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