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APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGER
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
BY: IRMA YOUSSEFIEH, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOUR
DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2018
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDIN BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE
SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY
FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION (JANUARY 1, 2015 — DECEMBER 31, 2016).
On February 20, 2018, staff reached agreement with the Downey Firemen's Association on
contract language to implement a 40 -Hour Training Coordinator special assignment. The
assignment will be filled by a full-time Fire Captain to oversee Department training needs
and mandates. The pay associated with this special assignment is 5.5% above the regular
rate of pay.
The attached Side Letter of Agreement is a product of a labor negotiation process involving
the DFA and City management representatives. This process was completed in
accordance with State law and the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the current FY 2017-18 Fire Department budget,
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Exhibit A — Side Letter Agreement to the 2015-2016 DFA MOU
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING
THE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE -
DOWNEY FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION (JANUARY 1, 2015 — DECEMBER 31, 2016).
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2017, the City Council of the City of Downey adopted
Resolution No. 17-7690 for the purpose of adopting the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the City and the Downey Firemen's Association (DFA); and
Subsequent to the adoption of the MOU, the City of Downey and the DFA agreed to
changes to the MOU that are reflected in a Side Letter of Agreement between the City and the
DFA ("Side Letter Agreement") attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this
reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Side Letter of Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A is approved
and adopted.
SECTION 2. The Side Letter of Agreement amends the MOU between the City of
Downey and the DFA.
SECTION 3, The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of February, 2018.
SEAN ASHTON, Mayor
ATTEST:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 27th day of February, 2018, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Member: -
ABSENT: Council Member:
ABSTAIN'; Council Member: -
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT
TO THE 2015-2016 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY 0
DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION
EFFECTIVE: UPON CITY COUNCIL APPROV4L I
This side letter memorializes an agreement reached between the City of Downey
("City") and the Downey Firemen's Association ("DFA") to change the 2015-2016
Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") entered into between the City and DFA. All othe
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terms and conditions of the existing MOU shall remain in full force and effect. The chang
are as follows: I
Tialhin.q toordthator: The Fire Chief shall have the authority and discret on to designate
and/or remove any Fire Captain as a 40 -Hour Training Coordinator. The Fire Chief may
designate only one (1) Fire Captain. The Chief will also have the authority to establish job
requirements and duties for the assignment of the 40 -Hour Training Coordinator. A Fire
Captain designated and assigned as the 40 -Hour Training Coordinator shall receive five and
one-half percent (5.5%) as additional compensation above his regular rate of pay while being
assigned as the Training Coordinator. Removal from the assignment of Training Coordinator
shall not be considered disciplinary action. The 40 Hour Training Coordinator is a three (3)
year commitment. The 40 Hour Training Coordinator is required at all times for the success of
the Department.
CITY OF DOWNEY
John 'bsko6l',�Mst, City Manager to
DOWNEY FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION
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