REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City’s Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category C (Public Safety Officers Association) and Pay Plan Category M (Public Safety Managers Association) Effective July 7, 2024
Report
BACKGROUND
The 2021-2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Public Safety Officers Association (PSOA) provides for a salary adjustment effective the first full pay period in July of each year based on market survey data of total compensation for comparable positions in 8 Bay Area cities at the rate of 11% above the survey average. PSOA represents Public Safety Officers-in-Training, Public Safety Officers, and Public Safety Lieutenants.
The 2022-2025 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Public Safety Managers Association (PSMA) provides that “Members in the bargaining group will receive the same percentage of salary increase or decrease as the Public Safety Officers Association Lieutenant position.” (MOU Article 12.2 - Salary Adjustments). PSMA represents Public Safety Captains and Public Safety Deputy Chiefs.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.3.1 Legislative Management - Goals and Policies, Goal 7.3D: Maintain a quality work force, consistent with state and federal laws, City Charter, and adopted policies in order to assure that City services are provided in an effective, efficient, and high-quality manner.
The proposed increases are in accordance with the provisions of the MOU between the City and the PSOA, as well as between the City and PSMA.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) in that is a fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potential significant impact on the environment.
DISCUSSION
The current MOU with PSOA provides specific language (Article 12 - Wages) to determine salary adjustments based upon an annual market survey of total compensation for 8 Bay Area cities (Alameda, Fremont, Hayward, Milpitas, Mountain View, Richmond, San Leandro, and Santa Clara). The survey formula provides 11% above the survey average on total compensation. The survey is conducted during the first 15 days of May, and the salary adjustments are effective the first full pay period in July.
Pursuant to the PSOA MOU, the classification of Public Safety Officer-in-Training is set at 10% below Public Safety Officer 2. The classification of Public Safety Officer 1 is set at 5% above Public Safety Officer-in-Training.
Based on the PSOA and PSMA MOU requirements, and the 2024 compensation survey results (see Attachment 1), it is recommended that the Schedule of Pay of the Salary Resolution be amended to reflect new pay rates, increased from current rates as follows effective July 7, 2024:
Public Safety Officer 2: 6.45%
Public Safety Lieutenant: 6.33%
Public Safety Captain: 6.33%
Public Safety Deputy Chief: 6.33%
As these terms and conditions have been negotiated with both PSOA and PSMA, and the City Council approved the MOUs, this action is recommended to remain compliant with the agreements.
FISCAL IMPACT
The FY 2024/25 Recommended Budget includes these increases in total compensation, which include salaries, benefits, and retirement.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council meeting agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board at City Hall, at the Sunnyvale Public Library and in the Department of Public Safety Lobby. In addition, the agenda and this report are available at the NOVA Workforce Services reception desk located on the first floor of City Hall at 456 W. Olive Avenue (during normal business hours), and on the City's website.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution amending the City’s Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay to increase salaries for Pay Plan Category C (Public Safety Officers Association) and Pay Plan Category M (Public Safety Managers Association) effective July 7, 2024.
Levine Act
LEVINE ACT
The Levine Act (Gov. Code Section 84308) prohibits city officials from participating in certain decisions regarding licenses, permits, and other entitlements for use if the official has received a campaign contribution of more than $250 from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant in the previous 12 months. The Levine Act is intended to prevent financial influence on decisions that affect specific, identifiable persons or participants. For more information see the Fair Political Practices Commission website: www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/pay-to-play-limits-and-prohibitions.html
A check or “Y” in the checklist below indicates that the action being considered falls under a Levine Act category or exemption:
SUBJECT TO THE LEVINE ACT
___ Land development entitlements
___ Other permit, license, or entitlement for use
___ Contract or franchise
EXEMPT FROM THE LEVINE ACT
___ Competitively bid contract
_Y_ Labor or personal employment contract
___ General policy and legislative actions
Staff
Prepared by: Michelle Ahlberg, Human Resources Manager
Reviewed by: Tina Murphy, Director, Human Resources
Reviewed by: Connie Verceles, Deputy City Manager
Approved by: Kent Steffens, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. 5/15/2024 PSOA Total Compensation Surveys - Public Safety Officer and Public Safety Lieutenant
2. Resolution Amending the City’s Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category C (Public Safety Officers Association) and Pay Plan Category M (Public Safety Managers Association)