City of Gonzales
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: September 15, 2025
FROM: Mike Howard, Finance Director
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-71 MOU with Local Union 1991
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Gonzales adopt Resolution No.2025-71, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36 on behalf of Local Union #1991 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades AFL/CIO, for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
BACKGROUND
In December 2021, the City of Gonzales executed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36 on behalf of Local #1991 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades for a three-year agreement, for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024.
About February 2025, the City was notified by the Union of their desire to enter into negotiations for a successor agreement. Negotiations then began in about March 2025.
The City and the Union reached a Tentative Agreement on August 29th, 2025. Later that same day, the City was notified that the Tentative Agreement had been ratified by the members of the Union.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
As referenced in the background, the City and the Union began negotiations for a successor Memorandum of Understanding for the expired Memorandum of Understanding.
AGENDA
ITEM
19 During the period of negotiations, the two parties came to a final Tentative Agreement on August 29, 2025.
Key items in the new MOU are listed below. All other provisions of the existing MOU remain the same. • The term of the MOU will be 2 years, retroactive to January 1, 2025 • Effective the first full pay period in January 2025 an increase in base pay of 3.25% • Effective the first full pay period in January 2026 an increase in base pay of 3.25% • Effective the first full pay period in January 2025 employee monthly contributions to Health Care will change as follows (which will be the first pay period of February):
Premium Classification Current Contribution New Contribution Employee Only $0.00 $125.00
Employee + Dependent $106.62 $175.00
Employee + Spouse $106.62 $175.00
Employee + Family $341.30 $475.00
Additionally, the association Members and the City shall share 50% / 50% in any premium increases imposed after the effective date of this Memorandum of Understanding. Should the premium increase be greater than 10%, the City and Union agree to meet regarding the increase. • Increase in Stand-By pay from $175 to $200
• Increase in Safety Boot Allowance from $200 to $250 annually paid in January of each year. • New Cell Phone Stipend of $25 per month for the business use of a personal cell phone.
Explain Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: The proposed MOU supports the vision by maintaining stability for the two-year period in a critical public safety function that is necessary to maintain a safe family-friendly community.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ___No ___ NA
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Vision.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. __X_ Yes ___No _ NA Explain: Please see explanation above for the Vision
Strong fiscal reporting allows us to provide appropriate resources for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing Yes No X N/A
• Recreation Yes No X N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education Yes No X N/A
Explain: A stable organization is needed to ensure a high level of service necessary to promote public safety for the community and to maintain the City’s infrastructure.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council has the authority to not approve the MOU and direct staff to continue negotiations with further policy direction. While this action is not recommended, should this occur, the existing employment practices would continue until a MOU is approved.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no financial impact to the current fiscal year budget. The amount of the negotiated agreement is in line with the budget.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Gonzales adopt Resolution No.2025-71, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36 on behalf of Local Union #1991 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades AFL/CIO for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2025-71 with MOU