CITY OF SAN MATEO
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 14 Section Name: {{section.name}} Account Number: 10-2312 File ID: {{item.tracking_number}} TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Human Resources Department
MEETING DATE: November 06, 2023
SUBJECT:
San Mateo Safety Management Association – Memorandum of Understanding Amendment RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with the San Mateo Safety Management Association for a term through June 21, 2026, and to approve a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $80,000.
BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo Safety Management Association represents two Police Captains and six Police Lieutenants. The contract with this bargaining unit expired on April 15, 2023.
Negotiations with the San Mateo Safety Management Association concluded on October 17, 2023, and the membership subsequently ratified the proposed changes to their Memorandum of Understanding. Consistent with the direction provided by the City Council, negotiators for the City and the bargaining unit have reached agreement. These agreements include:
Term: The contract will be for a period of 3 years, expiring on June 21, 2026.
Salary: The bargaining unit will receive a 4.0% salary increase effective July 9, 2026, a 3.0% increase effective June 23, 2024, and a 3.0% salary increase effective June 22, 2025.
Educational Incentives: Effective July 9, 2023, members who complete the California P.O.S.T. Executive Development Course, California POST Command College, or receive a Masters Degree from an accredited college are eligible for a 3% differential of base pay.
Management Incentive Pay: Effective July 9, 2023 the City will provide a 3% differential of base bay to all members of the bargaining unit recognizing the supervisory responsibilities of being part of the Police Department Command staff and to encourage promotions.
Other: There are language changes relating to departmental operations and housekeeping language that amend some of the terms and conditions of the contract.
BUDGET IMPACT:
A supplemental budget appropriation of available fund balance in the General Fund of $80,000 for the Police Department's 2023-24 operating budget is required to accommodate the negotiated increases.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
CITY OF SAN MATEO
This Tentative Agreement is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).)
NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.
ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 - Proposed Resolution
Exhibit A - Tentative Agreement
STAFF CONTACT
Teresa Abrahamsohn, Director of Human Resources
[email protected]
650.522.7276