CITY OF
LONG
May 3, 2022
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:
Department of Human Resources
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 10th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-6621
R-23
Adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022 City Salary Resolution to include a Lateral Police Officer Incentive Program. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
In an effort to increase the City's ability to recruit and hire experienced lateral Police Officers from around the State, City Council approval is requested to add a pilot Lateral Police Officer Incentive Program to the City's Salary Resolution, effective upon City Council approval. This Salary Resolution amendment will add a new section within Section 31 (Public Safety Incentive Pay), to provide lump sum payments to Police Officers who successfully complete a one-year probationary period which includes the Long Beach Police Department Police Officer Lateral Academy and field training. The program will be for a period of up to two years, after which its effectiveness in recruiting Police Officers will be evaluated by the Human Resources and Police Departments. The program does not require an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Police Officers Association (POA). However, the City has met and conferred with the POA in accordance with Government Code Section 3505, and the association has indicated that it supports any program which will lead to the hiring of more Police Officers.
Police Lateral Bonus Program Requirements
Immediately following City Council approval, any officers hired as Police Officers from other California police agencies during the two years will be eligible for a bonus of $15,000 under the program. One-third of the bonus ($5,000) will be paid upon hire, and the remaining amount ($10,000) will be paid upon successful completion of a one-year (12 months) probationary period, which includes the Long Beach Police Department Police Officer Lateral Academy and field training. The lateral sign-on bonus is not considered salary and is not included in the retirement benefit calculation.
This matter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Gary J. Anderson on April 6, 2022 and by Budget Management Officer Nader Kaamoush on April 11, 2022.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
May 3, 2022
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on May 3, 2022, and the Fiscal Year 2022 City Salary Resolution is effective May 3, 2022, following adoption by Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost of this program is unknown at this time, as it is a new program and dependent on how many lateral bonuses are generated by the program. Any approved bonuses will be absorbed in the Police Department's current General Fund Group appropriations. This recommendation is intended to assist in increasing staffing levels with no impact on already-budgeted positions and it is consistent with existing City Council priorities.
There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Attachment - Resolution
APPROVED:
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THOMAS B. MODIC-4'
CITY MANAGER
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
CHARLES PARKIN, City Attorney
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LONG BEACH AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2022
CITY SALARY RESOLUTION NO. RES-21-0100, SECTION
31, TO ADD A LATERAL POLICE OFFICER INCENTIVE
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, in an effort to increase the City’s ability to recruit and hire experienced lateral Police Officers from around the state, the City desires to implement a financial incentive program;
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to amend the Fiscal Year 2022 City Resolution to add a pilot Lateral Police Officer Incentive Program (the “Program”) under Section 31 (Public Safety Incentive Pay);
WHEREAS, the Program shall provide lump sum payments to police officers who successfully complete a one-year probationary period which includes the Long Beach Police Department Police Officer Lateral Academy and field training; WHEREAS, the Program will be for a period of up to two years, after which its effectiveness in recruiting police officers will be evaluated by the City’s Human Resources and Police Departments;
WHEREAS, the Program shall be effective upon Council approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Long Beach resolves as follows:
Section 1. Section 31 of Re solution No. RES-21-0100, adopted on August 24, 2021, is amended to read as follows:
Section 31. PUBLIC SAFETY INCENTIVE PAY
The following provisions are applicable to employees in the Police Department and Fire Department as specified below:
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
CHARLES PARKIN, City Attorney
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
A. Police Department - Education Pay
Chief of Police who possess a California Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Management Certificate shall receive $900 per month in additional compensation.
B. Police Department Physical Fitness Program
All Long Beach Police Officers Association and Long Beach Management Association represented sworn Police employees are eligible to participate in the voluntary Physical Fitness Program. Payment for the Program will be made on the first pay period in December.
C. Lateral Police Officer Incentive Pilot Program
1. New employees hired as lateral Po lice Officers who meet the following criteria shall be eligible to participate in the Lateral Police Officer Incentive Pilot Program:
a. Full-time employment for at least one continuous year in the State of California as a Peace Officer, as defined by California Penal Code Sections 830, 830.1, and 830.2, and possession of a Basic Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certificate issued by the State of California, or b. Full-time employment for at least one continuous year of sworn general law enforcement experience and possession of the Basic Course Waiver (BCW) from the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.
2. The one-time sign on bonus of $15,000 will be paid as follows:
a. The amount of $5,000 ad hoc lump sum payment shall be paid as additional compensation to eligible employees in the first pay period upon hire.
b. The amount of $10,000 ad hoc lump sum payment shall be paid as additional compensation to eligible employees in the first full pay period following successful completion of a one-year probationary period (12
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
CHARLES PARKIN, City Attorney
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
months/2088 hours) which includes the Long Beach Police Department – Police Officer Lateral Academy and field training.
3. Payments under this section wi ll not be reported to CalPERS as earnable compensation.
4. The pilot program shall not be extended for more than two (2) years and will be evaluated at the end of the pilot program period. The pilot program is subject to modification or discontinuation at the discretion of the City Manager at any time during two (2) year period.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting this resolution.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Long Beach at its meeting of , 20 , by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers:
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Absent: Councilmembers:
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City Clerk