Agenda Item Wording:
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Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Visalia and Police Managers and Supervisors Association (Group A) for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
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Deadline for Action: 6/17/2024
Submitting Department: Administration
Contact Name and Phone Number: Leslie Caviglia; 713-4317
Department Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the tentative agreements with City Bargaining Group A and authorize the City Manager to execute the associated Memorandum of Understanding
Background Discussion:
In April, City staff began negotiating a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Police Managers and Supervisors Association (City of Visalia Bargaining Group A) whose current MOU expires on June 30, 2024. Parameters were provided by City Council in accordance with the City’s financial outlook in an effort to maintain a sustainable budget, while at the same time acknowledging the efforts of its employees. Consistent with those parameters, the City reached tentative agreement with Bargaining Group A. Group A subsequently held a ratification vote and approved the tentative agreement containing the following provisions:
1. 3-year term
2. Salary increases of 6% in 2024, 4% in 2025, and 2% with an additional 2% (4% total) in 2026 if sales tax milestones are met.
3. Longevity pay of 2.5% at 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of all full time service with the City of Visalia. Prior full-time law enforcement officer experience to be considered in determining longevity date.
4. Modify specialty pay compensation to 2% of base wages per qualified assignment. Maximum number of paid assignments are 2 for Police Sergeants and 1 for Police Lieutenants.
5. Add Defensive Tactics and Peer Support to list of qualified specialty assignments.
6. Modify Traffic Bureau assignment premium pay to 2% of base pay plus 2% for maintenance.
7. Increase bilingual pay from $900 to $1,300 per year, paid bi-weekly
8. Modification of the discipline policy, #116, for additional of Administrative Hearing Procedure language.
Fiscal Impact:
The cost of the 6% increase in year one for Bargaining Group A is $315,372 across all funds. The cost of the longevity pay in year one is approximately $301,666 across all funds.
Prior Council Action: Closed session 3/4/2024, 3/18/2024, 4/01/2024, 4/15/2024, 5/6/2024, 5/20/24 and 6/3/24
Other: N/A
Alternatives: n/a
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
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I move to authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Visalia and Bargaining Group A for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
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CEQA Review: N/A
Attachments: Group A Tentative Agreement