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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 018-2024RESOLUTION NO. 018-2024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME APPROVING CHANGES TO THE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AND THE AFSCME LOCAL 829 ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT, THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AND THE AFSCME LOCAL 829 MAINTENANCE UNIT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REVISE AND EXECUTE THE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING, AND APPROVE AN AMENDED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MERIT CLASSIFICATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame and the AFSCME Local 829 Administrative and Maintenance Units have met and conferred in good faith on the terms and conditions of employment as provided by State law; and WHEREAS, the parties have reached agreements on changes to be made to the existing terms and conditions of employment and Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the bargaining units; and WHEREAS, the proposed changes are fair and in the best interests of the public and the employees represented by the AFSCME Local 829 Administrative and Maintenance Units; and WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame Salary Schedule has been amended in accordance with these agreement terms. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. The changes in terms and conditions of employment for the employees represented by the AFSCME Local 829 Administrative and Maintenance Units, as contained in the attached Tentative Agreements between the City and the bargaining units, are approved. 2. The City Manager is authorized and directed to revise and execute the Memoranda of Understanding as modified between the AFSCME Local 829 Administrative Unit and Maintenance Units and the City of Burlingame, in the form attached hereto. 3. The City of Burlingame Salary Schedule for Merit Classifications is approved as amended. Emily Beach, Vice Mayor I, MEAGHAN HASSEL-SHEARER, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 20th day of February 2024, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote: DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 for Mayor Colson AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BEACH, BROWNRIGG, ORTIZ, STEVENSON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: COLSON Meaghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 AFSC M E 829 - City of Burlingame Successor M O U Negotiations Adm inistrative Unit Tentative Agreem ent February 13, 2024 Page 1 of 4 Administrative Bargaining Unit Tentative Agreement Pursuant to Ground Rule #11 The City of Burlingame and AFSCME, having met and conferred in good faith, have reached a Tentative Agreement for a successor labor contract for the Administrative bargaining unit with the following changes to the parties' existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): 1. Compensation Salary Adiustments Effective in the first full pay period of February 2024, the City will provide a five percent (5%) salary increase to all bargaining unit members. Effective in the first payroll period of July 2024, the City will provide a five percent (5%) salary increase to all bargaining unit members. Effective in the first payroll period of July 2025, the City will provide a four percent (4%) salary increase to all bargaining unit members. Lump Sum Payment Effective the first pay period following both Union ratification and City Council approval of the successor MOU, there will be a one-time lump sum payment equal to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for all current bargaining unit employees, who are employed by the City at the time of the City Council's approval. This payment will be pensionable subject to Cal PERS rules and the Public Employment Retirement Law (PERL). Longevity Pay Effective in the first full pay period of February 2024, all employees in the Administrative bargaining unit with at least ten (10) years of service with the City, shall receive a longevity pay premium of two and one-half percent (2.5%) of base pay. Certification Pav A new section would be made under Article 7, moving the language currently in Article 13 into Article 7. DocuSign Envelope ID: 12BB9D70-57C0-4D47-B77D-DA7C839343B6DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 AFSCME 829 - City of Burlingame Successor MOU Negotiations Administrative Unit Tentative Agreement February 13, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Progressio11 Within Range The parties agree to the following MOU language: 7.4 Progression Within Range Except as otherwise provided. progression within salary ranges shall take place under the provisions of this Section. Each employee shall receive a salary increase to the next higher step within the range of the assigned classification upon the anniversary of the individual employees original employment date. A step increase shall only be denied/or cause. Each employee who is promoted shall receive a salary increase to the next higher step within the range of the assigned classification upon the anniversary date of the individuals promotion date every year following the promotion, i.e., 12 months after the individuals promotion date. Each employee who is promoted will not be eligible for a subsequent step increase within the same year. but may be eligible for a step increase upon the following anniversary date of the employees promotion date for the next year A step increase shall only be denied for cause. This Section does not prohibit an employee and the City from negotiating a different progression within a classifications salary range for new hires and promotions.' If an employee attempts to negotiate a different progression within a classifications salary range for new hires and promotions, and this different progression is denied by the City, such denial shall not be grievable and the standard progression in this Section will apply. 2. Work on a Holiday The parties previously were in agreement with the following conceptual change for Article l 0, Section 5 for the Administrative bargaining unit MOU: • For holiday dates that actually fall on Saturdays - as opposed to the City's observed holiday date, which is moved to a Friday of the workweek - Section 5 will be amended for Parking Enforcement Officers whose regularly scheduled workweek includes Saturdays, whereby employees in this classification will observe the actual Saturday holiday date. 1 06/07/2023 Note for the Bargaining Record: An example of this is an employee agreeing to an earlier step increase, e.g. at six (6) m onths, as well as a subsequent step increase at twelve (12) months, via an offer letter. DocuSign Envelope ID: 12BB9D70-57C0-4D47-B77D-DA7C839343B6DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 AFSCME 829 - City of Burlingame Successor MOU Negotiations Administrative Unit Tentative Agreement February 13, 2024 Page 3 of 4 AFSCME proposes the following actual contract language to implement the above concept: 10.5 Work 011 a Holidav Any employee who is required to work on a holiday specified above shall, in addition to receiving regular pay for the holiday, be paid one and one-half(l-1/2) times the employees regular rate of pay for all hours worked on the holiday. For Parking Enforcement Officers whose regularly schedule workweek includes Saturdays, employees in this classification will observe the actual Saturday holiday date. 3. Term of Agreement The Administrative bargaining unit MOU shall remain in effect for the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. 4. Withdrawal of Active Unfair Practice Charges Both the City and the Union agree to withdraw all pending Unfair Practice Charges with the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). 5. Other Items • There shall be housekeeping corrections, including the adoption of gender neutral language, by mutual agreement. • All Tentative Agreements previously executed are incorporated into this Tentative Agreement. • This Tentative Agreement remains subject to Union ratification and subsequent City Council approval. • Existing MOU provisions not addressed I changed by this proposal or by Tentative Agreements between the parties shall remain status quo for the term of the Successor Agreement. DocuSign Envelope ID: 12BB9D70-57C0-4D47-B77D-DA7C839343B6DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 AFSCME 829 - City of Burlingame Successor MOU Negotiations Administrative Unit Tentative Agreement February 13, 2024 Page 4 of 4 SO AGREED. for the Union: For the Employer: .~ Rod Palriiquist, Union Representative -------------- Tim Davis, Chief Spokesperson Lisa Goldman, City of Burlingame City Manager Maria Saguisag-Sid, City of Burlingame Human Resources Director .------· -- <- \ - --- _- - -~;:;.c:;=~)=-=· ===--- Donald Le, Attorney for City I I 202A 62,, I ' -:; ~ Date 2/13/2024 Date DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 AFSCME 829 - City of Burlingame Successor MOU Negotiations Maintenance Unit Tentative Agreement February 13, 2024 Page 1 of 8 Maintenance Bargaining Unit Tentative Agreement Pursuant to Ground Rule #U The City of Burlingame and AFSCME, having met and conferred in good faith, have reached a Tentative Agreement for a successor labor contract for the Maintenance bargaining unit, with the following changes to the parties' existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): 1. Compensation Salary Adiustments Effective in the first full pay period of February 2024, the City will provide a five percent (5%) salary increase to all bargaining unit members. Effective in the first payroll period of July 2024, the City will provide a five percent (5%) salary increase to all bargaining unit members. Effective in the first payroll period of July 2025, the City will provide a four percent (4%) salary increase to all bargaining unit members. Lump Sum Payment Effective the first pay period following both Union ratification and City Council approval of the successor MOU, there will be a one-time lump sum payment equal to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for all current bargaining unit employees, who are employed by the City at the time of the City Council's approval. This payment will be pensionable subject to CalPERS rules and the Public Employment Retirement Law (PERL). Certification Pay Effective in the first full pay period following both the Union's ratification and City Council's approval of this Tentative Agreement, all bargaining unit employees will receive certification pay based on the following terms: • A new section would be made under Article 7, moving the language currently in Article 13 into Article 7. • Except as otherwise provided, all employees in the Maintenance bargaining unit shall receive two percent (2%) per certification. DocuSign Envelope ID: 12BB9D70-57C0-4D47-B77D-DA7C839343B6DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 AFSC M E 829 - City of Burlingame Successor M O U Negotiations M aintenance U nit Tentative Agreement February 13, 2024 Page 2 of 8 • In the event that a certification currently exists for employees in the Maintenance bargaining unit that is more than two percent (2%), the City will pay employees the higher percentage rate. • There shall be a six percent (6%) maximum per employee for all certification pay in the Maintenance bargaining unit. • The following list applies to certifications in the Maintenance bargaining unit: List of Certificat ions Division & Certification Amount Fleet Division Class B Drivers License 2% of base pay per month Automotive Service Excellence 2% of base pay per month, per (ASE) Certificate Al -A9 certificate Facilities Division Boiler Operator Certificate 2% of base pay per month Certified Building Operator (CBO) 2% of base pay per month HVAC Certification Type I & II 2% of base pay per month National Fire Protection Association Certified Electrical 2% of base pay per month Safety Technician (CEST) Parks Division Backjlow Prevention Device 5% of base pay per month Certification Qualified Applicator 2% of base pay per month License/Certificate Line Clearance Arborist 2% of base pay per month Agricultural Pest Control Advisor 2% of base pay per month Certification Certified Playground Safety 2% of base pay per month Inspector ISA Certified Arborist 2% of base pay per month Automotive Service Excellence 2% of base pay per month, per (ASE) Certificate Al-A9 certificate Street & Sewer Division DocuSign Envelope ID: 12BB9D70-57C0-4D47-B77D-DA7C839343B6DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 AFSCM E 829 - City of Burlingame Successor M O U Negotiations M aintenance Unit Tentative Agreement February 13, 2024 Page 3 of 8 Class B Driver :S· License 2% of base pay per month Collection System Maintenance 2% of base pay per month (CSM) Grade 2 Collection System Maintenance 4% of base pay per month (CSM) Grade 3 Collection System Maintenance 6% of base pay per month (CSM) Grade 4 Sign and Pavement Marking Technician Level I, II, Ill through 2% of base pay per month the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) NASSCO PACP Certification 2% of base pay per month CWEA Mechanical Technologist 2% of base pay per month CWEA Electrical Instrumentation 2% of base pay per month Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician through the 2% of base pay per month International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Roadway Lighting Technician through the International 2% of base pay per month Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Journeyman Electrician 2% of base pay per month Certification Water Distribution Operator 2% of base pay per month Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator 4% of base pay per month Grade 3 Water Distribution Operator 6% of base pay per month Grade 4 Water Distribution Operator 6% of base pay per month Grade 5 Water Treatment Tl Certificate 2% of base pay per month Water Division Class B Driver :S· License 2% of base pay per month DocuSign Envelope ID: 12BB9D70-57C0-4D47-B77D-DA7C839343B6DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 AFSCME 829 - City of Burlingame Successor MOU Negotiations Maintenance Unit Tentative Agreement February 13, 2024 Page 4 of 8 Water Distribution Opera/or 2% of base pay per month Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator 4% of base pay per month Grade 3 Water Distribution Operator 6% of base pay per month Grade 4 Water Distribution Operator 6% of base pay per month Grade 5 Water Treatment Tl Certificate 2% of base pay per month Bae/glow Prevention Device 5% of base pay per month Certification Roadway Lighting Technician through the International 2% of base pay per month Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Journeyman Electrician 2% of base pay per month Certification Cross Connection Control 5% of base pay per month Specialist Collection System Maintenance 2% of base pay per month (CSM) Grade 2 Collection System Maintenance 4% of base pay per month (CSM) Grade 3 Collection System Maintenance 6% of base pay per month (CSM) Grade 4 All Divisions Bilingual Service Certification $107 per month The City shall provide bilingual certification pay to employees designated as bilingual service providers. The designated employee must pass afluency certification as a condition of receiving the certification pay. Maximum combined compensation for the above listed certifications/premiums shall not exceed 6% for any individual. The City practice of calculating the certificate pay as an hourly premium based on scheduled hours (not a.fl.at monthly maximum) will be maintained for the duration of the MOU. DocuSign Envelope ID: 12BB9D70-57C0-4D47-B77D-DA7C839343B6DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 AFSCME 829 - City of Burlingame Successor MOU Negotiations Maintenance Unit Tentative Agreement February 13, 2024 Page 5 of 8 Progressio11 Witltiu Ra11ge The parties agree to the following MOU language: 7.4 Progressiou Within Rllnge Except as otherwise provided, progression within salary ranges shall take place under the provisions of this Section. Each employee shall receive a salary increase to the next higher step within the range of the assigned classification upon the anniversary of the individual employee '.s- original employment date. A step increase shall only be denied for cause. Each employee who is promoted shall receive a salary increase to the next higher step within the range of the assigned classification upon the anniversary date of the individuals promotion date eve1y year following the promotion, i.e., 12 months after the individuals promotion date. Each employee who is promoted will not be eligible for a subsequent step increase within the same year, but may be eligible for a step increase upon the following anniversary date of the employees promotion date for the next year. A step increase shall only be denied for cause. This Section does not prohibit an employee and the City from negotiating a different progression within a classifications salary range for new hires and promotions. 1 {fan employee attempts to negotiate a different progression within a classifications salary range for new hires and promotions, and this different progression is denied by the City, such denial shall not be grievable and the standard progression in this Section will apply. 2. Term of Agreement The Maintenance bargaining unit MOU shall remain in effect for the period from July l, 2023 to June 30, 2026. 3. New Exhibit - Job Title Changes The parties agree to the following new MOU Exhibit for the Maintenance bargaining unit: 1 06/07/2023 Note for the Bargaining Record: An example of this is an employee agreeing to an earlier step increase, e.g. at six (6) months, as well as a subsequent step increase at twelve (12) months, via an offer letter. DocuSign Envelope ID: 12BB9D70-57C0-4D47-B77D-DA7C839343B6DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 AFSCME 829 - City of Burlingame Successor MOU Negotiations Maintenance Unit Tentative Agreement February 13, 2024 Page 6 of 8 Exhibit XX (to be rellumbered) The parties agree that the following job titles shall be changed: Existing Job Title New Job Title Automotive Mechanic Equipment Mechanic Fleet & Facilities Supervisor Facilities Supervisor Fleet & Facilities Supervisor Fleet Supervisor Street Maintenance & Sewer Maintenance Worker I Collection System Operator Trainee Street, Sewer, Downtown Street Maintenance & Sewer Maintenance Worker 11 Collection System Operator Street, Sewer, Downtown lead lead Street Maintenance & Sewer Collection System Operator Water Maintenance Worker 1 Water System Operator Trainee Water Maintenance Worker 11 Water System Operator Water Maintenance lead lead Water System Operator list ofJob Titles Changes Job descriptions, responsibilities, and requirements for the above positions will remain the same, including but not limited to the change in titles will not affect employees' responsibilities with regard to maintenance, emergency response or availability for after hours/on call work. If the parties contemplate any changes to job description, responsibilities, or requirements, the parties agree to meet and confer on any proposed changes. 4. Vacation Scheduling in Facilities, Fleet, Street & Sewer, and Water Divisions The parties will meet and confer regarding this topic, per the Union's email to the City on January 22, 2024. DocuSign Envelope ID: 12BB9D70-57C0-4D47-B77D-DA7C839343B6DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 AFSCME 829 - City of Burlingame Successor MOU Negotiations Maintenance Unit Tentative Agreement February 13, 2024 Page 7 of 8 5. Withdrawal of Active Unfair Practice Charges and Bilingual Pay Grievance Both the City and the Union agree to withdraw all pending Unfair Practice Charges with the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). The Union agrees to withdraw its grievance on bilingual pay for a former employee in the Maintenance bargaining unit. 6. Other Items • There shall be housekeeping corrections, including the adoption of gender neutral language, by mutual agreement. • All Tentative Agreements previously executed are incorporated into this Tentative Agreement. • This Tentative Agreement remains subject to Union ratification and subsequent City Council approval. • Existing MOU provisions not addressed / changed by this proposal or by Tentative Agreements between the parties shall remain status quo for the term of the Successor Agreement. SO AGREED. For the Union: For the Employer: R~entative Tim Davis, Chief Spokesperson Lisa Goldman, City of Burlingame City Manager DocuSign Envelope ID: 12BB9D70-57C0-4D47-B77D-DA7C839343B6DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 AFSCME 829 - City of Burlingame Successor MOU Negotiations Maintenance Unit Tentative Agreement February 13, 2024 Page 8 of8 g~JH L-_____ Rich Stephens, AFSCME Maintenance Unit Chapter President Maria Saguisag-Sid, City of Burlingame Human Resources Director ----··--- \-- ~- c.:· --- -- -- \ ..:~_--_- __ Donald Le, Attorney for City 2/13/2024 Date DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01 DocuSign Envelope ID: 821337A0-8D7E-4A57-B4CE-F0690B0B2C01