DATE:
October 3, 2023
TO:
Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
FROM:
Lilybell Nakamura, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT:
Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Approving And Adopting A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Emeryville And The Emeryville Police Management Association (PMA), Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Memorandum Of Understanding, And Approving The Amendment To The City’s Compensation Plan In Conformance With California Code Of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Emeryville and the Emeryville Police Management Association (PMA) for the period of August 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU on behalf of the City.
Background
The MOU with PMA will cover the period of August 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. Staff and PMA began negotiating in good faith following the removal of the Lieutenant and Captain positions from the Confidential, Administrative, Managerial, and Professional Employees (CAMP) group and establishment of PMA. Both parties have reached a tentative agreement on matters related to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, consistent with authority provided by the City Council, as reflected in the MOU.
Discussion
The PMA membership ratified the Successor MOU on September 12, 2023. The Successor MOU does not become effective until approved by the City Council. The main points of the MOU are as follows:
Cost of Living Adjustments
3.5% effective the first full pay period following City Council approval of this agreement.
3.5% effective the first full pay period in July 2024
3.5% effective the first full pay period in July 2025
In addition to the salary increase, the City will provide a one-time lump sum payment equivalent to the value of a three and a half percent (3.5%) salary increase (including all premium pays and overtime) for the period of July 1, 2023 through the implementation of the three and a half percent (3.5%) salary increase referenced above.
Recruitment and Retention Adjustments
1.5% effective the first full pay period following City Council approval of this agreement.
1.5% effective the first full pay period in July 2024
1.5% effective the first full pay period in July 2025
In addition to the salary increase, the City will provide a one-time lump sum payment equivalent to the value of a one and a half percent (1.5%) salary increase (including all premium pays and overtime) for the period of July 1, 2023 through the implementation of the one and a half percent (1.5%) salary increase referenced above.
Uniform Allowance
The City will increase the uniform allowance by $200.
Education Incentive
Effective the first full pay period following City Council approval of this agreement, the City will provide employees with a B.A. or B.S. Degree or an Advanced P.O.S.T. certificate a seven and one-half percent (7.5%) increase to their rate of pay.
An additional 2% for a total of 9.5% will be provided for employees with a master’s degree or completion of an executive level training course (FBI National Academy, POST Command College, POST ELI, or PERF Senior Management in Policing training).
Longevity
Effective the first full pay period following City Council approval of this agreement, the City will compensate each bargaining unit member an additional three percent (3%) longevity pay of their base salary upon completion of their fifth year of regular full-time California sworn law enforcement service.
The City will compensate each bargaining unit member who has completed fifteen (15) years of regular full-time California sworn law enforcement service an additional three percent (3%) longevity pay for a total of six percent (6%) of their base salary.
Medical Benefits and In-Lieu/Alternate Benefit
Effective calendar year 2024, the City will pay 90% of the medical benefits plan selected by the employee inclusive of the required Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) amount and the employee will pay 10% of the medical benefits plan selected.
The City shall contribute ninety percent (90%) of the Kaiser - Region 1, single party premium per month for alternate benefits for eligible full-time employees who select medical-in-lieu/alternate benefits.
Chiropractic Care
The City shall maintain a self-insured chiropractic benefit of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for verified employee chiropractic services.
Holidays
Effective fiscal year 2024-2025, designate Juneteenth, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve in exchange for 3 Floating Holidays.
Fiscal Impact
The estimated cost of this MOU is projected to cost up to $265,000 annually over the life of the contract; an increase of up to $185,000 over the approved budget.
Staff Communication with the Public
There has been no communication with the public.
Conflict of Interest
There is no conflict of interest.
conclusion
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the Successor MOU with the PMA for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, authorize the City Manager to execute the Successor MOU on behalf of the City, and approve an amendment to the City’s salary schedule.
PREPARED BY: Lilybell Nakamura, Human Resources Director Approved and Forwarded to the
City Council of the City of Emeryville:
Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Attachments
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A - PMA Memorandum of Understanding (tracked changes)
EPMA MOU
City Council Meeting | October 3, 2023
City of Emeryville
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MEMORANDUM