FROM:
Human Resources
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Ratifying the 2024-2027 Memoranda of Understanding for the Teamsters Local 1932, City Hall and Public Works Bargaining Units
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-004, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, ratifying the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Fontana and the Teamsters Local 1932, City Hall and Public Works Bargaining Units.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Operate in a businesslike manner by ensuring that the public debate is based on accurate information.
• Practice sound fiscal management by producing timely and accurate financial information.
• Practice sound fiscal management by living within our means while investing in the future.
DISCUSSION:
The City has concluded negotiations with the Teamsters Local 1932, City Hall (“City Hall”) and Public Works (“Public Works”) Units, which represent miscellaneous employees throughout all Departments across the City and employees within the Public Works Department, respectively. City staff and representatives of each bargaining unit have agreed on terms and conditions of employment outlined in the new contracts, and the City Council approved tentative agreements with each group at the December 10, 2024, City Council meeting. Staff is recommending the formal ratification of the new Memoranda of Understanding.
The new Memoranda of Understanding reached with the City Hall and Public Works Units span three (3) year periods, both ending on June 30, 2027. Highlights include:
• A 4.0% base salary increase effective January 11, 2025.
• On July 12, 2025, a 4.0% base salary increase, with a 1.0% wage deduction to a Retiree Medical Trust, resulting in a net salary increase of 3.0% in Year 2.
• On July 11, 2026, a 3.0% base salary increase, with an increased 0.5% wage deduction to a Retiree Medical Trust, resulting in a net salary increase of 2.5% in Year 3.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As presented at the December 10, 2024, City Council meeting, the total estimated budgetary financial impact associated with the approval of these contracts is $3,096,870 (Public Works - $887,917 and City Hall - $2,208,953) through fiscal year 2026-27 and are detailed as follows:
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.