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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 35-17 Firefighters MOU Amendment 1RESOLUTION NO. 35-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY AND THE FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, IAFF LOCAL 3725, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017 THE CITY COUNCIL City of Morro Bay, California WHEREAS, the City of Morro Bay (hereinafter the "City") recognize the Morro Bay Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3725 exclusive bargaining agent for those City fire fighting employees, for all ages, hours and working conditions; and has, and continues to, ("M BFFA") w as the sole matters concerning WHEREAS, the current Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the MBFFA ("MBFFA MOU 2016-2017"), which was duly approved by the City Council on August 23, 2016, is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2017; and WHEREAS, the City labor relations representatives and MBFFA representatives have successfully met and conferred to negotiate an amendment to the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017, pursuant to both the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act ("MMBA") (Gov't Code §§ 3500-3511) and the City's Employer -Employee Relations Resolution No. 08-17, and have jointly prepared and executed this Amendment No. 1 to the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017 ("First Amendment"), which was ratified by the MBFFA on June 16, 2017; and WHEREAS, the City and MBFFA have agreed in this First Amendment to make the following amendments to the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017: i) add the position of Fire Marshal and include a re -opener to allow the parties to negotiate the work hours and leave accrual rates for this position; ii) extend the term of the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017 until June 30, 2018; iii) update the City's contribution amounts toward employee health benefits to reflect 2017 health contribution figures and add language allowing for further negotiations for 2018 health benefits contributions; and iv) provide a two percent (2%) cost of living adjustment to all MBFFA members effective July 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Gov't Code § 3505.1, the City Council must approve the terms of any memorandum of understanding or amendment thereto reflecting an agreement between the City and the MBFFA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City. of Morro Bay, California, as follows: Section 1. The Amendment No. 1 to the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," is hereby approved. 01181.0026/384968.1 Section 2. Except as expressly provided in Amendment No. 1 to the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017, all other provisions of the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017 shall remain in full force and effect. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting thereof held on the 27th day of June, 2017 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN Irons, Davis, Headding, Makowetski, McPherson None None None J MIE L. IRONS, Aayor ATTEST: DANA SWANSON, City Clerk AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY AND THE MORRO BAY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, IAFF LOCAL 3725, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017 WHEREAS, the City of Morro Bay (hereinafter the y") has, and continues to, recognize the Morro Bay Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3725 ("MBFFA") as the sole exclusive bargaining agent for those City fire fighting employees, for all matters concerning wages, hours and working conditions; and WHEREAS, the current Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the MBFFAA ("MBFFA MOU 2016-2017), which was duly approved by the City Council on August 23, 2016, is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2017; and WHEREAS, the City labor relations representatives and MBFFA representatives have successfully met and conferred to negotiate an amendment to the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017, pursuant to both the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act ("MMBA") (Gov't Code Section 3500-3511) and the City's Employer -Employee Relations Resolution No. 08-17, and have jointly prepared and executed this Amendment No. 1 to the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017 (``First Amendment"), which was ratified by the MBFFA on June 16, 2017 and remains subject to City Council determination and approval; and WHEREAS, this First Amendment shall not be in full force and effect until adopted by resolution by the City Council of the City; and WHEREAS, except as provided in this First Amendment, all other provisions of the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017 shall remain in full force and effect. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017 is amended in the following particulars only: Section 1. Section 3.1 of the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017, which lists the classifications comprising the firefighting employees represented by the MBFFA, shall be amended to add the position of "Fire Marshal" in alphabetical order to the list of represented classifications. Section 2. Article 7 of the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017, entitled " Term," shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows: "ARTICLE 7- TERM Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the term of this MOU shall be from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018." Section 3. Section 14.2 of the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017, entitled "Health Insurance," shall be amended to read, in its entirety, as follows: 14.2 HEALTH INSURANCE 01181.0026/3846813 14.2.1 MBFFA shall receive a cafeteria plan contribution, including the minimum contribution amount required by CalPERS, as follows: Employee only - up to $715/11jonth or cost of insurance, whichever is less Employee + 1 — up to $1,109/month or cost of insurance, whichever is less Employee +family - up to $1,421/month or cost of insurance, whichever is less" Section 4. Section 14.3 of the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017, entitled "Dental/Life and Vision Insurance," shall be amended to read, in its entirety, as follows: "14.3 DENTAL/LIFE AND VISION INSURANCE Life Insurance is provided at $50,000 per employee. The following rates were effective January 1, 2017: Vision Dental Life Totals Cit�pays EE pays Employee only $ 8.86 $ 55.47 $8.15 $ 72.48 $ 69.50 $ 2093 Employee + 1 $ 16.59 $143.09 $8.15 $ 167.83 $ 156.08 $11.75 Employee + 2+ $ 22.59 $143.09 $8.15 $ 173.83 $ 161.62 $12.21 CITY will pay the remaining premium for dental, life and vision." Section 5. Anew section 14.4 shall be added to the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017, to read, in its entirety, as follows: The provisions of this ARTICLE shall be binding on the parties through the remainder of this MOU, and for the term of the MOU, which will be effective upon City Council approval. The part ies agree herewith to retain the option to re -open discussion, with to this ARTICLE for any changes to the 2018 health " rates. resV ect Section 6. Article 16 of the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017, entitled " Salaries," shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows: "ARTICLE 16 SALARIES 16.1 Effective July 1, 2017, the CITY shall provide a COLA increase to base salaries for all Unit classifications in the amount of two percent (2%). 16.2 Any and all education/ special pay incentives will be added to base salary. 16.3 Electronic Deposit. All employees hired after January 1, 2003, shall receive their pay by electronic methods. New hires must present account information for a checking or a savings account, with an ACH member financial institution. 2 16.4 CITY conducted a salary survey for informational purposes for successor negotiations as previously agreed in the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017. The salary surveys exchanged used the survey cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, CDF, Cambria, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo." Section 7. The parties agree herewith to retain the option to re -open discussion during the term of this First Amendment, with respect to.the work schedule, sick leave accrual rates, and vacation leave accrual rates, for the new position of Fire Marshal only. Section 8. In order to reflect salary increases effective July 15 20171 Attachment "A" to the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017 shall be amended and replaced with Attachment "A4," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 9. Except as expressly provided in this First Amendment, all other provisions of the MBFFA MOU 2016-2017 shall remain in full force and effect. Section 10. This First Amendment shall not be in full force and effect until adopted by resolution by the City Council of the City. IT IS SO AGREED: MORRO ASSN, L BAY FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 3725 CITY OF MORRO BAY Craig Lity Manager Colin J. Tanner, Deputy City Attorney/Labor Negotiator Dana Swanson, City Clerk �3 Resources Analyst. I0A CITY conducted a salary survey for informational purposes for successor negotiations as previously agreed in the MB FA MUU 2016-2017. The salary surveys exchanged used the survey cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, C DF, Cambria, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo." Section 77. 1'he parties agree herewith t© retain the option to re -open discussion clueing the terra of this First Amendment, with respect to the work schedule, sick leave accrual rates, and vacation leave accrual rates, for the new position of Dire Marshal only. Scc:tion 8. [n order to reflect salary increases effective July I, 2q 17, Attachment "A" to the MBFFA MC)U 2016m2017 shall be amended and replaced with Attachment '%A -I," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 9. Except as expressly provided in this N first Amendment, sill other provisions of the MBI1TA MOU 2016"2017 shall remain in full force and effect. Section 10, This First Aniendrnent shall not be in full force and. effect until adopted by resolution by the City Council of the City. IT IS �C) AGRF..TI): MC)I21t0 BAY �'I�'.�iG1ITi�.Rfi ASSN, tAjjF LC)CAL 3725 Michael i Grant Brady GIT'Y tll+ MC)ItItO BAY 4 r cra� i 11ntollinf;rr'Acting City Manager Colin J. Tanker, Deputy City Attorney/Labor Negotiator bana Swanson, City Clerk. L 3 He Goforth, Nu n Resources Analyst