REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the City Manager to Execute the 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Clara and the Unclassified Police Management (Unit 9A) that Incorporates the Terms of the Tentative Agreement
Report
BACKGROUND
The Unclassified Police Management (hereafter, "Unit 9A") Memorandum of Understanding (hereafter, "MOU") is set to expire on December 31, 2025.
The City and Unit 9A began negotiations on a successor MOU in October 2025 and met approximately five (5) times. On December 5, 2025, the parties reached a Tentative Agreement. The Tentative Agreement was ratified by the Unit 9A membership on or about December 5, 2025, and accepted by the City.
DISCUSSION
The recommended action authorizes the City Manager to execute a successor Memorandum of Understanding with a term of August 31, 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:
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2029
? Wages:
Effective the first pay period of calendar year 2026, all employees holding positions in classifications assigned to Unit 9A, except Assistant Police Chief (Job Code 027) shall receive a salary adjustment of approximately 4.0%. All salary ranges will remain status quo.
Effective the first pay period of calendar year 2027, all salary ranges for employees holding positions in classifications assigned to Unit 9A shall be increased by approximately 3.0%.
Effective the first pay period of calendar year 2028, all salary ranges for employees holding positions in classifications assigned to Unit 9A shall be increased by approximately 3.0%.
Effective the first pay period of calendar year 2029, all salary ranges for employees holding positions in classifications assigned to Unit 9A shall be increased by approximately 3.0%.
? Lump Sum
Effective the ...
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