Res 17-037RESOLUTION NO 17-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
POWAY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TWO-
YEAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF POWAY AND THE NON -SAFETY
BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES (CALIFORNIA
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1
2017 THROUGH JUNE 30 2019
WHEREAS the City of Poway through its management representatives, has met
and conferred in good faith with the Non -Safety Bargaining Unit Employees (California
Teamsters Local 911)
WHEREAS the representatives of the City and Teamsters each have exchanged
freely information, opinions and proposals on matters regarding wages hours and other
terms and conditions of employment for employees in the Non -Safety Bargaining Unit;
WHEREAS the City and Non -Safety Bargaining Unit (California Teamsters Local
911) representatives have agreed on the term of a new Memorandum of Understanding
to be July 1 2017 through June 30,2019-
WHEREAS
0,2019WHEREAS the City and Non -Safety Bargaining Unit representatives have
agreed upon the items as contained in the attached Tentative Agreement (Exhibit A) to
this Resolution, and
WHEREAS the Non -Safety Bargaining Unit (California Teamsters Local 911)
has ratified the Tentative Agreement for the period of July 1 2017 through June 30
2019-
NOW
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
as follows.
Section 1. That the items in the Tentative Agreement (Exhibit A) be incorporated
into the Memorandum of Understanding and adopted for implementation effective July
1 2017
Section 2: That the City Manager is hereby directed and authorized to implement
all provisions of the adopted Tentative Agreement which are to be incorporated into the
Memorandum of Understanding without further specific actions by the City Council. No
additional financial terms will be assumed beyond the terms of the approved Tentative
Agreement when finalizing and executing the Memorandum of Understanding.
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PASSED ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
California, at a regular meeting this 20th day of June 2017
leve Vaus, Mayor
ATTEST
Nancy;N66feld CMC City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
I, Nancy Neufeld City Clerk of the City of Poway California, do hereby certify
under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No 17-037 was duly adopted by
the City Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 20th day of June 2017
and that it was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES CUNNINGHAM GROSCH MULLIN LEONARD VAUS
NOES NONE
ABSENT NONE
DISQUALIFIED- NONE
NanqKlNe'ufeld CMC City Clerk
City of Poway
EXHIBIT A Resolution No. 17-037
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Date: May 25, 2017
City of Poway
Tentative Agreement
Teamsters Bargaining Unit
1. Article 5Wages—T.A
a. Wages will increase by 3.5% effective the beginning of the pay period that includes July
1, 2017 The 3.5% wage increase is contingent upon the increase in employee PERS
contributions set forth in section 2 below.
b. Wages will increase by 2% effective the beginning of the pay period that includes July 1,
2018.
2. Article 12. Retirement and Social Security-T.A.
a. The 'classic members' PERS contribution will increase from 7% to 7.5% of his/her
PERSable salary (excluding overtime) on a pre-tax basis towards the "member
contribution" portion of their CaIPERS retirement account effective the first pay period
that includes July 1, 2017
b. The 'classic members' PERS contribution will increase from 7.5% to 8% of his/her
PERSable salary (excluding overtime) on a pre-tax basis towards the "member
contribution' portion of their CalPERS retirement account effective the first pay period
that includes July 1, 2018.
3. Article 4 Duration of the Agreement — T.A.
a. The duration of the agreement will for be two years from July 1, 2017 through June 300
2019
4. Article 8 Benefits, Sec. 1 Hospital and Medical —T.A.
a. The City agrees to increase the city contribution for dependent care for the Kaiser and
Cigna HMO plans to 60%. The employee would then contribute 40% of the dependent
contribution. This will take effect with the plan year beginning 12/1/17
5. Article 6 Leaves Sec. 3A Holidays—T.A.
a. The City agrees to add one-time holidays on Monday, Dec. 241° and Monday, Dec. 31" of
2018.
6. New Article Utilities Certification & Over Certification Compensation- T.A.
a. The City agrees Plant Operators, Utility Systems Mechanics/Technicians, Water Utility
Workers, Waste Water Utilities Worker and All Utility Leads will receive a one-time
stipend of $1,000 upon obtaining D4/D5, T4/TS and CWEA IV certifications and $500
upon recertification.
b. The City agrees that Utility Systems Mechanics who obtain the appropriate 'Crane
Certificate will receive a one-time stipend of $250 upon obtaining the certification and
$125 upon recertification.
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c. The City agrees to reimburse the classlflcatlons listed in 6a for up to two certification
tests (distribution, treatment, CWEA, and Crane) per calendar year
7 Article 1. General Provisions Sec. 3D-T.A.
a. The City agrees adding the following language to the MOU:
All new hires in a represented bargaining unit shall be informed by Human Resources, at
the time of new hire orientation that a union agreement is in effect for their
classification. The employee shall be provided a copy of the Memorandum of
Understanding. The City will notify the Union by email within one working day of the
start date of all new hires that fall within the bargaining unit. If the new hire chooses to
meet with the Union representative the City will provide thirty (30) minutes of release
time for both the new hire and the Union representative in order for the Union
representative to complete a Union orientation.
8. Proposed Reclassification of the Administrative Assistant III in the Utilities Division —T.A.
a. The City will propose to reclassify the Administrative Assistant III in the Utilities Division
of Public Works to a Senior Administrative Assistant when the FY 2017-18 budget is
presented to the City Council for adoption. In addition to the position reclassification, it
will be recommended the employee move from Step E in her current classification to
Step E In the Senior Administrative Assistant Classification.
9. All other provisions of the existing Memorandum of Understanding will remain in full force and
effect for the term of the agreements and as prescribed by the Myers-Millias Brown Act.
ACCEPTED ON May 25. 2017 by.
FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVES
Chester Mordasinl
FOR CITY OF POWAY
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Tina White
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Wendy 6serman