Title
Adopt the executed side letter agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 (Units F, H, J, and K) to memorialize and implement negotiated provisions to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Sheriff’s Office Training Pay.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt the executed side letter agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 (Units F, H, J, and K) to memorialize and implement negotiated provisions to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Sheriff’s Office Training Pay.
SUMMARY:
On June 2, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved and authorized the Human Resources Department to execute a side letter agreement (Agreement) with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 representing employees in units F, H, J, and K to adopt Sheriff’s Office Training Pay provisions into the existing MOU between the Parties. The recommended action formally adopts the Agreement as executed.
DISCUSSION:
In order to balance current operational need, staffing levels, and fiscal management, the Sheriff’s Office is implementing a temporary formal training assignment for Sheriff’s Records Specialist II (SRS II). Upon assignment, the incumbent will train other employees in the SRS classification series on higher-level duties, thereby providing greater operational readiness for employees to staff varying duty assignments as need arises, reducing existing reliance on overtime. The Sheriff recognizes that such training assignments involve additional responsibilities beyond
the regular duties of the SRS II classification; therefore, the assignment also establishes a Training Pay differential paid during actual training time.
The Parties met and conferred and memorialized their mutual understanding of the intent to formalize the Sheriff’s Office Training Pay in a side letter agreement. The agreed-upon provision will sunset on June 30, 2027. On June 2, 2026, the Board of Supervisor’s approved and authorized the Human Resources Department to execute the Agreement, which is now presented to the Board for formal adoption.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Human Resources Department conferred with the Sheriff’s Office regarding this matter.
FINANCING:
Any costs associated with the recommended actions will be absorbed within the department’s budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
Approval of these side letters promotes the boards Dynamic and Organization and Employer of Choice strategic plan goal by enforcing our commitment to our workforce’s future.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals
__ Well-Being and Quality of Life
__ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
__ Safe and Resilient Communities
__ Diverse and Thriving Economy
__ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
If does not fall under any of the above Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals (Other):
ü Administrative: The approval of these side letters by the Board of Supervisors will
support the agreement of Monterey County and the Unions.
Link to the Strategic Plan:
<https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=139569>
Prepared by: Amy Rodriguez, Senior Human Resources Analyst, x5373
Approved by: Andreas Pyper, Director of Human Resources, x5034
Attachments:
Board Report
Attachment A - SEIU (Units F, H, J, and K) Side Letter Agreement