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: 18 Section Name: {{section.name}} Account Number: 19-9811 File ID: {{item.tracking_number}} TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Human Resources Department
MEETING DATE: April 07, 2025
SUBJECT:
SEIU Local 521, Maintenance, Side Letter of Agreement Regarding Salary Increase - Adoption RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution to amend the SEIU Local 521, Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding to implement additional equity salary adjustments.
BACKGROUND:
During contract negotiations with SEIU Local 521, Maintenance (“SEIU”), an agreement was made to meet and confer regarding the findings of a total compensation survey and potential additional equity adjustments for the following classifications: 1. Custodian, 2. Tree Maintenance Specialist and 3. Traffic and Lighting Technician.
In the fall of 2024, SEIU exercised its right under Section 31.3 to request a classification and compensation review of the following three classifications 1. Maintenance Planner, 2. Instrument Control Technician and 3. Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Technician based on sustained recruitment or retention difficulties.
Based on the findings of the total compensation surveys, the City and SEIU agreed via a Side letter of Agreement to the following equity salary increase effective the first full pay period following Council adoption:
•Traffic and Lighting Technician- 0.25 percent,
•Custodian- 2.46 percent,
•Maintenance Planner- 11.16 percent,
•Instrument Control Technician- 11.16 percent,
•Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Technician- 11.16 percent BUDGET IMPACT:
The additional compensation will result in an annual increase of approximately $112,000, with $4,200 in the General Fund, $101,400 in the Sewer Fund, and $6,400 in the Fleet and Facilities Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
This Side Letter of 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.
CITY OF SAN MATEO
ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 – Proposed Resolution
Exhibit A – Letter of Understanding
STAFF CONTACT
Yumi Maeda, Senior Human Resource Analyst
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