CC Resolution 2003-041RESOLUTION NO. 2003-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COST -OF -LIVING
AND BENEFIT ADJUSTMENTS FOR MANAGEMENT,
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL
EMPLOYEES, COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2003 AND
TERMINATING ON JUNE 30, 2006
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta, hereinafter referred to as "City," will make
cost -of -living and benefit adjustments for Management, Contract Management and
Confidential Employees commencing on July 1, 2003, and terminating June 30, 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
Section 1. The City does hereby approve, ratify, and authorize for
Management, Contract Management and Confidential Employees
implementation of salary and fringe benefit adjustments as set
forth in Exhibit "A."
Section 2. The City recognizes Contract Management positions as the:
Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Community Services Director and Public
Works Director/City Engineer The Management and Confidential Employees
positions are set forth in Exhibit "B."
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 1" day, of July, 2003, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 2003-041
COLA & Benefit Adjustments
Adopted: July 1, 2003
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DON AD LPH ayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JUNE S. OREEK, CM City Clok
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. KATHERINE JENSON, City Attorn
City of La Quinta, California
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF LA QUINTA
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ADJUSTMENTS for
MANAGEMENT, CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES
JULY 1, 2003
The .compensation and benefits package for the City of La Quinta Management,
Contract Management and Confidential Employees includes the following:
1. SALARY: A 3.5% cost -of -living (COLA) increase effective July 1, 2003.
Additionally, a COLA adjustment will be given effective July 1, 2004 and July 1,
2005 based upon the preceding April CPI, but not less than 2% nor more than 5%
each year.
2. MILEAGE: The City's mileage reimbursement will correlate with the IRS
allowance for employees other than those receiving a car allowance.
3. RETIREMENT: The City will process an amendment to the current CalPERS
contract for retirement benefits of 2.5% at 55 years of age.
4. BENEFITS: A $900/month cap for health and related benefits.
5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: The City will modify the current policy to
reduce the period for salary supplement to Workers' Compensation payments to six
(6) months with medical coverage for a period of nine (9) months.
EXHIBIT B
CITY OF LA QUINTA
MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES LIST
Accounting Manager
Assistant City Engineer
Building and Safety Director
Building and Safety Manager
Community Development Director
Community Safety Manager
Executive Assistant
Finance Director/Treasurer
Information Systems Analyst
Maintenance Manager
Management Analyst
Management Assistant
Personnel/Risk Manager
Planning Manager
Principal Planner
Senior Engineer