Agenda Item: 5
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: June 24, 2025
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: Andrew Banh
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the draft Memorandum of Understanding 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, AFL-CIO, 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 expires on June 30, 2025. In March 2025, 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.
The SEIU met on June 12, 2025, and approved the three-year MOU in its current form for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. This three-year MOU is attached for reference.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
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 $400,399 per year, of which $380,099 is for a cost-of-living adjustment, $14,580 is for certificate and license pay benefits, and $5,720 is for standby compensation. The MOU includes a 3.9 percent cost-of-living adjustment, which is consistent with what was approved in June for unrepresented employees.
The MOU also includes a cost-of-living adjustment in 2026 and 2027.
ATTACHMENTS
Memorandum of Understanding SEIU 2025-2028
Resolution - Providing for Compensation SEIU-Represented Employees Classification Plan and Salaries - July 5 2025