CITY OF SAN MATEO
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
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Agenda Number: 15 Section Name: {{section.name}} Account Number: 10-6661 File ID: {{item.tracking_number}} TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Human Resources Department
MEETING DATE: November 06, 2023
SUBJECT:
Service Employees’ International Union Library Per Diem Unit – Memorandum of Understanding Changes RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) Local 521 Library Per Diem Unit for a term through June 21, 2026.
BACKGROUND:
The SEIU Library Per Diem Unit represents approximately 70 employees. The contract with this bargaining unit expired on March 4, 2023. Negotiations with SEIU concluded on October 25, 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 three years, expiring on June 21, 2026.
Salary: The bargaining unit will receive a 4.0% salary increase effective July 9, 2023 and an additional 2.0% increase for Librarian I/II series for recruitment and retention efforts effective July 9, 2023, a 3.0% increase effective June 23, 2024, and a 3.0% salary increase effective June 22, 2025.
Health and Welfare: Effective July 1, 2023, the City’s contribution to HealthWorx increases from $350.00 per month to $390.00 per month.
Service Reward: Following the first full pay period following Council adoption a one-time, lump sum payment, for each milestone shall be distributed to eligible unit members in the following manner:
A. $500.00 for Unit Members employed for 10-19 years
B. $750.00 for Unit Members employed for 20 years or more 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:
There is no budget impact in the current fiscal year for these recommended changes, as any increases can be absorbed within existing operating budgets. Updated salary and benefit amounts for these positions will be incorporated into the 2023-24 budget.
CITY OF SAN MATEO
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
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 Agreements
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