La Mesa City Council
June 27, 2023

LA MESA CITY COUNCIL, LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND CITY

OF LA MESA SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting of the City Council, a Special Meeting of the La Mesa Public Financing Authority, and a Special Meeting of the City of La Mesa Successor Agency

Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 6:00 p.m.

Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Elected
Officials:

Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Colin Parent
Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Jack Shu
City Treasurer Matthew Strabone
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
City Clerk Megan Wiegelman
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Pages

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

5. PRESENTATION

5.1 PROCLAIMING JULY 2023 AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the City Council will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting.

If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda.

7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES

8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
This is the time in which members of the Council or audience may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for discussion. Public Comments are also invited on Consent Calendar items.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 9.1 through 9.11)
The Consent Calendar includes items considered to be routine. Unless discussion is requested by members of the Council or audience, all Consent Calendar items may be approved by one motion.

Recommended Motion:

Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.11.

9.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Recommended Motion:

Approve.

9.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, MAY 9 AND MAY 23, 2023
7 Recommended Motion:

Approve.

9.3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023
24 Recommended Motion:

Approve.

9.4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR

MEETING AND THE LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023
26 Recommended Motion:

Approve.

9.5 2023-2026 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE

CITY OF LA MESA AND THE HEARTLAND FIREFIGHTERS OF LA
MESA LOCAL #4759
33 Staff Reference: Ms. Lee
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolutions.
a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2023-2026 MEMORANDUM

OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA

AND THE HEARTLAND FIREFIGHTERS OF LA MESA LOCAL
#4759
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF LA MESA
COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-24,
2024-25, AND 2025-26 LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY

RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.6 RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATES TO THE CURRENT AMENDED

AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA)

FOR HEARTLAND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AUTHORITY (HCFA)
108
Staff Reference: Chief Koch
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.7 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT FOR AN ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING EDUCATION

PROGRAM AT SCHOOLS WITHIN THE CITY OF LA MESA TO I LOVE

A CLEAN SAN DIEGO
129
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.8 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
154
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.9 RESOLUTION AMENDING SUBSECTION 12.28.030 (14.2) OF THE LA

MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING EXCEPTIONS TO LA

MESA BOULEVARD AS A THROUGH STREET
161
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.10 RESOLUTION TO AWARD RFQ 23-18 AUTHORIZING ENGIE
SERVICES, U.S., TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY

PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY THE SAVINGS AND COSTS OF AN

ENERGY SAVINGS PROGRAM
187
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.11 RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID 19-19 RENEWAL OPTION 4, TYPE B

ASPHALT CONCRETE, TO SUPERIOR-READY MIX CONCRETE
198
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10. STAFF REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY -

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

10.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR 2023-2025 207 Staff Reference: Ms. Royales
Recommended Motion:

Adopt the 2023-2025 Preliminary Budget as proposed and direct staff to return in August with the 2023-2025 Final Budget.

10.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING (1) THE
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2023, AND (2) THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS USED TO

CALCULATE THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
383
Staff Reference: Ms. Royales
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution pursuant to Propositions 4 and 111, establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and selecting the growth in the new non-residential construction in the City of La Mesa, and the population growth in the City of La Mesa as the annual adjustment factors used to compute the Appropriations Limit.

11. HEARING

11.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RATE

ADJUSTMENTS FOR EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION, A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
2023
394
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Approve the two-year EDCO rates for refuse, recycling, and organic waste collection and adopt Resolution.

12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

13. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))

14. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

15. ADJOURNMENT

1 La Mesa City Council
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Date:

Location:

May 9, 2023, 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California

Present: Mayor Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Parent
Councilmember Dillard
Councilmember Lothian
Councilmember Shu
Staff: City Manager Humora
Assistant City Manager Lee
City Attorney Sabine
City Clerk Wiegelman
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting.

The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented.

Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Councilmember Dillard announced she was attending virtually under the just cause provision of AB 2449 and there were no individuals over the age of 18 present in the room with her.

1.1 INVOCATION - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Humora provided a public service announcement regarding an invasive pest called the South American Palm Weevil that kills Canary Island Date Palms. City Manager Humora gave an update on the proposed parole office

2 at 8374-8376 Hercules Street and provided the contact information for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
The Mayor, Council and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken.

4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 PROCLAIMING MAY 2023 AS POPPY MONTH
Mayor Arapostathis read the proclamation proclaiming May 2023 as Poppy Month.

5.2 PROCLAIMING MAY 2023 AS BIKE MONTH
Mayor Arapostathis read the proclamation proclaiming May 2023 as Bike Month.

5.3 PROCLAIMING MAY 15, 2023 AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS'

MEMORIAL DAY
Mayor Arapostathis read the proclamation proclaiming May 15, 2023 as Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Day.

5.4 PROCLAIMING MAY 21 - 27, 2023 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Mayor Arapostathis read the proclamation proclaiming May 21 - 27, 2023 as National Public Works Week.

5.5 CITY TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
City Treasurer Strabone made a presentation regarding the investment earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

5.6 BUDGET MONITORING REPORT
Director of Finance Royales reported on the national, state and local economic outlook, state budget issues, the performance of the City’s General Fund, and Proposition L benchmarks for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)

3 Dianne Osterling spoke regarding an inclusionary housing policy.

Kathleen Brand spoke on the City of La Mesa Parks Master Plan.

William Best spoke on the City's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) guidebook.

Mary Davis spoke regarding Councilmember Parent's behested payment reports.

Vicki Morgan submitted a comment regarding a proposed battery storage facility.

7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.

8. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS

8.1 INTERVIEW OF AN APPLICANT FOR AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY

ON THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
City Clerk Wiegelman briefly explained the interview process.

Lauren Farace spoke regarding their qualifications and interest in being appointed to the Youth Advisory Commission.

City Clerk Wiegelman said the appointment would be made at the May 23rd City Council meeting.

Following the interview, no action was taken.

8.2 INTERVIEW OF AN APPLICANT FOR AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY

ON THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND VETERANS COMMISSION
City Clerk Wiegelman briefly explained the interview process.

Megan O'Dowd spoke regarding their qualifications and interest in being appointed to the Community Relations and Veterans Commission.

City Clerk Wiegelman said the appointment would be made at the May 23rd City Council meeting.

Following the interview, no action was taken.

9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments on Consent Calendar.

10. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 10.1 through 10.8)

4 Moved By Vice Mayor Parent
Seconded By Councilmember Shu
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.8.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.

10.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 11 AND APRIL 25, 2023
Approve.

10.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023
Approve.

10.4 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF ONE INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SPECIALIST I OR II BASED ON

QUALIFICATIONS) POSITION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE

CITY-WIDE
Resolution No. 2023-047
Adopt Resolution.

10.5 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA

MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING
SPACE AT 6070 NANCY DRIVE
Resolution No. 2023-048
Adopt Resolution.

10.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO SELECT ELECTRIC, INC., FOR THE EL CAJON BOULEVARD AND

JESSIE AVENUE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Resolution No. 2023-049

5 Adopt Resolution.

10.7 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID NO. 23-15, CITYWIDE GUARDRAIL

UPGRADES AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SB
GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC.

Resolution No. 2023-050
Adopt Resolution.

10.8 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE 2023 SAN DIEGO COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN –

CITY OF LA MESA ANNEX
Resolution No. 2023-051
Adopt Resolution.

11. HEARINGS

11.1 ALVARADO SPECIFIC PLAN APPEAL HEARING

CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING

COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION TO DENY AN APPLICATION FOR A

REZONING PROPOSAL KNOWN AS THE ALVARADO SPECIFIC
PLAN (PROJECT 2018-08) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
APPROXIMATELY 900 DWELLING UNITS IN FOUR APARTMENT

BUILDINGS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE STUDENT HOUSING AND
COMMERCIAL USES, ON AN APPROXIMATE 12-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT 7407 ALVARADO ROAD (APN 469-021-20-00 TO -25-00, 469-130-43-00 AND -44-00) IN THE CM-F-D (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICE / FLOODWAY OVERLAY / URBAN DESIGN

OVERLAY) ZONE
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice.

Director of Community Development Kusiak introduced Kirt Coury, Municipal Planning Services Manager, Civic Solutions, who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Alvarado Specific Plan (Project 2018-08) ("Project"), highlighting the subject site, the proposed Project, the Project's processing timeline, the current zone classification and proposed zone reclassification, the issues with the Project as proposed, the Project's inconsistency with the General Plan, the key issues raised in the appeal, and staff's response to the appeal.

6 Council questions and comments ensued.

Mayor Arapostathis opened the hearing for Item 11.1.

The following members of the public spoke in support of the proposed project and appeal:

David Witt, applicant representative
Jirair Garabedian, applicant representative
Reza Paydar, applicant
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the proposed project and appeal:

Lois Knowlton
Eunice Ventura
Janet Castanos
Wendy Mihalic
Kathleen Brand
Dianne Osterling
Aaron Amerling
Council questions and comments continued.

ACTION: Motioned by Vice Mayor Parent to direct staff to provide within 30 days written comments on the proposed design guidelines that were submitted by the applicant with the intent of what it would take to satisfy the SB 330 requirements and invite the applicant within 30 days of receiving staff's comments, to submit a revised proposal to incorporate sufficient specificity for design guidelines, as well as, an affordable housing component and more firm commitments on EV parking. The motion failed due to a lack of a second.

Council questions and comments continued.

Moved By Councilmember Shu
Seconded By Vice Mayor Parent
Close the hearing.

7 For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)
Resolution No. 2023-052
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Councilmember Shu
Adopt Resolution denying Project 2018-08 (Alvarado Specific Plan), a rezoning application for a specific plan that would include the development of approximately 900 dwelling units in four apartment buildings, and which may include student housing and commercial uses, on an approximately 12-acre site located at 7407 Alvarado Road (APN 469-021-20-00 to -25- 00, 469-130-43-00 and -44-00) in the CM-F-D (Light Industrial and Commercial Service/Floodway Overlay/Urban Design Overlay) Zone, thus denying the appeal.

For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Against (1): Vice Mayor Parent
Approved (4 to 1)

11.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2023 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(RTIP) TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF
PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023 THROUGH 2027
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice.

Mayor Arapostathis opened the hearing for Item 11.2.

Director of Public Works/City Engineer Throne presented the City’s Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), discussed the transportation projects to be funded with RTIP and TransNet funds, and reviewed the projects that would be receiving state and federal funds.

Moved By Councilmember Shu
Seconded By Vice Mayor Parent

8 Close the hearing.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)
Resolution No. 2023-053
Moved By Vice Mayor Parent
Seconded By Mayor Arapostathis
Adopt Resolution adopting an amendment to the TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
The Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.

13. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
There were no reports.

14. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.

15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
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City Clerk

1 La Mesa City Council
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Date:

Location:

May 23, 2023, 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California

Present: Mayor Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Parent
Councilmember Dillard
Councilmember Lothian
Councilmember Shu
Staff: City Manager Humora
City Attorney Sabine
City Clerk Wiegelman
Assistant City Manager Lee
_____________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting.

The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented.

Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

1.1 INVOCATION - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no comments.

3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
The Mayor, Council and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken.

2 4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 PROCLAIMING JUNE 19, 2023 AS LA MESA JUNETEENTH AND

FRIENDS DAY
Councilmember Dillard read the proclamation proclaiming June 19, 2023 as La Mesa Juneteenth and Friends Day.

5.2 PROCLAIMING JUNE 2023 AS LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH
Mayor Araposathis read the proclamation proclaiming June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

Andrea Beth Damsky spoke in support of the proclamation.

Seth L. spoke in support of the proclamation.

Samantha Schwimmer submitted a comment in support of the proclamation.

Dave Palmer submitted a comment in support of the proclamation.

Heather D. submitted a comment in support of the proclamation.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Mike Werner spoke regarding a San Miguel Fire & Rescue fire engine almost hitting him while he was walking in La Mesa.

7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.

8. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEW

8.1 INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR UNSCHEDULED VACANCIES ON

THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
City Clerk Wiegelman explained that the three applicants were not able to attend the City Council meeting due to prior commitments. Luke Martin had provided a written statement expressing their interest in being considered for appointment to the Community Police Oversight Board as the Police Beat 3 representative. City Clerk Wiegelman said the appointments would be made at the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting.

3 9. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

9.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL AN UNSCHEDULED

VACANCY ON THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
Mayor Arapostathis nominated Lauren Farace to the Youth Advisory Commission.

Resolution No. 2023-054
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Vice Mayor Parent
Approve the appointment of Lauren Farace to the Youth Advisory Commission and adopt Resolution confirming the appointment.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

9.2 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE

UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND

VETERANS COMMISSION
Mayor Arapostathis nominated Megan O'Dowd to the Community Relations and Veterans Commission.

Resolution No. 2023-055
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Vice Mayor Parent
Approve the appointment of Megan O'Dowd to the Community Relations and Veterans Commission as the general population representative and adopt Resolution confirming the appointment.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Bonnie Baranoff spoke on Item 11.8.

Dawn Marie-Tol spoke on Item 11.8.

4 11. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 11.1 through 11.11)
Moved By Vice Mayor Parent
Seconded By Mayor Arapostathis
Approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 through 11.11.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

11.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.

11.2 RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY

SCHOOL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COMMUNITY

SERVICES COMMISSION
Resolution No. 2023-056
Adopt Resolution.

11.3 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA MESA
COMMUNITY WELFARE ASSOCIATION, INC.

Resolution No. 2023-057
Adopt Resolution.

11.4 CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FACADE AND

PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Approve.

11.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE APPROVED
COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FY 2022-2023, FY 2023-2024, AND FY 2024-2025 TO UPDATE THE SALARIES FOR THE POSITIONS OF

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN -

CONFIDENTIAL
Resolution No. 2023-058

5 Adopt Resolution.

11.6 ERRATA RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-126 APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2022, FOR THE PURPOSE OF

INCLUDING ADDITIONAL RELEVANT FISCAL YEARS THAT WERE
INADVERTANTLY EXCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION.

Resolution No. 2023-059
Adopt Resolution.

11.7 INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR REPORT FOR THE QUARTER
ENDING MARCH 31, 2023
Receive and file.

11.8 HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (HOME)
PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (JANUARY 2023 - MARCH 2023)
Receive and file.

11.9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION

TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES BOARD FOR A

STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR THE INFLOW AND
INFILTRATION MITIGATION PROJECT PHASE 6 FOR A NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $7,000,000 Resolution No. 2023-060
Adopt Resolution.

11.10 RESOLUTIONS TO INCREASE THE BUILDING DIVISION

PROFESSIONAL AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES ACCOUNT BY
$200,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND TO AMEND THE

AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT BUILDING SERVICES WITH

INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP
Adopt Resolutions.
a. RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR BUILDING

DIVISION PROFESSIONAL AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES
ACCOUNT BY $200,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, FOR A
TOTAL OF $783,200 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
Resolution No. 2023-061
Adopt Resolution.

6 b. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH

INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL

CONSULTANT SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE BUILDING

DIVISION TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY
$200,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, FOR A TOTAL OF
$550,000
Resolution No. 2023-062
Adopt Resolution.

11.11 RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR THE LA MESA

SUCCESSOR AGENCY AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAWSUIT

PROFESSIONAL AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES ACCOUNT BY
$30,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, FOR A TOTAL OF $70,000

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
Resolution No. 2023-063
Adopt Resolution.

12. STAFF REPORT

12.1 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE A GENERAL

PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION
FOR 9407 JERICHO ROAD FROM URBAN RESIDENTIAL TO

MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL
Assistant Director of Community Development Hazlewood provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the property at 9407 Jericho Road, highlighting the current land use designation, the proposed General Plan Amendment and zoning change, the process for General Plan Amendments, and the proposed project application.

Aaron Talarico, Vice President of Acquisitions and Entitlements, Meritage Homes, provided a PowerPoint presentation on Meritage Homes and MLC Holdings and the conceptual site plan for 9407 Jericho Road.

Council questions and comments ensued.

7 Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Councilmember Dillard
Authorize submittal of the application for a General Plan Amendment.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

13. COUNCIL INITIATED

13.1 CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO AMEND THE POLICY

FOR THE DISPLAY OF FLAGS AT CITY FACILITIES TO ONLY ALLOW

THE DISPLAY OF GOVERNMENT FLAGS AT CITY HALL -

COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
Councilmember Lothian explained the purpose for directing staff to amend the policy for the display of flags at City facilities to only allow the display of government flags at City Hall.

The following members of the public spoke in opposition to amending the policy:

Athena Mora
David Myers
Rebecca Littlejohn
Max Coston
Martin Campos
Brandon Duran
Raul Campillo
Amanda Webber
Rob Tol
Dawn-Marie Tol
Rev. Marcus Lohrmann
Janet Castanos
Janessa Goldbeck

8 Andy Trimlett
Mejgan Afshan
Lauren Cazares
Eunice Ventura
Rev. Cheri Metier
Fran Knori
Chevelle Newell-Tate on behalf of Assemblymember Akilah Weber Robert Hicks
Jen Lothspeich
Jen LaBarbera
Jessie Schmitte on behalf of Senator Steve Padilla
Chrissy Wood
Teri Andre
Isabella Clifford
Manuel Gomez
Vicki Sutherland
Ryn Corbeil
Melissa Weiss
Fabienne Perlov
Bonnie Baranoff
Craig Reed
Brianna Coston
Dr. Melissa James
Mick Rabin
Andrea Beth Damsky
Steve Yang
Mary Joe Wilson

9 Nadia Farjood
Sheira Stein
Evan Strawn
The following members of the public submitted comments in opposition to amending the policy:

Veronica S.

Samantha Schwimmer
Cindy Lopez
Felicia House
Dr. Hannah Miyamoto
Erin Mulligan
Emily Lynch
Christopher Glenn submitted a comment regarding the responsibility of the government to promote equality and justice and to take a stand on social issues.

Mary Davis spoke on flag neutrality and in support of amending the policy to only allow the display of government flags at City Hall.

Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.

14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
The Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.

15. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
There were no reports.

16. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.

17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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City Clerk

1 La Mesa City Council
Minutes of a Special Meeting
Date:

Location:

June 13, 2023, 5:30 p.m.

Council Chambers and City Manager's Conference Room
City Hall, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California

Present: Mayor Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Parent
Councilmember Dillard
Councilmember Lothian
Councilmember Shu
Staff: City Manager Humora
Assistant City Manager Lee
City Attorney Sabine
City Clerk Wiegelman
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Parent called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.

1.1 ROLL CALL

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments.

Vice Mayor Parent adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m.

Mayor Arapostathis joined the meeting at 5:34 p.m.

3. CLOSED SESSION

3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Ms. Lee

2 Employee Organization: La Mesa Firefighters' Local #4759

3.2 EXISTING LITIGATION - CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH

LEGAL COUNSEL RELATING TO EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT
TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9 OF

THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
a. St. Luke's Lutheran Church, La Mesa v. City of La Mesa, City Mark Communities, LLC
Case No.: 37-2021-00050398-CU-WM-CTL
The meeting reconvened at 5:49 p.m. with all members present.

4. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION - CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Sabine announced there were no reportable actions.

5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m.
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City Clerk

1 La Mesa City Council and La Mesa Public Financing Authority Meeting Minutes
Date:

Location:

June 13, 2023, 6:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California

Present: Mayor Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Parent
Councilmember Dillard
Councilmember Lothian
Councilmember Shu
Staff: City Manager Humora
Assistant City Manager Lee
City Attorney Sabine
City Clerk Wiegelman
_____________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting.

The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented.

Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sabine announced there were no reportable actions.

3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no comments.

4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

2 The Mayor, Council and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken.

5. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Item 11.1 was deleted from the agenda.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Peter Carzis spoke on homelessness.

Dawn-Marie Tol spoke regarding the discussions that occurred at the City's Strategic Planning Workshop on Saturday, June 10, 2023, and the La Mesa neighborhoods outside of the Downtown Village area.

Alice Burger spoke in opposition to the proposed parole office at 8374-8376 Hercules Street.

Kyle Nyswonger spoke in opposition to the proposed parole office at 8374-8376 Hercules Street.

John Schmitz spoke on the third grade classes that visited the La Mesa Library, Police Department, Fire Department, and City Hall during the months of May and June.

7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.

8. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT

8.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED

VACANCIES ON THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
Mayor Arapostathis nominated the following individuals for appointment to the Community Police Oversight Board:

Luke Martin, Police Beat 3 representative
Susan Wayne, Older Adult representative
Resolution No. 2023-064
Approve the appointment of Luke Martin, Police Beat 3 representative, and Susan Wayne, Older Adult representative, to the Community Police Oversight Board, and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointments.

Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu

3 Approved (5 to 0)

9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments on Consent Calendar.

10. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 10.1 through 10.11)
Councilmember Shu requested Item 10.7 be pulled for separate consideration.

Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.11, except for Item 10.7.

Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.

10.2 NOTICE THAT ALL CITY OF LA MESA ACCOUNTS HELD WITH UNION BANK WERE ABSORBED BY US BANK EFFECTIVE MAY 30,
2023
Receive and file.

10.3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 22

STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (SHSGP) - URBAN

AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT
Resolution No. 2023-065
Adopt Resolution.

10.4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE COLLIER PARK RENOVATION, PHASE 2, BID NO. 23-05, TO DE LA FUENTE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Resolution No. 2023-066
Adopt Resolution.

4 10.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING A TASK ORDER TO COMPASS ROSE GIS

FOR AS-NEEDED MAPPING AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
SYSTEM SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
Resolution No. 2023-067
Adopt Resolution.

10.6 RESOLUTION AWARDING A TASK ORDER TO HARRIS AND

ASSOCIATES FOR WASTEWATER UTILITY BILLING, ANNUAL

ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED SERVICES
Resolution No. 2023-068
Adopt Resolution.

10.8 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA

MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING
SPACE AT 4847 PARKS AVENUE
Resolution No. 2023-069
Adopt Resolution.

10.9 RESOLUTION AWARDING FOURTH RENEWAL OPTION OF ANNUAL

CONTRACT INCLUDING CPI INCREASE FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL

MAINTENANCE, EMERGENCY REPAIRS, AND RELATED

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO SOUTHWEST TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SERVICE, INC.

Resolution No. 2023-070
Adopt Resolution.

10.10 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR STREET LIGHT

MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO SOUTHWEST
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SERVICE, INC.

Resolution No. 2023-071
Adopt Resolution.

10.11 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR STREET SWEEPING

SERVICES WITH SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Resolution No. 2023-072
Adopt Resolution.

5 10.7 RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE

STANDARD SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES WITH UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO ENERGY POLICY

INITIATIVES CENTER FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2 (CAP UPDATE)
Councilmember Shu requested the following changes be made to the first amendment to the standard services agreement for professional services with the University of San Diego Energy Policy Initiatives Center for consultant services for the Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2 (CAP Update):

1. The CAP will have flexible greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals based on the most recent science based targets to reach climate stabilization, to be reviewed annually and updated as needed. This will include, but is not limited to, state and international reports, plans, and findings; and

2. GHG reduction targets are to be prorated to have goals no less than every two years.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Direct staff to return to Council with a second amendment to the standard services agreement for professional services with the University of San Diego Energy Policy Initiatives Center for consultant services for the CAP Update for Council consideration and possible approval that incorporates the following changes: (1) the CAP will have flexible GHG reduction goals based on the most recent science based targets to reach climate stabilization, to be reviewed annually and updated as needed. This will include, but is not limited to, state and international reports, plans, and findings; and (2) GHG reduction targets are to be prorated to have goals no less than every two years.

Yes (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Councilmember Shu
No (1): Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
Resolution No. 2023-073

6 Adopt Resolution approving a first amendment to the standard services agreement for professional services between the City of La Mesa and the University of San Diego Energy Policy Initiatives Center for consultant services for the CAP Update.

Yes (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Councilmember Shu
No (1): Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)

11. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL AND LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING

AUTHORITY

11.1 ACCEPTANCE OF BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MESA
FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
This Item was deleted from the agenda.

12. HEARING

12.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT

WITH THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 TO BE COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY

PROPERTY TAX ROLL
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice.

Mayor Arapostathis opened the hearing for Item 12.1.

Director of Public Works/City Engineer Throne explained the process to place sewer service charges on the property tax bills and discussed the customer outreach efforts and the appeal process.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Close the hearing.

Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

7 Resolution No. 2023-074
Adopt Resolution.

Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
The Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.

14. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
There were no reports.

15. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.

16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
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City Clerk

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 27, 2023
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2023-2026

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN

THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE HEARTLAND
FIREFIGHTERS OF LA MESA LOCAL #4759 AND CITY

OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FYS
2023-24, 2024-25, AND 2025-26
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: City Manager
SUMMARY:

Issues:

1. Should the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the 2023- 2026 MOU between the City and the Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 (Fire)?

2. Should the City Council adopt the attached resolutions approving City Compensation Plans reflecting FYs 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 salary increases and pay steps for Fire?
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt the following resolutions (by separate actions) approving:

1. 2023-2026 MOU between the City and Fire

2. City Compensation Plan for FYs 2023-24, 2024-25, and FY 2025-26 Fiscal Impact:

The net effect of implementing the MOU for Fire will result in increases over three fiscal years, estimated to be $2,989,003, FY 2023-2024 ($519,155); FY 2024-25 ($906,700); and FY 2025-26 ($1,563,148). Year one and year two fiscal impacts will be incorporated in the upcoming two-year budget beginning in FY 2023-24.

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 27, 2023
Page: 2 of 3
The year three fiscal impact will be incorporated into the subsequent two-year budget cycle which begins with FY 2025-26.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Safe community
 Maintain a financially sound and affordable city government  Continue to improve high quality municipal services
BACKGROUND:

In accordance with the prior Fire labor agreement, representatives from the City and Fire entered into negotiations regarding a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). On May 15, 2023, the City and Fire reached a Tentative Agreement and subsequently, Fire ratified the 2023-2026 MOU. The current Fire 2020-2023 MOU will expire on June 30, 2023.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed three-year MOU will begin July 1, 2023 and expire June 30, 2026. Below is a summary of the major changes to the MOU:
 The amended MOU includes a 6% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for year one, a 5% COLA in year two, and a 4% COLA in year three of the agreement  Two new salary steps (Step F and G) will be added to Fire salary ranges in year one and year three as an employee recruitment and retention effort  An adjustment for the City’s healthcare contribution
 Increase in holiday leave hours
 Increase tuition reimbursement
 Increase in vacation leave hours and adjustment to the maximum vacation accrual cap
 Increase in bilingual pay
In addition, the MOU includes operational language changes that have minor or no direct costs to implement, and incorporates some clean-up language.

Compensation Plans:

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 27, 2023
Page: 3 of 3
The proposed City Compensation Plans for FYs 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 will incorporate the increased salary ranges and pay steps agreed upon in the 2023-2026 MOU.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolutions (by separate actions) approving:

1. 2023-2026 MOU between the City of La Mesa and the Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759

2. City Compensation Plan for FYs 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Amanda Lee
City Manager Assistant City Manager
Attachments:

1. Memorandum of Understanding 2023 – 2026 between the City of La Mesa and the Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 (Fire)

2. Resolution of the City Council of the City of La Mesa Approving the 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of La Mesa and the Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759

3. Resolution of The City Council of the City of La Mesa Approving the City of La Mesa Compensation Plans for Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 Listing Positions, Salary Ranges/Bands, and Pay Steps

4. Amended City of La Mesa Compensation Plan (Fire salary increases) for FY 2023-24

5. Amended City of La Mesa Compensation Plan (Fire salary increases) for FY 2024-25

6. Amended City of La Mesa Compensation Plan (Fire salary increases) for FY 2025-26

MEMORANDUM
OF

UNDERSTANDING
2023 - 2026

HEARTLAND FIREFIGHTERS OF
LA MESA LOCAL #4759

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 2 Table of Contents
SECTION 1.01 INTENT AND PURPOSE.....................................................................................................4 SECTION 1.02 RECOGNITION....................................................................................................................4 SECTION 1.03 SCOPE OF MEETING AND CONFERRING.......................................................................4 SECTION 1.04 MEETING AND CONFERRING PROCESS........................................................................4 SECTION 1.05 ACCESS TO WORK LOCATIONS......................................................................................5 SECTION 1.06 USE OF CITY FACILITIES ..................................................................................................5 SECTION 1.07 USE OF BULLETIN BOARDS .............................................................................................5 SECTION 1.08 DUES DEDUCTION.............................................................................................................5 SECTION 1.09 GRIEVANCES......................................................................................................................6 SECTION 1.10 GENERAL............................................................................................................................8 SECTION 1.10.01 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE...........................................................................................8 SECTION 1.10.02 TOBACCO PRODUCT USE...........................................................................................8 SECTION 1.11 HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME .................................................................................8 SECTION 1.11.01 HOLIDAY PAY................................................................................................................9 SECTION 1.11.02 CONSTANT STAFFING .................................................................................................9 SECTION 1.11.03 ANNUAL SHIFT BID PROCESS ..................................................................................10 SECTION 1.12 HOLIDAY LEAVE...............................................................................................................10 SECTION 1.13 VACATION LEAVE............................................................................................................10 SECTION 1.13.01 EXCHANGE OF DAYS OFF.........................................................................................11 SECTION 1.13.02 SCHEDULING OF VACATIONS ..................................................................................12 SECTION 1.14 COMPENSATORY TIME OFF...........................................................................................12 SECTION 1.15 HEALTH INSURANCE.......................................................................................................12 SECTION 1.16 LIFE INSURANCE .............................................................................................................13 SECTION 1.17 EAP PROGRAM ................................................................................................................13 SECTION 1.18 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT ...................................................................................13 SECTION 1.18.01 CAFETERIA PLAN .......................................................................................................13 SECTION 1.19 RETIREMENT....................................................................................................................14 SECTION 1.19.01 RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN............................................................................16 SECTION 1.19.02 RETIREE MEDICAL TRUST ........................................................................................16 SECTION 1.20 USE OF PAID LEAVE........................................................................................................17 SECTION 1.21 SICK LEAVE ACCUMULATION AND USE.......................................................................17 SECTION 1.21.01 CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM 19
SECTION 1.22 UNUSED SICK LEAVE REIMBURSEMENT .....................................................................19 SECTION 1.23 UNUSED SICK LEAVE CONVERSION ............................................................................20 SECTION 1.23.01 LIMITED DUTY.............................................................................................................20 SECTION 1.23.02 RETURN TO FULL DUTY ............................................................................................21 SECTION 1.24 OUT-OF-CLASS PAY........................................................................................................21 SECTION 1.25 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT............................................................................................22 SECTION 1.26 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE...................................................................................................23 SECTION 1.26.01 ALTERNATIVE HELMETS ...........................................................................................24 SECTION 1.27 COURT LEAVE (JURY DUTY)..........................................................................................24 SECTION 1.28 80-HOUR FIRE BATTALION CHIEF, 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE......................................25 SECTION 1.29 EMT....................................................................................................................................33 SECTION 1.29.01 BILINGUAL PAY...........................................................................................................34 SECTION 1.30 MILEAGE ...........................................................................................................................34 SECTION 1.31 CALL BACK PAY...............................................................................................................34 SECTION 1.32.01 EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY (COLLEGE UNITS/COLLEGE DEGREES)...........34 SECTION 1.32.02 EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY(HEARTLAND FIRE RESCUE TASK BOOKS)......35 SECTION 1.35 SPECIAL PROGRAMS......................................................................................................37 SECTION 1.35.01 PHYSICAL TRAINING 37
SECTION 1.36 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS...................................................................................................37 SECTION 1.37 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS.........................................................................................................37 SECTION 1.37.01 PERSONNEL FILES.....................................................................................................37

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 3 SECTION 1.38 EXAMS...............................................................................................................................38 SECTION 1.41 SAFETY .............................................................................................................................38 SECTION 1.42 LAYOFF PROCEDURE.....................................................................................................39 SECTION 1.43 SAVINGS CLAUSE............................................................................................................41 SECTION 1.43.01 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ......................................................................41 SECTION 1.43.02 NON-DISCRIMINATION...............................................................................................41 SECTION 1.43.03 CHANGES IN STATE OR FEDERAL HEALTH LAWS ................................................41 SECTION 1.44 CONTINUATION................................................................................................................41 SECTION 1.44.1 APPLICATION OF LANGUAGE .....................................................................................41 SECTION 1.45 NO STRIKE CLAUSE ........................................................................................................42 SECTION 1.46 SALARIES..........................................................................................................................42 SECTION 1.46.1 PARAMEDIC PROGRAM ...............................................................................................43 SECTION 1.46.2 CANINE PAY ................................................................................................................ 45 SECTION 1.47 DURATION 45
ANNEX A – ANNUAL SHIFT BID PROCESS.............................................................................................47 Appendix A - MOU CALCULATIONS 48

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 4 Memorandum of Understanding
Between

CITY OF LA MESA, CALIFORNIA
and
HEARTLAND FIREFIGHTERS OF LA MESA LOCAL #4759
SECTION 1.01 INTENT AND PURPOSE
It is the intent and purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as “MOU”) to set forth the understanding of the parties reached as a result of meeting and conferring in good faith regarding, but not limited to, matters relating to the wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment between employees (hereinafter referred to as “EMPLOYEES”) represented by the La Mesa Firefighters’ Local #4759 (hereinafter referred to as “UNION”) and the City of La Mesa (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”).

UNION agrees to recommend ratification to its membership, and CITY agrees to recommend to the City Council of the CITY that all terms of this MOU be adopted in full by Resolution of the City Council. Upon such adoption, all economic terms and conditions of this MOU shall then become effective without further action by either party on July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted, and all non-economic terms and conditions of this MOU shall then become effective without further action by either party upon ratification by the City Council, unless otherwise noted.

SECTION 1.02 RECOGNITION
For the purpose of meeting and conferring in accordance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, the UNION is formally recognized as the duly authorized representative of the EMPLOYEES in the job classifications of Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, and Fire Battalion Chief.

SECTION 1.03 SCOPE OF MEETING AND CONFERRING
The scope of representation shall include wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

SECTION 1.04 MEETING AND CONFERRING PROCESS
A reasonable number, not-to-exceed three (3), of UNION representatives will be allowed reasonable time off without loss of compensation or other benefits when formally meeting or meeting and conferring with representatives of the CITY on matters within the scope of representation.

If staffing drops below minimum due to on-duty UNION representatives meeting and conferring, overtime will be paid to fill the vacancy created.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 5 An additional, not-to-exceed two (2) UNION representatives will be allowed to attend meet and confer sessions in a non-participatory function. These additional members will not be allowed time off or cause overtime to be paid.

In no event shall the total UNION negotiating team exceed five (5) members at any one time.

SECTION 1.05 ACCESS TO WORK LOCATIONS
Reasonable access to EMPLOYEE work locations shall be granted officers of the UNION and its official representatives, for the purpose of processing grievances or contacting members of the UNION concerning business within the scope of representation. Such officers or representatives shall not enter any work location without the consent of the Fire Chief or his/her designee. Access shall be restricted so as not to unreasonably interfere with the normal operations of the Department or with the established safety or security requirements.

SECTION 1.06 USE OF CITY FACILITIES
The UNION may, with prior approval of the Fire Chief or his/her designee, use Fire Department facilities between the hours of 1700 and 0700 for meeting of EMPLOYEES or at any time on weekends or dark Fridays with prior permission.

SECTION 1.07 USE OF BULLETIN BOARDS
The UNION may use a portion of CITY bulletin boards under the following conditions:

1. All materials must receive approval of the City Manager or Fire Chief. The City Manager or Fire Chief must initial.

2. All material must be dated and identify the UNION.

3. Unless special arrangements are made, materials posted will be removed 31 days after publication date.

4. The CITY reserves the right to determine the location of bulletin boards at each station and the portion to be allocated to the UNION.

SECTION 1.08 DUES DEDUCTION
EMPLOYEES may authorize UNION dues deduction or cancellation upon forms provided by the UNION.

Dues withheld by the CITY shall be transmitted to the officer designated in writing by the UNION as the person authorized to receive such funds, at the address specified.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 6 UNION, upon receipt of the dues deducted, shall indemnify, defend and hold the CITY harmless against any claims made and against any suit instituted against the CITY on account of deduction of UNION dues. In addition, UNION shall refund to the CITY any amounts paid to it in error upon presentation of supporting evidence. Any refunds owed to the CITY or the UNION shall be limited to a maximum period of one year prior to the time of discovery as provided in section 1.10 of this MOU.

SECTION 1.09 GRIEVANCES
A grievance shall be considered as the complaint of an EMPLOYEE, a group of EMPLOYEES, or the UNION arising out of the application or interpretation of this MOU or other terms and conditions of employment.

For the purpose of this regulation, two types of grievances shall be considered as in existence - reviewable and non-reviewable.

A. Reviewable Grievance
To be reviewable under this procedure, a grievance shall be considered as a matter for which an administrative or other appeal process is not elsewhere provided concerning the interpretation or application of the MOU or other terms and conditions of employment.

Elements of a reviewable grievance shall be stated on City of La Mesa Form 223 as follows:

1. Facts surrounding specific incident; and

2. Specific act or omission by management regarding terms and conditions of employment and the MOU over which the CITY or the department head has control; and

3. Specify inequity or damage suffered by the EMPLOYEE as a result of (1) and (2) above; and

4. Specific relief sought by the EMPLOYEE, which relief must be within the power of the CITY or department head to grant.

B. Non-Reviewable Grievance
A grievance is not reviewable if:

1. The incident is reviewable under any other administrative procedure.

Examples of non-reviewable grievances are:
a. Applications for changes in job title, job classification or salary increases.
b. Appeals of discipline.
c. Performance evaluations and denial of merit increases.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 7 2. Processing of the grievance would require the modification of a policy as established by the City Council or by law in the form of an ordinance or resolution.

REVIEWABLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A reviewable grievance procedure must be submitted in writing on PER Form 223 to the appropriate party not later than fifteen (15) calendar days after the specific incident comes to the attention of the grievant. Submission shall activate applicable steps as follows:

Step 1. After investigation and discussion with the EMPLOYEE but not later than seven (7) calendar days after submission, the immediate supervisor shall give his written decision to the EMPLOYEE using PER Form 223.

Step 2. If Step 1 fails to achieve settlement, EMPLOYEE must present Form 223 to second line supervisor not later than seven (7) calendar days after submission of first line supervisor’s Step 1 decision. After investigation and discussion with the EMPLOYEE but not later than seven (7) calendar days after receiving the Form 223, the second line supervisor shall submit his written decision to the EMPLOYEE.

Step 3. If Step 2 fails to achieve settlement, EMPLOYEE must present Form 223 to department head not later than seven (7) calendar days after submission of second line supervisor’s Step 2 decision. After investigation and discussion with the EMPLOYEE but not later than seven (7) calendar days after receiving the Form 223, the department head shall submit his written decision to the EMPLOYEE.

Step 4. If Step 3 fails to achieve settlement, EMPLOYEE must present Form 223 to City Manager not later than seven (7) calendar days after submission of the department head’s Step 3 decision. After investigation and discussion with the EMPLOYEE but not later than fifteen (15) calendar days after receiving the Form 223, the City Manager shall submit his written decision to the EMPLOYEE.

Step 5. If Step 4 fails to achieve settlement, EMPLOYEE must appeal in writing to Personnel Appeals Board within fifteen (15) calendar days. This appeal shall be submitted to the City Clerk for transmittal to the Personnel Appeals Board. The Board shall render a decision or recommendation within thirty (30) calendar days which shall be final.

The time limits of each step as outlined may be extended by the mutual written consent of both parties. If said extension is agreed to, the duration of the extension shall be agreed to in writing and the statement signed by both parties involved at the step to be extended. If any reviewable grievance is not appealed within the stated time limits or extension of any of the above steps, the reviewable grievance shall be considered conclusively settled on the basis of the last disposition by appropriate authority and shall not be eligible for further appeal or review.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 8 EMPLOYEES may have their EMPLOYEES’ organization present their grievances for them. EMPLOYEES may be permitted reasonable time off with pay to process grievances.

SECTION 1.10 GENERAL
For those EMPLOYEES in classifications requiring a firefighter endorsement, the CITY shall pay the cost for any required fees or medical examination for the firefighter endorsement.

In order to qualify for benefits listed in this MOU, an EMPLOYEE must be in a regular or probationary status, unless otherwise specified herein or authorized by the City Manager.

The CITY will correct errors in record keeping, and will make retroactive adjustments for salary and leave time purposes. Unless specifically provided by law or elsewhere in this MOU, such adjustments will be limited to a maximum period of one year prior to the time of discovery. For purposes of this Section, discovery is that date on which the CITY notified the EMPLOYEE, or that date on which the EMPLOYEE notified the CITY of such error.

SECTION 1.10.01 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
The CITY and the UNION both agree that the use, and/or being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs on the job may detrimentally affect the work performance, safety and security of EMPLOYEES and commit to a “drug-free workplace”.

SECTION 1.10.02 TOBACCO PRODUCT USE
EMPLOYEES in classifications represented by this MOU shall not smoke or use tobacco products and shall be required to maintain this status throughout their employment as a member of the Fire Department.

Smoking will not be permitted in CITY buildings or CITY vehicles.

SECTION 1.11 HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME
The normal hours of work comprising full-time employment for Firefighter/Paramedics, Fire Engineers, and Fire Captains will be based on a 56-hour workweek schedule in a 24- day work cycle. Changes to the Department’s current work schedule within the 56-hour workweek described above, may be amended with the approval of the Fire Chief and the UNION.

Overtime compensation is payable at 1 ½ times the regular rate of pay for Firefighter/Paramedics, Fire Engineers, Fire Captains and Fire Battalion Chiefs for all time worked beyond the normal 24-hour shift and in excess of 182 hours in a 24-day period.

Hours worked for the purpose of calculating FLSA overtime shall include paid work hours and paid leave, including sick leave, vacation, comp time, holidays, Workers’ Compensation, paid military leave, and paid maternity leave. A workday shall consist of 24-hours including meals, rest period, and sleep.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 9 Firefighter/Paramedics, Fire Engineers, Fire Captains and Fire Battalion Chiefs shall be compensated at 1 ½ times the regular rate of pay for hours in excess of the normal work schedule when assigned to support emergency incidents. Compensation time shall include the entire time of commitment, beginning at the time of initial dispatch from home base to the time of return to home base (portal-to-portal) upon completion of assignment.

Overtime hours worked shall be calculated to the nearest one-quarter hour.

Any therapy or medical appointments resulting from workers’ compensation injuries shall be scheduled to occur on days off to the greatest extent possible, and employee shall be in a paid status. In the event that such an appointment must be scheduled during regular working hours, the EMPLOYEE must notify the CITY as soon as possible thereafter. The CITY reserves the right to adjust working hours during that pay period so that overtime does not arise as a result of the therapy or medical appointment.

SECTION 1.11.01 HOLIDAY PAY
EMPLOYEES that are scheduled to work in La Mesa or any JPA assignment outside of La Mesa, on the holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter or Independence Day shall be paid at a rate two times their regular rate of pay for actual time worked on these days.

This pay provision will commence at 0800 on the identified holiday and end at 0800 on the following day.

EMPLOYEES that work overtime or are called back to work in La Mesa or in one of the JPA cities outside of La Mesa on the above holidays shall be paid at a rate of two and one half (2½) times their regular rate of pay for call-back pay or overtime worked on these days.

SECTION 1.11.02 CONSTANT STAFFING
The CITY and UNION have implemented a Constant Staffing program. The Fire Department staffing requirement is thirteen (13) personnel per shift. It is the intent to maintain staffing levels at thirteen (13). The CITY may overfill, or underfill, positions based on anticipated vacancies on a short-term basis (i.e., typically three months or less) and will meet with the UNION to discuss any impacts. Temporary reassignments of four (4) hours or less will count toward meeting the staffing requirement. When necessary, qualified personnel may be "forced back" to meet the Fire Department’s needs. Leave requests will not be approved unless a qualified alternate is available.

The CITY is concerned about the possibility of overtime hours affecting the safety of staff and the community. In lieu of a cap on overtime, the CITY reserves the right to send staff home for a minimum of twelve (12) hours at the discretion of the Fire Chief or designee.

Staffing shall follow the most current Heartland Fire & Rescue Suppression Vacancy Staffing Guidelines, as agreed to between management and the labor group.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 10 SECTION 1.11.03 ANNUAL SHIFT BID PROCESS
EMPLOYEES in the Fire Department shall annually bid for their shift assignments for the upcoming year pursuant to the guidelines set forth in Annex A.

SECTION 1.12 HOLIDAY LEAVE
A. EMPLOYEES shall accrue paid leave at the rate of 6.462 hours per pay period (14 holidays = 168 hours per year) for holidays which shall be added to the EMPLOYEE’S accrued holiday/vacation leave except as provided in section 1.13 (B and C). If a probationary employee wishes to use accrued holiday leave during the first six months of employment, the CITY will calculate the holiday leave that has been earned and this amount will be available for the employee to use.

New Year’s Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King’s Birthday Admission’s Day
President’s Day Veteran’s Day
Cesar Chavez’s Birthday Thanksgiving
Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving
Juneteenth Christmas Eve
Independence Day Christmas Day
B. In addition, any other day proclaimed by the La Mesa City Council as a public holiday shall be added to the EMPLOYEES’ accumulated holiday/vacation time at the rate of 12 hours per added holiday.

C. When an EMPLOYEE is being paid under the provisions of California Labor Code 4850 for worker’s compensation during recognized CITY holidays, 12 hours shall be deducted from their holiday/vacation balance.

In addition, any other day proclaimed by the La Mesa City Council as a public holiday shall be added to this list as it relates to California Labor Code 4850 time.

SECTION 1.13 VACATION LEAVE
A. Effective the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2023, an additional 18 hours/year shall be added to each of the current vacation tiers, and shall include a new fourth vacation tier, and EMPLOYEES shall accrue paid vacation leave as follows:

Vacation Yearly Each Pay Period
0-60 months of service 154 5.923
61-120 months of service 210 8.077
121-180 months of service 266 10.231
Over 180 months of service 322 12.385
This time shall be added to holiday time and shall accrue as holiday/vacation leave except as provided by section 1.13 (B and C).

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 11 B. The CITY encourages the use of holiday/vacation leave on an annual basis.

Beginning January 1, 2000, once an EMPLOYEE reaches his/her maximum accumulation of holiday/vacation hours (two (2) times the annual accumulation of vacation leave plus 168 hours) he/she will not accumulate additional vacation and holiday time until the holiday/vacation time is reduced below the maximum allowable.

The following illustrates the maximum amount of holiday/vacation time that an EMPLOYEE may have on the books:

Holiday/Vacation Leave Maximum Amount (Hours)
0-60 months of service 476
61-120 months of service 588
121-180 months of service 700
Over 180 months of service 812
C. Vacation leave shall not be earned or accrued during the first six months of employment. Upon six months of employment, the equivalent of six months of holiday/vacation accrual shall be posted and available, and holiday/vacation shall accrue thereafter according to the schedule outlined above.

EMPLOYEES, upon separation, shall be paid at their current rate of pay for this accumulated holiday/vacation time.

SECTION 1.13.01 EXCHANGE OF DAYS OFF
An EMPLOYEE shall be allowed to exchange days off or shifts with another EMPLOYEE, at the initiation of the EMPLOYEES involved and with the approval of the immediate supervisor(s) or second level supervisor in the absence of the immediate supervisor(s), under the following conditions:

Responsibilities - If approved by the immediate supervisor(s) or the second level supervisor in the absence of the immediate supervisor(s), the EMPLOYEE agreeing to the exchange of shift(s) shall be responsible for working the shift(s) as proposed.

Furthermore, the EMPLOYEE agreeing to the exchange of shift(s) shall be subject to deductions for sick or other leave in the event that the EMPLOYEE is unable to work the shift just as if the EMPLOYEE had been originally scheduled to work that shift. The Department and the CITY accept no responsibility for the time worked and not repaid, or any default of the exchange agreement between the two EMPLOYEES.

When an exchange has been approved, payroll shall be submitted as if the originallyscheduled employee worked his assigned shift.

Should the exchanged shift occur on Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Easter or Christmas, holiday pay shall be payable only to the employee working the holiday in accordance with applicable MOU provisions.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 12 Probationary Firefighter Paramedics are not allowed to exchange shifts or days off.

In cases where a scheduled shift results in Out-of-Class Pay per Section 1.24, and the originally-scheduled employee exchanges the shift with another employee, Out-of-Class Pay shall be payable only to the employee working the Out-of-Class shift.

SECTION 1.13.02 SCHEDULING OF VACATIONS
Scheduling of vacations shall follow the most current Heartland Fire & Rescue Suppression Vacancy Staffing Guidelines, as agreed to between management and the labor group.

Beginning July 1, 2021, two daily forcible vacation slots and two daily non-forcible vacation slots shall be provided year-round. At the discretion of the Fire Chief or his/her designee, in the event of an extended absence longer than 12 shifts, vacation slots shall be reduced to one daily forcible slot and two daily non-forcible slots. Vacations scheduled prior to the date of injury or vacancy will be considered on a case by case basis, by the Fire Chief or their designee.

SECTION 1.14 COMPENSATORY TIME OFF
EMPLOYEES may accumulate compensatory time off up to 48 hours. The 80-hour Fire Battalion Chief may accumulate compensatory time off up to 224 hours (one hour of overtime equal to one and one-half hours of comp time). The EMPLOYEE shall have the option of either taking comp time or overtime pay, prior to working the overtime.

EMPLOYEES may not earn compensatory time off when working a JPA assignment outside of La Mesa pursuant to the most current Heartland Fire & Rescue Suppression Vacancy Staffing Guidelines, as agreed to between management and the labor group.

Compensatory time off must be taken at the mutual agreement of the EMPLOYEE and Fire Chief. Compensatory time off may be converted to pay at the EMPLOYEE’S discretion. Hours converted shall be paid at the current rate of pay.

EMPLOYEES, upon separation, shall be paid at their current rate of pay for their accumulated compensatory time.

SECTION 1.15 HEALTH INSURANCE
The CITY agrees to contribute on behalf of each EMPLOYEE and each eligible annuitant, the minimum contributions as required by the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) toward the payment of premiums for health insurance under the PERS Health Insurance program. The EMPLOYEE agrees that he/she is liable for the difference between the total cost of the health plan he/she chooses, and the CITY’S contribution of the minimum required by the PEMHCA. The CITY’S minimum contribution toward health insurance under this section shall be included in the amount contributed to an employee under the CITY’S cafeteria plan as defined in Section 1.18.01. The minimum contributions specified in this section shall be applicable only to the extent that the CITY maintains participation in the PERS Health Insurance program.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 13 All EMPLOYEES must enroll in an available City health program unless they opt out. An EMPLOYEE may receive cash in lieu for opting out of the City’s health insurance program if he/she provides proof that the employee and all individuals for whom the employee intends to claim a personal exemption deduction for the taxable year or years that begin or end in or with the City’s plan year to which the opt out applies (“tax family”), have or will have minimum essential coverage through another source (other than coverage in the individual market, whether or not obtained through Covered California) for the plan year to which the opt out arrangement applies (“opt out period”), by signing an attestation to that effect. An employee must provide the attestation every plan year at open enrollment or within 30 days after the start of the plan year. The opt-out payment cannot be made and the City will not in fact make payment if the employer knows or has reason to know that the employee or tax family member does not have such alternative coverage, or if the conditions in this paragraph are not otherwise satisfied.

SECTION 1.16 LIFE INSURANCE
The CITY will provide its EMPLOYEES at no cost to them, one (1) times the annual pay in term life insurance and will make available a voluntary supplemental life insurance program for up to an additional two (2) times the basic amount which must be paid for by the EMPLOYEE.

SECTION 1.17 EAP PROGRAM
The CITY will provide an Employee Assistance Program (confidential assessment and referral system) which includes up to six (6) counseling sessions at no cost to the EMPLOYEE. This program is on a voluntary basis. If the EMPLOYEE seeks to use any of the referral agencies in this program, the cost shall be paid for by the EMPLOYEE.

The CITY agrees to distribute details of this program to all EMPLOYEES.

In addition, the CITY shall make available a counselor through the current CITY EAP Program or a counselor selected by Fire Department Management, for critical incident debriefing as soon after the incident as possible at no expense to the EMPLOYEE. This counselor shall be contacted by the Fire Chief or his designated representative and will meet with all EMPLOYEES involved in the critical incident.

SECTION 1.18 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
A flexible benefit spending account, in accordance with Section 125(g) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, will be offered to all employees so that employees may elect to budget for certain health and welfare benefits on a pre-tax basis. If the CITY does not meet IRS regulations for any reason, this benefit will be discontinued.

SECTION 1.18.01 CAFETERIA PLAN
The CITY agrees to provide a cafeteria style benefit plan for all EMPLOYEES. The CITY’s current monthly cafeteria contributions are:

Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
$704.72 $1,219.32 $1,594.58

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 14 Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after January 1,2024, the following additional monthly contributions shall be added to the current monthly cafeteria benefit plan amounts:
 Employee Only: Additional $40/mo.
 Employee + 1: Additional $50/mo.
 Family: Additional $60/mo.

Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the following additional monthly contributions shall be added to the 2024 monthly cafeteria benefit plan amounts:
 Employee Only: Additional $40/mo.
 Employee + 1: Additional $50/mo.
 Family: Additional $60/mo.

Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2026, the following additional monthly contributions shall be added to the 2025 monthly cafeteria benefit plan amounts:
 Employee Only: Additional $40/mo.
 Employee + 1: Additional $50/mo.
 Family: Additional $60/mo.

The allocation shall be used to pay for the benefits in the cafeteria plan selected by the EMPLOYEE, to include health insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, and other options as the CITY may make available. In the event that the total cost of benefits selected exceeds the allowance, the difference shall be deducted from the EMPLOYEE’S salary as a payroll deduction.

In the event that the total cost of benefits or flexible spending accounts is less than the cafeteria allotment, the EMPLOYEE will receive the balance in the form of cash (less all applicable taxes). An EMPLOYEE who has met the requirements stated in Section 1.15 and elects not to be covered under CITY-provided medical insurance, or UNIONsponsored medical insurance that has been approved by the CITY, shall receive an allotment of $100 per pay period for other cafeteria benefits.

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) REOPENER ON HEALTH INSURANCE
The City may reopen negotiations on the issue of health insurance or the cafeteria plan in order to avoid penalties or taxes under the ACA that may result from an interpretation of the ACA by an agency of the Federal Government (including, but not limited to, a revenue ruling, regulation or other written guidance) or a ruling by a court of competent jurisdiction.

SECTION 1.19 RETIREMENT
A. Sworn Employees Who Are Classic Members (i.e., Employees Who Do Not Qualify As New Members Under The California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act Of 2013 (“PEPRA”).

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 15 The CITY shall provide the 3 percent at age 50 retirement for all EMPLOYEES hired on or before September 30, 2011, as provided for under the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) including the post-retirement survivor allowance (§21263.1), the third level of the 1959 Survivor Benefit (§21382.4), and sick leave conversion (§20862.8). The EMPLOYEE will pay the EMPLOYEES’ nine (9.0) percent retirement contribution to PERS and said contribution shall be vested in the EMPLOYEES’ account. Retirement pay shall be computed on the year of highest base pay, including payment earned in the Educational Incentive Program.

The CITY shall amend its contract with PERS to create a two-tier retirement system under Government Code section 20475 effective on October 1, 2011, or as soon thereafter as administratively possible. For all EMPLOYEES hired on or after October 1, 2011, the CITY shall provide the 3% @ 55 retirement formula, as set forth in Government Code section 21363.1. The EMPLOYEE will pay the EMPLOYEES’ nine (9.0) percent retirement contribution to PERS and said contribution shall be vested in the EMPLOYEES’ account.

Cost Sharing for Classic Members:

Classic members shall contribute 1.5% of compensation earnable toward the CITY’s required employer contribution to CalPERS via payroll deductions pursuant to Government Code section 20516(f). Cost sharing shall be effective on July 27, 2018 and any retroactive portion of the salary increase paid pursuant to section 1.46 of this MOU shall be subject to retroactive cost sharing as well.

Classic members shall contribute another 1.5% of compensation earnable (total = 3.0%) toward the CITY’s required contribution to CalPERS via payroll deductions pursuant to Government Code section 20516(f) effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2019.

In the event that this MOU expires without a successor MOU already in place, the CITY and UNION agree that they intend that the cost sharing contributions described above shall continue after expiration of the MOU.

B. Sworn Employees Who Qualify As New Members Under PEPRA.

Employees who are “New Members” under PEPRA (e.g., an employee hired on or after 1/1/2013 who has never been a CalPERS member or member of a reciprocal system or who has had a break in CalPERS service of at least 6 months or more) will be subject to all the applicable PEPRA provisions, which include but are not limited to the following retirement benefits:

The retirement formula shall be 2.7% @ 57; three-year average final compensation. New Members shall pay at least 50% of normal cost as determined by CalPERS and the City may not pay any part of the member contribution. All other CalPERS contract amendments/benefits listed in the tiers above shall apply to New Members unless prohibited by PEPRA.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 16 New members shall not be required to make cost sharing contributions under Government Code section 20516(f).

The CITY has contracted with PERS to include Military Service Credit as Public Service.

An EMPLOYEE may elect to purchase up to four years’ service credit for any continuous active military or merchant marine service prior to employment. The EMPLOYEE is responsible for any costs to purchase such service credit.

SECTION 1.19.01 RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
The CITY and UNION have established a Retiree Health Savings Plan (ICMA-RC VantageCare plan). Based on final I.R.S. regulations concerning this plan, elective contributions under this plan ceased on December 31, 2007. Participant contributions shall remain in each EMPLOYEE’s and retiree’s individual account to be used consistent with plan rules and I.R.S. regulations.

SECTION 1.19.02 RETIREE MEDICAL TRUST
Defined Class of EMPLOYEES Receiving Contributions. The “Defined Class” of employees receiving contributions to the Southern California Firefighters Benefit Trust (hereafter, the “Trust”), as set forth below, consists of all EMPLOYEES of the City of La Mesa (hereafter, the “CITY”) represented by the Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local No. 4759 (hereafter, the “UNION”).

EMPLOYEE Contribution Amount. The CITY and the UNION agree that the CITY shall withhold a mandatory contribution of $100.00 per pay period on a pre-tax basis from the pay of every EMPLOYEE in the Defined Class who is a member of the bargaining unit represented by the UNION and shall transmit such contributions to the Trust pursuant to the requirements in Section 3 below. No EMPLOYEE in the Defined Class shall be permitted to opt-out of the mandatory contributions or receive any portion of the contribution in cash.

Remittance of Contributions. The CITY shall remit the above contributions directly to the Trust for the duration of the Memorandum of Understanding. Those contributions shall be remitted monthly, in one aggregate ACH transfer or wire, to be determined by the CITY, directly to the custodian of the Trust within 30 days of the date the payment would have been payable to the EMPLOYEE.

The CITY hereby acknowledges receipt of the Trust Agreement governing the Trust and will comply with rules set by the Trust Office in regard to reporting and depositing the required contributions set forth herein.

Reporting to Trust Office. The CITY shall electronically submit to the Trust Office a monthly report of contributing EMPLOYEES for each contribution sent to the Trust, in the format requested by the Trust, and received by the Trust Office within five (5) days of receipt of the contribution funds.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 17 The CITY shall also provide an initial report of information for all contributing EMPLOYEES, as reasonably requested by the Trust; and shall send updates to this information to the Trust Office whenever the CITY has notice of changes to the information.

Modification of EMPLOYEE Contribution. The CITY and the UNION agree that the UNION has the right, subject to approval of its members according to the UNION’s internal rules, to prospectively modify the amount of the mandatory EMPLOYEE monthly contribution, so long as the modification is mandatory for all EMPLOYEES covered by this Agreement.

SECTION 1.20 USE OF PAID LEAVE
Paid leave shall be used prior to an employee being eligible for unpaid leave. This provision does not apply if an employee is receiving temporary disability benefits through Workers’ Compensation, State Disability Insurance, the Paid Family Leave program, or while the EMPLOYEE is on military leave. Any exceptions to this provision must be approved by the City Manager prior to the unpaid leave.

EMPLOYEES who resign shall not use paid leave to extend their resignation dates. The last day worked shall be considered the date of resignation and compensable accrued paid leave shall be paid off in lump sum. EMPLOYEES who retire may use paid leave to extend their retirement dates with prior approval of the City Manager.

Leave (except catastrophic and compensatory leave) must be earned prior to the pay period in which it is used.

SECTION 1.21 SICK LEAVE ACCUMULATION AND USE
EMPLOYEES will earn 6 hours sick leave accrual per pay period.

Sick leave shall accumulate without limit for each EMPLOYEE.

Sick leave with pay is collectible only when an EMPLOYEE reports promptly to his immediate supervisor or Division Chief the reason for his absence, keeps the immediate supervisor or Division Chief informed of his condition if the absence is more than three shifts, the employee permits the CITY to make such medical examinations it deems desirable, and the employee furnishes written reports from a licensed and practicing physician when requested by the CITY.

An EMPLOYEE may use sick leave with pay for absences necessitated by illnesses or injuries unrelated to workers’ compensation, required medical or dental care, exposure to contagious diseases, the death, illness or injury of a member of his/her qualified family members as defined below and for any other reason set forth below or otherwise mandated by law.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 18 1. Personal Sick Leave:

Subject to the restrictions set forth above, when an EMPLOYEE is absent from work due to personal illness, injury, a health-related reason (such as the diagnosis, care or treatment of a health condition), or preventive care, said leave time shall be taken and paid from the EMPLOYEE’S accrued and unused sick leave balance.

2. Family Sick Leave:

When an EMPLOYEE is absent from work, or needs a leave of absence, due to the illness or injury or health related reason (such as the diagnosis, care or treatment of a health condition), or preventive care of a qualified family member, said leave time shall be taken and paid from the EMPLOYEE’S accrued and unused sick leave balance.

For the purpose of Family Sick Leave, a qualified family member means the EMPLOYEE’S: child (includes any age or dependency status, or for whom the EMPLOYEE is a legal ward of or stands in loco parentis), parent (includes person who stood in loco parentis of the EMPLOYEE as a child), parent-in-law, spouse, registered domestic partner, grandparent, grandchild, or sibling.

3. Other Statutory Use:

Leave time shall be taken and paid from the EMPLOYEE’S accrued and unused sick leave balance to cover an absence for an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to:
a) Obtain or attempt to obtain a temporary restraining order or other court assistance to help ensure the health, safety, or welfare of the employee or their child(ren). b) Obtain medical attention or psychological counseling; services from a shelter; program or crisis center; or participate in safety planning or other actions to increase safety.

4. Medical Certification:

In the event sick leave absences due to personal illness or injury, which exceeds three (3) consecutive work days, the Department Head or Human Resources may require a physician’s statement indicating the EMPLOYEE’s fitness to return to work. However, in the event that fraud or abuse in the use of sick leave is suspected, the City may request a physician’s certification earlier than three (3) consecutive work days to substantiate the need for sick leave and the expected date of return to work. A physician’s certification will be required for all sick leave absences in excess of five (5) working days.

The physician’s certification, when a certification is required, will be provided upon return to duty. Failure to produce it on the day that the EMPLOYEE returns to work may result in the EMPLOYEE being placed on unpaid sick leave for the absence and no leave shall be charged, nor future adjustments made.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 19 Sick Leave for Bereavement Purposes: When an EMPLOYEE requests to be absent from work because of death of a qualified family member, he/she will be granted up to two (2) shifts sick leave including travel time
Sick Leave During Vacation or Holiday: Any EMPLOYEE on vacation or holiday who becomes ill or injured will be permitted to use sick leave during such period, provided the EMPLOYEE furnishes a written report from a licensed and practicing physician.

SECTION 1.21.01 CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM
Vacation, holiday, or compensatory time credits may be transferred from one or more EMPLOYEES to another EMPLOYEE on a cost-for-cost basis, upon the request of both the receiving EMPLOYEE and the transferring EMPLOYEE and upon approval of the Fire Chief, under the following conditions:
a. The receiving EMPLOYEE is required to be absent from work due to injury or the prolonged illness of the EMPLOYEE, or the EMPLOYEE’S parent, spouse or child; has exhausted all earned leave credits, including but not limited to sick leave, vacation leave, compensatory time and holiday credits; and is therefore facing financial hardship.
b. The transfers must be for a minimum of eight hours and in whole hour increments thereafter.
c. The total credits received by an EMPLOYEE shall normally not exceed 728 hours; however, if approved by the City Manager, the total credits may be increased. d. The request for transfers must be made in writing with the signature of the transferring EMPLOYEE, receiving EMPLOYEE, and the department head(s).

The Human Resources Division will verify eligibility, determine the cost for transferable hours, and prepare the appropriate transaction. e. The transfers are irrevocable, and will be indistinguishable from other vacation, holiday or compensatory credits belonging to the receiving EMPLOYEE. Transfers will be subject to all taxes required by law.
f. This program is not subject to the Grievance Procedure of this Agreement.

SECTION 1.22 UNUSED SICK LEAVE REIMBURSEMENT
All EMPLOYEES are eligible to convert unused sick leave to additional years of service as provided through the PERS sick leave conversion program as provided in section 1.19 of this MOU.

Upon normal or disability retirement or death, EMPLOYEES who have more than ten (10) years of service may elect to receive from the CITY an amount equal to 40 percent of a maximum of 1200 hours of the current cash value of the unused sick leave credited to his or her account. Nothing in this article shall in any way affect normal accumulation of sick leave for the purpose of sick leave.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 20 For the purpose of defining “normal” retirement, an EMPLOYEE shall be eligible for this benefit as a retiree if he has attained the age of 50 with 10 years of service with the CITY.

For “disability” retirees, all that is required is 10 years of service with the CITY.

Any sick leave converted to cash will reduce the available time for conversion to years of service as provided through the PERS sick leave conversion benefit.

SECTION 1.23 UNUSED SICK LEAVE CONVERSION
An EMPLOYEE may convert unused sick leave during the first pay period in November of each year provided said EMPLOYEE has not used more sick leave than is allowed by the following formula in the previous 12 calendar months:

Hours Used Maximum Convertible Hours
24 or less 56

24.1 to 36 48

36.1 through 60 36

60.1 or more 0
Sick leave may be converted to an equal amount of vacation time or pay based on the current rate of pay. An EMPLOYEE cannot reduce his/her accumulated sick leave balance below the amount he/she would have earned during a two (2) year period. No prorations shall be made for an EMPLOYEE terminating before the first payday in November.

Sick leave conversion benefits will be paid no later than the 15th day of December of each year, and retroactive payments are not available. Any payroll corrections made regarding past sick leave usage will only apply to this benefit if corrections are made by December 31st of the calendar year in which payment is made.

SECTION 1.23.01 LIMITED DUTY
The CITY shall provide limited duty for EMPLOYEES who have physical limitations due to pregnancy, on-duty and off-duty injuries or illnesses. Subject to the following conditions:

A. The availability of limited duty and the ability of the EMPLOYEE to perform the limited duty shall be determined by the Fire Chief, taking into consideration the EMPLOYEE’S job description and the recommendations of the EMPLOYEE’S physician.

B. An EMPLOYEE who is on limited duty shall immediately notify the department when the EMPLOYEE is available for normal duty and shall give the department a physician’s statement indicating that the EMPLOYEE may return to normal duty.

For purposes of work schedules, pay rates, accrual rates and leave balances as it relates to vacation, holiday and sick leave, the applicable provisions listed in SECTION 1.28 80- HOUR FIRE BATTALION CHIEF, 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE will apply to EMPLOYEES who have long-term physical limitations due to pregnancy, on-duty and off-duty injuries or illnesses.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 21 Employees shall report and be credited with actual hours worked or paid. Rather than adjusting hours, the employee’s rate of pay shall be adjusted to maintain their current base salary when shifting to a 9/80 schedule for at least one full pay period. The conversion to an 80-hour assignment will not occur for short term assignments of less than a full pay period. In those cases, employees will be paid at their 112-hour rate, with any time off converted at 1.4 hours per one hour of time on a 9/80 schedule (12.60 for a 9-hour day, 11.20 for an 8-hour day) or equivalent for any alternate schedule.

Nothing in this Article is intended to limit or restrict any rights the CITY or EMPLOYEE may have under California Workers’ Compensation Law.

SECTION 1.23.02 RETURN TO FULL DUTY
If any EMPLOYEE has an off-duty injury or illness, or is returning to work after a pregnancy, the CITY may require the EMPLOYEE to go to a doctor selected by the CITY for an examination specific to his/her injury or illness to confirm the return to full duty status prior to returning to duty.

If the recommendation of the CITY doctor conflicts with the recommendation of the EMPLOYEE’S doctor, the CITY will request that both doctors discuss the differences, and come to an agreement on when the EMPLOYEE may return to full duty.

If the above procedure is unsuccessful, a Doctor agreed upon by the CITY and EMPLOYEE will perform an examination specific to the EMPLOYEE’S injury or illness and his/her opinion will determine the EMPLOYEE’S return to full duty status. The confirmation procedure should be completed as soon as possible and not more than seven (7) days after the EMPLOYEE submits a return to duty notice from his/her doctor.

The CITY will make an effort to provide limited duty to the EMPLOYEE during this transition period as provided in the MOU.

SECTION 1.24 OUT-OF-CLASS PAY
Where an EMPLOYEE is temporarily assigned to a higher classification for the convenience of the CITY for a period equal to or more than 8 hours, the EMPLOYEE shall be paid at least five (5) percent above their regular base rate on an hour for hour basis.

Should the 5% calculation result in a salary that is between steps (e.g., if the 5% calculation is between step C and step D) the EMPLOYEE shall be paid Out-of-Class Pay at the computed 5% rate. It shall not be rounded up to the next step.

Out-of-Class Pay shall not be paid to an EMPLOYEE when he/she is out sick or on other scheduled/unscheduled days off.

If an employee is assigned to an out-of-class assignment on a long-term basis, as determined by management, to meet the department’s operational needs, the employee’s pay rate will be changed via Payroll Transmittal. Long term acting assignments will be considered after the vacancy has existed for minimum of 12 shifts and is expected to last at least two pay periods. In these cases, the employee will receive the out-of-class pay on all hours within the pay period, including sick or vacation leave.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 22 SECTION 1.25 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
The CITY shall reimburse each EMPLOYEE up to a maximum of $2,500 per fiscal year for tuition, textbook and reasonable travel and lodging costs for an approved college course related to the EMPLOYEE’S job responsibilities. Prior approval of the Fire Chief and the Director of Administrative Services is required. In order to qualify for reimbursement, the EMPLOYEE must receive a “C” grade or better.

In addition, the $2,500 may be used for non-college classes that are job related and enhance a job skill and must be approved by the Fire Chief and Director of Administrative Services prior to attendance. Proof of attendance will be required for reimbursement.

These funds may be used for the cost of certificates for California Fire Marshal State Certifications (i.e., Chief Officer, Fire Officer, Prevention Officer, and Fire Investigator).

Any tuition expenses pre-approved by the City over $2,500 in a fiscal year will roll forward to be paid in the following fiscal years, up to a maximum of $2,500 per fiscal year, so long as the employee remains employed with the City of La Mesa.

In an effort to address specific challenges related to enrollment/time sensitivity of California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) classes, and the need for flexibility for self-paced college degree programs, the process shall be followed.

The first specific exception covers CSFM classes, which at times are only offered once or twice a year, or due to popularity will fill up very quickly. The second specific exemption addresses college degree programs which offer self-paced curriculums.

I. California State Fire Marshal Classes Process:

1. For CSFM classes, it is the EMPLOYEE’s responsibility to ensure the class being enrolled in is an approved CSFM class. Then notify your chain-of-command via email of your intent to enroll.

2. Enroll in the course.

3. Email a copy of the course receipt, course title, course description, and the start and end date to the Training Chief and cc: the Fire Chief and Director of Administrative Services.

4. Immediately fill out the City’s tuition reimbursement form and submit it to the Fire Chief via interoffice mail.

For classes out of county or state, please follow the above steps for course reimbursement. Hotel and travel expenses must follow the guidelines in the MOU and will be subject to approval separately.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 23 II. College Degree Program – Self-Paced Process (fluid start and end date):

1. Identify the course, or courses you want to submit for tuition reimbursement. It is the EMPLOYEE’s responsibility to ensure it is an approved course that will count towards earning a degree. Then notify your chain-of-command via email your intent to enroll.

2. Print out, complete and sign the City’s tuition reimbursement form. Enter the appropriate semester or quarter on the line that asks for the start and end date of the course, i.e., Spring Semester 20XX or 3rd Quarter 20XX. THIS PROVISION SPECIFICALLY APPLIES ONLY TO PROGRAMS THAT ARE SELF-PACED.

3. Submit paperwork to the Fire Chief for approval, then send it to the Director of Administrative Services for approval.

4. Once approval is granted and the tuition reimbursement form is returned to the EMPLOYEE, the EMPLOYEE may then enroll in the course.

5. Upon completion of the course, the EMPLOYEE must then submit proof of a passing grade or course completion via chain-of-commend to receive reimbursement of funds.

If a class/course is located outside of San Diego County, and the length of the class/course is more than one (1) day, the Training Chief shall determine whether hotel accommodations and a mode of transportation, other than the EMPLOYEE’s own vehicle, is necessary.

If the Training Chief approves the use of a hotel for the class/course, the EMPLOYEE shall be responsible for selecting three (3) hotels with reasonable rates within close proximity of the training/class area. The three (3) hotels shall be presented to the Training Chief for review and approval of one (1) of the three (3) hotels. The Training Chief shall forward hotel choice to the Fire Chief for final approval.

If the Training Chief approves the use of a mode of transportation other than the EMPLOYEE’s own vehicle, the EMPLOYEE shall be responsible for selecting three (3) car rental or airfare quotes with reasonable rates. The Training Chief shall determine which mode of transportation the EMPLOYEE shall take. The three (3) quotes shall be presented to the Training Chief for review and approval of one (1) of the three (3) quotes.

The Training Chief shall forward transportation choice and cost to the Fire Chief for final approval.

SECTION 1.26 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
The CITY will provide each EMPLOYEE covered by this MOU an annual uniform allowance of $ 800, payable the first payday in October of 2018, and each October thereafter, for the purchase and maintenance of uniforms. These uniforms shall include the purchase and wearing of coveralls in accordance with written department policies.

The CITY agrees to supply and replace any CAL-OSHA required or departmentally authorized safety equipment.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 24 The uniform allowance for new EMPLOYEES hired after October 1 shall be prorated for the period from date of hire to September 30, and shall be paid to the EMPLOYEE as soon as possible and practical after date of hire.

Upon successful completion of probation, the CITY will provide each new EMPLOYEE one complete “Class A” dress uniform as referenced in the Heartland Fire & Rescue Policy 205, Uniform Specifications.

EMPLOYEES on probation may purchase a “Class A” uniform from the CITY’s supplier. Upon successful completion of probation, the EMPLOYEE will be eligible for “Class A” uniform reimbursement, up to the CITY’s cost for “Class A” uniforms in lieu of being provided a “Class A” uniform. The monetary value of “Class A” uniforms is $573 as of January 2016. The CITY acknowledges this cost may rise in the future. Reimbursement and the reported amount of reimbursement will be for the actual cost of the “Class A” uniform.

SECTION 1.26.01 ALTERNATIVE HELMETS
A. Upon successful completion of probation, EMPLOYEES will have the option to purchase a NFPA certified traditional style helmet (“alternative helmet”) to be used in place of the CITY-issued helmet.

B. The EMPLOYEES understand that the CITY is not responsible for any cost, repair, replacement, or cleaning of these alternative helmets. It will be the responsibility of the EMPLOYEES, and the CITY shall incur no financial cost related to the purchase and maintenance of these helmets.

C. EMPLOYEES must keep the CITY-issued helmet as back-up in case any replacement/repairs are needed for alternative helmet.

D. The CITY shall determine the acceptable safety standards following NFPA guidelines, type of alternative helmet, and the appropriate standards for replacement, repair, and cleaning schedule for the alternative helmets.

SECTION 1.27 COURT LEAVE (JURY DUTY)
Court leave is paid leave granted by the CITY to enable the EMPLOYEE to fulfill his/her duty as a citizen to serve as a juror, or as a prospective juror, or to serve as a witness in a court action to which the EMPLOYEE is not a party, before a Federal, Superior, or Municipal Court located in the County in which the EMPLOYEE resides. Paid Court Leave shall also be granted by the CITY for EMPLOYEES required by the Court to serve on a Grand Jury.

Upon receipt of a notice to serve as a juror, the EMPLOYEE will notify his/her immediate supervisor of the notice and scheduled time of service. When in the opinion of the Fire Chief, such duty will adversely affect the operations of the Department, the EMPLOYEE will request deferral or exemption from jury duty. The CITY will submit a letter confirming the need for such deferral or exemption if required by the court.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 25 When service as a juror is required, court leave shall be limited to:

1. Required attendance before Federal, Superior, Municipal, or Justice Courts located in the County in which the EMPLOYEE resides; or required Grand Jury service.

2. Time in attendance at court together with reasonable time between court and work if attendance is for less than a full day and the EMPLOYEE can reasonably be expected to return to work.

3. Court leave shall not be granted when the EMPLOYEE is paid an expert witness fee or when attendance is part of the EMPLOYEE'S official CITY duties.

4. EMPLOYEES shall retain payments received for serving as a juror in accordance with Section 215 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

EMPLOYEES shall report for jury service as follows:

1. If the EMPLOYEE is at work and required to report for possible jury service the following morning, the EMPLOYEE shall be provided early morning relief, enabling the EMPLOYEE to report for service as required.

2. If not impaneled on a jury, the EMPLOYEE shall return to work, if scheduled, as soon as is practical after determining that they have been released for the day.

3. If the EMPLOYEE is impaneled as one of twelve jurors assigned to a case, the EMPLOYEE shall be relieved of duty Sunday evening at 2000 through Friday upon release for the weekend. The EMPLOYEE shall return to work, if scheduled, Friday upon release. The EMPLOYEE shall be required to work a full shift Saturday, or Sunday, 0800 until 2000, if scheduled.

4. The EMPLOYEE shall provide the CITY with a court timesheet to be considered on paid Court Leave.

5. The EMPLOYEE shall keep his/her immediate supervisor informed of his/her schedule.

SECTION 1.28 80-HOUR FIRE BATTALION CHIEF, 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE Fire Battalion Chiefs may be assigned to either the 80-hour/pay period, 9/80 administrative work schedule or the 112-hour/pay period, 24-hour fire suppression work schedule. In the event the 9/80 Battalion Chief retires or changes to a 112-work schedule, their sick leave and combined vacation/holiday banks shall be converted back to their original value. They shall be multiplied by a factor of 1.4, this factor is calculated by dividing 56 by 40.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 26 SHIFT CHANGE FROM 112 WORK WEEK TO 9/80 WORK WEEK
Appointees to the position of Battalion Chief 9/80 (if changed from suppression) shall have their sick leave and combined vacation/holiday banks reduced to ensure that the number of leave hours accumulated is commensurate with the employee’s work schedule. The balance of the employee’s sick leave and combined vacation/holiday banks at the time of promotion shall be multiplied by a factor of .7142. This factor is calculated by dividing 40 by 56. Following the reduction, all vacation/holiday hours shall be put in the employee’s vacation bank. In addition, the employee shall begin receiving Floating Holidays in the same manner as other 80-hour regular employees. If the converted leave exceeds the employee’s new vacation accrual limit, excess leave shall be placed into the employee’s Floating Holiday bank.
9/80 WORK SCHEDULE
The City has implemented a 9/80 workweek. For purpose of clarification regarding hours worked, overtime, and leave time related to this schedule, the following is provided.

EMPLOYEES on a 9/80 schedule shall be scheduled to work eight nine-hour days, one eight-hour day, and have one day off (in addition to regularly-scheduled weekend off) every two weeks. According to the schedule adopted by the CITY, the working eight-hour day and the day off shall occur on alternating Fridays. For purposes of the 9/80 schedule, an EMPLOYEE’s workweek shall be defined as beginning halfway through the EMPLOYEE’s working eight-hour day. This effectively results in the EMPLOYEE working two 40-hour weeks in each two-week cycle. An example of this schedule is demonstrated below:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday OFF 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours
4 hours
(End Work Week)
4 hours OFF
(Begin Work
Week #1)
OFF 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours
OFF
(End Work Week)

OFF OFF
(Begin Work
Week #2)
OFF 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours
4 hours
(End Work Week)
4 hours OFF
(Begin Work
Week #3)
OFF 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours
OFF
(End Work Week)

OFF OFF
(Begin Work
Week #4)

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 27 Implementation of the 9/80 schedule by itself shall not cause an increase in FLSA overtime, nor shall it cause an increase in leave time provided to EMPLOYEES.

Overtime: Overtime work is that time worked in excess of a normal work day or work period as requested and authorized by Department Heads or their authorized representative, and shall be computed to the nearest one-quarter hour.

Leave Time: The number of scheduled work hours which the employee is absent shall be deducted from the appropriate leave accumulation (i.e., sick, vacation, compensatory, holiday, etc.).

Additional work schedules (e.g., the 4-10 schedule and the 5-8 schedule), including variations of the 9/80 schedule described above, may be worked with mutual agreement between the EMPLOYEE and his/her supervisor, subject to Department Head and City Manager approval. In the event that a different work schedule is approved, the definition of a workweek shall be changed for the affected EMPLOYEE in order to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Split Shifts: Any shift may be split with the mutual agreement of the EMPLOYEE and supervisor with the approval of the Fire Chief.

Flex Time: A flextime schedule may be worked on any shift with the mutual agreement of an EMPLOYEE and supervisor with the approval of the Fire Chief.

Two rest periods of 15 minutes each to be determined by the supervisor shall be provided each shift at approximately two hours and six hours into each shift.

All shifts will have a half-hour or one-hour duty free lunch period approximately midway through each shift. The needs of the City will determine the length and time of the lunch hour.

During heavy work schedules, emergencies or unforeseeable circumstances, an EMPLOYEE will be given the opportunity for overtime pay provisions if an EMPLOYEE is required to work through their lunch hour. An EMPLOYEE will not be required to take late lunches or leave work early in order to circumvent this provision.

Overtime compensation shall be at one and one-half (1½) times the straight time rate.

Overtime is payable to the EMPLOYEE in salary or compensatory time off at the election of the EMPLOYEE, as provided in Section 1.14.

Call back: An EMPLOYEE called back for emergency work after normal working hours shall be compensated for a minimum of two (2) hours at the overtime rate. When an EMPLOYEE is called back to work on Easter, Independence Day, Christmas or Thanksgiving Day, compensation shall be a minimum of two (2) hours at a rate of twoand-a-half (2½) times the regular hourly rate.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 28 An EMPLOYEE who is not normally required to work on recognized holidays shall be compensated at a rate of one and one-half (1½) times the regular salary, plus compensation for the holiday, when required to work on a holiday.

OVERTIME
Employees in the classification of Fire Battalion Chief assigned to an 80-hour work, 9/80 administrative work schedule are eligible to work a Fire Battalion Chief Suppression assignment/shift. Compensation for work performed outside of the typical 80-hour, 9/80 administrative work schedule to work in a fire suppression capacity shall be calculated and compensated at the 112-hour work schedule pay rate (i.e. 24-hour shift/112 hour pay period schedule).

Employees in the classification of Fire Battalion chief assigned to standby coverage shall be compensated at a rate of 1.14 hours of compensatory time off leave for each (24 hours) of back-up duty assignment. For each City recognized holiday, an additional four hours of compensatory time off leave shall be credited to the employee. The Fire Battalion Chief may accumulate up to 224 hours of compensatory time off leave (one hour of overtime equal to one and one-half hours of comp time).

REDUCED WORK WEEK
Working an 80-hour schedule:

The City may permit a full-time EMPLOYEE to work a regular scheduled reduced workweek with the approval of the Fire Chief. Salary and benefits for an EMPLOYEE working a reduced workweek will be proportional to the regularly scheduled reduced week as shown below.
35-39 hours per week = Full benefits
30-34 hours per week = 75% benefits
20-29 hours per week = 50% benefits
Less than 20 hours per week = No benefits

HOLIDAY LEAVE
Working an 80 hour schedule:

An EMPLOYEE shall be granted the following holidays, or the days observed for these holidays, with pay:

New Year’s Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King’s Birthday Admission’s Day
President’s Day Veteran’s Day
Cesar Chavez’s Birthday Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving
Juneteenth Christmas Eve
Independence Day Christmas Day

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 29 Pay for holidays shall be commensurate with the length of the work day pursuant to the City’s 9/80 schedule. (i.e., nine-hour days shall be paid at nine hours and eight-hour days shall be paid at eight hours).

All holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. All holidays falling on Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. All holidays falling on an off-Friday pursuant to the 9/80 work schedule shall result in eight hours of holiday time added to the EMPLOYEES’ floating holiday banks.

In addition, any other day proclaimed by the La Mesa City Council as a public holiday, day of mourning or day of thanksgiving.

Floating Holidays:

In lieu of observing Admission’s Day, Cesar Chavez’s Birthday, and President’s Day, an EMPLOYEE will be granted three floating holidays to be used at the convenience of the EMPLOYEE with the approval of the Fire Chief. An EMPLOYEE working a full-time 9/80 schedule will have his/her holiday account credited with nine (9) hours on Admission Day, Cesar Chavez’s Birthday, and President’s Birthday of each year.

In no event may an EMPLOYEE take time off prior to the actual holiday without the approval of the Fire Chief.

Unused floating holidays may be accumulated up to a maximum of 160 hours. Additional floating holiday time will not be credited to an EMPLOYEE if that EMPLOYEE has 160 hours accumulated holiday leave on the books at the time that the floating holiday occurs.

An EMPLOYEE must be in paid status or other previously approved leave the workday preceding a holiday in order to be paid for the holiday. A suspension will not begin the day preceding a holiday in order to further penalize an EMPLOYEE under this section.

VACATION LEAVE
Working an 80-hour schedule:

An EMPLOYEE of the City of La Mesa shall earn paid vacation as follows:

Vacation Hours Accrual Rate
Years of Service Authorized Per Year Per Pay Period
0-60 months 110 4.231
61-120 months 150 5.769
121-180 months 190 7.308
Over 181 months of service 230 8.846
Vacations will be scheduled to meet the operating requirements of the CITY and the preference of the EMPLOYEE.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 30 Vacation leave shall not be earned or accrued during the first six months of employment.

Upon six months of employment, the equivalent of six months of vacation accrual shall be posted and available, and vacation shall accrue thereafter according to the schedule outlined above.

Vacations shall be taken in consecutive working days unless otherwise authorized by the Fire Chief.

Any holiday, with the exception of floating holiday falling within a vacation period, shall be used during the vacation period and recorded as holiday time. Floating holiday may be taken pursuant to Section 1.12 - Holidays.

The City encourages the use of vacation leave on an annual basis. Once an EMPLOYEE reaches his/her maximum accumulation of vacation hours (two and one-half (2.5) times the annual allowance), he/she will not accumulate additional vacation until the vacation time is reduced below the maximum allowable. Accruals will begin when the balance is reduced below the maximum accumulation unless prior approval is obtained from the City Manager and he has determined that the needs of the City require a reasonable extension of time for the EMPLOYEE to use the excess vacation time. In no event shall an EMPLOYEE fail to accrue vacation time due to the needs of the CITY.

An EMPLOYEE in the CITY’S service for six (6) months or more shall, upon separation, be paid in cash for their accumulated vacation.

SCHEDULING OF VACATIONS
Working an 80 hour schedule:

A. Except in an emergency situation (an unpredictable event), vacation time off must be requested and approved by the Fire Chief or designee before the vacation begins.

SICK LEAVE ACCUMULATION AND USE
An 80-hour schedule EMPLOYEE will earn 4.286 hours sick leave accrual per pay period.

Sick leave shall accumulate without limit for each EMPLOYEE.

Sick leave with pay is collectible only when an EMPLOYEE reports promptly to his immediate supervisor or Division Chief the reason for his absence, keeps the immediate supervisor or Division Chief informed of his condition if the absence is more than three shifts, the employee permits the CITY to make such medical examinations it deems desirable, and the employee furnishes written reports from a licensed and practicing physician when requested by the CITY.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 31 An EMPLOYEE may use sick leave with pay for absences necessitated by illnesses or injuries unrelated to workers’ compensation, required medical or dental care, exposure to contagious diseases, the death, illness or injury of a member of his/her qualified family members as defined below and for any other reason set forth below or otherwise mandated by law.

1. Personal Sick Leave:

Subject to the restrictions set forth above, when an EMPLOYEE is absent from work due to personal illness, injury, a health-related reason (such as the diagnosis, care or treatment of a health condition), or preventive care, said leave time shall be taken and paid from the EMPLOYEE’S accrued and unused sick leave balance.

2. Family Sick Leave:

When an EMPLOYEE is absent from work, or needs a leave of absence, due to the illness or injury or health related reason (such as the diagnosis, care or treatment of a health condition), or preventive care of a qualified family member, said leave time shall be taken and paid from the EMPLOYEE’S accrued and unused sick leave balance.

For the purpose of Family Sick Leave, a qualified family member means the EMPLOYEE’S: child (includes any age or dependency status, or for whom the EMPLOYEE is a legal ward of or stands in loco parentis), parent (includes person who stood in loco parentis of the EMPLOYEE as a child), parent-in-law, spouse, registered domestic partner, grandparent, grandchild, or sibling.

3. Other Statutory Use:

Leave time shall be taken and paid from the EMPLOYEE’S accrued and unused sick leave balance to cover an absence for an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to:
a) Obtain or attempt to obtain a temporary restraining order or other court assistance to help ensure the health, safety, or welfare of the employee or their child(ren). b) Obtain medical attention or psychological counseling; services from a shelter; program or crisis center; or participate in safety planning or other actions to increase safety.

4. Medical Certification:

In the event sick leave absences due to personal illness or injury, which exceeds three (3) consecutive work days, the Department Head or Human Resources may require a physician’s statement indicating the EMPLOYEE’s fitness to return to work. However, in the event that fraud or abuse in the use of sick leave is suspected, the City may request a physician’s certification earlier than three (3) consecutive work days to substantiate the need for sick leave and the expected date of return to work. A physician’s certification will be required for all sick leave absences in excess of five (5) working days.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 32 The physician’s certification, when a certification is required, will be provided upon return to duty. Failure to produce it on the day that the EMPLOYEE returns to work may result in the EMPLOYEE being placed on unpaid sick leave for the absence and no leave shall be charged, nor future adjustments made.

Sick Leave For Bereavement Purposes: When an 80-hour schedule EMPLOYEE requests to be absent from work because of death of a qualified family member, he/she will be granted three days sick leave plus travel time. Travel time for an 80-hour schedule EMPLOYEE will be actual time used, not to exceed two (2) working days.

Sick Leave During Vacation Or Holiday: Any EMPLOYEE on vacation or holiday who becomes ill or injured will be permitted to use sick leave during such period, provided the EMPLOYEE furnishes a written report from a licensed and practicing physician.

CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM
Vacation, holiday, or compensatory time credits may be transferred from one or more EMPLOYEES to another EMPLOYEE on a cost-for-cost basis, upon the request of both the receiving EMPLOYEE and the transferring EMPLOYEE and upon approval of the Fire Chief, under the following conditions:
a. The receiving EMPLOYEE is required to be absent from work due to injury or the prolonged illness of the EMPLOYEE, or the EMPLOYEE’S parent, spouse or child; has exhausted all earned leave credits, including but not limited to sick leave, vacation leave, compensatory time and holiday credits; and is therefore facing financial hardship.
b. The transfers must be for a minimum of eight hours and in whole hour increments thereafter.
c. The total credits received by an EMPLOYEE shall normally not exceed 520 hours for 80-hour schedule EMPLOYEES; however, if approved by the City Manager, the total credits may be increased.
e. The request for transfers must be made in writing with the signature of the transferring EMPLOYEE, receiving EMPLOYEE, and the department head(s).

The Human Resources Division will verify eligibility, determine the cost for transferable hours, and prepare the appropriate transaction. e. The transfers are irrevocable, and will be indistinguishable from other vacation, holiday or compensatory credits belonging to the receiving EMPLOYEE. Transfers will be subject to all taxes required by law.
f. This program is not subject to the Grievance Procedure of this Agreement.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 33 UNUSED SICK LEAVE REIMBURSEMENT
Working an 80 hour schedule:

An EMPLOYEE with ten (10) or more years of service shall be paid an amount equal to 40 percent of a maximum of 1,200 hours of the current cash value of the unused sick leave credited to his or her account upon normal or disability retirement, death, or termination for any reason.

UNUSED SICK LEAVE CONVERSION
An EMPLOYEE may convert unused sick leave during the first pay period in November of each year provided said EMPLOYEE has not used more sick leave than is allowed by the following formula in the previous 12 calendar months:

Working an 80 hour schedule:
9/80 work schedule:

Hours Used Maximum Convertible Hours
9 or less 40

9.1 to 27 32

27.1 to 45 24
Over 45 Not eligible for conversion
In no event can an EMPLOYEE reduce his/her accumulated sick leave balance below 192 hours. No proration shall be made for an EMPLOYEE terminating on or before the first pay period in November.

OUT-OF-CLASS PAY
Working an 80 hour schedule:

Where an EMPLOYEE is temporarily assigned to a higher job classification for the convenience of the CITY for a period equal to or exceeding 80 hours, he/she will be paid at least five (5) percent above his/her regular base rate, for the period he/she continues in the new assignment.

SECTION 1.29 EMT
All EMPLOYEES covered by this MOU shall perform emergency medical duties on a first responder basis. All EMPLOYEES shall achieve and maintain certification at the EMT D level as defined in the most current San Diego County EMS policy. The CITY will provide training on CITY time at no expense to the EMPLOYEE for Emergency Medical Technician training.

MOU 2023–2026 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 34 In addition to pay provided elsewhere in this agreement, the CITY will pay an amount equivalent to 2.5% of monthly E-step Firefighter/Paramedic to each EMPLOYEE certified at the EMT-D/C level in accordance with County Emergency Medical protocols. The above compensation in combination with salaries as provided elsewhere in this agreement will constitute the CITY’S full payment for EMT-D/C skills.

EMT Pay shall not be available to EMPLOYEES receiving compensation for Paramedic duties.

SECTION 1.29.01 BILINGUAL PAY
EMPLOYEES who meet the departmental requirements for recognition as “bilingual” (languages as approved by the Fire Chief, including sign language) and who are in assignments where they may regularly use their bilingual abilities shall receive additional compensation of $60 per pay period.

SECTION 1.30 MILEAGE
The CITY will provide transportation to EMPLOYEES as required for the performance of their duties. When such transportation is not available, EMPLOYEES may use their private vehicles for transportation (upon direction and/or approval of the Fire Chief or his designee), and will be paid mileage beginning and ending at Fire Station #11 (main station) at the current rate assigned by the Internal Revenue Service, plus reasonable expenses incurred for parking.

SECTION 1.31 CALL BACK PAY
EMPLOYEES released from work who have departed the work premises when called back to duty or who are subpoenaed in the line of duty or at the direction of the Fire Chief to be present in court shall be paid for a minimum of two (2) hours at the overtime rate.

SECTION 1.32.01 EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY, BASED ON COLLEGE

UNITS/COLLEGE DEGREES
The intent of this program is to encourage EMPLOYEES to pursue their educational goals, while promoting the goals of the CITY. As a participant in the Educational Incentive Program, EMPLOYEES are expected to use their educational experiences as a means of contributing to the CITY. An EMPLOYEE’S field of study should complement and be compatible with the objectives of the CITY.

EMPLOYEES who have completed college course prior to their employment with the CITY must have previous courses approved before they will become eligible for the program. EMPLOYEES must have received a “C” grade or better in order to qualify a course toward this program.

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A specialty pay of 1½ percent of the EMPLOYEE’S base salary shall be paid to an EMPLOYEE who has at least 30 approved college units (21 must be in Fire Science or Paramedicine) or has a Fire Science or Paramedicine Certificate. For EMPLOYEES hired after September 28, 2001, they must attain the Fire Science or Paramedicine Certificate to receive the additional 1½ percent along with the other provisions noted in this paragraph.

A specialty pay of 2½ percent of the EMPLOYEE’S base salary shall be paid to an EMPLOYEE who has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science or Paramedicine or 60 approved college units (30 must be in Fire Science or Paramedicine). EMPLOYEES hired after September 28, 2001, must attain the Associate’s Degree to receive the additional 2½ percent, along with the other provisions noted in this paragraph.

A specialty pay of 5 percent of the EMPLOYEE’S base salary shall be paid to the EMPLOYEE who has 90 approved college units (30 must be in Fire Science or Paramedicine) or a Bachelor’s Degree. EMPLOYEES hired after September 28, 2001 are required to attain a Bachelor’s Degree to receive the additional 5 percent, along with the other provisions noted in this paragraph.

Upon promotion, an EMPLOYEE’s current educational incentive pay will be used when determining appointment pay step. After initial promotional salary increase, an EMPLOYEE shall not receive an annual step increase over 5%.

Educational incentive pay under this section is non-cumulative and the maximum is 5 percent.

Educational incentive pay shall be reported to CalPERS as special compensation.

SECTION 1.32.02 EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY, BASED ON HEARTLAND FIRE

AND RESCUE TASK BOOKS
Effective July 1, 2023, educational incentive pay for all EMPLOYEES covered under this MOU will be calculated as 1 percent of Step E of the EMPLOYEE’S current rank for completion of any one (1), or 2 percent of Step E of the EMPLOYEE’S current rank for completion of any two (2), of the following tracks:

34 TRACK CLASSES/TASK BOOK APPLICABILITY
Chief Officer Completion of the most current Heartland Fire & Rescue Chief Officer task book Employees in Fire Captain rank Company Officer Completion of the most current Heartland Fire & Rescue Company Officer task book
Employees in Engineer and
Firefighter/Paramedic ranks
Rescue Completion of the most current Heartland Fire
& Rescue Engine (or rescue) task book
Employees in Engineer,
Firefighter/Paramedic and
Captain ranks
Wildland Completion of six 6 classes as outlined below* Employees in all ranks CSFM Chief Officer Completion of the most recent California State Fire Marshal Chief Officer certification Employees in Battalion Chief rank *WILDLAND TRACK

RANK LEADERSHIP
(minimum of two)

TECHNICAL
(minimum of two)

GENERAL
(minimum of 1)
Firefighter/Paramedic S231 and L280, L380 or L381 S211, S212, S219, S200 S290, S244, S258 Engineer S231 and L280, L380 or L381 S211, S212, S219, S200 S290, S244, S258 Captain S231 and L280, L380, L381 or
S330
S211, S212, S219, S200,
S300
S290, S244, S258,
S390
Battalion Chief S339 and L380, L381, L480,
L481 or L580 S211, S212, S300 S390, S244
For the Wildland Track, a minimum of two (2) classes must be from the Leadership category, and a minimum of two (2) classes from the Technical category, and a minimum of one (1) class must be from the General category. The sixth (6th) class can be from any one of the three (3) categories.

EMPLOYEES who have currently met educational incentive criteria in this section prior to the final approval of the MOU by the City Council shall not be eligible to receive educational incentive pay, except for EMPLOYEES who have successfully completed the Rescue Engine 12 Task Book.

The EMPLOYEE shall be responsible for notification to the CITY and for providing appropriate documentation as required by the CITY. Educational incentive for EMPLOYEES who have successfully completed the Rescue Engine 12 Task Book prior to the final approval of the MOU by the City Council shall receive educational incentive pay effective the first full pay period after EMPLOYEE provides CITY proof of successful completion of the Rescue Engine 12 Task Book. For all other Heartland Fire and Rescue Task Books, educational incentive pay will be based on the date of successful completion of task book(s) AND the approval of Fire management.

Educational incentive pay under this section is non-cumulative and the maximum is 2 percent.

Educational incentive pay under this section shall be reported to CalPERS as special compensation.

Taskbook Validation:

Process for validating taskbooks and certification completions for educational incentive eligibility:

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 Training Chief confirms that respective taskbook or wildland certification track is completed and required certificates are uploaded by the candidate to Vector Solutions
 Training Chief emails administrative staff, and cc’s OPS and ADMIN DC’s of candidate eligibility for educational incentive
 Administrative staff submits required payroll documentation to HR and Finance  Finance adjusts employee pay to educational incentive Employees who are applying for taskbook based educational incentive are responsible for confirming that the respective taskbook, or wildland track requirements have been fully completed and appropriately documented. This includes uploading all relevant documentation to Vector Solutions and ensuring that training entries for completed tasks have been documented in Vector Solutions.

Ensuring accurate record entries in Vector Solutions will assist the employee with the completion of respective taskbooks, as well as providing a record that can be audited for administrative purposes.

SECTION 1.35 SPECIAL PROGRAMS
A Suggestion Awards Program is available to all EMPLOYEES.

SECTION 1.35.01 PHYSICAL TRAINING
The CITY shall continue its current practice of allowing EMPLOYEES time each day for individual physical fitness training. To the extent possible, this time shall be from 08:30 to 10:30. If this time is interrupted or unavailable due to Department-approved activities, the Captain may allow physical fitness training at 1600.

SECTION 1.36 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
It is agreed that except as specifically delegated, abridged, granted, or modified by this MOU, all rights, powers, and authority that the CITY has prior to the signing of this MOU are retained by the CITY and remain the right of management. The exercise of such rights, powers, and authority shall not conflict with this MOU.

SECTION 1.37 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
It is the intent of the CITY to comply with the provisions of the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Acts.

SECTION 1.37.01 PERSONNEL FILES
EMPLOYEES may review their own personnel and/or administrative file with the exception of pre-employment background examinations results and psychological test results, provided reasonable notice by written request is made to the Human Resources Division of the CITY (personnel file), or the Fire Department (administrative file), whichever applies.

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The EMPLOYEE shall make an appointment to review his/her personnel or administrative files at least one working day in advance and the CITY shall honor his/her request under normal conditions.

Material derogatory to an EMPLOYEE’S conduct, service, character, or personality, shall not be entered in an EMPLOYEE’S personnel or administrative file unless and until the EMPLOYEE is notified and given an opportunity to review and comment thereon. The EMPLOYEE shall be given a copy of the material on request. The EMPLOYEE shall acknowledge that he/she has read such material by signing and dating the original record, with the understanding that his/her signature signifies only that the material has been read and does not necessarily indicate agreement with its contents.

For written reprimands (no higher-level discipline) issued on or after July 1, 2021, EMPLOYEES may request to have said discipline removed from his or her official personnel file in Human Resources one year from the discipline date. It is the EMPLOYEE’s responsibility to contact Human Resources to initiate the removal of said discipline.

Any EMPLOYEE wishing to review his/her file under the provisions of this section shall first notify his/her supervisor and obtain approval for the necessary time. Supervisor shall not unreasonably withhold approval, but may set reasonable time limits and schedules so as not to adversely affect Departmental operations. EMPLOYEE need not notify his/her supervisor if this review is not done while on duty.

SECTION 1.38 EXAMS
Exams for positions shall consist of one or more of a combination of written, performance, oral or simulation exercises to evaluate the applicant’s skills, training, experience, and personal qualifications for said positions. All EMPLOYEES who pass the Promotional Exams shall be placed on an eligibility list. Said list shall be valid for twenty-five (25) months from date of posting of the list unless there are fewer than three (3) names, in which case the CITY may invalidate the eligibility list and retest. Promotions from said list shall be governed by the Rule of Three. (That is, one of the top three names on the list shall be promoted.) Any EMPLOYEE who is not selected for promotion shall at his/her request be given a counseling session with the Director of Administrative Services and/or Fire Chief to discuss reasons for non-selection and a program for improvement, if necessary.

SECTION 1.41 SAFETY
The CITY will strive to provide a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. Where safety devices or protective equipment is required, its use shall be mandatory by EMPLOYEES.

It is agreed that careful observation of safe working practices and CITY safety rules is a primary duty of all EMPLOYEES.

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SECTION 1.42 LAYOFF PROCEDURE
A. Scope & Order of Layoff
When the working force is decreased, layoffs shall occur on a reverse seniority basis, or order of “last hired, first laid off”, WITHIN EACH CLASSIFICATION.

B. Bumping/Demotion
In the event of a layoff, EMPLOYEES may elect to bump back to a lower classification, providing they previously held that position. EMPLOYEES with the least seniority in the lower classification will then be laid off.

If demotions are necessary in upper classifications, the order of reduction shall be established by reverse seniority, based on the date of promotions, within the classification. If reinstatement is available, reinstatement shall be made in reverse order of demotion within that classification until all EMPLOYEES are reinstated, provided that the EMPLOYEE’S job performance has been satisfactory in regular and acting assignments and EMPLOYEE has remained in a position classification covered by this MOU.

C. Seniority Date
The seniority date of an EMPLOYEE shall be based upon the original date of hire for regular CITY employment for firefighter or date of promotion for other classifications. (If two (2) or more EMPLOYEE’S seniority dates are the same, the highest ranking on the department eligibility list will determine seniority.) Periods of military leave or approved leaves of absence, or if the EMPLOYEE served in good standing for a minimum of two years with a service interruption of not more than one year, shall be credited as continuous service with the CITY. (If interrupted service, time on “non-paid” status will be deducted.)
D. Notice of Layoff to EMPLOYEES
The CITY will strive to provide an EMPLOYEE to be laid-off with a written notification 30 days in advance. In no event, however, will the notification be less than 14 days.

E. Reinstatement Following Layoff
For a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date an EMPLOYEE is laid off due to non-disciplinary reasons, the name of the EMPLOYEE shall be placed on a reinstatement list for the job classification held by the EMPLOYEE at the time of the layoff or demotion. Placement on the reinstatement list shall be in order of seniority and EMPLOYEES will be reemployed in reverse order of layoff within a classification. Any vacancy occurring in a classification for which such a list has been developed shall be filled by a person on the list, provided that the following conditions are met:

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1. The person is still qualified for the classification (must pass medical exam, and physical agility comparable to the last Heartland physical agility exam); and

2. The person is available and accepts the reinstatement offer; and

3. The person keeps all certifications and licenses current (CITY to reimburse expenses); and

4. The CITY is not prohibited by law or court ruling from making the reinstatement on this basis.

For the period from twenty-five (25) to forty-eight (48) months from the date an EMPLOYEE is laid off due to non-disciplinary reasons, the EMPLOYEE shall not be required to take preliminary screening tests and shall be placed in the grouping of candidates selected for final interviews/testing for any vacancy within any classification previously held by the EMPLOYEE. The CITY reserves the right to offer employment to the candidate it considers most highly qualified and may or may not offer re-employment to the laid-off EMPLOYEE. An offer of employment may be at any step in the current salary range for the classification and will be subject to the following conditions:

1. The person is still qualified for the classification (must pass medical exam, and physical agility comparable to the last Heartland physical agility exam); and

2. The person meets all certification and license requirements; and

3. The CITY is not prohibited by law or court ruling from making the offer of employment on this basis.

F. Removal of Names from List
The Director of Administrative Services may remove an EMPLOYEE’S name from a reinstatement list if any of the following occur:

1. The individual indicates that he/she will be unable to return to employment with the CITY during the life of the list; or

2. The individual cannot be reached after reasonable efforts have been made to do so; or

3. The individual refuses two (2) reinstatement offers.

The Director of Administrative Services shall make every effort to transfer an EMPLOYEE who is affected by a layoff to a vacant position for which the Director of Administrative Services determines the EMPLOYEE is qualified, and the EMPLOYEE accepts the transfer. This effort will not affect the EMPLOYEE’S reinstatement position.

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SECTION 1.43 SAVINGS CLAUSE
If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase of this MOU is for any reason held to be illegal or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this MOU.

SECTION 1.43.01 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Because the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires accommodations for individuals protected under the Act, and because these accommodations must be determined on an individual case-by-case basis, the CITY and UNION agree that accommodations necessary to comply with the American With Disabilities Act shall supersede any conflicting provisions of this MOU.

The UNION recognizes that the CITY has the legal obligation to meet with the individual EMPLOYEE to be accommodated before any adjustment is made in working conditions.

The CITY will notify and seek the input of the UNION of these proposed accommodations prior to implementation. Any accommodation provided to an individual protected by the ADA shall not establish a past practice, nor shall it be cited or used as evidence of a past practice in the grievance procedure.

SECTION 1.43.02 NON-DISCRIMINATION
The CITY and the UNION agree that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and the CITY and the UNION will not discriminate against qualified persons because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, physical handicap, or medical condition. It is the CITY’S and the UNION’S policy to treat all persons on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence.

SECTION 1.43.03 CHANGES IN STATE OR FEDERAL HEALTH LAWS If, pursuant to any Federal or State law enacted subsequent to the effective date of this MOU, the CITY or EMPLOYEES are required to pay contributions or taxes for hospital, medical, dental or any other benefits to be provided to EMPLOYEES, the CITY and the UNION shall meet-and-confer relating to sections of this MOU affected by such legislation.

SECTION 1.44 CONTINUATION
Except as expressly set forth in this MOU, all existing Ordinances, Resolutions, past practices, and policies of the CITY pertaining to matters within the scope of the representation shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 1.44.1 APPLICATION OF LANGUAGE
Unless otherwise specified by Section, all language in this MOU applies to all EMPLOYEES represented by the UNION.

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SECTION 1.45 NO STRIKE CLAUSE
EMPLOYEES shall not engage in any strike, sit-down, slowdown or work stoppage during the life of the MOU.

SECTION 1.46 SALARIES
Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2023, the CITY shall increase the base salaries at all steps for classifications represented by the UNION by 6.0%.

Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2024, the CITY shall increase the base salaries at all steps for classifications represented by the UNION by 5.0%.

Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2025, the CITY shall increase the base salaries at all steps for classifications represented by the UNION by 4.0%.

Advancement from one step to another is based upon merit and is not automatic. With satisfactory performance, however, an EMPLOYEE may advance within the “A” to the “C” steps at six-month intervals. Advancement from the “C” to “D” and from the “D” to “E” step may occur at one-year intervals with satisfactory performance.

Advancement to Longevity Steps of "F" & “G” steps may occur as outlined below.

I. Beginning the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2023, EMPLOYEES are eligible to advance to "F" step (2.5% above "E" step). Advancement eligibility shall be based on the following:
• EMPLOYEE has been at "E" step for two or more years during the qualifying twoyear period (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2023) in their current job classification while serving as a full-time employee with the CITY; and
• EMPLOYEE has not received an overall rating of "Needs Improvement" on their performance evaluation, OR a written reprimand, OR has been on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) for any portion during the qualifying two-year period (- July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023).
• Employees who do not meet the requirements to advance to “F” step on July 1, 2023 will be eligible to advance to “F” step after July 1, 2023 if all criteria above is met during the pay period of their annual evaluation anniversary date. This includes the EMPLOYEE having not received an overall rating of "Needs Improvement" on their performance evaluations, OR a written reprimand, OR has been on a Performance Improvement Plan for any portion during the preceding two-year period prior to their annual evaluation anniversary date.

II. After July 1, 2025, EMPLOYEES will be eligible to advance to "F" step during the pay period of their annual evaluation anniversary date once they meet the following:
• EMPLOYEE has been at "E" Step for one or more years in their current job classification (based on evaluation anniversary dates) while serving as a full-time employee with the CITY; and
• EMPLOYEE has not received an overall rating of "Needs Improvement" on their performance evaluations, OR a written reprimand, OR has been on a Performance Improvement Plan for any portion during the preceding two-year period prior to their annual evaluation anniversary date.

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Beginning the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2024, "F" step will increase from 2.5% above "E" step to 3.5% above "E" step.

Beginning the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2025, "F" step will increase from 3.5% above "E" step to 5% above "E" step
III. Beginning the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2025, EMPLOYEES will be eligible to advance to "G" step (5% above "F" step). Advancement shall be based on the following:
• EMPLOYEE has been at "F" step for two or more years in their current job classification (based on evaluation anniversary dates) while serving as a full-time employee with the CITY; and
• EMPLOYEE has not received an overall rating of "Needs Improvement" on their performance evaluations, OR a written reprimand, OR has been on a Performance Improvement Plan for any portion during the preceding two-year period prior to their annual evaluation anniversary date.

SECTION 1.46.1 PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
This section sets forth the terms and conditions under which the CITY shall maintain a Paramedic Program. This section replaces the Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding between the CITY and the UNION, dated May 11, 2004. This section shall remain in effect for so long as funding is available through the AMR agreement or AMR successor.

A. Voluntary Separation from the Paramedic Program
An EMPLOYEE will have the option of leaving the Paramedic Program under the following conditions:

1. An EMPLOYEE may request to leave the Paramedic Program if the EMPLOYEE is promoted to a higher rank.

2. Any request to leave the Paramedic Program shall be at the discretion and approval of the Fire Chief.

B. UNION Input

1. The UNION, through the Emergency Medical Services Committee, will be allowed to provide input into the development of Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Programs.

2. The UNION, through the Emergency Medical Services Committee, will be allowed to provide input into the development of Standard Operating Procedures for the Paramedic Program.

C. Paramedic Specialty Compensation Plan

1. Individuals receiving Paramedic Specialty Compensation shall not be eligible for either EMT or Combitube compensation provided for in Section

1.29 of the MOU between the CITY and UNION.

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2. Budgeted Paramedic shall be defined as any Paramedic holding the rank of Firefighter/Paramedic.

3. Primary Paramedic shall be defined as the EMPLOYEE assigned by the Department to be the Paramedic of Record. This person is typically and functionally the Firefighter/Paramedic position.

4. In order to be eligible for Paramedic Specialty Compensation, an EMPLOYEE must maintain and provide the Department with proof of certification and license. EMPLOYEES shall bear full responsibility for receiving required training. The CITY shall not be responsible for providing classes and training required to maintain paramedic certification and licensure.

5. Compensation for EMPLOYEES not filling a Budgeted Paramedic position Fire Engineers, Fire Captains and Battalion Chiefs who are not filling a Budgeted Paramedic position shall:
a) Receive 7.5% Paramedic Specialty Compensation and have the title PM Cert. i.e., Fire Engineer PM Cert, Fire Captain PM Cert, or Battalion Chief PM Cert. The Paramedic Specialty Compensation shall be computed as a percentage of E-Step Firefighter/Paramedic. b) Remain available to fill vacancies in the Primary Paramedic position at the Department’s discretion.

6. Compensation for EMPLOYEES filling a Budgeted Paramedic position Fire Engineers and Fire Captains that are temporarily assigned to fill a Paramedic of Record position shall receive an additional 7.5% Paramedic Specialty Compensation, for a total of 15% while so assigned. a) In order to receive the additional 7.5% Paramedic Specialty Compensation, an EMPLOYEE must be assigned as the Primary Paramedic for a minimum of four (4) hours. The additional 7.5% Paramedic Specialty Compensation shall be paid on an hourly basis for those hours assigned as the Primary Paramedic in La Mesa or when working a JPA assignment outside of La Mesa.
b) In addition, the CITY currently maintains a list of Fire Engineer Paramedics who were grandfathered to receive the full 15% Paramedic Specialty Compensation, regardless of whether or not they are serving as the Paramedic of Record. This list is memorialized in a side letter from the City Manager to the labor group dated October 17, 2012.

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SECTION 1.46.2 CANINE PAY
Each EMPLOYEE performing the canine assignment will receive thirty (30) minutes of paid time at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for each day that the EMPLOYEE does not work a twenty-four (24) hour shift for the CITY, which is considered compensation for hours worked under the FLSA for the time spent at their residence in caring for the dog when not working for the CITY, such as regular days off, or vacation or sick leave, etc.

The CITY and UNION acknowledge that the FLSA, which governs the entitlement to compensation for canine duties, entitles the parties to agree to a reasonable number of hours per month for the performance of off duty canine duties. The hours derived at in this agreement were determined after an actual inquiry of the EMPLOYEES assigned in the canine special assignment as addressed by Leever v. City of Carson City, 360 F.3d 1014 (9th Cir. 2004). It is the intent of the parties through the provisions of this section to fully comply with the requirements of the FLSA. In addition, both parties believe that this section of the MOU does comply with the requirements of the FLSA.

The CITY, UNION and EMPLOYEES performing canine duties understand and agree that this additional compensation is intended to compensate the EMPLOYEE performing canine duties for all off duty hours spent caring, grooming, feeding and otherwise maintaining their assigned canine, in compliance with the FLSA and interpretive cases and rulings. Unless otherwise authorized by a supervisor, EMPLOYEES in this assignment must limit their off-duty hours to a maximum of thirty minutes (30) per day in which they do not work a twenty-four (24) hour shift for the CITY.

SECTION 1.47 DURATION
The terms of this MOU shall be effective July 1, 2023 and continue in effect until June 30, 2026, and shall not be modified without mutual written consent of the parties except as provided for by the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act. The CITY or UNION have the ability to amend mutually agreed upon, single-subject non-salary and non-compensatory items/language in the current MOU for the duration of the current contract.

All side letters prior to the signing of this MOU have been incorporated in this MOU. Any other side letters or documentation not incorporated prior to the signing of this MOU are no longer applicable.

Negotiations for a succeeding term shall begin no later than May 1, 2026 provided that either the CITY or UNION had provided notice of intent to negotiate a new MOU no later than March 1, 2026.

In the event that neither the CITY nor the UNION provide written notice of intent to negotiate a new MOU by March 1, 2026, the current MOU shall remain in effect for one additional year with no changes except that the notice period of this section shall be extended for one year.

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The above is, hereby, agreed to by the negotiators for the CITY and the UNION on June 27, 2023.

CITY OF LA MESA HEARTLAND FIREFIGHTERS
OF LA MESA LOCAL #4759
BY:

Amanda Lee Domenic Provence
Assistant City Manager President

Todd Nelson Dean Sergeant
Deputy Fire Chief Negotiator
_____________________
Michele Barcello Billy Doig
Senior HR Analyst Negotiator
______________________
David Roraff
Negotiator
_____________________ _______________________
Glenn Sabine
City Attorney Stuart Adams, Esq.

Attorney for UNION

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ANNEX A – ANNUAL SHIFT BID PROCESS
To accommodate staffing in the fire department, the department uses a “bid” system process. This system allows employees to bid for a station assignment for the upcoming year.

The following guidelines are used in the annual bid system process:

A) In years ending in an even number, the bid will be department wide with members allowed to move from shift to shift. In years ending with an odd number, the bid will be shift wide with members allowed to move within their shift only.

B) The Fire Chief or his designee will conduct the bid each year.

C) Captains will be allowed to select first based on seniority within the rank, with the senior Captain selecting first. All Captains will select a station prior to Engineers.

D) Engineers will be allowed to select next based on seniority within the rank, with the senior Engineer selecting first. All Engineers will select a station prior to Firefighter/Paramedics. To meet the needs of the department, each Engineer should spend at least one four shift cycle per year at Station 11 on the truck company. This will be managed by the Deputy Fire Chief or his designee.

E) Firefighter/Paramedics will be allowed to select next based on seniority within the rank, with the senior Firefighter selecting first.

F) New hires or promotions will be placed by management regardless of date, month or year.

G) If a vacancy occurs at any time during the duration of the bid, a request to be moved to the vacant shift may be made in writing to the Deputy Fire Chief or his designee. Seniority shall be considered when dealing with multiple requests.

H) The Fire Chief reserves the right to make changes in station assignments, or place personnel to meet the needs of the department at any time.  The bid date may be adjusted by the Fire Chief at times to accommodate retirements/promotions that are known at the time of the normal bid selection that may affect the outcome of the bid.
 Future Changes: If the EMPLOYEES and/or Management wish to make modifications to the annual shift bid process, then a labor management committee shall be formed with representatives from the labor group and management to meet-and-confer to explore future options.

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APPENDIX A

CONVERSIONS
All calculations are rounded to the third decimal.

SECTION 1.14 COMPENSATORY TIME OFF
80-hour Fire Battalion Chief may accumulate 224 hours
1 hour of OT = 1.5 hours of Comp Time
SECTION 1.23.01 LIMITED DUTY
When shifting to a 9/80 schedule for at least one full pay period, employees’ rate of pay will be adjusted to maintain their current base salary.

If there’s a less than full pay period assignment change to an 80-hour work schedule, the employee will be paid at their 112-hour rate with any time off converted.

Conversion rate: 1.4 hour per one hour of time on 9/80 schedule. [80 x 1.4 = 112] SECTION 1.28 80-HOUR FIRE BATALLION CHIEF, 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE When shifting to a 9/80 schedule FROM a 56-hour work week:

Sick leave and combined vacation/holiday banks shall be multiplied to convert (reduce) the leave hours.

Conversion Rate: Multiply by a factor of 0.7142 [This is calculated by dividing 40/56] Sick Leave Accrual: Calculated by utilizing the sick leave accrual as defined in Section

1.21 and multiplied by 0.7142 [6 x 0.7142 = 4.285]
New Language – for BC shifting from a 112-hour pay period to an 80-hour pay period; sick leave and combined vacation/holiday banks shall be multiplied to convert (increase) the leave hours.

Conversion Rate: Multiply by a factor of 1.4 [80 x 1.4 =112] SECTION 1.46 SALARIES
Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2023, the CITY shall increase the base salaries at all steps for classifications represented by the UNION by 6%.

Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2024, the CITY shall increase the base salaries at all steps for classifications represented by the UNION by 5%.

Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2025, the CITY shall increase the base salaries at all steps for classifications represented by the UNION by 4%.

MOU 2020–2023 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 - 49 -
SALARY SCHEDULE:

Beginning first full pay period on or after July 1, 2023:

CLASSIFICATION A B C D E F (2.5%)
Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(80 hour) 64.99 68.03 71.24 74.61 78.14 79.99
Fire Battalion Chief (80 hour) 61.08 64.12 67.33 70.70 74.23 76.09 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(112 hour) 46.42 48.59 50.88 53.29 55.81 57.14
Fire Battalion Chief (112 hour) 43.63 45.80 48.09 50.50 53.02 54.35 Fire Captain w/ PM Cert 38.12 39.88 41.75 43.69 45.73 46.81 Fire Captain 35.33 37.09 38.96 40.89 42.94 44.01
Fire Engineer / Paramedic 36.64 38.20 39.82 41.54 43.34 44.29 Fire Engineer w/ PM Cert 33.85 35.41 37.03 38.75 40.55 41.49 Fire Engineer 31.06 32.62 34.24 35.96 37.76 38.70
Firefighter / Paramedic 30.62 32.16 33.76 35.46 37.23 38.16 Firefighter 25.90 27.19 28.55 29.98 31.47 32.26
Beginning first full pay period on or after July 1, 2024:

CLASSIFICATION A B C D E F (3.5%)
Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(80 hour) 68.24 67.33 70.70 74.23 77.94 84.77
Fire Battalion Chief (80 hour) 64.14 67.33 70.70 74.23 77.94 80.67 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(112 hour) 48.74 48.09 50.50 53.02 55.67 60.55
Fire Battalion Chief (112 hour) 45.81 48.09 50.50 53.02 55.67 57.62 Fire Captain w/ PM Cert 40.03 41.88 43.83 45.87 48.02 49.60 Fire Captain 37.10 38.94 40.90 42.94 45.09 46.67
Fire Engineer / Paramedic 38.47 40.11 41.81 43.62 45.51 46.90 Fire Engineer w/ PM Cert 35.54 37.18 38.88 40.68 42.58 43.96 Fire Engineer 32.61 34.25 35.95 37.75 39.65 41.03
Firefighter / Paramedic 32.15 33.77 35.45 37.23 39.09 40.46 Firefighter 27.19 28.55 29.97 31.48 33.04 34.20

MOU 2020–2023 Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 - 50 -
Beginning first full pay period on or after July 1, 2025:

CLASSIFICATION A B C D E F (5%) G (5%)
Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM
Cert (80 hour) 70.97 74.29 77.79 81.47 85.33 89.38 93.64 Fire Battalion Chief (80 hour) 66.70 70.02 73.52 77.20 81.06 85.11 89.37 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM
Cert (112 hour) 50.69 53.07 55.57 58.19 60.95 63.84 66.88 Fire Battalion Chief (112
hour) 47.64 50.02 52.52 55.14 57.90 60.79 63.83
Fire Captain w/ PM Cert 41.63 43.55 45.59 47.71 49.94 52.28 54.75 Fire Captain 38.58 40.50 42.54 44.66 46.89 49.24 51.70
Fire Engineer / Paramedic 40.01 41.71 43.49 45.36 47.33 49.39 51.55 Fire Engineer w/ PM Cert 36.96 38.67 40.44 42.31 44.28 46.34 48.51 Fire Engineer 33.92 35.62 37.39 39.26 41.23 43.29 45.46 Firefighter / Paramedic 33.44 35.12 36.87 38.72 40.65 42.68 44.82 Firefighter 28.28 29.69 31.17 32.73 34.37 36.09 37.89
SECTION 1.46.1 PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
Compensation for EMPLOYEES not filling a Budgeted Paramedic position.

Fire Engineers, Fire Captains and Fire Battalion Chiefs who are not filling a Budgeted Paramedic position shall receive 7.5% Paramedic Specialty Compensation and have the title “PM Cert”.

On 11/22/2022, Resolution 2022-126 authorized the addition of Fire BC to this eligibility.

On 5/9/2023, Errata Resolution 2023-059 authorized the inclusion of the Fire BC eligibility in FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-2022.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
APPROVING THE 2023-2026 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE HEARTLAND FIREFIGHTERS OF LA MESA LOCAL #4759
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa was incorporated on February 16, 1912; WHEREAS, centrally located in the rolling hills of San Diego County, La Mesa is known as the Jewel of the Hills; and
WHEREAS, La Mesa is a general law city which derives its power from state law and uses the State Governmental Code to enumerate the City’s powers and form of government. La Mesa employees a Council-Manager form of government. In this arrangement, the City Council is responsible for determining policy, and the City Manager ensures that such policy is implemented.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, as follows:

1. That the City of La Mesa, through the Municipal Employee Relations Officer and duly authorized representatives, have met and conferred with representatives from the Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759, a recognized employee organization representing certain employees of the City of La Mesa, in accordance with California Government Code Section 3500 et. Seq.;

2. As a result of the meet and confer process, the representatives from both parties have agreed to the 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of La Mesa and the Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions as set forth in the 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Mesa and the Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 shall be in full force and effect.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 27th day of June 2023, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

APPROVING THE CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-24, 2024-25, AND 2025-26 LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY

RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa was founded in 1869;
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa was incorporated on February 16, 1912; WHEREAS, centrally located in the rolling hills of San Diego County, La Mesa is known as the Jewel of the Hills; and
WHEREAS, La Mesa is a general law city which derives its power from state law and uses the State Governmental Code to enumerate the City’s powers and form of government. La Mesa employees a Council-Manager form of government. In this arrangement, the City Council is responsible for determining policy, and the City Manager ensures that such policy is implemented.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, as follows:

1. The City Council desires to approve the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for FYs 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26, to reflect the salary ranges and pay steps per the terms of the 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Mesa and the Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759.

2. The compensation of all employees of the City of La Mesa as set forth and prescribed in the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for FYs 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 listing positions, salary ranges/bands, and pay steps is hereby approved and accepted. A copy of said compensation plans are attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, as though the same were set forth in full herein.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the position listings, salary ranges/bands and pay steps as set forth in the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for FYs 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 shall be in full force and effect.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 27th day of June 2023, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

A
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Accountant I 5,344 30.83 5,611 32.37 5,892 33.99 6,187 35.69 6,496 37.48 6,723 38.79 LMCEA 1000 8810 35 Accountant II 5,882 33.93 6,176 35.63 6,485 37.41 6,809 39.28 7,149 41.24 7,399 42.69 LMCEA 1003 8810 46 Accounting Assistant I 3,415 19.70 3,586 20.69 3,765 21.72 3,953 22.81 4,151 23.95 4,296 24.78 LMCEA 1006 8810 3 Accounting Assistant II 3,752 21.65 3,940 22.73 4,137 23.87 4,344 25.06 4,561 26.31 4,721 27.24 LMCEA 1009 8810 6 Accounting Technician 5,069 29.24 5,322 30.70 5,588 32.24 5,867 33.85 6,160 35.54 6,376 36.78 LMCEA 1012 8810 33 Accounting Technician - Confidential 5,322 30.70 5,588 32.24 5,867 33.85 6,160 35.54 6,468 37.32 6,694 38.62 Confidential 1013 8810 1 Administrative Aide 4,455 25.70 4,678 26.99 4,912 28.34 5,158 29.76 5,416 31.25 5,606 32.34 LMCEA 1015 8810 21 Administrative Analyst I 5,344 30.83 5,611 32.37 5,892 33.99 6,187 35.69 6,496 37.48 6,723 38.79 LMCEA 1018 8810 35 Administrative Analyst I - Confidential 5,611 32.37 5,892 33.99 6,187 35.69 6,496 37.48 6,821 39.35 7,060 40.73 Confidential 1019 8810 6 Administrative Analyst II 5,882 33.93 6,176 35.63 6,485 37.41 6,809 39.28 7,149 41.24 7,399 42.69 LMCEA 1021 8810 46 Administrative Analyst II - Confidential 6,176 35.63 6,485 37.41 6,809 39.28 7,149 41.24 7,506 43.30 7,769 44.82 Confidential 1022 8810 7 Administrative Coordinator 4,740 27.35 4,977 28.71 5,226 30.15 5,487 31.66 5,761 33.24 5,963 34.40 LMCEA 1024 8810 25 Administrative Coordinator -
Confidential 4,977 28.71 5,226 30.15 5,487 31.66 5,761 33.24 6,049 34.90 6,261 36.12 Confidential 1025 8810 5 Administrative Office Assistant 3,654 21.08 3,837 22.14 4,029 23.24 4,230 24.40 4,442 25.63 4,597 26.52 LMCEA 1027 8810 5 Animal Control Officer 4,467 25.77 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 5,430 31.33 5,566 32.11 Police N/S 1030 9420 2 Assistant Center Manager 4,140 23.88 4,347 25.08 4,564 26.33 4,792 27.65 5,032 29.03 5,208 30.05 LMCEA 1033 8810 15 Assistant City Manager 14,893 85.92 15,638 90.22 16,420 94.73 17,241 99.47 18,103 104.44 Mgmt 1036 9410 Assistant Director of Community
Development 11,267 65.00 11,830 68.25 12,422 71.67 13,043 75.25 13,695 79.01 Mgmt 1146 9410 Assistant Director of Public Works 11,267 65.00 11,830 68.25 12,422 71.67 13,043 75.25 13,695 79.01 Mgmt 1145 9410 Assistant Engineer 6,726 38.80 7,062 40.74 7,415 42.78 7,786 44.92 8,175 47.16 8,461 48.81 LMCEA 1039 9410 54 Assistant Planner 5,918 34.14 6,214 35.85 6,525 37.64 6,851 39.53 7,194 41.50 7,446 42.96 LMCEA 1042 9410 48 Assistant to the City Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57.13 10,397 59.98 10,917 62.98 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1037 9410 Associate Engineer 7,751 44.72 8,139 46.96 8,546 49.30 8,973 51.77 9,422 54.36 9,752 56.26 LMCEA 1045 9410 56 Associate Planner 6,510 37.56 6,836 39.44 7,178 41.41 7,537 43.48 7,914 45.66 8,191 47.26 LMCEA 1048 9410 53 Building Inspection Supervisor 7,954 45.89 8,352 48.18 8,770 50.60 9,209 53.13 9,669 55.78 Mgmt 1055 9410 Building Inspector I 5,378 31.03 5,647 32.58 5,929 34.21 6,225 35.91 6,536 37.71 6,765 39.03 LMCEA 1051 9410 36 Building Inspector II 5,916 34.13 6,212 35.84 6,523 37.63 6,849 39.51 7,191 41.49 7,443 42.94 LMCEA 1054 9410 49 Building Maintenance Lead Worker 4,998 28.83 5,248 30.28 5,510 31.79 5,786 33.38 6,075 35.05 6,288 36.28 LMCEA 1057 9420 31 Building Maintenance Supervisor 5,909 34.09 6,204 35.79 6,514 37.58 6,840 39.46 7,182 41.43 7,433 42.88 LMCEA 1060 9420 47 Building Maintenance Worker I 4,131 23.83 4,338 25.03 4,555 26.28 4,783 27.59 5,022 28.97 5,198 29.99 LMCEA 1063 9420 13 Building Maintenance Worker II 4,546 26.23 4,773 27.54 5,012 28.92 5,263 30.36 5,526 31.88 5,719 32.99 LMCEA 1066 9420 23 Building Official 11,068 63.85 11,621 67.04 12,202 70.40 12,812 73.92 13,453 77.61 Mgmt 1069 9410 Business License Officer 4,129 23.82 4,335 25.01 4,552 26.26 4,780 27.58 5,019 28.96 5,195 29.97 LMCEA 1072 9410 14 Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code

CITY OF LA MESA / HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
COMPENSATION PLAN FY 2023-2024
EFFECTIVE 07/01/2023, AS AMENDED & APPROVED 06/27/2023
Class Title

A
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
City Attorney Salary Established by Contract 21,736 125.40 Mgmt 1078 8810 City Clerk 10,003 57.71 10,503 61 11,028 64 11,579 67 12,158 70.14 Mgmt 1081 8810 City Councilmember Salary Established by Ordinance - rev 12/06 1,000 5.77 Elected 1084 9410 2 City Engineer 11,267 65.00 11,830 68.25 12,422 71.67 13,043 75.25 13,695 79.01 Mgmt 1086 9410 City Manager Salary Established by Contract 20,572 118.68 Mgmt 1087 9410 City Treasurer Salary Established by Ordinance 579 3.34 Elected 1090 8810 1 Clerical Assistant I 3,012 17.38 3,163 18.25 3,321 19.16 3,487 20.12 3,661 21.12 3,789 21.86 LMCEA 1093 8810 1 Clerical Assistant II 3,250 18.75 3,413 19.69 3,584 20.68 3,763 21.71 3,951 22.79 4,089 23.59 LMCEA 1096 8810 2 Clinical Homeless Outreach Specialist 5,882 33.93 6,176 35.63 6,485 37.41 6,809 39.28 7,149 41.24 7,399 42.69 LMCEA 1097 9420 46 Code Compliance Officer I 4,921 28.39 5,167 29.81 5,425 31.30 5,696 32.86 5,981 34.51 6,190 35.71 LMCEA 1099 9410 28 Code Compliance Officer II 5,417 31.25 5,688 32.82 5,972 34.45 6,271 36.18 6,585 37.99 6,815 39.32 LMCEA 1102 9410 39 Comm Develop Program Coordinator 6,762 39.01 7,100 40.96 7,455 43.01 7,828 45.16 8,219 47.42 8,507 49.08 LMCEA 1105 9410 55 Communications Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57 10,397 60 10,917 63 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1106 8810 Communications Supervisor 6,575 37.93 6,904 39.83 7,249 41.82 7,611 43.91 7,992 46.11 8,192 47.26 Police N/S 1104 8810 6 Community Resource Supervisor 6,572 37.92 6,901 39.81 7,246 41.80 7,608 43.89 7,988 46.08 8,268 47.70 LMCEA 1103 9410 61 Community Services Manager 8,034 46.35 8,436 48.67 8,858 51.10 9,301 53.66 9,766 56.34 Mgmt 1140 9410 Community Services Officer 4,467 25.77 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 5,430 31.33 5,566 32.11 Police N/S 1108 9420 2 Crime Analyst 5,806 33.50 6,096 35.17 6,401 36.93 6,721 38.78 7,057 40.71 7,304 42.14 LMCEA 1111 8810 45 Crime Prevention Specialist I 4,204 24.25 4,414 25.47 4,635 26.74 4,867 28.08 5,110 29.48 5,289 30.51 LMCEA 1114 9410 16 Crime Prevention Specialist II 4,921 28.39 5,167 29.81 5,425 31.30 5,696 32.86 5,981 34.51 6,190 35.71 LMCEA 1117 9410 28 Custodian 3,250 18.75 3,413 19.69 3,584 20.68 3,763 21.71 3,951 22.79 4,089 23.59 LMCEA 1120 9420 2 Customer Service / Finance Assistant 3,828 22.08 4,019 23.19 4,220 24.35 4,431 25.56 4,653 26.84 4,816 27.78 LMCEA 1123 8810 7 Customer Service Specialist I 4,021 23.20 4,222 24.36 4,433 25.58 4,655 26.86 4,888 28.20 5,059 29.19 LMCEA 1126 8810 11 Customer Service Specialist II 4,338 25.03 4,555 26.28 4,783 27.59 5,022 28.97 5,273 30.42 5,458 31.49 LMCEA 1129 8810 17 Deputy City Clerk 5,188 29.93 5,447 31.43 5,719 32.99 6,005 34.64 6,305 36.38 6,526 37.65 LMCEA 1132 8810 34 Deputy Fire Chief 12,680 73.15 13,314 76.81 13,980 80.65 14,679 84.69 17,906 103.30 Mgmt 1178 7706 Deputy Fire Marshal 6,865 39.61 7,208 41.58 7,568 43.66 7,946 45.84 8,343 48.13 8,635 49.82 LMCEA 1135 9410 64 Development Coordinator 27.33 28.70 30.14 31.65 33.23 Temporary 2136 9410 33 Development Services Technician I 4,371 25.22 4,590 26.48 4,820 27.81 5,061 29.20 5,314 30.66 5,500 31.73 LMCEA 1148 9410 19 Development Services Technician II 4,800 27.69 5,040 29.08 5,292 30.53 5,557 32.06 5,835 33.66 6,039 34.84 LMCEA 1149 9410 57 Director of Administrative Services 13,177 76.02 13,836 80 14,528 84 15,254 88 16,017 92.41 Mgmt 1137 9410 Director of Community Development 13,177 76.02 13,836 80 14,528 84 15,254 88 16,017 92.41 Mgmt 1138 9410 Director of Community Services 13,177 76.02 13,836 80 14,528 84 15,254 88 16,017 92.41 Mgmt 1141 9410 Director of Finance 13,177 76.02 13,836 80 14,528 84 15,254 88 16,017 92.41 Mgmt 1142 9410

A
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Director of Public Works 13,177 76.02 13,836 80 14,528 84 15,254 88 16,017 92.41 Mgmt 1143 9410 Director of Public Works / City
Engineer 13,177 76.02 13,836 79.82 14,528 83.82 15,254 88.00 16,017 92.41 Mgmt 1144 9410 Downtown Operations Assistant 3,968 22.89 4,166 24.03 4,374 25.23 4,593 26.50 4,823 27.83 4,992 28.80 LMCEA 1147 9410 9 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 6,762 39.01 7,100 40.96 7,455 43.01 7,828 45.16 8,219 47.42 8,507 49.08 LMCEA 1184 9410 62 Engineering Aide 4,371 25.22 4,590 26.48 4,820 27.81 5,061 29.20 5,314 30.66 5,500 31.73 LMCEA 1150 9410 19 Engineering Project Manager 9,530 54.98 10,007 57.73 10,507 60.62 11,032 63.65 11,584 66.83 Mgmt 1153 9410 Engineering Technician I 4,933 28.46 5,180 29.88 5,439 31.38 5,711 32.95 5,997 34.60 6,207 35.81 LMCEA 1156 9410 29 Engineering Technician II 5,422 31.28 5,693 32.84 5,978 34.49 6,277 36.21 6,591 38.03 6,822 39.36 LMCEA 1159 9410 40 Environmental Program Manager 7,492 43.22 7,867 45.39 8,260 47.65 8,673 50.04 9,107 52.54 9,426 54.38 LMCEA 1160 9420 58 Environmental Specialist 5,935 34.24 6,232 35.95 6,544 37.75 6,871 39.64 7,215 41.63 7,468 43.08 LMCEA 1355 9420 50 Equipment Operator 4,595 26.51 4,825 27.84 5,066 29.23 5,319 30.69 5,585 32.22 5,780 33.35 LMCEA 1162 9420 24 Equipment Service Worker 3,604 20.79 3,784 21.83 3,973 22.92 4,172 24.07 4,381 25.28 4,534 26.16 LMCEA 1165 9420 4 Executive Assistant to the City
Manager 5,886 33.96 6,180 35.65 6,489 37.44 6,813 39.31 7,154 41.27 7,404 42.72 Confidential 1339 8810 2 Executive Secretary to the Police
Chief 4,740 27.35 4,977 28.71 5,226 30.15 5,487 31.66 5,761 33.24 5,963 34.40 LMCEA 1023 8810 25 Facilities Manager 5,536 31.94 5,813 33.54 6,104 35.22 6,409 36.98 6,729 38.82 6,965 40.18 LMCEA 1168 9410 41 Facilities Specialist 4,740 27.35 4,977 28.71 5,226 30.15 5,487 31.66 5,761 33.24 5,963 34.40 LMCEA 1169 8810 25 Finance Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57.13 10,397 59.98 10,917 62.98 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1172 8810 Fire Battalion Chief (112 hour) 10,586 43.62 11,115 45.80 11,671 48.09 12,255 50.50 12,868 53.03 13,190 54.35 Fire 1182 7706 7 Fire Battalion Chief (80 hour) 10,586 61.07 11,115 64.13 11,671 67.33 12,255 70.70 12,868 74.24 13,190 76.10 Fire 1176 7706 8 Fire Battalion Chief / Paramedic
(112 hour) 11,941 49.21 12,470 51.39 13,026 53.68 13,610 56.09 14,223 58.61 14,545 59.94 Fire 1194 7706 13 Fire Battalion Chief / Paramedic
(80 hour) 11,941 68.89 12,470 71.94 13,026 75.15 13,610 78.52 14,223 82.06 14,545 83.91 Fire 1193 7706 14 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(112 hour) 11,264 46.42 11,793 48.60 12,349 50.89 12,933 53.30 13,546 55.82 13,868 57.15 Fire 1181 7706 11 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(80 hour) 11,264 64.98 11,793 68.04 12,349 71.24 12,933 74.61 13,546 78.15 13,868 80.01 Fire 1179 7706 12 Fire Captain 8,573 35.33 9,002 37.10 9,452 38.95 9,925 40.90 10,421 42.94 10,682 44.02 Fire 1174 7706 5 Fire Captain / Paramedic 9,928 40.91 10,357 42.68 10,807 44.53 11,280 46.48 11,776 48.53 12,037 49.60 Fire 1175 7706 6 Fire Captain w/ PM Cert 9,251 38.12 9,680 39.89 10,130 41.74 10,603 43.69 11,099 45.74 11,360 46.81 Fire 1173 7706 10 Fire Chief 15,988 92.24 16,787 97 17,626 102 18,507 107 19,432 112.11 Mgmt 1177 7706 Fire Division Chief 12,077 69.67 12,680 73 13,314 77 13,980 81 14,679 84.69 Mgmt 1180 7706 Fire Engineer 7,537 31.06 7,914 32.61 8,310 34.24 8,726 35.96 9,162 37.76 9,391 38.70 Fire 1186 7706 2 Fire Engineer / Paramedic 8,892 36.64 9,269 38.20 9,665 39.83 10,081 41.54 10,517 43.34 10,746 44.28 Fire 1187 7706 4 Fire Engineer w/ PM Cert 8,215 33.85 8,592 35.41 8,988 37.04 9,404 38.75 9,840 40.55 10,069 41.49 Fire 1188 7706 9 Fire Inspector I 5,378 31.03 5,647 32.58 5,929 34.21 6,225 35.91 6,536 37.71 6,765 39.03 LMCEA 1052 9410 36 Fire Inspector II 5,916 34.13 6,212 35.84 6,523 37.63 6,849 39.51 7,191 41.49 7,443 42.94 LMCEA 1053 9410 49 Fire Marshal 11,069 63.86 11,622 67.05 12,203 70.40 12,813 73.92 13,454 77.62 Mgmt 1183 9410

A
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Firefighter 6,284 25.90 6,598 27.19 6,928 28.55 7,274 29.98 7,638 31.48 7,829 32.26 Fire 1189 7706 1 Firefighter / Paramedic 7,432 30.63 7,804 32.16 8,194 33.77 8,604 35.46 9,034 37.23 9,260 38.16 Fire 1190 7706 3 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 5,909 34.09 6,204 35.79 6,514 37.58 6,840 39.46 7,182 41.43 7,433 42.88 LMCEA 1226 9420 47 General Service Worker 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 Temporary 1192 9410 2 Heavy Equipment Operator 4,822 27.82 5,063 29.21 5,316 30.67 5,582 32.20 5,861 33.81 6,066 35.00 LMCEA 1195 9420 27 Homeless Outreach Technician 5,344 30.83 5,611 32.37 5,892 33.99 6,187 35.69 6,496 37.48 6,723 38.79 LMCEA 1196 9420 35 Human Resources Analyst 6,547 37.77 6,874 39.66 7,218 41.64 7,579 43.73 7,958 45.91 8,237 47.52 Confidential 1203 8810 3 Human Resources Assistant 3,841 22.16 4,033 23.27 4,235 24.43 4,447 25.66 4,669 26.94 4,832 27.88 Confidential 1205 8810 4 Human Resources Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57.13 10,397 59.98 10,917 62.98 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1201 8810 Human Resources Technician 5,093 29.38 5,348 30.85 5,615 32.39 5,896 34.02 6,191 35.72 6,408 36.97 Confidential 1202 8810 1 Human Resources/Risk Manager 10,377 59.87 10,896 62.86 11,441 66.01 12,013 69.31 12,614 72.77 Mgmt 1200 8810 Human Services Manager 6,762 39.01 7,100 40.96 7,455 43.01 7,828 45.16 8,219 47.42 8,507 49.08 LMCEA 1204 9410 55 Information Technology Analyst 6,726 38.80 7,062 40.74 7,415 42.78 7,786 44.92 8,175 47.16 8,461 48.81 LMCEA 1208 9410 54 Information Technology Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57.13 10,397 59.98 10,917 62.98 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1207 9410 Information Technology Specialist I 5,609 32.36 5,889 33.98 6,183 35.67 6,492 37.45 6,817 39.33 7,056 40.71 LMCEA 1210 9410 44 InformationTechnology Specialist II 6,168 35.58 6,476 37.36 6,800 39.23 7,140 41.19 7,497 43.25 7,759 44.76 LMCEA 1213 9410 52 Intern/Student Worker I 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1216 9410 3 Intern/Student Worker II 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1219 9410 7 Irrigation Technician 4,383 25.29 4,602 26.55 4,832 27.88 5,074 29.27 5,328 30.74 5,514 31.81 LMCEA 1222 9420 20 Juvenile Services Officer 23.81 25.00 26.25 27.56 28.94 Temporary 1118 9410 28 Lead Lifeguard 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1230 9410 25 Lead Mechanic 5,569 32.13 5,847 33.73 6,139 35.42 6,446 37.19 6,768 39.05 7,005 40.41 LMCEA 1225 9420 43 Lifeguard Aide 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1227 9410 5 Lifeguard/Instructor 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1228 9410 9 Live Scan Operator 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1229 8810 6 Management Analyst 6,708 38.70 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.66 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 Mgmt 1231 8810 Mayor Salary Established by Ordinance - rev 12/06 2,000 11.54 Elected 1234 9410 3 Mechanic I 4,541 26.20 4,768 27.51 5,006 28.88 5,256 30.32 5,519 31.84 5,712 32.95 LMCEA 1237 9420 22 Mechanic II 4,994 28.81 5,244 30.25 5,506 31.77 5,781 33.35 6,070 35.02 6,282 36.24 LMCEA 1240 9420 30 Park Maintenance Lead Worker 5,051 29.14 5,304 30.60 5,569 32.13 5,847 33.73 6,139 35.42 6,354 36.66 LMCEA 1243 9420 32 Park Maintenance Supervisor 5,909 34.09 6,204 35.79 6,514 37.58 6,840 39.46 7,182 41.43 7,433 42.88 LMCEA 1246 9420 47 Park Maintenance Worker I 3,604 20.79 3,784 21.83 3,973 22.92 4,172 24.07 4,381 25.28 4,534 26.16 LMCEA 1249 9420 4 Park Maintenance Worker II 3,986 23.00 4,185 24.14 4,394 25.35 4,614 26.62 4,845 27.95 5,015 28.93 LMCEA 1252 9420 10 Park Maintenance Worker III 4,383 25.29 4,602 26.55 4,832 27.88 5,074 29.27 5,328 30.74 5,514 31.81 LMCEA 1255 9420 20

A
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Range
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Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Permit Technician 3,907 22.54 4,102 23.67 4,307 24.85 4,522 26.09 4,748 27.39 4,914 28.35 LMCEA 1258 8810 8 Planning Technician 4,800 27.69 5,040 29.08 5,292 30.53 5,557 32.06 5,835 33.66 6,039 34.84 LMCEA 1261 9410 57 Police Assistant 4,039 23.30 4,241 24.47 4,453 25.69 4,676 26.98 4,910 28.33 5,082 29.32 LMCEA 1264 8810 12 Police Captain 13,528 78.05 14,204 81.95 14,914 86.04 15,660 90.35 16,443 94.86 Mgmt 1267 7720 Police Chief 16,882 97.40 17,726 102 18,612 107 19,543 113 20,520 118.38 Mgmt 1270 7720 Police Dispatcher 5,276 30.44 5,540 31.96 5,817 33.56 6,108 35.24 6,413 37.00 6,573 37.92 Police N/S 1276 8810 5 Police Lieutenant 12,265 70.76 12,878 74.30 13,522 78.01 14,198 81.91 14,908 86.01 Mgmt 1279 7720 Police Officer 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.66 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 8,561 49.39 8,989 51.86 9,438 54.45 9,910 57.17 10,406 60.03 Police 1282 7720 1 Police Officer Trainee 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.66 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 8,561 49.39 8,989 51.86 9,438 54.45 9,910 57.17 10,406 60.03 Police 1283 7720 1 Police Property Officer I 4,335 25.01 4,552 26.26 4,780 27.58 5,019 28.96 5,270 30.40 5,402 31.17 Police N/S 1284 9410 7 Police Property Officer II 4,772 27.53 5,011 28.91 5,262 30.36 5,525 31.88 5,801 33.47 5,946 34.30 Police N/S 1285 9410 3 Police Sergeant 9,071 52.33 9,525 54.95 10,001 57.70 10,501 60.58 11,026 63.61 11,577 66.79 12,156 70.13 12,764 73.64 13,402 77.32 Police 1288 7720 2 Police Services Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57.13 10,397 59.98 10,917 62.98 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1290 9410 Police Services Specialist 4,831 27.87 5,073 29.27 5,327 30.73 5,593 32.27 5,873 33.88 6,020 34.73 Police N/S 1293 8810 4 Police Services Technician 4,466 25.77 4,689 27.05 4,923 28.40 5,169 29.82 5,427 31.31 5,563 32.09 Police N/S 1291 8810 1 Public Works Crew Leader 5,569 32.13 5,847 33.73 6,139 35.42 6,446 37.19 6,768 39.05 7,005 40.41 LMCEA 1301 9420 60 Public Works Inspector I 5,392 31.11 5,662 32.67 5,945 34.30 6,242 36.01 6,554 37.81 6,783 39.13 LMCEA 1294 9420 37 Public Works Inspector II 5,938 34.26 6,235 35.97 6,547 37.77 6,874 39.66 7,218 41.64 7,471 43.10 LMCEA 1297 9420 51 Public Works Maint Lead Worker 5,051 29.14 5,304 30.60 5,569 32.13 5,847 33.73 6,139 35.42 6,354 36.66 LMCEA 1300 9420 32 Public Works Maintenance Supervisor 5,909 34.09 6,204 35.79 6,514 37.58 6,840 39.46 7,182 41.43 7,433 42.88 LMCEA 1303 9420 47 Public Works Maintenance Worker I 3,604 20.79 3,784 21.83 3,973 22.92 4,172 24.07 4,381 25.28 4,534 26.16 LMCEA 1306 9420 4 Public Works Maintenance Worker II 3,986 23.00 4,185 24.14 4,394 25.35 4,614 26.62 4,845 27.95 5,015 28.93 LMCEA 1309 9420 10 Public Works Maintenance Worker III 4,383 25.29 4,602 26.55 4,832 27.88 5,074 29.27 5,328 30.74 5,514 31.81 LMCEA 1312 9420 20 Public Works Operations Manager 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,379 54.11 Mgmt 1314 9420 Purchasing Officer 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,379 54.11 Mgmt 1315 8810 Records & Elections Manager 8,362 48.24 8,780 50.65 9,219 53.19 9,680 55.85 10,164 58.64 Mgmt 1318 8810 Recreation Aide 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1321 9410 1 Recreation Leader 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1324 9410 4 Recreation Specialist 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1327 9410 8 Recreation Supervisor 5,545 31.99 5,822 33.59 6,113 35.27 6,419 37.03 6,740 38.88 6,976 40.25 LMCEA 1330 9410 42 Risk Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57.13 10,397 59.98 10,917 62.98 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1333 9410 Safety Volunteer Coordinator 5,402 31.17 5,672 32.72 5,956 34.36 6,254 36.08 6,567 37.89 6,797 39.21 LMCEA 1336 9410 38 Senior Accountant 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,379 54.11 Mgmt 1342 8810 Senior Accounting Technician 5,575 32.16 5,854 33.77 6,147 35.46 6,454 37.23 6,777 39.10 7,014 40.47 LMCEA 1014 9420 63

A
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Senior Building Inspector 6,510 37.56 6,836 39.44 7,178 41.41 7,537 43.48 7,914 45.66 8,191 47.26 LMCEA 1345 9410 53 Senior Management Analyst 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,379 54.11 Mgmt 1348 8810 Senior Planner 9,190 53.02 9,650 55.67 10,133 58.46 10,640 61.38 11,172 64.45 Mgmt 1351 9410 Senior Tree Trimmer 4,800 27.69 5,040 29.08 5,292 30.53 5,557 32.06 5,835 33.66 6,039 34.84 LMCEA 1354 9420 26 Stormwater Program Manager 7,492 43.22 7,867 45.39 8,260 47.65 8,673 50.04 9,107 52.54 9,426 54.38 LMCEA 1356 9420 58 Superintendent of Public Works 8,630 49.79 9,062 52.28 9,515 54.89 9,991 57.64 10,491 60.53 Mgmt 1357 9420 Transportation Specialist 4,210 24.29 4,421 25.51 4,642 26.78 4,874 28.12 5,118 29.53 5,297 30.56 LMCEA 1328 8810 59 Tree Trimmer 4,361 25.16 4,579 26.42 4,808 27.74 5,048 29.12 5,300 30.58 5,486 31.65 LMCEA 1360 9420 18 Wastewater Maintenance Worker I 3,604 20.79 3,784 21.83 3,973 22.92 4,172 24.07 4,381 25.28 4,534 26.16 LMCEA 1307 9420 4 Wastewater Maintenance Worker II 3,986 23.00 4,185 24.14 4,394 25.35 4,614 26.62 4,845 27.95 5,015 28.93 LMCEA 1310 9420 10 Wastewater Maintenance Worker III 4,383 25.29 4,602 26.55 4,832 27.88 5,074 29.27 5,328 30.74 5,514 31.81 LMCEA 1313 9420 20 For additional Temporary employees hired into Regular classifications, use data associated with the Regular classification, but use "2" instead of "1" as the first digit of the Class Code.

B
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Accountant I 5,531 31.91 5,808 33.51 6,098 35.18 6,403 36.94 6,723 38.79 7,059 40.73 7,235 41.74 LMCEA 1000 8810 35 Accountant II 6,088 35.12 6,392 36.88 6,712 38.72 7,048 40.66 7,400 42.69 7,770 44.83 7,964 45.95 LMCEA 1003 8810 46 Accounting Assistant I 3,535 20.39 3,712 21.42 3,898 22.49 4,093 23.61 4,298 24.80 4,513 26.04 4,626 26.69 LMCEA 1006 8810 3 Accounting Assistant II 3,883 22.40 4,077 23.52 4,281 24.70 4,495 25.93 4,720 27.23 4,956 28.59 5,080 29.31 LMCEA 1009 8810 6 Accounting Technician 5,246 30.27 5,508 31.78 5,783 33.36 6,072 35.03 6,376 36.78 6,695 38.63 6,862 39.59 LMCEA 1012 8810 33 Accounting Technician - Confidential 5,509 31.78 5,784 33.37 6,073 35.04 6,377 36.79 6,696 38.63 7,031 40.56 7,207 41.58 Confidential 1013 8810 1 Administrative Aide 4,611 26.60 4,842 27.93 5,084 29.33 5,338 30.80 5,605 32.34 5,885 33.95 6,032 34.80 LMCEA 1015 8810 21 Administrative Analyst I 5,531 31.91 5,808 33.51 6,098 35.18 6,403 36.94 6,723 38.79 7,059 40.73 7,235 41.74 LMCEA 1018 8810 35 Administrative Analyst I - Confidential 5,808 33.51 6,098 35.18 6,403 36.94 6,723 38.79 7,059 40.73 7,412 42.76 7,597 43.83 Confidential 1019 8810 6 Administrative Analyst II 6,088 35.12 6,392 36.88 6,712 38.72 7,048 40.66 7,400 42.69 7,770 44.83 7,964 45.95 LMCEA 1021 8810 46 Administrative Analyst II - Confidential 6,392 36.88 6,712 38.72 7,048 40.66 7,400 42.69 7,770 44.83 8,159 47.07 8,363 48.25 Confidential 1022 8810 7 Administrative Coordinator 4,906 28.30 5,151 29.72 5,409 31.21 5,679 32.76 5,963 34.40 6,261 36.12 6,418 37.03 LMCEA 1024 8810 25 Administrative Coordinator -
Confidential 5,151 29.72 5,409 31.21 5,679 32.76 5,963 34.40 6,261 36.12 6,574 37.93 6,738 38.87 Confidential 1025 8810 5 Administrative Office Assistant 3,782 21.82 3,971 22.91 4,170 24.06 4,379 25.26 4,598 26.53 4,828 27.85 4,949 28.55 LMCEA 1027 8810 5 Animal Control Officer 4,467 25.77 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 5,430 31.33 5,566 32.11 Police N/S 1030 9420 2 Assistant Center Manager 4,285 24.72 4,499 25.96 4,724 27.25 4,960 28.62 5,208 30.05 5,468 31.55 5,605 32.34 LMCEA 1033 8810 15 Assistant City Manager 15,414 88.93 16,185 93.38 16,994 98.04 17,844 102.95 18,736 108.09 Mgmt 1036 9410 Assistant Director of Community
Development 11,661 67.28 12,244 70.64 12,856 74.17 13,499 77.88 14,174 81.77 Mgmt 1146 9410 Assistant Director of Public Works 11,661 67.28 12,244 70.64 12,856 74.17 13,499 77.88 14,174 81.77 Mgmt 1145 9410 Assistant Engineer 6,961 40.16 7,309 42.17 7,674 44.27 8,058 46.49 8,461 48.81 8,884 51.25 9,106 52.53 LMCEA 1039 9410 54 Assistant Planner 6,125 35.34 6,431 37.10 6,753 38.96 7,091 40.91 7,446 42.96 7,818 45.10 8,013 46.23 LMCEA 1042 9410 48 Assistant to the City Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1037 9410 Associate Engineer 8,022 46.28 8,423 48.59 8,844 51.02 9,286 53.57 9,750 56.25 10,238 59.07 10,494 60.54 LMCEA 1045 9410 56 Associate Planner 6,738 38.87 7,075 40.82 7,429 42.86 7,800 45.00 8,190 47.25 8,600 49.62 8,815 50.86 LMCEA 1048 9410 53 Building Inspection Supervisor 8,232 47.49 8,644 49.87 9,076 52.36 9,530 54.98 10,007 57.73 Mgmt 1055 9410 Building Inspector I 5,566 32.11 5,844 33.72 6,136 35.40 6,443 37.17 6,765 39.03 7,103 40.98 7,281 42.01 LMCEA 1051 9410 36 Building Inspector II 6,123 35.33 6,429 37.09 6,750 38.94 7,088 40.89 7,442 42.93 7,814 45.08 8,009 46.21 LMCEA 1054 9410 49 Building Maintenance Lead Worker 5,173 29.84 5,432 31.34 5,704 32.91 5,989 34.55 6,288 36.28 6,602 38.09 6,767 39.04 LMCEA 1057 9420 31 Building Maintenance Supervisor 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1060 9420 47 Building Maintenance Worker I 4,276 24.67 4,490 25.90 4,715 27.20 4,951 28.56 5,199 29.99 5,459 31.49 5,595 32.28 LMCEA 1063 9420 13 Building Maintenance Worker II 4,705 27.14 4,940 28.50 5,187 29.93 5,446 31.42 5,718 32.99 6,004 34.64 6,154 35.50 LMCEA 1066 9420 23 Building Official 10,466 60.38 10,989 63.40 11,538 66.57 12,115 69.89 12,721 73.39 Mgmt 1069 9410 Business License Officer 4,274 24.66 4,488 25.89 4,712 27.18 4,948 28.55 5,195 29.97 5,455 31.47 5,591 32.26 LMCEA 1072 9410 14 Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code

CITY OF LA MESA / HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
COMPENSATION PLAN FY 2024-2025
EFFECTIVE 07/01/2024, AS AMENDED & APPROVED 06/27/2023
Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)

B
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
City Attorney Salary Established by Contract 21,736 125.40 Mgmt 1078 8810 City Clerk 10,353 59.73 10,871 63 11,415 66 11,986 69 12,585 72.61 Mgmt 1081 8810 City Councilmember Salary Established by Ordinance - rev 12/06 1,000 5.77 Elected 1084 9410 2 City Engineer 11,661 67.28 12,244 70.64 12,856 74.17 13,499 77.88 14,174 81.77 Mgmt 1086 9410 City Manager Salary Established by Contract 20,572 118.68 Mgmt 1087 9410 City Treasurer Salary Established by Ordinance 579 3.34 Elected 1090 8810 1 Clerical Assistant I 3,117 17.98 3,273 18.88 3,437 19.83 3,609 20.82 3,789 21.86 3,978 22.95 4,077 23.52 LMCEA 1093 8810 1 Clerical Assistant II 3,364 19.41 3,532 20.38 3,709 21.40 3,894 22.47 4,089 23.59 4,293 24.77 4,400 25.38 LMCEA 1096 8810 2 Clinical Homeless Outreach Specialist 6,088 35.12 6,392 36.88 6,712 38.72 7,048 40.66 7,400 42.69 7,770 44.83 7,964 45.95 LMCEA 1097 9420 46 Code Compliance Officer I 5,093 29.38 5,348 30.85 5,615 32.39 5,896 34.02 6,191 35.72 6,501 37.51 6,664 38.45 LMCEA 1099 9410 28 Code Compliance Officer II 5,607 32.35 5,887 33.96 6,181 35.66 6,490 37.44 6,815 39.32 7,156 41.28 7,335 42.32 LMCEA 1102 9410 39 Comm Develop Program Coordinator 6,999 40.38 7,349 42.40 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,155 52.82 LMCEA 1105 9410 55 Communications Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59 10,760 62 11,298 65 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1106 8810 Communications Supervisor 6,575 37.93 6,904 39.83 7,249 41.82 7,611 43.91 7,992 46.11 8,192 47.26 Police N/S 1104 8810 6 Community Resource Supervisor 6,802 39.24 7,142 41.20 7,499 43.26 7,874 45.43 8,268 47.70 8,681 50.08 8,898 51.33 LMCEA 1103 9410 61 Community Services Manager 8,315 47.97 8,731 50.37 9,168 52.89 9,626 55.53 10,107 58.31 Mgmt 1140 9410 Community Services Officer 4,467 25.77 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 5,430 31.33 5,566 32.11 Police N/S 1108 9420 2 Crime Analyst 6,009 34.67 6,309 36.40 6,624 38.22 6,955 40.13 7,303 42.13 7,668 44.24 7,860 45.35 LMCEA 1111 8810 45 Crime Prevention Specialist I 4,351 25.10 4,569 26.36 4,797 27.68 5,037 29.06 5,289 30.51 5,553 32.04 5,692 32.84 LMCEA 1114 9410 16 Crime Prevention Specialist II 5,093 29.38 5,348 30.85 5,615 32.39 5,896 34.02 6,191 35.72 6,501 37.51 6,664 38.45 LMCEA 1117 9410 28 Custodian 3,364 19.41 3,532 20.38 3,709 21.40 3,894 22.47 4,089 23.59 4,293 24.77 4,400 25.38 LMCEA 1120 9420 2 Customer Service / Finance Assistant 3,962 22.86 4,160 24.00 4,368 25.20 4,586 26.46 4,815 27.78 5,056 29.17 5,182 29.90 LMCEA 1123 8810 7 Customer Service Specialist I 4,162 24.01 4,370 25.21 4,589 26.48 4,818 27.80 5,059 29.19 5,312 30.65 5,445 31.41 LMCEA 1126 8810 11 Customer Service Specialist II 4,490 25.90 4,715 27.20 4,951 28.56 5,199 29.99 5,459 31.49 5,732 33.07 5,875 33.89 LMCEA 1129 8810 17 Deputy City Clerk 5,370 30.98 5,639 32.53 5,921 34.16 6,217 35.87 6,528 37.66 6,854 39.54 7,025 40.53 LMCEA 1132 8810 34 Deputy Fire Chief 13,314 76.81 13,979 80.65 14,678 84.68 15,412 88.92 18,801 108.47 Mgmt 1178 7706 Deputy Fire Marshal 7,105 40.99 7,460 43.04 7,833 45.19 8,225 47.45 8,636 49.82 9,068 52.32 9,295 53.63 LMCEA 1135 9410 64 Development Coordinator 28.29 29.70 31.19 32.75 34.39 Temporary 2136 9410 33 Development Services Technician I 4,524 26.10 4,750 27.40 4,988 28.78 5,237 30.21 5,499 31.73 5,774 33.31 5,918 34.14 LMCEA 1148 9410 19 Development Services Technician II 4,968 28.66 5,216 30.09 5,477 31.60 5,751 33.18 6,039 34.84 6,341 36.58 6,500 37.50 LMCEA 1149 9410 57 Director of Administrative Services 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1137 9410 Director of Community Development 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1138 9410 Director of Community Services 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1141 9410 Director of Finance 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1142 9410

B
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Director of Public Works 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1143 9410 Director of Public Works / City
Engineer 13,638 78.68 14,320 82.62 15,036 86.75 15,788 91.08 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1144 9410 Downtown Operations Assistant 4,107 23.69 4,312 24.88 4,528 26.12 4,754 27.43 4,992 28.80 5,242 30.24 5,373 31.00 LMCEA 1147 9410 9 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 6,999 40.38 7,349 42.40 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,155 52.82 LMCEA 1184 9410 62 Engineering Aide 4,524 26.10 4,750 27.40 4,988 28.78 5,237 30.21 5,499 31.73 5,774 33.31 5,918 34.14 LMCEA 1150 9410 19 Engineering Project Manager 9,864 56.91 10,357 59.75 10,875 62.74 11,419 65.88 11,990 69.17 Mgmt 1153 9410 Engineering Technician I 5,106 29.46 5,361 30.93 5,629 32.48 5,910 34.10 6,206 35.80 6,516 37.59 6,679 38.53 LMCEA 1156 9410 29 Engineering Technician II 5,612 32.38 5,893 34.00 6,188 35.70 6,497 37.48 6,822 39.36 7,163 41.33 7,342 42.36 LMCEA 1159 9410 40 Environmental Program Manager 7,754 44.73 8,142 46.97 8,549 49.32 8,976 51.78 9,425 54.38 9,896 57.09 10,143 58.52 LMCEA 1160 9420 58 Environmental Specialist 6,143 35.44 6,450 37.21 6,773 39.08 7,112 41.03 7,468 43.08 7,841 45.24 8,037 46.37 LMCEA 1355 9420 50 Equipment Operator 4,756 27.44 4,994 28.81 5,244 30.25 5,506 31.77 5,781 33.35 6,070 35.02 6,222 35.90 LMCEA 1162 9420 24 Equipment Service Worker 3,730 21.52 3,917 22.60 4,113 23.73 4,319 24.92 4,535 26.16 4,762 27.47 4,881 28.16 LMCEA 1165 9420 4 Executive Assistant to the City
Manager 6,092 35.15 6,397 36.91 6,717 38.75 7,053 40.69 7,406 42.73 7,776 44.86 7,970 45.98 Confidential 1339 8810 2 Executive Secretary to the Police
Chief 4,906 28.30 5,151 29.72 5,409 31.21 5,679 32.76 5,963 34.40 6,261 36.12 6,418 37.03 LMCEA 1023 8810 25 Facilities Manager 5,730 33.06 6,017 34.71 6,318 36.45 6,634 38.27 6,966 40.19 7,314 42.20 7,497 43.25 LMCEA 1168 9410 41 Facilities Specialist 4,906 28.30 5,151 29.72 5,409 31.21 5,679 32.76 5,963 34.40 6,261 36.12 6,418 37.03 LMCEA 1169 8810 25 Finance Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1172 8810 Fire Battalion Chief (112 hour) 11,115 45.80 11,671 48.09 12,255 50.50 12,868 53.03 13,511 55.68 13,984 57.63 Fire 1182 7706 7 Fire Battalion Chief (80 hour) 11,115 64.13 11,671 67.33 12,255 70.70 12,868 74.24 13,511 77.95 13,984 80.68 Fire 1176 7706 8 Fire Battalion Chief / Paramedic
(112 hour) 12,538 51.67 13,094 53.96 13,678 56.37 14,291 58.89 14,934 61.54 15,407 63.49 Fire 1194 7706 13 Fire Battalion Chief / Paramedic
(80 hour) 12,538 72.33 13,094 75.54 13,678 78.91 14,291 82.45 14,934 86.16 15,407 88.89 Fire 1193 7706 14 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(112 hour) 11,826 48.73 12,382 51.02 12,966 53.43 13,579 55.96 14,222 58.61 14,695 60.56 Fire 1181 7706 11 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(80 hour) 11,826 68.23 12,382 71.43 12,966 74.80 13,579 78.34 14,222 82.05 14,695 84.78 Fire 1179 7706 12 Fire Captain 9,002 37.10 9,452 38.95 9,925 40.90 10,421 42.94 10,942 45.09 11,325 46.67 Fire 1174 7706 5 Fire Captain / Paramedic 10,425 42.96 10,875 44.81 11,348 46.76 11,844 48.81 12,365 50.95 12,748 52.53 Fire 1175 7706 6 Fire Captain w/ PM Cert 9,713 40.03 10,163 41.88 10,636 43.83 11,132 45.87 11,653 48.02 12,036 49.60 Fire 1173 7706 10 Fire Chief 16,787 96.85 17,627 102 18,508 107 19,433 112 20,405 117.72 Mgmt 1177 7706 Fire Division Chief 12,680 73.16 13,314 77 13,980 81 14,679 85 15,413 88.92 Mgmt 1180 7706 Fire Engineer 7,914 32.61 8,310 34.24 8,726 35.96 9,162 37.76 9,620 39.64 9,957 41.03 Fire 1186 7706 2 Fire Engineer / Paramedic 9,337 38.48 9,733 40.11 10,149 41.82 10,585 43.62 11,043 45.51 11,380 46.90 Fire 1187 7706 4 Fire Engineer w/ PM Cert 8,625 35.54 9,021 37.17 9,437 38.89 9,873 40.69 10,331 42.57 10,668 43.96 Fire 1188 7706 9 Fire Inspector I 5,566 32.11 5,844 33.72 6,136 35.40 6,443 37.17 6,765 39.03 7,103 40.98 7,281 42.01 LMCEA 1052 9410 36 Fire Inspector II 6,123 35.33 6,429 37.09 6,750 38.94 7,088 40.89 7,442 42.93 7,814 45.08 8,009 46.21 LMCEA 1053 9410 49 Fire Marshal 11,456 66.09 12,029 69.40 12,630 72.87 13,262 76.51 13,925 80.34 Mgmt 1183 9410

B
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Firefighter 6,598 27.19 6,928 28.55 7,274 29.98 7,638 31.48 8,020 33.05 8,301 34.21 Fire 1189 7706 1 Firefighter / Paramedic 7,804 32.16 8,194 33.77 8,604 35.46 9,034 37.23 9,486 39.09 9,818 40.46 Fire 1190 7706 3 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1226 9420 47 General Service Worker 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 Temporary 1192 9410 2 Heavy Equipment Operator 4,991 28.79 5,241 30.24 5,503 31.75 5,778 33.33 6,067 35.00 6,370 36.75 6,529 37.67 LMCEA 1195 9420 27 Homeless Outreach Technician 5,531 31.91 5,808 33.51 6,098 35.18 6,403 36.94 6,723 38.79 7,059 40.73 7,235 41.74 LMCEA 1196 9420 35 Human Resources Analyst 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,237 47.52 8,649 49.90 8,865 51.14 Confidential 1203 8810 3 Human Resources Assistant 3,975 22.93 4,174 24.08 4,383 25.29 4,602 26.55 4,832 27.88 5,074 29.27 5,201 30.01 Confidential 1205 8810 4 Human Resources Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1201 8810 Human Resources Technician 5,271 30.41 5,535 31.93 5,812 33.53 6,103 35.21 6,408 36.97 6,728 38.82 6,896 39.78 Confidential 1202 8810 1 Human Resources/Risk Manager 10,740 61.96 11,277 65.06 11,841 68.31 12,433 71.73 13,055 75.32 Mgmt 1200 8810 Human Services Manager 6,999 40.38 7,349 42.40 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,155 52.82 LMCEA 1204 9410 55 Information Technology Analyst 6,961 40.16 7,309 42.17 7,674 44.27 8,058 46.49 8,461 48.81 8,884 51.25 9,106 52.53 LMCEA 1208 9410 54 Information Technology Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1207 9410 Information Technology Specialist I 5,805 33.49 6,095 35.16 6,400 36.92 6,720 38.77 7,056 40.71 7,409 42.74 7,594 43.81 LMCEA 1210 9410 44 InformationTechnology Specialist II 6,384 36.83 6,703 38.67 7,038 40.60 7,390 42.63 7,760 44.77 8,148 47.01 8,352 48.18 LMCEA 1213 9410 52 Intern/Student Worker I 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1216 9410 3 Intern/Student Worker II 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1219 9410 7 Irrigation Technician 4,536 26.17 4,763 27.48 5,001 28.85 5,251 30.29 5,514 31.81 5,790 33.40 5,935 34.24 LMCEA 1222 9420 20 Juvenile Services Officer 23.81 25.00 26.25 27.56 28.94 Temporary 1118 9410 28 Lead Lifeguard 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1230 9410 25 Lead Mechanic 5,764 33.25 6,052 34.92 6,355 36.66 6,673 38.50 7,007 40.43 7,357 42.44 7,541 43.51 LMCEA 1225 9420 43 Lifeguard Aide 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1227 9410 5 Lifeguard/Instructor 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1228 9410 9 Live Scan Operator 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1229 8810 6 Management Analyst 6,943 40.06 7,290 42.06 7,655 44.16 8,038 46.37 8,440 48.69 Mgmt 1231 8810 Mayor Salary Established by Ordinance - rev 12/06 2,000 11.54 Elected 1234 9410 3 Mechanic I 4,700 27.12 4,935 28.47 5,182 29.90 5,441 31.39 5,713 32.96 5,999 34.61 6,149 35.48 LMCEA 1237 9420 22 Mechanic II 5,169 29.82 5,427 31.31 5,698 32.87 5,983 34.52 6,282 36.24 6,596 38.05 6,761 39.01 LMCEA 1240 9420 30 Park Maintenance Lead Worker 5,228 30.16 5,489 31.67 5,763 33.25 6,051 34.91 6,354 36.66 6,672 38.49 6,839 39.46 LMCEA 1243 9420 32 Park Maintenance Supervisor 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1246 9420 47 Park Maintenance Worker I 3,730 21.52 3,917 22.60 4,113 23.73 4,319 24.92 4,535 26.16 4,762 27.47 4,881 28.16 LMCEA 1249 9420 4 Park Maintenance Worker II 4,126 23.80 4,332 24.99 4,549 26.24 4,776 27.55 5,015 28.93 5,266 30.38 5,398 31.14 LMCEA 1252 9420 10 Park Maintenance Worker III 4,536 26.17 4,763 27.48 5,001 28.85 5,251 30.29 5,514 31.81 5,790 33.40 5,935 34.24 LMCEA 1255 9420 20

B
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Permit Technician 4,044 23.33 4,246 24.50 4,458 25.72 4,681 27.01 4,915 28.36 5,161 29.78 5,290 30.52 LMCEA 1258 8810 8 Planning Technician 4,968 28.66 5,216 30.09 5,477 31.60 5,751 33.18 6,039 34.84 6,341 36.58 6,500 37.50 LMCEA 1261 9410 57 Police Assistant 4,180 24.12 4,389 25.32 4,608 26.58 4,838 27.91 5,080 29.31 5,334 30.77 5,467 31.54 LMCEA 1264 8810 12 Police Captain 13,528 78.05 14,204 81.95 14,914 86.04 15,660 90.35 16,443 94.86 Mgmt 1267 7720 Police Chief 16,882 97.40 17,726 102 18,612 107 19,543 113 20,520 118.38 Mgmt 1270 7720 Police Dispatcher 5,276 30.44 5,540 31.96 5,817 33.56 6,108 35.24 6,413 37.00 6,573 37.92 Police N/S 1276 8810 5 Police Lieutenant 12,265 70.76 12,878 74.30 13,522 78.01 14,198 81.91 14,908 86.01 Mgmt 1279 7720 Police Officer 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.66 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 8,561 49.39 8,989 51.86 9,438 54.45 9,910 57.17 10,406 60.03 Police 1282 7720 1 Police Officer Trainee 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.66 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 8,561 49.39 8,989 51.86 9,438 54.45 9,910 57.17 10,406 60.03 Police 1283 7720 1 Police Property Officer I 4,335 25.01 4,552 26.26 4,780 27.58 5,019 28.96 5,270 30.40 5,402 31.17 Police N/S 1284 9410 7 Police Property Officer II 4,772 27.53 5,011 28.91 5,262 30.36 5,525 31.88 5,801 33.47 5,946 34.30 Police N/S 1285 9410 3 Police Sergeant 9,071 52.33 9,525 54.95 10,001 57.70 10,501 60.58 11,026 63.61 11,577 66.79 12,156 70.13 12,764 73.64 13,402 77.32 Police 1288 7720 2 Police Services Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1290 9410 Police Services Specialist 4,831 27.87 5,073 29.27 5,327 30.73 5,593 32.27 5,873 33.88 6,020 34.73 Police N/S 1293 8810 4 Police Services Technician 4,466 25.77 4,689 27.05 4,923 28.40 5,169 29.82 5,427 31.31 5,563 32.09 Police N/S 1291 8810 1 Public Works Crew Leader 5,764 33.25 6,052 34.92 6,355 36.66 6,673 38.50 7,007 40.43 7,357 42.44 7,541 43.51 LMCEA 1301 9420 60 Public Works Inspector I 5,581 32.20 5,860 33.81 6,153 35.50 6,461 37.28 6,784 39.14 7,123 41.09 7,301 42.12 LMCEA 1294 9420 37 Public Works Inspector II 6,146 35.46 6,453 37.23 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,041 46.39 LMCEA 1297 9420 51 Public Works Maint Lead Worker 5,228 30.16 5,489 31.67 5,763 33.25 6,051 34.91 6,354 36.66 6,672 38.49 6,839 39.46 LMCEA 1300 9420 32 Public Works Maintenance Supervisor 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1303 9420 47 Public Works Maintenance Worker I 3,730 21.52 3,917 22.60 4,113 23.73 4,319 24.92 4,535 26.16 4,762 27.47 4,881 28.16 LMCEA 1306 9420 4 Public Works Maintenance Worker II 4,126 23.80 4,332 24.99 4,549 26.24 4,776 27.55 5,015 28.93 5,266 30.38 5,398 31.14 LMCEA 1309 9420 10 Public Works Maintenance Worker III 4,536 26.17 4,763 27.48 5,001 28.85 5,251 30.29 5,514 31.81 5,790 33.40 5,935 34.24 LMCEA 1312 9420 20 Public Works Operations Manager 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 Mgmt 1314 9420 Purchasing Officer 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 Mgmt 1315 8810 Records & Elections Manager 8,655 49.93 9,088 52.43 9,542 55.05 10,019 57.80 10,520 60.69 Mgmt 1318 8810 Recreation Aide 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1321 9410 1 Recreation Leader 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1324 9410 4 Recreation Specialist 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1327 9410 8 Recreation Supervisor 5,739 33.11 6,026 34.77 6,327 36.50 6,643 38.33 6,975 40.24 7,324 42.25 7,507 43.31 LMCEA 1330 9410 42 Risk Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1333 9410 Safety Volunteer Coordinator 5,591 32.26 5,871 33.87 6,165 35.57 6,473 37.34 6,797 39.21 7,137 41.18 7,315 42.20 LMCEA 1336 9410 38 Senior Accountant 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 Mgmt 1342 8810 Senior Accounting Technician 5,770 33.29 6,059 34.96 6,362 36.70 6,680 38.54 7,014 40.47 7,365 42.49 7,549 43.55 LMCEA 1014 9420 63

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Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Senior Building Inspector 6,738 38.87 7,075 40.82 7,429 42.86 7,800 45.00 8,190 47.25 8,600 49.62 8,815 50.86 LMCEA 1345 9410 53 Senior Management Analyst 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 Mgmt 1348 8810 Senior Planner 9,512 54.88 9,988 57.62 10,487 60.50 11,011 63.53 11,562 66.70 Mgmt 1351 9410 Senior Tree Trimmer 4,968 28.66 5,216 30.09 5,477 31.60 5,751 33.18 6,039 34.84 6,341 36.58 6,500 37.50 LMCEA 1354 9420 26 Stormwater Program Manager 7,754 44.73 8,142 46.97 8,549 49.32 8,976 51.78 9,425 54.38 9,896 57.09 10,143 58.52 LMCEA 1356 9420 58 Superintendent of Public Works 8,932 51.53 9,379 54.11 9,848 56.82 10,340 59.65 10,857 62.64 Mgmt 1357 9420 Transportation Specialist 4,357 25.14 4,575 26.39 4,804 27.72 5,044 29.10 5,296 30.55 5,561 32.08 5,700 32.88 LMCEA 1328 8810 59 Tree Trimmer 4,514 26.04 4,740 27.35 4,977 28.71 5,226 30.15 5,487 31.66 5,761 33.24 5,905 34.07 LMCEA 1360 9420 18 Wastewater Maintenance Worker I 3,730 21.52 3,917 22.60 4,113 23.73 4,319 24.92 4,535 26.16 4,762 27.47 4,881 28.16 LMCEA 1307 9420 4 Wastewater Maintenance Worker II 4,126 23.80 4,332 24.99 4,549 26.24 4,776 27.55 5,015 28.93 5,266 30.38 5,398 31.14 LMCEA 1310 9420 10 Wastewater Maintenance Worker III 4,536 26.17 4,763 27.48 5,001 28.85 5,251 30.29 5,514 31.81 5,790 33.40 5,935 34.24 LMCEA 1313 9420 20 For additional Temporary employees hired into Regular classifications, use data associated with the Regular classification, but use "2" instead of "1" as the first digit of the Class Code.

C
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Accountant I 5,531 31.91 5,808 33.51 6,098 35.18 6,403 36.94 6,723 38.79 7,059 40.73 7,235 41.74 LMCEA 1000 8810 35 Accountant II 6,088 35.12 6,392 36.88 6,712 38.72 7,048 40.66 7,400 42.69 7,770 44.83 7,964 45.95 LMCEA 1003 8810 46 Accounting Assistant I 3,535 20.39 3,712 21.42 3,898 22.49 4,093 23.61 4,298 24.80 4,513 26.04 4,626 26.69 LMCEA 1006 8810 3 Accounting Assistant II 3,883 22.40 4,077 23.52 4,281 24.70 4,495 25.93 4,720 27.23 4,956 28.59 5,080 29.31 LMCEA 1009 8810 6 Accounting Technician 5,246 30.27 5,508 31.78 5,783 33.36 6,072 35.03 6,376 36.78 6,695 38.63 6,862 39.59 LMCEA 1012 8810 33 Accounting Technician - Confidential 5,509 31.78 5,784 33.37 6,073 35.04 6,377 36.79 6,696 38.63 7,031 40.56 7,207 41.58 Confidential 1013 8810 1 Administrative Aide 4,611 26.60 4,842 27.93 5,084 29.33 5,338 30.80 5,605 32.34 5,885 33.95 6,032 34.80 LMCEA 1015 8810 21 Administrative Analyst I 5,531 31.91 5,808 33.51 6,098 35.18 6,403 36.94 6,723 38.79 7,059 40.73 7,235 41.74 LMCEA 1018 8810 35 Administrative Analyst I - Confidential 5,808 33.51 6,098 35.18 6,403 36.94 6,723 38.79 7,059 40.73 7,412 42.76 7,597 43.83 Confidential 1019 8810 6 Administrative Analyst II 6,088 35.12 6,392 36.88 6,712 38.72 7,048 40.66 7,400 42.69 7,770 44.83 7,964 45.95 LMCEA 1021 8810 46 Administrative Analyst II - Confidential 6,392 36.88 6,712 38.72 7,048 40.66 7,400 42.69 7,770 44.83 8,159 47.07 8,363 48.25 Confidential 1022 8810 7 Administrative Coordinator 4,906 28.30 5,151 29.72 5,409 31.21 5,679 32.76 5,963 34.40 6,261 36.12 6,418 37.03 LMCEA 1024 8810 25 Administrative Coordinator -
Confidential 5,151 29.72 5,409 31.21 5,679 32.76 5,963 34.40 6,261 36.12 6,574 37.93 6,738 38.87 Confidential 1025 8810 5 Administrative Office Assistant 3,782 21.82 3,971 22.91 4,170 24.06 4,379 25.26 4,598 26.53 4,828 27.85 4,949 28.55 LMCEA 1027 8810 5 Animal Control Officer 4,467 25.77 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 5,430 31.33 5,566 32.11 Police N/S 1030 9420 2 Assistant Center Manager 4,285 24.72 4,499 25.96 4,724 27.25 4,960 28.62 5,208 30.05 5,468 31.55 5,605 32.34 LMCEA 1033 8810 15 Assistant City Manager 15,414 88.93 16,185 93.38 16,994 98.04 17,844 102.95 18,736 108.09 Mgmt 1036 9410 Assistant Director of Community
Development 11,661 67.28 12,244 70.64 12,856 74.17 13,499 77.88 14,174 81.77 Mgmt 1146 9410 Assistant Director of Public Works 11,661 67.28 12,244 70.64 12,856 74.17 13,499 77.88 14,174 81.77 Mgmt 1145 9410 Assistant Engineer 6,961 40.16 7,309 42.17 7,674 44.27 8,058 46.49 8,461 48.81 8,884 51.25 9,106 52.53 LMCEA 1039 9410 54 Assistant Planner 6,125 35.34 6,431 37.10 6,753 38.96 7,091 40.91 7,446 42.96 7,818 45.10 8,013 46.23 LMCEA 1042 9410 48 Assistant to the City Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1037 9410 Associate Engineer 8,022 46.28 8,423 48.59 8,844 51.02 9,286 53.57 9,750 56.25 10,238 59.07 10,494 60.54 LMCEA 1045 9410 56 Associate Planner 6,738 38.87 7,075 40.82 7,429 42.86 7,800 45.00 8,190 47.25 8,600 49.62 8,815 50.86 LMCEA 1048 9410 53 Building Inspection Supervisor 8,232 47.49 8,644 49.87 9,076 52.36 9,530 54.98 10,007 57.73 Mgmt 1055 9410 Building Inspector I 5,566 32.11 5,844 33.72 6,136 35.40 6,443 37.17 6,765 39.03 7,103 40.98 7,281 42.01 LMCEA 1051 9410 36 Building Inspector II 6,123 35.33 6,429 37.09 6,750 38.94 7,088 40.89 7,442 42.93 7,814 45.08 8,009 46.21 LMCEA 1054 9410 49 Building Maintenance Lead Worker 5,173 29.84 5,432 31.34 5,704 32.91 5,989 34.55 6,288 36.28 6,602 38.09 6,767 39.04 LMCEA 1057 9420 31 Building Maintenance Supervisor 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1060 9420 47 Building Maintenance Worker I 4,276 24.67 4,490 25.90 4,715 27.20 4,951 28.56 5,199 29.99 5,459 31.49 5,595 32.28 LMCEA 1063 9420 13 Building Maintenance Worker II 4,705 27.14 4,940 28.50 5,187 29.93 5,446 31.42 5,718 32.99 6,004 34.64 6,154 35.50 LMCEA 1066 9420 23 Building Official 10,466 60.38 10,989 63.40 11,538 66.57 12,115 69.89 12,721 73.39 Mgmt 1069 9410 Business License Officer 4,274 24.66 4,488 25.89 4,712 27.18 4,948 28.55 5,195 29.97 5,455 31.47 5,591 32.26 LMCEA 1072 9410 14 Range
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Code
WC
Code

CITY OF LA MESA / HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
COMPENSATION PLAN FY 2025-2026
EFFECTIVE 07/01/2025, AS AMENDED & APPROVED 06/27/2023
Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)

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(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
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Payroll Group Class
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Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
City Attorney Salary Established by Contract 21,736 125.40 Mgmt 1078 8810 City Clerk 10,353 59.73 10,871 63 11,415 66 11,986 69 12,585 72.61 Mgmt 1081 8810 City Councilmember Salary Established by Ordinance - rev 12/06 1,000 5.77 Elected 1084 9410 2 City Engineer 11,661 67.28 12,244 70.64 12,856 74.17 13,499 77.88 14,174 81.77 Mgmt 1086 9410 City Manager Salary Established by Contract 20,572 118.68 Mgmt 1087 9410 City Treasurer Salary Established by Ordinance 579 3.34 Elected 1090 8810 1 Clerical Assistant I 3,117 17.98 3,273 18.88 3,437 19.83 3,609 20.82 3,789 21.86 3,978 22.95 4,077 23.52 LMCEA 1093 8810 1 Clerical Assistant II 3,364 19.41 3,532 20.38 3,709 21.40 3,894 22.47 4,089 23.59 4,293 24.77 4,400 25.38 LMCEA 1096 8810 2 Clinical Homeless Outreach Specialist 6,088 35.12 6,392 36.88 6,712 38.72 7,048 40.66 7,400 42.69 7,770 44.83 7,964 45.95 LMCEA 1097 9420 46 Code Compliance Officer I 5,093 29.38 5,348 30.85 5,615 32.39 5,896 34.02 6,191 35.72 6,501 37.51 6,664 38.45 LMCEA 1099 9410 28 Code Compliance Officer II 5,607 32.35 5,887 33.96 6,181 35.66 6,490 37.44 6,815 39.32 7,156 41.28 7,335 42.32 LMCEA 1102 9410 39 Comm Develop Program Coordinator 6,999 40.38 7,349 42.40 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,155 52.82 LMCEA 1105 9410 55 Communications Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59 10,760 62 11,298 65 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1106 8810 Communications Supervisor 6,575 37.93 6,904 39.83 7,249 41.82 7,611 43.91 7,992 46.11 8,192 47.26 Police N/S 1104 8810 6 Community Resource Supervisor 6,802 39.24 7,142 41.20 7,499 43.26 7,874 45.43 8,268 47.70 8,681 50.08 8,898 51.33 LMCEA 1103 9410 61 Community Services Manager 8,315 47.97 8,731 50.37 9,168 52.89 9,626 55.53 10,107 58.31 Mgmt 1140 9410 Community Services Officer 4,467 25.77 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 5,430 31.33 5,566 32.11 Police N/S 1108 9420 2 Crime Analyst 6,009 34.67 6,309 36.40 6,624 38.22 6,955 40.13 7,303 42.13 7,668 44.24 7,860 45.35 LMCEA 1111 8810 45 Crime Prevention Specialist I 4,351 25.10 4,569 26.36 4,797 27.68 5,037 29.06 5,289 30.51 5,553 32.04 5,692 32.84 LMCEA 1114 9410 16 Crime Prevention Specialist II 5,093 29.38 5,348 30.85 5,615 32.39 5,896 34.02 6,191 35.72 6,501 37.51 6,664 38.45 LMCEA 1117 9410 28 Custodian 3,364 19.41 3,532 20.38 3,709 21.40 3,894 22.47 4,089 23.59 4,293 24.77 4,400 25.38 LMCEA 1120 9420 2 Customer Service / Finance Assistant 3,962 22.86 4,160 24.00 4,368 25.20 4,586 26.46 4,815 27.78 5,056 29.17 5,182 29.90 LMCEA 1123 8810 7 Customer Service Specialist I 4,162 24.01 4,370 25.21 4,589 26.48 4,818 27.80 5,059 29.19 5,312 30.65 5,445 31.41 LMCEA 1126 8810 11 Customer Service Specialist II 4,490 25.90 4,715 27.20 4,951 28.56 5,199 29.99 5,459 31.49 5,732 33.07 5,875 33.89 LMCEA 1129 8810 17 Deputy City Clerk 5,370 30.98 5,639 32.53 5,921 34.16 6,217 35.87 6,528 37.66 6,854 39.54 7,025 40.53 LMCEA 1132 8810 34 Deputy Fire Chief 13,846 79.88 14,539 83.88 15,266 88.07 16,029 92.48 19,553 112.81 Mgmt 1178 7706 Deputy Fire Marshal 7,105 40.99 7,460 43.04 7,833 45.19 8,225 47.45 8,636 49.82 9,068 52.32 9,295 53.63 LMCEA 1135 9410 64 Development Coordinator 28.29 29.70 31.19 32.75 34.39 Temporary 2136 9410 33 Development Services Technician I 4,524 26.10 4,750 27.40 4,988 28.78 5,237 30.21 5,499 31.73 5,774 33.31 5,918 34.14 LMCEA 1148 9410 19 Development Services Technician II 4,968 28.66 5,216 30.09 5,477 31.60 5,751 33.18 6,039 34.84 6,341 36.58 6,500 37.50 LMCEA 1149 9410 57 Director of Administrative Services 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1137 9410 Director of Community Development 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1138 9410 Director of Community Services 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1141 9410 Director of Finance 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1142 9410

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Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Director of Public Works 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1143 9410 Director of Public Works / City
Engineer 13,638 78.68 14,320 82.62 15,036 86.75 15,788 91.08 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1144 9410 Downtown Operations Assistant 4,107 23.69 4,312 24.88 4,528 26.12 4,754 27.43 4,992 28.80 5,242 30.24 5,373 31.00 LMCEA 1147 9410 9 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 6,999 40.38 7,349 42.40 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,155 52.82 LMCEA 1184 9410 62 Engineering Aide 4,524 26.10 4,750 27.40 4,988 28.78 5,237 30.21 5,499 31.73 5,774 33.31 5,918 34.14 LMCEA 1150 9410 19 Engineering Project Manager 9,864 56.91 10,357 59.75 10,875 62.74 11,419 65.88 11,990 69.17 Mgmt 1153 9410 Engineering Technician I 5,106 29.46 5,361 30.93 5,629 32.48 5,910 34.10 6,206 35.80 6,516 37.59 6,679 38.53 LMCEA 1156 9410 29 Engineering Technician II 5,612 32.38 5,893 34.00 6,188 35.70 6,497 37.48 6,822 39.36 7,163 41.33 7,342 42.36 LMCEA 1159 9410 40 Environmental Program Manager 7,754 44.73 8,142 46.97 8,549 49.32 8,976 51.78 9,425 54.38 9,896 57.09 10,143 58.52 LMCEA 1160 9420 58 Environmental Specialist 6,143 35.44 6,450 37.21 6,773 39.08 7,112 41.03 7,468 43.08 7,841 45.24 8,037 46.37 LMCEA 1355 9420 50 Equipment Operator 4,756 27.44 4,994 28.81 5,244 30.25 5,506 31.77 5,781 33.35 6,070 35.02 6,222 35.90 LMCEA 1162 9420 24 Equipment Service Worker 3,730 21.52 3,917 22.60 4,113 23.73 4,319 24.92 4,535 26.16 4,762 27.47 4,881 28.16 LMCEA 1165 9420 4 Executive Assistant to the City
Manager 6,092 35.15 6,397 36.91 6,717 38.75 7,053 40.69 7,406 42.73 7,776 44.86 7,970 45.98 Confidential 1339 8810 2 Executive Secretary to the Police
Chief 4,906 28.30 5,151 29.72 5,409 31.21 5,679 32.76 5,963 34.40 6,261 36.12 6,418 37.03 LMCEA 1023 8810 25 Facilities Manager 5,730 33.06 6,017 34.71 6,318 36.45 6,634 38.27 6,966 40.19 7,314 42.20 7,497 43.25 LMCEA 1168 9410 41 Facilities Specialist 4,906 28.30 5,151 29.72 5,409 31.21 5,679 32.76 5,963 34.40 6,261 36.12 6,418 37.03 LMCEA 1169 8810 25 Finance Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1172 8810 Fire Battalion Chief (112 hour) 11,560 47.64 12,138 50.02 12,745 52.52 13,382 55.15 14,051 57.90 14,754 60.80 15,492 63.84 Fire 1182 7706 7 Fire Battalion Chief (80 hour) 11,560 66.69 12,138 70.03 12,745 73.53 13,382 77.20 14,051 81.06 14,754 85.12 Fire 1176 7706 8 Fire Battalion Chief / Paramedic
(112 hour) 13,040 53.74 13,618 56.12 14,225 58.62 14,862 61.24 15,531 64.00 16,234 66.90 Fire 1194 7706 13 Fire Battalion Chief / Paramedic
(80 hour) 13,040 75.23 13,618 78.57 14,225 82.07 14,862 85.74 15,531 89.60 16,234 93.66 Fire 1193 7706 14 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(112 hour) 12,300 50.69 12,878 53.07 13,485 55.57 14,122 58.20 14,791 60.95 15,494 63.85 Fire 1181 7706 11 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(80 hour) 12,300 70.96 12,878 74.30 13,485 77.80 14,122 81.47 14,791 85.33 15,494 89.39 Fire 1179 7706 12 Fire Captain 9,362 38.58 9,830 40.51 10,322 42.54 10,838 44.66 11,380 46.90 11,949 49.24 Fire 1174 7706 5 Fire Captain / Paramedic 10,842 44.68 11,310 46.61 11,802 48.63 12,318 50.76 12,860 52.99 13,429 55.34 Fire 1175 7706 6 Fire Captain w/ PM Cert 10,102 41.63 10,570 43.56 11,062 45.59 11,578 47.71 12,120 49.95 12,689 52.29 Fire 1173 7706 10 Fire Chief 17,459 100.72 18,332 106 19,249 111 20,211 117 21,222 122.43 Mgmt 1177 7706 Fire Division Chief 13,188 76.08 13,847 80 14,539 84 15,266 88 16,029 92.48 Mgmt 1180 7706 Fire Engineer 8,231 33.92 8,643 35.62 9,075 37.40 9,529 39.27 10,005 41.23 10,505 43.29 Fire 1186 7706 2 Fire Engineer / Paramedic 9,711 40.02 10,123 41.72 10,555 43.50 11,009 45.37 11,485 47.33 11,985 49.39 Fire 1187 7706 4 Fire Engineer w/ PM Cert 8,971 36.97 9,383 38.67 9,815 40.45 10,269 42.32 10,745 44.28 11,245 46.34 Fire 1188 7706 9 Fire Inspector I 5,566 32.11 5,844 33.72 6,136 35.40 6,443 37.17 6,765 39.03 7,103 40.98 7,281 42.01 LMCEA 1052 9410 36 Fire Inspector II 6,123 35.33 6,429 37.09 6,750 38.94 7,088 40.89 7,442 42.93 7,814 45.08 8,009 46.21 LMCEA 1053 9410 49 Fire Marshal 11,456 66.09 12,029 69.40 12,630 72.87 13,262 76.51 13,925 80.34 Mgmt 1183 9410

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Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Firefighter 6,862 28.28 7,205 29.69 7,565 31.17 7,943 32.73 8,340 34.37 8,757 36.09 Fire 1189 7706 1 Firefighter / Paramedic 8,116 33.45 8,522 35.12 8,948 36.87 9,395 38.72 9,865 40.65 10,358 42.68 Fire 1190 7706 3 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1226 9420 47 General Service Worker 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 Temporary 1192 9410 2 Heavy Equipment Operator 4,991 28.79 5,241 30.24 5,503 31.75 5,778 33.33 6,067 35.00 6,370 36.75 6,529 37.67 LMCEA 1195 9420 27 Homeless Outreach Technician 5,531 31.91 5,808 33.51 6,098 35.18 6,403 36.94 6,723 38.79 7,059 40.73 7,235 41.74 LMCEA 1196 9420 35 Human Resources Analyst 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,237 47.52 8,649 49.90 8,865 51.14 Confidential 1203 8810 3 Human Resources Assistant 3,975 22.93 4,174 24.08 4,383 25.29 4,602 26.55 4,832 27.88 5,074 29.27 5,201 30.01 Confidential 1205 8810 4 Human Resources Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1201 8810 Human Resources Technician 5,271 30.41 5,535 31.93 5,812 33.53 6,103 35.21 6,408 36.97 6,728 38.82 6,896 39.78 Confidential 1202 8810 1 Human Resources/Risk Manager 10,740 61.96 11,277 65.06 11,841 68.31 12,433 71.73 13,055 75.32 Mgmt 1200 8810 Human Services Manager 6,999 40.38 7,349 42.40 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,155 52.82 LMCEA 1204 9410 55 Information Technology Analyst 6,961 40.16 7,309 42.17 7,674 44.27 8,058 46.49 8,461 48.81 8,884 51.25 9,106 52.53 LMCEA 1208 9410 54 Information Technology Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1207 9410 Information Technology Specialist I 5,805 33.49 6,095 35.16 6,400 36.92 6,720 38.77 7,056 40.71 7,409 42.74 7,594 43.81 LMCEA 1210 9410 44 InformationTechnology Specialist II 6,384 36.83 6,703 38.67 7,038 40.60 7,390 42.63 7,760 44.77 8,148 47.01 8,352 48.18 LMCEA 1213 9410 52 Intern/Student Worker I 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1216 9410 3 Intern/Student Worker II 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1219 9410 7 Irrigation Technician 4,536 26.17 4,763 27.48 5,001 28.85 5,251 30.29 5,514 31.81 5,790 33.40 5,935 34.24 LMCEA 1222 9420 20 Juvenile Services Officer 23.81 25.00 26.25 27.56 28.94 Temporary 1118 9410 28 Lead Lifeguard 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1230 9410 25 Lead Mechanic 5,764 33.25 6,052 34.92 6,355 36.66 6,673 38.50 7,007 40.43 7,357 42.44 7,541 43.51 LMCEA 1225 9420 43 Lifeguard Aide 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1227 9410 5 Lifeguard/Instructor 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1228 9410 9 Live Scan Operator 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1229 8810 6 Management Analyst 6,943 40.06 7,290 42.06 7,655 44.16 8,038 46.37 8,440 48.69 Mgmt 1231 8810 Mayor Salary Established by Ordinance - rev 12/06 2,000 11.54 Elected 1234 9410 3 Mechanic I 4,700 27.12 4,935 28.47 5,182 29.90 5,441 31.39 5,713 32.96 5,999 34.61 6,149 35.48 LMCEA 1237 9420 22 Mechanic II 5,169 29.82 5,427 31.31 5,698 32.87 5,983 34.52 6,282 36.24 6,596 38.05 6,761 39.01 LMCEA 1240 9420 30 Park Maintenance Lead Worker 5,228 30.16 5,489 31.67 5,763 33.25 6,051 34.91 6,354 36.66 6,672 38.49 6,839 39.46 LMCEA 1243 9420 32 Park Maintenance Supervisor 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1246 9420 47 Park Maintenance Worker I 3,730 21.52 3,917 22.60 4,113 23.73 4,319 24.92 4,535 26.16 4,762 27.47 4,881 28.16 LMCEA 1249 9420 4 Park Maintenance Worker II 4,126 23.80 4,332 24.99 4,549 26.24 4,776 27.55 5,015 28.93 5,266 30.38 5,398 31.14 LMCEA 1252 9420 10 Park Maintenance Worker III 4,536 26.17 4,763 27.48 5,001 28.85 5,251 30.29 5,514 31.81 5,790 33.40 5,935 34.24 LMCEA 1255 9420 20

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Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Permit Technician 4,044 23.33 4,246 24.50 4,458 25.72 4,681 27.01 4,915 28.36 5,161 29.78 5,290 30.52 LMCEA 1258 8810 8 Planning Technician 4,968 28.66 5,216 30.09 5,477 31.60 5,751 33.18 6,039 34.84 6,341 36.58 6,500 37.50 LMCEA 1261 9410 57 Police Assistant 4,180 24.12 4,389 25.32 4,608 26.58 4,838 27.91 5,080 29.31 5,334 30.77 5,467 31.54 LMCEA 1264 8810 12 Police Captain 13,528 78.05 14,204 81.95 14,914 86.04 15,660 90.35 16,443 94.86 Mgmt 1267 7720 Police Chief 16,882 97.40 17,726 102 18,612 107 19,543 113 20,520 118.38 Mgmt 1270 7720 Police Dispatcher 5,276 30.44 5,540 31.96 5,817 33.56 6,108 35.24 6,413 37.00 6,573 37.92 Police N/S 1276 8810 5 Police Lieutenant 12,265 70.76 12,878 74.30 13,522 78.01 14,198 81.91 14,908 86.01 Mgmt 1279 7720 Police Officer 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.66 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 8,561 49.39 8,989 51.86 9,438 54.45 9,910 57.17 10,406 60.03 Police 1282 7720 1 Police Officer Trainee 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.66 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 8,561 49.39 8,989 51.86 9,438 54.45 9,910 57.17 10,406 60.03 Police 1283 7720 1 Police Property Officer I 4,335 25.01 4,552 26.26 4,780 27.58 5,019 28.96 5,270 30.40 5,402 31.17 Police N/S 1284 9410 7 Police Property Officer II 4,772 27.53 5,011 28.91 5,262 30.36 5,525 31.88 5,801 33.47 5,946 34.30 Police N/S 1285 9410 3 Police Sergeant 9,071 52.33 9,525 54.95 10,001 57.70 10,501 60.58 11,026 63.61 11,577 66.79 12,156 70.13 12,764 73.64 13,402 77.32 Police 1288 7720 2 Police Services Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1290 9410 Police Services Specialist 4,831 27.87 5,073 29.27 5,327 30.73 5,593 32.27 5,873 33.88 6,020 34.73 Police N/S 1293 8810 4 Police Services Technician 4,466 25.77 4,689 27.05 4,923 28.40 5,169 29.82 5,427 31.31 5,563 32.09 Police N/S 1291 8810 1 Public Works Crew Leader 5,764 33.25 6,052 34.92 6,355 36.66 6,673 38.50 7,007 40.43 7,357 42.44 7,541 43.51 LMCEA 1301 9420 60 Public Works Inspector I 5,581 32.20 5,860 33.81 6,153 35.50 6,461 37.28 6,784 39.14 7,123 41.09 7,301 42.12 LMCEA 1294 9420 37 Public Works Inspector II 6,146 35.46 6,453 37.23 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,041 46.39 LMCEA 1297 9420 51 Public Works Maint Lead Worker 5,228 30.16 5,489 31.67 5,763 33.25 6,051 34.91 6,354 36.66 6,672 38.49 6,839 39.46 LMCEA 1300 9420 32 Public Works Maintenance Supervisor 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1303 9420 47 Public Works Maintenance Worker I 3,730 21.52 3,917 22.60 4,113 23.73 4,319 24.92 4,535 26.16 4,762 27.47 4,881 28.16 LMCEA 1306 9420 4 Public Works Maintenance Worker II 4,126 23.80 4,332 24.99 4,549 26.24 4,776 27.55 5,015 28.93 5,266 30.38 5,398 31.14 LMCEA 1309 9420 10 Public Works Maintenance Worker III 4,536 26.17 4,763 27.48 5,001 28.85 5,251 30.29 5,514 31.81 5,790 33.40 5,935 34.24 LMCEA 1312 9420 20 Public Works Operations Manager 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 Mgmt 1314 9420 Purchasing Officer 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 Mgmt 1315 8810 Records & Elections Manager 8,655 49.93 9,088 52.43 9,542 55.05 10,019 57.80 10,520 60.69 Mgmt 1318 8810 Recreation Aide 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1321 9410 1 Recreation Leader 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1324 9410 4 Recreation Specialist 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1327 9410 8 Recreation Supervisor 5,739 33.11 6,026 34.77 6,327 36.50 6,643 38.33 6,975 40.24 7,324 42.25 7,507 43.31 LMCEA 1330 9410 42 Risk Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1333 9410 Safety Volunteer Coordinator 5,591 32.26 5,871 33.87 6,165 35.57 6,473 37.34 6,797 39.21 7,137 41.18 7,315 42.20 LMCEA 1336 9410 38 Senior Accountant 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 Mgmt 1342 8810 Senior Accounting Technician 5,770 33.29 6,059 34.96 6,362 36.70 6,680 38.54 7,014 40.47 7,365 42.49 7,549 43.55 LMCEA 1014 9420 63

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Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Senior Building Inspector 6,738 38.87 7,075 40.82 7,429 42.86 7,800 45.00 8,190 47.25 8,600 49.62 8,815 50.86 LMCEA 1345 9410 53 Senior Management Analyst 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 Mgmt 1348 8810 Senior Planner 9,512 54.88 9,988 57.62 10,487 60.50 11,011 63.53 11,562 66.70 Mgmt 1351 9410 Senior Tree Trimmer 4,968 28.66 5,216 30.09 5,477 31.60 5,751 33.18 6,039 34.84 6,341 36.58 6,500 37.50 LMCEA 1354 9420 26 Stormwater Program Manager 7,754 44.73 8,142 46.97 8,549 49.32 8,976 51.78 9,425 54.38 9,896 57.09 10,143 58.52 LMCEA 1356 9420 58 Superintendent of Public Works 8,932 51.53 9,379 54.11 9,848 56.82 10,340 59.65 10,857 62.64 Mgmt 1357 9420 Transportation Specialist 4,357 25.14 4,575 26.39 4,804 27.72 5,044 29.10 5,296 30.55 5,561 32.08 5,700 32.88 LMCEA 1328 8810 59 Tree Trimmer 4,514 26.04 4,740 27.35 4,977 28.71 5,226 30.15 5,487 31.66 5,761 33.24 5,905 34.07 LMCEA 1360 9420 18 Wastewater Maintenance Worker I 3,730 21.52 3,917 22.60 4,113 23.73 4,319 24.92 4,535 26.16 4,762 27.47 4,881 28.16 LMCEA 1307 9420 4 Wastewater Maintenance Worker II 4,126 23.80 4,332 24.99 4,549 26.24 4,776 27.55 5,015 28.93 5,266 30.38 5,398 31.14 LMCEA 1310 9420 10 Wastewater Maintenance Worker III 4,536 26.17 4,763 27.48 5,001 28.85 5,251 30.29 5,514 31.81 5,790 33.40 5,935 34.24 LMCEA 1313 9420 20 For additional Temporary employees hired into Regular classifications, use data associated with the Regular classification, but use "2" instead of "1" as the first digit of the Class Code.

DATE: June 27, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Bent Koch, Fire Chief
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATES TO THE CURRENT AMENDED

AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA)

FOR HEARTLAND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AUTHORITY (HCFA)
At the HCFA Commission meeting of May 25, 2023, the HFCA Commission approved changes to the current Amended and Restated JPA. The changes must also be approved by the legislative body of each member agency.

Below are the recommended JPA changes:

Section 1: effective date, “as amended from time…”

Section 3 (G)(2): “The Board shall consider…”
Section 3 (G)(3): “which shall be held…”

Staff recommends the Council adopt the Resolution approving the updates to the current Amended and Restated JPA as recommended by the Heartland Communications Facility Authority Commission.

Attachments: A. HCFA Letter and JPA with track changes
B. Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-

RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATES TO THE CURRENT AMENDED AND

RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA) FOR

HEARTLAND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AUTHORITY (HCFA)
___________________________________________________________________ BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City Council approves the following updates to the HFCA Amended and Restated JPA:

Section 1: effective date, “as amended from time…”

Section 3 (G)(2): “The Board shall consider…”
Section 3 (G)(3): “which shall be held…”

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 27th day of June 2023, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 27, 2023
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT TO I LOVE A CLEAN SAN

DIEGO FOR AN ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING

EDUCATION PROGRAM AT SCHOOLS WITHIN THE

CITY OF LA MESA
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council adopt a resolution to approve a professional services agreement in an amount not to exceed $65,000 to I Love A Clean San Diego for an Organic Waste Recycling Education Program at Schools within the City of La Mesa?
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt a resolution to approve a professional services agreement in an amount not to exceed $65,000 to I Love A Clean San Diego for an Organic Waste Recycling Education Program at Schools within the City of La Mesa.

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Fiscal Impact:

The Organic Waste Recycling Education Program at Schools within the City of La Mesa will be funded through account 20864300301000000.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Foster community health by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving environmental quality

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Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
 SW-1 Food Scrap and Yard Waste Diversion – Promote efforts in the development of a residential food and organic waste collection program.  SW-3 Divert 75% Waste from Landfill – Maximize waste diversion in the City through zero waste strategy and best practices.

BACKGROUND:

In September 2016, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383), establishing methane emissions reduction targets in a statewide effort to reduce emissions from short-lived climate pollutants in various sectors of California’s economy. Methane from decomposing organic waste in landfills is a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; therefore, SB 1383 requires organic waste disposal in California to be 75% below 2014 levels by 2025. Additionally, 20% of edible food that is currently being landfilled must be recovered for human consumption by 2025. Cities and waste haulers were required to have the following in place as of January 1, 2022 with compliance beginning January 1, 2024:
 Organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses  Edible food recovery programs
 Education and outreach to the community
 Procurement of recycled organic products
 Compliance monitoring, enforcement, and reporting
On March 22, 2022, City Council adopted an ordinance adding La Mesa Municipal Code Chapter 7.30 Mandatory Organics Recycling and Edible Food Recovery and amending Chapter 7.20 Refuse Collection and Chapter 7.22 Mandatory Recycling to comply with SB 1383. The City continues to implement programs that help the City meet State mandate requirements.

According to Section 18985.1 of SB 1383, jurisdictions are required to provide education and outreach to all organic waste generators, including local education agencies. Jurisdictions are not required to provide collection services or enforce on local education agencies that are not subject to local control. SB 1383 defines “local education agency” as “a school district, charter school, or county office of education that is not subject to the control of city or county regulations related to solid waste.” SB 1383 requires that jurisdictions provide information on: properly separating waste materials, methane reduction benefits of reducing the landfill disposal of organic waste, public

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health environmental impacts of the landfill disposal of organic waste, and edible food donation.

There are 6 elementary schools (La Mesa Dale, Murray Manor, Rolando, Maryland Avenue, Northmont, Lemon Avenue), 2 middle schools (La Mesa Arts Academy and Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy), and 1 high school (Helix Charter High School) in the boundaries of the city of La Mesa.

DISCUSSION:

Staff has chosen I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) to provide education about organic waste recycling to schools in La Mesa. Staff waived the competitive bidding requirements for this organic waste education program at La Mesa schools due to I Love A Clean San Diego’s experience with equivalent services being provided to other schools in the County of San Diego. This type of waiver is permitted under La Mesa Municipal Code Section 2.40.070(A)(6).

As of May 2023, ILACSD has provided school recycling support for a total of 85 schools across 17 school districts in the unincorporated County of San Diego and the City of Carlsbad. ILACSD has been contracted with the County of San Diego since 2016, providing student education and lunchtime waste sorting assistance to schools in the unincorporated San Diego, including the La Mesa-Spring Valley schools located in unincorporated region in La Mesa. In 2019, ILACSD expanded their student recycling program to include baseline assessments, staff training, student education, infrastructure procurement, and lunchtime sorting assistance.

Since ILACSD has contracted with the County of San Diego and not with the City of La Mesa, ILACSD has not supported the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District locations throughout the incorporated City of La Mesa region. The proposed agreement would ensure that all elementary, middle, and high schools located in La Mesa would receive standardized education from ILACSD about organic waste recycling. ILACSD estimates an 18-month-long program to fully implement the organic waste education program across 9 sites. Based on the schedule proposed by ILACSD, staff anticipates the program to begin in August 2023 and be completed by December 2024.

ILACSD is a trusted leader in environmental education and community activation in San Diego County, with longstanding experience mobilizing residents to engage in meaningful action. The City of La Mesa has a current agreement with ILACSD to host Litter Free La Mesa community clean-up events 6 times a year for 5 years, and ILACSD partnered with the City to host a total of 3 educational webinars in 2022 and 2023 about SB 1383 and organic waste.

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CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement to I Love A Clean San Diego for an Organic Waste Recycling Education Program at Schools within the City of La Mesa for a total not-to-exceed amount of $65,000.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
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Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
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Hilary Ego
Environmental Program Manager
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Serena Lee
Administrative Analyst I
Attachments: A – Resolution
B – Professional Services Agreement
C – Professional Services Agreement Exhibit A

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-____

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR AN ORGANIC

WASTE RECYCLING EDUCATION PROGRAM AT SCHOOLS WITHIN THE

CITY OF LA MESA TO I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO
WHEREAS, the City has need for professional services for an Organic Waste Recycling Education Program at schools within the City of La Mesa and is willing to compensate Contractor for such services;
WHEREAS, the competitive bidding requirements are permitted to be waived under La Mesa Municipal Code section 2.40.070(A)(6) due to I Love a Clean San Diego (ILACSD) being a special provider who has performed similar satisfactory work for Organic Waste Recycling Education Services at schools in the region;
WHEREAS, the City desires to engage ILACSD to render certain technical and professional services in the providing of said professional services; WHEREAS, the purpose of the Organic Waste Recycling Education Program at schools within the City of La Mesa is to educate school staff and students to properly divert organic waste through a contract with a non-profit provider through June 30, 2025; WHEREAS, on May 17, 2023, one proposal from ILACSD was received and subsequently evaluated;
WHEREAS, ILACSD was found to be the most highly qualified firm to perform organic waste recycling education services at schools in the San Diego region and was recommended for contract award based on their proposal and interview; WHEREAS, a final scope of work and fee were negotiated with ILACSD to provide an Organic Waste Recycling Education Program at Schools within the City of La Mesa consulting services; and
WHEREAS, Contractor is qualified to provide said professional services for the Organic Waste Recycling Education Program at schools within the City of La Mesa.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to approve an award and professional services agreement in substantial form as presented, subject to the final review and approval of the City Attorney, for an Organic Waste Recycling Education Program at schools within the City of La Mesa Services to I Love A Clean San Diego in an amount not to exceed $65,000.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 27th day of June 2023, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WEIGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WEIGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

City of La Mesa

SERVICES AGREEMENT
Organic Waste Recycling Education Program at Schools within the City of La Mesa

Services Agreement #2023-SA-XXX
Title: Incorporated La Mesa Schools Organic Waste Recycling Education Program 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ...............................

2. ENGAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR............................................................................

3. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR ..............................................

4. KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL .......................................................................................

5. CONTRACTORS ............................................................................................................

6. CITY REPRESENTATION ............................................................................................

7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY .............................................................................

8. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE......................................................................................

9. COMPENSATION TO CONTRACTOR........................................................................

10. RECORDS.......................................................................................................................

11. METHOD OF COMPENSATION..................................................................................

12. ITEMS TO BE DELIVERED TO CITY.........................................................................

13. DESIGN CHANGES OR REVISIONS...........................................................................

14. ADDITIONAL SERVICES OUTSIDE SCOPE .............................................................

15. HOLD HARMLESS ........................................................................................................

16. INSURANCE...................................................................................................................

17. OWNERSHIP OF WORK...............................................................................................

18. ASSIGNABILITY ...........................................................................................................

19. INTEGRATION; AMENDMENTS ................................................................................

20. NOTICES.........................................................................................................................

21. DISPUTE RESOLUTION...............................................................................................

22. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT FOR CAUSE OR CONVENIENCE...................

23. BUSINESS LICENSE .....................................................................................................

24. INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY...................................................................

25. INTEREST OF CONTRACTOR AND EMPLOYEES;.................................................

26. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................

27. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR..................................................................................

28. PERS ELIGIBILITY INDEMNIFICATION .................................................................

29. TIME................................................................................................................................

30. CONTRACTOR NOT AGENT.......................................................................................

31. NON-DISCLOSURE.......................................................................................................

32. SUBCONTRACTING .....................................................................................................

33. CHANGES.......................................................................................................................

34. JOB SITE SAFETY.........................................................................................................

35. PREVAILING WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.......................................

36. CONFLICT BETWEEN AGREEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ......................

37. DATE OF AGREEMENT...............................................................................................

38. SIGNATURES.................................................................................................................

Services Agreement #2023-SA-XXX
Title: Incorporated La Mesa Schools Organic Waste Recycling Education Program 3 1. STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Between the City of La Mesa and
I Love A Clean San Diego
for Organic Waste Recycling Education Program at Schools within the City of La Mesa This Agreement is entered into by City of La Mesa as of ____________, by and between the City of La Mesa, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "the City", and I Love A Clean San Diego, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor."
WITNESSETH THAT:

WHEREAS, the City has adopted Resolution No. 2023-____; WHEREAS, the City has need for professional services to perform organic waste recycling education program services at schools within the City of La Mesa and is willing to compensate Contractor for such services;
WHEREAS, the competitive bidding requirements are permitted to be waived under La Mesa Municipal Code section 2.40.070(A)(6) due to I Love a Clean San Diego being a special provider who has performed similar satisfactory work for organic waste recycling education at schools in the region;
WHEREAS, the City desires to engage Contractor to render certain technical and professional services in the providing of said professional services; and WHEREAS, Contractor is qualified to provide said professional services for organic waste recycling education program at schools within the City of La Mesa.

NOW THEREFORE, the parties do mutually agree as follows:

2. ENGAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR
The City hereby agrees to engage Contractor and Contractor hereby agrees to perform the services set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement shall be for an initial term from the execution date of the Agreement through Monday, June 30, 2025 and may be renewed for an additional two oneyear terms by mutual written consent of both parties. The City Manager shall have sole and exclusive right to exercise any options contained in this Agreement on behalf of the City.

3. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR
Contractor shall commence performance of the Project upon execution of this Agreement by both parties. The term "Project" as used in this Agreement shall include all of the tasks and items listed and described in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein as part of this Agreement.

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Title: Incorporated La Mesa Schools Organic Waste Recycling Education Program 4 4. KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
Contractor agrees to provide the services of Emily Nelson, Senior Director of Operations respectively for the full term of this contract. No substitutions will be made without prior written approval by the City. The City reserves the right to request specific qualifications for personnel substituted under this section.

5. CONTRACTORS
Contractor will utilize the services of the following subcontractors during the course of this study:

None.

Payment for such services shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. No substitution of proposed subcontractors shall be made without prior written approval by the City.

6. CITY REPRESENTATION
The City Manager for the City of La Mesa, or its designated representative, shall represent the City in all matters pertaining to the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement and shall administer said Agreement on behalf of the City. This person shall hereinafter be referred to as the "City's Representative."

7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY
The City will provide the Contractor, or cause to be provided with, the following documents, services and site information, at no charge to the Contractor.

A. See Exhibit "A"

8. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Both Contractor and the City recognize that time is of the essence in the completion of this work and the following schedule is dependent upon timely actions by the Contractor and the City.

Accordingly, the Contractor shall complete all of the work outlined in Exhibit "A" and described in this Agreement in accordance with the following schedule:

TASK; TARGET DATE
A. See Exhibit "A"
The Contractor shall not be responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes, lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or failure of City to furnish timely information or to approve or disapprove Contractor's work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by City, or governmental agencies.

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Title: Incorporated La Mesa Schools Organic Waste Recycling Education Program 5 9. COMPENSATION TO CONTRACTOR
Final payment of fees shall be upon delivery of approved final documents. Progress payments shall be made based upon evidence that the work is progressing satisfactorily as determined by the City's Project Manager and substantiated with detailed invoices. The amount to be billed shall be based on the Contractor schedule of fees for professional services and the actual time required for each activity. The schedule of fees and estimated time for the project are as shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein as part of this Agreement.

The total fee for professional services shall be billed on a flat-rate basis with a total amount not to exceed $65,000 as described on page 5 of Exhibit "A."

10. RECORDS
Contractor shall maintain adequate records to permit inspection audit of Contractor's time-andmaterial charges under this Agreement. Contractor shall make such records available to the City and to other public agencies responsible for approval, funding or auditing the project, during normal business hours upon reasonable notice. Nothing herein shall convert such records into public records and they will be available only to the City or to public agencies involved with approval, funding or audit functions. Such records shall be maintained by the Contractor for three (3) years following completion of the work under this Agreement.

11. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
The Contractor shall invoice the City by the 15th of the following month for completion of specified tasks identified on page 5 of Exhibit “A.” Thereafter, the City shall compensate Contractor for satisfactory (to the City in its exclusive discretion) services performed within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of Contractor's invoice for the same. The Contractor shall provide documentation regarding time-and-material charges sufficient to meet normal auditing practice. Copies of the invoices for materials in excess of $500 and subcontractor charges shall be submitted with the request for periodic payment.

The City shall promptly review invoicing and notify Contractor of any objection thereto in writing within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the invoice; absent such objection the invoice shall be deemed proper and acceptable.

In the event that any undisputed invoice is not paid within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the invoice by the City, it shall commence bearing interest on the date that the invoice was rendered at the rate of 1% per month and the City agrees to pay all accrued interest, together with the charges for services rendered.

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Title: Incorporated La Mesa Schools Organic Waste Recycling Education Program 6 12. ITEMS TO BE DELIVERED TO CITY
The following items shall be delivered by the Contractor to the City of La Mesa:

QUANTITY; TARGET DATE
A. See Exhibit "A"

13. DESIGN CHANGES OR REVISIONS
No design changes or revisions will be required and no payment therefore will be made except pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. No extra compensation shall be paid the Contractor for revisions required by reason of omissions or errors by the Contractor in the preparation of the original document, plans, working drawings, or specifications. Changes to the scope of this Agreement shall be negotiated prior to commencement of extra work.

14. ADDITIONAL SERVICES OUTSIDE SCOPE
Only after written authorization from the City, additional services that Contractor could provide, or cause to be provided, include the following:

A. Additional work related to the Project but not included in the Scope of Work.

B. Additional work caused by changes unrelated to the Scope of Work described herein.

Contractor will be compensated for Contractor time and direct personnel expenses as approved by the City.

15. HOLD HARMLESS
To the furthest extent allowed by law, Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend City and each of its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs and damages (whether in contract, tort or strict liability, including but not limited to personal injury, death at any time and property damage), and from any and all claims, demands and actions in law or equity (including reasonable attorney's fees and litigation expenses) that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Contractor, its principals, officers, employees, agents or volunteers in the performance of this Agreement.

If Contractor should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, Contractor shall require each subcontractor to indemnify, hold harmless and defend City and each of its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the terms of the preceding paragraph.

This section shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.

Services Agreement #2023-SA-XXX
Title: Incorporated La Mesa Schools Organic Waste Recycling Education Program 7 16. INSURANCE
Throughout the life of this Agreement, Contractor shall pay for and maintain in full force and effect all policies of insurance required hereunder with an insurance company(ies) either (i) admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to do business in the State of California and rated not less than "A:VII" in Best's Insurance Rating Guide, or (ii) authorized by the City Manager or his/her designee at any time and in his/her sole discretion. The following policies of insurance are required:

A. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY insurance which shall be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Services Office (ISO) Commercial General Liability Coverage Form CG 00 01 and include insurance for “bodily injury,” “property damage” and “personal and advertising injury” with coverage for premises and operations (including the use of owned and non-owned equipment), products and completed operations, and contractual liability (including, without limitation, indemnity obligations under the Agreement) with limits of liability of not less than the following:
o $1,000,000 per occurrence
o $2,000,000 general aggregate
B. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY insurance which shall be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Service Office (ISO) Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01 covering, Code 1 (any auto), or if Contractor has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and 9 (non-owned), with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

C. WORKERS' COMPENSATION insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

Should Contractor maintain insurance with broader coverage and/or limits of liability greater than those shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits of liability maintained by Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.

Contractor shall be responsible for payment of any deductibles contained in any insurance policies required hereunder and Contractor shall also be responsible for payment of any self-insured retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to, and approved by, the City Manager or his/her designee. At the option of the City Manager or his/her designee, either:
(i) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects to

Services Agreement #2023-SA-XXX
Title: Incorporated La Mesa Schools Organic Waste Recycling Education Program 8 City, its elected officials, officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers: or (ii) Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee, satisfactory to City Manager or his/her designee, guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. At no time shall City be responsible for the payment of any deductibles or self-insured retentions.

All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be endorsed to provide that the coverage shall not be cancelled, non-renewed, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 calendar day written notice has been given to City. Upon issuance by the insurer, broker, or agent of a notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or reduction in coverage or in limits, Contractor shall furnish City with a new certificate and applicable endorsements for such policy(ies). In the event any policy is due to expire during the work to be performed for City, Contractor shall provide a new certificate, and applicable endorsements, evidencing renewal of such policy not less than 15 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the expiring policy.

The General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance policies shall be written on an occurrence form and shall name City, its elected officials, officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as an additional insured. Such policy(ies) of insurance shall be endorsed so Contractor’s insurance shall be primary and no contribution shall be required of City, its elected officials, officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its elected officials, officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers. The Workers’ Compensation insurance policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation as to City, its elected officials, officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.

Contractor shall furnish City with all certificate(s) and applicable endorsements effecting coverage required hereunder. All certificates and applicable endorsements are to be received by City and approved by City Manager or his/her designee prior to City’s execution of the Agreement and before work commences. Upon request of City, Contractor shall immediately furnish City with a complete copy of any insurance policy required under this Agreement, including all endorsements, with said copy certified by the underwriter to be a true and correct copy of the original policy. This requirement shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.

If at any time during the life of this Agreement or any extension, Contractor or any of its subcontractors fail to maintain any required insurance in full force and effect, all work under this Agreement shall be discontinued immediately, and all payments due or that become due to Contractor shall be withheld until notice is received by City that the required insurance has been restored to full force and effect and that the premiums therefore have been paid for a period satisfactory to City. Any failure to maintain the required insurance shall be sufficient cause for City to terminate this Agreement. No action taken by City hereunder shall in any way relieve Contractor of its responsibilities under this Agreement.

Services Agreement #2023-SA-XXX
Title: Incorporated La Mesa Schools Organic Waste Recycling Education Program 9 The fact that insurance is obtained by Contractor shall not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of Contractor, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. The duty to indemnify City and its elected officials, officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Contractor. Approval or purchase of any insurance contracts or policies shall in no way relieve from liability nor limit the liability of Contractor, its principals, officers, employees, agents, persons under the supervision of Contractor, vendors, suppliers, invitees, Contractors, subcontractors, or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them.

If Contractor should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, Contractor shall require each subcontractor to provide insurance protection in favor of City, its elected officials, officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the terms of each of the preceding paragraphs, except that the subcontractors' certificates and endorsements shall be on file with Contractor and City prior to the commencement of any work by the subcontractor.

17. OWNERSHIP OF WORK
All finished or unfinished documents, studies, reports, computer files and materials prepared by Contractor and subcontractors under this Agreement shall be considered the property of the City and will be turned over to the City upon demand, but in any event, upon completion of the Project.

The Contractor shall be allowed to retain copies of documents for their permanent records, if desired.

18. ASSIGNABILITY
Contractor shall not assign, delegate, or transfer this Agreement or any work hereunder, nor assign any monies due or to become due hereunder, except as expressly stated herein. In no event shall any contractual relation be created between any third party and the City without prior written consent of the City. A consent to one assignment shall not be deemed to be consent to any subsequent assignment.

19. INTEGRATION; AMENDMENTS
This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter herein. There are no other agreements, expressed or implied, oral or written, except as set forth herein. This Agreement may be amended upon written mutual consent of both parties hereto.

Amendment requiring changes in compensation shall be subject to the City's change order procedures.

Services Agreement #2023-SA-XXX
Title: Incorporated La Mesa Schools Organic Waste Recycling Education Program 10 20. NOTICES
Notices and requests to the City or Contractor shall be delivered at the following addresses, either served personally on the designated representative or by U.S. Postal Service at the following addresses:

City:
• Director of Public Works/City Engineer
• City of La Mesa
• 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
• (619) 667-1166
Contractor:
• Senior Director of Operations
• I Love A Clean San Diego
• 5797 Chesapeake Court, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123 • (619) 291-0103

21. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The City shall require that all Contractors agree to submit any unresolved claims, counterclaims, disputes, controversies and other matters between them and the City or the Contractor and/or any subcontractors of any tier arising out of or relating to their agreement with the City or the breach thereof (“disputes”) first to mediation and then if not resolved, to non-binding arbitration prior to initiating suit or judicial proceeding.

22. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT FOR CAUSE OR CONVENIENCE
If, through any cause, the Contractor shall fail to fulfill in timely and proper manner his obligations under this Agreement, or if the Contractor shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Agreement, the City shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately by giving written notice to the Contractor of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof. In such event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports prepared by the Contractor under this Agreement shall, at the option of the City, become its property and the Contractor shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed hereunder.

Services Agreement #2023-SA-XXX
Title: Incorporated La Mesa Schools Organic Waste Recycling Education Program 11 In addition to termination for cause, the City may terminate this Agreement for City’s convenience upon not less than fifteen (15) days written notice to Contractor. Upon receipt of said notice, the Contractor shall immediately cease all work under this Agreement unless said notice provides otherwise. If this Agreement is terminated as provided in this paragraph for City’s convenience, the Contractor shall be required to provide to City all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, services, etc., prepared by the Contractor as may be requested by City and such work shall become City’s property upon payment to Contractor for the value of the work performed, less payments of compensation previously made.

Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained by the City by virtue of any breach of the Agreement by the Contractor, and the City may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the City from the Contractor is determined.

23. BUSINESS LICENSE
The Contractor, including all subcontractors, shall obtain a business license for work within the City of La Mesa pursuant to La Mesa Municipal Code Sections 6.08.010 through 6.08.240.

No payments shall be made to any Contractor until such business license has been obtained, and all fees paid therefor, by the Contractor and all subcontractors. Business license applications and information may be obtained from the Finance Department, City Hall, 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942-5502, (619) 667-1118 or online at cityoflamesa.us/buslic.

24. INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY
No member of the governing body of the City and no other officer, employee, or agent of the City who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement; and the Contractor shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance.

25. INTEREST OF CONTRACTOR AND EMPLOYEES

STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS
The Contractor covenants that he presently has no interest and shall not acquire interest, direct or indirect, in the study area or any parcels therein or any other interest which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of his services hereunder. The Contractor further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed. City may require Contractor to complete and submit a Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, in accordance with applicable law, to City Clerk.

26. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

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Title: Incorporated La Mesa Schools Organic Waste Recycling Education Program 12 Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities and equipment which may be required for furnishing services pursuant to this Agreement.

27. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
At all times during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the right to control Contractor only insofar as the results of Contractor's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement; however, City shall not have the right to control the means by which Contractor accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement.

28. PERS ELIGIBILITY INDEMNIFICATION
In the event that Contractor’s employee providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS of the City, Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employer and employee contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of the employee as well as for payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions which would otherwise be the responsibility of the City.

Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Contractor’s employees providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation and benefit including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contributions to be paid by City for employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.

29. TIME
Contractor shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary for satisfactory performance of Contractor's obligations pursuant to this Agreement.

30. CONTRACTOR NOT AGENT
Except as City may specify in writing, Contractor shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Contractor shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.

31. NON-DISCLOSURE
The designs, plans, reports, investigations, materials and documents prepared or acquired by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement (including any duplicate copies kept by the Contractor)

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Title: Incorporated La Mesa Schools Organic Waste Recycling Education Program 13 shall not be shown to any other public or private person or entity, except as authorized by the City.

The Contractor shall not disclose to any other public or private person or entity any information regarding the activities of the City except as authorized by the City.

32. SUBCONTRACTING
None of the services covered by the Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior consent of the City. The Contractor shall be as fully responsible to the City for the acts and omissions of his subcontractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as he is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by him. The Contractor shall insert in each subcontract appropriate provisions requiring compliance with the labor standards provisions of this Agreement.

33. CHANGES
The City may, from time to time, request changes in the Scope of Services of the Contract to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of the Contractor's compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the City and the Contractor shall be incorporated to this Contract.

34. JOB SITE SAFETY
The general or prime Contractor who is responsible for means, methods and procedures of the project shall be responsible for job site safety.

The prime contractor and all subcontractors of all tiers shall:

A. Be responsible for the safety of their respective employees as required by law.

B. Come under the jurisdiction and supervision of the general or prime contractor’s job site safety program.

C. Exercise reasonable care to avoid risk of injury to others as required by the professional standard of care.

35. PREVAILING WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS

IF APPLICABLE
A. No professional Contractor or subcontractor subject to the requirements of State of California’s prevailing wages may be awarded a contract, or contracted with, for a public works project (submitted on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].