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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 5 - San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Meeting - March 16, 1998 E. Resolution No. 98-29, Resolution Accepting the Work for Halcyon Park Irrigation Well, Project No. 96-210-69-107 (provides for acceptance of work from Maggiora Brothers Drilling, Inc., filing of Notice of Completion, and release of bonds). (2821) F. Ordinance No. ,98-03, An Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Counci 1 of the City of San Leandro (authorizes amendment of the PERS contract to provide for military credit option for local safety members [San Leandro Police Officers' Association]). (1092/1385) - Adopted 6. NEW BUSINESS Items Removed from the Consent Calendar. 5.B Matter of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of San Leandro and the San Leandro City Employees' Association (SLCEA). Vice Mayor Loeffler expressed concerns with the settlements for the MOU's for the San Leandro City Employees' Association and the San Leandro Management Organization. He noted he would not fight the proposed settlement but expressed concerns with the process and the comparable cities that were used. He commented on the City's ability to pay, which is based on our per-capita income, and said there are unmet needs in the budgeting process. He proposed that, as the Council looks at future years, they take a look at how well City employees are compensated. He feels there is an issue of balance missing in the process. He will honor the good-faith process that has taken place this year but is concerned with the years ahead. The City Manager, in response to remarks by Vice Mayor Loeffler, explained the City's reserve account of $1M and noted the money expended for employees' salaries is currently budgeted and will not affect those reserves. He further noted that, regarding comparable cities, it is the City's goal to be at the "average" of those cities surveyed. He commented on cost-of-living adjustments and noted the City has been following the same, overall practice for 30 years. Steve Harman, Human Resources Director, further explained the history of reducing the rate of growth as it relates to employee compensation. He, in response to comments by Vice Mayor Loeffler, explained the role of the Personnel Relations Board. Vice Mayor Loeffler expressed concerns with the availability of personnel during non-hours, given so many employees live outside San Leandro. He questioned how we can ensure the safety of our community. The City Attorney explained laws with regard to residency and reasonable distance - noting it is a matter of negotiation.