City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: November 19, 2024
From: Lisette Grizzelle, Interim Director of Human Resources Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Tyler Cashman, Human Resources Analyst
Subject
Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-026 approving the revised Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy and repealing Resolution No. 2023-24.
Background
The Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy (Policy) contains provisions that apply to all employees and officers of the City of Vernon and specifically outlines the benefits and terms and conditions of employment for employees in classifications designated as Executive, Management, MidManagement, Confidential, Unclassified, and Elected Officials. The Human Resources and Legal Department reviewed these revisions and solicited input from the employee Union and Association groups.
A revision to the Sick Leave provision contained in Section 7 of the Policy is proposed. The proposed revision applies to part-time and temporary employees (excluding CalPERS retired annuitants). Existing law authorizes an employer to limit an employee’s use of accrued paid sick days to 24 hours or 3 days in each year of employment, calendar year, or 12-month period. Under the proposed provision, in accordance with Senate Bill No. 616, eligible part-time and temporary employees will accrue no less than 40 hours of sick leave by the 200th calendar day of employment or each calendar year, or in each 12-month period.
The proposed revision to the Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy is recommended to align with Senate Bill No. 616, which was approved by the Governor on October 4, 2023.
A revision to the Administrative Leave Time provision contained in Section 2 of the Policy is proposed. The proposed revision applies to employees designated as Executive, Management, and Mid-Management. Currently, the Policy refers to leave rewarded to said employees as “Administrative Leave.” Under the proposed revision, the Policy will refer to the leave accruals referred to as “Executive Leave.”
The proposed revision to the Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy is recommended to align with the Finance Department’s reference to said leave and to differentiate administrative leave related to discipline and leave accrued by eligible Executive, Management, and Mid-Management staff.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(c)(3), prior to taking final action, an oral report summarizing the recommended fringe benefits to be paid to eligible Executive and Management employees will be provided.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact is estimated at $4,231.22. Sufficient funds are available in the Salaries - Regular Account for each City Department for the current fiscal year and will be budgeted in subsequent fiscal years.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2024-026
2. Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy Redline