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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
DECEMBER 20, 2004
TITLE:
AGREEMENT WITH THE FIREMEN'S
BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
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APPROVED
D As Recommended
D As Amended
D Ordinance on 1s1 Reading
D Ordinance on 2nd Reading
D Implementing Resolution
D Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare, and authorize the City Manager and
Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with the Firemen's Benevolent
Association (FBA) regarding wages, hours and other terms and conditions of
employment.
DISCUSSION
The City and the Firemen's Benevolent Association (FBA) recently completed
contract negotiations, resulting in a new, four-year agreement, since the
previous Memorandum of Understanding expired on June 30, 2004.
Key elements of this Agreement include:
1.
A four-year term, from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2008.
Salary Increase: July 1, 2004 = 0%
July 1, 2005 = 0%
July 1, 2006 = Up to 4.5% (Based on formula)
July 1, 2007 = Up to 4.5% (Based on formula)
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3. Medical Premium Contributions: Effective January 1, 2005 = Maintain
Kaiser California CalPERS HMO rates, during the term of the agreement.
4. Dental Premium Contributions: Jul y 1, 2004 = $70/month ( current rate)
July 1, 2005 = $70/month
January 1, 2006 = $80/month
January 1, 2007 = Reopener
January 1, 2008 = Reopener
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Agreement with the Firemen's Benevolent Association
December 20, 2004
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5. Retiree Medical Insurance:
July 1, 2005 = Additional City contribution of .75%; FBA agreement to
include a "hold harmless" clause for the City; July 1, 2007 =
Reopener.
6. Include assignment pay differentials:
Effective July 1, 2005 = 5% for 31 potential Technical Rescue Truck
assignments; 5% for 31 potential Hazardous Material assignments; 5%
for three (3 ) additional employees assigned as Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) maintenance officers; one (1) employee
assigned as an Arson Investigator; and up to 31 Hazardous Material
Base Line Physicals.
7. RETIREMENT: Maintain existing PERS cost sharing language (.93%) for
term of Agreement.
8. Long Term Disability Insurance:
January 1, 2006 = Increase City monthly contribution by $15/month per
employee.
9. Vision Insurance: Allow employees to participate in City-sponsored
plan at employee's expense.
10. Staffing:
July 1, 2004 June 30, 2006 Reduce to 64 on duty daily (from 66)
July 1, 2006 June 30, 2007 Reduce to 65 on duty daily (from 66)
July 1, 2007 June 30, 2008 Reduce to 66 on duty daily
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the following affected departmental accounts:
Salary account (Object Code 6111) and Benefits account (Object code 6171).
Estimated total cost for the first year of the Agreement is $7,997.
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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~Enrique J. Alva
~ Executive Director
Personnel Services Department
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e Director
& Management Services Agency
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