HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2005-162 N.C.S. 09/19/2005 Resolution No. 2005-162 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION RATIFYING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
EXECUTED BY THE DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE CITY AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS
LOCAL 1415 FOR EMPLOYEES OF UNIT 7 (FIRE)
WHEREAS, the City, through its duly authorized representatives, and the International
Association of Firefighters, through its duly authorized representatives, have concluded their
mutual obligation to meet and confer in good faith with respect to terms and conditions of
employment for the employees in Unit 7, in accordance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and
the City's Employer-Employee Relations, Rules, and Regulations (Resolution No. 5512 N.C.S.);
and,
WHEREAS, the duly authorized representatives of the City and the International
Association of Firefighters have executed a Memorandum of Understanding pursuant to Section
15, Resolution No. 5512 N.C.S. and recommend its approval by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager, pursuant to Section 28, City of Petaluma City Charter,
and as the City's Municipal Employees' Relations Officer (Resolution No. 5375 N.C.S.) is
required and empowered to make a recommendation to the City Council on matters related to
employees' compensation; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed and concurs with said Memorandum of
Understanding for Unit 7 and does recommend that the City Council ratify said Memorandum of
Understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Memorandum of Understanding,
being in the best interests of the City, is ratified and the terms and conditions of said
Memorandum of Understanding shall be effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2009.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council ofthe City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 19°i day of September, !----f
2005, by-the following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Harris, Healy, Nau ,O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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.ATTEST: _
City Clerk Mayor
Resolution No. 2005-162 N.C.S.
ATTACIIMENT A
Summary of Changes to the Memorandum of Understanding
Between The City of Petaluma and Local 1415
International Association of Firefighters -Unit 7
A complete copy of the 2005-2009 Memorandum of Understanding for Unit 7 is on file in the
City Clerk's office.
I. Salaries
Effective July 4, 2005 2% increase
Effective January 2, 2006 3% increase
Effective July 3, 2006 3% increase
Effective January 1, 2007 3% increase
Effective July 2, 2007 3% increase
Effective December 31, 2007 3% increase
Effective June 30, 2008 2% increase
Effective December 29, 2008 3% increase
II. Benefits
1. Employee Contribution to Health Benefits
Employees shall contribute the Ca1PERS Health Premium amount for Kaiser -Bay
Area/Sacramento less one hundred dollars ($100) times five percent (5 for the
employee and his or her family members.
2. Union -Union Bank of Time
The City will contribute 50 hours each fiscal year to the Union. Bank of Time for
union business.
3. Uniform/Clothing Allowance
Effective January 2, 2006 the uniform clothing allowance shall be 1.5% of the top
step of the Firefighter's annual salary from the current amount of $550 per fiscal
year. Newly hired employees shall receive a one time lump sum of $500 to
purchase uniforms.
4. Fire Inspector -Call In for Holidays
A Fire Inspector called into work on a designated holiday shall receive a
minimum of four (4) hours of overtime.
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III. Revised new language to reflect either change in policy, practice or law.
1. Term of agreement -July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2009
2. Preamble
3. Recognition
4. Hours & Overtime -mutually agreed upon schedules
5. Bilingual Pay
6. Holiday Pay -change in method of payment
7. Sick Leave -clarification that employees may use temporary disability or
Labor Code Section 4850 benefits for attending medical appointments
8. Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
9. Military Leave
10. Election Officer Leave and Voting Leave
11. School Visitation Leave
12. Leave of Absence Without Pay
13. Jury Duty Leave
14. Family Care and Medical Leave
15. Pregnancy Disability Leave
16. California Public Employees' Retirement System -Defined benefit
programs
17. Health Benefits -Active Employees, additional benefit 2006
18. Health Benefits -Retired Employees
19. Retired Employees -Disability Benefits
20. Cash In Lieu Of Health and Dental Benefits
21. Section 125 Plan
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