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ZD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
)rder on QeQernberms 20QO by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Gioia, Uilkema, DeSaulnier and Gerber
NOES: None
ABSENT: (District V Seat Vacant)
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT:
Approval of Letter of Understanding ) Resolution No ;. 01 543.
with IAFF, Local 1230 )
East Diablo Firefighters Unit )
1. The East Diablo Fire Protection District has met and conferred with United
Professional Firefighters, IAFF, Local 1230 -• East Diablo Firefighters' Unit
and agreed upon wages, benefits and certain other terms and conditions of
employment for the period January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001
pending the completion of a comprehensive Memorandum of
Understanding.
2. The County Administrator has submitted a Letter of Understanding dated
November 1, 2000, a copy of which is attached hereto, which has been
jointly signed by representatives of the East Diablo Fire Protection District
and the Union and which summarizes said agreements noted above, and;
3. The Board having considered the Agreement, NOW THEREFORE:
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in its capacity as ex-officio
Governing Board of the East Diablo Fire Protection District, RESOLVES THAT:
Effective January 1, 2000, the Letter of Understanding with IAFF, Local 1230
East Diablo Firefighters' Unit attached hereto, is adopted.
I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct
copy of an action taken and entered on the
Orifi. Dept.: Human Resources-Director minutes of "a 6 rd of Supervisors on the
date show .
cc: Human Resources-Labor Relations
Auditor-Controller(Payroll) ATTEST ED
PHIL BA'I 4 t `. .,Mrd
East Diablo Fire Protection District- Fire Chief of Sljm2rvisor �d C,.a di-n! ,a razor
IAFF Local 1230—Mike Impastato, Labor Represen ti e
By Deputy
AGREEMENTS
1. General Wage Increases.
Classification Q1/01100 07/01/01
Fire Captain M561688 ($2986) M56 1737 ($3136)
Sr. Firefighter M561636 ($2835) M561685 ($2977)
Firefighter- Paramedic M56 1615 ($2776) M561664 ($2915)
Firefighter M561519 ($2522) M56 1568 ($2648)
2. Lump Surra payment. A Lump Sum Pay will be calculated for all eligible
earnings. This includes employee regular pay, overtime pay and specific
other earnings computed as a percentage of base pay from January 1, 2000
through October 31, 2000.
A. The January 1, 2000 increase will be paid retroactively in a lump sum
payment to each employee from January 1, 2000 to October 31, 2000
without interest.
B. The payment amounts thus computed will be paid as a "Lump Sum
Payment" and will be subject to normal tax withholding and retirement
deduction requirements.
3. Health Care. Effective as soon as it can be implemented, but no later
than March 1, 2001, the District will provide health coverage for represented
employees. Employees will be eligible to enroll in health plans administered
by CaIPERS. The maximum District subvention rate for medical premiums
will be the dollar equivalent of eighty-seven percent (87%) of the PERS
Kaiser rate at each level (employee, employee +1, employee +2 or more).
4. Holidays, Effective July 31, 2001, all floating holiday accrual balances
will be zeroed out. Effective August 1, 2001, in lieu of Floating Holiday
accruals, the District will observe the following holidays. January 1 st, (known
as New Years Day), July 4th, (known as Independence Day) Fourth
Thursday in November, (known as Thanksgiving Day), December 25th,
(known as Christmas Day). Shift employees (56 hours per week) shall
receive twelve (12) hours of overtime credit for each holiday listed.
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5. Training Reimbureement. Effective the first of the month following
adoption of the Letter of Understanding by the Contra Costa County Board
of Supervisors, the District will reimburse incumbents in the classifications of
Firefighter, Firefighter-Paramedic, Sr. Firefighter and Captain for the cost of
tuition and books for up to two (2) training/educational courses per fiscal
year. The courses must be identified by the District as required for promotion
into the next higher classification and approved in advance.
fi. Cali Back. Effective the first of the month following adoption of the Letter
of Understanding by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, the call
back minimum will be increased from one (1) to two (2) hours. The two (2)
hour minimum does not apply when the employee is called back and reports
to work less than two (2) hours before the beginning of the employee's
regular shift.
7. AgencySte. Upon election by the membership, employees in this
representation unit, as a condition of employment, shall pay dues or an
agency fee to the Union. Members of a bona fide religion, body or sect who
execute a written declaration shall pay a sum equal to the agency fee to an
agreed upon charity.
8. Employee Paid Supplemental Benefits. Letter to extend deferred
compensation, IRS 125 plan, Supplemental Life Insurance and PERS Long
Term Care benefits to eligible employees in the bargaining unit who may
elect to participate in these programs and bear all associated costs.
9. Duration of Aareement. This agreement shall remain in full force and
effect from January 1, 2000 to and including December 31, 2001.
DATE: I 1 1 c) 1.00
EAST DIABLO IAFF LOCAL 1230
FIRE PRO GTION S RICT EAST DIABLO FIREFIGHTERS' UNIT,
Kathy Ito, Labor Relations Manager Mike Impastato, Bus ness Agent, IAFF,
Local 1230 - East Diablo Firefighters'
Unit
cc: Keith Richter,Chief, East Diablo Fire Protection District
Leslie Knight.Director of Human Resources
Human Resources Department-Personnel services Unit, Labor Relations Division
Auditor/Payroll
Attachments
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[AFF LOCAL 1230 EAST DIAELO
1999 NEGOTIATIONS
COUNTER TO UNION PROPOSAL#1
Presented: October 30, 2000
SECTION 5 - SALARIES
5.1 Salary Rates. Effective on the dates indicated, base monthly salary for
classes in the East Diablo Firefighters' Unit shall be in accordance with the County's
Basic Salary Schedule as follows:
01101 MA
Mre Gaptain M56 43:79 ($2492) M 54
I it igt,Ea,. A Taw-4 -($4982)--A4558- 4_295-($2046)
Class 01/01/00 _ 07/01/01
Fire Captain M561688 ($298+5) M561737 ($3136)
Sr. Firefighter M561636 ($2835) M561685 ($2977)
Firefighter- Paramedic M561615 ($2776) M561664 ($2915)
Firefighter M56 1519 ($2522) M561568 ($2648)
In accordance with requirements of the County payroll system, timekeeping for
permanent employees' time worked and time off will be accounted for in minimum one-
tenth (1/10) hour (6 minute) increments.
Dated: M
DISTRICT IAFF LOCAL 1230
EAST DIABLO FIREFIGHTERS
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IAFF LOCAL 1230 EAST DIABLO
1999 NEGOTIATIONS
COUNTER TO UNION PROPOSAL#2
Presented. October 30, 2000
SECTION NEW--HEALTH INSURANCE
New.1 Health Plan. Effective as soon as it can be implemented, but no later
than March 1, 2001, the District will provide group health benefits through the
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) for all permanent
full-time employees, in classes represented by the [AFF, Local 1230 East Diablo
Firefighters' Unit. Open enrollment will be held approximately sixty (60) days
prior to the date of implementation.
Thereafter, the CaIPERS program, as regulated by the Public Employees'
Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA), will control on all issues, including but
not limited to eligibility, benefit levels and cost.
The IAFF, Local 1230, East Diablo Firefighters' Unit, acknowledges that
CaIPERS Health Pian program benefits may not be equal to benefits previously
available to their represented employees, and Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act (COBRA) counterparts through the various optional health
programs previously offered by the District.
The IAFF, Local 1230, East Diablo Firefighters' Unit acknowledges that
notwithstanding this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); and during the time
that it is in effect, CaIPERS may terminate or change covered expenses, benefit
payments, co-payments on covered benefits, deductibles, lifetime and/or annual
maximum limits and eligibility rules and may implement cost control measures as
they deem appropriate.
The IAFF, Local 1230, East Diablo Firefighters' Unit, waives the right to any
group health plan benefits granted expressly or by Implication under any other
provisions of this MOU, or by any other agreement between the parties or by any
County or District regulation, policy, practice or contract If that benefit is not
offered through the CaIPERS Health Pian program.
New.2 contra Cmta Health Pian (CCHP). Because CCHP has met the
minimum standards required under PEMHCA and Is approved as an alternative
CaIPERS plan option, IAFF,.Local 1230, East Diablo Firefighters' Unit, members
and COBRA counterparts may elect to enroll in CCHP under the CaIPERS plan
rules and regulations.
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IAFF LOCAL 1230 EAST DIABLO
1999 NEGOTIATIONS
COUNTER TO UNION PROPOSAL#2
Presented: October 30, 2000
New.2 health Plan Contribution. The District's contribution to the CalPERS
monthly health plan premiums for coverage hereunder shall be as provided
below. Any Health Plan premium charges greater than the District's contributions
identified below occurring during the time this MOU is in effect shall be borne by
the employee.
A. District's Contribution:
The District will contribute up to the following maximum monthly amounts
equivalent of eighty-seven percent (87%) of the CalPERS Kaiser premium
at each level (employee only, employee + one, employee + two or more)
toward the covered employee's CalPERS or, CalPERS Alternate Plan
(CCHP) premium.
The following represents the District's maximum monthly contribution for
CalPERS health plan premiums:
Employee only: $175.92
Employee + one: $351.85
Employee + two or more: $457.40
In the event, in whole or in part, that the above amounts are greater than
one hundred percent (100%) of the applicable premium of any plan, the
District's contribution will not exceed one hundred percent (10010) of the
applicable plan premium.
New.3 sate Information. The County Benefits Service Unit will make CalPERS
health plan rate Information available to employees and the District upon request.
In addition, the County Benefits Service Unit will publish and distribute to
employees and the District Information about rate changes as they occur during
the year.
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IAFF LOCAL 1230 EAST DIABLO
1999 NEGOTIATIONS
COUNTER TO UNION PROPOSAL #2
Presented: October 30, 2000
New.4 Premiu „ayments. Employee participation in any health pian is
contingent upon the employee authorizing payroll deduction by the County of the
employee's share of the premium cost. The District's contribution to health plan
monthly premiums are payable as follows:
A. CaIPERS PLAN (Includes Alternate CCHP Plan)
The District's contribution to the health plan premium is payable one (1)
month In advance, If an employee's compensation In any month is not
sufficient to pay the employee share of the premium, the employee must
make up the difference by remitting the amount delinquent to the Auditor-
Controller. The responsibility for this payment rests solely with the
employee.
New.5 m ove. raqe. An employee on approved leave without pay shall
be allowed to continue his/her health insurance coverage provided that the
employee shall pay their share of the monthly premium during said leave.
An employee not eligible for continued coverage may convert to individual health
plan coverage (if available) or continue group coverage subject to the provisions
of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), plus any -
administrative fees, for the option selected. The entire cost of coverage shall be
paid at the time and place specified by CaIPERS for health plans.
An employee who terminates District employment Is covered through the first day
of the month following termination for CaIPERS plans. Employees who terminate
District employment may continue Group Health plan coverage to the extent
provided under the COBRA regulations.
New.f Retirement Coverage. Eligibility for health coverage as a retiree or
retiree's survivor is established by the Board of Supervisors.
Employees enrolled In the CalPERS alternative plan {CCHP} at the time of
retirement are permanently precluded from enrolling In either a CaIPERS or
District health plan In the future.
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IAFF LOCAL 1230 EAST DIABLO
1999 NEGOTIATIONS
COUNTER TO UNION PROPOSAL #2
Presented: October 30, 2000
New.7 Dual Coverage. Employees must adhere to the rules as established by
CaIPERS.
New.5 PERS Long Term Care. The District will deduct and remit monthly
premium and eligible lists to the PERS Long Term Care Administrator, at no
employee cost, for District employees who are eligible and voluntarily elect to
purchase long term care through the PERS Long Term Care Program.
The District further agrees that District employees Interested in purchasing PERS
Long Term Care may participate in meetings scheduled by`PERS Long Term
Care on District facilities during non-work hours. (i.e: coffee breaks, lunch hour).
New.9 Health Care Spending Account. Effective January 1, 2001, the County
will offer regular full-time and parttime (20/40 or greater) District employees the
option to participate in a Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) Program
designated to qualify for tax savings under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue
Code, but such savings are not guaranteed. The HCSA Program allows
employees to set aside a pre-determined amount of money from their paycheck,
not to exceed $3000 per year, for health care expenses not reimbursed by any
other health benefits plan with before tax dollars. HCSA dollars can be
expended on any eligible medical expenses allowed by Internal Revenue Code
Section 125. Any unused balance can not be recovered by the employee.
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
Dated: (� L) CT'D
DISTR CT IAFF LOCAL 1230
EAST DIABLO FIREFIGHTERS
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[AFF LOCAL 1230 EAST DIABLO
1999 NEGOTIATIONS
COUNTER TO UNION PROPOSAL#5
Presented: October 30, 2000
ECTIQ.N 9 gingHQ I�ys
Effective on the August tenth (10th) payroll of each year employees shall
receive forty-eight (48) hours of Floating Holiday time. Floating Holiday
accruals will be administered and utilized under conditions identical to
vacation accruals, except that effective each August ninth (9th), unused
Floating Holiday accrual balances will return to zero (0).
9.1 Effective July 31. 2001, all floating ting holiday balances will be zeroedo
EfferAlve August 1. 2001, In IIeU of
ng Holiday ac&ruals defined
above. the District will observe the following holldavA:
A. January 1 st,, known as New Year's
July 41b. known as Inde anndence 12a
Fourth Thursday In Nover bgL_known as Thanksgiving Day
Doomber 251h known as Christmas Da-
B. Sift employ eea (56 hours per week) aball raralve-bmiye
hours of overtime credit for each holiday listed in ion (A)
abs
9.2 If any holiday listed in Section 9.1
A) falls on a Saturday, ij Shall be
celebrated on their ding Fes' ay. If a" - holiday. luted i0 SedioI3 9.1 A
falls on a un ay. it shall be celebrated on the Poll. owing MgndU.
Dated: It
DISTRICT IAFF LOCAL 1230
EAST DIABLO FIREFIGHTERS
IAFF LOCAL 1230 EAST DIABLO
1999 NEGOTIATIONS
COUNTER TO UNION PROPOSAL#8
Presented: October 30, 2000
New -Trainina Reirriburseme
Effective, the first of the-mo th following adoption of the L Iter of understanding by
the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors the District will reimburse
incumbents in the c assificatioas of Firefighter. Firefigter/Paramedic. Sr.
Rmfi hter and Captain for the cost of tuition and books for up to two (2)
training/educational courses per fiscal year.The afommentioned courses must be
Identified by the District m re® uir for promo ion Into the next higher classification
and approved, by the District. in advance.
Dated: 1 '
DISTRICT IAFF LOCAL 1,230
EAST DIABLO FIREFIGHTERS
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IAFF LOCAL 1230 EAST DIAELO
1909 NEGOTIATIONS
COUNTER TO UNION PROPOSAL#9
Presented: October 30, 2000
LIN=PROPOSAL
SECTION 6.2 - Cali Back
6.2 _Qall Bim. EMDlovees called back for work performed outside their-regular
work schedule shall be compensated at the appropriate straight time or overtime
rate of pay for time actually worked with a minimum of one (1) hour. This minimum
does not apply when an employee is called back and reports to work less than one
(1) hour before the beginning of the employee's regular shift.
Eftetive fbe first of the montb follawing adoption of the Latter of Undemtfindina-hy
the Qontra Costa !Qounly Board Supeivisom, the Gall back minimum wIll he
increased W two (2,) mis. The two (2)_ hQurr minimum does not apply when the
emplMe Is oiled back i3nd pepgrts tg Mrk -less than two (2) hours-before the
be inning of the employee's regular shIfL
Dated: pZ
DISTRICT IAFF LOCAL 1230
EAST DIABLO FIREFIGHTERS
IAFF LOCAL 1230 EAST DIABLO
1999 NE=GOTIATIONS
COUNTER TO UNION PROPOSAL#10
Presented: October 30, 2000
1NtON ROPOSAL #10
SECT H 2 a Mn an S cu Itv
2.2 Agency Shoo
A The Union agrees that of has a duty to =vide fair and n n-
diaadmin gentation to all em looyeas in a r asses m the urns JQr
mthich this sect; =IiGable regardless of whether they are members of
the Unk) .
B Alt employ i2loyed i i represent tion snit an or after the
effective-date of this MC U and continuing unfit-the larminabon of the MOU
shall as a conditto f empig,yment either:
1, Become and ramain a member of the Union or:
7 Do both of the following:
a. Execute written declaration that t e
moloye is a ' member abona fide
r-elialop body or sect which has historically
held a conscientious o4jecton to joining or
fi an nciat�X supoo ng eny c-ubl,is emalc�yee
organization as a condition of employment
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h Pay a sum enuat to the agency shoes fee
described in Section 2.2.B.2 t0 a non-
re(Iglou non-labor charitable fund chosen
b, the he a=buse from the following charifies:
Family and Children's Trust Fundj__CI_lld
Abuse Pr melon Co ndi or Ba eyed
Woman's Alternative.
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IAFF LOCAL 1230 EAST DIABLO
1999 NEGOTIATIONS
COUNTER TO UNION PROPOSAL#10
Presented: October 30, 2000
Continued.
fee and the initiation fee from the emgioyee'sas ialy. in
which caap, the employee's monthly jefaly sball .be
reduced by an amount equal to the agency shog fee and
the County shall pay an equal ,mgt IQ The Unipj3.
G. The Union and the International Association of Fire Fighters
Shall indemnb. _defend. and save the County and/or the Dis ri
judgments or other forms of liability_that arise out of or by reef
Ibis
union security section, or action taken or not take by The Cglnjc
u der this Sedon. Ihis includes, but is not limited
the County's
andtar the District's Attomeys',fees and costs The eons of this
the adoption of this MQU by the County card of u ervi ors
H TheCounty_Human Resources Dourtment shall monthly
furnish a li of-all mw himsthe Unign.,
I. in the_event that_em lg.oyees i barepresented aining a it by
the Union vote o rescind Agency Shop. the provisions of Section 2.4
as d 2.5 shall apply to dues-paying members of the Union
Dated: 11 ` 100
DISTRICT IAFF LOCAL 1230
EAST DIABLO FIREFIGHTERS
Contra R► Tian Resources
-Costa
, . Department
Administration Bldg,
651 Pine Street
County ,, « Martinez, California 945531292
November 1, 2000
Mr. Mike Impastato
IAFF Local 1230
112 Blue Ridge Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
RE: Employee Paid Supplemental Benefits
Dear Mr. Impastato,
This serves to confirm our discussions concerning supplemental benefits
extended to eligible employees in the East Diablo Firefighters` Unit.
The following benefits listed below will be offered, at no cost to the District
to employees in the bargaining unit.
• IRS 125 Plan
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• PERS Long Term Care
Employees who wish to participate in the IRS 125 Plan must be enrolled
prior to January 1, 2001. The District will provide enrollment information
and an open enrollment period will begin November 20, 2000.
Open enrollment for Supplemental Life Insurance and Deferred
Compensation will be held subsequent to January 1, 2001.
Open enrollment for PERS Long Term Care will be determined by PERS.
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The District will not make any contributions to any of the above-mentioned
plans on behalf of employees in the bargaining unit. All costs associated
with the above plans shall be borne solely by the employee.
Sincerely,
Kathy Ito
Labor Relations Manager
CC. Leslie T. Knight,Director of Human Resources
Jean Soares,Acting Employee Benefits Manager
Keith Richter, Chief, East Diablo Fire Protection District
Jeff Kyle, Labor Relations Analyst
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