ATTACHMENT II
HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 26-____
Introduced by Council Member _________
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE HAYWARD POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A COLA REDUCTION IN FISCAL YEARS 2026-27; 2027-28; AND 2028-29
WHEREAS, the City of Hayward is facing a budget deficit and is taking measures to reduce costs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hayward must realize cost saving measures for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27; and
WHEREAS, the City has met and conferred in good faith with representatives of the Hayward Police Officers’ Association (HPOA); and
WHEREAS, HPOA has agreed to reduce the cost -of-living adjustment (COLA) increases, for all HPOA represented classifications from a minimum of five percent (5%) and maximum of seven percent (7%) to a flat four and one- half percent (4.5%) for contract increases due the pay periods including J anuary 1, 2027, and J anuary 1, 2028; and to limit the COLA increase to a minimum of two percent (2%) and maximum of three percent (3%) in the pay period containing January 1, 2029.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hayward that the City Manager is her eby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Hayward, amendments to the Memoranda of Understanding through the related side letter of agreement as soon as administratively possible, and authorizes staff to execute said agreements, a copy of which will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
ATTACHMENT II
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA _______________________, 2026
ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MAYOR:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney of the City of Hayward