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ITEM #5 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: ANTHONY ARROYO, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR SUBJECT: APPROVE AND ADOPT EXHIBIT A, THE CONSOLIDATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD WORKERS (LOCAL 47) REPRESENTING THE WATER/WASTEWATER UNIT AND AUTHORIZE GITY STAFF TO SIGN THE CONSOLIDATED MOU ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2005 BACKGROUND: The WaterNVastewater unit was granted recognition by the City in July 2004; since then, the group has been represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Representatives of the city's bargaining team and the IBEW have been in negotiations for approximately one year. Negotiations were required to create a new Memorandum of Understanding since this is a newly-created bargaining group. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Representatives of the City and IBEW have reached a tentative agreement, subject to formal City Council approval, with a term ending June 30, 2008. By and large, this newly created MOU mirrors that of the General Unit (the group the WaterM/astewater division belonged to prior July 1, 2004) and some language in the IBEV1/ (Electric) MOU. This was done so that, in general, new language would not have to be created, which would have caused longer delays and further review by staff. The subtle differences reflect' provisions that are specific to WaterNVastewater employees (i.e., higher boot allowance due to greater deterioration, safety provision due to a higher call out rate). Some of the key provisions in the MOU provide the following: • Salary increases: 3% retroactive to January 1, 2005 and 2% retroactive to July 1, 2005; 2% increase effective July 1, 2006. • Elimination of longevity pay. • Increase to the boot allowance from $150 per year to $175 per year beginning on July 1, 2006. The agreement is incorporated into Exhibit A, the International Brotherhood of America Water/Wastewater Unit MOU. � . _ _, -. _ ___ __..