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Human Resources
SUBJECT:
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Ratification of the 2024 - 2028 Memorandum of Understanding for the Fontana Police Management Association.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-106, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, approving the Memorandum of Understanding and the updated salary tables between the Fontana Police Management Association and the City to establish terms of employment.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Operate in a businesslike manner by ensuring that the public debate is based on accurate information.
• Practice sound fiscal management by producing timely and accurate financial information.
• Practice sound fiscal management by living within our means while investing in the future.
• Create and maintain a dynamic team by promoting stability and predictability by providing consistent policy direction.
• Create and maintain a dynamic team by communicating Goals and Objectives to all commissions and employees.
• Create and maintain a dynamic team by emphasizing staff development.
DISCUSSION:
On February 14, 2023, the City Council awarded an agreement to Public Sector Personnel Consultants (PSPC) to assess the competitiveness of the City’s current classification and compensation structure for all positions city-wide. A Classification and Compensation Study was conducted, and the findings were presented to the City Council during Closed Session on May 14,2024. At that time, the City Council directed staff to develop a pathway toward competitive pay as part of their goal to address employee recruitment, retention, and stability.
Coinciding with these efforts, the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City and the Fontana Police Management Association (“PMA”) expired on June 30, 2024. The City and the PMA have been negotiating in good faith since May 2024, with the implementation plan outlined below incorporated into these negotiations.
Tentative Agreement
The City has concluded negotiations with the PMA, agreeing on terms and conditions of employment outlined in the attached MOU. Staff is recommending the formal ratification of the MOU.
The tentative agreement reached with the PMA spans a four (4) year period, ending June 30, 2028. Highlights include:
• A one-time bonus payment of $12,500 for eligible members.
• A 6.6% base salary increase, effective October 18, 2025.
• A 4.0% base salary increase, effective May 16, 2026.
• A 2.5% base salary increase, effective September 19, 2026.
• A 2.5% base salary increase, effective April 17, 2027.
• A 3.0% base salary increase, effective August 7, 2027.
• A 4.5% base salary increase, effective March 4, 2028.
• An increase of $250 to each tier of Longevity Pay, effective July 2027.
• An increase of $50 annually for Uniform Allowance.
• An increase of $175 to the bulletproof vest replacement value.
• An increase of $75 to On-Call Pay for Sergeants and Lieutenants, effective July 2027.
The updated salary tables for the PMA throughout the 2025-26 fiscal year are also being presented. Formal adoption of all City salary tables is in accordance with the guidelines provided by the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is estimated to be $3.5 million for the full term of the contract. Costs associated with 2025-26 are estimated to be $1.1 million which includes a per member one-time bonus of $12,500 for a total cost of $456,525 and is not included in the 2025-26 current budget. Necessary adjustments will be included in the Mid-Year Budget Report.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.