RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO THE
ENHANCED LATERAL INCENTIVE PAY FOR NEW
LATERAL PEACE OFFICER HIRES
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022, in order to be competitive in the market and to encourage lateral Police Officers to become Chula Vista Peace Officers, the City Council approved increasing the lateral incentive pay (an additional $ 3,000 to $15,000) for lateral Police Officers who become Chula Vista Peace Officers (“Enhanced Lateral Incentive Program”); and
WHEREAS, to qualify, a lateral must have the required POST certificate to be a Peace Officer and at least one year of law enforcement experience; and
WHEREAS, the increased incentive pay was to be paid at various milestones to ensure the laterals become and remain Chula Vista Peace Officers and was to sunset on June 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, t he Police Department seeks to continue the Enhanced Lateral Incentive Program (the additional $ 3,000 to $15,000) for lateral Police Officers who become Chula Vista Peace Officers through June 30, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves an extension to the Enhanced Late ral Incentive Pay for new hire lateral Peace Officer hires through June 30, 2026.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tanya Tomlinson Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Human Resources /Risk Management City Attorney