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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2026
FROM: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND THE ANAHEIM
POLICE ASSOCIATION
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 16
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council take the following actions:
1. By Resolution, adopt a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the terms and conditions of employment for classifications represented by the Anaheim Police Association (“APA”), effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and
2. By Motion, increase the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget in the amount of $9,764,643.
DISCUSSION:
The Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Police Association (“APA”), expired on June 30, 2026. Since February 2026, the City’s labor negotiator has worked under City Council authority to meet and confer with APA. The MOU presented for City Council consideration reflects the tentative agreement authorized by City Council and ratified by APA members on September 22, 2026.
APA represents approximately 415 employees in classifications including Police Officer, Police Sergeant, Bailiff, Corrections Facility Supervisor, and Corrections Officer.
Major provisions of the agreement include:
Term of MOU: Three (3) years, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Wages: A total wage increase of sixteen percent (16%) over the three-year term of the contract:
o Six percent (6%) effective June 19, 2026;
o Four percent (4%) effective June 18, 2027; and
o Six percent (6%) effective June 30, 2028.
Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Anaheim and APA October 13, 2026
Bereavement Leave: Provides up to five (5) paid shifts of bereavement leave, not to exceed forty (40) hours, and permits employees to use such leave for one (1) designated person per calendar year with whom the employee has a significant personal relationship.
Holiday In Lieu: Effective January 1, 2027, an addition of ten (10) floating holiday hours per calendar year
Bilingual: Adjust bilingual pay by 10% across all three tiers and convert to a flat fixed rate for the term of the MOU to improve long-term cost predictability, effective July 3, 2026
Longevity: Add Longevity tiers of 3% base at 10 years and 3% at 20 years (6% total)
Collateral Assignments: Provide a 2.5% base to employees assigned to the Tactical Response Group or Drone assignments and Mounted Unit Special Assignment Duty: Effective November 6, 2026, increase from 2% to 5% K-9: Effective November 6, 2026, increase from 2% to 5% Care for K-9: Provide three (3) hours per week of paid time off POST Incentive: Increase POST Incentive pay as follows:
o From 10% to 11% for Master Intermediate
o From 12.5% to 13.5% for Master Advanced
o From 12.5% to 16% for Senior Master Intermediate
o From 15% to 18.5% for Senior Master Advanced
o From 2.25% to 5% for Police Sergeant Senior Master
Paid Leave on Industrial Accident: Provide a Paid Leave payout when an employee on Industrial Accident Leave reaches the Paid Leave Cap Paid Leave upon Separation: Provide a payout for all accrued leave hours upon separation (Currently, only hours in excess of one-hundred seventy-five (175) are paid out).
The tentative agreement, if approved, also provides additions and revisions to other employment-related conditions, including Disciplinary Action Appeals, Holidays, ShortTerm Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits, Work outside of Regular Shift, Special Assignments and Rotations, Standby Pay, Grievance Procedures, and other administrative operations and provisions, as well as a comprehensive language cleanup. A red-line copy of the MOU reflecting the agreed changes is included with this report.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The impact of the APA MOU is estimated to be $9,764,643 in Fiscal Year 2026/27 and $45,504,040 over the three-year term of the agreement. The Police Department’s FY 2026/27 budget will be amended by $9,764,643 to support this recommendation.
Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Anaheim and APA October 13, 2026
Respectfully submitted,
Linda N. Andal
Human Resources Director
Attachments:
1. Resolution – APA
2. Memorandum of Understanding (APA) (Redline)
3. Memorandum of Understanding (APA) (Final)