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Home My WebLink About96-004 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. FD96-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE FIRE BOARD OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE DISTRICT AND RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIREFIGHTER'S LOCAL 2274 REGARDING A FIRST RESPONDER PARAMEDIC PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Fire Board of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District of the City of Rancho Cucamonga has determined that it is necessary for the efficient operation and management of the City that policies be established for a First Responder Paramedic Program for employees of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; and WHEREAS, the Fire Board of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection Distdct of the City of Rancho Cucamonga recognizes that it competes in a marketplace to obtain qualified personnel to perform and provide municipals services, and that compensation and conditions of employment must be sufficiently attractive to recruit and retain qualified employees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Fire Board of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, that the attached amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is approved and incorporated by reference as Exhibit "A," as fully set for herein. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 1996. AYES: Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Gutierrez, Williams NOES: None ABSENT: None ...~'~' ........... ~ , (t '/)/~ ~,,),, / ATT~ST: Debra J. Ada~s~cret~ ' -- Resolution No. FD96-004 Page 2 I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, SECRETARY of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 17th day of April, 1996. Executed this 18th day of April, 1996, at Rancho Cuca~onga, California/,,.~. 'b;'~ra J. Ad~a'"'n~, ecretary ' -- Resolution No. FD96-004 Page 3 ARTICLE II. COMPENSATION safety A B C D E 7-1-95 Admin Captain 16.43 17.25 18.12 19.02 19.97 Hourly 1840.45 1932.47 2029.11 2130.56 2237.08 Bi-weekly 3987.64 4187.02 4396.37 4616.20 4847.00 Monthly Fire Captain 16.43 17.25 18.12 19.02 19.97 Hourly 1840.45 1932.47 2029.11 2130.56 2237.08 Bi-weekly 3987.64 4187.02 4396.37 4616.20 4847.00 Monthly Fire Engineer 14.13 14.83 15.58 16.35 17.17 Hourly 1582.25 1661.36 1744.43 1831.65 1923.23 Bi-weekly 3428.20 3599.61 3779.59 3968.57 4167.00 Monthly Fire Fighter 12.46 13.08 13.74 14.42 15.14 Hourly 1394.43 1465.20 1538.46 1615.38 1696.15 Bi-weekly 3023.43 3174.60 3333.33 3500.00 3675.00 Monthly Paramedic 219.23 Bi-weekly Supplemental pay Flat rate Fire Captain Haz Mat 17.30 18.12 18.98 19.89 20.84 Hourly Premium Pay 1937.52 2029.41 2126.04 2227.50 2334.02 Bi-weekly 4197.95 4397.06 4606.42 4826.24 5057.04 Monthly Page 3 Resolution No. FD96-004 Page 4 Safety A B C D E Fire EngineerHaz Mat 14.99 15.69 16.43 17.21 18.03 Hourly Premium Pay 1678.41 1757.52 1840.59 1927.81 2019.39 Bi-weekly 3636.55 3807.97 3987.94 4176.92 4375.35 Monthly Fire Fighter Haz Mat 13.31 13.93 14.59 15.28 16.00 Hourly Premium Pay 1490.89 1560.66 1633.92 1710.85 1791.62 Bi-weekly 3230.27 3381.44 3540.17 3706.84 3881.84 Monthly Fire Inspector- 56 hr 14.99 15.69 16.43 17.21 18.03 Hourly - 40hr 20.98 21.97 23.01 24.10 25.24 Hourly 1678.41 1757.52 1840.59 1927.81 2019.39 Bi-weekly 3636.55 3807.97 3987.94 4176.92 4375.35 Monthly Hazardous Material 19.82 20.81 21.85 22.95 24.09 Hourly Coordinator 2220.00 2331.00 2447.55 2569.93 2698.43 Bi-weekly 4810.00 5050.50 5303.03 5568.18 5846.59 Monthly Effective 10-5-94 Fire Inspector 14.13 14.83 15.58 16.35 17.17 Hourly 1582.25 1661.36 1744.43 1831.65 1923.23 Bi-weekly 3428.20 3599.61 3779.59 3968.57 4167.00 Monthly Page 4 Resolution No. FD96-004 Page 5 ARTICLE VII. FIRST RESPONDER/PARAMEDIC PROGKAM ~,S.E,.Q..T_I.Q]~[~ Paramedic Appointment (Supplemental) A. District personnel who accept the assignment of paramedic are responsible for maintaining their Paramedic license as defined in the California Health and Safety Code, and maintaining current certification and accreditation with the local Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA), currently San Bernardino County EMSA. The District will pay all fees, personnel and training costs associated with continuing paramedic certification. B. District paramedics agree to remain as a licensed and locally accredited Paramedic for a minimum of four (4) years while employed in this assignment with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. C. District paramedics agree to notify the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District one (1) year in advance of their intent to de-certify as a Paramedic. Note: If the agreed amount of time in B above reaches the committed time frame, the one year notification will still apply. Example: Four year agreed term comes to conclusion and the employee no longer wishes to accept the Paramedic position. The employee is still obligated for , the one year notice, hence a possible five (5) year term. D. In addition, District paramedics agree that de-certification as a Paramedic may be denied if the District Paramedic ALS Program falls below the minimum number of personnel to adequately meet the demands of the program. The minimum number is subject to change by the Fire Chief as required to meet the program needs. Any changes in paramedic personnel service levels shall be subject to meet and confer. E. Personnel hired after January 1, 1996 for specific paramedic positions understand Paramedic Certification is both a minimum qualification, and an essential job function, in order to remain employed with the District. F. In the event District paramedics choose to de-certify fi.om the program, they understand the District will review, consider and utilize its best efforts to accommodate such a request. District paramedics further understand the District will not jeopardize the Paramedic Program to meet their request, and recognize that the determination of operational needs and staffing levels for the District's ALS Program is made solely and exclusively by the District. G. The District may, at its sole and exclusive discretion, return District paramedics to their existing non-paramedic classification at any time "FOR CAUSE." Page 47 Resolution No. FD96-004 Page 6 Stipend A. Stipend for the additional supplemental title of"Paramedic" to the individual's current rank shall be paid bi-weekly. (See salary schedule). Any changes to that stipend shall be done through the meet and confer process. Page 48 Resolution No. FD96-004 Page 7 ARTICLE VII. MAINTENANCE OF BENEFITS All benefits enjoyed by the employees at the present time, which are not included in nor specifically changed by this MOU, shall remain in full force and effect; provided, however, that upon the mutual agreement of the parties, the meet and confer process may be initiated to address proposed changes. TNs Article shall not be interpreted as affecting any other fights or obligations the respective parties have under Section 3500 et. seq. of the California Government Code. Page 49 Resolution No. FD96-004 Page 8 ARTICLE VIII.APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS This MOU is subject to approval by the Board of Directors of the District. The parties hereto agree to perform whatever acts are necessary both jointly and separately to urge the Board to approve and enforce this MOU in its entirety. Following approval of this MOU by the Board, its terms and conditions shall be implemented by appropriate ordinance, resolution, or other lawful action. Page 50 Resolution No. FD96-004 Page 9 PROVISIONS OF LAW A. It is understood and agreed that this MOU and employees are subject to all current and future applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and the current provisions of the District law. If any part or provisions of this MOU is in conflict or inconsistent with such applicable provisions of those Federal, State, or District enactments or is otherwise held to be invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such part or provision shall be suspended and superseded by such applicable law or regulations, and the remainder of this MOU shall not be affected thereby. If any substantive part or provision of this MOU is suspended and superseded, the parties agree to re-open negotiations regarding the suspended or superseded part or provisions with the understanding that the total compensation to employees under this MOU shall not be reduced or increased as result of this Article. B. The District and the Union recognize that under this Agreement and in personnel matters not covered in this contract, the current District Personnel Rules as amended and effective shall apply. The Personnel Rules applicable to this bargaining unit shall not be changed for the duration of this Agreement. Page 51 Resolution No. FD96-004 Page 10 ARTICLE X. TERM The term of this MOU shall commence on and will continue for a period thereatter, ending on In the event either party hereto desires to negotiate a successor MOU, such parties shall serve upon the other, during the month of April, its written request to commence negotiations as well as any written proposal for such successor MOU. Upon receipt of such of such written proposals, negotiations shall begin no later than thirty (30) calendar days after such receipt. Dated Dated Union District Page 52