2024/04/09 City Council Resolution 2024-021RESOLUTION NO.2024-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH
THE ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION (RPPSMA)
FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 22, 2021— JUNE 30, 2025.
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-082
approving and adopting a Memorandum of Agreement with the Rohnert Park Public Safety
Managers' Association (RPPSMA); and
WHEREAS, the RPPSMA and City staff have met and conferred in good faith to amend
certain terms and conditions of the Agreement effective March 10, 2024 ; and
WHEREAS, staff prepared the attached Side Letter Agreement effective March 10, 2024
to the Memorandum of Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the attached Side Letter Agreement effective March 10, 2024 has been
approved by representatives of RPPSMA.
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 March 10,
2024 to the Memorandum of Agreement for the RPPSMA, 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 9" day of , 2024.
CITY O RO ERT PARK
ATTEST: Susan H. Adams, Mayor
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michelle M. Kenyon, City Attorney
Attachments: Exhibit A
ELWARD: RODRIGUEZ: SANBORN:At GIUDICE: ADAMS:
'A ( ) NOES: ( ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
RESOLUTION NO.2024-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH
THE ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION (RPPSMA)
FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 22, 2021 — JUNE 30, 2025.
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-082
approving and adopting a Memorandum of Agreement with the Rohnert Park Public Safety
Managers' Association (RPPSMA); and
WHEREAS, the RPPSMA and City staff have met and conferred in good faith to amend
certain terms and conditions of the Agreement effective March 10, 2024 ; and
WHEREAS, staff prepared the attached Side Letter Agreement effective March 10, 2024
to the Memorandum of Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the attached Side Letter Agreement effective March 10, 2024 has been
approved by representatives of RPPSMA.
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 March 10,
2024 to the Memorandum of Agreement for the RPPSMA, 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 9t" day of April, 2024.
ATTEST:
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michelle M. Kenyon, City Attorney
Attachments: Exhibit A
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Susan H. Adams, Mayor
ELWARD: RODRIGUEZ: SANBORN: GIUDICE: ADAMS:
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT:( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AND
THE ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION
Battalion Chief Coverage
The City of Rohnert Park (the "City") and the Rohnert Park Public Safety Managers' Association
("RPPSMA") entered into a Memorandum of Agreement effective June 22, 2021 — June 30, 2025
("MOA"). The City and the RPPSMA are collectively referred to herein as the "Parties."
The City and RPPSMA have met and conferred in good faith, in accordance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown
Act ("MMBA"), concerning the terms and conditions of this Agreement (Battalion Chief Coverage). 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 RPPSMA
in the MOA shall remain in full force and effect.
Whereas, Effective March 10, 2024 through June Buly 1313, 2024, the following shall apply:
1. Hours, Days and Period of Work
(a) Public Safety Lieutenants: The primary workweek for Public Safety Lieutenants shall be a 4/10-e,-,
9180, or the 2x4 Schedule. The hours, days and period of work shall be as follows:
(i) Regular Days of Work for the 4110 Schedule -The regular workweek for employees assigned to
the 4110 Schedule shall consist of four (4) consecutive workdays of ten (10) hours followed by
three (3) consecutive days off. As may be determined from time to time by mutual agreement
of an employee and his/her supervisor, the employee assigned to the 4110 Schedule may
volunteer for a workweek other than defined in this section.
(ii) Regular Days of Work for the 9/80 Schedule - The regular workweek for employees assigned to
the 9/80 Schedule shall consist of four (4) consecutive workdays of nine (9) hours during one
seven (7) day regular work period, followed by four (4) consecutive workdays of nine (9) hours
plus one workday of eight (8) hours during the second seven (7) day regular work period. As may
be determined from time to time by mutual agreement of an employee and his/her supervisor,
the employee assigned to the 9/80 Schedule may volunteer for a work week other than defined
in this section.
(iii) Under the 2x4 schedule, the work period is a 24-day period. Each Lieutenant is scheduled for
eight (8) 24-hour shifts during the 24-dav work aeriod. The pattern of the 2x4 schedule is to
work 48 consecutive hours followed by 96 hours off.
(b) Deputy Chiefs: The regular workweek for Deputy Chiefs shall be a 5/8 Schedule, which shall consist
of five (5) consecutive workdays of eight (8) hours during one seven (7) day regular work period. As
may be determined from time to time by mutual agreement of an employee and his/her supervisor,
the employee may volunteer for a work week other than defined in this section. Additionally, upon
approval by the City Manager and Director of Public Safety, a Deputy Chief may work a 4/10 or 9/80
schedule.
(c) Regular Work Period: A Regular Work Period shall be the seven (7) day work period beginning at
12:01 a.m. on Monday and ending at 12 midnight on Sunday.
(d) In order to provide services to the community at all times during the day and week, the City will
establish shifts. The City retains the authority to determine the regular start and end times and days
of shifts and the authority to transfer an employee from one shift to another.
(e) Shift Rotation for Lieutenants: Shift rotation for Lieutenants will occur generally every 24 months.
Shift selections will be made by of the Director of Public Safety. In keeping with the needs of the
agency, rotations may be shortened to 18 months or extended to 30 months as needed to minimize
disruption. Unless approved by the City Manager, Lieutenants may not work the same shift for two
consecutive rotations.
From March 10, 2024 to June 30, 2024, Lieutenants scheduled to the "2 x 4" Schedule shall have their
leave usage (Annual Leave) limited. Use of Annual Leave, and related benefit time, for employ
assigned to the "2 x 4" Schedule, shall be computed by a ratio of 0.71. Any employees at the Annual
Leave Accrual Cap shall be provided with a temporary "waiver" of the cap, and shall be allowed to accrue
Annual Leave beyond the established Cap. The temporary "waiver" will expire on December 31, 2024.
For the City For the RPPSMA
Marcela Piedra, City Manager Andrew Smith, RPPSMA President
Date: Date:
EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AND
THE ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION
Battalion Chief Coverage
The City of Rohnert Park (the "City") and the Rohnert Park Public Safety Managers' Association
("RPPSMA") entered into a Memorandum of Agreement effective June 22, 2021 — June 30, 2025
("MOA"). The City and the RPPSMA are collectively referred to herein as the "Parties."
The City and RPPSMA have met and conferred in good faith, in accordance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown
Act ("MMBA"), concerning the terms and conditions of this Agreement (Battalion Chief Coverage). 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 RPPSMA
in the MOA shall remain in full force and effect.
Whereas, Effective March 10, 2024 through July 13, 2024, the following shall apply:
1. Hours, Days and Period of Work
(a) Public Safety Lieutenants: The primary workweek for Public Safety Lieutenants shall be a 4110, 9180,
or the 2x4 Schedule. The hours, days and period of work shall be as follows:
(i) Regular Days of Work for the 4110 Schedule -The regular workweek for employees assigned to
the 4110 Schedule shall consist of four (4) consecutive workdays of ten (10) hours followed by
three (3) consecutive days off. As may be determined from time to time by mutual agreement
of an employee and his/her supervisor, the employee assigned to the 4110 Schedule may
volunteer for a workweek other than defined in this section.
(ii) Regular Days of Work for the 9/80 Schedule - The regular workweek for employees assigned to
the 9/80 Schedule shall consist of four (4) consecutive workdays of nine (9) hours during one
seven (7) day regular work period, followed by four (4) consecutive workdays of nine (9) hours
plus one workday of eight (8) hours during the second seven (7) day regular work period. As may
be determined from time to time by mutual agreement of an employee and his/her supervisor,
the employee assigned to the 9/80 Schedule may volunteer for a work week other than defined
in this section.
(iii) Under the 2x4 schedule, the work period is a 24-day period. Each Lieutenant is scheduled for
eight (8) 24-hour shifts during the 24-day work period. The pattern of the 2x4 schedule is to
work 48 consecutive hours followed by 96 hours off.
(b) Deputy Chiefs: The regular workweek for Deputy Chiefs shall be a 5/8 Schedule, which shall consist
of five (5) consecutive workdays of eight (8) hours during one seven (7) day regular work period. As
may be determined from time to time by mutual agreement of an employee and his/her supervisor,
the employee may volunteer for a work week other than defined in this section. Additionally, upon
approval by the City Manager and Director of Public Safety, a Deputy Chief may work a 4/10 or 9/80
schedule.
(c) Regular Work Period: A Regular Work Period shall be the seven (7) day work period beginning at
12:01 a.m. on Monday and ending at 12 midnight on Sunday.
(d) In order to provide services to the community at all times during the day and week, the City will
establish shifts. The City retains the authority to determine the regular start and end times and days
of shifts and the authority to transfer an employee from one shift to another.
(e) Shift Rotation for Lieutenants: Shift rotation for Lieutenants will occur generally every 24 months.
Shift selections will be made by of the Director of Public Safety. In keeping with the needs of the
agency, rotations may be shortened to 18 months or extended to 30 months as needed to minimize
disruption. Unless approved by the City Manager, Lieutenants may not work the same shift for two
consecutive rotations.
From March 10, 2024 to June 30, 2024, Lieutenants scheduled to the "2 x 4" Schedule shall have their
leave usage (Annual Leave) limited. Use of Annual Leave, and related benefit time, for employees
assigned to the "2 x 4" Schedule, shall be computed by a ratio of 0.71. Any employees at the Annual
Leave Accrual Cap shall be provided with a temporary "waiver" of the cap, and shall be allowed to accrue
Annual Leave beyond the established Cap. The temporary "waiver" will expire on December 31, 2024.
For the City
Marcela Piedra, City Manager
Date:
For the RPPSMA
Andrew Smith, RPPSMA President
Date: 3�i Z/L 4