SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT
To the Memorandum of Understanding
Between the City of South San Francisco
and
AFSCME Local 829
This purpose of this letter is to confirm that the City of South San Francisco and AFSCME Local 829 (the “parties”) have met and conferred and reach agreement on an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the parties. This amendment is intended to comply with CalPERS requirements regarding reportable income, while maintaining the mutual intent of the parties. Therefore, the parties agree to amend Article 4.4 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of South San Francisco and AFSCME Local 829 Effective July 1, 2025-June 30, 2027 as follows:
4.4. Dispatcher Education Incentive—This educational incentive is available only for communication center employees. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit written verification and notification to the employee’s department head requesting the Education Incentive and it will not be retroactive if the written notice has not been submitted and received in compliance with departmental policy.
4.4.1. Associate Degree—An employee who has completed 2-full years of employment probation and who has an Associate degree or higher in any field or 60-accredited units in a field that enhances the employee’s ability to perform their job duties any field or a field related to the employee’s position shall be compensated at 2.5% above the employee’s base hourly rate of pay for which the employee otherwise qualifies pursuant to the provisions of this memorandum.
4.4.2. Bachelor’s Degree—Effective 7/1/2000, An employee who has completed 2-full years of employment probation and who has a bachelor’s degree or higher in a field that enhances the employee’s ability to perform their job duties in any field shall be compensated at 5% above the employee’s base hourly rate of pay for which the employee otherwise qualifies pursuant to the provisions of this memorandum. In no case, shall an employee be eligible to receive more than 5% education incentive.
4.4.3. Application and Review—The City shall maintain a program to evaluate and approve degrees or courses that enhance the employee’s ability to perform their job duties. Shall meet and confer regarding any changes to approved degrees or courses, or evaluation criteria, prior to such changes taking effect.
4.4.4. Special Compensation Reportability—To the extent permitted by law, education incentive shall be reported to CalPERS as special compensation per Title 2 California Code of Regulations, sections 571(a)(2) and 571.1(b)(2).
This amendment shall be effective July 1, 2025, subject to final approval by City Council.
For AFSCME Local 829 For the City of South San Francisco _____________________________ ________________________________ Josue Gonzalez, Chief Steward Leah Lockhart, Director of Human Resources Date_________________________ Date____________________
________________________________ ________________________ Anthony Walters, Union Representative City Attorney (Approved as to form) Date__________________________ City Council Approval
Resolution______________________
Date______________________