Human Resources
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Item # 34
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
August 20, 2024
TOPIC: Adoption of an Extension and First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) by the Service Employees International Union Local 721 Part- Time Civil Service Employees Unit (“SEIU-PTCS”)
TITLE
Adoption of an Extension and First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) by the Service Employees International Union Local 721 Part-Time Civil Service Employees Unit (“SEIU-PTCS”)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an extension and first amendment to the existing Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU-PTCS regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective through June 30, 2025, and authorize non-substantive changes, which may be necessary to implement the agreement (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The City and SEIU-PTCS agreed upon an extension of the existing MOU along with certain amendments regarding salary increases and city holidays. The extension and amendment provide the following:
1. Term: The original term of the contract was from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022. The extension would lengthen the term through June 30, 2025.
2. Salary:
a. A base salary increase of six (6) salary rate ranges, which is approximately three percent (3%) effective July 1, 2022. b. Three percent (3%) wage increase effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2023.
c. Three percent (3%) wage increase effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2024.
Adoption of an Extension and First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) by the Service Employees International Union Local 721 Part-Time Civil Service Employees Unit (“SEIU-PTCS”)
August 20, 2024
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3. City Holidays: Beginning in 2024, the addition of Cesar Chavez Holiday (March 31).
The provisions of this MOU are consistent with the wage increases and benefits provided to the SEIU full-time unit.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with these actions.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost of the agreement during the additional three (3)-year period is $6,586 to the General Fund.
EXHIBIT
1. First Amendment and Extension to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Ana and Part-Time Civil Service Employees Unit Service Employees International Union Local 721
Submitted By: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager