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BACKGROUND The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department full-time Battalion Chiefs have formed an employee organization to represent their goals and objectives. The International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1974, AFL-CIO-CLC satisfied all requirements to be selected as their collective bargaining representative in accordance with the JPA's Employer-Employee Relations Procedure Resolution. A resolution was adopted effective July 18, 2022, formally recognizing the IAFF as the exclusive representative of the Battalion Chiefs' bargaining unit, entitled to meet and confer in good faith on matters within the scope of representation in such unit. In accordance with the agreement between Livermore and Pleasanton creating the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, the Joint Powers Authority Board and the City Councils of Livermore and Pleasanton are the appropriate agencies to approve labor agreements with employees covered by this bargaining unit. On October 11, 2022, representatives of the partner cities and representatives of IAFF Battalion Chiefs began the meet and confer process regarding terms and conditions of employment to endeavor to reach agreement on a MOU. The parties met 10 times on the terms and developed a proposed initial agreement with a term ending on June 30, 2025. DISCUSSION In accordance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, the parties are required to meet and confer in good faith over items covered within the scope of representation, including wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. The significant outcomes of the negotiations include: 1. Term of Agreement: The term of the proposed agreement is effective as of September 1, 2022, with an expiration date of June 30, 2025. 2. General Wage Increases: a. June 10, 20213% b. January 6, 2024: 3% c. January 1, 2025: 1% 3. Salary Ranges: Salary ranges have been established for Battalion Chiefs. For all current Battalion Chiefs at the time of the effective date of the MOU, movement through the range will be five percent (5%) based on an annual performance review rating of at least "meets expectations" by the Fire Chief on July 1 each year and up to an additional two percent (2%) based on recommendation of Fire Chief and approval by the City Manager. When the Battalion Chief has reached the top of the salary range, no further increases are available. 3. One Time Payment: Effective the first full pay period after the Livermore and Pleasanton City Councils approval of the MOU in open session, Battalion Chiefs will receive a one—time payment equal to $4,000. Page 2 of 4