2005-163RESOLUTION N0.2005 - 163
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM ADOPTING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR
EMPLOYEES IN CLASSIFICATIONS ASSIGNED TO THE UTILITIES UNIT
REPRESENTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS,
LOCAL 47
WHEREAS, Chapter 1.Ofi of the Anaheim Municipal Code establishes the employer-
employee relations system for the City; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 1.06, Section 1.06.100 requires Memorandum of Understanding to
be presented to the City Council for determination; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anaheim finds that approval of a new
Memorandum of Understanding executed on August 12, 2005, between the International
Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers, Local 47 and the City of Anaheim is in the best interest of
the City of Anaheim.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim that
the Memorandum of Understanding between the International Brotherhood Of Electrical
Workers, Local 47 and the City of Anaheim executed by the City Management Representative
and the International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers, Local 47, on August 12, 2005, as set
~~ forth in the document attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, be and the same is
hereby adopted and that the effective date of such Memorandum of Understanding shall be July
28, 2005 and January 8, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Resolution No. 01 R-31 is hereby repealed
effective July 1, 2005.
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THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Anaheim this 23rd day of August 2005.
AYES: Mayor Pringle, Council Members Sidhu, Hernandez, Galloway, Chavez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MAY R OF THE C ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JACK H1TE, CITY ATTO ~Y
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 Preamble
ARTICLE 2 Purpose
ARTICLE 3 Union Recognition
ARTICLE 4 Scope
ARTICLE 5 Mana emg. ent Rights
ARTICLE 6 Employee Rights
ARTICLE 7 Notification
ARTICLE 8 Consultation
ARTICLE 9 Meet and Confer
ARTICLE 10 Memorandumyof Understanding
ARTICLE 11 Discussion
ARTICLE 12 Checkoff
ARTICLE 13 Union Ora^ t~ ion
COMPENSATION AND PAY PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 14 Compensation
ARTICLE 15 Classification
ARTICLE 16 Appropriate Salary Step
ARTICLE 17 Salary Relationships
ARTICLE 18 Hours of Work and Pay Day
ARTICLE 19 Adjusted Hours
ARTICLE 20 Temporary Upgrade
EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 21 Payroll Deductions
ARTICLE 22 General
ARTICLE 23 Appointments and Promotions
ARTICLE 24 Employment Lists
ARTICLE 25 Probation
ARTICLE 2fi Outside Employment
ARTICLE27 Service Awards
ARTICLE 28 Training,
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ARTICLE 29 Suspension, Demotion and Dismissal 19
ARTICLE 30 Reassignment, Layoff and Re-employment 20
ARTICLE 31 Transfer 22
ARTICLE 32 Reinstatement 23
ARTICLE 33 Voluntary Demotion 23
LEAVE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 34 Bereavement Leave 24
ARTICLE 35 Holidays 25
ARTICLE 36 Industrial Accident Leave 26
ARTICLE 37 Jury Duty and Court Appearances 27
ARTICLE 38 Leave Without Pay 27
ARTICLE 39 Military Leave 28
ARTICLE 40 Sick Leave 28
ARTICLE 41 Vacation 32
PREMIUM PAY PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 42 Overtime 34
ARTICLE 43 Bilingual Pay 36
ARTICLE 44 Call•Out 36
ARTICLE 45 Distribution 37
ARTICLE 46 Meter Reader Rules 38
ARTICLE47 Planned Overtime 38
ARTICLE 48 Shift Differential 38
ARTICLE 49 Short Shift Change 39
ARTICLE 50 Rest Period 40
ARTICLE 51 Travel and Mileage Expense 41
WORK RULES
ARTICLE 52 Meals 41
ARTICLE 53 Pole Switch Operation 43
ARTICLE 54 Utility Department Electric Crew Makeup and Assian~ 44
ARTICLE 55 Lamp Replacement 46
ARTICLE 56 Replacement of Tools 4fi
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ARTICLE 57 Fitness for Duty 47
ARTICLE 58 Standb Du 47
ARTICLE 59 Project Based Work Assignments 48
ARTICLE 60 Water Incentive Pay Program 48
MISCELLANEOUS
ARTICLE 61 Grievance Procedure 49
ARTICLE 62 Insurance -Active Employees 52
ARTICLE 63 Post Retirement Medical Benefits 58
ARTICLE 64 Physical Examinations 60
ARTICLE 65 Safety Committee 60
ARTICLE 66 Joint Committee on Medical Programs 61
ARTICLE 67 Agency Shop 61
ARTICLE 68 Notification of Contracting Out 61
ARTICLE 69 No Strike 62
ARTICLE 70 Construction 62
ARTICLE 71 Savings Clause 62
ARTICLE 72 Re-Openers 62
ARTICLE 73 Duration 63
APPENDIX "A"Wages
• Januar y 14, 2005 throu- h ]q anuar y 12~ 2006 App A-1
• Januar y 13. 2006 throu gh Januar y 11.2007 App A-3
• Januar y 12, 2007 throu gh Januar y 10, 2008 App A-5
• January 11r 2008 throu gh J_ anuar y 8~ 2009 App A-7
Electric Crew Supervisor Transition A - i
Retroactivity Implementation Procedures A - ii
LETTER OFUNDERSTANDING -RUBBER GLOVING CERTIFICATION PAY A -iii
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING -NINE PLAN A - iv
LETTER OF UNDESTANDING -IBEW TRUST A -vii
LETTER OFUNDERSTANDING -APPOINTMENTS & PROMOTIONS A - ix
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ARTICLE 1
PR AMBLE
1. t The wages, hours and conditions of employment that are set fords in this
Memorandum have been discussed and jointly proposed by and between the City of
Anaheim, (hereinafter called "ANAHEIM") and Local Union No. 47, International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO (hereinafter called "UNION") and shall
apply to all the employees of ANAHEIM working in the classifications set forth in
Appendix "A".
1.2 The terms and conditions of employment that are set forth in this Memorandum
have been discussed in good faith between the staff officials of ANAHEIM and the
UNION. The UNION agrees to recommend acceptance by its members of all of the
terms and conditions of employment as set forth herein, and the staff ofFcials of
ANAHEIM agree to recommend to the Anaheim City Council that all of the terms and
conditions of employment as set forth herein be incorporated in full in a resolution of
the Anaheim City Council. Upon the adoption of such a resolution, all the terms and
conditions of this Memorandum so incorporated shall become efFective without any
further action by either party.
ARTICLE 2
P P E
The objectives of the parties to this Memorandum are to promote full communication
between ANAHEIM and its employees and to promote the improvement of
employer-employee relations within the municipal government by providing a
uniform basis for recognizing the right of employees to join organizations of their
own choice and be represented by such organizations in their employment
relationships with ANAHEIM.
ARTICLE 3
UNION RECOGNITION
3.1 ANAHEIM hereby recognizes UNION as the bargaining representative for all its
members to the fullest extent allowable under California law applying to public
employees. As public employees, such employees shall have the right to discuss
individual problems of employment with ANAHEIM, provided that upon request of
the employee, UNION shall be kept fully informed and have the right to be present
at all such meetings between ANAHEIM and the individual.
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ARTICLE 4
SCOPE
4.1 All officers and positions of ANAHEIM are divided into the classified service and the
exempt service. The exempt service shall include the following:
4.1.1 All elected officials and members of boards and commissions.
4,1,2 The Anaheim City Manager, the Anaheim City Attorney, the Anaheim City
Treasurer and the Anaheim City Clerk.
4,1,3 Volunteer personnel and personnel appointed to serve without pay.
4.1.4 Architects, consultants, counsel, and others rendering temporary professional
service.
4,1,5 Such positions involving seasonal or part-time employment as may be
specifically placed in the exempt service by the Human Resources Director.
4.2 The classified service shall include all other positions that are not specifically placed
in the exempt service by this ARTICLE.
4,3 The provisions of this ARTICLE and Memorandum shall apply only to the classified
service unless otherwise specifically provided.
ARTICLE 5
MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
5.1 Management retains, exclusively, all its inherent rights, functions, duties, and
responsibilities except where specifically limited in this document. The rights of
Management include, but are not limited to, the exclusive right to consider the
merits, necessity or organization of any service or activity provided by law, or
administrative order; determine the mission of its constituent departments,
commissions and boards; set standards of service, determine the procedures and
standards of selection for employment and promotion; direct its employees; take
disciplinary action; relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or for
other legitimate reasons; maintain the efficiency of ANAHEIM's operations;
determine the methods, means and personnel by which ANAHEIM's operations are
to be conducted; determine the content of job classifications; take all necessary
acfions to carry out its mission in emergencies; and exercise complete control and
discretion over its organization and the technology of performing its work.
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ARTICLE 6
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
6.1 Employees shall have all rights granted to public employees under California law.
Employees shall have the right to form, join, and participate in the activities of
employee organizations of their own choosing for the purpose of representation on
all matters of employer-employee relations. Employees also have the right to refuse
to join or participate in the activities of employee organizations and shalt have the
right to represent themselves individually in their employment relations with
ANAHEIM. No employee shall be interfered with, intimidated, restrained, coerced, or
discriminated against by ANAHEIM or by any employee organization because of
his/her exercise of these rights.
ARTICLE 7
NOTIFICATION
7.1 Reasonable written notice shall be given by the Anaheim City Management
Representative to the affected UNION, of any proposed ordinance, resolution, rule or
regulation directly relating to matters within the scope of representation to be
presented to the Anaheim City Council for determination, and the UNION shall be
given the opportunity to meet with the Anaheim City Management Representative
prior to submission to the Anaheim City Council for determination.
7.2 In cases of emergency when the Anaheim City Council determines that an
ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation must be adopted immediately without prior
notice or meeting with the UNION, the Anaheim City Management Representative
shall provide such notice at the earliest practicable time following the adoption of
such ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation.
ARTICLE 8
CONSULTATION
The Anaheim City Management Representative, after consultation in good faith with
representatives of UNION, may recommend adoption of reasonable rules and
regulations for the administration of employer-employee relations, The Anaheim
City Management Representative shall consult in good faith with representatives of
UNION on employer-employee relations matters which affect them, including those
that are not subject to meeting and conferring.
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ARTICLE 9
MEET AND CONFER
9.1 The Anaheim City Management Representative and representatives of UNION, shall
have the mutual obligation personally to meet and confer in order to exchange freely
information, opinions and proposals and to endeavor to reach agreement on matters
within the scope of representation. Nothing herein precludes the use of any impasse
procedure authorized by law whenever an agreement is not reached during the
meeting and conferring process and the use of such impasse procedure is mutually
agreed upon by the Anaheim City Management Representative and UNION.
9.2 The Anaheim City Management Representative shall not be required to meet and
confer in good faith on any subject pre-empted by Federal or State Law or by the
Anaheim City Charter nor shall he/she be required to meet and confer in good faith
on Management or Employee Rights as herein defined. Proposed amendments to
this ARTICLE are excluded from the scope of meeting and conferring.
ARTICLE 10
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
10.1 When the meeting and conferring process results in agreement between the
Anaheim City Management Representative and UNION such agreement shall be
incorporated in a written Memorandum of Understanding, signed by the Anaheim
City Management Representative and UNION representatives. The matters
incorporated in the memorandum shall be presented to the Anaheim City Council, or
its statutory representative, for determination.
ARTICLE 11
DISCUSSION
11.1 It is the intent of both parties to maintain an open line of communication for the
betterment of employer-employee relations. Any issue not pertaining to grievances
or grievable issues may be discussed by UNION or ANAHEIM at either parry's
request.
11.1.1 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that either party may raise, at any time, the
issue of a modified workweek under the provisions of this ARTICLE.
11.2 A parry requesting a discussion may orally or in writing notify the other party of the
subject to be discussed. Thereafter a meeting shall be promptly arranged at which
meeting not more than two UNION members and the Business Manager or Business
Representative of the UNION may be present.
11.3 If the parties are not able to resolve the issues after three meetings, the issues will
be considered dropped, unless both parties agree to meet additional times.
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ARTICLE 12
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12.1 ANAHEIM agrees to check-off for the payment of the regular monthly UNION dues
and the regular UNION initiation fee, and to deduct such payment from the wages
of all UNION members and employees when authorized to do so by said members
and employees, and remit such payments to the UNION in accordance with the
terms of signed authorizations of such members and employees. The deduction of
such dues and initiation fees, the remittal of same by ANAHEIM to the UNION, shall
constitute payment of said dues and initiation fees by such members and employees
of the UNION.
ARTICLE 13
UNION ORGANIZATION
13.1 The UNION representatives are those elected or appointed in accordance with the
constitution and bylaws of the UNION. ANAHEIM recognizes the UNION's right to
appoint shop stewards.
13.1.1 The UNION shall notify the Anaheim City Management Representative, in
writing, of the names and job class titles of its officers, shop stewards and
other representatives each time an election is held or new appointments are
made.
13.1.2 An employee elected or appointed as an officer or shop steward of the
UNION shall be required to work full time in his or her respective job class
and shall not interrupt the work of other employees.
13.2 Officers and representatives (subject to the provisions of ARTICLE 3.1.2 -UNION
RECOGNITION} of the union shall be permitted to visit employee work locations for
the purpose of observing conditions under which employees are working, provided
such visit shall not interrupt the work of such employees, or interfere with the
normal operations of the department or with established safety requirements.
13.2.1 Such officers and representatives shall not enter any work location without
the knowledge of the department head, division head, or other appropriate
supervisor.
13.2.2 Solicitation of membership and all activities concerned with the internal
management of the UNIONS such as collecting dues, holding membership
meetings, preparation of petitions or grievance material, preparation of
proposals, campaigning for office, conducting elections and distributing
literature, shall not be conducted during working hours.
13.3 In the event that UNION is formally meeting and conferring with representatives of
ANAHEIM on matters within the scope of representation during regular ANAHEIM
business hours, a reasonable number of officers, shop stewards or other
representatives of UNION shall be allowed reasonable time off without loss of
compensation or other benefits.
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13.3.1 Such ofFcers, shop stewards, and representatives shall not leave their duty
or workstation or assignment without the knowledge of the department
head, division head or other appropriate manager or supervisor.
13.3.2 Such meetings are subject to scheduling in a manner consistent with
operating needs and work schedules.
13.4 ANAHEIM shall furnish portions of bulletin boards at mutually agreeable, specific
locations for the purpose of posting notices pertaining to UNION business.
13.4,1 All materials must be dated and must identify the UNION.
13.4.2 ANAHEIM reserves the right to determine what reasonable portion of bulletin
boards is to be allocated to UNION materials.
13.4.3 If the UNION does not abide by these provisions it will forfeit its right to have
materials posted on ANAHEIM'S bulletin boards.
13.5 ANAHEIM shall allow UNION to conduct meetings in Anaheim facilities.
13.5.1 Such meetings shall be scheduled in accordance with regulations governing
use of public meeting rooms at Anaheim facilities.
13.6 Effective March 12,1986, ANAHEIM and UNION agree to the following:
• ANAHEIM will pay the regular hourly rate for regularly scheduled work hours for
five (5) committee members, when they are attending the meet and confer
sessions.
• ANAHEIM will pay employees who are released from work for UNION business at
UNION expense and will bill the UNION at the employee's regular rate of pay.
• On days when UNION and ANAHEIM schedule meet and confer sessions shift
workers on the bargaining committee will be scheduled to work the day shift.
• When ANAHEIM employees are off work for Union business at Union expense,
ANAHEIM and UNION will jointly and severally be responsible for Workers'
Compensation and General Liability.
ARTICLE 14
COMPENSATION
14.1 The Anaheim City Management Representative shall be responsible for
recommending wages, rates, and salary schedules for each job class in
Appendix "A."
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14,2 Prior to any such recommendations, the Anaheim City Management Representative
and representatives of UNION shall meet and confer in good faith to endeavor to
reach agreement on matters concerning wages, hours, and other terms and
conditions of employment in classifications represented by UNION,
14.3 At such time as agreement is reached for such classifications, the Anaheim City
Management Representative and UNION shall jointly submit a written memorandum
of such understanding, which shall not be binding, to the Anaheim City Council for
determinafion.
14.4 Wages for the various classifications shall be set forth in Appendix "A" attached to
this Memorandum and by this reference made a part hereof. The Anaheim City
Management Representative will not recommend any revision or modifications to
this Memorandum without f rst consulting on such recommendafions with UNION.
14.5 The parties acknowledge that ANAHEIM intends to base future negotiating strategies
upon the principle of differential adjustments and the UNION will maintain its
position of across the board, non-differential bargaining.
ARTICLE 15
CLASSIFICATION
15.1 The Human Resources Director shall be responsible for recommending classification
of all positions in the classified service on the basis of the kind and level of the
duties and responsibilities of the positions, to the end that all positions in the same
class shall be sufFciently alike to permit use of a single descriptive title, the same
qualification requirements, the same test of competence, and the same salary
schedule,
15,1.1 A job class may contain one or more positions.
15.1,2 Classification of all positions in the classified service shall require approval of
the Anaheim City Manager.
15.2 A position may be reclassified on the basis of changes in or re-evaluation of the
duties, responsibilities, andJorqualification requirements of the position.
15.2.1 The Human Resources Director shall be responsible for recommending such
reclassification as heJshe finds to be necessary.
15,2.2 A reclassification shall become effective upon action by the Anaheim City
Manager on a Personnel Action Form.
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15.2.3 Incumbents may or may not be reclassified with their positions, based upon
the recommendation of the Human Resources Director, the appropriate
department head, and the approval of the Anaheim City Manager.
ARTICLE 16
APPROPRIATE SALARY STEP
16.1 Regular, full-time employees shall be eligible for consideration for merit pay
increases as follows;
16.1.1 To the 4"' step of the salary schedule after completion of six months of
service in the 3~ step.
16.1.2 To the 5th step after completion of six months of service in the 4~' step.
1b.1.3 To the 6th step after completion of six months of service in the 5~' step.
1fi.1.4 To the 7th step after completion of six months of service in the fish step.
1fi.i.5 To the 8th step after completion of one year of service in the 7~' step,
except as provided in ARTICLE 16.1.9.
16.1.b To the 9"' step after completion of one year of service in the 8th step,
except as provided in ARTICLE 1fi.i.9.
1fi.i.7 In such cases as may occur wherein an employee shall demonstrate
exceptional ability and proficiency in performance of his/her assigned duties,
said employee may be given a special merit advancement to the next higher
step without regard to the minimum length of service provisions contained in
this ARTICLE upon the approval of the employee's department head.
1fi.1.8 Certain job classes shall be designated by an "S" before schedule numbers.
Employees in these classes shall be eligible for consideration for merit pay
increases to the 8th step after completion of six months of service in the 7~'
step. They shall be eligible for consideration for merit pray increases to the
9 step after completion of six months of service In the 8 step.
16,2 Merit pay increases shall be granted upon approval of the employee's department
head for continued meritorious and efficient service and continued improvement by
the employee in the effective performance of the duties of his/her position.
16.2.1 The effective date of the merit pay increases shall be the first day of the pay
period following approval as provided in ARTICLE 1fi.1 and completion of the
minimum required service in the next lower step as provided in
ARTICLE 1fi.1.
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16.3 An employee may be reduced by one or more steps on the basis of unsatisfactory
work performance or conduct. Such action shall require approval of the employee's
department head and the Human Resources Director will be notified prior to final
action being taken.
16.3,1 The employee may be returned to his/her former salary step at such time as
deemed appropriate.
16.4 Newly hired employees shall normally be compensated at the lowest step of the
salary schedule of the job class for which they were hired. ANAHEIM may hire at a
higher step in the salary schedule.
16.4.1 The provisions of this ARTICLE shall also apply to re-employed and
reinstated employees.
16.5 An incumbent employee reclassified with his/her position to a lower job class shall
retain his/her rate of pay and his/her anniversary date for purposes of merit pay
increases, or shall be placed in the step of the lower salary schedule closest to
his/her rate of pay. If the 9"' step of the salary schedule of the lower job class is
lower than the incumbent's rate of pay, the rate of pay shall be identified as the "Y"
step of the lower salary schedule. An employee compensated at the "Y" step
because of a downward reclassification shall remain in the "Y" step, until such time
as his/her job class is assigned to a salary schedule in which the 9th step is
equivalent to or higher than the "Y" step, at which time the employee shall be
placed in the 9th step.
16.6 An incumbent employee reclassified with his/her position to an equivalent job class
shall retain hisJher rate of pay and his/her anniversary date for purposes of merit
pay increases,
16.7 An employee who is promoted or reclassified with his/her position to a higher job
class shall be placed in the step of the higher salary schedule that will provide a pay
increase of not less than 4%, except when the 9th step of the higher salary schedule
provides a pay increase of less than 4%, or when the entry_step of the higher salary
schedule is more than 4°/o higher than the employee's current rate of pay. The
employee shall be given a new anniversary date for purposes of merit pay increases
in accordance with the provisions of ARTICLE 16.1.
16,7.1 An employee promoted to a formal apprenticeship classification may be
appointed above the entry level step and may remain in the step to which
he/she is appointed longer than the time provided in ARTICLE 16.1.
16.7.2 An employee promoted in accordance with the appropriate Apprenticeship
Agreement from the apprentice classification to the journey level
classification shall be placed in the 9th step of the higher salary schedule.
16.8 An employee who is demoted shall be placed in the step of the lower salary
schedule that will provide a reduction in pay of not less than 4°/0. The employee
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shall be given a new anniversary date for purposes of merit pay increases in
accordance with the provisions of ARTICLE 16.1.
16.9 An employee in a job class which is assigned to a different salary schedule as a
result of a pay adjustment shall retain hisJher same salary step status in the newly
authorized salary schedule and shall retain the same anniversary date for purposes
of merit pay increases.
16,10 When more than one personnel action involving changes in an employee's salary
step status become effective on the same day, all such changes shall be in
accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraphs of this ARTICLE, and
shall take place in the following order of precedence: (1) adjustment to same salary
step in a new salary schedule; (2) merit pay or reduction in step; (3) promotion,
demotion, or reclassification.
ARTICLE 17
SALARY RELATIONSHIPS
17.1 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that wages for all classifications represented by UNION
shall be based on the salary relationships shown below:
CUSTOMER INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST t1_)
Customer Information Support Center Assistant (87.5%)
ELECTRIC UTILITY INSPECTOR
Senior Electric Utility Inspector (115%)
Senior Water Utility Inspector (115%)
Water Utility Inspector (100%)
FACILITY AND EVENT ELECTRICIAN (100%)
Apprentice HVAC Mechanic (85%)
HVAC Mechanic (100a/o)
Lead Facility and Event Electrician (110%)
Lead HVAC Mechanic (110%)
LINE MECHANIC (1_~,
Apprentice dine Mechanic (85°/0)
Apprentice Utilities Systems Operator (85%)
Electric Crew Supervisor (117%)
Electrical Helper (70°/0)
Line Crew Supervisor (117%)
Service Crew Supervisor (112%)
Toolroom Technician (100%)
Utilities Systems Operator (107%)
Utilities Troubleshooter (1070/0)
Utilities Troubleshooter Supervisor (117°/0)
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MAINTENANCE PIPE FITTER (100%)
Apprentice Maintenance Pipe Fitter {85°/0)
Equipment Operator (96%}
Maintenance Pipe Fitter B (98%)
Maintenance Pipe Fitter Working Supervisor (117°/0)
Water Meter Repairer I (90°/0 of Maintenance Pipe Fitter B)
Water Meter Repairer II (93% of Maintenance Pipe Fitter B)
Water Service Working Supervisor (110%)
METER READER (100%)
Senior Utilities Service Representative (117%}
Utilities Service Representative (112°/0)
SUBSTATION ELECTRICIAN (100%~
Apparatus Repairer (100%)
Apprentice Electric Meter Technician (85%)
Apprentice Substation Electrician (85%}
Apprentice Substation Test Technician (85%)
Electric Meter Supervisor {112%)
Electric Meter Technician (95%)
Senior Apparatus Repairer (110%)
Senior Electric Meter Technician (100%)
Substation Electrician Supervisor (117°/a)
Substation Test Technician (105%)
Substation Test Technician Supervisor (117%)
Utilities Generation Technician (100°/0)
TILITIES CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATNE II (100%)
Utilities Customer Service Representative I (85%}
Utilities Customer Service Representative III {105%)
Utilities Senior Customer Service Representative (115°/0)
WAREHOUSE AND TOOLROOM WORKER (1_)
Utilities Yard Working Supervisor (120%}
Senior Warehouse and Toolroom Worker (112.5%)
WATER PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN (100%)
Apprentice Water Production Technician (85%}
Senior Water System Operator (105% x Water System Operator)
Water Production Technician Supervisor (110%}
Water System Operator (117%)
WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR (100%)
Laboratory Technician I {87.5%)
Laboratory Technician II (105°/0)
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ARTICLE 18
HOURS OF WORK AND PAY DAY
18,1 The average regular workweek for employees in classifications in Appendix "A" shall
be forty (40) hours,
18.1.1 Far all employees with an average regular workweek of forty (40) hours, the
monthly rate shall be the hourly rate times 2080 divided by twelve.
18,2 Regular salaries and compensation of all employees shall be paid on a biweekly
basis.
18.3 ANAHEIM agrees to pay annual sick leave payoff by separate checks.
18.4 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that in certain instances alternatives to the traditional
work schedule (5 days/8 hours per day) may be necessary to preserve job security.
Such schedules may be installed under the following guidelines:
18.4.1 Either ANAHEIM or UNION may initiate discussions regarding such alternate
work schedules.
18.4,2 Alternate work schedules shall not reduce service to the public.
18.4,3 Such alternate work schedules shall be created by Letter of Understanding,
18.4.4 Unless expressly limited by Letter of Understanding such schedules may be
revoked by either parry upon notice to the other parry.
ARTICLE 19
AD]USTED HOURS
19.1 ANAHEIM and the UNION recognize the need for a system of adjusted hours for
employees whose work schedule does not correspond to the established workweek
for payroll purposes.
19.2 The system of adjusted hours permits such employees to accrue up to twenty-four
(24) positive adjusted hours (hours worked, but not paid) or twenty-four (24)
negative adjusted hours (hours paid, but not worked).
19,3 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that an employee who transfers to a job where adjusted
hours are not used, or who leaves ANAHEIM employment will have any accrued
adjusted hours balance adjusted to zero by paying the employee at his/her current
rate for any positive balance or by docking his/her pay for any negative balance.
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19.4 Affected employees may review payroll documents prior to adjusting balances to
zero.
ARTICLE 20
TEMPORARY UPGRADE
20,1 Temporary upgrading shall be defined as the temporary assignment of an employee
to perform the work of a job class which is assigned to a salary schedule higher
than his/her regular job class. Employees who are temporarily upgraded for a
period of two {2) consecutive hours or more, and who are responsible for the full
range duties assigned to the higher level classification, shall be compensated at the
top step ("9"} rate of the classification to which they are assigned for all hours
worked in the higher job class.
20.2 Employees temporarily upgraded to a higher paying position in a management class
shall receive a 5% increase.
20.3 If any employee is temporarily assigned to perform work at a lower rated job
classification, his/her rate of pay shall not be changed. Such temporary assignments
of work shall be made at the discretion of ANAHEIM.
20.4 All holiday and vacation and sick leave shall be paid at the employee's regular rate
of pay.
20.7 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that parallel moves may be made within classifications
in order to avoid the necessity of working an employee at a higher rated job
classification.
20.6 An employee must be qualified for the higher position in order to be paid for
upgrading, If not fully qualified, his/her time will be considered on-the job training.
The determination of those persons qualified to work in higher rated classifications
shall be established by ANAHEIM. It is intended by both parties that lists of
employees qualified for temporary upgrading shall be established and that
employees selected to work temporarily at a higher rated job classification shall be
selected from said lists. Assignments to higher rated classifications shall be made
from lists at the sole discretion of ANAHEIM, except as provided below:
20.6,1 When a lead or supervisory position on a utility field crew is to be filled by
temporary upgrade, the senior available qualified employee normally
assigned to that crew shall be assigned to the upgrade.
20.6.2 Line Mechanics assigned to bucket trucks will normally not be permitted to
participate in upgrade.
20.7 When an employee responds to an emergency call-out in an upgrade position to
supervise a crew and is subsequently relieved and assigned to be a journey level
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worker, the employee shall remain compensated at the upgrade rate until the job is
completed.
ARTICLE 21
PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS
21.1
Deductions of authorized amounts may be made from employees' pay for the
following purposes:
21.1.1 Withholding Tax;
21.1.2 Contributions to retirement benefits;
21.1.3 Contribution to survivors' benefits;
21.1.4 Payment of life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
insurance premium;
21.1.5 Payment of non-industrial disability insurance premium;
21.1.6 Payment of hospitalization and major medical insurance premium;
21.1.7 Payment to or savings in the Orange County`s Credit Union;
21.1.8 Contributions to the City Employees Annual Charities Fund Drive;
21.1.9 Payment of membership dues to IBEW Local 47;
21.1.10 Purchase of United States Savings Bonds;
21.1.11 Deduction for IBEW Local 47 Political Action Committee;
21.1.12 Deduction for IBEW Local 47 Health Benefits Trust
21.1.13 Other purposes as may be authorized by the City Council.
ARTICLE 22
~H RAL
22.1
It is hereby the declared personnel policy of ANAHEIM that:
22.1.1 Employment by ANAHEIM shall be based on merit and fitness, free of
personal and political considerations.
22.1.2 Appointments, promotions, and other actions requiring the application of the
merit principle shall be based on systematic tests and/or evaluations.
22,1.3 Positions having similar duties and responsibilities shall be classified and
compensated on a uniform basis.
22.1.4 Tenure of employees shall be subject to good behavior, satisfactory work
performance, necessity for the performance of work, and the availability of
funds.
22.2 Any action concerning an employee's status of employment shall be processed on a
Personnel Action Form. Such status shall become effective upon action by a
management employee who has responsibility for authorizing such action. All
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full-time employees shall receive a true copy of any personnel action taken
concerning their status of employment.
22.3 ANAHEIM will notify UNION, and UNION shall refer such skilled and experienced
personnel to ANAHEIM for necessary testing.
22.4 Job Bulletins regarding classifications represented by UNION shall be sent to the
UNION during recruitment periods.
22.5 ANAHEIM shall be the sole judge of the testing, qualification and acceptance
procedures of all applicants for employment and promotion and ANAHEIM retains
the right to reject any applicant for employment; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no
test or qualification procedures utilized by ANAHEIM or refusal to accept for
employment shall be done to discriminate for or against an applicant because of
union or nonunion membership or because of race, color, creed, national origin,
religion, sex, age or physical disability, except where age or lack of physical disability
is a bona fide occupational qualification.
ARTICLE 23
APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS
23.1 Appointments and promotions shall be based on merit and fitness to be ascertained
so far as practicable by competitive examinations. Examinations shall be used and
conducted to aid in the selection of qualified employees, and shall consist of
recognized selection techniques, which will, in the opinion of the Human Resources
Director, fairly test the qualifications of candidates.
23.2 Minimum standards of employment for each job class shall be recommended by the
Human Resources Director and approved by the City Manager.
23.3 Vacancies in positions above the entry level shall be filled by promotion whenever
one or more qualified candidates are available, except when a qualified,
work-disabled employee is placed in such position according to the Vocational
Rehabilitation Administration Regulation. Promotions shall be on a competitive basis
except when the Human Resources Director finds that the number of employees
qualified for promofion is insufficient to justify competition. Appropriate
consideration shall be given to promotional candidates' qualification, record of
perForrnance, and seniority, in that order.
23.3.1 Advancement to a higher paid job class shall constitute a promotion.
23.3.2 For the purposes of this ARTICLE, appointment to an apprenticeship
classification shall constitute a promotion.
23.3.3 Employees will be notified at the time promotional examinations for
classifications listed in Appendix "A" are announced. The weights to be
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assigned to qualification, record of performance and seniority whenever a
management evaluation is to be part of the selection process will be part of
the notification.
23.4 Examinations for appointments and promotions shall be in such form as will fairly
test the abilities and aptitudes of candidates for the duties to be performed, so that
such appointments and promotions will be solely based on qualifications without
regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religious or political afFiliation or belief,
membership in or attitude toward any employee organization, sex, age, or physical
disability, except where sex, age, or lack of physical disability is a bona fide
occupational qualification.
23.5 Candidates who qualify for employment or promotion shall be placed on an eligibility
list for the appropriate job class. At such times as a department management
evaluation is included in the establishment of a promotional eligibility list, the list
shall rank the eligible candidates in the order of final evaluation, and appointment
from that list shall follow rank order.
23.6 When an appointment is to be made to a vacancy, the Human Resources Director
shall submit to the appropriate department head the names on the appropriate
employment list. Appointments to vacant positions shall be made by the appropriate
department head, with the concurrence of the Human Resources Director,
23.6.1 The appropriate department head, with the concurrence of the Human
Resources Director, may order names removed from an eligibility list for
good and sufficient reasons.
23.7 In the absence of appropriate employment lists, a provisional appointment may be
made by ANAHEIM of a person meeting the minimum qualifications for the position.
An eligibility list shall be established within six months for any regular, full-time
position filled by provisional appointment. In the event that any provisional
appointee fails to qualify on the eligibility list as established within six months of
hisjher provisional appointment, said provisional appointee shall have his/her
employment terminated at the close of the first complete biweekly pay period
following the establishment of the eligibility list.
23.8 Appointments to certain grant funded positions as designated by the City Manager
may be made without competitive examinations and/or evaluations. Such
appointments may be made by the appropriate department head (with the approval
of the Human Resources Director and the City Manager). In the event that a grant
funded appointee fails to complete competitive examinations and/or evaluations and
is not appointed to a ANAHEIM funded position during hisJher period of employment
under the grant, said grant funded appointee shall be terminated from City
employment.
23.9 ANAHEIM agrees to utilize part time meter readers only when all regular meter
reader positions are filled, except during periods of recruitment (up to six months
after a vacancy occurs).
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ARTICLE 24
EMPLOYMENT LISTS
24.1 Employment lists, in order of their priority, shall be re-employment lists and
eligibility lists.
24.2 Re-employment lists shall contain the names of regular, full-time employees laid off
in good standing for lack of funds or work.
24.2.1 Names on re-employment lists shall remain for a period not to exceed one
(1}year.
24.3 Eligibility lists shall be created in accordance with the provisions of ARTICLE 23 -
APPOINTMENTSAND PROMOTIONS.
24.3.1 Eligibility lists may contain the names of one or more persons eligible for
employment,
24.3.2 Open competitive or promotional eligibility lists shall remain in effect for a
period of one year or until depleted. Lists containing less than three (3)
names may be considered depleted. Lists may be extended by the Human
Resources Director for a period not to exceed one (1) additional year.
ARTICLE 25
P ATI N
25.1 Employees appointed from eligibility lists, reinstated employees and employees
reassigned according to the Vocational Rehabilitation Administrative Regulation shall
be subject to a period of probation. The regular period of probation shall be six (6)
months unless otherwise specified for certain designated job classes.
25.1.1 Employees promoted from an apprentice job class to the journey level class
in accordance with the appropriate Apprenticeship Agreement shall not be
subject to a period of probation in the journey level class.
25.1,2 In the event an employee is assigned to light duty status or is absent from
work due to a lengthy illness or injury during hisjher probationary period,
said employee's probationary status may be extended beyond the regular
period of probation in the amount of one complete biweekly pay period for
each complete biweekly pay period assigned to light duty status or lost due
to such illness or injury.
25,1.3 Upon successful completion of a probationary period, an employee shall be
granted regular status in the classification in which the probationary period is
served. Except that employees in the Customer Service Representative I
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classification shall not be granted regular status but will be promoted in
accordance with ARTICLE 23 -APPOINTMENTS & PROMOTIONS, or
rejected in accordance with this ARTICLE.
25.2 The work and conduct of probationary employees shall be subject to close scrutiny
and evaluation, and, if found to be below standards satisfactory to the appointing
authority, the appropriate department head may reject the probationer at any time
during the probationary period. Such rejections shall not be subject to review or
appeal unless such rejection is alleged to be contrary to the provisions of this
Memorandum.
25.2.1 An employee rejected during the probationary period from a position to
which he/she has been promoted or transferred shall be returned to the
classification in which he/she has regular status unless the reasons for
hisjher failure to complete the probationary period would be cause for
dismissal.
25.3 An employee shall be retained beyond the end of the probationary period only if the
appropriate department head afFrms that the services of the employee have been
found to be satisfactory.
ARTICLE 26
OUTSIDE. EMPLOYMENT
26.1 An employee may engage in employment other than his/her job with ANAHEIM, if
hisJher department head determines that such outside employment does not
interfere with the performance of assigned duties and does not constitute a conflict
of interest.
ARTICLE 27
SERVICE AWARDS
27.1 Service awards, in the form of service pins or the equivalent, shall be presented to
employees in classifications listed in Appendix "A" as listed below. Such service
awards shall also be presented to any employee upon retirement,
Five (5) years of service;
Ten (10) years of service;
Fifteen (15) years of service;
Twenty (20) years of service;
Twenty-five (25) years of service;
Thirty (30) years of service;
Thirty-five (35) years of service;
Forty (40) years of service.
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27.2 For purposes of this ARTICLE, the term "years of service" shall be defined as
continuous, full-time service.
ARTICLE 28
T ININ
28.1 The Human Resources Director shall encourage the improvement of service by
providing employees with opportunities for training, including training for
advancement and for general fitness for public service.
28.2 Reimbursement to employees for costs incurred for formalized training shall be in
accordance with regulations established by the City Manager.
ARTICLE 29
SUSPENSION, DEMOTION, AND DISMISSAL
29,1 The tenure of every employee shall be conditioned on good behavior and
satisfactory work performance. Any employee may be suspended, demoted, or
dismissed for good and sufficient cause.
29.2 When in the judgment of the appropriate department head, an employee's work
performance or conduct justifies disciplinary action short of demotion or dismissal,
the employee may be suspended without pay. Upon taking such action, the
department head shall file with the employee and the Human Resources Director a
written notification containing a statement of the substantial reasons for the action.
No employee shall be suspended for more than thirty (30) days at any one time.
29.3 An employee may be demoted or dismissed upon recommendation of a division
head or other appropriate supervisor whenever in the judgment of the appropriate
department head, the employee's work or misconduct so warrants. Upon taking
such action, the department head shall file With the employee and the Human
Resources Director a written notification containing a statement of die substantial
reasons for the action and the effective date of the action.
29.3.1 Suspension without pay pending further acfion shall be the status of
dismissed employees appealing dismissal under the provisions of
ARTICLE 61 -GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. Such suspension shall not
exceed 90 calendar days.
29.4 When an employee is dismissed as provided in this ARTICLE, ANAHEIM and UNION
agree to the following accelerated procedure under the provisions of
ARTICLE 61-GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE.
29.4.1 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that only one Post Skelly hearing by the
appropriate Executive or Administrative Manager shall be held. This hearing
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shall be held within ten working days after the dismissal is grieved unless
mutually extended.
29.4.2 If the grievance is then appealed to the Third Step to be submitted to an
impartial arbitrator for a final and binding decision, ANAHEIM and UNION
agree to:
1) Develop a standing list of mutually approved arbitrators that shall include
no more than ten mutually approved arbitrators.
2) ANAHEIM and UNION agree to re-establish the list of arbitrators once
each year in January.
3) ANAHEIM and UNION may remove arbitrators from this list at anytime.
4) Select the arbitrator from the standing list that has the earliest,
reasonable available hearing date, unless the parties mutually agree to
select another arbitrator from the list.
5) Stipulate to the following submission language when a dismissal is
submitted to an impartial arbitrator: "Was (name of employee) dismissed
for good and sufficient cause? If not, what shall the remedy be?"
ARTICLE 30
REASSIGNMENT, LAYOFF AND RE-EMPLOYMENT
30.1 layoff for lack of work or lack of funds shall be on the basis of an evaluation of
qualifications, and department seniority.
30.1.1 An employee whose position has been abolished due to lack of work or lack
of funds shall be reassigned by his/her department head to any position
within their department in an equivalent or lower job class for which they
meet the minimum requirements and have department seniority over other
employees in the jab class. An apprentice job class is considered
equivalent to the journey level job class for purposes of this ARTICLE. If
the employee whose position has been abolished does not have
department seniority over other employees in equivalent or lower classes,
heJshe may be reassigned by his/her department head to any vacant
position within the department in an equivalent or lower job class, for
which the employee meets the minimum requirements. Employees so
reassigned shall be placed in the salary step of the appropriate salary
schedule closest to their rate of pay. Employees so reassigned shall be
reinstated to their former job class and salary step status when positions in
their former job class (within their department) become vacant. Such
reinstatement shall be on the basis of department seniority.
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30.1.2 Whenever an employee whose position has been abolished cannot be
reassigned to a vacant position within their department, the employee shall
be reassigned by the City Manager to any vacant position in any other
department in his/her job class or in an equivalent or lower job class for
which the employee meets the minimum qualifications for employment. If
an employee is reassigned to a vacant position within his/her job class in
any other department, he/she shall retain his/her rate of pay. If an
employee is reassigned to a vacant position in an equivalent or lower job
class in any other department, he/she may be placed in any salary step of
the appropriate salary schedule that does not provide an increase in salary.
Employees reassigned to vacant positions in an equivalent or lower job
class in any other department shall be reinstated to their former job class
and salary step status when positions in their former job class {within their
former department) become vacant, Such reinstatement shall be on the
basis of department seniority.
30.1.3 A full-time regular employee who is subject to layoff or reassignment under
the provisions of this ARTICLE shall, upon the request of the employee, be
appointed to any part time assignment within his/her department in an
equivalent or lower job class for which he/she meets the minimum
qualifications.
30.1.4 A full-time regular employee who is subject to layoff or reassignment under
the provisions of this ARTICLE shall, upon the request of the employee, be
appointed to any vacant part time position within his/her department in an
equivalent or lower job class for which he/she meets the minimum
qualifications.
30.1.5 An employee reassigned under Section 30.1.3 or Section 30.1.4 shall lose
all rights, privileges, and benefits granted under the authority of this
Agreement, except that such employee shall be reinstated to his/her
former job class and salary step status (such reinstatement on the basis of
departmental seniority) when a position in his/her former job class
becomes vacant.
30.2 Whenever an employee whose position has been abolished is not reassigned to any
vacant position, he/she shall be placed on the re-employment list for his/her job
class. Persons on the re-employment list shall be re-employed with their former
salary step status when positions in their job class (within the department from
which they were laid off) become vacant, Re-employment shall be on the basis of
department seniority.
30.3 Whenever an employee is reassigned to a vacant position in the same class, an
equivalent class, or lower class as herein provided, he/she shall retain the same
anniversary date for purposes of merit pay increases.
30.4 Whenever an employee is reinstated to a vacant position in his/her former job class,
or re-employed as herein provided, he/she shall be given a new anniversary date for
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purposes of merit pay increases in accordance with the provisions of ARTICLE 16 -
APPROPRIATE SALARY STEP.
30.5 An employee reinstated from the re-employment list shall be considered to have
continuous service and may be credited with the amount of accumulated sick leave
the employee had accrued at the time of layoff if the employee elects to remit to
ANAHEIM any payment received under the provisions of ARTICLE 40 -SICK LEAVE.
30.6 The provisions of this ARTICLE shall apply only to regular, full-time employees in the
classified service. Employees appointed to certain grant funded positions as
designated by the City Manager under ARTICLE 23.8 shall be excluded from the
provisions of this ARTICLE.
ARTICLE 31
T N FER
31.1 A change of an employee's place of employment from one division to another or
from one department to another shall be considered a transfer, A change of an
employee's place of employment to a vacant position in a job class on the same
salary schedule as his/her own job class shall also be considered a transfer.
31.1.1 A transfer from one division to another or from one department to another
shall require the approval of the head of the division or department to which
the employee is transferring and the Human Resources Director. Such a
transfer shall be initiated by request of the employee to the Human
Resources Director.
31.1.2 A transferred employee shall retain his/her rate of pay and his anniversary
date for purposes of merit pay increases.
31.1.3 In order to be transferred to a job class with minimum standards of
employment substantially different from those of his/her own job class, an
employee shall be required to demonstrate his/her eligibility for employment
in accordance with the provisions of ARTICLE 23 -APPOINTMENTS AND
PROMOTIONS and shall serve a new probationary period in accordance with
die provisions of ARTICLE 25 -PROBATION.
31.2 Transfers for the betterment of employees and the best interests of ANAHEIM shall
be encouraged by all echelons of management.
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ARTICLE 32
REINSTATEMENT
32.1 An employee who terminates his/her employment in good standing may be
reinstated to a vacant position in his/her former job class within three years of
his/her termination date without going through the competitive processes.
32.1.1 An employee reinstated within thirt~r days of his/her termination date shall be
considered to have continuous service and shall be credited with the amount
of accumulated sick leave he/she had at the time of termination, The
employee shall be placed in his/her former salary step and shall retain
his/her anniversary date for purposes of merit pay increases. If the
anniversary date has occurred during the period of the employee's absence,
the new anniversary date shall be the first day of the next biweekly pay
period following reinstatement.
32.1.2 An employee reinstated after thirty days of his/her termination date may be
considered to have broken service for purposes of salary step status, and
shall be considered to have broken service for all other employee benefits.
32.2 An employee may be reinstated under the provisions of the Vocational Rehabilitation
Administrative Regulation to any vacant position for which he/she meets the
minimum qualifications.
32.3 The provisions of this ARTICLE shall apply to regular, full-time employees.
ARTICLE 33
VOLUNTARY DEMOTION
33.1 If an employee takes a voluntary demotion as a result of a downward reclassification
of his/her position, his/her salary step status shall be in accordance with the
provisions of Section 16.4.
33.2 Voluntary demotions as a result of impending layoff shall be in accordance with the
provisions of ARTICLE 30 -LAYOFF AND RE-EMPLOYMENT.
33.3 An employee may request a voluntary demotion for any reason. Such voluntary
demotion shall require the approval of the department head to which the employee
will report. An employee taking such voluntary demotion may be placed in any
salary step of the appropriate salary schedule that does not provide an increase in
salary. The employee shall be given a new anniversary date for purposes of merit
pay increases in accordance with the provisions of ARTICLE 16 - APPROPIATE
SALARY STEP.
33.3.1 Voluntary demotions in accordance with the Vocational Rehabilitation
Administrative Regulation shall be in accordance with the provisions of
Section 33.2.
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33.4 An employee who has taken a voluntary demotion to a lower job class may be
reinstated to a vacant position in his/her former job class within three years of the
effecfive date of the voluntary demotion without re-qualifying by competitive
processes.
33.4.1 An employee reinstated to hisJher former job class from a voluntary
demotion shall retain hisJher rate of pay. If hisJher rate of pay is not
included in the salary schedule of his/her former job class, the employee
shall be placed in the salary step of that salary schedule which is closest to
hisJher rate of pay. The employee shall retain his/her anniversary date for
purposes of merit pay increases; however, if the employee is placed in the 5th
or 6~' step of the salary schedule, the employee shall be eligible for a merit
pay increase after thirteen complete biweekly pay periods or his/her regular
anniversary date, whichever is sooner.
ARTICLE 34
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
34, i In the event a death occurs in the immediate family of a full-time employee, the
employee shall be granted bereavement leave with pay for up to a maximum of
three (3) work shifts. "Immediate family" shall be defined as any relative by blood
or marriage who is a member of the employee's household, under the same roof,
and any parent, foster parent, stepparent, spouse or registered domestic partner,
child, brother, or sister of the employee, or any parent, foster parent or stepparent
of the employee's spouse or registered domestic partner, regardless of residence.
34.1.1 In the event a death occurs among other family members of an employee,
the employee shall be granted bereavement leave with pay for up to a
maximum of one (1) work shift. Other family members shall be defined as
grandparent, grandchild, daughter-in-law, son-in-law not under the same
roof of the employee, and any grandparent, grandchild, child, brother, or
sister of the employee's spouse or registered domestic partner, regardless of
residence.
34.1.2 Bereavement leave may be used only at the time a death occurs, or to make
burial arrangements and/or to attend funeral or memorial services.
34.1.3 The City will guarantee, that in addition to the above, employees may use all
available vacation on the books up to forty {40) hours. If no vacation is on
the books, the City guarantees the employee the ability to use up to forty
(40} hours leave without pay.
34.2 As used in this Article, registered domestic partner means that a Declaration of
Domestic Partnership has been filed with the California Secretary of State.
ARTICLE 35
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H LI AY
35.1 The following days shall be recognized as holidays, and regular full-time employees
shall have these holidays off with pay:
January 1st, New Year's Day
Third Monday in January, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February, All Presidents' Day
Last Monday in May, Memorial Day
July 4th, Independence Day
Frst Monday in September, Labor Day
November 11, Veteran's Day
Fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
December 25th, Christmas Day
Every day designated by the City Council for a public feast, thanksgiving or holiday.
35.2 In the event that any of the above holidays fall on an employee's scheduled day off,
said employee shall observe the preceding work day or the following work day as
scheduled by the department head to provide maximum regular service to the
public.
35.3 Employees may be required to work on any of the above holidays or days observed
in lieu of those holidays. Any employee assigned to a department other than the
Public Utilities Department who is required to work on any of the above holidays or
days observed in lieu of those holidays, shall receive additional compensation
equivalent to one and one-half times his/her regular rate of pay.
35.4 Any Public Utilities Department employee required to work on any of the above
holidays or days observed in lieu of those holidays shall receive additional
compensation equivalent to two times his/her regular rate of pay.
35.5 In the event that any of the recognized holidays falls on weekends all field
employees shall observe the same day.
35.6 In order to be eligible for holiday pay, an employee must be either at work or on
paid leave of absence on the regularly scheduled work day immediately preceding
the holiday, or day observed in lieu of the holiday, and the regularly scheduled work
day immediately following the holiday, or day observed in lieu of the holiday. No
employee who is on suspension or unpaid leave of absence on either the regularly
scheduled workday immediately preceding or immediately following the holiday, or
day observed in lieu of the holiday, shall receive compensation for said holiday or
day observed in lieu of the holiday.
35.7 The following days shall be recognized as flexible holidays; and regular full-flme
employees shall accrue additional paid vacation in accordance with ARTICLE 41 -
VACATION in lieu of having the following holidays off with pay: Employee's
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Birthday; February 12, Lincoln's Birthday; Good Friday; and September 9, Admission
Day.
35.8 For those employees who are assigned by management to work the Nine Plan
alternate schedule;
35.8.1 If the holiday falls on the employee's nine hour work day, the employee will
receive only eight (8) hours of holiday pay.
35.8.2 The employee shall be required to submit a request for one (1) hour of
vacation to be charged to that day unless the employee requests, and
management approves, authorization to make up the hour. Employees will
make up the hour by working one (1) hour in addition to their regular work
shift on another day during the same FLSA work period and City pay
period. IBEW and ANAHEIM agree that such additional hour shall not be
considered overtime, and the employee shall be paid at this or her regular
hourly rate of pay.
35.8.3 In the event an employee does not request to make up the hour, or is not
authorized to make up the hour, the employee shall be charged one (i) hour
of vacation. In the event the employee does not have sufficient vacation
time to cover the hour, or in the event the employee is not eligible for
vacafion pay, the employee shall be charged one (1) hour of leave without
pay.
ARTICLE 36
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT LEAVE
36,1 In the event that any full-time employee is absent from work as a result of any
injury or disease which comes under the State of California Worker's Compensation
Insurance and Safety Act, such absence shall be considered to be Industrial Accident
Leave.
36.2 Any employee on Industrial Accident Leave shall receive compensation from
ANAHEIM in an amount equal to the difference between temporary disability
payments mandated by the State of California Worker's Compensation Insurance
and Safety Act and the employee's regular basic rate of pay.
36,2.1 In the event that an employee who has received or is receiving Industrial
Accident Leave benefits files a civil legal action against a third party for
allegedly causing or contributing to the cause of the injury which resulted in
the absence from work, the employee is required to inform the Risk
Management Office of the filing of such legal action.
36,3 Industrial Accident Leave shall begin on the first day of such absence as defined in
ARTICLE 36.1.
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36.3.1 Industrial Accident Leave shall continue during all absences due to a single
injury, but not to exceed one year of accumulated absence.
36.3.2 Industrial Accident Leave benefits provided by this ARTICLE shall apply to
each injury or disease as defined in ARTICLE 36.1.
36.3.3 The effective date of a permanent disability rating as awarded by the
Worker's Compensation Appeals Board ends eligibility for Industrial Accident
leave for that particular injury or disease.
36.3.4 A written statement from the treating physician that the employee's condition
is permanent and stationary or separation from ANAHEIM service ends
eligibility for Industrial Accident Leave for that particular injury or disease,
36.3.5 Industrial Accident Leave for absence due to injury or disease a~ defined in
this ARTICLE shall be granted to employees only upon presentation of a
physician's certificate of treatment.
36.4 No employee shall have accrued sick leave deducted while on Industrial Accident
Leave. Vacation and sick leave shall continue to accrue for any employee on
Industrial Accident Leave in accordance with the provisions of ARTICLE 40 -SICK
LEAVE and the provisions of ARTICLE 41-VACATION.
ARTICLE 37
]URY DUTY AND COURT APPEARANCES
37.1 In the event any full-time employee is duly summoned to any court for the purpose
of performing jury duty, the employee shall receive his/her regular compensation for
any regularly scheduled working hours spent in actual performance of such service.
37.2 Whenever an employee is duly summoned to appear as a witness, except where the
employee is a litigant or a defendant in a criminal case or any action brought about
as a result of his/her own misconduct, the employee shall receive his/her regular
compensation for any regularly scheduled working hours spent in actual
performance of such service.
37.2.1 Employees receiving witness fees shall remit such fees to the Collection
Officer in order to be considered at work for payroll purposes during time
spent as such witnesses.
ARTICLE 38
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
38.1 Any employee who is absent from work and who is not on leave with pay shall be
considered to be on leave without pay.
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38.1.1 An employee on leave without pay shall receive no compensation and shall
accumulate no vacation or sick leave while on such leave.
38.1.2 An employee who has need to be absent from work and who is not eligible
for leave with pay may request to be placed on leave without pay. Leave
without pay for a period not to exceed forty (40) working hours may be
granted by the employee's division head. Leave without pay in excess of
forljr (40) hours up to a maximum of twelve (12) months shall require the
approval of the employee's department head. Any employee who is absent
from work in excess of twelve (12) months on leave without pay shall be
separated from City Service.
38.1,3 In the event that leave without pay is granted an employee for reasons of
illness or physical incapacity due to illness or injury, ANAHEIM shall continue
to pay for any hospitalization and major medical insurance previously paid for
by ANAHEIM for a maximum of twelve (12) complete months. ANAHEIM
shall waive the payment of employee premiums for any ANAHEIM-sponsored
medical, dental and life insurance benefit plans for a maximum of twelve (12)
complete months.
38,1.4 An employee returning to work from leave without pay shall be placed in the
same salary step hejshe was in prior to such leave. If such leave was in
excess of two complete biweekly pay periods, the employee's anniversary
date for purposes of merit pay increases shall be changed to conform with
the provisions of ARTICLE 16.1 provided that if the employee returns to a
position in a lower job class, his/her salary step status shall be determined in
accordance with the provisions of ARTICLE 33 -VOLUNTARY DEMOTION.
ARTICLE 39
MILITARY LEAVE
39.1 ANAHEIM'S policy relating to military leave and compensation therefore, shall be in
accordance with the provisions of the Military and Veterans Code of the State of
California, and with any other applicable law.
ARTICLE 40
K L AVE
40.1 Employees shall accrue annual sick leave with pay in accordance with the following
provisions:
40,1.1 Regular, full-time employees with an average regular workweek of forty (40)
hours shall accrue paid sick leave at the rate of three (3) hours for each
complete biweekly pay period.
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40.1.2 Paid sick leave shall continue to accrue in accordance with the above
provisions during any period of leave with pay.
40.1.3 An employee requesting sick leave for an absence from work as a result of
any injury or disease which comes under the State of California Worker's
Compensation Insurance and Safety Act after eligibility for Industrial Accident
Leave has ended shall receive maximum compensation from ANAHEIM in an
amount equal to the difference between temporary disability payments
mandated by the State of Califomia Worker's Compensation Insurance and
Safety Act and the employee's regular basic rate of pay.
40.2 Each employee shall have one-half (1/2) hour deducted from his/her accrued sick
leave time for each one-half (~/z) hour of sick leave taken. An employee with a
regular work day of eight (8) hours shall have eight (8) hours deducted from his/her
accrued sick leave time for each regularly scheduled working day that the employee
is on paid sick leave. The minimum amount of sick leave that may be taken at any
given time shall be one-half (1/z) hour.
40.3 Sick leave that is accrued, but not taken, shall be accumulated.
40.3.1 Regular, full-time employees with an average regular workweek of forty (40)
hours shall be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay for all hours
accumulated beyond one hundred seventy-five (175) in each calendar year.
Payment shall be made in January of each year, or upon the employee's
termination of employment for any reason. A maximum of one hundred
seventy-five (175) hours shall carry over from year to year.
40.3.2 ANAHEIM shall pay to an employee upon the employee's termination of
employment due to retirement in accordance with ARTICLE 62 -
INSURANCE ACTIVE EMPLOYEES or layoff in accordance with ARTICLE 30 -
LAYOFFAND RE-EMPLOYMENT, all hours accumulated up to the maximum of
one hundred seventy-five (175) hours that may be carried over from year to
year. If an employee dies while employed, ANAHEIM shall pay to his/her
beneficiary, as designated by the Public Employee's Retirement System
records, the cash equivalent of all hours accumulated up to the maximum of
one hundred seventy-five (175) hours that may be carried over from year to
year.
40.4 An employee who has completed six (6) months as a regular full-time employee and
is continuously and totally disabled for more than one (1) calendar month shall
receive a disability benefit of net sixty percent (60%) of his/her base rate of pay,
after withholding taxes, and less deductible benefits. Such disability benefit shall
continue during total disability, up to a maximum of six months from date of
disability. Upon completion of thirty (30) and ninety (90) days of absence while
receiving short term disability benefits, an employee will normally be required to
submit a report from the treating physician explaining the nature and extent of the
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disabling illness or injuries and the prognosis and date of expected return to work.
Failure to comply may result in termination of this benefit.
40.4.1 Deductible benefits include salary or other compensation paid by any
employer; Worker's Compensation Act or similar law including benefits for
partial or total disability, whether permanent or temporary if benefits being
received are for the current disabling condition; a pension plan toward which
ANAHEIM contributed.
40.4.2 Total disability means an employee's complete inability to engage in his/her
regular occupation.
40.4.3 Benefits are not payable unless the employee is regularly seen and treated
by a licensed physician or medical practitioner who certifies to the
continuing disability.
40.4.4 ANAHEIM shall waive the payment of employee premiums for any
ANAHEIM sponsored medical, dental, and life insurance benefit plans
during any biweekly pay period during which short term disability benefits
are paid.
40.5 In the event that any paid holiday occurs during a period when an employee is on
paid sick leave, the holiday shall not be charged against the employee's accrued sick
leave. The only sick leave hours that shall be charged against an employee's
accrued sick leave shall be those hours that the employee is regularly scheduled to
work.
40.6 An employee eligible for paid sick leave shall be granted such leave for the following
reasons:
40.fi.1 Illness of the employee or physical incapacity of the employee due to illness
or injury.
40.6.2 Enforced quarantine of the employee in accordance with community health
regulations.
40.6.3 Medical and dental appointments during work hours. Use of sick leave for
scheduled medical and dental appointments shall require prior approval of
the employee's supervisor and will be granted in accordance with the best
interest of ANAHEIM and the employee's department or division.
40.6.4 Temporary disabilities caused by pregnancy and childbirth.
40.6.5 Illness of the employee's immediate family.
40,7 An employee who cannot perform his/her assigned duties due to illness or physical
incapacity shall inform his/her immediate supervisor of the fact and the reason
therefore as soon as possible. Failure to do so within a reasonable time may be
cause of denial of sick leave with pay.
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40.8 In the event that an employee is absent on sick leave, in excess of twenty-four {24)
consecutive working hours the employee's department head or division head may
require that the employee submit to him/her a written statement by a physician
licensed by the State of California certifying that the employee's condition prevented
him/her from performing the duties of his/her position. Failure on the part of the
employee to comply with such a requirement may be considered grounds for
disciplinary action.
40.9 In the event that an employee becomes iil during working hours and is placed on
paid sick leave prior to the close of the workday, such paid sick leave shall be
calculated to the nearest hour.
40.10 Effective December 19, 1980, accrued sick leave hours shall be entered in a new
Sick Leave Plan and regular full-time employees with an average regular workweek
of forty (40) hours who were employed as of that date shall have up to one hundred
seventy-five {175) hours transferred to the usable Sick Leave account. The
remainder (over 175 hours) shall be credited as follows: seventy-five percent (75%}
to be reported as service credit at retirement; twenty-five percent (25%) converted
to cash value at the employee's current (December 19,1980) regular hourly rate of
pay and paid with interest at retirement, layoff or to his/her beneficiary, as
designated by Public Employee's Retirement System records if the employee dies
while employed.
40.10.1 Employees who retire in calendar year 1984 or thereafter shall receive
service credit for all hours up to one hundred seventy-five.
40.10.2 An employee who has more than ten (10) years of continuous City service
may elect once each calendar year to receive all or a portion of his/her
Employee Sick Leave Trust Fund amount. When requested, such payments
shall be paid in cash by separate check subject to standardized withholding
taxes. When partial payment is requested, the amount shall not be less
than 25°/0 of the balance, and a maximum of four (4) such partial
payments shall be allowed with the fourth payment paying the entire
remaining balance in the account.
40.10.2.1 Beginning with tax year 2004 and thereafter, employees may no
longer elect to receive a portion of the Sick Leave Trust fund
amount and shall be paid any remaining balance only upon
separation irom City service.
40.11 If two or more periods of total disability occur during a specific six-month elimination
period for the insured LTD plan, all such periods shall be considered as one period of
continuous total disability under the following conditions:
40.12 All periods of total disability must be due to the same cause or causes; and
40.13 All recurring periods of total disability that qualify as one period of continuous total
disability for the insured LTD plan, shall qualify as one period of continuous total
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disability for the ANAHEIM Disability Plan and shall not require a new one-month
waiting period before ANAHEIM Disability Benefits will be paid; and
40.14 Commencement of the benefit period for the insured LTD plan shall automatically
terminate benefits from the ANAHEIM Disability Plan.
ARTICLE 41
V N
41.1 Regular, full-time employees with an average workweek of forty (40) hours shall
receive annual vacation with pay in accordance with the following provisions.
For the first four years of continuous, full-time service such employees shat! accrue
paid vacation at the rate of four (4} hours for each complete biweekly pay
period plus two (2} hours of paid vacation at the close of the final complete
biweekly pay period of each fiscal year (106 hours or 13.25 working days per
year}.
41.1,2 Upon completion of four years of continuous, full-time service, such
employees shall accrue paid vacadon at the rate of five (5) hours for each
complete biweekly pay period (130 hours or 16.25 working days per year).
41.1.3 Upon completion of eight years of continuous, full-time service, such
employees shall accrue paid vacation at the rate of six (6) hours for each
complete biweekly pay period (15fi hours or 19.5 working days per year).
41.1.4 Upon completion of fourteen years of continuous, full-time service such
employees shall accrue paid vacation at the rate of seven (7) hours for each
complete biweekly pay period (182 hours or 22.75 working days per year).
41.1.5 Upon completion of nineteen years of continuous, full-time service, such
employees shall accrue paid vacation at the rate of eight (8) hours for each
complete biweekly pay period (208 hours or 26 working days per year).
41.1.6 Upon completion of twenty-four years of continuous, full-time service,
employees shall accrue paid vacation at the rate of nine (9) hours for each
complete biweekly pay period (234 hours or 29.25 working days per year.)
41.2 Paid vacations shall continue to accrue in accordance with the above provisions
during any period of leave with pay. All vacations shall be scheduled and taken in
accordance with the best interests of ANAHEIM and the department or division in
which the employee is employed. The maximum amount of vacation that may be
taken at any given time shall be that amount that has accrued to the employee
concerned. The minimum amount of vacation that may be taken at any given time
shall be one-half (1J2) hour.
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41.3 An employee shall be eligible to take any accrued vacation upon completion of six
(6) months of service. Each employee shall have one (1) hour deducted from his or
her accrued vacation time for each hour of vacation taken. Vacation, which is
accrued, but not taken, shall be accumulated.
41.4 Maximum vacation accumulations for employees with an average regular workweek
of forty {40) hours shall be as follows:
41,4.1 For employees accruing vacation at the rate of one hundred six (106) hours
for every twenty-six (26} complete biweekly pay periods, the maximum
amount of vacation that may be accumulated shall be one hundred ninety
(190) hours.
41.4.2 For employees accruing vacation at the rate of one hundred thirty {130)
hours for everytwenty-six (26) complete biweekly pay periods, the maximum
amount of vacation that may be accumulated shall be two hundred forty
(240} hours.
41.4.3 For employees accruing vacation at the rate of one hundred fifty-six (156)
hours for everytwenty-six (26) complete biweekly pay periods, the maximum
amount of vacation that may be accumulated shall be two hundred ninety
(290) hours.
41.4.4 For employees accruing vacation at the rate of one hundred eighty-two (182}
hours for everytwenty-six (26) complete biweekly pay periods, the maximum
amount of vacation that may be accumulated shall be three hundred forty
(340) hours.
41.4.5 For employees accruing vacation at the rate of two hundred eight (208)
hours for everytwenty-six {2fi) complete biweekly pay periods, the maximum
amount of vacation that may be accumulated shall be three hundred ninety
(390) hours.
41.4.6 For employees accruing vacation at the rate of two hundred thirty-four (234)
hours for everytwenty-six (26) complete_biweekly pay periods, the maximum
amount of vacation that may be accumulated shall be four hundred forty
(440) hours.
41.5 Employees shall be eligible on an annual basis to be compensated at their regular
rate of pay for up to two (2) weeks (80 hours) vacation accrued but not taken,
subject to the following provisions:
A minimum of eight (80) hours of vacation must have been used during the
previous payroll year.
An employee`s request for the annual vacation payoff is subject to the approval
of the employee's department head.
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Payment shall be made in January of each year.
41.6 Upon termination, an employee shall be compensated in cash at his or her current
rate of pay for any vacation accrued but not taken, provided that he or she has
successfully completed his or her probationary period.
41.7 In the event that any recognized holiday occurs during an employee's vacation, the
holiday shall not be charged against the employee's accrued vacation. The only
vacation hours that shall be charged against an employee's accrued vacation shall be
those hours that the employee is regularly scheduled to work.
41.8 Employees who terminate employment with ANAHEIM due to disability, and if
subsequently rehired, shall be credited with prior service for the purpose of vacation
accrual.
41,9 Employees who have completed four years of continuous full-time service and who
terminate employment with ANAHEIM and are subsequently rehired, shall be
credited with prior service for the purpose of vacation accrual upon completion of
five years of additional continuous full-time service.
ARTICLE 42
V RTIME
42.1 ANAHEIM and UNION recognize the obligation to maintain essential water and
electric public utility services to the residents, homes, and businesses of Anaheim.
Both parties agree that situations hazardous to the public, interruptions of service,
and other emergencies occur outside scheduled working hours and that people
employed in this public service are expected to work many hours outside of
scheduled work periods, and such work may be required when needed. Employees
who are unable to reach the normal reporting location_within areasonable time may
be removed by ANAHEIM from the list of those persons to whom overtime is
normally assigned.
42.2 A full-time Public Utilities Department employee who performs authorized work in
excess of his/her normal work period, regular workweek, workday or shift shall be
compensated for such work at the rate of two times his/her regular hourly rate of
pay, except as provided in ARTICLE 42,7,
42.3 A full-time employee working in a department other than the Public Utilities
department who performs authorized work in excess of his/her normal work period,
regular workweek, workday or shift shall be compensated for such work at the rate
of one and one-half times his/her regular hourly rate of pay, except as provided for
in ARTICLE 42.8.
42.4 Overtime shall be calculated to the nearest one-quarter hour of overtime worked,
except any overtime of less than one-half (i/2) hour duration shall be calculated to
the nearest one-half (1/2) hour.
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42.5 All overtime must be authorized by the appropriate division head.
42.b Notwithstanding the above overtime provisions, there shall be no compensation for
the time spent in attending meetings of any kind which are for the purpose of
education or training, unless required by law,
42.7 When employees perform overtime work as Registered Disaster Service Workers at
the time of a declared disaster under the City of Anaheim Disaster Plan, they shall
be paid at the rate of one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for each hour
worked.
42.8 A full-time employee working in a department other than the Public Utilities
department who performs authorized overtime work immediately preceding or upon
completion of a regular work shift (extension of the workday) shall be compensated
for such work as follows:
42.8.1 One and one-half (11/z} times the employee's regular hourly rate of pay for
all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours, up to and including twelve (12)
hours in any workday, and
Two (2) times the employee's regular hourly rate of pay for all hours worked
in excess of twelve (12) hours in any workday.
42.9 When employees in the following job classes perform overtime work between the
hours of 11:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., they shall be paid at the rate of two times their
regular rate of pay for such overtime hours worked between the hours of 11:30 p.m.
and 8:00 a.m.:
Apprentice HVAC Mechanic
Facility and Event Electrician
HVAC Mechanic
Lead Facility and Event Electrician
Lead HVAC Mechanic
42.10 All employees who eam overtime may elect to take it as compensatory time under
the following provisions:
42,io,1 Compensatory time is earned atone and one-half (1.5) times for each hour
worked.
42.10.2 Must be designated as compensatory time when earned.
42.10.3 Once this time is designated as compensatory, it cannot be converted to
another type of overtime.
42.10.4 There is a maximum of forty-eight (48) hours allowed on the books.
42.10.5 There is a maximum utilization of forty-eight (48) hours per payroll year.
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42.10.6 Compensatory time off shall be granted in accordance with ARTICLE 41-
VACATION.
ARTICLE 43
BILINGUAL PAY
43.1 Employees required to speak, read andjor write in Spanish or other languages as
well as English as part of the regular duties of their position will be compensated at
the rate of sixty dollars ($60.00) per pay period in addition to their regular pay.
43.2 The appropriate department head shall designate which positions shall be assigned
bilingual duties and which languages shall be eligible for bilingual pay.
43.3 The Human Resources Director shall conduct a test of competency for employees
whose positions have been assigned bilingual duties to certify these employees
eligible for bilingual pay, except that operating departments with authorized bilingual
certifiers may conduct their own test of bilingual competency and notify the Human
Resources Director of the outcome of the test.
43,4 Eligibility for Bilingual pay shall continue in accordance with the above provisions
during any period of leave with pay.
ARTICLE 44
LL- T
44,1 Call-out compensation shall be in accordance with the following provisions.
44.2 All emergency call-out time shall be calculated to the nearest one-quarter (1/4) hour
of time worked,
44.3 When an employee, assigned to a department other than the Public Utilities
Department, is called out for emergency work, the employee shall be paid at the
overtime rate of pay for such emergency work.
44.3.1 For employees assigned to departments other than the Public Utilities
Department, a minimum of three (3} hours {including travel time} of pay at
the overtime rate shall be guaranteed for each emergency call-out.
44.3.2 For employees assigned to departments other than the Public Utilities
Department, forty-five minutes time shall be added to the time worked to
compensate the employee for travel time incurred for each emergency call-
out.
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44.3.3 For employees assigned to departments other than the Public Utilities
Department, a minimum of two (2) hours pay at the overtime rate shall be
guaranteed for prearranged overtime, except when such overtime occurs
immediately before or after a regular work period.
44.4 Public Utilities Department employees shall be guaranteed a minimum of three (3)
hours of pay at the overtime rate for each call-out.
44.4.1 Call-out time for these employees shall be calculated from the time of arrival.
44.5 Overtime work (except an extension of the regular work period) assigned with less
than eight working hours notice shall be considered call-out.
ARTICLE 45
DISTRIBUTION
45.1 In order that overtime can be equitably distributed among employees in a given
classification, ANAHEIM and UNION agree that overtime will be assigned pursuant to
Public Utilities Department policies except that employees who are unable to reach
the Utilities Service Center within a reasonable time may be removed by ANAHEIM
from the list of those persons to whom overtime is normally assigned.
45.2 Call-out lists shall be prepared by each pay period and posted each payday.
45.3 All overdme worked or declined shall be charged.
45.4 Each list will be gone through one time before moving to the next list.
45.5 Call-out lists will consist of Line Mechanic, Electric Crew Supervisor (line crew) and
Electric Crew Supervisor (service crew). The "evergreen" list far Electric Crew
Supervisor (line crew) will be comprised of line Crew Supervisors and Electric Crew
Supervisors in ascending order of overtime worked. The "evergreen" list for Electric
Crew Supervisor (service crew) will be comprised of Service Crew Supervisors and
Electric Crew Supervisors in ascending order of overtime worked
45.5.1 When calling out an Electric Crew Supervisor (line crew) the order of calling
shall be Electric Crew Supervisor (line crew); Electric Crew Supervisor
(service crew), then Line Mechanic (upgrade).
45.5.2 When calling out an Electric Crew Supervisor (Service Crew) the order of
calling shall be Electric Crew Supervisor (service crew) then Line Mechanic
(upgrade).
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45.5.3 For the Line Mechanic call-out list, the order of calling shall be Standby Line
Mechanic (if existing}, Line Mechanic, Troubleshooter, then Electric Crew
Supervisor (service crew).
45.6 Common call-out lists will be created for Maintenance Pipefitter Working Supervisor
and Water Service Supervisor.
ARTICLE 46
METER READER RULES
46.1 An employee working in the classification of Meter Reader who has completed 8.0
units of meter book value shall be compensated at the rate of two times his/her
regular hourly rate of pay for each completed unit of meter book value or portion
thereof that is assigned on the same day. 1.0 unit = 54 minutes.
4fi.1.1 An employee working in the classification of Meter Reader who is assigned to
work his/her regularly scheduled day off shall be compensated at the rate of
two times his/her regular hourly rate of pay for each completed unit of meter
book value or portion thereof.
ARTICLE 47
PLANNED OVERTIME
47.1 Planned overtime work for Public Utilities Department employees will not be
scheduled for less than four (4) hours, except when such overtime work occurs
immediately prior to or following a regular work period.
47.2 Employees required to work such planned overtime immediately prior to or following
their regular work period shall not require assignment from the overtime list;
however, the employees' hours worked shall be added to the overtime list.
47.2.1 Employees who are notified of cancellation of planned overtime after the
close of their regularly scheduled work shift immediately preceding the
planned overtime, shall receive one-half (~/~) hour pay at the appropriate
overtime rate.
ARTICLE 48
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
48.1 All work periods, regularly scheduled to begin at noon or later, but before 3:00 p.m.;
will receive a shift differential of $1.25 per hour
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48.2 All work periods regularly scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. or later, but before
3:00 a.m., will receive a shift differential of $1.75 per hour.
48.3 When a shift premium is applicable to time worked at the overtime rate of pay,~the
overtime rate shall be applied to the applicable shift premium.
48.4 When an employee is required to work continuously without a break beyond the end
of hisjher night shift, the overtime rate shall be applied to the applicable shift
premium.
48.5 Shift premium shall be payable only for hours actually worked and shall not be paid
for non-work time, such as vacations, holidays, sick leave, etc.
ARTICLE 49
SHORT SHIFT CHANGE
49.1 For employees assigned to a department other than the Public Utilities Department
short shift changes as defined herein shall be compensated at the rate of one and
one-half the employee's regular rate of pay.
49.2 For Public Utilities Department employees short shift changes as defined herein shall
be compensated at the rate of two times the employee's regular rate of pay.
49.3 For Public Utilities Department employees the first work day on a new schedule after
transfer from one schedule of working days to another without notification of such
transfer at least eight (8) work hours in advance of the starting time of the new
schedule.
49.4 For employees assigned to a department other than the Public Utilities Department,
the first work day on a new schedule after transfer from one schedule of working
days to another without notification of such transfer at least eight (8} work hours in
advance of the starting time of the new schedule.
49.5 The first shift after transfer from one eight (8) hour working shift to another without
notification of such transfer at least eight (S) work hours in advance of the starting
time of the new shift.
49.6 Whenever required to transfer from one schedule of working days to another with
but eight (8) hours off between shifts more than once in a workweek.
49.7 No overtime compensation shall be paid for any hours worked on a second shift in
any twenty-four {24) hour period, which hours are worked as a result of the regular
shift rotation or which hours are worked as a result of shift changes or changes in
days off mutually agreed upon by employees for their convenience. Any changes in
days off must be in the same workweek.
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ARTICLE 50
REST PERIOD
50.1 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that no employee will be denied an eight-hour rest
period after working sixteen consecutive hours if the employee requests such rest
period because of their physical condition. Employees who have worked sixteen
consecutive hours may be required to take an eight-hour rest period in order to
ensure adequate staffing levels for regular work shifts, for availability of
commercial drivers or for emergency response.
50.1,1 The sixteen hours begins upon arrival at work.
50.2 A rest period of eight consecutive hours or more shall be considered to be an
interruption of continuous work. Rest periods of less than eight consecutive work
hours shall not be considered to bean interruption of continuous work.
50.3 Employees shall be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay for all regularly
scheduled work hours, which occur during the rest period. Employees re uired to
return to work during such rest periods, shall be compensated at the overtime rate
of pay for all time worked. This overtime pay shall be in lieu of, and not in
addition to, the regular rate of pay. Employees not required by management to
return to work, but who choose to take less than an eight-hour rest period, shall
be paid their regular hourly rate of pay for all regularly scheduled work hours.
50.4 Mealtime will not be considered an interruption of consecutive work time nor will it
be considered part of consecutive work time, except when such mealtime is a paid
meal break as provided in ARTICLE 52 -MEALS.
50.5 The meal period that occurs during the regular work hours of an employee, will not
be included in the computation of the eight-hour rest period. An employee who
returns to work from a rest period that extends more than four hours into his/her
regular work shift shall be considered to have taken a meal period prior to reporting,
except that such employee shall be allowed to observe any meal period taken by a
crew to which such employee may be assigned.
50.6 The employee responsible for the crew shall determine when rest periods shall take
place for employees because of their physical condition and is responsible for
notifying the crewmembers. Management shall determine when rest periods are
required for stafFng reasons and shall notify the employee responsible for the crew.
50.7 When an employee's rest period extends four or more hours into the regularly
scheduled work shift, the employee may request vacation pay or scheduled leave
without pay for the remainder of the work shift. Approval of such request shall
generally be granted, unless maximum work load or emergency condifions exist.
50.7.1 When an employee's rest period extends less than four hours into the
regularly scheduled work shift, the employee may request vacation pay or
scheduled leave without pay for the remainder of the work shift. Approval of
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such request shall be granted if it is in accordance with the best interest of
ANAHEIM and the department or division in which the employee is employed.
50.8 No employee who has less than eight (8) consecutive hours off-duty in the sixteen
hours immediately preceding their regularly scheduled work shift, will be denied an
eight-hour rest period, if the employee requests such rest period because of their
physical condition. The rest period shall commence at the time the employee goes
off duty.
ARTICLE 51
TRAVEL AND MILEAGE EXPENSE
51.1 Travel expense allowance for employees while on City business shall be provided in
accordance with regulafions established by the Anaheim City Manager and/or the
Anaheim City Council.
51.2 ANAHEIM's mileage reimbursement rate will be the standard mileage rate
established by the Internal Revenue Service. Any increase or decrease shall be
effective the first day of the second month after the date of publication by the
Internal Revenue Service.
ARTICLE 52
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52,1 PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT employees shall earn meal compensation at fixed
intervals during periods of call-out overtime, planned overtime and during an
extension of the regular or planned work day. Meal compensation is not earned for
any hours worked during a regularly scheduled work shift.
52.2 Effective the first pay period following approval of this Memorandum of
Understanding by the City Council, meal compensation shall consist of $15.00 plus
one-half (1/z) hour overtime pay.
52.2.1 Payment for meal allowance(s) shall be by check paid each payday for all
meals earned during the previous pay period.
52.2.2 Meal compensation will not count as hours worked.
52.3 During CALL-OUT OVERTIME meal compensation shall be earned as follows:
52.3.1 One meal compensation will be earned for each interval of four and one-half
(41/2} consecutive hours of paid overtime completed.
52.3.2 If the employee reports for call-out overtime work within one and one-half
(11/2} hours after normal quitting time, and the employee works beyond
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two and one-half (2 1/2) hours after normal quitting time, one meal
compensation will be earned.
52.3.3 Employees called out to work one (1) hour or more prior to the beginning of
a regular work shift will be paid meal allowance for two meals, plus 1/2 hour
overtime.
52.4 During EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR WORKDAY, meal compensation shall be
earned as follows;
52.4.1 An initial meal compensation will be earned upon completion of a work
period consisting of two consecutive hours of paid overtime; thereafter, one
meal compensation will be earned for each interval of four and one-half
(41/2) consecutive hours of paid overtime completed.
52.5 During PLANNED OVERTIME meal compensation shall be earned as follows:
52.5.1 Employees scheduled to work a planned overtime job shall provide their first
meal. An initial meal compensation will be earned upon completion of ten
consecutive hours of overtime worked (excluding the unpaid lunch break),
thereafter, one meal compensation will be earned for each interval of four
and one-half (41/2) consecutive hours of paid overtime completed.
52.5.2 Employees scheduled to work planned overtime two (2) hours or more prior
to the beginning of a regular shift will earn one meal compensation.
52.b Meal breaks will be taken as determined by the crew supervisor or responsible
employee considering the needs and safety of the customers, crew, and status of
the job.
52.7 Each time a meal break is taken the employee will have one-half (1/2) hour of
overtime deducted from earned meal compensation.
52.8 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that the one-half hour lunch period for day shift field
crew employees will begin between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. If the one-half hour
lunch period does not begin during that time, no lunch period will be observed
during that workday, and employees will be paid one-half hour at the overtime rate,
and will be permitted to eat while working.
52.9 The City shall provide UNION employees assigned to a department other than the
Public Utilities Department adequate meals during periods of call-out overtime,
planned overtime and during an extension of the regular or planned work day. Meal
compensation is not earned for any hours worked during a regularly scheduled work
shift.
52.9.1 Mealtime shall be compensated at the appropriate overdme rate and shall
normally be limited to thirty minutes with a maximum of forty-five minutes
paid mealtime.
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52.9.2 An employee may, at the employee`s request, be compensated for meals at
the rate of one-half (1/z) hour of overtime pay per meal.
52.10 During EMERGENCY CALL-OUT OVERTIME a meal shall be eamed as follows:
52.10.1 An employee will be provided one meal if the employee reports back to
emergency overtime work within one and one-half (l~/z) hours after normal
quitting time and if the employee works beyond two and one-half (2~/z)
hours after normal quitting time; thereafter, an employee shall be provided
an adequate meal at four (4) hour intervals during the performance of
emergency overtime work.
52.10.2 An employee shall be provided with two adequate meals if the employee is
called out on emergency overtime work one (1) hour before a scheduled
workday. If a meal has been eamed under another section of this rule
within two {2) hours of the scheduled workday, only one meal shall be
provided under this section.
52.11 During EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR WORKDAY, a meal shall be earned as follows:
52.11.1 An employee shall receive one meal if the employee is scheduled to work
overtime two (2) hours before a regular work shift.
52.11.2 An employee shall be provided an adequate meal if the employee works
two (2) hours overtime beyond the regular quitting time.
52.12 During PLANNED OVERTIME a meal shall be earned as follows:
52.12.1 Employees scheduled to work a planned overtime job shall provide their
first meal. Mealtime for the first meal on planned overtime shall not be
compensated and will normally occur after four (4) hours work. Eligibility
for the first City paid meal shall be after an additional six (6) hours worked,
and thereafter, eligibility for meals shall be at intervals of four (4) hours
worked,
52.13 ANAHEIM and the UNION agree that the one-half hour lunch period for day shift -
field crew employees will begin between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM. If the one-half
hour lunch period does not begin during that time, no lunch period will be observed
during that workday, and employees will be paid one-half hour at the overtime rate,
and will be permitted to eat while working.
ARTICLE 53
POLE SWITCH OPERATION
53.1 Qualified employees may be assigned to operate pole switches.
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ARTICLE 54
UTILITY DEPARTMF.~IT ELECTRIC CREW MAKEUP AND ASSIGNMENT
54.1 ANAHEIM and the UNION agree that the number of employees on a crew shall be
determined by ANAHEIM. ANAHEIM will determine crew size and make-up, and will
assign work to crews in such a manner as to ensure compliance with the
requirements of State and Federal law and the City of Anaheim Accident Prevention
Manual.
54.1.1 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that in the following limited instances when
ANAHEIM assigns work to crews, the minimum number of employees shall
be three (3} journey level employees or two (2) journey level employees
and one apprentice employee of an appropriate voltage step:
54.1.1.1 Installing and removing gang-operated pole switches.
54.1.1.2 Inter-setting poles in energized straight line single distribution
circuits and attaching conductors.
54.1.2 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that in the following limited instances when
ANAHEIM assigns work to crews, the minimum number of employees shall
be two (2) journey level employees and one (1) qualified electrical worker.
A qualified electrical worker shall be qualified in CPR, first aid, boom truck
operation and radio procedures in order to render emergency assistance. A
qualified electrical worker for purposes of this ARTICLE is a Public Utilities
Department employee who is a qualified person as defined by Title 8 of the
Electrical Safety Orders who by reason of experience or instruction is
familiar with the operation to be performed and the hazards involved.
54.1.2.1 Installing and removing capacitor banks from a two person
aerial device in an energized primary circuit.
54.1.2.2 Installing and removing single phase and three phase
transformers being installed one at a time.
54.1.2.3 Constructing overhead line extensions.
54.1.2.4 Performing energized TVI work.
54.1.2.5 Moving energized overhead primary conductors.
54.1.2.6 Installing, removing, moving, splicing and terminating
underground primary circuits and equipment.
54.1.2.7 Energizing, de-energizing, and grounding overhead and
underground primary circuits and equipment.
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54.1.2.8 Installing and removing primary risers.
54.1.3 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that crew supervisors and field superintendents
shall work together to improve communication and mutual understanding of
work assignment decisions. Crew supervisors shall have the sole discretion
to request that additional employees be assigned to a crew when, in their
professional judgment, the work requires it.
54.1.4 Disputes concerning electric crew make-up and assignment shall be referred
to a joint labor-management committee for resolution. The committee shall
consist of the UNION Business Manager and Assistant Business Manager and
two (2) management representatives from ANAHEIM.
54.2 Electric Crew Supervisors may be required to perform any and all work that is safe,
including use of aerial lift devices and climbing utility poles.
54.3 Line Mechanics who were classified as "Cable Splicers" and who were permanently
assigned to an underground crew on July fi, 1989 shall continue, at the employee's
option, to be permanently assigned to an underground crew.
54.4 ANAHEIM will have electric crews that can perform underground and overhead work.
54.5 Sufficient personnel will be assigned to the crews and the Control Room to safely
satisfy the needs of the electric utility.
54.5.1 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that safety is an integral part of every work
function. All employees are required to work within the provisions of any
and all applicable State and Federal regulations and the Public Utilities
Department Accident Prevention Manual.
54.6 All electric utility personnel shall receive adequate training and work experience so
that all employees are qualified to perform underground and overhead work.
54,7 Each employee shall usually be assigned to an electrical crew for a period of
approximately one year. Each employee will be assigned to an electric crew so as to
ensure experience in both overhead and underground electric work.
54.8 Line Mechanics will be given the opportunity to request assignment as the Senior Line
Mechanic on an electric crew once each year. Such crew assignments shall normally
be made on the basis of decreasing seniority and will be effective the first day of the
first pay period after February 1. When an electric crew, is temporarily not in
service for any reason, crew employees will be temporarily reassigned without
regard to any seniority provisions.
54.9 Nothing herein shall prohibit substation crews from installing; terminating, splicing or
maintaining synthetic insulated cable in substations.
54.10 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that the provisions of this ARTICLE are not intended to
change the work assignments of Utilities Troubleshooters and Substation Crews.
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ARTICLE 55
LAMP REPLACEMENT
55.1 Lamp replacement at all fire stations with the exception of the headquarters station
may be performed by personnel other than those in the IBEW unit.
ARTICLE 56
REPLACEMENT OF TOOLS
56.1 ANAHEIM shall pay seventy-five (75~/a) percent of the City's cost of replacing the
listed personal tools used in the normal course of duties of Electric Utility Field
employees:
56.2 Line Mechanic and/or Utilities Troubleshooter
56.2.1 Body belt, including pliers, holster, and bolt bag
56.2.2 Climbers
56.2.3 Straps and pads
56.2.4 Kline pliers
56.2.5 Skinning knife
5fi.2.6 Speed wrench (1/2 - 9/16) and (5/8 - 3/4)
56.2.7 Wire strippers
56.2.8 Side cutters
56.2.9 Phillips screwdrivers
56.3 Substation Electrician
56.3.1 Body belt and safety
56.3.2 Kline pliers
56.3.3 Skinning knife
56.3.4 Channel lock pliers
56.3.5 Medium and larger common screwdriver
56.3.fi Medium and larger Phillips screwdriver
56,3.7 Leather tool pouch with belt
56.3.8 Wire strippers
56.3.9 Side cutters
56.4 Substation Test Technician
56.4.1 Spin-fight, nut drivers
56.4.2 Screwdrivers
56.4.3 Pliers, needle nose
56.4.4 Pliers, linemen
56.4.5 Wrench, 5/32" to 7/16"
56.4.6 Puller, fuse
56.4.7 Pliers, side cutters
56.4.8 Wire stripper
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56.4.9 Hammer, 502
56.4.10 Punch, center
56.4.11 Skinning knife
56.4.12 Hex key set
56.4.13 Pliers, slip joint
56.4.14 Phillips screwdrivers
56.5 Electric Meter Technician
56,5.1 Tool pouch (AEA)
56.5.2 Belt (for above)
56.5.3 Screwdrivers: Phillips; Flat (large); Flat (small); Holding Screwdriver
56.5.4 Diagonal wire cutters
56,5.5 Long nose pliers
56.5.6 Slip joint pliers ("Channel-lock")
56.5.7 Electricians knife
56.5.8 Side cutters
56.5.9 Wire strippers
ARTICLE 57
FITNESS FOR DUTY
57.1 ANAHEIM and UNION are committed to maintenance of a safe workplace.
Employees are individually responsible and accountable for their personal fitness for
duty and shall not report to duty while "unfit" to safely perform assigned duties.
ARTICLE 58
STANDBY DUTY
58.1 A Line Mechanic will be assigned to standby duty.
58.1.1 The Standby Line Mechanics may perform all duties within their classification.
58.1.2 Standby Une Mechanics will not be assigned to planned over~me.
58.2 A journey level or higher water employee will be assigned to standby duty.
58.3 An employee assigned to standby duty for purposes of being on call to handle
emergency situations arising at times other than during normal working hours shall
be guaranteed two (2) hours of pay at hisJher regular hourly rate of pay for each
calendar day of such standby duty.
58.4 Employees assigned to standby will be compensated for actual travel time at the
overtime rate when driving City vehicles to and from home up to a maximum of
forty-five (45) minutes each way.
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ARTICLE 59
PROJECT BASED WORK ASSIGNMENTS
59.1 ANAHEIM and the UNION agree that in certain instances changes and/or waivers of
MOU provisions may be necessary primarily for job security,
59.2 ANAHEIM or UNION may initiate meet and confer regarding such changes and/or
waivers of MOU provisions and, if necessary primarily for job security, develop
mutually acceptable language and/or modifications to the MOU,
59.2,1 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that such discussions shall be initiated within
five (5) working days of notice by either parry, unless extended by mutual
agreement.
59.2,2 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that Section 59.1 shall be invoked only when
there is mutual agreement. Either party may decline to reopen MOU
provisions.
59.3 ANAHEIM and the UNION agree that agreements reached shall be created by Letter
of Understanding requiring Department Head, City Manager or City Council approval,
as necessary,
59.3.1 Such arrangements shall be for the duration of the project only.
59.3.2 Such agreements shall not reduce service to the public.
59.3.3 Such agreements shall improve efficiency, effectiveness, customer
satisfaction, or cost competitiveness,
ARTICLE 60
WATER INCENTIVE PAY PROGRAM
60.1 All current Equipment Operators in the Water Utility who agree to attempt the
program outlined below will be reclassified to Maintenance Pipe Fitter B.
60.2 All current Equipment Operators in the Water Utility who decline to participate in the
program outlined below, will remain classified as Equipment Operators in the Water
Utility,
60.3 All current Maintenance Pipe Fitter in the Water Utility who decline to participate in
the program outlined below, shall be reclassified to Maintenance Pipe Fitter B.
60.4 Employees in the classifications of Apprentice Maintenance Pipe Fitter or
Maintenance Pipe Fitter B shall be promoted without competition to Maintenance
Pipe Fitter upon completion of the following: (a) certification as a fully qualified
Maintenance Pipe Fitter; (b) certification as a fully qualified Equipment Operator, and
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(c) possession of a Water Distribution Operator, Grade I Certificate from the
California Section, American Water Works Association.
60.5 Any Equipment Operator who participates in the program for three years and does
not obtain certification as a fully qualified Maintenance Pipe Fitter will be reclassified
to Equipment Operator in the Water Utility at the conclusion of the three years.
60.6 Future appointments to Water Service Working Supervisor shall require achievement
of all three requirements outlined in ARTICLE 60.4 above.
60.7 Water Service Working Supervisor shall be paid the Water Service Working
Supervisor rate of pay if they have three or fewer employees an their crew and shall
be upgraded and paid the Maintenance Pipe Fitter Working Supervisor rate of pay if
they have four or more employees on their crew.
ARTICLE 61
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
61.1 The dispute resolution procedures set forth in this ARTICLE are intended for use
by ANAHEIM and UNION as the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding. No
grievance may be brought under this ARTICLE unless specifically authorized in
writing by UNION. Nothing herein is intended to restrict or limit any employee
from exercising any right he/she may otherwise possess under the law,
independent of this Memorandum of Understanding,
61.2 Any alleged violation of the terms and conditions of this agreement or any alleged
improper treatment of an employee, or any alleged violation of commonly
accepted safety practices and procedures brought forward by UNION shall be
considered to be a matter subject to review through the grievance procedure and
settled in accordance with the provisions of this ARTICLE. ANAHEIM and UNION
may mutually agree that any alleged violation of the memorandum of
understanding that requires interpretation of the MOU language or a past practice
shall first be submitted to non-binding mediation, prior to any submission to
arbitration, This language is not intended to impede or delay the arbitration
process,
61.2.1 ARTICLE 29.3 provides for an accelerated procedure under the provisions
of this ARTICLE when an employee is dismissed.
61.2.2 Disputes related to benefits and procedures provided for under the
Workers' Compensation Laws of California, or which fall within the
jurisdiction of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board are not subject
to the grievance procedure.
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61.2.3 Employees' rights to representation in grievance matters under the
provisions of ARTICLE 61.2 above shall be limited in the following
manner:
No supervisor shall be represented in grievance matters by an employee
whom he/she may supervise.
No employee shall be represented in grievance matters by a supervisor
for whom he/she may work.
61.3 Any violation of this Memorandum as alleged by ANAHEIM or UNION shall be
resolved between authorized representatives of ANAHEIM and UNION. In the
event that the parties cannot resolve the dispute, the dispute shall, upon the
request of either ANAHEIM or UNION, be referred to an impartial arbitrator for a
final and binding decision.
61.4 All costs of arbitration services utilized for resolution of any dispute between
ANAHEIM and UNION shall be borne equally by ANAHEIM and UNION.
61.5 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that awards of back pay as a result of a successful
appeal from a disciplinary action shall not be considered earnings from outside
employment when such employment was obtained prior to the disciplinary action,
in accordance with ARTICLE 26 -OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT and to the extent that
the earnings from such employment remained constant during the employee`s
absence from work.
61.6 Employee grievances submitted by UNION to ANAHEIM shall be handled in the
following manner:
61.6.1 First Stems. An attempt shall be made to adjust all grievances on an
informal basis between the employee, his/her UNION representative, and a
supervisor in the employee's chain of command, up to and including his/her
division head, within ten (10) working days after the occurrence of the
incident involved in the grievance. The division head shall deliver his/her
answer within ten (10) working days after conducting the Step I meeting.
Grievances resulting from the actions of a department other than an
employee's work unit shall be heard by an appropriate Administrative
Manager from that department.
61.6.2 Second Step. If the grievance is not adjusted to the satisfaction of the
UNION in the First Step, it shall be submitted in writing to the employee's
department head or his/her designated representative within ten (10}
working days after the Step One answer is received by UNION. The
department head or his/her designated representative shall meet with the
employee and his/her UNION representative within ten (10) working days
after submission of the grievance to him/her. The department head or
his/her designated representative shall review the grievance and may
affirm, reverse, or modify as deemed appropriate, the disposition made at
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the First Step and the Second Step answer shall be delivered to the UNION
within ten (ten) working days after said meeting.
61,6.3 Third Ste . If the UNION is not satisfied with the answer to the Second
Step, it shall be submitted to an impartial arbitrator for a final and binding
decision (or, if the Anaheim City Manager and the UNION agree, it shall be
submitted to the Anaheim City Manager for a final and binding decision.)
Such submission must occur within thirty (30) days after the Second Step
answer is received,
61.6.4 If submitted to the City Manager, the City Manager or his/her assistant
shall meet with the employee and his/her UNION representative within ten
(10) working days after submission of the grievance to him/her. The City
Manager or his/her assistant may affirm, reverse, or modify as deemed
appropriate, the disposition made at the Second Step. The City Manager or
his/her assistant shall deliver his/her decision to the UNION within ten (10)
working days after said meeting, and such decision shall be final and
binding on both parties.
61.7 In order to proceed to arbitration, either ANAHEIM or UNION shall serve written
notice to the other party specifying the grievance to be submitted.
61.7.1 Such written notice must be submitted no later than thirty {30) calendar
days after the Step Two answer is received by the other party.
61.7,2 ANAHEIM and UNION shall thereafter attempt to resolve the issue and
select an impartial arbitrator. If an arbitrator cannot be agreed upon,
ANAHEIM and UNION shall request a panel from the American Arbitration
Association or any other mutually agreed upon provider, If ANAHEIM
and/or UNION fails} to submit jointly, or separately, the issue to the
agreed upon arbitrator, the American Arbitration Association or any other
mutually agreed upon provider within thirty (30) calendar days after the
written notice to proceed to arbitration is received, then either ANAHEIM
or UNION may take action to compel arbitration. Failure to take action to
compel arbitration within sixty (60) calendar days after written notice to
the other parry specifying the grievance to be submitted will conclusively
be deemed abandonment of the right to compel arbitration,
61.8 The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding on both parties, it being agreed
that the arbitrator shall have no powers to add to or subtract from, nor to modify
any of the terms of any memorandum of understanding between ANAHEIM and
the UNION and that the arbitrator's award shall be consistent with and controlled
by this agreement, the Ordinances and Charter of the City of Anaheim, and the
laws and Constitution of the State of California.
61.9 The arbitrator will be requested by the parties to render his/her decision in writing
as quickly as possible but in no event later than thirty {30) calendar days after the
conclusion of the hearings, unless the parties agree otherwise.
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61.10 Any grievance not presented and/or carried forward by UNION within the time
limits specified in this ARTICLE shall be deemed null and void, provided, however,
UNION and ANAHEIM may agree to continue said time limits.
61.10.1 Any First Step or Second Step answer not provided by ANAHEIM to
UNION within the time limits specified in ARTICLES 61.6.1 and 61.6.2
above shall be deemed a waiver by CITY of Step One or Step Two of the
grievance process; however UNION and ANAHEIM may agree to continue
said time limits. Upon waiver by ANAHEIM of Step One or Step Two,
UNION may submit the grievance for consideration at the next step.
61.11 Any adoption, deletion, or revision of ANAHEIM policy as may be suggested or
recommended by any employee or employee organization shall not be considered
to be a matter subject to review through the grievance procedure.
61.12 An employee who has been suspended, demoted, or dismissed may be reinstated to
his/her position as a result of a successful appeal through the grievance procedure.
In the event of such reinstatement, the employee shall be returned to his/her former
status of employment, including reinstatement of seniority and accrued fringe
benefits. In such cases, the City Manager may order the payment of back pay to a
reinstated employee in any amount up to payment for the full period of time
involved. In implementing an arbitrator's award, the City Manager shall order the
payment of back pay to a reinstated employee in the amount provided in the
arbitrator's award. It shall be conclusively presumed that there is no award of back
pay to a reinstated employee unless specifically set forth in the written order of the
City Manager. Any earnings of the reinstated employee from other employment
during his/her period of suspension shall be deducted from the amount of back pay
ordered by the City Manager.
ARTICLE 62
INSURANCE -ACTIVE EMPLOYEES
6Z.1 Health Insurance
62.1.1 ANAHEIM agrees to offer the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and other
prepaid and/or insured health plans recommended by the Joint Committee
on Medical Programs and approved by the Anaheim City Council. Health
Maintenance Organization (HMO) benefit schedules shall be standardized to
the extent possible, and shall require a $10 co-payment for outpatient and
physician services until January 1, 2007, at which time the co-payment
shall be increased to $15.
62.1.2 For all medical plans, married ANAHEIM employee couples shall be allowed
only one medical plan and only one dental plan to cover all family
members, and married ANAHEIM employee couples covered by one plan
shall pay no health insurance premium while both spouses are employed by
ANAHEIM. No married employee couples will be allowed to change to the
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premium waiver option after December 31, 1996. Effective
January 1,1997, married City employee couples not provided the premium
waiver shall have the option to elect the "opt-out" program for the
dependent spouse as described in ARTICLE 62.2.3 or to direct the City to
increase its normal contribution towards health coverage by an amount up
to the City's contribution towards single-parly coverage.
62.1.3 Proof of marriage will be required of all employees when adding a new
spouse to any current medical plan.
62.1.3.1 Effective January 1, 2006, ANAHEIM shall provide health coverage
to couples who have filed a Declaration of Domestic Partnership
with the California Secretary of State ("Registered Domestic
Partners").
fi2.1.4 The Master contract between ANAHEIM and the plan administrator shall
govern in the event of any disputes over any matter within the provisions
of the contract.
62.1.5 The benefit schedules for the prepaid HMO health plans will not be
modified unilaterally by ANAHEIM, except that each company may, from
time to time, make revisions to master contract language or impose minor
benefit modifications. If an imposed benefit modification results in a
monthly fee increase, the cost-sharing provisions of this Memorandum in
effect on the date the fee increase is effective shall be applied to the new
fees.
62.1,6 The patient/employee responsibility under the hospital pre-authorization
review process is limited to assuring proper notification has been made
according to the published employer kit supplied by ANAHEIM to each
employee.
62.1.7 Effective January 1, 2006, die PharmaCare prescription co-payment shall
changed to $10/$25/$30 ($10 for generic formulary, $25 for non-generic
formulary, and $30 for non-formulary).
62.2 ANAHEIM and Employee Contributions
62.2.1 ANAHEIM shall increase its contribution to the premiums for the various
health plans each January. This contribution shall be based on the
Consumer Price Index, All Items Index -Urban Wage Earners and Clerical
Employees (CPI-W), for the area identified as Los Angeles -Riverside -
Orange County. The increase in Anaheim's contribution shall be equal to
the percent change for the year ending May of the prior calendar year plus
seventy-five percent (75%) of any amount above the CPI-W. (For
example, the City's increase in contribution for calendar year 2004 shall
equal the percent change in the CPI-W for the year ending May 2003, plus
75°/0 of the amount of the health premium increase that exceeds the
percent change in the CPI-W for the year ending May 2003.)
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62.2.3 Employees who are covered by other health plans may present proof of
such coverage in order to receive $125 per month in lieu of health benefits
provided herein. This shall apply to the dependent spouse of married
Anaheim employee couples who do not elect the premium waiver provided
in section 62.1.2. In the event an employee who has elected this option
loses health coverage for any reason, and notifies ANAHEIM of such loss
within five (5) working days; heJshe may enroll immediately in any plan
offered by ANAHEIM. Employees may re-elect the "opt-out" option
annually during open enrollment, or may enroll in a City sponsored health
plan. .
62.2.3.1 Employees shall be required to contribute the difference between
the total cost of the plan selected and the ANAHEIM contribution
for medical plans set forth in Section 62.1.1 and for dental plans
set forth in Section 62.5.3.
62,3 Life Insurance
62.3.1 For Life Insurance ANAHEIM agrees to provide $50,000 of group term life
insurance during the term of this
Dependent coverage with an insurance volume of $10,000 per dependent
may be added to the life insurance average at the option of the employee.
62.3.1.1 ANAHEIM agrees to provide supplemental term life insurance of
up to $450,000 in increments of $50,000. One hundred percent
(100%) of the cost of the supplemental term life insurance shall
be paid by the employee.
62.3,2 The City shall contribute one-half (~/z) the cost of the premium for the
group term life insurance and dependent coverage. The employee shall
contribute the difference between the ANAHEIM contribution and the total
premium cost.
63.3.2.1 IBEW and ANAHEIM agree that effective ]uly 1,2002, the
employee's contribution for group term life insurance for the
employee shall be paid from the Life Insurance Rebate account,
ANAHEIM shall continue to contribute one-half the cost of the
premium for dependent coverage and the employee shall continue
to contribute the difference between the ANAHEIM contribution
and the total premium cost for dependent coverage.
63,3.2.2 IBEW and ANAHEIM agree that payment of the employee's
contribution for the premium for group term life insurance from
the Life Insurance Rebate account shall continue through June 30,
2006, or until the account is depleted, whichever occurs first.
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62.3.3 An employee who retires shall receive apaid-up life insurance policy, paid
for wholly by ANAHEIM, with a face value of $100.00 for each complete
year of service and $50.00 for more than six months, but less than a
complete year of service up to a maximum of $2,000.00.
62.3.4 Permanent and Total Disability Life Insurance Benefit:
62.3.4.1 An employee who is eligible to retire and who is permanently and
totally disabled shall receive the following Life Insurance benefit:
• $100 paid up life insurance for each year of service as
provided under the Retired Life Insurance Program.
• Decreasing term life insurance in the amount of the
employee's Basic Life insurance less the paid up life insurance
described above. Such term life insurance shall decrease by
1/60 of the original value each month until the face value of
such insurance reaches zero (5 years).
• The permanently and totally disabled employee shall pay no
premium during the term of this benefit.
62.3.4.2 An employees who is not eligible to retire shall receive the
following life Insurance benefit:
• Decreasing term life insurance in the amount of the
employee's Basic Life insurance. Such term insurance shall
decrease by 1/60 of the original amount each month until
the face value reaches zero (5 years).
• The permanently and totally disabled employee shall pay
no premium during the term of this benefit.
62.3.4.3 This language expresses the intent of the parties. The precise
language shall be prepared by insurance attorneys.
62.4 Long-Term Disability Benefits
62.4.1 ANAHEIM agrees to pay the cost of long-term disability insurance
premiums during the term of this Memorandum.
62.4.2 ANAHEIM shall pay the premium for employee group long-term disability
insurance coverage in accordance with the provisions of any contract
between the City of Anaheim and any company or companies providing
such coverage.
62.5 Dental Plans
62.5.1 ANAHEIM agrees to continue sponsorship of the fee for service dental plan.
55 IBEW 7!28105 to 01/08J09
62.5.2 ANAHEIM agrees to continue sponsorship of prepaid dental plans.
62.5.3 For the various dental plans ANAHEIM shall during the term of this
Memorandum pay an amount equal to 100% of the current monthly
Safeguard rate or the 1984 rate, whichever is greater. In the event the
Safeguard Dental Plan is canceled during the term of this Agreement
ANAHEIM shall during the remaining term of this Agreement pay the rate in
effect at the time of cancellation.
62.6 Short-Term Disability
62.6.1 ANAHEIM agrees to continue sponsorship of the employee paid short-term
disability insurance coverage for presently enrolled employees during the
term of this Memorandum.
62.6.2 ANAHEIM agrees to provide the existing Short-Term Disability plan.
ANAHEIM agrees to pay ANAHEIM'S portion of medical, dental, life, and
optical insurance during absence due to illness or injury up to six months.
fi2.7 Pensions
62.7.1 ANAHEIM shall contribute a portion of the cost of employee retirement
benefits in accordance with the provisions of the contract between the City
of Anaheim and the Public Employees' Retirement System, and in
accordance with provisions of this Agreement..
62.7.1.1 ANAHEIM agrees to implement procedures to amend the PERS
Miscellaneous Plan for Anaheim City, Employer Number 303, to
provide Government Code §21354.5 (" 2.7%@55'~ retirement
benefits to be effective on or before January 1, 2006, contingent
upon agreement being reached with all bargaining units
representing miscellaneous employees.
62.7.1.1.1 ANAHEIM and IBEW agree that the incremental cost to
implement Government Code §21354.5 x`2.7%@55'~
retirement benefits of 6.4% of employee compensation
shall be paid by employees through a reduction in the
City's contribution to post-retirement medical benefit
reserving costs of approximately 2.9°/0 of employee
compensation, and a reduction in general salary
adjustments of 3.5% over the term of this agreement.
62.7.1.1.2 ANAHEIM and IBEW agree that the incremental cost to
implement Government Code X21354.5 (" 2.7%@55"~
retirement benefits of 6.40/0 of employee compensation
shall be the ongoing defined contribution by ANAHEIM.
62.7.1.1.3 ANAHEIM and IBEW agree that it is the intent of the
parties that any variances in the employer rate
56 IBEW 7128105 to 01108!09
attributable to the implementation of Government
Code §21354.5 (2.7°/0@55} retirement benefits shall
accrue to the employee. All proportional costs above
the 2005/06 employer rate of 15.063% shall be paid
by the employee. All proportional reductions below the
2005/06 employer rate of 15.063% to the floor of
8.62fi% shall be paid to the employee. "Proportional
costs" and "proportional reductions" mean the ratio
between the unmodified 2005/06 PERS employer rate
of 8.626%, and the modified PERS employer rate of
15.063°/0; such that 42.6% of any variance from the
2005/06 PERS employer rate of 15.063% shall accrue
to the employee.
62.7.1.1.4 A rate variance shall be calculated for a fiscal year
based upon the CaIPERS employer rate assessed for
the PERS Miscellaneous Plan for Anaheim City,
Employer Number 303. If the rate exceeds 15.063%,
employees shall pay the proportional difference in the
form of a biweekly payroll deduction. If the rate is less
than 15.063% (to the floor of 8.626°/0), employees
shall receive the proportional difference in the form of
an addition to the employee's biweekly pay check.
Adjustments to pay under the provisions of this Section
shall be based upon biweekly PERS reportable
compensation.
b2.7.1.1.5 ANAHEIM and IBEW agree that if the Anaheim City
PERS Miscellaneous Plan is not amended to provide
2.7°/0@55' retirement benefits by January 1, 2006,
ANAHEIM and IBEW shall meet and confer, upon the
request of the IBEW, regarding how to reallocate over
the remaining term of this Agreement, the 6.4% paid
by employees for the incremental cost of the PERS
2.7°/0@55 retirement benefit. If the parties are unable
to reach agreement with respect to the realloca~on of
the 6.4% within sixty (60) days, all outstanding issues
will be submitted to an independent mediator.
62.7.2 ANAHEIM shall contribute a portion of the cost of employee survivors'
benefits in accordance with the provisions of the above contract.
62.7.3 ANAHEIM agrees to pay seven percent (7%) of the PERS employee
contribution for all employees covered by this agreement.
62.7.4 Effective January 13, 2006, ANAHEIM shall report 3.5°/0 of the 7% PERS
employee contribution paid by ANAHEIM to the CaIPERS as compensation
earned in accordance Government Code § 20636(c)(4)
57 IBEW 7128145 to 01/08109
Effective January 12, 2007, ANAHEIM shall report the 7% PERS employee
contribution paid by ANAHEIM to the CaIPERS as compensation earned in
accordance Government Code § 20636(c)(4).
ARTICLE 63
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL BENEFITS
fi3.1. ANAHEIM agrees to continue sponsorship of the Retired Employee Insurance
Program through September 30, 2005. Retired employees who are receiving a
post-retirement medical benefit from ANAHEIM on September 30, 2005 shall
continue to receive such benefit from ANAHEIM in accordance with the provisions of
the Memorandum of Understanding between ANAHEIM and IBEW that was in efFect
at the time of their retirement. Employees who retire on or after October 1, 2005
shall become entitled to post-retirement medical benefits solely through and under
the terms of a Trust Fund established and maintained by the IBEW.
63.2 IBEW shall establish a Trust to be effective no later than October 1, 2005. The
terms and conditions of the City's agreement to the Trust are set forth in a Letter of
Understanding dated August 12., 2005. The following terms and conditions provide
an overview of the Agreement, but are not meant as a substitute for the Agreement.
If any of the provisions of the following overview are inconsistent with the terms of
the Letter of Understanding, the language of the Letter of Understanding shall
prevail.
63.3 IBEW shall assume all responsibility and liability for post retirement medical benefits
for all active employees of ANAHEIM employed in classifications for which the IBEW
is the recognized employee representative ("IBEW active employees' and their
eligible dependents, spouses, and registered domestic partners who separate from
ANAHEIM service on or after October 1, 2005. The IBEW shall defend, indemnify
and hold ANAHEIM harmless from any legal action or claims arising from any breach
of this agreement by the Trust or the IBEW, or failure by the Trust to fulfill its
fiduciary responsibilites.
63.4 ANAHEIM shall have the right to audit the Trust on a periodic basis as determined
by the City. The Trust shall cooperate fully with any audit, and, except to the extent
limited by law, shall make all records available for inspection and review. ANAHEIM
shall pay for any audit conducted under this section.
63.5 The Trust shall be responsible for determining benefit eligibility and benefit
schedules. The Trust shall inform ANAHEIM of the eligibility and benefit schedules it
adopts effective October 1, 2005, and shall provide written notice to ANAHEIM
whenever eligibility or benefit schedules may be modified.
63.6 On October 1, 2005, or as soon thereafter as the IBEW notifies ANAHEIM that the
Trust is established, ANAHEIM shall remit to the Trust that portion of the Post-
Retirement Medical Reserves that has been set aside for employees in classifications
represented by the IBEW. The designated reserves shall be apportioned between
ANAHEIM and the Trust such that the same polfion of assets based on plan liabilities
5$ IBEW 7!28105 to 01/08109
shall be allocated to retired employees receiving Post-Retirement Medical benefits on
September 30, 2005, and to those active employees hired prior to January 1, 2002
who are employed on September 30, 2005.
63.7 ANAHEIM and IBEW agree that the Trust shall be funded by ongoing contributions
from employees and ANAHEIM.
63.7.1 Effective the first pay period following October 1, 2005, ANAHEIM shall
contribute and remit to the Trust four percent (4%) of active IBEW
employee gross compensation, less the amount necessary to offset and
amortize ANAHEIM's actuarially determined unfunded liabilities for those
IBEW retirees who are receiving apost-retirement medical benefit from
ANAHEIM, which amount shall be retained by ANAHEIM. ANAHEIM and
IBEW agree that if the Trust is not established on October 1, 2005,
ANAHEIM will set aside amounts required by this Section. Upon
notification by the IBEW that Trust is established, ANAHEIM shall remit all
amounts set aside.
63.7.2 Effective December 26, 2008, ANAHEIM shall remit to the Trust five
percent (5°/0) of active IBEW employee gross compensation, less the
amount necessary to offset and amortize ANAHEIM's actuarially
determined unfunded liabilities for those retirees who are receiving a
post-retirement medical benefit from ANAHEIM, which amounts shall be
retained by ANAHEIM.
63.7.3 The parties further agree that in addition to ANAHEIM's contribution set
forth above, ANAHEIM shall withhold four percent (4%) of each
employee`s base biweekly compensation, and remit those funds to the
Trust.
63.7.4 For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, and every two (2) years
thereafter, ANAHEIM shall conduct an actuarial valuation of ANAHEIM's
Post-Retirement Medical liabilities. The valuation shall include an
estimate of the percentage of IBEW gross payroll required to amortize
ANAHEIM`s actuarially determined unfunded liabilities for those IBEW
retirees who are receiving apost-retirement medical benefit from
ANAHEIM to June 30, 2036,
63.8 IBEW may at any time direct ANAHEIM to modify the percentage withheld from
IBEW active employees as the employee contribution to the Trust in lieu of the
percentage set forth herein. Such changes will be effe~ive the first day of the
payroll period following receipt of written authorization. No such authorization shall
affect ANAHEIM`s contribution to the IBEW Trust.
63.9 Effective October 1, 2005, those active IBEW employees enrolled in the City`s
mandatory Retired Health Savings plan (hired on or after January i, 2002) will be
transferred to the IBEW Trust. ANAHEIM will convert the mandatory plan to a
voluntary plan in which all employees may participate.
59 IBEW 7128105 to 01/08109
63,10 ANAHEIM shall provide the IBEW Trust access to ANAHEIM sponsored health plans
at the same rates provided to all other active and retired employees of ANAHEIM.
ARTICLE 64
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
64,1 In order to be eligible for employment with ANAHEIM, candidates shall be required
to pass a physical examination, the character of which shall be in accordance with
standards established by the Human Resources Director.
64,2 In order to be eligible for promotion or transfer to a job class in a category requiring
greater physical qualification than his/her present job class, any employee must pass
the appropriate physical examination.
64.3 Any employee who returns of work after an absence in excess of forty-eight (48)
consecutive working hours due to illness or physical incapacity may be required by
his/her department head to undergo a physical examination.
64.3.1 Any employee who fails to pass a physical examination required under the
provisions Section 66.3 may be transferred or demoted to a position
requiring lesser physical qualifications, recommended for disability
retirement, or terminated.
64.4 All physical examinations required under the provisions of this ARTICLE shall be
performed by a physician in active practice licensed by California State Law and
within the scope of his/her practice as defined by California State Law.
64.4.1 Exceptions to the provisions Section 66.4 may be made only in the case of
out-of-state candidates for employment. In such cases, the physician
performing the examination may be a physician licensed by the state in
which the candidate resides.
64.5 ANAHEIM shall pay for any physical examination required under the provisions of
this ARTICLE.
ARTICLE 65
SAFETY COMMITTEE
65.1 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that one-half of the membership of the Safety
Committee shall be composed of employees in classifications within the bargaining
unit. The UNION shall recommend to ANAHEIM employees for appointment to the
Safety Committee. The selection of the classification and the appointment of the
employees shall be the responsibility of the department head.
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ARTICLE 66
JOINT COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL PROGRAMS
66.1 The parties to this Memorandum, in recognition of the need to provide an adequate
level of medical care coverage at a reasonable cost to ANAHEIM and its employees
hereby agree to the formation of a committee to analyze current ANAHEIM medical
programs, review alternative approaches to providing medical care programs, plan
design, and investigate cost containment systems, all for the purpose of achieving
adequate low-cost medical care for the employees of ANAHEIM.
66.2 Serving on the committee with Human Resources Department staff and operating
Department management staff shall be two members from the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
66.3 This committee shall meet as often as is necessary during the life of this
Memorandum and shall report to the Human Resources Director on a periodic basis
its findings and recommendation for changes to ANAHEIM's present medical
programs. A report shall be prepared setting forth specific recommendations as to
alternatives, plan design, and cost containment provisions. The report shall be
forwarded to the Anaheim City Manager for review.
66.4 Because of the complexity of the problem and the diverse interests of the respective
organizations, the parties recognize that it is incumbent upon all members of the
committee to work in a spirit of harmony and cooperafion to achieve what should be
beneficial to ail concerned.
ARTICLE 67
AGENCY SHOP
67.1 ANAHEIM agrees to implement an agency shop in accordance with Section 3502.5 of
the Government Code efrective May 1, 1984. The eligible funds exempt from
taxation under Section 501(c}(3) shall be The American Cancer Society, The
American Heart Association, and The American Lung Association. Any dispute,
which may arise out of the application or interpretation of this ARTICLE, shall be
settled in accordance with the Grievance Procedure.
ARTICLE 68
NOTIFICATION OF CONTRACTING OUT
68.1 ANAHEIM agrees to notify UNION of possible contracting out of City work or services
if such contracting out will have a significant long-term impact on work performed
by employees in classifications represented by UNION.
68.1.1 Such notification will be given before a decision to conttact out is made,
and
61 IBEW 7128145 ~ 01!08109
b8.1.2 UNION will have an opportunity to comment prior to a determination by
ANAHEIM to enter into contracting arrangements.
ARTICLE 69
N TRIKE
69.1 The UNION agrees that under the terms of this Memorandum, the UNION and/or its
members shall not conduct any strikes, slowdowns or other work stoppages against
ANAHEIM, or to withdraw from assignments to standby duty during any grievance or
dispute which may arise out of the application or interpretation of the terms or
conditions of this Memorandum or any matter subject to review through the
grievance procedure.
ARTICLE 70
CONSTRUCTION
70.1 Nothing in this Memorandum shall be construed to deny any person or employee the
rights granted by Federal and State laws and City Charter provisions. The rights,
powers and authority of the Anaheim City Council in all matters, including the right
to maintain any legal action, shall not be modified or restricted by this
Memorandum. The provisions of this Memorandum are not intended to conflict with
the provisions of Chapter 10, Division 4, Title 1 of the Government Code of the State
of California (Sections 3500, et seq.) as amended in 1982.
ARTICLE 71
SAVINGS CLAUSE
71.1 The resolution of ANAHEIM shall provide that if any provision of this Memorandum
or the resolution is at any time, or in any way, held to be contrary to any law by any
court of proper jurisdiction, the remainder of this Memorandum and the remainder
of the resolution shall not be affected thereby, and shall remain in full force and
effect.
ARTICLE 71
RE-OPENERS
72.1 Effective July i, 2007, ANAHEIM and UNION agree to meet and confer concerning
Shift Differential and Meals to be effective January 11, 2008.
72.2 ANAHEIM and UNION agree that any agreement reached shall be created by Letter
of Understanding and submitted to the City Council for determination.
62 IBEW 7128105 to 01108109
ARTICLE 73
D RATI N
73.1 The terms of this Memorandum are to remain in full force and effect until the 28th
day of January, 2009. Upon adoption of a resolution approving this Memorandum
and the terms hereof by the Anaheim City Council, this Memorandum shall be in full
force and effect.
STAFF OFFICIALS of the CITY of
ANAHEIM, a Municipal Corporation
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By;
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INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD of
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APPENDIX "A"
WAGES
JANUARY 14, 2005 through JANUARY 12, 2006
Classification
Apparatus Repairer
Apprentice Electric Meter Technician
Apprentice line Mechanic
Apprentice Maintenance Pipefitter.
Apprentice Substation Electrician
Apprentice Substation Test Technician
Apprentice Utilities Systems Operator
Apprentice Water Production Technician
Customer Information Support Center
Assistant
Customer Information Systems Specialist
Electric Crew Supervisor
Electric Meter Supervisor
Electric Meter Technician
Electrical Helper
Electrical Utility Inspector
Equipment Operator
Laboratory Technician I
Laboratory Technician II
Line Crew Supervisor
Line Mechanic
Maintenance Pipefitter
Maintenance Pipefitter B
Maintenance Pipefitter Working Supervisor
Meter Reader
Senior Apparatus Repairer
Senior Electric Meter Technician
Senior Electrical Utility Inspector
Senior Utilities Service Representative
Senior Warehouse & Toolroom Worker
Senior Water System Operator
Senior Water Utility Inspector
Service Crew Supervisor
Substation Electrician
Substation Electrician Supervisor
Substation Test Technician
Substation Test Technician Supervisor
hed a Hourlv Rates Monthly Rates
Annual Rates
U 3274 E - E $32.74 - $32.74 $5,674.93 - $5,674.93 $68,099.20 - $68,099.20
S 2783 J - E $22.87 - $27.83 $3,964.13 - $4,823.87 $47,569.60 - $57,886.40
S 2951 J - E $24.26 - $29.51 $4,205.07 - $5,115.07 $50,460,80 - $61,380.80
2075 B - E $18.45 - $20.75 $3,198.00 - $3,596.67 $38,376.00 - $43,160.00
S 2783 J - E $22.87 - $27.83 $3,964.13 - $4,823.87 $47,569.60 - $57,886.40
S 2783 J - E $22.87 - $27.83 $3,964.13 - $4,823.87 $47,569.60 - $57,886.40
S 2951 J - E $24.26 - $29.51 $4,205.07 - $5,115.07 $50,460.80 - $61,380.80
2209 A - E $18.88 - $22.09 $3,272.53 - $3,828.93 $39,270.40 - $45,947.20
U
U
U
S
SU
U
U
U
S
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
2199
2513
4062
3667
3110
2430
2994
2343
2128
2554
4062
3472
2441
2392
2856
2101
3601
3274
3443
2458
2321
3193
3443
3889
3274
3831
3438
3831
A - E
A - E
E - E
E-E
E - E
R - E
J - E
J - E
R - E
R-E
E - E
C - E
B - E
B - E
E - E
R-E
C-E
C-E
A-E
J - E
C - E
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A - E
E - E
C - E
E - E
J - E
E-E
$18.80 -
$21.48 -
$40.62 -
$36.67 -
$31.10 -
$19.20 -
$24.61 -
$19.26 -
$16.82 -
$20.18 -
$40.62 -
$32.10 -
$21.70 -
$21.26 -
$28.56 -
$16.60 -
$33.29 -
$30.27 -
$29.43 -
$20.20 -
$21.46 -
$26.24 -
$29.43 -
$38.89 -
$30.27 -
$38.31 -
$28.26 -
$38.31 -
AppA-1
$21.99
$25.13
$40.62
$36.67
$31.10
$24.30
$29.94
$23.43
$21.28
$25.54
$40.62
$34.72
$24.41
$23.92
$28.56
$21.01
$36.01
$32.74
$34.43
$24.58
$23.21
$31.93
$34.43
$38.89
$32.74
$38.31
$34.38
$38.31
$3,258.67 - $3,811.60
$3,723.20 - $4,355.87
$7,040.80 - $7,040.80
$6,356.13 - $6,356.13
$5,390.67 - $5,390.67
$3,328.00 - $4,212.00
$4,265.73 - $5,189.60
$3,338.40 - $4,061.20
$2,915.47 - $3,688.53
$3,497.87 - $4,426.93
$7,040.80 - $7,040.80
$5,564.00 - $6,018.13
$3,761.33 - $4,231.07
$3,685.07 - $4,146.13
$4,950.40 - $4,950.40
$2,877.33 - $3,641.73
$5,770.27 - $6,241.73
$5,246.80 - $5,674.93
$5,101.20 - $5,967.87
$3,501.33 - $4,260.53
$3,719.73 - $4,023.07
$4,548.27 - $5,534.53
$5,101.20 - $5,967.87
$6,740.93 - $6,740.93
$5,246.80 - $5,674.93
$6,640.40 - $6,640.40
$4,898.40 - $5,959.20
$6,640.40 - $6,640.40
$39,104.00 - $45,739.20
$44,678.40 - $52,270.40
$84,489.60 - $84,489.60
$76,273.60 - $76,273.60
$64,688.00 - $64,688.00
$39,936.00 - $50,544.00
$51,188.80 - $62,215.20
$40,060.80 - $48,734.40
$34,985.60 - $44,262.40
$41,974.40 - $53,123.20
$84,489.60 - $84,489.60
$66,768.00 - $72,217.60
$45,136.00 - $50,772.80
$44,220.80 - $49,753.60
$59,404.80 - $59,404.80
$34,528.00 - $43,700.80
$69,243.20 - $74,900.80
$62,961.60 - $68,099.20
$61,214.40 - $71,614.40
$42,016.00 - $51,126.40
$44,636.80 - $48,276.80
$54,579.20 - $66,414.40
$61,214.40 - $71,614.40
$80,891.20 - $80,891.20
$62,961.60 - $68,099.20
$79,684.80 - $79,684.80
$58,780.80 - $71,510,40
$79,684.80 - $79,684,80
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APPENDIX °A"
WAGES
JANUARY 14, 2005 through JANUARY 12, 2006
Gasification Sched/Step Hourly Rates Monthly Rates Annual Rates
E Toolroom Techniaan U 3472 E - E $34.72 - $34.72 $6,018.13 - $6,018.13 $72,217.60 - $72,217.60
Utilities Customer Service Rep I 1745 J - E $14.34 - $17.45 $2,485.60 - $3,024.67 $29,827.20 - $36,296.00
Utilities Customer Service Rep II 2053 J - E $16.87 - #20.53 $2,924.13 - $3,558.53 $35,089.60 - $42,702.40
Utilities Customer Service Rep III U 2156 J - E $17.72 - X21.56 $3,071.47 - $3,737.07 $36,857.60 - $44,844.80
Utilities Generation Technician 3274 C - E $30.27 - $32.74 $5,246.80 - $5,674.93 $62,961.60 - $68,099.20
Udlltles Senlor Customer Service Rep U 2361 ] - E $19.41 - ;23.61 $3,364.40 - $4,092.40 $40,372.80 - $49,108.80
Utilities Service Represengtive U 2353 J - E $19.34 - $23.53 $3,352.27 - $4,078.53 $40,227.20 - $48,942.40
Utilities ems Operator U 3715 A - E $31.76 - $37.15 $5,505.07 - $6,439.33 $66,060.80 - $77,272.00
Utll~ies Troubleshooter U 3715 E - E $37.15 - $37.15 $6,439.33 - y6,439.33 $77,272.00 - $77,272.00
Utilities Troubleshooter Supervisor U 4062 E - E ;40.62 - $40.62 $7,040.80 - $7,040.80 $84,489.60 - $84,489.60
Utilities Yard Working Supervisor U 2476 E - E $24.76 - $24.76 $4,291.73 - $4,291.73 $51,500.80 - $51,500.80
Warehouse & Toolroom Worker U 2063 J - E $16.96 - #20.63 ;2,939.73 - $3,575.87 $35,276.80 - $42,910.40
Water Meter Repairer I 5 2153 A - E $18.40 - $21.53 $3,189.33 - $3,731.87 $38,272.00 - $44,782.40
Water Meter Repairer II SU 2225 A - E $19.02 - $22.25 $3,296.80 - $3,856.67 $39,561.60 - $46,280.00
Water Production Technician 2599 B - E $23.11 - $25.99 $4,005.73 - $4,504.93 $48,068.80 - $54,059.20
Water Production Technician Supervisor U 2859 E - E $28.59 - $28.59 $4,955.60 - $4,955.60 $59,467.20 - $59,467.20
Water Service Working Supervisor U 2685 E - E $26.85 - $26.85 X4,654.00 - $4,654.00 $55,848.00 - $55,848.00
Water System Operator 3041 J - E $24.99 - $30.41 $4,331.60 - $5,271.07 $51,979.20 - $63,252.80
Water Treatment Operator U 2432 R - E $19.22 - $24.32 $3,331.47 - $4,215.47 #39,977.60 - $50,585.60
Watier Utility Inspector 2994 J - E $24.61 - $29.94 $4,265.73 - $5,189.60 X51,188.80 - $62,275.20
MAINTENANCE~CANVENTION CENTER CLASSIFICATi0N5
Apprendoe HVAC Mechanic S 2504 ] - E $20.58 - $25.04 $3,567.20 - $4,340.27 $42,806.40 - $52,083.20
Facility & Evert Electrician 2946 C - E $27.24 - X29.46 $4,721.60 - $5,106.40 $56,659.20 - $61,276.80
HVAC Mechanic 2946 ] - E X24.21 - $29.46 ;4,196.40 - $5,106.40 $50,356.80 - $61,276.80
Lead Facility & Event Electrician U 3241 E - E $32.41 - $32.41 $5,617.73 - $5,617J3 X67,412.80 - $67,412.80
Lead HVAC Mechanic U 3241 A - E $27.70 - $32.41 $4,801.33 - $5,617.73 X57,616.00 - $67,412.80
Ret~ds a Labor ManFet EqullyAdjusbnent of
4% for die beirdima~lr c/assificabon of Une
Mechanic Sub~sbbon E/ecbJa~an, arxf F~+/!ty
& Event E/ectrrdan
MP A - Z IBEW07/28/05 to 01/08/09
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APPENDIX "A"
WAGES
JANUARY 13, 2006 through JANUARY 11, 2007
Classification Sched S e Hourl Rates Monthly Rates Annual Rates
Apparatus Repairer U 3372 E - E $33.72 - $33.12 $5,844.80 - $5,844.80 $70,137.60 - $70,137.60
Apprentice Electric Meter Technician S 2866 J - E $23.56 - $28.66 $4,083.73 - $4,967,73 $49,004.80 - $59,612.80
Apprentice Line Mechanic S 3040 J - E $24.99 - $30.40 $4,331.60 - $5,269.33 $51,979.20 - $63,232.00
Apprentice Maintenance Pipefitter. 2137 B - E $19.00 - $21.37 $3,293.33 - $3,704.13 $39,520.00 - $44,449.60
Apprentice Substation Electrician S 2866 J - E $23.56 - $28.66 $4,083.73 - $4,967.73 $49,004.80 - $59,612.80
Apprentice Substation Test Technician S 2866 J - E $23.56 - $28.66 $4,083.73 - $4,967.73 $49,004.80 - $59,612.80
Apprentice Utilities Systems Operator S 3040 J - E $24.99 - $30.40 $4,331.60 - $5,269,33 $51,979.20 - $63,232.00
Apprentice Water Production Technician 2275 A - E $19.45 - $22.75 $3,371,33 - $3,943.33 $40,456.00 - $47,320.00
Customer Information Support Center
Assistant U 2265 A - E $19.36 - $22.65 $3,355.73 - $3,926.00 $40,268.80 - $47,112.00
Customer Information Systems Specialist 2588 A - E $22.12 - $25.88 $3,834.13 - $4,485.87 $46,009.60 - $53,830.40
Electric Crew Supervisor U 4184 E - E $41.84 - $41.84 $7,252.27 - $7,252.27 $87,027.20 - $87,027.20
Electric Meter Supervisor U 3777 E - E $37.77 - $37.77 $6,546.80 - $6,546,80 $78,561.60 - $78,561.60
Electric Meter Technician 3203 E - E $32.03 - $32.03 $5,551,87 - $5,551.87 $66,622.40 - $66,622.40
Electrical Helper S 2503 R - E $19.78 - $25.03 $3,428,53 - $4,338.53 $41,142.40 - $52,062.40
Electrical Utility Inspector 3084 J - E $25.35 - $30.84 $4,394.00 - $5,345.60 $52,728.00 - $64,147.20
Equipment Operator SU 2413 J - E $19.83 - $24.13 $3,437.20 - $4,182.53 $41,246.40 - $50,190.40
Laboratory Technician I 2192 R - E $17.32 - $21.92 $3,002.13 - $3,799.41 $36,025.60 - $45,593.60
Laboratory Technician II U 2630 R - E $20.79 - $26.30 $3,603.60 - $4,558.67 $43,243.20 - $54,704.00
Line Crew Supervisor U 4184 E - E $41.84 - $41.84 $7,252.27 - $7,252.27 $87,027.20 - $87,027.20
Line Mechanic 3576 C - E $33.06 - $35.76 $5,730.40 - $6,198.40 $68,764.80 - $74,380.80
Maintenance Pipefltter 2514 B - E $22.35 - $25.14 $3,874.00 - $4,357.60 $46,488.00 - $52,291.20
Maintenance Pipefitter B 2464 B - E $21.90 - $24.64 $3,796.00 - $4,270.93 $45,552.00 - $51,251.20
Maintenance Pipefitter Working Supervisor U 2941 E - E $29.41 - $29.41 $5,097.73 - $5,097.73 $61,172.80 - $61,172.80
Meter Reader S 2164 R - E $17.10 - $21.64 $2,964.00 - $3,750.93 $35,568.00 - $45,011.20
Senior Apparatus Repairer U 3709 C - E $34.29 - $37.09 $5,943.60 - $6,428.93 $71,323.20 - $77,147.20
Senior Electric Meter Technician U 3372 C - E $31.18 - $33.72 $5,404.53 - $5,844.80 $64,854.40 - $70,137.60
Senior Electrical Utility Inspector 3547 A - E $30.32 - $35.47 $5,255.47 - $6,148.13 $63,065.60 - $73,777.60
Senior Utilities Service Representative U 2532 J - E $20.81 - $25.32 $3,607.07 - $4,388.80 $43,284.80 - $52,665.60
Senior Warehouse & Toolroom Worker U 2391 C - E $22.11 - $23.91 $3,832.40 - $4,144.40 $45,988.80 - $49,732.80
Senior Water System Operator U 3289 J - E $27.03 - $32.89 $4,685.20 - $5,700.93 $56,222.40 - $68,411.20
Senior Water Utility Inspector 3547 A - E $30.32 - $35.47 $5,255.47 - $6,148.13 $63,065.60 - $73,777.60
Service Crew Supervisor U 4005 E - E $40.05 - $40.05 $6,942.00 - $6,942.00 $83,304.00 - $83,304.00
Substation Electrician 3372 C - E $31.18 - $33.72 $5,404.53 - $5,844.80 $64,854.40 - $70,137.60
Substation Electrician Supervisor U 3945 E - E $39.45 - $39.45 $6,838.00 - $6,838.00 $82,056.00 - $82,056.00
Substation TestTechnician 3541 J - E $29.10 - $35.41 $5,044.00 - $6,137.73 $60,528.00 - $73,652.80
Substation Test Technician Supervisor U 3945 E - E $39.45 - $39.45 $6,838.00 - $6,838.00 $82,056.00 - $82,056.00
App A -- 3 IBEW07/28105 to 01/08/09
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APPENDIX nA"
WAGES
JANUARY 13, 2006 through JANUARY 11, 2007
Classification Sch d ~e Hourly Rates Monthly Rates Annual Rates
~ Toolroom Technician U 3576 E - E $35.76 - $35.76 $6,198.40 - $6,198.40 $74,380.80 - $74,380.80
Utilities Customer Service Rep I 1798 J - E $14.78 - $17.98 $2,561.87 - $3,116.53 $30,742.40 - $37,398.40
Utilities Customer Service Rep II 2115 J - E $17.38 - $21.15 $3,012.53 - $3,666.00 $36,150.40
- $43,992.00
Utilities Customer Service Rep III
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U
2221
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E
$18.26 -
$22.21
$3,165.07 -
$3,849.73
$37,980.80
- $46,196.80
Utilities Generation Technician 3372 C - E $31.18 - $33.72 $5,404.53 - $5,844.80 $64,854.40 - $70,137.60
Utilities Senior Customer Service Rep U 2432 J - E $19.99 - $24.32 $3,464.93 - $4,215.47 $41,579.20
- $50,585.60
Utilities Service Representative U 2424 J - E $19.92 - $24.24 $3,452.80 - $4,201.60 $41,433.60 - $50,419.20
Utilities Systems Operator U 3826 A - E $32.70 - $38.26 $5,668.00 - $6,631.73 $68,016.00 - $79,580.80
Utilities Troubleshooter U 3826 E - E $38.26 - $38.26 $6,631.73 - $6,631.73 $79,580.80 - $79,580.80
Utilities Troubleshooter Supervisor U 4184 E - E $41.84 - $41.84 $7,252.27 - $7,252.27 $87,027.20 - $87,027.20
Utilities Yard Working Supervisor U 2550 E - E $25.50 - $25.50 $4,420.00 - $4,420.00 $53,040.00 - $53,040.00
Warehouse & Toolroom Worker U 2125 J - E
$17.47 -
$21.25
$3,028.13 -
$3,683.33
$36,337.60 -
$44,200.00
Water Meter Repairer I S 2218 A - E $18.96 - $22.18 $3,286.40 - $3,844.53 $39,436.80 - $46,134.40
Water Meter Repairer II SU 2292 A - E $19.59 - $22.92 $3,395.60 - $3,972.80 $40,747.20 - $47,673.60
Water Production Technician 2677 B - E $23.80 - $26.77 $4,125.33 - $4,640.13 $49,504.00 - $55,681.60
Water Production Technician Supervisor U 2945 E - E $29.45 - $29.45 $5,104.67 - $5,104.67 $61,256.00 - $61,256.00
Water Service Working Supervisor U 2765 E - E $27.65 - $27.65 $4,792.67 - $4,792.67 $57,512.00 - $57,512.00
Water System Operator 3132 J - E $25.74 - $31.32 $4,461.60 - $5,428.80 $53,539.20 - $65,145.60
Water Treatment Operator U 2505 R - E $19.80 - $25.05 $3,432.00 - $4,342.00 $41,184.00 - $52,104.00
Water Utility Inspector 3084 J - E $25.35 - $30.84 $4,394.00 - $5,345.60 $52,728.00 - $64,147.20
MAINTENANCEJCONVENTION CENTER CLASSIFICATIONS
Apprentice HVAC Mechanic S 2579 J - E $21.20 - $25.19 $3,674.67 - $4,470.27 $44,096.00 - $53,643.20
Facility & Event Electrician 3034 C - E $28.05 - $30.34 $4,862.00 - $5,258.93 $58,344.00 - $63,107.20
HVAC Mechanic 3034 J - E $24.94 - $30.34 $4,322.93 - $5,258.93 $51,875.20 - $63,107.20
Lead Facility & Event Electrician U 3337 E - E $33.37 - $33.37 $5,784.13 - $5,784.13 $69,409.60 - $69,409.60
Lead HVAC Mechanic U 3337 A - E $28.52 - $33.37 $4,943.47 - $5,784.13 $59,321.60 - $69,409.60
Retlec~s a General Salary Increase of 3. Q96
App A -- 4 IBEW07128105 to 01/08/09
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APPENDIX "A"
WAGES
JANUARY 12, 2007 through JANUARY 10, 2008
Classification Sched Ste H rl Rates MonthlY ~ Annual Rates
Apparatus Repairer U 3439 E - E $34.39 - $34.39 $5,960.93 - $5,960.93 $71,531.20 - $71,531.20
Apprentice Electric Meter Technician S 2923 J - E $24.03 - $29.23 $4,165.20 - $5,066.53 $49,982.40 - $60,798.40
Apprentice line Mechanic S 3101 J - E $25.49 - $31.01 $4,418.27 - $5,375.07 $53,019.20 - $64,500.80
Apprentice Maintenance Pipefitter. 2179 B - E $19.37 - $21.79 $3,357.47 - $3,776.93 $40,289.60 - $45,323.20
Apprentice Substation Electrician S 2923 J - E $24.03 - $29.23 $4,165.20 - $5,066,53 $49,982.40 - $60,798.40
Apprentice Substation Test Technician S 2923 J - E $24.03 - $29.23 $4,165.20 - $5,066.53 $49,982.40 - $60,798.40
Apprentice Utilities Systems Operator S 3101 J - E $25.49 - $31.01 $4,418.27 - $5,375.07 $53,019.20 - $64,500.80
Apprentice Water Production Technician 2321 A - E $19.84 - $23.21 $3,438.93 - $4,023.07 $41,267.20 - $48,276.80
Customer Information Support Center
Assistant U 2310 A - E $19.75 - $23.10 $3,423.33 - $4,004.00 $41,080.00 - $48,048.00
Customer Information Systems Specialist 2640 A - E $22.57 - $26.40 $3,912.13 - $4,576.00 $46,945.60 - $54,912.00
Electric Crew Supervisor U 4268 E - E $42,68 - $42.68 $7,397.87 - $7,397.87 $88,774.40 - $88,774.40
Electric Meter Supervisor U 3852 E - E $38,52 - $38.52 $6,676.80 - $6,676.80 $80,121.60 - $80,121.60
Electric Meter Technician 3267 E - E $32.67 - $32.67 $5,662.80 - $5,662.80 $67,953.60 - $67,953.60
Electrical Helper S 2554 R - E $20.18 - $25.54 $3,497.87 - $4,426.93 $41,974.40 - $53,123.20
Electrical Utility Inspector 314fi J - E $25.86 - $31.46 $4,482.40 - $5,453.07 $53,788.80 - $65,436.80
Equipment Operator SU 2461 J - E $20.23 - $24.61 $3,506.53 - $4,265.73 $42,078.40 - $51,188.80
Laboratory Technician I 2236 R - E $17,67 - $22.36 $3,062.80 - $3,875.73 $36,753.60 - $46,508.80
Laboratory Technician II U 2683 R - E $21.20 - $26.83 $3,674.67 - $4,650.53 $44,096.00 - $55,806.40
Line Crew Supervisor U 4268 E - E $42.68 - $42.68 $7,397.87 - $7,397.87 $88,774.40 - $88,774.40
Line Mechanic 3648 C - E $33.73 - $36.48 $5,846.53 - $6,323.20 $70,158.40 - $75,878.40
Maintenance Pipefitter 2564 B - E $22.79 - $25.64 $3,950.27 - $4,444.27 $47,403.20 - $53,331.20
Maintenance Pipefitter B 2513 B - E $22.34 - $25.13 $3,872.27 - $4,355.87 $46,467.20 - $52,270.40
Maintenance Pipefitter Working Supervisor U 3000 E - E $30,00 - $30.00 $5,200.00 - $5,200.00 $62,400.00 - $62,400.00
Meter Reader S 2207 R - E $17.44 - $22.07 $3,022.93 - $3,825.47 $36,275.20 - $45,905.60
Senior Apparatus Repairer U 3783 C - E $34.98 - $37.83 $6,063.20 - $6,557.20 $72,758.40 - $78,686.40
Senior Electric Meter Technician U 3439 C - E $31.80 - $34.39 $5,512.00 - $5,960.93 $66,144.00 - $71,531.20
Senior Electrical Utility Inspector 3618 A - E $30.93 - $36.18 $5,361.20 - $6,271.20 $64,334.40 - $75,254.40
Senior Utilities Service Representative U 2582 J - E $21.22 - $25.82 $3,678.13 - $4,475.47 $44,137.60 - $53,705.60
Senior Warehouse & Toolroom Worker U 2439 C - E $22,55 - $24.39 $3,908.67 - $4,227.60 $46,904.00 - $50,731.20
Senior Water System Operator U 3355 ] - E $27.58 - $33.55 $4,780.53 - $5,815.33 $57,366.40 - $69,784.00
Senior Water Utility Inspector 3618 A - E $30.93 - $36.18 $5,361.20 - $6,271.20 $64,334.40 - $75,254.40
Service Crew Supervisor U 4086 E - E $40.86 - $40.86 $7,082.40 - $7,082.40 $84,988.80 - $84,988.80
Substation Electrician 3439 C - E $31.80 - $34.39 $5,512.00 - $5,960.93 $66,144.00 - $71,531.20
Substation Electrician Supervisor U 4024 E - E $40.24 - $40.24 $6,974.93 - $6,974.93 $83,699.20 - $83,699.20
Substation Test Technician 3611 J - E $29.68 - $36.11 $5,144.53 - $6,259.07 $61,734.40 - $75,108,80
Substation Test Technician Supervisor U 4024 E - E $40,24 - $40.24 $6,974.93 - $6,974.93 $83,699.20 - $83,699.20
App A -- 5 IBEWO7/28105 to 01/08109
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APPENDIX "A"
WAGES
JANUARY 12, 2007 through JANUARY 10, 2008
Classification 5ched Ste Hourly„Rates Monthly „Rates Annual Rates
~ Toolroom Technician U 3648 E - E $36.48 - $36.48 $6,323.20 - $6,323.20 $75,878.40 - $75,878.40
Utilities Customer Service Rep I 1833 J - E $15.07 - $18.33 $2,612.13 - $3,177.20 $31,345.60 - $38,126.40
Utilities Customer Service Rep II 2157 J - E $17.73 - $21.57 $3,073.20 - $3,738.80 $36,878.40 - $44,865.60
Utilities Customer Service Rep III U 2265 ) - E $18.62 - $22.65 $3,227.47 - $3,926.00 $38,729.60 - $47,112.00
Utilities Generation Technician 3439 C - E $31.80 - $34.39 $5,512.00 - $5,960.93 $66,144.00 - $71,531.20
E Utilities Senior Customer Service Rep U 2481 J - E $20.39 - $24.81 $3,534.27
$4,300.40
$42,411.20
- $51,604.80
Utilities Service Re resen
p tatlve U 2472 _
] E $20.32 -
$24.72 _
$3,522.13 $4,284.80 $42,265.60 - $51,417.60
Utilities Systems Operator U 3903 A - E $33.36 - $39.03 $5,782.40 - $6,765.20 $69,388.80 - $81,182.40
Utilities Troubleshooter U 3903 E - E $39.03 - $39.03 $6,765.20 - $6,765.20 $81,182.40 - $81,182.40
Utilities Troubleshooter Supervisor U 4268 E - E $42.68 - $42.68 $7,397.87 - $7,397.87 $88,774.40 - $88,774.40
Utilities Yard Working Supervisor U 2602 E - E $26.02 - $26.02 $4,510.13 - $4,510.13 $54,121.60 - $54,121,60
~ Warehouse & Toolroom Worker
} U 2168 J - E
$17.82
- $21.68
$3,088.80 -
$3,757.87
$37,065.60
- $45,094.40
Water Meter Repairer I S 2262 A - E $19.34 - $22.62 $3,352.27 - $3,920.80 $40,227.20 - $47,049.60
Water Meter Repairer II SU 2337 A - E $19.98 - $23.37 $3,463.20 - $4,050.80 $41,558.40 - $48,609.60
Water Production Technician 2731 B - E $24.28 - $27.31 $4,208.53 - $4,733.73 $50,502.40 - $56,804.80
Water Production Technician Supervisor U 3004 E - E $30.04 - $30.04 $5,206.93 - $5,206.93 $62,483.20 - $62,483,20
Water Service Working Supervisor U 2820 E - E $28.20 - $28.20 $4,888.00 - $4,888.00 $58,656.00 - $58,656.00
Water System Operator 3195 J - E $26.26 - $31.95 $4,551.73 - $5,538.00 $54,620.80 - $66,456.00
Water Treatment Operator U 2555 R - E $20.19 - $25.55
$3,499.60 -
$4,428.67
$41,995.20 -
$53,144.00
Water Utility Inspector 3146 J - E $25.86 - $31.46 $4,482.40 - $5,453.07 $53,788.80 - $65,436.80
MAINTENANCE/CONVENTION CENTER CLASSIFICATIONS
Apprentice HVAC Mechanic S 2631 J - E $21.62 - $26.31 $3,747.47 - $4,560.40 $44,969.60 - $54,724.80
Facility & Event Electrician 3095 C - E $28.62 - $30.95 $4,960.80 - $5,364.67 $59,529.60 - $64,376.00
HVAC Mechanic 3095 ] - E $25.44 - $30.95 $4,409.60 - $5,364.67 $52,915.20 - $64,376.00
Lead Facility & Event Electrician U 3405 E - E $34.05 - $34.05 $5,902.00 - $5,902.00 $70,824.00 - $70,824.00
Lead HVAC Mechanic U 3405 A - E $29.11 - $34.05 $5,045.73 - $5,902.00 $60,548.80 - $70,824.00
Reflects a General Salary Increase of 2.096
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APPENDIX "A"
WAGES
JANUARY 11, 2008 through JANUARY 8, 2009
f
classification
Apparatus Repairer
Apprentice Electric Meter Technician
Apprentice Line Mechanic
Apprentice Maintenance Pipefitter.
Apprentice Substation Electrician
Apprentice Substation Test Technician
Apprentice Utilities Systems Operator
Apprentice Water Production Technician
Customer Information Support Center
Assistant
Customer Information Systems Specialist
Electric Crew Supervisor
Electric Meter Supervisor
Electric Meter Technician
Electrical Helper
Electrical Utility Inspector
Equipment Operator
Laboratory Technician I
Laboratory Technician II
Line Crew Supervisor
Line Mechanic
Maintenance Pipefitter
Maintenance Pipefitter B
Maintenance Pipefittier Working Supervisor
Meter Reader
Senior Apparatus Repairer
Senior Electric Meter Technician
Senior Electrical Utility Inspector
Senior Utilities Service Representative
Senior Warehouse &Toolroom Worker
Senior Water Sys6em Operator
Senior Water Utility Inspec6or
Service Crew Supervisor
Substation Electrician
Substation Elect~iaan Supervisor
Substation Test Technician
Substation Test Technician Supervisor
9ched/Stan Hourly Rates Monthly Rates Annual Rates
U 3508 E - E $35.08 - $35.08 $6,080.53 - $6,080.53 $72,966.40 - $72,966.40
S 2982 J - E $24.51 - $29.82 $4,248.40 - $5,168.80 $50,980.80 - $62,025.60
S 3163 J - E $26.00 - $31.63 $4,506.67 - $5,482.53 $54,080.00 - $65,790.40
2223 B - E $19.76 - $22.23 $3,425.07 - $3,853.20 $41,100.80 - $46,238.40
S 2982 J - E $24.51 - $29.82 $4,248.40 - $5,168.80 $50,980.80 - #62,025.60
S 2982 ] - E $24.51 - $29.82 X4,248.40 - $5,168.80 $50,980.80 - $62,025.60
S 3163 J - E $26.00 - $31.63 $4,506.67 - $5,482.53 $54,080.00 - $65,790.40
2368 A - E $20.24 - $23.68 $3,508.27 - $4,104.53 $42,099.20 - $49,254.40
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E - E
E - E
R - E
J - E
J - E
R - E
R - E
E - E
C - E
B - E
B - E
E - E
R - E
C - E
C - E
A - E
J - E
C - E
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C - E
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$20.14 - $23.56
$23.02 - $26.93
$43.54 - $43.54
$39.29 - $39.29
$33.33 - $33.33
$20.59 - $26.05
$26.38 - $32.09
#20.63 - $25.10
$18.02 - $22.80
$21.62 - $27.36
$43.54 - $43.54
$34.40 - $37.21
$23.25 - $26.15
$22.78 - $25.63
$30.60 - $30.60
$17.79 - $22.51
$35.68 - $38.59
$32.43 - X35.08
$31.54 - $36.90
X21.65 - $26.34
$22.99 - $24.87
$28.13 - $34.23
$31.54 - $36.90
$41.68 - $41.68
$32.43 - $35.08
$41.04 - $41.04
$30.27 - $36.83
$41.04 - $41.04
MPA-7
$3,490.93 - $4,083.73
$3,990.13 - $4,667.87
$7,546.93 - $7,546.93
$6,810.27 - $6,810.27
$5,777.20 - $5,777.20
$3,568.93 - $4,515.33
$4,572.53 - $5,562.27
$3,575.87 - $4,350.67
$3,123.47 - $3,952.00
$3,747.47 - $4,742.40
$7,546.93 - $7,546.93
$5,962.67 - $6,449.73
$4,030.00 - $4,532.67
$3,948.53 - $4,442.53
$5,304.00 - $5,304.00
$3,083.60 - $3,901.73
$6,184.53 - $6,688.93
$5,621.20 - $6,080.53
$5,466.93 - $6,396.00
$3,752.67 - $4,565.60
$3,984.93 - $4,310.80
$4,875.87 - $5,933.20
$5,466.93 - $6,396.00
$7,224.53 - $7,224.53
$5,621.20 - $6,080.53
$7,113.60 - $7,113.60
$5,246.80 - $6,383.87
$7,113.60 - $7,113.60
$41,891.20 - $49,004.80
$47,881.60 - $56,014.40
X90,563.20 - $90,563.20
$81,723.20 - $81,723.20
$69,326.40 - $69,326.40
$42,827.20 - X54,184.00
$54,870.40 - $66,747.20
$42,910.40 - $52,208.00
$37,481.60 - $47,424.00
$44,969.60 - $56,908.80
$90,563.20 - $90,563.20
$71,552.00 - $77,396.80
$48,360.00 - $54,392.00
$47,382.40 - $53,310.40
$63,648.00 - $63,648.00
$37,003.20 - $46.820.80
$74,214.40 - $80,267.20
$67,454.40 - $72,966.40
$65,603.20 - $76,752.00
$45,032.00 - $54,787.20
$47,819.20 - $51,729.60
$58,510.40 - $71,198.40
$65,603.20 - $76,752.00
$86,694.40 - $86,694.40
#67,454.40 - $72,966.40
#85,363.20 - $85,363.20
$62,961.60 - $76,606.40
$85,363.20 - $85,363.20
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APPENDIX "A"
WAGES
JANUARY 11, 2008 through JANUARY 8, 2009
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Classification
h Ste Hurl es Monthly Rates
Annual Rates
To~olroom Technician U 3721 E - E $37.21 - $37.21 $6,449.73 - $6,449.73 $77,396.80 - $77,396.80
Utilities Customer Service Rep I 1870 J - E $15.37 - $18.70 $2,664.13 - $3,241.33 $31,969.60 - $38,896.00
Utilities Customer Service Rep II 2200 J - E $18.08 - $22.00 $3,133,87 - $3,813.33 $37,606.40 - $45,760.00
Utilities Customer Service Rep III U 2310 J - E $18.99 - $23.10 $3,291.60 - $4,004.00 $39,499.20 - $48,048.00
Utilities Generation Technician 3508 C - E $32.43 - $35.08 $5,621.20 - $6,080.53 $67,454.40 - $72,966.40
Utilities Senior Customer Service Rep U 2530 J - E $20.79 - $25.30 $3,603.60 - $4,385.33 $43,243.20 - $52,624.00
Utilities Service Representative U 2521 J - E $20.72 - $25.21 $3,591.47 - $4,369.73 $43,097.60 - $52,436.80
Utilities Systems Operator U 3981 A - E $34.03 - $39.81 $5,898.53 - $6,900.40 $70,782.40 - $82,804.80
Utilities Troubleshooter U 3981 E - E $39.81 - $39.81 $6,900.40 - $6,900.40 $82,804.80 - $82,804.80
Utilities Troubleshooter Supervisor U 4354 E - E $43.54 - $43.54 $7,546.93 - $7,546.93 $90,563.20 - $90,563.20
Utilities Yard Working Supervisor U 2653 E - E $26.53 - $26.53 $4,598.53 - $4,598.53 $55,182.40 - $55,182.40
Warehouse & Toolroom Worker U 2211 J - E $18.17 - $22.11 $3,149.47 - $3,832.40 $37,793.60 - $45,988.80
Water Meter Repairer I S 2307 A - E $19.72 - $23.07 $3,418.13 - $3,998.80 $41,017.60 - $47,985.60
Water Meter Repairer II SU 2384 A - E $20.38 - $23.84 $3,532.53 - $4,132.27 $42,390.40 - $49,587.20
Water Production Technician 2786 B - E $24.77 - $27.86 $4,293.47 - $4,829.07 $51,521.60 - $57,948.80
Water Production Technician Supervisor U 3065 E - E $30.65 - $30.65 $5,312.67 - $5,312.67 $63,752.00 - $63,752.00
Water Service Working Supervisor U 2877 E - E $28.77 - $28.77 $4,986.80 - $4,986.80 $59,841.60 - $59,841.60
Water System Operator 3260 J - E $26.79 - $32.60 $4,643.60 - $5,650.67 $55,723.20 - $67,808.00
Water Treatment Operator U 2606 R - E $20.60 - $26.06 $3,570.67 - $4,517.07 $42,848.00 - $54,204.80
Water Utility Inspector 3209 J - E $26.38 - $32.09 $4,572.53 - $5,562.27 $54,870.40 - $66,747.20
MAINTENANCE/CONVENTION CENTER CLASSIFICATIONS
Apprentice HVAC Mechanic S 2683 J - E $22.05 - $26.83 $3,822.00 - $4,650.53 $45,864.00 - $55,806.40
Facility & Event Electrician 3157 C - E $29.19 - $31.57 $5,059.60 - $5,472.13 $60,715.20 - $65,665.60
HVAC Mechanic 3157 J - E $25.95 - $31.57 $4,498.00 - $5,472.13 $53,976.00 - $65,665.60
Lead Facility & Event Electrician U 3473 E - E $34.73 - $34.73 $6,019.87 - $6,019.87 $72,238.40 - $72,238.40
Lead HVAC Mechanic U 3473 A - E $29.69 - $34.73 $5,146.27 - $6,019.87 $61,755.20 - $72,238.40
Re~ecCs a General Sa/arylncrease of1.09b
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APPENDIX "B"
ELECTRIC CREW SUPERVISOR TRANSITION
i. Effective the date of City Council approval of this Memorandum of Understanding, no
employee shall be hired, promoted, transferred or reclassified to the classification of
Line Crew Supervisor or Service Crew Supervisor. Employees classified as a Line
Crew Supervisor or a Service Crew Supervisor on the date of City Council approval of
this Memorandum of Understanding shall retain their classification except as
provided in paragraph two (2}.
2. Employees classified as a Line Crew Supervisor or a Service Crew Supervisor may
make an irrevocable choice to be reclassified to Electric Crew Supervisor. Such
employees may exercise their option to make this irrevocable choice as long as they
are classified as a Line Crew Supervisor or a Service Crew Supervisor.
3, Electric Crew Supervisors will be comprised of new hires, employees promoted after
the date of City Council approval of this Memorandum of Understanding into the
classification of Electric Crew Supervisor, and current Line Crew or Service Crew
Supervisors who exercise their option to be reclassified to Electric Crew Supervisor.
4. During this transition period:
• A Service Crew Supervisor working overhead will be assigned to a crew with a
minimum make-up of the supervisor and one Line Mechanic. As the work
requires, an Electrical Helper or an Apprentice Line Mechanic may be assigned to
the crew.
• A Service Crew Supervisor working underground will be assigned to a crew with
a minimum make-up of the supervisor and an Electrical Helper or an Apprentice
Line Mechanic. As the work requires, a Line Mechanic, Apprentice Line Mechanic
or an additional Electrical Helper may be assigned to the crew.
• When supervising four or more employees the Service Crew Supervisor will be
compensated at the Line Crew Supervisor level.
5. During this transition period; A Line Crew Supervisor (overhead or underground}
will be assigned to a crew with a minimum make-up of the supervisor and two Line
Mechanics. As work requires, additional employees may be assigned to the crew.
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APPENDDC "C"
RETROACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES
ANAHEIM and UNION agree that the following changes shall be implemented effective
January 14, 2005
y Appendix "A" -Labor Market Equity Adjustment
line Mechanic benchmark series 4°/o equity adjustment
Substation Electrician benchmark series 4% equity adjustment
Facility & Event Electrician benchmark series 4% equity adjustment
ANAHEIM and UNION agree that the elimination of the three (3) hour per pay period
vacation accrual tier shall be effective the first day of the pay period following City Council
approval of this Agreement,
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LETTER of UNDERSTANDING
between the
CITY of ANAHEIM
and the
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD of ELECTRICAL WORKERS, Local 47
The City of Anaheim ("ANAHEIM"} and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,
Local 47 ("UNION'S have met and conferred and reached an understanding on the wages,
hours and other terms and conditions of employment for certain employees working in the
Public Utilities Department designated by management to participate in a High Voltage
Rubber Gloving Program. The PARTIES have reached an understanding as follows,
regarding matters concerning the use of rubber gloves by high voltage electrical workers:
1} A Rubber Gloving Oversight Committee consisting of four (4~ members appointed by the
UNION, and four (4} members appointed by ANAHEIM shall be established and shall
meet on a regular basis. The Rubber Gloving Oversight Committee will propose,
evaluate, adopt, and interpret mutually acceptable safety rules, work procedures,
training programs, certification procedures etc., as may be required and will provide
overall guidance and direction for the Public Utilities Department Rubber Gloving
Program.
2) The Rubber Glove certified employees who are to perform the work at the job site shall
exclusively determine whether to perform the work with live line tools, rubber-gloving
methods, or a combination of both.
3) ANAHEIM will incorporate the provisions of the draft City/IBEW agreement relating to
Rubber Gloving dated October 6, 2000 into the Public Utilities Department Safety
Manual by adding a section titled Rubber Gloving -High Voltage. ANAHEIM agrees not
to amend the Rubber Gloving -High Voltage provisions of the Public Utilities
Department Safety Manual without first providing the UNION with a minimum of forly-
five (45) days notice and an opportunity to comment on any proposed changes.
4) ANAHEIM agrees to provide High Voltage Rubber Gloving Training Pay and High Voltage
Rubber Gloving Assignment Pay as follows:
a) Employees in the classifications of Electric Crew Supervisor, Line Mechanic,
Line Crew Supervisor, Service Crew Supervisor and Utilities Troubleshooter,
effective the first day of the pay period following City Council approval of this
Letter of Understanding shall receive High Voltage Rubber Gloving Training
Pay consisting of .03 x Line Mechanic "E"step rate. The training pay shall be
added to the employee`s base rate of pay for all purposes including, but not
limited to, employee leaves and overtime. Training pay shall continue for up
to one hundred twenty calendar days (120) or until the employee begins
receiving High Voltage Rubber Gloving Assignment Pay, whichever comes
first. Training Pay may be continued beyond one hundred twenty calendar
days if additional time is required through no fault of the employee to
complete training.
b) Employees hired on or after the effective date of this Letter of Understanding
will begin receiving High Voltage Rubber Gloving Training Pay consisting of
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.03 x Line Mechanic "E" step rate on the first day of the pay period following
their commencement of training for high voltage rubber gloving. The
training pay shall be added to the employee's base rate of pay for all
purposes including, but not limited to, employee leaves and overdme.
Training pay shall continue for up to one hundred twenty calendar days
X120) or until the employee begins receiving High Voltage Rubber Gloving
Assignment Pay, whichever comes first. Training Pay may be continued
beyond one hundred twenty calendar days if additional time is required
through no fault of the employee to complete training.
c) Employees will begin receiving High Voltage Rubber Gloving Assignment Pay
consisting of .06 x Line Mechanic "E" step rate on the first day of the pay
period following their initial certification in "high voltage rubber gloving"
techniques in accordance with Public Utilities Department operating policies
and procedures. This shall be in lieu of, and not in addition to, training pay
as described in paragraph "a."
5) Employees in the following job classifications shall be eligible to receive Rubber Gloving
Assignment Pay:
6)
Electric Crew Supervisor
Vne Mechanic
Line Crew Supervisor
Service Crew Supervisor
Utilities Troubleshooter
Utilities Troubleshooter Supervisor
7) Only full time regular employees are eligible for High Voltage Rubber Gloving Training
Pay and/or High Voltage Rubber Gloving Assignment Pay. Probationary employees are
not eligible.
8) Employees will continue to receive High Voltage Rubber Gloving Assignment Pay as long
as they maintain certification in accordance with Public Utilities Department operating
policies and procedures as recommended by the joint oversight committee. Employees
who do not maintain certification shall no longer receive the Assignment Pay.
STAFF OFFICIALS of the CITY of ANAHEIM, a INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD of
Municipal Corporation ELECTRICAL WORKERS, Local 47
By:
By;
By:
Date
A-iv
By:
By.
By:
Date:
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LEITER of UNDERSTANDING
between the
CITY of ANAH EI M
. and the
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD of ELECTRICAL WORKERS, Local 47
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 and the city of Anaheim, after
meeting and conferring, have reached an understanding on the wages, hours and terms
and other conditions of employment for employees assigned by management to work the
Nine Plan, as follows:
NINE PLAN
1. Anaheim and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 agree that
employees of the Fleet and Facility Maintenance Division may be assigned to a Nine Plan
alternate work scheduled in order to reduce trips to and from work. Such an alternate
work schedule shall not reduce service to the public.
2. Anaheim and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47, agree that
employees of the Public Utilites Department may be assigned by management to a Nine
Plan alternate work schedule with the concurrence of the effected employees.
Consideration of a Nine plan alternate work schedule may be initiated by either
management or employees. Employees may be removed from a Nine plan alternate
work schedule by management at any time but shall normally be provided a minimum
of two (2) weeks notice,
3. Anaheim and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 agree that
the regular work schedule for employees assigned to the Nine Plan by management
shall be eight (8) nine (9) hour work days and one (i} eight (8 hour work day in each
bi-weekly pay period. Such schedule shall be designed and implemented by
management. A work period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days shall be assigned
to each employee assigned to the Nine Plan. An employee will be scheduled to work a
regular work schedule of forty (4) hours in each work period.
4. Employees who perform authorized work in excess of the regular work day or regular
workweek as defined in this Letter of Understanding and who are otherwise eligible for
overtime pay shall be compensated for such work at the hourly rates provided in
ARTICLE 42 (Overtime) of the Memorandum of Understanding or other applicable
Articles of the Memorandum of Understanding. Specifically, an employee assigned to
the Nine Plan with a regularly scheduled nine (9) hour work day will be eligible for
overtime after nine (9) hours of regularly scheduled work on such a day,
5. Employees who do not work on the holiday or day observed in lieu of the holiday as set
forth in ARTICLE 35 (Holid s) of the Memorandum of Understanding shall be required
to submit a vacation request for one (1) hour for each holiday not worked.
6. Employees eligible for bereavement leave as set forth in ARTICLE 34 Bereavement
Leave continue to be eligible for a maximum of twenty-four (24} working hours of
bereavement leave with pay in the event of death of a member of the immediate family.
An employee assigned to the Nine Plan and absent for three (3) working days or
twenty-seven (27) working hours shall be required to submit a vacation request for
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three (3) hours of vacation. Employees eligible for bereavement leave as set forth in
ARTICLE 34.01 of the Memorandum of Understanding shall be required to submit a
vacation request for one (1) hour for each work day of bereavement leave,
7, Employees shall have one (1) hour deducted from their accrued sick leave, vacation, or
industrial accident leave for each hour of leave taken. Employees with a regular work
day of nine (9) hours shall have nine (9) hours deducted from their accrued sick leave,
vacation, or industrial accident leave for each regularly scheduled working day that they
are on paid leave, Employees with a regular work day of eight (8) hours shall have
eight (8) hours deducted from their accrued sick leave, vacation, or industrial accident
leave for each regularly scheduled working day that they are on paid leave.
8. Employees may be assigned to or from the Nine Plan work schedule only effective at the
beginning of a pay period,
9. The Nine Plan work schedule may continue by mutual agreement of both parties. The
Nine Plan work schedule may be revoked by either party upon forty-five (45) days
advance written notice to the other party.
STAFF OFFICIALS OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM,
a municipal corporation
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD
OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS,
LOCAL NUMBER 47
BY: David Hill BY: Bob Villalobos
BY: Darryl Meekhof
DATED: 812194
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LETTER OF ONDERSTANDING ~---°~
SETWEEl~ THE
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS
LOCAL #4T
ApD THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM
The INTFR~iATIONAL ~EIOD OF ELECTRICAL S, LOCAL #47, (I8II~1, LOC~AI~
#47) and the CITY OF ANAI~IM (ANAREINI) , after meeting and ooa~ferring, have
reached an understanding an the wages, hours, avid other terms and candition~
of employment for employees appointed or pro~aoted by t from a
part-time position to a full-time position in tltie same Sob class as
specifically proovided herein.
ANAHEIM and the T~1, LOCAL #4? agree to modify the Memorandum of
understanding beL~ecn the panics, datcd October 6, 1989, as follows:
ARTICLE 23
APPOiNIM~+I'15 AND PR~+lDTIONS
ADD:
23__.01 Notwithstanding any o,,: r ~ravisian of this Article, vacant
positions in the classified service may be filled by a~intin~
part-time e~lcyy~s currently e~layed in the folla~tin~ part-time
en=level classificatioos tv_eQUivalent full-tame
classifications:
Part-tia~ee Meter Reader to Full-time Meter Reader
Part-t __Cu~stomer Service Re~orese~tative I to full-time
Customer Servicc sentatfve I
Part-time ~tomer Service resentative II to full-time
Customez Service R~:pre~ntat ive II
Part-time Fa~cilf tv E~rent Electrician to full-time Facility
Event Electrician
CHAI+~E
23.8 ANAi~IM agrees to utilize part-time t~~¢x'/~~ armlayees in
the following Sob classifications only when all regular ~f~~
~ positions are filled, except during periods of recruitment
(up to six mcmths after a vacancy occtars)
Part-time Meter Readeer
Part-time Customer Service Representative I
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Part-time CUsto~aer Service ~tative II
Part-time Facility Event Electrician
STAFF OFFICIALS OF T~
CITY ANAI~IM, a
Muni Corporati
~~ ~
_ By
Dated:
p ~ ~ ~ ~ 90009s1C
~ ~~ ~~
INTE~iNATI0~IAL FOOD
OF ELF~RICAL WORMS,
IACAL N0. 47
~~
By ' .ti.
;'
~ l
Dated: ~' /~ ` `~ ~