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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
November 17, 1998
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James Dale,Administrative Services Director
Prepared by: Carol Przybycien,Human Resources Manager c
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Adopt Resolution No. 6085 Establishing
Compensation and Related Benefits for Employees Represented by the
California Teamsters for the for the Fiscal Year 1998-99
SUMMARY
Resolution No. 6085 establishes terms of employment and compensation for City
employees represented by the California Teamsters. Pursuant to the Meyers-Milias-
Brown Act,the City has met and conferred in good faith concerning wages,benefits and
working conditions with the California Teamsters. City Council ratification of the agreed
upon Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) is required.
DISCUSSION
City staff and the labor negotiator representing the City Council have completed
discussions with the negotiating committee of the California Teamsters. The
Memorandum of Understanding presented for ratification reflects a continuation of past
compensation of benefits and new items of agreement. Listed below is a summary of the
substantive changes to the terms and conditions of employment. Other issues not
presented below shall remain in full force and effect as set forth in the new Memorandum
of Understanding. The proposed term of the contract is through June 30, 1999. The
attached MOU was approved by the Teamsters on November 5, 1998.
Compensation
The City shall continue the current practice of paying the 7% employee contribution to
the Public Employee's Retirement System.
Each represented employee shall receive a one-time payment equal to 1.4% of annual
gross salary less applicable deductions, as specified in the Resolution.
The City will contract with PERS to provide for the option to permit employees to
purchase service credit for military service.
LASER IMAGED
November 17, 1998
Recommendation to Adopt Resolution No. 6085
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Health, Dental and Life Insurance
The City will participate in the Ca1PERS Health Program and contribute a maximum of
$508 per month for full time employees and$254 per month for part time employees.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the proposed one time compensation and current year health program charges
is available in the medical reserve account, as previously approved by City Council in
closed session. Ongoing costs of health program changes will be a general fund expense.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6085 ratifying the
proposed agreement with the California Teamsters and authorize the City Manager
to execute the Memorandum of Understanding outlining the terms and conditions of
settlement, and make the necessary budget adjustments to implement the contract.
APPROVED:
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William R. Kelly, City Manager
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