SR-12-13-1977-11GSanta Monica, California, December 9, 1977
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Ratification of Agreement in Principle on Wages and
Benefits by Santa Monica Police Officers Association
( SMPOA) and Costs of Additional Wages and Benefits.
Introduction
This report outlines the costs of the additional wages and benefits
contained in the agreement in principle with SMPOA.
Background
The SMPOA ratified the agreement in principle at their membership meeting
on Wednesday, December 7, 1977,
1. Two -year agreement (July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1979) covering
approximately 130 sworn police personnel.
2. Wages
A: 3.5% increase effective July 3, 1977.
B: 6.25% increase effective the first payroll period
in July 1978.
3. Benefits
A. Payment of an additional $41.41 per person per month
for medical insurance premium or other existing benefits
effective July 1, 1977.
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December 9, 1977
B. Payment of an additional $41.41 per person per
month for medical insurance premium or other existing
benefits effective July 1, 1978.
The City would bear no responsibility for dependent coverage
and will retain all money saved on medical insurance premiums
from a possible change in carrier or self- insurance.
4. Other Items
A. Appropriate regulations will be drafted upon Council
ratification of a Memorandum of Understanding to provide
that film companies filming in Santa Monica use only off duty
Santa Monica Police Officers for security officers,
B. SMPOA, would, in the future, contribute to the City the
amount of time equal to that time spent on SMPOA business,
other than meet and confer time�on an hour for hour basis.
Additional Costs According to Terms of Agreement
1. First Year (FY 1977 -78)
A. Wages - (3.5 %) $ 93,999
B. Medical Insurance Benefit 64,600
Total First Year Additional
Costs Pursuant to MOU $ 158,599
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2. Second Year (FY 1978 -79)
A. Wages - (6.25 %)
B. Medical Insurance Benefit
Total Second Year Additional
Costs Pursuant to MOU
FY 1977 -78 Carry - Through Costs to FY 1978 -79
Total Two -Year Additional Costs
Pursuant to MOU
First -Year (1977 -78) Additional Costs
Pursuant to MOU expressed as percent
of Base Period (6- 30 -77) Wages
Second -Year (1978 -79) Additional Costs
Pursuant to MOU expressed as percent
of Base Period (6- 30 -78) Wages
December 9, 1977
$ 173,730
$ 64,600
$ 238,330
$ 158,599
$ 555,528
5.49%
7.99%
Comparison with total City costs
The above comparison is one of wages and benefits to a base period wage
cost. The additional wages and benefits of the MOU should also be compared
to existing wages and benefits to have a complete picture of actual costs
to the City including the increased cost effect on existing benefits such as
retirement. These costs are included in the attachments. For 1977 -78 the
increase in wages and benefits is 4.80% over total costs for 1976 -77. For
1978 -79 the increase is 7.19% over 1977 -78.
Patrolman rate comparison
A patrolman at the highest step of the salary range (Step 'E!) will compare
as follows during the proposed two -year agreement:
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December 9, 1977
CURRENT FY 1977 -78 FY 1978 -79
Wages $1,529/mo ($18,348 yr) $1,583/mo. ($18,996), $1,681 /mo. ($20,172 yr)
Medical $ 47.82/mo. $ 89.23/mo. $ 130.64/mo
Recommendation
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It is recommended that the attached Memorandum of Understanding be approved.
Prepared by: DAVID P. DOLTER
Assistant City Manager
DPD:pp
Attachment
Exhibit 'A'
SMPOA
Base Period 'as. of June 30, 1977
A. "Wages
Regular $ 2,570,901.'(includes longevity)
Holiday = 114,776
Overtime = 202;583
Total Wages = $ 2,888,260
B. Benefits
* PERS (Retirement - 31.4979.' x $2,777,681) _ _ $ 874", 886, "
Wages'subject to PERS Holiday pay $ 114,776
Agent pay. - 12,550
Fitness pay - 5,090
POST - "74, 364
Regular 2;570,901
$2,777,681
Uniform ($15 x 130 x 12) $ 23,400
Life Insurance ($645 x 130 x 12) 10,062-.'
Health Insurance ($47.82 x,130 x 12) 74,599
POST (Advanced = S4,350) 74,364
(Intermed = 20,014) -"
Fitness (Actual) 5,090
Shoot Pay (Actual) 9,424
Agent Program (Actual) - 12,550
Total Benefits = $1,084,375
Total. Wages & -Be nefits = $3,972,635
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*On June 30, 1977 PERS contribution rate for City was 30.919 %. Effective
July 1', 1977, this rate increased to 31.497 %. This increase would have
occurred notwithstanding any subsequent wage increase,due to PERS require-
ments.
ExhWt 'B'
SMPOA
First year total 'Costs - 7 -1 -77 to 6 -30 -78
A_.: Wages
[($2,888,260 base period wages minus $202,583 overtime)
x 3.5% wage increase] +• 202,583 (overtime held as „
constant) _ $2,982,259
B. Benefits
PERS Retirement = 31.497% x
$2,873,432
=
$
905,045
Wages subject to PERS =
Holiday Pay -,.$
118,793 .,
Agent Pay -
11,700
Fitness Pay -
5,090
Post -
76,966
Regular -
2,660,883
$2,873,432
uniform ($15 x 130 x 12)
_
$
23,400
Life Insurance ($6.45 x 130
x 12)
_.
$
10,062
Health Insurance ($89,23 x
130 x 12)
_
$
139,199
Post (Advanced = $56,252)
(Intermed = $20,714)
Fitness
=
$
5,090
Shoot Pay
=
$
.9,424
Agent Program
=
$
"11,700
Total Benefits
=
$1,180,886
Total Wages And Benefits
=
$4,163,145
Total 1977 -78 Wages and Benefits
Minus 6 -30 -77 Wages and Benefits
Base Divided"'by Base x 100 = 4-80% increase
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SMPOA
Second year total costs - 7 -1 -78 to 6 -30 -79
A. Wages
$2,982,259 base period wages minus $202,583 overtime)
x 6.2S% wage increase) + $202,583 (overtime held
constant)
B. Benefits
PERS (Retirement = 31.497% x $3,051,972
Wages subject to PERS - Agent Pay -$ 11,700
Fitness Pay 5,090
Post - 81,777
Holiday Pay F, Regular - $2,953,405.
$3,051,972
Uniform ($15 x 130 x 12)
Life Insurance ($6.45 x 130 x 12)
Health Insurance ($130.64 x 130 x 12)
Post (Advanced = $59,768)
(Intermed. _ $22,009)
Fitness
Shoot Pay
Agent Program
Total Benefits
Total Wages And Benefits
Total 1978 -79 Wages and Benefits
Minus 6 -30 -78 Wages and Benefits
Base Divided by Base x 100
= $3,155,989
_ $ 961,280
_ $ 23,400
10,062
203,798
81,777
5,090
9,424
= 11,700
$1,306,531
= $4,462,520
7.19% increase
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RESOLUTION NO_ 4960
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING
AND RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDER-
STANDING WITH SANTA MONICA POLICE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION,
WHEREAS, Section 2106 of Ordinance 801 (CCS) of
the City of Santa Monica requires the preparation of a
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written Memorandum of Understanding between the adminis-
tration and recognized employee organizations, if an
agreement can be reached; and,
WHEREAS, Section 2.06 of Ordinance 801 .(CCS) of
the City of Santa Monica further'provi.des that any such
Memorandum of Understanding shall not be binding and shall
be presented to the governing body for determination,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby approve,
ratify and authorize the City Manager to execute that certain
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Monica
and the representatives of the Santa Monica Police Officers
Association, for fiscal years 1977 -1978 and 1978 -1979,
a copy of which is attached hereto.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter_
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the same shall be in full force and effect..
ADOPTED and APPROVED this 13th day of Decembor
1977.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CS',PY'CLERK
Y hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Monica
at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 13th. day of
Decernber , 1977, by the following vote of the Council.:
AYES: Councilmember: Bambr.i.cl<, Cohen, Reed,
Trives, van don Steenhovoii;
Mayor Swink
NOES: Councilmember: Scott.
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
Councilmember: None
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CITY CLERK
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Reference:
Ordinance No. 2462
(CCS)