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Agenda
City of Vernon
Special City Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 08:30 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
Yvette Woodruff-Perez, Mayor
William J. Davis, Mayor Pro-Tem
Luz Martinez, Council Member
Leticia Lopez, Council Member
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter that is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the City Council. The public will also be given a chance to comment on matters which are on the
posted agenda during City Council deliberation on those specific matters.
NEW BUSINESS
1.Human Resources
A Resolution Adopting an Amended and Restated Fringe Benefits and Salary Resolution
in Accordance with Government Code Section 20636(B)(1) and Repealing All Resolutions
in Conflict Therewith
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the attached resolution in this staff report is exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review because it is an administrative activity that will not result
in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and therefore does not constitute a “project”1
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as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378; and
B. Adopt the attached resolution amending and restating the Citywide Fringe Benefits and Salary
Resolution, to reflect the following provisions:
1) Amend Exhibit A, Classification and Compensation Plan adopting the following new job
description and associated salary range:
New Classification Title
Environmental Specialist, Temporary
Salary Grade
T26
Hourly Salary Range
$37.4401 - $52.6821
2) Amend the Fringe Benefit and Salary Resolution adopting the following section:
Section 23 - Per Diem at a rate of $125/day.
Environmental Specialist Temp.docx
Fringe Benefit and Salary Resolution - Adopted 5-23-18
2.City Administration
Services Agreement with Port Canaveral Power Consultants, Inc. for Support with
Malburg Generating Station Operations
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed services agreement with Port Canaveral Power Consultants,
Inc. (“Port Canaveral”) is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) review,
because it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section
15378; and
B. Approve a services agreement with Port Canaveral in substantially the same form as submitted
herewith, for a three-year term in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 per year; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to enter into the proposed agreement with Port Canaveral to
provide consultation and support for Malburg Generating Station operations effective May 23,
2018.
Services Agreement - Port Canaveral
CLOSED SESSION
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3.City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation.
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of potential cases: 1
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was
posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, California, and on the City’s website, not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this
agenda. Dated this 22nd day of May, 2018.
By: ________________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-138-2018
Submitted by: Lisette Grizzelle
Submitting Department: Human Resources
Meeting Date: May 23, 2018
SUBJECT
A Resolution Adopting an Amended and Restated Fringe Benefits and Salary Resolution in Accordance with
Government Code Section 20636(B)(1) and Repealing All Resolutions in Conflict Therewith
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the attached resolution in this staff report is exempt from California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) review because it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378; and
B. Adopt the attached resolution amending and restating the Citywide Fringe Benefits and Salary Resolution, to
reflect the following provisions:
1) Amend Exhibit A, Classification and Compensation Plan adopting the following new job description and associated
salary range:
New Classification Title
Environmental Specialist, Temporary
Salary Grade
T26
Hourly Salary Range
$37.4401 - $52.6821
2) Amend the Fringe Benefit and Salary Resolution adopting the following section:
Section 23 - Per Diem at a rate of $125/day.
Backgroud:
Based on recent developments in the Health and Environmental Control Department, there is a critical staffing need in
order to continue to serve the community and conduct necessary Health and Environmental Control functions. As such,
it is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution establishing a new job description for the
classification of Environmental Specialist, Temporary and the associated salary range, as well as amending the Fringe
Benefits and Salary resolution to establish a daily per diem for temporary staff.
Establishment of New Job Description and Salary Range
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As stated above, staff is recommending City Council approval of the establishment of a new job description for the
classification of Environmental Specialist, Temporary and approval of the associated salary range for this classification.
Currently, this classification does not exist in the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan. Staff appointed to this
classification will serve on a temporary basis to assist the Department during this critical time. Temporary staff will be
paid an hourly rate with no benefits or leave accrual and will serve at-will reporting to the Interim Director of Health and
Environmental Control. An eight-step salary range is being proposed that will allow temporary staff to be appointed
within a broad range based on experience, education, and professional certification and training.
Per Diem Adoption Recommendation
As stated above, staff is recommending the establishment of a Per Diem to be paid at the rate of $125 per day worked,
for eligible and approved temporary staff. This per diem is an exception to the City's Expense Reimbursement Policy.
Temporary staff is being recruited from throughout California; many of whom have retired from County public health
agencies. In order to attract and secure these individuals, staff is recommending that they be paid a flat-rate as
reimbursement for additional expenses that may be incurred to work in the City of Vernon. A per diem will require
approval of the City Administrator and will be determined on a case by case basis.
Fiscal Impact:
It is estimated that the cost for temporary staff as recommended should not exceed approximately $190,000 for a
six-month period. Adequate funds are available in the 2017/2018 fiscal year budget to cover the costs associated with
this recommendation for the remainder of this fiscal year. Should additional funds be needed in the 2018/2019 fiscal
year budget, staff will seek City Council approval through the budget process.
ATTACHMENTS
Environmental Specialist Temp.docx
Fringe Benefit and Salary Resolution - Adopted 5-23-18
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Environmental Specialist, Temporary
Date Prepared:May 2018 Class Code:2022
SUMMARY: Underbasicsupervision, provides technical expertise and performs multidisciplinary
environmental safety and sanitation studies, inspections,and investigationsof varying complexity; enforces
federal,state, and locallaws and regulations for the Health & Environmental Control(H&EC) Department,to
protect the health and safety ofCity residents, businesses, and the general public.
DISTINGUSHING CHARACTERISTICS:--The Environmental Specialist, Temporary is a non-classified
temporary classification assigned to perform a broad range of regulatory inspection and enforcement
activities relating to the various program areas of the City’s Health and Environmental Control Department.
Appointments to this classification are temporary in nature for the purpose of providing extra help, eliminate
a workload back log, and/or to provide coverage due to staffing shortages.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:--Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following
representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is nota comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class;
employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does
not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include,
but are not limited to, the following:
Learns techniques and procedures, and assists in conductingroutine inspections.
Conducts multidisciplinary inspections, studies,and investigationsof varying degrees of complexity and
sensitivityto enforceenvironmental and publichealth lawsin the various program areas under the Health
and Environmental Control Department, including but not limited to Certified Unified Program Agency
(CUPA) hazardous materials, food safety, stormwater management, solid waste and recycling, water/waste
water systems, animal & vector control, manufacturing, andgeneral environmental health; duties may vary
according to job assignment.
May be assigned oversight responsibility of a particular specialize program area.
Examines and approves food facility buildingproposals, constructionapplications and development permits;
conducts site and facility inspections for compliance to regulations and standards.
Inspects industrial and commercial businesses and residences for compliance to health, safety and
environmental, and sanitary regulations; identifies, evaluates, and documentsviolations, and enforces
health and safety laws and regulations.
Responds to public health,public sanitation, and environmental complaints;identifies,investigates and
resolves technical issues and code violations,contacts owner, andrecommends abatement procedures for
violations; writes and issues letters and citations within scope of authority.
Prepares and maintains records of inspections; recommends corrective actions, warnings, notices of
violation,and citations; coordinates investigations and enforcement actions by regional agencies.
Plans and leads environmental risk assessments; coordinates with supervisor when problems occur which
are beyond the scope of authority of the specialist, and assures effective resolution of issues.
Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, charts,and other documents; gathers, compiles,and
analyzes data; maintains technicalrecords and prepares reports as required.
Responds to emergency incidents involving hazardous materials and disease vectors; coordinates inter-
agency investigations of environmental health hazards and emergencies.
Represents the City of Vernon at multi-jurisdictional meetings and task forces as assigned.
May be required to perform stand-by and on-call duties as assigned; and respond to after-hours
emergencies as needed.
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Cross trains in a wide variety ofenvironmental health disciplines and duties.
Supports the relationship between the Cityof Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous
and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-
related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Biological Science, Chemistry, or related science
field; ANDat least twoyears of experienceas anEnvironmental Specialist.
Knowledge of:
City policies and procedures.
Federal and state laws, codes, rules, and regulations related to public/environmental health.
Regional public health protocols, environmental protection issues, and regulatory enforcement standards.
Techniques of investigating and resolving complex environmental health problems and conditions.
Physical and biological science standards and guidelines used in environmental quality controls.
Environmental research and statistical evaluation principles and methods.
Techniques of investigating, inspecting,and resolving public health issues.
Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
Skill in:
Interpreting and applying stateand federal statutes, codes, rules,and regulations.
Working effectively with others to develop solutions for public/environmentalhealth problems.
Applyingenvironmental health and safety principles and practices in a regulatory environment.
Inspecting,testing,and analyzing complex multidisciplinary environmental health issues.
Interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables.
Following and applyingscientific principles and procedures for public/environmentalhealth investigations.
Collecting and analyzing data, and making appropriate recommendations.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects,and demands.
Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
LICENSE ANDCERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:
A valid CaliforniaState Driver’s License isrequired. Current registration as an Environmental Health Specialist
from the California State Department of Health isrequired. OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response (HAZWOPER) certification(with annual 8 hour refresher training) and International Code Council
(ICC)certification as a California UST Inspector may be requireddepending on program area assignment;
additional specific technical certificationsmay also be requiredfor some incumbentsdepending on assignment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a standard office environment, and in internal and external environments throughout the
City, with possibility of exposure to hazardous materials.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON ADOPTING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED CITYWIDE
FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY RESOLUTION IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20636(b)(1) AND
REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2018, the City Council of the City
of Vernon adopted Resolution No. 2018-06, adopting an amended and
restated Citywide Fringe Benefits and Salary Resolution; and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated May 23, 2018, the City
Administrator in conjunction with the Director of Human Resources, has
recommended the adoption of an amended and restated Citywide Fringe
Benefits and Salary Resolution and Classification and Compensation Plan
to amend Exhibit A to the Classification and Compensation plan, to make
the following changes effective May 23, 2018: (i) adopt the new job
description and associated salary range of the Environmental
Specialist, Temporary, and, (ii) add Section 23 Per Diem; and
WHEREAS, to reflect the above-referenced changes, the City
Council desires to adopt an amended and restated Citywide Fringe
Benefits and Salary Resolution, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) review, because it is an administrative activity that will
not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment,
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and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA
Guidelines section 15378.
SECTION 3: Effective May 23, 2018, the City Council of
the City of Vernon hereby approves the amended and restated Citywide
Fringe Benefits and Salary Resolution, to (a) adopt the new job
description and associated salary range of the Environmental
Specialist, Temporary, and, (b) add Section 23 Per Diem, a copy of
which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions,
specifically Resolution No. 2018-06, not consistent with or in
conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution, and
the City Clerk, of the City of Vernon shall cause this resolution and
the City Clerk’s certification to be entered in the File of
Resolutions of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of May, 2018.
Name:
Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Zaynah Moussa,
Senior Deputy City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. _______,
was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Vernon at a special meeting of the City Council duly held on
Wednesday, May 23, 2018, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or
Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of May, 2018, at Vernon, California.
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
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City of Vernon
FRINGE BENEFITS
AND
SALARY RESOLUTION
Adopted February 20May 23, 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY RESOLUTION
PART 1 – FRINGE BENEFITS
Introduction: ........................................................................................................... 4
Section 1: Holiday .............................................................................................. 5
Section 2: Administrative Leave Time ................................................................ 6
Section 3: Overtime ............................................................................................ 8
Section 4: Compensatory Time ......................................................................... 10
Section 5: Court Time ........................................................................................ 11
Section 6: Vacation ........................................................................................... 12
Section 7: Sick Leave ........................................................................................ 14
Section 8: Family Sick Leave (Kin Care) ......................................................... 17
Section 9: Bereavement Leave ......................................................................... 18
Section 10: Jury Duty ......................................................................................... 20
Section 11: Automobile Allowance and Reimbursement for Expenses .............. 21
Section 12: Health Insurance .............................................................................. 23
Section 13: Dental Insurance .............................................................................. 24
Section 14: Vision Insurance ............................................................................... 25
Section 15: Life Insurance ................................................................................... 26
Section 16: Deferred Compensation Plan ........................................................... 27
Section 17: CalPERS Retirement Plan ............................................................... 28
Section 18: Retiree Medical Insurance ............................................................... 30
Section 19: Longevity Program ........................................................................... 32
Section 20: Bilingual Pay ..................................................................................... 34
Section 21: Uniform Allowance ........................................................................... 35
Section 22:. Stand-by Policy ................................................................................ 36
Section 23: Per Diem ………………………………………………………………...38
PART II – CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
Section 1. Purpose ............................................................................................ 4039
Section 2. The Compensation Plan ................................................................... 4039
Section 3. The Classification Plan ..................................................................... 4039
EXHIBIT A – CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN ................................. 410
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PART 1
FRINGE BENEFITS
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INTRODUCTION
The Fringe Benefit and Salary Resolution shall apply to all employees and officers of the
City of Vernon. Exceptions, additions, and/or limitations to this basic policy may be found
in respective Memoranda of Understanding or employment contracts. The existence of
these policies shall not create or imply any employment contract or vested right of
employees.
For those employees covered in respective memoranda of understanding (MOU), the
provisions set forth in the applicable MOU shall prevail in the event that there is any
conflict between provisions established in this Resolution and any provisions established
in the respective MOU.
The provisions set forth in this Resolution or as amended from time to time shall be
effective upon City Council adoption, unless a specific effective date is stated therein.
PART 1 – FRINGE BENEFITS
Section 1. HOLIDAYS
A. Authorized holidays are as set forth in Table 1, attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference. Municipal offices shall be closed on such holidays.
B. The dates for observation of holidays shall be approved by the City Council.
C. If an authorized holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be treated
as the holiday. Holidays falling on a Friday, or Saturday, shall not be granted as
an authorized holiday to employees.
D. An employee whose regular shift assignment falls on an authorized holiday and
who is required to work on that day shall be paid at his/her regular hourly rate of
pay for the holiday, plus his/her regular hourly rate including any applicable
overtime pay for the actual hours he/she was required to work on the authorized
holiday.
E. Temporary and part-time employees are not eligible for paid holidays.
G. All full-time employees may use vacation time or compensatory time for a religious
holiday (not listed herein as an authorized holiday) with the prior approval of the
department head. If there is insufficient accumulated time, the employee may
request the time as unpaid leave of absence.
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TABLE 1 - HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
January 1st - New Year’s Day
3rd Monday in January - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
3rd Monday in February - Presidents Day
March 31st - Cesar Chavez Day
The Last Monday in May – Memorial Day
July 4th – Independence Day
The 1st Monday in September – Labor Day
The 2nd Monday in October – Columbus Day
November 11th – Veterans Day
The 4th Thursday in November - Thanksgiving Day
December 24th – Christmas Eve
December 25th – Christmas Day
December 31st – New Year’s Eve
And other days as such designated by City Council.
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Section 2. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
A. Executive and Management - Includes City Administrator, City Attorney, City
Clerk, City Treasurer and the heads of all Departments as listed in the City Code
or City Charter and their respective Deputies and Assistant Directors shall receive,
effective January 1 of each calendar year, 80 hours of Administrative leave.
B. The 80 hours may not be carried over into the succeeding calendar year and is
lost and not eligible for cash payout if not used by December 31 of each calendar
year.
C. Executive and Management staff hired, promoted, or reclassified on or after April
1 of each calendar year shall be eligible to receive pro-rated administrative leave
hours during the year of hire as identified below:
D. Mid-Management – Staff who are designated as exempt in accordance with the
Fair Labor Standards Act shall receive, effective January 1 of each calendar year,
60 hours of Administrative leave
E. The 60 hours may not be carried over into the succeeding calendar year and is
lost and not eligible for cash payout if not used by December 31 of each calendar
year.
F. Mid-Management FLSA exempt staff hired, promoted, or reclassified on or after
April 1 of each calendar year shall be eligible to receive pro-rated administrative
leave hours during the year of hire as identified below:
Hired, Promoted, or Reclassified on or
Between
Administrative Leave
January 1 – March 31 60 hours
April 1 – June 30 45 hours
Hired, Promoted, or Reclassified on
or Between
Administrative Leave
January 1 – March 31 80 hours
April 1 – June 30 60 hours
July 1 – Sept. 30 40 hours
Oct 1 – Dec. 31 20 hours
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July 1 – Sept. 30 30 hours
Oct 1 – Dec. 31 15 hours
G. All Administrative leave requests should be approved by the department head or
City Administrator at least ten days in advance of the date to be taken, although
the department head retains discretion to approve the use of Administrative Leave
in special circumstances.
H. The City Administrator or his/her designee may grant additional administrative
leave upon commencement of employment in order to attract highly qualified and
experienced executive and management level staff.
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Section 3. OVERTIME
A. It shall be the duty of all department heads to operate their respective departments
with a minimum amount of overtime. If the best interests of the City require that an
employee work beyond the forty (40) hours of work scheduled, such employee
shall be compensated as set forth hereinafter.
B. The department head may reschedule the workweek of employees in positions not
exempt from the FLSA to allow credit for productive hours actually worked on one
day (excluding lunch periods) towards the regular paid workweek schedule. For
example, if an employee works twelve (12) hours on one day (based on a ten (10)
hour day), the entire twelve hours will be recorded on the time card as paid worked
time. In this example, the department may schedule the employee to work only
eight (8) hours on one of the other scheduled workdays in the workweek, as long
as the employee’s hours for the workweek do not fall below the minimum paid work
hours schedule.
C. All overtime requests must have prior written authorization of the respective
department head or designee prior to the commencement of such overtime work.
Where prior written authorization is not feasible, explicit verbal authorization must
be obtained. Where verbal authorization is obtained, written authorization must be
obtained as soon thereafter as practicable.
D. Except as may be provided in specific memoranda of understanding, employees
will be paid overtime at time and a half (1.5) of their regular hourly rate for all
eligible hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a single workweek.
E. Holidays (regular, in-lieu), vacation time, sick leave, compensatory time, paid jury
duty leave, and bereavement leave shall count as time worked for the purposes of
computing overtime. Unpaid jury leave, disciplinary suspensions, and
administrative leave shall not count as time worked for the purpose of computing
overtime.
F. In the event a part-time or temporary employee is required to work beyond his/her
assigned working hours, compensation shall be at the normal hourly rate up to
forty (40) hours per workweek. For hours worked beyond forty (40) in a workweek,
such employee shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-half of (1.5) said
employee’s hourly rate.
G. If an employee works on his/her regular day off, the employee will receive paid
compensation or receive compensatory time, at the employee’s discretion. With a
mutual agreement between an employee and his/her supervisor, an employee’s
regular day off may be rescheduled to another day off in the same pay period.
I. An employee is expected to begin work no more than five (5) minutes prior to the
beginning of his or her scheduled start time, and to stop work no later than five (5)
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minutes after the end of his or her scheduled ending time. An employee who
wishes to begin or end work at a different time must obtain written approval from
his or her department head prior to working the different or additional time.
J. Straight time and overtime will be compensated in six (6) minute segments of time.
K. While overtime should be attempted to be distributed equally amongst all
employees in a given classification, the department head retains discretion to
assign such overtime.
L. The City Administrator, department heads and those management employees
designated by the City Administrator as exempt under the provisions of the Fair
Labor Standards Act (FLSA) shall not be subject to the provisions of this section
relating to overtime, but shall work such hours as may be necessary for the
effective operation of their respective departments.
M. Please refer to Human Resources Policy, Salary Plan Administration II-3
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Section 4. COMPENSATORY TIME
A. All regular full-time employees may request to accrue compensatory time in lieu of
cash payment for overtime worked. The total compensatory time accrued is
calculated by multiplying the number of hours of overtime worked by the applicable
overtime rate (1, 1.5 or 2), and is subject to the approval of the department head.
B. Compensatory time may be accumulated up to a maximum of eighty (80) hours. It
is at the employee’s option whether to receive overtime compensation or
compensatory time accruals up to the 80-hour limit.
C. Compensatory time shall be taken in 15-minute increments. Scheduling of
compensatory time requires prior approval and must be preceded by a ten (10)
day notice of intended use from the employee. Management may waive the ten
(10) day notice in cases of emergency.
D. Employees who have reached the 80-hour limit shall receive overtime
compensation. There are no cash payouts of compensatory time once an
employee has elected compensatory accrual.
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Section 5. COURT TIME
A. The required presence in a court of law of any employee subpoenaed to testify in
a matter arising within the course and scope of his/her City employment shall be
compensated in accordance with the below provisions.
B. For each day that the presence of the employee is required in a court of law in
response to an order or subpoena in relation to an incident or event arising out of
the course and scope of employment with the City, the employee shall be given a
paid leave of absence.
C. For each day an employee is required in a court of law in response to an order or
subpoena in relation to an incident or event arising out of the course and scope of
employment with the City that is outside of the employee’s regularly scheduled
work shift, the employee shall be given a paid leave of absence.
D. An employee who needs to appear in court on any other matter not arising out of
the course and scope of employment with the City shall be expected to use their
accrued paid leave to make such appearance, or unpaid leave if no leave is
available.
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Section 6. VACATION
A. Except as provided for in respective memoranda of understanding, every full time
employee who has been in the continuous employment of the City shall receive
annual vacation leave as set forth in below:
Mid-Management and Confidential Staff:
Continuous Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned Bi-Weekly
Accrual
1st year thru 4th year 80 3.08
5th year thru 9th year 100 3.85
10th year thru 14th year 120 4.62
15th year thru 24th year 160 6.16
25th year and more 190 7.31
Executive and Management Staff: Include the City Administrator, City
Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer and the heads of all Departments as listed
in the City Code or City Charter and their respective Deputies and Assistant
Directors.
Continuous Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned Bi-Weekly
Accrual
1st year thru 4th year 120 4.62
5th year thru 10th year 150 5.77
10th year thru 15th year 170 6.54
15th year thru 25th year 185 7.12
25th year and more 190 7.31
B. Mid-Management and Confidential staff shall be allowed to accumulate and carry
over to the next calendar year a maximum number of hours equal to the number
of hours the employee accrued during the immediately preceding year. In or about
January of each year, employees shall be compensated for unused accrued
vacation benefit in excess of the allowed accumulated amount referenced herein.
C. Executive and Management staff shall be allowed to accumulate up to a maximum
accrual cap of 480 hours. Upon reaching the 480-hour maximum accrual cap, the
employee shall stop accruing vacation leave benefit until such time he/she brings
the vacation accrual below the 480-hour maximum accrual.
D. Vacation leave shall be scheduled with the approval of the City Administrator or
department head or his or her designee by submitting a Leave Request Form in
writing, within ten (10) business days before the beginning of the vacation.
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Vacation leave requests for extended times (3 weeks or more), unless an
unforeseen emergency exists, shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days in
advance of the beginning of the vacation.
E. Vacations shall be approved subject to the needs of the department. The
employee’s seniority and wishes will be factors that are considered during the
scheduling process.
F. Vacation leave requests shall not be in excess of such leave actually earned at the
time it is requested or in excess of the regular scheduled workweek.
G. No vacation leave shall be accumulated by employees while they are on an unpaid
leave of absence.
H. Vacation may be taken prior to the completion of the employee’s probationary
period under special circumstances and with the approval of the department head.
I. In the event one or more City holidays fall within a vacation period, such holidays
shall not be charged as vacation leave.
J. Upon separation from City employment, compensation shall be paid for vacation
leave that has been earned but not taken.
K. Vacation leave shall be requested in fifteen (15) minute increments.
L. The department head retains discretion to cancel previously authorized vacation
in the case of an emergency.
M. The City Administrator or his /her designee may grant additional leave upon
commencement of employment in order to attract highly qualified and experienced
executive and management level staff.
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Section 7. SICK LEAVE
A. All full-time employees shall accrue up to 80 hours of sick leave per calendar year,
at a rate of 3.08 of sick leave hours per pay period.
B. In accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014,
beginning July 1, 2015, all part-time and temporary employees (excluding
CalPERS retired annuitants) working for 30 or more days within a year shall be
entitled to accrue paid sick days at the rate of one (1) hour per every 30 hours
worked and shall be eligible to use accrued sick leave after satisfying a 90-day
employment period
C. Employees shall only receive sick leave accrual while they are in a paid status.
D. The City shall allow annual carry-over of sick leave hours for full-time employees
up to a maximum accrual cap of 960 hours and 48 hours for eligible part-time/
temporary employees. This bank of carry-over sick leave would provide a cushion
for long-term illnesses and injuries.
E. Any sick leave hours exceeding 960 hours (full-time) or 48 Hours (part-time will be
compensated for at the end of the calendar year at 50% of the employee’s hourly
rate.
F. Temporary employees are not eligible for cash-out of accrued sick leave hours.
G. All employees who are rehired with a break in service of less than one year are
entitled to have previously unpaid accrued and unused paid sick days reinstated.
H. Sick leave shall be allowed on account of actual illness, for the diagnosis, care, or
treatment of an existing health condition or preventative care for an employee or
an employee’s family member (including to care for a parent-in-law, grandparent,
grandchild, or a sibling, in addition to child, parent, spouse or registered domestic
partner). Sick leave shall also be allowed for an employee for certain purposes
related to being a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Preventive health care shall include medical and dental appointments (if such
appointments cannot be arranged other than during working hours) and injury not
arising out of and in the course of employment. Sick leave shall be used in
increments of fifteen (15) minutes and shall not be taken in excess of time earned
at the time it is taken.
I. Foreseeable sick leave requires advance notification, while unforeseeable sick
leave requires notice as soon as practicable. If sick leave on account of any of the
above illnesses exceeds two (2) consecutive working days, the employee, prior to
return to work, shall submit a statement of such disability illness or injury from the
employee or family member’s physician. The statement shall certify the physical
condition of the employee/employee’s family member that prevented the employee
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from performing the duties of said employee’s position during the period of
absence. The department head or designee, in accordance with departmental
procedure, shall approve all sick leaves. Notwithstanding the above, the City may
require verification of sick leave use whenever it has reason to believe there is
misuse, abuse or a pattern of abuse.
J. Abuse of sick leave, and excessive leave, may constitute grounds for disciplinary
action. Abuse of sick leave includes, but is not limited to, not adhering to sick leave
policies, using sick leave for purposes not enumerated in this policy, and falsifying
or misstating facts when using sick leave. A pattern of sick leave usage on
Mondays, Thursdays, and immediately before and after holidays and/or vacations
may be evidence of sick leave abuse. A violation of this policy will result in
corrective action including counseling and/or disciplinary action, and/or a
mandatory referral to the City’s Employee Assistance Program. This determination
of abuse does not apply to an employee’s use of sick leave under an approved
family, medical, and/or pregnancy disability leave in accordance with state and
federal laws.
K. If in the opinion of the department head it appears that an employee may be
establishing a pattern of abuse of sick leave or frequent or excessive absences, a
statement establishing the need for sick leave from the employee’s physician may
be required as a condition of approved sick leave.
L. Employees may use accrued compensatory or vacation leave for extended sick
leave absence because of a prolonged and continuing illness and/or medical
treatment after sick leave has been exhausted.
M. Employees are required to use accumulated sick leave concurrently with absences
on account of a work related injury arising out of and in the course of his/her
employment. In cases where the injury suffered is covered by Workers
Compensation Insurance, accumulated sick leave must be used concurrently to
make up the difference between Workers Compensation Insurance allowance and
full base pay. Please refer to Personnel Policy, Family and Medical leave Policy.
N. If an employee resigns from the City with 20 years or more of continuous service,
he/she will be compensated for all unused sick leave hours in his/her sick leave
bank at the time of separation at 50% of his/her then current regular hourly rate of
pay.
O. If an employee retires from the City with 15 or more years of continuous service,
but fewer than 20 years, he/she will be compensated for all unused sick leave
hours in his/her sick leave bank at the time of separation at 50% of his/her then
current regular hourly rate of pay. If an employee retires from the City with 20 or
more years of continuous service, he/she will be compensated for all unused sick
leave hours in his/her sick leave bank at the time of separation at 100% of his/her
then current regular hourly rate of pay.
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P. If a temporary employee resigns or the temporary assignment has ended, he/she
shall not be eligible for compensation of unused sick leave hours in his/her sick
leave bank at the time of separation.
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Section 8. FAMILY SICK LEAVE (KIN CARE)
In any calendar year, employees may use the employee’s accrued and available sick
leave entitlement, in an amount not more than the sick leave that would be accrued during
six months at the employee’s then current rate of entitlement, for qualifying family illness
as follows: Sick leave for family illnesses will be allowed only for the sickness of the
spouse of, or the children of, or mother or father of, the employee living within the same
household. In the case of joint custody of a child, illness of the child occurring at the other
custodial parent’s house may also qualify. The department head shall approve all family
sick leaves and a statement establishing the need for sick leave from a physician may be required as a condition of payment while on such leave.
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Section 9: BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
A. Permanent full-time employees, regardless of period of service, may in the event
of death or if death appears imminent, of any “immediate family member” as
defined below, including the equivalent relatives of a registered domestic partner,
be allowed up to the equivalent of four (4) work days (total hours may vary
depending on work schedule) of bereavement leave without loss of salary.
Relative All Regular
Employees
Spouse 4 work days
Child 4 work days
Registered
Domestic Partner
4 work days
Step-Child4 work days
Parent 4 work days
Step-Parent 4 work days
Mother-in-law 4 work days
Father-in-law 4 work days
Grandchild 4 work days
Step-Grandchild 4 work days
Grandparent 4 work days
Grandparent-in-law 4 work days
Brother 4 work days
Sister 4 work days
Step-Sister 4 work days
Step-Brother 4 work days
Daughter-in-law 4 work days
Son-in-law4 work days
Brother-in-law* 4 work days
Sister-in-law* 4 work days
*Brother-in-law and sister-in-law are defined as the spouse of the employee’s sibling or the sibling of the employee’s spouse.
B. Bereavement leave is paid over a maximum of seven (7) workdays and is paid in
thirty-minute increments. The bereavement leave begins on the first regularly
scheduled workday as requested by the employee. If the employee learns of the
death while at work, he or she is entitled to leave work immediately; this partial day
leave will not be counted towards the bereavement leave.
C. Bereavement leave must be authorized by the Department head and must be
utilized within fifteen (15) days of employee learning of the death, or of the date of
foreseen imminent death of the immediate family member, unless special
circumstances require that the leave begin at a later date. Such requests to the
Department head shall be made within 15 days of the employee learning of the
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death or of the date of foreseen imminent death and shall not be unreasonably
denied.
D. Representatives may be authorized by the Department head to attend with pay the
funeral of a co-worker in said department on behalf of the City if the funeral of the
deceased co-worker occurs during working hours; provided the funeral is held
within a reasonable distance of City limits.
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Section 10: JURY DUTY
A. All regular full-time employees summoned to serve on jury duty shall be provided
“Jury Duty Pay” and there shall be no loss of compensation. An employee will be
compensated up to two weeks at full pay for jury duty. The employee must provide
notice of the expected jury duty to his or her supervisor as soon as possible, but in
no case later than 14 calendar days before the expected start date of the jury duty. B. An employee on call for jury duty is expected to report to work. An employee who
is called in for jury duty does not have to report to work before or after appearing
in court. All employees shall obtain verification of the hours of jury duty performed
using verification forms as may be supplied by the court.
C. Except as herein provided, employees shall remit to the City any compensation
received for those days while on jury duty and shall receive regular pay for the time
served. Employees shall be reimbursed by the City for the mileage portion of the jury duty compensation. Jury duty performed on an employee’s regular day off shall not be compensated by the City and the employee shall be entitled only to
the jury’s compensation for duty performed on such employee’s regular day off.
Employees assigned to jury duty on a City authorized holiday will be considered to
have taken such a holiday and will receive regular holiday pay, but the employee
shall be entitled to the jury compensation for duty performed on such holiday.
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Section 11: AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR
EXPENSES
A. Any employee who is required to use said employee’s personal automobile
in the course of employment with the City shall be reimbursed for each mile
actually traveled on official business in accordance with the per mile
reimbursement rate allowed by the Internal Revenue Service in effect at the time
of such travel.
B. Any employee who is required to travel in the performance of his or her duties or
to attend an authorized meeting or conference which is of benefit to the City shall
be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred for transportation, meals,
lodging and incidentals. Automobile allowance and reimbursement for expenses
shall be recommended by the department head or designee and approved by the
City Administrator pursuant to the provisions of the City of Vernon Travel and
Meeting Expense Reimbursement Administrative Policy. No allowance shall be
made for transportation between the employee’s home and the place where such
person is normally employed by the City.
C. Certain employees serving in specified classifications shall receive a monthly
automobile allowance as set forth below and incorporated herein by
reference; alternatively, specified employees may opt to receive use of a City-
owned vehicle and fuel.
Classification Amount
City Administrator $600.00 or City Vehicle & Fuel
City Attorney $400.00
Economic Development
Manager
$400.00
Finance Director $400.00
Fire Chief City Vehicle & Fuel
Assistant Fire Chief City Vehicle & Fuel
Fire Marshal City Vehicle & Fuel
Administrative Fire Battalion
Chief
City Vehicle & Fuel
Administrative Fire Captain City Vehicle & Fuel
Fire Training Captain City Vehicle & Fuel
General Manager of Public
Utilities
$400.00
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Assistant General Manager of
Public Utilities
City Vehicle & Fuel
Industrial Development Director $400.00
Utilities Operations Manager City Vehicle & Fuel
Utilities Engineering Manager City Vehicle & Fuel
Police Chief City Vehicle & Fuel
Health Director $400.00
Police Admin. Lieutenant City Vehicle & Fuel
Police Canine Officer #1 City Vehicle & Fuel
Police Canine Officer #2 City Vehicle & Fuel
Police Captain City Vehicle & Fuel
Police Lieutenant City Vehicle & Fuel
Police Motor Officer #1 City Vehicle & Fuel
Police Motor Officer #2 City Vehicle & Fuel
Police Sergeant on Detective
Duty
City Vehicle & Fuel
Public Information Officer $400.00
Public Works Director $400.00
D. Wherever an automobile allowance is made to any employee for the use of their
personal automobile, such allowance shall not be payable whenever the employee
is on vacation, leave of absence, or otherwise absent the entire calendar month,
unless otherwise specified by the City Administrator.
E. The City shall not be responsible for repairs or any additional costs for upkeep,
fuel, lubrication, replacement in whole or in part, or other expenses in connection
with any such vehicle beyond the respective amounts set forth above.
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Section 12: HEALTH INSURANCE
A. The City offers various medical plans to employees under a Section 125 Cafeteria
plan (non-cash out). The City reserves the right to select, administer, or fund any
fringe benefit program involving insurance that now exist or may exist in the future.
The City will adhere to the cafeteria plan requirements in accordance with IRS
Section 125 regulations.
B. The City shall contribute for each full-time employee up to the maximum
amounts as set forth below per pay period, toward the cost of his/her medical
plan as outlined in Subsection A through C below. In the event an employee does
not exhaust nor exceed his/her monthly medical allowance, the employee shall
be allowed to apply any unused portion towards the purchase of dental, vision,
supplemental or ancillary plans offered through the City and approved by the
Director of Human Resources.
a. Effective July 1, 2016, employees shall receive a cafeteria plan
contribution equal to the total premium costs of the Employee Only,
Employee + Spouse, Employee + Child(ren), or Employee + Family Low
Medical HMO, lowest cost Dental DMO, and lowest cost vision Plan that
corresponds with the employees’ benefit selection or $1,120, whichever
is greater. The allotment amounts will vary based on the premium costs
that go into effect on January 1st of each calendar year.
b. Employees that elect a health plan higher than the Low HMO medical,
dental and/or vision, will be responsible for any applicable, excess
premium costs; however, if employees opt out of dental and/or vision
coverage, they may use the allotments for those respective coverages
toward excess medical premiums.
c. Employees who elect the PPO/HSA coverage shall receive an equal
benefit to that described above, less $3,000 on an annual basis, which
would instead be deposited to their HSA account.
C. City Council members are entitled to the same medical benefits offered to the
management and confidential employees. The City shall not pay or reimburse any
medical-related health, vision, or dental costs not covered by the City’s insurance
program or Medicare for City Council members or their eligible dependents or
spouses.
D. The City shall not provide or reimburse the City Council members or their
dependents or spouses for expenses incurred relating to a PERS long-term health
care benefit.
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Section 13. DENTAL INSURANCE
The City of Vernon provides a dental insurance plan to full-time employees. In the event
an employee does not exceed his/her monthly employer medical allowance, the
employee shall be allowed to apply any unused portion toward the purchase of dental
insurance for himself/herself and eligible dependents (spouse, registered domestic
partners and qualified dependents). The cost of any plan selected by the employee that
exceeds his/her monthly employer medical allowance shall be paid by the employee
through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
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Section 14. VISION INSURANCE
The City of Vernon provides a vision care plan to full-time employees. The City shall pay
100% of the cost of such a plan for employees only. Employees shall have the option of
purchasing vision care for their dependents at a cost of $6.95 for one dependent or $13.95
for two or more dependents. In the event an employee does not exceed his/her monthly
employer medical allowance, the employee shall be allowed to apply any unused portion
towards the purchase of additional provided coverage for vision care. For all itemized
benefit amounts specified in the City of Vernon Vision Plan (CVVP) that fall below $150
shall be raised to $150.
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Section 15. LIFE INSURANCE
The City provides a $20,000 life insurance plan to full-time employees. The City shall pay
100% of the cost of such plan for employees. The City’s agreement to pay full or partial
costs of said premiums shall not create or ripen into a vested right for said employee. In
the event an employee does not exceed his/her monthly employer medical allowance,
the employee shall be allowed to apply any unused portion towards the purchase of
additional provided coverage for supplemental life insurance.
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Section 16. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
Employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Deferred Compensation Program.
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Section 17. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS)
CONTRIBUTION
The City advises that it makes no representation to employees as to whether any of the
compensation or payments in this document are subject to CalPERS service credit or
pensionable income. Any determination by CalPERS to not fully credit the
compensation and/or service time provided under this document is not a proper basis
on which to pursue any claim or action against the City related to any determination
made by CalPERS in connection with this document.
MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES
A. The City shall maintain its contract with the California Employees Public Retirement
System (PERS) that provides full-time employees hired before January 1, 2013 with
2.7% at 55 PERS retirement benefit plan.
As a result of the recent passage of AB 340, Public Employee Pension Reform Act
(PEPRA), new CalPERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013 who meet the
definition of new member under PEPRA, shall be provided a 2.0% at 62 PERS
retirement benefit plan.
B. Employees shall be responsible for paying 100% of their PERS employee’s
contributions.
C. The City provides additional supplemental retirement benefits to full-time employees
under CalPERS as follows:
a. Gov’t Code Section: 20042 – (Classic Members Only) One
Year Final Compensation
New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who meet the
definition of new member under PEPRA shall receive 3 Year
Average Final Compensation
b. Gov’t Code Section: 21024 - Military Service Credit as Public
Service
c. Gov’t Code Section: 21624, 21626, 21628 – Post Retirement
Survivor Allowance
d. Gov’t Code Section: 21548 – Pre-Retirement Option 2W
Death Benefit
d. Gov’t Code Section: 21573 – Third Level of 1959 Survivor
Benefits
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D. The payment to CalPERS made by the City on behalf of the affected employee
shall not be considered as base salary but shall be considered an employer
contribution pursuant to Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
SAFETY EMPLOYEES
A. The City shall maintain its contract with the California Employees Public Retirement
System (PERS) that provides full-time safety employees hired before January 1, 2013
with 3.0% at 50 PERS retirement benefit plan.
As a result of the recent passage of AB 340, Public Employee Pension Reform Act
(PEPRA), new CalPERS safety members hired on or after January 1, 2013 who meet
the definition of new member under PEPRA, shall be provided a 2.7% at 57 PERS
retirement benefit plan.
B. Employees shall be responsible for paying their PERS nine percent (9%) employee’s
contributions.
C. The City provides additional supplemental retirement benefits to full-time employees
under CalPERS as follows:
a. Gov’t Code Section: 20042 – (Classic Members Only) One
Year Final Compensation
New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who meet the
definition of new member under PEPRA shall receive 3 Year
Average Final Compensation
b. Gov’t Code Section: 20124 - Military Service Credit as Public
Service
c. Gov’t Code 21574 – 4th Level 1959 Survivor Benefit (Fire
members only)
d. Gov’t Code Section: 21571 – Basic Level of 1959 Survivor
Benefit (Police members only)
e. Gov’t Code Section: 21624, 21626, 21628 – Post Retirement
Survivor Allowance
f. Gov’t Code Section: 21548 - Pre-Retirement Option 2W
Death Benefit (Fire members only)
g. Gov’t Code Section 20965 – Credit for Unused Sick Leave
D. The payment to CalPERS made by the City on behalf of the affected employee
shall not be considered as base salary but shall be considered an employer
contribution pursuant to Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Section 18. RETIREE MEDICAL - NON-SAFETY EMPLOYEES
A. The City will pay up to the amount equivalent to the then current, lowest cost,
employee only HMO insurance premium for the City's medical and/or dental
insurance premium(s) for all full-time employees designated as Executive,
Management, Mid-Management and Confidential who retire at age 60 or later with at
least twenty(20) years of continuous uninterrupted service. Eligible retirees may opt
not to enroll in the City’s medical and/or dental insurance coverage and instead
receive a monthly reimbursement up to the then-current lowest cost City-offered
Employee-only medical HMO and/or dental HMO insurance premium. Once an
eligible retiree opts not to enroll in the City’s medical and/or dental insurance, he or
she will not be allowed to re-enroll. Once an eligible retiree who has opted out
reaches Medi-care eligibility, the retiree shall receive a monthly reimbursement to
the then-current cost of supplemental coverage.
B. Eligible retirees will be permitted to enroll in a higher-cost plan and pay the amount
in excess of the HMO equivalent.
C. All full-time regular employees with at least thirty (30) years of continuous
uninterrupted service who retire before the age of sixty (60) years will be permitted
to pay their medical and/or dental insurance premiums, and, upon reaching the
age of sixty (60), the City will pay up to the amount equivalent to the then current
lowest cost, employee only HMO medical and/or dental insurance premium(s).
D. All full-time regular employees, who retire with a minimum of ten (10) years of continuous uninterrupted service with the City, may pay the premium(s)
for medical and/or dental insurance.
E. All retiree medical and/or dental insurance benefits provided pursuant to subsections
A, B, and C above, shall be for retired employees only and shall not include their
spouses or other dependents.
F. All retired employees who receive medical and/or dental insurance benefits
pursuant to subsections A, B, or C above and who reach the age of sixty-five (65),
are required to be enrolled in Medicare, and shall show proof of such enrollment,
where upon the City's insurance policy will become supplemental coverage, if
applicable.
G. Should the retired employee fail to pay any premiums due for the cost of the
insurance premium for the City’s medical-dental insurance program for any two (2)
consecutive months, or should the coverage otherwise lapse for any reason other
than City’s non-payment, then the City’s obligation to make further payment under
the retiree medical benefits program shall automatically terminate and cease,
without the need for further notice.
H. The City’s obligation to make any payment under the retiree medical benefits program
shall automatically terminate and cease upon the death of the retired employee.
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I. The offer of the retiree medical benefits is not a vested right for future years.
J. City Council members are entitled to the same retiree medical benefits offered to all
full-time regular employees as identified under the citywide resolution for retiree
medical benefits in effect at the time Council members retire.
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Section 19. LONGEVITY PROGRAM
A. LONGEVITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED ON OR BEFORE
JUNE 30, 1994.
The City has established a longevity program for all employees. The
longevity program described herein will apply to all employees, except Department Heads
and employees covered in a collective bargaining agreement, employed on or before
June 30, 1994.
a. Five (5) Years of Service.
All eligible employees who have five (5) years of consecutive uninterrupted
service on or before July 1, 1986, shall receive an additional five percent (5%) per month
of their base salary effective July 1, 1986, and every year thereafter until reaching the
next step. Employees upon reaching their 5th anniversary date after July 1, 1986, shall
be entitled to said five percent (5%) per month upon said anniversary date.
b. Ten (10) Years of Service.
All eligible employees who have ten (10) years of consecutive uninterrupted
service on or before July 1, 1987, shall receive an additional ten percent (10%) per month
of their base salary effective July 1, 1987, and every year thereafter until reaching the
next step. Employees upon reaching their 10th anniversary date after July 1, 1987, shall
be entitled to said ten percent (10%) per month upon said anniversary date.
c. Fifteen (15) Years of Service.
All eligible employees who have fifteen (15) years of consecutive
uninterrupted service on or before July 1, 1988, shall receive an additional fifteen percent
(15%) per month of their base salary effective July 1, 1988, and every year thereafter until
reaching the next step. Employees upon reaching their 15th anniversary date after July
1, 1988, shall be entitled to said fifteen percent (15%) per month upon said anniversary
date.
d. Twenty (20) Years of Service.
All eligible employees who have twenty (20) years of consecutive
uninterrupted service on or before July 1, 1989, shall receive an additional twenty percent
(20%) per month of their base salary effective July 1, 1989, and every year thereafter.
Employees upon reaching their 20th anniversary date after July 1, 1989, shall be entitled
to said twenty percent (20%) per month upon said anniversary date.
e. Thirty (30) Years of Service – Fire - Sworn
All eligible fire employees who have been appointed to a position ranking
above Captain and who have thirty (30) years of consecutive uninterrupted service on or
before July 1, 1991, shall receive an additional twenty-five percent (25%) of their base
salary per month effective July 1, 1991, and every year thereafter. Employees in said
position upon reaching their 30th anniversary date after July 1, 1991, shall be entitled to
said twenty-five percent (25%) per month upon said anniversary date.
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f. Compensation Not Cumulative.
Payment of the aforesaid longevity compensation shall not be cumulative
and only the highest applicable longevity pay shall be paid.
B. LONGEVITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES ON OR AFTER JULY 1,
1994 AND ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2013.
The longevity program described in Section B herein will apply to all
employees, except Department Heads and employees covered in a collective
bargaining agreement, employed on or after July 1, 1994.
a. Five (5) Years of Service.
All eligible employees who are employed on or after July 1, 1994 and on
or before December 31, 2013, who attain five (5) years of consecutive uninterrupted
service shall receive an additional five percent (5%) per month of their base salary.
Such employees upon reaching their 5th anniversary date shall be entitled to receive
said five percent (5%) per month upon said anniversary date. Further, such employees
will not be entitled to receive any additional percentage increase to their base salary
for further service. This subsection shall only apply to employees hired on or after July
1, 1994 and on or before December 31, 2013.
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Section 20. BILINGUAL PAY
A program is hereby established for all employees whose regular and essential job duties
as described in their job description provide for interaction with the public on a regular
basis, allowing said employee to be compensated for bilingual skills after the employee
demonstrates proficiency in speaking Spanish (the ability to read and write in Spanish
may also be tested, if necessary), which proficiency would be determined by successful
completion of a proficiency test administered by the Human Resources Department.
Those employees who successfully demonstrate this skill would be eligible to receive an
additional One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($125.00) per month for bilingual pay.
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Section 21. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
A. If an employee’s job classification requires him/her to wear a uniform while on
duty, as designated by the City or employee’s Department, the City will provide
and launder such uniform.
B. For the Administrative Secretary and Police Records Manager that works in the
Police Department, the City will provide the initial set of uniforms to the employees.
The newly hired employee will receive: two (2) class A uniforms; two (2) class B
uniforms; two (2) polo shirts and one (1) jacket or sweater. On all subsequent
anniversary dates the City will provide an annual uniform purchase and
maintenance allowance of $600.00. The employee’s uniforms shall meet the
applicable regulations for his/her job classification pursuant to City/Departmental
policies.
C. The monetary value of uniforms shall be reported to CalPERS in accordance with
CCR 571(a) and as defined by GC 7522.04(f)
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Section 22. STAND-BY POLICY
The purpose of the Stand-by Policy is to have employees on stand-by to respond to major
incidents and emergencies during non-working hours which require immediate attention
to availability of qualified individuals with expertise in operating, maintaining, restoring
and repairing the City’s technology systems.
A. It is presently anticipated that the need for stand-by is for one (1) Information
Technology staff, with the understanding that actual stand-by staffing, if any,
remains at the discretion of the department head.
B. The Stand-by Policy does not apply to FLSA exempt managers and Executive
staff.
C. Stand-by duty requires that an employee be accessible, available, and physically
able to report to work. The employee must possess a City issued mobile phone
device that remains available for immediate contact. The employee must be ready,
willing, and able to respond to an emergency or incident or request for assistance
based on a pre-arranged schedule. Employees on stand-by must respond to the
mobile phone call immediately and be able to respond to the City within one (1)
hour of being called upon. The department head or designee will determine if an
employee is qualified to perform stand-by duties. The stand by duty period shall
be defined by the Department Head.
D. Employees on “stand–by” shall receive two (2) hours of regular straight time
compensation for each date that the employee is assigned to be on stand-by.
Stand-by time is not counted as hours worked for purposes of overtime calculation
as employees are not restricted in their activities and may engage in non-work
related personal activities. On City-recognized Holidays where City Hall is closed,
employees on stand-by will be compensated four (4) hours of straight time
compensation.
E. An employee assigned to stand-by who is not available to report will be subject to
appropriate disciplinary action, unless the employee provides sufficient notice to
their immediate supervisor of their incapacity to respond prior to the call back so
that appropriate arrangements can be made for stand-by coverage.
F. When an employee on “stand-by” is called back to the City, he/she shall be entitled
to “stand-by” pay. Call back duty does not occur when an employee is held over
from his/her prior shift, or is working planned overtime. An employee called back
to duty shall be paid a minimum of four (4) hours of pay at the applicable overtime
rate. Time begins when the call back request is received and ends when the
employee returns home. If work is performed remotely, the employee shall receive
hour for hour compensation at the applicable overtime rate.
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G. The employee will at times remain able to immediately respond to any
emergencies.
H. Each employee on stand-by duty is accountable to all of the rules and regulations
of the City.
I.
In the event of a call back, the employee will wear his/her City uniform, if
applicable.
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Section 23. PER DIEM:
Per Diem is intended as a reimbursement to temporary/interim employees recruited from
outside the Los Angeles County area when working in a temporary or interim assignment
due to a critical staffing shortage to cover expenses relating to lodging/housing, travel,
meals, and incidentals. The rate is set at $125.00 for each day the employee physically
reports to work at the City of Vernon. The eligibility to receive this per diem must be pre-
approved and is at the discretion of the City Administrator.
Formatted: Underline
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PART II
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
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Section 1. PURPOSE
Exhibit A to this resolution is enacted pursuant to the City of Vernon City Charter to
provide for the classification and compensation of City officers and employees, and to
conform to the principle of equal pay for equal work.
Officers and employees of the City of Vernon shall receive compensation and costs in
accordance with the amounts set forth in the attached compensation plan.
Section 2. THE COMPENSATION PLAN
The basic compensation plan for the various employee units, groups and non-classified
employees, as of the date of adoption of this plan is hereby established as set forth in
Exhibit A, Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan, which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
The City Administrator shall have authority to create and maintain salary steps to
implement the provisions of this Section. Salaries granted pursuant to this provision
shall be reported to PERS as compensation earned. Please refer to Human Resources
Policy II-3, Salary Plan for specific policy and procedures.
Section 3. THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
The classification plan includes the allocation of class titles to salary ranges for City
officers and employees. The Classification Plan further includes the allocation of class
titles to salary ranges for those employees that are designated as exempt from the
classified service. These exempt classes are for elective officers; persons appointed by
the City Council, including the City Administrator, and City Attorney; persons appointed
by the City Administrator, including department head or designees; and persons
appointed by the City Attorney pursuant to City of Vernon Municipal Code that serve in
an "at will" capacity subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract and
are so designated in the plan as "non-classified." The classification plan as of the date
of adoption of this plan is hereby established as set forth in Exhibit “A” which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Human Resources Director, with
approval by the City Administrator or his/her designee, is responsible for
maintenance of the Classification Plan, including the allocation of new or changed
positions to the appropriate class, the recommendation of proper salary ranges within
the provision of pay administration, maintenance of up-to-date class specifications, and
the preparation of reports and recommendations on revisions to the Classification Plan.
Please refer to Human Resources Policy II-1, Classification Plan Administration for
specific policy and procedures.
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EXHIBIT A
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
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City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
CITY COUNCIL
1025Council MemberEO01 26,793$ 2,233$ N/A1,030.51$
1030MayorEO01 26,793$ 2,233$ N/A1,030.51$
CITY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
1010City AdministratorEE50
Step 1 251,156$ 20,930$ 120.7483$ 9,659.86$
Step 1 263,714$ 21,976$ 126.7857$ 10,142.86$
Step 3 276,900$ 23,075$ 133.1250$ 10,650.00$
Step 4 290,745$ 24,229$ 139.7813$ 11,182.50$
Step 5 305,282$ 25,440$ 146.7703$ 11,741.63$
1015Deputy City AdministratorEM40
Step 1 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 2 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
Step 3 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
Step 4 178,492$ 14,874$ 85.8136$ 6,865.08$
Step 5 187,417$ 15,618$ 90.1043$ 7,208.34$
1020Economic Development ManagerEM34
Step 1 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 2 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 3 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 4 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 5 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
1035Public Information Officer EM31
Step 1 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 2 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 3 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 4 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 5 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Information Technology Division
1625Information Technology AnalystNEC26
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
1620Information Technology Analyst, Senior NEC30
Step 1 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 2 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 3 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 4 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 5 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
1610Information Technology ManagerEM37
Step 1 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 2 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 3 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 4 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 5 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
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City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
1630Information Technology TechnicianNE C22
Step 1 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 2 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 3 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 4 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 5 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
1615Programmer/AnalystEC30
Step 1 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 2 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 3 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 4 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 5 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
1110City Attorney EE49
Step 1 239,197$ 19,933$ 114.9984$ 9,199.87$
Step 2 251,156$ 20,930$ 120.7483$ 9,659.86$
Step 3 263,714$ 21,976$ 126.7857$ 10,142.86$
Step 4 276,900$ 23,075$ 133.1250$ 10,650.00$
Step 5 290,745$ 24,229$ 139.7813$ 11,182.50$
1115Deputy City AttorneyEM38
Step 1 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 2 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 3 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 4 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
Step 5 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
1507Executive Legal SecretaryNE C23
Step 1 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 2 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 3 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 4 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 5 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
1495 Legal Administrative AnalystNEC26
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
1113Senior Deputy City AttorneyEM39
Step 1 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 2 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 3 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
Step 4 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
Step 5 178,492$ 14,874$ 85.8136$ 6,865.08$
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
1310City Clerk EE41
Step 1 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
Step 2 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
Step 3 178,492$ 14,874$ 85.8136$ 6,865.08$
Step 4 187,417$ 15,618$ 90.1043$ 7,208.34$
Step 5 196,788$ 16,399$ 94.6094$ 7,568.76$
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City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
1315Deputy City ClerkNEC26
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
1320Records Management AssistantNEC20
Step 1 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 2 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 3 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 4 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 5 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL GROUP
1530Administrative AssistantNEG13
Step 1 41,299$ 3,442$ 19.8554$ 1,588.43$
Step 2 43,364$ 3,614$ 20.8482$ 1,667.85$
Step 3 45,532$ 3,794$ 21.8905$ 1,751.24$
Step 4 47,809$ 3,984$ 22.9851$ 1,838.81$
Step 5 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
1530Administrative Assistant, (Confidential)NEC13
Step 1 41,299$ 3,442$ 19.8554$ 1,588.43$
Step 2 43,364$ 3,614$ 20.8482$ 1,667.85$
Step 3 45,532$ 3,794$ 21.8905$ 1,751.24$
Step 4 47,809$ 3,984$ 22.9851$ 1,838.81$
Step 5 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
1520Administrative Assistant, Senior NEG17
Step 1 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 2 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 3 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 4 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 5 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
1520Administrative Assistant, Senior (Confidential)NEC17
Step 1 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 2 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 3 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 4 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 5 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
1510Administrative SecretaryNEC20
Step 1 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 2 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 3 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 4 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 5 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Grandfathered ‐ G373,704$ 6,142$ 35.4346$ 2,834.77$
1500Executive Assistant to the City AdministratorNEC24
Step 1 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 2 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 3 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 4 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 5 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
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City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
1490Administrative AnalystNEC26
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1250Account ClerkNEG14
Step 1 43,364$ 3,614$ 20.8482$ 1,667.85$
Step 2 45,532$ 3,794$ 21.8905$ 1,751.24$
Step 3 47,809$ 3,984$ 22.9851$ 1,838.81$
Step 4 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 5 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
1247Account Clerk, SeniorNEG18
Step 1 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 2 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 3 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 4 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 5 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
1240AccountantNEC22
Step 1 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 2 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 3 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 4 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 5 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
1230Accountant, SeniorNEC27
Step 1 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 2 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 3 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 4 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 5 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
1234Assistant BuyerNEG20
Step 1 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 2 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 3 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 4 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 5 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
1220Assistant Finance DirectorEM39
Step 1 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 2 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 3 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
Step 4 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
Step 5 178,492$ 14,874$ 85.8136$ 6,865.08$
1249Business License Clerk NEG16
Step 1 47,809$ 3,984$ 22.9851$ 1,838.81$
Step 2 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 3 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 4 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 5 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
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City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
1237BuyerNE G23
Step 1 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 2 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 3 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 4 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 5 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
1225Deputy City TreasurerEM35
Step 1 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 2 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 3 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 4 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 5 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
1210Director of Finance/City TreasurerEE44
Step 1 187,417$ 15,618$ 90.1043$ 7,208.34$
Step 2 196,788$ 16,399$ 94.6094$ 7,568.76$
Step 3 206,627$ 17,219$ 99.3399$ 7,947.19$
Step 4 216,958$ 18,080$ 104.3069$ 8,344.56$
Step 5 227,806$ 18,984$ 109.5223$ 8,761.78$
1245Payroll SpecialistNEC19
Step 1 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 2 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 3 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 4 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 5 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
1248Public Housing Property Coordinator NEC16
Step 1 47,809$ 3,984$ 22.9851$ 1,838.81$
Step 2 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 3 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 4 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 5 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
1255Risk Management AssistantNEG17
Step 1 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 2 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 3 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 4 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 5 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
FIRE DEPARTMENT
5015Assistant Fire Chief EFM42
Step 1 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
Step 2 178,492$ 14,874$ 85.8136$ 6,865.08$
Step 3 187,417$ 15,618$ 90.1043$ 7,208.34$
Step 4 196,788$ 16,399$ 94.6094$ 7,568.76$
Step 5 206,627$ 17,219$ 99.3399$ 7,947.19$
5033Assistant Fire MarshalNEFM29
Step 1 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 2 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 3 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 4 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 5 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
5055Fire Administrative AnalystNEC26
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City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
5025Fire Battalion Chief (P)NEFM38
Step 1 139,853$ 11,654$ 48.0266$ 5,378.98$
Step 2 146,846$ 12,237$ 50.4279$ 5,647.92$
Step 3 154,188$ 12,849$ 52.9493$ 5,930.32$
Step 4 161,898$ 13,491$ 55.5968$ 6,226.84$
Step 5 169,993$ 14,166$ 58.3766$ 6,538.18$
5025Fire Battalion Chief (A)NEFMA38
Step 1 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 2 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 3 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 4 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
Step 5 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
5030Fire Captain (P)NEF31
Step 1 99,391$ 8,283$ 34.1316$ 3,822.73$
Step 2 104,361$ 8,697$ 35.8381$ 4,013.87$
Step 3 109,579$ 9,132$ 37.6301$ 4,214.57$
Step 4 115,058$ 9,588$ 39.5116$ 4,425.30$
Step 5 120,811$ 10,068$ 41.4872$ 4,646.56$
5030Fire Captain (A)NEFA31
Step 1 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 2 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 3 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 4 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 5 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
5010Fire ChiefEE46
Step 1 206,627$ 17,219$ 99.3399$ 7,947.19$
Step 2 216,958$ 18,080$ 104.3069$ 8,344.56$
Step 3 227,806$ 18,984$ 109.5223$ 8,761.78$
Step 4 239,197$ 19,933$ 114.9984$ 9,199.87$
Step 5 251,156$ 20,930$ 120.7483$ 9,659.86$
5050Fire Code InspectorNEG25
Step 1 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 2 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 3 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 4 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 5 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
5049Fire Code Inspector, SeniorNEG27
Step 1 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 2 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 3 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 4 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 5 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
5040Fire Engineer (P)NEF28
Step 1 85,858$ 7,155$ 29.4841$ 3,302.22$
Step 2 90,151$ 7,513$ 30.9583$ 3,467.33$
Step 3 94,658$ 7,888$ 32.5062$ 3,640.70$
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City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
Step 4 99,391$ 8,283$ 34.1316$ 3,822.73$
Step 5 104,361$ 8,697$ 35.8381$ 4,013.87$
5040Fire Engineer (A)NEFA28
Step 1 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 2 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 3 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 4 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 5 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
5020Fire MarshalNEFM38
Step 1 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 2 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 3 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 4 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
Step 5 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
5060Firefighter (P)NEF25
Step 1 74,167$ 6,181$ 25.4695$ 2,852.58$
Step 2 77,875$ 6,490$ 26.7429$ 2,995.21$
Step 3 81,769$ 6,814$ 28.0801$ 3,144.97$
Step 4 85,858$ 7,155$ 29.4841$ 3,302.22$
Step 5 90,151$ 7,513$ 30.9583$ 3,467.33$
5060Firefighter (A)NEFA25
Step 1 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 2 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 3 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 4 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 5 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
5045Firefighter/Paramedic (P)NEF28
Step 1 85,858$ 7,155$ 29.4841$ 3,302.22$
Step 2 90,151$ 7,513$ 30.9583$ 3,467.33$
Step 3 94,658$ 7,888$ 32.5062$ 3,640.70$
Step 4 99,391$ 8,283$ 34.1316$ 3,822.73$
Step 5 104,361$ 8,697$ 35.8381$ 4,013.87$
5045Firefighter/Paramedic (A)NEFA28
Step 1 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 2 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 3 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 4 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 5 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
5035Firefighter/Paramedic Coordinator (P)NEF29
Step 1 90,151$ 7,513$ 30.9583$ 3,467.33$
Step 2 94,658$ 7,888$ 32.5062$ 3,640.70$
Step 3 99,391$ 8,283$ 34.1316$ 3,822.73$
Step 4 104,361$ 8,697$ 35.8381$ 4,013.87$
Step 5 109,579$ 9,132$ 37.6301$ 4,214.57$
5035Firefighter/Paramedic Coordinator (A)NEFA29
Step 1 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 2 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 3 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 4 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 5 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
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Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT
2015Deputy Director of Health & Environmental ControlEM37
Step 1 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 2 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 3 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 4 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 5 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
2010Director of Health and Environmental ControlEE45
Step 1 196,788$ 16,399$ 94.6094$ 7,568.76$
Step 2 206,627$ 17,219$ 99.3399$ 7,947.19$
Step 3 216,958$ 18,080$ 104.3069$ 8,344.56$
Step 4 227,806$ 18,984$ 109.5223$ 8,761.78$
Step 5 239,197$ 19,933$ 114.9984$ 9,199.87$
2030Environmental SpecialistNEG26
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
2025Environmental Specialist, Senior NEG29
Step 1 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 2 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 3 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 4 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 5 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
G4 ‐ Grandfathered ‐ Hired before July 1, 2014112,632$ 9,386$ 54.1500$ 4,332.00$
2022Environmental Specialist, Temporary NET26
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 6 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 7 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 8 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
2045Environmental Health InternNEHourly
Step 1 15.0000$
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
1410Director of Human ResourcesEE42
Step 1 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
Step 2 178,492$ 14,874$ 85.8136$ 6,865.08$
Step 3 187,417$ 15,618$ 90.1043$ 7,208.34$
Step 4 196,788$ 16,399$ 94.6094$ 7,568.76$
Step 5 206,627$ 17,219$ 99.3399$ 7,947.19$
1420Human Resources AnalystNEC26
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
1415Human Resources Analyst, SeniorEM33
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Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
Step 1 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 2 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 3 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 4 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 5 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
1425Human Resources AssistantNEC17
Step 1 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 2 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 3 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 4 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 5 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
3010Industrial Development DirectorEE39
Step 1 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 2 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 3 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
Step 4 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
Step 5 178,492$ 14,874$ 85.8136$ 6,865.08$
POLICE DEPARTMENT
4035Police CadetNE3180
Step 1 38,892$ 3,241$ 18.6981$ 1,495.85$
Step 2 36,864$ 3,072$ 17.7231$ 1,417.85$
Step 3 34,944$ 2,912$ 16.8000$ 1,344.00$
Step 4 33,120$ 2,760$ 15.9231$ 1,273.85$
Step 5 31,380$ 2,615$ 15.0865$ 1,206.92$
Step 6 29,760$ 2,480$ 14.3077$ 1,144.62$
Step 7 28,212$ 2,351$ 13.5635$ 1,085.08$
Step 8 26,736$ 2,228$ 12.8538$ 1,028.31$
4015Police CaptainEPM40
Step 1 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 2 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
Step 3 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
Step 4 178,492$ 14,874$ 85.8136$ 6,865.08$
Step 5 187,417$ 15,618$ 90.1043$ 7,208.34$
4010Police Chief EE47
Step 1 216,958$ 18,080$ 104.3069$ 8,344.56$
Step 2 227,806$ 18,984$ 109.5223$ 8,761.78$
Step 3 239,197$ 19,933$ 114.9984$ 9,199.87$
Step 4 251,156$ 20,930$ 120.7483$ 9,659.86$
Step 5 263,714$ 21,976$ 126.7857$ 10,142.86$
4020Police LieutenantNEPM37
Step 1 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 2 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 3 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 4 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 5 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
4030Police Officer NEPO26
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
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Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
4025Police SergeantNEPO31
Step 1 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 2 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 3 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 4 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 5 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
4125Civilian Court Officer NEG17
Step 1 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 2 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 3 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 4 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 5 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
4123Police Community Services OfficerNEG16
Step 1 47,809$ 3,984$ 22.9851$ 1,838.81$
Step 2 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 3 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 4 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 5 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
4130Police DispatcherNEG20
Step 1 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 2 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 3 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 4 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 5 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
4115Police Dispatcher, LeadNEG23
Step 1 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 2 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 3 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 4 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 5 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
4110Police Records ManagerNEM27
Step 1 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 2 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 3 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 4 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 5 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
4135Police Records TechnicianNEG14
Step 1 43,364$ 3,614$ 20.8482$ 1,667.85$
Step 2 45,532$ 3,794$ 21.8905$ 1,751.24$
Step 3 47,809$ 3,984$ 22.9851$ 1,838.81$
Step 4 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 5 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
4120Police Records Technician, LeadNEG17
Step 1 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 2 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 3 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 4 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 5 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
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Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
4145Reserve Police OfficerNEStipend
Step 1 3,600$
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
8008General Manager of Public Utilities EE48
Step 1 227,806$ 18,984$ 109.5223$ 8,761.78$
Step 2 239,197$ 19,933$ 114.9984$ 9,199.87$
Step 3 251,156$ 20,930$ 120.7483$ 9,659.86$
Step 4 263,714$ 21,976$ 126.7857$ 10,142.86$
Step 5 276,900$ 23,075$ 133.1250$ 10,650.00$
8011Assistant General Manager of Public Utilities EM43
Step 1 178,492$ 14,874$ 85.8136$ 6,865.08$
Step 2 187,417$ 15,618$ 90.1043$ 7,208.34$
Step 3 196,788$ 16,399$ 94.6094$ 7,568.76$
Step 4 206,627$ 17,219$ 99.3399$ 7,947.19$
Step 5 216,958$ 18,080$ 104.3069$ 8,344.56$
Business and Accounts Division
8710Business and Account Supervisor EM32
Step 1 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 2 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 3 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 4 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 5 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Compliance Division
8615Utilities Compliance AnalystNEG30
Step 1 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 2 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 3 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 4 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 5 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
8606Utilities Compliance Administrator EM35
Step 1 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 2 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 3 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 4 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 5 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Customer Service Division
8530Utilities Customer Service RepresentativeNEG18
Step 1 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 2 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 3 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 4 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 5 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
8510Utilities Customer Service SupervisorNEM26
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Electric Operations Division
8040Electric Operations SupervisorEM36
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Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
Step 1 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 2 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 3 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 4 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 5 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
8035Electric OperatorNEI30
Step 1 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 2 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 3 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 4 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 5 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
8053Electrical Test Technician, Senior NEI31
Step 1 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 2 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 3 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 4 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 5 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
8050Metering TechnicianNEI29
Step 1 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 2 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 3 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 4 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 5 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
8047Metering Technician, SeniorNEI31
Step 1 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 2 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 3 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 4 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 5 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
8045Power Plant OperatorNEI28
Step 1 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 2 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 3 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 4 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 5 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
8055Electrical Test TechnicianNEI29
Step 1 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 2 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 3 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 4 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 5 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
8030Utilities Dispatcher NEI33
Step 1 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 2 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 3 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 4 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 5 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
8015Utilities Operations Manager EM41
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Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
Step 1 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
Step 2 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
Step 3 178,492$ 14,874$ 85.8136$ 6,865.08$
Step 4 187,417$ 15,618$ 90.1043$ 7,208.34$
Step 5 196,788$ 16,399$ 94.6094$ 7,568.76$
8031Utilities Project Coordinator NEI33
Step 1 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 2 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 3 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 4 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 5 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Engineering Division (Public Utilities)
8130Associate Electrical EngineerNEI30
Step 1 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 2 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 3 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 4 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 5 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
8140Computer Aided Drafting TechnicianNEG20
Step 1 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 2 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 3 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 4 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 5 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
8125Electrical EngineerNEI35
Step 1 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 2 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 3 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 4 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 5 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
8115Supervising Electrical EngineerNEM37
Step 1 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 2 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 3 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 4 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 5 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
8110Utilities Engineering Manager EM42
Step 1 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
Step 2 178,492$ 14,874$ 85.8136$ 6,865.08$
Step 3 187,417$ 15,618$ 90.1043$ 7,208.34$
Step 4 196,788$ 16,399$ 94.6094$ 7,568.76$
Step 5 206,627$ 17,219$ 99.3399$ 7,947.19$
Gas Division
8215Gas Systems SpecialistNEI30
Step 1 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 2 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 3 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 4 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 5 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
8210Gas Systems SuperintendentEM36
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Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
Step 1 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 2 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 3 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 4 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 5 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
8220Gas Systems TechnicianNEI26
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Resource Planning and Scheduling Division
8435Assistant Resource SchedulerNEI28
Step 1 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 2 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 3 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 4 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 5 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
8430Associate Resource SchedulerNEI30
Step 1 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 2 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 3 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 4 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 5 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
8405Integrated Resources ManagerEM42
Step 1 169,993$ 14,166$ 81.7272$ 6,538.18$
Step 2 178,492$ 14,874$ 85.8136$ 6,865.08$
Step 3 187,417$ 15,618$ 90.1043$ 7,208.34$
Step 4 196,788$ 16,399$ 94.6094$ 7,568.76$
Step 5 206,627$ 17,219$ 99.3399$ 7,947.19$
8425Electric Service PlannerNEG26
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
8422Principal Resource Scheduler/Trader NEI34
Step 1 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 2 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 3 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 4 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 5 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
8415Resource PlannerNEI35
Step 1 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 2 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 3 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 4 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 5 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
8420Resource SchedulerNEI32
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City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
Step 1 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 2 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 3 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 4 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 5 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Water Operations Division
7145Engineering AideNEG21
Step 1 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 2 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 3 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 4 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 5 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
7935Meter ReaderNEG18
Step 1 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 2 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 3 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 4 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 5 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
7940Meter Reader, LeadNEG20
Step 1 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 2 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 3 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 4 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 5 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
7905Water Administrator EM36
Step 1 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 2 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 3 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 4 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 5 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
7915Water ForemanEM27
Step 1 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 2 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 3 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 4 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 5 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
7930Water Maintenance WorkerNEG18
Step 1 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 2 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 3 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 4 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 5 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
7925Water Maintenance Worker, Senior NEG22
Step 1 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 2 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 3 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 4 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 5 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
7920Water Project CoordinatorNEG30
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City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
Step 1 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 2 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 3 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 4 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 5 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
7911Water Project SpecialistEM35
Step 1 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 2 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 3 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 4 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 5 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
7910Water SuperintendentEM33
Step 1 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 2 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 3 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 4 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
Step 5 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
7008Director of Public Works EE44
Step 1 187,417$ 15,618$ 90.1043$ 7,208.34$
Step 2 196,788$ 16,399$ 94.6094$ 7,568.76$
Step 3 206,627$ 17,219$ 99.3399$ 7,947.19$
Step 4 216,958$ 18,080$ 104.3069$ 8,344.56$
Step 5 227,806$ 18,984$ 109.5223$ 8,761.78$
Building and Planning Division
7230Building Inspector NEG25
Step 1 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 2 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 3 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 4 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 5 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
7215Building Inspector, Senior NEG27
Step 1 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 2 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 3 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 4 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 5 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
7205Building and Planning Manager EM37
Step 1 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 2 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 3 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 4 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 5 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
7225Electrical InspectorNEG25
Step 1 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 2 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 3 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 4 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 5 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
7213Electrical Inspector, SeniorNEG27
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City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
Step 1 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 2 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 3 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 4 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 5 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
7250Permit TechnicianNEG17
Step 1 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 2 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 3 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 4 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 5 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
7220Assistant Planner NEG22
Step 1 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 2 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 3 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 4 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 5 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
7235Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector NEG25
Step 1 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 2 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 3 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 4 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 5 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
7217Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector, Senior NEG27
Step 1 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 2 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 3 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 4 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 5 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Engineering Division (Public Works)
7140Assistant EngineerNEG25
Step 1 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 2 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 3 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 4 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 5 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
7135Associate EngineerNEG29
Step 1 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 2 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 3 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 4 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 5 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
7118Civil EngineerNEM32
Step 1 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 2 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 3 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 4 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 5 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
7145Engineering AideNEG21
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City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
Step 1 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 2 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 3 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 4 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 5 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
7115Principal Civil Engineer EM37
Step 1 133,194$ 11,099$ 64.0355$ 5,122.84$
Step 2 139,853$ 11,654$ 67.2372$ 5,378.98$
Step 3 146,846$ 12,237$ 70.5991$ 5,647.92$
Step 4 154,188$ 12,849$ 74.1290$ 5,930.32$
Step 5 161,898$ 13,491$ 77.8355$ 6,226.84$
7120Project EngineerNEG31
Step 1 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 2 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 3 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 4 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 5 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
7125Stormwater and Special Projects AnalystNEG28
Step 1 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 2 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 3 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 4 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 5 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Facilities Maintenance Division
7720Facilities Maintenance Worker NEG18
Step 1 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 2 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 3 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 4 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 5 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
7735Facilities Maintenance Worker, LeadNEG23
Step 1 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 2 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 3 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 4 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 5 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
7730Facilities Maintenance Worker, Senior NEG20
Step 1 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 2 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 3 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 4 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 5 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Garage Division
7530MechanicNEG19
Step 1 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 2 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 3 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 4 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 5 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
7520Mechanic, LeadNEG25
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City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
Step 1 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 2 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 3 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 4 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 5 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
7525Mechanic, SeniorNEG21
Step 1 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 2 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 3 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 4 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 5 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Street Maintenance Division
7430Street Maintenance WorkerNEG15
Step 1 45,532$ 3,794$ 21.8905$ 1,751.24$
Step 2 47,809$ 3,984$ 22.9851$ 1,838.81$
Step 3 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 4 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 5 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
7427Street Maintenance Worker, LeadNEG23
Step 1 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 2 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 3 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
Step 4 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 5 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
7425Street Maintenance Worker, SeniorNEG19
Step 1 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 2 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 3 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 4 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 5 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Warehouse Division
7630Warehouse Worker NEG16
Step 1 47,809$ 3,984$ 22.9851$ 1,838.81$
Step 2 50,199$ 4,183$ 24.1343$ 1,930.74$
Step 3 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 4 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 5 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
7620Warehouse Worker, LeadNEG21
Step 1 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 2 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Step 3 67,272$ 5,606$ 32.3422$ 2,587.38$
Step 4 70,635$ 5,886$ 33.9593$ 2,716.74$
Step 5 74,167$ 6,181$ 35.6573$ 2,852.58$
7625Warehouse Worker, Senior NEG18
Step 1 52,709$ 4,392$ 25.3410$ 2,027.28$
Step 2 55,345$ 4,612$ 26.6080$ 2,128.64$
Step 3 58,112$ 4,843$ 27.9384$ 2,235.07$
Step 4 61,017$ 5,085$ 29.3353$ 2,346.83$
Step 5 64,068$ 5,339$ 30.8021$ 2,464.17$
Public Works Operations Division
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City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Fiscal Year: 2017‐2018
Adopted May 23, 2018
CLASS
CODEOCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSESFLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLYHOURLYPAY PERIOD
7307Facilities Maintenance Supervisor EM26
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
7515 Fleet SupervisorEM27
Step 1 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 2 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 3 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 4 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 5 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
7308Street Maintenance Supervisor EM26
Step 1 77,875$ 6,490$ 37.4401$ 2,995.21$
Step 2 81,769$ 6,814$ 39.3121$ 3,144.97$
Step 3 85,858$ 7,155$ 41.2778$ 3,302.22$
Step 4 90,151$ 7,513$ 43.3416$ 3,467.33$
Step 5 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
7300Public Works SuperintendentEM32
Step 1 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 2 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 3 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
Step 4 120,811$ 10,068$ 58.0820$ 4,646.56$
Step 5 126,851$ 10,571$ 60.9861$ 4,878.89$
7130Public Works Project Coordinator NEG30
Step 1 94,658$ 7,888$ 45.5087$ 3,640.70$
Step 2 99,391$ 8,283$ 47.7842$ 3,822.73$
Step 3 104,361$ 8,697$ 50.1734$ 4,013.87$
Step 4 109,579$ 9,132$ 52.6821$ 4,214.57$
Step 5 115,058$ 9,588$ 55.3162$ 4,425.30$
{a} ‐ The annual and monthly salaries are reported as whole dollar without the cents ONLY for reporting purposes.
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City Council Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-147-2018
Submitted by: Lilia Hernandez
Submitting Department: City Administration
Meeting Date: May 23, 2018
SUBJECT
Services Agreement with Port Canaveral Power Consultants, Inc. for Support with Malburg Generating Station
Operations
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed services agreement with Port Canaveral Power Consultants, Inc. (“Port
Canaveral”) is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) review, because it is an administrative
activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a
“project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Approve a services agreement with Port Canaveral in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, for a
three-year term in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 per year; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to enter into the proposed agreement with Port Canaveral to provide consultation
and support for Malburg Generating Station operations effective May 23, 2018.
Backgroud:
In 2005, the City completed construction of its own gas turbine power plant, the Malburg Generating Station (“MGS”).
MGS is a 120 MW base-load and 134 MW full-load natural gas-fired combined cycle plant located within the City’s
borders and generates a portion of the power Vernon Public Utilities (“VPU”) provides to its customers. In 2008, the
City sold MGS to Bicent (California) Malburg, LLC (“Bicent) and entered into a Power Purchase and Tolling
Agreement (“PPTA”) with Bicent. Pursuant to the PPTA with Bicent, the City purchases all of the capacity and energy
from MGS through 2023, with a possible extension through 2028. The City is responsible for supplying the power
plant with natural gas fuel, and makes capacity energy payments. The capacity and energy payments under the PPTA
represent a significant portion of VPU’s operating cost. In an effort to alleviate the burden of the PPTA costs on the
Department’s operating cost and on the electric rates on its customers, staff is currently exploring the potential purchase
of MGS.
The City requires expert technical advice during the various stages of the process in order to identify, understand and
evaluate issues regarding MGS operations and maintenance costs and options. Based on their historical knowledge of
MGS and expertise in the power generation field, Port Canaveral is distinctly qualified to provide consultation in the
following areas:
-Matters pertaining to MGS operations and maintenance costs and options
-Technological considerations related to any modification(s) of MGS
-Economic modeling to analyze scenarios and options available to the City
-Studies related to MGS equipment
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The individual Port Canaveral staff member assigned to the City possesses an extensive education, high degree of
technical training, and over forty years of experience working in the power generation field. Moreover, Port Canaveral
staff has a high degree of familiarity with the operations and maintenance of MGS acquired through their technical
project management for MGS dating back to the plant’s commissioning phase and through PPTA project management
services for MGS since 2008.
Staff is requesting City Council approval of the proposed agreement in accordance with Section 2.17.02 of the Vernon
Municipal Code, as the proposed agreement with Port Canaveral exceeds $100,000. Pursuant to Section 2.17.12
(A)(3) of the Vernon Municipal Code, the agreement is exempt from Competitive Bidding and Competitive Selection as
it relates to the acquisition of real property.
The proposed services agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
Fiscal Impact:
The proposed agreement is for a three year term with a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 per year. Sufficient funds
are available in the Public Utilities Department budget for the current fiscal year and will be budgeted accordingly in
future years.
ATTACHMENTS
Services Agreement - Port Canaveral
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1
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND PORT
CANAVERAL FOR CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT REGARDING MALBURG
GENERATING STATION OPERATIONS
COVER PAGE
Contractor: Port Canaveral Power Consultants, Inc.
Responsible Principal of Contractor: Peter V. Hervish, President
Notice Information - Contractor: Port Canaveral Power Consultants, Inc.
9160 Spring Time Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
Attention: Peter V. Hervish, President
Phone: (772) 538-7578
Email: phervish@gmail.com
Notice Information - City: City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Attention: Carlos R. Fandino Jr.
City Administrator
Telephone: (323) 583-8811 ext. 228
Facsimile: (323) 826-1403
Commencement Date: May 23, 2018
Termination Date: May 22, 2021
Consideration: Total not to exceed $$750,000 ($250,000
per year) (includes all applicable sales tax);
and more particularly described in Exhibit B
Records Retention Period Three (3) years, pursuant to Section 11.20
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SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND PORT CANAVERAL
POWER CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT REGARDING
MALBURG GENERATING STATION OPERATIONS
This Contract is made between the City of Vernon ("City"), a California charter City and
California municipal corporation (“City”), and Port Canaveral Power Consultants, Inc., a Florida
corporation (“Contractor”).
The City and Contractor agree as follows:
1.0 EMPLOYMENT OF CONTRACTOR. City agrees to engage Contractor to
perform the services as hereinafter set forth as authorized by the City Council on May 23, 2018.
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES.
2.1 Contractor shall perform all work necessary to complete the services set
forth in the Scope of Services specified in Exhibit “A”, attached to and incorporated into this
Contract, by reference.
2.2 All services shall be performed to the satisfaction of City.
2.3 All services shall be performed in a competent, professional, and
satisfactory manner in accordance with the prevailing industry standards for such services.
3.0 PERSONNEL.
3.1 Contractor represents that it employs, or will employ, at its own expense,
all personnel required to perform the services under this Contract.
3.2 Contractor shall not subcontract any services to be performed by it under
this Contract without prior written approval of City.
3.3 All of the services required hereunder will be performed by Contractor or
by City-approved subcontractors. Contractor, and all personnel engaged in the work, shall be
fully qualified and authorized or permitted under State and local law to perform such services
and shall be subject to approval by the City.
4.0 TERM. The term of this Contract shall commence on May 23, 2018, and it shall
continue until May 22, 2021, unless terminated at an earlier date pursuant to the provisions
thereof.
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5.0 COMPENSATION AND FEES.
5.1 Contractor has established rates for the City of Vernon which are
comparable to and do not exceed the best rates offered to other governmental entities in and
around Los Angeles County for the same services. For satisfactory and timely performance of
the services, the City will pay Contractor in accordance with the payment schedule set forth in
Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
5.2 Contractor's grand total compensation for the entire term of this Contract,
shall not exceed $750,000 without the prior authorization of the City, as appropriate, and written
amendment of this Contract.
5.3 Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all necessary and
incidental labor, material, supplies, facilities, equipment, and transportation which may be
required for furnishing services pursuant to this Contract. Materials shall be of the highest
quality. The above Contract fee shall include all staff time and all clerical, administrative,
overhead, insurance, reproduction, telephone, air travel, auto rental, subsistence, and all related
costs and expenses.
5.4 City shall reimburse Contractor only for those costs or expenses
specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in writing in advance by City.
Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be limited and include nothing more than the
following costs incurred by Contractor:
5.4.1 The actual costs of subcontractors for performance of any of the
services that Contractor agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement, which have been
approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with this Agreement.
5.4.2 Approved reproduction charges.
5.4.3 Actual costs and/or other costs and/or payments specifically
authorized in advance in writing and incurred by Contractor in the performance of this
Agreement.
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5.5 Contractor shall not receive any compensation for extra work performed
without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, “extra work” means any work that
is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which is not
included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would
be necessary at the time of execution of this Agreement. Compensation for any authorized
extra work shall be paid in accordance with the payment schedule as set forth in Exhibit “C,” if
the extra work has been approved by the City.
5.6 Licenses, Permits, Fees, and Assessments. Contractor shall obtain, at
Contractor’s sole cost and expense, such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required
by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Contractor shall have the
sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments, and taxes, plus applicable penalties and
interest, which may be imposed by law and which arise from or are necessary for the
performance of the Services by this Agreement.
6.0 PAYMENT.
6.1 As scheduled services are completed, Contractor shall submit to the
City an invoice for the services completed, authorized expenses, and authorized extra work
actually performed or incurred according to said schedule.
6.2 Each such invoice shall state the basis for the amount invoiced, including
a detailed description of the services completed, the number of hours spent, reimbursable
expenses incurred and any extra work performed.
6.3 Contractor shall also submit a progress report with each invoice that
describes in reasonable detail the services and the extra work, if any, performed in the
immediately preceding calendar month.
6.4 Contractor understands and agrees that invoices which lack sufficient
detail to measure performance will be returned and not processed for payment.
6.5 City will pay Contractor the amount invoiced within thirty (30) days after
the City approves the invoice.
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6.6 Payment of such invoices shall be payment in full for all services,
authorized costs, and authorized extra work covered by that invoice.
7.0 CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY. City shall cooperate with Contractor as may be
reasonably necessary for Contractor to perform its services; and will give any required decisions
as promptly as practicable so as to avoid unreasonable delay in the progress of Contractor's
services.
8.0 COORDINATION OF SERVICES. Contractor agrees to work closely with City
staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants, and other
staff at all reasonable times.
9.0 INDEMNITY. Contractor agrees to indemnify City, its officers, elected officials,
employees and agents against, and will hold and save each of them harmless from, any and all
actions, suits, claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations,
errors, omissions or liabilities (herein “claims or liabilities”), including but not limited to
professional negligence, that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising
out of or in connection with the work, operations or activities of Contractor, its agents,
employees, subcontractors, or invitees, provided for herein, or arising from the acts or
omissions of Contractor hereunder, or arising from Contractor’s performance of or failure to
perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, except to the extent such
claims or liabilities arise from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers,
elected officials, agents or employees.
10.0 INSURANCE. Contractor shall, at its own expense, procure and maintain
policies of insurance of the types and in the amounts set forth below, for the duration of the
Contract, including any extensions thereto. The policies shall state that they afford primary
coverage.
i. Automobile Liability with minimum limits of at least $1,000,000 combined single
limit, including owned, hired, and non-owned liability coverage.
ii. Contractor agrees to subrogate automobile liability resulting from performance
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under this agreement by agreeing to defend, indemnify and hold harmless, the City, and its
respective employees, agents, and City Council from and against all claims, liabilities, suits,
losses, damages, injuries and expenses, including all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees
(“Claims”), which are attributable to any act or omission by the City under the performance of
the services.
iii. General Liability with minimum limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and
$2,000,000 aggregate written on an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Comprehensive General
Liability "occurrence" form or its equivalent for coverage on an occurrence basis.
Premises/Operations and Personal Injury coverage is required. The City of Vernon, its
directors, commissioners, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers must be endorsed on the
policy as additional insureds as respects liability arising out of the Contractor's performance of
this Contract.
(1) If Contractor employs other contractors as part of the services rendered,
Contractor's Protective Coverage is required. Contractor may include all
subcontractors as insureds under its own policy or shall furnish separate
insurance for each subcontractor, meeting the requirements set forth
herein.
(2) Contractor agrees to subrogate General Liability resulting from
performance under this agreement by agreeing to defend, indemnify and
hold harmless, the City, and its respective employees, agents, and City
Council from and against all claims, liabilities, suits, losses, damages,
injuries and expenses, including all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees
(“Claims”), which are attributable to any act or omission by the City under
the performance of the services.
iv. Professional Errors and Omissions coverage in a sum of at least $1,000,000,
where such risk is applicable. Applicable aggregates must be identified and claims history
provided to determine amounts remaining under the aggregate. Contractor shall maintain such
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coverage for at least one (1) year after the termination of this Agreement.
v. Contractor shall comply with the applicable sections of the California Labor Code
concerning workers' compensation for injuries on the job. In addition, Contractor shall require
each subcontractor to similarly maintain workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with
the laws for California for all of the subcontractor’s employees. Compliance is accomplished in
one of the following manners:
(1) Provide copy of permissive self-insurance certificate approved by the
State of California; or
(2) Secure and maintain in force a policy of workers' compensation insurance
with statutory limits and Employer's Liability Insurance with a minimal limit
of $1,000,000 per accident. The policy shall be endorsed to waive all
rights of subrogation against City, its directors, commissioners, officers,
employees, and volunteers for losses arising from performance of this
Contract; or
(3) Provide a "waiver" form certifying that no employees subject to the Labor
Code's Workers' Compensation provision will be used in performance of
this Contract.
vi. Each insurance policy included in this clause shall be endorsed to state that
coverage shall not be cancelled except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice to City.
vii. Insurance shall be placed with insurers with a Best's rating of no less than A-VIII.
viii. Prior to commencement of performance, Contractor shall furnish City with a
certificate of insurance for each policy. Each certificate is to be signed by a person authorized
by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The certificate(s) must be in a form approved by
City. City may require complete, certified copies of any or all policies at any time.
ix. Failure to maintain required insurance at all times shall constitute a default and
material breach. In such event, Contractor shall immediately notify City and cease all
performance under this Contract until further directed by the City. In the absence of satisfactory
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insurance coverage, City may, at its option: (a) procure insurance with collection rights for
premiums, attorney's fees and costs against Contractor by way of set-off or recoupment from
sums due to Contractor, at City's option; (b) immediately terminate this Contract and seek
damages from the Contract resulting from said breach; or (c) self-insure the risk, with all
damages and costs incurred, by judgment, settlement or otherwise, including attorney's fees
and costs, being collectible from Contractor, by way of set-off or recoupment from any sums due
to Contractor.
11.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
11.1 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
11.1.1 It is understood that in the performance of the services herein
provided for, Contractor shall be, and is, an independent contractor, and is not an agent, officer
or employee of City and shall furnish such services in its own manner and method except as
required by this Contract, or any applicable statute, rule, or regulation. Further, Contractor has
and shall retain the right to exercise full control over the employment, direction, compensation
and discharge of all persons employed by Contractor in the performance of the services
hereunder. City assumes no liability for Contractor’s actions and performance, nor assumes
responsibility for taxes, bonds, payments, or other commitments, implied or explicit, by or for
Contractor. Contractor shall be solely responsible for, and shall indemnify, defend and save
City harmless from all matters relating to the payment of its employees, subcontractors and
independent contractors, including compliance with social security, withholding and all other
wages, salaries, benefits, taxes, exactions, and regulations of any nature whatsoever.
11.1.2 Contractor acknowledges that Contractor and any subcontractors,
agents or employees employed by Contractor shall not, under any circumstances, be
considered employees of the City, and that they shall not be entitled to any of the benefits or
rights afforded employees of City, including, but not limited to, sick leave, vacation leave,
holiday pay, Public Employees Retirement System benefits, or health, life, dental, long-term
disability or workers' compensation insurance benefits.
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11.2 CONTRACTOR NOT AGENT. Except as the City may authorize
in writing, Contractor and its subcontractors shall have no authority, express or implied, to act
on behalf of or bind the City in any capacity whatsoever as agents or otherwise.
11.3 OWNERSHIP OF WORK. All documents and materials furnished by the
City to Contractor shall remain the property of the City and shall be returned to the City upon
termination of this Agreement. All reports, drawings, plans, specifications, computer tapes,
floppy disks and printouts, studies, memoranda, computation sheets, and other documents
prepared by Contractor in furtherance of the work shall be the sole property of City and shall be
delivered to City whenever requested at no additional cost to the City. Contractor shall keep
such documents and materials on file and available for audit by the City for at least three (3)
years after completion or earlier termination of this Contract. Contractor may make duplicate
copies of such materials and documents for its own files or for such other purposes as may be
authorized in writing by the City.
11.4 CORRECTION OF WORK. Contractor shall promptly correct any
defective, inaccurate or incomplete tasks, deliverables, goods, services and other work, without
additional cost to the City. The performance or acceptance of services furnished by Contractor
shall not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to correct subsequently discovered defects,
inaccuracy, or incompleteness.
11.5 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS. Contractor shall be responsible for its
work and results under this Agreement. Contractor, when requested, shall furnish clarification
and/or explanation as may be required by the City, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Contractor occurs, then Contractor shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Contractor professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard
to the correction.
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11.6 WAIVER. The City's waiver of any term, condition, breach, or default of
this Contract shall not be considered to be a waiver of any other term, condition, default or
breach, nor of a subsequent breach of the one waived. The delay or failure of either party at any
time to require performance or compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements
shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance.
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a
duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought.
11.7 SUCCESSORS. This Contract shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be
binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, and/or assigns.
11.8 NO ASSIGNMENT. Contractor shall not assign or transfer this Contract
or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the City and approval by the City
Attorney, which may be withheld in the City's sole discretion. Any unauthorized assignment or
transfer shall be null and void and shall constitute a material breach by the Contractor of its
obligations under this Contract. No assignment shall release the original parties from their
obligations or otherwise constitute a novation.
11.9 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Contractor shall comply with all Federal,
State, County and City laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, which are, as amended from
time to time, incorporated herein and applicable to the performance hereof, including but without
limitation, the Vernon Living Wage Ordinance. Violation of any law material to performance of
this Contract shall entitle the City to terminate the Contract and otherwise pursue its remedies.
Further, if the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules, and
regulations Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom.
11.10 ATTORNEY'S FEES. If any action at law or in equity is brought to
enforce or interpret the terms of this Contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable
attorney's fees, costs, and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which such
party may be entitled.
11.11 INTERPRETATION.
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11.11.1 Applicable Law. This Contract shall be deemed a contract and
shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Contractor agrees that the State and Federal courts which sit in the State of California shall
have exclusive jurisdiction over all controversies and disputes arising hereunder, and submits to
the jurisdiction thereof.
11.11.2 Entire Agreement. This Contract, including any exhibits
attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties
regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations,
representations, understandings, correspondence, documentation, and agreements (written or
oral).
11.11.3 Written Amendment. This Contract may only be changed by
written amendment signed by Contractor and the City Administrator or other authorized
representative of the City, subject to any requisite authorization by the City Council. Any oral
representations or modifications concerning this Contract shall be of no force or effect.
11.11.4 Severability. If any provision in this Contract is held by any
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void, or unenforceable, such portion shall be
deemed severed from this Contract, and the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in
full force and effect as fully as though such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable portion had never
been part of this Contract.
11.11.5 Order of Precedence. In case of conflict between the terms of
this Contract and the terms contained in any document attached as an Exhibit or otherwise
incorporated by reference, the terms of this Contract shall strictly prevail.
11.11.6 Duplicate Originals. There shall be two (2) fully signed copies
of this Contract, each of which shall be deemed an original.
11.11.7 Construction. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent
or interpretation arises with respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if
drafted jointly by the parties and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no
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presumption or burden of proof favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of
any of the provisions of this Agreement.
11.12 TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is strictly of the essence of this contract and
each and every covenant, term, and provision hereof.
11.13 AUTHORITY OF CONTRACTOR. The Contractor hereby represents
and warrants to the City that the Contractor has the right, power, legal capacity, and authority to
enter into and perform its obligations under this Contract, and its execution of this Contract has
been duly authorized.
11.14 ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. Any dispute for under $25,000
arising out of or relating to the negotiation, construction, performance, non-performance,
breach, or any other aspect of this Contract, shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance
with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association at Los Angeles, California
and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrators may be entered in any court having
jurisdiction thereof. The City does not waive its right to object to the timeliness or sufficiency of
any claim filed or required to be filed against the City and reserves the right to conduct full
discovery.
11.15 NOTICES. Any notice or demand to be given by one party to the other
must be given in writing and by personal delivery or prepaid first-class, registered or certified
mail, addressed as follows. Notice simply to the City of Vernon or any other City department is
not adequate notice.
If to the City:
City of Vernon
Attention: Carlos R. Fandino, Jr., City Administrator
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
If to the Contractor:
Port Canaveral Power Consultants, Inc.
Attention: Peter V. Hervish, President
9160 Spring Time Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
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Any such notice shall be deemed to have been given upon delivery, if personally
delivered, or, if mailed, upon receipt, or upon expiration of three (3) business days from the date
of posting, whichever is earlier. Either party may change the address at which it desires to
receive notice upon giving written notice of such request to the other party.
11.16 NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Contractor and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right or remedy in, under, or to
this Agreement.
11.17 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE (Without Cause). City or
Contractor may terminate this Contract in whole or in part at any time, for any cause or without
cause, upon fifteen (15) calendar days' written notice to City or Contractor. If the Contract is
thus terminated by City for reasons other than Contractor's failure to perform its obligations, City
shall pay Contractor a prorated amount based on the services satisfactorily completed and
accepted prior to the effective date of termination. Such payment shall be Contractor's exclusive
remedy for termination without cause.
11.17.1 Contractor may, at Contractor’s option, terminate this Agreement
in the event of a material breach by the City. City termination, including but without limitation,
constructive termination, of the current City Administrator at any time prior to the expiration of
this Agreement shall be considered a material breach, unless this provision is waived, in writing,
by Contractor, in Contractor’s sole discretion.
11.18 DEFAULT. In the event either party materially defaults in its obligations
hereunder, the other party may declare a default and terminate this Contract by written notice to
the defaulting party. The notice shall specify the basis for the default. The Contract shall
terminate unless such default is cured before the effective date of termination stated in such
notice, which date shall be no sooner than ten (10) days after the date of the notice. In case of
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default by Contractor, the City reserves the right to procure the goods or services from other
sources and to hold the Contractor responsible for any excess costs occasioned to the City
thereby. Contractor shall not be held accountable for additional costs incurred due to delay or
default as a result of Force Majeure. Contractor must notify the City immediately upon knowing
that non-performance or delay will apply to this Contract as a result of Force Majeure. At that
time Contractor is to submit in writing a Recovery Plan for this Contract. If the Recovery Plan is
not acceptable to the City or not received within 10 days of the necessary notification of Force
Majeure default, then the city may cancel this order in its entirety at no cost to the City, owing
only for goods and services completed to that point.
11.19 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. Termination for cause shall relieve the
terminating party of further liability or responsibility under this Contract, including the payment of
money, except for payment for services satisfactorily and timely performed prior to the service of
the notice of termination, and except for reimbursement of (1) any payments made by the City
for service not subsequently performed in a timely and satisfactory manner, and (2) costs
incurred by the City in obtaining substitute performance. If this Agreement is terminated as
provided herein, City may require, at no additional cost to City, that Contractor provide all
finished or unfinished documents, data, and other information of any kind prepared by
Contractor in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Contractor
shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the
request.
11.19.1 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in
whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as
it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
11.20 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS.
The City, or its authorized auditors or representatives, shall have access
to and the right to audit and reproduce any of the Contractor's records to the extent the City
deems necessary to insure it is receiving all money to which it is entitled under the Contract
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and/or is paying only the amounts to which Contractor is properly entitled under the Contract or
for other purposes relating to the Contract.
The Contractor shall maintain and preserve all such records for a period
of at least three (3) years after termination of the Contract.
The Contractor shall maintain all such records in the City of Vernon. If
not, the Contractor shall, upon request, promptly deliver the records to the City of Vernon or
reimburse the City for all reasonable and extra costs incurred in conducting the audit at a
location other than the City of Vernon, including, but not limited to, such additional (out of the
City) expenses for personnel, salaries, private auditors, travel, lodging, meals, and overhead.
11.21 CONFLICT. Contractor hereby represents, warrants, and certifies that no
member, officer, or employee of the Contractor is a director, officer, or employee of the City of
Vernon, or a member of any of its boards, commissions, or committees, except to the extent
permitted by law.
11.22 HEADINGS. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this
Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be
a full or accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning
or interpretation of this Agreement.
11.23 ENFORCEMENT OF WAGE AND HOUR LAWS. Eight hours labor
constitutes a legal day's work. The Contractor, or subcontractor, if any, shall forfeit twenty-five
dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution of this Agreement by the respective
Contractor or subcontractor for each calendar day during which the worker is required or
permitted to work more than 8 hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar
week in violation of the provisions of Sections 1810 through 1815 of the California Labor Code
as a penalty paid to the City; provided, however, work performed by employees of contractors in
excess of 8 hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week, shall be permitted upon
compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than 1½ times the
basic rate of pay.
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11.24 LIVING WAGES Contractor, and any Subcontractor(s), shall comply with
the City’s Living Wage Ordinance. The current Living Wage Standards are set forth in Exhibit
“D”. Upon the City’s request, certified payroll records shall promptly be provided to the City.
11.25 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRACTICES. Contractor
certifies and represents that, during the performance of this Contract, it and any other parties
with whom it may subcontract shall adhere to equal employment opportunity practices to assure
that applicants, employees and recipients of service are treated equally and are not
discriminated against because of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability,
sex, age, medical condition, sexual orientation or marital status. Contractor further certifies that
it will not maintain any segregated facilities. Contractor further agrees to comply with The Equal
Employment Opportunity Practices provisions as set forth in Exhibit “E”.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have signed this Agreement as of the
Commencement Date stated on the cover page.
City of Vernon, a California charter City
and California municipal corporation
By: ____________________________
Carlos R. Fandino Jr.,
City Administrator
Port Canaveral Power Consultants, Inc., a
Florida corporation
By:
Name:
Title:
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
By:
Name:
Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Hema Patel, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor shall provide the following services and/or related advice to the City when and if
requested by the City:
Review and advise City Administration exclusively on any matters deemed necessary to
understand issues for decision making purposes related to MGS Operations and
Maintenance costs and options.
Review and advise City Administration on various economic models pertaining to purchase
scenarios of MGS.
Review and advise City Administration on various models pertaining to modification of MGS
for consideration of continuing Combined Cycle Operation, Simple Cycle operation using
existing Combustion Turbines, purchase and installation of a new ‘state of the art’ Simple
Cycle technology or moth-balling of the plant.
Review cash flow scenarios for the above options.
Support City Administration in studies with outside legal and Bond Logistics and other
Original Equipment Manufacturers.
Support City Administration in the interface with the Owner representatives of MGS.
Support City Administration in studies with other Original Equipment Manufacturers (non-
Siemens).
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EXHIBIT B
FEES
Services provided will be billed based on the following hourly rates:
Title
Peter V. Hervish, President
Hourly Rate
$250.00
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EXHIBIT C
LIVING WAGE PROVISIONS
Minimum Living Wages:
A requirement that Employers pay qualifying employees a wage of no less than $10.30 per hour
with health benefits, or $11.55 per hour without health benefits.
Paid and Unpaid Days Off:
Employers provide qualifying employees at least twelve compensated days off per year for sick
leave, vacation, or personal necessity, and an additional ten days a year of uncompensated
time for sick leave.
No Retaliation:
A prohibition on employer retaliation against employees complaining to the City with regard to
the employer’s compliance with the living wage ordinance. Employees may bring an action in
Superior Court against an employer for back pay, treble damages for willful violations, and
attorney’s fees, or to compel City officials to terminate the service contract of violating
employers.
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EXHIBIT D
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PRACTICES PROVISIONS
A. Contractor certifies and represents that, during the performance of this Agreement, the
contractor and each subcontractor shall adhere to equal opportunity employment practices
to assure that applicants and employees are treated equally and are not discriminated
against because of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap,
sex, or age. Contractor further certifies that it will not maintain any segregated facilities.
B. Contractor agrees that it shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for applicants for
employment placed by or on behalf of Contractor, state that it is an "Equal Opportunity
Employer" or that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, sex or age.
C. Contractor agrees that it shall, if requested to do so by the City, certify that it has not, in the
performance of this Agreement, discriminated against applicants or employees because of
their membership in a protected class.
D. Contractor agrees to provide the City with access to, and, if requested to do so by City,
through its awarding authority, provide copies of all of its records pertaining or relating to its
employment practices, except to the extent such records or portions of such records are
confidential or privileged under state or federal law.
E. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed in any manner as to require or
permit any act which is prohibited by law.
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