DATE:
May 3, 2022
TO:
Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Trish Raver, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT:
Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Approving A Side Letter Of Agreement Between The City And The Emeryville Police Officers’ Association (EPOA) Regarding A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Extension Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the above-entitled Resolution approving the Side Letter of Agreement between the City and EPOA resulting in the term of the current MOU being extended by one (1) year, inclusive of a three percent (3%) pay adjustment, a $1,250 non-pensionable lump sum payment, and the formation of the joint labor management committee to address recruitment and retention challenges with all other MOU terms and conditions remaining in place during the extension.
Background
On July 9, 2019, the City Council adopted a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an MOU between the City and EPOA with a term effective July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2022.
On March 15, 2022 and April 5, 2022, the City received authority and met with EPOA to propose a three percent (3%) pay adjustment, a $1,250 non-pensionable lump sum payment to each bargaining unit employee, and acceptance to form a joint labor management committee to address recruitment and retention challenges for a one (1) year MOU extension. All other MOU terms and conditions are to remain in place during the extension. These terms passed a ratification vote by EPOA.
On April 6, 2022, EPOA and the City entered into a Total Tentative Agreement (TTA) subject the City Council approval which includes a one-year MOU extension to June 30, 2023, a three percent (3%) pay adjustment effective July 1, 2022, a $1,250 non-pensionable lump sum payment to be made to all employees on December 5, 2022, and agreement to form a joint labor management committee to address recruitment and retention challenges.
Discussion
The attached City and EPOA Side Letter of Agreement contains the following terms:
Term of contract to be extended by one (1) year, expiring June 30, 2023.
The base rates shown in Appendix A shall increase by three percent (3%) effective on July 1, 2022.
A $1,250 non-pensionable lump payment shall be made to all employees on December 5, 2022. Originally designated to be a $1,000 per employee payment, an added $250 lump sum payment per employee was authorized by the Council in light of EPOA retention discussions, bringing the lump sum payment to $1,250 per employee.
A joint labor management committee shall be convened within 30 days of adoption of the resolution to address recruitment and retention challenges.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact is $248,234 which is incorporated in the FY 22-23 budget.
Staff Communication with the Public
None
Conflict of Interest
None
Conclusion
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution approving the Side Letter of Agreement between the City and EPOA resulting in the term of the current MOU being extended by one (1) year, inclusive of a three percent (3%) pay adjustment, a $1,250 non-pensionable lump sum payment, and the formation of the joint labor management committee to address recruitment and retention challenges with all other MOU terms and conditions remaining in place during the extension.
PREPARED BY: Trish Raver, Director of Human Resources
APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE:
Christine Daniel, City Manager
Attachment
Draft Resolution
Side Letter of Agreement – EPOA MOU Extension
Resolution Approving Side Letter Agreement b/w City and EPOA City Council Meeting | May 3, 2022
City of Emeryville
CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM