2023/11/28 City Council Resolution 2023-083 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-083
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LETTER AGREEMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND
THE ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (RPPSOA)
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-070
approving and adopting a Memorandum of Agreement with the Rohnert Park Public Safety
Officers' Association (RPPSOA); and
WHEREAS, the RPPSOA and City staff have met and conferred in good faith to amend
certain terms and conditions of the Agreement effective October 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, staff prepared the attached Side Letter Agreement effective October 1, 2023
to the Memorandum of Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the attached Side Letter Agreement effective October 1, 2023, has been
approved by representatives of RPPSOA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby authorize and approve the Side Letter Agreement effective October 1,
2023 to the Memorandum of Agreement for the RPPSOA, which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A"
and incorporated by this reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
execute documents pertaining to same for and on behalf of the City of Rohnert Park.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 28th day of November 2023.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Sama a Rodriguez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sylvia Lopez Cuev Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AND
THE ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
Public Safety Officer Lateral Definition
The City of Rohnert Park (the "City") and the Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association ("RPPSOA")
entered into a Memorandum of Agreement effective June 8, 2021 -June 30, 2025 ("MOA"). The City and
the RPPSOA are collectively referred to herein as the "Parties."
The City and RPPSOA have met and conferred in good faith, in accordance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown
Act ("MMBA"), concerning the terms and conditions of this Agreement (Lateral Definition). The specific
provisions contained in this Agreement are intended to temporarily supersede any previous agreements,
whether oral or written, regarding the matter contained herein. Further, except as provided herein, all wages,
hours and other terms and conditions of employment presently enjoyed by the RPPSOA in the MOA shall
remain in full force and effect.
Whereas, Effective October 1, 2023, Article 10.10, Lateral Public Safety Officers, (new) will be added as
follows:
Lateral Public Safety Officers are defined as the following:
Position Lateral Requirements
PSO I -Patrol NI A -Ent Level
PSO II -Patrol P.O.S.T. Certificate, Successful completion of Probationary Period at Public
A enc , Less than 5 ears of a licable work ex eri enc e as a Police Officer
PSO III-Patrol P.O.S.T. Certificate, Successful completion of Probationary Period at Public
A enc , 5 ears or more a licable work ex erience as a Police Officer
PSO IV -Patrol NI A
SFMT Firefighter Certificate I, Successful Completion of Probationary Period at
Public A enc Less than 5 ears of a licable work ex erience as a Fire Fi 0 hter
PSO III -Fire SFMT Firefighter Certificate II or SFMT Driver Operator lA/1B Certificate,
valid California Class C FF endorsement or Class B license and current
assignment as an Engineer or Driver Operator, Successful Completion of
Probationary Period at Public Agency, 5 years or more applicable work
ex erience as a Fire Fi hter
PSO IV -Fire NI A
Lateral Public Safety Officers shall be required to fully qualify as a Public Safety Officer within a
reasonable period of time.
a) If hired as a Lateral via the "Patrol" qualifications, the employee shall be required to pass the
requirements for advancement as outlined in the PSO II classification in Article 10.1.b.
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1. Employees are required to meet the requirements of a PSO II within a reasonable period of
time. The requirements for a PSO II are outlined in the PSO II classification above. The
timeline for meeting the specified requirements are contingent upon academy and
departmental availability.
2. Lateral -Patrol employees are permitted to defer attendance at the assigned Fire Academy
one time only within their career.
3. Lateral -Patrol employees are permitted two opportunities to successfully complete Fire
Technology 208, or the equivalent.
4. Lateral -Patrol employees are permitted two opportunities to successfully complete the
assigned Fire Academy.
5. In the event a Lateral -Patrol employee fails Fire Technology 208 and/or the Fire
Academy, the department will draft a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) for the
employee, specific to the course and/or academy failure. The PIP will outline all
performance deficiencies and shall include specific remediation tools, goals, and timelines.
The intent of the PIP is to provide the employee with the necessary training and time to
successfully pass Fire Technology 208 and/or the Fire Academy.
6. Failure of a Lateral -Patrol employee to successfully pass Fire Technology 208 and/or the
Fire Academy, after two attempts, may result in disciplinary action, up to and including
termination.
7. Nothing in this section shall preclude the City from otherwise taking disciplinary action,
e.g. for cause, pursuant to the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations.
b) If hired as a Lateral via the "Fire" qualifications, the employee shall be required to pass the
requirements for advancement as outlined in the PSO I classification in Article 10.1.b.
1. Employees are required to meet the requirements of a PSO I within a reasonable period of
time. The requirements for a PSO I are outlined in the PSO I classification above. The
timeline for meeting the specified requirements are contingent upon academy and
departmental availability.
2. Lateral -Fire employees are required to attend the assigned Police Academy within one
year of date of appointment.
3. Lateral -Fire employees are permitted one opportunity to successfully complete the
assigned Police Academy.
4. Failure of a Lateral -Fire employee to successfully pass the assigned Police Academy,
after one attempt, may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
a. In the event a Lateral-Fire employee suffers an injury, industrial or non-industrial,
or otherwise is delayed due to a leave of absence, the employee may be assigned to
a division, including Fire Suppression, in the Public Safety Department until such
time they are able to attend the assigned Police Academy.
b. Under no circumstance shall this assignment count toward meeting minimum
staffing requirements. This assignment shall result in the "extra employee" on an
engme.
5. Nothing in this section shall preclude the City from otherwise taking disciplinary action,
e.g. for cause, pursuant to the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations.
For the City
Marcela Piedra, City Manager
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Casey Quinn , RPPSOA President
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