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Placentia City Council
CITY COUNCIL
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
JULY 11,2023
AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PLACENTIA AND THE PLACENTIA FIREFIGHTERS'
ASSOCIATION
FISCAL
IMPACT: FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 $ 321,108 (Estimated)
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 $ 224,143 (Estimated)
TOTAL $ 545,251
SUMMARY:
The City and the Placentia Firefighters' Association (PFA) have engaged in good faith labor negotiations and have reached terms on the wages, hours, and working conditions for their respective employees.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution R-2023-62 approving the terms between the City and the Placentia Firefighters' Association (PFA); and
2. Adopt Resolution No. R-2023-63, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California authorizing a budget amendment in Fiscal Year 2023-24 in compliance with City Charter of the City of Placentia §§1206 and §§1209 pertaining to appropriations for actual expenditures; and
3. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) based upon the terms for PFA on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City's Labor Counsel.
STRATEGIC PLAN STATEMENT:
There is no specific strategic planning goal or objective associated with this agenda item.
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City Council Agenda
July 11, 2023
DISCUSSION:
The MOU between the City and the PFA expired on June 30, 2023. City representatives have been in discussion with the labor group representatives during the past six months. Based upon City Council direction and with cooperation from the bargaining units, the negotiations process has been successfully completed between the City and the PFA.
The terms for this MOU include the following compensation and benefit adjustments:
1. Term: July 1, 2023 — June 30, 2025
2. Compensation: 6% market rate adjustments for PFA classifications effective the full pay period of July 2023 and 4% effective the full pay period of July 2024.
3. One -Time Compensation: All employees in paid status as of the approval and adoption of the MOU will receive a one-time 5%, based upon adjusted wages as of July 2023.
4. Holiday Closure: continue Holiday leave for the holiday closure for the term of the agreement.
5. Longevity pay: 4% of base pay @ 5 years, 5% @ 15 years for a total of 9%.
6. Certification pays for unit employees who obtain certifications through Office of State Fire Marshal above the level of a Firefighter II. Maximum 2 certification pays. Firefighter $165/month, Fire Engineer/Patrol Engineer: $223 per month, Fire Captain: $260 per month.
7. Memorialize the practice of accruing Compensation Time Off (CTO). CTO accruals capped at a maximum of 96 hours effective the end of the contract term.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost for the aforementioned market rate adjustments is estimated to be:
Salary Increases
Longevity — 4% @ 5 years, 9% @ 15 years*
Certification Pays
5% One Time Payment (Base rate)
Fiscal Year 23-24 Fiscal Year 24-25
$237,312 $213,143
Total
* No members will be eligible for longevity during the term of this agreement.
Funding for wage increases included in the FY23/24 Adopted Budget. Funding for One-time payment proposed to come from unassigned fund balance.
City Council Agenda
July 11, 2023
Pre
red by:
A ice Burnett
Director of Human Resources
Reviewed and approved:
Ros nna Ramirez
Deputy City Administrator
Reviewed and approved:
Jennifer Lampman
Director of Finance
Reviewed and approved:
Damien R: morula
City Administrator
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. R-2023-62
2. Memorandum of Understanding
3. Resolution No. R-2023-63 -Budget Amendment