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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11. Adopt Reso Adopting Side Lttr w-Firemen's AssociteM No. 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 a 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 Dan 111��m sen� Date 1