SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL – ITEM 14-L
AUGUST 14, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
EXHIBIT B – Benefits for positions listed in Exhibit A
Salary Survey Implementation
The 2023 salary survey results will be implemented at the labor market median by placing positions into the closest, higher range and then placing employees into the designated range at the step equal to or higher than their current salary (nearest dollar placemen t).
Cost of Living Increases
Except for Parks and Recreation part-time positions and salary range P54, all positions listed in Exhibit A will receive a 3.2% COLA effective July 1, 2023. The Parks and Recreation Department restructured its part-time personnel salary ranges to be more comparable with neighboring and nearby cities. The new part-time rates for Parks and Recreation will be effective July 1, 2023. All positions other than salary range P54 and Parks and Recreation part-time positions will receive another COLA based on the actual increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) “all items index” data from May to May of the preceding year, as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Los Angeles -Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area, effective June 29, 2024. The COLA will not be less than 3% (“Floor”) and will not exceed 5% (“Ceiling”).
City Medical Contribution
Effective January 1, 2024 the City paid medical maximum contribution will be $1,800.
Effective January 1, 2025 the City paid medical maximum contribution will be $1,925.
Hazard Pay
AFSCME 3745 represented employees, including full-time positions within the Community Services Officer I, Community Services Officer II and Senior Community Services Officer classifications will have the option to complete an annual training for an additional 3% in compensation of base pay for “Hazard” Pay. The training will be o ffered semiannually and must be completed once annually by covered employees in order to receive “Hazard” pay. “Hazard Pay” means special compensation for physical work performed under unpleasant or unsafe conditions as determined by the Personnel Officer.
An “unsafe condition” means the existence of a mechanical, physical, chemical, or environmental condition or situation which may cause a hazard or accident.
Service Awards
Beginning with the December 2023 Service Awards, represented part-time award amounts will be as follows:
Exhibit B - Benefits for positions listed in Exhibit A
August 14, 2023
5 years - $500, 10 years - $1,000, 15 years - $1,500, 20 years - $2,000, 30 years - $3,000, 35 years - $3,500, 40 years - $4,000.
Employees with 5 or more years of service who separate after their anniversary date but prior to the December Employee Recognition Event will receive their award in their final paycheck.
Wellness Program
All full-time employees (represented and non-represented) and BCEA part-time employees may be reimbursed each fiscal year up to $70 for eligible wellness program expenses.
Safety Boot Allowance
Uniformed employees of the Public Works, Public Safety, Code Enforcement and Parks and Recreation Departments who are regularly assigned to field duties will be reimbursed for the cost of conventual-style work shoes of substantial construction, and for laces, insoles, and related accessories or repairs up to $350 per fiscal year, subject to Department Head approval.
Sick Leave Increase
Five days paid sick leave will be granted to BCEA part-time represented employees. Paid sick leave for part-time employees must be used during the fiscal year in which it was received, and unused paid sick leave will not be rolled over to subsequent fiscal years.
Unused paid sick leave will not be cashed out at the end of t he fiscal year.