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DRAFT MINUTES <br /> Page 6 <br />February 1, 2010 <br />City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting <br /> <br /> <br />(Moved to Item 9, <br />year contract for the period January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010). <br />Items Removed from Consent Calendar.) <br /> (1177/2134) <br /> <br /> <br /> 9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> <br />Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker per item, subject to adjustment by the <br />Mayor. <br /> <br />Mayor Santos commended the , the San <br />Leandro Management Organization (SLMO) and the City negotiators for coming to <br />agreement on the MOUs. He commented on some of the highlights of the proposed <br />agreements: no wage increases, retirement formula modifications, and a one-day-per-month <br />th <br />furlough. Mayor Santos reported that at its January 30 retreat, the Council discussed the <br />s of fulltime staff that must be made in the next fiscal year. <br /> <br />Councilmember Prola thanked the employees for their concessions, pointing out that this is <br />the second year in a row that employees have not received a pay increase. Additionally, the <br />employees in these bargaining units will be taking a day-a-month furlough, which translates to <br />a 4.6% pay reduction, and will also work harder, since staffing will be further reduced. <br />Councilmember Prola further noted that employees will also be making additional <br />contributions to their medical plans in 2011. <br /> <br />Vice Mayor Starosciak asked whether the City Council could also be furloughed on the days <br />that City staff will be furloughed. City Attorney Williams replied that, as elected officials, <br />members of the Council cannot be subjected to a furlough, as they are on <br />duty at all times. With respect to compensation reduction, state law explicitly states that <br />Councilmembers cannot reduce their compensation while in office. Ms. Williams noted that <br />in 2011, when new members are seated, the Council could opt to reduce its compensation. <br /> <br />Mayor Santos commented that his salary was reduced by one-third when he took office, and <br />that he has made other substantial reductions to his budget. <br /> <br />Resolution No. 2010-015 <br />8.J. , Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding <br />Local 21 IFPTE, AFL-CIO (SLECA) (provides for one-year contract for the period <br /> <br />January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010). (1177/1926) <br /> <br />M/S/C Starosciak and Prola. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 <br /> <br />Resolution No. 2010-016 <br />8.K. , Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding <br />Between the City of San Leandro and the San Leandro Management Organization <br />(SLMO) (provides for one-year contract for the period January 1, 2010 to December 31, <br />2010). (1177/2134) <br /> <br />M/S/C Starosciak and Prola. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 <br /> <br /> <br />