City Council 11 18 2025 Agenda Item M 5 Resolution Approving Tentative Agreement SEIU

The City of Oxnard City Council discussed and approved a tentative labor agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721, representing approximately 371 city employees including recreation engineers and administrative support staff. The agreement focuses on maintaining competitive compensation while ensuring fiscal responsibility amid uncertain state and federal funding. Key provisions include a 3% annual salary range adjustment over three years (totaling 9%), an annual 5% increase in the city's contribution to the medical cafeteria plan to keep pace with rising insurance premiums, and one-time cash payments each year of the contract that do not affect base pay or CalPERS reporting. The total cost over three years is approximately $5.85 million (20.03%), with a net ongoing impact of about $3.77 million (12.95%) starting fiscal year 2028-29. These costs have been accounted for in the city's budget forecast, requiring no additional appropriations.