This article shall be known as the "Special Salary Provisions for Fire Employees".
(§ 4, Ord. 2000 c.s., eff. September 17, 1969, retroactive to June 28, 1969)
Schedule I
The Salary Range Numbers for the Fire Group shall be as set forth from time to time by resolution of the Council.
(§ 4, Ord. 2000 c.s., eff. September 17, 1969, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2008 c.s., eff. November 12, 1969, retroactive to June 28, 1969, § 5, Ord. 2022 c.s., eff. June 20, 1970, and § 1, Ord. 2100 c.s., eff. August 8, 1973)
Schedule II
The List of Class Titles and Salary Ranges for the Fire Group shall be established from time to time by resolution of the Council.
(§ 4, Ord. 2000 c.s., eff. September 17, 1969, as amended by § 2, Ord. 2008 c.s., eff. November 12, 1969, retroactive to June 28, 1969, § 6, Ord. 2022 c.s., eff. June 29, 1970, and § 2, Ord. 2100 c.s., eff. August 8, 1973)
The salary and compensation of all classified officers and employees provided for in this article are based upon a 40 hour week; provided, however, those members of the Fire Group who are assigned to regular shifts shall work a 68 hour week (average) until January 1, 1970. On January 1, 1970, those members of the Fire Group who are assigned to regular shifts shall work a 60 hour week (average) until July 1, 1970. On July 1, 1970, those members of the Fire Group who are assigned to regular shifts shall work a 56 hour week (average).
(§ 4, Ord. 2000 c.s. eff. September 17, 1969, as amended by § 3, Ord. 2008 c.s., eff. November 12, 1969, retroactive to June 28, 1969)
It shall be the policy of the City to avoid the necessity for overtime work whenever possible. Full-time employees shall be compensated for overtime, excepting department and division heads, Council appointed officials, and other supervisory and professional classes as designated by the City Manager, at the following rates:
(a)
"Incidental overtime" shall mean overtime worked on a voluntary basis by an employee in conjunction with special agreements with businesses and/or other groups or agents and shall be compensated for on a straight-time basis at a rate determined by the contracting business, group, or agency.
(b)
"Regular overtime" shall mean overtime worked on an hourly basis to fill a regularly scheduled position vacated due to vacation, holiday, sick leave, temporary disability, training, or other causes of absenteeism. The basis of compensation shall be computed at straight-time, with the rate based on a 56 hour or 40 hour workweek, dependent upon the regular assignment of the subject employee.
(c)
"Emergency overtime" shall mean the time an off-duty employee is required to be on duty because of fires, earthquakes, riots, or other unforeseen conditions which require more personnel than normally assigned to be on duty. The basis of compensation shall be computed at time and one-half, with the rate based on a 56 hour or 40 hour workweek, dependent upon the regular assignment of the subject employee.
(§ 4, Ord. 2000 c.s., eff. September 17, 1969, as amended by § 4, Ord. 2008 c.s. eff. November 12, 1969, retroactive to June 28, 1969, amended by § 1, Ord. 2087 c.s., eff. December 13, 1972)
Because regular firemen are allowed extra vacation days under State law, they shall be limited to 11 holidays, namely:
(a)
January 1;
(b)
February 12;
(c)
February 22;
(d)
May 30;
(e)
July 4;
(f)
The first Monday in September (Labor Day);
(g)
September 9 (Admission Day);
(h)
November 11 (Veterans' Day);
(i)
Thanksgiving Day;
(j)
December 25; and
(k)
Floating holiday: In lieu of October 12, each employee of record on said day of each year shall be entitled to a floating holiday. Such holiday shall be scheduled by the department head so as not to interfere seriously with or impair the efficiency of the department.
On the basis of taking the 11 holidays in seven day and four day increments, five shifts will be granted for holidays. |
Because of the need for 24 hour, seven day a week fire service, without regard for holidays, each fire employee assigned to shift work, unless granted the holiday off in addition to his regular days off per week, shall be entitled to the holidays set forth in this section, whether worked or not. The time may be taken with vacation time or scheduled at some other convenient time by the City Manager. If the demands of the service are such, pay on a straight-time basis in lieu of time off may be authorized by the City Manager. |
(§ 4, Ord. 2000 c.s, eff. September 17, 1969, as amended by § 5, Ord. 2008 c.s., eff. November 12, 1969, retroactive to June 28, 1969)
(a)
Fifteen calendar days of vacation shall be accumulated each year by the permanent uniformed personnel of the Fire Department in accordance with the provisions of Sections 53250 through 53252 of the Government Code of the State. Effective January 1, 1970, 15 calendar days shall be equal to six shifts. As a reward for faithful service for long periods of time, such uniformed personnel who have served 10 years continuously with the City shall be entitled each year to a vacation, in addition to that specified, of seven calendar days. Effective January 1, 1970, seven calendar days shall be equal to three shifts. Those uniformed personnel who have served 20 years continuously with the City shall be entitled each year to a vacation, in addition to that specified, of 14 calendar days. Effective January 1, 1970, 14 calendar days shall be equal to six shifts.
(b)
Accumulated time. It shall be the policy of the City that vacation be taken in the year earned. All vacations shall be scheduled for use within one year of encumberment (posting). Vacations shall be scheduled by the City Manager so as not to interfere seriously with or impair the efficiency of the various departments.
(c)
Holidays. Holidays occurring during a vacation shall not be counted as a day of vacation.
(d)
Vacation part of compensation. Accrued vacation time is hereby declared to be earned as an increase or a part of the compensation of the various officers and employees of the City.
Pay may be made to full-time officers and employees for accrued vacation time provided:
(§ 4, Ord. 2000 c.s., eff. September 17, 1969, as amended by §§ 7 and 8, Ord. 2008 c.s., eff. November 12, 1969, retroactive to June 28, 1969, as renumbered by § 4, Ord. 2046 c.s., eff. April 14, 1971, as amended by § 6, Ord. 2090 c.s., eff. March 7, 1973, and § 8, Ord. 2127 c.s., eff. July 31, 1974)[2]