CC Resolution 2015-037RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - 037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING BENEFIT
ADJUSTMENTS FOR NON -REPRESENTED MANAGEMENT,
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL
EMPLOYEES, COMMENCING ON JULY, 1, 2015, AND
TERMINATING JUNE 30, 2017
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta, hereinafter referred to as "City" desires to
make benefit adjustments for non -represented management, contract management
and confidential employees commencing on July 1, 2015 and terminating June 30,
2017.
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 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, Deputy 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 4th day of August, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Franklin, Radi, Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Members Osborne and Pena
ABSTAIN: None
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LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2015-037
Adoption Benefit Adjustments for
Non -Represented Employees
Adopted: August 4, 2015
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ATTEST:
SUSAN MAYSELS, City CVrk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED -AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2015-037
Adoption Benefit Adjustments for
Non -Represented Employees
Adopted: August 4, 2015
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EXHIBIT A
City of La Quinta
Salary and Benefit Adjustments for. Non -Represented Employees
, July 1,-2015
Term 2-year term beginning 7/1/15 and ending 6/30/17 with
reopeners for World at Work survey and 2017 medical rates
Salary No change to salary ranges
Pay for.Performance Consider 2016 World at Work survey for range adjustments
Class & Comp System Full Fox Lawson market survey to be conducted in 2018
Allow a Request for Reconsideration of Performance
Evaluation
Compensation Methodology as set forth in Personnel
Policies
Medical/Dental/Vision/
Life Raise medical cap from $1,312 per month to $1,370 per
month
Provide a $250/month medical opt -out payment to
employees choosing alternative insurance
Holidays Increase floating holiday hours from 16 to 20 per year
Vacation Permit optional buy -backs twice a year (May and
November)
Sick Leave Permit optional pay -backs twice a year (May and November
Add a 4th tier to sick leave pay back (20 yrs or more =100%)
Increase bereavement leave from 24 to 32 hours per
occurrence
Personnel Policy
Revisions Section 1.10 Application & Exceptions
Section 3.50 Reclassifications
Section 3.51 Temporary Assignment Pay
Section 5.10 Employee Performance Evaluations
Section 6.05 Work Week and Overtime
Section 6.30 Lunch and Break Policy
Section 7.25 Family and Medical Leave
Resolution No. 2015-037
Adoption Benefit Adjustments for
Non -Represented Employees
Adopted: August 4, 2015
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Section 14.05 Health, Dental, Vision and Life Benefits
Section 14.06 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
(ACA)
Section 14.10 Holidays
Section 14.15.4 Vacation Buy -Back
Section 14.20 Sick Leave
Section 14.20.6 Sick Leave Pay Back
Section 14.25 Bereavement Leave
Section 14.30 Administrative Leave
Section 15.30 Travel & Expense Policy
Exhibit A - Computer Loan Program Criteria