CC Resolution 2014-032RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SALARY AND
BENEFIT ADJUSTMENTS FOR NON -REPRESENTED
MANAGEMENT, CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES, COMMENCING ON JULY 1,
2014, AND TERMINATING JUNE 30, 2015
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta, hereinafter referred to as "City" desires to
make salary and benefit adjustments for non -represented management, contract
management and confidential employees commencing on July 1, 2014 and
terminating June 30, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City does hereby ratify and approve, ratify and authorize for non -
represented management, contract management and confidential � employees
implementation of salary and fringe benefit adjustments for Fiscal Year.2014/2015,
as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
SECTION 2. The City recognizes contract management positions as the City Clerk,
City Manager, Community Services Director, Community Development Director,
Finance Director, Principal Engineer, and Public Works Director.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 152 day of July, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DON A OLPH, M yor
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2014-032
Adoption of Salary & Benefits Adjustments for
Non -Represented Employees
Adopted: July 1, 2014
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ATTEST:
SUSAN MAYSELS, Ci Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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M. KATHERINE JENSON, C Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
EXHIBIT A
City of La Quinta
Salary and Benefit Adjustments for Non -Represented Employees
July 1, 2014
The compensation and benefit package for City of La Quinta non -represented
employees includes the following:
Term 1 year term, beginning 7/1/14 and ending 6/30/15
Salary New Classification and Compensation System tied to
a Pay for Performance Structure adjusting salaries
where appropriate to align with the new Salary
Schedule; one-time lump sum recognition payment of
$1,500 for all employees` hired prior to January 1,
2014 (not added to base and not eligible for PERS
contributions)
("Note: Positions excluded from the one-time lump sum recognition payment are City
Clerk, City Manager, Community Development Director, Community Services Director,
Finance Director and Public Works Director)
Pay for Performance
Classification &
Compensation System
Medical, Dental, Vision &
Life Insurance Coverage
New Performance Evaluation model being
developed for use by all employees and to be
implemented in accordance with the
Implementation Schedule set forth in the MOU
Existing medical cap remains at $1,312 per month;
no medical reopener during term of MOU
Educational Incentive Program Total fund balance increased to $25,000 with
maximum $2,500 per all City employees (10%)
per fiscal year
Holidays Four (4) hours of paid holiday leave per
employee on Christmas Eve and four (4) hours
of paid holiday leave per employee on New
Year's Eve, when those days fall on a
weekday. The additional holiday hours do not
apply to either day when it falls on the
weekend.
CalPERS Retirement Employee continues to pay employee's full share
PERS formula for Classic members: 2% @ 60
PERS formula for new members: 2% @ 62
Computer Purchase Program Revise Computer Purchase Program to be
less restrictive on purchasing guidelines
Personnel Policy Additions & To be reviewed and approved prior to finalization
Amendments (as outlined in the Association's MOU)