DATE: November 17, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Hollis Magill, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Addenda to the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Units 13, 39, 43, 25, 30 and 31
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve the Addenda to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding County health insurance premium contribution for Plan Year 2027, effective December 21, 2026, for the following Representation Units:
• Representation Unit 13 - Crafts and Trades
• Representation Unit 39 - Operating Engineers
• Representation Unit 43 - Computer Employees
• Representation Unit 25 - Engineering Technicians
• Representation Unit 30 - Deputy District Attorneys
• Representation Unit 31 - Public Defenders
REPORT
There is a $515,855 increase in Net County Cost (NCC) associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action would increase the County’s health insurance premium contribution for Plan Year 2027 and effectuate the tentatively agreed upon terms and conditions as delineated herein regarding Addenda to the MOU for Representation Units, 13, 39, 43, 25, 30, and 31 effective December 21, 2026. Impacted department appropriations will be monitored and adjustments will be brought to your Board if needed. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If your Board were not to approve the recommended action, the County’s health insurance premium contribution would remain unchanged for the Representation Units referenced above.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total estimated cost for FY 2026-27 is approximately $666,428; $180,549 in NCC. The total estimated cost for FY 2027-28 is approximately $1,237,625; $335,306 in NCC. Impacted department appropriations will be monitored and adjustments will be brought to your Board if needed.
DISCUSSION:
Your Board’s representatives have signed Addenda with Representation Units 13, 39, 43, 25, 30, and 31 regarding the County’s health insurance premium contribution for Plan Year 2027.
As reflected in the Addenda, the County’s health insurance premium contribution for Plan Year 2027 will increase per pay period as follows:
• Health Insurance: (up to indicates that the contribution will not exceed the cost of the employee’s health plan selection)
o Total county contribution for Employee Only up to $460 effective December 21, 2026.
o Total county contribution for Employee plus Child(ren) up to $871 effective December 21, 2026.
o Total county contribution for Employee plus Spouse up to $1,007 effective December 21, 2026.
o Total county contribution for Employee plus Family up to $1,415 effective December 21, 2026.
Employees eligible to participate in the County’s Health Plan Benefit Program can choose to opt out during the next open enrollment period by providing written proof that they have qualifying medical coverage from another source.
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
BAI #37, July 14, 2026
BAI #47, April 21, 2026
BAI #33, January 6, 2026
BAI #32, November 4, 2025
BAI #42, October 21, 2025
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
Addendum to the MOU for Units 13, 39, and 43
Addendum to the MOU for Unit 25
Addendum to the MOU for Unit 30
Addendum to the MOU for Unit 31
CAO ANALYST:
Sevag Tateosian