APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIDE LETTER TO AMEND AND
CLARIFY ARTICLE 2.8.7.1. OF THE NOVEMBER 1, 2020 – JUNE 30, 2026 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) BETWEEN THE
CITY OF OAKLAND AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
FIREFIGHTERS (“IAFF”), LOCAL 55, TO BE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2020
WHEREAS, the City of Oakland (“City”) and the International Association of Firefighters (“IAFF”), Local 55 are parties to a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”), negotiated pursuant to section 3505.1 of the Government Code of the State of California, and with a term of November 1, 2020 through June 30, 2026 (“MOU”); and
WHEREAS, based on a review by the California Public Employees Retirement System (“CalPERS”), the City and IAFF Local 55 have amended the title and provisions of MOU Article
2.8.7.1 in order to comply with the findings of CalPERS’ review and to confirm the parties’ intent; and
WHEREAS, CalPERS determined that the premium described in MOU Section 2.8.7.1 was not considered reportable wages under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) because the language of that section did not comply with the Public Employees’ Retirement law (“PERL”) requirements for reportable compensation for the purposes of calculating represented employees’ compensable wages; and
WHEREAS, the side letter revises MOU section 2.8.7.1 to comply with CalPERS’ findings and more clearly articulate the purpose and criteria for eligibility for the Fire Staff Premium; and
WHEREAS, CalPERS has reviewed the revised Section 2.8.7.1 and determined it complies with the PERL; and
WHEREAS, the key provisions of the Side Letter Agreement to the MOU are fully described in the report to the City Administrator dated September 29, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the terms and conditions contained in said Side Letter Agreement between the City of Oakland and IAFF, Local 55 are in the best interests of the City; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That said agreement be, and is, hereby approved; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the provisions of said Side Letter Agreement between the City of Oakland and IAFF, Local 55 are effective as of Council adoption.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - BROWN, FIFE, GALLO, HOUSTON, RAMACHANDRAN, UNGER, WANG, AND
PRESIDENT JENKINS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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