ACTION:
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Clerk/Secretary
Department: Human Resources Item No: C9
Prepared by: Natalie Jacobs, Human Resources Director Meeting Date: January 13, 2026 Approved by: John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Consent Calendar SUBJECT: SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF
THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES, MOVING PICTURE TECHNICIANS, ARTISTS, AND ALLIED CRAFTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, LOCAL NO. 122 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026- , approving a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Vista and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada Local No. 122 (IATSE), and repealing the provisions of any resolutions in conflict herewith.
CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Operational item; this action does not directly correspond to a specific City Council goal.
PRIOR ACTION: On October 28, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 202-187, approving a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Vista and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada Local No. 122 (IATSE), and repealing the provisions of any resolutions in conflict herewith (Vote: 5-0).
On June 11, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-91, approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Vista and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada Local No. 122 (IATSE), and repealing the provisions of any resolutions in conflict herewith (Vote: 5-0).
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: The City of Vista and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada Local No. 122 (IATSE), have met and conferred regarding an amendment to the wage scale to ensure compliance with the minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026. This update affects only the first step of the wage scale, increasing the hourly rate from $16.86 to $16.90.
This Side Letter does not amend or modify any other provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
All remaining terms and conditions of the existing MOA shall remain in full force and effect.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no anticipated fiscal impact associated with approval of this Side Letter Agreement. Any additional labor costs will be absorbed within the existing adopted budget and administered in accordance with the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Approved above recommendation and adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026-08. Vote: 5-0
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2026 PAGE 2
SUBJECT: SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF
THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES, MOVING PICTURE TECHNICIANS, ARTISTS, AND ALLIED CRAFTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, LOCAL NO. 122 EXHIBITS:
1. City Council Resolution No. 2026- , approving a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Vista and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada Local No. 122 (IATSE), and repealing the provisions of any resolutions in conflict herewith.
1A. Side Letter of Agreement with IATSE
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF VISTA AND THE INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF
THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES, MOVING PICTURE TECHNICIANS,
ARTISTS, AND ALLIED CRAFTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, LOCAL NO. 122 AND REPEALING THE PROVISIONS OF ANY
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
The City Council of the City of Vista does resolve as follows:
1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares the following:
A. Authorized representatives of the City of Vista have met and conferred with representatives of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada Local No. 122 (IATSE), a recognized employee organization representing certain employees of the City of Vista.
B. As a result of the meet and confer process an agreement has been reached with the representatives of IATSE.
C. The City Council desires to approve a Side Letter of Agreement with IATSE.
2. Action
A. The Side Letter of Agreement by and between the City of Vista representatives and the representatives of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada Local No. 122, a copy which is on file and available for inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference is approved.
B. The City Manager is directed and authorized to take all necessary and appropriate action with respect to implementation of the terms and conditions of the Side Letter of Agreement.
C. The provisions of any resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed and shall be of no further force or effect after January 13, 2026.
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EXHIBIT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA
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3. Adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Vista held on January 13, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WALTER CHUNG, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
JOHN FRANKLIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHY VALDEZ, CITY CLERK
By:
Attachment: IATSE Side Letter of Agreement
APPROVED
Walter C. Chung
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CARPENTRY/SCENIC ART
DEPARTMENT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
STAGE TECH 5 - DEPARTMENT HEAD $25.03 $25.65 $26.30 $26.95 STAGE TECH 4 - ASSISTANT (if more than 5 crew members)$22.67 $23.24 $23.82 $24.42 STAGE TECH 3 - CREW CHIEF $20.54 $21.06 $21.58 $22.12
STAGE TECH 2 - LOAD/BUILD/SCENIC ART CREW $18.61 $19.08 $19.55 $20.04 STAGE TECH 1 - SHOW CREW $16.90 $17.28 $17.71 $18.16
AUDIO DEPARTMENT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
STAGE TECH 5 - DEPARTMENT HEAD $25.03 $25.65 $26.30 $26.95 STAGE TECH 4 - ASSISTANT (if more than 5 crew members)$22.67 $23.24 $23.82 $24.42 STAGE TECH 3 - AUDIO BOARD OP $20.54 $21.06 $21.58 $22.12 STAGE TECH 2 - A2/MIC RUNNER $18.61 $19.08 $19.55 $20.04 STAGE TECH 1 - AUDIO LOAD CREW $16.90 $17.28 $17.71 $18.16 ELECTRICS DEPARTMENT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
STAGE TECH 5 - DEPARTMENT HEAD $25.03 $25.65 $26.30 $26.95 STAGE TECH 4 - ASSISTANT (if more than 5 crew members)$22.67 $23.24 $23.82 $24.42 STAGE TECH 3 - LIGHT BOARD OP $20.54 $21.06 $21.58 $22.12 STAGE TECH 2 - SPOT OPERATOR $18.61 $19.08 $19.55 $20.04 STAGE TECH 1 - ELECTRICS LOAD CREW $16.90 $17.28 $17.71 $18.16 VIDEO DEPARTMENT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
STAGE TECH 5 - DEPARTMENT HEAD $25.03 $25.65 $26.30 $26.95 STAGE TECH 4 - ASSISTANT (if more than 5 crew members)$22.67 $23.24 $23.82 $24.42 STAGE TECH 3 - VIDEO BOARD OP $20.54 $21.06 $21.58 $22.12 STAGE TECH 2 - VIDEO CONTENT CREW $18.61 $19.08 $19.55 $20.04 STAGE TECH 1 - VIDEO LOAD CREW $16.90 $17.28 $17.71 $18.16
RIGGING/AUTOMATION
DEPARTMENT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
STAGE TECH 5 - DEPARTMENT HEAD $25.03 $25.65 $26.30 $26.95 STAGE TECH 4 - ASSISTANT (if more than 5 crew members)$22.67 $23.24 $23.82 $24.42 STAGE TECH 3 - AUTOMATION BOARD OP $20.54 $21.06 $21.58 $22.12 STAGE TECH 2 - FLY RIGGING LOAD CREW $18.61 $19.08 $19.55 $20.04 STAGE TECH 1 - GROUND RIGGING LOAD CREW $16.90 $17.28 $17.71 $18.16
MOONLIGHT
WAGE SCALE
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WARDROBE DEPARTMENT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
STAGE TECH 5 - DEPARTMENT HEAD $25.03 $25.65 $26.30 $26.95 STAGE TECH 4 - ASSISTANT (if more than 5 crew members)$22.67 $23.24 $23.82 $24.42 STAGE TECH 3 - WARDROBE SHOW LEAD $20.54 $21.06 $21.58 $22.12 STAGE TECH 2 - DAY CALL STITCHER $18.61 $19.08 $19.55 $20.04 STAGE TECH 1 - DRESSER/WARDROBE LOAD CREW/LAUNDRY $16.90 $17.28 $17.71 $18.16 HAIR & MAKE-UP DEPARTMENT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
STAGE TECH 5 - DEPARTMENT HEAD $25.03 $25.65 $26.30 $26.95 STAGE TECH 4 - ASSISTANT (if more than 5 crew members)$22.67 $23.24 $23.82 $24.42 STAGE TECH 3 - HAIR & MAKE-UP SHOW LEAD $20.54 $21.06 $21.58 $22.12 STAGE TECH 2 - HAIR & MAKE-UP ASST. TO DESIGNER $18.61 $19.08 $19.55 $20.04 STAGE TECH 1 - HAIR & MAKE-UP ARTIST $16.90 $17.28 $17.71 $18.16 PROPERTIES DEPARTMENT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
STAGE TECH 5 - DEPARTMENT HEAD $25.03 $25.65 $26.30 $26.95 STAGE TECH 4 - ASSISTANT (if more than 5 crew members)$22.67 $23.24 $23.82 $24.42 STAGE TECH 3 - PROPERTIES SHOW LEAD $20.54 $21.06 $21.58 $22.12 STAGE TECH 2 - PROPS RUNNER $18.61 $19.08 $19.55 $20.04 STAGE TECH 1 - PROPS LOAD CREW/REPAIR $16.90 $17.28 $17.71 $18.16 01/13/2026 C9 6 of 6