CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: January 08, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.___-24 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING AND APPROVING THE ACCOMPANYING
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL AND
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES (PACE) BARGAINING UNIT
SYNOPSIS
Adoption of the proposed resolution would authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pleasant Hill and the Professional and Confidential Employees (PACE) bargaining unit.
DISCUSSION
Background
A bargaining team composed of IEDA Consultant Greg Ramirez and the City’s Chief Human Resources Officer negotiated with representatives of PACE in good faith to reach agreement on a successor MOU. The parties began meeting on August 9, 2023, prior to the most recent MOU expiring on October 31, 2023. After six negotiation sessions, the parties successfully reached a tentative agreement on Monday, December 18, 2023. The PACE membership held a ratification vote and the tentative agreement was 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 PACE on a new MOU that meets the interests of both parties. The following are the noteworthy changes in the proposed MOU relative to its predecessor:
Change in term to November 1, 2023 through October 31, 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
Add Step G (2.5%) effective September 1, 2024
Change in the medical in lieu benefit to a tiered program:
o Employee Only - $400
o Employee + 1 - $500
o Family - $600
Certification pay (5%) for Notary and Floodplain Manager Bilingual Pay ($75/month)
Narrow scope total compensation survey
FISCAL IMPACT
The adoption of the proposed resolution authorizing the execution of the MOU between the City and PACE will increase the City’s costs by approximately $289,319 in salaries and benefits for the life of the contract. The FY 23-24 budget will be increased by $40,413 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 PACE representatives.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 – Redline Comparison Document
Exhibit 2 – PACE Memorandum of Understanding – November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2026
Prepared by: Ericka R. Mitchell, Chief Human Resources Officer Approved by: Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager