File #: 2024-3727    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Non-Consent Status: Passed
File created: 7/11/2024 In control: STEERING COMMITTEE
On agenda: 7/24/2024 Final action: 7/24/2024
Title: BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Sponsors: Laura Maravilla
Attachments: 1. Agenda Report, 2. Resolution No. OC SAN 24-XX EMT Benefits
Related files: 2019-614, 2022-2546, 2024-3739
FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Laura Maravilla, Director of Human Resources

SUBJECT:

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BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION

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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:

Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 24-XX entitled: "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Approving Benefit Adjustments for At-Will Executive Management Team Employees Commencing on Fiscal Year 2024-2025".
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BACKGROUND

There are seven EMT at-will employees who provide leadership, strategic direction, and department oversight for the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San). These at-will employees are in the following job classifications:

* Assistant General Manager
* Director of Communications
* Director of Engineering
* Director of Environmental Services
* Director of Finance
* Director of Human Resources
* Director of Operations & Maintenance

The General Manager is recommending benefit changes effective the first pay period in July 2024, for a total annual cost increase in the amount of $54,000, as follows:










Benefit Type
Current Benefit
Proposed Change
Current Cost (Annual)
Cost Increase (Annual)
457(b) Deferred Compensation - Matching Employer Contribution
OC San matching contribution for an amount not to exceed $300 per month for EMT employees assigned to the classic open (B) or PEPRA (U) retirement plans
Increase to an amount not to exceed $500 per month, change eligibility to apply to all EMT employees
$7,200
$28,800
Technology Allowance
N/A
$100 per month for eligible technology-related items and services
$0
$8,400
Auto Allowance
$500 per month
Increase to $600 per month
$36,000
$8,400
Wellness Stipend
N/A
$100 per month for eligible physical and mental wellness expenses
$0
$8,400


Total
$43,200
$54,000

RELEVANT STANDARDS

* Ensure the public's money is wisely spent
* Offer competitive compensation and benefits
* C...

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