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October 7, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Employee Compensation and Bargaining Agreement: Amendment to the MOU with the Chula Vista Mid - Managers/Professional Association and Revised Compensation Schedule Report Number: 25-0254
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Human Resources
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
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.
Recommended Action
Adopt resolutions: (A) Approving a First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Mid -Managers/Professional Association (“MM/PROF”), SEIU Local 221 and (B) Approving the amendments to the compensation schedule and revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective October 17, 2025, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
SUMMARY
On March 18, 2025, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Mid-Managers/Professional Association (“MM/PROF”), SEIU Local 221, related to wages and other terms and conditions of employment. After meeting and conferring in good faith pursuant to the Meyers Milias-Brown Act ("MMBA"), the City and MM/PROF desire to enter into an amendment to the 2025-2027 MOU, relating to wages for two classifications.
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Staff is also recommending approval of: (1) salary adjustments for the Building Services Manager and Chief Communications Officer position title s, and ( 2) the revised Fiscal Year 202 5-26 Compensation Schedule effective October 17, 2025, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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 California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with MM/PROF On March 18, 2025, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Mid-Managers/Professional Association (“MM/PROF”), SEIU Local 221, related to wages and other terms and conditions of employment. After meeting and conferring in good faith pursuant to the Meyers Milias-Brown Act ("MMBA"), the City and MM/PROF desire to enter into a First Amendment to the 2025 -2027 MOU, relating to wages for two classifications : Senior Information Technology Support Specialist and Building Project Manager.
Adoption of Resolution A will approve the First Amendment to the 2025-2027 MOU between the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Mid-Managers/Professional Association.
Revised Compensation Schedule
The City is also proposing a salary adjustment for the Building Services Manager position to address pay compaction. Additionally, a salary adjustment is recommended for the Chief Communications Officer position to ensure continued competitiveness in the ir respective labor market. The proposed E -Step (maximum) salaries are shown below:
Summary of Updated Classifications
Position Title Employee Group E Step
(Maximum) Salary
Building Project Manager MM/PROF $5,281.08 bi-weekly
Building Services Manager MM/PROF $6,073.24 bi-weekly
Chief Communications Officer Senior Management $6,815.69 bi-weekly Senior Information Technology Support Specialist MM/PROF $4,477.70 bi-weekly
California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 requires that, for purposes of determining a retiring employee's pension allowance, the pay rate be limited to the amount listed on a pay schedule that meets certain requirements, including approval by the City’s governing body in accordance with the requirements P a g e | 3
of applicable public meeting laws. The revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule ("Compensation Schedule") was last approved by the City Council at their meeting on September 9, 2025.
Adoption of Resolution B will revise the City’s Compensation Schedule and approve the revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective October 17, 2025, reflecting the adjusted salaries for the Building Project Manager, Building Services Manager , Chief Communications Officer and Senior Information Technology Support Specialist position titles.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and has not been info rmed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The additional cost for the updated classifications and salary ranges is estimated at $ 28,087. This increase will be absorbed by the respective departments, resulting in no additional fiscal impact to the General Fund in the current fiscal year.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The projected additional fiscal year 2026-27 impact is reflected in the table below:
GENERAL FUND
Department
Personnel
Services
Administration $ 4,443
Information Technology 7,567
Engineering/Capital Projects 29,540
TOTAL EST. GENERAL FUNDS COST $ 41,549
These costs will be incorporated into the General Fund during the fiscal year 2026-27 budget development process.
ATTACHMENTS
1. First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Mid Managers/Professional Association (MM/PROF), SEIU Local 221, CLC, CTW Covering the Period of March 18, 2025, to December 31, 2027, Regarding Article 2.01 Wages
2. Revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective October 17, 2025
Staff Contact: Tanya Tomlinson, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management