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Resolution approving successor Memorandums of Understanding between the City of South San Francisco and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 829, Teamsters Local 856 Mid-Management Unit, Teamsters Local 856 Confidential Unit, South San Francisco Police Association, and International Association of Firefighters Local 1507, approving the associated wage and salary schedule, and approving Budget Amendment Number 26.010
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WHEREAS, under direction of the City Council, appointed negotiators met and conferred with representatives of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829, Teamsters Local 856 Mid-Management Unit, Teamsters Local 856 Confidential Unit, South San Francisco Police Association, and International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1507 and have reached tentative agreement with each bargaining unit over compensation and other terms and conditions of employment; and
WHEREAS, the tentative agreements on compensation and other terms are memorialized in proposed Memorandums of Understanding (“MOU”) for the term of July 1, 2025-June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, each MOU provides for a four percent (4%) across-the-board wage adjustment for all covered positions in the first year of the agreement, a four percent (4%) across-the-board wage adjustment for all covered positions in the second year of the agreement, and equity adjustments for specified job classifications based on survey market position; and
WHEREAS, the MOUs provide for enhancements to other terms of compensation, including longevity premium pay, education incentives, shift differential, and increases to stipends and allowances, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of the MOUs in order to provide wage adjustments to account for cost-of-living increases, to improve recruitment and retention, and to maintain a competitive position relative to other Bay Area cities.
WHEREAS, staff further recommends approval of the amended salary and wage schedule, to incorporate salary adjustments pursuant to the terms of the negotiated MOUs and provide equivalent adjustments to unrepresented part-time hourly classifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City Council hereby:
1. Approves the MOU between the City of South San Francisco and AFSCME Local 829, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein.
2. Approves the MOU between the City of South San Francisco and Teamsters Local 856 Mid-Management Unit, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein.
3. Approves the MOU between the City of South San Francisco and Teamsters Local 856 Confidential Unit, attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein.
4. Approves the MOU between the City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Police Association, attached hereto as Exhibit D and incorporated herein.
5. Approves the MOU between the City of South San Francisco and IAFF Local 1507 attached hereto as Exhibit E and incorporated herein.
6. Approves the amended Wage and Salary Schedule for regular full-time employees and part-time hourly employees, to incorporate the terms of the MOUs and to adjust part-time hourly wages by an equivalent amount, attached hereto as Exhibit F and incorporated herein.
7. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the foregoing MOUs between the City, and to make any minor revisions, amendments, or modifications deemed necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution and of the agreement by the parties, which do not materially alter or increase the City’s obligations thereunder, and approved as to form by the City Attorney; and
8. Approves Budget Amendment Number 26.010 to adjust the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget to include additional salary and benefit costs above budgeted amounts.
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