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Item #24 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF, MAY 7, 2002 TO: HON. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL (� FROM: TERESA S. DELGADO, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER SUBJECT: APPROVE REQUEST AND APPOINT CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATIONS TEAM DATE: APRIL 23, 2002 BACKGROUND: The labor contract for the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW) will terminate on June30, 2002, the end of the fiscal year. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The following steps are now underway in preparation for labor negotiations: The present Memorandum of Understanding for IBEW Unit is being reviewed and calendars are being organized to accommodate meeting schedules. A team of negotiators is usually present at negotiations on behalf of the employees. Assistant City Manager Al Holliman proposed that a labor negotiations team be assembled to represent the City and that it be comprised of the Finance Director, the Electric Utility Director, the Human Resources Manager, a Member of City Council and himself. Admittedly, dialogue may be restricted by the mere presence of a City Council Member at the bargaining table; however, the primary advantage to be considered on creating the team, specifically, inclusion of the City Council Member is that the line of communications would flow smoothly from negotiating table to the City Council. Further, the employees would know that the City Council is receiving the entire message. On the other hand, a possible disadvantage is whether participation by one of its members will hamper the decision-making process of the City Council. It is anticipated that the use of a labor negotiations team will assist in maintaining the City's position and produce effective results.