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20. Introduction of proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton City Employees Association/AFSCME Local 955 with a term ending March 31, 2019 Human Resources Director Debra Gill provided the staff report via a PowerPoint presentation and addressed requirements of the Brown Act, the number of employees represented by the group, expiration of the contract, the bargaining process, key elements of the tentative agreement, and details of other proposed changes. She addressed costs related to the proposed changes and staff recommendations. Final action on this matter will be made by Council at its meeting of May 17, 2016. Councilmember Brown referenced a Grade II water distribution license and salary adjustments and asked for clarification. Staff addressed certification requirements and explained the Grade II water distribution license. Staff explained salary adjustments for the various job classifications. Vice Mayor Narum noted there were no speaker present to address this item. She thanked the employees for negotiating and bargaining, in good faith. Councilmember Brown expressed her appreciation to the employee association and thanked staff for its work in facilitating the negotiations. City Manager Fialho expressed his appreciation to the employee groups and staff. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL - None COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Brown reported that she and Councilmember Pentin attended a WHEELS Bus public meeting regarding a comprehensive operational analysis. She spoke on the difficulties in developing routes that service everyone and commented positively on the work of the group. She stated that it was a good meeting and that the group will provide feedback to staff and develop appropriate recommendations. Vice Mayor Narum reported attending several volunteer recognition events on behalf of Council; one for Library volunteers and another for Senior Center volunteers. Additionally, she reported participating in a panel with other district Mayors and noted that people in the audience were interested in collaboration with other districts in the region. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m. The Council extended a tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the memories of those who have died in past wars in defense of our country, including those who have died in the current conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. �ctfully s tnitted, are Diaz City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 May 3,2016