Joint Special Council/BFPD
11/4/25 06:00 PM
City Manager Department
Rochelle Clayton
Contract
Doc ID: 6194
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
APPROVAL OF UPDATED MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR UNIT 6 CONTRACT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
During the past four months, staff has been engaged in negotiations with the Barstow Management Employees Association.
The City was able to reach agreement with the Association Unit 6 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which covers the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Attached for the Council’s consideration is the following MOU:
BMEA - Unit 6 (Attachment A - Red-line)
(Attachment B - Clean)
DISCUSSION:
The changes in the updated proposed MOU for this bargaining unit include the following: The agreedupon MOU with Units 6 call for a salary adjustments of six percent (6%) pending the City’s receipt of at least 25M in permit and development fees.
UNIT 6-BMEA
Effective ratification of the contract: A one-time Retention Bonus in the amount of $2500 upon ratification of the MOU. Effective the first pay period in December of 2026, an additional onetime payment in the amount of $2500.
Also, for Unit 6:
NEW ARTICLE: LONGEVITY PAY- In lieu of the current Performance Bonus which is being eliminated, an employee will be eligible for a three percent (3%) Longevity lump sum payment of the employee’s base wage rate each year after five (5) years or more of continuous service with the City.
ARTICLE 24: HOLIDAYS- language for the Winter Holiday Hours added in recognition of the City closure from December 24-January 1 each year. Holiday hours are City paid. Holidays will be paid in accordance with the employee’s regular scheduled hours.
ARTICLE 27: MANAGEMENT LEAVE- increase of thirty (30) hours of Management Leave.
Additional thirty (30) hours has no cash value and must be taken during the fiscal year in which it was earned.
ARTICLE 39: CAFETERIA PLAN- Increase to monthly allowance based on enrollment selected. EE Only $1100, EE plus one $1500, EE plus family $1900 (monthly allowance) Current EE’s receive $750 per month for Opt out of medical insurance. All new hires will Joint Special Council/BFPD
11/4/25 06:00 PM
City Manager Department
Rochelle Clayton
Contract
Doc ID: 6194
AGENDA ITEM
receive $167 per month ($2000 annually) for Opt out of insurance.
ARTICLE 16: BILINGUAL SERVICES: Employees hired on or after July 1, 2025 will be eligible for an increase to bilingual pay from 60 dollars per month to $200 per month.
NEW ARTICLE: EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY Employees who have completed an Associates or Bachelors’ Degree will be eligible for Education Incentive Pay on an annual basis. Associates Degree-$1000 and Bachelor of Arts/Science $1500 FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated annual impact for this bargaining unit is as follows:
Unit 6 Total
FY 25-26 $138,435 $138,435
One Time Payments $85,000 $85,000
$223,435
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Unit 6 and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on the City’s behalf.