R 3546
RESOLUTION NO. 3546
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING A SIDE LETTER OF
AGREEMENT TO THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL
UNION (SEIU) LOCAL 620 MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) PROVIDING A UNIFORM
ALLOWANCE TO FULL TIME FIREFIGHTERS THROUGH THE
POSITION OF FIRE CAPTAIN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande ("City") deems it in the best
interest of the City to offer an $800 annual uniform allowance to full time Firefighters
through the position of Fire Captain, as hereinafter provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande that:
1. An amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Service
Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 620 is hereby authorized, a copy of
said amendment entitled "Side Letter of Agreement, Modification to Memorandum
of Understanding" being attached hereto, marked Exhibit "An, and by this reference
made a part hereof as though herein set out in full.
2. This Resolution shall take effect retroactive to January 1 , 2000.
On motion of Council Member Dickens, seconded by Council Member Ferrara, and on
the following roll call vote,- to wit:
AYES: Council Members Dickens, Ferrara, Runels, Lubin, and Mayor Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of August, 2001.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3546
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E, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED TO AS FORM:
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TI OTHY AR , CITY ATTORNEY
Exhibit "A"
SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT
MODIFICATION TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
For valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the City of Arroyo Grande ("City") and the Service Employees
International Union, Local 620 do hereby agree to modify the current Memorandum of
Understanding ("MOU") between the City and the SEIU Local 620 as follows:
The City shall provide cash allowances of $800 annually to full time Fire Fighters
through the range of Fire Captain. One-half (1/2) of such allowance shall be paid in July
of each year for the period of July through December of the same calendar year. The
remaining half of such allowance shall be provided by the City during January for the
period January through June of the same calendar year. The uniform allowance will be
paid on the first non-pay date Friday of the month due.
Such allowances shall be used by the employee to replace, maintain, repair, and clean
all designated uniform garments, hats, caps, shoes, leatherwear, and ornamentation.
Upon the hiring of a Fire Department employee designated in this provision, the City will
provide applicable safety equipment and initial uniforms and ancillary equipment as
specified by the Department of Building and Fire policy. The City will provide
replacement safety equipment as necessary as designated by said Department's policy.
The provisions of this Agreement will be incorporated into the next Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the City and SEIU Local 620. It is further agreed that
costs associated with this Agreement are currently contained in the City's budget and
said costs will not be included in calculating any increases in total compensation
resulting from future contract negotiations.
For City of Arroyo Grande For SEIU Local 620, AFL-CIO
Date Date
RESOLUTION NO. 3546
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELL Y WETMORE, Director of Administrative Services/Deputy City Clerk of
the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do
hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that Resolution No. 3546 is a true, full,
and correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted at a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 14th day of August, 2001.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 17th
day of August, 2001.
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RE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/
DEPUTY CITY CLERK