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Page 2 of 3 <br />City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org <br />ANALYSIS <br />The Original Agreement contemplated a three-year initial term for a not-to-exceed amount of $350,000 <br />and one two-year extension not to exceed $250,000 each for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of <br />$600,000. Staff recommend modifying the agreement to extend the initial contract term to five years, <br />increasing the total not-to-exceed amount of $350,000 to $950,000, and removing any opportunity for <br />extension terms. This approach aligns the contract term and amount with the needs of the organization <br />and also allows for continuity of services. <br />During the first 17 months of the agreement, the City experienced protracted labor negotiations with <br />several bargaining groups. These extended discussions resulted in unplanned and additional labor <br />negotiation costs beyond what was originally anticipated. To manage these challenges, the City relied <br />heavily on external legal support from Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for the following: <br />Preparing for additional Council closed sessions due to protracted negotiations <br />Representing the City in mediation and grievance procedures <br />Leading collective bargaining and meet and confer on City policies with all unions <br />Facilitating a citywide dental insurance committee with representation with all unions <br />Supporting City staff in responding to AB 1484, which required that, upon request of a recognized <br />bargaining unit, the City must add temporary employees to the same unit as permanent <br />employees who perform the same or similar type of work, and must promptly bargain over wages, <br />hours & working conditions. <br />Supporting City staff in responding to AB 2561, which required agencies to present information <br />on the status of the City’s vacancies and recruitment efforts at a public hearing before budget <br />adoption. <br />Conducting required compensation surveys per some of the MOUs and employee groups due to <br />limited HR capacity and staffing shortages. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funding is available in the Human Resources Department’s budget under the Consultant Services Account <br />to cover the costs of this agreement through the end of FY 2025–26. The Department anticipates <br />requesting additional funds during the mid-year budget cycle to ensure continued funding for the duration <br />of the agreement. <br />Original Agreement $350,000 April 24, 2024 – April 23, 2027 <br />Amendment No. 1 (Proposed)$600,000 September 29, 2025 – April 23, 2029 <br />Total not-to-exceed amount $950,000 April 24, 2024 – April 23, 2029 <br />7.G. - Page 2 of 24 <br />197