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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2003 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: AL HOLLIMAN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGE 2e FROM: ANTHONY ARROYO, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II f SUBJECT: MOU HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2003 BACKGROUND: Item #10 Since the General Unit negotiations were completed in 2001, there have been significant changes affecting most of the other bargaining units Memoranda of Understanding. Recently, an IRS Section 125 plan was implemented. As such, language reflecting this benefit package needs to be included in most of the MOUs (to date, all bargaining groups with the exception of the IBEW and Water/Wastewater units are participating in the cafeteria plan). In addition, the new language pertaining to the Retiree Medical allowance is being added to those bargaining groups who have agreed to language clarification. Because of the need to add the Section 125 and Retiree Medical language to the MOUs, staff added language that has been consistent with other bargaining groups who have recently completed negotiations with the city. Such changes include stipulating when bilingual pay is to be paid to those employees receiving such pay; increasing the amount for long-term disability, and increasing the tuition reimbursement for the Executive Unit to be consistent with all other MOUs. (Please refer to Exhibit A.) In addition to the above, and because some changes may occur between negotiation sessions, staff is seeking Council's approval to provide the City Manager (also referred to as the Personnel Officer) with the authority to sign off on any housekeeping changes to MOU language, if needed, once the city and a bargaining group have met and conferred to any language changes. Council approval will still be required when a contract is negotiated. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: In as much as the city will be negotiating with four bargaining groups in 2004, the above changes are warranted in order to keep all MOU language consistent with recently imposed enhancements to the city's benefits plan. At the same time, staff moved forward to keep language consistent with what has been agreed to by other bargaining groups during the negotiating session this past summer. It should be noted that nothing is being taken away as far as benefits or perquisites -the changes reflect enhancements to the current language. Staff determined these changes were also necessary in order to maintain the consistency with all MOUs due to the recent changes pertaining to the health and retiree benefits. For this one item only, the City Manager (or his designee), will be authorized by Council to sign documents to approve the housekeeping changes to all MOUs impacted by language clarification.