun 12 11.32%
Please tell us why you would not participate in a bike share or scooter program(top 2 reasons)
I am concerned about being visible/safe interacting with other vehicles 109 73.15%
Lack of infrastructure for bicycles/scooters 77 51.68%
Would you support a Regional South Bay bike share program
Maybe 46 20.91%
No 63 28.64%
Yes 111 50.45%
Total 220
Why or why not would you support a regional South Bay Bike share program?
A wide range of opinions...almost everyone(pro or con)had something to say
Would you support a Regional South Bay scooter share program?
Maybe I 28 12.73%
No 97 44.09%
Yes 95 43.18%
Total 220
What types of places would you go if you participated in a bike share or scooter share program?(rank
order n=140)
Leisure trips 116 82.86%
Beach/Pier 108 77.14%
Errands 85 60.71%
Shopping centers 67 47.86%
Place of employment 49 35.00%
n 140
How often would you likely use bikeshare or scooter equipment?
Very Frequently-Multiple times a day 6 2.73%
Frequently-Once a day/a few times per week 33 15.00%
Somewhat Frequently-Once a week/a few times per month 58 26.36%
Infrequently-Once a month or less 33 15.00%
Never-I do not anticipate using a bicycle or scooter through a shared Dro¢ram 90 40.91%
Total 220
If a bike share or scooter share program were developed,what types of rules or regulations do you
think should be covered?(percentage listed)
The safe operation by users(wearing helmets,stopping at stop signs,etc.) 169 78.60%
Abandonment of bikes or scooters blocking sidewalks/paths; 160 74.42%
Maximum Speed 146 67.91%
Use of electric vehicles on sidewalks 136 63.26%
Ability for the City to receive revenue from permitting 128 59.53%
n 215
Where do you think bikeshare bicycles or scooters should be parked?(Top 3 percentaged listed)
At a bike rack or bike corral 134 67.68%
Anywhere that doesn't affect public safety 127 64.14%
At a designated space on the street 100 50.51%
P1 198
If you rSp#ariy take public trwkwoulclypu use a scooter or bike to connect to the transit stop?
I de but would not use a scooter or bike __ _ 22 11.22%
1 do,and would use a scooter or bike 24 12.24%
f don't regularly take transit 150 76.53%
n 196
DEMOGRAPHIC RESULTS
Responents who live and work in EI Segundo 87 39.55%
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BIKE AND E-SCOOTER SURVEY RESULTS
AGE Female % Male %
Under 18 2 0.93% 1 0.98% 1 1.03%
25-34 29 13.49% 15 14.71% 13 13.40%
35-44 55 25.58% 23 22.55% 29 29.90%
45-54 49 22.79% 24 23.53% 22 22.68%
55-64 33 15.35% 20 19.61% 9 9.28%
65+ 47 21.86% 19 18.63% 23 23.71%
n 215 102 97
Gender
Female 104 0.512315
Male 99 0.487685
Prefer not to spry 17
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19, 2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Reports of Committees,
Commissions and Boards
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution opposing new Off-Shore Drilling,
including opposing new leases for oil and gas activities off the California coast pursuant to the
federal government's proposed 2019-2024 National Outer Continental Shelf Program. (Fiscal
Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Adopt a Resolution to protect El Segundo's coast from offshore oil and gas drilling
and exploration, in opposition to the proposed National Outer Continental Shelf
Program; or,
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Resolution
Assembly Bill No. 1775
Senate Bill No. 834
FISCAL IMPACT: $0
Amount Budgeted: $0
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 4 Develop Quality Infrastructure and Technology
Objective: (a) El Segundo's physical infrastructure supports an appealing, safe,
and effective City
ORIGINATED BY: Jasmine Allen, Senior Management Analyst on behalf of they
Environmental Committee
REVIEWED BY: Ken Berkman, Director of Pu bli orks
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager x
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Environmental Committee:
In May 2018, Oceana, the Surfrider lobbyist for protection of ocean and coastline who used to
co-chair Surfrider Foundation in Santa Monica with now Mayor Drew Boyles, had approached
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Tracey Miller-Zarneke, the Environmental Committee Chair, and had informed Chair Miller-
Zarneke about a proposed resolution of no new offshore drilling. In June 2018, Chair Miller-
Zarneke along with Environmental Committee Vice-Chair, Corrie Zupo, attended Oceana's
meeting. Oceana had expressed they wanted the City of El Segundo to have a position on off-
shore drilling.
On January 11, 2019, the Environmental Committee unanimously recommended the City
Council adopt a resolution opposing new off-shore drilling off the coast of California. This
proposed resolution would establish a policy position for the City of El Segundo to align in its
protection of the coastline from the dangers and damage that correlate to the expansion of
offshore oil and gas drilling.
President's Exnansion of Enervv Exploration and Production and California's Levislative
Response:
Management of the oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) is governed by
the federal Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S. Code § 1331 et seq.). Section 18 of the
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act calls for the preparation of a nationwide OSC oil and gas
leasing program. The U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
(BOEM) is responsible for preparing the leasing program.
In April 2017, President Trump issued Executive Order 13795, "Implementing an America-First
Offshore Energy Strategy." The order states that it is U.S. policy to encourage energy
exploration and production, including on the OCS, in order to maintain the Nation's position as a
global energy leader while ensuring any such activity is safe and environmentally responsible.
The order directed the Secretary of the Interior to revise the schedule of proposed lease sales of
the OCS to include annual lease sales to the maximum extent permitted by law.
In January 2018, the federal government moved to allow new offshore gas and oil drilling leases
per the order. Under the draft plan, approximately 90 percent of federal waters off U.S.
coastlines could be reviewed for possible leases with the oil and gas industry, in comparison with
the approximately 94 percent that was previously off limits. The draft of the proposed 2019-
2024 National OCS Program is available at the following web link: httPs://www.bocrn.aovfNP-
Draft-Proposed-Prouram-2019-2024/
In 2018, California adopted legislation prohibiting the State Lands Commission from entering
into any new lease for construction of oil and gas-related infrastructure upon lands owned by the
state. The bills, Assembly Bill No. 1775 (Muratsuchi) and Senate Bill No. 834 (Jackson and
Lara) (attached) opposed the proposed National OCS Program, and were signed into law by
Governor Jerry Brown in September 2018. The legislation seeks to block any expansion of off-
shore drilling by prohibiting new leases for construction of oil and gas-related infrastructure, like
pipelines or docks, which could be used to bring that oil to land.
The proposed resolution would support the California Legislature's opposition to new leases for
oil and gas activities off the California coast, and expresses support for a ban on new offshore oil
and gas drilling and fracking in federal and state waters off the California coast. This proposed
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resolution would establish a policy position for the City of El Segundo to align in its protection
of the coastline from the dangers and damage that correlate to the expansion of offshore oil gas
drilling. Burning the fossil fuels in these areas would contribute 49.5 gigatons of carbon dioxide
pollution, the equivalent of the emissions from 10.6 billion cars driven for a year, deepening the
climate crisis, according to an analysis by the Center for Biological Diversity
bttus-//Nvww.biolQ�.�icaltlivel'sitv.orL,/hews/raress releases!20113/o(-fsliore-clrillirii-,-01-04-2018.1)itp,
The Environmental Committee recommends the City Council adopt the proposed resolution, as
at least 68 other cities such as Los Angeles and Malibu have: htto;IlEl5�3.QCec1E7a.Qr��l}ciCl1'iC-
drilling..
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, TO PROTECT OUR COAST FROM OFFSHORE OIL AND
GAS DRILLING AND EXPLORATION, IN OPPOSITION TO THE
PROPOSED 2019-2024 NATIONAL OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF
PROGRAM
THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AND FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Recitals:
A. The City of EI Segundo and its visitors enjoy California's beaches and the
Pacific Ocean for recreational, commercial, and educational activities, all of
which support our local economy;
B. The City of EI Segundo's residents value our state's ocean and coastal
waters, which provide habitat to a vast array of wildlife, including fish,
whales, sea turtles, and birds that depend on a healthy and clean
environment;
C. New federal offshore oil and gas leases have not been granted off the coast
of California since 1964;
D. The U.S. Department of Interior's 2017-2022 Five-Year Outer Continental
Shelf(OCS) Leasing Program adopted as of November 18, 2016 contained
no restrictions on offshore drilling along the Pacific Coast;
E_ Offshore oil and gas drilling and exploration off the Pacific coast puts coastal
resources, and the communities and industries that depend on them, at risk
from oil spills and other damage;
F. Pipeline and offshore drilling have caused catastrophic economic and
environmental damage in the past;
G. Opening new areas off the Pacific coast to offshore drilling will perpetuate
the dependence on fossil fuels;
H. California recognizes that instead of prioritizing new oil and gas
development, the nation can thrive by championing renewable energy,
which creates, jobs, bolsters the economy, and protects the coastline,
resources, and marine wildlife from a catastrophic oil spill;
I. California continues to pioneer clean, renewable energy, in accordance with
regulatory measures that include S13100;
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J. Increasing the State's renewable energy portfolio is a key strategy to fight
climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions;
K. California is a founding member of the International Ocean Acidification
Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification, which identifies, coordinates, and
expands meaningful and timely actions to combat ocean acidification and
highlights the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
L. California has made significant social and financial investments to create
the nation's first science-based network of Marine Protected Areas (MPA)
to protect marine life and habitats which safeguards ecosystems and
economic activities that rely on a healthy ocean—including tourism and
commercial fishing—and supports the state's thriving $44 billion ocean
economy;
M. Activities occurring beyond California's three-mile boundary in federal
waters can influence and impact protected marine mammal species that
use State waters to feed, breed, and migrate;
N. The state of California prohibited new oil and gas leasing in state waters
due to the unacceptably high risk of damage and disruption to the marine
environment; and,
O. The Governor of California, the Attorney General, the State Senate, the
State Lands Commission, the California Coastal Commission, the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife, along with over 60 California municipalities,
have taken a stand against new federal offshore oil and gas leases in the
Pacific Ocean.
SECTION 2: The City Council hereby resolves that the City of EI Segundo (1) opposes
new leases for oil and gas activities off the coast of California, (2) opposes policy to
encourage energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, (3) opposes
new federal oil and gas leasing off the Pacific coast, (4) supports a ban on new offshore
oil and gas drilling, fracking, and related techniques in federal and state waters off the
California coast.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to Governor
Newsom, U. S. Senators Feinstein and Harris; U.S. Representative Lieu; State Senator
Allen; State Representative Burke; and any other interested parties.
SECTION 4: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will
remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
SECTION 5: The City Clerk will certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; will
enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and will make a minute of
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the passage and adoption thereof in the record of proceedings of the City Council of said
City, in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of March, 2019.
Drew Boyles, Mayor
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of EI Segundo, California, hereby certify that the
whole number of members of the City Council of the City is five; that the foregoing
Resolution No. was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved
and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested to by the City Clerk of said City, all at
a regular meeting of said Council held on the day of March 2019, and the same was
so passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Tracy Weaver,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley,
City Attorney
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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE-2017-18 REGULAR SESSION
ASSEMBLY BILL No. 1775
Introduced by Assembly Members Muratsuchi and Lim6n
(Principal coauthor: Senator Jackson)
January 4, 2018
An act to add Section 6245 to the Public Resources Code, relating
to state lands.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1775, as introduced, Muratsuchi. State lands: leasing: oil and
gas.
Existing law vests exclusive jurisdiction over ungranted tidelands
and submerged lands owned by the state to the State Lands Commission.
Existing law confers the powers of the commission as to leasing or
granting of rights or privileges to lands owned by the state upon a local
trustee of granted public trust lands to which those lands have been
granted. Existing law authorizes the commission to let leases for the
extraction of oil and gas from coastal tidelands or submerged lands in
state waters and beds of navigable rivers and lakes within the state in
accordance with specified provisions of law.
Existing law,notwithstanding those provisions or any other provision
of law, prohibits a state agency or state officer from entering into any
new lease for the extraction of oil or gas from the California Coastal
Sanctuary,which includes certain state waters subject to tidal influence,
unless either (1) the President of the United States has found a severe
energy supply interruption and has ordered distribution of the Strategic
Petroleum Reserve,the Governor finds that the energy resources of the
sanctuary will contribute significantly to the alleviation of that
interruption,and the Legislature subsequently acts to amend the law to
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allow
2—allow the extraction, or (2) the commission determines that the oil or
gas deposits are being drained by means of producing wells upon
adjacent federal lands and the lease is in the best interest of the state.
This bill would prohibit the commission and the local trustees of
granted public trust lands from entering into any new lease or other
conveyance or from entering into any lease renewal, extension, or
modification that authorizes a lessee to engage in new or additional
exploration,development,or production of oil or natural gas upon lands
owned by the state and under the jurisdiction of the commission that
are located seaward of the ordinary high water mark for tidal waterways
and the ordinary low water mark for navigable nontidal waterways that
would result in the increase of oil or natural gas production from federal
waters.The bill would apply the exceptions applicable to the California
Coastal Sanctuary to these provisions. The bill would authorize the
commission to establish guidelines for the implementation of these
provisions.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
1 SECTION 1. Section 6245 is added to the Public Resources
2 Code, to read:
3 6245. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (c), the
4 commission shall not enter into any new lease or other conveyance
5 that authorizes the exploration for, or the development and
6 production of,oil or natural gas upon lands owned by the state and
7 under the jurisdiction of the commission that are located seaward
8 of the ordinary high water mark for tidal waterways and the
9 ordinary low water mark for navigable nontidal waterways that
10 would result in the increase of oil or natural gas production from
11 federal waters.
12 (b) Except as provided in subdivision(c),the commission shall
13 not enter into any lease renewal, extension, or modification that
14 authorizes a lessee to engage in new or additional exploration,
15 development,or production of oil or natural gas upon lands owned
16 by the state and under the jurisdiction of the commission that are
17 located seaward of the ordinary high water mark for tidal
18 waterways and the ordinary low water mark for navigable nontidal
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1 waterways that would result in the increase of oil or natural gas
2 production from federal waters.
3 (c) Subdivisions (a) and (b) shall not apply if either of the
4 following occur:
5 (1) The President of the United States has found a severe energy
6 supply interruption and has ordered distribution of the Strategic
7 Petroleum Reserve pursuant to Section 6241(d) of Title 42 of the
8 United States Code, the Governor finds that the energy resources
9 subject to subdivision(a)or(b)will contribute significantly to the
10 alleviation of that interruption, and the Legislature subsequently
11 acts to amend this chapter to allow for the leasing or other
12 conveyance or the lease renewal, extension, or modification, as
13 applicable.
14 (2) The commission determines that oil or gas deposits subject
15 to a lease impacted by subdivision(a) or(b) are being drained by
16 means of producing wells upon adjacent federal lands and the lease
17 or other conveyance, as applicable, is in the best interests of the
18 state.
19 (d) The commission may establish guidelines for the
20 implementation of this section.
21 (e) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
22 the following meanings:
23 (1) "Commission"means the State Lands Commission or a local
24 trustee of granted public trust lands,as defined pursuant to Section
25 6306.
26 (2) "Development"means those activities taking place following
27 the discovery of oil and natural gas,including geophysical activity,
28 drilling,platform construction,pipeline construction,and operation
29 of all onshore support facilities that are performed for the purpose
30 of ultimately producing the resources discovered.
31 (3) "Exploration" means the process of searching for oil and
32 natural gas, including any drilling, whether on or off known
33 geological structures, including the drilling of a well in which a
34 discovery of oil or natural gas is made and the drilling of any
35 additional delineation well after the discovery that is needed to
36 delineate any reservoir and to enable a lessee to determine whether
37 to proceed with the development and production.
38 (4) "Federal waters" means those waters and submerged lands
39 lying seaward to the state waters of California that appertain to
40 the United States and are subject to federal jurisdiction and control.
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1 (5) (A) "New or additional exploration, development, or
2 production of oil or natural gas" includes any activity undertaken
3 to increase the capacity of any pipeline or other infrastructure used
4 to convey oil or natural gas from federal waters.
5 (B) "New or additional exploration,development,or production
6 of oil or natural gas" does not include either of the following:
7 (i) Any activity undertaken to repair, replace, or maintain any
8 pipeline or other infrastructure used to convey oil or natural gas
9 or any other activity necessary to ensure the safe operation of
10 infrastructure used in the exploration,development, or production
11 of oil or natural gas.
12 (ii) Any activity undertaken to convey oil or natural gas
13 produced from state waters.
14 (6) "Production"means those activities that take place after the
15 successful completion of any means for the removal of oil and
16 natural gas, including that removal, field operations, transfer of
17 resources to shore, operation monitoring, maintenance, and
18 work-over drilling."Producing"means undertaking those activities.
19 (7) "State waters" means the zone in which the United States
20 has released to adjacent coastal states title, ownership, and the
21 right to manage natural resources, as defined pursuant to Section
22 36108.
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SENATE BILL No. 834
Introduced by Senators Jackson and Lara
(Principal coauthor: Senator McGuire)
(Principal coauthor: Assembly Member Muratsuchi)
(Coauthors: Senators Allen, Stern, and Wiener)
(Coauthor:Assembly Member Bloom)
January 4, 2018
An act to add Section 6245 to the Public Resources Code, relating
to state lands.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 834, as introduced, Jackson. State lands: leasing: oil and gas.
Existing law vests exclusive jurisdiction over ungranted tidelands
and submerged lands owned by the state to the State Lands Commission.
Existing law confers the powers of the commission as to leasing or
granting of rights or privileges to lands owned by the state upon a local
trustee of granted public trust lands to which those lands have been
granted. Existing law authorizes the commission to let leases for the
extraction of oil and gas from coastal tidelands or submerged lands in
state waters and beds of navigable rivers and lakes within the state in
accordance with specified provisions of law.
Existing law,notwithstanding those provisions or any other provision
of law, prohibits a state agency or state officer from entering into any
new lease for the extraction of oil or gas from the California Coastal
Sanctuary,which includes certain state waters subject to tidal influence,
unless either(1) the President of the United States has found a severe
energy supply interruption and has ordered distribution of the Strategic
Petroleum Reserve,the Governor finds that the energy resources of the
sanctuary will contribute significantly to the alleviation of that
interruption,and the Legislature subsequently acts to amend the law to
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allow
2—allow the extraction, or (2) the commission determines that the oil or
gas deposits are being drained by means of producing wells upon
adjacent federal lands and the lease is in the best interest of the state.
This bill would prohibit the commission and the local trustees of
granted public trust lands from entering into any new lease or other
conveyance or from entering into any lease renewal, extension, or
modification that authorizes a lessee to engage in new or additional
exploration,development,or production of oil or natural gas upon lands
owned by the state and under the jurisdiction of the commission that
are located seaward of the ordinary high water mark for tidal waterways
and the ordinary low water mark for navigable nontidal waterways that
would result in the increase of oil or natural gas production from federal
waters.The bill would apply the exceptions applicable to the California
Coastal Sanctuary to these provisions. The bill would authorize the
commission to establish guidelines for the implementation of these
provisions.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
1 SECTION 1. Section 6245 is added to the Public Resources
2 Code, to read:
3 6245. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (c), the
4 commission shall not enter into any new lease or other conveyance
5 that authorizes the exploration for, or the development and
6 production of,oil or natural gas upon lands owned by the state and
7 under the jurisdiction of the commission that are located seaward
8 of the ordinary high water mark for tidal waterways and the
9 ordinary low water mark for navigable nontidal waterways that
10 would result in the increase of oil or natural gas production from
11 federal waters.
12 (b) Except as provided in subdivision(c),the commission shall
13 not enter into any lease renewal, extension, or modification that
14 authorizes a lessee to engage in new or additional exploration,
15 development,or production of oil or natural gas upon lands owned
16 by the state and under the jurisdiction of the commission that are
17 located seaward of the ordinary high water mark for tidal
18 waterways and the ordinary low water mark for navigable nontidal
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1 waterways that would result in the increase of oil or natural gas
2 production from federal waters.
3 (c) Subdivisions (a) and (b) shall not apply if either of the
4 following occur:
5 (1) The President of the United States has found a severe energy
6 supply interruption and has ordered distribution of the Strategic
7 Petroleum Reserve pursuant to Section 6241(d) of Title 42 of the
8 United States Code, the Governor finds that the energy resources
9 subject to subdivision(a)or(b)will contribute significantly to the
10 alleviation of that interruption, and the Legislature subsequently
11 acts to amend this chapter to allow for the leasing or other
12 conveyance or the lease renewal, extension, or modification, as
13 applicable.
14 (2) The commission determines that oil or gas deposits subject
15 to a lease impacted by subdivision(a) or(b) are being drained by
16 means of producing wells upon adjacent federal lands and the lease
17 or other conveyance, as applicable, is in the best interests of the
18 state.
19 (d) The commission may establish guidelines for the
20 implementation of this section.
21 (e) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
22 the following meanings:
23 (1) "Commission'means the State Lands Commission or a local
24 trustee of granted public trust lands,as defined pursuant to Section
25 6306.
26 (2) "Development"means those activities taking place following
27 the discovery of oil and natural gas,including geophysical activity,
28 drilling,platform construction,pipeline construction,and operation
29 of all onshore support facilities that are performed for the purpose
30 of ultimately producing the resources discovered.
31 (3) "Exploration' means the process of searching for oil and
32 natural gas, including any drilling, whether on or off known
33 geological structures, including the drilling of a well in which a
34 discovery of oil or natural gas is made and the drilling of any
35 additional delineation well after the discovery that is needed to
36 delineate any reservoir and to enable a lessee to determine whether
37 to proceed with the development and production.
38 (4) "Federal waters" means those waters and submerged lands
39 lying seaward to the state waters of California that appertain to
40 the United States and are subject to federal jurisdiction and control.
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4-1 (5) (A) "New or additional exploration, development, or
2 production of oil or natural gas" includes any activity undertaken
3 to increase the capacity of any pipeline or other infrastructure used
4 to convey oil or natural gas from federal waters.
5 (B) "New or additional exploration,development,or production
6 of oil or natural gas" does not include either of the following:
7 (i) Any activity undertaken to repair, replace, or maintain any
8 pipeline or other infrastructure used to convey oil or natural gas
9 or any other activity necessary to ensure the safe operation of
10 infrastructure used in the exploration,development,or production
11 of oil or natural gas.
12 (ii) Any activity undertaken to convey oil or natural gas
13 produced from state waters.
14 (6) "Production"means those activities that take place after the
15 successful completion of any means for the removal of oil and
16 natural gas, including that removal, field operations, transfer of
17 resources to shore, operation monitoring, maintenance, and
18 workover drilling."Producing"means undertaking those activities.
19 (7) "State waters" means the zone in which the United States
20 has released to adjacent coastal states title, ownership, and the
21 right to manage natural resources, as defined pursuant to Section
22 36108.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19, 2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Reports of Committees,
Commissions and Boards
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution opposing proposed state legislation to
maintain local control of energy solutions in opposition to the zero-emissions buildings and
sources of heat energy. (Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. City Council to adopt a Resolution for the City to support and preserve consumer
energy choice; or,
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Resolution
Assembly Bill No. 3232
FISCAL IMPACT: $0
Amount Budgeted: $0
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 4 Develop Quality Infrastructure and Technology
Objective: (a) El Segundo's physical infrastructure supports an appealing, safe,
and effective City
ORIGINATED BY: Jasmine Allen, Senior Management Analyst on behalf of the
Environmental Committee
REVIEWED BY: Ken Berkman, Director of Public Works
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager OA
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Environmental Committee:
In May 2018, Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk had a brief discussion with Patty Wagner, CEO of the
Southern California Gas Company. Ms. Wagner informed Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk of certain
policies and legislation under consideration in Sacramento that would potentially require all
residential and commercial properties to electrify all buildings and sources of heat energy,
including restaurants. Although there is a lot of opposition, there is still momentum toward
electrifying.
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On January 11, 2019, the Environmental Committee unanimously recommended the City
Council adopt a resolution opposing this proposed State legislation. The resolution proposed
herein would establish a policy position for the City of El Segundo to support and preserve
consumer energy choice and oppose policies that eliminate local control by mandating
technologies that can be used to power buildings and fuel vehicles, and meet or exceed emissions
reductions regulations.
Assembly Bill 3232 {AB3232}: Zero-Emissions Buildings and Sources of Heat Enerev.
AB3232, authored by California Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale), was signed
into law by Governor Jerry Brown in September 2018 (see attached). AB3232 requires the
California Energy Commission(CEC) to assess, by January 1, 2021, how to reduce greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions from the State's building stock by 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030,
in line with the State's overall GHG emissions limit. The original version of the bill would have
required that all new construction, including residential and commercial properties (such as
restaurants), be equipped with only electric appliances. The original version of the bill also
required that 50 percent of existing buildings, including residential, be retrofitted to electric
appliances.
There was significant opposition to the proposed legislation from residents, housing associations,
restaurant associations, and rate payer advocates as it would increase energy costs in addition to
upfront equipment costs. Some studies have estimated that electricity costs could increase by
$900 per year, per household by moving to exclusively electrified appliances. The bill, as
originally proposed, would also eliminate customer energy choice. Many end users have not
moved to electric appliances because it is cost prohibitive, but many also prefer to cook with gas
appliances instead of electric. Due to the opposition, the bill was modified to require the CEC to
study how to achieve emission reductions, rather than moving forward with an all-electric
mandate.
Current legislation information on the Bill can be found here:
https://Ieizinfo.leaislature.ca.vov/faces/billAtialvsisCIient.xhtml?bill id=201720180AB3232
The proposed resolution would establish a policy position for the City to support and preserve
consumer energy choice.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, TO MAINTAIN LOCAL CONTROL OF ENERGY
SOLUTIONS IN OPPOSITION TO THE ZERO-EMISSIONS
BUILDINGS AND SOURCES OF HEAT ENERGY.
THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AND FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Recitals,
A. California's energy policies are critical to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
and reducing the impact of climate change on our citizens; and
B. The state legislature and state agencies are increasingly proposing new
legislation and regulations eliminating choice of energy by mandating
technologies to power buildings and public and private fleets, including transit
and long-haul trucking, as a strategy to achieve the state's climate goals
C. Clean, affordable and reliable energy is crucial to the material health, safety and
well-being of the EI Segundo residents, particularly the most vulnerable, who live
on fixed incomes, including the elderly and working families who are struggling
financially
D. The need for clean, affordable and reliable energy to attract and retain local
businesses, create jobs and spur economic development is vital to our city's
success in a highly competitive and increasingly regional and global marketplace
E. EI Segundo, its residents and businesses value local control and the right to
choose the policies and investments that most affordably and efficiently enable
them to comply with state requirements
F. Building and vehicle technology mandates eliminate local control and customer
choice, suppress innovation, reduce reliability and unnecessarily increase costs
for City of EI Segundo residents and businesses
G. EI Segundo understands that relying on a single energy delivery system
unnecessarily increases vulnerabilities to natural and man-made disasters, and
that a diversity of energy delivery systems and resources contribute to greater
reliability and community resilience
H. EI Segundo understands the need to mitigate the impacts of climate change and
is committed to doing its part to help the state achieve its climate goals, but
requires the flexibility to do so in a manner that best serves the needs of its
residents and businesses.
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SECTION 2: THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY RESOLVES that EI Segundo supports
balanced energy solutions that provide it with the decision-making authority and
resources needed to achieve the state's climate goals, and opposes proposed state
legislation and policy that eliminate local control by mandating technologies that can be
used to power buildings and fuel vehicles and also meet or exceed emissions
reductions regulations.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to Governor
Newsom, U. S. Senators Feinstein and Harris; U.S. Representative Lieu; State Senator
Allen; State Representative Burke; and any other interested parties.
SECTION 4: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will
remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
SECTION 5: The City Clerk will certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; will
enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and will make a minute of
the passage and adoption thereof in the record of proceedings of the City Council of said
City, in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of March, 2019.
Drew Boyles, Mayor
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of EI Segundo, California, hereby certify that the
whole number of members of the City Council of the City is five; that the foregoing
Resolution No. was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved
and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested to by the City Clerk of said City, all at
a regular meeting of said Council held on the day of March 2019, and the same was
so passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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Tracy Weaver,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley,
City Attorney
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Assembly Bill No.3232
CHAPTER 373
An act to add Section 25403 to the Public Resources Code, relating to energy,
I Approved by Governor September 13, 2018. Filed with Secretary of State
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 3232, Friedman. Zero-emissions buildings and sources of heat energy.
The Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act requires the State Energy
Resources Conservation and Development Commission to adopt building design and construction standards and
energy and water conservation standards for new residential and nonresidential buildings to reduce the wasteful,
uneconomic, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy, including energy associated with the use of
water.The act requires those standards to be cost effective when taken in their entirety and when amortized over
the economic life of the structure compared with historic practice. The act requires the commission to adopt
standards for a program of electrical load management for each utility service area.
This bill would require the commission, by January 1, 2021, to assess the potential for the state to reduce the
emissions of greenhouse gases from the state's residential and commercial building stock by at least 40% below
1990 levels by January 1, 2030. The bill would require the commission to include in the 2021 edition of the
integrated energy policy report and all subsequent integrated energy policy reports a report on the emissions of
greenhouse gases associated with the supply of energy to residential and commercial buildings.
Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: no
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.(a)The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(1)Chapter 249 of the Statutes of 2016 directs the state to achieve a reduction in the emissions of greenhouse
gases of 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
(2) Buildings are responsible for 25 percent of all emissions of greenhouse gases.
(3) Direct emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels in buildings, primarily for space and water heating,
accounts for 10 percent of all emissions of greenhouse gases in California.
(4)Approximately half of all energy used in buildings in California is in the form of on-site combustion of fossil
fuels.
(5)The state has many ambitious energy efficiency building goals. Chapter 470 of the Statutes of 2009 requires
the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to establish a comprehensive program to
achieve greater energy savings in the state's existing residential and nonresidential building stock. The Clean
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Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015 (Chapter 547 of the Statutes of 2015) establishes a goal of achieving
a cumulative doubling of statewide energy efficiency savings in electricity and natural gas final end uses of retail
customers by January 1, 2030. However, the state has not assessed the potential for cost-effectively reducing
total greenhouse gas emissions from buildings by an amount that is consistent with the state's greenhouse gas
reduction target of 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
(6) Decarbonizing California's buildings is essential to achieve the state's greenhouse gas emission reduction
goals at the lowest possible cost.
(b)It is the intent of the Legislature to achieve significant reductions in the emissions of greenhouse gases by the
state's residential and commercial building stock by January 1, 2030.
SEC.2.Section 25403 is added to the Public Resources Code,to read:
25403. (a) By January 1, 2021,the commission, in consultation with the Public Utilities Commission, the State Air
Resources Board, and the Independent System Operator, shall assess the potential for the state to reduce the
emissions of greenhouse gases in the state's residential and commercial building stock by at least 40 percent
below 1990 levels by January 1, 2030.The assessment shall include consideration of all of the following:
(1)An evaluation, based on the best available data and existing analyses, of the cost per metric ton of carbon
dioxide equivalent of the potential reduction from residential and commercial building stock relative to other
statewide greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies.
(2)The cost-effectiveness of strategies to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from space heating and water
heating in both new and existing residential and commercial buildings.
(3)The challenges associated with reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from low-income housing, multifamily
housing, and high-rise buildings.
(4) Load management strategies to optimize building energy use in a manner that reduces the emissions of
greenhouse gases.
(5)The potential impacts of emission reduction strategies on ratepayers, construction costs, and grid reliability.
In assessing the impact on grid reliability,the commission shall account for both of the following:
(A)The commission's 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, effective January 1, 2020, that propose to
require solar energy systems on all new single-family and low-rise residential dwellings.
(B)The increased load and impact on electrical infrastructure due to transportation electrification.
(b)(1) By June 1, 2021, the commission, pursuant to Section 9795 of the Government Code, shall report to the
Legislature the findings from the assessment.
(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code,this subdivision is inoperative on June 1, 2026.
(c) Beginning with the integrated energy policy report due on November 1, 2021, and in all subsequent integrated
energy policy reports, the commission shall include a report on the emissions of greenhouse gases, based on
existing data, associated with the supply of energy to residential and commercial buildings, by fuel type. The
commission shall make this information publicly available on its Internet Web site.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19, 2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Reports of Committees,
Commissions, and Boards
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding implementation of a Fine Forgiveness Month at the
El Segundo Public Library beginning Monday, April 1, 2019 and ending Tuesday,April 30, 2019
for purposes of removing barriers to library services and allowing the El Segundo Public Library
to recover library materials which may not otherwise be returned for use by other customers.
Fiscal Impact: The El Segundo Public Library's average monthly revenue from overdue fines and
fees is $1666. In addition, library staff estimate that at least $10,000 in overdue fees could be
waived during Fine Forgiveness Month. The lost revenue is offset, to some extent, by the return
of overdue materials. It also must be recognized that a significant portion of the lost revenue would
never have been collected.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive and file presentation by Library Board of Trustees members;
2. Direct the Library Director to waive fines and fees for overdue books returned during Fine
Forgiveness Month or as requested from library card holders from April 1,2019 through April
30, 2019.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation:N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 1 Enhance Customer Service, Engagement, and Communications
Objective: (a) El Segundo provides unparalleled service to internal and external
customers
ORIGINATED BY: Melissa McCollum, Library Director
REVIEWED BY: City Attorney's Office
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The El Segundo Public Library continuously evaluates its programs and services to ensure that
they align with patron needs. As part of this evaluation, it has become clear that there are some
library policies that impede access to the vital resources and services provided by the public and
school libraries in town. The El Segundo Public Library has embarked upon an effort to proactively
eliminate barriers to library services.
Although overdue fines and fees have traditionally been a fact of life for public libraries in
America, a growing number of libraries nationwide, including the San Diego Public Library, San
Mateo County Library, and Denver Public Library, have made news by eliminating charges for
late returns of library materials in order to increase patron access to materials and services,reduce
the inequitable impact of overdue fines,improve patron relationships with the library,and optimize
library staff time and increase efficiency. Many other public libraries are creating fine-free cards
for certain categories of patrons, such as kids or teens or active duty military personnel and
veterans.
A majority of public libraries also accept other ways to satisfy fines without monetary payment,
such as youth"reading down"their fines,food drives, or fine forgiveness periods. The El Segundo
Public Library Board of Trustees recommends a first step of offering a Fine Forgiveness Month at
the El Segundo Public Library in April 2019 to improve access to library materials and services.
Fines and fees for overdue library materials equate to less than 1% of the Library Services
Department's annual budget. Implementing programs that have minimal revenue impact at the
same time as having a significant impact on making materials and services more accessible to
patrons is essential for ensuring lifelong learning in the community.
Libraries have long served as trusted and treasured institutions. When youth incur fines on their
accounts and are unable to pay them, an impediment is created in that they are no longer able to
enjoy the privileges associated with library access. Library staff at Richmond Street School and
Center Street School report regular occurrences of students unable to check out books during class
visits due to overdue fines. This recurring situation paradoxically discourages kids from using the
library and reading.
Currently, 10% of children's accounts at the El Segundo Public Library (or 480 children) are
blocked from library access because of overdue fines. While there is a possibility that some of the
youth will pay outstanding fines, historically, in El Segundo and in library systems across the
nation, many of the fines are never paid and young patrons (or their caregivers) simply choose to
stop utilizing the library system. For example, 249 of the blocked children's accounts have been
unused for the last three years.
In addition, 6% of all adult accounts (or 761 adults) are blocked from checking out materials due
to overdue library fees. Over 500 of the blocked adult accounts have been unused during the past
three years.
A one-month "fine forgiveness" period will allow library customers to return overdue materials
without paying the applicable overdue fees and/or request outstanding overdue fees be removed
from their accounts.From April 1-April 30,2019 only,El Segundo Public Library staff at the Main
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Library and school libraries will forgive past and present overdue fines upon request and will track
the amount of overdue fines waived and number of library accounts returned to good standing. In
addition to restoring library access for patrons of all ages,the Public Library will recover valuable
library materials which may not otherwise be returned for use by other customers. All materials
will be eligible for fine forgiveness with the exception of damaged, unusable, or lost items.
Additionally, there will be no reimbursement for previously paid fines or fees.
The Library Services Department recommends additional discussion of overdue library fees during
upcoming Strategic Planning and/or budget sessions as the cost of collecting overdue library fees
is comparable to the amount of money collected due to expenditures of staff time for collecting
fees, paper and postage used for issuing reminder notices and bills, and fees paid to a collection
agency for accounts with fines of$50 or more.
As mentioned previously, elimination of overdue fees also removes barriers to access, gives local
libraries a friendlier image, and increases circulation of library materials. In addition,many library
systems of various sizes have demonstrated that concerns about eliminating fines, including lost
revenue, fear of materials being returned late and unavailable for others to use, and the belief that
fines are necessary to teach responsible patron behavior, may be adequately addressed. For
example, a recent report by the City and County of San Francisco Office of the Treasurer and Tax
Collector and San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) based on research of national publications,
conversations with library leaders and experts across the country, surveys of SFPL patrons and
staff, and analysis of SFPL data, found:
• Overdue fine collections do not represent a significant portion of library budgets
• None of the libraries which have eliminated overdue fines have experienced increases in
late returns, longer hold times, or gaps in the collection
• Billed-item fees for lost materials would remain in place with overdue fine elimination, so
patrons still have monetary incentive to return their items to the library
• There is no evidence that overdue fines consistently serve as a motivating factor to on-time
returns; rather most people will miss a deadline at some point
If Fine Forgiveness Month is approved for the El Segundo Public Library, the Library Services
Department will market the opportunity widely to present and past patrons in a variety of ways,
including in the Main Library and school libraries, online, and around town in coordination with
City and School staff, local publications, and community partners. School library staff will make
a special effort to reach out to all parents or caregivers of current students with blocked library
cards with the goal of reinstating current students' access in order to encourage all El Segundo
youth to begin reading and succeeding in our libraries again.
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
WARRANTS TOTALS BY FUND
3025056 3025144 DATE OF APPROVAL: AS OF 3119/19 REGISTER 4 11a
001 GENERAL FUND 366,957.97
104 TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND
106 STATE GAS TAX FUND 202.82
108 ASSOCIATED RECREATION ACTIVITIES FUND
109 ASSET FORFEITURE FUND -
ill COMM.DEVEL.BLOCK GRANT
112 PROP'A"TRANSPORTATION 27.38
114 PROP"Cr TRANSPORTATION
115 AIR QUALITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM -
116 HOME SOUND INSTALLATION FUND
f 77 HYPERION MITIGATION FUND 401.87
118 TDA ARTICLE 3-88 821 BIKEWAY FUND -
119 MTA GRANT
121 FEMA
120 C.O.P.S.FUND -
122 L.A.W.A.FUND
123 PSAF PROPERTY TAX PUBLIC SAFETY -
202 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT*73 -
301 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 12.531 68
302 INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT FUND
405 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE -
501 WATER UTILITY FUND 176,276.67
502 WASTEWATER FUND 249,167.18
503 GOLF COURSE FUND 11,076.50
601 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT 758,720.85
602 LIABILITY INSURANCE 5,454.14
603 WORKERS COMP.RESERVEIINSURANCE 290.85
701 RETIRED EMP.INSURANCE -
702 EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND-DEVELOPER FEES 5,713,81
703 EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND-OTHER 11,663.25
708 OUTSIDE SERVICES TRUST -
TOTAL WARRANTS S 1,618,907,22
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Information on actual expenditures is available in the Director of Finance's office in the
City of Et Segundo.
I certify as l0 the acckaacy of the Demands and the availability of fund for payment thereof.
For Approval:Regular checks held for City couneiE authorization to release
CODES: VOID CHECKS DUE TO ALIGNMENT:
NIA
R= Computer generated checks for all non-emergencyfurgency payments for materials,supplies and
services in support of City Operations
VOID CHECKS DUE TO INCORRECT CHECK DATE'
For Ratificatiorv:
A= Payroll and Employee Benefit checks VOID CHECKS DUE TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE ERROR:
B-F= Computer generated Early Release disbursements andfor adjustments approved by the City
Manager. Such as:payments for utility services,petty cash and employee travel expense NOTES
reimbursements,various refunds,contract employee services consistent with current contractual
agreements,instances where prompt payment discounts can be obtained or tale payment penalties
can be avoided or when a situation arises that the City Manager approves.
H= Handwritten f::[I e ca ::bi:r:.e. s andfor adjustments approved by the City Manager,
FINANCE DIRECTOR ' CITY MANAGER
oDATE: DATE:
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PAYMENTS BY WIRE TRANSFER
2125119 THROUGH 3/3119
Date Payee description
2/25/2019 IRS 233,238.40 Federal 941 Deposit
2/25/2019 Employment Development 4,182.38 State SDI payment
2/25/2019 Employment Development 49,260.60 State PIT Withholding
2/25/2019 Nationwide NRS EFT 30,386.41 EFT 457 payment
2/28/2019 Cal Pers 7,428.38 EFT Retirement Safety-Fire-PEPRA New 25020
2128/2019 Cal Pers 7,799.37 EFT Retirement Safety-Police-PEPRA New 25021
2/28/2019 Cal Pers 22,993.92 EFT Retirement Misc-PEPRA New 26013
2/28/2019 Cal Pers 48,905.61 EFT Retirement Misc-Classic 27
2/28/2019 Cal Pers 70,984.17 EFT Retirement Safety Police Classic - 1 st Tier 28
2/28/2019 Cal Pers 48,558.31 EFT Retirement Safety Fire-Classic 30168
2/28/2019 Cal Pers 4,134.99 EFT Retirement Sfty Police Classic-2nd Tier 30169
2/28/2019 Joint Council of Teamsters 4,380.00 Vision Insurance payment 3/2019
2/28/2019 State of CA EFT 1,452.91 EFT Child support payment
311/2019 Health Comp 3,848.71 Weekly claims
2/28/2019 Lane Donovan Golf Ptr 20,402.61 Payroll Transfer
2118/19-2/24119 Workers Comp Activity 39,664.91 SCRMA checks issued
2/18/19-2124/19 Liability Trust-Claims 0.00 Claim checks issued
2/18/19-2/24119 Retiree Health Insurance 0.00 Health Reimbursment checks issued
2/18/19-2/24119 Flexible Spending Card 528.00 Employee Health and DCA card charges
598,149.68
DATE OF RATIFICATION: 3111119
TOTAL PAYMENTS BY WIRE: 598,149.68
Certified as to the accuracy of the wire transfers by:
� �1) ,5/1,// el,
DeputyCit Treas reDate
Dire finance Date f
City r axe Date
Information on actual expenditures is available in the City Treasurer's Office of the City of El Segundo.
PAC4 TreasurerlWire Transfers\Copy of Wire Transfers 10-01-18 to 9-30-19 3Y1112019 1/1
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
WARRANTS TOTALS BY FUND
3025145 3025268 DATE OF APPROVAL: AS OF 3/19119 REGISTER#11b
900=4 - 90DO862
001 GENERAL FUND 254,752.31
104 TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND -
105 STATE GAS TAX FUND -
106 ASSOCIATED RECREATION ACTIVITIES FUND -
109 ASSET FORFEITURE FUND 4,805.45
111 COMM.DEVEL.BLOCK GRANT -
112 PROP"A"TRANSPORTATION 454.00
114 PROP"C"TRANSPORTATION -
115 AIR QUALITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
116 HOME SOUND MTALLATION FUND -
117 HYPERION MITIGATION FUND -
lie TDA ARTICLE 3-SB 621 BIKEWAY FUND
119 MTA GRANT
121 FEMA
120 C.O.P.S.FUND
122 LA.W.A.FUND
123 PSAF PROPERTY TAX PU9UC SAFETY
202 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT#73 -
301 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 79,920.52
302 INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT FUND -
405 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
501 WATER UTILITY FUND 31,322.93
502 WASTEWATER FUND 5,979.31
503 GOLF COURSE FUND 8,000.00
601 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT -
602 LIABILITY INSURANCE 5,963.62
603 WORKERS COMP,RESERVEANSURANCE 17,819.31
701 RETIRED EMP.INSURANCE
702 EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND-DEVELOPER FEES 8,070.62
703 EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND-OTHER 10,803,24
708 OUTSIDE SERVICES TRUST -
TOTAL WARRANTS $ 428,667.51
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Information on actual expenditures Is available in the Director of Finance's office in the
City of EI Segundo.
I certify as to the accuracy of the Demands and the availability of fund for payment thereof.
For Approval:Regular checks held for City council authorization to release,
CODES: VOID CHECKS DUE TP ALIGNMENT:
NIA
R= Computer generated checks for all non-emergencylurgency payments for materials,supplies and
services in support of City Operations
VOID CHECKS DUE TO INCORRECT CHECK DATE:
For Ratification:
A= Payroll and Employee Benefit checks VOID CHECKS DUE TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE ERROR:
6-F= Computer generated Early Release dlsbUrsernents andfor adjustments approved by the City
Manager Such as:payments for utility services,petty cash and employee travel expense NOTES
i reimbursements,various refunds,contract employee services consistent with current contractual
agreements,instances where prompt payment discounts can be otnained or la!e payrrwnt penatlias
can be avoided or when a situation arises that the City Manager approves.
H= Handvrrltlen Early Ruleasc �s4:��sa ti?s ern!tar adjustments approvedby lho CilyMamger.
FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGEIR
DATE: ` ! DATE:
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PAYMENTS BY WIRE TRANSFER
314/19 THROUGH 3110119
Date Payee Description
3/6/2019 Cal Pers 5,210,12 EFT Retirement Safety-Fire-PEPRA New 25020
3/6/2019 Cal Pers 7,740.42 EFT Retirement Safety-Police-PEPRA New 25021
3/6/2019 Cal Pers 22,951.70 EFT Retirement Misc-PEPRA New 26013
3/6/2019 Cal Pers 48,368.20 EFT Retirement Misc-Classic 27
3/6/2019 Cal Pers 72,736.41 EFT Retirement Safety Police Classic- 1st Tier 28
3/6/2019 Cal Pers 48,570.37 EFT Retirement Safety Fire-Classic 30168
3/6/2019 Cal Pers 4,134.99 EFT Retirement Sfty Police Classic-2nd Tier 30169
3/6/2019 Pitney Bowes 1,000.00 Postage for Library
3/7/2019 Cal Pers 511,083.82 EFT Health Insurance Payment
3/8/2019 Manufacturers &Traders 24,536.85 457 payment Vantagepoint
3/5/2019 Manufacturers &Traders 1,050.00 ROTH IRA payment Vantagepoint
2/25119-3/3119 Workers Comp Activity 20,230.29 SCRMA checks issued
2/25/19-3/3119 Liability Trust-Claims 356.00 Claim checks issued
2/25/19-3/3/19 Retiree Health Insurance 20,210.52 Health Reimbursment checks issued
2125/19-3/3/19 Flexible Spending Card 1,286.15 Health Reimbursment checks issued
789,465,84
DATE OF RATIFICATION: 3/11/19
TOTAL PAYMENTS BY WIRE: 789,465.84
Certified as to the accuracy of the wire transfers by:
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P:1City TreasurerlWire TransferslCopy of Wire Transfers 10.01-1 B to 9-30-19 3/11/2019 111
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019 — 3:00 PM
3:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 3:03 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk Present
Council Member Brann Present
Council Member Pimentel Present
Council Member Nicol Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Boyles announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the Agenda.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with the City
Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(d)(1): -5- matters
1. Galloway v. City of EI Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.
BC709378
2. Sarrafiesh v. City of EI Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case
No. ADJ 10068763, etc.
3. Nixt v. City of EI Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ
9802836
4. Whitehead v. City of EI Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case
No. ADJ 11048959
5. Hatcher v. City of EI Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ (To Be Assigned)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
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Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -0-
matters.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -1- matters.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -0- matters
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -1- matter
1. City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -6-
matters
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Support
Services Employees Association; Supervisory, Professional Employees
Association; City Employee Association; and Executive and
Management/Confidential Employees (unrepresented groups).
Agency Designated Representative: Irma Moisa Rodriquez, City Manager,
Greg Carpenter and Human Resources Director.
ADJOURNMENT at 5:00 PM
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
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MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Boyles at 5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk Present
Council Member Brann Present
Council Member Pimentel Present
Council Member Nicol Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS.-
Mayor
USINESS:Mayor Boyles announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the Agenda.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with the City
Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(d)(1): -5- matters
1. Galloway v. City of EI Segundo, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.
BC709378
2. Sarrafiesh v. City of EI Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case
No. ADJ 10068763, etc.
3. Nixt v. City of EI Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ
9802836
4. Whitehead v. City of El Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case
No. ADJ 11048959
5. Hatcher v. City of EI Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ (To Be Assigned)
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -0-
matters.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -1- matters.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -0- matters
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -1- matter
1. City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -6-
matters
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Support
Services Employees Association; Supervisory, Professional Employees
Association; City Employee Association; and Executive and
Management/Confidential Employees (unrepresented groups).
Agency Designated Representative: Irma Moisa Rodriquez, City Manager,
Greg Carpenter and Human Resources Director.
Adjourned at 6:50 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 5 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 7:00 PM
INVOCATION — Pastor Wes Harding, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk
PRESENTATIONS
a) Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk and presented to Sebastian
Hansen, Tree Musketeers Youth Manager - the Next Generation, proclaiming,
National Arbor Day March 7th, 2019. Tree Musketeers will hold an event to honor
the day on Saturday, March 13th at Recreation Park.
b) Commendation read by Council Member Nicol, presented to the ESHS Boys'
Soccer Team CIF Champions.
c) Presentation by Crista Binder, City Treasurer and Dino Marsocci, Deputy City
Treasurer I regarding the Treasury Department Investment Portfolio Report and
Year in Review and introduced the new Deputy City Treasurer II, LaTonya Fair.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk Present
Council Member Brann Present
Council Member Pimentel Present
Council Member Nicol Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Emily Fuller, non-resident, Trojan Water Polo, commented on item #12
Ashley Lawlor, resident, commented on item #12
Sharon Blacksten, resident, commented on item #12
Nick Rodgers, resident, commented on item #12
Lee Davis, resident, commented on item #12
Name unknown, Trojan Water Polo Club supporter, commented on item #12
Name unknown, Trojan Water Polo Club supporter, commented on item #12
Jody Wang, non-resident, Trojan Water Polo Club, commented on item #12
Alex Reisman, non-resident, Trojan Water Polo Club, commented on item #12
Kari Schaff-Jaeger, resident, commented on item #12
Robyn Arnold, resident, commented on item #12
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Rebecca Allen, non-resident, commented on item #12
Kent Honey, non-resident, Trojan Water Polo Club, commented on item #12
Sean Kim, non-resident, Trojan Water Polo Club, commented on item #12
David (unknown last name), non-resident, Trojan Water Polo Club, commented on item
#12
(Unknown first name) Carter, non-resident, Trojan Water Polo Club, commented on item
#12
Marie Beetner, resident, Beach Cities Swimming, commented on item #12
Troy (unknown last name) non-resident, Trojan Water Polo Club, commented on item
#12
Kathy Neilson, donated a minute to Coach Shelton.
Monique Shelton, non-resident, Beach Cities Swimming, commented on item #12
Chris Igley, non-resident, Trojan Water Polo Club, commented on item #12
Garrett Allen, non-resident, Trojan Water Polo Club, commented on item #12
Stefan (unknown last name), non-resident, Trojan Water Polo Club, commented on item
#12
Joe Agliozzo, non-resident, Trojan Water Polo club, commented on item #12
Alec Campbell, non-resident, Beach Cities Swimming, commented on item #12
Kirk Frye, South Bay United Water Polo President, commented on item #12
Will Kerker, resident, South Bay United Water Polo Club, commented on item #12
Beau Blacksten, resident, Trojan Water Polo club, commented on item #12
Ethan Geltch, resident, South Bay United Water Polo Club, commented on item #12
Mason Jaeger, resident, South Bay United Water Polo Club, commented on item #12
Kelly Hendrickson, non-resident, Trojan Water Polo Club, commented on item #12
Brandy Mostellar, non-resident, Trojan Water Polo Club, commented on item #12
Bonnie Kerker, resident, South Bay United Water Polo Club, commented on item #12
Chris Brennan, non-resident, Beach Cities Swimming, commented on item #12
Eric Healey, non-resident, Director—Trojan Water Polo Club, commented on item #12
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
Council Member Nicol apologized to a speaker regarding a remark made.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
only.
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council Member Pimentel left the dais due to possible conflict
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ITEM MOVED UP ON AGENDA DUE TO LARGE COMMUNITY INTEREST AND
PRESENCE.
12. Consideration and possible action to clarify the direction to staff related to
selection of user groups for the City of EI Segundo —Wiseburn Unified School
District Aquatics Center (2240 E. Grand Avenue).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council Member Brann introduced the item.
Arecia Hester, Recreation and Parks Superintendent and Jeanette Gant, Aquatics
Supervisor, reported and answered questions on the item.
Lee Davis, Recreation and Parks Commission member and Pool Subcommittee
member, commented on the item, per Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk request.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to uphold the 5
criteria items previously voted upon at the February 5, 2019 City Council Meeting,
(current and future resident composition, prioritize programs with greatest number of
participants during peak times, diversity of programs, adding off peak pricing and
minimize financial impact), accommodate all four programs, (Alpha Aquatics, Beach
Cities Swimming, Trojan Water Polo Club and South Bay United Water Polo Club) and
offer one (1) year contracts and after the year is complete, reevaluate the programs
using the same success criteria for possible contract extensions. MOTION PASSED BY
VOICE VOTE. 3/1 YES: Boyles Nicol Pirsztuk NO: Brann
Recessed at 8:46 PM
Reconvened 8:56 PM
Council Member Pimentel returned to the dais
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed
unanimously. If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered
individually under the next heading of business.
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1. Approve Warrant Numbers 3024874 through 3024963 and 9000821 through
9000821 on Register No. 10a in the total amount of $369,135.70 and Wire
Transfers from 2/11/19 through 2/17/19 in the total amount of$2,240,442.18.
Warrant Numbers 3024964 through 3025055 and 9000822 through 9000823 on
Register No. 10b in the total amount of$413,586.96 and Wire Transfers from
2/18/2019 through 2/24/2019 in the total amount of$269,159.77. Ratified Payroll
and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or
agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers.
2. Approve Economic Development Advisory Council/City Council Joint Meeting
Minutes of January 16, 2019 and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of
February 19, 2019.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 5132 approving Plans and Specifications for the EI
Segundo Boulevard Parking Pilot Project (narrowing travel lanes and
eliminating shoulder on north side of street between Sheldon Street and Main
Street to provide additional parking) and authorize staff to advertise the project
for construction bids. Project No. PW 19-15.
(Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined)
4. Receive and file report without objecting regarding a request to allow a new
restaurant (BURGERIM) to serve beer and wine for on-site consumption.
BURGERIM is located at 831 North Douglas Street, within the Corporate
Campus Specific Plan area. EA 1238 AUP 18-09. Applicant: FLOMAE, LLC.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract No.
5670, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to G2K Construction in the
amount of $110,700.00 and authorize an additional $11,000.00 for construction
related contingencies for the Campus EI Segundo Shade Structure Project
(installation of shade structures on soccer fields) at 2201 E. Mariposa Ave.
Project No. PW 18-28.
(Fiscal Impact: $121,700.00)
6. Authorize the City Manager to amend the standard Public Works Contract
Amendment No. 5581 A, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Corral
Construction & Development Inc. for additional work in the amount of
$33,968.00 and approve an additional construction contingency of$3,400.00 for
the Library Wi-Fi and Reading Lounge Renovation Project, Project No. PW18-
04.
(Fiscal Impact: $37,368.00)
7. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM PIRSZTUK
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8. Adopt Resolution No. 5134 for the City to opt out of the California Congestion
Management Program (CMP).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
9, Adopt Resolution No. 5135 approving plans and specifications for FY 18/19
Pavement Rehabilitation at Center St. and Maple Ave. and authorize staff to
advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. Project No. PW 19-01
(Fiscal Impact: TBD)
10. Authorize the City manager to execute a contract amendment no 53468, in a
form approved by the City Attorney, with Prosum Technology Services,
Agreement No. 5346, for technical consulting, business analysis and project
management services for the Information Systems Department.
(Fiscal Impact: $600,000.00)
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Pimentel
approving Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
7. Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving the Plans and
Specifications for Class III Bike Routes to be located on Main St.; Grand Ave.,
Nash St. from Imperial Hwy. to EI Segundo Blvd.; EI Segundo Blvd. from Loma
Vista St. to Main St.; Loma Vista St. from Grand Ave. to Binder PI.; and Utah
Ave. from Douglas St. to Aviation Blvd., Project No. PW 19-03. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
(Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined)
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk introduced the item.
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director and Lifan Xu City Engineer, answered Council
questions.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol adopting
Resolution No. 5133 approving the Plans and Specifications for Class III Bike Routes to
be located on Main St.; Grand Ave.; Nash St. from Imperial Hwy. to EI Segundo Blvd.;
EI Segundo Blvd. from Loma Vista St. to Main St.; Loma Vista St. from Grand Ave. to
Binder PI.; and Utah Ave. from Douglas St. to Aviation Blvd., with the elimination of
segments 4 and 5. Project No. PW 19-03.
(Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined)
F. NEW BUSINESS
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11. Consideration and possible action to receive an informational report on the
quarterly update for the Strategic Work Plan for the first quarter of Fiscal Year
(FY) 2018-19.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item
Joe Lillio, Finance Director, gave a presentation
Council Discussion
Council consensus to receive and file the report.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — State of the City to be held on March 27, 2019.
Thanked the staff for all their hard work on the upcoming event.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - Passed
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK— Mentioned she will be out of town for the next two
meetings (March 19, 2019 and April 2, 2019).
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Gave report earlier in meeting
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Pimentel — Passed
Council Member Nicol — Commented on item #12 and expressed his thoughts on
trying to make decisions that will please everyone and understands that this is
not always possible and hopes residents and Council can maintain a mutual
respect of one another.
Council Member Brann —Attended the General Assembly hosted by the South
Bay COG and attended a program hosted by the Los Angeles Air Force Base.
12. ITEM MOVED UP ON AGENDA DUE TO LARGE COMMUNITY INTEREST
AND PRESENCE.
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk— Complimented Melissa McCollum, Library Director,
hearing from the community that everyone is very pleased with new programs,
the Wi-Fi area remodel and all that is going on at the Library and sat on a panel
regarding "Women in Leadership" for a Girl Scout Event
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Mayor Boyles — Mentioned the City is fortunate to have Dr. Soon-Shiong in our
corner, he commented on EI Segundo in a good light when speaking to other
elected officials in the area at a recent event and congratulated EI Segundo
High School on receiving the California Civic Learning Award of Merit for Civics
Day and on their selection as a California Distinguished School.
13. Consideration and possible action to amend the Municipal Code to change the
starting time of City Council Meetings.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
Mayor Boyles introduced the item
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, directing
staff to prepare an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to change the starting time
of City Council meetings. Proposed start times would be as follows; 4:00 PM Closed
Session and 6:00 PM Open Session. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 9:30 PM
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19,2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding approval of 1) A Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) (Labor Agreement) between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Police Support
Services Employees' Association (PSSEA); 2) Adoption of Resolution approving the
Memorandum of Understanding; 3) Adoption of Resolution approving and authorizing changes
to the City's medical premium to CalPERS for each year of the MOU: (Fiscal Impact: $49,420
for FY 2018-19, $85,036 for FY 2019-20, $146,372 for FY 2020-21, and $154,777 in FY 2021-
22)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Approve the Labor Agreement;
2. Adopt the Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding;
3. Adopt Resolution approving changes to the medical premium pursuant to MOU; or,
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. MOU between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Police Support Services
Employees' Association (PSSEA) (final version)
B. Exhibit I (A-D) Unit salary schedules
C. Resolution adopting the new PSSEAMOU
D. Resolution adopting the contribution towards CalPERS medical premiums
E. Prior MOU with PSSEA(Redline version)
FISCAL IMPACT: $49,420 for FY 2018-19
Amount Budgeted: $49,420 (vacancy savings of various positions throughout the City will be
used to cover the additional MOU costs for FY 2018-19)
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): 001-400-3101-XXXX
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 3 Develop as a choice employer and workforce
Objective: 1 El Segundo is a City employer of choice and consistently hiring for
the future, with a workforce that is inspired, world-class and
engaged, demonstrating increasing stability and innovation.
ORIGINATED BY: David Serrano, Human Resources Directo M /
REVIEWED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager&Joseph LOio, ector of Finance 0 `�
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Staff and representatives of the Police Services Support Employees' Association(PSSEA)having
met and conferred pursuant to Section 3500 et seq. of the California Government Code (MMBA),
for purposes of reaching a labor agreement. Agreement was reached on Tuesday, February 19,
2019. The agreement has been ratified by the PSSEA.
The City's approach to these negotiations was built upon foundation of fairness, balanced
approach,building trust through open and honest conversations, and seeking to further develop as
a choice employer and workforce. The City and PSSEA worked diligently to achieve this
agreement, and reached tentative agreement in two meetings.
The following are highlights of changes to the MOU associated with positions represented by this
bargaining unit. Salary and benefit-related items are effective the pay period beginning March 30,
2019 unless otherwise noted:
1. Term: 4 years, October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2022
2. Agreement to Binding Arbitration
3. Re-opener: the parties have agreed to re-open to discuss modification to personnel merit
system.
4. PERS Pick-up: Members agree to pick-up an additional 1% of PERS Payment(total of
8%pick-up).
5. Salary Adjustments:
• 3% effective March 30, 2019,
• 2% effective October 1, 2019
■ 2% effective October 1, 2020
• 2% effective October 1, 2021
6. Health Insurance: an increase in the City's Health benefit:
• Effective approximately May 1, 2019: from $1,200 to $1,450 monthly allowance
• Effective 1/1/20: from $1,450 to $1,500 monthly allowance
• Effective 1/1/21: from$1,500 to $1,600 monthly allowance
• Effective 1/1/22: from $1,600 to $1,650 monthly allowance
7. Retention Bonus: one-time,non-PERSable retention bonus of$4,000 for classic members
paid in two installments upon adoption of MOU and in May 2021
8. Computer Loan Program: members agreed to eliminate this program.
Additionally, the parties agreed to re-opener clause to discuss additional items including the
medical opt-out option, and employee evaluation system during the term of this agreement. The
MOU, as attached, contains all essential terms and conditions.
This agreement and our ability to develop and foster relations with PSSEA will help improve
morale and help to foster employee engagement. This salary and benefit increases and adjustments
will complement the City's efforts to make El Segundo an employer of choice. Staff recommends
approval of the attached MOU and Resolutions.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
AND
THE CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS, PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL AND MEDICAL
EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL 911 (POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES EMPLOYEES
BARGAINING UNIT)
ARTICLE / SECTION NUMBER........................................................................... PAGE
Article 1 - General Provisions
1.01 Preamble........................................................................................................ 3
1.02 Conclusions and Term of Agreement............................................................. 3
1.03 Implementation of Agreement........................................................................ 3
1.04 Recognition.................................................................................................... 3
1.05 Management Rights....................................................................................... 4
1.06 Union Membership......................................................................................... 4
1.07 Organizational Security.................................................................................. 4
1.08 Savings.......................................................................................................... 5
1.09 No Strike........................................................................................................ 5
1.10 Non-Discrimination........................................................................................ 5
1.11 Steward's Time.............................................................................................. 5
1.12 Union Administrative Time............................................................................ 6
1.13 Grievance Procedure.................................................................................... 6
1.14 Layoff Procedure........................................................................................... 8
1.15 Personnel Policies......................................................................................... 10
Article 2 - Salaries and Benefits
2.01 Salaries..................................................................................................... 11
2.02 Overtime/Compensatory Time....................................................................... 11
2.03 Family Emergency Care Sick Leave Utilization............................................. 13
2.04 Uniform Allowance and Replacement........................................................... 13
2.05 Employee Group Insurance Program............................................................ 14
2.06 Retirement..................................................................................................... 14
2.07 Differential Pay.............................................................................................. 15
2.08 Computer Purchase Program........................................................................ 17
2.09 Sick Leave..................................................................................................... 17
2.10 Flexible Spending Account......................
2.11 Bereavement Leave/Emergency Leave........................................................ 19
2.12 Step Advancement........................................................................................ 19
2.13 Worker's Compensation Provisions.............................................................. 22
2.14 Holidays........................................................................................................ 23
2.15 Life Insurance............................................................................................... 23
2.16 Vacation........................................................................................................ 23
2.17 Vacation Time Accumulation and Sale......................................................... 24
2.18 Vacation Time Accrual - For Temporary Industrial Disability........................ 25
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2.19 Long Term Disability Plan............................................................................. 25
2.20 Direct Deposit............................................................................................... 25
2.21 Promotional Examinations............................................................................ 25
2.22 Standby Duty................................................................................................ 25
2.23 Educational Incentive Pay............................................................................ 26
2.24 Longevity Pay................................................................................ 27
2.25 Training Pay.................................................................................. 28
2.26 Court On-Call Pay .......................................................................... 28
2.27 Court Call-Back Pay ....................................................................... 29
Article 3 - Other Provisions
3.01 Drug Free Workplace Statement and Substance Abuse Policy.................... 29
3.02 Smoking Policy............................................................................................. 29
3.03 Education Reimbursement........................................................................... 29
3.04 Catastrophic Leave Bank.............................................................................. 30
3.05 Temporary Service in Higher Classification.................................................. 31
3.06 Promotions.................................................................................................... 31
3.07 Termination Pay............................................................................................ 31
3.08 Jury Duty....................................................................................................... 31
3.09 Physical Examinations.................................................................................. 32
3.10 Joint Labor Management Team.................................................................... 32
3.11 Disciplinary Action -Authority to Take........................................................... 32
3.12 Policies.......................................................................................... 33
Appendix A - Bargaining Unit Classifications ................................................. 38
Appendix B — Side Letter Agreement............................................................ 39
Exhibit (A-D) — Salary Schedule.................................................................. 40
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
AND
THE CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS, PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL AND MEDICAL
EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL 911 (POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES EMPLOYEES
BARGAINING UNIT)
ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1.01 Preamble
This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter "MOU" or "Agreement") is made and
entered into between the CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS, PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL AND
MEDICAL EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL 911 (POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES
EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT), hereinafter referred to as "Union", and the
management representatives of the EI Segundo City Council, hereinafter referred to as
the "City", pursuant to the California Government Code Section 3500 et. seq.
Article 1.02 Conclusions and Term of Agreement
The parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding wages, hours and other
terms and conditions of employment and the benefits contained herein are given in
consideration for the various provisions contained herein which may be a change in the
prior employment practices of the City. Further, it is mutually agreed that this
Memorandum of Understanding shall commence upon Council adoption on October 1,
2018 and end September 29, 2022.
This Memorandum of Understanding contains all of the covenants, stipulations and
provisions agreed upon by the parties regarding terms and conditions of employment.
Therefore, for the life of this Agreement, neither party shall be compelled to meet and
confer with the other party concerning any mandatory meet and confer issue which is
covered by this Agreement.
Article 1.03 Implementation of Aqreement
This MOU shall be jointly presented to the EI Segundo City Council for implementation
along with all the ordinances, resolutions and such other additional actions as may be
necessary to implement the provisions of this MOU. If the City Council fails to adopt
the necessary ordinances and resolutions to implement the provisions of this MOU, the
parties agree to meet and confer.
Article 1.04 Recognition
The City hereby confirms its recognition of the Union as the exclusive representative of
employees in the Police Department Support Services representation unit, and agrees
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to meet and confer with the Union on all matters relating to the scope of representation
pertaining to the said employees as authorized by the law. The appropriate unit
represented by the Union is generally described as all full time permanent Police
Department Support Services non-sworn shift schedule employees. This recognition of
the Union shall not be subject to challenge except as provided under the provisions of
the City's Employer-Employee Organization Relations Resolution #3208. The list of
classes within the bargaining unit is attached to this MOU as Appendix A.
Article 1.05 Management Riqhts
Except as limited by the specific and express terms of this MOU, the City hereby retains
and reserves unto itself all rights, powers, authority, duties and responsibilities
confirmed on and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of California
and/or United States of America.
The management and direction of the work force of the City is vested exclusively in the
City and nothing in this MOU is intended to circumscribe or modify the existing rights of
the City to direct the work of its employees; hire, promote, demote, transfer, assign and
retain employees in positions within the City, subject to the rules and regulations of the
City, discipline employees for proper cause; maintain the efficiency of governmental
operations; relieve employees from duties because of lack of work; take action as may
be necessary to carry out the City's mission and services in emergencies; and to
determine the methods, means and personnel by which the operations are to be carried
out, including the right to contract or subcontract any services performed by the City
and require overtime work by City employees.
Article 1.06 Union Membership
The City agrees to:
1. Provide official dues deductions for all employees who subscribe to Union
membership;
2. Provide official payroll deductions for approved Union insurance and
welfare plans, not to exceed five programs;
3. Provide the Union with a list of newly hired employees in the
representation unit monthly.
Article 1.07 Organizational Security,
Upon approval of this Agreement by the EI Segundo City Council, all unit employees
who voluntarily became members of Union and those unit employees who voluntarily
become members of Union during the term of this agreement shall remain members
until the expiration of the agreement. Notwithstanding the above, employees may
terminate their Union membership within forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the
agreement expiration date. The Union shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and
its Council individually and collectively from any legal costs and/or damages arising
from claims, demands, or liability by reason of litigation arising from this article. The
Union agrees to pay the City all legal fees and legal costs incurred in defending the City
or its officers, employers, or agents against any court action or administrative action
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challenging the legality or constitutionality of the provisions of this article or its
implementation.
Article 1.08 Savinqs
If any provision or the application of any provision of this MOU as implemented should
be rendered or declared invalid by a final court action or decree or preemptive
legislation, the remaining sections of this MOU shall remain in full force and effect for
the duration of said MOU.
Article 1.09 No-Strike
The Union agrees that during the term of this MOU their members employed by the City
of EI Segundo will not strike, or engage in any work stoppage or slow down, engage in
a concerted failure to report for duty, or fail to perform their duties in whole or in part for
the purposes of inducing, influencing or coercing a change in conditions, or
compensation, or the rights privileges or obligations of employment.
The Union also agrees that their members employed by the City of EI Segundo will not
refuse to cross a picket line in the performance of their normal and customary duties
nor attempt to influence, either directly, or indirectly, the employees to honor an existing
picket line in the performance of their normal and customary duties as employees.
Article 1.10 Non-Discrimination
The Union and the City recognize and agree to protect the rights of all employees to
join and/or participate in protected Union activities or to refrain from joining or
participating in protected activities in accordance with Government Code Sections 3550
and 3511.
The City and the Union agree that they shall not illegally discriminate against any
employee because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, political or religious opinions
or affiliations, and shall act affirmatively to accomplish equal employment opportunities
for all employees. The City and the Union shall reopen any provision of this Agreement
for the purpose of complying with any final order of the Federal or State agency or court
of competent jurisdiction requiring a modification or change in any provision or
provisions of this Agreement in compliance with State or Federal anti-discrimination
laws.
Article 1.11 Steward's Time
Upon timely request and for suitable reasons, the City Manager may authorize release
of the Union Steward or his/her authorized representative from normal duties to assist
in personnel matters involving Union members.
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Article 1.12 Union Administrative Time,
Union officers and board members will be allowed up to a total of 20 hours as a group
per year of administrative leave to attend Union and labor relations seminars, when on
a scheduled day off/vacation day. All or part of these hours may be used for other
conferences or seminars with the approval of the City Manager. During the meet and
confer process, the City shall provide reasonable release time for bargaining unit
members to participate in negotiations.
Article 1.13 Grievance Procedure
The Union may grieve on behalf of an individual, group of employees or the Union as a
whole.
1. DEFINITION OF TERMS
A. Grievance - A grievance is an allegation of a violation,
misinterpretation or misapplication of a specific written
departmental or agency rule or regulation or a specific provision of
this MOU. A grievance is distinct from an appeal of discipline
which is covered by the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule 15
and 16).
B. Grievant - A grievant is an employee or group of employees
adversely affected by an act of omission of the agency.
b. Steps within the Grievance Procedures will be completed
within (10) ten working days.
C. Day - A day is a working day.
D. Immediate Supervisor - The first level supervisor of the grievant.
2. TIME LIMITS
A. Compliance and Flexibility - With the written consent of both
parties, the time limitation for any step may be extended or
shortened.
B. Calculation of Time Limits - Time limits for the appeal provided at
each level shall begin the day following receipt of a written decision
or appeal by the parties.
C. Failure to Meet Timeliness - Failure at any level of this procedure to
communicate the decision on a grievance by the City within the
specified time limits shall permit lodging an appeal at the next level
of the procedure within the time allotted had the decision been
given. If the grievance is not processed by the grievant or grievant
in accordance with the time limits, the decision last made by the
City shall be deemed final.
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3. PROCEDURE
Grievances will be processed following the procedures set forth below.
A. Level I - Within ten (10) days of the date the employee reasonably
knew or should have known of the incident giving rise to the
grievance, the employee should make an effort to resolve the
grievance with the employee's immediate supervisor. The
supervisor shall hold discussions and attempt to resolve the
grievance within ten (10) days.
B. Level II - In the event such efforts do not produce a mutually
satisfactory resolution, the employee or employees aggrieved must
reduce their grievance to writing and file it with the immediate
supervisor. Under no circumstances shall the formal written
grievance be filed more than ten (10) days from the date the
employee knew or should have known of the incident giving rise to
the grievance.
Procedure for Filinq a Grievance
In filing a grievance, the employee should set forth the following
information:
a. The specific section of the Memorandum of Understanding,
departmental or agency rules or regulations allegedly
violated, misinterpreted or misapplied.
b. The specific act or omission which gave rise to the alleged
violation, misinterpretation or misapplication.
C. The date or dates on which the violation, misinterpretation or
misapplication occurred.
d. What documents, witnesses or other evidence supports the
grievant's position.
e. The remedy requested.
C. Level III - If the grievance is not resolved by the immediate
supervisor, the grievant may present the grievance in writing to the
department head within ten (10) days. The department head will
respond in writing within ten (10) days.
D. Level IV - If the grievance is not resolved by the department head,
the grievant may present the grievance in writing to the City
Manager within ten (10) days. The City Manager or designee will
conduct an informal hearing and render a decision. Each party
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shall have the right to present witnesses and evidence at the
hearing. The conclusions and findings of this hearing shall be final.
4. MATTERS EXCLUDED FROM THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A. The grievance procedure is not intended to be used for the purpose
of resolving complaints, requests or changes in wages, hours or
working conditions.
B. The procedure is not intended to be used to challenge the content
of employee evaluations or performance reviews.
C. The procedure is not intended to be used to challenge the merits of
a reclassification, lay-off, transfer, denial of reinstatement, or denial
of a step or merit increase.
D. The procedure is not intended to be used in cases of reduction in
pay, demotion, suspensions or a termination which are subject to
the formal appeal process outlined in Ordinance 586 and the
Personnel Rules and Regulations.
5. CONFERENCES
Grievant(s) and City representatives, upon request, shall have the right to
a conference at any level of the grievance procedure.
6. WRITTEN MATERIAL
Copies of written material which may be used for disciplinary purposes
shall be provided to the employee prior to placement in their official
personnel file. The employee shall have the right to rebut any such
document and have the rebuttal attached to the document prior to it
becoming a permanent part of the employee's personnel file.
Article 1.14 Lavoff Procedure
1. Grounds for Lavoff- Whenever, in the judgment of the City Council, it
becomes necessary to reduce the workforce because of a lack of funds,
lack of work or reorganization, an employee may be laid off, reduced in
classification or displaced by another employee. Such layoff, reduction or
displacement shall result from action of the City Manager or his designee.
Such action shall not entitle the laid off, reduced or displaced employee
to a right of appeal. The City Manager shall recommend to the City
Council each classification to be affected by any such change.
2. Notice to Emplovees - The City shall notify the Union thirty (30) days prior
to the implementation of layoffs, to provide for adequate time to meet and
confer regarding the impact. An employee filling a full time position shall
be given fourteen (14) calendar days prior notice of lay off. Employees
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transferred, reduced or displaced shall be given five (5) calendar day's
notice. The City Council may approve a reduction in the notice
requirements, if so recommended by the City Manager.
3. At-Will Emplovees - The City Manager retains the right to layoff or alter
the work assignment of the following employees at any time without notice
or right of appeal: emergency employees, temporary or seasonal
employees, part-time employees, original probationary employees,
promotional probationary employees and employees designated as at-will.
The promotional probationary employee shall revert to his/her previously
held classification and position without loss of seniority.
4. Procedures for Layoff - A permanent employee in a classification affected
by a reduction in force shall be laid off based on seniority in City service,
that is the employee with the least City service shall be laid off first,
followed by the employee with the second least City service, etc.
Seniority shall be determined by hire date and shall mean seniority in City
service.
5. Breaking Ties - In cases where two or more employees have the same
date of hire (i.e. equal seniority), retention points for job performance shall
be credited on the basis of the average of the. overall evaluation ratings for
the last three (3) years in a classification, provided the last rating had
been filed at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the layoff notice.
Retention points are as follows:
"Unsatisfactory" Rating - 0 points
"Improvement needed" Rating - 6 points
"Satisfactory" Rating - 12 points
"Exceeds expectations" Rating - 18 points
"Outstanding" Rating - 24 points
In the event of a tie in seniority, the employee with the lowest average of
retention points shall be laid off first. In the event that one or more of the
affected employees do not have a sufficient number of performance
evaluations on file, ties shall be broken by a coin toss.
6. Reduction to a Vacant Position - An employee designated for layoff as a
result of abolition of a position or classification may be offered
appointment to a vacant position in a lower classification, if the employee
is qualified by education and/or experience for such position. If there is
more than one qualified employee to be offered such appointment(s), the
offer(s) shall be based on seniority, with the employee with the highest
seniority offered the position first, then the next highest, etc. If the
employees have the same seniority, then the procedure for breaking ties
set forth above shall apply. An employee accepting such appointment
shall be placed on the step for the lower classification most closely
corresponding, but in no case higher, than the salary step of his/her
previously held position, and the employee will be assigned a new salary
anniversary date on the effective date of the appointment.
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7. Displacement Rights - An employee designated for layoff as a result of
abolition of a position or classification may displace ("bump") an employee
in a lower classification in which the employee has prior service, provided
the laid off person has greater seniority than the employee in the lower
classification
An employee who is bumped shall be laid off in the same manner as
employee whose position or classification is abolished.
8. Salary Placement -An employee who is assigned to a lower classification
as a result of a displacement (bump) shall be placed on the step of the
salary range of the new classification which is closest to the compensation
of the employee in the previous classification, but in no case higher, and
the employee will be assigned a new salary anniversary date on the
effective date of the appointment. The employee shall, however, retain
seniority while his/her name remains on reemployment list or lists.
9. Re-Emr)lovment List - The names of permanent employees who have
been laid off under this section (including employees who have bumped
down) shall be placed, in order of seniority from highest to lowest, on a
reemployment list for their classification or any lower classification for
which the employee is qualified by education and/or experience. Persons
on such lists shall retain eligibility for appointment therefrom for a period
of three years from the date their names were placed on the list. As a
vacancy within a classification or lower related classification becomes
available, the name appearing at the top of the list shall be offered the
opportunity to fill the vacancy. The name of an individual selected from
the list to fill the vacancy who refuses the re-employment offer shall be
permanently removed from the re-employment list without right of appeal.
Laid-off employees do not earn seniority credit or benefits while on the re-
employment list.
10. Rights on Re-Emplovment - If a person is reemployed by the City within
three years, the employee's seniority, sick leave and vacation accrual
rates shall be reinstated. Any accumulated sick leave and/or vacation
earnings shall also be reinstated to the extent that the employee did not
receive compensation for such earnings at the time of lay off. Upon
reemployment, employees will be placed on the same salary step held at
the time of lay off.
Article 1.15 Personnel Policies
1. Overtime Distribution - The City shall assign overtime work as equitably as
possible among all qualified employees in the same classification in the
same organizational unit. Such overtime work shall to the extent possible
be assigned on the basis of volunteers. In the assignment of overtime
under this provision, however, management may consider special skills
required to perform particular work.
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2. Good Friday - Employees shall be entitled to use vacation time for leaves
with pay on Good Friday provided such absences are scheduled and
approved by the City.
ARTICLE 2 - SALARIES AND BENEFITS
Article 2.01 Salaries
Effective the beginning of the pay period following Council adoption of this
MOU, the base salary of each affected employee shall be increased by
three percent (3%)
Effective the pay period which includes October 1, 2019, the base salary
of each affected employee shall be increased by Two Percent (2%).
Effective the pay period which includes October 1, 2020, the base salary
of each affected employee shall be increased by Two Percent (2%).
Effective the pay period which includes October 1, 2021, the base salary
of each affected employee shall be increased by Two, Percent (2%),
The City shall make a one-time ad hoc lump sum payment of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000) to each "classic" member who is covered by
this Memorandum of Understanding who is actively employed by the City
on April 1 2019. The payment shall be made in the pay period that
includes April 15, 2019. The one-time ad hoc payment paid is
unconnected to performance and shall not be reflected on any City pay or
salary schedule, shall not be the basis for any future negotiated salary
increases, and shall not be reported as compensation earnable.
The City shall make a one-time ad hoc lump sum payment of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000) to each "classic" member who is covered by
this Memorandum of Understanding who was employed by the City on
April 1, 2019 and is actively employed by the City on April 1, 2021. The
payment shall be made in the pay period that includes April 15, 2021.
The one-time ad hoc payment is unconnected to performance and shall
not be reflected on any City pay or salary schedule, shall not be the basis
for any future negotiated salary increase, and shall not be reported as
compensation earnable.
Attached to this Memorandum of Understanding as Exhibits I and
incorporated herein by reference, are the base salaries as reflected in the
above provisions of Article 2.01.
Article 2.02 Overtime/Compensatory Time
1. Overtime Calculation - An employee who is required to work more than
forty (40) hours during any given work week shall be compensated at the
rate of one and one-half times his/her regular rate of pay. The City, for
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purposes of calculating overtime pay, shall not count sick leave or
vacation time taken as hours worked.
Reimbursable Overtime as defined in Article 2.02(5) and Forced Hire
Overtime are not subject to the sick and vacation paid leave time exclusion
noted above. Forced Hire Overtime is defined to mean when an employee is
required/recalled to return to work by the department. The Supervisor will
release a recalled/rehired employee when there is no circumstance justifying
a hold-over of the person or whenever scheduling does not justify a hold-over
of the person.
A. Regular Rate of Pay Is defined in 29 CFR 778.108 et.seq. The
definition used in this MOU is for general reference and does not override
the specific definitions set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Therefore, as used in this MOU, the "regular rate of pay" is the total
inclusive compensation paid to or on behalf of the employee except gifts,
travel expenses, other reimbursable expenses, payments not mandated
by the MOU or other rules/regulations, retirement and insurance
contributions by the City, overtime and holiday pay. These are examples
only and not intended to be an all-inclusive definition of the "regular rate of
pay." Applicable statutes/case law shall prevail over any MOU definitions
inconsistent with statutes/case law.
The parties acknowledge that the City does not pay the employee's seven
percent (7%) PERS member contribution and consequently the employer
paid member contribution of seven percent (7%) does not apply to this
bargaining unit and is not to be calculated as part of the regular rate of
pay nor shall it be applied to any leave payouts.
2. Compensatory Time - Employees may substitute compensatory time for
overtime pay if approved by their Department Head as follows:
A. The employee can maintain up to eighty (80) hours of accrued
compensatory overtime at any one time, and carry over unused
time from year to year. Effective March 30, 2019, employees can
maintain up to one-hundred twenty (120) hours of accrued
compensatory overtime at any one time and carry over unused time
from year to year.
B. The employee may use compensatory time in conjunction with
normal vacation time with prior approval of their Department Head.
C. The employee can use up to forty (40) hours of compensatory time
at any one time.
3. Cash in of Compensatory Time — Employees may cash in accrued
compensatory time, once per calendar year, at the employee's current
base rate of pay, by notifying the payroll division of their intent to do so no
later than November 20th. Payment to the employee will be made on or
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about the 10th of December.
4. Recall Minimum Hours - Employees who are required to return to work at
a time other than their scheduled work day shall be compensated for a
minimum of four (4) hours work.
5. Mandatory Traininq. — Employees who are required to return to work for
training at a time other than their scheduled work day or are required to
arrive to work for training at a time other than their scheduled work day shall
be compensated for a minimum of four (4) hours work.
Article 2.03 Familv Sick Leave Utilization
The City shall comply with the Federal and State regulations of the Family and Medical
Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of
2014 ("Paid Sick Leave Law" -AB1522) and other applicable family leave laws.
Affected employees shall be entitled to utilize accumulated sick leave for providing
family medical necessity-related care. Depending upon the applicable leave law,
"family member" may be defined as including but not limited to children, parents (of
employee, spouse, or registered domestic partner), spouse, registered domestic
partner, siblings, grandchildren, or grandparents.
Utilization of said sick leave shall be contingent upon the employee making application
for sick leave use in accordance with the City's policies and providing the required
documentation evidencing that the sick leave is to be distributed because of a family
member receiving medical attention by any type of health care provider.
Article 2.04 Uniform Allowance and Replacement
The City shall pay uniform, clothing, safety and personnel equipment allowance as
follows:
A. Police Service Officer 1/II, Crime Scene Investigator 1/11, and Police
Assistants 1/II $240 per year or equivalent per month of active duty.
B. Newly appointed Police Service Officers 1/II shall be provided with a
uniform advance of $110, at the time of appointment.
C. The City reserves the right to provide uniforms in lieu of the allowances
provided for herein.
Affected employees occupying the classifications of Police Service Officer 1/I1, Crime
Scene Investigator 1/II and Police Assistant 1/11 shall have unserviceable uniforms
replaced by the City by means of the replacement policies and procedures applicable to
sworn uniformed City police personnel. Said replacement policy shall be in addition to
any uniform maintenance allowance paid to affected employees.
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Article 2.05 Emplovee Group Insurance Proqrams
1. Medical
A. Effective January 1991, the City will contract with the California
PERS for the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care
Program for medical insurance.
B. Effective May 1, 2019, the maximum monthly City-paid health
insurance premium contribution for medical health insurance is
$1,450.00.
Upon Council approval of the MOU, the City will file the required
Resolution with CalPERS to increase the monthly City-paid health
insurance premium contribution to $1,450.00. Pursuant to
CalPERS' regulations, the increased monthly City-paid health
insurance premium contribution of $1,450.00 shall become
effective the first of the month following the month after the
Resolution is received by CalPERS. For example, if the Resolution
is received by CalPERS by September 30th, the new rate will be
effective November 1st.
Effective January 1, 2020, the maximum monthly City-paid health
insurance premium contribution for medical health insurance is
$1,500.00
Effective January 1, 2021, the maximum monthly City-paid health
insurance premium contribution for medical health insurance is
$1,600.00
Effective January 1, 2022, the maximum monthly City-paid health
insurance premium contribution for medical health insurance is
$1,650.00
Effective January 1, 2005, employees may opt out of insurance and
receive $250/month in cash. The opt out benefit is only available
so long as the city's insurance rate is not adversely affected by the
"opt out". The employee must provide verification of alternative
coverage in order to opt out and is responsible for the tax
consequences of the cash payment. The cash benefit is not
subject to PERS retirement credit. The parties agree to re-open
negotiations, upon request of the City, of this provision to discuss
elimination of this opt out benefit.
C. Employee Assistance Program —The City shall provide a basic
level of service to employees at City cost. Basic level shall consist
of three (3) sessions per member/per incident/per year.
Employees may voluntarily enroll in the EAP/Outpatient tier at their
own cost; the 2017 monthly rate is 9.52 and is subject to change.
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D. Effective upon City participation in the Public Employees' Medical
and Hospital Care Program the City will initiate a future retiree
health insurance contribution program for retirees who participate
in the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital; Care Program.
Employees must have a minimum of five (5) years of service credit
with CaIPERS in order to be eligible for paid retiree medical
insurance.
2. Dental
During the term of this agreement, the City will pay the premium for City
contracted dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents. The
City's aggregate contribution for current dental, optical and life insurance
shall be capped at $135.00 per employee per month.
3. Optical
During the term of this agreement, the City will pay the premium for City
contracted optical insurance for employees and eligible dependents. The
City's aggregate contribution for current dental, optical and life insurance
shall be capped at $135.00 per employee per month.
Article 2.06 Retirement
1. Effective (date), employees classified as "classic" PERS
members shall pay seven percent (7%) (pre-tax) of the CalPERS member
contribution. Effective the beginning of the pay period following Council
adoption, employees classified as "classic" PERS members shall
contribute an additional One Percent (1%) [total of 8%] of the employee
normal cost as provided under California Government Code section
20516.5.
(a) Tier I - The City has amended its contract with the Public
Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to provide eligible
employees with the benefits of the 2% at age 55 (Modified)
retirement plan in accordance with Government Code Section
21354.
(b) Tier II — The City has amended its contract with the California Public
Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) to implement the
2%@60 retirement formula in accordance with Government Code
Section 21353. This formula applies to employees hired on or after
December 30, 2012 who are already members of CalPERS.
Tier I and Tier II participants will have their final compensation based
upon the "single highest year" pursuant to Government Code
Section 20042.
(c) Tier III — Members of this bargaining unit who are first employed by
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the City on or after January 1, 2013, and are "new employees" and/or
"new members" as defined by AB 340 (Public Employees Pension
Reform Act) shall be provided with the 2%@62 retirement formula.
Members shall be subject to all other statutory requirements
established by AB340, which includes paying 50% of the normal cost
as determined by CalPERS. Members' final compensation shall be
based on the highest annual average compensation earnable during
the 36 consecutive months immediately preceding the effective date
of retirement, or some other 36 consecutive month period designated
by the member.
4. The City has amended the contract between the Board of Administration,
California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council,
City of EI Segundo to provide Section 21548, "Pre-Retirement Optional
Settlement 2 Death Benefit" for bargaining unit members (local
miscellaneous members).
Article 2.07 Differential Pav
Shift Differential — Effective on the first day of the pay period in which
ratification occurs, employees shall be entitled to shift differential pay of
5% for swing shift and 8% for graveyard for the total number of hours
worked during any shift when a minimum of four (4) hours of an
employee's shift occurs during the swing shift (shift begins on or after
1000 hrs.) or graveyard shift (shift begins on or after 1800 hrs.), as
applicable. Shift Differential pay shall apply to both scheduled and non-
scheduled shift work assignments which include voluntary and mandatory
overtime assignments. Employees whose work hours extend into the
swing or graveyard shifts due to overtime, shall be paid the applicable
shift differential pay for the actual number of hours worked during the
swing or graveyard shifts, in addition to the overtime compensation.
Effective January 1, 2005, employees may not work the same bid shift for
more than 18 months.
Animal Control Differential - Effective October 15, 2000, Police Service
Officers who are specifically assigned to perform "animal control" duties
during a shift, who perform "animal control" duties on an emergency basis
during a specific shift, or who perform "animal control" duties during a
specific shift when no employee is specifically assigned to perform
"animal control" duties shall receive differential pay in the amount of
twenty dollars and twenty-six cents ($20.26) for each specific shift in
which they meet any of these qualifications. (See Appendix E for side
letter.) Animal Control Differential Pay does not apply to a Police Service
Officer ll.
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Article 2.08 Computer Purchase Program
1. Contingent upon the City determining that sufficient funds exist for said
purpose, provision to each affected employee of a maximum $4000.00
cumulative interest free loan for an initial purchase of personal computer
hardware, software and ergonomic-related furniture and equipment. An
employee with an outstanding balance on a prior computer loan as of July
1, 1998 will have that amount currently due from the previous loan
subtracted from the amount the employee can borrow interest free under
this program.
2. Subsequent loans or amounts in excess of the above maximum interest
free loan, would be at an interest rate of 3%. All loans would include a 35-
month repayment term.
3_ Anti-virus software shall be required as a prerequisite in granting
requested loans
4. The City's determination in this regard is not subject to administrative or
judicial appeal. Loans shall be repaid through payroll deductions over a
three year period. Outstanding loan balances must be paid off at the time
an employee separates from City service and the City shall be authorized
to recover any loan balance by making deductions from the employee's
final check.
5. The City would retain title, as security, to any equipment purchased with
funds from the above described loans, until such time as the loan is fully
paid off. The City is to be notified of any exchange or updating of
equipment.
6. Effective March 20, 2019, the computer loan program shall be eliminated.
The City shall honor the computer loan requests from unit members who
have submitted such requests prior to March 19, 2019 subject to the
guidelines of the program.
Article 2.09 Sick Leave
1. Sick Leave Accumulation - Employees shall receive one (1) eight (8) hour
day accumulation for each month's service not to exceed a maximum of
600 hours. Current employees with more than 600 hours of accumulated
sick leave will be allowed to utilize that amount as their personal sick
leave cap throughout the remainder of their service with the City.
2 Minimum Service with Citv of EI Sequndo to Receive Pav for a Desiqnated
Percentage of Accumulated Sick Leave. - Employees who retire must have
been employed for a minimum of five (5) years with the City of EI
Segundo in a classification covered by this Agreement in order to receive
pay for unused sick leave balance.
3. Sick Leave Pavment Upon Separation - Affected employees having a
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minimum of 5 years of service will be paid for 50% of their unused sick
leave upon death or termination. Employees shall receive 100% of their
unused sick leave upon a service or disability retirement. The rate of pay
for sick leave payment upon separation shall be at the base salary hourly
rate of pay.
4. Sick Leave - Payment of One Hundred Percent of Accrual - On the first
day of December of each year, employees who maintain a balance of 600
hours of sick leave accrual shall be paid for one hundred percent (100%)
of sick leave accumulated and not used during the preceding twelve-
month period. Payment shall be made on or before December 10th.
Effective upon Council adoption of the MOU, all sick leave payments
under this provision shall be at the base salary hourly rate of pay.
5. Sick Leave Accrued - Pavment on Termination Prior to December 1 st -
Employees who terminate prior to the first day of December while
maintaining a balance of more than 600 hours of sick leave shall also be
paid seventy percent (70%) of their unused accrued sick leave
accumulated since the preceding December 1st. The rate of pay for sick
leave payment upon separation shall be at the base salary hourly rate of
pay.
6. Sick Leave Certification -Any employee taking sick leave shall, upon his
or her return to work, sign a statement certifying the reasons for such sick
leave. Employees absent forty or more consecutive hours must submit a
statement from a doctor that the employee was under his care and is able
to return to work. Upon the recommendation of a Department Director or
his/her designee the City Manager or the Director of Human Resources
may, before allowing such leave or before permitting an employee to
return to work, require submission of a doctor's certificate for any
absence. Any employee who makes a false claim to sick leave or who
refuses to cooperate in an investigation by the City of his or her claim
shall be subject to disciplinary action.
In addition to the above, after an employee has used seventy-two (72)
hours or more of sick leave during the employee's 12-month annual
performance evaluation period, the employee's department head may
require, for each sick leave absence thereafter during the year, that the
employee provide a statement from a doctor verifying that the employee
was under a doctor's care during the absence and that the employee is
now able to return to work. In accordance with Labor Code Section 234
use of family sick leave will not be included when determining whether an
employee has exceeded the 72 hour threshold set forth above.
7. Sick Leave Requests - Requests for sick leave benefits will not
unreasonably be denied. Employees agree not to abuse the use of sick
leave.
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Article 2.10 Flexible Spending Account
The City has implemented a Flexible Spending Account pursuant to the terms and
conditions of the Internal Revenue Code as a benefit to members of this bargaining
unit. Each employee is eligible to participate in this plan.
Article 2.11 Bereavement Leave/Emergencv Leave
A. Bereavement Leave - An employee shall be granted three (3) working
days if he/she is traveling less than five hundred (500) miles one way as
measured from EI Segundo City Hall. An employee shall be granted one
(1) workweek if he/she is traveling more than five hundred (500) miles one
way as measured from EI Segundo City Hall. Additionally, the definition of
the "immediate family" whose funeral or memorial proceeding qualifies for
the use of bereavement leave, shall include the children, parents, siblings,
grandparents of the employee, the employee's spouse or significant other.
B. Personal Emergencies - Employees, upon request, shall be entitled to
utilize vacation, Personal Leave Day/Floating Holiday or accumulated
compensatory time off for bona fide and substantiated personal
emergencies, i.e, serious illness of immediate family members, and cases
of extreme and unusual hardships of an emergency nature. In certain
circumstances, notification requirements may be waived.
Article 2.12 Step Advancement
1. Step Advancement Basic Salary Schedule - The advancement of a new
employee from Step A shall be on the new employee's anniversary date
which is established as the day immediately following satisfactory
completion of his or her first six months' service; Steps B, C, and D
contemplate one year's service in each of such classification subject to
the limitation of Section F below and the advancements therefrom shall be
on the anniversary date of the employee; Step E contemplates continued
service in such classification until further advancement is indicated by
reason of longevity.
Notwithstanding the above, a supervisor may recommend to the
department head that an employee receive an accelerated advancement
of part or all of the next salary step B, C, D, or E (excluding Longevity Pay
Steps), based on exemplary job performance. If the department head
concurs, he/she shall submit a written report on the prescribed form to the
Director of Human Resources citing specific examples of work performed
by the employee that consistently exceeds expectations and warrants
approval of part or all of the next salary step prior to the employee's
anniversary date. The Director of Human Resources shall submit the
request along with a recommendation for action by the City Manager.
Recommended accelerated salary increases shall be in whole
percentages ranging from 1-5%. An employee may receive more than
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one salary step advancement, but in most cases the total granted shall
not exceed 5% in a twelve (12) month period. The accelerated salary
advancement(s) shall not change the affected employee's anniversary
date. In no case shall an employee receive compensation that exceeds
the E-step of their respective salary range.
2. Class Series Classifications - Notwithstanding the provisions of Section A,
the following classes:
Police Assistant 1/11
Police Service Officer 1/11
Crime Scene Investigator 1/11
The classifications listed above shall be described as class series
classifications and shall be paid at either of two different salary range
levels assigned to each class.
In each of these classes, entry level may be made at two different work
performance, skill, and assigned responsibility levels corresponding to the
two different salary range levels. When entry is made at Level I, the
employee shall progress through steps of the range assigned to that level
in the manner described in Section 1, except as noted below. When entry
is made at Level 11, the employee shall advance through the steps of the
range assigned to that level in the same manner as described in Section
1.
Every person employed at Level I shall be eligible to advance to Level II
without regard to the number of other employees at either of the levels or
budget limitations. To assure the latter, class series positions shall be
budgeted at Level II in all cases. Merit considerations, as clarified by the
factors listed below, shall be the exclusive basis for advancement to Level
II.
When a person is employed at Level I, such employee may be advanced
to Level II upon a determination by the Department Head and approval of
the Director of Human Resources that the employee's work performance,
skill development, and demonstrated ability to perform higher level duties
causes his/her assignment to Level 11 to be appropriate. No employee
shall be advanced to Level II without such an evaluation.
In making the determination to advance to Level II according to the above-
noted factors, such determination shall not be made simply by subjective
evaluation but shall be upon a finding that the employee's work
performance meets specific criteria developing from the following factors,
among others deemed appropriate:
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Length of service at Level I;
Acquisition of minimum requirements posted on the class
specification and specialized skills required of the position;
Achievement of specific job-related goals and objectives during a
specified period of time;
Increased ability to work without close supervision;
Ability to exercise increased individual judgment;
Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced
employees;
Ability to understand and properly apply departmental rules;
Ability to produce work which is acceptable both in terms of quality
and quantity and which represents at least the average level of
work produced by other Level II employees.
Specific criteria for advancement within a class series shall be prepared
jointly by each Department Head and the Director of Human Resources.
Such criteria shall be approved by the City Manager. No employee shall
be advanced form Level I to Level II except upon recommendation of the
Department Head and approval of the City Manager.
Whenever an employee is moved from Level I to Level II, such employee
shall be compensated at the lowest rate of compensation provided for in
the higher Level II salary range which exceeds by not less than five
percent the rate of compensation received by said employee at the time of
assignment to Level Il, unless otherwise ordered by the City Council.
While occupying a position assigned to a class series classification, an
employee shall serve only one probation period.
3. Longevity Pav - Employees to whom this Chapter applies who are eligible
to receive longevity pay shall receive longevity pay based upon an overall
rating of"standard" or higher as determined by the employee's
performance evaluation. If the employee fails to qualify for longevity pay
because of failure to have attained a "standard" or higher rating, and the
employee's overall performance subsequently improves to at least a
"standard" level, the longevity pay increase shall be granted upon the
issuance of a satisfactory performance report.
4. Step Advancement - Anniversary Date - An employee advanced from any
range to another range of the Basic Salary Schedule shall receive a new
anniversary date which is the date of the change. If the employee
anniversary date falls in the first week of the pay period, the effective date
of the increase will be the first day of that pay period; if the effective date
falls on the second week of the pay period, the effective date of the
increase will be the first day of the following pay period. Other changes in
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salary, unless specifically directed by the Council, shall not change the
anniversary date, except for promotions made in accordance with the
Personnel Merit System Ordinance or the Personnel Rules and
Regulations. The City Council reserves the right, at any time, and in its
sole discretion, to change the range number assigned to any officer or
employee and to determine the particular step in any range number which
is to be thereafter assigned to any such officer or employee, subject to
meet and confer with the Union. Notwithstanding the above, an employee
in a classification under Section B shall not be assigned a new
anniversary date when he/she is advanced from Level I to Level II in that
same classification.
5. Increases on Merit - Basic Salary Schedule - An employee shall be
eligible for advancement to a higher step on the basis of service time as
described in Section A and satisfactory performance of duties. An
employee will be presumed to merit an increase unless his or her
Department Head, with the concurrence of the Director of Human
Resources notifies the employee in writing no later than the end of the pay
period which begins after said employee's anniversary date that the
increase should be withheld, stating reasons. The reasons shall be
provided to the employee in writing. If the employee's performance
subsequently improves to a satisfactory level, the step increase will be
granted and the date of increase will become the employee's anniversary
date.
Article 2.13 Workers' Compensation Provisions
A. Permanent employees who are members of the Public Employees' Retirement
System and who receive injuries that are compensable under the California Workers'
Compensation Laws (other than those to whom the provisions of Section 4850 of the
Labor Code apply) shall be entitled to receive:
1. Seventy-five percent of the employee's regular salary for any so-called
waiting period provided for in the Workers' Compensation Laws.
2. Thereafter, for a period of up to one year, or until earlier retirement on
disability pension or a finding of permanent and stationary disability by a
medical doctor, the difference between seventy-five percent of the
employee's regular monthly salary and the amount of any temporary
disability payments under the California Workers' Compensation Laws.
Such payment shall cease when the employee receives a permanent
disability award or is physically able to return to work.
3. These payments shall be provided without deductions for State or Federal
Income Taxes, to the extent allowable by the Internal Revenue Service.
B. In the event an employee is physically injured in the line of duty while involved in
animal control, or the detention, transportation, or any other interaction with an
inmate/detainee and such injury results in loss of time, the City shall compensate the
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employee for one hundred percent (100%) of time lost from work for the first thirty (30)
calendar days.
In order for an employee to be posted in the payroll book as being off-duty due to
an IOD, the employee must have been injured on-duty or contracted an illness
determined to be work related, sent to the appropriate doctor, and relieved of further
duty for a period of time specified by the examining doctor.
Until such certification is made, employees shall be posted as being off sick and
upon such certification shall have their sick time restored.
Article 2.14 Holidays
1. Holidav Schedule - The following Days shall be considered as holidays for
City employees:
January 1St
The third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
The third Monday in February (President's Day)
The last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
July 4th
The first Monday in September (Labor Day)
November 11th (Veteran's Day)
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving Day
December 24th
December 25th
December 31 st
2. Holidav Pay— Police Assistant 1/II, Crime Scene Investigator 1/11 and
Police Service Officers 1/11 who regularly are required to work on holidays,
as is the current practice, shall be paid for one hundred twenty (120)
hours in lieu of holidays on or about the 10th of December.
Article 2.15 Life Insurance
The City will provide a $20,000 Life Insurance policy for each employee.
Article 2.16 Vacation
Employees shall receive either:
ORIGINAL ACCRUAL SCHEDULE
1. Twelve working days per year (96 hours) with full salary for the first seven
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years of continuous service with the City.
2. Seventeen working days per year (136 hours) with full salary after seven
years and until the completion of fourteen years of continuous service.
3. Twenty-two working days per year (176 hours) with full salary after
fourteen years of continuous service.
OR
ALTERNATIVE ACCRUAL SCHEDULE
1. Twelve days per year (96 hours) from commencement of the first year of
service through and including completion of the fifth year of service.
2. Fifteen days per year (120 hours) upon commencement of the sixth year
of service through and including completion of the tenth year of service.
3. Eighteen days per year (144 hours)upon commencement of the eleventh
year of service through and including completion of the fifteenth year of
service.
4. Twenty-two days per year (176 hours) upon commencement of the
sixteenth year of service and for all years of service thereafter.
An employee desiring to participate in the "alternative" accrual schedule shall so
advise Human Resources Department in writing of their election, no later than
October 19, 1994. Failure to advise of an election to accrue vacation pursuant to
the alternative schedule shall result in the employee continuing to accrue
vacation on the "original" schedule. An election to accrue vacation on the
alternative schedule or maintenance of accrual pursuant to the original schedule,
shall be irrevocable.
For this article, the term "day" shall be the equivalent of eight hours. Vacation time
shall accrue on a monthly basis. Vacation leaves may be taken only after an employee
has completed one year's continuous service.
Article 2.17 Vacation Time Accumulation and Sale
Vacation time shall be accumulated from date of last continuous permanent
employment. All vacation shall be taken at such times as are agreeable to the head of
the department and approved by the City Manager or designee. Earned vacations shall
not be accumulated for a longer period than for two years' service.
Each calendar year, an employee may sell back his/her accumulated annual vacation
up to a maximum of the annual vacation accrual, to which they are entitled by length of
service. Each employee may sell back vacation once per calendar year and only during
the first two-weeks of December. The rate of pay shall be at the base salary hourly rate
of pay.
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Article 2.18 Vacation Time Accrual - For Temporary Industrial Disabilitv
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 2.19, employees on temporary industrial
disability may accrue vacation time for longer than two years.
Article 2.19 Lonq Term Disability Plan
The City will add all unit members to its currently existing Long Term Disability Plan.
Article 2.20 Direct Deposit
It is agreed between the City and Union that it is in the mutual interest of the City and its
employees that all covered employees utilize the currently available direct deposit
system. Employees who do not desire to utilize direct deposit shall make their wishes
known in writing to the City's Director of Human Resources, together with a statement
of their reasons therefore. Requests for exceptions to this direct deposit policy shall not
be unreasonably denied.
Article 2.21 Promotional Examinations
For the purpose of interpreting Section 2.28.080(8) of the EI Segundo Municipal Code,
entitled "Examinations", the City agrees that a sufficient number" shall be three (3)
eligible, qualified applicants who have indicated an interest in a particular promotion in
writing to the Director of Human Resources
Examinations may be specified by the Personnel Officer, as promotional only, as open
only, or as both open and promotional.
Article 2.22 Standbv DutV
1. Standby duty is the time that employees, who have been released from
duty, are specifically required by their supervisor to be available for return
to duty when required by the City. During standby, employees are not
required to remain at their City work station or any other specified location.
Standby duty employees are free to engage in personal business and
activities. However, standby duty requires that employees:
A. Be ready to respond immediately.
B. Be reachable by paging device or telephone. The City may, in its'
discretion, provide a paging device, e.g., a beeper, to an assigned
standby duty employee.
C. Be able to report to work within one (1) hour of notification.
D. Refrain from activities which might impair their ability to perform
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assigned duties. This includes, but is not limited to, abstaining
from the consumption of any alcoholic beverage and the use of any
illegal drug or incapacitating medication.
E. Respond to any call back during the assigned standby duty.
As with any City equipment, any paging device assigned to an employee is the
responsibility of the standby employee during standby assignment. The
employee is liable for loss or damage to the paging device, which is
caused by the employee's negligence or intentional acts.
3. Failure of an employee to comply with the provisions of standby duty may
subject the employee to discipline, up to and including termination of
employment with the City.
4. For each assigned period of standby duty employees shall be provided
two (2) hours of pay per day.
5. Employees recalled to duty shall receive a minimum of four (4) hours of
recall pay.
6. An employee who uses sick leave or vacation leave during a standby
period, occurring on or after, October 15, 2000, shall not be provided any
form of compensation for the standby period, unless the employee's
department head approves, in writing, the provision of the normal standby
period compensation.
Article 2.23 Educational Incentive Pav
Eligible employees shall be entitled to receive educational incentive pay as shown
below. The incentive is paid on the employee's base salary and shall be paid at the
same times and in the same manner as base salary. Educational incentive pay is
reported as compensation to PERS. Eligibility for educational incentive pay is limited to
those employees who (a) are working in a job classification that does not require a
bachelor's degree or higher degree to qualify for the classification and (b) were
awarded such degree in one of the majors which had been approved by the Police
Chief, in writing, prior to admission of the specific employee into that major.
Educational Incentive Pay
Police Assistant I Associate Degree $94.58/month
Bachelor Degree $189.16/month
Police Assistant II Associate Degree $104.40/month
Bachelor Degree $208.80/month
Police Service Officer I Associate Degree $113.79/month
Bachelor Degree $227.57/month
Police Service Officer II Associate Degree $125.60/month
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Bachelor Degree $251.20/month
Effective March 30, 2019, a Crime Scene Investigator 1/11 hired before May 10, 2014,
shall be eligible for educational incentive pay if:
i. The employee has been awarded a bachelor's degree; and
ii. Was awarded such degree in one of the majors of public administration,
business administration, engineering or other job-related major, which has been
approved by the department head, in writing prior to admission of the specific
employee into that major:
Educational Incentive Pay
Crime Scene Investigator 1 $227.57
Crime Scene Investigator II $251.20
Bargaining unit members hired after October 1, 2014 shall not be eligible for the
Education Incentive Pay.
Article 2.24 Longevity Pay
Effective the beginning of the next pay period following Council adoption of the MOU,
employees shall be entitled to the following longevity pay based on full-time, job related
law enforcement experience:
Longevity Pay
Police Assistant I
Completion of 5 years of service $56.75/month
Completion of 10 years of service $113.50/month
Completion of 15 years of service $264.50/month
Completion of 20 years of service $331.04/month
Police Assistant II
Completion of 5 years of service $62.64/month
Completion of 10 years of service $125.28/month
Completion of 15 years of service $292.32/month
Completion of 20 years of service $365.40/month
Police Service Officer I
Completion of 5 years of service $68.27/month
Completion of 10 years of service $136.54/month
Completion of 15 years of service $318.60/month
Completion of 20 years of service $398.25/month
Police Service Officer II
Completion of 5 years of service $75.36/month
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Completion of 10 years of service $150.72/month
Completion of 15 years of service $351.67/month
Completion of 20 years of service $439.59/month
Longevity Pay is reported as compensation to PERS.
Bargaining unit members hired after October 1, 2014 shall not be eligible for the
Longevity Pay.
Effective March 30, 2019, a Crime Scene Investigator II hired before May 10, 2014 shall
receive the following longevity pay
Crime Scene Investigator II
Completion of 5 years of service $79.36/month
Completion of 10 years of service $150.72/month
Completion of 15 year of service $351.76/month
Completion of 20 years of service $439.59/month
Article 2.25 Traininci Pari
The Department agrees to increase the base salaries of Police Services Officers and
Police Assistants by four and one-half percent (4.5%) while assigned training
responsibilities.
Article 2.26 Court On-Call Pav
A_ Except as set forth below, off-duty personnel who are placed in an on-call status for
court during either the morning or the afternoon session will receive three (3) hours
of paid overtime at a rate of time and one-half his/her regular rate of pay as defined
in this MOU for each session the employee is in an on-call status. Off-duty
personnel who are placed in an on-call status for court during both the morning and
the afternoon sessions will receive six (6) hours of paid overtime at a rate of time
and one-half his/her regular rate of pay.
Employees will not receive on call pay if they are:
1. Called into court that session (in which the employee will receive call-
back pay).
2. Ordered to report to work
3. Already receiving pay from the City for any other reason (e.g. IOD,
administrative leave, etc).
B. Employees shall not have the option of reporting to work in lieu of being in an
on-call status.
C. Employees who are in an on-duty status are not eligible for court on-call pay.
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D. Employees entitled to court on call pay shall accrue "limited use" time off in lieu
of pay.
Article 2.27 Court Call-Back Pav
A. An employee called into court while off-duty shall be paid overtime for all time
served plus travel time or three (3) hours at time and one-half, whichever is greater.
"Off-duty"for the purposes of this section means the officer is not on duty, on paid
administrative leave, on paid IOD leave, or being paid for any other reason.
B. Employees entitled to court on call pay shall accrue "limited use"time off in lieu of
pay.
ARTICLE 3 - OTHER PROVISIONS
Article 3.01 Druq-Free Workplace Statement and Substance Abuse Policv
The parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding the adoption of a Drug-Free
Workplace Statement and Substance Abuse Policy dated July 1, 2008, and the same
shall be implemented concurrent with the adoption of this MOU.
Article 3.02 Smokinq Policv
The parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding the adoption of a non-
smoking policy dated October 5, 1994, and the same shall be implemented concurrent
with the adoption of this MOU.
Article 3.03 Education Reimbursement
1. Reimbursement Procedures - Permanent employees may participate in
the City's Educational Reimbursement Program.
2. Repavment Upon Termination - Employees who participate in the
Educational Reimbursement Program will be required to sign the following
agreement:
"I certify that I have successfully completed the course(s), receiving a
grade of "C" or better. A copy verifying this grade is attached. I agree to
refund the City or have deducted from my final paycheck any educational
reimbursement funds received under this program if I should leave the
City's employ, voluntarily or through termination with cause, within one
year after completion of the course work for which I am to receive
reimbursement. The amount of refund shall be determined in accordance
with following schedule:
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When Depart Percentage
1 month after course completion 100%
2 months 100%
3 months 90%
4 months 80%
5 months 70%
6 months 60%
7 months 50%
8 months 40%
9 months 30%
10 months 20%
11 months 10%
12 months 0%
3. Eligible employees may receive no more than one thousand seven
hundred fifty dollars ($1,750.00) per calendar year under this program.
Article 3.04 Catastrophic Leave Bank
The City shall institute a catastrophic leave bank as follows:
1. Purpose - To establish a program whereby City employees may donate
accumulated time to a catastrophic sick leave bank to be used by
permanent, part-time and full-time employees who are incapacitated due
to a catastrophic illness or injury.
2. Definition - A catastrophic illness or injury is a chronic or long term health
condition that is incurable or so serious that, if not treated, it would likely
result in a long period of incapacity.
3. Procedures
A. There is established a joint-employer/employee committee
composed of an individual from each recognized employee
organization and a representative of City Administration charged
with administering the Catastrophic Leave Bank.
B. Employees may transfer sick leave, vacation or compensatory
leave to the Catastrophic Leave Bank to be donated to an
employee who is experiencing catastrophic illness and has
exhausted all personal sick leave. Such a transfer can be made on
July 1 of each year on forms provided by the City of EI Segundo.
The employee to receive the donation will sign the "Request to
Receive Donation" form allowing publication and distribution of
information regarding his/her situation.
C. Sick leave, vacation and compensatory time leave donations will be
made in increments of no less than one day. These will be hour for
hour donations.
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D. Employees must hold a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of
accumulated illness/injury leave after a donation has been made.
E. The donation of time is irrevocable. Should the recipient employee
not use all of the donated time for the catastrophic illness or injury,
any balance will remain in the Catastrophic Leave Bank to be
administered by the committee and utilized for the next
catastrophic leave situation.
Article 3.05 Temporary Service in a Hiqher Classification
When an employee is qualified for and is required for an appreciable period of time to
serve temporarily in and have the responsibility for work in a higher class or position,
when approved by the City Manager, such employee, while so assigned, shall receive
the entrance salary rate of that class or whatever step thereof that is not less than five
percent above his or her present rate, whichever is higher. For the purpose of this
section, "applicable period of time" is defined as ten consecutive working days (eight
working days if on four-ten plan) or longer.
Article 3.06 Promotions
In all cases where an employee promoted to a classification in for which a higher rate of
compensation is provided, then such employee so promoted shall enter into such
higher classification at the lowest rate of compensation provided for such higher
classification which exceeds by not less than five percent the base rate of
compensation, excluding special assignment pay, received by said employee is such
given classification at the time of such promotion, unless otherwise ordered by the City
Council. All supervisors shall be paid a base rate not less than the next higher base
rate than any of their subordinates. In the event that a supervisor is paid a base rate of
pay equal to or lower than one of his regularly assigned subordinate's base rate, the
supervisor's base rate shall be advanced to a step in his/her salary range which is next
higher than any subordinate's base pay exclusive of longevity pay, educational
incentive pay, and special assignment pay.
Article 3.07 Termination Pav
Upon termination of employment during a pay period, pay shall be prorated and paid for
each day worked in said pay period at the base salary hourly rate of pay and the
terminal salary warrant shall include accrued vacation pay to the time of termination.
Article 3.08 Jury Duty
Employees shall be entitled to a leave of absence for jury duty subject to compliance
with all of the following conditions.
A. The employee must provide written notice of the expected jury duty
to his or her supervisor as soon as possible, but in no case later
than 14 days before the beginning of jury duty.
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B. During the first two weeks of jury duty, an employee shall be
entitled to receive his or her regular compensation.
C. For any portion of jury duty that extends beyond the first two
weeks, such extended jury duty period shall be without pay.
D. Any compensation for the first two weeks of jury duty, except travel
reimbursement pay, must be deposited with the Director of Human
Resources.
E. While on jury duty, the employee must report to work during any
portion of a day that the employee is relieved of jury duty for three
or more consecutive hours.
F. The employee must provide documentation of his or her daily
attendance on jury duty.
Article 3.09 Phvsica! Examinations
The City will allow up to two (2) days of accumulated sick leave per year to be used for
purposes of physical examinations, subject to submission of a doctor's verification. The
City further agrees that requests for sick leave benefits will not unreasonably be denied.
Article 3.10 Joint Labor Manaqement Team
Pursuant to the meet-and-confer process for 1997-98, it was agreed upon that
representatives of the City and the Union shall create joint labor management teams to
foster improved communication and productivity.
Article 3.11 ❑iscivlinary Action - Authority to Take
Modify Personnel Rule 14.4 to include the following:
1. Prior to making a final decision to take disciplinary action involving
suspension, demotion, dismissal or reduction in pay, the City Manager
shall give written notice of the proposed action to the concerned
employee. The notice shall include a statement of reasons that a
disciplinary action is being proposed and shall include a copy of the
charges being considered by the City Manager. Except when of a
confidential nature, the supporting documentation will be provided with the
written notice to the employee. A written notice delivered to the
employee's last known address shall constitute adequate notice.
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Article 3.12 Policies
The parties have agreed upon an Occupational Injury and Illness Policy, dated June 23,
2004.
Article 3.13 Re-Opener
The parties agree that during the term of this Agreement, they shall reopen negotiations
to discuss modification of the municipal code that covers the personnel merit system
and the employee performance evaluation program. Any changes are subject to
mutual agreement.
Article 3.14 Binding Arbitration
A. Civil Claims:
Both the City and employees covered by this Memorandum of Understanding
agree that the claims described in this Section 3.22.Ashall be submitted to and
determined exclusively by binding arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act, in
conformity with the procedures of the California Arbitration Act ("CAA") (Cal. Code Civ.
Proc. Sec 1280 et. seq, including-section 1283.05 and all of the CAA's other mandatory
and permissive rights to discovery). Nothing in this Memorandum of Understanding
shall prevent either party from obtaining provisional remedies to the extent permitted by
Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281.8 either before the commencement of or during
the arbitration process. All rules of pleading, (including the right of demurrer), all rules
and judgment under Code of Civil Procedure Section 631.8 shall apply and be
observed. Resolution of the dispute shall be based solely upon the law governing the
claims and defenses pleaded.
1. The civil claims which are subject to final and binding arbitration shall include,
but not be limited to, any and all employment-related claims or controversies, such
breach of employment agreement, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair
dealing, negligent supervision or hiring, wrongful discharge in violation of public
policy, unpaid wages of overtime under the state and federal wage payment laws,
breach of privacy claims, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress
claims, fraud, defamation, and divulgence of trade secrets. This also specifically
includes claims that could be asserted under all state and federal anti-
discrimination laws, including but not limited to the California Fair Employment and
Housing Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical
Leave Act, and claims for discrimination and harassment in employment on the
basis of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status,
sexual orientation, disability, political activity, or any other statutorily-protected basis.
It shall also include any and all claims an employee may have under the Fair Labor
Standards Act, the California Labor Code, and the Industrial Welfare Commission
Wage Orders, as well as any other state and federal statutes. This Article 3.22 is
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further intended to apply to any claim Employee(s) may have against the City and/or
any of its directors, employees, or agents, and to any and all past and future
employment relationships Employee may have with the City regardless of job
position or title. City shall also arbitrate all claims it has against the employee under
the same rules and regulations set forth herein.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article, employees covered by this
Memorandum of Understanding may elect to file a claim for workers'
compensation and unemployment insurance benefits with the appropriate state
agencies, and administrative charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and any
similar state agency. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, all other
employment-related claims shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration and
not by a jury in a court of law.
3. To the fullest extent permitted by law, employees covered by this
Memorandum of Understanding agree that they shall not join or consolidate
claims submitted for arbitration pursuant to this Article 3.22.A with those of any
other persons, and that no form of class, collective, or representative action shall
be maintained without the mutual consent of the parties. Any dispute over the
validity, effect, or enforceability of the provisions of this paragraph, including
whether the arbitration may proceed as class, collective, or representative action,
shall be for a court of law and not an arbitrator to decide.
4. The City shall bear the costs of any arbitration conducted pursuant to this
Article 3.22.A, including the compensation of the Arbitrator, all administrative
expenses, and CSR transcripts. Except as may otherwise be required by law,
the parties shall be responsible for their own attorneys' fees and costs incurred in
presenting their case to the Arbitrator. The Arbitrator shall render a written
award within 30 days after the matter is submitted for determination, and the
award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the City, the Association and
the employee.
5. The arbitration shall be held before a single arbitrator, who shall be an
attorney at law and an experienced employment law arbitrator. The arbitrator
shall be mutually selected by the parties. The Arbitrator shall have the power to
award all legal relief available in a court of law, including any and all damages
that may be available for any of the claims asserted. In addition, each of the
parties shall retain all defenses that they would have in a judicial proceeding,
including defenses based on the expiration of the statute of limitations and that
the damages being sought are not authorized or are excessive.
B. Appeal of Discipline
The Parties understand that employees covered by this Memorandum of Understanding
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are entitled to disciplinary appeal procedures under the City's Personnel Merit System
Administrative Code. Under Administrative Code Section 1-6-8, employees have the
right to have the Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission hear appeals from
dismissal, demotion, and suspensions for a period of six (6) days or longer. The
Parties agree that an employee covered by this Memorandum of Understanding may
opt to have these disciplinary actions be submitted to binding and final arbitration.
1. The arbitration shall be held before a single arbitrator, who shall be an
experienced labor and employment law arbitrator. The parties shall select an
arbitrator from a list of seven arbitrators provided by the State Mediation and
Conciliation Service. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement in the
selection of a hearing officer, each shall strike names from the list until a final
name is selected as the Arbitrator.
2. The City shall pay the costs of the arbitrator and court reporter fees and
transcript, if a court reporter is requested by the parties. The parties shall be
responsible for their own attorneys' fees and costs incurred in presenting their
case to the Arbitrator.
3. Any dispute over the validity, effect, or enforceability of the provisions of
this Article 3.22.13, shall be for a court of law and not an arbitrator to decide.
4. Under this Section, 3.23.13, the Arbitrator's authority will be limited to
determining: Whether the City has satisfied the seven tests of just cause; and, if
not, what is the appropriate remedy. The Arbitrator shall render a written award
within 30 days after the matter is submitted for determination, and the award of
the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the City, the Association and the
employee. The Arbitrator may not increase the level of discipline.
5. At least ten business days before the scheduled arbitration, the parties
shall exchange the following information: (i) a list of all witnesses each party
intends to call during its case-in-chief; and (ii) copies of all documents each party
intends to introduce during its case-in-chief.
C. Contract Interpretation Disputes
The Parties agree that any grievance filed under Article 1.13 of this
Memorandum of Understanding that is an allegation of a violation, misinterpretation, or
misapplication of this MOU, shall be subject to final and binding arbitration. The
Association must file a written request for final and binding arbitration within ten (10)
days of receipt of the City's response at Level III.
1. The arbitration shall be held before a single arbitrator, who shall be an
experienced labor and employment law arbitrator. The parties shall select an
arbitrator from a list of seven arbitrators provided by the State Mediation and
Conciliation Service. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement in the
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selection of a hearing officer, each shall strike names from the list until a final
name is selected as the Arbitrator.
2. The City shall pay the costs of the arbitrator and court reporter fees and
transcript, if a court reporter is requested by the parties. The parties shall be
responsible for their own attorneys' fees and costs incurred in presenting their
case to the Arbitrator.
3. Any dispute over the validity, effect, or enforceability of the provisions of
this Article 3.23.C, shall be for a court of law and not an arbitrator to decide.
4. The Arbitrator's authority will be limited to interpreting the provisions of the
Memorandum of Understanding and the Arbitrator has no authority to add to,
subtract from, or modify the Memorandum of Understanding in any way. The
Arbitrator shall have the authority to determine questions of arbitrability of
contract interpretation disputes. The Arbitrator shall render a written award
within 30 days after the matter is submitted for determination, and the award of
the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the City, the Association and the
employee.
5. At least ten business days before the scheduled arbitration, the parties
shall exchange the following information: (i) a list of all witnesses each party
intends to call during its case-in-chief; and (ii) copies of all documents each party
intends to introduce during its case-in-chief.
D. This Article 3.22 is entered into under the California Arbitration Act and the
Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, and shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with
the law and procedures developed under those respective statutes.
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For the Police Support Services For the City:
Employees' Association:
Larry Harrington, Steward Greg Carpenter,
City Manager
Laurie Eisma, Steward David Serrano
Director of Human Resources
Joe Camagong, Steward
Gregorio Daniel,
Teamsters' Business Representative
Date Date
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APPENDIX A
BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATIONS
Police Assistant 1/II
Police Service Officer 1/11
Crime Scene Investigator 1/11
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Appendix B
Side Letter Agreement to the 2007 — 2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of EI Segundo and the EI Segundo Police Support Services Employees Association
This side letter memorializes an agreement reached between the City of EI Segundo
and the EI Segundo Police Support Services bargaining unit represented by California
Teamsters Local 911 to reflect an agreement regarding the terms and conditions of
employment for members of the bargaining unit. All other terms and conditions of the
2007 — 2010 Memorandum of Understanding shall remain in full force and effect.
The parties agree to the following:
1) Any reference to animal control duties in the Police Service Officer I class
specification does not apply to the following personnel: Julio Martinez,
Dean Sumi, Paul Saldana or Jan Mitsuda. However, if any of the listed
personnel choose to perform animal control duties this side letter agreement
would not preclude them from doing so. Nor does it preclude any of the listed
personnel from promoting to the Police Service Officer II classification once
they have met the minimum qualifications.
2) The City agrees to continue the Police Department's current practice of not
scheduling employees in the job classification of Police Assistant 1/11 to work
on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. This practice is subject to the
emergency and/or operational needs of the Department.
For the EI Segundo For the City
Police Support Services of EI Segundo
Employees Association
Date: Date:
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EXHIBIT 1
SALARY SCHEDULE
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Police Support Services Employee Association
March 30, 2019-Salary Schedule- Resolution#
3 % - March 30, 2019
TITLE B.U. GRADE STEP A STEP B I STEP C STEP D STEP E
Crime Scene Investigator I PSSE 29 4947.19 5194.56 5454.28 5727.00 6013.35
Crime Scene Investigator II PSSE 33 5460.77 5733.81 6020.50 6321.53 6637.61
Police Assistant I PSSE 13ps 3629.72 3811.21 4001.77 4201.85 4411.94
Police Assistant II PSSE 17ps 4006.54 4206.87 4417.21 4638.06 4869.96
Police Service Officer I PSSE 22ps 4366.66 4585.00 4814.25 5054.96 5307.70
Police Service Officer II PSSE 26ps 4819.98 5060.98 5314.03 5579.73 5858.71
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3/11/2019
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Police Support Services Employee Association
October 1, 2019-Salary Schedule- Resolution#
I 2 % -October 1, 2019
B.U. C TPD TEP E
TITLE GRADE STEP A STEP B STEP STEP S
Crime Scene Investigator I PSSE 29 5046.14 5298.45 5563.37 5841.54 6133.61
Crime Scene Investigator II PSSE 33 5569.99 5848.49 6140.91 6447.96 6770.36
Police Assistant I PSSE 13ps 3629.72 3811.21 4001.77 4201.85 4411.94
Police Assistant II PSSE 17ps 4006.54 4206.87 4417.21 4638.06 4869.96
Police Service Officer I PSSE 22ps 4366.66 4585.00 4814.25 5054.96 5307.70
Police Service Officer II PSSE 26ps 4819.98 5060.98 5314.03 5579.73 5858.71
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3/11/2019
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Police Support Services Employee Association
October 1, 2020-Salary Schedule- Resolution#
2 % -October 1, 2020
TITLE B.U. GRADE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
Crime Scene Investigator I PSSE 29 5147.06 5404.42 5674.64 5958.37 6256.29
Crime Scene Investigator II PSSE 33 5681.39 5965.46 6263.73 6576.92 6905.77
Police Assistant I PSSE 13ps 3702.31 3887.43 4081.80 4285.89 4500.18
Police Assistant II PSSE 17ps 4086.67 4291.00 4505.55 4730.82 4967.36
Police Service Officer I PSSE 22ps 4453.99 4676.70 4910.53 5156.06 5413.86
Police Service Officer II PSSE 26ps 4916.38 5162.20 5420.31 5691.32 5975.89
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Police Support Services Employee Association
October 1, 2021 -Salary Schedule- Resolution#
2 %-October 1, 2021
,TITLE B.U. GRADE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
Crime Scene Investigator I PSSE 29 5250.00 5512.51 5788.13 6077.53 6381.41
CCrime Scene Investigator If PSSE 33 5795.01 6084.77 6389.01 6708.46 7043.88
Police Assistant I PSSE 13ps 3776.36 3965.18 4163.44 4371.61 4590.18
Police Assistant II PSSE 17ps 4168.40 4376.82 4595.66 4825.44 5066.71
Police Service Officer I PSSE 22ps 4543.07 4770.23 5008.74 5259.18 5522.14
Police Service Officer I I PSSE 26ps 5014.71 5265.45 5528.72 5805.15 6095.40
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA AND THE EL SEGUNDO POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION BARGAINING UNIT
The City Council of the City of EI Segundo does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1: Discussions have taken place in the meet and confer process have resulted in a
mutually agreeable Memorandum of Understanding between the City of EI Segundo and this
Bargaining Unit.
Section 2: Staff is authorized to implement all terms and conditions of the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of EI Segundo and this Bargaining Unit. A copy of the
Memorandum of Understanding is attached as Exhibit "A".
Section 3: The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution; record this
Resolution in the book of the City's original resolutions, and make a minute of this adoption of
the Resolution in the City Council's records and minutes of this meeting.
Section 4: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day o f 2018.
Drew Boyles,
Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO.
FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS
UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
WITH RESPECT TO A RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, (1) City of EI Segundo is a contracting agency under Government Code Section
22920 and subject to the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (the "Act")
for participation by members of 008 Police Support Services Employee Association and
WHEREAS, (2) Government Code Section 22892(a) provides that a contracting agency subject to Act
shall fix the amount of the employer contribution by resolution; and
WHEREAS, (3) Government Code Section 22892(b) provides that the employer contribution shall be an
equal amount for both employees and annuitants, but may not be less than the amount
prescribed by Section 22892(b) of the Act; and
RESOLVED, (a) That the employer contribution for each employee or annuitant shall be the amount
necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of family
members, in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of$1,450.00 per month, plus
administrative fees and Contingency Reserve Fund assessments; and be it further
RESOLVED, (b) City of EI Segundo has fully complied with any and all applicable provisions
of Government Code Section 7507 in electing the benefits set forth above; and be it
further
RESOLVED, (c) That the participation of the employees and annuitants of City of EI Segundo
shall be subject to determination of its status as an "agency or instrumentality of the
state or political subdivision of a State" that is eligible to participate in a governmental
plan within the meaning of Section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, upon
publication of final Regulations pursuant to such Section. If it is determined that City of
EI Segundo would not qualify as an agency or instrumentality of the state or political
subdivision of a State under such final Regulations, CalPERS may be obligated, and
reserves the right to terminate the health coverage of all participants of the employer.
RESOLVED, (d) That the executive body appoint and direct, and it does hereby appoint and direct,
the City Clerk to file with the Board a verified copy of this resolution, and to perform on
behalf of City of EI Segundo all functions required of it under the Act.
Adopted at a regular meeting of the EI Segundo City Council at EI Segundo, CA, this 19th
day of March, 2019.
Signed:
Drew Boyles, Mayor
Attest:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
CHANGE-BY GROUP,EQUAL,1 FIXED(REV. 1/2018)
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
AND
THE CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS, PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL AND MEDICAL
EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL 911 (POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES EMPLOYEES
BARGAINING UNIT)
ARTICLE/ SECTION NUMBER........................................................................... PAGE
Article 1 - General Provisions
1.01 Preamble........................................................................................................ 3
1.02 Conclusions and Term of Agreement.............................................................. 3
1.03 Implementation of Agreement........................................................................ 3
1.04 Recognition.................................................................................................... 3
1.05 Management Rights....................................................................................... 4
1.06 Union Membership................................................. ............ .................... 4
1.07 Organizational Security.................................................................................. 4
1.08 Savings.......................................................................................................... 5
1.09 No Strike............................................................ ....................I....................... 5
1.10 Non-Discrimination........................................................................................ 5
1.11 Steward's Time.............................................................................................. 5
1.12 Union Administrative Time............................................................................ 6
1.13 Grievance Procedure.................................................................................... 6
1.14 Layoff Procedure....................................................................:..................... 8
1.15 Personnel Policies......................................................................................... 10
Article 2 -Salaries and Benefits
2.01 Salaries..................................................................................................... 11
2.02 Overtime/Compensatory Time......................................................... .......... 11
2.03 Family Emergency Care Sick Leave Utilization.............................................. 12
2.04 Uniform Allowance and Replacement........................................................... 13
2.05 Employee Group Insurance Program............................................................ 13
2.06 Retirement..................................................................................................... 14
2.07 Differential Pay.............................................................................................. 15
2.08 Computer Purchase Program......................................................................... 16
2.09 Sick Leave................................................................................ ................... 16
2.10 Flexible Spending Account.........................................................................:.. 17
2.11 Bereavement Leave/Emergency Leave.................................:...................... 18
2.12 Step Advancement..........................................................................................18
2.13 Worker's Compensation Provisions................................................................ 21
2.14 Holidays.......... ...................................................................................... 22
2.15 Life Insurance........................_.................................................................... 22
2.16 Vacation......................................................................................................... 22
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2.17 Vacation Time Accumulation and Sale......................................................... 23
2.18 Vacation Time Accrual - For Temporary Industrial Disability........................ 23
2.19 Long Term Disability Plan............................................................................. 24
2.20 Direct Deposit............................................................................................... 24
2.21 Promotional Examinations............................................................................ 24
2.22 Standby Duty................................................................................................ 24
2.23 Educational Incentive Pay............................................................................ 25
2.24 Longevity Pay................................................................................ 26
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2.25 Training Pay..................................................................................
2.26 Court On-Call Pay .....................................................o.................... 26
2.27 Court Call-Back Pay ....................................................................... 27
Article 3 - Other Provisions
3.01 Drug Free Workplace Statement and Substance Abuse Policy.................... 27
3.02 Smoking Policy............................................................................................. 27
3.03 Education Reimbursement........................................................................_ 28
3.04 Catastrophic Leave Bank.............................................................................. 28
3.05 Temporary Service in Higher Classification.................................................. 29
3.06 Promotions.................................................................................................... 29
3.07 Termination Pay............................................................................................ 30
3.08 Jury Duty....................:..................................:...................................::.......... 30
3.09 Physical Examinations.................................................................................. 30
3.10 Joint Labor Management Team.................................................................... 30
3.11 Disciplinary Action -Authority to Take......................................o....................31
3.12 Policies.......................................................................................... 31
Appendix A- Bargaining Unit Classifications ................................................. 32
Appendix B—Side Letter Agreement...............................:............................ 33
Exhibit1 —Salary Schedule.......................................................................... 34
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
AND
THE CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS, PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL AND MEDICAL
EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL 911 (POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES EMPLOYEES
BARGAINING UNIT)
ARTICLE 1 -GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1.01 Preamble
This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter"MOU" or"Agreement") is made and
entered into between the CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS, PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL AND
MEDICAL EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL 911 (POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES
EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT), hereinafter referred to as "Union", and the
management representatives of the EI Segundo City Council, hereinafter referred to as
the "City", pursuant to the California Government Code Section 3500 et. seq.
Article 1.02 Conciusions and Term of Aqreement
The parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding wages, hours and other
terms and conditions of employment and the benefits contained herein are given in
consideration for the various provisions contained herein which may be a change in the
prior employment practices of the City. Further, it is mutually agreed that this
Memorandum of Understanding shall commence upon Council adoption on October 1,
28 -4--2018 and end September 29.-241-9-20-22.
This Memorandum of Understanding contains all of the covenants, stipulations and
provisions agreed upon by the parties regarding terms and conditions of employment.
Therefore, for the life of this Agreement, neither party shall be compelled to meet and
confer with the other party concerning any mandatory meet and confer issue which is
covered by this Agreement.
Article 1.03 Implementation of Agreement
This MOU shall be jointly presented to the EI Segundo City Council for implementation
along with all the ordinances, resolutions and such other additional actions as may be
necessary to implement the provisions of this MOU. If the City Council fails to adopt
the necessary ordinances and resolutions to implement the provisions of this MOU, the
parties agree to meet and confer.
Article 1.04 Recognition
The City hereby confirms its recognition of the Union as the exclusive representative of
employees in the Police Department Support Services representation unit, and agrees
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to meet and confer with the Union on all matters relating to the scope of representation
pertaining to the said employees as authorized by the law. The appropriate unit
represented by the Union is generally described as all full time permanent Police
Department Support Services non-sworn shift schedule employees. This recognition of
the Union shall not be subject to challenge except as provided under the provisions of
the City's Employer-Employee Organization Relations Resolution #3208. The list of
classes within the bargaining unit is attached to this MOU as Appendix A.
Article 1.05 Manaatement Rights
Except as limited by the specific and express terms of this MOU, the City hereby retains
and reserves unto itself all rights, powers, authority, duties and responsibilities
confirmed on and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of California
and/or United States of America.
The management and direction of the work force of the City is vested exclusively in the
City and nothing in this MOU is intended to circumscribe or modify the existing rights of
the City to direct the work of its employees; hire, promote, demote, transfer, assign and
retain employees in positions within the City, subject to the rules and regulations of the
City, discipline employees for proper cause; maintain the efficiency of governmental
operations; relieve employees from duties because of lack of work; take action as may
be necessary to carry out the City's mission and services in emergencies; and to
determine the methods, means and personnel by which the operations are to be carried
out, including the right to contract or subcontract any services performed by the City
and require overtime work by City employees.
Article 1.06 Union Membership
The City agrees to:
1. Provide official dues deductions for all employees who subscribe to Union
membership;
2. Provide official payroll deductions for approved Union insurance and
welfare plans, not to exceed five programs;
3. Provide the Union with a list of newly hired employees in the
representation unit monthly.
Article 1.07 Organizational Securitv
Upon approval of this Agreement by the EI Segundo City Council, all unit employees
who voluntarily became members of Union and those unit employees who voluntarily
become members of Union during the term of this agreement shall remain members
until the expiration of the agreement. Notwithstanding the above, employees may
terminate their Union membership within forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the
agreement expiration date. Sf;,�otivc Way 1, 29Q2, c !ottor off1�r.c^V, ��:ruan tl-.
Cclifcrri�a Toar?/-Wro Lswl Q11/Polio^ 5vj:p'�rt5orr/icoc 126z.rpinin�y Unit wnt#tho City of
€l S giwiO roSc,/_Iin3 implement36cn cf A3onoy chop prov Wk-x,\n wec, �)rgnad t y
rn re_oo ntctivo3 0 tha Cit . The Union shall indemnify and hold
harmless the City and its Council individually and collectively from any legal costs
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and/or damages arising from claims, demands, or liability by reason of litigation arising
from this article. The Union agrees to pay the City all legal fees and legal costs
incurred in defending the City or its officers, employers, or agents against any court
action or administrative action challenging the legality or constitutionality of the
provisions of this article or its implementation.
Article 1.08 Savinqs
If any provision or the application of any provision of this MOU as implemented should
be rendered or declared invalid by a final court action or decree or preemptive
legislation, the remaining sections of this MOU shall remain in full force and effect for
the duration of said MOU.
Article 1.09 No-Strike
The Union agrees that during the term of this MOU their members employed by the City
of El Segundo will not strike, or engage in any work stoppage or slow down, engage in
a concerted failure to report for duty, or fail to perform their duties in whole or in part for
the purposes of inducing, influencing or coercing a change in conditions, or
compensation, or the rights privileges or obligations of employment.
The Union also agrees that their members employed by the City of EI Segundo will not
refuse to cross a picket line in the performance of their normal and customary duties
nor attempt to influence, either directly, or indirectly, the employees to honor an existing
picket line in the performance of their normal and customary duties as employees.
Article 1.10 Non-Discrirnination
The Union and the City recognize and agree to protect the rights of all employees to
join and/or participate in protected Union activities or to refrain from joining or
participating in protected activities in accordance with Government Code Sections 3550
and 3511.
The City and the Union agree that they shall not illegally discriminate against any
employee because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, political or religious opinions
or affiliations, and shall act affirmatively to accomplish equal employment opportunities
for all employees. The City and the Union shall reopen any provision of this Agreement
for the purpose of complying with any final order of the Federal or State agency or court
of competent jurisdiction requiring a modification or change in any provision or
provisions of this Agreement in compliance with State or Federal anti-discrimination
laws.
Article 1.11 Steward's Time
Upon timely request and for suitable reasons, the City Manager may authorize release
of the Union Steward or his/her authorized representative from normal duties to assist
in personnel matters involving Union members.
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Article 1.12 Union Administrative Time
Union officers and board members will be allowed up to a total of 20 hours as a group
per year of administrative leave to attend Union and labor relations seminars, when on
a scheduled day off/vacation day. All or part of these hours may be used for other
conferences or seminars with the approval of the City Manager. During the meet and
confer process, the City shall provide reasonable release time for bargaining unit
members to participate in negotiations.
Article 1.13 Grievance Procedure
The Union may grieve on behalf of an individual, group of employees or the Union as a
whole.
1. DEFINITION OF TERMS
A. Grievance -A grievance is an allegation of a violation,
misinterpretation or misapplication of a specific written
departmental or agency rule or regulation or a specific provision of
this MOU. A grievance is distinct from an appeal of discipline
which is covered by the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule 15
and 16).
B. Grievant -A grievant is an employee or group of employees
adversely affected by an act of omission of the agency.
b. Steps within the Grievance Procedures will be completed
within (10) ten working days.
C. Day-A day is a working day.
D. Immediate Supervisor -The first level supervisor of the grievant.
2. TIME LIMITS
A. Compliance and Flexibility - With the written consent of both
parties, the time limitation for any step may be extended or
shortened.
B. Calculation of Time Limits -Time limits for the appeal provided at
each level shall begin the day following receipt of a written decision
or appeal by the parties.
C. Failure to Meet Timeliness - Failure at any level of this procedure to
communicate the decision on a grievance by the City within the
specified time limits shall permit lodging an appeal at the next level
of the procedure within the time allotted had the decision been
given. If the grievance is not processed by the grievant or grievant
in accordance with the time limits, the decision last made by the
City shall be deemed final.
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3. PROCEDURE
Grievances will be processed following the procedures set forth below.
A. Level I - Within ten (10) days of the date the employee reasonably
knew or should have known of the incident giving rise to the
grievance, the employee should make an effort to resolve the
grievance with the employee's immediate supervisor. The
supervisor shall hold discussions and attempt to resolve the
grievance within ten (10) days.
B. Level II - In the event such efforts do not produce a mutually
satisfactory resolution, the employee or employees aggrieved must
reduce their grievance to writing and file it with the immediate
supervisor. Under no circumstances shall the formal written
grievance be filed more than ten (10) days from the date the
employee knew or should have known of the incident giving rise to
the grievance.
Procedure for Filina a Grievance
In filing a grievance, the employee should set forth the following
information:
a. The specific section of the Memorandum of Understanding,
departmental or agency rules or regulations allegedly
violated, misinterpreted or misapplied.
b. The specific act or omission which gave rise to the alleged
violation, misinterpretation or misapplication.
C. The date or dates on which the violation, misinterpretation or
misapplication occurred.
d. What documents, witnesses or other evidence supports the
grievant's position.
e. The remedy requested.
C. Level III - If the grievance is not resolved by the immediate
supervisor, the grievant may present the grievance in writing to the
department head within ten (10) days. The department head will
respond in writing within ten (10) days.
D. Level IV- If the grievance is not resolved by the department head,
the grievant may present the grievance in writing to the City
Manager within ten (10) days. The City Manager or designee will
conduct an informal hearing and render a decision. Each party
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shall have the right to present witnesses and evidence at the
hearing. The conclusions and findings of this hearing shall be final.
4- MATTERS EXCLUDED FROM THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A. The grievance procedure is not intended to be used for the purpose
of resolving complaints, requests or changes in wages, hours or
working conditions.
B. The procedure is not intended to be used to challenge the content
of employee evaluations or performance reviews.
C- The procedure is not intended to be used to challenge the merits of
a reclassification, lay-off, transfer, denial of reinstatement, or denial
of a step or merit increase.
D. The procedure is not intended to be used in cases of reduction in
pay, demotion, suspensions or a termination which are subject to
the formal appeal process outlined in Ordinance 586 and the
Personnel Rules and Regulations.
5. CONFERENCES
Grievant(s) and City representatives, upon request, shall have the right to
a conference at any level of the grievance procedure.
6. WRITTEN MATERIAL
Copies of written material which may be used for disciplinary purposes
shall be provided to the employee prior to placement in their official
personnel file. The employee shall have the right to rebut any such
document and have the rebuttal attached to the document prior to it
becoming a permanent part of the employee's personnel file.
Article 1.14 Lavoff Procedure
1. Grounds for Lavoff-Whenever, in the judgment of the City Council, it
becomes necessary to reduce the workforce because of a lack of funds,
lack of work or reorganization, an employee may be laid off, reduced in
classification or displaced by another employee. Such layoff, reduction or
displacement shall result from action of the City Manager or his designee.
Such action shall not entitle the laid off, reduced or displaced employee
to a right of appeal. The City Manager shall recommend to the City
Council each classification to be affected by any such change.
2. Notice to Emplovees-The City shall notify the Union thirty (30) days prior
to the implementation of layoffs, to provide for adequate time to meet and
confer regarding the impact. An employee filling a full time position shall
be given fourteen (14) calendar days prior notice of lay off. Employees
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transferred, reduced or displaced shall be given five (5) calendar day's
notice. The City Council may approve a reduction in the notice
requirements, if so recommended by the City Manager.
3. At-Will Emplavees - The City Manager retains the right to layoff or alter
the work assignment of the following employees at any time without notice
or right of appeal: emergency employees, temporary or seasonal
employees, part-time employees, original probationary employees,
promotional probationary employees and employees designated as at-will.
The promotional probationary employee shall revert to his/her previously
held classification and position without loss of seniority.
4. Procedures for Lavoff -A permanent employee in a classification affected
by a reduction in force shall be laid off based on seniority in City service,
that is the employee with the least City service shall be laid off first,
followed by the employee with the second least City service, etc.
Seniority shall be determined by hire date and shall mean seniority in City
service.
5. Breaking Ties - In cases where two or more employees have the same
date of hire (i.e. equal seniority), retention points for job performance shall
be credited on the basis of the average of the overall evaluation ratings for
the last three (3) years in a classification, provided the last rating had
been filed at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the layoff notice.
Retention points are as follows:
"Unsatisfactory" Rating - 0 points
"Improvement needed" Rating - 6 points
"Satisfactory" Rating - 12 points
"Exceeds expectations" Rating - 18 points
"Outstanding" Rating - 24 points
In the event of a tie in seniority, the employee with the lowest average of
retention points shall be,laid off first. In the event that one or more of the
affected employees do not have a sufficient number of performance
evaluations on file, ties shall be broken by a coin toss.
6. Reduction to a Vacant Position -An employee designated for layoff as a
result of abolition of a position or classification may be offered
appointment to a vacant position in a lower classification, if the employee
is qualified by education and/or experience for such position. If there is
more than one qualified employee to be offered such appointment(s), the
offer(s) shall be based on seniority, with the employee with the highest
seniority offered the position first, then the next highest, etc. If the
employees have the same seniority, then the procedure for breaking ties
set forth above shall apply. An employee accepting such appointment
shall be placed on the step for the lower classification most closely
corresponding, but in no case higher, than the salary step of his/her
previously held position, and the employee will be assigned a new salary
anniversary date on the effective date of the appointment.
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7. Displacernent Rights -An employee designated for layoff as a result of
abolition of a position or classification may displace ("bump") an employee
in a lower classification in which the employee has prior service, provided
the laid off person has greater seniority than the employee in the lower
classification
An employee who is bumped shall be laid off in the same manner as
employee whose position or classification is abolished.
8. Salary Placement -An employee who is assigned to a lower classification
as a result of a displacement(bump) shall be placed on the step of the
salary range of the new classification which is closest to the compensation
of the employee in the previous classification, but in no case higher, and
the employee will be assigned a new salary anniversary date on the
effective date of the appointment. The employee shall, however, retain
seniority while his/her name remains on reemployment list or lists.
9. Re-Employment List -The names of permanent employees who have
been laid off under this section (including employees who have bumped
down) shall be placed, in order of seniority from highest to lowest, on a
reemployment list for their classification or any lower classification for
which the employee is qualified by education and/or experience. Persons
on such lists shall retain eligibility for appointment therefrom for a period
of three years from the date their names were placed on the list. As a
vacancy within a classification or lower related classification becomes
available, the name appearing at the top of the list shall be offered the
opportunity to fill the vacancy. The name of an individual selected from
the list to fill the vacancy who refuses the re-employment offer shall be
permanently removed from the re-employment list without right of appeal.
Laid-off employees do not earn seniority credit or benefits while on the re-
employment list.
10. Riahts on Re-E=mnlovment - If a person is reemployed by the City within
three years, the employee's seniority, sick leave and vacation accrual
rates shall be reinstated. Any accumulated sick leave and/or vacation
earnings shall also be reinstated to the extent that the employee did not
receive compensation for such earnings at the time of lay off. Upon
reemployment, employees will be placed on the same salary step held at
the time of lay off.
Article 1.15 Personnel Policies
1. Overtime Distribution - The City shall assign overtime work as equitably as
possible among all qualified employees in the same classification in the
same organizational unit. Such overtime work shall to the extent possible
be assigned on the basis of volunteers. In the assignment of overtime
under this provision, however, management may consider special skills
required to perform particular work.
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2. Good Friday- Employees shall be entitled to use vacation time for leaves
with pay on Good Friday provided such absences are scheduled and
approved by the City.
ARTICLE 2 -SALARIES AND BENEFITS
Article 2.01 Salaries
Effective the beginning of the pay period following Council adoption of this
MOU, the base salary of each affected employee shall be increased by
eleven ree percent "4'%) 3�°1
Effective the Dav period which includes October 1. 2019. the base salaJN
of each affected emolovee shall be increased by Two Percent (2%).
Effective the oav Deriod which includes October 1. 2020, the base salary
of each affected emDlovee shall be increased by Two Percent(2%1.
Effective the Dav Deriod which includes October 1. 2021. the base salary
of each affected emDlovee shall be inereas-ed by Two Percent(2%1..
The Citv shall make a one-time ad hoc lump sum oavment of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000)to each "classic" member who is covered by
this Memorandum of Understandina who is actively emoloved by the City_
on Anril 1 2019. The Davment shall be made irythe pav Deriod April 1..
2019. The Davment shall be made in the Dav Deriod that includes April,
15. 2019. The one-time ad hoc Davment paid is unconnected to
DerforMance and shall not be reflected on anv Citv Day or salary,
schedule. shall not be the ba.,;i5 for anv future neaotiated salary ir)creases,
and shall not be reported as compensation earnable.
The Citv shall make a one-time ad hoc sumo sum Davment of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2.000)to each "classic"Member who is-covered by
this Memorandum of Understandina who was emDloved by the Citv on.
April 1. 2019 and is actively emoloved by the Citv on April 1. 2021. The
pavmeni shall be made in the Dav period that includes April 15. 2021.
The one-time ab hoc Davmertt is unconnected to performance and shall
not be reflected on anv Citv Dav or salary schedule,_shall not be the basis
for anv future negotiated salary increase. and shall not be reported as,
coruoeosation earnable.
Attached to this Memorandum of Understanding as Exhibits I and
incorporated herein by reference, are the base salaries as reflected in the
above provisions of Article 2.01.
Article 2.02 Overtime/Campensatory Time
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1. Overtime Calculation -An employee who is required to work more than
forty (40) hours during any given work week shall be compensated at the
rate of one and one-half times his/her regular rate of pay. The City, for
purposes of calculating overtime pay, shall not count sick leave or
vacation time taken as hours worked.
Reimbursable Overtime as defined in Article 2.02(5) and Forced Hire
Overtime are not subject to the sick and vacation paid leave time exclusion
noted above. Forced Hire Overtime is defined to mean when an employee is
required/recalled to return to work by the department. The Supervisor will
release a recalled/rehired employee when there is no circumstance justifying
a hold-over of the person or whenever scheduling does not justify a hold-over
of the person.
A. Regular Rate of Pay Is defined in 29 CFR 778.108 et.seq. The
definition used in this MOU is for general reference and does not override
the specific definitions set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Therefore, as used in this MOU, the "regular rate of pay" is the total
inclusive compensation paid to or on behalf of the employee except gifts,
travel expenses, other reimbursable expenses, payments not mandated
by the MOU or other rules/regulations, retirement and insurance
contributions by the City, overtime and holiday pay. These are examples
only and not intended to be an all-inclusive definition of the "regular rate of
pay." Applicable statutes/case law shall prevail over any MOU definitions
inconsistent with statutes/case law.
The parties acknowledge that the City does not pay the employee's seven
percent (7%) PERS member contribution and consequently the employer
paid member contribution of seven percent (7%) does not apply to this
bargaining unit and is not to be calculated as part of the regular rate of
pay nor shall it be applied to any leave payouts.
2. Compensatory Time - Employees may substitute compensatory time for
overtime pay if approved by their Department Head as follows:
A. The employee can maintain up to eighty (80) hours of accrued
compensatory overtime at any one time, and carry over unused
time from year to year. Effective March 30. 2019. emolovees can
maintain uo to one-hundred twenty 020] hours of accrued
comoens;1tory overtime at anv one time and carry over unused time,
from vear to vear.
B. The employee may use compensatory time in conjunction with
normal vacation time with prior approval of their Department Head.
C. The employee can use up to forty (40) hours of compensatory time
at any one time.
3. Cash in of Compensatory Time— Employees may cash in accrued
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compensatory time, once per calendar year, at the employee's current
base rate of pay, by notifying the payroll division of their intent to do so no
later than November 201h. Payment to the employee will be made on or
about the 101"of December.
4. Recall Minimum Hours - Employees who are required to return to work at
a time other than their scheduled work day shall be compensated for a
minimum of four (4) hours work.
5. Mandatory Traininq — Employees who are required to return to work for
training at a time other than their scheduled work day or are required to
arrive to work for training at a time other than their scheduled work day shall
be compensated for a minimum of four(4) hours work.
Article 2.03 Familv Sick Leave Utilization
The City shall comply with the Federal and State regulations of the Family and Medical
Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of
2014 ("Paid Sick Leave Law" -AB 1522) and other applicable family leave laws.
Affected employees shall be entitled to utilize accumulated sick leave for providing
family medical necessity-related care. Depending upon the applicable leave law,
"family member" may be defined as including but not limited to children, parents (of-
employee, spouse, or registered domestic partner), spouse, registered domestic
partner, siblings, grandchildren, or grandparents.
Utilization of said sick leave shall be contingent upon the employee making application
for sick leave use in accordance with the City's policies and providing the required
documentation evidencing that the sick leave is to be distributed because of a family
member receiving medical attention by any type of health care provider.
Article 2.04 Uniform Allowance and Replacement
The City shall pay uniform, clothing, safety and personnel equipment allowance as
follows:
A. Police Service Officer 1/I1. Crime Scene Investicator MI..and Police
Assistants 1/11 $240 per year or equivalent per month of active duty.
B. Newly appointed Police Service Officers 1/II shall be provided with a
uniform advance of$110, at the time of appointment.
C. The City reserves the right to provide uniforms in lieu of the allowances
provided for herein.
Affected employees occupying the classifications of Police Service Officer 1/II and
Police Assistant 1/II shall have unserviceable uniforms replaced by the City by means of
the replacement policies and procedures applicable to sworn uniformed City police
personnel. Said replacement policy shall be in addition to any uniform maintenance
allowance paid to affected employees.
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Article 2.05 Emplovee Group Insurance Programs
1. Medical
A. Effective January 1991, the City will contract with the California
PERS for the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care
Program for medical insurance.
j B. Effective May 1. 2019, the maximum monthly City-paid health
insurance
premium contribution for medical health insurance is
$1200,901.4%00.
Upon Council approval of the MOU, the City will file the required
Resolution with CalPERS to increase the monthly City-paid health
insurance premium contribution to $1200.001.450.00. Pursuant to
CalPERS' regulations, the increased monthly City-paid health
insurance premium contribution of$ 290:991.450.00 shall become
effective the first of the month following the month after the
Resolution is received by CalPERS. For example, if the Resolution
is received by CalPERS by September 30th, the new rate will be
effective November 1st.
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of this MOW.
Effective January 1. 2020, the maximum monjhly Citv-paid health
insurance premium cDntribution for medical health insurance is
$1.500.00
Effective January 1-2021. the maximum monthlv City-paid health
insurance oremium contribution for medical health insurance is
$1.600.00
Effective January 1. 2022. the maximum monthly Citv-paid health
insurance premium contribution for medical health insurance is
$1.650.00
Effective January 1, 2005, employees may opt out of insurance and
receive $250/month in cash. The opt out benefit is only available
so long as the city's insurance rate is not adversely affected by the
"opt out". The employee must provide verification of alternative
coverage in order to opt out and is responsible for the tax
consequences of the cash payment. The cash benefit is not
subject to PERS retirement credit. The parties agree to re-open
negotiations. upon reaue�st of the City.,Pf this provision to discuss.
elimination of this apt out benefit.
C. Employee Assistance Program —The City shall provide a basic
level of service to employees at City cost. Basic level shall consist
of three (3) sessions per member/per incident/per year.
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Employees may voluntarily enroll in the EAP/Outpatient tier at their
own cost; the 2017 monthly rate is 9.52 and is subject to change.
D. Effective upon City participation in the Public Employees' Medical
and Hospital Care Program the City will initiate a future retiree
health insurance contribution program for retirees who participate
in the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital; Care Program.
Employees must have a minimum of five (5) years of service credit
with CaIPERS in order to be eligible for paid retiree medical
insurance.
2. Dental
During the term of this agreement, the City will pay the premium for City
contracted dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents. The
City's aggregate contribution for current dental, optical and life insurance
shall be capped at $135.00 per employee per month.
3. Optical
During the term of this agreement, the City will pay the premium for City
contracted optical insurance for employees and eligible dependents. The
City's aggregate contribution for current dental, optical and life insurance
shall be capped at $135.00 per employee per month.
Article 2.06 Retirement
1. Effective {dateLtho puy poriod f0evnr, Cau
th=a 11 OU, employees classified as "classic" PERS members shall pay
seven percent (7%) (pre-tax) of the CaIPERS member contribution.
Effective March 15. 2019. emDIDVees classified as "classic" PERS
memllers shall contribute an additional One Percent (1%) [total of 80/ of
the emolovee normal cost as ❑rovided under California Government Code
section 20516.5.
(a) Tier I -The City has amended its contract with the Public
Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to provide eligible
employees with the benefits of the 2% at age 55 (Modified)
retirement plan in accordance with Government Code Section
21354.
(b) Tier II —The City has amended its contract with the California Public
Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) to implement the
2%@60 retirement formula in accordance with Government Code
Section 21353. This formula applies to employees hired on or after
December 30, 2012 who are already members of CaIPERS.
Tier I and Tier 11 participants will have their final compensation based
upon the "single highest year" pursuant to Government Code
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Section 20042.
(c) Tier I II — Members of this bargaining unit who are first employed by
the City on or after January 1, 2013, and are "new employees" and/or
"new members" as defined by AB 340 (Public Employees Pension
Reform Act) shall be provided with the 2%@62 retirement formula.
Members shall be subject to all other statutory requirements
established by AB340, which includes paying 50% of the normal cost
as determined by CalPERS. Members' final compensation shall be
based on the highest annual average compensation earnable during
the 36 consecutive months immediately preceding the effective date
of retirement, or some other 36 consecutive month period designated
by the member.
4. The City has amended the contract between the Board of Administration,
California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council,
City of El Segundo to provide Section 21548, "Pre-Retirement Optional
Settlement 2 Death Benefit" for bargaining unit members (local
miscellaneous members).
Article 2.07 differential Pav
Shift Differential —Effective on the first day of the pay period in which
ratification occurs, employees shall be entitled to shift differential pay of
5% for swing shift and 8% for graveyard for the total number of hours
worked during any shift when a minimum of four (4) hours of an
employee's shift occurs during the swing shift(shift begins on or after
1000 hrs.) or graveyard shift (shift begins on or after 1800 hrs.), as
applicable. Shift Differential pay shall apply to both scheduled and non-
scheduled shift work assignments which include voluntary and mandatory
overtime assignments. Employees whose work hours extend into the
swing or graveyard shifts due to overtime, shall be paid the applicable
shift differential pay for the actual number of hours worked during the
swing or graveyard shifts, in addition to the overtime compensation.
Effective January 1, 2005, employees may not work the same bid shift for
more than 18 months.
Animal Control Differential - Effective October 15, 2000, Police Service
Officers who are specifically assigned to perform "animal control" duties
during a shift, who perform "animal control" duties on an emergency basis
during a specific shift, or who perform "animal control" duties during a
specific shift when no employee is specifically assigned to perform
"animal control" duties shall receive differential pay in the amount of
twenty dollars and twenty-six cents ($20.26) for each specific shift in
which they meet any of these qualifications. (See Appendix E for side
letter.) Animal Control Differential Pay does not apply to a Police Service
Officer II.
Article 2.08 Computer Purchase Proqram
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I. Contingent upon the City determining that sufficient funds exist for said
purpose, provision to each affected employee of a maximum $4000.00
cumulative interest free loan for an initial purchase of personal computer
hardware, software and ergonomic-related furniture and equipment. An
employee with an outstanding balance on a prior computer loan as of July
1, 1998 will have that amount currently due from the previous loan
subtracted from the amount the employee can borrow interest free under
this program.
2- Subsequent loans or amounts in excess of the above maximum interest
free loan, would be at an interest rate of 3%. All loans would include a 35-
month repayment term.
3. Anti-virus software shall be required as a prerequisite in granting
requested loans
4- The City's determination in this regard is not subject to administrative or
judicial appeal. Loans shall be repaid through payroll deductions over a
three year period. Outstanding loan balances must be paid off at the time
an employee separates from City service and the City shall be authorized
to recover any loan balance by making deductions from the employee's
final check.
5. The City would retain title, as security, to any equipment purchased with
funds from the above described loans, until such time as the loan is fully
paid off. The City is to be notified of any exchange or updating of
equipment.
6, Effective April 1. 2019, the computer loan program shall be eliminated.
Article 2.09 Sick Leave
1. Sick Leave Accumulation - Employees shall receive one (1) eight (8) hour
day accumulation for each month's service not to exceed a maximum of
600 hours. Current employees with more than 600 hours of accumulated
sick leave will be allowed to utilize that amount as their personal sick
leave cap throughout the remainder of their service with the City.
2 Minimum Service with Citv of El Segundo to Receive Pav for a Designated
Percentage of Accumulated Sick Leave - Employees who retire must have
been employed for a minimum of five (5) years with the City of EI
Segundo in a classification covered by this Agreement in order to receive
pay for unused sick leave balance.
3. Sick Leave Pavment Upon Separation -Affected employees having a
minimum of 5 years of service will be paid for 50% of their unused sick
leave upon death or termination. Employees shall receive 100% of their
unused sick leave upon a service or disability retirement. The rate of pay
for sick leave payment upon separation shall be at the base salary hourly
rate of pay.
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4. Sick Leave - Payment of One Hundred Percent of Accrual - On the first
day of December of each year, employees who maintain a balance of 600
hours of sick leave accrual shall be paid for one hundred percent(100%)
of sick leave accumulated and not used during the preceding twelve-
month period. Payment shall be made on or before December 10th.
Effective upon Council adoption of the MOU, all sick leave payments
under this provision shall be at the base salary hourly rate of pay.
5. Sick Leave Accrued - Pament an Ter minatian Prior to Decernber 1 st.-
Employees who terminate prior to the first day of December while
maintaining a balance of more than 600 hours of sick leave shall also be
paid seventy percent(70%) of their unused accrued sick leave
accumulated since the preceding December 1st. The rate of pay for sick
leave payment upon separation shall be at the base salary hourly rate of
pay.
6. Sick Leave Certification -Any employee taking sick leave shall, upon his
or her return to work, sign a statement certifying the reasons for such sick
leave. Employees absent forty or more consecutive hours must submit a
statement from a doctor that the employee was under his care and is able
to return to work. Upon the recommendation of a Department Director or
his/her designee the City Manager or the Director of Human Resources
may, before allowing such leave or before permitting an employee to
return to work, require submission of a doctor's certificate for any
absence. Any employee who makes a false claim to sick leave or who
refuses to cooperate in an investigation by the City of his or her claim
shall be subject to disciplinary action.
In addition to the above, after an employee has used seventy-two (72)
hours or more of sick leave during the employee's 12-month annual
performance evaluation period, the employee's department head may
require, for each sick leave absence thereafter during the year, that the
employee provide a statement from a doctor verifying that the employee
was under a doctor's care during the absence and that the employee is
now able to return to work. In accordance with Labor Code Section 234
use of family sick leave will not be included when determining whether an
employee has exceeded the 72 hour threshold set forth above.
7. Sick Leave Requests - Requests for sick leave benefits will not
unreasonably be denied. Employees agree not to abuse the use of sick
leave.
Article 2.10 Flexible Snendinq Account
The City has implemented a Flexible Spending Account pursuant to the terms and
conditions of the Internal Revenue Code as a benefit to members of this bargaining
unit. Each employee is eligible to participate in this plan.
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Article 2.11 Bereavement.Leave/Emernencv Leave
A. Bereavement Leave -An employee shall be granted three (3) working
days if he/she is traveling less than five hundred (500) miles one way as
measured from EI Segundo City Hall. An employee shall be granted one
(1) workweek if he/she is traveling more than five hundred (500) miles one
way as measured from EI Segundo City Hall. Additionally, the definition of
the "immediate family"whose funeral or memorial proceeding qualifies for
the use of bereavement leave, shall include the children, parents, siblings,
grandparents of the employee, the employee's spouse or significant other.
B. Personal Ernemencies - Employees, upon request, shall be entitled to
utilize vacation, Personal Leave Day/Floating Holiday or accumulated
compensatory time off for bona fide and substantiated personal
emergencies, i.e. serious illness of immediate family members, and cases
of extreme and unusual hardships of an emergency nature. In certain
circumstances, notification requirements may be waived.
Article 2.12 Steo Advancement
1. Sten Advancement Basic Salary Schedule -The advancement of a new
employee from Step A shall be on the new employee's anniversary date
which is established as the day immediately following satisfactory
completion of his or her first six months' service; Steps B, C, and D
contemplate one year's service in each of such classification subject to
the limitation of Section F below and the advancements therefrom shall be
on the anniversary date of the employee; Step E contemplates continued
service in such classification until further advancement is indicated by
reason of longevity.
Notwithstanding the above, a supervisor may recommend to the
department head that an employee receive an accelerated advancement
of part or all of the next salary step B, C, D, or E (excluding Longevity Pay
Steps), based on exemplary job performance. If the department head
concurs, he/she shall submit a written report on the prescribed form to the
Director of Human Resources citing specific examples of work performed
by the employee that consistently exceeds expectations and warrants
approval of part or all of the next salary step prior to the employee's
anniversary date. The Director of Human Resources shall submit the
request along with a recommendation for action by the City Manager.
Recommended accelerated salary increases shall be in whole
percentages ranging from 1-5%. An employee may receive more than
one salary step advancement, but in most cases the total granted shall
not exceed 5% in a twelve (12) month period. The accelerated salary
advancement(s) shall not change the affected employee's anniversary
date. In no case shall an employee receive compensation that exceeds
the E-step of their respective salary range.
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2. Class Series Classifications- Notwithstanding the provisions of Section A,
the following classes:
Police Assistant 1/11
Police Service Officer 1/11
The classifications listed above shall be described as class series
classifications and shall be paid at either of two different salary range
levels assigned to each class.
In each of these classes, entry level may be made at two different work
performance, skill, and assigned responsibility levels corresponding to the
two different salary range levels. When entry is made at Level I, the
employee shall progress through steps of the range assigned to that level
in the manner described in Section 1, except as noted below. When entry
is made at Level II, the employee shall advance through the steps of the
range assigned to that level in the same manner as described in Section
1.
Every person employed at Level I shall be eligible to advance to Level II
without regard to the number of other employees at either of the levels or
budget limitations. To assure the latter, class series positions shall be
budgeted at Level II in all cases. Merit considerations, as clarified by the
factors listed below, shall be the exclusive basis for advancement to Level
11.
When a person is employed at Level I, such employee may be advanced
to Level II upon a determination by the Department Head and approval of
the Director of Human Resources that the employee's work performance,
skill development, and demonstrated ability to perform higher level duties
causes his/her assignment to Level 11 to be appropriate. No employee
shall be advanced to Level 11 without such an evaluation.
In making the determination to advance to Level II according to the above-
noted factors, such determination shall not be made simply by subjective
evaluation but shall be upon a finding that the employee's work
performance meets specific criteria developing from the following factors,
among others deemed appropriate:
Length of service at Level I;
Acquisition of minimum requirements posted on the class
specification and specialized skills required of the position;
Achievement of specific job-related goals and objectives during a
specified period of time;
Increased ability to work without close supervision;
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Ability to exercise increased individual judgment;
Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced
employees;
Ability to understand and properly apply departmental rules;
Ability to produce work which is acceptable both in terms of quality
and quantity and which represents at least the average level of
work produced by other Level II employees.
Specific criteria for advancement within a class series shall be prepared
jointly by each Department Head and the Director of Human Resources.
Such criteria shall be approved by the City Manager. No employee shall
be advanced form Level I to Level II except upon recommendation of the
Department Head and approval of the City Manager.
Whenever an employee is moved from Level I to Level 11, such employee
shall be compensated at the lowest rate of compensation provided for in
the higher Level 11 salary range which exceeds by not less than five
percent the rate of compensation received by said employee at the time of
assignment to Level 11, unless otherwise ordered by the City Council.
While occupying a position assigned to a class series classification, an
employee shall serve only one probation period.
3. Longevity Pay - Employees to whom this Chapter applies who are eligible
to receive longevity pay shall receive longevity pay based upon an overall
rating of"standard" or higher as determined by the employee's
performance evaluation. If the employee fails to qualify for longevity pay
because of failure to have attained a "standard" or higher rating, and the
employee's overall performance subsequently improves to at least a
"standard" level, the longevity pay increase shall be granted upon the
issuance of a satisfactory performance report.
4. Steo Advancement- Anniversary Date -An employee advanced from any
range to another range of the Basic Salary Schedule shall receive a new
anniversary nate which is the date of the change. If the employee
anniversary date falls in the first week of the pay period, the effective date
of the increase will be the first day of that pay period; if the effective date
falls on the second week of the pay period, the effective date of the
increase will be the first day of the following pay period. Other changes in
salary, unless specifically directed by the Council, shall not change the
anniversary date, except for promotions made in accordance with the
Personnel Merit System Ordinance or the Personnel Rules and
Regulations. The City Council reserves the right, at any time, and in its
sole discretion, to change the range number assigned to any officer or
employee and to determine the particular step in any range number which
is to be thereafter assigned to any such officer or employee, subject to
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meet and confer with the Union. Notwithstanding the above, an employee
in a classification under Section B shall not be assigned a new
anniversary date when he/she is advanced from Level I to Level II in that
same classification.
5. Increases on Merit- Basic Salary Schedule-An employee shall be
eligible for advancement to a higher step on the basis of service time as
described in Section A and satisfactory performance of duties. An
employee will be presumed to merit an increase unless his or her
Department Head, with the concurrence of the Director of Human
Resources notifies the employee in writing no later than the end of the pay
period which begins after said employee's anniversary date that the
increase should be withheld, stating reasons. The reasons shall be
provided to the employee in writing. If the employee's performance
subsequently improves to a satisfactory level, the step increase will be
granted and the date of increase will become the employee's anniversary
date.
Article 2.13 Workers' Compensation Provisions
A. Permanent employees who are members of the Public Employees' Retirement
System and who receive-injuries that are compensable under the California Workers'
Compensation Laws (other than those to whom the provisions of Section 4850 of the
Labor Code apply) shall be entitled to receive:
1. Seventy-five percent of the employee's regular salary for any so-called
waiting period provided for in the Workers' Compensation Laws.
2. Thereafter, for a period of up to one year, or until earlier retirement on
disability pension or a finding of permanent and stationary disability by a
medical doctor, the difference between seventy-five percent of the
employee's regular monthly salary and the amount of any temporary
disability payments under the California Workers' Compensation Laws.
Such payment shall cease when the employee receives a permanent
disability award or is physically able to return to work.
3. These payments shall be provided without deductions for State or Federal
Income Taxes, to the extent allowable by the Internal Revenue Service.
B. In the event an employee is physically injured in the line of duty while involved in
animal control, or the detention, transportation, or any other interaction with an
inmate/detainee and such injury results in loss of time, the City shall compensate the
employee for one hundred percent (100%) of time lost from work for the first thirty (30)
calendar days.
In order for an employee to be posted in the payroll book as being off-duty due to
an IOD, the employee must have been injured on-duty or contracted an illness
determined to be work related, sent to the appropriate doctor, and relieved of further
duty for a period of time specified by the examining doctor.
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Until such certification is made, employees shall be posted as being off sick and
upon such certification shall have their sick time restored.
Article 2.14 Holidays
1. Holidav Schedule -The following Days shall be considered as holidays for
City employees:
January 1St
The third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
The third Monday in February (President's Day)
The last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
July 4th
The first Monday in September(Labor Day)
November 11th (Veteran's Day)
Thanksgiving Day
Dav After Thank,9aivina Day
December 24th
December 25th
December 31st
2. Holidav Pav— Police Assistant 1/11 and Police Service Officers 1/11 who
regularly are required to work on holidays, as is the current practice, shall
be paid for oee hurxkcam! cqd teR (149) one hundred twentv (120) hours in
lieu of holidays on or about the 10th of December.
Article 2.15 Life Insurance
The City will provide a $20,000 Life Insurance policy for each employee.
Article 2.16 Vacation
Employees shall receive either:
ORIGINAL ACCRUAL SCHEDULE
1. Twelve working days per year (96 hours) with full salary for the first seven
years of continuous service with the City.
2. Seventeen working days per year(136 hours) with full salary after seven
years and until the completion of fourteen years of continuous service.
3_ Twenty-two working days per year (176 hours) with full salary after
fourteen years of continuous service.
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OR
ALTERNATIVE ACCRUAL SCHEDULE
1. Twelve days per year(96 hours) from commencement of the first year of
service through and including completion of the fifth year of service.
2. Fifteen days per year(120 hours) upon commencement of the sixth year
of service through and including completion of the tenth year of service.
3. Eighteen days per year(144 hours)upon commencement of the eleventh
year of service through and including completion of the fifteenth year of
service.
4. Twenty-two days per year (176 hours) upon commencement of the
sixteenth year of service and for all years of service thereafter.
An employee desiring to participate in the "alternative" accrual schedule shall so
advise Human Resources Department in writing of their election, no later than
October 19, 1994. Failure to advise of an election to accrue vacation pursuant to
the alternative schedule shall result in the employee continuing to accrue
vacation on the "original" schedule. An election to accrue vacation on the
alternative schedule or maintenance of accrual pursuant to the original schedule,
shall be irrevocable.
For this article, the term "day" shall be the equivalent of eight hours. Vacation time
shall accrue on a monthly basis. Vacation leaves may be taken only after an employee
has completed one year's continuous service.
Article 2.17 Vacation Time Accumulation and Sale
Vacation time shall be accumulated from date of last continuous permanent
employment. All vacation shall be taken at such times as are agreeable to the head of
the department and approved by the City Manager or designee. Earned vacations shall
not be accumulated for a longer period than for two years' service.
Each calendar year, an employee may sell back his/her accumulated annual vacation
up to a maximum of the annual vacation accrual, to which they are entitled by length of
service. Each employee may sell back vacation once per calendar year and only during
the first two-weeks of December. The rate of pay shall be at the base salary hourly rate
of pay.
Article 2.18 Vacation Time Accrual - For Temporary Industrial Disability
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 2.19, employees on temporary industrial
disability may accrue vacation time for longer than two years.
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Article 2.19 Lona Term Disability Plan
The City will add all unit members to its currently existing Long Term Disability Plan.
Article 2.20 Direct Deposit
It is agreed between the City and Union that it is in the mutual interest of the City and its
employees that all covered employees utilize the currently available direct deposit
system. Employees who do not desire to utilize direct deposit shall make their wishes
known in writing to the City's Director of Human Resources, together with a statement
of their reasons therefore. Requests for exceptions to this direct deposit policy shall not
be unreasonably denied.
Article 2.21 Promotional Examinations
For the purpose of interpreting Section 2.28.080(8) of the EI Segundo Municipal Code,
entitled "Examinations", the City agrees that a sufficient number" shall be three (3)
eligible, qualified applicants who have indicated an interest in a particular promotion in
writing to the Director of Human Resources
Examinations may be specified by the Personnel Officer, as promotional only, as open
only, or as both open and promotional.
Article 2.22 Standbv Dutv
1. Standby duty is the time that employees, who have been released from
duty, are specifically required by their supervisor to be available for return
to duty when required by the City. During standby, employees are not
required to remain at their City work station or any other specified location.
Standby duty employees are free to engage in personal business and
activities. However, standby duty requires that employees:
A. Be ready to respond immediately.
B. Be reachable by paging device or telephone. The City may, in its'
discretion, provide a paging device, e.g., a beeper, to an assigned
standby duty employee.
C. Be able to report to work within one (1) hour of notification.
D. Refrain from activities which might impair their ability to perform
assigned duties. This includes, but is not limited to, abstaining
from the consumption of any alcoholic beverage and the use of any
illegal drug or incapacitating medication.
E. Respond to any call back during the assigned standby duty.
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Z As with any City equipment, any paging device assigned to an employee
is the responsibility of the standby employee during standby assignment.
The employee is liable for loss or damage to the paging device, which is
caused by the employee's negligence or intentional acts.
3. Failure of an employee to comply with the provisions of standby duty may
subject the employee to discipline, up to and including termination of
employment with the City.
4. For each assigned period of standby duty employees shall be provided
two (2) hours of pay per day.
5. Employees recalled to duty shall receive a minimum of four(4) hours of
recall pay.
6. An employee who uses sick leave or vacation leave during a standby
period, occurring on or after, October 15, 2000, shall not be provided any
form of compensation for the standby period, unless the employee's
department head approves, in writing, the provision of the normal standby
period compensation.
Article 2.23 Educational Incentive Pay,
Eligible employees shall be entitled to receive educational incentive pay as shown
below. The incentive is paid on the employee's base salary and shall be paid at the
same times and in the same manner as base salary. Educational incentive pay is
reported as compensation to PERS. Eligibility for educational incentive pay is limited to
those employees who (a) are working in a job classification that does not require a
bachelor's degree or higher degree to qualify for the classification and (b)were
awarded such degree in one of the majors which had been approved by the Police
Chief, in writing, prior to admission of the specific employee into that major.
Educational Incentive Pay
Police Assistant I Associate Degree $94.58/month
Bachelor Degree $189.16/month
Police Assistant II Associate Degree $104.40/month
Bachelor Degree $208.80/month
Police Service Officer I Associate Degree $113.79/month
Bachelor Degree $227.57/month
Police Service Officer II Associate Degree $125.60/month
Bachelor Degree $251.20/month
Bargaining unit members hired after Ucvr.�:il AL�oFti3n of thin MCI-J1 October 1. 2014
shall not be eligible for the Education Incentive Pay.
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Article 2.24 Lonaevitv Pav
Effective the beginning of the next pay period following Council adoption of the MOU,
employees shall be entitled to the following longevity pay based on full-time, job related
law enforcement experience:
Longevity Pay
Police Assistant I
Completion of 5 years of service $56.75/month
Completion of 10 years of service $113.50/month
Completion of 15 years of service $264.50/month
Completion of 20 years of service $331.04/month
Police Assistant 11
Completion of 5 years of service $62.64/month
Completion of 10 years of service $125.28/month
Completion of 15 years of service $292.32/month
Completion of 20 years of service $365.40/month
Police Service Officer I
Completion of 5 years of service $68.27/month
Completion of 10 years of service $136.54/month
Completion of 15 years of service $318.60/month
Completion of 20 years of service $398.25/month
Police Service Officer II
Completion of 5 years of service $75.36/month
Completion of 10 years of service $150.72/month
Completion of 15 years of service $351.67/month
Completion of 20 years of service $439.59/month
Longevity Pay is reported as compensation to PERS.
Bargaining unit members hired after Gouri it zJop�ioq of this,144J.�-October 1 2014
shall not be eligible for the Longevity Pay.
Article 2.25 Trainina Pav
The Department agrees to increase the base salaries of Police Services Officers and
Police Assistants by four and one-half percent(4.5%) while assigned training
responsibilities.
Article 2.26 Court On-Call Pav
A. Except asset forth below, off-duty personnel who are placed in an on-call status for
court during either the morning or the afternoon session will receive three(3)hours
of paid overtime at a rate of time and one-half his/her regular rate of pay as defined
in this MOU for each session the employee is in an on-call status. Off-duty
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personnel who are placed in an on-call status for court during both the morning and
the afternoon sessions will receive six (6) hours of paid overtime at a rate of time
and one-half his/her regular rate of pay.
Employees will not receive on call pay if they are:
1. Called into court that session (in which the employee will receive call-
back pay).
2. Ordered to report to work
3. Already receiving pay from the City for any other reason (e.g. IOD,
administrative leave, etc).
B. Employees shall not have the option of reporting to work in lieu of being in an
on-call status.
C. Employees who are in an on-duty status are not eligible for court on-call pay.
D. Employees entitled to court on call pay shall accrue "limited use"time off in lieu
of pay.
Article 2.27 Court Call-Back Pay
A. An employee called into court while off-duty shall be paid overtime for all time
served plus travel time or three(3) hours at time and one-half,whichever is greater.
"Off-duty"for the purposes of this section means the officer is not on duty, on paid
administrative leave, on paid IOD leave, or being paid for any other reason.
B. Employees entitled to court on call pay shall accrue "limited use"time off in lieu of
pay.
ARTICLE 3 - OTHER PROVISIONS
Article 3.01 Drua-Free Workolace Statement and Substance Abuse Policv
The parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding the adoption of a Drug-Free
Workplace Statement and Substance Abuse Policy dated July 1, 2008, and the same
shall be implemented concurrent with the adoption of this MOU.
Article 3.02 Smokinq Policy
The parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding the adoption of a non-
smoking policy dated October 5, 1994, and the same shall be implemented concurrent
with the adoption of this MOU.
Article 3.03 Education Reimbursement
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1. Reimbursement Procedures - Permanent employees may participate in
the City's Educational Reimbursement Program.
2. Repavment Won Termination - Employees who participate in the
Educational Reimbursement Program will be required to sign the following
agreement:
"I certify that I have successfully completed the course(s), receiving a
grade of"C" or better. A copy verifying this grade is attached. I agree to
refund the City or have deducted from my final paycheck any educational
reimbursement funds received under this program if I should leave the
City's employ, voluntarily or through termination with cause, within one
year after completion of the course work for which I am to receive
reimbursement. The amount of refund shall be determined in accordance
with following schedule:
When Depart Percentage
1 month after course completion 100%
2 months 100%
3 months 90%
4 months 80%-
5 months 70%
6 months 60%
7 months 50%
8 months 40%
9 months 30%
10 months 20%
11 months 10%
12 months 0%
3. Eligible employees may receive no more than one thousand seven
hundred fifty dollars ($1,750.00) per calendar year under this program.
Article 3.04 Catastrophic Leave Bank
The City shall institute a catastrophic leave bank as follows:
1. Purpose - To establish a program whereby City employees may donate
accumulated time to a catastrophic sick leave bank to be used by
permanent, part-time and full-time employees who are incapacitated due
to a catastrophic illness or injury.
2. Definition -A catastrophic illness or injury is a chronic or long term health
condition that is incurable or so serious that, if not treated, it would likely
result in a long period of incapacity.
3. Procedures
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A. There is established a joint-employer/employee committee
composed of an individual from each recognized employee
organization and a representative of City Administration charged
with administering the Catastrophic Leave Bank.
B. Employees may transfer sick leave, vacation or compensatory
leave to the Catastrophic Leave Bank to be donated to an
employee who is experiencing catastrophic illness and has
exhausted all personal sick leave. Such a transfer can be made on
July 1 of each year on forms provided by the City of EI Segundo.
The employee to receive the donation will sign the "Request to
Receive Donation"form allowing publication and distribution of
information regarding his/her situation.
C. Sick leave, vacation and compensatory time leave donations will be
made in increments of no less than one day. These will be hour for
hour donations.
D. Employees must hold a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of
accumulated illness/injury leave after a donation has been made.
E. The donation of time is irrevocable. Should the recipient employee
not use all of the donated time for the catastrophic illness or injury,
any balance will remain in the Catastrophic Leave Bank to be
administered by the committee and utilized for the next
catastrophic leave situation.
Article 3.05 Temporary Service in a Hiqher Classification
When an employee is qualified for and is required for an appreciable period of time to
serve temporarily in and have the responsibility for work in a higher class or position,
when approved by the City Manager, such employee, while so assigned, shall receive
the entrance salary rate of that class or whatever step thereof that is not less than five
percent above his or her present rate, whichever is higher. For the purpose of this
section, "applicable period of time" is defined as ten consecutive working days (eight
working days if on four-ten plan) or longer.
Article 3.06 Promotions
In all cases where an employee promoted to a classification in for which a higher rate of
compensation is provided, then such employee so promoted shall enter into such
higher classification at the lowest rate of compensation provided for such higher
classification which exceeds by not less than five percent the base rate of
compensation, excluding special assignment pay, received by said employee is such
given classification at the time of such promotion, unless otherwise ordered by the City
Council. All supervisors shall be paid a base rate not less than the next higher base
rate than any of their subordinates. In the event that a supervisor is paid a base rate of
pay equal to or lower than one of his regularly assigned subordinate's base rate, the
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supervisor's base rate shall be advanced to a step in his/her salary range which is next
higher than any subordinate's base pay exclusive of longevity pay, educational
incentive pay, and special assignment pay.
Article 3.07 Termination Pav
Upon termination of employment during a pay period, pay shall be prorated and paid for
each day worked in said pay period at the base salary hourly rate of pay and the
terminal salary warrant shall include accrued vacation pay to the time of termination.
Article 3.08 Jury Dutv
Employees shall be entitled to a leave of absence for jury duty subject to compliance
with all of the following conditions.
A. The employee must provide written notice of the expected jury duty
to his or her supervisor as soon as possible, but in no case later
than 14 days before the beginning of jury duty.
B. During the first two weeks of jury duty, an employee shall be
entitled to receive his or her regular compensation.
C. For any portion of jury duty that extends beyond the first two
weeks, such extended jury duty period shall be without pay.
D. Any compensation for the first two weeks of jury duty, except travel
reimbursement pay, must be deposited with the Director of Human
Resources.
E. While on jury duty, the employee must report to work during any
portion of a day that the employee is relieved of jury duty for three
or more consecutive hours.
F. The employee must provide documentation of his or her daily
attendance on jury duty.
Article 3.09 Phvsical Examinations
The City will allow up to two (2) days of accumulated sick leave per year to be used for
purposes of physical examinations, subject to submission of a doctor's verification. The
City further agrees that requests for sick leave benefits will not unreasonably be denied.
Article 3.10 Joint Labor Management Team
Pursuant to the meet-and-confer process for 1997-98, it was agreed upon that
representatives of the City and the Union shall create joint labor management teams to
foster improved communication and productivity.
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Article 3.11 ❑isciolinary Action -Authority to Take
Modify Personnel Rule 14.4 to include the following:
1. Prior to making a final decision to take disciplinary action involving
suspension, demotion, dismissal or reduction in pay, the City Manager
shall give written notice of the proposed action to the concerned
employee. The notice shall include a statement of reasons that a
disciplinary action is being proposed and shall include a copy of the
charges being considered by the City Manager. Except when of a
confidential nature, the supporting documentation will be provided with the
written notice to the employee. A written notice delivered to the
employee's last known address shall constitute adequate notice.
Article 3.12 Policies
The parties have agreed upon an Occupational Injury and Illness Policy, dated June 23,
2004.
Art(cle 3.13 Re-Opener
The parties agree khat during the terrii of this Acareement, thev shall reopen negotiations,
to discuss modification of the municipal code that covers the personnel merit system
and the emplovee performance evaluation Droaram. Any changes are subiect to.
mutual aareement_
�icle 3.14 Bindina Arbitration
A. Civil Claims:
Both the Citv-and emplovees covered by this Memorandum of Understandin_o
agree that the claims described in this Section 3.22.Ashall be submitted to and
determined exclusively by binding arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act, in.
conformity with the procedures of the California Arbitration Act("CAA") (Cal. Cade Civ.
Proc. Sec 1280 et sea, including section 1283.05 and all of the CAA's other mandator►
and oermtssive rights to discovery). Nothing in this Memorandum of Unde-rstandina,
shall prevent either oartv from obtainirla provisional remedies to the extent permitted by
Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281.8 either before the commencement of or during
the arbitration process. All rules of oleadina. (includino the richt of demurrer). all rules.
and iudament under Code of Civil Procedure Section 631.8 shall apply and be ,tFormatted:List
observed. Resolution of the dispute shall be based solelv upon the law_aovernin�3he, Number,Indent:Left:
claims and defenses pleaded. pSpace Before: 8
pt,Tab stops:Not at
0.5"+ 1"+ 1.5"+
2"+ 2.5"+ 2.75"+
1. The civil claims which are siibiect to final and binitina arbitration shall include.' 3"+ 3.5"+ 4"+
but,not be limited to. anv and all employment-related claims or contrpversies, such 4.5"+ 5"+ 5.5"+
6"
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breach of emplovment apreeMent, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair
dealina. nediaent supervi.gion or hiring, wrongful discharge in violation of public
police. unpaid waaes of overtime under the state and federal wage pavment laws,
breach of erivacv claims. intentional or nealiaent infliction of emotional distress_
claims. fraud. defamation. and divulaence of trade secrets. This also specifically,
includes claims that could be asserted under all state _and federal anti-
discrimination laws. including but not limited to the California Fair EmDlovment and,
Houma Act. Title VII of the Civil Riahts Act of 1964. the Age Discrimination in.
Emolovment Act_ the Americans with Disabilities Act. and the Familv and Medical,
Leave Act. and claims fpr discrimination and harassment in emelovment on the,
basis of race, age. sex. religion, national or�n, alienage, reliaion, marital status
.,exual orientatip.n.disabil)v_political activity.or anv other statutorily-protected bads..
It shall also include any and all claims an empioyee may have under air Labor.
Standards Act. the California Labor Code_and the Industrial Welfare Commissjon
Wage Orders. as well as anv other state and federal statutes. This Argyle 3.22 is
further intended to anely to anv claim EmDlovee[s]may have-wainstthe ON and/or
anv of its directors_ emt)lovees. or aaents. and to anv and all cast and future
emp(ovment relationships Emnlovee may have with the Citv rep_ardless of iob.
Position or-title. Citv shall also arbitratp.jail claims it has apainst the emelov-ee tinder
the same rules and regulations set forth herein.
2. Notwithstandina the Qrovisions of this Article, emDlovees covered by this,
Memorandum of Unjerstandina rnav elect to file a claim for workers'
compensation and unemplovment insurance benefits with the aPDroPriate state
agencies. and administrative choraes with the Eaual EmDlovment OrmortunitX
Commission. California Deoartment of Fair EmDlovment and Housina. and anv
similar state aaencv. Unless otherwise required by aoelicable law, all other
emplovment-related claims shall be resolved bv_final and bindina arbitration and,
notbv a iury in a rourt of lavY.
3. To the fullest extent Dermjtted by law, emPlovees covered by this
Memorandum of Underslandina awree that thev shall not On or consolidate
claims submitted for arbitration oursuant to this Article 3.22.A with those of any,
other persons. and thatne form of class, collective. or representative actiorl shall
be maintained without the mutual consent of the oarties. Anv dispute over the
validitv. effect. or enforceability of the provisions of this paragraph, including
whether the arbitration may proceed as class. collective. or representative action,,
shall be for a court of law and not an arbitrator to decide.
4. The City shall bear the costs-of-anv arbitration conducted Dursuant to this
Article 3.22.A. includlna the c4mpensatiorl of the Arbitrator. aU administrative,
expense. and CSR transcripts. Except as ma otherwise be reauired by law,
the parties shall be responsible for their own attornevs' fees and costs incurred in
oresenjina their case to the Arbitrator. The Arbijrator shall render a written.
award within 30 days after the matter is submitted for determInation. and the.
award of the arbitiator shall be final and binding on the Citv. the Association and
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the emplovee.
5. The arbitration shall be held before a single arbitrator. who shall be an.
attornev at law and an experienced emolovment law arbitrator. The arbitrator
shall be mutually seletGted by the parties. The Arbitrator shall have the bower to
award all legal relief available in a court of law. irlclVdino anv and all damages.
that may be available for anv of the claims asserted. In addition. each of the
parties shall retain all defenses Ihat thev would have, in a iudicial orocee,d1no
including defenses based on the expiration of the statute of limitations and that
the damaoes being souaht are not authorized or are excessive..
B. Anneal of digpioline
The Pr'irties understand that emolovees covered by this Memorandum of Understandin-Q,
are entitled to disciolinary anneal procedures under the Citv's Personnel Merit 9vstem
Administrative Code. Under Administrative Code-Section 1-6-8, employees have the,
right to have the Los Anoeles Countv Civil Service Commission hear anneals from.,
dismissal. demotion. jind susoensions for a period of six(61 days or lonoer. The.
Parties agree that an emolovee covered by this Memorandum of Understanding maX
opt to have these disciolinary actions be submitted to binding and final arbitration..
1. The arbitration shall be held before a single arbitrator. who shall be an,
experienced labor and emplovment law arbitrator. The parties shall select an,
arbitrator from a list of seven arbitratofs.provided by the State Mediation and.
Conciliation Service. If the parties are unable to reach an a_areement in the.
selectioD of a hearinl3 officer, each shall strike names from the list until a final
name is selected as the Arbitrator.
2, The City shall qav the costs of the arbitrator and court renqrter fees and
transcript. if a court reporter is requested by the parties. The parties shall be
fWonsible for their own attornevs'fees and costs incurred in presenting their
case to the Arbitrator.
3. Anv dispute over the validity. effect. or enforceability of the provisions of
this Article 3.22.8. shall be for a court of law and not an arbitrator to decide.
4. Linder this Section. 3.2a.B. the Arbitrator's authoritv will be limited to
determigina: Whether the Citv has satisfied the seven tests of iust cause: and. if,
not,what is the noropriate remedv. The_Arbilrator shall render a written award
within 30 days after the matter is submitted for determination. and the award of
the arbitrator shall be final and binding on The City. the Associatipn and the.
employee. The Arbitrator may not increase the level of discipline.
5. At least ten business days before the scheduled arbitration. tie parties
shall excbanoe the follpwina information: [i] a list of all witnesses each party
intends to call daring its casein-phief: and [ii] copies of all documents each party.
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intends to introduce during its case-in-chief.
C. Contract Interpretation Disnute,
The Partiesppreelhat anv arievance filed under Article 1.13 of this
Memorandum of Understandina that is an allegation of a violatior). misinteroretation._o1
misapplication of this MOU. shall be subiect to final and binding arbitration. The.
Association must fi�a written request fpr final and bindir�a arbi#ration within ten (1 D)
days of receia of the Citv's response at Level III.
1. The arbitration shall be held before a sinale arbitrator. who shall be ar]
exoerionced labor and employment law arbitrator. The parties shall select an
arbitrator from a list of seven arbitra#ars Drovided by the State Mediation and.
Conr,liation Service. If fhp parties are unablejo reach an agreement in the,
selection of a hearina officer. each shall strike names from the list until a final_
name is selected as the Arbitrator.
2. The Citv shall pav th_,e rposts of the arbitrator and court reporter fees and.
transcript. if a court reporter is requested by the Darties. The parties shall be
responsible for their own attornevs' fees and costs incurred in presenting their
case to the Arbitrator.
3. Anv dj,.-,oute over the validity, effect. or enforceabilifv of the Drovisions of
th�Article 3.23.C. shall be for a court of law and not an arbitrator to decide.
4. The Arbitrator's authority will be Jim ited to interpreting the Drovisions of the
Memorandum of Understandjoci and the Arbitrator has no authority to add to.
subtract from. or modifv the Memorandum of Understandina in anv way. The
Arbitrator shall have the authority to determine auestions of arbitrability of
_C�Orztract interpretation disputes. The Arbitrator shall render a written award
within 30 days after the matier is submitted for determination. and the award pf
the arbitrator shall be final and bindir]a on the Citv. the Association and the
emplovee.
5. At least ten business claws before the scheduled arbitration. the nartie.S
shall exchange the followina information' fit a list of all witnesses each Dart
intends to coil during its case-in-chief: and (ii) conies of all documents each DarjV
in ends to introduce during its case-in-chief.
D. This Article 3,22 is entered into under the California Arbitration Act and the.
Mevers-Milias-Brown Act_ and shall be interpreted arid construed in accordancQ with,
the law and orocedures developed under those respective statutes..
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For the Police Support Services For the City:
Employees'Association:
Larry Harrington, Steward Greg Carpenter,
City Manager
Laurie Eisma, Steward !M.-i !inftiorg. David Serrano
Director of Human Resources
Joe Camagong, Steward
Gregorio Daniel,
Teamsters' Business Representative
Date Date
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APPENDIX A
BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATIONS
Police Assistant 1/11
Police Service Officer 1/11
Crime scene investigator 141
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Appendix B
Side Letter Agreement to the 2007 —2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of EI Segundo and the EI Segundo Police Support Services Employees Association
This side letter memorializes an agreement reached between the City of EI Segundo
and the EI Segundo Police Support Services bargaining unit represented by California
Teamsters Local 911 to reflect an agreement regarding the terms and conditions of
employment for members of the bargaining unit. All other terms and conditions of the
2007—2010 Memorandum of Understanding shall remain in full force and effect.
The parties agree to the following:
1) Any reference to animal control duties in the Police Service Officer I class
specification does not apply to the following personnel: Julio Martinez,
Dean Sumi, Paul Saldana or Jan Mitsuda. However, if any of the listed
personnel choose to perform animal control duties this side letter agreement
would not preclude them from doing so.- Nor does it preclude any of the listed
personnel from promoting to the Police Service Officer II classification once
they have met the minimum qualifications.
2) The City agrees to continue the Police Department's current practice of not
scheduling employees in the job classification of Police Assistant 1/11 to work
on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. This practice is subject to the
emergency and/or operational needs of the Department.
For the EI Segundo For the City
Police Support Services of EI Segundo
Employees Association
Date: Date:
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SALARY SCHEDULE
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19,2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding approval of 1) A Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) (Labor Agreement) between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo City Employees'
Association; 2) Adoption of Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding; 3)
Adoption of Resolution approving and authorizing changes to the City's medical premium to
Ca1PERS for each year of the MOU: (Fiscal Impact: $228,988 for FY 2018-19, $690,354 for FY
2019-20, $820,146 for FY 2020-21, $974,317 for FY 2021-22, and$1,012,452 for FY 2022-23)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Approve the Labor Agreement;
2. Adopt the Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding;
3. Adopt Resolution approving changes to the medical premium pursuant to MOU; or,
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. MOU between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo City Employees' Association
(CEA) (final version)
B. Exhibit I (A-E) salary schedules to the new CEA MOU
C. Resolution adopting the new CEA MOU
D. Resolution adopting the contribution towards Ca1PERS medical premiums
E. Prior MOU between the City and CEA (redline version of MOU)
FISCAL IMPACT: $228,988 for FY 2018-19
Amount Budgeted: $228,988 (vacancy savings of various positions throughout the City will
be used to cover the additional MOU costs for FY 2018-19)
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): 00 1-400-XXXX-XXXX (various salary and benefit
accounts within each operational department in the General Fund)
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 3 Develop as a choice employer and workforce
Objective: 1 El Segundo is a City employer of choice and consistently hiring for
the future, with a workforce that is inspired, world-class and
engaged, demonstrating increasing stability and innovation.
ORIGINATED BY: Joseph Lillio, Director of Finance U v
David Serrano, Human Resources Direct000-?�3)
REVIEWED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Staff and representatives of the City Employees' Association (CEA) having met and conferred
pursuant to Section 3500 et seq. of the California Government Code (MMBA), for purposes of
reaching a labor agreement. Agreement was reached on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. The
agreement has been ratified by the CEA.
The City's approach to these negotiations was built upon foundation of fairness, balanced
approach,building trust through open and honest conversations, and seeking to further develop as
a choice employer and workforce. The City and CEA worked diligently to achieve this agreement,
including three days with an outside mediator.
The following are highlights of changes to the MOU associated with positions represented by this
bargaining unit. Salary and benefit-related items are effective the pay period beginning March 30,
2019 unless otherwise noted:
1. Term: 5 years, March 20, 2019 to September 30, 2023
2. Agreement to Binding Arbitration
3. 9/80 work schedule, including option to stagger 9/80 schedule
4. Re-opener: the parties have agreed to re-open to discuss modification to personnel merit
system.
5. PERS Pick-up: Members agree to pick-up an additional I% of PERS Payment(total of
8%pick-up), to take effect the last payroll period of September 2023 subject to all
Miscellaneous employees picking up same;
6. Remove "No Layoff' article from MOU.
7. Salary Adjustments:
■ 7% effective March 30, 2019,
• 3% effective October 1, 2019
• 2% effective October 1, 2020
• 2% effective October 1, 2021
• 2% effective October 1, 2023
8. Settlement and dismissal of PERB Charge, one-time, non-PERSable, lump sum of$750
9. Health Insurance: an increase in the City's Health benefit:
• Effective approximately May 1,2019: from $1,116.00 to $1,500 monthly
allowance
• Effective 1/1/22: from$1,500 to $1,550 monthly allowance
• Effective 1/1/23: from $1,550 to $1,600 monthly allowance
10. Computer Loan Program: members agreed to eliminate this program.
Additionally,the parties agreed to re-opener clause to discuss employee evaluation system during
the term of this agreement. The MOU, as attached, contains all essential terms and conditions.
This MOU brings the CEA current in labor contracts, following the lapse of the prior MOU and
imposition of terms in 2017. This agreement and our ability to develop and foster relations with
CEA will help improve morale and help to foster employee engagement.
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This salary and benefit increases and adjustments will complement the City's efforts to make El
Segundo an employer of choice. Staff recommends approval of the attached MOU and
Resolutions.
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MEMORANDUM
OF
UNDERSTANDING
EL SEGUNDO
CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1.01 Preamble Page 4
Article 1.02 Conclusions and Term of Agreement Page 4
Article 1.03 Implementation of Agreement Page 4
Article 1.04 Recognition Page 5
Article 1.05 Management Rights Page 5
Article 1.06 Association Membership Page 5
Article 1.07 Organizational Security Page 6
Article 1.08 Savings Page 6
Article 1.09 No-Strike Page 6
Article 1.10 Non-Discrimination Page 6
Article 1.11 Steward's Time Page 7
Article 1.12 Association Administrative Time Page 7
Article 1.13 Grievance Procedure Page 7
Article 1.14 Layoff Procedure Page 9
Article 1.15 Personnel Policies Page 11
ARTICLE 2 SALARIES AND BENEFITS
Article 2.01 Salary Adjustments Page 12
Article 2.02 Overtime/Compensatory Time Page 12
Article 2.03 Family Emergency Care Sick Leave Utilization Page 14
Article 2.04 Uniform Allowance and Replacement Page 14
Article 2.05 Employee Group Insurance Programs Page 15
Article 2.06 Retirement Page 17
Article 2.07 Differential Pay Page 18
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Article 2.08 Computer Purchase Program Page 18
Article 2.09 Sick Leave Page 18
Article 2.10 Flexible Spending Account Page 19
Article 2.11 Bereavement Leave/Emergency Leave Page 19
Article 2.12 Step Advancement Page 20
Article 2.13 Workers' Compensation Provisions Page 23
Article 2.14 Holidays Page 23
Article 2.15 Life Insurance Page 24
Article 2.16 Vacation Page 24
Article 2.17 Vacation Time Accumulation and Sale Page 25
Article 2.18 Vacation Time Accrual-For Temporary Industrial Disability Page 25
Article 2.19 Long Term Disability Plan Page 26
Article 2.20 Direct Deposit Page 26
Article 2.21 Promotional Examinations Page 26
Article 2.22 Standby Duty Page 26
Article 2.23 Educational Incentive Pay Page 27
Article 2.24 Longevity Pay Page 28
Article 2.25 Class A and Class B Driver's License Pay Page 29
Article 2.26 Paid Family Leave Benefits Page 29
Article 2.27 El Segundo City Employees Association Insurance Page 29
ARTICLE 3 OTHER PROVISIONS
Article 3.01 Drug-Free Workplace Statement and Substance Abuse Policy Page 30
Article 3. 02 Smoking Policy Page 30
Article 3.03 Drug Free Workplace Statement and Substance Abuse Policy Page 30
Article 3.04 Department of Transportation Drug Testing Guidelines Page 30
Article 3.05 Catastrophic Leave Bank Policy Page 30
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Article 3.06 Occupational Illness and Injury Policy Page 30
Article 3.07 Break Policy Page 30
Article 3.08 Alternative Work Schedules Page 31
Article 3.09 Education Reimbursement Page 31
Article 3.10 Catastrophic Leave Bank Page 32
Article 3.11 Temporary Service in a Higher Classification Page 33
Article 3.12 Promotions Page 33
Article 3.13 Termination Pay Page 33
Article 3.14 Jury Duty Page 34
Article 3.15 Physical Examinations Page 34
Article 3.16 Joint Labor Management Team Page 34
Article 3.17 Disciplinary Action-Authority to Take Page 34
Article 3.18 Street Maintenance Worker Duties Page 35
Article 3.19 Work Schedules Page 35
Article 3.20 Library Work Schedule Page 36
Article 3.21 Re-Opener Page 36
Article 3.22 Binding Arbitration Page 36
Article 3.23 Ad Hoc Lump Sum Payment Page 40
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
AND
EL SEGUNDO CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE 1 -GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1.01 Preamble
This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter "MOU" or "Agreement") is made and entered
into between the EL SEGUNDO CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, hereinafter referred to
as ("Association"), and the management representatives of the El Segundo City Council,
hereinafter referred to as the "City",pursuant to the California Government Code Section 3500 et.
seq.
Article 1.02 Conclusions and Term of Agreement
The parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding wages, hours and other terms and
conditions of employment and the benefits contained herein are given in consideration for the
various provisions contained herein which may be a change in the prior employment practices of
the City. Further, it is mutually agreed that this MOU shall commence on March 20, 2019 and be
effective through and including September 30, 2023.
This MOU contains all of the covenants, stipulations and provisions agreed upon by the parties
relating to employee wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. Therefore, for
the life of this agreement, neither party shall be compelled to meet and confer with the other
concerning any mandatory meet and confer issue which is covered by this Agreement. Except as
set forth above, nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of the parties' rights to negotiate
matters within the scope of bargaining.
Notwithstanding any provisions of this MOU, the City can meet and consult with the Association
on the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations which are within the scope of representation
Article 1.03 Implementation of Agreement
This MOU shall be jointly presented to the El Segundo City Council for implementation along
with all the ordinances, resolutions and such other additional actions as may be necessary to
implement the provisions of this MOU. If the City Council fails to adopt the necessary ordinances
and resolutions to implement the provisions of this MOU,the parties agree to meet and confer.
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Article 1.04 Recognition
The City hereby confirms its recognition of the Association as the exclusive representative of
employees in the general employees representation unit, and agrees to meet and confer with the
Association on all matters relating to the scope of representation pertaining to the said employees
as authorized by the law. The appropriate unit represented by the Association is generally
described as all full time permanent and part-time permanent non-safety employees in the City's
"classified service," except Police Assistant I/II, Police Service Officer I/II, Crime Scene
Investigator I/II, and those classes defined as management/confidential or
supervisory/professional. This recognition of the Association shall not be subject to challenge
except as provided under the provisions of the City's Employer-Employee Organization Relations
Resolution #3208. [This list of classes within the bargaining unit is attached to this MOU as
Appendix A.]
Article 1.05 Management Rights
Except as limited by the specific and express terms of this MOU, the City hereby retains and
reserves unto itself all rights, powers, authority, duties and responsibilities confirmed on and
vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of California and/or United States of
America.
The management and direction of the work force of the City is vested exclusively in the City and
nothing in this MOU is intended to circumscribe or modify the existing rights of the City to direct
the work of its employees; hire, promote, demote, transfer, assign and retain employees in
positions within the City, subject to the rules and regulations of the City, discipline employees for
proper cause; maintain the efficiency of governmental operations; relieve employees from duties
because of lack of work; take action as may be necessary to carry out the City's mission and
services in emergencies; and to determine the methods, means and personnel by which the
operations are to be carried out, including the right to contract or subcontract any services
performed by the City and require overtime work by City employees.
Article 1.06 Association Membership
The City agrees to:
1. Provide official dues deductions for all employees who subscribe to Association membership;
2. Provide official payroll deductions for approved Association insurance and welfare plans, not
to exceed five programs;
3.Provide the Association with a list of newly hired employees in the representation unit monthly.
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Article 1.07 Organizational Security
All unit employees who voluntarily became members of the Association and those unit employees
who voluntarily become members of the Association during the term of this agreement shall
remain members until the expiration of the agreement.Notwithstanding the above, employees may
terminate their Association membership within forty-five(45)calendar days prior to the agreement
expiration date. The Association shall indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless against any
liability arising from any claims, demands, or other action relating to the City's compliance with
this Article. The City reserves the right to select and direct legal counsel in the case of any
challenge to the City's compliance with this Article, and the Association agrees to pay any
attorney, arbitrator or court fees related thereto.
Article 1.08 Savings
If any provision or the application of any provision of this MOU as implemented should be
rendered or declared invalid by a final court action or decree or preemptive legislation, the
remaining sections of this MOU shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of said MOU.
Article 1.09 No-Strike
The Association agrees that during the term of this MOU their members employed by the City of
El Segundo will not strike, or engage in any work stoppage or slow down, engage in a concerted
failure to report for duty, or fail to perform their duties in whole or in part for the purposes of
inducing, influencing or coercing a change in conditions, or compensation, or the rights privileges
or obligations of employment.
The Association also agrees that their members employed by the City of El Segundo will not refuse
to cross a picket line in the performance of their normal and customary duties nor attempt to
influence, either directly, or indirectly, the employees to honor an existing picket line in the
performance of their normal and customary duties as employees.
Article 1.10 Non-Discrimination
The Association and the City recognize and agree to protect the rights of all employees to join
and/or participate in protected Association activities or to refrain from joining or participating in
protected activities in accordance with Government Code Sections 3550 and 3511.
The City and the Association agree that they shall not illegally discriminate against any employee
because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, political or religious opinions or affiliations and
shall act affirmatively to accomplish equal employment opportunities for all employees. The City
and the Association shall reopen any provision of this Agreement for the purpose of complying
with any final order of the Federal or State agency or court of competent jurisdiction requiring a
modification or change in any provision or provisions of this Agreement in compliance with State
or Federal anti-discrimination laws.
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Article 1.11 Steward's Time
Upon timely request and for suitable reasons,the City Manager or designee may authorize release
of the Association President or his/her authorized representative from normal duties to assist in
personnel matters involving Association members and for which union representation is allowable
by law. The Association President or his/her authorized representative shall inform their
immediate supervisor, with as much advance notice as possible, of approval to engage in such
matters during work hours to ensure minimal operational impact.
Article 1.12 Association Administrative Time
Association officers and board members will be allowed up to a total of 72 hours as a group per
year of administrative leave to attend Association and labor relations seminars. All or part of these
hours may be used for other conferences or seminars with the approval of the City Manager.
Article 1.13 Grievance Procedure
The Association may grieve on behalf of an individual, group of employees or the Association as
a whole.
1. DEFINITION OF TERMS
A. Grievance-A grievance is an allegation of a violation,misinterpretation or misapplication of a
specific written departmental or agency rule or regulation or a specific provision of this MOU. A
grievance is distinct from an appeal of discipline which is covered by the Personnel Rules and
Regulations (Rule 15 and 16).
B. Grievant - A grievant is an employee or group of employees adversely affected by an act of
omission of the agency.
b. Steps within the Grievance Procedures will be completed within(10)ten working days.
C. Day - A day is a working day.
D. Immediate Supervisor-The first level supervisor of the grievant.
2. TIME LIMITS
A. Compliance and Flexibility - With the written consent of both parties, the time limitation for
any step may be extended or shortened.
B. Calculation of Time Limits- Time limits for the appeal provided at each level shall begin the
day following receipt of a written decision or appeal by the parties.
C. Failure to Meet Timeliness - Failure at any level of this procedure to communicate the decision
on a grievance by the City within the specified time limits shall permit lodging an appeal at the
next level of the procedure within the time allotted had the decision been given. If the grievance
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is not processed by the grievant or grievant in accordance with the time limits, the decision last
made by the City shall be deemed final.
3. PROCEDURE
Grievances will be processed following the procedures set forth below.
A. Level I -Within ten(10) days of the date the employee reasonably knew or should have known
of the incident giving rise to the grievance, the employee should make an effort to resolve the
grievance with the employee's immediate supervisor. The supervisor shall hold discussions and
attempt to resolve the grievance within ten(10) days.
B. Level II - In the event such efforts do not produce a mutually satisfactory resolution, the
employee or employees aggrieved must reduce their grievance to writing and file it with the
immediate supervisor. Under no circumstances shall the formal written grievance be filed more
than ten (10) days from the date the employee knew or should have known of the incident giving
rise to the grievance.
Procedure for Filing a Grievance
In filing a grievance,the employee should set forth the following information:
a. The specific section of the Memorandum of Understanding, departmental or agency rules or
regulations allegedly violated, misinterpreted or misapplied.
b. The specific act or omission which gave rise to the alleged violation, misinterpretation or
misapplication.
c. The date or dates on which the violation, misinterpretation or misapplication occurred.
d. What documents, witnesses or other evidence supports the grievant's position.
e. The remedy requested.
C.Level III-If the grievance is not resolved by the immediate supervisor,the grievant may present
the grievance in writing to the department head within ten (10) days. The department head will
respond in writing within ten(10) days.
D. Level IV - If the grievance is not resolved by the department head,the grievant may present the
grievance in writing to the City Manager within ten(10) days. The City Manager or designee will
conduct an informal hearing and render a decision. Each party shall have the right to present
witnesses and evidence at the hearing. The conclusions and findings of this hearing shall be final.
4. MATTERS EXCLUDED FROM THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A. The grievance procedure is not intended to be used for the purpose of resolving complaints,
requests or changes in wages, hours or working conditions.
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B. The procedure is not intended to be used to challenge the content of employee evaluations or
performance reviews. An employee may however, challenge the content of an evaluation by filing
an appeal to his/her department head. In the event that an employee is directly supervised by a
department head, the employee may challenge the content of the evaluation by filing an appeal to
another department heard, who has been agreed upon by the employee and his/her supervisor
(department head). In either event,the department head's determination shall be final, and thus no
further appeals will be permitted.
C. The procedure is not intended to be used to challenge the merits of a reclassification, lay-off,
transfer, denial of reinstatement, or denial of a step or merit increase.
D. The procedure is not intended to be used in cases of reduction in pay, demotion, suspensions or
a termination which are subject to the formal appeal process outlined in Ordinance 586 and the
Personnel Rules and Regulations.
5. CONFERENCES
Grievant(s) and City representatives,upon request, shall have the right to a conference at any level
of the grievance procedure.
6. WRITTEN MATERIAL
Copies of written material which may be used for disciplinary purposes shall be provided to the
employee prior to placement in their official personnel file. The employee shall have the right to
rebut any such document and have the rebuttal attached to the document prior to it becoming a
permanent part of the employee's personnel file.
Article 1.14 Layoff Procedure
1. Grounds for Layoff- Whenever, in the judgment of the City Council, it becomes necessary to
reduce the workforce because of a lack of funds, lack of work or reorganization, an employee may
be laid off, reduced in classification or displaced by another employee. Such layoff, reduction or
displacement shall result from action of the City Manager or his designee. Such action shall not
entitle the laid off, reduced or displaced employee to a right of appeal. The City Manager shall
recommend to the City Council each classification to be affected by any such change.
2. Notice to Employees - The City shall notify the Association thirty (30) days prior to the
implementation of layoffs, to provide for adequate time to meet and confer regarding the impact.
An employee filling a full time position shall be given fourteen (14) calendar days prior notice of
lay off. Employees transferred, reduced or displaced shall be given five (5) calendar days' notice.
The City Council may approve a reduction in the notice requirements, if so recommended by the
City Manager.
3. At-Will Employees - The City Manager retains the right to layoff or alter the work assignment
of the following employees at any time without notice or right of appeal: emergency employees,
temporary or seasonal employees, part-time employees, original probationary employees,
promotional probationary employees and employees designated as at-will. The promotional
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probationary employee shall revert to his/her previously held classification and position without
loss of seniority.
4. Procedures for Layoff- A permanent employee in a classification affected by a reduction in
force shall be laid off based on seniority in City service, that is the employee with the least City
service shall be laid off first, followed by the employee with the second least City service, etc.
Seniority shall be determined by hire date. Seniority shall mean full-time employment in any
classification in the City of El Segundo.
5. Breaking Ties- In cases where two or more employees have the same date of hire (i.e. equal
seniority), retention points for job performance shall be credited on the basis of the average of the
overall evaluation ratings for the last three(3)years in a classification,provided the last rating had
been filed at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the layoff notice. Retention points are as
follows:
"Unsatisfactory"Rating - 0 points
"Improvement needed" Rating - 6 points
"Satisfactory" Rating 12 points
"Exceeds expectations" Rating - 18 points
"Outstanding" Rating - 24 points
In the event of a tie in seniority, the employee with the lowest average of retention points shall be
laid off first. In the event that one or more of the affected employees do not have a sufficient
number of performance evaluations on file,ties shall be broken by a coin toss.
6. Reduction to a Vacant Position- An employee designated for layoff as a result of abolition of a
position or classification may be offered appointment to a vacant position in a lower classification,
if the employee is qualified by education and/or experience for such position. If there is more than
one qualified employee to be offered such appointment(s),the offer(s) shall be based on seniority,
with the employee with the highest seniority offered the position first, then the next highest, etc.
If the employees have the same seniority,then the procedure for breaking ties set forth above shall
apply. An employee accepting such appointment shall be placed on the step for the lower
classification most closely corresponding, but in no case higher, than the salary step of his/her
previously held position, and the employee will be assigned a new salary anniversary date on the
effective date of the appointment.
7. Displacement Rights - An employee designated for layoff as a result of abolition of a position
or classification may displace ("bump") an employee in a lower classification in which the
employee has prior service, provided the laid off has greater seniority than the employee in the
lower classification.Full-time members of the unit who are laid off will be permitted to bump non-
benefited temporary and part-time employees if a) the classification is in the unit and b) the City
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determines that the laid off employee is qualified for the temporary or part-time position. In such
cases,the full-time employee who has been laid off will assume temporary or part-time status.
An employee who is bumped shall be laid off in the same manner as employee whose position or
classification is abolished.
8. Salary Placement - An employee who is assigned to a lower classification as a result of a
displacement(bump) shall be placed on the step of the salary range of the new classification which
is closest to the compensation of the employee in the previous classification,but in no case higher,
and the employee will be assigned a new salary anniversary date on the effective date of the
appointment. The employee shall, however, retain seniority while his/her name remains on
reemployment list or lists.
9. Re-Employment List - The names of permanent employees who have been laid off under this
section(including employees who have bumped down) shall be placed, in order of seniority from
highest to lowest, on a reemployment list for their classification or any lower classification for
which the employee is qualified by education and/or experience. Persons on such lists shall retain
eligibility for appointment therefrom for a period of three years from the date their names were
placed on the list. As a vacancy within a classification or lower related classification becomes
available, the name appearing at the top of the list shall be offered the opportunity to fill the
vacancy. The name of an individual selected from the list to fill the vacancy who refuses the re-
employment offer shall be permanently removed from the re-employment list without right of
appeal. Laid-off employees do not earn seniority credit or benefits while on the re-employment
list.
10. Rights on Re-Employment - If a person is reemployed by the City within three years, the
employee's seniority, sick leave and vacation accrual rates shall be reinstated. Any accumulated
sick leave and/or vacation earnings shall also be reinstated to the extent that the employee did not
receive compensation for such earnings at the time of lay off.Upon reemployment, employees will
be placed on the same salary step held at the time of Jay off.
Article 1.15 Personnel Policies
1. Overtime Distribution- The City shall assign overtime work as equitably as possible among all
qualified employees in the same classification in the same organizational unit. Such overtime work
shall to the extent possible be assigned on the basis of volunteers. In the assignment of overtime
under this provision, however, management may consider special skills required to perform
particular work.
2. Good Friday - Employees shall be entitled to use vacation time for leaves with pay on Good
Friday provided such absences are scheduled and approved by the City.
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ARTICLE 2 - SALARIES AND BENEFITS
Article 2.01 Salary Adjustments
The City shall provide the following salary increases to employees:
Effective March 30, 2019: Seven Percent(7%)
r Effective Pay Period that includes October 1, 2019: Three Percent(3%)
Effective Pay Period that includes October 1, 2020: Two Percent(2%)
Effective Pay Period that includes October 1, 2021: Two Percent(2%)
Effective Pay Period that includes October 1, 2022: Two Percent(2%)
Article 2.02 Overtime/Compensatory Time
1. Overtime Calculation-An employee who is required to work more than forty(40)hours during
any given work week shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-half times his/her regular
rate of pay. The City, for purposes of calculating overtime pay, will include holiday leave as time
worked. Sick leave,vacation leave,and compensatory leave will not be considered as time worked
for purposes of determining eligibility for overtime pay.
2. Compensatory Time - Employees may substitute compensatory time for overtime pay if
approved by their Department Head as follows:
A. The employee can maintain up to eighty (80) hours of accrued compensatory overtime
at any one time, and carry over unused time from year to year.
B. The employee may use compensatory time in conjunction with normal vacation time
with prior approval of their Department Head.
C. The employee can use up to forty (40) hours of compensatory time at any one time.
3. Cash in of Compensatory Time - Employees may cash in accrued compensatory time, once per
calendar year, at the employee's current base salary hour rate of pay, and EPMC shall not apply,
by notifying the payroll division of their intent to do so no later than November 20th. Payment to
the employees will be made on or about the 10th of December.
4. Recall Minimum Hours -Employees who are required by their supervisor to return to work at a
time other than their scheduled work day shall be compensated for a minimum of four (4) hours
work at 1.5 times their regular rate of pay. Prescheduled overtime does not constitute recall hours
overtime.
5. Regular Rate of Pay—Regular Rate of Pay is defined in 29 CFR 778.108 et seq. The definition
used in this Resolution is for general reference and does not override the specific definitions set
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forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA). Therefore, as used in this Resolution, the "regular
rate of pay" is the total inclusive compensation paid to or on behalf of the employee except gifts,
travel expenses,other reimbursable expenses,payments not mandated by the former MOU or other
rules/regulations, retirement and insurance contributions by the City, overtime and holiday pay.
These are examples only and not intended to be an all-inclusive definition of the "regular rate of
pay." Applicable statutes/case law shall prevail over any definitions inconsistent with statutes/case
law.
6. Reimbursable Overtime is Not Subject to the Paid Leave Exclusion Above
a. For purposes of this Agreement, an "Inspection Event" is defined as any inspection
requested by a third party consumer to be performed outside of the Fire Department or
Planning and Building Department's regularly scheduled hours. A single Inspection Event
may include inspection of more than one item per consumer. Multiple inspection items at
the same worksite for a single consumer addressed in a single Inspection Event will not be
subject to separate minimum overtime compensation. A"worksite"is defined as a location
with the same address. If more than one Inspection Event is performed for separate
consumers on the same day, each Inspection Event is subject to the minimum overtime
compensation requirement set forth in Section b below.
b. The City shall pay a minimum of two (2)hours for reimbursable overtime compensation
or actual time worked per Inspection Event, whichever is greater, to an ESCEA unit
employee who voluntarily performs reimbursable after-hours inspection services outside
of his or her regularly scheduled work hours pursuant to the following conditions:
i. The ESCEA unit employee must be employed in the Planning and Building
Department or as a Fire Prevention Specialist;
ii. The ESCEA unit employee must receive prior written approval from his or her
supervisor to perform an Inspection Event. Should a consumer request additional
inspection item(s) while the ESCEA unit employee is at the site of an approved
Inspection Event,performance of the additional inspection item(s) shall be deemed
approved by the supervisor as part of the Inspection Event;
iii. The work performed by the ESCEA unit employee must be in connection with
his or her regular job duties;
iv. The work performed by the ESCEA unit employee must occur outside of his or
her regularly scheduled work hours;
v. The overtime wages paid by the City must be subject to being reimbursed by a
third party;
vi. The work performed by the ESCEA unit employee must be related to after-hours
inspections of premises; and
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vii. The City retains the right to assign any after-hours inspection to any Fire
Department or Planning and Building employee (whether he or she is part of the
ESCEA unit or not) or consultant at its discretion.
Article 2.03 Family Emergency Care Sick Leave Utilization
The City shall comply with the Federal and State regulations of the Family and Medical Leave
Act; California Family Rights Act;Healthy Workplaces,Healthy Family Act of 2014;and all other
applicable family leave laws. Affected employees shall be entitled to utilize accumulated sick
leave for providing immediate family medical necessity-related care. Depending upon the
applicable leave law, "family member" may be defined as including but not limited to children,
parents, of employee and employee's spouse or registered domestic partner, siblings,
grandchildren, or grandparents. Utilization of said sick leave shall be contingent upon the
employee making application for sick leave use and providing the required documentation
evidencing that the sick leave is to be distributed because of a family member receiving medical
attention by any type of health care provider.
Article 2.04 Uniform Allowance and Replacement
The City shall pay uniform, clothing, and personnel equipment allowance as follows:
A Fire Prevention Specialist- $240 per year or equivalent per month of active duty.
C. The City reserves the right to provide uniforms in lieu of the allowances provided for herein.
Affected employees occupying the classifications of Fire Equipment Mechanic, Equipment
Mechanic UII, Pool Technician, and all Fire Prevention Specialist classifications shall have
unserviceable uniforms replaced by the City by means of the replacement policies and procedures
applicable to sworn uniformed City police personnel. Said replacement policy shall be in addition
to any uniform maintenance allowance paid to affected employees.
The City shall provide rain gear for Building Inspectors I/II and shall additionally provide safety
shoes in an amount not to exceed $180.00 (effective March 20, 2019)(pre-tax) per 12-month
period for those individuals required by the City to wear safety shoes. The City shall contract with
a vendor for provision of said safety shoes and the affected employees shall be required to obtain
the shoes from said vendor unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the employee's
department head that the vendor does not have footwear which is usable by the employee. Upon
receipt of written authorization from the department head to do so,the employee may in such case
purchase safety shoes at a location of his/her choice, subject to the maximum $180.00 (effective
March 20, 2019) pre-tax City contribution. Requests for an additional shoe allowance when such
individuals have worn or damaged safety shoes shall not be unreasonably denied. If denied, the
reason for such denial shall be provided in writing to the employee.
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Employees occupying the following classifications shall have uniforms and shoes provided:
All Maintenance Worker I/II and Leadworker Classifications
Custodian Building Inspector 1/11
Meter Reader/Repairer Equipment Mechanic I/11
Facilities Systems Mechanic Maintenance Craftsworker
Tree Maintenance Worker Senior Park Maintenance Worker
Fire Equipment Mechanic Pool Technician
Article 2.05 Employee Group Insurance Programs
1. Medical
A. Effective January 1991, the City will contract with the California PERS for the Public
Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Program for medical insurance.
B. Effective May 1, 2019, the City's maximum contribution for medical and mental health
insurance will be $1500/month for full-time employees and$750/month for part-time employees.
C. Effective January 1, 2022, the City's maximum contribution for medical and mental health
insurance shall be$1550/month for full-time employees and$775/month for part-time employees.
D. Effective January 1, 2023, the City's maximum contribution for medical and mental health
insurance is $1600 per month for full-time employees and $800 per month for part-time
employees.
Employees may opt out of insurance and receive $250/month in cash. The opt out benefit is only
available so long as the city's insurance rate is not adversely affected by the "opt out". The
employee must provide verification of alternative coverage in order to opt out and is responsible
for the tax consequences of the cash payment. The cash benefit is not subject to PERS retirement
credit. The parties agree that they shall re-open this provision to discuss elimination of this Opt
Out option due to the Flores v. City of San Gabriel decision.
E. Effective upon City participation in the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Program
the City will initiate a future retiree health insurance contribution program for retirees who
participate in the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital; Care Program. The program will
provide for the following maximum contributions:
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Year of Retirement Amount of Monthlv Contribution
1991 * $16.00
1992 * 25% of City Contribution made for
employee with coverage which is
the same as that of the retiree.
1993 * 50%
1994 * 75%
1995 * 100%
*Should the contribution listed be less than$75.00 the retiree shall receive $75.00.
Employees must have a minimum of five (5) years of service with the City in order to be eligible
for paid retiree medical insurance.
Effective March 20, 2019, the maximum City contribution for medical insurance, for both active
employees and retirees, shall be $1600 per month.
F. Dental
During the term of this agreement, the City will pay the premium for City contracted dental
insurance for employees and eligible dependents. The City's aggregate contribution for current
dental, optical and life insurance shall be capped at$135.00 per employee per month
G. Optical
During the term of this agreement, the City will pay the premium for City contracted optical
insurance for employees and eligible dependents. The City's aggregate contribution for current
dental, optical and life insurance shall be capped at$135.00 per employee per month.
H. EAP/Mental Health
The City's contribution for medical insurance shall be used for medical premiums only; cost of
EAP will not be deducted. City shall provide mental health benefit at a basic level and at City
cost.
Employees shall be eligible to purchase, on a voluntary basis, the EAP Tier II, "Outpatient Tier
Program"for themselves and/or eligible dependents.
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Article 2.06 Retirement
1. The City shall provide as deferred compensation a set dollar amount to be paid toward the
employee's contribution to the Public Employees' Retirement System. The dollar amount to be
paid as deferred compensation for the term of this agreement shall be an amount equal to four
percent (4%) of the sum of the total earnings less than $133.33 per month. Total earnings less
deferred pay and special compensation as defined by Ca1PERS equals base pay. The City agrees
to pay on behalf of the employees covered under this agreement the member contribution on shift
differential, uniform allowance and uniform replacement when such benefits are includable as
additional compensation for PERS purposes.
2. PERS Payment Pick Up: Effective May 13, 2017, employees shall make the seven percent
(7%) (pre-tax) of the Employee Paid Member Contribution. Effective last full pay period in
September 2023. Employees shall contribute an additional one percent (1%) pick-up of one
percent (1%) pursuant to Government Code sections 20516.5 and 20516(b). The additional one
percent deduction shall only be applied if all other miscellaneous employees pay the additional 1%
PERS contribution.
3. Effective January 1, 1992 the City's contract with the California Public Employees' Retirement
System was amended to add Section 20024.2, One-Year Final Compensation.
4. The City has amended its contract with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to
provide eligible employees with the benefits of the 2% at age 55 (Modified) retirement plan in
accordance with Government Code Section 21354.
(b) Tier II - The City has amended its contract with the California Public Employees' Retirement
System(Ca1PERS)to implement the 2%@ 60 retirement formula in accordance with Government
Code Section 21353. This formula applies to all employees hired on or after December 30, 2012.
Tier I and Tier II participants will have their final compensation based upon the "single highest
year"pursuant to Government Code Section 20042.
(c)Tier III—Members in this bargaining unit who are first employed by the City on or after January
1,2013,and are"new employees"and/or"new members"as defined by AB340(Public Employees
Pension Reform Act) shall be provided with the 2% @ 62 retirement formula. Members shall be
subject to all other statutory requirements established by AB340, which includes paying 50% of
the normal cost as determined by Ca1PERS. Members' final compensation shall be based on the
highest annual average compensation earnable during the 36 consecutive months immediately
preceding the effective date of retirement, or some other 36 consecutive month period designated
by the member.
5. Effective April 12, 2008, the City's contract with the California Public Employees' Retirement
System and the City Council, City of El Segundo was amended to provide Section 21548, "Pre-
Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit" for bargaining unit members (local
miscellaneous members).
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Article 2.07 Differential Pay Article
1. Shift Differential- Employees shall be entitled to shift differential pay of ninety cents ($.90)per
hour for the total number of hours worked during their scheduled shift when a minimum of four
(4) hours of an employee's scheduled shift occurs between the hours of 5:OOp.m. and 6:OOa.m.
Employees who work overtime shall not be entitled to shift differential pay for hours in which they
receive overtime pay.
Article 2.08 Computer Purchase Program
1. Contingent upon the City determining that sufficient funds exist for said purpose, provision to
each affected employee of a maximum $4000.00 cumulative interest free loan for an initial
purchase of personal computer hardware, software and ergonomic-related furniture and
equipment. An employee with an outstanding balance on a prior computer loan as of July 1, 1998
will have that amount currently due from the previous loan subtracted from the amount the
employee can borrow interest free under this program.
2. Subsequent loans or amounts in excess of the above maximum interest free loan,would be at an
interest rate of 3%. All loans would include a 35-month repayment term.
3. Anti-virus software shall be required as a prerequisite in granting requested loans.
4. The City's determination in this regard is not subject to administrative or judicial appeal. Loans
shall be repaid through payroll deductions over a three year period. Outstanding loan balances
must be paid off at the time an employee separates from City service and the City shall be
authorized to recover any loan balance by making deductions from the employee's final check.
5. The City would retain title, as security, to any equipment purchased with funds from the above
described loans, until such time as the loan is fully paid off. The City is to be notified of any
exchange or updating of equipment.
6. Effective March 20, 2019, the computer loan program will be eliminated.
Article 2.09 Sick Leave
1. Sick Leave Accumulation,- Employees shall receive one (1) eight (8) hour day accumulation
for each month's service not to exceed a maximum of 600 hours. Current employees with more
than 600 hours of accumulated sick leave will be allowed to utilize that amount as their personal
sick leave cap throughout the remainder of their service with the City. Permanent part-time
employees shall accrue 48 hours of sick leave every year, or 1.85 hours of sick leave per pay
period.
2. Sick Leave Pavment Upon Sevaration, - Affected employees having a minimum of 5 years of
service with the City in a classification covered by this Agreement will be paid for 50% of their
unused sick leave upon death or termination. Employees shall receive 100% of their unused sick
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leave upon a service or disability retirement. The rate of pay for sick leave payouts shall be at
base salary hourly rate of pay and EPMC shall not apply.
3. Sick Leave - Payment of Accrual - On the first day of December of each year, employees who
maintain a balance of 600 hours of sick leave accrual shall be paid for (100%) of sick leave
accumulated and not used during the preceding twelve-month period. Payment shall be made on
or before December 10th. The rate of pay for sick leave payouts shall be at base salary hourly rate
of pay and EPMC shall not apply.
4. Sick Leave Accrued - Pavment on Termination Prior to December 1'. Employees who
terminate prior to the first day of December while maintaining a balance of more than 600 hours
of sick leave shall also be paid seventy percent (70%) of their unused accrued sick leave
accumulated since the preceding December 1 st. The rate of pay for sick leave payouts shall be at
base salary hourly rate of pay and EPMC shall not apply.
5. Sick Leave Certification-Any employee taking sick leave shall, upon his or her return to work,
sign a statement certifying the reasons for such sick leave. Employees absent five or more
consecutive working days, or four consecutive working days for employees assigned to a four-day
ten-hour working schedule must submit a statement from a doctor that the employee was under his
care and is able to return to work. Upon the recommendation of a Department Director or his/her
designee the City Manager or the Director of Human Resources may, before allowing such leave
or before permitting an employee to return to work,require submission of a doctor's certificate for
any absence. Any employee who makes a false claim to sick leave or who refuses to cooperate in
an investigation by the City of his or her claim shall be subject to disciplinary action.
In addition to the above, effective January 1, 2001, after an employee has used seventy-two (72)
hours or more of sick leave during the employee's 12-month annual performance evaluation
period,the employee's department head may require,for each sick leave absence thereafter during
the year, that the employee provide a statement from a doctor verifying that the employee was
under a doctor's care during the absence and that the employee is now able to return to work. In
accordance with Labor Code Section 234 use of family sick leave will not be included when
determining whether an employee has exceeded the 72 hour threshold set forth above.
6. Sick Leave Requests - Requests for sick leave benefits will not unreasonably be denied.
Employees agree not to abuse the use of sick leave.
Article 2.10 Flexible Spending Account
The City will implement a Flexible Spending Account pursuant to the terms and conditions of this
plan no later than January 31, 1989.
Article 2.11 Bereavement Leave/Emergency Leave
1. Bereavement Leave - Employees shall be entitled to three (3) days of bereavement leave with
pay per incident which shall be increased to one work week per incident in those circumstances
where travel to a funeral or other memorial proceeding is 500 or more miles one way as measured
from the El Segundo City Hall. Additionally, the definition of the "immediate family" whose
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funeral or memorial proceeding qualifies for the use of bereavement leave, shall include the
children, parents, siblings, grandparents of the employee, the employee's spouse or significant
other.
2. Personal Emereencies -Employees, upon request, shall be entitled to utilize vacation, Personal
Leave Day/Floating Holiday or accumulated compensatory time off for bona fide and substantiated
personal emergencies, i.e. serious illness of immediate family members, and cases of extreme and
unusual hardships of an emergency nature.In certain circumstances,notification requirements may
be waived.
Article 2.12 Step Advancement
1. Steu Advancement Basic Salary Schedule - The advancement of a new employee from Step A
shall be on the new employee's anniversary date which is established as the day immediately
following satisfactory completion of his or her first six months' service; Steps B, C, and D
contemplate one year's service in each of such classification subject to the limitation of Section 6
below and the advancements therefrom shall be on the anniversary date of the employee; Step E
contemplates continued service in such classification until further advancement is indicated by
reason of longevity.
Notwithstanding the above,a supervisor may recommend to the department head that an employee
receive an accelerated advancement of part or all of the next salary step B, C, D, or E (excluding
Longevity Pay ), based on exemplary job performance. If the department head concurs, he/she
shall submit a written report on the prescribed form to the Director of Human Resources citing
specific examples of work performed by the employee that consistently exceeds expectations and
warrants approval of part or all of the next salary step prior to the employee's anniversary date.
The Director of Human Resources shall submit the request along with a recommendation for action
by the City Manager. Recommended accelerated salary increases shall be in whole percentages
ranging from 1-5%.An employee may receive more than one salary step advancement,but in most
cases the total granted shall not exceed 5% in a twelve (12) month period. The accelerated salary
advancement(s) shall not change the affected employee's anniversary date. In no case shall an
employee receive compensation that exceeds the E-step of their respective salary range.
2.Class Series Classifications-Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1,the following classes:
Accounts Specialist 1/II
Building Inspector I/II
Equipment Mechanic I/II
Library Clerk I/II
License Permit Specialist I/II
Office Specialist IIII
Park Maintenance Worker I/11
Public Works Inspector IIII
Street Maintenance Worker I/II
Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II
Water Maintenance Worker IIII
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The classifications listed above shall be described as class series classifications and shall be paid
at either of two different salary range levels assigned to each class.
In each of these classes, entry level may be made at two different work performance, skill, and
assigned responsibility levels corresponding to the two different salary range levels. When entry
is made at Level I,the employee shall progress through steps of the range assigned to that level in
the manner described in Section 1, except as noted below. When entry is made at Level II, the
employee shall advance through the steps of the range assigned to that level in the same manner
as described in Section 1.
Every person employed at Level I shall be.eligible to advance to Level II without regard to the
number of other employees at either of the levels or budget limitations. To assure the latter, class
series positions shall be budgeted at Level II in all cases. Merit considerations, as clarified by the
factors listed below, shall be the exclusive basis for advancement to Level II.
When a person is employed at Level I, such employee may be advanced to Level II upon a
determination by the Department Head and approval of the Director of Human Resources that the
employee's work performance, skill development, and demonstrated ability to perform higher
level duties causes his/her assignment to Level II to be appropriate.No employee shall be advanced
to Level II without such an evaluation.
In making the determination to advance to Level II according to the above noted factors, such
determination shall not be made simply by subjective evaluation but shall be upon a finding that
the employee's work performance meets specific criteria developing from the following factors,
among others deemed appropriate:
Length of service at Level I;
Meeting minimum qualifications posted on class specifications
Acquisition of specialized skills required of the position;
Achievement of specific job-related goals and objectives during a specified period of time;
Increased ability to work without close supervision;
Ability to exercise increased individual judgment;
Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced employees;
Ability to understand and properly apply departmental rules;
Ability to produce work which is acceptable both in terms of quality and quantity and which
represents at least the average level of work produced by other Level II employees.
Specific criteria for advancement within a class series shall be prepared jointly by each Department
Head and the Director of Human Resources.
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Such criteria shall be approved by the City Manager. No employee shall be advanced from Level
I to Level II except upon recommendation of the Department Head and approval of the City
Manager.
Whenever an employee is moved from Level I to Level II, such employee shall be compensated
at the lowest rate of compensation provided for in the higher Level 11 salary range which exceeds
by not less than five percent the rate of compensation received by said employee at the time of
assignment to Level II, unless otherwise ordered by the City Council.
While occupying a position assigned to a class series classification, an employee shall serve only
one probation period.
3. Longevity Achievement on Merit - Employees to whom this Chapter applies who are eligible
to receive longevity pay shall receive longevity pay based upon an overall rating of"standard" or
higher as determined by the employee's performance evaluation. If the employee fails to qualify
for longevity pay because of failure to have attained a "standard" or higher rating, and the
employee's overall performance subsequently improves to at least a .. standard" level, the
longevity pay increase shall be granted upon the issuance of a satisfactory performance report.
4. Step Advancement-Anniversary Date-An employee advanced from any range to another range
of the Basic Salary Schedule shall receive a new anniversary date which is the date of the change.
If the employees anniversary date falls in the first week of the pay period,the effective date of the
increase will be the first day of that pay period; if the effective date falls on the second week of
the pay period, the effective date of the increase will be the first day of the following pay period.
Other changes in salary, unless specifically directed by the Council or as provided in Section 6
shall not change the anniversary date, except for promotions made in accordance with the
Personnel Merit System Ordinance or the Personnel Rules and Regulations. The City Council
reserves the right, at any time, and in its sole discretion, to change the range number assigned to
any officer or employee and to determine the particular step in any range number which is to be
thereafter assigned to any such officer or employee, subject to meet and confer with the
Association.
Notwithstanding the above, an employee in a classification under Section 2 shall not be assigned
a new anniversary date when he/she is advanced from Level I to Level II in that same classification.
5. Increases on Merit- Basic Salary Schedule - An employee shall be eligible for advancement to
a higher step on the basis of service time as described in Section 1 and satisfactory performance
of duties. An employee will be presumed to merit an increase unless his or her Department Head,
with the concurrence of the Director of Human Resources, notifies the employee in writing no
later than the end of the pay period which begins after said employee's anniversary date that the
increase should be withheld, stating reasons. The reasons shall be provided to the employee in
writing. If the employee's performance subsequently improves to a satisfactory level, the step
increase will be granted and the date of increase will become the employee's anniversary date.
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Article 2.13 Workers' Compensation Provisions
Permanent employees who are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System and who
receive injuries that are compensable under the California Workers' Compensation Laws (other
than those to whom the provisions of Section 4850 of the Labor Code apply) shall be entitled to
receive:
1. Seventy-five percent of the employee's regular salary for any so-called waiting period provided
for in the Workers' Compensation Laws.
2. Thereafter, for a period of up to one year, or until earlier retirement on disability pension or a
finding of permanent and stationary disability by a medical doctor,the difference between seventy-
five percent of the employee's regular monthly salary and the amount of any temporary disability
payments under the California Workers' Compensation Laws.
Such payment shall cease when the employee receives a permanent disability award or is
physically able to return to work.
3. These payments shall be provided without deductions for State or Federal Income Taxes,to the
extent allowable by the Internal Revenue Service.
Article 2.14 Holidays
1. Holiday Schedule - The following Days shall be considered as holidays for City employees:
January 1 st
The third Monday in January(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
The third Monday in February (President's Day)
The last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
July 4th
The first Monday in September(Labor Day)
November 11th(Veteran's Day)
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
December 24th
December 25th
December 31 st
2. Holidays will be paid based on the employee's assigned daily work schedule. Employees
assigned to a 9/80 schedule will have holidays paid in nine (9)hour increments unless the holiday
falls on their assigned eight-hour workday, in which case they will be paid eight hours of holiday
pay.
3.Employees with a reduced approved work schedule pursuant to Article 3.19 or 3.20 of this MOU
will have holidays paid consistent with their approved daily work hours.
4. Floating Holidays
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(a) In the event any of the above Holidays falls on a Sunday, the Holiday shall be observed on
Monday. If the Holiday falls on a Friday or Saturday (or an employee's otherwise regularly
scheduled day off),the employee will receive a floating holiday consisting of the number of hours
based on the employees assigned daily work schedule.
(b) Floating Holiday hours shall be credited to the employee's leave bank at the beginning of the
pay period which includes the holiday.
(c) Floating Holiday hours may not be carried over to the following calendar year. However,
Floating Holiday hours earned during the months of November and December only,may be carried
over to the next calendar year but must be used by October 31 st of that year. This applies to the
Floating Holiday provided under 4(b) above.
5. Holiday Pay-If an employee is required to work upon a City Holiday,he or she shall be entitled
to time and one-half for such work in addition to the straight time holiday pay described in 2.16(3)
above.
6. Personal Leave/Floating Holiday—In addition to the holidays enumerated in Article 2.16, each
employee who has completed six months of service shall be entitled to select one day (10 hours
for 4/10 schedule employees; 9 hours for 9/80 scheduled employees), as a Personal Leave
Day/Floating Holiday with the approval of the employee's supervisor after a minimum of seven
days prior notice. The Personal Leave/Floating Holiday shall be credited to the employee's leave
bank every January. Employees hired on or after July 1 will receive the Personal Leave/Floating
Holiday and may use this time prior to completing six (6) months of service with supervisor
approval -or- carry over the hours to the next calendar year to be used by March 31 st of that year.
Article 2.15 Life Insurance
The City will provide a$30,000 Life Insurance policy for each employee.
Article 2.16 Vacation
Employees shall receive either:
ORIGINAL ACCRUAL SCHEDULE
1. Ninety-Six (96) hours per year with full salary for the first seven years of continuous service
with the City.
2. One Hundred Thirty-Six (136) hours per year with full salary after seven years and until the
completion of fourteen years of continuous service.
3. One Hundred Seventy-Six (176) hours per year with full salary after fourteen years of
continuous service.
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OR
ALTERNATIVE ACCRUAL SCHEDULE
1. Ninety-Six (96) hours per year from commencement of the first year of service through and
including completion of the fifth year of service.
2. One Hundred Twenty (120) hours per year upon commencement of the sixth year of service
through and including completion of the tenth year of service.
3. One Hundred Forty-Four (144) hours per year upon commencement of the eleventh year of
service through and including completion of the fifteenth year of service.
4. One Hundred Seventy-Six (176) hours per year upon commencement of the sixteenth year of
service and for all years of service thereafter.
An employee desiring to participate in the .. alternative .. accrual schedule shall so advise Human
Resources Department in writing of their election,no later than October 19, 1994.Failure to advise
of an election to accrue vacation pursuant to the alternative schedule shall result in the employee
continuing to accrue vacation on the .. original" schedule. An election to accrue vacation on the
alternative schedule or maintenance of accrual pursuant to the original schedule, shall be
irrevocable.
For this article, the term "day" shall be the equivalent of eight hours. Vacation time shall accrue
on a monthly basis. Vacation leaves may be taken only after an employee has completed six
month's continuous service (although still on probation). Permanent part-time employees receive
vacation accruals at 50% of the established full-time schedule.
Article 2.17 Vacation Time Accumulation and Sale
Vacation time shall be accumulated from date of last continuous permanent employment. All
vacation shall be taken at such times as are agreeable to the head of the department and approved
by the City Manager, or designee. Earned vacations shall not be accumulated for a longer period
than for two years' service.
For the duration of this agreement only, an employee may sell back up to twenty five percent
(25%) of his/her annual vacation accrual, to which they are entitled by length of service. Each
employee may sell back vacation once per calendar year and only during the first two-weeks of
December. Rate of pay for vacation leave payouts shall be at base salary hourly rate of pay and
EPMC shall not apply.
Article 2.18 Vacation Time Accrual- For Temporary Industrial Disability
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 2.19, employees on temporary industrial disability may
accrue vacation time for longer than two years.
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Article 2.19 Long Term Disability Plan
The City will add all unit members to its currently existing Long Term Disability Plan.
Article 2.20 Direct Deposit
It is agreed between the City and Association that it is in the mutual interest of the City and its
employees that all covered employees utilize the currently available direct deposit system.
Employees who do not desire to utilize direct deposit shall make their wishes known in writing to
the City's Director of Human Resources, together with a statement of their reasons therefore.
Requests for exceptions to this direct deposit policy shall not be unreasonably denied.
Article 2.21 Promotional Examinations
For the purpose of interpreting Section 1-6-9 (B) of the El Segundo Municipal Code, entitled
"Examinations", the City agrees that a "sufficient number" shall be two (2) eligible, qualified
applicants who have indicated an interest in a particular promotion in writing to the Director of
Human Resources. Examinations may be specified by the Personnel Officer, as promotional only,
as open only, or as both open and promotional.
Article 2.22 Standby Duty
1. Standby duty is the time that employees, who have been released from duty, are specifically
required by their supervisor to be available for return to duty when required by the City.
During standby, employees are not required to remain at their City work station or any other
specified location. Standby duty employees are free to engage in personal business and
activities. However, standby duty requires that employees:
A. Be ready to respond immediately.
B. Be reachable by paging device or telephone. The City may, in its discretion, provide a
paging device, e.g., a beeper, to an assigned standby duty employee.
C. Be able to report to work within one (1)hour of notification.
D. Refrain from activities which might impair their ability to perform assigned duties. This
includes,but is not limited to,abstaining from the consumption of any alcoholic beverage
and the use of any illegal drug or incapacitating medication.
E. Respond to any call back during the assigned standby duty.
2. As with any City equipment, any paging device assigned to an employee is the responsibility
of the standby employee during standby assignment. The employee is liable for loss or
damage to the paging device, which is caused by the employee's negligence or intentional
acts.
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3. Failure of an employee to comply with the provisions of standby duty may subject the
employee to discipline, up to and including termination of employment with the City.
4. For each assigned period of standby duty employees shall be provided two (2) hours of pay
per day.
5. Employees recalled to duty shall receive a minimum of four (4) hours of recall pay at time
and one-half their regular rate of pay.
6. An employee who uses sick leave or vacation leave during a standby period, occurring on or
after, October 15, 2000, shall not be provided any form of compensation for the standby
period, unless the employee's department head approves, in writing, the provision of the
normal standby period compensation.
Article 2.23 Educational Incentive Pay
Eligible employees shall be entitled to receive educational incentive pay.The educational incentive
shall be as shown below and shall be paid at the same times and in the same manner as base salary.
Educational incentive pay is reported as compensation to PERS. (Revised October 2011).
A. Education Pay
Eligibility for educational incentive pay is limited to those employees who(a) are working in a job
classification that does not require a bachelor's degree or higher degree to qualify for the
classification, (b) were awarded a bachelor's degree, and (c) were awarded such degree in one of
the majors of public administration, business administration, engineering, or other job-related
major, which had been approved by the department head, in writing, prior to admission of the
specific employee into that major. Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 11-19:
$ 219.64/month
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 20-29: $ 281.16/month
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 30-39: $ 334.21 /month
If during the term of this Agreement a job classification is assigned a salary grade higher than 39,
the flat dollar monthly amount of education incentive pay for the employee shall be equivalent to
five percent(5%) of the base salary EStep of the salary grade.
Employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 shall not be eligible for Education Pay.
B. Certification Pay
Employees in the following job classifications shall be entitled to certification pay for obtaining
and maintaining a certification above the level required on the City Council approved class
specification:
Meter Reader/Repairer
Street Maintenance Leadworker
Tree Maintenance Worker
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Wastewater Maintenance Leadworker
Wastewater Maintenance Worker II
Water Maintenance Leadworker
Water Maintenance Worker II
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 11-19: $ 219.64/month
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 20-29: $ 281.16/month
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 30-39: $ 334.21/month
Eligible certification(s) will be determined by the employee's Department Director.
If during the term of this Agreement a job classification is assigned a salary grade higher than 39,
the flat dollar monthly amount of certification pay for the employee shall be equivalent to five
percent (5%) of the base salary E Step of the salary grade.
Article 2.24 Longevity Pay
Effective October 1, 2005, employees shall be entitled to the following longevity pay based on
years of service with the City of El Segundo:
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 11-19:
Completion of 5 years of service $ 43.93/month
Completion of 10 years of service $ 87.86/month
Completion of 15 years of service $ 131.78/month
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 20-29:
Completion of 5 years of service $ 56.23 /month
Completion of 10 years of service $ 112.46/month
Completion of 15 years of service $ 168.69 /month
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 30-39:
Completion of 5 years of service $ 66.84/month
Completion of 10 years of service $ 133.68/month
Completion of 15 years of service $ 200.53/month
If during the term of this Agreement a job classification is assigned a salary grade higher than 39,
the flat dollar monthly amount of longevity pay for the employee shall be equivalent to one percent
(1%) of the base salary EStep of the salary grade for five(5)years of service;two percent(2%)of
the base salary E Step of the salary grade for ten (10) years of service; and three percent (3%) of
the base salary EStep of the salary grade for fifteen(15) years of service.
Longevity Pay is reported as compensation to PERS.
(Revised October 2011)
Permanent part-time employees receive longevity pay at 50% equivalent to the longevity pay
amounts applicable to permanent full-time employees.
Employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 are not eligible for longevity pay.
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Article 2.25 Class A and Class B Driver's License Pay
Employees in the following job classification shall be entitled to a $75 per month stipend for
obtaining and maintaining the Class A California Driver's License required on the City Council
approved class specification:
Equipment Mechanic II
Fire Equipment Mechanic
Employees in the following job classifications shall be entitled to a $50 per month stipend for
obtaining and maintaining the Class B California Driver's License required on the City Council
approved class specification:
Street Maintenance Leadworker
Street Maintenance Worker II
Tree Maintenance Worker
Wastewater Maintenance Leadworker
Wastewater Maintenance Worker II
Water Maintenance Leadworker
Water Maintenance Worker II
Employees in the job classifications of Park Maintenance Worker II,Facilities Systems Mechanic,
and Equipment Mechanic I who voluntarily obtain and maintain a Class B California Driver's
License shall also be entitled to the $50 per month stipend, and shall be subject to all Department
of Transportation requirements applicable to the possession of such license.
Article 2.26 Paid Family Leave Benefits
Employees eligible for Paid Family Leave benefits under the State Disability Insurance program
shall be required to take up to two weeks of earned but unused vacation leave prior to the
employee's initial receipt of these benefits. Employees may use any available family illness leave
in lieu of the vacation time.
Article 2.27 El Segundo City Employees Association Insurance
The El Segundo City Employees Association sponsored optional insurance plans shall be made
available via automatic payroll deduction. All associated insurance costs to be borne by unit
employees.
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ARTICLE 3 - OTHER PROVISIONS
Article 3.01 Drug-Free Workplace Statement and Substance Abuse Policy
The parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding the adoption of a Drug-Free Workplace
Statement and Substance Abuse Policy, dated July 1, 2008, and the same shall be implemented
concurrent with the adoption of this MOU.
Article 3. 02 Smoking Policy
The parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding the adoption of a nonsmoking policy
dated 10/5/1994, and the same shall be implemented concurrent with the adoption of this MOU.
Article 3.03 Drug Free Workplace Statement and Substance Abuse Policy
All safety sensitive employees (holders of Class B licenses) must submit to a drug test and an
alcohol test upon returning to duty after an absence of thirty (30) days or more, or after being
removed from duty because a drug and/or alcohol test detected a prohibited presence of a
controlled substance or alcohol in the employee's system.
Article 3.04 Department of Transportation Drug Testing Guidelines
The parties have agreed upon Department of Transportation Drug Testing Guidelines.
Article 3.05 Catastrophic Leave Bank Policy
The parties have agreed upon a Catastrophic Leave Bank Policy.
Article 3.06 Occupational Illness and Injury Policy
The parties have agreed upon an occupational injury and illness policy dated June 23, 2004.
Article 3.07 Break Policy
All affected employees performing in classifications traditionally described as "field
classifications" (generally including employees with the Divisions of Parks, Streets, Water and
Wastewater) shall be provided one (1)thirty(30)minute rest-break to be taken near the mid-point
of the first four hours of the employees regularly scheduled work shift. Included with this break is
all time required to secure the work site, to travel to and from any rest-break location, and to
reconvene work at the conclusion of the rest-break.
All remaining employees shall be provided a fifteen (15) minute rest-break near the midpoint of
every four hours of scheduled work. In order to ensure that such affected employees are prepared
to reconvene performance of their duties precisely at the conclusion of the rest-break, such
employees are encouraged to take their break within the building where they are regularly assigned
or on the grounds immediately adjacent to the work assignment.
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As regards lunch breaks, all affected employees are scheduled for either a thirty (30)or sixty(60)
minute lunch break depending upon the work assignment. Such scheduling shall be in accord with
pre-existing City practices and procedures.
Failure by any employee to utilize a rest or lunch break shall not result in any accumulation or
other "banking" of said unused time, nor shall such failure result in conclusion of the employees'
regularly scheduled shift at a time earlier than scheduled nor shall any unused break time be
utilized to extend a lunch break. However, in any instance where management mandates that a rest
or lunch break not be taken because of the need to provide services to the City,then said additional
work time shall be compensated in accord with this MOU, City Rules and Regulations and
applicable statutory requirements. Additionally, in said circumstances,management does have the
discretion to allow for early termination of an employee's regularly scheduled work hours in
amounts of time equivalent to the missed breaks.
The consumption of food or other refreshments at times other than during rest and lunch breaks is
discouraged.This break policy shall be implemented by all supervisory and management personnel
and shall prevail over any inconsistent City or Department policy, written or otherwise.
Article 3.08 Alternative Work Schedules
Bargaining Unit employees shall be assigned to a work schedule as determined by the Department
Head. If the employee requests change to the schedule, the Department Head and employee may
mutually agree to the change. If the change proves not to be operationally sound, the Department
Head may reverse the change.
Article 3.09 Education Reimbursement
1. Reimbursement Procedures - Permanent employees may participate in the City's Educational
Reimbursement Program.
2. Repayment Upon Termination- Employees who participate in the Educational Reimbursement
Program will be required to sign the following agreement:
"I certify that I have successfully completed the course(s), receiving a grade of"C" or better. A
copy verifying this grade is attached. I agree to refund the City or have deducted from my final
paycheck any educational reimbursement funds received under this program if I should leave the
City's employ, voluntarily or through termination with cause, within one year after completion of
the course work for which I am to receive reimbursement. The amount of refund shall be
determined in accordance with following schedule:
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When Devart Percentage
1 month after course completion 100%
2 months 100%
3 months 90%
4 months 80%
5 months 70%
6 months 60%
7 months 50%
8 months 40%
9 months 30%
10 months 20%
11 months 10%
12 months 0%
3. Eligible employees may receive no more than one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars
($1,750.00)per calendar year under this program.
Article 3.10 Catastrophic Leave Bank
The City shall institute a catastrophic leave bank as follows:
1. Purpose - To establish a program whereby City employees may donate accumulated time to a
catastrophic sick leave bank to be used by permanent,part-time and full-time employees who are
incapacitated due to a catastrophic illness or injury.
2. Definition- A catastrophic illness or injury is a chronic or long term health condition that is
incurable or so serious that, if not treated, it would likely result in a long period of incapacity.
3. Procedures
A. There is established a joint-employer/employee committee composed of an individual from
each recognized employee organization and a representative of City Administration charged with
administering the Catastrophic Leave Bank.
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B. Employees may transfer sick leave, vacation or compensatory leave to the Catastrophic Leave
Bank to be donated to an employee who is experiencing catastrophic illness and has exhausted all
personal sick leave. Such a transfer can be made on July 1 of each year on forms provided by the
City of El Segundo. The employee to receive the donation will sign the "Request to Receive
Donation" form allowing publication and distribution of information regarding his/her situation.
C. Sick leave, vacation and compensatory time leave donations will be made in increments of no
less than one day. These will be hour for hour donations.
D. Employees must hold a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of accumulated illness/injury
leave after a donation has been made.
E. The donation of time is irrevocable. Should the recipient employee not use all of the donated
time for the catastrophic illness or injury, any balance will remain in the Catastrophic Leave Bank
to be administered by the committee and utilized for the next catastrophic leave situation.
Article 3.11 Temporary Service in a Higher Classification
When an employee is qualified for and is required for an appreciable period of time to serve
temporarily in and have the responsibility for work in a higher class or position, when approved
by the City Manager, such employee, while so assigned, shall receive the entrance salary rate of
that class or whatever step thereof that is not less than five percent above his or her present rate,
whichever is higher. For the purpose of this section, "applicable period of time" is defined as nine
consecutive working days (eight working days if on four-ten plan) or longer.
Article 3.12 Promotions
In all cases where an employee regulated by Chapters IA3 and 1A4 is promoted to a classification
in Chapters IA3 or IA4 for which a higher rate of compensation is provided, then such employee
so promoted shall enter into such higher classification at the lowest rate of compensation provided
for such higher classification which exceeds by not less than five percent the base rate of
compensation, excluding special assignment pay, received by said employee is such given
classification at the time of such promotion, unless otherwise ordered by the City Council. All
supervisors shall be paid a base rate not less than the next higher base rate than any of their
subordinates. In the event that a supervisor is paid a base rate of pay equal to or lower than one of
his regularly assigned subordinate's base rate, the supervisor's base rate shall be advanced to a
step in his/her salary range which is next higher than any subordinate's base pay exclusive of
longevity pay, educational incentive pay, and special assignment pay.
Article 3.13 Termination Pay
Upon termination of employment during a pay period,pay shall be prorated and paid for each day
worked in said pay period and the terminal salary warrant shall include accrued vacation pay to
the time of termination. Rate of pay for accrued vacation at the time of termination shall be at the
employee's base salary hour rate of pay and not include EPMC.
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Article 3.14 Jury Duty
Employees shall be entitled to a leave of absence for jury duty subject to compliance with all of
the following conditions.
A. The employee must provide written notice of the expected jury duty to his or her supervisor as
soon as possible,but in no case later than 14 days before the beginning of jury duty.
B. During the first two weeks of jury duty, an employee shall be entitled to receive his or her
regular compensation.
C. For any portion of jury duty that extends beyond the first two weeks, such extended jury duty
period shall be without regular pay.
D. Any compensation for the first two weeks of jury duty, except travel reimbursement pay,must
be deposited with the Director of Human Resources.
E. While on jury duty, the employee must report to work during any portion of a day that the
employee is relieved of jury duty for three or more consecutive hours.
F. The employee must provide documentation of his or her daily attendance on jury duty.
G.However,notwithstanding Section C above,employees may access accrued vacation leave, sick
leave and compensatory time if jury duty extends beyond two weeks.
Article 3.15 Physical Examinations
The City will allow up to two (2) days of accumulated sick leave per year to be used for purposes
of physical examinations, subject to submission of a doctor's verification. The City further agrees
that requests for sick leave benefits will not unreasonably be denied.
Article 3.16 Joint Labor Management Team
Pursuant to the meet-and-confer process for 1997-98, it was agreed upon that representatives of
the City and the Association shall create joint labor management teams to foster improved
communication and productivity.
Article 3.17 Disciplinary Action-Authority to Take
Modify Personnel Rule 14.4 to include the following:
1. Prior to making a final decision to take disciplinary action involving
suspension, demotion, dismissal or reduction in pay,the City Manager
shall give written notice of the proposed action to the concerned
employee. The notice shall include a statement of reasons that a
disciplinary action is being proposed and shall include a copy of the
charges being considered by the City Manager. Except when of a
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confidential nature, the supporting documentation will be provided
with the written notice to the employee. A written notice delivered to
the employee's last known address shall constitute adequate notice.
Article 3.18 Street Maintenance Worker Duties
Effective October 1, 2000, the City may utilize employees working in the Street Maintenance
Worker I/II job classification for the purpose of providing concrete maintenance and installation
services. The following limitations shall apply: Employees shall not be required to perform such
duties for a period exceeding ten (10) hours during each two-week pay period or be expected to
pour more than one (1) yard of concrete each week.
Article 3.19 Work Schedules
1. 9/80 Work Schedule -
Effective the first pay period in October 2017, employees in this bargaining unit shall operate on
a 9/80 work schedule. Employees shall typically be assigned a Monday through Friday 9/80
schedule. The City and ESCEA agree that employees may be assigned into an"A" and`B"team
by their respective Department Heads, such that "A" and `B" teams work opposite Fridays and
have opposite Fridays off. City shall provide employees with ninety(90) days' notice of a change
in their assigned 9/80 schedule.
2. Reduced Workweek Schedule-- Department Heads and the City Manager, in their discretion,
may allow employees to work a reduced workweek schedule. The reduced workweek shall be no
less than thirty-six (36) hours per week and not less than nine (9) hours per day. The following
conditions apply:
a. Employees must submit their request in writing to the Department Head.
b. Requests will be evaluated to determine if the reduced work schedule poses any service or
operational impacts on the Department.
c. If approved, requests may be evaluated at any time but not less than annually during the budget
cycle to determine if the arrangement can continue.
d. Upon written notice, the reduced workweek schedule may be terminated by either party.
Advance notice in the form of one pay period will be required. The employee shall then convert
to a 4/10 work schedule, consistent with the work hours of employees in that particular work unit.
e. Employees working a reduced workweek shall suffer no loss in benefits, to the extent allowed,
and will have their pay reduced to reflect the reduction in work hours.
f. Reduced work hours "start" and "end" times shall be set by the Department Head or City
Manager according to the needs of the department.
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Article 3.20 Library Work Schedule
1. In accordance with the FLSA 7(b) exemption for CEA Library employees assigned to work
evening and weekend hours based upon the unique staffing needs of the Library, Library
employees will not work a traditional 4/10 schedule comprised of four days in a week for 10 hours
in a day. Instead, the work schedule for these employees will occur on a rotating basis according
to department needs, but the work hours for each employee will amount to two hundred and forty
(240) hours worked every three (3) pay periods and will not exceed twelve (12) hours per day or
fifty-six (56)hours per work week.
2.FLSA 7(b)exemption for Library Employees-_Partial Exemption to overtime provisions under
Section 7(b) of the Fair Labor and Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 207(b)) applies to CEA employees
working in the City Library who must work evening and weekend hours (including the
classifications of Senior Library Assistant, Library Assistant, Library Clerk II, and Library Clerk
I). In accordance with the 7(b)exemption,employees working in the Library will receive overtime
for all hours worked in excess of 12 hours in a day, 56 hours in a work week.
Employees working under this exemption may not work in excess of 2,240 hours in a 52-week
period.
3. In the event the Library hours of operation are changed during the term of this Agreement, the
parties agree to meet and confer for purposes of reviewing the work schedule and making the
necessary modifications to ensure the operational needs of the Department are met.
Library Administration will not modify the current work schedule until at least 30 days has elapsed
from the beginning of meetings with Library employees. Once the 30 day time period has elapsed
or sooner if the parties reach an agreement regarding scheduling, the Library Administration may
modify the work schedule by providing reasonable advance notice of any changes to employees'
work schedules.
Article 3.21 Re-Opener
The parties agree that during the term of this Agreement,they shall re-open negotiations to discuss
modification of the municipal code that covers the personnel merit system and performance
evaluation process. Any changes are subject to mutual agreement.
Article 3.22 Binding Arbitration
A. Civil Claims:
Both the City and employees covered by this Memorandum of Understanding agree that
the claims described in this Section 3.22.Ashall be submitted to and determined
exclusively by binding arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act, in conformity with
the procedures of the California Arbitration Act("CAA") (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec 1280
et. seq, including section 1283.05 and all of the CAA's other mandatory and permissive
rights to discovery). Nothing in this Memorandum of Understanding shall prevent either
party from obtaining provisional remedies to the extent permitted by Code of Civil
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Procedure Section 1281.8 either before the commencement of or during the arbitration
process. All rules of pleading, (including the right of demurrer), all rules and judgment
under Code of Civil Procedure Section 631.8 shall apply and be observed. Resolution of
the dispute shall be based solely upon the law governing the claims and defenses pleaded.
1. The civil claims which are subject to final and binding arbitration shall include,but
not be limited to, any and all employment-related claims or controversies, such
breach of employment agreement, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair
dealing, negligent supervision or hiring, wrongful discharge in violation of public
policy, unpaid wages of overtime under the state and federal wage payment laws,
breach of privacy claims, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress
claims, fraud, defamation, and divulgence of trade secrets. This also specifically
includes claims that could be asserted under all state and federal anti-
discrimination laws, including but not limited to the California Fair Employment
and Housing Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,the Age Discrimination
in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and
Medical Leave Act, and claims for discrimination and harassment in employment
on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, alienage, religion, marital
status, sexual orientation, disability, political activity, or any other statutorily-
protected basis. It shall also include any and all claims an employee may have under
the Fair Labor Standards Act,the California Labor Code,and the Industrial Welfare
Commission Wage Orders, as well as any other state and federal statutes. This
Article 3.22 is further intended to apply to any claim Employee(s)may have against
the City and/or any of its directors, employees, or agents, and to any and all past
and future employment relationships Employee may have with the City regardless
of job position or title. City shall also arbitrate all claims it has against the employee
under the same rules and regulations set forth herein.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article, employees covered by this
Memorandum of Understanding may elect to file a claim for workers'
compensation and unemployment insurance benefits with the appropriate state
agencies, and administrative charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and any
similar state agency. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, all other
employment-related claims shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration and
not by a jury in a court of law.
3. To the fullest extent permitted by law, employees covered by this Memorandum of
Understanding agree that they shall not join or consolidate claims submitted for
arbitration pursuant to this Article 3.22.A with those of any other persons, and that
no form of class, collective, or representative action shall be maintained without
the mutual consent of the parties. Any dispute over the validity, effect, or
enforceability of the provisions of this paragraph, including whether the arbitration
may proceed as class,collective, or representative action, shall be for a court of law
and not an arbitrator to decide.
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4. The City shall bear the costs of any arbitration conducted pursuant to this Article
3.22.A, including the compensation of the Arbitrator, all administrative expenses,
and CSR transcripts. Except as may otherwise be required by law,the parties shall
be responsible for their own attorneys' fees and costs incurred in presenting their
case to the Arbitrator. The Arbitrator shall render a written award within 30 days
after the matter is submitted for determination, and the award of the arbitrator shall
be final and binding on the City,the Association and the employee.
5. The arbitration shall be held before a single arbitrator, who shall be an attorney at
law and an experienced employment law arbitrator. The arbitrator shall be mutually
selected by the parties. The Arbitrator shall have the power to award all legal relief
available in a court of law, including any and all damages that may be available for
any of the claims asserted. In addition, each of the parties shall retain all defenses
that they would have in a judicial proceeding, including defenses based on the
expiration of the statute of limitations and that the damages being sought are not
authorized or are excessive.
B. Appeal of Discipline
The Parties understand that employees covered by this Memorandum of Understanding are
entitled to disciplinary appeal procedures under the City's Personnel Merit System
Administrative Code. Under Administrative Code Section 1-6-8, employees have the right
to have the Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission hear appeals from dismissal,
demotion, and suspensions for a period of six (6) days or longer. The Parties agree that an
employee covered by this Memorandum of Understanding may opt to have these disciplinary
actions be submitted to binding and final arbitration.
1. The arbitration shall be held before a single arbitrator,who shall be an experienced
labor and employment law arbitrator. The parties shall select an arbitrator from a
list of seven arbitrators provided by the State Mediation and Conciliation Service. If
the parties are unable to reach an agreement in the selection of a hearing officer,each
shall strike names from the list until a final name is selected as the Arbitrator.
2. The City shall pay the costs of the arbitrator and court reporter fees and transcript, if
a court reporter is requested by the parties. The parties shall be responsible for their
own attorneys' fees and costs incurred in presenting their case to the Arbitrator.
3. Any dispute over the validity, effect, or enforceability of the provisions of this
Article 3.22.13, shall be for a court of law and not an arbitrator to decide.
4. Under this Section, 3.23.13,the Arbitrator's authority will be limited to determining:
Whether the City has satisfied the seven tests of just cause; and, if not, what is the
appropriate remedy. The Arbitrator shall render a written award within 30 days after
the matter is submitted for determination, and the award of the arbitrator shall be
final and binding on the City, the Association and the employee. The Arbitrator
may not increase the level of discipline.
5. At least ten business days before the scheduled arbitration, the parties shall
exchange the following information: (i) a list of all witnesses each party intends to
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call during its case-in-chief; and (ii) copies of all documents each party intends to
introduce during its case-in-chief.
C. Contract Interpretation Disputes
The Parties agree that any grievance filed under Article 1.13 of this Memorandum of
Understanding that is an allegation of a violation,misinterpretation,or misapplication of this
MOU, shall be subject to final and binding arbitration. The Association must file a written
request for final and binding arbitration within ten(10)days of receipt of the City's response
at Level I11.
1. The arbitration shall be held before a single arbitrator,who shall be an experienced
labor and employment law arbitrator. The parties shall select an arbitrator from a
list of seven arbitrators provided by the State Mediation and Conciliation Service. If
the parties are unable to reach an agreement in the selection of a hearing officer,each
shall strike names from the list until a final name is selected as the Arbitrator.
2. The City shall pay the costs of the arbitrator and court reporter fees and transcript,if
a court reporter is requested by the parties. The parties shall be responsible for their
own attorneys' fees and costs incurred in presenting their case to the Arbitrator.
3. Any dispute over the validity, effect, or enforceability of the provisions of this
Article 3.23.C, shall be for a court of law and not an arbitrator to decide.
4. The Arbitrator's authority will be limited to interpreting the provisions of the
Memorandum of Understanding and the Arbitrator has no authority to add to,subtract
from,or modify the Memorandum of Understanding in any way. The Arbitrator shall
have the authority to determine questions of arbitrability of contract interpretation
disputes. The Arbitrator shall render a written award within 30 days after the matter
is submitted for determination, and the award of the arbitrator shall be final and
binding on the City, the Association and the employee.
5. At least ten business days before the scheduled arbitration, the parties shall
exchange the following information: (i) a list of all witnesses each party intends to
call during its case-in-chief; and (ii) copies of all documents each party intends to
introduce during its case-in-chief.
D. This Article 3.22 is entered into under the California Arbitration Act and the Meyers-Milias-
Brown Act, and shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the law and
procedures developed under those respective statutes.
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Article 3.23—Ad Hoc Lump Sum Payment
No later than the second pay period in April 2019, the City shall issue to each employee in the
bargaining unit, a one-time ad-hoc lump sum payment of$750. This one-time ad hoc payment is
unconnected to performance and shall not be reflected on any City pay or salary schedule, shall
not be the basis for any future negotiated salary increases, and shall not be reported as
compensation earnable to Ca1PERS. If permissible under IRS regulations, no deductions shall be
taken from these payments.
The Association agrees that it shall file a dismissal of PERB UPC LA-CE-1226-M no later than
April 30, 2019.
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APPENDIX A
BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATIONS
CITY MANAGER
Community Cable Program Specialist
Computer Graphics Designer
Senior Network Assistant
CLERICAL AND SECRETARIAL
Senior Administrative Specialist
Administrative Specialist
Administrative Technical Specialist(Public Works)
Office Specialist II
Office Specialist I
Records Technician
BUILDING SAFETY
Senior Building Inspector
Building Inspector II
Building Inspector I
License/Permit Specialist 11
License/Permit Specialist I
Office Specialist II
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering Assistant
Engineering Technician
Public Works Inspector
EO UIPMENT AND B UILDING MAINTENANCE CLASSIFICATIONS
Custodian
Equipment Mechanic II
Equipment Mechanic I
Equipment Service Worker
Facilities Systems Mechanic
Fire Equipment Mechanic
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PLANNING CLASSIFICATIONS
Assistant Planner
Planning Technician
Office Specialist II
STREET MAINTENANCE CLASSIFICATIONS
Street Maintenance Leadworker
Street Maintenance Worker II
Street Maintenance Worker I
WATERIWASTEWATER CLASSIFICATIONS
Water Maintenance Leadworker
Meter Reader/Repairer
Water Maintenance Worker II
Water Maintenance Worker I
Wastewater Maintenance Leadworker
Wastewater Maintenance Worker II
Wastewater Maintenance Worker I
FINANCE CLASSIFICATIONS
Accounting Technician
Accounts Specialist II
Accounts Specialist I
Revenue Inspector
License/Permit Specialist II
License/Permit Specialist I
Office Specialist II
Office Specialist I
FIRE CLASSIFICATIONS
Fire Prevention Specialist
Administrative Specialist
LIBRARY SERVICES CLASSIFICATIONS
Senior Library Assistant
Library Assistant
Library Clerk II
Library Clerk I
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RECREA TION AND PARKS CLASSIFICATIONS
Recreation Coordinator
Maintenance Craftsworker
Tree Maintenance Worker
Park Maintenance Worker II
Park Maintenance Worker I
Pool Maintenance Technician
Senior Park Maintenance Worker
POLICE CLASSIFICATIONS
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For the City Employees' Association: For the City:
Nick Petrevski Greg Carpenter
President City Manager
Ron Griffin Joe Lillio
Vice President Director of Finance/Human Resources
Brenna Callero David Serrano
Secretary Human Resources Manager
Lisa Bruto
Treasurer
Jaime Amezcua
Sergeant-of-Arms
Wendell Phillips
ESCEA Chief Negotiator
Date
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EXHIBIT I
SALARY SCHEDULE
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
CEA MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective-March , 2019
Per Resolution
JOB CLASS TITLE I B.U. GRADE STEP A STEP B STEP C 1 STEP D STEP E
Accounting Technician CEA 22 4,323.53 4,539.70 4,766.69 5,005.02 5,255.27
Accounts Specialist I CEA 12 3,377.51 3,546.39 3,723.71 3,909.90 4,105.40
Accounts Specialist II CEA 18 3,916.92 4,112.76 4,318.39 1 4,534.31 4,761.02
Administrative Specialist CEA 21 4,218.07 1 4,428.98 4,650.42 4,882.95 5,127.10
Administrative Technical CEA 29
Specialist 1 1 1 5,139.32 1 5,396.29 1 5,666.10 5,949.40 6,246.87
(Assistant Planner (CEA 1 33 1 5,672.84 5,956.49 6,254.31 6,567.03 6,895.38
(Building Inspector I CEA 32 1 5,534.48 5,811.20 6,101.761 6,406.85 1 6,727.20
Building Inspector II CEA 36 6,109.03 6,414.48 1 6,735.20 1 7,071.96 1 7,425.56
(Civil Engineering Assistant CEA! 34 5,814.68 6,105.41 6,410.68 1 6,731.21 7,067.77
Code Compliance Inspector CEA 1 36 6,109.03 1 6,414.48 1 6,735.20 7,071.96 7,425.56
Community Cable Program (CEA 1 32 1 1
Specialist 1 5,534.48 5,811.20 6,101.76 6,406.85 6,727.20
(Computer Graphics (CEA 34 1
Desiqner 5,814.68 6,105.41 6,410.68 1 6,731.21 7,067.77
(Custodian (CEA 11 1 3,295.141 3,459.901 3,632.901 3,814.54 4,005.27
1Economic Development (CEA 1 33 1
Coordinator 5,672.84 5,956.491 6,254.311 6,567.031 6,895.38
1Engineering Technician CEA 1 30 5,267.80 1 5,531.19 1 5,807.76 ' 6,098.14 1 6,403.05
1Equipment Mechanic I 10EA 1 22 1 4,323.53 4,539.70 1 4,766.691 5,005.02 1 5,255.27
1Equipment Mechanic II 10EA 1 27 1 4,891.69 5,136.27 1 5,393.08 1 5,662.73 5,945.86
1Facilities Systems Mechanic 10EA 1 32 51534.48 5,811.20 1 6,101.76 6,406.85 6.727.20
Fire Equipment Mechanic 10EA 30 5,267.80 5,531.19 1 5,807.76 6,098.14 1 6,403.05
1Fire Prevention Specialist 10EA 34 1 5,814.68 1 6,105.41 1 6,410.68 1 6,731.21 7,067.77
LibraryAssistantCEA 1 20 1 4,115.20 1 4,320.96 1 4,537.00 1 4,763.85 5,002.05
Library Clerk I CEA 1 7 1 2,985.23 1 3,134.49 1 3,291.21 1 3,455.78 3,628.57
Library Clerk II 10EA 1 11 1 3,295.14 1 3,459.90 3,632.90 3,814.54 4,005.27
License/Permit Specialist I 10EA 1 17 3,821.36 1 4,012.43 4,213.05 4,423.701 4,644.89
License/Permit Specialist II 10EA 1 22 4,323.53 1 4,539.70 1 4,766.69 5,005.02 1 5,255.27
Maintenance Craftsworker 10EA 1 29 1 5,139.32 1 5,396.29 1 5,666.10 5,949.40 1 6,246.87
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CEA MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective-March , 2019
Per Resolution
JOB CLASS TITLE B.U. GRADE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
Meter Reader/Repairer CEA 26 4,772.36 5,010.98 5,261.53 5,524.61 5,800.84
Network Assistant CEA 22 4,323.53 4,539.70 4,766.69 5,005.02 5,255.27
Office Specialist I CEA 11 3,295.14 3,459.90 3,632.90 3,814.54 4,005.27
`Office Specialist II CEA 17 3,821.36 4,012.43 4,213.05 4,423.70 4,644.89
1 Park Maintenance Worker I CEA 15 3,637.23 3,819.09 4,010.04 4,210.55 4,421.07
Park Maintenance Worker II CEA 19 4,014.82 4,215.56 4,426.34 4,647.66 4,880.05
Planning Technician CEA 23 4,431.62 4,653.19 4,885.86 5,130.15 5,386.66
Pool Maintenance CEA 25
Technician 4,655.97 4,888.77 5,133.21 5,389.87 5,659.36
Public Works Inspector CEA 22 4,323.53 4,539.70 4,766.69 5,005.02 5,255.27
`Records Technician CEA 23 4,431.62 4,653.19 4,885.86 5,130.15 5,386.66
Recreation Coordinator CEA 25 4,655.97 4,888.77 5,133.21 5.389.87 5,659.36
Revenue Inspector CEA 33 5,672.84 5,956.49 6,254.31 6,567.03 6,895.38
Senior Administrative CEA 25
Specialist 4,655.97 4,888.77 5,133.21 5,389.87 5,659.36
Senior Library Assistant CEA 27 4,891.69 5,136.27 5,393.08 5,662.73 5,945.86
Senior Network Assistant CEA 26 4,772.36 5,010.98 5,261.53 5,524.61 5,800.84
Street Maintenance CEA 28
Leadworker 5,013.97 5,264.67 5,527.90 5,804.29 6,094.51
Street Maintenance Worker I CEA 15 3.637.23 3,819.09 4,010.04 4,210.55 4,421.07
Street Maintenance Worker CEA 19
II 4,014.82 4,215.56 4,426.34 4,647.66 4,880.05
(Tree Maintenance Worker CEA 22 4,323.53 4,539.70 4,766.69 5,005.02 5,255.27
Wastewater Maintenance CEA 28
Leadworker 5,013.97 5,264.67 5,527.90 5,804.29 6,094.51
Wastewater Maintenance CEA 18
Worker 1 3,916.92 4,112.76 4;318.39 4,534.31 4,761.02
Wastewater Maintenance CEA 22
Worker II 4,323.53 4,539.70 4,766.69 5,005.02 5.255.27
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CEA MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective-October 1, 2019
Per Resolution
JOB CLASS TITLE B.U. GRADE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
Accounting Technician CEA 22 4,453.23 4,675.89 4,909.69 5,155.17 5,412.93
Accounts Specialist I CEA 12 13,478.83 3,652.78 13,835.42 4,027.19 4,228.56
Accounts Specialist II CEA I 18 14,034.42 4,236.14 14,447.94 4,670.34 14,903.85
(Administrative Specialist CEA I 21 4,344.61 4,561.85 14,789.941 5,029.43 5,280.91
Administrative Technical (CEA I 29 I 1
Specialist 5,293.50 5,558.18 5,836.08 6,127.89 6,434.28
Assistant Planner (CEA 33 15,843.03 6,135.18 16,441.94 16,764.04 17,102.24
(Building Inspector I CEA 32 5,700.51 5,985.54 1 6,284.81 16,599.06 16,929.01
Building Inspector II CEA, 36 6,292.30 6,606.91 16,937.26 17,284.12 17,648.33
Civil Engineering Assistant CEA I 34 5,989.12 6,288.57 f 6,603.00 6,933.15 7,279.80
Code Compliance Inspector (CEA 36 16,292.30 6,606.91 16,937.26 17,284.12 7,648.33
Community Cable Program (CEA 32 I
Specialist 5.700.51 5,985.54 6,284.81 6,599.06 6,929.01
Computer Graphics 10EA 34 I
Desiclner I 5,989.12 6,288.57 6,603.00 6,933.15 7,279.80
Custodian (CEA 11 3,393.99 13,563.70 13,741.88 1 3,928.98 4,125.42
Economic Development I CEA 33 I I
Coordinator 5,843.03 6,135.18 6,441.94 6,764.04 7,102.24
(Engineering Technician (CEA 30 ! 5,425.84 15,697.13 5,981.99 6,281.09 16,595.14
(Equipment Mechanic I (CEA I 22 4,453.23 14,675.89 14,909.69 5,155.17 15,412.93
+Equipment Mechanic II CEA I 27 15,038.44 5,290.36 ' 5,554.871 5,832.61 6,124.24
Facilities Systems Mechanic CEA I 32 15,700.51 5,985.54 16,284.81 6,599.06 61929.01
Fire Equipment Mechanic CEA I 30 i 5,425.84 15,697.13 ( 5,981.99 16,281.09 6,595.14
Fire Prevention Specialist CEA 34 15,989.12 16,288.57 6,603.00 6,933.15 6,933.15 7,279.80
Library Assistant CEA 20 14,238.65 4,450.59 4,673.11 4,906.77 5,152.11
Library Clerk I CEA 7 3,074.78 3,228.52 13,389.95 3,559.45 3,737.43
JLibrary Clerk II CEA 11 3,393.99 3,563.70 1 3,741.88 3,928.98 4,125.42
(License/Permit Specialist I 10EA I 17 3,936.00 4,132.80 4,339.44 4,556.41 4,784.24
(License/Permit Specialist II (CEA 22 4,453.23 14,675.89 4,909.69 5,155.17 5,412.93
Maintenance Craftsworker (CEA I 29 5,293.50 15,558.18 5,836.08 6,127.89 16,434.28
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CEA MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective-October 1, 2019
Per Resolution
JOB CLASS TITLE B.u. GRADE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
Meter Reader/Repairer CEA 26 4,915.53 5,161.31 5,419.38 5,690.35 5,974.87
NetworkAssistantCEA 22 4,453.23 4,675.891 4,909.69 5,155.17 5,412.93
1Office Specialist I CEA 11 3,393.99 3,563.701 3,741.881 3,928.98 4,125.42
1Office Specialist II 10EA 17 1 3,936.001 4,132.801 4,339.44 4,556.41 4,784.24
1Park Maintenance Worker I CEA 1 15 3,746.35 1 3,933.66 1 4,130.34 4,336.86 1 4,553.70
1Park Maintenance Worker II CEA 1 19 41135.27 1 4,342.03 4,559.13 1 4,787.09 1 5,026.45
Planning Technician CEA 23 4,564.571 4,792.79 5,032.43 1 5,284.05 5.548.26
(Pool Maintenance CEA 25
Technician 4,795.64 5,035.431 5,287.201 5,551.56 5,829.14
1Public Works Inspector CEA 1 22 4,453.23 4,675.89 1 4,909.69 1 5,155.17 1 5,412.93
1Records Technician 10EA 1 23 4,564.57 4,792.79 5,032.43 5,284.05 1 5,548.26
Recreation Coordinator CEA 1 25 1 4,795.64 5,035.43 5,287.20 5,551.56 1 5,829.14
Revenue Inspector CEA 1 33 1 5,843.03 1 6,135.18 1 6,441.94 1 6,764.04 1 7,102.24
f Senior Administrative CEA 25 5
1 1 1
(Specialist 4,795.64 5,035.43 5,287.20 ,551.56 5,829.14
1Senior Library Assistant CEA 27 1 5,038.44 5,290.36 5,554.871 5,832.611 6,124.24
1Senior Network Assistant CEA 1 26 4,915.53 1 5,161.31 1 5,419.38 1 5,690.35 1 5,974.87
Street Maintenance CEA 1 28 1 1 1
Leadworker 5,164.39 5,422.61 5,693.74 5,978.42 6,277.34
Street Maintenance Worker 110EA 1 15 3,746.35 1 3,933.66 1 4,130.34 1 4,336.86 1 4,553.70
1Street Maintenance Worker
11 10EA 19 4,135.27 4,342.03 4,559.131 4,787.091 5,026.45
1Tree Maintenance Worker 10EA 22 4,453.23 4,675.89 4,909.69 1 5,155.17 1 5,412.93
IWastewater Maintenance CEA 28
I-eadworker 1 1 5,164.39 5,422.611 5,693.74 5,978.421 6,277.34
IWastewater Maintenance
Worker 1 10EA 1 18 4,034.42 4,236.14 1 4,447.94 4,670.34 1 4,903.85
Wastewater Maintenance CEA22
Worker II 1 1 4,453.231 4,675.89 1 4,909.69 1 5,155.17 1 5,412.93
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CEA MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective October 1, 2020
Per Resolution
f JOB CLASS TITLE B.U. GRADE I STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
(Accounting Technician CEA 22 4,542.30 4,769.41 5,007.88 5,258.28 5,521.19
(Accounts Specialist I CEA 12 3,548.41 3,725.83 3,912.13 4,107.74 4,313.13
(Accounts Specialist II CEA 18 1 4,115.11 1 4,320.86 4,536.90 4,763.74 5,001.93
(Administrative Specialist (CEA 21 1 4,431.50 1 4,653.08 4,885.73 5,130.02 5,386.53
fAdministrative Technical CEA 29
(Specialist 5,399.371 5,669.341 5,952.801 6,250.44 6,562.97
1Assistant Planner 10EA 33 5,959.89 1 6,257.88 1 6,570.78 1 6,899.32 1 7,244.29
1Building Inspector 1 10EA 32 1 5,814.52 1 6,105.25 6,410.51 6,731.041 7,067.59
1Building Inspector II 10EA 1 36 1 6,418.141 6,739.05 7,076.00 7,429.801 7,801.30
Civil Engineering Assistant 10EA 1 34 6,108.90 1 6,414.34 1 6,735.06 7,071.81 1 7,425.40
1Code Compliance Inspector 10EA 36 6,418.14 6,739.05 1 7,076.00 7,429.80 1 7,801.30
Community Cable Program CEA 32 1
Specialist 5,814.52 6,105.25 6,410.51 6,731.04 7,067.59
1Computer Graphics Designer CEA 1 34 1 6,108.90 6,414.34 6,735.06 7,071.81 7,425.40
1Custodian 10EA 1 11 3,461.87 3,634.97 3,816.72 1 4,007.55 4,207.93
Economic Development 10EA 1 33 1
Coordinator 5,959.89 6,257.88 6,570.78 6,899.32 7,244.29
Engineering Technician CEA 1 30 5,534.35 5,811.07 6,101.63 6,406.71 6,727.05
Equipment Mechanic I CEA 22 4,542.30 1 4,769.41 5,007.88 5,258.28 5,521.19
Equipment Mechanic II CEA 27 1 5,139.21 1 5,396.16 " 5,665.97 5,949.261 6.246.72
Facilities Systems Mechanic CEA 32 5,814.52 1 6,105.25 6,410.51 6,731.041 7,067.59
Fire Equipment Mechanic CEA 1 30 5,534.35 5,811.071 6,101.63 1 6,406.71 1 6,727.05
Fire Prevention Specialist 10EA 1 34 6,108.90 6,414.34 1 6,735.06 1 7,071.81 1 7,425.40
Library Assistant 10EA 20 4,323.43 4,539.60 4,766.58 5,004.911 5,255.15
Library Clerk I CEA 7 1 3,136.28 3,293.10 3,457.75 3,630.64 1 3,812.18
Library Clerk II CEA 1 11 1 3,461.87 3,634.97 3,816.72 4,007.55 4,207.93
1License/Permit Specialist I 10EA 17 1 4,014.72 4,215.45 4,426.23 4,647.54 4,879.92
1License/Permit Specialist II 10EA 22 1 4,542.30 1 4,769.41 1 5,007.88 1 5,258.28 5,521.19
1Maintenance Craftsworker 10EA 1 29 1 5,399.37 1 5,669.34 1 5,952.80 1 6,250.44 6,562.97
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CEA MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective October 1, 2020
Per Resolution
JOB CLASS TITLE I B.U. GRADE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
(Meter Reader/Repairer (CEA 26 5,013.84 5,264.54 5,527.77 5,804.16 6,094.37
Network Assistant (CEA 22 4,542.30 4,769.41 5,007.88 5,258.28 5,521.19
Office Specialist I +CEA 11 3,461.87 3,634.97 3,816.72 4,007.55 4,207.93
Office Specialist II (CEA I 17 4,014.72 14,215.45 ` 4,426.23 14,647.54 14,879.92
(Park Maintenance Worker I (CEA I 15 13,821.27 14,012.33 14,212.95 4,423.60 14,644.77
`Park Maintenance Worker II `CEA 19 4,217.97 14,428.87 14,650.32 4,882.83 5,126.98
(Planning Technician (CEA 23 14,655.86 4,888.65 15,133.08 15,389.73 5,659.22
(Pool Maintenance Technician CEA 25 4,891.56 5,136.14 15,392.95 15,662.60 5,945.72
(Public Works Inspector CEA 22 4,542.30 14,769.41 5,007.88 15,258.28 5,521.19
Records Technician (CEA 23 14,655.86 4,888.65 15,133.08 5,389.73 5,659.22
Recreation Coordinator (CEA 25 4,891.56 15,136.14 5,392.95 5,662.60 5,945.72
(Revenue Inspector CEA 33 15,959.89 6,257.88 6,570.78 16,899.32 7,244.29
SeniorAdministrativeSpecialist (CEA 25 i 4,891.56 5,136.14 5,392.95 5,662.60 J 5,945.72
Senior Library Assistant (CEA 27 15,139.21 5,396.16 15,665.97 5,949.26 l 6,246.72
Senior Network Assistant CEA 26 15,013.84 5,264.54 5,527.77 5,804.16 f 6,094.37
Street Maintenance Leadworker (CEA 28 f 5,267.67 5,531.06 5,807.61 16,097.99 6,402.89
Street Maintenance Worker I (CEA 15 3,821.27 4,012.33 14,212.95 4,423.60 i 4,644.77
(Street Maintenance Worker II (CEA 19 4,217.97 4,428.87 14,650.32 4,882.83 5,126.98
Tree Maintenance Worker (CEA 22 4,542.30 4,769.41 15,007.88 15,258.28 5,521.19
Wastewater Maintenance
Leadworker (CEA J 28 15,267.67 i 5,531.06 5,807.61 f 6,097.99 16,402.89
(Wastewater Maintenance
Worker 1 (CEA 18 4,115.11 14,320.86 4,536.90 14,763.74 15,001.93
Wastewater Maintenance CEA 22
Worker II I 4,542.30 4,769.41 5,007.88 15,258.28 15,521.19
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CEA MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective-October 1, 2021
Per Resolution
JOB CLASS TITLE B.U. GRADE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
Accounting Technician CEA 22 4,633.14 4,864.80 5,108.04 5,363.44 5,631.61
Accounts Specialist I CEA 12 3,619.38 3,800.35 3,990.37 4,189.89 4,399.39
Accounts Specialist II CEA 18 4,197.42 4,407.28 4,627.64 4,859.02 5,101.96
Administrative Specialist CEA 21 4,520.13 4,746.14 4,983.45 5,232.62 5,494.26
Administrative Technical CEA 29
Specialist 5,507.35 5,782.73 6,071.86 6,375.45 6,694.23
(Assistant Planner CEA 33 6,079.08 6,383.04 6,702.19 7,037.31 7,389.17
'Building Inspector I CEA 32 5,930.81 6,227.35 6,538.72 6,865.66 7,208.95
Building Inspector II CEA 36 6,546.51 6,873.83 7,217.52 7,578.40 7,957.32
(Civil Engineering Assistant CEA 34 6,231.08 6,542.63 6,869.76 7,213.24 7,573.90
Code Compliance Inspector CEA 36 6,546.51 6,873.83 7,217.52 7,578.40 7,957.32
Community Cable Program CEA 32
(Specialist 5,930.81 6,227.35 6,538.72 6,865.66 7,208.95
(Computer Graphics Designer CEA 34 6,231.08 6,542.63 6,869.76 7,213.24 7,573.90
Custodian CEA 11 3,531.11 3,707.67 3,893.06 4,087.71 4,292.09
Economic Development CEA 33
Coordinator 6,079.08 6,383.04 6,702.19 7,037.31 7,389.17
Engineering Technician CEA 30 5,645.04 5,927.29 6,223.66 6,534.84 6,861.59
1Equipment Mechanic I CEA 22 4,633.14 4,864.80 5,108.04 5,363.44 5,631.61
`Equipment Mechanic II CEA 27 5,241.99 5,504.09 5,779.29 6,068.25 6,371.66
Facilities Systems Mechanic CEA 32 5,930.81 6,227.35 6,538.72 6.865.66 7,208.95
Fire Equipment Mechanic CEA 30 5,645.04 5,927.29 6,223.66 6,534.84 6,861.59
Fire Prevention Specialist CEA 34 6,231.08 6,542.63 6,869.76 7,213.24 7,573.90
Library Assistant CEA 20 4,409.90 4,630.39 4,861.91 5,105.00 5,360.25
(Library Clerk I CEA 7 3,199.00 3,358.96 3,526.90 3.703.25 3,888.42
Library Clerk II CEA 11 3,531.11 3,707.67 3,893.06 4,087.71 4,292.09
License/Permit Specialist I CEA 17 4,095.01 4,299.76 4,514.76 4,740.49 4,977.52
`License/Permit Specialist II CEA 22 4,633.14 4,864.80 5,108.04 5,363.44 5,631.61
kMaintenance Craftsworker CEA 29 5,507.35 5,782.73 6,071.86 6,375.45 6,694.23
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CEA MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective-October 1, 2021
Per Resolution
JOB CLASS TITLE B.U. I GRADE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
Meter Reader/Repairer CEA 26 5,114.12 5,369.83 5,638.32 5,920.24 6,216.25
(Network Assistant CEA 22 4,633.14 4,864.80 5,108.04 5,363.44 5,631.61
(Office Specialist I CEA 11 3,531.11 3,707.67 3,893.06 4,087.71 4,292.09
(Office Specialist II CEA 17 4,095.01 4,299.76 4,514.76 4,740.49 4,977.52
Park Maintenance Worker I I CEA 15 3,897.70 4.092.58 14,297.21 4,512.07 4,737.67
Park Maintenance Worker II CEA 19 14,302.33 4,517.45 4,743.32 14,980.49 15,229.52
(Planning Technician (CEA I 23 14,748.98 4,986.42 5,235.74 15,497.53 15,772.41
IPool Maintenance Technician CEA 25 14,989.391 5,238.861 5,500.81 f 5,775.851 6,064.64
(Public Works Inspector CEA 22 1 4,633.14 14,864.80 5,108.04 5,363.44 5,363.44 5,631.61
`Records Technician CEA 23 14,748.98 1 4,986.42 5,235.74 15,497.53 5,772.41
(Recreation Coordinator (CEA 25 14,989.39 15,238.86 5,500.81 15,775.85 16,064.64
Revenue Inspector f CEA 33 16,079.08 6,383.04 l 6,702.19 17,037.31 17.389.17
Senior Administrative Specialist CEA I 25 14,989.39 5,238.86 15,500.81 5,775.85 6,064.64
Senior Library Assistant CEA 27 15,241.99 5,504.09 15,779.29 16,068.25 6,371.66
Senior Network Assistant CEA 26 5,114.12 5,369.83 5,638.32 5,920.24 16,216.25
Street Maintenance Leadworker (CEA 28 5,373.03 5,641.68 5,923.76 16,219.95 16,530.95
Street Maintenance Worker I (CEA 15 3,897.70 14,092.58 4,297.21 14,512.07 14,737.67
Street Maintenance Worker II CEA 19 4,302.33 l 4,517.45 4,743.32 4,980.49 15,229.52
Tree Maintenance Worker CEA 22 4,633.14 4,864.80 15,108.04 5,363.44 15,631.61
Wastewater Maintenance
Leadworker (CEA 28 5,373.03 5,641,68 15,923.76 6,219.95 16,530.95
Wastewater Maintenance
Worker 1 (CEA I 18 4,197.42 4,407,28 4,627.64 4,859.02 5,101.96
Wastewater Maintenance I CEA I 22
Worker II I 4,633.14 4,864.80 5,108.04 1 5,363.441 5,631.61
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
CEA MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
Effectitve-October 2, 2022
Per Resolution
JOB CLASS TITLE B.U. GRADE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
Accounting Technician CEA 22 4,725.81 4,962.09 5,210.20 5,470.71 5,744.25
Accounts Specialist I CEA 12 3,691.77 3,876.36 4,070.18 4,273.69 14,487.38
Accounts Specialist II CEA 18 4,281.36 , 4,495.43 14,720.19 4,956.20 15,204.00
Administrative Specialist CEA, 21 14,610.54 14,841.07 15,083.12 5,337.27 15,604.14
Administrative Technical CEA I 29 I
Specialist 5,617.50 5,898.38 6,193.30 6,502.96 6,828.11
Assistant Planner CEA I 33 r 6,200.67 6,510.70 6,836.24 7,178.05 7,536.95
Building Inspector I CEA I 32 16,049.43 16,351.90 6,669.49 17,002.97 7,353.12
Building Inspector II ICEA 36 6,677.44 17,011.31 17,361.87 7,729.97 8,116.47
Civil Engineering Assistant ICEA 34 6,355.70 6,673.48 7,007.16 7,357.51 17,725.38
Code Compliance Inspector ICEA I 36 16,677.44 7,011.31 7,361.87 17,729.97 8,116.47
Community Cable Program ICEA I 32 I I
Specialist 6,049.43 6,351.90 6,669.491 7,002.97 7,353.12
Computer Graphics Designer ICEA I 34 6,355.70 6,673.48 17,007.16 17,357.51 17,725.38
Custodian ICEA I 11 13,601.73 13,781.82 13,970.92 14,169.46 f 4,377.93
Economic Development ICEA I 33 I I
Coordinator 6,200.67 6,510.70 6,836.24 7,178.05 7,536.95
Engineering Technician ICEA I 30 15,757.94 6,045.84 6,348.14 6,665.54 16,998.82
Equipment Mechanic I CEA 22 14,725.81 4,962.09 15,210.20 15,470.71 15,744.25
Equipment Mechanic II CEA 27 15,346.83 15,614.17 5,894.87 16,189.61 6,499.09
Facilities Systems Mechanic I CEA 32 6,049.43 16,351.90 6,669.49 17,002.97 7,353.12
Fire Equipment Mechanic ICEA 30 5,757.94 16,045.84 16,348.14 6,665.54 16,998.82
Fire Prevention Specialist ICEA 34 16,355.70 16,673.48 17,007.16 17,357.51 f 7,725.38
Library Assistant ICEA 20 14 498.09 14,723.00 4,959.15 5,207.10 15,467.46
Library Clerk I ICEA 7 13,262.98 13,426.14 3,597.44 3,777.32 3,966.19
Library Clerk 11 ICEA 11 13,601.73 13,781.82 13,970.92 4,169.46 4,377.93
License/Permit Specialist I ICEA I 17 4,176.91 4,385.76 14,605.05 4,835.30 5,077.07
License/Permit Specialist II ICEA I 22 4,725.81 4,962.09 15,210.20 5,470.71 5,744.25
Maintenance Craftsworker ICEA I 29 15,617.50 15,898.38 16,193.30 6,502.96 16,828.11
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CEA MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
Effectitve-October 2, 2022
Per Resolution
Meter Reader/Repairer CEA 26 5,216.40 5,477.22 5,751.09 6,038.65 6,340.58
Network Assistant CEA 22 4,725.81 4,962.09 5,210.20 5,470.71 5,744.25
Office Specialist I CEA 11 3,601.73 3,781.82 3,970.92 4,169.46 4,377.93
Office Specialist II CEA 1 17 ` 4,176.91 1 4,385.76 1 4,605.05 4,835.30 1 5,077.07
Park Maintenance Worker I ICEA 1 15 1 3,975.65 1 4,174.43 1 4,383.15 4,602.31 1 4,832.42
Park Maintenance Worker II ICEA 19 4,388.38 4,607.80 4,838.19 5,080.10 5,334.11
Planning Technician ICEA 1 23 4,843.96 5,086.15 1 5,340.46 1 5,607.48 5,887.86
Pool Maintenance Technician ICEA 25 1 5,089.18 5,343.64 5,610.82 } 5,891.36 6,185.93
Public Works Inspector ICEA 22 14,725.81 4,962.09 5,210.20 15,470.71 5,744.25
Records Technician CEA 23 4,843.96 5,086.15 1 5,340.46 1 5,607.48 1 5,887.86
Recreation Coordinator CEA 25 5,089.18 5,343.64 1 5,610.82 1 5,891.36 6,185.93
Revenue Inspector CEA 33 1 6,200.67 1 6,510.70 6,836.24 1 7,178.05 17,536.95
Senior Administrative Specialist ICEA 25 1 5,089.18 1 5,343.64 5,610.82 1 5,891.36 6,185.93
Senior Library Assistant ICEA 27 5,346.831 5,614.17 5,894.871 6,189.611 6,499.09
Senior Network Assistant I CEA 26 5,216.40 1 5,477.22 5,751.09 1 6,038.65 6,340.58
Street Maintenance Leadworker CEA 28 5,480.49 5,754.51 6,042.24 6,344.35 6,661.56
Street Maintenance Worker I CEA 15 3,975.65 4,174.43 4,383.15 4,602.31 1 4,832.42
Street Maintenance Worker II CEA 1 19 1 4,388.38 1 4,607.80 4,838.19 5,080.10 5.334.11
Tree Maintenance Worker CEA 1 22 4,725.81 1 4,962.09 5,210.20 5,470.71 5,744.25
Wastewater Maintenance
Leadworker CEA 28 5,480.49 5,754.51 6,042.241 6,344.351 6,661.56
Wastewater Maintenance
Worker 1 CEA 18 1 4,281.36 4,495.43 1 4,720.19 1 4,956.20 1 5.204.00
Wastewater Maintenance CEA 22
Worker II 1 1 1 4,725.81 1 4,962.09 1 5,210.20 1 5,470.71 1 5,744.25
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA AND THE EL SEGUNDO CITY EMPLOYEES'
ASSOCIATION BARGAINING UNIT
The City Council of the City of EI Segundo does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1: Discussions have taken place in the meet and confer process have resulted in a
mutually agreeable Memorandum of Understanding between the City of EI Segundo and this
Bargaining Unit.
Section 2: Staff is authorized to implement all terms and conditions of the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of EI Segundo and this Bargaining Unit. A copy of the
Memorandum of Understanding is attached as Exhibit "A".
Section 3: The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution; record this
Resolution in the book of the City's original resolutions, and make a minute of this adoption of
the Resolution in the City Council's records and minutes of this meeting.
Section 4: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day o f 2018.
Drew Boyles,
Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO.
FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS
UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
WITH RESPECT TO A RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, (1) City of EI Segundo is a contracting agency under Government Code Section
22920 and subject to the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act(the "Act")
for participation by members of 001 City Employees Association and
WHEREAS, (2) Government Code Section 22892(a) provides that a contracting agency subject to Act
shall fix the amount of the employer contribution by resolution; and
WHEREAS, (3) Government Code Section 22892(b) provides that the employer contribution shall be an
equal amount for both employees and annuitants, but may not be less than the amount
prescribed by Section 22892(b) of the Act; and
RESOLVED, (a) That the employer contribution for each employee or annuitant shall be the amount
necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of family
members, in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of$1,500.00 per month, plus
administrative fees and Contingency Reserve Fund assessments; and be it further
RESOLVED, (b) City of EI Segundo has fully complied with any and all applicable provisions
of Government Code Section 7507 in electing the benefits set forth above; and be it
further
RESOLVED, (c) That the participation of the employees and annuitants of City of EI Segundo
shall be subject to determination of its status as an "agency or instrumentality of the
state or political subdivision of a State"that is eligible to participate in a governmental
plan within the meaning of Section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, upon
publication of final Regulations pursuant to such Section. If it is determined that City of
EI Segundo would not qualify as an agency or instrumentality of the state or political
subdivision of a State under such final Regulations, CalPERS may be obligated, and
reserves the right to terminate the health coverage of all participants of the employer.
RESOLVED, (d) That the executive body appoint and direct, and it does hereby appoint and direct,
the City Clerk to file with the Board a verified copy of this resolution, and to perform on
behalf of City of EI Segundo all functions required of it under the Act.
Adopted at a regular meeting of the EI Segundo City Council at EI Segundo,CA,this 19th
day of March, 2019.
Signed:
Drew Boyles, Mayor
Attest:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
CHANGE—BY GROUP,EQUAL, 1 FIXED(REV. 1/2018)
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
AND
EL SEGUNDO CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE 1 -GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1.01 Preamble
This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter"MOU" or "Agreement") is made and entered
into between the EL SEGUNDO CITY EMPLOYEES'ASSOCIATION, hereinafter referred to
as ;.L"Associationn,, and the management representatives of the El Segundo City Council,
hereinafter referred to as the "City", pursuant to the California Government Code Section 3500
et. seq.
Article 1.02 Conclusions and Term of Agreement
The parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding wages, hours and other terms and
conditions of employment and the benefits contained herein are given in consideration for the
various provisions contained herein which may be a change in the prior employment practices of
the City. Further, it is mutually agreed that this MOU shall commence on Oeteber 1,2
March 20. 2019 and be effective through and including September 30,E 201 a lith ��
of ai.1,z►dirg*e ScFtarl3rr. 30, 2011 cdetj 5, I-- Am u?;, icn. The Asoociaticr Nail
City of ita-ddean•r.•hi.1rx:r. "1 10 taxied i& ag eomonl ne NO-.than K laroh M,2013.
This MOU contains all of the covenants, stipulations and provisions agreed upon by the parties
relating to employee wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. Therefore, for
the life of this agreement, neither party shall be compelled to meet and confer with the other
concerning any mandatory meet and confer issue which is covered by this Agreement. Except as
set forth above, nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of the parties' rights to negotiate
matters within the scope of bargaining.
Notwithstanding any provisions of this MOU,the City can meet and consult with the Association
on the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations which are within the scope of representation
Article 1.03 Implementation of Agreement
This MOU shall be jointly presented to the El Segundo City Council for implementation along
with all the ordinances, resolutions and such other additional actions as may be necessary to
implement the provisions of this MOU. If the City Council fails to adopt the necessary
ordinances and resolutions to implement the provisions of this MOU, the parties agree to meet
and confer.
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Article 1.04 Recognition
The City hereby confirms its recognition of the Association as the exclusive representative of
employees in the general employees representation unit, and agrees to meet and confer with the
Association on all matters relating to the scope of representation pertaining to the said employees
as authorized by the law. The appropriate unit represented by the Association is generally
described as all full time permanent and part-time permanent non-safety employees in the City's
"classified service," except Police Assistant I/II, Police Service Officer I/11, Crime Scene
Inveslip_Ator I/1I. and those classes defined as management/confidential or
supervisory/professional. This recognition of the Association shall not be subject to challenge
except as provided under the provisions of the City's Employer-Employee Organization
Relations Resolution #3208. [This list of classes within the bargaining unit is attached to this
MOU as Appendix A.]
Article 1.05 Management Rights
Except as limited by the specific and express terms of this MOU, the City hereby retains and
reserves unto itself all rights, powers, authority, duties and responsibilities confirmed on and
vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of California and/or United States of
America.
The management and direction of the work force of the City is vested exclusively in the City and
nothing in this MOU is intended to circumscribe or modify the existing rights of the City to
direct the work of its employees; hire, promote, demote, transfer, assign and retain employees in
positions within the City, subject to the rules and regulations of the City, discipline employees
for proper cause; maintain the efficiency of governmental operations; relieve employees from
duties because of lack of work; take action as may be necessary to carry out the City's mission
and services in emergencies; and to determine the methods, means and personnel by which the
operations are to be carried out, including the right to contract or subcontract any services
performed by the City and require overtime work by City employees.
Article 1.06 Association Membership
The City agrees to:
1. Provide official dues deductions for all employees who subscribe to Association membership;
2. Provide official payroll deductions for approved Association insurance and welfare plans, not
to exceed five programs;
3. Provide the Association with a list of newly hired employees in the representation unit
monthly.
Article 1.07 Organizational Security
U'pan apprcval of this Agrwm&-k ✓,/ :hc J Segiw4a ✓.y C�nm2?1, 211A11 unit employees who
voluntarily became members of the Association and those unit employees who voluntarily
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become members of the Association during the term of this agreement shall remain members
until the expiration of the agreement.Notwithstanding the above, employees may terminate their
Association membership within forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the agreement expiration
date. if3ctiva Iu� 12, 2091, r. i�tWr 3Cilgrocr-now `•ch-, N tFA J `ugu Gf�' am �,coc
Aoaot�-_�iDn --lid :fit. Cil, of li i Sr-W\-�Jc rfStOirt-, nr�moaa'ic�n of Azg=ay Shcil Fmvi:)�axa
v,-m Iri; rapw-_ntatie--.z of:ho City wA ti'w I==,ation. Tlat Lm,tw of A r",vncm i s
h7nky inca>pz\-aOd "y r3,'1Q,\-onX i71/4 tl-s !'grocrnsc\iI, The Association shall indemnify, defend
and hold the City harmless against any liability arising from any claims, demands, or other action
relating to the City's compliance with tltc agrnc; f1. iR31VAi.11; OHM to tha
Aov�a�ion'c�av
of urAtc thm MvWc�ns- this Article. The City reserves the
right to select and direct legal counsel in the case of any challenge to the City's compliance with
this Article, and the Association agrees to pay any attorney, arbitrator or court fees related
thereto.
Article 1.08 Savings
If any provision or the application of any provision of this MOU as implemented should be
rendered or declared invalid by a final court action or decree or preemptive legislation, the
remaining sections of this MOU shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of said
MOU.
Article 1.09 No-Strike
The Association agrees that during the term of this MOU their members employed by the City of
El Segundo will not strike, or engage in any work stoppage or slow down, engage in a concerted
failure to report for duty, or fail to perform their duties in whole or in part for the purposes of
inducing, influencing or coercing a change in conditions, or compensation, or the rights
privileges or obligations of employment.
The Association also agrees that their members employed by the City of El Segundo will not
refuse to cross a picket line in the performance of their normal and customary duties nor attempt
to influence, either directly, or indirectly, the employees to honor an existing picket line in the
performance of their normal and customary duties as employees.
Article 1.10 Non-Discrimination
The Association and the City recognize and agree to protect the rights of all employees to join
and/or participate in protected Association activities or to refrain from joining or participating in
protected activities in accordance with Government Code Sections 3550 and 3511.
The City and the Association agree that they shall not illegally discriminate against any
employee because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, political or religious opinions or
affiliations and shall act affirmatively to accomplish equal employment opportunities for all
employees. The City and the Association shall reopen any provision of this Agreement for the
purpose of complying with any final order of the Federal or State agency or court of competent
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jurisdiction requiring a modification or change in any provision or provisions of this Agreement
in compliance with State or Federal anti-discrimination laws.
Article 1.11 Steward's Time
Upon timely request and for suitable reasons, the City Manager or dexianee may authorize
release of the Association President or his/her authorized representative from normal duties to
assist in personnel matters involving Association members and for which union renresenWion is
allowable by law. The Association President or his/her authorized representative shall inform
their immediate Supervisor. withAts_muGF-advance notice as possible. ofannrovai to engage I
Such matters dj)rjo work hopr_gxn�ns��re minimal over tional impact.
Article 1.12 Association Administrative Time
Association officers and board members will be allowed up to a total of 72 hours as a group per
year of administrative leave to attend Association and labor relations seminars. All or part of
these hours may be used for other conferences or seminars with the approval of the City
Manager.
Article 1.13 Grievance Procedure
The Association may grieve on behalf of an individual, group of employees or the Association as
a whole.
1. DEFINITION OF TERMS
A. Grievance -A grievance is an allegation of a violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of
a specific written departmental or agency rule or regulation or a specific provision of this MOU.
A grievance is distinct from an appeal of discipline which is covered by the Personnel Rules and
Regulations (Rule 15 and 16).
B. Grievant - A grievant is an employee or group of employees adversely affected by an act of
omission of the agency.
b. Steps within the Grievance Procedures will be completed within(10)ten working days.
C. Day -A day is a working day.
D. Immediate Supervisor-The first level supervisor of the grievant.
2. TIME LIMITS
A. Compliance and Flexibility - With the written consent of both parties, the time limitation for
any step may be extended or shortened.
B. Calculation of Time Limits- Time limits for the appeal provided at each level shall begin the
day following receipt of a written decision or appeal by the parties.
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C. Failure to Meet Timeliness - Failure at any level of this procedure to communicate the
decision on a grievance by the City within the specified time limits shall permit lodging an
appeal at the next level of the procedure within the time allotted had the decision been given. If
the grievance is not processed by the grievant or grievant in accordance with the time limits,the
decision last made by the City shall be deemed final.
3. PROCEDURE
Grievances will be processed following the procedures set forth below.
A. Level I - Within ten (10) days of the date the employee reasonably knew or should have
known of the incident giving rise to the grievance,the employee should make an effort to resolve
the grievance with the employee's immediate supervisor. The supervisor shall hold discussions
and attempt to resolve the grievance within ten(10)days.
B. Level 11 - In the event such efforts do not produce a mutually satisfactory resolution, the
employee or employees aggrieved must reduce their grievance to writing and file it with the
immediate supervisor. Under no circumstances shall the formal written grievance be filed more
than ten(10)days from the date the employee knew or should have known of the incident giving
rise to the grievance.
Procedure for Filing a Grievance
In filing a grievance,the employee should set forth the following information:
a. The specific section of the Memorandum of Understanding, departmental or agency rules or
regulations allegedly violated,misinterpreted or misapplied.
b. The specific act or omission which gave rise to the alleged violation, misinterpretation or
misapplication.
c. The date or dates on which the violation, misinterpretation or misapplication occurred.
d. What documents, witnesses or other evidence supports the grievant's position.
e. The remedy requested.
C. Level III - If the grievance is not resolved by the immediate supervisor, the grievant may
present the grievance in writing to the department head within ten (10) days. The department
head will respond in writing within ten(10)days.
D. Level IV - If the grievance is not resolved by the department head, the grievant may present
the grievance in writing to the City Manager within ten(10)days. The City Manager or designee
will conduct an informal hearing and render a decision. Each party shall have the right to present
witnesses and evidence at the hearing. The conclusions and findings of this hearing shall be final.
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4. MATTERS EXCLUDED FROM THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A. The grievance procedure is not intended to be used for the purpose of resolving complaints,
requests or changes in wages,hours or working conditions.
B. The procedure is not intended to be used to challenge the content of employee evaluations or
performance reviews. An employee may however, challenge the content of an evaluation by
filing an appeal to his/her department head. In the event that an employee is directly supervised
by a department head, the employee may challenge the content of the evaluation by filing an
appeal to another department heard, who has been agreed upon by the employee and his/her
supervisor(department head). In either event, the department head's determination shall be final,
and thus no further appeals will be permitted.
C. The procedure is not intended to be used to challenge the merits of a reclassification, lay-off,
transfer, denial of reinstatement, or denial of a step or merit increase.
D. The procedure is not intended to be used in cases of reduction in pay, demotion, suspensions
or a termination which are subject to the formal appeal process outlined in Ordinance 586 and
the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
5. CONFERENCES
Grievant(s) and City representatives, upon request, shall have the right to a conference at any
level of the grievance procedure.
6. WRITTEN MATERIAL
Copies of written material which may be used for disciplinary purposes shall be provided to the
employee prior to placement in their official personnel file. The employee shall have the right to
rebut any such document and have the rebuttal attached to the document prior to it becoming a
permanent part of the employee's personnel file.
Article 1.14 Layoff Procedure
1. Grounds for Layoff- Whenever, in the judgment of the City Council, it becomes necessary to
reduce the workforce because of a lack of funds, lack of work or reorganization, an employee
may be laid off, reduced in classification or displaced by another employee. Such layoff,
reduction or displacement shall result from action of the City Manager or his designee. Such
action shall not entitle the laid off, reduced or displaced employee to a right of appeal. The City
Manager shall recommend to the City Council each classification to be affected by any such
change.
2. Notice to Employees - The City shall notify the Association thirty (30) days prior to the
implementation of layoffs,to provide for adequate time to meet and confer regarding the impact.
An employee filling a full time position shall be given fourteen(14)calendar days prior notice of
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lay off. Employees transferred, reduced or displaced shall be given five (5) calendar days'
notice. The City Council may approve a reduction in the notice requirements, if so recommended
by the City Manager.
3. At-Will Employees -The City Manager retains the right to layoff or alter the work assignment
of the following employees at any time without notice or right of appeal: emergency employees,
temporary or seasonal employees, part-time employees, original probationary employees,
promotional probationary employees and employees designated as at-will. The promotional
probationary employee shall revert to his/her previously held classification and position without
loss of seniority.
4. Procedures for Layoff- A permanent employee in a classification affected by a reduction in
force shall be laid off based on seniority in City service, that is the employee with the least City
service shall be laid off first, followed by the employee with the second least City service, etc.
Seniority shall be determined by hire date. Seniority shall mean full-time employment in any
classification in the City of El Segundo.
5. Breaking Ties- In cases where two or more employees have the same date of hire (i.e. equal
seniority), retention points for job performance shall be credited on the basis of the average of
the overall evaluation ratings for the last three (3) years in a classification, provided the last
rating had been filed at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the layoff.notice. Retention
points are as follows:
"Unsatisfactory"Rating - 0 points
"Improvement needed"Rating - 6 points
"Satisfactory"Rating - 12 points
"Exceeds expectations"Rating - 18 points
"Outstanding"Rating - 24 points
In the event of a tie in seniority, the employee with the lowest average of retention points shall
be laid off first. In the event that one or more of the affected employees do not have a sufficient
number of performance evaluations on file,ties shall be broken by a coin toss.
6. Reduction to a Vacant Position - An employee designated for layoff as a result of abolition of
a position or classification may be offered appointment to a vacant position in a lower
classification, if the employee is qualified by education and/or experience for such position. If
there is more than one qualified employee to be offered such appointment(s),the offer(s) shall be
based on seniority, with the employee with the highest seniority offered the position first, then
the next highest, etc. If the employees have the same seniority, then the procedure for breaking
ties set forth above shall apply. An employee accepting such appointment shall be placed on the
step for the lower classification most closely corresponding, but in no case higher, than the salary
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step of his/her previously held position, and the employee will be assigned a new salary
anniversary date on the effective date of the appointment.
7. Displacement Rights - An employee designated for layoff as a result of abolition of a position
or classification may displace ("bump") an employee in a lower classification in which the
employee has prior service, provided the laid off has greater seniority than the employee in the
lower classification. Full-time members of the unit who are laid off will be permitted to bump
non-benefited temporary and part-time employees if a)the classification is in the unit and b)the
City determines that the laid off employee is qualified for the temporary or part-time position. In
such cases, the full-time employee who has been laid off will assume temporary or part-time
status.
An employee who is bumped shall be laid off in the same manner as employee whose position or
classification is abolished.
8. Salary Placement - An employee who is assigned to a lower classification as a result of a
displacement (bump) shall be placed on the step of the salary range of the new classification
which is closest to the compensation of the employee in the previous classification, but in no
case higher, and the employee will be assigned a new salary anniversary date on the effective
date of the appointment. The employee shall, however, retain seniority while his/her name
remains on reemployment list or lists.
9. Re-Employment List - The names of permanent employees who have been laid off under this
section(including employees who have bumped down) shall be placed, in order of seniority from
highest to lowest, on a reemployment list for their classification or any lower classification for
which the employee is qualified by education and/or experience. Persons on such lists shall
retain eligibility for appointment therefrom for a period of three years from the date their names
were placed on the list. As a vacancy within a classification or lower related classification
becomes available,the name appearing at the top of the list shall be offered the opportunity to fill
the vacancy. The name of an individual selected from the list to fill the vacancy who refuses the
re-employment offer shall be permanently removed from the re-employment list without right of
appeal. Laid-off employees do not earn seniority credit or benefits while on the re-employment
list.
10. Rights on Re-Employment - If a person is reemployed by the City within three years, the
employee's seniority, sick leave and vacation accrual rates shall be reinstated. Any accumulated
sick leave and/or vacation earnings shall also be reinstated to the extent that the employee did not
receive compensation for such earnings at the time of lay off. Upon reemployment, employees
will be placed on the same salary step held at the time of Jay off.
Article 1.15 Personnel Policies
1. Overtime Distribution - The City shall assign overtime work as equitably as possible among
all qualified employees in the same classification in the same organizational unit. Such overtime
work shall to the extent possible be assigned on the basis of volunteers. In the assignment of
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overtime under this provision, however, management may consider special skills required to
perform particular work.
2. Good Friday - Employees shall be entitled to use vacation time for leaves with pay on Good
Friday provided such absences are scheduled and approved by the City.
ARTICLE 2 - SALARIES AND BENEFITS
Article 2.01 Cant tf Li•riwg SaIary Adjustments
V na-uraf furl aat►•ril ire gran x-cnuca inoria-,# by t1.5 :r.iIian a=cre in fiaieal yoar 'QI I
12 oompame to fiNnl yzar 2010 2011 and/--x- ler,• V.v mill:ca in frxal 2012 12 lu vamp»rod 7.f
2011 12, Nim, '.ler 9m71e;reed ward under this HOU :will be 9ntitlai S:, a COLA inrr�xvc
CNak s tf;` Pry parkid irwiudin; 90to5cr 1 of the f octal yacr i:nmrcgiat:;�y "WzV RS the
qualifying ficeci Y-Nr(o;. 1n a#'.xr vlov;$,i, if the ga)xO furzd e1ucl vo;c Srem rcr.•crrax in fixral
yrar W 11 12 wr31c�- 2012 13 era E1.5 r.:iIIian cr m-c smatx than: ti-mot in th3 Jr.c•rr-xt fc2aai
mar, t a ✓OLA i*evxr kviII tal-a sf/rce ON�bo 1, YN 2 ar1kr 20 113%Tht4nw unt of tha C01-A
inurnx axill "c Swed vpcn thx haat trra� inc.nwa in tic Carsarni Price Indax (CR J) ir.the
L-e. Arg-vix Ri zmidc Orrvm,;v vaunty gv�ograpoMc a.aa fv the lwcl•:a n-myth pefiud Vdi.r the
m3e raaant Aagum 3 Ideal furA spa gnz ra•tcnuoa fer Chir Dzet;,orr Shall mcg t a:i rc•rnuas
c/.-zpt NV, cf All TrwrAf;!�_-, !i2oz-Acte and [?: rm iuc (sec uM n✓nbcc.roox 3109 3M) HrA
,ha-rro3 far;crvi: (aeama-tt nuw.'aa--:3 W 3999):
The Citv stall provide the followine salary increases to emplovees:,
+ Effective March 39. 2Q 19: Seven Percent(7%)
■ Effective P4v Period that includes October 1.2019: Three Percent(3%)
• Effective P&v Period that iWjpde5 October 1,2029; Two Percent
• Effective Pav Period that includes October 1. 2021:. Two Percent(2%)
Effective Pav Period that includes October 1. 2020: Two Percent(2%)
Article 2.02 Overtime/Compensatory Time
1. Overtime Calculation - An employee who is required to work more than forty (40) hours
during any given work week shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-half times his/her
regular rate of pay. The City, for purposes of calculating overtime pay, will include holiday
ooMP3:111_0n' ti M. M9 bra aPPM-reti V_Natisrt leave as time worked. Sick leave. vacation leave.
and comnensatory leeve' will not be considered as time worked for purposes of determining
eligibility for overtime pay.
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2. Compensatory Time - Employees may substitute compensatory time for overtime pay if
approved by their Department Head as follows:
Formatted:Indent:
A. The employee can maintain up to eighty (80) hours of accrued compensatory overtime~ Left: 0.5",
at any one time, and carry over unused time from year to year.
LLL Hanging 0.2"
fB. The employee may use compensatory time in conjunction with normal vacation time
with prior approval of their Department Head.
C. The employee can use up to forty (40)hours of compensatory time at any one time.
3. Cash in of Compensatory Time - Employees may cash in accrued compensatory time, once
per calendar year, at the employee's current base salary 4our rate of pay. and EPMC shall nr2t
apply, by notifying the payroll division of their intent to do so no later than November 20th.
Payment to the employees will be made on or about the 44t#-1 Ot] of December.
4. Recall Minimum Hours - Employees who are required by their sunervisor to return to work at
a time other than their scheduled work day shall be compensated for a minimum of four (4)
hours woovertime—does not constitute.
recall hours overtime. —
5. Reeular Rate of Pav — Regular Rate of Pav is defined in 29 CFR 778.108 et sect, The
definition used in this Resoluiton is_for general reference an oes not override t11�5p@ClflC
definitions jot forth in thelFir Labor.�tdAct (FLSA]. Therefore. as usedin this
Resolutior,tjze "reuate-qf�pav" is the,toMal_inclusive compensation paid to or on behalf ref
m 'fis,-travel cxurise5, other reimbursable expenses, paytnents not mandate
by the former MDU or other ruleslrevulatiops. retirement and insurance contributions lav the,
City. overtime and holidav nay. These are examples only and not intended to be an all-incluive
definition of the "reeular rale 4f qay." Aqulicablp statutes/case law shall prevail over ani
definitions inconsistent with statuWslcase law._
d. Reimbursable Overtime is Not Subiect to the PAid Leave Exclg5ip-n Abovr,
a. for purposes of this Agreement an "Inspection Event" is defined as a0v ipspection
reRugstpd by a third partv consumer tR be oerformed ouj!�ide of the Fire Department or
Plannina and Building De,nartment's regul lav scheduled-fours. A single InsnectiOQ
Event may include insnecf on of more than one item ner consvrger. Multiple insr)ection
items at the same worksite for a single consurper addressed in a single Inspection_Event
will_not be s,Vbiect to separate minimum overtime compensation. A"worksite" is defined
As a location with the same Ad4
M,$%. If more Chap one Insnection Event is performed for
=pq.rate col rxumers_on theme dav- each Insnect�on Fvent is subject to the minimum.
overtime comnensation reouirement set forth in,aection b below..
b. The Citv shall p,Y a minimum of Iwo (2) hours for reimbursable overtime
=nensatim-- r actwl tjro worked ner Inspection_Event. whichever is greater. to aiQ
ESCEA unit employee who voluntarily oeffprms reimbursablg after-hours insnectiort
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Services outside of his or her Ueularly schtWpled work hour,,,,37111-Slant to the follpwing
conditions:
i_ The ESCEA unit emoloveeJvust b"-w-Loved in the Planning and Building
Department or as a Fire Preventio Snecialist;
ii, The ESCEA unit,emnlovee mWt receive Drioj-written approval from his or her
supervisor to perform(iP Insnectign Event. Shoulder cpnsumer request Additional,
insnectjon item(sl while the ESCEA unit emnlovee is at the site of an aDrurpved.
ection Event-. nerformance of the additional inspection itern(s) shall be
deemed annrov-W by the sunervisor as Dart of the Inspection Evenp.
iii. The workj)erforned by the ESCEA unit emnlovee must be in connection with
his or her regular jcb duties:
iv. The work performed by the ESCEA unit emnlovee must occur outside of hi,5
or her res ular[v 5ch,pdtafed work hpurs;
v, The overtime wa_ees paid by e City must,,he subiect to beine reimbursed by a
third party -
vi_ The work performed by the ESCEA upit emnlovee mpgt_Ix mlated to after-
hours inspections of nremises: and
vii. The Citv retains the right to aisiLm any after-hours inspection to avv Firs
Den,artrnent or Plannirle And Building emnlovee (whether he or she is Dart of tjr_e
ESCEA unit or not)or consultant at it,5 discretion.
Article 2.03 Family Emergency Care Sick Leave Utilization
The City shall comply with the Federal and State regulations of the Family and Medical Leave
Act: California Family Rights Act: Healthv Workplaces. Healthy Family .Act of 2014: and aj,
other anolicable fagljly leave larM. Affected employees shall be entitled to utilize six (6` days of
accumulated sick leave prr v,)4rdzr yt r for providing immediate family medical necessity-
related care. "lrnr�zJSn*A FIneily shall I3eoendin on_ the apnyicable leave lays. "famPy..
nLognikr'may-be defined as including but not limited to children, parents,&4WH+ge� grandperen:J
cf the a:sp;ape, tk,3 of employee and employee's spouse or registered domestic partner, or
aanifimm nihx. i li S grantjehilrfrPn, rl Pr�ndparents. Utilization of said sick leave shall be
contingent upon the employee making application for sick leave use and providing #iffier
dcr,,arvwx-�t h-." •7/lth—the required documentation evidencing that the sick leave is to be
distributed because of an ifnmedi tea family member receiving medical attention by any type of
health care provider.
Article 2.04 Uniform Allowance and Replacement
The City shall pay uniform, clothing, and personnel equipment allowance as follows:
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A Mier Cadet, Filo Squi,-xmM i lwN.1nia, Y-quip;Nczr A9aOwnic 1/11, i'V Fire
Prevention Specialist-$240 per year or equivalent per month of active duty.
B. Ncv.if appo nw d na'im Cacotto mall itr Prov reed with a u7ifercz tdvar co of EI 12 a-,W V5,
fc3p;zv.iv3l)•, at thz time of appointment.
C. The City reserves the right to provide uniforms in lieu of the allowances provided for herein.
Affected employees occupying the classifications of Pay i+a C&40Cr-ima Erre I iv231*-tim-
J*Fire Eouinmept Mechanic. Eau pment Mechanic I/[I. Pool Technician,and all Fire Prevention
Specialist classifications shall have unserviceable uniforms replaced by the City by means of the
replacement policies and procedures applicable to sworn uniformed City police personnel. Said
replacement policy shall be in addition to any uniform maintenance allowance paid to affected
employees.
The City shall provide rain gear for Building Inspectors I/II and shall additionally provide safety
shoes in an amount not to exceed $100.00$180.00(effective Marcji2Al9Xpre-tax)per 12-month
period for those individuals required by the City to wear safety shoes. The City shall contract
with a vendor for provision of said safety shoes and the affected employees shall be required to
obtain the shoes from said vendor unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
employee's department head that the vendor does not have footwear which is usable by the
employee. Upon receipt of written authorization from the department head to do so, the
employee may in such case purchase safety shoes at a location of his/her choice, subject to the
maximum X00.09 $18,0.00 (effective arab 2019 .pre-tax City contribution. Requests for an
additional shoe allowance when such individuals have worn or damaged safety shoes shall not be
unreasonably denied. If denied, the reason for such denial shall be provided in writing to the
employee.
Employees occupying the following classifications shall have uniforms and shoes provided:
All Maintenance Worker I/II and Leadworker Classifications
Custodian Building Inspector 1/II
Meter Reader/Repairer Equipment Mechanic I/II
Facilities Systems Mechanic Maintenance Craftsworker
Tree Maintenance Worker Senior Park Maintenance Worker
Fire Eouinment Mechanic Pool Technician
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A+ficlt 7.9f WeffRpno P,,--grain
The paylicz L*,all cram during !h4 tcrn of thin A,�.�rrnx a jc�nt labor r��n�gv<r��1" :Ili Qe
,Dam tittat", tits T/urpaac of v--K�.*x1l >J to infovm amyl C4utitc zxnit rrnm*ar3 #a :a mmamna- :n
w-hiah irAi ideal ffrwiyls�: .-,an be crejust34 to p,©rrr 4o hoalth wA !•iVAv. Any &-.d all
t arxncrristiv:a L"s PornmitOczhall Ec a4vim.- Lmly and the aarrp=kian oetlts rammi=o
Mall Ea --c abvscd upan ✓; tha partial ir. a:rnirl ivith f rturc oraaninia-:W mmiiip tobe
eeerdinated by iataofL.
Article 2.06 Employee Group Insurance Programs
1. Medical
A. Effective January 1991, the City will contract with the California PERS for the Public
Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Program for medical insurance.
B. Effective ,&-ivary 1, 2005 Mav 1. 2019, the City's maximum contribution for medical and
mental health insurance will be equal to the pM-tium scot,Cf Fall %raily a..r,:to c fca tl-;:LA"mag
of the l-IK401cr1Y 1'ratin to all P>aIISS 2wj:W s. pk ycas in Les Anggsac C--"Vj %, S207/mcxrth;
,tAic b*N,z ie higher. (Thi .mount fill ✓- l:mvvi ria tht "200 fb nxW—) was*ikre IanoN-T 1,
3006, tht City hall pG?' 6cx' 80%. of t ina cxod -,N'im ium 1.+VMh zxece* the '-R cmula sit Perth
above Emplrjaes-shall ha for tira roaminin; 24%. (For Wamp* if this Mminim
arsrnw�: Cti the avxagc =S' of he B10 plat~ es by-"K"9! over the antiriFcVA 2005
w::r38c prwxium cf 1):757.24/rr,*h (irr, an irrartut V S7573!monA ta $033.0YmonA), the
City t,•osM pay up :c g27Pa/mater (t507 pluc W afi the hviwcr aboNv VN7) end +,`•.*
erg oyu Nvauld Iris' S!iz- mxn;ining VS21Yr/jmh).$1504/month for full-time emplovees ani,
$750/rnorth for Dart-time emnlovees.,
Effective January 1, 3240-72022, the City's maximum contribution for medical and mental
health insurancq shall be $1550/month for full-time erpplovees and$775/month for Dart-time.
emnlovees.sha.11 ba thrr 20"5 f mr/Alo, tha rn cuntri'b%Mon fes'2001, Ylus NIX; iramased
ptei-um •i:h*xA 3 ieeeds- is 2091 acxntriba��.. (Fv.. if the -,V. srni Jrn inc-/.v33 fiv .Iv
avafa@V aay: :}.'tths 111174 p.lXKircrr, 1 t 155 r1mctltar i T° o nr tha !,,wtbr�`al 2095 rates of
033/Uhivnth (i.e., = ino: � o;, $813Wnnontk ra D916.32 /nun±h), thz Wy would pay tip to
$°l]7.751►nan:l (S807 020.32 ` lie-\97) a.-A tht m-,P!7vat ric-AH Pwf :hr rcimining
D. .Effective Jaatgry 1__ 2023. the�itv's maxiSnntrihnlion for medical and mental htaU"
insurance is $160-0 per month for full-time erpD]ovees and-$000 Der month f9r Dart-time
emplovees. _ —
Ff.'faati-:c Jnr-nary 1, 2005, cFmployees may opt out of insurance and receive $250/month in
cash. The opt out benefit is only available so long as the city's insurance rate is not adversely
affected by the "opt out". The employee must provide verification of alternative coverage in
order to opt out and is responsible for the tax consequences of the cash payment. The cash
benefit is not subject to PERS retirement credit. The narties aLree_that they shall ae onen this
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17iO i ion to discuss elimina n of this_ t Qut Dntiaq due to_the Flores v. City of San Gahrie]
k-clsion.
C. CffvA-✓m 3�i j 1, 20?2, 64 City citi4 GAP
pm nib,w.m will he$1,D94.A/mor,*,
-SHOItivr Jtrw\t"j ! JW3h 72-SU V tl%i oo7tm-st,ik/-'City✓anrib;atiw-t:ir,gv& m-Ced. i~muraM
arra FAP pmmi-;irr will i::ram Ivj 50%' vf lha ar-mcl imwswe 'r.. Zyrr avmg2 1-1A. O ffionil i
eeye"c tet`,
Tlm "average N-h4Q `milj TV/RV*I roto" ky t1[acg AAC 3-IW Aga V Mh LON
A-igaiea Arec (:.oa I'rgc)eas E . 'f cnt=a) rr i'r/ 9rv�+�tge p3miur .. chmouw. W.'All
-*49;-)A,n-, rf&M- au^gk llra PM. S HL-*+Kir P7�Way-l. /.
{1e 20;3 � ,� �J� `'. ,F: is tised for
:llustr-..ti _ __
-Ser.-,10 Galualstla;fX EM ,'FV7,r-/val in t1',+e e.w,1 l•?M'0 family caviarage m�e-.
2012 1-1\40 2013 HNIQ
]„ family eever-age
eeverage pfc-nium 7-te
pfv Uu S rate
Blue Shield Q', 27 11,351.27
-Bluech1'mli $1,1r142.05 $1,170Ai
L N40 Net Value
i4#,,arr I-lA4J Q','� V.,2,1 32
Annual cnoi of Annual
-HeFeRSe lflffeaSe
R04
A\\j:ag;a
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Merage $1,23619-5 $90.00 X00
8m*jk!.2 Calemlafien for City
2011 ✓tjAdd IK ufarr-n4d 2013City
$11,n�96.90 4-S-S..00 -!1,111.36
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' D-.-gEffective upon City participation in the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care
Program the City will initiate a future retiree health insurance contribution program for retirees
who participate in the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital; Care Program. The program will
provide for the following maximum contributions:
Year of Retirement Amount of Monthly Contribution
1991 * $16.00
1992 * 25% of City Contribution made for
employee with coverage which is
the same as that of the retiree.
1993 * 50%
1994 * 75%
1995 * 100%
*Should the contribution listed be less than$75.00 the retiree shall receive$75.00.
Employees must have a minimum of five (5)years of service with the City in order to be eligible
for paid retiree medical insurance.
1 &--Effective Oetaber 1. 2007Marclj 20. 2019, the maximum €fie--City contribution for medical
insurance, for both active employees and retirees, shall be$1600 per month.
.1 Dental
During the term of this agreement, the City will pay the premium for City contracted dental
insurance for employees and eligible dependents. The City's aggregate contribution for current
dental, optical and life insurance shall be capped at $135.00 per employee per month
-3 a Optical
During the term of this agreement, the City will pay the premium for City contracted optical
insurance for employees and eligible dependents. The City's aggregate contribution for current
dental, optical and life insurance shall be capped at$135.00 per employee per month.
H_ EAP/Mental Health
The Cilv's contribution for medicaj insurance shall be used for r1kedica"remiums only: $9,37
EAP will not be deducted. Citv shall provide mentaj health benefit at_a basic level and at Citx.
cost. Enrollment in EAP(()sere cut OQ
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Article 2.07 Retirement
1. The City shall provide as deferred compensation a set dollar amount to be paid toward the
employee's contribution to the Public Employees' Retirement System. The dollar amount to be
paid as deferred compensation for the term of this agreement shall be an amount equal to four
percent (4%) of the sum of the total earnings less than $133.33 per month. Total earnings less
deferred pay and special compensation as defined by Ca1PERS equals base pay. The City agrees
to pay on behalf of the employees covered under this agreement the member contribution on
shift differential, uniform allowance and uniform replacement when such benefits are includable
as additional compensation for PERS purposes.
2. PERS PavmMt Pick Un: Eff kiv: kyr pu; pzrivd V)gknning rlcra:nbcr 5 2011 *.-e✓_Igh the
e d of tha soilvtmt tial;; (Sopoff�r 30, X i 3 X 3011), cm,1_y wws agm is pa•, :hrx n
ts1.) of the ccnhikW.i9z. if in tlti Nwpo the Uky'a Fzm��3yrr Share far`.hc,
Crts'r 201V@D55 AAkv_,,1la:t2ous ftslixrn3nt Tia, L& PERE ram, 7z&,rne �o tk FY 7010/rll
PcrVonuage cc lcrnr, all ropm-wiM v,-ill tke-a� ✓I A
inefease to "^^e salafy. Effective May 13.20U. emnfoveesshall make�he $eYven aerce 7t (7%)
(pre-lax) of the Em.oloyee Paid Member Cprttribution. —Efl"tive last full pav period_in
Seuiember 2023. Emolovees Shall contrQsjjte an additiora1 one percent (1%) nick-un of one
percerjt (1%1 pursuant to Govergiment Code sections 20516.5 and 20516(b).The additional owe
percent,deduction shall oniv be applied if all,other miscellaneous emnlovee associations aeree tv.
make the additional contribution.
2-1 Effective January 1, 1992 the City's contract with the California Public Employees'
Retirement System was amended to add Section 20024.2, One-Year Final Compensation.
` -3-4. The City has amended its contract with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
to provide eligible employees with the benefits of the 2%at age 55 (Modified)retirement plan in
accordance with Government Code Section 21354.
(b) Tier II - As sears at. p.moliecbl3, IN ✓ty ,hall an-�cm l its a1i:raot vAh tF4 CcliC.rni■ Public
5".p!v/_ve' Ps.zira rr7,t °inti: (MU) to i:: plarz/_%nt the 2%,W50 rctirwric_rnt fcrmula �n
aacv..Ian" ~pith C-vrx'nxtc t Cu-als ✓ s�—i 21353, TFic MI.• foMulc 711211 apri)• tc M[>1OJe43
hired an or t'.o a`f2sti7c Jut-- of t1m RMS ocr.:ract ■m3rv4ir3n:. lwe-3t i-iucvtian of th,-
C rp,.5 sin trrat amCcAmsm. iw xrtinglVtt upor all "IC�07J. Z'1 r2"K-Z-__VAC' ��'� is 0W ✓+Z;
;�rxinS to the Tior lI r tirsrnant farrnala-.The Citv has amepded its contract with the California-
Flub]ic
aliforniaPublic ET,plovees' Retirement Svstem (CalPERS)to imnierpent the 2"N,(@ 6Q retirement formula,
in accord4pct� with Ggvernment Code $ection 21353. This formula applies to all emplovees
hired on or after Decejnber 30. 2012,
Tier I apd Tier 11 participants wil.Lhave ttheir fiol comnenuvOov based tfoon the "single 44hest
year" pursuant to-Dover !nentode Section 21)042.
W Tier IlI - Members in this barizainr.V pnit who are first. emplpyo by the City on pr after
Jappary 1.2013.. apd are"new emplovees" and/or"new niom vers" as defined by AB340 (Public.
Splovees Pension Reform Act) shall be provided with the 2% (@ 62 retirement formula.
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Members shall be subiect to all ether statuiQry reQuiremepts a tabiished bv—A$3_40. whit
includes navini! 50% of the pormal cast as determined_ CaiPER5. McMbers' final
c[�mpen io all be ba 4n the bi ±PSt annual avera.,comnensatiQr�mmahle durijlz the 36
Wnser,.ut.ive months immediately precediJ7 he effective date of_retiremen� or snme other 36
consecutive month period degienated by the aiember..
4-5. Effective April 12, 2008, the City's contract with the California Public Employees'
Retirement System and the City Council, City of El Segundo was amended to provide Section
21548, "Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit" for bargaining unit members
(local miscellaneous members).
Article 2.08 Differential Pay
1. Shift Differential- Employees shall be entitled to shift differential pay of ninety cents ($.90)
per hour for the total number of hours worked during their scheduled shift when a minimum of
four (4) hours of an employee's scheduled shift occurs between the hours of 5:00p.m. and
6:00a.m.
Employees who work overtime shall not be entitled to shift differential pay for hours in which
they receive overtime pay.
Article 2.09 Computer Purchase Program
1. Contingent upon the City determining that sufficient funds exist for said purpose, provision to
each affected employee of a maximum $4000.00 cumulative interest free loan for an initial
purchase of personal computer hardware, software and ergonomic-related furniture and
equipment. An employee with an outstanding balance on a prior computer loan as of July 1, 1998
will have that amount currently due from the previous loan subtracted from the amount the
employee can borrow interest free under this program.
2. Subsequent loans or amounts in excess of the above maximum interest free loan, would be at
an interest rate of 3%. All loans would include a 35-month repayment term.
3. Anti-virus software shall be required as a prerequisite in granting requested loans.
4. The City's determination in this regard is not subject to administrative or judicial appeal.
Loans shall be repaid through payroll deductions over a three year period. Outstanding loan
balances must be paid off at the time an employee separates from City service and the City shall
be authorized to recover any loan balance by making deductions from the employee's final
check.
5. The City would retain title, as security,to any equipment purchased with funds from the above
described loans, until such time as the loan is fully paid off. The City is to be notified of any
exchange or updating of equipment.
4 6. Effective March 20. 2019. the computer Ivy proeram wilLbeciisrlinatek,
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Article 2.10 Sick Leave
Formatted:
]. .,Sick Leave Accumulation- Employees shall receive one (1) eight (8) hour day accumulation A Underline
for each month's service not to exceed a maximum of 600 hours. Current employees with more
than 600 hours of accumulated sick leave will be allowed to utilize that amount as their personal
sick leave cap throughout the remainder of their service with the City. Permanent J)art-time
emnlovees shall accrue 48 hours pf sick leaves every year.pr ].$5 hapr �f sick leave per .nav
e>l io
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2. Sick Leave PpvIroent Upon Separation - Affected employees having a minimum of 5 years of Underline J
service with the Citv in a classification covered lav Lhis Agreement will be paid for 50% of their
unused sick leave upon death or termination. Employees shall receive 100% of their unused sick
leave upon a service or disability retirement. The rate of nav for sick leave navouts shall be at
base salary hottrly rate of aav and EPMC shall npt anl?lv.-
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3. _sick Leave - Payment of Om Half of Accrual - On the first day of December of each year, Underline
employees who maintain a balance of 600 hours of sick leave accrual shall be paid for(100%)of
sick leave accumulated and not used during the preceding twelve-month period. Payment shall
be made on or before December 10th. The rate of nav for sick leave navouts jhall be at base
sory hourly rate of nav and EPMC shall not aZg.1)..
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4. .Sick Leave Accrued - Pavment on Termination Prior to Decemb���St Em loyees who � Underline
terminate prior to the first day of December while maintaining a balance of more than 600 hours
of sick leave shall also be paid seventy percent (70%) of their unused accrued sick leave
accumulated since the preceding December 1 st. The rate of nav for sick leave navouts shall bt!X
bwe salary he Lwty rate pf+aav and UPMC shah r)f)l a t
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S. .Sick Leave Certification - Any em lloyee taking sick leave shall, upon his or her return to Underline
work, sign a statement certifying the reasons for such sick leave. Employees absent five or more
consecutive working days, or four consecutive working days for employees assigned to a four-
day ten-hour working schedule must submit a statement from a doctor that the employee was
under his care and is able to return to work. Upon the recommendation of a Department Director
or his/her designee the City Manager or the Director of Human Resources may, before allowing
such leave or before permitting an employee to return to work, require submission of a doctor's
certificate for any absence. Any employee who makes a false claim to sick leave or who refuses
to cooperate in an investigation by the City of his or her claim shall be subject to disciplinary
action.
In addition to the above, effective January 1, 2001, after an employee has used seventy-two (72)
hours or more of sick leave during the employee's 12-month annual performance evaluation
period, the employee's department head may require, for each sick leave absence thereafter
during the year, that the employee provide a statement from a doctor verifying that the employee
was under a doctor's care during the absence and that the employee is now able to return to
work. In accordance with Labor Code Section 234 use of family sick leave will not be included
when determining whether an employee has exceeded the 72 hour threshold set forth above.
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i 6. ,Sick Leave Reauests - Requests for sick leave benefits will not unreasonably be denied. Unaedine
Employees agree not to abuse the use of sick leave.
Article 2.11 Flexible Spending Account
The City will implement a Flexible Spending Account pursuant to the terns and conditions of
this plan no later than January 31, 1989.
Article 2.12 Bereavement Leave/Emergency Leave
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h1. Bereavement Leave- Employees shall be entitled to three(3) days of bereavement leave with Underline
pay per incident which shall be increased to one work week per incident in those circumstances
where travel to a funeral or other memorial proceeding is 500 or more miles one way as
measured from the El Segundo City Hall. Additionally, the definition of the "immediate family"
whose funeral or memorial proceeding qualifies for the use of bereavement leave, shall include
the children, parents, siblings, grandparents of the employee, the employee's spouse or
significant other.
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2..personal Emergencies-Employees,upon request, shall be entitled to utilize vacation, Personal Underline J
Leave DaylFloating Holiday or accumulated compensatory time off for bona fide and
substantiated personal emergencies, i.e. serious illness of immediate family members, and cases
of extreme and unusual hardships of an emergency nature. In certain circumstances, notification
requirements may be waived.
Article 2.13 Step Advancement
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l 1.45ten Advancement Basic Salary Schedule - The advancement of a new employee from Step A Underline l
shall be on the new employee's anniversary date which is established as the day immediately
following satisfactory completion of his or her first six months' service; Steps B, C, and D
contemplate one year's service in each of such classification subject to the limitation of Section 6
below and the advancements therefrom shall be on the anniversary date of the employee; Step E
contemplates continued service in such classification until further advancement is indicated by
reason of longevity.
Notwithstanding the above, a supervisor may recommend to the department head that an
employee receive an accelerated advancement of part or all of the next salary step B, C, D, or E
(excluding Longevity Pay ), based on exemplary job performance. If the department head
concurs, he/she shall submit a written report on the prescribed form to the Director of Human
Resources citing specific examples of work performed by the employee that consistently exceeds
expectations and warrants approval of part or all of the next salary step prior to the employee's
anniversary date.
The Director of Human Resources shall submit the request along with a recommendation for
action by the City Manager. Recommended accelerated salary increases shall be in whole
percentages ranging from 1-5%. An employee may receive more than one salary step
advancement, but in most cases the total granted shall not exceed 5% in a twelve (12) month
period. The accelerated salary advancement(s) shall not change the affected employee's
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anniversary date. In no case shall an employee receive compensation that exceeds the E-step of
their respective salary range.
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2. Class Series Classifications - Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1, the following Underline 1
classes:
Accounts Specialist I/11
Building Inspector 1/II
I Crime Scene in esti bu�yr 1/11
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Equipment Mechanic I/11
Library Clerk 1/11
License Permit Specialist 1/11
Office Specialist I/II
Park Maintenance Worker 1/11
Public Works Inspector 1/11
Street Maintenance Worker 1/11
Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/11
Water Maintenance Worker 1/11
The classifications listed above shall be described as class series classifications and shall be paid
at either of two different salary range levels assigned to each class.
In each of these classes, entry level may be made at two different work performance, skill, and
assigned responsibility levels corresponding to the two different salary range levels. When entry
is made at Level I, the employee shall progress through steps of the range assigned to that level
in the manner described in Section 1, except as noted below. When entry is made at Level 11, the
employee shall advance through the steps of the range assigned to that level in the same manner
as described in Section 1.
Every person employed at Level I shall be eligible to advance to Level II without regard to the
number of other employees at either of the levels or budget limitations. To assure the latter, class
series positions shall be budgeted at Level 11 in all cases. Merit considerations, as clarified by the
factors listed below, shall be the exclusive basis for advancement to Level 11.
When a person is employed at Level I, such employee may be advanced to Level II upon a
determination by the Department Head and approval of the Director of Human Resources that
the employee's work performance, skill development, and demonstrated ability to perform
higher level duties causes his/her assignment to Level II to be appropriate.No employee shall be
advanced to Level II without such an evaluation.
In making the determination to advance to Level II according to the above noted factors, such
determination shall not be made simply by subjective evaluation but shall be upon a finding that
the employee's work performance meets specific criteria developing from the following factors,
among others deemed appropriate:
Length of service at Level 1;
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1 Meetine minjniim gLoifcations nostedpn class mecificaCions,
Acquisition of specialized skills required of the position;
Achievement of specific job-related goals and objectives during a specified period of time;
Increased ability to work without close supervision;
Ability to exercise increased individual judgment;
Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced employees;
Ability to understand and properly apply departmental rules;
Ability to produce work which is acceptable both in terms of quality and quantity and which
represents at least the average level of work produced by other Level 11 employees.
Specific criteria for advancement within a class series shall be prepared jointly by each
Department Head and the Director of Human Resources.
Such criteria shall be approved by the City Manager.No employee shall be advanced from Level
I to Level 11 except upon recommendation of-the Department Head and approval of the City
Manager.
Whenever an employee is moved from Level I to Level 11, such employee shall be compensated
at the lowest rate of compensation provided for in the higher Level II salary range which exceeds
by not less than five percent the rate of compensation received by said employee at the time of
assignment to Level 11, unless otherwise ordered by the City Council.
While occupying a position assigned to a class series classification, an employee shall serve only
one probation period.
3. Longevity Achievement on Merit - Employees to whom this Chapter applies who are eligible
to receive longevity pay shall receive longevity pay based upon an overall rating of"standard"or
higher as determined by the employee's performance evaluation. If the employee fails to qualify
for longevity pay because of failure to have attained a "standard" or higher rating, and the
employee's overall performance subsequently improves to at least a .. standard" level, the
longevity pay increase shall be granted upon the issuance of a satisfactory performance report.
4. Step Advancement - Anniversary Date- An employee advanced from any range to another
range of the Basic Salary Schedule shall receive a new anniversary date which is the date of the
change. If the employees anniversary date falls in the first week of the pay period, the effective
date of the increase will be the first day of that pay period; if the effective date falls on the
second week of the pay period, the effective date of the increase will be the first day of the
following pay period. Other changes in salary, unless specifically directed by the Council or as
provided in Section 6 shall not change the anniversary date, except for promotions made in
accordance with the Personnel Merit System Ordinance or the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
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The City Council reserves the right, at any time, and in its sole discretion, to change the range
number assigned to any officer or employee and to determine the particular step in any range
number which is to be thereafter assigned to any such officer or employee, subject to meet and
confer with the Association.
Notwithstanding the above, an employee in a classification under Section 2 shall not be assigned
a new anniversary date when he/she is advanced from Level I to Level 11 in that same
classification.
5. Increases on Merit- Basic Salary Schedule - An employee shall be eligible for advancement to
a higher step on the basis of service time as described in Section 1 and satisfactory performance
of duties. An employee will be presumed to merit an increase unless his or her Department Head,
with the concurrence of the Director of Human Resources, notifies the employee in writing no
later than the end of the pay period which begins after said employee's anniversary date that the
increase should be withheld, stating reasons. The reasons shall be provided to the employee in
writing. If the employee's performance subsequently improves to a satisfactory level, the step
increase will be granted and the date of increase will become the employee's anniversary date.
Arfiele 2.11 M 4*;.-rv\m tiervise •r.•ith Cite of El °eg*nda4e-41taaiVC PAy for a DaaigHOted
'Emp!33,=•r.•l:a 73rs r mst hero bccn rnp!oyW .�or z rninirmum cf ffiri (_)yaar# •r,i'.i:Fhs Uty of
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Article?. r+2LJA Workers' Compensation Provisions
Permanent employees who are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System and who
receive injuries that are compensable under the California Workers' Compensation Laws (other
than those to whom the provisions of Section 4850 of the Labor Code apply) shall be entitled to
receive:
1. Seventy-five percent of the employee's regular salary for any so-called waiting period
provided for in the Workers' Compensation Laws.
2. Thereafter, for a period of up to one year, or until earlier retirement on disability pension or a
finding of permanent and stationary disability by a medical doctor, the difference between
seventy-five percent of the employee's regular monthly salary and the amount of any temporary
disability payments under the California Workers' Compensation Laws.
Such payment shall cease when the employee receives a permanent disability award or is
physically able to return to work.
3. These payments shall be provided without deductions for State or Federal Income Taxes, to
the extent allowable by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Article?46�5 Holidays
1. Holiday Schedule -The following Days shall be considered as holidays for City employees:
January 1 st
The third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
The third Monday in February(President's Day)
The last Monday in May(Memorial Day)
July 4th
The first Monday in September(Labor Day)
November 11th(Veteran's Day)
Thanksgiving Day
Dav After Thanksuivjn
December 24th
December 25th
December 31 st
2- Liolidays willke paid based gn the emnlovee's ssi ned dailv work schedule. Emnlpxm,.
assiened to a 9180 ,schedule will hgve holidays acid in nine (9) hour increments unless the
holidav fails on them assimed eight-hour workcb v. i11.which case thev wjjl be nail eight h�strg of
holidav.Q&y,
?:-Effeetive Jc.o'b-e: 1, 2011, the F�-i fZ-•Thaxkj. ;i J7,-, it rcmc�•ad f Q-a th% iir1. V:�.r'.:r•twd
ilayc,✓r_W,fcranFFs ya:r3 v:hm arc rcbal-'iy xhedv]2-j to G l:--\n Ffitlayt.
3. Mornbara of Chit uttit aoaignad tc vr3r1: c VIQ aihodwzV ohOl havx h31A&," pxA in l Q hour-
-it with daily v,3rl- i-4:arr. Employees with a-rra reduced approved work
schedule pursuant to Article 3.19 or 3.20 of this MOU will have holidays paid consistent with
their approved daily work hours.
4. Floating Holidays
(a) In the event any of the above Holidays falls on a Sunday, the Holiday shall be observed on
Monday. If the Holiday falls on a Jey ax vr.Pl WJ3a iJ r9,OU!Qr4—W-li3dulr d t. '-V U ff bJ
I y ar 'ScUTday fo araployzac working a '['lQ, Nic;-Acy ThurAay 22trA�:le, 1h3 ctrplcr�
shall warn tom. (]S) haara 3f Floating �xgidr, 3r in aWha incre""V1, if tha. work OOkOAUle
asign3l is pv#3uant to Pr:ielc 3.14 Cr 3.70 which run Win in dn�iy -v,-rk heirs 3'hT than taq (19}
Friday or Saturdav (or-an emnlpvee's otherwisg reM- lariv scheogjed day oft the emp]oyee will,
xeceive a floating holidav consistjnp of the number of hours a e employees asi
daily work schedule
(1;) Mcmbor. of.hi$ unit •trr- pre-4cl Vi; givzn thkv; tvrc (32) licura of Flect�nS HaIALy '.-usd
e1 ko 1r'l 1 h�cliky rzl;�ole (iiavus), h7.uarj 2011 ). Azl. �idd&cral aishi (Y) hourz 1f Pl✓►ri�to
Holkiay Nv-fO yc W,3d 'a atNxb crfeL7jvc'c lavc irrarl, r3r:lay 7'nnirA cf n7;`n&zr:ixr 7011:
#eum Shill Fi v.-c W:hcjay--pM3d cNxv Courir%l &W-ollel :f thi� MO'U.
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llJ;o) Innuary I, 2012, Floating Holiday hours shall be credited to the employee's
leave bank at the beginning of the pay period which includes the holiday.
rid-}Floating Holiday hours may not be carried over to the following calendar year. However,
Floating Holiday hours earned during the months of November and December only, may be
carried over to the next calendar year but must be used by October 31st of that year. This applies
to the one sight(°)loan of Floating Holiday provided under 4(b)above.
J�.- Holiday Pay - If an employee is required to work upon a City Holiday, he or she shall be
entitled to time and one-half for such work in addition to the straight time holiday pay described
in 2.16(3)above.
3 Personal Leave/Floating Holiday — In addition to the holidays enumerated in Article 2.16,
each employee who has completed six months of service shall be entitled to select one ten (10)
hour drf per a-_\13ndar y2er or in anotha: imm-Amant if the •(,\jrl: =hadula =i znW 'm to
iki4ie oc 3.19 oc 3.2is hi h Fe%&zz kitd J ly Tra k�u�a athe t1m:i Srn(10),day (10 hours for 4A 0
schedule emgllovees: 9 hours for 9180 scheduled emo19veesl. as a Personal Leave Day/Floating
Holiday with the approval of the employee's supervisor after a minimum of seven days prior
notice. The Personal Leave/Floating Holiday shall be credited to the employee's leave bank
every January. Employees hired on or after July 1 will receive the Personal Leave/Floating
Holiday and may use this time prior to completing six (6) months of service with supervisor
approval -or-carry over the hours to the next calendar year to be used by March 31 st of that year.
Article 3-472,1¢Life Insurance
The City will provide a$30,000 Life Insurance policy for each employee.
Article 24-92,L?Vacation
Employees shall receive either:
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ORIGINAL ACCRUAL SCHEDULE_ _ Not Bold 1
1. T�r�i:s i:orl:irT dayc Ninety-Six (96) hours,,per year with full salary for the first seven years
of continuous service with the City.
2. Mean wo;'I:ing days One Hundred Thiriv-Six (136) hours per year with full salary after
seven years and until the completion of fourteen years of continuous service.
3. T•;z%tty two w—_\lint, ;.lays Qj)e Hundred Seventy-Six 11761 hour per year with full salary
after fourteen years of continuous service.
OR
ALTERNATIVE ACCRUAL SCHEDULE
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1. Twt2-n dw,2 Ninety-Six (96) hours per year from commencement of the first year of service
through and including completion of the fifth year of service.
2. F if=i dayt One Humdred Twentv f 1201 hours per year upon commencement of the sixth year
of service through and including completion of the tenth year of service.
3. Eighwm layo One Hundred Forty-Four (144) bourn,per year upon commencement of the
eleventh year of service through and including completion of the fifteenth year of service.
4. Twenty t�» il„r�t One Hu>3dred Seventv-}Six (176) houri,per year upon commencement of the
sixteenth year of service and for all years of service thereafter.
An employee desiring to participate in the .. alternative .. accrual schedule shall so advise Human
Resources Department in writing of their election, no later than October 19, 1994. Failure to
advise of an election to accrue vacation pursuant to the alternative schedule shall result in the
employee continuing to accrue vacation on the .. original" schedule. An election to accrue
vacation on the alternative schedule or maintenance of accrual pursuant to the original schedule,
shall be irrevocable.
For this article, the term "day" shall be the equivalent of eight hours. Vacation time shall accrue
on a monthly basis. Vacation leaves may be taken only after an employee has completed six
month's continuous service (although still on probation). ZgrManent part-ti.me em&yee�
rr,geive vAgalipn accruals at 50%of the:establ ished full-tune schedule
Article 24-92$Vacation Time Accumulation and Sale
Vacation time shall be accumulated from date of last continuous permanent employment. All
vacation shall be taken at such times as are agreeable to the head of the department and approved
by the City Manager, or designee. Earned vacations shall not be accumulated for a longer period
than for two years' service.
For the duration of this agreement only, an employee may sell back up to twenty five percent
(25%) of his/her annual vacation accrual, to which they are entitled by length of service. Each
employee may sell back vacation once per calendar year and only during the first two-weeks of
December. Rate of nav for vacation leave navouts shall be at base salary hourly rate of nay+and
EPMC shalJ not annly.
Article 12-.-NL1�Vacation Time Accrual-For Temporary Industrial Disability
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 2.19, employees on temporary industrial disability
may accrue vacation time for longer than two years.
lArticle 2-24 a Long Term Disability Plan
The City will add all unit members to its currently existing Long Term Disability Plan.
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Article=JU Direct Deposit
It is agreed between the City and Association that it is in the mutual interest of the City and its
employees that all covered employees utilize the currently available direct deposit system.
Employees who do not desire to utilize direct deposit shall make their wishes known in writing
to the City's Director of Human Resources, together with a statement of their reasons therefore.
Requests for exceptions to this direct deposit policy shall not be unreasonably denied.
Article 2-.?3 Promotional Examinations
For the purpose of interpreting Section 1-6-9 (B) of the El Segundo Municipal Code, entitled
"Examinations", the City agrees that a "sufficient number" shall be thr33 (3) two !21 eligible,
qwwmifiod nualifipd applicants who have indicated an interest in a particular promotion in writing
to the Director of Human Resources. Examinations may be specified by the Personnel Officer, as
promotional only, as open only, or as both open and promotional.
Article 2-.442M Standby Duty
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required by their supervisor to be available for return to duty when required by the City.
During standby, employees are not required to remain at their City work station or any other
Ispecified location..Standby duty employees are free to engage in personal business and
activities. However, standby duty requires that employees:
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A. Be ready to respond immediately. Left:
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B. Be reachable by paging device or telephone. The City may, in its discretion, provide a
paging device, e.g., a beeper,to an assigned standby duty employee.
C. Be able to report to work within one(1)hour of notification.
D. Refrain from activities which might impair their ability to perform assigned duties. This
includes, but is not limited to, abstaining from the consumption of any alcoholic
beverage and the use of any illegal drug or incapacitating medication.
lE. Respond to any call back during the assigned standby duty.
2. As with any City equipment, any paging device assigned to an employee is the responsibility
of the standby employee during standby assignment.—The employee is liable for loss or
damage to the paging device, which is caused by the employee's negligence or intentional
acts.
3. Failure of an employee to comply with the provisions of standby duty may subject the
employee to discipline, up to and including termination of employment with the City.
4. For each assigned period of standby duty employees shall be provided two (2)hours of pay
per day.
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5. Employees recalled to duty shall receive a minimum of four (4) hours of recall pay at i e
and one-half their reeular rate of navy.
6. An employee who uses sick leave or vacation leave during a standby period, occurring on or
after, October 15, 2000, shall not be provided any form of compensation for the standby
period, unless the employee's department head approves, in writing, the provision of the
normal standby period compensation.
IArticle 2-._3A,2,2A Educational Incentive Pay
Eligible employees shall be entitled to receive educational incentive pay. The educational
incentive shall be as shown below and shall be paid at the same times and in the same manner as
base salary. Educational incentive pay is reported as compensation to PERS. (Revised October
2011).
A. Education Pay
Eligibility for educational incentive pay is limited to those employees who (a) are working in a
job classification that does not require a bachelor's degree or higher degree to qualify for the
classification, (b) were awarded a.bachelor's degree an rr. Oci©'air I S 2090., and (c) were
awarded such degree in one of the majors of public administration, business administration,
engineering, or other job-related major, which had been approved by the department head, in
writing, prior to admission of the specific employee into that major. Bachele: Jvgr_cr 2"I=ds
p-iar*.o G\t.lscr I E,200.9 mirr.n be =ad tc futfill Ilia rcZui:anzcn zato&�.
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 11-19: $ 219.64/month
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 20-29: $ 281.16/month
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 30-39: $ 334.21 /month
If during the term of this Agreement a job classification is assigned a salary grade higher than 39,
the flat dollar monthly amount of education incentive pay for the employee shall be equivalent to
five percent(5%)of the base salary EStep of the salary grade.
Ernnlo tes hired on or�e,-r Mav 10.20I7 shaL rtpl be elieibJe fob Education NY,
B. Certification Pay
Employees in the following job classifications shall be entitled to certification pay for obtaining
and maintaining a certification above the level required on the City Council approved class
specification:
Meter Reader/Repairer
Street Maintenance Leadworker
Tree Maintenance Worker
Wastewater Maintenance Leadworker
Wastewater Maintenance Worker II
Water Maintenance Leadworker
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Water Maintenance Worker Il
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 11-19: $ 219.64/month
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 20-29: $281.16/month
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 30-39: $ 334.21/month
Eligible certification(s)will be determined by the employee's Department Director.
If during the term of this Agreement a job classification is assigned a salary grade higher than 39,
the flat dollar monthly amount of certification pay for the employee shall be equivalent to five
percent(5%)of the base salary E Step of the salary grade.
Article 2-._2Q2_5 Longevity Pay
Effective October 1, 2005, employees shall be entitled to the following longevity pay based on
years of service with the City of El Segundo:
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 11-19:
Completion of 5 years of service $ 43.93/month
Completion of 10 years of service $ 87.86/month
Completion of 15 years of service $ 131.78/month
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 20-29:
Completion of 5 years of service $ 56.23 /month
Completion of 1 0 years of service $ 112.46/month
Completion of 15 years of service $ 168.69/month
Job Classifications Occupying Salary Grades 30-39:
Completion of 5 years of service $ 66.84/month
Completion of 10 years of service $ 133.68/month
Completion of 15 years of service $ 200.53/month
If during the term of this Agreement a job classification is assigned a salary grade higher than 39,
the flat dollar monthly amount of longevity pay for the employee shall be equivalent to one
percent (1%) of the base salary EStep of the salary grade for five (5) years of service; two
percent(2%) of the base salary E Step of the salary grade for ten (10)years of service; and three
percent(3%)of the base salary EStep of the salary grade for fifteen(15)years of service.
Longevity Pay is reported as compensation to PERS.
(Revised October 2011)
permanent hart-timeemnlovee 'y evity nav at 50% equivalent to the longevjty nav
amounts annlicale to nermanent full-time emnlovee ..
Emolovees hied on or after Mav 10.2017 are not elieible for Ion!eviiv nay.,
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EArticle U-72,26 Class A and Class B Driver's License Pay
Employees in the following job classification shall be entitled to a $75 per month stipend for
obtaining and maintaining the Class A California Driver's License required on the City Council
approved class specification:
Equipment Mechanic II
Fire Equipment Mechanic
Employees in the following job classifications shall be entitled to a $50 per month stipend for
obtaining and maintaining the Class B California Driver's License required on the City Council
approved class specification:
Street Maintenance Leadworker
Street Maintenance Worker II
Tree Maintenance Worker
Wastewater Maintenance Leadworker
Wastewater Maintenance Worker 11
Water Maintenance Leadworker
Water Maintenance Worker II
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l7] [Oyees in the job classilicationg of Park Maintenance Worker II., j=aeilitii�s Svsteme underline l
MecWic. and Eaujl7lnent Mechanic-1 who voluntarily obtain and maintain a Class B California Formatted:No 1
underline J
Driver's License shall also be entitled to the $50 per month stipend, and shall be subject to all
Department of Transportation requirements applicable to the possession of such license. Formatted:No
underline
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Article? 3S Paid Family Leave Benefits underline
Employees eligible for Paid Family Leave benefits under the State Disability Insurance program
shall be required to take up to two weeks of earned but unused vacation leave prior to the
employee's initial receipt of these benefits. Employees may use any available family illness
leave in lieu of the vacation time.
Article 2 3292a El Segundo City Employees Association Insurance
The El Segundo City Employees Association sponsored optional insurance plans shall be made
available via automatic payroll deduction. All associated insurance costs to be borne by unit
employees.
ARTICLE 3 -OTHER PROVISIONS
Article 3.01 Drug-Free Workplace Statement and Substance Abuse Policy
The parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding the adoption of a Drug-Free
Workplace Statement and Substance Abuse Policy, dated July 1, 2008, and the same shall be
implemented concurrent with the adoption of this MOU.
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Article 3. 02 Smoking Policy
The parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding the adoption of a nonsmoking policy
dated 10/5/1994, and the same shall be implemented concurrent with the adoption of this MOU.
Article 3.03 Drug Free Workplace Statement and Substance Abuse Policy
All safety sensitive employees (holders of Class B licenses) must submit to a drug test and an
alcohol test upon returning to duty after an absence of thirty (30) days or more, or after being
removed from duty because a drug and/or alcohol test detected a prohibited presence of a
controlled substance or alcohol in the employee's system.
Article 3.04 Department of Transportation Drug Testing Guidelines
The parties have agreed upon Department of Transportation Drug Testing Guidelines.
Article 3.05 Catastrophic Leave Bank Policy
The parties have agreed upon a Catastrophic Leave Bank Policy.
Article 3.06 Occupational Illness and Injury Policy
The parties have agreed upon an occupational injury and illness policy dated June 23, 2004.
Article 3.07 Break Policy
All affected employees performing in classifications traditionally described as "field
classifications" (generally including employees with the Divisions of Parks, Streets, Water and
Wastewater) shall be provided one (1) thirty (30) minute rest-break to be taken near the mid-
point of the first four hours of the employees regularly scheduled work shift. Included with this
break is all time required to secure the work site, to travel to and from any rest-break location,
and to reconvene work at the conclusion of the rest-break.
All remaining employees shall be provided a fifteen (15) minute rest-break near the midpoint of
every four b curs of scheduled work. In order to ensure that such affected employees are prepared
to reconvene performance of their duties precisely at the conclusion of the rest-break, such
employees are encouraged to take their break within the building where they are regularly
assigned or on the grounds immediately adjacent to the work assignment.
As regards lunch breaks, all affected employees are scheduled for either a thirty (30) or sixty
(60) minute lunch break depending upon the work assignment. Such scheduling shall be in
accord with pre-existing City practices and procedures.
Failure by any employee to utilize a rest or lunch break shall not result in any accumulation or
other"banking" of said unused time, nor shall such failure result in conclusion of the employees'
regularly scheduled shift at a time earlier than scheduled nor shall any unused break time be
utilized to extend a lunch break. However, in any instance where management mandates that a
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rest or lunch break not be taken because of the need to provide services to the City, then said
additional work time shall be compensated in accord with this MOU, City Rules and Regulations
and applicable statutory requirements. Additionally, in said circumstances, management does
have the discretion to allow for early termination of an employee's regularly scheduled work
hours in amounts of time equivalent to the missed breaks.
The consumption of food or other refreshments at times other than during rest and lunch breaks
is discouraged. This break policy shall be implemented by all supervisory and management
personnel and shall prevail over any inconsistent City or Department policy, written or
otherwise.
Article 3.08 Alternative Work Schedules
Bargaining Unit employees shall be assigned to a work schedule as determined by the
Department Head. If the employee requests change to the schedule, the Department Head and
employee may mutually agree to the change. If the change proves not to be operationally sound,
the Department Head may reverse the change.
Article 3.09 Education Reimbursement
1. Reimbursement Procedures - Permanent employees may participate in the City's Educational
Reimbursement Program.
2. Repayment Upon Termination- Employees who participate in the Educational Reimbursement
Program will be required to sign the following agreement:
"I certify that I have successfully completed the course(s), receiving a grade of"C" or better. A
copy verifying this grade is attached. I agree to refund the City or have deducted from my final
paycheck any educational reimbursement funds received under this program if I should leave the
City's employ, voluntarily or through termination with cause, within one year after completion
of the course work for which I am to receive reimbursement. The amount of refund shall be
determined in accordance with following schedule:
When Depart Percentage
1 month after course completion 100%
2 months 100%
3 months 90%
4 months 80%
5 months 70%
6 months 60%
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7 months 50%
8 months 40%
9 months 30%
10 months 20%
11 months 10%
12 months 0%
3. Eligible employees may receive no more than one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars
($1,750.00)per calendar year under this program.
Article 3.10 Catastrophic Leave Bank
The City shall institute a catastrophic leave bank as follows:
1. Purpose - To establish a program whereby City employees may donate accumulated time to a
catastrophic sick leave bank to be used by permanent, part-time and full-time employees who are
incapacitated due to a catastrophic illness or injury.
2. Definition- A catastrophic illness or injury is a chronic or long term health condition that is
incurable or so serious that, if not treated, it would likely result in a long period of incapacity.
3. Procedures
A. There is established a joint-employer/employee committee composed of an individual from
each recognized employee organization and a representative of City Administration charged with
administering the Catastrophic Leave Bank.
B. Employees may transfer sick leave, vacation or compensatory leave to the Catastrophic Leave
Bank to be donated to an employee who is experiencing catastrophic illness and has exhausted
all personal sick leave. Such a transfer can be made on July 1 of each year on forms provided by
the City of El Segundo. The employee to receive the donation will sign the"Request to Receive
Donation'form allowing publication and distribution of information regarding his/her situation.
C. Sick leave, vacation and compensatory time leave donations will be made in increments of no
less than one day. These will be hour for hour donations.
D. Employees must hold a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of accumulated illness/injury
leave after a donation has been made.
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E. The donation of time is irrevocable. Should the recipient employee not use all of the donated
time for the catastrophic illness or injury, any balance will remain in the Catastrophic Leave
Bank to be administered by the committee and utilized for the next catastrophic leave situation.
Article 3.11 Temporary Service in a Higher Classification
When an employee is qualified for and is required for an appreciable period of time to serve
temporarily in and have the responsibility for work in a higher class or position, when approved
by the City Manager, such employee, while so assigned, shall receive the entrance salary rate of
that class or whatever step thereof that is not less than five percent above his or her present rate,
whichever is higher. For the purpose of this section, "applicable period of time" is defined as
nine consecutive working days (eight working days if on four-ten plan)or longer.
Article 3.12 Promotions
In all cases where an employee regulated by Chapters IA3 and IA4 is promoted to a
classification in Chapters IA3 or 1A4 for which a higher rate of compensation is provided, then
such employee so promoted shall enter into such higher classification at the lowest rate of
compensation provided for such higher classification which exceeds by not less than five percent
the base rate of compensation, excluding special assignment pay, received by said employee is
such given classification at the time of such promotion, unless otherwise ordered by the City
Council. All supervisors shall be paid a base rate not less than the next higher base rate than any
of their subordinates. In the event that a supervisor is paid a base rate of pay equal to or lower
than one of his regularly assigned subordinate's base rate, the supervisor's base rate shall be
advanced to a step in his/her salary range which is next higher than any subordinate's base pay
exclusive of longevity pay, educational incentive pay, and special assignment pay.
Article 3.13 Termination Pay
Upon termination of employment during a pay period, pay shall be prorated and paid for each
day worked in said pay period and the terminal salary warrant shall include accrued vacation pay
to the time of termination. Rate of nav for accrued vacation at the time ofterm imt.ion shall be-at
the,4moloyee'S bm!salary hQu rate of nav And not include EPMCC,
Article 3.14 Jury Duty
Employees shall be entitled to a leave of absence for jury duty subject to compliance with all of
the following conditions.
A. The employee must provide written notice of the expected jury duty to his or her supervisor as
soon as possible,but in no case later than 14 days before the beginning of jury duty.
B. During the first two weeks of jury duty, an employee shall be entitled to receive his or her
regular compensation.
C. For any portion of jury duty that extends beyond the first two weeks, such extended jury duty
period shall be without regular pay.
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D. Any compensation for the first two weeks of jury duty, except travel reimbursement pay, must
be deposited with the Director of Human Resources.
E. While on jury duty, the employee must report to work during any portion of a day that the
employee is relieved of jury duty for three or more consecutive hours.
F. The employee must provide documentation of his or her daily attendance on jury duty.
G. However, notwithstanding Section C above, employees may access accrued vacation leave,
sick leave and compensatory time if jury duty extends beyond two weeks.
Article 3.15 Physical Examinations
The City will allow up to two (2)days of accumulated sick leave per year to be used for purposes
of physical examinations, subject to submission of a doctor's verification. The City further
agrees that requests for sick leave benefits will not unreasonably be denied.
Article 3.16 Joint Labor Management Team
Pursuant to the meet-and-confer process for 1997-98, it was agreed upon that representatives of
the City and the Association shall create joint labor management teams to foster improved
communication and productivity.
Article 3.17 Disciplinary Action-Authority to Take
Modify Personnel Rule 14.4 to include the following:
1. Prior to making a final decision to take disciplinary action involving
suspension, demotion, dismissal or reduction in pay, the City
Manager shall give written notice of the proposed action to the
concerned employee. The notice shall include a statement of reasons
that a disciplinary action is being proposed and shall include a copy of
the charges being considered by the City Manager. Except when of a
confidential nature, the supporting documentation will be provided
with the written notice to the employee. A written notice delivered to
the employee's last known address shall constitute adequate notice.
Article 3.18 Street Maintenance Worker Duties
Effective October 1, 2000, the City may utilize employees working in the Street Maintenance
Worker I/1I job classification for the purpose of providing concrete maintenance and installation
services. The following limitations shall apply: Employees shall not be required to perform such
duties for a period exceeding ten (10) hours during each two-week pay period or be expected to
pour more than one(1)yard of concrete each week.
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Article 3.19 Work Schedules
1.4;40-91£440-MWork Schedule -Roo nniN t.`n p--1 Fail of D13as 8,23]1, full tirrza aI�Ilryee�
etheF han !r.'.mr-; aXaff, - ill be aecigncd a 10 Ey v;�34:ing "Vl0'c" (ftir
Flu;a a wo (10)h3-&N-3 x da-YL) rl:4�w:as :u�lrrrv�:
Effective the first l7ay ►period iry October 2017,gmDlovees in this barvainina unit shall overate an
a 9180 work sc�Leojle. Emplovees shall tynica�y be assiened a Mgndav through Friftv 9/80
schedule. The Citi+and ESCEA agree that emnlovees may be assigned intp an"A"and"B"
lav their m5pective Dena�ment Heads. such that "A" and 41331 teams work orlraosjte Fridays and.
have onnosite Fri,days off. City shall urvvide emnlovees with ninety (901 days' notice of
ha e_in their,4ssiFned 9/80 sebodule.,
&,4 Reduced Workweek Schedule-- Department Heads and the City Manager, in their
discretion, may allow employees to work a reduced workweek schedule. The reduced workweek
shall be no less than thirty-six (36) hours per week and not less than nine (9) hours per day. The
following conditions apply:
a. Employees must submit their request in writing to the Department Head.
b. Requests will be evaluated to determine if the reduced work schedule poses any service or
operational impacts on the Department.
c. If approved, requests may be evaluated at any time but not less than annually during the
budget cycle to determine if the arrangement can continue.
d. Upon written notice, the reduced workweek schedule may be terminated by either party.
Advance notice in the form of one pay period will be required. The employee shall then convert
to a 4/10 work schedule, consistent with the work hours of employees in that particular work
unit.
e. Employees working a reduced workweek shall suffer no loss in benefits,to the extent allowed,
and will have their pay reduced to reflect the reduction in work hours.
f. Reduced work hours "start" and "end" times shall be set by the Department Head or City
Manager according to the needs of the department.
Article 3.20 Library Work Schedule
1. In accordance with the FLSA 7(b) exemption for CEA Library employees assigned to work
evening and weekend hours based upon the unique staffing needs of the Library, Library
employees will not work a traditional 4/10 schedule comprised of four days in a week for 10
hours in a day. Instead, the work schedule for these employees will occur on a rotating basis
according to department needs, but the work hours for each employee will amount to two
hundred and forty (240) hours worked every three (3) pay periods and will not exceed twelve
(12)hours per day or fifty-six(56)hours per work week.
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2. FLSA 7(b) exemption for Library Employees -_Partial Exemption to overtime provisions
under Section 7(b) of the Fair Labor and Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 207(b)) applies to CEA
employees working in the City Library who must work evening and weekend hours (including
the classifications of Senior Library Assistant, Library Assistant, Library Clerk II, and Library
Clerk 1). In accordance with the 7(b) exemption, employees working in the Library will receive
overtime for all hours worked in excess of 12 hours in a day, 56 hours in a work week.
Employees working under this exemption may not work in excess of 2,240 hours in a 52-week
period.
3. In the event the Library hours of operation are changed during the term of this Agreement,the
parties agree to meet and confer for purposes of reviewing the work schedule and making the
necessary modifications to ensure the operational needs of the Department are met.
Library Administration will not modify the current work schedule until at least 30 days has
elapsed from the beginning of meetings with Library employees. Once the 30 day time period
has elapsed or sooner if the parties reach an agreement regarding scheduling, the Library
Administration may modify the work schedule by providing reasonable advance notice of any
changes to employees' work schedules.
Article 3.217 AFo Irrylaff Re-Onener
•1.Thi;City lrycff✓ l manil=as will va^vr. durwa thr!crrr. cftNrn
A4OL' ►$0V_ at AX, time dorms lk: tcin c.P thv ccrxmt the nina! fu" aaWal greac
,v,vtuzr. :.r dfn_,d in ArliiJz 2 fcc any Din W, rrnnth pe.iod Wl w Axl zni anu hzlf pend-
(7.511/? bt1✓x the V.i3r fmml)-tar atituel care yruc r-_tva " 5br the 3wmc vx(6)rr/anth psaizzd.
a. g3fxz iz:&uiAg viy �aycff's th:- Cit;; i01 : roc *a treat arA vni6c%r in good fait r,ith tha
A=r ,;I,un b at pb� c alm-nati•ic;alt.3eving appm2el4es.
The nasties agree that during the term of this Agra nt_t.bry S nt_re-open negotiations to
discuss modification of the municjaal code that covers the personnel merit +system and,
performance evaluation vrocol. _Any-changes are subject to mutual aefermenl.
Article.3.22—13indiag Arbitration
A. Civil Claims:
Bpth the Citv aDd emnlovees covered by this Memorandum of Understanding agree that
the claims described in this Section 3.22.A5hall be submitled to and_deteuinc;J
exclusively by binding arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act. in conformity with,
the procedures of1he California Arbitration Act ("CAA'1 (Cal. Code Civ. Proc.,$ec.
1280 et. sea. tncludtn section 1283.05 and all of the CA_A's other mandatory a2d�
permissive rightg to discoverv). Nothing in thin Memorandum of Understandinja shall
revers either party from obgJMq rrq�isional re-rwedies tp the extent norrnitted by Code
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of Civil Procedure Section 1281.8 either before.;he commencement of or during the
ar}}jtration process. A!1 rules of oje din _lincludirlgthe right of demurre, .all rules and
ijdQ-ment under Code of Civil Procedure fiction_631.8 shall apply and be observed,,
�alt�tion of h di5nute s a I be based soiel�ut��n�h la_w_Rovernigq the claims and.
defenses nleadetl,
1. The civil claims which are suhiect to final and bindijjg arbjtration shall ingjjj le;
but nett be limited to_a_n_an_d_al!aft -related claims or controversies„
such breach of emnlovment a rceunent. breach of the covenant of good faith and
fair dealing, negligent sungryision or hiring. wrnnpful discharee in viplafjon of
public nolic_y_. us�ra id waves of overtime under theMate and federal wage nament
law, breach of nrivacv claims. intentional or negliaent infliction of emotion l
distress claims. fraud. defamation. and divulgence of trade secrets. This also.
specifically includes claims that could be asserted under all state and fr—deral anti-
discrimination laws. includige but not limited to the California Fair Emnjoym=l
grid Housing Am Jitle VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. tke An
piscrimination in Employment Act thg Americans with Disabilities Act. and the
Farrltly and MediQj heave Act. and claims for discrimination and harassment ij�
emolovment on the bA.sis of race.Aqe. sex. religion. natiWaI origin. alienage,
religion. marital status- sexual orientation, disability. n)ritical activity. or agy,
other statutorily-latected basis. it shall also include spy and all claims an.
emQlovee may have ander the Fair J,abor Standards Act. toe California Labor
Code. and the Indwstrial Welfare Commission W_ave Ojders. as well as anv_21hE
state and federal statues. This Article 3.22 is further injejttied to snply to agrt,
claimmnlovee(a) may have a Ajpst the City and/or any of its directors,
emnlpvees. or ager �nd_t4 atty_and ail Hast and future employment relationshins,
EmolfLyee may have with the Citv regardless of iob_nositiou pr title. Citv_sha4
also arbitrate all clair
os it has against the emolovee under the same rules and
regulatiops set forth hereip,
2. Notwithstanding the nrovisjons of this Articjr,, emnlpvees covered ))v this
Memorandum of Understandina may elect to file a claim for xorkers'
coPlnensation ani unemolovmei3t insurance benefits pith the annronriate state,
avencies_ and administrative charges with the Equal EmplovMent Oonortunity_
om '/sign, CalMdA Dep rtrrre g F �r Emnlavment and Hoksin>7. and any
similar State aeencv. Unless otherwise required bv_ aonlicableaonlicable law. all other
emplovrogrlt-relatedcla9 Tls shall be resolved by f_nal and 6indip arbitration and
not by a iury in a court ofiaw.
3. Tg the fullest extent rsermittestby law. emnlpvees c"v red by this Memorandum
of Understandi>us_3,gree that thev,5hall not ioin or consolidate claims submittedfpj
arbitration nursuant to this Articl_e_3.22.A with tboseo an_v other nersons,,1 nd.
that no form ref cj4s5. collective. or renresentative action shall be maintaiped
Ivithow the mutual q_omW of the narti Any disovie over the validity. effect,of
eno_rcybiiity of tot the nrovisious of this _naraera_nji. jnclgdina whether �je
arbitr,gjon may nroceed as class.collective.or representative action. shall be fort
court of law and notAn arbitrator to decide.,
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4. The City shall bear the cW t.,� of any.arbitration conducted pursuant to this Artjcle,
3.22.A. ir;cluding the comnensation of the Arbitrator. all administrative expenses,.
end CSR tra c Li-ts. Except asmav_otherwise be reauired by law. the part'
shall he resnonsible fpr their own attorneys' few and costs incurred inpre5@ntin2
their C,ase to the Arbitrajor, The Arbitrator shall lender a written award within -30
days after the matter is sum);]gd far._��� he sv
prNtrator shall he final and bindirye on the Cit_y_._t_he Association and the
emnlovee.
5. The arbitration shall be held before a single arbitrator,who shall be an attorr�y—t
law and an experienced emn12vment law arbitrator. The arbitrator shall be
rrtitualiv selected by the narties. The ,arbitrator shall have the nower to award all,
IW felief available iph court of law, incluAinv. any and all damages than#may be
available for any of the claims asserted. In addWj))i_ each of the oarties bft)l
retain al]defenses that they would have in a ip&ial includiog
defenses based on the a iratio i fi and that t.La�damases.
binP wAwht,Zre not authorized or,are excessive.
B. Anneal of❑iscioline
The Parties uV erstand that emolovees covered by t1li5 Memorandum of[Jr_ierntanding are
entitled to disciplinary annezl procedures under the City's Personnel Meri; Svstem
Administrative Code. Under Adulinistrative Code 1-6-8. e e hay-e-the right
10 t1r. i.V5 Angeles Couilty (:ivii Service Commissjnn hear anneals from disrpiwl.
demotion.and s1ipensions for a period of six(6)days or lQnPer. The Parties apree thpi an
emnlovee covered by this Memorandum of [Inde nding may ant to hale t_hes_e
c ' si i ndfrn la
1. The arbitraliprt shall be held before a single arbitrAtpr. who shall be ap
exnerie �e� lahnr and emn�ygEent, law W h ll e c#
arbitrator frpm a list of seven arbitrators provided by The State Mediation and.
Conciliation &rvice. If the rwties are unable to reach on ae'reement in the
selection ofah=ring officer.each.�,Wl strike names from the_list_until a Final name_
is selected as the."itrator,
2. The City shall nay the costs of the?rbitrator and court reoortera 'f
a couri reporter is reaue5ted by the narties. Toe parties shall be resnonsib]e for
their awp attorneys' fees ani COSts, incurredh _oresentine their case #o the
Arbitrator.
3. Anv dispute over the validity. effeO, Dr enforceability of the orpvisions of this.
Article 3.22.B. shall be for a court of law and not an arbitrator to decide.
4. Under this Section.,.3.23.13- the A-rhitratnr's authority will be limited to, pn—ninin&
Whether the Cttv has satisfied the seve>, tests of iust cause: and. ifr<nt. what is the
_ppronriate remesiv. The Arbitrator shall render a written award within 30 dav,,
after the matter is-.submitted for determination. and the award of the arbitrator
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shall he final and binning an the Citv. the Asggciation and the et-9n1pyee. The,
Arbitrator may not increase the level of discipline.
5. At least ten business jlays before the scheriuled arbitration. The narties shall
exchw3g4 the following' infoi-Mgtion: fit a list of ajl witnesses each narty intends,
to call durijV its case-in-chief and (ii)conies of all doctsments each Darty intend$
to introduce Burin . i is case-in-chief
Contract Inti retation ❑isnuteA
The Parties agree that any frieva ce filed under Article 1.13 of this Memorandu f
Ypgpstandl.R that isRn allegation of a violation. misintemretatigrt, or misannlication of
this 112QJ.I. shall he sjLhjkct to fE.q and binding rhitration. The Association must file a
written T-Qpest for final and binding arbitration wit in tett A 0)days of recent of the City,s
resnonse at Level IIT.
I. The arbitraxinn shall be held before a single arbitrator. who shall be ars
experienced labor and emnlovmerit law arbitrator. The narties shall select an
arbitrator from a list of seven arbitrators Provided by the State Mediation and
Co .i iation Service_ If tlae parties are unable to reach an A rp�,ment in the
selection of hearin_e officer,each shall strike rratnes from the list until a final name,
is selected as the Arbitrate,
2. The City shall nav the costs of the arbitrator acid court renorter fees and tr�},p,ScrigL if
a court renorter is reapested by the narties. The parties shall be responsible far
their owg attornevs' feqgs and costs incurred is3 presenting their case to the
Arbitrator.
3 ,Any_dis z oygi he validity. effect,_gr enforceability of thf, nroyisio5 of this
Article 3.2,3.C. shall be for a court of law and not an arbitrator to decide,
4. The Arbitrator's authority will be i ited to interoretjU thL provisions of the.
Memorandum of Vnderstandin>s jlpi the Arbitrator has rto authority to add to—
subtract from,, or modifv the Metrroyan4urn of Understapding_ltt_ ov way. The
A-rbitrator shall have the authority to dgermine ouesdons of al•bitxabil.ity of contract
intenretation disouto. The Arbitrator shall render a written award within 30 days,
after jbf matter is submitted for determination. and the award of the arhitrator
shall.be final and bindirtgAn the Citv.the Associatiot7 and the emnlovee..
5. At Ic sin business days Before the sche Wed arbitration, the ioarties--shall
exchange the following inform ton• (i) a list of all witnesses each party intends.
to call duriv its case-in-chief: and (ij)conies of all documents each party intend
tp introduce duriai its casein-chie .
D. This Article 3,22 is entered. into under the California Arbitration Act and the Mever.%-
Milias-Browls Act and sbAll be internreted and co>lstrued in accordance with the law and.
procedures dxveloned unde,[those respective statutes.,
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Article 3.23—Ad Hoc J,pmn Suui Pavrgent
No later t p the second pav neripd in Andl 2019. the Citv shall_issue to eaarh emnlovee in the
bareainine unit.,a=-timad=hoc 1umn SUM payment of$750. This one-time ad_hoc pAvment i-5,
urlc,Qnnected to Der fam aig and shall not be reflected on any City pRv or salary schedule. shall.
not,be the basis for gnv future njgDjiated salary increases. and shall not be reported as
comne kation earnable to CalPF,RS. If_nermisslble under IRS reeul_ations. rtp�I,eduGtions shall he
taken from these pgyments.
The Association agrees that itshall flig a dismissal of PE KB UPC,LA-CE-I225-M_roJ-ater thar.
Aurb 30.2019.
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APPENDIX A
BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATIONS
CITY MANAGER
Community Cable Program Specialist
Computer Graphics Designer
Nlat,,xl:AiriE4H4
Senior Network Assistant
CLERICAL AND SECRETARIAL
Senior Administrative Specialist
Administrative Specialist
Administrative Technical Specialist(Public Works)
Office Specialist II
Office Specialist I
Records Technician
BUILDING SAFETY
Senior Building Inspector
Building Inspector II
Building Inspector I
License/Permit Specialist II
License/Permit Specialist I
Office Specialist 11
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering Assistant
Engineering Technician
Public Works Inspector
EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE CLASSIFICATIONS
Custodian
Equipment Mechanic II
Equipment Mechanic I
Equipment Service Worker
Facilities Systems Mechanic
Fire Equipment Mechanic
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PLANNING CLASSIFICATIONS
Assistant Planner
Planning Technician
Office Snecialist 11
STREET MAINTENANCE CLASSIFICATIONS
Street Maintenance Leadworker
Street Maintenance Worker II
Street Maintenance Worker I
WA TERIWA STE WA TER CLASSIFICATIONS
Water Maintenance Leadworker
Meter Reader/Repairer
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19,2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding a request to allow a new restaurant(JETTA)to serve
beer and wine for on-site consumption.JETTA is located at 243 Main Street,within the Downtown
Specific Plan area. EA 1236 AUP 18-07. Applicant: SISSNME, LLC. (Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive and file this report without objecting to the issuance of the alcohol permit for the
new restaurant at 243 Main Street; and/or
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Crime and Arrest Statistics by Reporting Districts (RD) for July to December 2018
2. Police Reporting Districts Map
3. Administrative Use Permit approval letter and conditions, dated February 19, 2019
4. Planning Commission Staff Report, dated February 28, 2019
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN: N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Brenna Callero, Assistant Planner
REVIEWED BY: Sam Lee, Planning and Building Safety Director
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager,
On February 19, 2019, the Director of Planning and Building Safety approved an Administrative
Use Permit application with conditions of approval, allowing the sale of beer and wine at JETTA,
located at 243 Main Street. Planning Commission Received and Filed the Director's decision on
February 28, 2019. Pursuant to City Council direction from 1995, this matter is brought to the
Council's attention at this time.
Analysis
According to the most recent Crime and Arrest statistics report prepared by the Police Department,
the proposed restaurants are located in Reporting District(RD) 108 Based on the July-December
2018 data reported by the Police Department, the district had a total of 55 Part I & II crimes and
17 felony/misdemeanor arrest. This rate is 279% higher than the City's average. The Police
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Department and the Planning and Building Safety Department do not object to the issuance of the
alcohol permit for the new restaurant.
The Planning Commission's decision to receive and file the Director's decision on February 28,
2019 granted approval for an Administrative Use Permit. The approval will allow JETTA to serve
beer and wine during their hours of operation from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM Mondaythrough Friday,
and 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM on weekends, with alcohol service operating at the same hours. The
restaurant has roughly 460 square feet of dining area.
The project site is located in the Downtown Specific Plan area. Restaurants are a permitted use by
right. On-site and off-site sale of alcohol at a restaurant requires an Administrative Use Permit in
accordance with the Municipal Code. As noted above, this permit was approved by the Director
of Planning and Building Safety and confirmed by the Planning Commission.
The ABC license review process is separate from the City's AUP process. ABC is responsible for
running a complete background check on all alcohol license applicants, as well as conducting site
inspections, before issuing any type of alcohol license. The City reviews compatibility issues.
Environmental Review
The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations §15301 as a Class 1 categorical
exemption (Existing Facilities).
Conclusion
Staff recommends that the Council receive and file this report without objecting to the issuance of
a new alcohol permit for the site, or alternatively discuss and take another action related to this
item.
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EL BEGUNOO
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February 19, 2019
Amonrat Jettaporn, Steve Hansen
243 Main Street
EI Segundo, CA 90245
RE- Environmental Assessment 1236: Administrative Use Permit 18-07
Address: 243 Main Street, EI Segundo; CA 90245
Dear Ms. Jettaporn and Mr. Hansen:
Your request for an Administrative Use Permit allowing the sale and dispensing of beer
and wine (Type 41) at the proposed JETTA Restaurant is approved and subject to the
conditions of approval in the attached Exhibit A. The associated environmental
determination and findings supporting the decision are described in Exhibit B.
Please note that this letter does not constitute the City's final decision in this matter.
This determination is scheduled to be "received and filed" by the Planning Commission
at the February 28, 2019, meeting. Any Planning Commissioner may request that this
permit be discussed and a decision be made by the Commission instead of "received
and filed."
Should you have any questions, please contact Brenna Callero, Assistant Planner at
(310) 524-2342.
Since ely,
Sam Le , Director
Department of Planning and Building Safety
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Exhibit A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
In addition to all applicable provisions of the El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC"),
Amonrat Jettaporn and Steve Hansen of Jetta ("Applicant") agree that they will comply
with the following provisions as conditions for the City of EI Segundo`s approval of
Administrative Use Permit No. 18-07 ("Project Conditions"):
1. The hours of operation to sell alcohol for on-site consumption is limited to
between 11:30 am and 10:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 12 pm to 10:00
pm on weekends. Any change to the hours of operation or the hours that
alcohol may be served is subject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning and Building Safety.
2. Any subsequent modification to the project as approved must be referred to the
Director of Planning and Building Safety for approval or a determination
regarding the need for Planning Commission review of the proposed
modification.
3. The Planning and Building Safety Department and the Police Department must
be notified of any change of ownership of the approved use in writing within 10
days of the completion of the change of ownership. A change in project
ownership may be cause to schedule a hearing before the Planning
Commission regarding the status of the administrative use permit.
4. The applicant must obtain and maintain all licenses and comply with all
regulations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Act (Business &
Professions Code Section 23300) and the regulations promulgated by the
Board, including the regulations set forth in 4 Cal. Code of Regs. §§55, of seq.
5. All employees tasked to sell alcoholic beverages must provide evidence that
they have either:
a. Obtained an ABC-issued certificate for completion of the Leadership and
Education in Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) program; or,
b. Completed an accepted equivalent training offered by the ABC district office
to ensure proper distribution of beer, wine, and distilled spirits to adults of
legal age.
c. If a prospective employee designated to sell alcoholic beverages does not
have LEAD or equivalent training, then the applicant must within 15 days of
this decision confirm with the Planning and Building Safety Department that
a date is scheduled with the local ABC district office to complete the LEAD
course.
d. Within 30 days of taking LEAD or equivalent course, employees or their
employer must deliver each required certificate showing completion to the
Police uepartment.
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6. The licensee must have readily identifiable personnel to monitor and control
the behavior of customers inside the building premises. Staff must monitor
activity immediately adjacent to the property under the establishment's control
to ensure the areas are generally free of nuisances.
7. If complaints are received regarding excessive noise, or other nuisances
associated with the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits the City may, in its
discretion, take action to review the Administrative Use Permit and add
conditions or revoke the permit.
8. There must be no exterior advertising of any kind or type indicating the
availability of specific alcoholic beverage products.
9. The building must not be occupied by more persons than allowed by the
California Building Code, as adopted by the ESMC.
10. The building and any outdoor seating must comply with the California Building
and Fire Code requirements, as adopted by the ESMC.
11. The Applicant agrees to indemnify and Fold the City harmless from and against
any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney fees),
injuries, or liability, arising from the City's approval of Environmental
Assessment 123E or Administrative Use Permit 18-07. Should the City be
named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise,
whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of the City approval of
Environmental Assessment 1236 or Administrative Use Permit 18-07, the
Applicant agrees to defend the City (at the City's request and with counsel
satisfactory to the City) and will indemnify the City for any judgment rendered
against it or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise. For purposes of this
section, "the City" includes the City of EI Segundo's elected officials, appointed
officials, officers, and employees.
12. Amonrat Jettaporn and Steve Hansen, of JET-TA must acknowledge receipt
and acceptance of the project conditions by executing the acknowledgement
below.
These Conditions are binding upon Amonrat Jettaporn and Steve Hansen, and all
successors and assigns to the property at 243 Main Street, EI Segundo, CA 90245 until
superseded by another approval letter or rescinded.
Steve Hansen, Applicant Amonrat Jettaporn, Applicant
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Exhibit B
Environmental Determination and Required Findings
Environmental Assessment 1236:
After considering the above facts and findings, the Director finds this project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations §15301 as a Class 1 categorical
exemption (Existing Facilities) because the proposed project consists of the permitting of
existing private structures and involves a negligible expansion of the use.
Administrative Use Permit 18-07:
The following are the facts in support of each finding for this decision:
Finding 1: There is compatibility of the particular use on the particular site in relationship
to other existing and potential uses within the general area in which the use is proposed
to be located.
1. The project is located within the Main Street Transitional District of the
Downtown Specific Plan, where restaurants are permitted by right. It is
replacing a former restaurant in a commercial area and is in proper relation to
commercial adjacent uses within this area. The project is situated in a
environment that includes retail, service uses, and other restaurants nearby.
Finding 2: The proposed use is consistent and compatible with the purpose of the Zone
in which the site is located.
1. The zone of the property is Downtown Specific Plan (DSP). The Main Street
Transitional District of the DSP serves as a gateway to the Downtown Core. The
standards for this district allow for flexibility and a mixture of commercial uses
serving the residents, local employees, and visitors to the city. The DSP's goals
provide consistency and reflect the vision of the General Plan, including facilitating
economic development and promoting compatible land uses. The intent of the DSP
is met by having several types of uses occupy several storefronts in one building.
The proposed restaurant and the addition of alcohol sales as an ancillary use are
consistent with this purpose.
Finding 3: The proposed location and use, and the conditions under which the use would
be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare,
or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
1. The sale of alcohol will be within an existing restaurant and no new construction
is proposed as part of the request for an alcohol license. The proposed closing
hours are 10:00 pm every day, so it is unlikely that the consumption of alcohol
in a restaurant setting will cause the establishment to become a nuisance.
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Finding 4: Potential impacts that could be generated by the proposed use, such as noise,
smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, odors, traffic, and hazards have been recognized and
mitigated.
1. The consumption of beer and wine will not create any new impacts that would
not be normally associated with the operation of a restaurant.
Finding 5: The State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has issued or will issue
a license to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits to the Applicant.
1. The City expects the Applicant will obtain a license from the State of California
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for on-site sale and consumption of
beer, and wine for restaurants (Type 41). In the event the Applicant does not
receive such license, the City's approval will be null (Condition No. 4).
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EL SEGUNDO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 28, 2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding approval of Environmental Assessment 1236:
Administrative Use Permit 18-07 for On-site alcohol sales for a proposed restaurant at 243 Main Street,
El Segundo, California. The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15301 as a Class
1 categorical exemption (Existing Facilities).
Address: 243 Main Street
Applicant: Amonrat Jettaporn, Steven Hansen
RECOMMENDED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Receive and file
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Approval letter dated February 19,2019
ORIGINATED BY: Brenna Callero, Assistant Planner !31C
REVIEWED BY: Gregg McClain. Planning Manager
APPROVED BY: Sam Lee, Director of Planning and Building Safety
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On February 19, 2019 the Director granted approval of an Administrative Use Permit for a Type
41 license for on-site consumption of beer and wine at 243 Main Street. The approval includes
conditions that protect the City and surrounding users from potentially negative impacts associated
with alcohol consumption. The conditions, findings of approval, and environmental assessment
are provided in the attached approval letter. Staff believes that the project is appropriate for the
location and will not operate in a manner that will create detrimental impacts, and so recommends
that the Commission receive and file this report.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19, 2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding an update since the implementation of the City's
Social Host Ordinance. (Fiscal Impact: None).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive and file;
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
Amount Budgeted: $0
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 2. Support Community Safety and Preparedness
Objective: 1. El Segundo has a proactive approach to risk and crime
ORIGINATED BY: Dan Kim, Lieutenant
REVIEWED BY: Bill Whalen, Chief of Police
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On September 18, 2018, City Council approved Ordinance No. 1567 (also known as the Social
Host Ordinance)which prohibited the hosting,permitting or allowing of gatherings at which
persons under 21 years of age are consuming alcoholic beverages or using marijuana. The goals
of the ordinance were to deter the use of marijuana and the consumption of alcoholic beverages
by minors and hold responsible those persons who encourage, are aware of, or should be aware
of this illegal conduct by minors but fail to take reasonable steps to prevent it.
Since its adoption, the Police Department has not encountered incidents which met the criteria
requiring enforcement of the Social Host Ordinance. As a result, no individual(s)have been cited
for or fined for a violation of the ordinance.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Police Department recommends the City Council receive and file this report.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19, 2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to approve Final Vesting Parcel Map No. 73137 for a four-unit
commercial mixed-use condominium subdivision located at 123, 123A, 125, and 127 Nevada
Street. (Fiscal Impact: N/A)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Approve Resolution approving and accepting Final Vesting Parcel Map No. 73137;
2. Authorize the appropriate City Officials to sign and record said Map; and/or
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Vesting Parcel Map No. 73137 and related Resolution
2. Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 2776, 2822, and 2838
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: Champion economic development and fiscal sustainability.
Objective: Promote economic growth and vitality for business and the community.
PREPARED BY: Maria Baldenegro, Assistant Planner
REVIEWED BY: Gregg McClain, Planning Managerws�
Sam Lee, Planning and Building Sa ety Director`
Lifan Xu, Public Works City Engineer l�7
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager.
Background and Discussion
On May 28, 2015, the Planning Commission held,a public hearing on the proposed subdivision
located at 123, 123A, 125, and 127 Nevada Street. Subsequently, the Planning Commission
adopted Resolution No. 2776 approving Environmental Assessment No. EA-1097 and
Subdivision No. SUB 14-14 for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. VTPM 73137.
On June 22, 2017, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2822 granting a one-year
extension of the Map, and on June 14, 2018, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
2838 granting a second one-year extension of the Map.
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The Final Vesting Parcel Map conforms to the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and has been
reviewed and approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. City staff has
determined that the Final Vesting Parcel Map No. 73137 is in substantial conformance with the
General Plan and applicable zoning and building ordinances.
The Final Vesting Parcel Map is now ready for approval by the City Council. After approval, it
will be recorded at the County Recorder's Office by the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works staff.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL VESTING PARCEL MAP NO.
73137 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA-1097 AND
SUBDIVISION NO. SUB 14-14 FOR A 4-UNIT COMMERCIAL MIXED-
USE CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 123, 123A, 125, and
127 NEVADA STREET
The City Council of the City of EI Segundo does resolve as follows.-
SECTION
ollows:SECTION 1; The City Council finds and declares that:
A. On November 24, 2014, Smoky Hollow, LLC filed an application for
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1097 and Subdivision No. SUB 14-14
for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. VTPM 73137 for a four-unit mixed-
use commercial condominium development;
B. On May 28, 2015, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2776
approving Environmental Assessment No. EA-1127 and Subdivision No.
SUB 15-09 for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. VTPM 73137;
C. On June 22, 2017, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
2822 granting a one-year extension of the Map, and on June 14, 2018, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2838 granting a second
one-year extension of the Map; and
D. The Final Vesting Parcel Map now requires approval by the City Council.
SECTION 2: Final Map Findings. Based upon the entirety of the record including,
without limitation, the staff report, the City Council approves Final Vesting Parcel Map
No. 73137 for the following reasons:
A. The Final Vesting Parcel Map substantially conforms to Vesting Tentative
Parcel Map. 73137 approved by Resolution No. 2776; and
B. The Final Vesting Parcel Map conforms to the EI Segundo Municipal Code
and Subdivision Map Act (Governmental Code §§ 66410, et seq.).
SECTION 3: Authorization. The Director of Planning and Building Safety is hereby
authorized to sign and record said Map and take any further actions needed to
effectuate this Resolution.
SECTION 4: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and
remain effective unless superseded by a subsequent resolution.
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SECTION 5: The City Clerk is directed mail a copy of this Resolution to Smoky Hollow,
LLC and to any other person requesting a copy.
SECTION 6: This Resolution is the City Council's final decision and will become
effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of March, 2019.
Drew Boyles, Mayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of EI Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Resolution No. was duly passed, approved and adopted by said City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 4th day of December, 2018, approved and signed by the
Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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BY APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP;AND THAT I AM SATISFIED THAT THIS
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RESOLUTION NO. 2776
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO.
EA-1097, SUBDIVISION NO. 14-14 FOR VESTING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 73137, ADJUSTMENT NO. 14-10, AND SMOKY
HOLLOW SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 14-04 TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-UNIT COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT 123 NEVADA STREET.
The Planning Commission of the City of EI Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The Planning Commission finds and declares that:
A. On November 24, 2014, Matt Crabbs on behalf of Smoky Hollow, LLC,
filed an application for Environmental Assessment No. EA-1097,
Subdivision No. SUB 14-14 for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. (VTPM)
73137, Adjustment No. ADJ 14-10, and Smoky Hollow Site Plan Review
No. SHSPR 14-04, to allow the construction of a four-unit commercial
mixed-use condominium development at 123 Nevada Street;
B. The application was reviewed by the City's Planning and Building Safety
Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan and conformity
with the EI Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC");
C. In addition, the City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under
the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§
21000, et seq., "CEQA"), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal.
Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"), and the
City's Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No. 3805,
adopted March 16, 1993);
D. The Planning and Building Safety Department completed its review and
scheduled a public hearing regarding the application before this
Commission for May 28, 2015;
E. On May 28, 2015, the Commission held a public hearing to receive public
testimony and other evidence regarding the application including, without
limitation, information provided to the Commission by City staff, public
testimony, and Smoky Hollow, LLC's representatives; and
F. This Resolution, and its findings, are made based upon the evidence
presented to the Commission at its May 28, 2015 hearing including,
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without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Planning and Building
Safety Department.
SECTION 2: Factual Findings. The Commission finds that the following facts exist:
A. The subject site is located in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan and the
Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zone;
B. The surrounding land uses consist of light industrial developments to the
north, south, east and west;
C. The project site is rectangular in shape with 125 feet of street frontage on
Nash Street and a depth of 133 feet, totaling 16,616 square feet in area;
D. The site is currently developed with a one-story light industrial use building
approximately 1,712.5 square feet in size with an attached 787 square-
foot metal structure;
E. The proposed project consists of a single two-story building containing
four (4) commercial mixed-use condominium units each approximately
2,400 square feet in area;
F. The proposed uses for all four (4) units at the site are: 1,470 net square
feet of office, 1,242 net square feet of warehouse, and 6,903 net square
feet of research and development;
G. The maximum height of the proposed building would be 33'-3"from grade;
H. The proposed Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for this project is 57.8% or 9,615 net
square feet of floor area. The maximum permitted FAR for this site is 60%
or 9,969.6 net square feet of floor area;
1. Vehicular access for the proposed development is provided from a single
two-way 20-foot wide driveway located at the rear of the property from an
existing 14-foot wide alley;
J. The minimum required number of parking spaces for the project is twenty
(20) parking spaces and twenty-five (25) surface parking spaces are
proposed at the rear of the site. Fourteen (14) of the full size parking
spaces will be in tandem arrangement (2 rows of 7); and
K. The project must provide a minimum of one (1) small truck loading space.
The applicant is requesting to locate the required small truck loading
space at the rear of the building within the minimum required 25-foot
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vehicle back-up area of six (6) tandem parking spaces. The truck loading
space will temporarily block the vehicle back-up area for 6 tandem parking
spaces. An Adjustment is required to allow the small truck loading space
to temporarily block the vehicle back-up area of six (6) tandem parking
spaces. ESMC § 15-24-1(E) allows Adjustments to the parking and
loading standards set forth in ESMC § 15-15-7(A).
SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. The project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14
California Code of Regulations § 15305 as a Class 5 categorical exemption (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations), § 15315 as a Class 15 categorical exemption
(Minor Land Divisions), and § 15332 as a Class 32 categorical exemption (In-fill
Development Project).
The project consists of the division of property with an average slope of less than 20%,
which does not result in any changes in land use or density. The project is consistent
with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as
well as applicable zoning designation and regulations. The proposed development
occurs within city limits on a project site involving four parcels of no more than five acres
that is surrounded by urban uses. The project has no value as habitat for endangered,
rare or threatened species and approval of the project would not result in any significant
effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Additionally, the site can be
adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
SECTION 4: General Plan and Zoning. The proposed project is consistent with the
City's General Plan and the zoning regulations in the ESMC as follows:
A. The General Plan Land Use Designation of the project site is Smoky Hollow
Mixed-Use. The Smoky Hollow Mixed Use classification permits primarily light
industrial uses, including light manufacturing, research and development,
warehousing and office uses. The project site has a Medium Manufacturing
(MM) Zoning designation that allows manufacturing, light industrial, general
offices for research, professional and technical services, research and
development, warehousing and distribution, restaurants, public facilities and
public utilities. The proposed uses at this site are consistent with both the MM
Zone and the General Plan Land Use designation.
B. The proposed project is consistent with Land Use Element Goal LU4 in that it
provides a stable tax base for the City through development of new
commercial uses primarily without adversely affecting the viability of the
Downtown. The proposed project is consistent with General Plan Land Use
Objective LU4-3 "Provide for new office and research and development uses."
At least 70 percent of the project floor area will be devoted to light industrial
uses including research and development, and less than 15 percent of the
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area will be devoted to new office uses. The proposed project is consistent
with General Plan Land Use Policy LU4-3.6 to "require landscaping, its
maintenance, and permanent upkeep in all new office and mixed-use
developments." Before issuing permits for the project, City staff will review
detailed landscape and irrigation plans to ensure compliance with the City's
landscaping, irrigation and maintenance policies and guidelines.
C. The proposed project is consistent with Land Use Element Goal LU5 in that it
retains and attracts clean and environmentally safe industrial uses that
provide a stable tax base and minimize any negative impact on the City. The
proposed project is consistent with Policy LU5-2.2 in that all outdoor storage,
including trash will be properly screened by masonry walls and landscaping.
The project is consistent with Land Use Element Objective LU5-6, in that it
encourages a mix of office and light industrial uses in industrial areas.
D. The proposed project is consistent with Policy C2-2.2 in that it provides
facilities for bicyclists to park and store their bicycles and provide shower and
clothes changing facilities at or close to the bicyclist's work destination. The
proposed project is consistent with Policy C3-1.8 in that it provides adequate
pedestrian and bicycle access; and Policy C3-2.1 in that sufficient on-site
parking is provided.
E. The ESMC requires review for conformance with the Smoky Hollow Specific
Plan. The Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zone within the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan area, allows condominium developments in conformance with
ESMC Chapter 15-6D;
F. The proposed project meets all the site development standards of Chapter
15-6D of the ESMC; and
G. The proposed project complies with the applicable provisions of ESMC
Chapter 14-1, since proper notification and a public hearing were provided,
proper hearing decision and records will be complied with and the required
findings will be considered.
SECTION 5: Smoky Hollow Site Plan Review Findings. After considering the above
facts regarding proposed Environmental Assessment No. 1097, and Smoky Hollow Site
Plan Review No. 14-04, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. The proposed project is compatible with the intent and purpose of the
Specific Plan.
The proposed project complies with numerous Goals, Objectives and
Policies of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan (SHSP). The Goals, Objectives
and Policies of the SHSP aim to encourage new development and
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redevelopment of properties consistent with the City's development
standards and the SHSP design guidelines. New developments should
encourage multiple, medium-sized structures, promote a compatible mix
of uses, improve the physical appearance of properties, improve the level
of service on City streets and provide safe and convenient pedestrian and
vehicular access and circulation.
The proposed project will rehabilitate and improve an underutilized site
involving five (5) existing 25-foot wide lots for the development of a
medium sized mixed-use building, which will contribute to the overall
improvement of the area. The new building is of a contemporary industrial
design similar to other recently constructed buildings in the area and is
compatible with the surrounding light industrial and manufacturing uses in
the area. The proposed development is replacing two older light industrial
use buildings that will be demolished for a new contemporary and more
efficiently designed single building, which will comply with the Smoky
Hollow Specific Plan Design Guidelines.
Adequate on-site customer parking is provided at the rear of the property
from an existing alley with convenient pedestrian access from the Nevada
Street sidewalk and from a rear parking lot, which complies with the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Design Guidelines.
B. The plan will not have an adverse impact on the public health, safety,
interest, convenience or the general welfare.
The proposed project has incorporated design and safety measures to
minimize any adverse impact on the public health, safety, interest,
convenience or the general welfare. The design provides vehicular access
to the site from the rear of the building and off an existing alley. Pedestrian
access to the site is possible from the existing public sidewalk facing
Nevada Street and from the rear parking lot. Therefore, pedestrian access
to the building from the rear parking lot will be safe and convenient.
Additionally, the proposed truck loading space will not interfere with
vehicular and pedestrian circulation onsite, as deliveries will be scheduled
and staggered to take place during non-business hours when most
employees are not at the site.
C. The site plan is compatible with the intent and purpose of the regulations
and design guidelines of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan.
The proposed project complies with the development standards for the
Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zone and the design guidelines of the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan (SHSP) by incorporating design elements that
are consistent with the SHSP Design Guidelines. The broader design
goals specified in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Design Guidelines are
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to create a quality industrial area; to maintain a distinctively smaller scale
development than what exists east of Sepulveda Boulevard; and to
enhance the economic potential of the area by attracting quality
developments.
The proposed project includes three types of metal extruded designs of
siding in different three colors (hemlock green, marine green, and cool
terracotta) as an accent material, which will articulate the fagade along
Nevada Street. In addition, a warm tan stucco exterior finish is proposed
on the exterior facade. The combination of materials provides an
aesthetically pleasing and interesting building elevation. The building
design makes extensive use of glass windows, large garage roll-up doors
for each unit facing the street and transoms for light at each door entrance
to the four units. The front elevation of the building also has five-foot
offsets on the ground floor sheltering the primary entry to each unit facing
Nevada Street.
The proposed project is consistent with the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan
Design Guidelines in that: a) the building design includes a variety of
desirable materials and warm colors; b) the site will have sufficient
landscaping in the front yard setback and parking areas, including a
variety of plant species; and c) parking, trash storage and loading will be
at the rear of the building and screened from public street view.
SECTION 6: Subdivision. The Planning Commission cannot make any of the findings
for denial set forth in ESMC §14-1-6 for the following reasons:
1. The proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans as
specified in Government Code § 65455. As set forth in Section 4 and 5 of this
draft Resolution, this project meets the goals and objectives of the General
Plan and the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan.
2. The design of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general
and specific plans. As set forth in Section 4, this project meets the goals and
objectives of the General Plan and is consistent with the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan.
3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development. The subject site is
16,616 square feet in area. The proposed project, a single 14,495 square-foot
building containing a four-unit commercial mixed-use condominium
development complies with all site development standards with the granting
of an Adjustment and is therefore physically suitable for the site. As set forth
in Section 4, this project meets the goals and objectives of the General Plan.
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4. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. The
proposed project involves the construction of a four-unit condominium
development on a 16,616 square-foot property in the Medium Manufacturing
(MM) Zone. The maximum permitted floor area ratio (FAR) for the site is .6 or
9,969.6 net square feet of floor area and the proposed FAR is 57.8%, or
9,615 net square feet of floor area. Therefore, the site is physically suitable
for the proposed density of development.
5. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are unlikely to
cause substantial damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife
or their habitat. The proposed project site is located in an urbanized area on a
previously developed lot. Therefore, the proposed four-unit condominium
development is not likely to result in any substantial environmental damage or
cause injury to fish or wildlife or their habitat.
6. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements are unlikely to
cause serious public health problems. There is no evidence demonstrating
that the proposed four-unit condominium development is likely to cause any
serious public health problem. In addition, before the city issues grading or
construction permits, staff will review detailed plans to ensure compliance
with applicable safety regulations. Thus, the proposed development is unlikely
to cause any serious public health problem.
7. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of
property within the proposed subdivision. The subdivision of the new four-unit
condominium will not conflict with any known easements located on, or near
the property.
SECTION 7: Adjustment Findings. After considering the above facts, the Commission
finds as follows:
a. That the proposed adjustment would not be detrimental to the
neighborhood or district in which the property is located.
The adjustment involves a minor deviation to the minimum required 25-
foot vehicle back-up area for six (6) tandem parking spaces. The depth
and size of the lot make the applicant's request reasonable. Approving the
adjustment will not be detrimental to neighboring properties or the zoning
district in which the property is located.
The proposed small truck loading space would temporarily block the
vehicle back-up area for six (6) tandem parking spaces and only four (4)
businesses will be sharing this truck loading space. Therefore, the
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proposed Adjustment is consistent with the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan
Goals, Objectives and Policies which allow for "less restrictive site
development regulation requirements in the small business area." (ESMC
§ 15-11-2(C)(7)(1)). The proposed Adjustment is also consistent with the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan which aims to provide "maximum flexibility in
parking design in order to achieve more efficient site design." (ESMC §
15-11-3(E)(1)(b)(3)).
B. That the proposed adjustment is necessary in order that the applicant may
not be deprived unreasonably in the use or enjoyment of his property.
Four new commercial mixed-use condominium units are proposed. The
proposed development for the site requires 20 parking spaces and 25
parking spaces will be provided. The project meets the minimum required
number of parking spaces required and provides one on-site truck loading
space consistent with ESMC requirements. The proposed adjustment is
necessary to provide a sufficient number of parking spaces with on-site
truck loading and to allow the applicant to develop the site for a permitted
use. ESMC §15-15-7(D)(1)(a) allows the Director of Planning and Building
Safety approve adjustments to the Types and Dimensions of Loading
Spaces as provided in Chapter 24. The depth and size of the lot make the
applicant's request reasonable, because failing to grant the adjustment
would result in the applicant being unable to reasonably use the site and
impede the functionality of the proposed building.
C. That the proposed adjustment is consistent with the legislative intent of
ESMC Title 15.
The proposed Adjustment is consistent with the intent of ESMC Title 15,
because the Adjustment serves the City's general welfare and promotes
economic advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of land
resources. The proposed Adjustment will allow the construction of a new
9,509 net square-foot building containing office, warehouse, and research
and development uses. The aesthetic appearance of the new building
would be beneficial for the immediate neighborhood and the proposed
mixed of uses will improve the tax base for the City.
The proposed adjustment is consistent with the Smoky Hollow Specific
Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies. Specifically, the proposed adjustment
is consistent with Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Site Development Standard
Policy ESMC § 15-11-2(C)(7)(1) which encourages "less restrictive site
development regulation requirements in the medium manufacturing." The
proposed adjustment is also consistent with the Smoky Hollow Specific
Plan Parking Requirements specified in ESMC §15-11-3(E)(1)(b)(3) which
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aims to provide "maximum flexibility in parking design in order to achieve
more efficient site design."
In addition, the proposed adjustment is consistent with the intent of ESMC
Title 15, in that they will serve the general welfare of the City. The
proposed adjustments will allow the completion of construction of four
office/industrial buildings, which will be beneficial for the aesthetic
appearance of the immediate neighborhood and improve the tax base for
the City. The proposed adjustment complies with the applicable provisions
of ESMC Chapter 15-24 in that proper notice was provided and a hearing
was scheduled for May 28, 2015.
SECTION 8: Approval. Subject to the conditions listed on the attached Exhibit "A,"
which are incorporated into this Resolution by reference, the Planning Commission
approves Environmental Assessment No. 1097, Subdivision No. 14-14 (VTPM 73137),
Adjustment No. ADJ 14-10, and Smoky Hollow Site Plan Review No. 14-04,
SECTION 9: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent
resolution.
SECTION 10: The Commission Secretary is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to
CSmoky Hollow, LLC and to any other person requesting a copy.
SECTION 11: This Resolution may be appealed within ten (10) calendar days after its
adoption. All appeals must be in writing and filed with the City Clerk within this time
period. Failure to file a timely written appeal will constitute a waiver of any right of
appeal.
SECTION 12: Except as provided in Section 11, this Resolution is the Planning
Commission's final decision and will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May 2015.
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David Wagner, Chai� erson
City of EI Segundo Panning Commission
ATTEST:
Sam S cretary
Wagner Aye
Baldino Aye
Newman Aye-
Nicol Aye
Nisley Aye
C APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
By: fvL)j P
David Icing, Assi tant City Attorney
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2776
Exhibit A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
In addition to all applicable provisions of the EI Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC"),
Smoky Hollow, LLC agrees to comply with the following provisions as conditions for the
City of EI Segundo's approval of Environmental Assessment No. 1097, Subdivision No.
14-14 for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 73137 and Smoky Hollow Site Plan Review
14-04 (Project Conditions"):
Plannina Conditions
1. Before the City issues a building permit, the applicant must submit plans
which show that the project substantially complies with plans and conditions
approved and on file with the Planning and Building Safety Department. Any
subsequent modification to the approved building plans must be referred to
the Planning and Building Safety Director to determine whether Planning
Commission approval is required for the proposed modification.
2. Not more than four units can be developed on the existing 16,616 square-
foot parcel.
3. The adjustment becomes effective after seven (7) days from the granting
thereof has elapsed or, if an appeal is filed or a review called, until final
determination has been made on the appeal or review.
4. The adjustment becomes null and void if the privileges granted thereunder
has not been utilized within one hundred eighty (180) days from the
effective date thereof.
5. The Smoky Hollow Site Plan Review (SHSPR) becomes null and void if the
privileges granted thereunder has not been utilized within one (1) year from
the effective date thereof.
6. The vesting tentative map expires 24 months after approval or conditional
approval but may be extended for a period not to exceed 12 months,
pursuant to Government Code § 66452.6 and ESMC § 14-2-3. The
development rights expire when the vesting tentative map expires unless a
final map is approved before the expiration date. Once the final map is
approved, the development rights remain valid for one year pursuant to
ESMC § 14-2-313 and may be extended for one year pursuant to ESMC §
14-2-3D.
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7. The applicant must provide a trash enclosure area with dense landscaping
to screen it from public view. The trash enclosure must be sufficiently large
enough to store trash containers required for the regular collection of solid
waste and recyclable materials in multiple bins. The cleaning and
maintenance of the trash enclosure must be described within the
Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions ("CC&R's").
8. Before the City approves the Final Map, the applicant must submit its
Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions ("CC&R's") to the City Attorney for
review. The CC&Rs must incorporate the conditions of approval and
regulate the management and maintenance of the property. The applicant
agrees to compensate the City for the costs of such review. The applicant
must pay for all fees incurred by the City as a result of the City Attorney's
review of the CC&Rs before the City issues a certificate of occupancy. The
CC&Rs must be approved as to form by the City Attorney before the
documents are recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.
Proof of recordation of the CC&R's must be provided by the applicant to the
Planning and Building Safety Director before the City approves the Final
Map.
9. The CC&R's must regulate the following items to the City's satisfaction:
a. Leaks or spills on project driveways must be cleaned on a regular
basis from all pavement and landscaped areas;
b. The surface parking for the units and driveways must be swept clean
of debris on a regular basis;
C. Oils and other pollutants must be cleaned from surface parking areas
on a regular basis either by utilizing biodegradable solvents or by
spreading sand and vacuuming the residual matter;
d. Any hazardous waste generated by the project must be removed and
disposed of in accordance with Los Angeles County requirements.
e. No storage is permitted within the required parking spaces or on any
of the open deck areas consistent with the EI Segundo Municipal
Code.
Buildina Department Conditions
10. Before the City issues a final Certificate of Occupancy, the plans must show
conformance with the 2013 California Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire,
Plumbing, and Energy Codes, as adopted by ESMC.
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11. The project must comply with ESMC Chapter 11 B for accessibility
requirements and all units must be accessible and adaptable.
12. The common path of egress travel must comply with Section 1014.3 of the
(2013) California Building Code as adopted by the ESMC.
13. Warehouse uses must comply with "S" occupancy requirements.
Fire Department Conditions
14. The applicant must comply with the applicable requirements of the 2013
California Building and Fire Codes and the 2012 International Fire Code as
adopted by the City of EI Segundo and EI Segundo Fire Department.
15. The applicant must submit from plan review, and have approved by the Fire
Department prior issuance of the building permit, a Fire/Life Safety Plan,
identifying fire safety precautions during demolition and construction,
emergency site access during construction, permanent fire department
access, fire hydrant locations, and any existing or proposed fire sprinkler
and fire alarm systems.
Public Works Department Conditions
16. The Final Map must be recorded and filed with both the City Engineer and
the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.
17. The applicant must ensure that encroachment permits required by the City
are secured from the Public Works Department before commencing any and
all work in the public right-of-way, including lane closure.
18. All unused driveways must be closed off with full-height curb, gutter and
sidewalk per Standard Plans for Public Works Construction ("SPPWC")
standards.
19. The applicant must provide a minimum 4-foot wide sidewalk behind any sign
posts and power poles.
20. The minimum performance grade for the asphalt intended for parking
vehicles must be a (PG-64-10) tack coat and hot mix for all slot paving
required next to new concrete installations. Slot paving must be 3 feet wide
and 1400t deep, consisting of 6 inches of asphalt over 6 inches of base.
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21. The applicant must resurface half of Nevada Street fronting the property
(coldmill 2" Asphalt Concrete (AC)) pavement surface and overlay with 2"
hot mix AC PG-64-10.
22. The applicant must resurface the full width of the alley behind the property
(coldmill 2" Asphalt Concrete (AC)) pavement surface and overlay with 2"
hot mix AC PG-64-10.
23. Any existing water meters, potable water service connections, fire backflow
devices and potable water backflow devices must be upgraded to current
City Water Division standards. These devices must be placed or relocated
onto private property.
24. The applicant must submit plans for water system upgrades to the City of EI
Segundo Public Works Department for review and approval, including traffic
control plans for work in the public right-of-way.
25. Any unused water or sanitary sewer laterals must be abandoned and
properly capped at the City main. The contractor is to obtain necessary
hermits and licenses, and provide traffic control plans and shoring plans.
26. A grading and drainage plan must be provided and stamped by a registered
civil engineer.
27. A utility plan must be provided that shows all existing and proposed utility
lines, and their sizes (sewer, water, gas, storm drain, electrical, etc.),
including easement around the project site.
28. All construction related parking must be accommodated on-site. No
construction related parking is permitted off-site.
29. The project must comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System ("NPDES") requirements and Stormwater Best Management
Practices ("BMPs") for sediment control, construction material control, and
erosion control.
30. All record drawings (As-built drawings) and supporting documentation must
be submitted to the City's Public Works Engineering Division prior to
scheduling the project's final inspection.
31. Before the City issues a final Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant must
pay for the sanitary sewer connection fee to the City of EI Segundo Public
Works Department. The required sewer fees wiil be determined based upon
the information provided on the utility plan.
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Police Department Conditions
32. Street addressing must be provided on all front door entries and rear door
entries. The addressing must be visible from the street or driving surface, of
contrasting color and background, including illuminated during the hours of
darkness. The front door addressing must be a minimum of 6 inches in
height and the rear entry door addressing must be a minimum of 4 inches in
height. All addressing locations and sizes must be depicted on the building
elevation sheets and must indicate if the addressing is directly or backlit.
33. Landscaping must be low profile around perimeter fencing, windows, doors,
decks and entryways taking special care not to limit visibility or provide
climbing access. Floral or grass ground cover is recommended. Bushes
must be trimmed to 2 to 3 feet away from buildings. Dense bushes must not
be clumped together. Trees must be trimmed up to 7 feet.
34. Trees/bushes/shrubs must not be planted next to or near any light fixture or
light standard. When grown to maturity these items block the light and
reduce lighting on the ground surface.
35. Before the City issues a building permit, the applicant must provide
specifications for the proposed security hardware to all locking mechanisms
for single or double swing doors, door hinges, and panic hardware to the
Police Department. Additionally, the door schedule on the plans must
identify which doors are hollow metal, hollow or solid wood, and/or
aluminum sliding glass doors.
36. Before the City issues a building permit, a photometric study must be
provided. The photometric study must be point-by-point calculations of the
required light levels and must not include street lighting in the calculations.
The photometric study must include all of the following:
a. Front entry doors, addressing, driveway, open parking lot, dock doors and
trash dumpsters must be illuminated with a maintained minimum of one
foot-candle of light on the ground surface during hours of darkness.
b. Aisles, passageways and recesses related to and within all sides of the
building complex must be illuminated with a maintained minimum of .25
foot-candles on the ground surface during hours of darkness.
c. Lighting devices must be enclosed and protected by weather and vandal
resistant covers.
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37. Perimeter walls must be a minimum of 6 feet in height street side. Walls
must limit climbing access. Any horizontal members must be on the inside
of the perimeter. Where wrought or steel tubular fencing is used, the
horizontal rails must run along the top and bottom portion of the fence.
38. Sectional/roll-up door(s) must have an interior locking device located on
each side of the door (padlocks or cane bolts can be used).
39. A permanently-affixed ladder leading to the roof must be located within the
interior of the building.
40. The applicant must provide the location(s) of the mailbox(es). Mailboxes
must be placed in a secure, central location to provide natural surveillance.
All mailboxes and mail receptacles must be lockable.
41. Bicycle racks must be located in a central location that is well lit.
Miscellaneous Conditions
42. Smoky Hollow, LLC agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless from
and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation,
attorney's fees), injuries, or liability, arising from the City's approval of
Environmental Assessment No. 1097, Subdivision No. 14-14 (VTPM
73137), Adjustment No. ADJ 14-10, and Smoky Hollow Site Plan Review
No. 14-04. Should the City be named in any suit, or should any claim be
brought against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or
not, arising out of the City approval of Environmental Assessment No. 1097,
Subdivision No. 14-14 (VTPM 73137), Adjustment No. ADJ 14-10, and
Smoky Hollow Site Plan Review No. 14-04 Smoky Hollow, LLC agrees to
defend the City (at the City's request and with counsel satisfactory to the
City) and will indemnify the City for any judgment rendered against it or any
sums paid out in settlement or otherwise. For purposes of this section "the
City" includes the City of EI Segundo's elected officials, appointed officials,
officers, and employees.
By signing this document, Smoky Hollow, LLC's representative, certifies that he has
read, understood, and agrees to the Project Conditions listed in this document.
Matt Cr'a bs, Manager
Smoky Hollow, LLC
{If Corporation or similar entity, needs two officer signatures or evidence that one
signature binds the company}
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RESOLUTION NO. 2822
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO VESTING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. VTPM 73137 TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-UNIT COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT 123-139 NEVADA STREET
(PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AS EA-1097 AND SUBDIVISION NO. SUB
14-14).
The Planning Commission of the City of EI Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The Planning Commission finds and declares that:
A. On May 28, 2015 the Planning Commission approved Vesting Tentative
Parcel Map No. VTPM 73137 to allow the construction of a four-unit
commercial mixed-use condominium development at 123-139 Nevada
Street;
B. Per the Subdivision Map Act, the vesting tentative map for the Project was
due to expire on May 28, 2017;
�. C. On May 8, 2017, Maria Islas on behalf of Srour&Associates, LLC, filed an
application for an extension for a one-year extension of Vesting Tentative
Map No. VTPM 73137;
D. The application was reviewed by the City's Planning and Building Safety
Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan and conformity
with the EI Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC");
E. In addition, the City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under
the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§
21000, et seq., "CEQA"), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal.
Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"), and the
City's Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No. 3805,
adopted March 16, 1993);
F. The Planning and Building Safety Department completed its review and
scheduled a public hearing regarding the application before this
Commission for June 22, 2017; and
G. On June 22, 2017, the Commission held a public hearing to receive public
testimony and other evidence regarding the application including, without
limitation, information provided to the Commission by City staff, public
testimony, the applicant.
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SECTION 2: Factual Findings. The Commission finds that the following facts exist:
A. The subject site is located in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan and the
Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zone;
B. The surrounding land uses consist of light industrial developments to the
north, south, east and west;
C. The project site is rectangular in shape with 125 feet of street frontage on
Nash Street and a depth of 133 feet, totaling 16,616 square feet;
D. The site is currently developed with a 1,712.5 square-foot one-story light-
industrial use building;
E. The proposed project consists of a single two-story building containing 4
commercial mixed-use condominium units each approximately 2,400
square feet;
F. The proposed uses for all 4 units at the site are: 1,470 net square feet of
office, 1,242 net square feet of warehouse, and 6,903 net square feet of
research and development;
G. The maximum height of the proposed building would be 33'-3"from grade;
H. The proposed Floor Area Ratio for this project is 0.578 (9,615 net square
feet). The maximum permitted FAR for this site is 0.6 (9,969.6 net square
feet);
L Vehicular access for the proposed development is provided from a single
two-way 20-foot wide driveway located at the rear of the property from an
existing 14-foot wide alley;
J. The minimum required number of parking spaces for the project is 20
parking spaces. 25 surface parking spaces are proposed at the rear of the
site. 14 of the full-size parking spaces will be in tandem arrangement (2
rows of 7); and
K. The project must provide a minimum of 1 small truck loading space. The
applicant has been granted an Adjustment to locate the required small
truck loading space at the rear of the building within the minimum required
25-foot vehicle back-up area of 6 tandem parking spaces. The truck
loading space will temporarily block the vehicle back-up area for 6 tandem
parking spaces.
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SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. The project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14
California Code of Regulations § 15305 as a Class 5 categorical exemption (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations), § 15315 as a Class 15 categorical exemption
(Minor Land Divisions), and § 15332 as a Class 32 categorical exemption (In-fill
Development Project).
The project consists of the merging of properties with an average slope of less than
20%. The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all
applicable general plan policies as well as applicable zoning designation and
regulations. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no
more than five acres that is surrounded by urban uses. The project has no value as
habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species and approval of the project would not
result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
Additionally, the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public
services.
SECTION 4: General Plan and Zoning. The proposed project is consistent with the
City's General Plan and the zoning regulations in the ESMC as follows:
A. The General Plan Land Use Designation of the project site is Smoky
Hollow Mixed-Use. The Smoky Hollow Mixed Use classification permits
primarily light industrial uses, including light manufacturing, research and
development, warehousing and office uses. The project site has a Medium
Manufacturing (MM) Zoning designation that allows manufacturing, light
industrial, general offices for research, professional and technical
services, research and development, warehousing and distribution,
restaurants, public facilities and public utilities. The proposed uses at this
site are consistent with both the MM Zone and the General Plan Land Use
designation.
B. The proposed project is consistent with Land Use Element Goal LU4 in
that it provides a stable tax base for the City through development of new
commercial uses primarily without adversely affecting the viability of the
Downtown. The proposed project is consistent with General Plan Land
Use Objective LU4-3 "Provide for new office and research and
development uses." At least 70 percent of the project floor area will be
devoted to light industrial uses including research and development, and
less than 15 percent of the area will be devoted to new office uses. The
proposed project is consistent with General Plan Land Use Policy LU4-3.6
to "require landscaping, its maintenance, and permanent upkeep in all
new office and mixed-use developments." Before issuing permits for the
project, City staff will review detailed landscape and irrigation plans to
ensure compliance with the City's landscaping, irrigation and maintenance
policies and guidelines.
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C. The proposed project is consistent with Land Use Element Goal LU5 in
that it retains and attracts clean and environmentally safe industrial uses
that provide a stable tax base and minimize any negative impact on the
City. The proposed project is consistent with Policy LU5-2.2 in that all
outdoor storage, including trash will be properly screened by masonry
walls and landscaping. The project is consistent with Land Use Element
Objective LU5-6, in that it encourages a mix of office and light industrial
uses in industrial areas.
D. The proposed project is consistent with Policy C2-2.2 in that it provides
facilities for bicyclists to park and store their bicycles and provide shower
and changing facilities at or close to the bicyclist's work destination. The
proposed project is consistent with Policy C3-1.8 in that it provides
adequate pedestrian and bicycle access; and Policy C3-2.1 in that
sufficient on-site parking is provided.
E. The ESMC requires review for conformance with the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan. The Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zone within the Smoky
Hollow Specific Plan area, allows condominium developments in
conformance with ESMC Chapter 15-6D;
F. The proposed project meets all the site development standards of Chapter
15-61D of the ESMC; and
G. The proposed project complies with the applicable provisions of ESMC
Chapter 14-1, since proper notification and a public hearing were
provided, proper hearing decision and records will be complied with and
the required findings will be considered.
SECTION 5: Findings and Approval. The Planning Commission finds that none of the
conditions stated in ESMC Section 14-2-5 which would warrant denial of the extension
apply to the present application. Therefore, the Planning Commission approves the first
extension to Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 73137 so that it will expire on May 28.
2018, subject to the conditions of approval set by the Planning Commission on May 28,
2015.
SECTION 6: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent
resolution.
SECTION 7: The Commission Secretary is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to
the applicant and to any other person requesting a copy.
SECTION 8: This Resolution may be appealed within 10 calendar days after its
adoption. All appeals must be in writing and filed with the City Clerk within this time
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period. Failure to file a timely written appeal will constitute a waiver of any right of
appeal.
SECTION 9: Except as provided in Section 8, this Resolution is the Planning
Commission's final decision and will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of June 2017.
Ryan 13 1V-dA
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City ofndo Planning Commission
ATTEST:
am Le , Secretary to the
Planning Commission
Baldino -Aye
Newman -Aye
Nicol -Aye
Nisley -Absent
Wingate -Aye
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
By: C'
Davi ing, A5S15ta,eit� ty Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 2838
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO
VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. VTPM 73137 TO ALLOW
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-UNIT COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
CONDOMINIUM AT 123-139 NEVADA STREET (PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED AS EA-1097 AND SUBDIVISION NO. SUB 14-14).
The Planning Commission of the City of EI Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The Planning Commission finds and declares that:
A. On May 28, 2015 the Planning Commission approved Vesting Tentative
Parcel Map No. VTPM 73137 to allow the construction of a four-unit
commercial mixed-use condominium development at 123-139 Nevada
Street;
B. Per the Subdivision Map Act, the vesting tentative map for the project was
due to expire on May 28, 2017;
C. On May 8, 2017, Maria Islas on behalf of Srour &Associates, LLC, filed an
application for a one-year extension of Vesting Tentative Map No. VTPM
73137. The one-year extension was granted by the Planning Commission
through the adoption of Resolution 2822 on June 22, 2017.
D. On May 14, 2018, Maria Islas on behalf of Srour & Associates, LLC, filed
an application for a second one-year extension for of Vesting Tentative
Map No. VTPM 73137;
E. The application was reviewed by the City's Planning and Building Safety
Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan and conformity
with the EI Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC");
F. In addition, the City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under
the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§
21000, et seq., "CEQA"), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal.
Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"), and the
City's Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No. 3805,
adopted March 16, 1993);
G. The Planning and Building Safety Department completed its review and
scheduled a public hearing regarding the application before this
Commission for June 14, 2018; and
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H. On June 14, 2018, the Commission granted a second one-year extension
to Vesting Tentative Map No. VTPM 73137, which will expire on May 28,
2019.
SECTION 2: Factual Findings. The Commission finds that the following facts exist:
A. The subject site is located in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan and the
Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zone,
B. The surrounding land uses consist of light industrial developments to the
north, south, east and west;
C. The project site is rectangular with 125 feet of frontage on Nash Street
and 133 feet deep, totaling 16,616 square feet;
D. The project consists of a single two-story building containing 4 commercial
mixed-use condominium units each approximately 2,400 square feet;
E. The proposed uses for all 4 units at the site are: 1,470 net square feet of
office, 1,242 net square feet of warehouse, and 6,903 net square feet of
research and development,
F. The maximum height of the proposed building would be 33'-3" from grade;
G. The Floor Area Ratio for this project is 0.578 (9,615 net square feet). The
maximum permitted FAR for this site is 0.6 (9,969.6 net square feet);
H. Vehicular access for the proposed development is provided from a single
two-way 20-foot wide driveway located at the rear of the property from an
existing 14-foot wide alley;
I. The minimum required number of parking spaces for the project is 20
parking spaces. 25 surface parking are being provided at the rear of the
site. Fourteen of the full-size parking spaces will be in tandem
arrangement (2 rows of 7); and
J. The project must provide a minimum of 1 small truck loading space. The
applicant has been granted an Adjustment to locate the required small
truck loading space at the rear of the building within the minimum required
25-foot vehicle back-up area of 6 tandem parking spaces. The truck
loading space will temporarily block the vehicle back-up area for 6 tandem
parking spaces.
SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. The project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14
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California Code of Regulations § 15305 as a Class 5 categorical exemption (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations), § 15315 as a Class 15 categorical exemption
(Minor Land Divisions), and § 15332 as a Class 32 categorical exemption (In-fill
Development Project).
The project consists of the merging of properties with an average slope of less than
20%. The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all
applicable general plan policies as well as applicable zoning designation and
regulations. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no
more than five acres that is surrounded by urban uses. The project has no value as
habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species and approval of the project would not
result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
Additionally, the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public
services.
SECTION 4: General Plan and Zoning. The proposed project is consistent with the
City's General Plan and the zoning regulations in the ESMC as follows:
A. The General Plan Land Use Designation of the project site is Smoky
Hollow Mixed-Use. The Smoky Hollow Mixed Use classification permits
primarily light industrial uses, including light manufacturing, research and
development, warehousing and office uses. The project site has a Medium
Manufacturing (MM) Zoning designation that allows manufacturing, light
industrial, general offices for research, professional and technical
services, research and development, warehousing and distribution,
restaurants, public facilities and public utilities. The proposed uses at this
site are consistent with both the MM Zone and the General Plan Land Use
designation.
B. The proposed project is consistent with Land Use Element Goal LU4 in
that it provides a stable tax base for the City through development of new
commercial uses primarily without adversely affecting the viability of the
Downtown. The proposed project is consistent with General Plan Land
Use Objective LU4-3 "Provide for new office and research and
development uses." At least 70 percent of the project floor area will be
devoted to light industrial uses including research and development, and
less than 15 percent of the area will be devoted to new office uses. The
proposed project is consistent with General Plan Land Use Policy LU4-3.6
to "require landscaping, its maintenance, and permanent upkeep in all
new office and mixed-use developments." Before issuing permits for the
project, City staff will review detailed landscape and irrigation plans to
ensure compliance with the City's landscaping, irrigation and maintenance
policies and guidelines.
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C. The proposed project is consistent with Land Use Element Goal LU5 in
that it retains and attracts clean and environmentally safe industrial uses
that provide a stable tax base and minimize any negative impact on the
City. The proposed project is consistent with Policy LU5-2.2 in that all
outdoor storage, including trash will be properly screened by masonry
walls and landscaping. The prcject is consistent with Land Use Element
Objective LU5-6, in that it encourages a mix of office and light industrial
uses in industrial areas.
D. The proposed project is consistent with Policy C2-2.2 in that it provides
facilities for bicyclists to park and store their bicycles and provide shower
and changing facilities at or close to the bicyclist's work destination. The
proposed project is consistent with Policy C3-1.8 in that it provides
adequate pedestrian and bicycle access; and Policy C3-2.1 in that
sufficient on-site parking is provided.
E. The SSMC requires review for conformance with the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan. The Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zone within the Smoky
Hollow Specific Plan area, allows condominium developments in
conformance with ESMC Chapter 15-6D;
F. The proposed project meets all the site development standards of Chapter
15-61D of the ESMC; and
G. The proposed project complies with the applicable provisions of ESMC
Chapter 14-1.
SECTION 5: Findings and Approval. The Planning Commission finds that none of the
conditions stated in ESMC Section 14-2-5 which would warrant denial of the extension
apply to the present application. Therefore, the Planning Commission approves the
second extension to Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 73137 so that it will expire on
May 28. 2019, subject to the conditions of approval set by the Planning Commission on
May 28, 2015.
SECTION 6: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent
resolution.
SECTION 7: The Commission Secretary is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to
the applicant and to any other person requesting a copy.
SECTION 8: This Resolution may be appealed within 10 calendar days after its
adoption. All appeals must be in writing and filed with the City Clerk within this time
period. Failure to file a timely written appeal will constitute a waiver of any right of
appeal.
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SECTION 9: Except as provided in Section 8, this Resolution is the Planning
Commission's final decision and will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14"d day of June 2018.
RyaB*no, Chairrhan
City o EI Segundo Planning Commission
ATTEST:
am Lee, c ry to the
Plan ommission
Baldino -Aye
Newman -Aye
Wingate -Aye
Hoeschler -Aye
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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DaviN King, Assista ity Attorney
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19, 2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Reports: City Clerk
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding Council consensus to cancel the Tuesday, April 2,
2019 City Council Meeting.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Approve cancellation of the April 2, 2019 City Council Meeting;
2. Alternatively discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
FISCAL IMPACT: No
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 1(a) El Segundo provides unparalleled service to internal and external
customers.
Objective: 2 City services are convenient, efficient and user-friendly for all
residents, businesses and visitors.
ORIGINATED BY: Tracy Weaver, City Cler
REVIEWED BY: Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
April 1 —5, 2019 is the El Segundo Unified School District's Spring Break. Therefore,with 4 out
of 5 Council Members having children in the school district and the possibility of conflicts in
schedules. It is recommended that Council approve the cancellation of the April 2, 2019
regularly scheduled meeting.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 19,2019
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: City Clerk
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to introduce an ordinance amending section 1-4-4A of
the El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") to change the Regular City Council Meetings
held on the first and third Tuesday of every calendar month beginning time from five
o'clock (5:00) p.m. to four o'clock (4:00) p.m. for closed session matters and interviews
or appointments for committees, commissions and boards in the West Conference Room
and change the beginning time of the seven o'clock (7:00) p.m. to six o'clock (6:00)p.m.
in the Council Chamber for all other matters addressed in open session.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Introduce and waive first reading of the Ordinance.
2. Schedule second reading and adoption of the ordinance on April 16th, 2019.
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 1 Enhance Customer Service and Engagement
Objective: El Segundo's engagement with the community ensures excellence
ORIGINATED BY: City Council
WRITTEN BY: Mona Shilling, Deputy City Cl k�i;Ti
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manage�iar"d Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
At the last Council meeting, March 5, 2019 Council brought forward a discussion to look at ways
to be more efficient with the community's, Council's and staff s time related to conducting
Council meetings. Council discussed and voted to move forward with changing the beginning
time for the regularly scheduled City Council Meetings as one item toward achieving that goal
and directed staff to bring back an Ordinance for Council consideration.
State law requires the City Council to provide the time and place for holding regular meetings by
ordinance, resolution or bylaws. (Gov. Code § 54954(a).) Because the City Council's regular
meeting times are established in the Municipal Code, Staff has prepared a draft ordinance
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amending the Code to schedule the Regular City Council Meetings held on the first and third
Tuesday of every calendar month begin at four o'clock(4:00)p.m. for closed session matters and
interviews or appointments for committees, commissions and boards in the West Conference
Room and at six o'clock (6:00) p.m. in the Council Chamber for all other matters addressed in
open session.
Importantly, the proposed ordinance only establishes the City Council's regular meeting times.
Under state law and the City's Municipal Code, the Mayor or a majority of the City Council can
call for a special meeting to be held on any day or time. (Gov. Code § 54956; ESMC § 1-4-
4(C).)
If the ordinance is introduced and adopted at second reading, the ordinance will take effect 30
days from adoption of the ordinance. Once the ordinance becomes effective, the City Clerk's
office will then revise City Council agendas to reflect the new meeting times.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce the attached draft ordinance to amend the
beginning time of the regularly scheduled Council meetings.
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ORDINANCE NO. XXXX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 1-44A RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS.
The City Council of the city of EI Segundo does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Subsection A of EI Segundo Municipal Code § 1-4-4 is amended
to read as follows:
"1-4-4: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: Regular city council meetings are scheduled for the
first and third Tuesdays of every calendar month. Regular city council
meetings begin at four o'clock (4:00) p.m. in the West Conference Room
for closed session matters and interviews or appointments for
committees, commissions and boards, and at six o'clock (6:00) p.m. in the
council chambers for all other matters to be addressed in open session."
SECTION 2: If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by
a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will
not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to
this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of
this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of EI Segundo's book of
original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of
this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance will become effective thirty (30) days following its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of April, 2019.
Drew Boyles, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of EI Segundo, California, do hereby certify
that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the
foregoing Ordinance No. was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular
meeting held on the day of 2019, and was duly passed and
adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by
the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the day of
2019, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES-
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
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