Agenda packet — La Mesa City Council, June 25, 2024

LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting

Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

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

Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Laura Lothian
Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Colin Parent
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 SHU

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO DR. PAUL

GOTHOLD FOR HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY
OFFICE OF EDUCATION AFTER 32 YEARS OF SERVICE

5.2 PROCLAIMING MAY 2024 AS ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN,

AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE 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 9.12)
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.
*If a public hearing item is part of the Consent Calendar, the public hearing shall be deemed held if the item is not removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and possible action (Item 9.3)
Recommended Motion:

Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.12.

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 STAFFING UPDATES FROM CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 1
Staff Reference: Ms. Lee
Recommended Motion:

Receive and file.

9.3 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
5 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.4 *RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
13 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT WITH THE FINAL

DETERMINATION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2025 TO BE COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX

ROLL AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A

CERTIFIED COPY OF THE RESOLUTION, TOGETHER WITH A COPY

OF THE REPORT TO THE OFFICE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY

AUDITOR
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.5 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA

MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING
SPACE AT 8115 PASADENA AVENUE
19 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.6 RESOLUTION AWARDING A TASK ORDER TO ARDURRA GROUP,
INC. TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND

INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE INFLOW AND INFILTRATION
MITIGATION PHASE 6 SEWER PROJECT
23 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.7 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR STREET SWEEPING

SERVICES WITH SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
34 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
FOR THE 2023 ANNUAL SLURRY PROJECT, BID 24-10, TO
AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC.
40 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.9 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2024-2027 MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA

MESA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION AND CORRESPONDING

CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE
49 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2024-2027 MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA

MESA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION AND AMENDING THE CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-25, 2025-26, AND 2026-27 FOR CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE LA MESA

POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING SALARY

RANGES/BANDS AND PAY STEPS
Staff Reference: Ms. Spaniol
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.10 RESOLUTIONS APPROVING COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND POLICE MANAGEMENT SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
107
Staff Reference: Ms. Spaniol
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolutions.
a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

COMPENSATION PLAN, LISTING CLASSIFICATION

RANGES/BANDS AND PAY STEPS
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS

FOR POLICE MANAGEMENT (SWORN) EMPLOYEES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, 2025-26, AND 2026-27
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.11 RESOLUTION AWARDING A TASK ORDER FOR SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP, INC. TO PREPARE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR

THE PARK AT WAITE DRIVE
122
Staff Reference: Ms. Richardson
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.12 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE

CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM/REMOTE ACCESS

NETWORK (CAL-ID/RAN) SYSTEM PARTICIPATING AGENCY

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE COUNTY
OF SAN DIEGO UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029
149
Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10. ORDINANCE: SECOND READING

10.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADDING A NEW SECTION 12.64.025 TO THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL

CODE TO DESIGNATE A SAFETY CORRIDOR PURSUANT TO
ASSEMBLY BILL 43
160
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance adding a new section 12.64.025 to the La Mesa Municipal Code to designate a safety corridor pursuant to Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43) and designating Lemon Avenue from Garfield Street to Bancroft Drive as an AB 43 Safety Corridor.

11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

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

13. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

14. ADJOURNMENT
DATE: June 25, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager

FROM: Amanda Lee, Assistant City Manager
RE: Staffing Updates
As part of the annual budget process, the City Manager updates the City Council on changes to staffing in the organization. Continuing to maintain control over salaries and other expenditures, while keeping an eye on the City’s reserves is of paramount importance. Just as vital is the need to keep the organization running effectively. Within the City’s budget, and as a service organization, personnel costs are the biggest expenditure.

The following is an update on staffing changes that have occurred since July 1, 2023. At the end of this memo are the proposed staffing changes to be incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating budget.

In summary, over the fiscal year, 17 new fulltime employees joined the City and five fulltime employees received promotions. In addition, 25 employees separated from the City (six retired retirement; two were released; and 17 fulltime resignations).

If a position was an increase in staffing to the budget as opposed to a replacement of an existing position it is denoted as NEW below.

City Manager’s Office
• A Communications Manager was hired
• An IT Specialist II was hired (NEW)
• A Records Technician for the City Clerk’s Office was hired (NEW) Human Resources
• A new Director of Human Resources was hired. The Director of Administrative Services position was reclassified in December 2023 to the Director of Human Resources • A Risk Manager was hired
• A Senior Management Analyst was hired
Community Development
• A Community Development Director was hired
• Building Official: This position was filled by an internal promotion • A new Senior Management Analyst position was hired (NEW) • Management Analyst: This position was filled by an internal promotion • A Building Inspector II was hired
• An Administrative Coordinator was hired.

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Memo to the Mayor and Members of the City Council
Staffing Update
June 25, 2024

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Vacancies:
• Assistant Community Development Director: There is an open recruitment to fill this position • Building Inspector Supervisor
• Development Services Tech II: There is an open recruitment to fill this position • Engineering Technician
• A new Assistant Planner: There is an open recruitment to fill this position (NEW) • Associate Engineer
• Public Works Inspector
Community Services
• A new Recreation Supervisor (Events) was hired (NEW)
• Continuous recruitments to fill Part-Time Recreation Positions Finance Department
• No staffing changes
Fire Department
• Fire Engineer: This position was filled by an internal promotion Police Department
• A Police Lieutenant was hired
• Police Officer: Three new Officers were hired.
• Police Officer Trainee: Four Officer Trainees were hired Non-sworn positions:
• Police Services Manager: This position was filed by an internal promotion • A Police Dispatcher was hired
Vacancies:
• Police Officer & Police Officer Trainee: This is a continuous open recruitment. Currently, there are four vacant positions
• Police Dispatcher: There is one vacant position
• Clinical Homeless Outreach Specialist: There is an open recruitment to fill this position (NEW) • Homeless Outreach Technician: There is an open recruitment to fill this position (NEW) • There are currently three vacancies for a part-time Community Services Officer Public Works
Engineering:
• No staffing changes
Operations:
• Wastewater Lead Worker: This position was filed by an internal promotion • Two Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II were hired
• Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor: This position was filled by an internal promotion • Fleet Supervisor: This position was filled by an internal promotion • Senior Tree Trimmer: This position was filled by an internal promotion

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Memo to the Mayor and Members of the City Council
Staffing Update
June 25, 2024

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• Streets Lead Worker: This position was filled by an internal promotion • Parks Lead Worker: This position was filled by an internal promotion • Two Public Works Maintenance Workers I/II were hired
Vacancies:
• Heavy Equipment Operator: There is an open recruitment to fill this position • Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II: There is an open recruitment to fill two vacant positions • Equipment Operator: There is an open recruitment to fill two vacant positions • Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II/III: There is an open recruitment to fill two vacant positions • Lead Mechanic: There is an open recruitment to fill this position Proposed Changes to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
City Manager’s Office
• Student Management Fellow: The City Manager’s Office is proposing to add a Student Management Fellowship position. This fellowship will offer a unique opportunity to gain in-depth experience in city management and prepare for a career in public administration. The fellowship will provide administrative support, policy development and analysis, assist with community engagement and communication activities, and assist in project management. The fellowship will be funded out of the General Fund.

Police Department
Based on an independent Police Department Staffing Study, the Police Department proposes the following staff changes:
• Management Analyst: Add one full-time Management Analyst to assist with administrative tasks, grant writing, and facility management.
• Professional Standards Unit Coordinator: Add one full-time Professional Standards Unit (PSU) Assistant Position to assume the review and processing responsibilities of the body-worn camera program. This position is currently held by a police sergeant, who can be transitioned back to a police supervisory role.
• Volunteer Coordinator: Add one full-time Volunteer Coordinator position, which would replace the current part-time position. The volunteer coordinator is responsible for managing our Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and the study showed that a part-time position is not efficient to effectively manage this program.
• Community Services Officer: Add one full-time Community Service Officer (CSO) to assist with patrol and traffic operations.
• Police Officer (Prop 64): Add one full-time Management Analyst to assist with administrative tasks, grant writing, and facility management.
• Police Dispatcher: Add one full-time Dispatcher position to assist with increased call volume.

The recommended positions will be funded by the General Fund.

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Memo to the Mayor and Members of the City Council
Staffing Update
June 25, 2024

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Cc: File 330-60
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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 25, 2024
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED LIST OF
PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY
SB1 THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
OF 2017
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City of La Mesa approve a resolution adopting the proposed list of projects to be funded from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Local Streets and Roads Funding Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25? Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City approve the resolution adopting the proposed list of projects to be funded from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Local Streets and Roads Funding Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Fiscal Impact:

The projects proposed in the program are funded through the SB1 Transportation fund. No commitment of General Funds will be made with this action.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 25, 2024
Page: 2 of 4
BACKGROUND:

On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on both the state highway and local streets and road system. SB 1 increased per gallon fuel excise taxes; increased diesel fuel sales taxes and vehicle registration fees; and provided for inflationary adjustments to tax rates in future years.

SB 1 emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency in the delivery of California's transportation programs. Therefore, to be eligible for Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding, Streets and Highways Code Section 2034 requires cities and counties to annually provide basic project reporting to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for projects anticipated for and funded through the RMRA.

The projected Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 revenue to be apportioned to the City of La Mesa from RMRA is estimated to be $1,566,431. The intent of the program is to fund local streets and roadway improvement projects.

In order to receive RMRA funds, the City is required to meet an identified Maintenance of Effort (MOE) metric by spending at least the annual average of its general fund expenditures during prior fiscal years on street improvement related expenses. The City's current annual MOE expenditure requirement for RMRA is $1,274,724. A report that documents the MOE and SB 1 expenditures is required annually for compliance (see discussion below) and in order for money to be apportioned to the agency. Project expenditures reports that document the MOE and SB1 expenditures are submitted annually on December 1st as a requirement for the money to be apportioned to the City.

The objective of the Local Streets and Roads Program is to address deferred maintenance on the local streets and roads system through the prioritization and delivery of basic road maintenance and rehabilitation projects as well as critical safety projects.

DISCUSSION:

Streets and Highways Code Section 2034(a)(1) requires that prior to receiving an apportionment of RMRA funds in a fiscal year, an eligible city must submit to the CTC a list of projects proposed to be funded pursuant to an adopted resolution by the City Council at a regular public meeting.

The adopted list of projects proposed should include any new projects to be funded with the upcoming fiscal year’s apportionment and any projects previously listed that will continue to receive funding in the fiscal year for which eligibility is sought (i.e. multi-year

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 25, 2024
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funded projects). The list of projects must include a description and location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement.

For FY 2024-25 projects, project lists and adopted resolutions are due to the CTC by July 1, 2024. Based on a review of the Pavement Management Program, public input, and site visits, staff has created a prioritization for street improvements. Shown below is the recommended list for submittal:

FY 2024-25 Planned Project List:

Staff is currently finalizing two projects that are being funded through RMRA from the fiscal year 2023-24. The first project, known as the 69th and Boulevard Storm Drain Project, was awarded in the fiscal year 2023-2024 and is expected to be completed by the second half of the fiscal year 2024-2025. This project is on University Ave. and focuses on the stretch between Blvd Drive and 6845 University Avenue. The second project, named the Lemon Avenue overlay project, encompasses the area from Schuyler Avenue to SR-125. It was awarded in the fiscal year 2023-2024 and is projected to be finished at the beginning of the fiscal year 2024-2025.

FY 2023-24 Projects Completed or In Progress:

Project Location From To Description Useful Life
Porter Hill Terrace Randlett
Drive End
FDR (full depth
reclamation of
pavement)
20 Yrs.

Tia Maria Way Randlett
Drive Tio Diego Place FDR 20 Yrs.

Odessa Avenue Mellmanor
Drive
Van Horn
Street FDR 20 Yrs.

Project Location From To Description Useful
Life
69th Street &
Boulevard Drive
Boulevard Drive
(Between 69th St.
& Lois St.)
6845 University
Avenue Storm Drain project 50 Yrs.

Parks Avenue
El Cajon
Boulevard Ohio Place Overlay 20 Yrs.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 25, 2024
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For each fiscal year in which RMRA funds are received and expended, the City is required to submit a project expenditure report to the CTC detailing how RMRA funds were spent.

The report includes a description and location of each completed project, the amount of funds expended on the project, the actual completion date, and the estimated useful life of the improvement. Project expenditure reports are due annually on December 1st. Staff plans to submit the report for FY 2024-25 as required.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached resolution adopting the proposed list of projects to be funded from the RMRA Local Streets and Roads Funding Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________________ ____________________________ Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works

_______________________________
Jacob Martin
Senior Management Analyst
Attachment: A. Resolution
Jackson Drive
South PCR at
La Mesa
Boulevard
320 feet north
of Murray
Boulevard
Intersection
Overlay 20 Yrs.

Lemon Avenue
Intersection at
Schuyler
Avenue
Between
Driveways and
West of I-125
Overlay 20 Yrs.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of the City of La Mesa are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; WHEREAS, the City must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; WHEREAS, the City, will receive an estimated $1,566,431 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2024-25 from SB 1;
WHEREAS, this is the eighth year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; WHEREAS, the City has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities/the project list; WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities’ priorities for transportation investment; WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate major or arterial roads, install street preservation materials on local and collector streets, add active transportation infrastructure elements to the maximum extent practical throughout the City this year and 20 or more of similar projects into the future; WHEREAS, the 2023 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City of La Mesa’s streets and roads are in an “at lower risk” condition and this

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revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into the “good” condition category; and WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.

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

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

2. The following list of newly proposed projects will be funded in-part or solely with Fiscal Year 2024-25 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

Project Title: FY 24-25 Citywide Slurry Seal
Project Description: Citywide Pavement Slurry Sealing of Arterials, Collectors and Residential Streets funded by SB1
Project Locations: Various locations in Maintenance Zone 1 bounded by Parkway Drive, Lake Murray boulevard, Jackson Drive, and Blue Lake Drive Estimated Project Schedule: Start (07/24) – Completion (06/25) Estimated Project Useful Life: 10 Years
Project Title: FY 24-25 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project Description: Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation- Full Depth Removal of Arterials, Collectors and Residential Streets funded by SB1
Project Locations: Porter Hill Terrace. From: Randlett Drive To: End Tia Maria Way. From: Randlett Drive To: Tio Diego Place.

Odessa Avenue from: Mellmanor Drive to: Van Horn Street Estimated Project Schedule: Start (07/24) – Completion (06/25) Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 Years
Project Location From To Description Useful Life
Porter Hill Terrace Randlett Drive End
FDR (full depth
reclamation of
pavement)
20 Yrs.

Tia Maria Way Randlett Drive Tio Diego Place FDR 20 Yrs.

Odessa Avenue Mellmanor
Drive Van Horn Street FDR 20 Yrs.

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3. The following previously proposed and adopted projects may also utilize Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in their delivery. With the relisting of these projects in the adopted fiscal year resolution, the City is reaffirming to the public and the State our intent to fund these projects with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

Project Title: FY 23-24 69th & Blvd Storm Drain replacement Project Description: Storm Drain replacement project funded in part by SB1 Project Location: 69th Street & Boulevard Drive From: Boulevard Drive (Between 69th St. & Lois St.) To: 6845 University Avenue
Estimated Project Schedule: Start (07/23) – Completion (06/25) Estimated Project Useful Life: 50 Years
Project Title: FY 23-24 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project Description: Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation of Arterials, Collectors and Residential Streets funded by SB1
Project Location: Parks Avenue
Estimated Project Schedule: Start (07/23) – Completion (06/25) Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years
Project Title: FY 22-23 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project Description: Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation of Arterials, Collectors and Residential Streets funded by SB1
Project Location: Jackson Drive & Lemon Avenue
Estimated Project Schedule: Start (07/23) – Completion (06/25) Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years
Project Location From To Description Useful Life
69th Street &
Boulevard Drive
Blvd drive
(Between 69th &
Lois St.)
6845 University
Avenue Storm Drain project 50 Yrs.

Parks Avenue
El Cajon
Boulevard Ohio Place Overlay 20 Yrs.

Jackson Drive South PCR at La
Mesa Boulevard
320 feet north of
Murray Boulevard
Intersection
Overlay 20 Yrs.

Lemon Avenue Intersection at
Schuyler Avenue
Between
Driveways and
West of I-125
Overlay 20 Yrs.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25
th day of June 2024, 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. 2024- , 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)

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 25, 2024
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT WITH THE

FINAL DETERMINATION OF SEWER SERVICE
CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO BE

COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL

AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A COPY

OF THE RESOLUTION AND THE REPORT TO THE

OFFICE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AUDITOR
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the sewer charge amount for each parcel as described in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 sewer charge report and authorize the City Clerk to submit the sewer charge for each parcel to the County Auditor for collection on the FY 2025 property tax bills? Recommendation:

The City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the sewer charge amount for each parcel as described in the FY 2025 sewer charge report and authorize the City Clerk to submit the sewer charge for each parcel to the County Auditor for collection on the FY 2025 property tax bills.

Fiscal Impact:

Through an agreement with the County of San Diego, the City pays a fee of $0.10 per parcel for collection of sewer service charges on the tax bill. Sewer charges will be levied on an estimated 13,145 parcels in FY 2025, at a total estimated cost of $1,314.50. This amount is deducted by the County from the City’s apportionment of property tax payments.

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Date: June 25, 2024
Page: 2 of 4
The City will collect approximately $12,583,292.10 in sewer revenue from property tax payments in FY 2025. This revenue is received from the County in monthly apportionments with a majority of the revenue collected in January and May after property tax bills are due. Additionally, the City's Finance Department will directly bill and collect an estimated $1,067,748.30 in sewer service charges from properties that cannot be placed on the tax roll due to various circumstances.

Sewer service revenue is deposited into the Wastewater Fund and is used to fund the City’s sewer program, including operation and maintenance, sewer treatment and conveyance, infrastructure improvements, and debt service.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability.
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.

BACKGROUND:

On June 26, 2012, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2012-2823 authorizing the collection of La Mesa sewer service charges on the County property tax roll as a fixed charge special assessment.

The City has an agreement with the County of San Diego for the collection of taxes and special assessments. As part of the agreement, the County collects the fixed charge special assessments levied by the City at the same time and in the same manner as County property taxes are collected. A special assessment is defined as a levy placed upon real property (land or land and improvements) for the purpose of paying for a special service, the amount of which is based on the benefit received from the service provided.

Sewer service charges are collected from all users of the City’s sanitary sewer system pursuant to La Mesa Municipal Code Section 17.12 and the laws of the State of California.

The City levies the sewer service fee under the authority of California Health and Safety Code Section 5471. Sewer charges are subject to the limitations prescribed in Article XIIID (Proposition 218) of the California Constitution. On June 14, 2022, the City Council approved a rate increase of 4.9% for the average single-family home customer in FY 2025.

DISCUSSION:

As part of the annual sewer billing process, the City will be mailing the week of June 24 a courtesy notification letter to the record owner of each parcel connected to the City’s sanitary sewer system with the estimated sewer charge amount to be collected on the FY

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Date: June 25, 2024
Page: 3 of 4
2025 property tax bill. The letter provides property-specific information to assist property owners with planning and budgeting for property tax payments, rental properties and impound accounts. The courtesy letters also provide information for the property owner to request a sewer billing adjustment before the charges are placed on the property tax bill. Municipal Code Section 17.12.040 authorizes the City Manager to establish policies and grant exceptions from the established sewer service charges in certain situations.

The sewer charge adjustment policy and the request form are available on the City’s website. Adjustment requests may be submitted at any time throughout the year; however, the County charges a $15 per parcel correction fee for processing billing changes after the August 10th submittal deadline.

To align with the goals of the Climate Action Plan, residents have the option of opting-out of the paper annual courtesy notification. Residents will still be able to obtain their water usage information online from the City’s website. A resident who opts out of the annual notification will continue to receive public hearing notices for sewer fees, pursuant to Article XIIID (Proposition 218) of the California Constitution.

Property owners also have the opportunity to review their annual sewer charges online on the City’s website at www.cityoflamesa.com/sewer . The winter water usage and billing calculations are available online going back to 2012 so that property owners can track changes in their winter water average and the bill amount from year to year.

In order to collect the sewer charges on the property tax roll, Health and Safety Code Section 5473 requires that a written report containing a description of each parcel receiving sewer service and the amount of the charge for each parcel, be prepared each year and filed with the City Clerk. Sewer charges must be computed in conformity with the adopted schedule of sewer service fees. The FY 2025 sewer charge report, with the amount to be levied against each parcel, was filed with the City Clerk on June 14, 2024.

The City Council is required to hold a public hearing prior to making a final determination of the amount of the sewer service charge to be levied against each parcel for the fiscal year. Pursuant to Section 5473.1, a notice of filing of the FY 2025 sewer charge report and the time and place of the public hearing was published two times in the East County Californian on June 12, 2024, and June 19, 2024.

On or before August 10 of each year, the City must certify and deliver the adopted resolution and a copy of the approved report with the levy amounts for each parcel, to the County Auditor to be added to the assessment roll for collection on the property tax bill.

Following the public hearing, staff will prepare the final parcel report, along with any changes requested by residents and approved by City staff, for submittal to the County.

Parcels that cannot be placed on the tax roll, such as government agencies or home owner associations are billed separately by the City.

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CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the sewer charge amount for each parcel as described in the FY 2025 sewer charge report and authorize the City Clerk to submit the sewer charge for each parcel to the County Auditor for collection on the FY 2025 property tax roll.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________________ ____________________________ Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
_______________________________
Jacob Martin
Senior Management Analyst
Attachments:A. Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

CONFIRMING THE REPORT WITH THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO BE COLLECTED ON THE

COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO

FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION, TOGETHER WITH A

COPY OF THE REPORT TO THE OFFICE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY

AUDITOR
WHEREAS, pursuant to the La Mesa Municipal Code and the laws of the State of California, sewer service charges shall be paid by all persons using the sanitary sewer system of the city of La Mesa;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 5473, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2012-2823 electing to have sewer service charges collected on the property tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same times as, together with and not separately from, its general taxes and has caused to be prepared and filed with the City Clerk, a sewer service charge report containing the description of each parcel of property receiving services and the amount of the charges for each parcel for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025;

WHEREAS, a courtesy notice was mailed to the owner of each parcel receiving sewer service from the City of La Mesa with the estimated sewer charge amount to be placed on the property tax roll for FY 2025 for the respective property; WHEREAS, the notice included the option to opt out of the annual notice to align with the goals of the Climate Action Plan, adopted by the City Council in March 2018; WHEREAS, on June 14, 2024, the FY 2025 sewer charge report, with the amount to be levied against each parcel, was filed with the City Clerk; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5473.1, a notice of filing of the FY 2025 sewer charge report and the time and place of the public hearing was published two times in the East County Californian on June 12, 2024 and June 19, 2024;
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. a public hearing was held to receive and consider all oral and written testimony regarding the FY 2025 report of sewer service charge amounts to be levied against each parcel for the fiscal year; WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 5473.4, on or before August 10 of each year, the City Clerk shall file with the County auditor, a copy of the report with an endorsed statement of Final Determination by the legislative body; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that the FY 2025 itemized tax roll will include 13,145 parcels and a total assessment of approximately $12,583,292.10.

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

1. Said report on file in the City Clerk’s office describing each parcel of property receiving

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services and the amount of the charges for each parcel is hereby confirmed and the amount levied upon each parcel shall be entered by the County auditor on the assessment roll for FY 2025.

2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution, together with a copy of the final parcel report, along with any changes requested by residents and approved by staff, to the Office of the San Diego County Auditor on or before August 10, 2024.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of June 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 25, 2024
SUBJECT: REPORT AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA

MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED
PERSONS PARKING SPACE AT 8115 PASADENA AVE
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council approve the installation of a disabled person parking space at 8115 Pasadena Avenue?
Recommendation:

The City Council approve the installation a disabled person parking space at 8115 Pasadena Avenue.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost to remove the space should be less than $1,000 and is available in the existing Public Works Traffic Operations maintenance budget.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.

Environmental Review:

This project is categorically exempt from the environmental review process under Section 15301 Class 1 (c) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, which exempts projects which involve negligible or no expansion of existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities.

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Date: June 25, 2024
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BACKGROUND:

All requests for an on-street disabled persons parking space require possession of a valid disabled person placard, available on-street space, and no available access from the private property.

DISCUSSION:

The request for an on-street disabled persons parking space at 8115 Pasadena Avenue is from a requestor that has provided verification of ownership of a disabled person placard. There is off-street parking in a garage. The requester submitted an application in 2018 that was denied by the Traffic Commission (now the Mobility Commission) citing that off-street parking was available at the address and that neighbors had voiced opposition.

The requester appealed this decision at the May 1, 2024 Mobility Commission meeting.

During discussion of the item, the commission heard comments from the neighborhood in opposition to the installation, as well as being provided new information from the requestor regarding his need for the on-street disable persons parking space. Based on the new information presented, the commission chose to postpone the item to the next meeting in order to examine the new information.

At the June 5, 2024 Mobility Commission meeting, the commission reexamined the request. They concluded that based on the fact that the driveway was not large enough to park a vehicle without blocking the sidewalk and that the garage was not large enough to accommodate a typically sized modern vehicle (such as the owner’s vehicle which is mid-size sedan) the installation of a disabled person parking space at 8115 Pasadena Avenue the request was valid.

CONCLUSION:

The Mobility Commission recommends to City Council that the disabled person parking space at 8115 Pasadena Avenue be installed. Staff recommends that the City Council affirm the Mobility Commission’s decision and approve the resolution amending Section

12.44.130 of the La Mesa Municipal Code to include the installation of a disabled person parking space at 8115 Pasadena Avenue.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works

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____________
Michael Kinnard
Engineering Project Manager
Attachments: A. Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE AT 8115 PASADENA AVENUE
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, as follows:

Section 12.44.130 of the La Mesa Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following:

Street Side of Street Location Description or Address
Pasadena Avenue South One parking space located at 8115 Pasadena Avenue PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of June 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2024- , 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)

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 25, 2024
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AWARDING A TASK ORDER TO
ARDURRA GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION

SERVICES FOR THE INFLOW AND INFILTRATION
MITIGATION PHASE 6 SEWER PROJECT
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City of La Mesa award a task order to Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide construction management and inspection services for the Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Phase 6 Sewer Project in the amount of $496,900? Recommendation:

Adopt the attached resolution awarding a task order to Ardurra Group, Inc. for construction management and inspection services for the Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Phase 6 Sewer Project in the amount of $496,900.

Fiscal Impact:

Funding is provided via the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, a loan program through the State Water Resources Control Board designed for large capital wastewater projects. Project costs are repaid by the City of La Mesa over 20 years at 1.65% interest. Project expenses are programmed in Sewer CIP Account 301- 68300-000-1241OT.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.

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Date: June 25, 2024
Page: 2 of 3
BACKGROUND:

The Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Phase 6 Sewer Project contains a notable amount of concrete sewer pipe and slip lined pipe. Both concrete and slip lined pipe generally contribute a significant amount of inflow and infiltration due to their poor condition or restricted capacity. This project is in one of the University sewer basins in the Vista La Mesa neighborhood bound by Waite Drive to the south, University Avenue to the north, City Limit with the City of San Diego to the west and Massachusetts Avenue to the east (Attachment B). This basin was tributary to a large SSO in 2010. The project is 64 sewer pipe segments totaling approximately 15,500 linear feet of replacement and rehabilitation.

The project is anticipated at 250 working days.

The construction project award will be presented under a separate La Mesa City Council item upon the evaluation of a qualified bid. This resolution will award the construction management portion of the project. The City of La Mesa desires to have qualified consultant assistance in ensuring that the quality of construction is excellent and standards and requirements are adhered to. If the construction bid is not awarded, this construction management task order will not be completed, and funds will not be expended.

DISCUSSION:

In selecting Ardurra Group Inc., the City interviewed each of the as-needed construction management consultants in an interview panel setting. Each was scored, and Ardurra Group Inc. was awarded the highest score. They were then asked to provide a scope of services proposal included as Attachment C.

Ardurra Group, Inc. has provided a scope of services to manage, monitor and inspect the construction of the project and oversee compliance with the contract documents, and Federal, State and local laws. Ardurra Group, Inc. proposes a full-time inspector that will be reporting to the City's project manager on a daily basis. In addition to the inspection services, the inspector shall coordinate with the contractor for public notifications and access to private properties. Ardurra Group, Inc.’s fee to perform the services is $496,900.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution awarding a task order to Ardurra Group, Inc. for construction management and inspection services in the amount of $496,900.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 25, 2024
Page: 3 of 3
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
____________________________
Joe Kuhn
Storm Water Program Manager
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Map
C. Scope of Work

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
APPROVING A TASK ORDER TO ARDURRA GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE INFLOW AND INFILTRATION MITIGATION PHASE 6 SEWER PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa continues to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, in April 2018 the City advertised a request for qualifications RFQ 18-15 for as-needed engineering services;
WHEREAS, Ardurra Group, Inc. was selected as a qualified firm to provide as-needed construction management and inspection services; and
WHEREAS, the City requires assistance with construction management and inspection for the above listed project.

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

The task order to provide construction management and inspection of the Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Phase 6 Sewer Project for an amount of $496,900 is approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a task order with Ardurra Group, Inc. to perform the work.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of June 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 25, 2024
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR STREET

SWEEPING SERVICES WITH SWEEPING

CORPORATION OF AMERICA
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council adopt the resolution to contract for Street Sweeping with Sweeping Corporation of America in an amount not to exceed $216,500? Recommendation:

Adopt the resolution to contract for Street Sweeping with Sweeping Corporation of America in an amount not to exceed $216,500.

Fiscal Impact:

The City of La Mesa’s work is estimated to be $216,500 in FY24. Funds are budgeted in Account No. 101-64300-313.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.

BACKGROUND:

Street sweeping services consist of sweeping on approximately 343 curb miles of city streets, approximately 73,558 square feet of municipal parking lots, approximately 1,926,620 square feet of City parking lots, approximately 46 curb miles of raised median island curbs, and other special areas as needed.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 25, 2024
Page: 2 of 2
Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA) has become the only sweeping company in the region with the ability to perform street sweeping in the frequency and volume required for the City of La Mesa and other municipalities that do not perform sweeping by in-house staff.

SCA participates in Sourcewell who offers competitively solicited contracts. The City of La Mesa received a quote with Sourcewell cooperative pricing for street sweeping services with a cost not to exceed $216,500 for FY25. The contract will be for a one-year term, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

DISCUSSION:

In order to maintain the current level of street sweeping in La Mesa, and knowing that currently SCA is the only street sweeping vendor in San Diego County, staff has worked with SCA to obtain the lowest mutually agreed sweeping rates available. In the future, staff anticipates other vendors may be interested in expanding their services to the San Diego County region allowing for a more competitive market.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution to award the contract for FY25 for street sweeping service with Sweeping Corporation of America, for a not to exceed amount of $216,500.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works

Jose Ornelas
Assistant Director of Public Works
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Proposal
C. Cost Estimate

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES WITH

SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
_________________________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, one of the City’s strategic goals is to continue to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, there is a need to maintain the cleanliness of the streets within the City of La Mesa;
WHEREAS, Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA) has become the only sweeping company in the region with the ability to perform street sweeping in the frequency and volume required by the City of La Mesa;
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has worked with SCA to obtain the lowest mutually agreed sweeping rates available; and
WHEREAS, the contract will be for a one-year term, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, approves a one (1) year period to Sweeping Corporation of America for street sweeping services with a total cost of $216,500 in FY25.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of June, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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May 31, 2024
Contract #062421-SWP
Jose Ornelas
Assistant Director of Public Works
City of La Mesa
8152 Commercial Street
La Mesa, CA 91942
Dear Jose,
Based on our recent conversations, SCA is pleased to offer the following Sourcewell cooperative pricing to the City of La Mesa. Sourcewell account #27523 for the period of July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 new contract period.

July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 renewal period:

Description Non-Prevailing Wage Price
Street Sweeping (per curb mile) $35.58
Parking Lot Sweeping (per sq. ft.) $0.00107
Downtown Sidewalk Cleaning (Each) $166.14
Special Sweeping Services (Per Hour -Day Shift) $166.14 Special Sweeping Services (Per Hour -Night Shift) $204.91 Emergency Sweeping Services (Per Hour -Day Shift) $166.14 Emergency Sweeping Services (Per Hour -Night Shift) $204.91 SCA would offer subsequent three one-year options at the completion of the 2024-2025 contract.

Please reach out with any questions you may have at 310-740-1601 or via email at [email protected].

Regards,
Rick Anderson
Director of Business Development
[email protected]

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ATTACHMENT C
FY24/25 Cost Estimate for Street Sweeping
12 - Monthly Street Sweeping Services $196,914.00
12 - Monthly Lot Sweeping Services $18,746.28
Estimated FY24/25 Cost $215,660.28
Additional sweeping as needed $839.72
Total Contract Value $216,500.00

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 25, 2024
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC.

FOR BID 24-10, 2023 ANNUAL SLURRY PROJECT
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council approve the attached Resolutions authorizing Contract Change Order No. 1 to American Asphalt South, Inc. for Bid 24-10, 2023 Annual Slurry Project in the amount of $595,592.36?
Recommendation:

The City Council should approve the attached Resolutions authorizing Contract Change Order No. 1 to American Asphalt South, Inc. for Bid 24-10, 2023 Annual Slurry Project in the amount of $595,592.36.

Fiscal Impact:

Contract Change Order 1 to American Asphalt South, Inc. will be funded by the following transportation capital improvements accounts.

CCO-1 TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC. FOR BID 24-10 2023 ANNUAL SLURRY PROJECT Fund Source Account
Amount
Requested
Amount
Available
RTIP - LAM40 - Street Reconstruction 21 302-2215TR $ 15,462.00 $ 15,462.00 RTIP - LAM40 - Street Reconstruction 23 302-2235TR $ 334,328.20 $ 334,328.20 RTIP - LAM40 - Street Reconstruction 24 302-2245TR $ 88,241.84 $ 88,241.84 HUTA - Street Improvements 22 302-2227FT $ 11,801.99 $ 11,801.99 HUTA - Street Improvements 24 302-224CFT $ 12,757.62 $ 12,757.62

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 25, 2024
Page: 2 of 3
RMRA (SB1) Road Maintenance 22 302-2228RM $ 19,991.21 $ 19,991.21 RMRA (SB1) Road Maintenance 25 302-2258RM $ 113,009.50 $ 1,435,100.00 TOTAL: $595,592.36 $1,917,682.86
City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.  Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability.
 Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.

BACKGROUND:

On October 5, 2023, a notice inviting bids was advertised and bid documents were distributed for the 2023 Annual Slurry Project. On November 7, 2023, two bids were received electronically. The apparent responsive, responsible low bidder was identified as American Asphalt South, Inc. with a total bid price of $1,463,066.98. On November 14, 2024, the City awarded the 2023 Annual Slurry Project to American Asphalt South, Inc. when City Council passed and adopted Resolution 2023-127, accepting the low bid in the amount of $1,463,066.98 from American Asphalt South, Inc.

Staff has observed that due to excessive water seepage and rain during the winter months, some roadways previously identified as ‘in good condition’ had areas of extensive cracking and failure. In order to properly restore the streets identified in Attachment C, removing and replacing sections of degraded asphalt prior to slurrying will keep those segments in good condition. Therefore, it is recommended additional square footage is added to the 2023 Annual Slurry Project to provide preventative care and extend the life of these streets.

DISCUSSION:

Staff is requesting additional funds in the amount of $595,592.36 to remove and replace approximately 41,000 square feet of winter-damaged pavement and add an additional 85,000 square feet of slurry sealing to the project as shown on Attachment B.

Administrative Instruction F-13 requires approval by the City Council for Public Works construction change orders over $25,000.

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CONCLUSION:

Staff Recommends the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing Contract Change Order No. 1 to American Asphalt South, Inc. for Bid 24-10, 2023 Annual Slurry Project in the amount of $595,592.36.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
____________________________
Tristan Leger
Assistant Engineer
Attachments: A. Resolution Approving CCO-1 to American Asphalt South, Inc.

B. CCO 1 for American Asphalt South, Bid 24-10
C. Slurry Project Patchwork Locations

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE 2023 ANNUAL SLURRY PROJECT, BID 24-10, TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC.

WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has a strategic goal to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, the 2023 Annual Slurry Project is a crucial recurring project that maintains the quality of La Mesa’s road infrastructure and elongates the life of streets; WHEREAS, on Novermber 14, 2023, a contract was awarded to American Asphalt South, Inc. to provide construction services for the 2023 Annual Slurry Project; WHEREAS, rainy weather caused unforeseen roadway damage prior to construction, necessitating a change order; and
WHEREAS, Administrative Instruction F-13 requires approval by the City Council for Public Works construction change orders over $25,000.

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 and instructed to execute for and on behalf of said City, Contract Change Order No. 1 for additional construction services between the City of La Mesa and American Asphalt South, Inc., for an amount of $595,592.36 for the 2023 Annual Slurry Project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of June 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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RE Contract: Date:

P.O. No.:

No.
1 2
3 4
5 6
The time provided for the contract is
Therefore, the revised contract time is working days, and the revised completion date is
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED BY:

This document shall become an amendment to the contract and all provisions for the contract will apply hereto. The contractor accepts this change order as full compensation for additional work and delay to the project caused by this change order. This change order was requested by the City/Contractor. increased by 30
% Change
$ 40,194.06
$ 108,106.18
$ 51,590.00
$ 11,250.00
Full Depth R&R Thick Asphalt Concrete Paving At University Avenue & Miscellaneous Streets
Cold Mill 2" & Replace 2" of Asphalt
Traffic Control & Notifications
Remobilization For Two Phases Slurry And Striping
Skin Patch 1-3" AC on Damaged Asphalt
8/2/2024
Mark Arapostathis, Mayor
TO:

ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
$ 595,592.36
$ 1,463,066.98
Additional Quantity Chip Seal $ 34,000.00
American Asphalt South, Inc. Resolution:

Total Change
$ 350,452.12
CCO's PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (+ or -) $ - % Change 0%
NET CHANGE THIS CCO (+ or -) $ 595,592.36 41%
TOTAL CCO's (+ or -) $ 595,592.36 % Change 41%
Michael Throne, Director of Public Works
working days.
90 NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT (C + B + A) $ 2,058,659.34 % Change Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk
41%
.

APPROVED BY:

CITY OF LA MESA
You are hereby requested to comply with the listed changes in the contract plans and specifications.

Furnish to the City of La Mesa as follows:

Change in
Contract Price
6/25/2024
242361
Detailed Description of Changes & Quantities or Scope of Work 2023 Annual Slurry Project
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
Bid No.:
2024-____
24-10

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RE Contract: Date:

P.O. No.:

TO: American Asphalt South, Inc. Resolution:

CITY OF LA MESA
6/25/2024
242361
2023 Annual Slurry Project
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
Bid No.:
2024-____
24-10
David Darr, Project Manager
I, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT, have given careful consideration to the changes proposed and hereby agree, if this proposal is approved, that we will provide all equipment, furnish all materials, except as may otherwise be noted above, and perform all services necessary for the work above specified, and will accept as full payment therefore the price shown above.

AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC.

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(W) (L) (SF) (W) (L) (SF) (W) (L) (SF)
68th St Rolando Knolls University 3 13 39 26 20 520
4 12 48 102 22 2244
9 12 108
71st St Tower Stanford 6 20 120
7 20 140
71st St Standford End 8 34 272 11 24 264
Adams Ave 70th End 7 40 280 7 16 112
8 92 736 6 8 48
5 29 145
15 34 510
5 28 140
6 24 144
Alamo Way 70th St Alamo Dr 2 58 116 96 32 3072
104 3 312 20 34 680
18 44 792
8 12 96
10 18 180
20 28 560
10 24 240
16 42 672
7 60 420
7 27 189
10 18 180
20 28 560
10 24 240
16 42 672
Colony Rd Pomona Ave 70th St 6 18 108 8 24 192
6 14 84 19 12 228
5 7 35
13 20 260
Denwood Rd Homewood End 10 11 110
13 10 130
15 18 270
97 8 776
El Capitan University End 360 4 1440
Elma Ln 68th St Rolando Knolls 5 24 120
Francis Way Neri Dr End 4 32 128
Judson Way Alamo Way End 7 7 49 7 52 364
2 58 116 18 26 468
104 3 312 19 12 228
12 9 108
Type 1 Slurry
Skin Patch (SF) 2" Patch (SF) Full Depth Patch (SF) Street Route Back Ropute ahead

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ATTACHMENT C
30 6 180
Katherine Pl 73rd St Santa Maria 5 10 50
7 23 161
Loma Vista Dr End End 13 30 390
8 14 112
4 24 96
7 31 217
15 17 255
Maple Ave El Cajon University 15 48 720
Neri Dr 70th St End 4 180 720 5 4 20
59 3 177
50 3 150
2 23 46
19 23 437
Olive Ave University Seneca 46 5 230
Rolando Knolls 68th St 70th St 32 18 576
5 8 40
9 17 153
Sunset Dr Troy Ln Lee Ave 3 9 27 4 31 124
5 5 25
Vetter Pl Stanford 71 St 82 22 1804
Street Route Back Ropute ahead
Yale Ave Sono Pl Ouro Pl 11 47 517
University Ave La Mesa Blvd Lee Ave 12 60 720
7 254 1778
13 240 3120
9 40 360
11 103 1133
12 64 768
11 101 1111
University Ave Lee Ave Yale Ave 13 240 3120
11 84 924
16 74 1184
Notes:
1) Do not Chip Seal the easternmost 30’ of Hillside Dr. 2) No Slurry seal at the intersection of Williams Avenue and Mohawk St. 3) No Slurry seal at the northbound lane of La Mesa BLVD at the intersection of Colowee St. 4) No Slurry seal a 30’x30’ section of the northeastern most portion of El Capitan.

Skin Patch Quantity (SF) :

Mill & Pave 2" Patch (SF) :

Full Depth Patch (SF) :
3,665
21,695
16,462
Skin Patch (SF) 2" Patch (SF) Full Depth Patch (SF)
Type 2 Slurry

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ATTACHMENT C

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 25, 2024
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2024-2027

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN

THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA MESA POLICE
OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION AND CORRESPONDING

CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council adopt a resolution approving the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa Police Officers’ Association (LMPOA) and corresponding changes to the Classification and Salary Schedules?
Recommendation:

The City Council adopt the resolution approving the 2024-2027 MOU between the City of La Mesa and the LMPOA and corresponding changes to the Classification and Salary Schedules.

Fiscal Impact:

Staff’s recommendation will have an estimated maximum impact of $4,962,867 million over the three-year agreement: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 ($1,145,582); Fiscal Year 2025-2026 ($1,623,865); and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 ($2,193,420). Year one impacts will be incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

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 Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability.
 Nurture an organizational culture where employees are recognized for the delivery of high-quality services to the community.

BACKGROUND:

The current 2020-2024 LMPOA MOU will expire on June 30, 2024. In accordance with the current LMPOA labor agreement, representatives from the City and LMPOA entered into negotiations regarding a successor MOU.

DISCUSSION:

On May 30, 2024, the City and LMPOA reached a Tentative Agreement and subsequently, LMPOA ratified the tentative agreement.

The proposed three-year MOU will begin July 1, 2024 and expire June 30, 2027.

Below is a summary of the significant changes to the MOU:
 The MOU includes the following Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA):
o Police Officers: 6.5% COLA for year one; 3.5% COLA for year two; and 4% COLA in year three.
o Police Sergeant: 5.5% COLA for year one; 2.5% COLA for year two; and 3% COLA for year three.
o Dispatcher: 6% COLA for year one; 4% COLA for year two; and 3% COLA for year three.
o Communications Supervisor: 4% COLA for year one; 3% COLA for year two; and 3% COLA for year three.
o Other Non-Sworn Employees: 5% COLA for year one; 3% COLA for year two; and 3% COLA for year three.
 Increase to uniform allowances;
 Adjustment to the City’s healthcare contribution and creation of a deferred compensation match of $1,500, to coincide with the same benefits recently approved for La Mesa City Employee Association, Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa #4759, and unrepresented employees;
 Educational incentive pay for dispatcher employees upon receipt of Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) Certificate;

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 For sworn positions: removal of the first three steps over three years and advancement between steps requires twelve months of service and satisfactory performance on the employee’s performance evaluation; and  Cleanup language to the MOU related to callback and hours of work.

The proposed Compensation Plans for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 incorporate the increased salary ranges and pay steps agreed upon in the 2024-2027 MOU.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolution.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Gretchen Spaniol
City Manager Director of Human Resources
Attachments:

A. Memorandum of Understanding 2024 – 2027 between the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa Police Officers’ Association
B. Resolution Approving the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa Police Officers’ Association and Amending the City of La Mesa Compensation Plans for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 for classifications in the La Mesa Police Officers’ Association, including salary ranges/bands and pay steps.
a. Exhibit A: Salary Schedule to be implemented on the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2024, for all La Mesa Police Officers’ Association employees; and
b. Exhibit B: Salary Schedule to be implemented on the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2025, for all La Mesa Police Officers’ Association employees; and

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c. Exhibit C: Salary Schedule to be implemented on the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2026, for all La Mesa Police Officers’ Association employees.

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MEMORANDUM
OF

UNDERSTANDING
2024-2027

LA MESA
POLICE OFFICERS’

ASSOCIATION

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2 Table of Contents
SECTION 1.01 INTENT AND PURPOSE ...................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1.02 RECOGNITION ..................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1.03 SCOPE OF MEETING AND CONFERRING ........................................................ 5 SECTION 1.04 MEET AND CONFER PROCESS......................................................................... 5 SECTION 1.05 ACCESS TO WORK LOCATIONS ....................................................................... 5 SECTION 1.06 USE OF CITY FACILITIES.................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1.07 USE OF BULLETIN BOARDS............................................................................... 6 SECTION 1.08 DUES DEDUCTION .............................................................................................. 6 SECTION 1.09 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ................................................................................. 7 SECTION 1.10 GENERAL.............................................................................................................. 7 SECTION 1.10.01 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE............................................................................ 7 SECTION 1.10.02 TOBACCO PRODUCT USE ............................................................................ 7 SECTION 1.11 HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME .................................................................. 7 SECTION 1.11.02 REDUCED WORKWEEK .............................................................................. 11 SECTION 1.12.01 HOLIDAY LEAVE ........................................................................................... 11 SECTION 1.12.02 HOLIDAY PAY................................................................................................ 12 SECTION 1.13 VACATIONS........................................................................................................ 12 SECTION 1.13.01 EXCHANGE OF DAYS OFF OR SHIFTS...................................................... 14 SECTION 1.14 COMPENSATORY TIME OFF ............................................................................ 15 SECTION 1.14.01 PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM.................................................................. 15 SECTION 1.14.02 MOTOR MAINTENANCE PROGRAM ........................................................... 17 SECTION 1.14.03 CANINE OFFICER PROGRAM ..................................................................... 17 SECTION 1.15 HEALTH INSURANCE ........................................................................................ 18 SECTION 1.16 LIFE INSURANCE............................................................................................... 18 SECTION 1.17 STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE ...................................................................... 18 SECTION 1.17.01 EAP PROGRAM............................................................................................. 18 SECTION 1.18 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT..................................................................... 19 SECTION 1.18.01 CAFETERIA PLAN......................................................................................... 19 SECTION 1.19 RETIREMENT ..................................................................................................... 19 SECTION 1.20 USE OF PAID LEAVE ......................................................................................... 22 SECTION 1.21 SICK LEAVE ACCUMULATION AND USE ........................................................ 22 SECTION 1.21.01 CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM........................................................... 24 SECTION 1.22 UNUSED SICK LEAVE REIMBURSEMENT ...................................................... 25 SECTION 1.23 UNUSED SICK LEAVE CONVERSION.............................................................. 25 SECTION 1.23.01 LIMITED DUTY/RETURN TO FULL DUTY ................................................... 27 SECTION 1.24 OUT-OF-CLASS PAY.......................................................................................... 27 SECTION 1.24.01 DISPATCHER/POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN TRAINING PAY ............ 27 SECTION 1.25 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT ............................................................................. 28 SECTION 1.26 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE.................................................................................... 28 SECTION 1.26.01 PROTECTIVE VEST ALLOWANCE.............................................................. 29 SECTION 1.27 COURT LEAVE (JURY DUTY) ........................................................................... 29 SECTION 1.29 BILINGUAL PAY.................................................................................................. 30 SECTION 1.29.01 PAYMENT FOR BODILY SEARCH / SURVEILLANCE ................................ 30 SECTION 1.29.02 NIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL ...................................................................... 30 SECTION 1.30 MILEAGE............................................................................................................. 31 SECTION 1.30.01 REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES .............................................. 31 SECTION 1.31 CALL-BACK PAY................................................................................................. 31

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3 SECTION 1.32 PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (P.O.S.T.) INCENTIVE PROGRAM.................................................................................................................................... 31 SECTION 1.33 MASTER OFFICER/FIELD TRAINING OFFICER .............................................. 32 SECTION 1.33.01 LONGEVITY PAY........................................................................................... 33 SECTION 1.34 COURT APPEARANCE PAY.............................................................................. 34 SECTION 1.35 SPECIAL PROGRAMS ....................................................................................... 34 SECTION 1.36 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS .................................................................................... 34 SECTION 1.37 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS .......................................................................................... 35 SECTION 1.37.01 PERSONNEL FILES ...................................................................................... 35 SECTION 1.37.02 VOLUNTEERS ............................................................................................... 35 SECTION 1.39 MINIMUM NOTICE FOR SHIFT AND/OR SCHEDULE CHANGE..................... 35 SECTION 1.40 REVIEW............................................................................................................... 36 SECTION 1.41 SAFETY............................................................................................................... 36 SECTION 1.42 LAYOFF PROCEDURE....................................................................................... 37 SECTION 1.43 SAVING CLAUSE................................................................................................ 38 SECTION 1.43.01 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ....................................................... 38 SECTION 1.43.02 NON-DISCRIMINATION................................................................................. 39 SECTION 1.43.03 CHANGES IN STATE OR FEDERAL HEALTH LAWS ................................. 39 SECTION 1.44 CONTINUATION ................................................................................................. 39 SECTION 1.45 NO STRIKE CLAUSE.......................................................................................... 39 SECTION 1.45.01 APPEAL OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION........................................................... 39 SECTION 1.46 SALARIES ........................................................................................................... 40 SECTION 1.47 DURATION .......................................................................................................... 42 ANNEX A - GRIEVANCES ........................................................................................................... 44 ANNEX B – PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTING STANDARDS ....................................................... 46

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4 Memorandum of Understanding
Between

CITY OF LA MESA, CALIFORNIA

MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS COMMITTEE,
hereinafter known as MERC,
and
LA MESA POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION,
hereinafter known as ASSOCIATION
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 Police Officers' Association (hereinafter referred to as "ASSOCIATION") and further represented by the Police Officers Negotiating Committee (hereinafter referred to as POANC) and the City of La Mesa (hereinafter referred to as "CITY") represented by the Municipal Employee Relations Committee of the City of La Mesa (hereinafter referred to as "MERC").

POANC agrees to recommend ratification to its membership, and MERC 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 terms and conditions of this MOU shall then become effective without further action by either party effective on July 1, 2020, unless otherwise stated.

SECTION 1.02 RECOGNITION
For the purpose of meeting and conferring in accordance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, the ASSOCIATION is formally recognized as the duly authorized representative of the SWORN EMPLOYEES in the following job classifications:

Police Officer
Police Sergeant
Police Corporal
The ASSOCIATION is also formally recognized as the duly authorized representative of the NON-SWORN EMPLOYEES in the following job classifications:

Community Services Officer

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5 Communications Supervisor
Police Dispatcher
Police Officer Trainee
Police Property Officer I
Police Property Officer II
Police Services Specialist
Police Services Technician
SECTION 1.03 SCOPE OF MEETING AND CONFERRING
The scope of representation shall include, but not be limited to, wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

SECTION 1.04 MEET AND CONFER PROCESS
A reasonable number, not to exceed five, of ASSOCIATION representatives will be allowed reasonable time off without loss of compensation or other benefits when formally meeting and/or meeting and conferring with representatives of the CITY on matters within the scope of representation.

SECTION 1.05 ACCESS TO WORK LOCATIONS
Reasonable access to EMPLOYEE work locations shall be granted officers of the ASSOCIATION and its official representatives, for the purpose of processing grievances or contacting members of the ASSOCIATION concerning business within the scope of representation. Such officers or representatives shall not enter any work location without the consent of the department head or the Municipal Employee Relations Officer or their designees. Access shall be restricted so as not to interfere unduly with the normal operations of the department or with established safety or security requirements.

Solicitation of membership and activities concerned with the internal management of ASSOCIATION, such as collecting dues, holding membership meetings, campaigning for office, conducting elections and distributing literature shall not be conducted during working hours except as authorized by the Department.

SECTION 1.06 USE OF CITY FACILITIES
The ASSOCIATION may, with the approval of the Municipal Employee Relations Officer, be granted the use of CITY facilities during non-work hours for meetings of EMPLOYEES provided space is available and provided such meetings are not used for organizational activities or membership drives of EMPLOYEES. All such requests shall be in writing and shall state the purpose or purposes of the meeting. The use of CITY equipment other than items normally used in the conduct of business meetings, such as desks, chairs, and blackboards is strictly prohibited, the presence of other equipment in approved CITY facilities notwithstanding.

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6 SECTION 1.07 USE OF BULLETIN BOARDS
The ASSOCIATION may use a designated CITY bulletin board space under the following conditions:

A. The Police Chief and the ASSOCIATION shall designate the authorized bulletin board space by mutual agreement, and said space shall be the only space, which is authorized for the posting of ASSOCIATION business. The ASSOCIATION shall have sole and exclusive use of the space.

B. Materials posted on the bulletin board shall be only for legitimate communication with members and shall not be offensive to good taste, defamatory, involve support or opposition to candidates for, or incumbents in, political office, or be in violation of Section 1.45 of this MOU.

C. All material must be dated and authenticated and identify the ASSOCIATION.

D. Materials considered objectionable by the department head under the terms of these guidelines shall be removed provided, however, that the department head shall first discuss the matter with the ASSOCIATION and then with the Municipal Employee Relations Officer.

E. The ASSOCIATION shall be responsible for maintaining the space provided in an orderly condition under the terms delineated in this section and shall promptly remove outdated materials.

SECTION 1.08 DUES DEDUCTION
EMPLOYEES may authorize ASSOCIATION dues deduction or cancellations upon forms provided by the Administrative Services Department - Finance Division of the CITY.

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

The ASSOCIATION, 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 check-off of ASSOCIATION dues. In addition, the ASSOCIATION shall refund to the CITY any amounts paid to it in error upon presentation of supporting evidence.

The CITY shall remit said withholdings to the ASSOCIATION in a timely manner.

The CITY shall continue to maintain dues deduction authorizations as is set forth above until such time as ASSOCIATION presents the CITY with a certification that it will maintain a list of members that have authorized dues deductions, and the authorizations, as set forth in California Government Code section 1157.12. Upon receipt of the certification from

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7 the ASSOCIATION, the City shall comply with California Government Code section 1157.12.

SECTION 1.09 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A grievance procedure is appended as Annex A.

SECTION 1.10 GENERAL
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 Memorandum of Understanding, such adjustments will be limited to a maximum period of one year prior to the time of discovery. Any monies owed by the EMPLOYEE, or owed by the CITY, will be retroactive for one year only. For purposes of this section, discovery is that date on which the CITY notifies the EMPLOYEE, or that date on which the EMPLOYEE notifies the CITY of such error.

SECTION 1.10.01 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
The CITY and the ASSOCIATION both agree that the use, and/or being under the influence of 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
The CITY and the ASSOCIATION both agree that the use of cigarettes and other tobacco products can adversely affect the health and work performance of EMPLOYEES, and commit to a "tobacco-free" workplace. This will mean that EMPLOYEES shall not smoke or use tobacco products while on duty. EMPLOYEES are not permitted to smoke while in City buildings or in City vehicles at any time.

Non-Sworn EMPLOYEES may smoke or use tobacco products when on lunch or rest periods but only outside in non-public areas as designated by the Police Chief.

City policy shall be to prohibit smoking and use of tobacco products in City buildings or in City vehicles.

SECTION 1.11 HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME
A. The shift schedules established by the Department are defined as follows:
5-8 Schedule: The normal hours of work for those working the 5-8 schedule shall be forty (40) hours per week of five (5) consecutive days of eight (8) hours each or five (5) work days with two (2) consecutive days off in a work period. 4-10 Schedule: The normal hours of work for those working the 4-10 schedule shall

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8 be forty (40) hours per week of four (4) consecutive days of ten (10) hours each or four (4) work days with three (3) consecutive days off in a work period. 5-9 Schedule: The normal hours of work for those working the 5-9 schedule shall be forty (40) hours per week of five (5) consecutive days of nine (9) hours each including a one (1) hour "duty free" lunch period.
3-12 Schedule: The normal hours of work for those working the 3-12 schedule shall be eighty (80) hours per fourteen (14) day work period consisting of six (6) days of twelve (12) hours each plus one (1) day of eight hours.

When EMPLOYEES are working their eight hour shift, they may not alter the start or end time of their shift without prior approval of their supervisor.

Lunch periods shall be defined in section "C" below.

Employees shall indicate their preference for available shifts/days off by seniority, in a schedule format for the Division, or Unit within the Division, approved by the Chief of Police. Schedule formats will be designed to meet the operational needs of the Department, as determined by the Chief of Police in consultation with the ASSOCIATION.

Upon an EMPLOYEE’S promotion, the Chief of Police will determine the EMPLOYEE’S new work assignment. Work assignments for other EMPLOYEES may be changed as a result. In determining which EMPLOYEE’S work assignment will be changed, the Department will select the least senior EMPLOYEE in the affected work assignment who is not on probation.

Once the EMPLOYEE has completed the probationary period, the EMPLOYEE will make shift selections in accordance with the procedures set forth in this section, beginning with the shift selection following completion of probation.

B. The following definitions shall apply to hours of work and overtime:

FLSA Work Period: A work period for all non-sworn employees, whether on the 5-8, 5-9, 4-10 or any other schedule other than the 3-12 schedule, shall consist of seven (7) consecutive days, beginning and ending at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday. For non-sworn employees on the 3-12 schedule, a work period shall consist of seven (7) consecutive days, beginning and ending at four (4) hours into the employee’s shift on the day the employee is regularly scheduled to work the eight (8) hour shift.

Pursuant to 29 USC Section 207(k), a work period for sworn employees, whether on the 5-8, 5-9, 4-10, 3-12 or any other schedule shall consist of fourteen (14) consecutive days, beginning and ending at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday.

Work Hours: "Hours worked" for the purpose of calculating overtime shall include any scheduled or unscheduled shifts (either full or in part), court time, formal

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9 classroom training time (excluding class preparation time), Labor Code Section 4850 time, holiday leave, vacation, sick leave, compensatory time off, weapons qualification, and report writing.

In the event that an EMPLOYEE is required by the CITY to attend training or perform other official functions at the direction of the CITY, travel time to and from the required training/duty site to the La Mesa Police Station or home, whichever is closer shall be considered as hours worked and paid accordingly. In the event that the EMPLOYEE is required to report to the La Mesa Police Station prior to the required training/duty, then travel time from the La Mesa Police Station shall be considered as hours worked.

In the event that the CITY deems it necessary to telephone an off-duty EMPLOYEE at home for information, the actual time spent on the telephone will be considered as hours worked and paid accordingly. This provision does not apply when the City is only making notification of shift and/or schedule change.

Overtime: For full-time EMPLOYEES, overtime shall be any "hours worked" beyond the EMPLOYEE'S regular daily shift (as defined in Section A), or over forty (40) hours per work week (eighty (80) hours per work period for sworn). Overtime pay shall be one and one-half (1½) times the EMPLOYEE'S regular rate of pay unless another rate is specifically provided in this MOU.

For EMPLOYEES regularly working less than a forty-hour workweek, overtime shall be any "hours worked" beyond the applicable regular daily shift for a full-time EMPLOYEE or over forty (40) hours per work week. (For example, an EMPLOYEE regularly working four (4) hours per day on a 5-8 shift would be paid overtime after working eight (8) hours per day or over forty (40) hours per week.) C. Each daily shift schedule shall include:
5-8, 4-10, and 3-12 schedules: Each shift shall include one meal break and two (2) fifteen (15) minute rest periods. The meal period will consist of thirty (30) minutes for a 5-8 or 4-10 shift, while the meal period will be forty five (45) minutes for a 3-12 shift. A fifteen (15) minute "line-up" may be scheduled before the shift begins to be paid on an overtime basis or such "line-up" may be included within the regular workday, at the option of the CITY. A Sworn Employee will be paid for lunches and breaks while attending training regardless if the Employee is attending training on regular (straight time) or overtime.
5-9 schedule: Each shift shall include eight (8) hours of work time, including two (2) fifteen (15) minute rest periods, exclusive of a one (1) hour duty-free non-paid lunch period.

D. The CITY will make every reasonable effort to schedule uniformed EMPLOYEES for their meal period, and uniformed EMPLOYEES shall remain available either by

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10 radio or by phone.

E. Overtime limitation: Except in emergency conditions or unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances, an EMPLOYEE will not be required to work more than twelve (12) hours in any 24-hour period. Except in emergency conditions or unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances, an EMPLOYEE may not volunteer to work more than sixteen (16) hours in a 24-hour period.

F. If an EMPLOYEE works more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period and qualifies for an off-work period as provided in paragraph "G" below and the EMPLOYEE does not take the ten (10) hour rest period prior to their regularly scheduled shift, the EMPLOYEE will be paid two (2) hours at their overtime rate in addition to their regularly scheduled shift
G. Off work period defined for working more than 12 hours in a 24 hour period:

An EMPLOYEE will be permitted an off-work period of at least ten (10) hours before being required to return to duty for all or part of a regularly scheduled shift. An EMPLOYEE will be paid for any regularly scheduled work during such an off-work period.

H. Except during changes of shift, it shall be the CITY'S policy to avoid scheduling EMPLOYEES to work more than seven days in a row for a 5-8 schedule, more than six days in a row for a 4-10 schedule, and more than five days in a row for a 3-12 schedule. If an EMPLOYEE is scheduled to work more than seven, six or five days in a row, depending on their shift, the CITY will compensate the EMPLOYEE at an overtime rate for all time worked on the eighth, seventh or sixth day and succeeding days until his or her next scheduled day off. This payment of overtime will not be provided if the EMPLOYEE elects to work additional shifts or if the EMPLOYEE works more than seven, six or five days in a row, depending on their shift, at the time of shift change.

I. Split Shifts: Any shift may be split with the prior mutual agreement of the EMPLOYEE and supervisor.

J. Flex Time: A flex time schedule may be worked on any shift with the prior mutual agreement of an EMPLOYEE and supervisor.

K. Police Dispatchers and Police Services Technicians working a 5-8, 3-12, 4-10 or any other schedule with a paid duty meal break must remain on the police department’s property during lunch periods so that they may respond to emergencies as needed. With notification of their on-duty supervisor or watch commander, they may leave the station property for a maximum of 15 minutes of the meal break to travel to and from a meal pick-up. At all times the Police Dispatchers and Police Services Technicians will remain in communication with the Watch Commander or Communications staff via a handheld police radio.

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11 Full-time Police Dispatchers have the right of first refusal for overtime shifts before offering them to part-time employees.

SECTION 1.11.02 REDUCED WORKWEEK
The following section applies to NON-SWORN EMPLOYEES only The CITY may permit full-time EMPLOYEES to work a regularly scheduled reduced workweek with the approval of the Police Chief. Salary and benefits for EMPLOYEES working a reduced workweek will be proportional to the regularly scheduled reduced biweekly hours as shown below. 70-79 bi-weekly hours = Full benefits
60-69 bi-weekly hours = 75% benefits
40-59 bi-weekly hours = 50% benefits
Less than 40 bi-weekly hrs= No benefits
SECTION 1.12.01 HOLIDAY LEAVE
A. Effective January 1, 2022 and every January 1st thereafter, each EMPLOYEE shall be credited with an advance posting of 150 hours of available holiday time (equivalent to 12.5 holidays calculated at 12 hours/day, with the exception of the Christmas Eve holiday which is calculated at 6 hours), designated as follows:
 New Year’s Day (12 hours)
 Martin Luther King’s Birthday (12 hours)
 Presidents’ Day (12 hours)
 Cesar Chavez Day (12 hours)
 Memorial Day (12 hours)
 Juneteenth (12 hours)
 Independence Day (12 hours)
 Labor Day (12 hours)
 Veteran’s Day (12 hours)
 Thanksgiving Day (12 hours)
 Friday after Thanksgiving (12 hours)
 Christmas Eve (6 hours)
 Christmas Day (12 hours)
B. New EMPLOYEES who commence employment after January 1 shall be credited with an advance posting of the number of actual CITY holidays yet remaining in the calendar year.

C. The CITY encourages the use of holiday leave on an annual basis. Unless a

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12 specific exception is provided by the City Manager, an EMPLOYEE may carry not more than 220 hours of holiday leave. Holiday time off will be guaranteed if the request is made seven (7) calendar days in advance of the affected shift and minimum staffing levels are met at the time of the request.

D. Scheduled holiday time may be cancelled by the EMPLOYEE provided that the EMPLOYEE has provided a minimum of seven (7) calendar days notice prior to the start of the scheduled holiday time. Scheduled holiday time may be cancelled by the EMPLOYEE with less than seven (7) calendar days notice only upon approval of the Division Commander.

E. If an EMPLOYEE is separated prior to December 31, and if the pre-credited holidays, which occur after separation, have been used, the salary cost of the pre-credited holiday time so used shall be deducted from the EMPLOYEE'S final paycheck.

F. EMPLOYEES shall, upon separation, be paid for holidays occurring before separation that were credited but not used.

In addition, any other day proclaimed by the La Mesa City Council as a public holiday, shall have twelve (12) hours added to the EMPLOYEE'S accumulated holiday time.

SECTION 1.12.02 HOLIDAY PAY
EMPLOYEES that are scheduled to work on the holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter 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 12:01 a.m. and end at 12:00 midnight on the identified holiday.

EMPLOYEES that work overtime or are called back 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 1.13 VACATIONS
Accrual: Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after October 1, 2020, EMPLOYEES shall accrue paid vacation leave as follows:

Vacation Hours Accrual Rate
Months of Service Authorized Per Year Per Pay Period
0 - 60 92 3.538
61 - 120 144 5.538
Over 120 196 7.538

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13 Eligibility: A probationary EMPLOYEE may use accrued vacation time only after six (6) months of employment.

Accumulation: The CITY encourages the use of vacation leave on an annual basis.

Unless a specific exemption is provided by the City Manager, an EMPLOYEE may carry not more than two and one-half (2 1/2) times the yearly allowance of vacation leave (effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after October 1, 2020).

Payment upon separation: All EMPLOYEES with over six months service shall, upon separation, be paid at their current rate of pay for up to their maximum accumulated vacation time.

Scheduling: The times during a calendar year when an EMPLOYEE may take leave in weekly increments shall be determined as follows:

A. A vacation schedule specifying available time slots based upon staffing needs of the Department during the ensuing year will be posted for each division no later than October of each year. EMPLOYEES assigned to the Patrol Division will select their vacation from within their division. EMPLOYEES from the Special Investigations Unit, Investigations Unit, and Traffic Unit will select their vacation from within their units.

B. In order to ensure a more equitable distribution of available vacation times among the ranks in the Department, EMPLOYEES initially may select up to a four (4) week block on a seniority basis within each rank.

C. The process shall then be repeated three times.

D. The Police Chief may authorize an EMPLOYEE with a specific pre-planned and pre-approved longer vacation plan to select an initial block of vacation time greater than the four (4) week initial limitation.

E. After all EMPLOYEES have exercised their options as above; an EMPLOYEE may then request additional time-off still available on the master vacation schedule on a first-come, first-serve basis.

F. Once vacations have been selected based on the vacation schedule available allotments, said vacations are deemed to be approved by the Department.

G. Additional unscheduled vacation time-off must be requested and approved at least 24 hours before said unscheduled vacation is to begin.

H. Scheduled vacation time may be cancelled by the EMPLOYEE provided that the EMPLOYEE has provided a minimum of seven (7) calendar days notice prior to the start of the scheduled vacation time. Scheduled vacation time may be cancelled by the EMPLOYEE with less than seven (7) calendar days notice only

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14 upon approval of the Division Commander.

I. When assigned to a special assignment (Investigations, Traffic, etc.), vacation selection shall be based on the employee’s current level of seniority in the specific unit and not on the overall seniority in the Department. Prior time in the unit shall not be counted for purposes of this section.

J. An EMPLOYEE’S previously approved vacation time off may be cancelled or rescheduled upon promotion. The employee may select vacation time off in the remainder of the year from the time slots that are available in the vacation schedule applicable to the new rank.

SECTION 1.13.01 EXCHANGE OF DAYS OFF OR SHIFTS
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 supervisors, watch commanders, and division commander under the following conditions:

Days Off: Requests for exchange of days off shall be submitted in writing, signed by both parties, and shall normally be submitted 72 hours before the first day of exchange. Exchange of days off not submitted 72 hours in advance may be approved by the supervisor(s) and watch commander(s). All supervisors and watch commanders involved shall receive a copy of the request and shall indicate approval or disapproval.

Shifts: Requests for exchange of shifts shall normally be submitted in writing, signed by both parties, no less than five (5) days before the first day of the proposed new shift. Requests for exchange of shifts must be approved by the EMPLOYEE’s shift Sergeant, Lieutenant and Division Commander. Once approved, the Lieutenants impacted by the exchange shall make the appropriate schedule adjustments. In cases of verifiable need, an EMPLOYEE may be authorized to exchange shifts after the shift schedule has been made up.

Responsibilities: The individual EMPLOYEES shall be responsible for ensuring that the exchange results in the prospective positions being filled and filled without recourse to sick leave or other reasons. 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. All exchanges must be completed within one (1) year.

If the exchange of days off is not fulfilled due to the EMPLOYEE who agreed to work failing to appear for work, the EMPLOYEE who agreed to work in his/her place is subject to discipline and if overtime is paid as a result of the EMPLOYEE’s failure to appear, the amount of overtime paid may be deducted from the EMPLOYEE who agreed to work.

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15 SECTION 1.14 COMPENSATORY TIME OFF
Overtime compensation shall be payable to EMPLOYEES in cash or in compensatory time off, at the election of the EMPLOYEE.

Determination of pay or compensatory time off for overtime shall be made at the conclusion of the overtime worked.

Compensatory time off shall not be accumulated in excess of 120 hours for all employees covered under this agreement.

The CITY and ASSOCIATION agree that consideration of requests for the use of compensatory time off must take into account public safety and the safety of EMPLOYEES, and should not unduly disrupt the operations of the Department. The CITY and ASSOCIATION further agree that in providing EMPLOYEES with the ability to select compensatory time off in lieu of paid overtime, that the CITY will make a reasonable effort to grant requests for the use of compensatory time off, as described in this section.

Requests for compensatory time off may be submitted up to six weeks in advance of the requested leave date, to the supervisor for the affected shift. Compensatory time off shall be granted when requested at least 14 days in advance if, at the time of the request, granting the leave will not reduce patrol staffing below minimum requirements or if a qualified EMPLOYEE is found, as specified below. In cases where granting the leave would reduce patrol staffing below minimum requirements, the Department will post a request for a qualified EMPLOYEE, as determined by the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee, to work on an overtime basis so that the leave request may be granted. The EMPLOYEE requesting leave may assist by arranging for a qualified EMPLOYEE to work in his/her place but is not required to do so. If a qualified EMPLOYEE does not fill the request to work in place of the EMPLOYEE requesting the leave, the leave request will not be granted. Requests for compensatory time off that are not made with 14 days advance notice shall be subject to approval by the supervisor.

If the granting of compensatory time off for EMPLOYEES of the Investigations Unit and/or the Special Investigations Unit would cause staffing to fall below the staffing standards established for the unit and/or detail, the Department may choose to deny the request, offer overtime to qualified employees to fill the vacancy, or operate below staffing standards. Department staffing standards are found in Department Instructions 314 and 621.

SECTION 1.14.01 PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM
A. Program Summary
The Physical Fitness Program has been designed to promote greater overall health, reduced illness and reduced injuries for program participants. Physical Fitness Program participation shall be voluntary at the choice of all SWORN and NON-SWORN EMPLOYEES. It consists of Police Department proctors testing the fitness level of the EMPLOYEE on a quarterly basis. Paid time off will be awarded to the EMPLOYEE at their

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16 regular rate of pay based on the testing procedures outlined in Section 1.14.01 (C) and Annex B. Proctors shall be recommended by the ASSOCIATION and approved by the Police Chief.

Any exercise participated in to improve an EMPLOYEE’s conditioning is strictly voluntary.

The CITY does not endorse or recommend that an EMPLOYEE engage in any particular exercise to achieve physical fitness. EMPLOYEES are encouraged to consult with their own physician before beginning any fitness program. Nothing in this section is intended to limit or restrict any rights the EMPLOYEE or CITY may have under California Workers' Compensation law.

Nothing in this section is intended to amend or replace Department fitness standards relative to the Special Response Team (SRT) program.

B. Physical Fitness Time Off
Paid time off earned under this program shall be credited to an EMPLOYEE’s compensatory time off (CTO) bank. Requests for time off based on hours earned under this program shall be administered according to CTO provisions contained in Section 1.14 of this MOU. Overtime will not be paid in lieu of compensatory time if EMPLOYEE has reached the maximum accrual of compensatory time. Any hours above the maximum accrual will not be credited.

C. Fitness Testing Procedures
Any EMPLOYEE that volunteers to participate in the assessment program shall sign a release acknowledging that they participate in the measurement activities voluntarily, and that they shall not be compensated for time spent in the assessment. This waiver shall not affect any rights that the EMPLOYEE may have under California Workers’ Compensation law. Physical fitness testing shall be conducted on a quarterly basis. The assessment will consist of six (6) measurements. Participants can earn from one (1) to five (5) points based on their performance in each of the following measured activities:

Resting Heart Rate
Resting Blood Pressure
Flexibility
Sit-ups
Push-ups

1.5 mile walk/run
Participants can earn a maximum of 30 points. Physical Fitness Time (PFT) hours shall be earned according to the following formula:
26 points or more 10 hours
19 to 25 points 6 hours
12 to 18 points 4 hours
8 to 11 points 2 hours

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17 Less than 8 points 1 hour (program proctors must certify that the participant made a valid effort)
Points in each of the measured activities shall be awarded according to the standards outlined in Annex B.

D. Review of Fitness Testing Procedures
The Police Chief shall review Physical Fitness Testing procedures and standards every two years to ensure that they are consistent with current health and fitness standards and best practices. The ASSOCIATION shall provide input to the Police Chief regarding testing procedures and standards. ASSOCIATION input shall include participation by program proctors. The Police Chief, in conjunction with the ASSOCIATION, shall have discretion to make changes to Physical Fitness Testing procedures and standards following his review.

Changes shall be limited to the procedures and standards outlined in Annex B. All other program changes shall be subject to negotiation between the CITY and ASSOCIATION.

SECTION 1.14.02 MOTOR MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Motorcycle Officers shall receive 2.5 hours per week at straight time for Motor Maintenance Time Off in exchange for keeping their motorcycles in safe operating condition and cleanliness maintained. Paid time off earned under this program shall be credited to an EMPLOYEE’s compensatory time off (CTO) bank. Requests for time off based on hours earned under this program shall be administered according to CTO provisions contained in Section 1.14 of this MOU.

SECTION 1.14.03 CANINE OFFICER PROGRAM
The CITY and the ASSOCIATION have agreed to initiate a Canine program and agree to the following consideration for employees serving as canine officers:

The CITY agrees that EMPLOYEES serving as canine officers require a half hour per day for the care and feeding of the police canine. Such EMPLOYEES will receive a half hour of overtime compensation for each scheduled day off while serving as a canine officer. The overtime compensation may be in the form of pay or compensatory time off, at the election of the EMPLOYEE (the election of compensatory time off must be within the limits described in Section 1.14). On scheduled work days where the EMPLOYEE utilizes leave time (vacation, holiday, or compensatory time off) the amount of leave time required will be reduced by a half hour per day to account for time required for the care and feeding of the police canine. The half hour of overtime compensation shall not be provided on days when the police canine is not in the care of the assigned EMPLOYEE, such as when kenneled, being held at a veterinary office or hospital, or otherwise not in the care of the assigned EMPLOYEE.

The regularly scheduled work shift of an EMPLOYEE serving as a canine officer will be adjusted by a half hour each day to provide time for the care and feeding of the police canine within the regular hours of work on the EMPLOYEE’S work days.

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18 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.

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 their annual pay in term life insurance and will make available a voluntary supplemental life insurance program for up to an additional one (1) times the basic amount which must be paid for by the EMPLOYEE.

SECTION 1.17 STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE
NON-SWORN EMPLOYEES covered by this agreement shall participate in the State of California's State Disability Insurance (SDI). All premiums required by the State for SDI shall be automatically deducted from the pay of covered EMPLOYEES and forwarded to the State pursuant to governing rules and regulations.

SECTION 1.17.01 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

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

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 effective January 1, 2024 are:
 Employee Only: $754.72 per month
 Employee + 1: $1,189.32 per month
 Family: $1,694.58 per month
Effective the first full pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the CITY’s cafeteria amount will be based upon 90% of the average premium of that benefit plan year for the Sharp and Kaiser plans. The premium rates are released by CalPERS Health by August of each year, and CITY will provide the new cafeteria contributions immediately following the release.

The cafeteria contribution shall be used to pay for the benefits in the plan(s) selected by EMPLOYEE, to include health insurance, dental insurance, and flexible spending accounts and other options that may be provided by CITY.

In the event that the total cost of benefits exceeds the allowance, the difference shall be deducted from EMPLOYEE’s salary as a payroll deduction.

EMPLOYEE who has met the requirements as stated in Section 1.15 and elects not to be covered under City provided medical insurance shall receive an allotment of $115 per month for other cafeteria benefits.

In the event that the total cost of benefits is less than the cafeteria amount, the employee shall not receive the balance in the form of taxable cash.

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 the Internal Revenue Service (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
For SWORN EMPLOYEES the following retirement benefits apply.

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20 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”).

The CITY shall provide the 3 percent at age 50 retirement for all EMPLOYEES hired on or before December 31, 2010, as provided for under the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) including the post-retirement survivor allowance, the third level of the 1959 Survivor Benefit, and sick leave conversion benefit (as defined in the current CITY contract and amendments with PERS). The EMPLOYEE will pay the EMPLOYEES’ PERS contribution rate of nine (9.0) percent of salary, and said contribution shall be vested to the EMPLOYEES’ account.

The CITY shall amend its contract with PERS to create a two-tier retirement system under Government Code section 20475 effective on January 1, 2011. For all SWORN EMPLOYEES hired on or after January 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 Sworn Members:

Classic sworn members 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) effective with the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2019.

Classic sworn members shall contribute another 1.5% of compensation earnable (total =

3.0%) toward the CITY’s required employer contribution to CalPERS via payroll deductions pursuant to Government Code section 20516(f) effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2021.

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

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21 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.

New members shall not be required to make cost sharing contributions under Government Code section 20516(f).

For NON-SWORN EMPLOYEES the following retirement benefits apply.

A. Non-Sworn Employees Who Are Classic Members.

The CITY shall provide the 3% @ age 60 retirement formula for all EMPLOYEES hired on or before December 31, 2010 with highest single year benefit as provided for under the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS). The EMPLOYEE will pay the EMPLOYEES’ PERS contribution rate of eight (8.0) percent of salary, and said contribution shall be vested to the EMPLOYEES’ account.

The CITY shall amend its contract with PERS to create a two-tier retirement system under Government Code section 20475 effective on January 1, 2011. For all NON-SWORN EMPLOYEES hired on or after January 1, 2011, the CITY shall provide the 2.5% @ 55 retirement formula with highest single year benefit, as set forth in Government Code section 21354.4. The EMPLOYEE will pay the EMPLOYEES’ eight (8.0) percent retirement contribution to PERS and said contribution shall be vested in the EMPLOYEES’ account.

Cost Sharing for Classic Non-Sworn Members:

Classic non-sworn members contribute 0.5% of compensation earnable toward the CITY’s required employer contribution to CalPERS via payroll deductions pursuant to Government Code section 20516(f) effective the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2019.

Classic non-sworn members shall contribute another 0.5% of compensation earnable (total = 1.0%) toward the CITY’s required employer 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, 2023.

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22 and ASSOCIATION agree that they intend that the cost sharing contributions described above shall continue after expiration of the MOU.

B. Non-Sworn Employees Who Are New Members Under PEPRA.

Employees who are “New Members” as defined by 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 qualify as New Members and 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% @ 62; 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 New Member’s contribution. All other CalPERS contract amendments/benefits listed in the tiers above shall apply to New Members unless prohibited by PEPRA.

New members shall not be required to make cost sharing contributions under Government Code section 20516(f).

Section 1.19.01 DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Effective the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2024, CITY agrees to provide a match of up to one thousand, five hundred dollars ($1,500) for EMPLOYEE’s contribution to the City’s 457(b) deferred compensation plan per calendar year.

The combined contributions of the employee and employer are subject to the annual maximums as defined by the IRS for deferred compensation
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
Sick leave with pay shall accumulate without limit for each probationary and regular

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Sick leave with pay is collectible only when an EMPLOYEE reports promptly to his department head the reason for the absence, keeps the department head informed of his condition if the absence is more than three (3) days, the EMPLOYEE permits the CITY to make such examinations it deems desirable, and the EMPLOYEE furnishes written reports from a licensed and practicing physician when requested by the CITY.

A sworn EMPLOYEE may use sick leave with pay for absences necessitated by illnesses or injuries unrelated to Workers' Compensation, temporary disability related to pregnancy, required medical or dental care, exposure to contagious diseases, or the death, illness, or injury of a member of his/her immediate family. NON-SWORN EMPLOYEES may use sick leave to supplement Workers’ Compensation benefits.

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.

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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, the CITY may require a physician’s certification at any time regarding the sickness or injury of the EMPLOYEE and the date of the EMPLOYEE’S intended return to work if the CITY suspects fraud or abuse of sick leave. A physician’s certification will be required for all absences in excess of five (5) working days pursuant to La Mesa Municipal Code section

3.28.030.

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

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 three (3) days sick leave plus travel time. Travel time will be actual time used, not to exceed two (2) working days.

Sick Leave during Vacation or Holiday: Any EMPLOYEE on vacation or holiday leave 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, floating 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 EMPLOYEE's department head, under the following conditions:
a. The receiving EMPLOYEE is required to be absent from work due to injury or to the prolonged illness of the EMPLOYEE, or the EMPLOYEE's parent, spouse, child, or Domestic Partner as defined in the State of California; 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; however, if approved by the City Manager the total credits may be increased.

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25 d. The request for transfers must be made in writing with the signature of the transferring EMPLOYEE, receiving EMPLOYEE, and 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 sworn EMPLOYEES are eligible to convert unused sick leave to additional service credit as provided through the PERS sick leave conversion program as provided in section 1.19 of this Memorandum of Understanding.

1. EMPLOYEES with 10 or more years of service with the CITY may elect to convert their sick leave to cash as provided below or to additional years of service through PERS. Any sick leave converted to cash will reduce the available time for conversion to years of service through PERS.

2. EMPLOYEES shall be paid 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 upon normal or disability retirement, or death. The provisions of this Section do not alter the accumulation of sick leave as defined in this MOU.

3. For the purpose of defining "Normal" retirement, an EMPLOYEE will be eligible for this benefit as a retiree if he/she has attained the age of 50 with ten (10) years of service. For "disability" retirees, all that is required is ten (10) years of continuous service with the CITY.

For NON-SWORN EMPLOYEES the following reimbursement program applies:

EMPLOYEES with ten (10) or more years of service shall be paid 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 upon normal or disability retirement, death, or termination for any reason.

SECTION 1.23 UNUSED SICK LEAVE CONVERSION
EMPLOYEES may convert a portion of accumulated sick leave to an equal amount of vacation or pay, based on the following formulas:

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Hours Used Maximum
Convertible Hours
8 or less 40

8.1 to 24 32

24.1 to 40 24
Over 40 Not eligible for conversion
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
4/10 work schedule:

Hours Used Maximum
Convertible Hours
10 or less 40

10.1 to 30 32

30.1 to 50 24
Over 50 Not eligible for conversion
3/12 work schedule:

Hours Used Maximum
Convertible Hours
12 or less 40

12.1 to 36 32

36.1 to 60 24
Over 60 Not eligible for conversion
For purposes of this conversion program, usage shall be calculated for the twelve (12) month period beginning and ending with the first pay period in November.

In no event can an EMPLOYEE reduce his/her accumulated sick leave balance below 192 hours. No prorating shall be made for EMPLOYEES terminating on or before the first pay period in November. Sick leave conversion benefits will be paid no later than the 15th day

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27 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/RETURN TO FULL DUTY
The CITY may provide limited duty for EMPLOYEES who have physical limitations due to pregnancy, 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 Police 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 full duty and shall give the Department a physician's statement indicating that the EMPLOYEE may return to full duty.

C. Regardless of whether the employee has participated in limited duty, the CITY may require the EMPLOYEE to go to a doctor selected by the CITY to confirm the return to duty status prior to returning to full duty.

Nothing in this Section is intended to limit or restrict any rights the CITY may have under California Workers' Compensation law.

SECTION 1.24 OUT-OF-CLASS PAY
Where an EMPLOYEE is temporarily assigned to a higher job classification for the convenience of the CITY for a period of not less than one full shift (8,10,12, hours depending on the shift of the individual being replaced) he/she shall be paid at least 5 percent above his/her regular base rate for that time and for the time he/she continues in the assignment to the higher classification.

Out-of-Class Pay shall be payable to Police Sergeants who serve as Acting Watch Commander for a minimum of (4) hours.

SECTION 1.24.01 DISPATCHER/POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN TRAINING PAY Any Police Dispatcher or Police Services Technician who is assigned as a "Training Officer" will receive an additional five (5) percent in salary during the time he/she continues in the training assignment for increments of one (1) hour or more. Such assignments must be designated and approved by the supervisor.

SECTION 1.24.02 CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION AUDIT

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SECTION 1.25 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
The CITY shall reimburse, up to a maximum of $1000 per fiscal year, any full-time EMPLOYEE for tuition and textbook costs for an approved college course related to the EMPLOYEE'S job responsibilities. Prior approval of the department head, the Director of Administrative Services, and the City Manager are required. In order to qualify for reimbursement, the EMPLOYEE must receive a "C" grade or better.

In addition, the $1,000 may be used for non-college classes that are job related and enhance job skill. Classes must be approved by the Police Chief and Director of Administrative Services prior to attendance. Proof of attendance will be required for reimbursement.

For approved classes that commence on or after July 1, 2022, any tuition expenses approved by the CITY over $1,000 in a fiscal year will roll forward to be paid in the following fiscal years, up to a maximum of $1,000 per fiscal year, so as long as the EMPLOYEE remains employed with the CITY.

SECTION 1.26 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
The CITY will provide EMPLOYEES in certain classifications an annual uniform allowance as listed below, payable the first pay period in October of each year, for the purchase and maintenance of uniforms in accordance with departmental uniform policies.

The uniform allowance for new EMPLOYEES shall be one full year’s allowance plus the amount prorated for the period from date of hire to September 30, and shall be paid to the EMPLOYEE in their first paycheck. This is intended to provide new EMPLOYEES with sufficient funds for the purchase of their initial set of uniforms but not to increase the overall amount of uniform allowance they would receive during this time frame.

Accordingly, such EMPLOYEES will not receive a uniform allowance in the first pay period of October of their first year of employment.

Job Classifications and the annual amounts for which the CITY provides a uniform allowance are as follows:

Classification Amount
Police Officer $1,000
Police Officer Trainee 1,000
Police Corporal 1,000
Police Sergeant 1,000
Community Services Officer 850
Communications Supervisor 700

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Police Property Officer II 700
Police Dispatcher 700
Police Services Technician 700
The CITY shall reimburse any EMPLOYEE for the actual cost of replacement or repair as appropriate up to a maximum of $300 per incident, of any uniform or personal items that are damaged as a result of his/her duty responsibilities. The CITY shall pick up the cost of any newly implemented change in uniform standards during the life of this Memorandum of Understanding.

SECTION 1.26.01 PROTECTIVE VEST ALLOWANCE
The CITY will reimburse a maximum of $1,300 to each SWORN EMPLOYEE and Community Services Officer covered by this MOU for the purchase of a protective vest.

SWORN EMPLOYEES and Community Services Officers seeking reimbursement must have the make and model of protective vest approved in advance by their Division Commander and must then submit satisfactory evidence of purchase to the Services Division Commander, including date of manufacture and the warranty period for the ballistic material.

SWORN EMPLOYEES and Community Services Officers will be eligible for reimbursement if they do not have a protective vest under current warranty for the ballistic material or in the 90 days prior to the expiration of their current protective vest ballistic material warranty.

Reimbursement will be provided in other circumstances, as approved by the Police Chief.

The definition and terms qualifying a protective vest as serviceable and policy governing its use will be as outlined in departmental written guidelines on protective vests.

The SWORN EMPLOYEE or Community Services Officer has the option of being reimbursed for the protective vest or purchasing the protective vest from an approved location and having the CITY invoiced up to the allotted amount for the vest.

SECTION 1.27 COURT LEAVE (JURY DUTY)
This section applies to Non-Sworn EMPLOYEES Only.

Court leave is paid leave granted by the CITY to enable that 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 within San Diego County. 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 division commander of the notice and scheduled time of service. When in the opinion of the Police Chief, such duty will adversely affect the operations of the Department, the EMPLOYEE

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30 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.

When service as a juror is required, court leave shall be limited to:

1. Required attendance before Federal, Superior, Municipal, or Justice Courts located within San Diego County; 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 all payments received for serving as a juror.

SECTION 1.29 BILINGUAL PAY
EMPLOYEES who meet the departmental requirements for recognition as "bilingual" (languages as approved by the Police Chief, including sign language) and who are in assignments where they may regularly use their bilingual abilities shall receive additional compensation of $60 per month.

SECTION 1.29.01 PAYMENT FOR BODILY SEARCH / SURVEILLANCE Non-Sworn EMPLOYEES may be required to perform a bodily search of suspects of the same sex as the EMPLOYEE and/or may be required to monitor suspects while the suspect is using the restroom. In the event that a Non-Sworn EMPLOYEE is required to perform such a search and/or surveillance, he/she shall receive additional compensation in the amount of one (1) hour pay at an overtime rate for each incident. An EMPLOYEE may receive more than one such payment per day, however, it is recognized that one incident may involve multiple searches and/or surveillances and would only require one payment under this section.

Police Service Technicians will not conduct bodily searches or surveillance and are exempt from this section, except in cases of emergency.

SECTION 1.29.02 NIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
EMPLOYEES scheduled or called in to work a full (7 hours minimum) graveyard shift (scheduled between the hours of 1700 – 0600) shall receive a differential in the amount of 2% of base salary.

Employees in the Dispatcher, Communications Supervisor or Police Services Technician classifications scheduled or called in to work a minimum of four (4) hours during the period

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31 2100-0100 for lunch coverage shall receive a differential I the amount of 2% of base salary.

SECTION 1.30 MILEAGE
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 Police Chief or his designee), and will be reimbursed for mileage based on the City’s adopted Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy.

SECTION 1.30.01 REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES
CITY will provide a per diem rate at the GSA sanctioned rate. Guidelines for receiving the per diem rate are provided in departmental policy.

SECTION 1.31 CALL-BACK PAY
EMPLOYEES called back to duty shall be paid for a minimum of three (3) hours at the overtime rate. This two-hour minimum shall also apply when EMPLOYEES are called to work early before the start of their regular shift, except when the EMPLOYEE is already at the station and is required to begin work prior to the start of his/her regular shift. In such cases, the EMPLOYEE shall be paid at the overtime rate for actual time worked.

EMPLOYEE will be paid a minimum of two (2) hours at the overtime rate for any meeting or training scheduled outside of EMPLOYEE’s normal work schedule.

When EMPLOYEES are on duty, still in the station at the conclusion of their shift and are required to work additional time, or are scheduled for overtime, the EMPLOYEE shall be paid at the overtime rate for actual time worked and call-back pay would not be provided.

SECTION 1.32 PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (P.O.S.T.)

INCENTIVE PROGRAM
This section applies to SWORN EMPLOYEES only.

Educational incentive pay for Police Officer will be based on 5% of Police Officer Step E for an Intermediate P.O.S.T. or 10% of Police Officer Step E for an Advanced P.O.S.T.

Educational incentive pay for Police Sergeant will be based on 5% of Police Sergeant Step E for an Intermediate P.O.S.T. or 10% of Police Sergeant Step E for an Advanced P.O.S.T. The amounts for “Intermediate” or “Advanced” educational incentive pay will not be cumulative. Intermediate P.O.S.T. educational incentive pay will be replaced by Advanced P.O.S.T. educational incentive pay when qualifications are met.

Educational incentive pay for Intermediate or Advanced P.O.S.T. certificates shall be reported to CalPERS as special compensation.

Employees at Step E and below prior to the ratification of this MOU by the City Council,

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32 who also have P.O.S.T. certificates, shall remain at their current step on the salary schedule and shall be eligible for educational incentive pay for P.O.S.T. certificates under this section, calculated as a percentage of Step E of the applicable EMPLOYEE classification.

The EMPLOYEE shall be responsible for notification of the CITY and for providing appropriate documentation as required by the CITY and by P.O.S.T. Payment for obtaining such Certificate will be based on the date of issuance on the P.O.S.T. certificate, except when new EMPLOYEES possess a P.O.S.T. Certificate upon employment. For new EMPLOYEES, the date for the additional pay shall be the date of employment.

The CITY shall promptly review the information provided by the EMPLOYEE and will send a completed application to P.O.S.T. within fourteen (14) calendar days of submittal to the CITY.

Because of the additional complexity of the P.O.S.T. certification process, retroactive adjustment of errors as provided in section 1.10 of this agreement will be extended to a maximum period of three (3) years prior to the time of discovery.

SECTION 1.32.1 This section applies to Dispatcher and Communication Supervisor classifications.

Educational incentive pay for Dispatchers will be based on 5% of Dispatcher Step E for a BASIC P.O.S.T. Certificate. Educational incentive pay for Communication Supervisor will be based on 5% of Communication Supervisor Step E for a BASIC P.O.S.T. Certificate.

The EMPLOYEE shall be responsible for notification of CITY and for providing appropriate documentation as required by CITY and by P.O.S.T. Payment for obtaining such Certificate will be based on the date of issuance on the P.O.S.T. certificate, except when new EMPLOYEES possess a P.O.S.T. Certificate upon employment. For new EMPLOYEES, the date for the additional pay shall be the date of employment.

The CITY shall promptly review the information provided by the EMPLOYEE and will send a completed application to P.O.S.T. within fourteen (14) calendar days of submission to the CITY.

If an EMPLOYEE meets the standards for qualification as a Master Officer or Field Training

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33 Officer, and is designated as such by the Police Department he/she shall receive an additional five (5) percent salary compensation during the time he/she performs Master Officer/Field Training Officer duties for increments of one (1) hour or more. For purposes of this section Master Officer duties include acting supervisor duties, field training of regular and reserve police officers, in-service training presentations to regular and reserve police officers, and time required for periodic Master Officer meetings.

For purposes of this section, Field Training Officer duties include field training of regular and reserve police officers, in-service training presentations to regular and reserve police officers, and time required for periodic Master Officer/Field Training Officer meetings.

In the event that the CITY desires to modify the Master Officer/Field Training Officer program as described above, with respect to the duties, schedules, pay, or benefits of Master Officers/Field Training Officers, the CITY and the ASSOCIATION will meet-andconfer to determine what modifications should be made to this Memorandum of Understanding.

SECTION 1.33.01 LONGEVITY PAY
This section applies to SWORN EMPLOYEES only.
 An EMPLOYEE who has at least 5 but less than 10 years of continuous and uninterrupted service with the City of La Mesa, in a sworn classification who is covered by this MOU, shall receive $30 a month.
 An EMPLOYEE who has at least 10 but less than 15 years of continuous and uninterrupted service with the City of La Mesa, in a sworn classification who is covered by this MOU, shall receive $40 a month.
 An EMPLOYEE who has at least 15 but less than 20 years of continuous and uninterrupted service with the City of La Mesa, in a sworn classification who is covered by this MOU, shall receive $45 a month.
 An EMPLOYEE who has 20 or more years of continuous and uninterrupted service with the City of La Mesa, in a sworn classification who is covered by this MOU, shall receive $50 a month.
 The longevity pay is not cumulative.

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34 SECTION 1.34 COURT APPEARANCE PAY
This section applies only to EMPLOYEES on scheduled time off, who are subpoenaed in the line of duty to be present in court, or at the direction of the Police Chief.

Court Appearance Pay
EMPLOYEES shall receive time and one-half pay for all time actually spent in court on each case. Court recess for lunch will not be considered "time worked" and will not be compensated, provided that the recess is one hour or less in duration. EMPLOYEES shall be compensated for lunch recesses that last more than one hour. Pay for lunch recesses in such instances shall commence following the first hour (i.e. the first hour shall be considered a duty-free, unpaid lunch recess).

EMPLOYEES shall be guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours of overtime pay per appearance. On any given day, the three (3) hour minimum shall not be paid more than once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

If the EMPLOYEE appears once in the morning and once in the afternoon on the same case, and the appearance is continuous except for the lunch recess, only one three hour minimum shall apply.

Court Call-Off Pay
EMPLOYEES shall receive one (1) hour overtime pay if the case is called off the day of the subpoena. It shall be the responsibility of the EMPLOYEE to contact the Police Department on the day of the scheduled case to determine if the case is called off.

Call-off pay shall be the exclusive pay received for cases called off and shall be instead of court appearance, overtime, or other pay for such cases.

Court Continuance Pay
EMPLOYEES shall receive one (1) hour overtime pay if their appearance time is continued from the morning to the afternoon, or continued to another day.

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

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 of the CITY and prior to the signing of this MOU are retained by the CITY and remain the exclusive right of management without limitation. The exercise of such rights, powers, and authority shall not conflict with this MOU.

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35 SECTION 1.37 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
The CITY affirms its intent not to use the management rights clause as a guise to discriminate against or harass any EMPLOYEE, group of EMPLOYEES, or the ASSOCIATION.

SECTION 1.37.01 PERSONNEL FILES
EMPLOYEES may review their own personnel and/or administrative file with the exception of pre-employment background examination 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 Police Department (administrative file), whichever applies.

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.

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. The supervisor shall not unreasonably withhold approval, but may set reasonable time limits and schedules so as not to affect Departmental operations. The EMPLOYEE need not notify his/her supervisor if this review is not done while on an on-duty status.

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 the opportunity when required to review, comment and appeal the material pursuant to California law. 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.

SECTION 1.37.02 VOLUNTEERS
This section applies to NON-SWORN EMPLOYEES only.

The use of volunteers by the CITY shall enhance the services of regular EMPLOYEES and not affect the administration of their benefits as listed in the MOU.

SECTION 1.39 MINIMUM NOTICE FOR SHIFT AND/OR SCHEDULE CHANGE The intent of the CITY is to provide reasonable notice to EMPLOYEES of schedule changes in regularly assigned days or hours of work or in the assignment of additional overtime days or hours of work. A schedule change is defined as any CITY-mandated adjustment to an EMPLOYEE’s previously assigned working days and/or previously assigned working hours. Except in the event of extraordinary circumstances and for

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36 EMPLOYEES assigned to the “Special Investigations Unit,” described in La Mesa Police Department Instruction 505, Section H, the CITY shall provide no less than fourteen (14) days written or oral notice before a schedule change.

If the EMPLOYEE is off-duty, the CITY can satisfy this notice by making a reasonable attempt to contact the EMPLOYEE by email or telephone in addition to placing a written notice in his/her departmental mailbox. It is understood that unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances may require decisions by CITY management that are related to operational necessity or public safety, and these decisions may require less than fourteen (14) days notice.

If for any reason, regardless of any extraordinary circumstances except for those specified below, the CITY determines that a schedule change is necessary and provides less than the fourteen (14) days notice as provided above, the CITY shall provide additional compensation to the EMPLOYEE. This compensation shall be equal to two (2) hours pay or compensatory time at an overtime rate for each time that the schedule is changed. This compensation will not be paid for schedule changes where the EMPLOYEE receives compensation as provided for in Sections 1.31 (Call-Back Pay) or 1.34 (Court Appearance Pay), where overtime work is required to complete assignments or activities during the EMPLOYEE’S current work shift, where the schedule change results from a use of sick leave with less than 24 hours notice, or when the change is necessary or desired for a “Special Enforcement Detail” operation.

Shift changes and work schedules will be posted no later than twenty-eight (28) days prior to the effective date of the new shift rotation.

SECTION 1.40 REVIEW
The ASSOCIATION and MERC may meet to discuss and consult with each other the content of this MOU during the term of the existence of this MOU.

SECTION 1.41 SAFETY
The CITY shall replace worn out legally-required or departmental-authorized safety equipment. The Division Commander shall determine when safety gear is worn out or needs replacement. If an EMPLOYEE disagrees with the decision of the Division Commander, the EMPLOYEE may appeal the decision to the Police Chief.

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 through such regulations or through department policy, 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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37 SECTION 1.42 LAYOFF PROCEDURE
A. Scope and 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. Return to Former Class
In the event of a layoff, employees may bump back to a lower classification within the same job series. An EMPLOYEE who bumps back to a lower classification will be considered to have the greatest seniority within this lower classification.

C. Seniority Date
The seniority date of an EMPLOYEE shall be based upon the original date of hire for regular CITY employment, or in cases where there has been a break in continuous employment, the most recent date of hire for regular CITY employment. 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
An EMPLOYEE to be laid-off shall be notified in writing of the impending action at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of the effective date of the layoff.

E. Reinstatement Following Layoff
For a period of twelve (12) 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. For positions covered by this MOU at time of demotion, EMPLOYEES who are demoted due to non-disciplinary reasons shall be placed on a reinstatement list for the job classification for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date that the EMPLOYEE is demoted.

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:

1. The person is still qualified for the classification (must pass medical exam, polygraph, interim period background, and any other conditions required by P.O.S.T. for reinstatement);

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

3. The CITY is not prohibited by law or court ruling from making the reinstatement 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;

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

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

G. Reduced Hours
In the event that the CITY elects to reduce hours of EMPLOYEES in lieu of layoffs, the CITY will meet-and-confer with the ASSOCIATION to discuss changes in benefits and other aspects of this MOU that would be affected by such a reduction in hours.

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.

SECTION 1.43 SAVING 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. The parties agree to "meet and consult" within a reasonable time as to the effect of any section invalidated by a Court, State, or Federal agency.

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 the ASSOCIATION agree that accommodations necessary to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act shall supersede any conflicting provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding.

The ASSOCIATION recognizes that the CITY has the legal obligation to meet with the

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39 individual EMPLOYEE to be accommodated before any adjustment is made in working conditions. The CITY will notify and seek the input of the ASSOCIATION 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 ASSOCIATION agree that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and the CITY and the ASSOCIATION do 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 ASSOCIATION'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 In the event that the State of California or the Federal Government pass laws that change health coverage provided or the amount that the EMPLOYEES or the CITY pay for Health Insurance Premiums, the CITY and the ASSOCIATION agree to meet and confer regarding possible changes to Sections 1.15 and 1.18.01 of this MOU.

SECTION 1.44 CONTINUATION
Except as expressly set forth in this MOU, all existing Ordinances, Resolutions and Policies of the CITY pertaining to the employment relationship shall remain in full force and effect.

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

SECTION 1.45.01 APPEAL OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION
This section applies to Non-Sworn EMPLOYEES only.

In instances of demotion or suspension for a period exceeding three days, an EMPLOYEE may within ten days of the effective date of the action, appeal in writing to the Personnel Appeals Board for a formal review of the facts of demotion or suspension. The appeal shall be deemed filed when it is filed with the City Clerk, and upon the filing of the appeal within the time stated any demotion or suspension shall be stayed pending the final decision of the Appeals Board. All other language as provided in La Mesa Municipal Code Section 3.32.050 applies to this MOU Section.

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40 SECTION 1.46 SALARIES
Sworn Employees:

Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2024, the CITY shall provide base salary increases for the following sworn classifications:
 Police Officer: 6.5% base salary increase
 Police Sergeant: 5.5% base salary increase
Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2025, the CITY shall provide base salary increases for the following sworn classifications:
 Police Officer: 3.5% base salary increase
 Police Sergeant: 2.5% base salary increase
Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2026, the CITY shall provide base salary increases for the following sworn classifications:
 Police Officer: 4.0% base salary increase
 Police Sergeant: 3.0% base salary increase
Dispatcher Employees:

Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2024, the CITY shall provide base salary increases for the following dispatcher classifications:
 Dispatcher: 6.0% base salary increase
 Communications Supervisor: 4.0% base salary increase
Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2025, the CITY shall provide base salary increases for the following dispatcher classifications:
 Dispatcher: 4.0% base salary increase
 Communications Supervisor: 3.0% base salary increase
Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2026, the CITY shall provide base salary increases for the following dispatcher classifications:
 Dispatcher: 3.0% base salary increase
 Communications Supervisor: 3.0% base salary increase
Other Non-Sworn Employees:

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41 Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2024, the CITY shall provide base salary increases for all non-sworn classifications covered under this MOU by

5.0%.

Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2025, the CITY shall provide base salary increases for all non-sworn classifications covered under this MOU by

3.0%.

Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2026, the CITY shall provide base salary increases for all non-sworn classifications covered under this MOU by

3.0%.

Sworn Salary steps:*
Effective the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2024, CITY will remove current (as of June 30, 2024) Step A for sworn positions.

Effective the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2025, CITY will remove current (as of June 30, 2024) Step B for sworn positions.

Effective the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2026, CITY will remove current (as of June 30, 2024) Step C for sworn positions. *Sworn employees having served in the classification for 12 months with a satisfactory performance on the EMPLOYEE’s performance evaluation shall advance to the next higher step within the range prescribed for the class. Advancement from one step to another is not automatic and is based upon performance.

Step F for non-sworn EMPLOYEES (5.0% above Step E):

Beginning the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2023, non-sworn EMPLOYEES are eligible to advance to Step F based on the following:
 EMPLOYEE has been at Step E for 2 or more years in their current job classification (based on evaluation anniversary dates) while serving as a regular employee with the City; and
 EMPLOYEE has received an overall rating of satisfactory or above on their last performance evaluation.
** No employees are currently in the Police Corporal classification and no salary has been listed for this position at this time. If the City elects to place employees in this classification, the Corporal salary will be set at that time. *** Pay for Police Officer Trainee shall be 5% below the lowest step for Police Officer.

Police Officer Trainees shall be enrolled in PERS as Miscellaneous, Non-Safety members. An employee shall progress from Police Officer Trainee to Police Officer

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42 upon:

1. Graduation from a law enforcement training academy certified by the State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.), or upon assignment to a field training program after completion of a portion of such an academy meeting the requirements of Penal Code Section 832, and:

2. Subscribing to the oath or affirmation required by the California Constitution and administered by a duly empowered official of the City of La Mesa.

These ranges do not include Bilingual pay (See Section 1.29 for explanation). Any Bilingual pay shall be in addition to the above amounts.

SECTION 1.47 DURATION
The terms of this MOU shall be effective July 1, 2024, unless otherwise stated, and continue in effect through June 30, 2027, and shall not be modified without mutual consent of the parties except as provided for by the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.

Negotiations for a succeeding term shall begin no later than May 1, 2027 provided that either the CITY or the ASSOCIATION had provided notice of intent to negotiate a new MOU no later than March 1, 2027. Whichever party provides such written notice of intent to negotiate a new MOU shall submit a full written proposal at the first negotiation session.

In the event that neither the CITY nor the ASSOCIATION provide written notice of intent to negotiate a new MOU by March 1, 2027, 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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43 The above is, hereby, agreed to by the negotiators for the CITY and the ASSOCIATION on June 25, 2024.

CITY OF LA MESA MUNICIPAL LA MESA POLICE OFFICERS’

RELATIONS COMMITTEE ASSOCIATION

BY:

Gretchen Spaniol William Wilson
Lead Negotiator POA President
______________________
Glenn Sabine
City Attorney

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44 ANNEX A - GRIEVANCES
A grievance shall be considered as the complaint of an employee or a group of employees arising out of the application or interpretation of existing rules, regulations or policies which come under the application of the Department Head.

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

A. Reviewable grievance
Elements of a reviewable grievance shall be stated on Form 223 as follows:

1. Facts surrounding specific incident; and

2. Specific act or omission by management regarding working conditions or other aspects of employer-employee relations over which the head of the department has control; and

3. Specific inequity or damage suffered by employee as a result of (1) and (2) above; and

4. Specific relief sought by employee, which relief must be within the power of the Department Head to grant.

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

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

For example, applications for changes in job title, job classification, salary increases or denial of a merit increase; appeals from formal disciplinary proceedings, etc.

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 ten (10) 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 three (3) working days after submission, the immediate supervisor shall

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45 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 two (2) working days after submission of first line supervisor's Step 1 decision. After investigation and discussion with the employee but not later than five (5) working 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 five (5) working days after submission of second line supervisor's Step 2 decision. After investigation and discussion with the employee but not later than five (5) working 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 five (5) working days after submission of the Department Head's Step 3 decision. After investigation and discussion with the employee but not later than ten (10) working 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 ten (10) working days. The Board shall render a decision or recommendation within thirty (30) 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.

Employees may have their employees' organization present their grievances for them.

Employees may be permitted reasonable time off with pay to process grievances.

Authorized representatives of their employee organization may visit the City's work premises during working hours by first contacting the designated City representative at the location. Their employee organization representative shall not interfere with normal work operations or cause unnecessary loss of time to the City.

Visitations of their employee organization representatives shall be limited to employee grievances.

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46 ANNEX B – PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTING STANDARDS
Points in each of the measured activities shall be awarded according to the following standards (Fit Score indicates the points to be earned):

Resting Heart Rate: This is a simple measure of how many times per minute the heart beats while the body is at rest.

Age Group Fit Score Males Females
20-59 5 65 or less 70 or less
4 66-71 71-75
3 72-76 76-81
2 77-82 82-87
1 83 or more 88 or more
Resting Blood Pressure: Blood pressure measures the amount of force the blood exerts outward against the inner wall of the arteries. High blood pressure readings are often correlated with coronary heart disease.

Male Male Female Female
Age Group Fit Score Systolic Diastolic Systolic Diastolic 20-29 5 120 or less 76 or less 107 or less 74 or less
4 121-126 77-80 108-118 75-78
3 127-131 81-84 119-124 79-83
2 132-139 85-88 125-128 84-85
1 140 or more 89 or more 129 or more 86 or more
30-39 5 121 or less 81 or less 109 or less 75 or less
4 122-126 82-86 110-121 76-79
3 127-131 87-89 122-128 80-83
2 132-138 90-93 129-132 84-86
1 139 or more 94 or more 133 or more 87 or more
40-49 5 122 or less 82 or less 112 or less 76 or less
4 123-127 83-86 113-120 77-79
3 128-133 87-92 121-128 80-82
2 134-140 93-95 129-133 83-86
1 141 or more 96 or more 134 or more 87 or more
50-59 5 123 or less 83 or less 116 or less 78 or less
4 124-129 84-87 117-127 79-83
3 130-138 88-90 128-132 84-87
2 139-147 91-95 133-145 88-91
1 148 or more 96 or more 146 or more 92 or more
Flexibility: Flexibility may be defined as the possible range of motion in a joint or in a group of joints. There is no known test that measures the flexibility or all joints, but the sit and reach test will measure the all important flexibility of the lower back and hip areas. Additionally, the elastic ability of the muscles located in the back of the legs and in the trunk is measured.

After removing his/her shoes, the officer sits on the floor or mat with the legs extended forward, knees slightly bent, and leans forward at the waist as far as possible. The fingers are placed on a bench while leaning forward and the distance from the toes is measured. If the officer is flexible

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47 enough to reach their toes, a score of 10 is recorded. If the officer is more flexible, a reading of above 10 will be recorded. If the officer is not flexible enough to reach their toes, a score of below 10 will be recorded. The officer must reach and hold the position of both hands on the bench to have the effort measured and recorded. The officer will have three attempts, recording the best attempt.

Age Group Fit Score Males Females
20-29 5 15.75 or more 16.50 or more
4 14.00-15.50 14.75-16.25
3 12.00-13.75 12.75-14.50
2 10.50-11.75 10.75-12.50
1 10.25or less 10.50 or less
30-39 5 15.50 or more 16.50 or more
4 14.00-15.25 14.75-16.25
3 12.00-13.75 12.75-14.50
2 10.50-11.75 10.75-12.50
1 10.25 or less 10.50 or less
40-49 5 15.25 or more 16.00 or more
4 14.00-15.50 14.75-15.75
3 12.00-13.75 12.75-14.50
2 10.50-11.75 10.75-12.50
1 10.50 or less 11.00 or less
50-59 5 14.75 or more 15.50 or more
4 13.75-14.50 14.75-15.25
3 12.00-13.50 12.75-14.50
2 10.50-11.75 10.75-12.50
1 10.25 or less 12.25 or less
Sit-ups: This test measures muscular endurance in the abdominal muscle group, an area of great concern to the sedentary individual. Muscular endurance is the ability of the muscle(s) to contract repeatedly for a particular amount of time. Much evidence exists of the correlation between poor abdominal muscle development, excessive fat tissue and lower back problems. In this test, the officer starts by lying on his/her back, arms bent, and the heels flat of the floor with a partner holding the feet secure, or secured by sit-up bench foothold. On the command to begin, the officer performs as many correct sit-ups (elbows touching knees when at upright position) as possible in one minute.

Age Group Fit Score Male/Female Age Group Fit Score Male/Female 20-29 5 52 or more 40-49 5 46 or more
4 44-51 4 39-45
3 35-43 3 28-38
2 24-34 2 17-27
1 23 or less 1 16 or less
30-39 5 50 or more 50-59 5 43 or more
4 42-49 4 36-42
3 32-41 3 24-35
2 21-31 2 13-23
1 20 or less 1 12 or less

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48 Push-ups: This test also measures muscular endurance. A low level of muscle endurance indicates any inefficiency in movement and a poor capacity to perform work. This test measures mainly the muscles of both the chest and upper arm, which are important if physical confrontations such as pushing, pulling, controlling and handcuffing. The officer starts with only his/her toes and hands touching the floor. Once the test begins, the toes and hands cannot be repositioned. The officer begins by lowering his/her body towards the floor so as to bring the shoulders even with or below the level of the elbow. He/she then pushes up so that elbows “lock out” and immediately thereafter proceeds to repeat the exercise. The total numbers of correctly performed pushups, with stopping or resting, are recorded.

Age Fit Score Male Female Age Fit Score Male Female
20-29 5 40 or more 25 or more 40-49 5 34 or more 18 or more 4 34-39 20-24 4 28-33 14-17
3 27-33 14-19 3 21-27 9-13
2 21-26 9-13 2 15-20 5-8
1 20 or less 8 or less 1 19 or less 4 or less
30-39 5 37 or more 23 or more 50-59 5 30 or more 14 or more 4 31-36 18-22 4 24-29 10-13
3 24-30 12-17 3 17-23 6-9
2 18-23 7-11 2 11-16 3-5
1 22 or less 10 or less 1 10 or less 2 or less

1.5 Mile Run/Walk: This test is an excellent indication of the condition of the heart and lungs, as it measures one’ aerobic capacity or the ability of the heart and lungs to utilize oxygen.

Age Group Fit Score Males Females
20-29 5 11:29 or less 13:39 or less
4 11:30-12:09 13:40-15:09
3 12:10-13:24 15:10-15:54
2 13:25-14:29 15:55-17:54
1 14:30 or more 17:55 or more
30-39 5 11:50 or less 13:54 or less
4 11:49-12:54 13:55-15:14
3 12:55-13:44 15:15-16:04
2 13:45-14:44 16:05-18:24
1 14:45 or more 18:25 or more
40-49 5 12:04 or less 15:11 or less
4 12:05-13:24 15:10-16:04
3 13:25-14:14 16:05-17:54
2 14:15-15:19 17:55-19:29
1 15:20 or more 19:30 or more
50-59 5 12:56 or less 15:44 or less
4 12:55-14:04 15:45-17:29
3 14:05-15:09 17:30-18:54
2 15:10-16:04 18:55-20:29
1 16:05 or more 20:30 or more

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
APPROVING THE 2024 – 2027 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA MESA POLICE OFFICERS’

ASSOCIATION AND AMENDING THE CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-25, 2025-26, AND 2026-27 FOR CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE LA MESA POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING SALARY RANGES/BANDS AND PAY STEPS.

WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa is a general law city which derives its power from state law and uses State Governmental Code to enumerate the City’s powers and form of government.

The City of La Mesa employs 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; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 20636 and California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 require California Public Employee Retirement System member agencies to maintain and publicly post publicly available pay schedules.

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 La Mesa Police Officers’ Association, 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 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding.

3. That the City of La Mesa desires to approve the 3-year Memorandum of Understanding regarding wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment with the La Mesa Police Officers’ Association from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027; and

4. Exhibit A, to be implemented on the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2024, attached hereto is a Salary Schedule for all La Mesa Police Officers’ Association employees; and

5. Exhibit B, to be implemented on the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2025, attached hereto is a Salary Schedule for all La Mesa Police Officers’ Association employees; and

6. Exhibit C, to be implemented on the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2026, attached hereto is a Salary Schedule for all La Mesa Police Officers’ Association employees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa Police Officers’ Association is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions as set forth in the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of

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La Mesa and the La Mesa Police Officers’ Association 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 25th day of June 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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EXHIBIT A: CITY OF LA MESA / HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT POA COMPENSATION PLAN FY 2024-2025 EFFECTIVE 07/05/24 FY 24-25
Payroll Group
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Communications Supervisor 6,838 39.45 7,179 41.42 7,538 43.49 7,915 45.67 8,311 47.95 8,727 50.35 Police N/S 1104 8810 6 Police Dispatcher 5,593 32.27 5,872 33.88 6,166 35.57 6,474 37.35 6,798 39.22 7,138 41.18 Police N/S 1276 8810 5 Payroll Group
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Community Services Officer 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 5,429 31.32 5,701 32.89 5,986 34.53 Police N/S 1108 9420 2 Police Property Officer I 4,552 26.26 4,779 27.57 5,018 28.95 5,269 30.40 5,533 31.92 5,809 33.52 Police N/S 1284 9410 7 Police Property Officer II 5,010 28.91 5,261 30.35 5,524 31.87 5,800 33.46 6,090 35.14 6,395 36.89 Police N/S 1285 9410 3 Police Services Specialist 5,072 29.26 5,326 30.73 5,592 32.26 5,872 33.88 6,165 35.57 6,474 37.35 Police N/S 1293 8810 4 Police Services Technician 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 5,429 31.32 5,701 32.89 5,986 34.53 Police N/S 1291 8810 1 Payroll Group
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Police Officer 7,875 45.43 8,269 47.70 8,682 50.09 9,116 52.59 9,572 55.22 10,051 57.99 10,553 60.88 11,081 63.93 Police 1282 7720 1 Police Sergeant 10,049 57.97 10,551 60.87 11,078 63.91 11,632 67.11 12,214 70.47 12,825 73.99 13,466 77.69 14,139 81.57 Police 1288 7720 2 Police Officer Trainee 7,481 43.16 Police 1283 7720 1
Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Class
Code
WC
Code Range #
Step A Step B Step C
Class Title
Step A
(Minimum)
Step B Step C Step D
Step C Step D
Class
Code
WC
Code Range # Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H
Class
Code
WC
Code Range # Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Step A
(Minimum)
Step B

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EXHIBIT B: CITY OF LA MESA / HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT POA COMPENSATION PLAN FY 2025-26 FY 25-26
Payroll Group
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Communications Supervisor 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.66 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 8,560 49.39 8,988 51.86 Police N/S 1104 8810 6 Police Dispatcher 5,817 33.56 6,107 35.23 6,413 37.00 6,733 38.85 7,070 40.79 7,424 42.83 Police N/S 1276 8810 5 Payroll Group
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Community Services Officer 4,831 27.87 5,072 29.26 5,326 30.73 5,592 32.26 5,872 33.88 6,166 35.57 Police N/S 1108 9420 2 Police Property Officer I 4,688 27.05 4,923 28.40 5,169 29.82 5,427 31.31 5,699 32.88 5,984 34.52 Police N/S 1284 9410 7 Police Property Officer II 5,161 29.77 5,419 31.26 5,690 32.83 5,974 34.47 6,273 36.19 6,587 38.00 Police N/S 1285 9410 3 Police Services Specialist 5,225 30.14 5,486 31.65 5,760 33.23 6,048 34.89 6,350 36.64 6,668 38.47 Police N/S 1293 8810 4 Police Services Technician 4,831 27.87 5,072 29.26 5,326 30.73 5,592 32.26 5,872 33.88 6,166 35.57 Police N/S 1291 8810 1 Payroll Group
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Police Officer 8,558 49.37 8,986 51.84 9,435 54.44 9,907 57.16 10,403 60.01 10,923 63.02 11,469 66.17 Police 1282 7720 1 Police Sergeant 10,815 62.39 11,355 65.51 11,923 68.79 12,519 72.23 13,145 75.84 13,803 79.63 14,493 83.61 Police 1288 7720 2 Police Officer Trainee 8,130 46.91 Police 1283 7720 1
Class Title
Step A
(Minimum)
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I Class Code
WC
Code Range #
Step A
(Minimum)
Step B Step C Step D Class
Code
WC
Code Range #
Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I
Step A Step B Class
Code
WC
Code Range #
Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G

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EXHIBIT C: CITY OF LA MESA / HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT POA COMPENSATION PLAN FY 2026-27 FY 26-27
Payroll Group
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Communications Supervisor 7,254 41.85 7,617 43.94 7,997 46.14 8,397 48.45 8,817 50.87 9,258 53.41 Police N/S 1104 8810 6 Police Dispatcher 5,991 34.56 6,291 36.29 6,605 38.11 6,935 40.01 7,282 42.01 7,646 44.11 Police N/S 1276 8810 5 Payroll Group
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Community Services Officer 4,976 28.71 5,225 30.14 5,486 31.65 5,760 33.23 6,048 34.89 6,350 36.64 Police N/S 1108 9420 2 Police Property Officer I 4,829 27.86 5,070 29.25 5,324 30.72 5,590 32.25 5,870 33.86 6,163 35.56 Police N/S 1284 9410 7 Police Property Officer II 5,316 30.67 5,581 32.20 5,860 33.81 6,153 35.50 6,461 37.28 6,784 39.14 Police N/S 1285 9410 3 Police Services Specialist 5,381 31.05 5,650 32.60 5,933 34.23 6,229 35.94 6,541 37.74 6,868 39.62 Police N/S 1293 8810 4 Police Services Technician 4,976 28.71 5,225 30.14 5,486 31.65 5,760 33.23 6,048 34.89 6,350 36.64 Police N/S 1291 8810 1 Payroll Group
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Police Officer 9,346 53.92 9,813 56.61 10,303 59.44 10,819 62.42 11,360 65.54 11,928 68.81 Police 1282 7720 1 Police Sergeant 11,696 67.48 12,281 70.85 12,895 74.39 13,540 78.11 14,217 82.02 14,928 86.12 Police 1288 7720 2 Police Officer Trainee 8,878 51.22 Police 1283 7720 1
Class Title
Step A
(Minimum)
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Class
Code
WC
Code Range #
Step A
(Minimum)
Step B Step C Step D Class
Code
WC
Code Range #
Step E Step F
Class
Code
WC
Code Range #
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 25, 2024
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2024-25 AND POLICE MANAGEMENT SALARY

ADJUSTMENTS
DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF

THE CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLANS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, TO REFLECT SALARY

ADJUSTMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED POLICE

MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AND OTHER

APPROVED SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
SUMMARY:

Issues:

1. Should the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for FY 2024-25, effective July 5, 2024, including previously approved salary adjustments?

2. Should the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving salary adjustments for unrepresented Police Management employees over a three-year period for FY 2024-25, FY 2025-26, and FY 2026-27? Recommendation:

1. The City Council adopt the proposed resolution approving the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for FY 2024-25, effective July 5, 2024, including previously approved salary adjustments.

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Date: June 25, 2024
Page: 2 of 4

2. The City Council adopt the proposed resolution approving salary adjustments for unrepresented Police Management employees over a three-year period for FY 2024-25, FY 2025-26, and FY 2026-27.

Fiscal Impact:

The proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 City of La Mesa Compensation Plan reflects salary adjustments previously approved in Memoranda of Understanding for La Mesa City Employees Association and Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759, as well as approved compensation plans for unrepresented employees.

The financial impact has already been incorporated for in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget.

The net effect of the approval of the changes to the proposed compensation adjustments for Police Management is estimated over three fiscal years at $838,475 (FY 2024-25: $162,312; FY 2025-26: $281,679; FY 2026-27: $394,482).

As part of Council’s actions, adjustments will be made to the final budget for FY 2024-25. The year two and year three fiscal impacts will be incorporated into the next two-year budget.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.  Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability.
 Nurture an organizational culture where employees are recognized for the delivery of high-quality services to the community.

BACKGROUND:

The Council has approved salary adjustments for the 2022-2025 La Mesa City Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759, to be effective the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2024.

The La Mesa Police Officers’ Association (LMPOA) MOU approval is under a separate agenda item for consideration; however, this resolution includes the proposed salary adjustments in the compensation plan that reflect the 2024-2027 LMPOA MOU. With the proposed salary adjustments to LMPOA, the proposed Police Management (sworn) salary adjustment are aimed to address salary compression between the sworn and sworn management levels over a three-year period.

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Date: June 25, 2024
Page: 3 of 4
Salary compression, also known as “compaction,” is a compensation issue in which wages of salary bands increase and other roles do not increase proportionately and the gap in pay between roles shrinks. The lack of management employees’ ability to receive overtime pay exacerbates this issue. In order to encourage promotional opportunity to the management level it is good practice to have an adequate pay gap between positions.

The average compaction levels for the police departments in the county varies however, the City of La Mesa compaction levels (prior to the adjustments of the 2024-27 LMPOA MOU) are significantly lower than the county average.

Percent
between
Sergeant &
Lieutenant
Percent
between
Lieutenant
and Captain
San Diego
County
Average across
all Police
Departments 22.2% 15.7%
LA MESA 11.2% 10.3%
As a best practice and to address the compaction issues over a longer period of time, the proposed salary adjustments for Police Management (sworn) employees over a threeyear period are:
 Police Captain: 15% for year 1; 8% for year 2; and 7% for year 3.  Police Lieutenant: 10% for year 1; 8% for year 2; and 7% for year 3.  Police Chief: 10% for year 1; 8% for year 2; 7% for year 3.

With the proposed increases, the first-year compaction will increase to 16% from Sergeant to Lieutenant and 15% between Lieutenant and Captain.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 25, 2024
Page: 4 of 4
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Gretchen Spaniol
City Manager Director of Human Resources
Attachments:

1. Resolution approving the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for FY 2024-25, effective July 5, 2024, including previously approved salary adjustments.

2. Resolution approving salary adjustments for unrepresented Police Management employees over a three-year period for FY 2024-25, FY 2025-26, and FY 2026-27.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMPENSATION PLAN, LISTING CLASSIFICATON RANGES/BANDS AND PAY STEPS.

WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa is a general law city which derives its power from state law and uses State Governmental Code to enumerate the City’s powers and form of government.

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 desires to approve the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25, to reflect the salary ranges and pay steps per the terms of the 2024- 2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa Police Officers’ Association, salary adjustments for Police Management (sworn), salary adjustments previously approved in Memoranda of Understanding for La Mesa City Employees Association and Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759, as well as approved compensation plans for unrepresented (non-sworn) employees;

2. The compensation for all City of La Mesa employees as set forth and prescribed in the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25, listing classifications, salary ranges/bands, and pay steps is hereby approved and accepted. A copy of said compensation plan is attached hereto and made part of 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 Fiscal Year 2024-25 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 25th day of June 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

APPROVING THE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR POLICE MANAGEMENT
(SWORN) EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, 2025-26, AND 2026-27.

WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa is a general law city which derives its power from state law and uses State Governmental Code to enumerate the City’s powers and form of government.

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

1. The salary adjustments to the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa Police Officers’ Association (LMPOA) include salary adjustments over a three-year period for represented sworn and non-sworn employees;

2. With the proposed salary adjustments to LMPOA, the Police Management (sworn) salary adjustment are aimed to address salary compression between the sworn and sworn management levels over a three-year period.

3. The salary adjustments for Police Management (sworn) include:
a. Police Captain: 15% for year one; 8% for year two; and 7% for year three. b. Police Lieutenant: 10% for year one; 8% for year two; and 7% for year 3. c. Police Chief: 10% for year one; 8% for year two; 7% for year three.

4. All terms related to salary adjustments for Police Management (sworn) shall be in effect the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2024 for year one; July 1, 2025 for year 2, and July 1, 2026 for year three.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the salary adjustments shall be reflected in the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan and 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 25th day of June 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Step G
Class Title Payroll
Group
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - LMCEA FY 2024-2025
EFFECTIVE: First full payroll of FY 2024-2025, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 6/25/2024 Class
Code WC Code Range #
Effective 7/5/24; LMCEA FY 2024-2025

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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Step G
Class Title Payroll
Group
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
Class
Code WC Code Range #
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Records Technician 4,623 26.67 4,854 28.00 5,097 29.41 5,352 30.88 5,620 32.42 5,901 34.04 6,049 34.90 LMCEA 1317 8810 65 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 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 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 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 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 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 Effective 7/5/24; LMCEA FY 2024-2025

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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly City Councilmember 1,000 5.77 Elected 1084 9410 2
City Treasurer 579 3.34 Elected 1090 8810 1
Mayor 2,000 11.54 Elected 1234 9410 3
Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Accounting Technician - Confiden 5,508 31.78 5,783 33.36 6,072 35.03 6,376 36.78 6,695 38.63 7,030 40.56 7,206 41.57 LMCEA 1000 8810 35 Administrative Analyst I - Confide 5,807 33.50 6,097 35.18 6,402 36.93 6,722 38.78 7,058 40.72 7,411 42.76 7,596 43.82 LMCEA 1003 8810 46 Administrative Analyst II - Confide 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 LMCEA 1006 8810 3 Administrative Coordinator -Conf 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 LMCEA 1009 8810 6 Executive Assistant to the City M 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 LMCEA 1012 8810 33 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 LMCEA 1015 8810 21 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 LMCEA 1018 8810 35 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 LMCEA 1021 8810 46 Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Assistant City Manager 15,414 88.93 16,185 93.38 16,994 98.04 17,844 102.95 18,736 108.09 NS Mgmt 1036 9410 Assistant Director of Community 11,661 67.28 12,244 70.64 12,856 74.17 13,499 77.88 14,174 81.77 NS Mgmt 1146 9410 Assistant Director of Public Work 11,661 67.28 12,244 70.64 12,856 74.17 13,499 77.88 14,174 81.77 NS Mgmt 1145 9410 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 NS Mgmt 1037 9410 Building Inspection Supervisor 8,232 47.49 8,644 49.87 9,076 52.36 9,530 54.98 10,007 57.73 NS Mgmt 1055 9410 Building Official 11,455 66.09 12,028 69.39 12,629 72.86 13,260 76.50 13,923 80.33 NS Mgmt 1069 9410 City Attorney 24,192 139.57 NS Mgmt 1078 8810
City Clerk 10,353 59.73 10,871 62.72 11,415 65.86 11,986 69.15 12,585 72.61 NS Mgmt 1081 8810 Range #
City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - Elected Officials FY 2024-2025
EFFECTIVE: First full payroll of FY 2024-2025, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 6/25/2024 City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - Confidential Staff FY 2024-2025
EFFECTIVE: First full payroll of FY 2024-2025, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 6/25/2024 City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - Management Groups FY 2024-2025
EFFECTIVE: First full payroll of FY 2024-2025, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 6/25/2024 Step E Step F Step G
Payroll Group Class
Code WC Code
Salary Established by Contract
Class Title
Step A Step B Step C Step D
Class Title
Step A Step B Step C Step D
Salary established by ordinance - rev 12/06
Salary established by ordinance - rev 12/06
Salary established by ordinance
Range #
Step E Step F Step G
Payroll Group Class
Code WC Code
Class Title
Step A Step B Step C Step D
Range #
Step E Step F Step G
Payroll Group Class
Code WC Code
Effective 7/5/24; Unrep (Elected, Mgt & Conf)

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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Class Title
Step A Step B Step C Step D

Range #
Step E Step F Step G
Payroll Group Class
Code WC Code
City Engineer 11,661 67.28 12,244 70.64 12,856 74.17 13,499 77.88 14,174 81.77 NS Mgmt 1086 9410 City Manager 22,896 132.09 NS Mgmt 1087 9410
Communications Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 NS Mgmt 1106 8810 Community Services Manager 8,315 47.97 8,731 50.37 9,168 52.89 9,626 55.53 10,107 58.31 NS Mgmt 1140 9410 Deputy Fire Chief 14,219 82.03 14,930 86.13 15,677 90.44 16,461 94.97 17,284 99.72 NS Mgmt 1178 7706 Director of Community Developm 13,638 78.68 14,320 82.62 15,036 86.75 15,788 91.08 16,577 95.64 NS Mgmt 1138 9410 Director of Community Services 13,638 78.68 14,320 82.62 15,036 86.75 15,788 91.08 16,577 95.64 NS Mgmt 1141 9410 Director of Finance 13,638 78.68 14,320 82.62 15,036 86.75 15,788 91.08 16,577 95.64 NS Mgmt 1142 9410 Director of Human Resources 13,638 78.68 14,320 82.62 15,036 86.75 15,788 91.08 16,577 95.64 NS Mgmt 1151 9410 Director of Public Works 13,638 78.68 14,320 82.62 15,036 86.75 15,788 91.08 16,577 95.64 NS Mgmt 1143 9410 Director of Public Works / CityEn 13,638 78.68 14,320 82.62 15,036 86.75 15,788 91.08 16,577 95.64 NS Mgmt 1144 9410 Engineering Project Manager 9,864 56.91 10,357 59.75 10,875 62.74 11,419 65.88 11,990 69.17 NS Mgmt 1153 9410 Environmental Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 NS Mgmt 1158 9420 Finance Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 NS Mgmt 1172 8810 Fire Chief 16,548 95.47 17,375 100.24 18,244 105.25 19,156 110.52 20,114 116.04 FIRE Mgmt 1177 7706 Fire Division Chief 12,500 72.12 13,125 75.72 13,781 79.51 14,470 83.48 15,194 87.66 FIRE Mgmt 1180 7706 Fire Marshal 11,456 66.09 12,029 69.40 12,630 72.87 13,262 76.51 13,925 80.34 NS Mgmt 1183 9410 Human Resources Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 NS Mgmt 1201 8810 Human Resources/Risk Manage 10,740 61.96 11,277 65.06 11,841 68.31 12,433 71.73 13,055 75.32 NS Mgmt 1200 8810 Information Technology Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 NS Mgmt 1207 9410 Management Analyst 6,943 40.06 7,290 42.06 7,655 44.16 8,038 46.37 8,440 48.69 NS Mgmt 1231 8810 Police Captain 15,557 89.75 16,335 94.24 17,152 98.95 18,010 103.90 18,911 109.10 Police Mgmt 1267 7720 Police Chief 18,570 107.13 19,499 112.49 20,474 118.12 21,498 124.03 22,573 130.23 Police Mgmt 1270 7720 Police Lieutenant 13,492 77.84 14,167 81.73 14,875 85.82 15,619 90.11 16,400 94.62 Police Mgmt 1279 7720 Police Services Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 NS Mgmt 1290 9410 Public Works Operations Manage 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 NS 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 NS 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 NS Mgmt 1318 8810 Risk Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 NS Mgmt 1333 9410 Senior Accountant 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 NS Mgmt 1342 8810 Senior Management Analyst 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 NS 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 NS Mgmt 1351 9410 Superintendent of Public Works 8,932 51.53 9,379 54.11 9,848 56.82 10,340 59.65 10,857 62.64 NS Mgmt 1357 9420 Salary Established by Contract
Effective 7/5/24; Unrep (Elected, Mgt & Conf)

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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly 1182 Fire Battalion Chief (112 hour) 11,114 45.80 11,670 48.09 12,254 50.50 12,866 53.02 13,510 55.67 13,982 57.62 Fire 1182 7706 7 1176 Fire Battalion Chief (80 hour) 11,114 64.12 11,670 67.33 12,254 70.69 12,866 74.23 13,510 77.94 13,982 80.67 Fire 1176 7706 8 1181 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert (112 hour) 11,826 48.73 12,382 51.02 12,965 53.43 13,578 55.95 14,221 58.60 14,694 60.55 Fire 1181 7706 11 1179 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert (80 hour) 11,826 68.23 12,382 71.43 12,965 74.80 13,578 78.33 14,221 82.04 14,694 84.77 Fire 1179 7706 12 1174 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 1175 Fire Captain / Paramedic 10,425 42.96 10,875 44.82 11,348 46.76 11,844 48.81 12,365 50.95 12,748 52.53 Fire 1175 7706 6 1173 Fire Captain w/ PM Cert 9,830 40.51 10,164 41.88 10,636 43.83 11,133 45.88 11,654 48.02 12,037 49.60 Fire 1173 7706 10 1186 Fire Engineer 7,914 32.61 8,310 34.24 8,725 35.96 9,162 37.75 9,620 39.64 9,956 41.03 Fire 1186 7706 2 1187 Fire Engineer / Paramedic 9,337 38.48 9,733 40.11 10,148 41.82 10,585 43.62 11,043 45.51 11,379 46.89 Fire 1187 7706 4 1188 Fire Engineer w/ PM Cert 8,625 35.54 9,056 37.32 9,509 39.19 9,984 41.14 10,484 43.20 10,851 44.71 Fire 1188 7706 9 1189 Firefighter 6,599 27.20 6,929 28.55 7,276 29.98 7,640 31.48 8,022 33.06 8,302 34.21 Fire 1189 7706 1 1190 Firefighter / Paramedic 7,805 32.16 8,195 33.77 8,604 35.46 9,035 37.23 9,486 39.09 9,818 40.46 Fire 1190 7706 3 Class Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - Fire Suppression FY 2024-2025
EFFECTIVE: First full payroll of FY 2024-2025, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 6/25/2024 Step G Payroll
Group
Class
Code WC Code Range #
Class
Code
Effective 7/5/24; FIRE

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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly 1104 Communications Supervisor 6,838 39.45 7,180 41.42 7,539 43.49 7,916 45.67 8,312 47.95 8,727 50.35 Police N/S 1104 8810 6 1108 Community Services Officer 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 5,430 31.32 5,701 32.89 5,986 34.54 Police N/S 1108 9420 2 1276 Police Dispatcher 5,593 32.26 5,872 33.88 6,166 35.57 6,474 37.35 6,798 39.22 7,138 41.18 Police N/S 1276 8810 5 1284 Police Property Officer I 4,552 26.26 4,779 27.57 5,018 28.95 5,269 30.40 5,533 31.92 5,809 33.52 Police N/S 1284 9410 7 1285 Police Property Officer II 5,011 28.91 5,261 30.35 5,524 31.87 5,800 33.46 6,090 35.14 6,395 36.89 Police N/S 1285 9410 3 1293 Police Services Specialist 5,073 29.26 5,326 30.73 5,592 32.26 5,872 33.88 6,166 35.57 6,474 37.35 Police N/S 1293 8810 4 1291 Police Services Technician 4,689 27.05 4,924 28.41 5,170 29.83 5,428 31.32 5,700 32.88 5,985 34.53 Police N/S 1291 8810 1 Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly 1282 Police Officer 7,876 45.44 8,269 47.71 8,683 50.09 9,117 52.60 9,573 55.23 10,052 57.99 10,554 60.89 11,082 63.93 Police 1282 7720 1 1283 Police Officer Trainee 7,501 43.28 Police 1283 7720 1 1288 Police Sergeant 10,049 57.97 10,551 60.87 11,079 63.92 11,633 67.11 12,214 70.47 12,825 73.99 13,466 77.69 14,140 81.58 Police 1288 7720 2 Step B Step C Step D Step E Step G Step H
Payroll
Group
Class
Code
City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - Police FY 2024-2025
EFFECTIVE: 7/7/2024, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 6/25/2024 Class
Code Class Title
Step A
Class
Code
WC
Code
Range
#
WC
Code
Range
#
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Non-sworn Positions
Sworn Positions
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Group
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Effective 7/5/24; Police Sworn & Non-Sworn

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Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
2136 Development Coordinator 27.33 28.70 30.14 31.65 33.23 Temporary 2136 9410 33 1192 General Service Worker 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 Temporary 1192 9410 2 1216 Intern/Student Worker I 16.00 16.80 17.64 18.52 19.45 Temporary 1216 9410 3 1219 Intern/Student Worker II 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1219 9410 7 1118 Juvenile Services Officer 23.81 25.00 26.25 27.56 28.94 Temporary 1118 9410 28 1230 Lead Lifeguard 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 21.81 Temporary 1230 9410 25 1227 Lifeguard Aide 16.00 16.80 17.64 18.52 19.45 Temporary 1227 9410 5 1228 Lifeguard/Instructor 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1228 9410 9 1229 Live Scan Operator 16.00 16.80 17.64 18.52 19.45 Temporary 1229 8810 6 1321 Recreation Aide 16.00 16.80 17.64 18.52 19.45 Temporary 1321 9410 1 1324 Recreation Leader 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1324 9410 4 1327 Recreation Specialist 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 21.81 Temporary 1327 9410 8 TBD Student Management Fellow 23.81 25.00 26.25 27.56 28.94 Temporary TBD 9410 28 Range #
City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - Temporary Staff FY 2024-2025
EFFECTIVE: First full payroll of FY 2024-2025, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 6/25/2024 Payroll Group Class Code WC Code
Class
Code Class Title
Effective 7/5/24; Temporary Employees

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 25, 2024
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AWARDING A TASK ORDER FOR
SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP, INC. TO PREPARE

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE PARK AT

WAITE DRIVE
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council adopt a resolution awarding a task order to Schmidt Design Group, Inc. to provide design services to create construction documents for the park at Waite Drive for $343,205?
Recommendation:

Adopt resolution awarding a task order to Schmidt Design Group, Inc. to provide design services to create construction documents for the park at Waite Drive for $343,205.

Fiscal Impact:

The City has a balance of $3,534 in specified grant funds through the State of California Department of Park and Recreation Local Assistance program (SB 129 Sec.19.55) for the Waite Park Master Plan project and appropriated Quimby Act Parkland Dedication In-lieu Fees (306-43220) and Park Acquisition and Improvement Impact Fees (306-43230) on April 23, 2024, that will cover the cost of the task order.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 25, 2024
Page: 2 of 3
City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.  Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.

Environmental Review:

An Environmental Initial Study evaluated the impacts of the Park Master Plan. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted with a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in accordance with Section 21081.6 of CEQA on October 10, 2023, by Resolution No. 2023-116.

Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
 W-1 Waterwise Landscape Design and Irrigation – Promote water conservation through landscaping design and irrigation policies to meet municipal water use reduction targets.
 GI-1 Urban Forest Master Plan – Support natural carbon sequestration opportunities through continued development and maintenance of a healthy, vibrant urban forest.

BACKGROUND:

On January 8, 2013, the City Council adopted a Resolution approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement of the property at 7410 Waite Drive, a 2.94-acre site, on the northwest corner of Waite Drive and Murray Hill Road in La Mesa. This parcel, the former Lemon Grove Road Station, was surplus property sold to the City by the County of San Diego in March 2013.

On December 14, 2021, the City Council awarded a Task Order to Schmidt Design Group, Inc, (Resolution No. 2021-158) to prepare a Master Plan for the Park at Waite Drive at a cost of $115,800.

City Council approved Resolution 2023-010, on January 24, 2023, to issue a Task Order to Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. to prepare the technical studies and environmental compliance documentation pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Waite Park Master Plan.

On October 10, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 2023-115, adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and also Resolution No. 2023-116, adopting the Park at Waite Drive Master Plan.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 25, 2024
Page: 3 of 3
DISCUSSION:

The next step of the development of the park at Waite Drive project is to prepare construction documents which will get the project “shovel ready” for future funding opportunities.

In April 2018, the City held a formal selection process to select highly qualified firms that could provide on-call services (RFQ 18-15). The terms of the master agreements allow for the issuance of Task Orders to authorize specific items of work on an as-needed basis to the selected consultants. Schmidt Design Group, Inc. was selected as a vendor to provide as-needed park, landscape and irrigation design services.

Schmidt Design Group prepared the master plan and consequently is the most knowledgeable and prepared consultant to prepare the contract documents, and staff recommends awarding a task order including optional tasks A-1, B-1 through 3, and E-1 to them on that basis.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that City Council adopt the resolution awarding a task order to Schmidt Design Group, Inc. to provide design services to create the construction documents for the park at Waite Drive for an amount not to exceed $343,205.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Sue Richardson
City Manager Director of Community Services
Attachments:

A- Resolution
B- Project Scope of Work
C- Master Plan Rendering

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AWARDING

A TASK ORDER FOR SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP, INC TO PREPARE

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE PARK AT WAITE DRIVE
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa continues to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community, and promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home;
WHEREAS, in April 2018, the City advertised a request for qualifications RFQ 18-15 for as-needed Park, Landscape and Irrigation Design Services; WHEREAS, Schmidt Design Group, Inc. was selected as a qualified firm to provide as needed Park, Landscape and Irrigation Design Services;
WHEREAS, the City requires assistance to create construction documents for the 2.94- acre park site at Waite Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan for the future park at Waite Drive outlines the desired facilities and amenities created with input from La Mesa residents.

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

The task order to provide design services to create construction documents for the Park at Waite Drive for an amount of $343,205 is approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a task order with Schmidt Design Group, Inc, to perform the work.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of June 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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1310 Rosecrans Street, Suite G San Diego, CA 92106 LIC. CA 2138 | NV 219 | AZ 3419 T 619.236.1462 | F 619.236.8792 SCHMIDTDESIGN.COM
June 17, 2024
Sue Richardson, Director of Community Services
City of La Mesa
4975 Memorial Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942
RE: Landscape Architectural Services for the Park at Waite Drive Construction Drawings Dear Sue,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide the following proposal/agreement for the continuation of our work on the Park at Waite Drive. The following scope of work includes construction drawings for the implementation of the features illustrated on the Park at Waite Drive Master Plan we prepared, and was approved by City Council.

Please note:
• The following scope of work does not include final permitting and construction observation as the timing of the park construction is uncertain. • The Master Plan suggests the use of play equipment designed and manufactured by Earthscape Playgrounds. Based on budget discussions, we are anticipating using other playground manufacturers that will be able to provide similar experiences and aesthetics for less cost.
• A submittal at 80% will be provided for City Review. Comment revisions anticipated at the 80% level construction plans only.
• A submittal at 100%, ready for City for permitting, will be provided.

Anticipated consultants include:

CR Associates - Civil Engineering
Alagia Engineering – Electrical Engineering
Aguirre Engineering – Surveying
Group Delta – Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering AARK Engineering – Structural Engineering

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Task A - Schmidt Design Group - Construction Documents and Project Lead Construction Drawings will be prepared for the park site as follows:

1. Project Initiation - Schmidt Design Group will act as the prime consultant and will coordinate all subconsultant services and documents included into the final set of construction drawings.

2. Site Visit – The Schmidt Design Group team will visit the site to update their understanding of existing conditions.

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2 3. Landscape Construction Plans and Details: Plans and details will be prepared at 1” = 20’ scale to document the layout and placement of elements including:

Paving/walkways and other surfaces, parking lot, playground, dog park, walkways, stairs and slope ramping to Murray Hill Road, half-court basketball, trash enclosure, shade structures, park monument sign, fencing and gates, site furnishings such as benches, picnic tables, trash and recycle receptacles, bike racks, drinking fountains, planting, irrigation, and any other improvements noted on the approved Master Plan.

4. Landscape Construction Materials and Finish Schedule: The schedule will denote the manufacturer, model number, color, and finish of all proposed improvements. We will coordinate with vendors and contractor for layout and lead times.

5. Landscape Plans and Details: Plans will indicate the locations, sizes, and species of all landscape materials. Planting details will be provided.

6. Irrigation Plans and Details: Plans will consist of a listing of irrigation system components including irrigation heads, valves, and smart controllers (manufacturer and equipment model numbers). The irrigation system will be designed to meet local water conservation requirements. Irrigation details will be provided. Irrigation design will coordinate with the City’s Parks department standards regarding the design of compatible irrigation materials, such as valves, backflow, and controllers.

7. Specifications: Greenbook technical specifications with supplemental CSI specifications will be prepared.

8. Submittals: SDG will provide all drawings including consultants package at 80% and 100% Construction Document phases for city of La Mesa review and approval.

9. Probable cost of construction will be provided for all improvements.

10. Meetings: SDG will be available to meet with the Owner, team, and City throughout the duration of the project. It is anticipated that up to six (6) meetings with City staff may be required.

Optional Task A - Schmidt Design Group – Arborist Site Visit and Tree Assessment Report

1. Schmidt Design Group Inc. (SDG) will visit the site and assess existing trees within the project limit of work. The existing trees will be evaluated, and a written report will be compiled that details the findings of the assessment. The findings of the report will be incorporated into the construction documents once reviewed and approved by the City.

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3 Task B - Construction Documents – CR Associates
Civil Construction Drawings will be prepared for the park site as follows:

1. Site Visit: CR Associates will conduct one (1) site visit to observe conditions and confirm features shown on the topographic survey (by others) and as-built drawings (provided by others).

2. Research and Data Collection: CR Associates will review additional existing condition data, including the project Geotechnical Report and additional topographic survey and mapping results.

3. City/Consultant Meetings: CR Associates will participate in six (6) virtual coordination meetings with City staff and members of the consultant team.

4. Project Management: CR Associates will perform project management and administration services consisting of invoicing (with associated back up), monitoring progress against budget, and overall quality assurance (QA) to the extent budgeted.

5. Construction Documents: CR Associates will prepare the following construction drawings:
a. Demolition Plan (1 sheet @ 20 scale)
b. Grading Plan (1 sheet @ 20 scale)
c. Precise Grading Details (2 sheets @ 5 scale or 10 scale) d. Cut/fill Plan showing quantity take off breakdown (1 sheet @ 20 scale) e. Drainage and Wet Utility Plan (1 sheet @ 20 scale)
f. BMP Plan and Details (1 Sheet)
g. Waite Drive Storm Drain Plan (1 plan/profile sheet @ 20 scale) h. Storm drainpipe profiles will be provided for Waite Drive but are assumed to be unwarranted for the on-site storm drain system.

6. CRA will provide support determining the locations and elevations of the landings for the stair and ramp system providing access from Murry Hill Road.

7. Technical Specifications: CR Associates will prepare Greenbook technical specifications with supplemental CSI specifications for Civil design items.

8. Probable Cost of Construction: CR Associates provide quantities and unit prices for Civil design items for the 80% and 100% submittals. Unit prices will be based on experience and recent bid results from similar projects.

9. Technical Memos: Since this scope is only through 100% design and does not include final permitting, CRA will prepare technical memos for drainage and water quality. It is assumed that full reports will be prepared under a separate agreement once the City has acquired construction funding or with the optional tasks below. BMP sizing will be based on standard sizing tables. Detention basin sizing will be based on the difference in pre vs post development runoff volume.

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4 Optional Task B-1 - Water Quality Technical Report (WQTR)

1. If requested by the City, CR Associates will prepare a WQTR for the project site based on the requirements of the City’s 2016 BMP Design Manual. This project will be a Priority Development Project (PDP) and that hydromodification management will be required. BMP sizing will be based on continuous simulation modeling as outlined in the BMP Design Manual. The report will be submitted with the 80% and 100% packages.

Optional Task B-2 – Drainage Study

1. If requested by the City, CR Associates will prepare a Drainage Study for the project site. The proposed improvements are assumed to result in an increase in peak flow rate. Basin routing calculations will be provided for 100-year peak flow attenuation.

The Drainage Study will also include sizing calculations for on-site drainage systems.

The report will be submitted with the 80% and 100% packages.

Optional Task B-3 –Potholing

1. CRA will coordinate private utility mark-out of existing utilities on site and within the ROW and will coordinate potholing of existing utilities within the limits of work. Due to the unknown aspect of this work, we recommend performing this work as a Time and Materials reimbursement. We anticipate the mark-out and up to six (6) potholes can be completed within the allowance value shown below.

Task C – Construction Drawing - Alagia Engineering
Electrical Engineering Construction Drawings for electrical systems for the project, including the following:

1. Lighting design including branch circuiting, final fixture selection based on owner and architecture input. Photometric lighting calculations to show compliance to IES standards and City codes.

2. Power devices or outlets in pedestals or at structures for special events as identified by the client.

3. Single line diagram, panel schedules, and branch circuiting as well as details will be completed.

4. Load, voltage drop, short circuit calculations for feeders, and branch circuiting.

5. Electrical book specifications in Greenbook and supplemental CSI format.

6. Title 24 Calculations and Compliance Forms.

7. Estimation of probable costs.

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5 8. Coordination with SDG&E for electrical service to the site. This includes the incorporation of service (appropriate meter size with scalability), including SDG&E application preparation for City to submit.

9. Conduit systems shall be designed for CCTV cameras, Public Address, or other systems if desired. Hardware and cabling will be provided by owner or owner’s representatives.

Options for CCTV will be provided.

Task D – Surveying – Aguirre Engineering
For Construction Drawings purposes Aguirre Engineering will provide additional detail to supplement their survey performed during the master plan phase to include:

1. Research and coordination.

2. Perform additional topo survey in certain low visibility high detail areas, dip MH’s.

Surveyor has set a control monument that design team establishes design from.

Surveyor will provide City with a digital copy (.dwg format) of the survey for scope review.

3. Perform site reconnaissance, tie, found monuments, merge ground shots into aerial mapping.

4. Topo survey off-site will be limited to the north half of Waite Drive (C/L to back of sidewalk) from west park boundary to west curb PCR at Harris Street. SD and SMH’s in the vicinity of the intersection of Harris Street and Waite Drive will be dipped and detailed. A search will be made along Harris Street to the south of the intersection for a connecting SD MH. If found it will be dipped and detailed.

5. Topo survey will be along the Park west and northwest property lines. Shots collected in adjacent yards will be based on reaching over fences/walls where possible. Entry into yards will not be needed.

6. Topo in ROW will be conducted at access points to the park to aid in design of accessible entry.

7. Update base map with new information.

Task E – Geotechnical - Group Delta
Group Delta’s investigation will focus on evaluating the existing on-site soils throughout the improvement areas for suitability for re-use as fill and for supporting the proposed flatwork and asphalt pavement sections. Based on the scope of the proposed improvements discussed above, we anticipate shallow test pit excavations across the site will be sufficient to explore the subsurface conditions in the vicinity of the proposed improvements. The following scope of work is intended to provide the project team the geotechnical information necessary for

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6 design and construction of the proposed improvements and stormwater infiltration Best Management Practice (BMP) design. Services will consist of the following:

1. Review geologic and geotechnical reports relevant to the existing site conditions.

2. Coordinate site access with Schmidt Design, mark out the proposed test pit locations, and notify Underground Service Alert (USA) to review the location of the subsurface explorations relative to below-ground utilities.

3. Perform a day of field investigation consisting of exploratory test pit excavations. We will use a rubber-tired backhoe or tracked excavator to excavate shallow test pits to depths of approximately 5 to 10 feet. An engineer or geologist will log the test pit excavations and collect bulk soil samples for laboratory testing and analysis.

4. Conduct infiltration testing by performing up to two shallow borehole percolation tests at selected locations coordinated with Schmidt Design to assist in design of stormwater infiltration BMPs. Group Delta will conduct infiltration testing using an approved test method referenced in the County of San Diego Model BMP Design Manual.

5. Test pits will be backfilled with excavated spoils and tamped in place to match the surrounding grade.

6. Conduct laboratory testing on selected soil samples to assess the pertinent engineering characteristics of the on-site soils. Laboratory testing may include sieve analysis, Expansion Index, R-Value testing, and in-situ moisture content. The actual program will be determined using the observations of soil types from the subsurface exploration.

7. Perform engineering analysis to develop recommendations for site grading and subgrade preparation, including fill and backfill compaction, pavement section design, and preliminary infiltration rates for BMP design.

8. Prepare an illustrated report presenting our findings, conclusions, and geotechnical recommendations regarding the proposed improvements discussed above.

9. Up to four (4) hours of engineering time has been included to perform plan and specification review and respond to requests for information during design development.

Optional Task E-1 – Environmental Services
According to the State Water Resource Control Board database (GeoTracker # T0607301436), dig-and- haul of petroleum hydrocarbon impacted soil related to previous site operations has previously been performed at the site. Approximately 371 cubic yards (CY) was removed and approximately 30 CYs left in- place. Shallow groundwater between 4 and 20 feet had volatile organic compound concentrations exceeding the Maximum Contaminant Level as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Per the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment performed by Dudek in 2012, site closure was obtained by the San Diego County Department

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7 of Environmental Health in 2011 based on the current commercial use but should be reassessed if land use changes.

Our proposed environmental investigation plan is intended to evaluate the entire site to determine if there are any chemicals of concern that need to be addressed and whether the existing soils can be re-used on site. The prior environmental work was focused on the area around the underground storage tanks only (in the southern end of the site) and included recommendations to evaluate the rest of the site later.

Group Delta will conduct screening-level environmental laboratory testing on selected soil samples from the test pit excavations to assess human health risks in existing surficial soils.

We have budgeted for 16 samples to be analyzed for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH), and Title 22 Metals in accordance with current California Department of Toxic Substances Control guidelines. The sampling will include biased locations based on known previously impacted areas and unbiased locations (e.g. 100’x100’ grid) based on unknown impacted areas. The results will be reviewed by Group Delta environmental personnel, tabulated, compared against regulatory screening levels, and included in a stand-alone environmental site assessment report. The report will provide conclusions and recommendations to protect sensitive receptors and safely redevelop the site per the proposed recreational facility. The environmental report will provide recommendations for follow up testing and/or soil handling.

Task F – Structural Engineering – AARK Engineering
AARK Engineering will provide the following: Structural services for light pole foundations, fences and gate post foundations, wooden ramp on slope, site shade structures, playground bridge, and other miscellaneous improvements.

1. Structural drawings, calculations, or review of Client construction drawings (redline mark-up of Client provided plans, sections, and details as required).

2. Response to City comments in review.

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8 COST SUMMARY

BASE SCOPE
TASK A – SDG - Construction Documents and Project Lead (Lump Sum): $146,992.00 TASK B – CRA - Construction Documents $83,727.00
(Lump Sum, Includes 10% Markup):

TASK C – ALAGIA ENGINEERING - Construction Documents $13,200.00 (Lump Sum, Includes 10% Markup):

TASK D – AGUIRRE ENGINEERING - Surveying $11,429.00
(Lump Sum, Includes 10% Markup):

TASK E – GROUP DELTA – Geotechnical $20,350.00
(Lump Sum, Includes 10% Markup):

TASK F – AARK ENGINEERING – Structural Engineering $12,012.00 (Lump Sum, Includes 10% Markup):

Reimbursables: $5,000.00
BASE SCOPE TOTAL $292,710.00

OPTIONAL TASKS
OPTIONAL TASK A-1 – SDG – Arborist Report (Lump Sum): $6,000.00 OPTIONAL TASK B-1 – CRA - Water Quality Technical Report (WQTR) $8,514.00 (Lump Sum, Includes 10% Markup):

OPTIONAL TASK B-2 – CRA - Drainage Study $6,831.00
(Lump Sum, Includes 10% Markup):

OPTIONAL TASK B-3 – CRA – Utility Mark-out and Potholing $11,000.00 (Allowance, Includes 10% Markup):

OPTIONAL TASK E-1 – GROUP DELTA - Environmental Services $18,150.00 (Lump Sum, Includes 10% Markup):

OPTIONAL TASKS TOTAL $50,495.00

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9 PROJECT ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This proposal has been prepared with the following assumptions and exclusions:

A. Designing to LEED or SITES standards and/or associated documentation.

B. Additional submittals not specifically outlined in this scope of work will be considered additional services.

C. The project will be bid and constructed at a later date. All plan processing and permitting as well as construction observation, or as-builts, is excluded.

D. Attendance at additional meetings beyond those identified in this Agreement.

E. Right of way design other than points of connection into the park is excluded.

F. Utility design (other than on-site storm drain, electrical, sewer, and water services) is excluded.

G. Erosion Control Plans (Temporary BMPs) are excluded.

H. SWPPP preparation or Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) services is excluded.

I. Traffic Engineering (including but not limited to Signing/Striping Plans and Traffic Signal Plans) is excluded.

J. Visual renderings are excluded.

K. Hazardous and remediation services is excluded.

L. Further community engagement is excluded.

M. Environmental documentation and CEQA is excluded.

N. Water feature design is excluded.

O. The project will not require entitlement approvals (i.e. site development permit, planned development permit, etc.).

P. Survey control is in terms of NAD 83 and City benchmark is assumed.

Q. A Record of Survey map is not required for this survey.

R. Electrical Engineering – Investigation of existing conditions that are hidden or concealed including below grade utilities is excluded. Any existing condition that will require destructive testing to determine the existing conditions is not included.

Therefore, Alagia Engineering cannot assume any responsibility for these “concealed” conditions or below grade conditions.

1. The CalOSHA/NFPA 70E Arc Flash Studies are excluded.

2. Commissioning or coordination with commissioning done by others.

3. Photovoltaic design services are excluded.

4. Signal systems including Security, CCTV, telephone, data and/or equipment systems design are excluded. Conduit only will be provided for any owner requested signal systems.

5. Street lighting design other than at park entrances is excluded.

S. Geotechnical - Unexpected adverse subsurface conditions that are not discovered until the exploration and laboratory testing are complete can influence the scope and budget for our work. We have based our estimate on our current understanding of the project using the information provided to us and our knowledge and previous background in the area. The scope of services and estimated fee is based on the following assumptions and limitations:

1. The scope of work assumes site access will be provided such that all locations are accessible to our equipment during one continuous mobilization.

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10 2. Group Delta’s field schedule will be approved with at least one week lead time.

Field schedule and fee assume all locations will be available at all times.

3. Project is subject to Prevailing Wage requirements for excavating contractors retained by Group Delta.

4. On-site personnel time is assumed to be Monday through Friday between 7AM and 5PM (“regular time”). Weekend, overtime, or off-hour work (“premium time”) will be considered an extra cost.

5. Group Delta has assumed that the site soils within the depths of our explorations have no contamination that would necessitate the obtaining of special environmental permits or soil disposal permits. Should contamination be encountered at the site, which would necessitate protective equipment, environmental permits, or special soil disposal, work would be halted until the additional work could be performed. Such work would be in addition to that proposed and would be at additional cost.

6. Sampling, testing, and reporting will conform to the requirements of applicable ASTMs.

7. Group Delta will not be responsible for damage to utilities that are not indicated by the locating activities described in this proposal.

8. Group Delta will make every effort to restore the site after our sampling is completed, however, some evidence of our sampling and testing may remain.

9. Contaminated soil mitigation methods, soil management plan, strategy and removal plans at this time are not provided. Once we have the soil samples test results back, we can provide these services at additional cost, if needed.

FEE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Fees will be charged for technical work, consultation, and additional services. Charges will be made for typing, as in the preparation of reports, and for time and costs of printing. No direct charges will be made for normal secretarial service, office management, or general accounting.

ADDITIONAL AND HOURLY SERVICES
Hourly Rates
Principal Landscape Architect/President...................................................................... $270/hour Principal Landscape Architect/Partner ......................................................................... $235/hour Principal/Studio Director............................................................................................... $200/hour Associate Landscape Architect..................................................................................... $172/hour Senior Project Manager/Licensed Landscape Architect/Certified Arborist................. $152/hour Project Manager............................................................................................................ $142/hour Senior Landscape Designer........................................................................................... $122/hour Landscape Designer ...................................................................................................... $108/hour Clerical/Typist.................................................................................................................. $80/hour Sub-consultant Fees will be at their standard hourly rates with a 15% coordination charge.

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11 Reimbursable Expenses
Reimbursables will be billed as expended per the terms below. Reimbursable expenses such as reproduction printing, delivery service, soils testing, permits, parking, project specific supplies, etc., will be marked up by 15%. In-house plotting will be charged between $.75 and $7.75 per square-foot depending on color and paper type.

Mileage & Travel
Mileage in the interest of the client will be charged at the current U.S. General Services Administration Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement Rates. Time spent in travel in the interest of the client will be charged at hourly rates. A minimum of one hour will be charged for any site visit. No more than eight (8) hours of travel time will be charged in any one day. Subsistence will be charged when it is necessary for personnel to be away from the office overnight.

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to continuing our work with you on this exciting project.

Very truly yours,
__________________________
Glen Schmidt FASLA,
Founding Partner
Schmidt Design Group, Inc.

June 17, 2024

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Future Park
Site Waite Dr.

Park Size: 2.84 Acre Park
400’
290’
Attachment C

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 25, 2024
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITY OF LA MESA

FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA

IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM/REMOTE ACCESS

NETWORK (CAL-ID/RAN)
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Police
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council approve the user agreement between the County of San Diego and the City of La Mesa for participation in the California Identification System/Remote Access Network (CAL-ID/RAN)
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council approves the user agreement for participation in the CAL-ID/RAN system.

Fiscal Impact:

The City’s cost for participation in the CAL-ID/RAN system is currently budgeted in the Police Department budget and there are no changes to that amount.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

BACKGROUND:

The State of California Department of Justice maintains an automated system for retaining and identifying fingerprints, palm prints and photos, said system being known

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as the California Identification System and Cal-Photo (CAL-ID). The California Penal Code provides for the establishment of a Remote Access Network (RAN) allowing local law enforcement agencies direct access to CAL-ID. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is the County’s proprietary agency for access to CAL-ID/RAN. The Sheriff provides all CAL-ID services to the City of La Mesa, as well as other agencies in the region and calculates on-going annual operational costs to each agency using a formula consisting of the mean of the City’s percentage of total county population and the City’s percentage of the number of FBI Crimes.

DISCUSSION:

The Police Department has participated in the CAL-ID/RAN system with the County of San Diego since 1988 and desires to continue participation, as CAL-ID is the primary method used to identify suspects and arrestees in crime cases. The new user agreement between the City of La Mesa and the County of San Diego would take effect on July 1, 2024 and is valid through June 30, 2029.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing approval of the CAL-ID/RAN agreement between the City of La Mesa and the County of San Diego.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ _____________________
Greg Humora Ray Sweeney
City Manager Chief of Police
Attachments:

Agreement Amendments
Executed Contract
Resolution

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AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY'S CALIFORNIA

IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK BETWEEN COUNTY OF

SAN DIEGO AND CITY OF LA MESA
The County of San Diego "County" and City of La Mesa "City" enter into this amendment "Amendment" to amend the above-referenced Agreement as described herein.

Amendment Effective Date: Date when signed by County of San Diego Clerk of the Board.

Description of Agreement Change(s):

1. Section 7 (Term of Agreement) is hereby replaced with the following: This Agreement shall take effect July 1, 2019 and unless terminated sooner as provided for herein, shall terminate on June 30, 2026.

All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, County and City have executed this Amendment effective as of the date set forth above. This Amendment is not valid unless signed by County of San Diego Clerk of the Board.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CITY OF LA MESA
By __________________________ By _________________________ Clerk, Board of Supervisors City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO FORM AND

LEGALITY LEGALITY
By _________________________ By _________________________ Deputy County Counsel City Attorney

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR

THE CITY EXTENDING THE CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION

SYSTEM/REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK (CAL-ID/RAN) SYSTEM

PARTICIPATING AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029
WHEREAS, the City entered into an agreement with the County of San Diego to participate in the CAL-ID/RAN system that will expire on June 30, 2024; and WHEREAS, The City of La Mesa would like to extend that agreement until June 30, 2029.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City Council intends to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney on behalf of the City of La Mesa to extend the CAL-ID/RAN System Participating Agency Agreement between the City of La mesa and the County of San Diego until June 30, 2029.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of June 2024, 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 true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2024- , 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)

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 25, 2024
SUBJECT: AMENDING CHAPTER 12.64 OF THE MUNICIPAL

CODE TO DESIGNATE LEMON AVENUE FROM

GARFIELD STREET TO BANCROFT DRIVE AS AN
AB43 SAFETY CORRIDOR IN THE CITY OF LA MESA
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council amend chapter 12.64 of the Municipal Code to designate Lemon Avenue from Garfield Street to Bancroft Drive as an AB43 Safety Corridor in the City of La Mesa?
Recommendation:

Amend chapter 12.64 of the Municipal Code designating Lemon Avenue from Garfield Street to Bancroft Drive as an AB43 Safety Corridor in the City of La Mesa.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost to change the both the speed limit signs and legends should be less than $1,000 per location, and can be covered by the Public Works Traffic Operations maintenance budget.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.

Environmental Review:

This project is categorically exempt from the environmental review process under Section 15301 Class 1 (c) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, which

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exempts projects which involve negligible or no expansion of existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities.

Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
 T-2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program (Vision Zero) – Advance community-wide active transportation through safety programs, public engagement, education, and advocacy.

BACKGROUND:

The California State Legislature sets in place the regulations for California speed limits and the California Vehicle Code (CVC) places these regulations into language used primarily for enforcement purposes. Various jurisdictions have responsibility for roadways throughout California, including the responsibility to set speed limits on these roadways according to the standards and procedures established by Caltrans. The guidelines from the 2014 California Manual for Setting Speed Limits published by Caltrans on May 9, 2014 are used in this study. These guidelines help in establishing speed limits that are uniform throughout the state and avoid influence from political pressure or emotional perceptions. CVC Section 40802 requires that an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) for speed limits should be conducted at least once every 5, 7 or 10 years based on established criteria.

Under current state statute provisions, state and local agencies re-evaluate non-statutory speed limits on their street segments that have undergone a significant change in roadway characteristics or surrounding land uses since the speed limits were last reviewed. Speed limits are established primarily for protecting the public from the behavior of reckless, unreliable, or dangerous drivers. Speed limits are generally established at or near the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed, also referred to as the critical speed, is defined as the speed at or below which 85 percent of traffic is moving in free flow conditions. Speed limits established on this basis conform to the consensus of those who drive on the roadways as to what speed is reasonable and safe under normal driving conditions.

The California Legislature passed AB43 in September 2021, which grants the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and local authorities greater flexibility in setting speed limits based on recommendations the Zero Traffic Fatality Task Force (Task Force) made in January 2020. The provisions of the bill allow Caltrans and local authorities to further reduce the speed limit by an additional five miles per hour for either of the following reasons:

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 The portion of a roadway has been designated as a safety corridor. A local authority shall not deem more than one-fifth of their streets as safety corridors.  The portion of a roadway is adjacent to any land or facility that generates high concentrations of bicyclists or pedestrians, especially those from vulnerable groups such as children, seniors, persons with disabilities, and the unhoused.

A portion of Lemon Avenue from Garfield Street to Bancroft Drive was selected for designation as a safety corridor due to its proximity to an elementary school, where an additional reduction in the speed limit could better protect vulnerable road/pedestrian users like children.

Staff is developing a plan for identifying future safety corridor locations such as around schools, parks, and areas of heavy pedestrian and bicycle use. When these locations are identified and the requisite study performed as described above, the locations will be presented to the Mobility Commission and ultimately to the City Council.

DISCUSSION:

According to AB43, local authorities may not lower a speed limit as authorized by the statute until June 30, 2024, or until the Judicial Council has developed an online tool for adjudicating infraction violations statewide as specified in Article 7 (commencing with Section 68645) of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Government Code, whichever is sooner. In recent correspondence, a legislative advocate for the Judicial Council confirmed they are still in the process of implementing a statewide online tool.

Lemon Avenue is currently posted at 35mph, and with the safety corridor designation, the speed limit will be lowered and posted to 30 mph.

On May 1, 2024, the La Mesa Mobility Commission approved a recommendation amending chapter 12.64 of the La Mesa Municipal code designating Lemon Avenue between Garfield Street to Bancroft Drive as a safety corridor.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that City Council amend chapter 12.64 of the Municipal Code as follows:

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the following streets is greater than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist upon such streets, and it is hereby declared that the prima facie speed limit shall be as herein set forth on those streets or parts of streets herein designated when signs are erected giving notice thereof:”

NAME OF STREET OR PORTION AFFECTED DECLARED PRIMA FACIE

SPEED LIMIT
Lemon Avenue from Garfield Street to Bancroft
Drive
30 Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________________ ____________________________ Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
_____________________________
Michael Kinnard
Engineering Project Manager
Attachments: A: Resolution
B: E&TS Reports

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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING CHAPTER 12.64 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE

DESIGNATING A SAFETY CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code allows local jurisdictions to establish speed zones on local streets by use of an Engineering and Traffic Survey; WHEREAS, an Engineering and Traffic Survey, as required, has been conducted and the need to establish a speed zone has been determined; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 43, grants local authorities the ability to designate a portion of a roadway as a safety corridor.

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

Chapter 12.64 of the La Mesa Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:

Add section 12.64.025 – Decrease of state law maximum speed for a safety corridor. “It is hereby determined upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the speed permitted by state law for a designated safety corridor as applicable upon the following streets is greater than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist upon such streets, and it is hereby declared that the prima facie speed limit shall be as herein set forth on those streets or parts of streets herein designated when signs are erected giving notice thereof:”

NAME OF STREET OR PORTION AFFECTED DECLARED PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT Lemon Avenue from Garfield Street to Bancroft Drive 30
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of June, 2024 by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2024-, 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)

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