city of Chula Vista

File #: 17-0456    Name: LOU - OCC Captain and Incentive Pay
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/10/2017 Final action: 10/10/2017
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 2017-187 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT (LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING) TO THE CURRENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (PREVIOUSLY EXTENDED TO JUNE 30, 2020) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION REGARDING OUT-OF-CLASS PAY FOR ACTING CAPTAINS AND RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM/NEW HIRE LATERAL INCENTIVE PAY
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Attachment 1 - LOU - OCC Captain and Incentive Pay
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-187 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT (LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING) TO THE CURRENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (PREVIOUSLY EXTENDED TO JUNE 30, 2020) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION REGARDING OUT-OF-CLASS PAY FOR ACTING CAPTAINS AND RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM/NEW HIRE LATERAL INCENTIVE PAY

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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.

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SUMMARY
The Chula Vista Police Department continuously recruits Peace Officers to fill vacancies. As an additional incentive to recruit experienced Peace Officers the City is proposing to double the current lateral incentive pay.

Additionally, to address long-term leaves at the management level of the Police Department, the City is recommending Police Lieutenants be compensated when working out-of-class as an Acting Police Captain.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable

DISCUSSION
The Chula Vista Police Department continuously recruits Peace Officers to fill vacancies. For several years the City has been unable to reach full staffing at the rank of Peace Officer. While the number ...

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