To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Human Resources
Meeting Date: July 21, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Cherie Johnson |
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707-234-6600 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of a Resolution and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the County of Mendocino and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (SEIU 1021) for the Term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
(Sponsors: Human Resources)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution and approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Mendocino and Service Employees international Union Local 1021 (SEIU 1021) for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On January 9, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 24-010 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Mendocino and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (SEIU 1021).
Summary of Request:
The Board of Supervisors' negotiating team has met with representatives from Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (SEIU 1021) and have reached an agreement regarding the appropriate terms and conditions of employment for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Attached is a Resolution and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The summary below provides a highlight of proposed terms included in the MOU:
• Salary: Year 1: 3% Cost of Living (COLA) increase + minimum $23/hr at Step 5, Year 2: 2-3% COLA based on identified triggers, Year 3: 2-3% COLA based on identified triggers
• Health Insurance: Modify County’s contribution toward Gold/Silver plan for Employee Only to 80%, Dependents to 78%; and County’s contribution toward Bronze plan for Employee Only to 100%
• On Call Premium: Increase on call premium by $1 per hour
• Bilingual Pay: Increase bilingual pay by $10 per pay period
• Increase to vacation accruals for employees with 8 to 15 years of service
• Holiday Leave: Addition of Juneteenth and maintain the provision of one floating holiday
• Insertion of prior agreed upon sideletters
• Administrative cleanup language
Alternative Action/Motion:
If not approved, provide staff with further direction.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Various budget units |
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current f/y cost: |
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budget clarification: Costs are covered amongst many budget units |
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annual recurring cost: approximate increase over 3 FY years $6 million |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Adopted |
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Date: July 21, 2026 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution |
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Number: 26-126 |
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Executed Item Type: Agreement |
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Number: 26-121 |
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