CITY OF SAN MATEO
RESOLUTION NO. ____ (2023)
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SAN MATEO AND SAN MATEO SAFETY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION UNIT AND A SUPPLEMENTAL
BUDGET APPROPRIATION
WHEREAS, the amendments are related to salary, term, other pays and miscellaneous language changes relating to departmental operations, and language clarity for the unit; and
WHEREAS, the parties have met and conferred, and have reached tentative agreement to amend the Unit’s Memorandum of Understanding; and
WHEREAS, the Unit has ratified the Tentative Agreement; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of additional General Funds to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Police Department operating budget is necessary to finance the increases.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES that:
1. 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).)
2. The amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding for the San Mateo Safety Management Association Unit, set forth in the Tentative Agreements attached as Exhibit A, are approved and summarized as follows:
Term: The contract will be for a period of 3 years expiring on June 21, 2023.
Salary: The bargaining unit will receive a 4.0% salary increase effective July 9, 2023, 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 Master's 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 pay 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.
3. 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 authorized to accommodate the negotiated increases.
Exhibit A