Agenda Item: 10
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: September 27, 2022
SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES
INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 721
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources and Library Services
PRESENTER: Kristi Hobrecker
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the draft Memorandum of Understanding that has been negotiated between the City of Santa Clarita and the Service Employees International Union, Local 721.
2. Adopt a resolution providing for compensation of Service Employees International Union represented employees of the City of Santa Clarita.
3. Authorize the City Manager to finalize, sign, and accept the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City of Santa Clarita.
BACKGROUND
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721, CTW, CLC is the exclusive bargaining agent for approximately 90 positions in the field and maintenance classifications. The current contract between the City of Santa Clarita (City) and SEIU expired on June 30, 2022. In April 2022, the City and SEIU began negotiations for a new contract. The revised and new articles have been incorporated into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The City and SEIU negotiated topics related to SEIU represented employee compensation and benefits. The new MOU includes provisions for SEIU represented employees in alignment with benefits recently approved for unrepresented employees.
The SEIU met on September 15, 2022, and approved the three-year MOU in its current form for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025. This three-year MOU is attached for
reference.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Not accept the MOU and direct staff to continue negotiations.
2. Other action as determined by Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended action results in an annual budget increase of $476,299 per year, of which $316,020 is for a cost-of-living adjustment, $51,600 for certificate and license pay benefits, and $108,679 for employee wellness reimbursement, deferred compensation match, sick leave incentive payout, boot allowance, and tool allowance. The MOU includes a 4 percent cost-of- living adjustment, which is consistent with what was approved in July 2022 for unrepresented employees. The MOU also includes a cost-of-living adjustment in 2023 and 2024.
ATTACHMENTS
Memorandum of Understanding 2022-2025
Resolution - Providing for Compensation and Benefits Program for Represented Employees Classification Plan and Salaries - October 1, 2022