I. RECOMMENDATION:
City Manager recommends Council Approve Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Coalinga and the Coalinga Police Officers' Association and Approve the February 17, 2022 Side Letter.
II. BACKGROUND:
The current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between and for the City of Coalinga and Coalinga Police Officers’ Association is in effect through June 30, 2024.
Members of the Coalinga Police Officer’s Association have expressed concerns regarding the City’s inability to recruit quality officers and regarding high employee turnover.
III. DISCUSSION:
The City made an offer to the Coalinga Police Officers' Association, as outlined in the attached Amendment, and the offer was accepted.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Do not approve (not recommended)
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
Approximately $215,736 unbudgeted in the General Fund, however, this amount will likely be offset by the unanticipated rise in overtime, applicant livescans, polygraphs, backgrounds, psychological evaluations, physicals and drug screens due to high employee turnover and our current vacancies. | | |