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CityCouncil | 2016-06-21 | 6 | Vice Mayor Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (16-300) Resolution No. 15161, "Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the City of Alameda for a Three Year Term Commencing on December 27, 2015 and Ending December 26, 2018.' Adopted. Mayor Spencer stated the MOU includes an annual 3% increases as well as equity adjustments up to 10%; over time taxpayers will be asked to pay for the adjustments; she is concerned about the taxpayers having to pay for the increases. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification. The Human Resources Director responded the increases are equity adjustments; stated the 3% is consistent with other bargaining units; the City also did equity adjustments based on salary survey comparisons with other jurisdictions; some classifications are getting 10% to make the City competitive. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the 10% is on top of the 3% each year, to which the Human Resources Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the reason it is important to conduct a salary study is because the City needs to retain good help for technical positions; in comparison to other agencies, the City needs do a one-time catch up; the employees will receive the same percentage as other city employees. Burke Dunfee, Chief Negotiator, stated the group that is receiving a 10% adjustment are the System Operators, a group of four employees plus the Chief Operator; compared to other jurisdictions, they were significantly lower. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the people that pay for the costs are the rate payers, not taxpayers, to which the Human Resources Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie stated anyone not purchasing electricity is not paying for the costs; inquired whether rates will be impacted. The Human Resources Director responded in the negative; stated the costs are already budgeted under the current rates. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 21, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-06-21.pdf |