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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From:
Linn Livingston
Subject: RESOLUTION
IMPLEMENTING A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO &
EMPLOYEES IN THE GENERAL UNIT
BARGAINING GROUP
REPRESENTED BY INTERNATIONAL
UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS
(IUOE)
MICC Meeting Date: June 6, 2011
Dept:
Human Resources
Date:
May 31, 2011
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
On February 17, 2009, the Mayor and Common Council approved Resolution No. 2009-
33 extending the current MOU to December 31,2010.
On August 20,2007, the Mayor and Common Council approved Resolution No. 2007-
344 extending the MOU to December 31,2009.
On April 4, 2005, the Mayor and Common Council approved Resolution No. 2005-75,
Resolution of the City of San Bernardino implementing a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of San Bernardino and employees in the General
bargaining unit of the City of San Bernardino represented by San Bernardino Public
Employees Association.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt resolution.
Contact person: Linn LivinQston
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'1i~~ature
Phone: 384-5161
Supporting data attached:
Yes
Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: FY 10-11 $168.700 (savinqs)
FY 11-12 $2.395.800 (savinQs)
Source: (Acct. No.) various
(Acct. Description)
Finance:
Council Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Staff Report
Subiect:
Resolution implementing a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Bernardino
and employees in the General Unit bargaining group represented by the International Union of
Operating Engineers (IUOE).
Backl!round:
The contract with the General Unit employees expired on December 31, 2010. The City Team
and The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) met for several months and reached
a tentative agreement on a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The membership
ratified the agreement on June 2, 20 I I.
The following is a summary of the agreement:
· Effective June 1,201 I through June 30, 2012, employees will be reduced to a 36-hour
work week resulting in four (4) hours of no pay per week. The reduced work week will
not alter existing MOU articles on leave accruals and reportable PERS monthly salaries.
The reduced work week will equate to approximately a ten percent (10%) pay reduction.
· Effective June I, 20 I I all General Unit employees will forego step/merit increases
through June 30, 2012.
· The City will implement a Two-Tier Retirement Plan (2% @ 55) for new employees
hired after September I, 20 I I.
· New employees hired after June 1, 2011 will pay 7% of the employee contribution
amount of the members' contribution towards PERS retirement.
. July 1 st Holiday carryover hours will increase from 18 to 40.
· Employees who work a reduced 36-hour work week shall be paid overtime compensation
in compliance with FLSA for hours worked over 36 hours in the designated work week.
· The City and IUOE agree to a reopener to discuss health care cost in January 2012.
· The City will provide an annual $50 reimbursement for employees in the enterprise fund
towards the purchase of work footwear consistent with City policy. Employees shall
wear such footwear at all times while on duty.
. Various language clean-up.
· Term: January 1,2011 through June 30, 2012.
Financial Imuact:
The above provisions will result in approximately $168,700 in savings for FY 2010-11 and
$2,395,800 in savings for FY 2011-12.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution.
Attachment: Resolution implementing Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San
Bernardino and employees in the General bargaining unit represented by lUGE.