File #: 19-0874    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 5/28/2019 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 6/25/2019 Final action: 6/25/2019
Title: Human Resources Department recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign: 1) The negotiated Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Dorado and El Dorado County Employees’ Association, Local No. 1 representing the General, Professional, and Supervisory bargaining units; and 2) The negotiated Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Dorado and El Dorado County Probation Officers Association representing the Probation bargaining unit. FUNDING: General Fund.
Attachments: 1. A - Local 1 Letter of Agreement 6-25-19, 2. B - PR Letter of Agreement 6-25-19, 3. C - Approved Blue Route-Local 1 6-25-19, 4. D - Approved Blue Route-PR 6-25-19, 5. Executed Letter of Agreement Local 1, 6. Executed Letter of Agreement Probation Officers Association
Related files: 19-0622, 18-1970, 17-1358, 18-0252, 18-1877, 20-0862, 21-1788, 19-0875, 21-0738
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Human Resources Department recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign:
1) The negotiated Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Dorado and El Dorado County Employees’ Association, Local No. 1 representing the General, Professional, and Supervisory bargaining units; and
2) The negotiated Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Dorado and El Dorado County Probation Officers Association representing the Probation bargaining unit.

FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On February 6, 2019, the Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized the construction of a new juvenile detention and treatment facility, and on April 30, 2019, the Board approved the closure of the current Juvenile Hall located in Placerville, and commensurate reduction in force (RIF), to be effective June 30, 2019.

El Dorado County Employees’ Association, Local No. 1 (Local 1), represents approximately two (2) employees who may be separated from employment as a result of the RIF. El Dorado County Probation Officers Association (EDCPOA) represents approximately five (5) such employees.

The current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)s between the County of El Dorado (County) and the respective labor organizations (Local 1 and EDCPOA) provides for the terms of a RIF, including how employees are restored from a RIF. Under those terms, an employee who is laid off may be restored to their current classification and department up to a period of two (2) years from the date of layoff.

Per Legistar item 19-0170, it is estimated that the period of design and construction for the new facility will take approximately two and one half (2.5) years. At such time the new facility opens, the County will need to have sufficient staffing as soon as possible to ensure necessary supervision and services for the juveniles in its care. Restoring those employees laid off would ensure the facility is sta...

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