REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the City Manager to Execute the 2025-2029 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Clara and the Police Officers Association (Unit 2) that Incorporates the Terms of the Joint Mediation Recommendation and Approve a Resolution for the Updated Classified Salary Plan
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency.
BACKGROUND
The Police Officers Association (hereafter, "Unit 2") Memorandum of Understanding (hereafter, "MOU") is set to expire on December 31, 2025.
Given the upcoming events the City is hosting in calendar year 2026, the City and Unit 2 engaged in early discussions on a successor MOU. The City and Unit 2 began negotiations on a successor MOU in February 2025 and met approximately eight (8) times. Both parties agreed to retain a mediator in an effort to move both parties and reach an agreement. Mediation sessions were scheduled for June 10, 2025, and June 13, 2025. On June 13, 2025, the parties reached a Joint Mediation Recommendation. The Joint Mediation Recommendation was ratified by the Unit 2 membership on or about June 26, 2025.
DISCUSSION
The recommended action authorizes the City Manager to execute a successor Memorandum of Understanding with a term of August 1, 2025, through and including December 31, 2029, that incorporates the terms of the Joint Mediation
Recommendation reached between both parties.
The following is a summary of the notable provisions of the Joint Mediation Recommendation:
Term:
August 1, 2025 - December 31, 2029
Wages:
Effective the first pay period after August 1, 2025, all salary ranges for employees holding positions in classifications assigned to Unit 2 shall be increased by approximately 5.0%.
Effective the first pay period after July 1, 2026, all salary ranges for employees holding positions in classifications assigned to Unit 2 shall be increased by approximately 3.0%.
Effective the first pay period of calendar year 2027, all sal...
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