REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Of SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 26, 2021
FROM
LEONARD X. HERNANDEZ, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
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Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the San Bernardino County Code Relating to Compensation, Terms and Conditions of County Officials, Exempt and Non-Represented Employees
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Adopt ordinance relating to the amendment of Sections 13.0613 and 13.0614 of the San Bernardino County Code relating to compensation and terms and conditions of County Officials, Exempt and Non-Represented employees, which was introduced on October 5, 2021, Item No. 61.
(Presenter: Leonard X. Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer, 387-5418)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Create, Maintain and Grow Jobs and Economic Value in the County.
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The proposed amendment to the ordinance will provide up to 32 hours of COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Leave with a cash-out option in calendar year 2022 for employees who provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The cost of the COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Leave for County Officials and Exempt and non-represented employees is approximately $1.1 million. Additionally, the cost of the COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Leave for employees in bargaining units covered by side letter agreements that will be negotiated with exclusive representatives is approximately $23.9 million. A maximum of $480 per employee will be funded with the American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for employees who decide to exercise the cash-out option. Any remaining cost will be funded with additional one-time Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) or departmental revenue (if available).
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