REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt the Side Letter Agreement that Updates the Procedures for Intermittent Bonding Leave Between the City of Santa Clara and Santa Clara Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters, Local 1171 (Unit 1)
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters, Local 1171 (Unit 1) reached a side letter agreement that updates the procedures for requesting intermittent bonding leave beginning in September 2022 for employees represented by Unit 1. The side letter does not impact consecutive leave requests or other types of intermittent protected leave, and is not meant to impinge upon employees’ rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA).
DISCUSSION
The recommended action authorizes the Side Letter Agreement to take effect.
The Side Letter Agreement is intended to provide consistency and clarity for employees and the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to implement this side letter agreement.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Fire Department.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt the Side Letter Agreement that updates the procedures for intermittent bonding leave between the City of Santa Clara and Santa Clara Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters, Local 1171 (Unit 1).
Staff
Reviewed by: Aracely Azevedo, Director of Human Resources
Approved by: Rajeev Batra, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Side Letter Agreement Between City and Unit 1