CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: November 20, 2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.___-23 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SUCCESSOR COMPENSATION
PLAN AND APPROVING THE ACCOMPANYING SALARY SCHEDULE
FOR THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL MANAGEMENT GROUP
SYNOPSIS
Adoption of the proposed resolution would authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the successor Compensation Plan between the City of Pleasant Hill and the Management Group.
DISCUSSION
Background
A bargaining team comprising IEDA Consultant Greg Ramirez and the City’s Chief Human Resources Manager negotiated with representatives of the Management Group in good faith to reach agreement on a successor Compensation Plan. The parties began meeting on August 9, 2023, prior to the most recent Compensation Plan expiring on August 30, 2023. After five productive negotiation sessions the parties successfully reached a tentative agreement on Friday, October 20, 2023. The Management Group membership held a ratification vote and the tentative agreement was unanimously approved by the membership.
Analysis
The City has negotiated in compliance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA) and all other applicable requirements to reach agreement with the Management Group on a new Compensation Plan that meets the interests of both parties. The following are the noteworthy changes in the proposed Compensation Plan relative to its predecessor:
Change in term to September 1, 2023 through August 30, 2026 Annual cost of living adjustment (COLA):
o 3.25% effective September 1, 2023
o 3.25% effective September 1, 2024
o 3.5% effective September 1, 2025
Enhancement to dental plans effective January 2024
Change in the medical in lieu benefit to a tiered program:
o Employee Only - $400
o Employee + 1 - $500
o Family - $600
FISCAL IMPACT
The adoption of the proposed resolution authorizing the execution of the Compensation Plan between the City and the Management group will increase the City’s costs by approximately $83,085 in salaries and benefits for the life of the contract. The FY 23-24 budget will be increased by $26,951 to account for these changes.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made through posting of the City Council agenda on the City’s official notice bulletin board, at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center and at the Pleasant Hill Police Department. The agenda and staff report are posted on the City’s web page.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Staff recommends approving the proposed resolution.
ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDED ACTION
Council can redirect staff to continue to negotiate with the Management Group representatives.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 – Redline Comparison Document
Exhibit 2 – Compensation Plan (MPP) – September 1, 2023 through August 30, 2026 Prepared by: Ericka R. Mitchell, Chief Human Resources Officer Approved by: Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager