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Labor & city workforce

Labor talks continued in closed session

Collective bargaining, staffing, employee classifications, compensation, and workplace policy.

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  1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organizations: 1. Service Employees International Union, Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU-FT) 2. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS) (revised 7/15/2026)

    43:21

  2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organizations: 1. Service Employees International Union, Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU-FT) 2. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS)

    29:24

  3. Public Hearing - Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and Compensation Plan, Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees, Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual Update to Comply with AB2561 Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 20 and May 27, 2026

    2:18:24
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  1. Jul212026
    Item 2Agenda title

    CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organizations: 1. Service Employees International Union, Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU-FT) 2. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS) (revised 7/15/2026)

    • The council met privately to discuss pay and conditions talks with two unions representing city employees.43:21
  2. Jul72026
    Item 1Agenda title

    CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organizations: 1. Service Employees International Union, Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU-FT) 2. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS)

    • The council met privately about pay talks with the unions representing city staff.29:24
  3. Jun22026
    Item 23Agenda title

    Public Hearing - Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and Compensation Plan, Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees, Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual Update to Comply with AB2561 Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 20 and May 27, 2026

    • This was the first reading of the budget for the year beginning 1 July 2026, taken together with changes to staff job classifications.2:18:24
    • Councilmember Lopez said the council can bring back the programmes being cut if the city's finances improve, and that this does not have to be permanent.2:18:32
  4. May192026
    Item 20Agenda title

    Second Reading of an Ordinance Establishing Staffing and Operational Standards for Self-Service Checkout Stations in Drug and Food Retail Establishments First reading on May 5, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0

    • The council gave final adoption to an ordinance setting staffing and operating standards for self-service car washes.3:13:51
  5. May192026
    Item 10Agenda title

    Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018-04

    • The council received the routine report of legal claims settled by staff below the limits it has set, covering general liability and workers' compensation.3:11:57
  6. May52026
    Item 28Agenda title

    Ordinance Establishing Staffing and Operational Standards for Self-Service Checkout Stations in Drug and Food Retail Establishments

    • The council gave first reading to an ordinance setting staffing and operational standards for self-service checkouts in food and drug shops, seven votes to none; it was adopted on 19 May.5:09:10
  7. May52026
    Item 25Agenda title

    Consideration of the Positive Performance Evaluations for City Clerk, City Manager, and City Attorney, and Related Salary Adjustments, Contract Extension, Bonus Payments for Designated City Attorney Office Confidential Employees, and Compliance with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5

    • The council affirmed positive performance evaluations for the city clerk, city manager and city attorney, with salary adjustments, by six votes to one.4:51:29
    • The package included an amended employment agreement running the city manager's term to 2030.4:50:35
  8. May52026
    Item 2Agenda title

    CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider Employee Organizations: 1. Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA) 2. Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA) 3. Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA) 4. Seasonal Part-Time Employees