CC Resolution 2021-023 Mgmt Benefits & Salary Schedule RESOLUTION NO. 2021 - 023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE SALARY SCHEDULE AND
BENEFIT PLAN FOR NON-REPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES, NON-REPRESENTED MANAGEMENT
AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2021
WHEREAS, the salary schedule and benefit plan of the City of La Quinta
must be approved by City Council and adopted by resolution in accordance
with the City of La Quinta's (City) Personnel Policy; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to establish a salary schedule and benefit
plan for non-represented employees, non-represented management, and
confidential employees effectitve July 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS, this document will supersede any prior resolutions and
amendments and may be changed only upon approval of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. COMPENSATION
1.1 Salary Plan/Schedule
The 2020/21 Salary Freeze approved on May 19, 2020, is suspended effective
July 1, 2021, restoring all normal salary schedule step progression effective
as of the 2021/22 Salary Schedule effective date. Employees shall advance
one step on the salary schedule effective July 1, 2021.
The 2019 World at Work salary schedule structure market adjustment
suspended on July 1, 2020, is restored effective July 1, 2021. The 2021/22
Salary Schedule reflects a 2.2% World at Work salary schedule structure
market adjustment for 2019. The Salary Schedule is attached hereto as
Exhibit A, and by this reference made a part hereof, shall become effective on
July 1, 2021.
1.2 Merit Salary Increase
Employees receiving an overall “successful” rating will be eligible for their
normal step progression advancing one step on the salary plan/schedule.
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effective on the anniversary of the date of hire or the date upon which they
were most recently promoted/reclassified.
SECTION 2. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
2.1 Retirement
2.1.1 Employer/Employee Obligations
For purposes of the City's election to pay to the California Public Employees'
Retirement System (CalPERS), effective July 1, 2013, the City shall pay to
CalPERS on behalf of each full-time, regular employee, the required employer
contribution, and an amount equal to 0% of the required member contribution
to CalPERS. Effective July 1, 2013, each full-time, regular employee shall pay
an amount equal to 100% of the required member contribution to CalPERS,
not to exceed eight percent (8%).
2.1.2 Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Retirement
The City participates in the PERS retirement plan, and currently pays the full
cost of the employer share of the PERS retirement benefit for qualified Regular
Full-time and Regular Part-time Employees. Each Regular Full-time and Part-
time Employee shall pay an amount equal to 100% of the required member
contribution to PERS. Any Employee hired on or after January 1, 2013, shall
be subject to the following retirement formulas with the retiree’s annuity
based on the average of the Employee’s three (3) highest paid consecutive
years, in accordance with the City’s contract with PERS and the Public
Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA):
Classic Employees (current PERS members) hired on or after January 1,
2013: 2% at 60.
New Employees (new PERS members) hired on or after January 1, 2013:
2% at 62.
2.1.3 Unused Sick Leave Election
Government Code Section 20965 and the City's contract for retirement
benefits with CalPERS permits conversion of unused sick leave to service
credit, pursuant to certain restrictions. Upon retirement, employees are
required to complete the "Unused Sick Leave Election Form" prior to receiving
their final paycheck. Upon retirement, employees will have the option of
selecting one of the following: (1) receiving payout for the full amount of
unused sick leave (pursuant to the payout schedule contained in Personnel
Policy Section 14.20.4, (2) receiving payout for a set amount of unused sick
leave and requesting conversion to service credit of the remainder; or (3)
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converting the entire amount of unused sick leave to service credit, waiving
their right to a payout for unused sick leave.
2.2 City Benefit Contribution
Effective July 1, 2021, the maximum City benefit contribution is $1,742 per
month for all regular full-time employees to be used for medical, dental,
vision, and general life insurance benefits.
Employees who elect a health insurance program (medical, dental, vision, and
standard life insurance) that is less than $1,742 can elect to use any unused
portion of the City contribution up to a maximum of $250 for eligible additional
Section 125 benefits, enrollment shall take place during the City’s open
enrollment period.
The employee contribution for insurance coverage shall be paid by payroll
deduction as a condition of enrollment and continuous insurance coverage.
The formal plan documents shall govern the benefits, terms and conditions of
coverage.
2.3 Medical Opt-Out Payment
Personnel Policy Section 13.1.2 states that an employee who provides the City
evidence of medical insurance under a separate policy and requests to be
deleted from the City's coverage shall receive $250 per month as an in-lieu
payment. Should such other coverage subsequently be unavailable to the
employee, the employee shall have the right to seek reinstatement to
coverage under the City’s policy upon written request. In such a case, the City
shall reinstate the employee's coverage and cancel the in-lieu payment if
reinstatement is permitted under the provisions for reinstatement, then in
effect with the City's health insurance provider.
2.4 Flexible Spending Plan Under Section 125
The City has established a flexible spending account plan managed by a third-
party administrator that allows employees to participate and pay for qualified
expenses on a pre-tax basis. Employees who elect to participate will pay the
monthly administration fee and optional medical reimbursement debit card fee
through payroll deduction.
2.5 Tuition Reimbursement
Subject to Department Director and Employee Relations Officer (or designee)
approval, Regular Full-time Employees may attend and be reimbursed up to a
maximum of $3,500 per fiscal year not to exceed a total annual budget of
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$52,500 for the cost of educational courses taken at an accredited college or
university.
Reimbursement will be made only after an employee has satisfactorily
completed the class with a grade of "B" or better. Evidence of the same has
been submitted and approved by the Employee Relations Officer.
The general rule is that an employee must be employed when they start and
complete the class or workshop to be reimbursed. If an employee resigns or
retires their employment with the City or is terminated for disciplinary reasons
within two (2) years of receiving reimbursement under these provisions,
Employee shall reimburse the City for all monies paid them for educational
reimbursement received dating back two (2) years from their termination
date. If an Employee has followed the foregoing requirements for
reimbursement and, through no fault of their own, is laid off before completion
of the approved class or workshop, the Employee will continue to be eligible
for reimbursement even though the City no longer employs them. No
Employee will be eligible for reimbursement for any class or workshop taken
after the Employee has been given written notice of layoff, a notice of
termination for failing to pass the Probationary Period, or notice of intent to
terminate employment for cause.
Required forms must be completed, and necessary documentation (receipts
and grades) must be provided to receive reimbursement. The Employee
Relations Officer shall make final and conclusive determinations of the
reimbursement amount after review of the request and recommendations by
the Department Director and the Employee Relations Officer.
Mileage reimbursement may not be submitted for travel to and from
educational classes.
Education that is a requirement for continuation of employment or is an
identified part of a job evaluation shall be paid for by the City and not through
the Tuition Reimbursement Program
2.6 Computer Loan Program
The City agrees to continue the Computer Loan Program (Program) and fund
the Program in the amount of $17,500 at a maximum of $1,750 per employee.
Any employee who has participated in the Program and has paid his/her loan
in full may participate again if there is money available after those employees
who have not previously participated have been funded.
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2.6 Annual Wellness Dollars
The Annual Employee Fitness Membership Subsidy of $75 will be replaced with
the Annual Wellness Dollars Program, which provides employees $200 each
year to purchase fitness classes, fitness memberships, and wellness
equipment.
SECTION 3. WORK HOURS, SCHEDULES, AND LEAVE
3.1 Hours Worked
Employee hours of work shall be as stated in the City's Personnel Policies
unless superseded as provided in Section 4.2 herein.
3.2 Alternate Work Week Schedule
The Alternate Work Week Schedule ("AWWS") will utilize a 9/80 schedule.
Employees may elect to participate in the AWWS by working eight 9-hour days
and one 8-hour day, with every other 8-hour day off.
3.3 Leaves
All specified leaves as provided in Section 8 of the CITY's Personnel Policy.
SECTION 4. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Employees shall receive an annual performance review on the anniversary of
the date of hire or the date upon which they were most recently
promoted/reclassified for the previous 12-month period.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 15th day of June, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Fitzpatrick, Peña, Sanchez, Radi, Mayor
Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2021/22 Salary ScheduleWORKING TITLEDBM STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10Administrative AssistantMaintenance Worker IA11 $ 39,594.09 $ 41,573.79 $ 43,553.50 $ 45,533.20 $ 47,512.91 $ 49,125.13 $ 50,737.35 $ 52,349.57 $ 53,961.79 $ 55,574.03 Maintenance Worker II A12 $ 43,561.90 $ 45,740.00 $ 47,918.09 $ 50,096.19 $ 52,274.28 $ 54,048.05 $ 55,821.82 $ 57,595.59 $ 59,369.36 $ 61,143.14 Administrative TechnicianCommunity Resources CoordinatorManagement AssistantTraffic Signal TechnicianB21 $ 51,509.43 $ 54,084.91 $ 56,660.38 $ 59,235.85 $ 61,811.32 $ 63,908.82 $ 66,006.32 $ 68,103.82 $ 70,201.32 $ 72,298.82 Account TechnicianBuilding Inspector ICode Compliance Officer IAdministrative Technician Permit TechnicianB22 $ 55,477.24 $ 58,251.10 $ 61,024.96 $ 63,798.82 $ 66,572.68 $ 68,831.73 $ 71,090.78 $ 73,349.83 $ 75,608.88 $ 77,867.93 Building Inspector IICode Compliance Officer IIConstruction InspectorMaintenance & Operations TechnicianB23 $ 59,445.05 $ 62,417.30 $ 65,389.55 $ 68,361.81 $ 71,334.06 $ 73,754.66 $ 76,175.26 $ 78,595.86 $ 81,016.46 $ 83,437.04 Deputy City ClerkJunior AccountantMaintenance ForemanManagement SpecialistParks/L&L ForemanPlans ExaminerB24 $ 64,914.69 $ 68,160.43 $ 71,406.16 $ 74,651.89 $ 77,897.63 $ 80,540.90 $ 83,184.17 $ 85,827.44 $ 88,470.71 $ 91,113.99 AccountantManagement SpecialistB25 $ 71,645.28 $ 75,227.54 $ 78,809.80 $ 82,392.07 $ 85,974.33 $ 88,891.79 $ 91,809.25 $ 94,726.71 $ 97,644.17 $ 100,561.65 Animal/Code Officer Supervisor B32 $ 71,645.28 $ 75,227.54 $ 78,809.80 $ 82,392.07 $ 85,974.33 $ 88,891.79 $ 91,809.25 $ 94,726.71 $ 97,644.17 $ 100,561.65 WORKING TITLEDBM STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11 STEP 12 STEP 13 STEP 14Assistant Construction ManagerAssociate PlannerCommunity Resources AnalystSr. Emergency Management CoordinatorFinancial Services AnalystHuman Resources AnalystManagement AnalystTraffic Operations AnalystC42 $ 78,471.50 $ 81,741.41 $ 85,011.32 $ 88,281.22 $ 91,551.13 $ 94,817.11 $ 98,089.38 $ 100,933.97 $ 103,778.56 $ 106,623.15 $ 109,467.74 $ 112,312.33 $ 115,156.92 $ 118,001.50 Associate EngineerSenior PlannerC44 $ 88,163.52 $ 91,837.30 $ 95,511.07 $ 99,184.85 $ 102,858.62 $ 106,527.99 $ 110,204.41 $ 113,400.33 $ 116,596.25 $ 119,792.17 $ 122,988.09 $ 126,184.01 $ 129,379.93 $ 132,575.88 Accounting ManagerAssistant to the City ManagerBuilding OfficialCommunity Resources ManagerHub ManagerMarketing ManagerPlanning ManagerPublic Safety ManagerD61 $ 100,013.65 $ 104,181.21 $ 108,348.78 $ 112,516.35 $ 116,683.92 $ 120,846.49 $ 125,017.06 $ 128,642.55 $ 132,268.04 $ 135,893.53 $ 139,519.02 $ 143,144.51 $ 146,770.00 $ 150,395.50 City ClerkD62 $ 105,014.33 $ 109,390.28 $ 113,766.23 $ 118,142.17 $ 122,518.12 $ 126,888.82 $ 131,267.92 $ 135,074.69 $ 138,881.46 $ 142,688.23 $ 146,495.00 $ 150,301.77 $ 154,108.54 $ 157,915.30 Facilities Deputy DirectorD63 $ 110,265.05 $ 114,859.80 $ 119,454.54 $ 124,049.29 $ 128,644.03 $ 133,233.26 $ 137,831.31 $ 141,828.42 $ 145,825.53 $ 149,822.64 $ 153,819.75 $ 157,816.86 $ 161,813.97 $ 165,811.07 Community Resources DirectorDesign & Development DirectorFinance Director/City TreasurerPublic Works Director/City EngineerE82 $ 132,818.51 $ 138,353.05 $ 143,887.60 $ 149,422.15 $ 154,956.70 $ 160,484.60 $ 166,023.13 $ 170,837.80 $ 175,652.47 $ 180,467.14 $ 185,281.81 $ 190,096.48 $ 194,911.15 $ 199,725.80 City Manager F101* $ 180,712.41 $ 188,242.70 $ 195,772.98 $ 203,303.27 $ 210,833.56 $ 218,354.81 $ 225,890.51 $ 232,441.33 $ 238,992.15 $ 245,542.97 $ 252,093.79 $ 258,644.61 $ 265,195.43 $ 271,746.25 Per MeetingMonthly Recreation LeaderA01$14.00 $14.70 $15.40 $16.10 $16.80$0.00$2,800.00Senior Recreation LeaderA02$18.00 $18.90 $19.80 $20.70 $21.60$50.00$2,300.00Administrative TechnicianB21$24.76 $26.00 $27.24 $28.48 $29.72$75.00Software Program Report WriterB24$31.21 $32.77 $34.33 $35.89 $37.45$100.00Planning Commission FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES (ANNUAL) Council MembersBoards and Commission MembersConstruction Appeals & Oversight BoardHousing CommissionCommunity Services & Financial Advisory CommissionPART-TIME EMPLOYEES (HOURLY)Elected Official PositionsMayorFULL-TIME EMPLOYEES (ANNUAL) City Council Approval - 06/15/2021Effective - 07/01/2021RESOLUTION NO. 2021-023 EXHIBIT AADOPTED: JUNE 15, 2021