TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND FROM: Jennifer Schembri
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: S EE BELOW DATE: November 1, 2022
Approved Date
11/2/22
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 230
(IAFF, LOCAL 230) TO AMEND ARTICLES IN THE CURRENT
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND IAFF,
LOCAL 230 (MOA) AND EXTEND THE TERM OF THE MOA
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the City and IAFF, Local 230 to amend articles in the current Memorandum of Agreement between the City and IAFF, Local 230 and extend the term of the Memorandum of Agreement through June 30, 2024, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with those terms.
OUTCOME
Adoption of the resolution and authorization to execute an agreement results in an amendment to the current collective bargaining agreement between the City and IAFF, Local 230 to that would amend certain articles in the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and extend the term of the MOA through June 30, 2024.
BACKGROUND
The City of San José’s current collective bargaining agreement with IAFF, Local 230 will expire on June 30, 2023. IAFF, Local 230 currently represents approximately 714 full-time equivalent positions. This bargaining unit includes employee job classifications such as Fire Recruit, Fire Fighter, Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, Fire Prevention Inspector, and Arson Investigator.
COUNCIL AGENDA: 11/15/22
ITEM: 22-1651
FILE: 3.3
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
November 1, 2022
Subject: Approval of the Terms of an Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 230 (IAFF, Local 230) to amend articles in the current Memorandum of Agreement between the City and IAFF, Local 230 (“MOA”) and extend the term of the MOA through June 30, 2024
In October 2022, negotiations with IAFF, Local 230 on amendments to the current MOA commenced and, on or about October 27, 2022, the City and IAFF, Local 230 reached an overall Tentative Agreement on the terms to be contained in the amendment to the current MOA between the City and IAFF, Local 230.
The Tentative Agreement is pending ratification by the IAFF, Local 230 membership. IAFF, Local 230 will notify the City of the ratification results prior to the November 15, 2022, City Council meeting.
ANALYSIS
A complete copy of the Tentative Agreement is attached to this memorandum. The following is a summary of the key provisions of the Tentative Agreement.
Term
Extension of the term through June 30, 2024, for a collective term of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2024.
Pensionable
General
Wage
Increase
Fiscal Year 2022-2023
2.0% pensionable general wage increase. Effective November 13, 2022, all salary ranges for employees holding positions in classifications assigned to IAFF, Local 230 shall be increased by 2.0%. This will result in both the top and bottom step of the pay range being increased by approximately 2.0%. This general wage increase is inclusive of the adjustment to holiday-in-lieu compensation in recognition of Juneteenth being added as a City-observed holiday.
Fiscal Year 2023-2024
4.0% pensionable general wage increase. Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2023-2024, all salary ranges for employees holding positions in classifications assigned to IAFF, Local 230 shall be increased by approximately 4.0%. This will result in both the top and bottom step of the pay range being increased by approximately 4.0%.
Paramedic Pay Effective November 13, 2022, Paramedic Premium Pay for front line Paramedics shall be increased from 12% to 14% of top step Firefighter base biweekly pay.
Support
Paramedic
Program
Effective November 13, 2022, Support Paramedic Premium Pay for Support Paramedics shall be increased from 5% to 8% of top step Firefighter base biweekly pay.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
November 1, 2022
Subject: Approval of the Terms of an Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 230 (IAFF, Local 230) to amend articles in the current Memorandum of Agreement between the City and IAFF, Local 230 (“MOA”) and extend the term of the MOA through June 30, 2024
The City may assign up to a minimum of 60 available Support Paramedic positions for employees to fill for the Support Paramedic Program.
Support Paramedics may be utilized for a maximum of 10 hours on regularly assigned work days to backfill front line Paramedic positions.
Support Paramedics may be assigned to backfill front line Paramedic positions for 24 hours when present on shift trades or overtime shifts.
Paramedic vacancies greater than 10 hours shall be filled by overtime or mandatory callback procedures.
Support Paramedics who are eligible for and are receiving Support Paramedic Pay will be required to maintain all of the mandatory and essential licenses, accreditations, continuing education requirements, certifications, and skills required of a licensed and accredited Paramedic as defined by the San José Fire Department, and provide proof of current licensure to practice in the State of California and possession of all required certifications. Further, the employee must be an accredited Firefighter Paramedic in Santa Clara County and commit to utilize those skills as a Support Paramedic for the City of San José’s Fire Department for a minimum of three years. This shall not limit promotions or other advancement opportunities for employees who are functioning as Support Paramedics.
The Support Paramedic Program shall be evaluated annually, by the Fire Chief or designee, for the purpose of ensuring appropriate utilization of employees eligible for and receiving Support Paramedic Pay.
Employees not assigned to Support Paramedic duty under the Support Paramedic Program shall not be eligible for Support Paramedic Pay.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Administration’s recommendation outlined in this memorandum which would allow the City Manager to execute an agreement amending certain articles in the current MOA between the City and IAFF, Local 230 and extending the term of the MOA through June 30, 2024.
EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP
No further follow-up action with the City Council is expected at this time.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
November 1, 2022
Subject: Approval of the Terms of an Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 230 (IAFF, Local 230) to amend articles in the current Memorandum of Agreement between the City and IAFF, Local 230 (“MOA”) and extend the term of the MOA through June 30, 2024
CLIMATE SMART SAN JOSE
The recommendation in this memorandum has no effect on Climate Smart San José energy, water, or mobility goals.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
This memorandum will be posted on the City’s website for the November 15, 2022 City Council meeting.
COORDINATION
This memorandum was coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office and the City Manager’s Budget Office.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION/INPUT
No commission recommendation or input is associated with this action.
COST SUMMARY/ IMPLICATIONS
The increased cost of the 2.0% general wage increase effective November 13, 2022 is approximately $1.7 million in all funds, of which $1.67 million is in the General Fund. The maximum ongoing costs for the increases related to premiums pays is approximately $800,000 in all funds, of which $785,000 is in the General Fund. These increased costs will be offset by a decrease in the Salaries and Benefits Reserve or an alternative funding source. The recommended budget actions will be brought forward for City Council approval as part of a future budget process.
The ongoing increased cost of the 4.0% general wage increase effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 is approximately $5.5 million, of which $5.47 million is in the General Fund. These ongoing increases will be factored into the annual development of the 2023-2024 Base Budget.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
November 1, 2022
Subject: Approval of the Terms of an Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 230 (IAFF, Local 230) to amend articles in the current Memorandum of Agreement between the City and IAFF, Local 230 (“MOA”) and extend the term of the MOA through June 30, 2024
CEQA
Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City organizational and administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
JENNIFER SCHEMBRI
Director of Employee Relations
Director of Human Resources
For questions, please contact Jennifer Schembri, Director of Employee Relations, at (408) 535- 8150.
Attachment – IAFF, Local 230 Tentative Agreement
2022 CITY OF SAN JOSE – IAFF NEGOTIATIONS
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE TERM AND AMEND ARTICLES
IN THE CURRENT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
City of San Jose
October 26, 2022
TERM
• July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2024
WAGES
• Fiscal Year 2022-2023
2% general wage increase effective the first full pay period following City Council approval in open session. Effective the first full pay period following City Council approval in open se ssion, all salary ranges for employees h olding posit ions in classifications assigned to IAFF shall be increased by approximately 2%. This general wage increase is inclu sive o f the adjustment to holiday-in-lieu compensation in recognition of Juneteenth bein g added as a City-observed holiday.
• Fiscal Year 2023-2024
4% general wage increase effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 202 3- 2024. Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2023-2024, all salary ranges for employees holdi ng positi ons in classifications assigned to IAFF shall be increased by approximately 4%.
SPECIAL PAYS
• Paramedics (See Attached)
OTHER TERMS
The terms of all existing Side Letter Agreements will continue. *This agreement is considered tentative and shall not be considered final or binding until ratified by the membership and approved by the City Council. This document sets forth the fu ll agre ements of the parties reach ed during thes e negotiations. Anything not included in the document is not part of the Tentative Agreement.
FOR THE CITY: FOR THE UNION:
Jennifer Schembri Date Matt Tuttle Date
Director of Employee Relations President, IAFF, Local 230 Director of Human Resources
10/27/2022
10/27/2022
2022 CITY OF SAN JOSE – IAFF NEGOTIATIONS
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
City of San Jose
October 26, 2022
PARAMEDICS
ARTICLE 5 WAGES AND SPECIAL PAY
5.4 Paramedics. Each employee licensed by the State of California, accredited by the County of Santa Clara and assigned to front line or support paramedic duty as a paramedic shall be eligible for paramedic premium pay.
5.4.1 Paramedic premium pay for front line paramedics shall be an amount equal to twelve fourteen percent (1412%) of top step firefighter base biweekly pay for each pay period in which the employee is entitled to receive a salary.
5.4.2 The Paramedic premium pay (approximately 1214%) shall be included in the employee’s base salary when calculating a qualifying employee’s new salary upon promotion into a rank that does not receive Paramedic premium pay.
5.4.3 Paramedic premium pay for support p aramedics shall be an amount equal to eight percent (8.0%) of top step firefighter base biweekly pay for each pay period in which the employee is entitled to receive a salary. Employees who are assigned support paramedic duties on or after May 1, 2007, sh all receive paramedic premium pay in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of top step firefighter base biweekly pay for each pay period in which the employee is entitled to receive a salary.
5.4.3.1 The City may assign up to a maximum of one -hundred for ty-seven (147) support paramedics and a minimum of si xty ( 60) available Support P aramedic positions for employees to fill. If a support paramedic fails to complete the required number of patient contact reports in any given calendar quarter, he or she shal l not receive Support Paramedic premium pay until the beginning of the first payroll pay period after he or she completes at least three (3) patient contact reports in a calendar quarter.
5.4.3.2 Support paramedics may be utilized for a maximum of ten (1 0) hours on regularly assigned work days to backfill front line paramedic positions. Su pport paramedics may be assigned to backfill front line paramedic positions for twenty-four (24) hours when present on shift trades or overtime shifts. Paramedic vacancies greater than ten (10) hours shall be filled by overtime or mandatory callback procedures.
5.4.3.3 Support paramedics who are eligible for and are receiving Support Paramedic Pay as provided for in Section 5.4.3, will be required to maintain all of th e mandatory and essential licenses, accreditati ons, continuing education requirements, certifications and skills required of a licensed and accredited Paramedic as defined by the San Jose Fire Department, and provide proof of current licensure to practice in the State of California and possession of al l required certifications.
Further, the employee must be an accredited Firefighter Paramedic in Santa Clara County and commit to utilize those skills as a Support Paramedic for the City of San Jose's Fire Depa rtment for a minimum 2022 CITY OF SAN JOSE – IAFF NEGOTIATIONS
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
City of San Jose
October 26, 2022
of three (3) years . This shall not limit promotions or other advancement opportunities for employees who are functioning as Support Paramedics.
5.4.3.4 The Support Paramedic Program shall be evaluated annually, by the Fire Chief or de signee for the purpose of ensuring appropriate utilization of employees eligible for and receiving Support Paramedic Pay as provided for under Section 5.4.3.
5.4.3.5 Employees not assigned to Support Paramedic duty shall not be eligible for Support Paramedic Pay as provided for in this Article.