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From: ED RAYA Subject: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVING A SIDE LETTER TO RESOLUTION NO. 89-
Dept: PERSONNEL 129, RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MANAGEMENT AND
CONFIDENTIAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Date: NOVEMBER 19, 1997 PLAN, AMENDING SECTION H, PERS, AND ADDING
SECTION V, UNIFORM ALLOWANCE, FOR FIRE
SAFETY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES,EFFECTIVE AS
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r � OF DECEMBER 1, 1997, WITH COUNCIL APPROVAL
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
September 16, 1996 - The Mayor and Common Council approved a Resolution authorizing the
execution of an agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates for a Management/Confidential
Compensation Study.
February 17, 1997 - Closed Session.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
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Signature
Contact person: Ed Raya Phone: 384-5103
Supporting data attached: Yes Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $9.200/Year One & $17,400/Year Two
Source: (Acct. No.) 001-202-5026 & 001-202-5012
(Acct. Descration)
Finance:
Council Notes:
Res 97- 35
Agenda Item No. c
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
BACKGROUND
In 1993, Police and Fire Management employees petitioned to form a bargaining unit separate
from the San Bernardino Confidential and Management Association (SBCMA). The petition was
turned down by the Mayor and Common Council.
In October 1996, Police Safety management employees submitted a petition for recognition to
form a bargaining unit separate from SBCMA. On March 3, 1997, the Mayor and Common
Council approved a side letter to Resolution No. 89-129 for Police Safety Management
employees on increased benefits effective July 1, 1997.
September 16, 1997 - Fire Management employees requested to open negotiations for
discussions on increased benefits. The initial proposal included an increased City contribution
to PERS, a $500 annual uniform allowance, and educational incentives of $100/month.
October 10, 1997 - The City Administrator held an informal meeting was held with Fire
Management representatives and requested a proposal more in line with the rank and file.
October 13. 1997 - Fire Management submitted a revised pr4Msal for an increased City
contribution to PERS and furnishing uniforms. They dropped uniform allowance and educational
incentives.
Based on data obtained from cities surveyed by Ralph Andersen &Associates in the management
compensation study, the City of San Bernardino's benefit practices for Fire Safety management
employees are not consistent with the survey cities in certain benefits.
Fire Safety management employees will remain as members of the San Bernardino Confidential
and Management Association, and will not be petitioning to form a separate bargaining unit at
this time.
It is recommended that the City:
• Increase the City contribution of the Fire Safety management employees'
share of PERS, consistent with Fire rank and file (from 7% to 8% now,
and from 8% to 9% as of 12/31/98);
• Furnish and replace basic uniform items
COST
Cost is up to $9,200 for FY 1997-98 and $17,400 for FY 1998-99.
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution.
Attachment: Resolution of the City of San Bernardino Approving A Side Letter to Resolution
No. 89-129, Resolution Establishing Management and Confidential Compensation
and Benefits Plan, Amending Section H, PERS, and adding Section V, Uniform
Allowance, for Fire Safety Management employees, effective as of December 1,
1997, with Council approval.
SIDE LETTER TO RESOLUTION NO. 89-129
FOR FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
This exhibit sets forth the Side Letter to Resolution No. 89-129, for full-time, regular, active
Fire Safety Management employees.
PERS (Add): Effective immediately, the City will contribute eight percent (8%) of the Fire
Safety management employees' nine percent (9%) contribution to PERS credited to the
employee's account as a fringe benefit.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE (New Section): The City shall furnish and replace as needed the
following items:
Four (4) work shirts;
Three (3) pairs of work trousers;
Safety boots or shoes.
TWO-TIER RETIREMENT: The Fire Management employees agree to two-tier retirement as
outlined in the Confidential and Management Unit agreement.
REASONABLE SUSPICION DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING - The Fire Management
employees agree to have Fire Management employees with drivers licenses of(1) Class "B" FX
with "X" endorsement, (2) with Commercial Drivers licenses or (3) Class "C" drivers licenses
will participate in reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, as outlined in the Fire Safety
Employees' MOU.
DATE: ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
FOR THE CITY: Representatives of
FIRE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES:
TOM MINOR, MAYOR
EXHIBIT A