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Page 2 of 2 <br />hazmat station as needed and in accordance with Department procedures. <br /> <br />The side letter does not change compensation for employees assigned to the Hazardous <br />Materials Response Team, who will continue to receive the existing incentive pay consistent <br />with the MOU. It adds incentive compensation for Hazmat Certified Qualified employees in <br />recognition of the additional training, qualifications, and assignment flexibility required to <br />support the program. Effective July 1, 2026, HMCQ members shall be compensated one-half <br />percent (1.5%) certification pay, increasing to 2% in 2027, and to a total of 2.5% in 2028. <br /> <br />The side letter also addresses participation in the hazmat program, annual training <br />requirements, and Department support for required hazmat technician-specialist certification <br />training. Except as modified by the side letter, all other terms and conditions of the existing <br />MOU remain unchanged. <br /> <br />Approval of the side letter will help encourage employees to obtain and maintain hazmat <br />qualifications and remain available for assignment to the designated hazmat station when <br />needed, supporting the Department’s ability to provide hazardous materials response services. <br /> <br />OUTREACH <br />This City Council agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to provide input and <br />comments on the key elements of the tentative agreement discussed herein. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Based on staff's analysis, the estimated fiscal impact for the City is expected to be up to <br />approximately $72,000 in the current fiscal year, rising to almost $100,000 in FY 2027/28, and <br />just over $126,000 in FY 2028/29. These estimates assume maximum participation of 36 Full- <br />Time Equivalents (FTEs). Staff will present necessary budget adjustments as part of the mid- <br />year budget update process in early 2027. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Authorize the City Manager to sign the proposed side letter of agreement #1 amending the <br />hazardous materials elements of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Livermore- <br />Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority and the International Association of <br />Firefighters, Local 1974 with term ending June 30, 2029 <br /> <br />Prepared by: Submitted by: Approved by: <br /> <br />Ella Tabares, Management <br />Analyst <br />Xaviera Scoggins, Director of Human <br />Resources & Labor Relations <br /> <br />Joe Calabrigo, Interim <br />City Manager <br /> <br />Attachments: <br />1. Side Letter #1 <br /> <br />Page 244 of 344