pages: CityCouncil/2012-03-20.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2012-03-20 | 6 | Councilmember deHaan stated the Housing Authority would be putting money into the defined benefits and social security; inquired why the City would pay into two pensions and not ask employees to pay into social security entirely. The Housing Authority Executive Director stated employers pay one portion and employees pay another portion of social security. Councilmember deHaan stated it would appear to be a very generous retirement package. The Housing Authority Executive Director stated in the early 1980's, Congress imposed the windfall elimination provision, which reduces social security based upon quarterly earnings numbers. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Housing Authority would continue to contract for the community-policing program. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded in the affirmative; stated the Housing Authority would contract with an Emeryville firm for human relations services; the City will lose approximately $64,000 annually from the General Fund. Requested that the Housing Authority recognize Operaing Engineers [OE Local 3 as its bargaining unit and roll over the current Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] for at least one year: Dave Gossman, ACEA/OE Local 3. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether OE Local 3 is the bargaining representative for Alameda City Employees Association (ACEA), to which Mr. Gossman responded in the affirmative. In response to Mayor Gilmore's inquiry, Mr. Gossman stated OE Local 3 requests that the current contract roll over to the Housing Authority. Councilmember Tam inquired what stipulations could be accommodated based on Mr. Gossman's request. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded ACEA employees are not Housing Authority employees yet; stated Mr. Gossman is asking that the current ACEA contract be rolled over for Housing Authority employees if they become OE3 employees; that he is not aware that members have voted; benefits would be similar; benefits have been explained to OE Local 3 employees. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry, the City Attorney responded that the Housing Commission would have the authority to negotiate with its employees as to what type of union or bargaining unit they would belong to or none at all; stated Council would not have the prerogative to do so. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 March 20, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-03-20.pdf |