Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Three (3) Year Memorandum of Understanding with the Culver City Police Officers Association for the Period of July 1 2011 through June 30 2014. City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 11/07/2011 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Three (3) Year Memorandum of Understanding with the Culver City Police Officers Association for the Period of July 1 2011 through June 30 2014 Contact Person/Dept.: Serena Wright Phone Number: 310 253 5640 Item Number: C 2 Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes X No Public Hearing: Action Item: X Attachments: X Commission Action Required: Yes No X Dates: Public Notification: (E Mail) Agenda and Meetings City Council (11/03/11); Culver City Police Officers Association (11/03/2011) Department Approval: Serena Wright (11/01/11) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (11/02/11) City Attorney Approval: Carol A. Schwab (by H. Baker) (11/03/11) City Manager Approval: John M. Nachbar (11/03/11) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving a three (3) year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Culver City Police Officers Association for the period of July 1 2011 through June 30 2014. BACKGROUND: The previous Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Culver City Police Officers Association (CCPOA) expired on June 30 2011. After eight (8) months of negotiation discussions the City and CCPOA have reached an agreement resulting in a three (3) year contract. DISCUSSION: The MOU that is being presented to the City Council for consideration and adoption achieve a number of organizational goals and sets the City on a sustainable path in controlling its future personnel costs. Some key elements include: Eliminating the City s pick up of the CalPERS employee contribution rate Continuing a Cafeteria Plan for active employee health benefits Modifying retiree medical for active employees and new hires Implementing a second...
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