2004-227
RESOLUTION NO. 2004- 227
A RESOLUTIO OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVIN A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AN HElM AND THE ANAHEIM POLICE ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the Cit of Anaheim and the Anaheim Police Association, have met and
conferred and reached an nderstanding regarding Article 60, Post Retirement Medical
Benefits, of the Memorand m of Understanding: and
WHEREAS, the An heim Police Association is in agreement with the recommendation
contained in said Letter of nderstanding; and
WHEREAS, as a re ult thereoL the Letter of Understanding dated November 5. 2004
between the parties has be n prepared and signed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anaheim does find that it is in the best interest
of the City of Anaheim to a prove said Letter of Understanding.
NOW. THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim that
the Letter of Understanding dated November 5, 2004 between the Anaheim Police Association
and the City of Anaheim, a opy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference
herein, is hereby approved.
THE FOREGOING ESOLUT!ON is approved and adopted by the City Council of the
Cicy of Anaheim this -li.:t.h ay of --HQy...emher , 2004, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Mayor Pringle Council Members Tait, McCracken, Chavez, Hernandez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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LEITER OF UNDERSTANDING
between the
ANAHEIM POLICE ASSOCIATION
and the
CITY OF ANAHEIM
The Anaheim Police Association (APA), and the City of Anaheim (ANAHEIM) have met
and conferred have reached an understanding on the wages, hours and other terms and
conditions of employment for employees working in the Anaheim Police Department. The
PARTIES have reached an understanding to amend certain sections of Article 60 (Post
Retirement Medical Benefits) of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Anaheim
Police Association and the City of Anaheim as follows:
ARTICLE 60
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL BENEFITS
60.1 ANAHEIM and APA agree that employees hired on or after July 6, 2001 shall not be
eligible for any post-retirement medical benefits under this ARTICLE. ANAHEIM and
APA agree that employees hired on or after July 6, 2001 shall be provided a defined
contribution Post Retirement Medical benefit negotiated in accordance with ARTICLE
69.1.
60.2 Regular, full-time employees in the classified service in classifications listed in Appendix
"A", who are enrolled as a subscriber in an ANAHEIM sponsored health plan at the time
of separation from ANAHEIM service shall be eligible to participate in any ANAHEIM
sponsored health plan (medical benefits only) as a retiree.
60.3 Employees who retired prior to July 1, 1985, who were eligible for post retirement
health benefits at the time of their separation from ANAHEIM service and who maintain
continuous membership in good standing shall pay monthly premiums in accordance
with the following schedule:
Single coverage
Two party coverage
Family coverage
$15.00 monthly
$15.00 monthly
$45.00 monthly
60.3.1 The surviving spouse of the retiree may continue coverage under the same
terms and conditions.
60.4 Employees who were hired prior to February 1, 1984, and who retire on or after July 1,
1985, and prior to February 1, 1994, and who meet the requirements described below
shall be eligible to participate in any ANAHEIM sponsored health plan.
60.4.1 The employee must have completed at least five (5) years of continuous, full-
time ANAHEIM service on the date of retirement, and
60.4.2 The employee must have been awarded a retirement from the Public
Employees' Retirement System ("PERS") as the reason for separation from
ANAHEIM service, and
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60.4.3 PERS retirement benefits must commence no later than the first day of the
month following the date of separation from ANAHEIM service.
60.4.4 ANAHEIM shall contribute towards the premium costs of any ANAHEIM
sponsored health plan elected by the employee as follows:
EMPLOYEES HIRED PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 1, 1984
· Service Retirements
ANAHEIM Years of Service At Aqe 60 Under Age 60
10-14 40% 20%
15-19 60% 30%
20-24 80% 40%
25+ 90% 45%
· Industrial Disability Retirements
WCAB Rating greater than ANAHEIM contribution percent shall be
or equal to 70% equal to 100% of the WCAB rating to a
maximum contribution of 90%.
WCAB Rating less than 70% ANAHEIM contribution percent shall be
equal to 50% of the WCAB rating until
age 60, then 100% of the WCAB
rating.
If the retiree participates in an ANAHEIM sponsored Rehabilitation Plan,
ANAHEIM's contribution shall be 90% for one year or until the rehabilitation
plan ends, then ANAHEIM's contribution reverts to the 50% or 100% standard.
EMPLOYEES HIRED FEBRUARY 1, 1984 OR LATER
· SERVICE RETIREMENTS
ANAHEIM Years of Service
10-14
15-19
20-24
25+
At Aqe 60
20%
30%
40%
45%
Under Aqe 60
10%
15%
20%
22 '11%
· INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENTS
WCAB Rating greater than or ANAHEIM contribution percent shall
equal to 70% be equal to 50% of the WCAB rating.
WCAB Rating less than 70% ANAHEIM contribution percent shall
be equal to 25% of the WCAB rating
until age 60, then 50% of the WCAB
rating.
If the retiree participates in an ANAHEIM sponsored Rehabilitation Plan,
ANAHEIM's contribution shall be 45% for one year or until the rehabilitation
plan ends, then ANAHEIM's contribution reverts to the 25% or 50% standard.
60.4.5 The surviving spouse of the retiree may continue coverage under the same
terms and conditions.
60.5 Employees who retire on or after July 1, 1985, and who meet the requirements
described below shall be eligible to participate in any ANAHEIM sponsored health plan.
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60.5.1 The employee must have completed at least ten (10) years of continuous, full-
time ANAHEIM service on the date of retirement, and
60.5.2 The employee must have been awarded a retirement from PERS as the reason
for separation from ANAHEIM service, and
60.5.3 PERS retirement benefits must commence no later than the first day of the
month following the date of separation from ANAHEIM service, OR
60.5.4 The employee must have been awarded a disability retirement (Ordinary or
Industrial) from PERS as the reason for separation from ANAHEIM service.
60.5.5 ANAHEIM shall contribute towards the premium costs of the ANAHEIM
sponsored health plan elected by the employee according to the following
schedule:
60.5.5.1 For Service Retirements, the contribution shall be a percentage of
the annual Single or Two Party contribution made by ANAHEIM on
behalf of active employees, the percentage equal to 1.2 times the
Safety 2% at 50 PERS retirement schedule, to a maximum
contribution of 95% based on the employee's age and consecutive
years of Anaheim service at the time of retirement. ANAHEIM
service shall be calculated to the nearest complete one-quarter
year.
60.5.5.2 For Disability Retirements, the contribution shall be a percentage of
the annual Single or Two Party contribution made by ANAHEIM on
behalf of active employees, the percentage equal to 2% for each
year of service to a maximum contribution of 95% based on the
employee's consecutive years of Anaheim service at the time of
retirement. ANAHEIM service shall be calculated to the nearest
complete one-quarter year.
60.5.5.3 In the event an employee is eligible for both a Service and a
Disability Retirement benefit under this ARTICLE, the employee
shall receive the Service Retirement benefit.
60.5.5.4 An employee who has completed twenty (20) consecutive years of
service with ANAHEIM as a sworn Police Officer and who has prior
service as a sworn Police Officer with another California law
enforcement agency shall receive up to three (3) years of additional
service credit for the purpose of calculating ANAHEIM's contribution
towards post-retirement medical benefits. An employee who has
completed twenty (20) consecutive years of service with ANAHEIM as
a sworn Police Officer and who has prior service as a sworn Police
Officer with ANAHEIM shall receive additional service credit equal to
all prior ANAHEIM service for the purpose of calculating ANAHEIM's
contribution towards post-retirement medical benefits. Such service
credit shall be provided on the basis of one full quarter of service
credit for each full quarter of prior service. ANAHEIM and the APA
agree that this provision shall remain in effect through
J.muiJry 13, 2005 January 12, 2006.
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60.5.6 The ANAHEIM contribution shall be based on the Two Party rate only for those
employees who properly enroll a dependent spouse or other family members
prior to retirement, and shall continue only as long as the retiree maintains
coverage for such dependents in ANAHEIM sponsored health plans. Nothing in
this ARTICLE shall prevent a retiree from properly enrolling new dependents at
the retiree's cost.
60.5.7 The full value of any MediCare credits provided to ANAHEIM or MediCare
surcharges imposed on ANAHEIM by virtue of a retiree's participation or non-
participation in MediCare shall be passed on to the retiree in the form of
reduced or increased premium costs.
60.5.8 The surviving spouse of the retiree may continue coverage under the same
terms and conditions provided that the surviving spouse was properly enrolled
at the time of the employee's retirement and that dependent coverage was
continuously maintained during the employee's retirement.
60.6 Any employee who retires from ANAHEIM service and who is eligible to receive a
multiple benefits under this ARTICLE may elect any single benefit for which he or she is
eligible at the time of retirement. Such election shall be irrevocable.
60.7 The following conditions shall apply to all retirees who have post retirement medical
benefit coverage under this ARTICLE:
60.7.1 Once canceled for any reason, coverage shall not be reinstated.
60.7.2 Coverage shall be canceled for non-payment of fees after three months in
arrears.
60.7.3 There shall be Coordination of Benefits where other insurance exists.
60.7.4 Retirees may change plans and add dependents only during the annual open
enrollment period, except that the surviving spouse of a retiree may not enroll
a new spouse.
STAFF OFFICIALS of the CITY OF
ANAHEIM, a MuniciDal CorDoration
ANAHEIM POLICE ASSOCIATION
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