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ADOPTION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA (CITY) AND THE COSTA MESA FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (CMFMA) AND THE ADOPTION OF ACCOMPANYING SALARY RESOLUTION FOR CMFMA
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DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE- HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: KASAMA LEE, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
CONTACT INFORMATION: KASAMA LEE, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (714) 754-5169
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve and Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Costa Mesa and CMFMA.
2. Approve and Adopt Resolution Number 2024-XX revising the pay ranges for CMFMA.
3. Authorize the City Manager and members of the City's Negotiation Team to execute the Memorandum of Understanding documents.
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BACKGROUND:
In March 2020, mid-way through the budget development process, the City was faced with the impacts of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). As a result, numerous General Fund revenue sources were declining significantly, including tax revenues (e.g., sales tax, hotel tax, and business license tax, etc.).
At the June 25, 2020 City Council Meeting, a Side Letter Agreement with CMFMA was approved to achieve the equivalency of a five percent (5%) furlough. The Side Letter Agreement also included the following key provisions:
* Equivalent of a 5% reduction to the flexible benefit contribution in FY 2020-21
* Extension of the current memorandum of understanding to June 30, 2024
* Guarantee of no layoffs in Fiscal Year 2020-21
* A one-time payment equivalent to reduction taken should the City receive stimulus funds in excess of $40.5 million
* "Me Too" Clause for salary adjustments in FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24
* Adjust sick leave accrual to match CMFA
At the April 6, 2021 City Council meeting, the City Manager was authorized by City Council to enter into side letter negotiations for the sole purpose of eliminating the five (5%) percent furlough across all labor groups....
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