Report Prepared by: Suzanne Fierro, Human Resources Manager
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Association of City Employees (MACE) with a Term of July 1, 2024, Through June 30, 2027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Association of City Employees (MACE) with a term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2024-77, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Memorandum with the Merced Association of City Employees (MACE); and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Deny; or
3. Refer back to staff with instructions.
AUTHORITY
Resolution No. 80-106 - Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced establishing an Employer-Employee Organizations Relations Policy.
Meyers Milias Brown Act.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget
BACKGROUND
The Merced Association of City Employees (MACE) is a recognized employee organization that currently includes personnel from Public Works Divisions such as Water, Wastewater, and Refuse who have an important role in providing services to residents such as tree trimming, street maintenance, traffic signal control, sidewalks and of course water, sewer, and refuse. Businesses and residents greatly benefit from the services provided by MACE personnel. MACE's previous contract expired on December 31, 2023.
DISCUSSION
The City negotiations team included Lead Negotiator Che Johnson, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro. Meetings with the labor group were held to reach agreement that would be beneficial to both MACE members and the City. Negotiations were center...
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