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Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Employer-Employee Relations Resolution. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Meyers-Milias Brown Act authorizes the City of Long Beach (City) to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the administration of employer-employee relations between the City and its recognized employee organizations. The City Council adopted its Employer-Employee Relations Resolution (EERR) in 1977. In July 2021, the City noticed all of the employee organizations to meet and consult regarding an update to the current EERR.
The new EERR is a comprehensive Resolution providing for orderly procedures for the administration of employer-employee relations. The Resolution clarifies in writing the rights and obligations of employees, recognized employee organizations and City management in the conduct of employer-employee relations activities, consistent with the provisions of Sections 3500 et seq., of the Government Code. It also incorporates the current Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) rules, regulations, and applicable case law.
The City met and consulted with the employee organizations impacted by the amended rules and regulations. In accordance with Government Code Section 3505, the impacted employee groups have provided their feedback and agreed to move forward with the new EERR.
This matter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Gary J. Anderson and Budget Management Officer Nader Kaamoush on November 14, 2022.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on December 6, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this Resolution. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
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Respectfully Submitted,
JOE AMBROSINI
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER