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Council Agenda: 06-16-26
Item No.: 3.5
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RESOLUTION NO. ______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOSE APPROVING THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AND THE SAN JOSE
POLICE DISPATCHERS’ ASSOCIATION (SJPDA) FOR THE
TERM OF JULY 1 , 202 6 THROUGH JUNE 30, 202 9 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH SJPDA
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE:
1. That the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the City of San José and the San Jose Police Dispatchers’ Association (SJPDA) with a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, are hereby approved. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the agreement with those terms on behalf of the City of San José.
2. The general terms of the agreement are set out and described in the Memorandum to the Honorable Mayor and City Council from Aram Kouyoumdjian, Director of Human Resources and City Manager’s Office of Employee Relations dated June 5, 2026, and attached hereto as Attachment A and incorporated in this Resolution.
ADOPTED this _____ day of ___________, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
DISQUALIFIED:
MATT MAHAN
Mayor
ATTEST:
TONI J. TABER, CMC
City Clerk
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Aram Kouyoumdjian
SUBJECT: See Below DATE: June 5, 2026
Approved Date:
COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN JOSÉ POLICE DISPATCHERS’ ASSOCIATION (SJPDA), FOR THE
TERM OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the City and the San José Police Dispatchers’ Association (SJPDA) for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with those terms.
SUMMARY AND OUTCOME
Adoption of the resolution would result in a collective bargaining agreement between the City and SJPDA and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with those terms.
BACKGROUND
The City of San José’s collective bargaining agreement with SJPDA will expire on June 30, 2026. SJPDA currently represents approximately 160.5 full-time-equivalent positions. This unit includes employee job classifications such as Supervising Police Dispatcher, Senior Police Dispatcher (FT/PT), Police Radio Dispatcher (FT/PT), Police Communications Specialist (FT/PT), and Police Radio Dispatcher Trainee.
COUNCIL AGENDA: 6/16/26
FILE: 26-719
ITEM: 3.5
ATTACHMENT A
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
June 5, 2026
Subject: Approval of the terms of an Agreement with the San Jose Police Dispatchers’ Association (SJPDA), for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
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In March 2026, negotiations with SJPDA commenced, and on May 27, 2026, the City and SJPDA reached an overall Tentative Agreement on the terms to be contained in the successor Memorandum of Agreement between the City and SJPDA.
The Tentative Agreement is pending ratification by SJPDA membership. SJPDA will notify the City of the ratification results prior to the June 16, 2026, City Council meeting.
ANALYSIS
A complete copy of the Tentative Agreement is attached. The following is a summary of the key provisions of the Tentative Agreement.
Term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
One-Time Non-
Pensionable Lump
Sum Payment in Lieu
of Ongoing
Pensionable General
Wage Increase
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Effective June 21, 2026, all full-time employees holding positions assigned to SJPDA shall receive a one-time non- pensionable lump sum payment of $5,250 in lieu of any
ongoing general wage increase in Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Part-time employees holding positions assigned to SJPDA shall receive a one-time non-pensionable lump sum
payment as provided in the table below:
Benefit Level One-Time Non-
Pensionable Lump Sum
Payment
30.00 – 34.00 $4,420
25.00 – 29.00 $3,770
20.00 – 24.00 $3,120
19.00 $2,600
Pensionable
General Wage
Increase
Fiscal Year 2027-2028
Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2027-2028, all salary ranges for employees holding positions in
classifications assigned to SJPDA will receive a
pensionable base pay increase of approximately 3.00%.
This will result in both the top and bottom step of the pay range being increased by approximately 3.00%.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
June 5, 2026
Subject: Approval of the terms of an Agreement with the San Jose Police Dispatchers’ Association (SJPDA), for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
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Pensionable
General Wage
Increase
(Continued)
Fiscal Year 2028-2029
Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2028-2029, all salary ranges for employees holding positions in
classifications assigned to SJPDA will receive a
pensionable base pay increase of approximately 3.00%.
This will result in both the top and bottom step of the pay range being increased by approximately 3.00%.
POST Certification
Pay
Intermediate POST Certification
Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2027-2028, employees in SJPDA who possess a valid Intermediate
POST certification will be eligible to receive a 2.00%
pensionable premium pay.
Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2028-2029, the Intermediate POST Certification pensionable premium pay shall be increased by 1.00% for a total of
approximately 3.00%.
Advanced POST Certification
Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2027-2028, employees in SJPDA who possess a valid Advanced POST
certification will be eligible to receive a 2.50% pensionable premium pay.
Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2028-2029, the Advanced POST Certification pensionable premium
pay shall be increased by 2.50% for a total of
approximately 5.00%.
If an employee loses their POST Intermediate or Advanced certificate or if their certificate is suspended, any POST Certification Pay shall cease until the San José Police Department and the Finance-Payroll Department have
been informed that the certificate has been re-obtained.
The employee is responsible for ensuring the City is
notified of any change in status of their certificate.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
June 5, 2026
Subject: Approval of the terms of an Agreement with the San Jose Police Dispatchers’ Association (SJPDA), for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
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Union Release Time In lieu of the release time afforded to the designated Union Representative in Article 6.3.2 of the Memorandum of
Agreement between the City and SJPDA, two (2) hours per week of paid union release time shall be allocated to the Union President or one designated Union Officer. SJPDA
will notify the City of the selection of the designated Union Officer who should remain in this role for at least a three- month period, absent extenuating circumstances.
Labor Management
Committee
A labor-management meeting between the San José Police
Department and SJPDA shall be held on a monthly basis.
The labor-management meeting shall consider and discuss broadly matters of mutual concern pertaining to department operations or employment issues.
Side Letter –
Retirement Plan
Prior to September 30, 2027, the parties shall convene to discuss potential membership in the Police and Fire
Department Retirement Plan for classifications represented by SJPDA.
The parties agree that no promises, representations,
understandings or warranties have been made or relied
upon by any party other than those that are expressly
contained herein. The parties further agree that any agreed upon modifications will be subject to approval by the City Council, the City’s retirement boards, ratification by SJPDA membership, and potential voter approval.
EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP
No additional follow-up action with the City Council is expected at this time.
FISCAL IMPACTS
In Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the cost of the one-time non-pensionable lump sum payment is approximately $835,000, of which approximately $831,000 is in the General Fund.
This cost will be offset by a recommended decrease to the Salaries and Benefits Reserve and other adjustments, as necessary, as part of the budget actions for City Council consideration as part of the 2025-2026 Annual Report.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
June 5, 2026
Subject: Approval of the terms of an Agreement with the San Jose Police Dispatchers’ Association (SJPDA), for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
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In Fiscal Year 2027-2028, the ongoing cost of the 3.00% pensionable general wage increase is approximately $654,000, of which $651,000 is in the General Fund. The ongoing cost due to the establishment of the POST Certification pay in Fiscal Year 2027-2028 is approximately $382,000, of which approximately $380,000 is in the General Fund. The ongoing costs will be factored into the annual development of the Base Budget.
In Fiscal Year 2028-2029, the ongoing cost of the 3.00% pensionable general wage increase is approximately $674,000, of which $671,000 is in the General Fund. The ongoing cost due to the increases to the POST Certification pay is approximately $311,000, of which approximately $310,000 is in the General Fund. The ongoing costs will be factored into the annual development of the Base Budget.
COORDINATION
This memorandum was coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office and the City Manager’s Budget Office.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
This memorandum will be posted on the City Council Agenda website for the June 16, 2026 City Council meeting.
BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AND INPUT
No board, commission, or committee recommendation or input is associated with this action.
CEQA
Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
PUBLIC SUBSIDY REPORTING
This item does not include a public subsidy as defined in section 53083 or 53083.1 of the California Government Code or the City’s Open Government Resolution.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
June 5, 2026
Subject: Approval of the terms of an Agreement with the San Jose Police Dispatchers’ Association (SJPDA), for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
DRAFT – Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document.
Aram Kouyoumdjian
Director of City Manager’s Office of Employee Relations Director of Human Resources
For questions, please contact Sarah Steele, Senior Executive Analyst, at (408) 535- 8158.
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment – City of San José – SJPDA Tentative Agreement
2026 SJPDA NEGOTIATIONS
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
TERM
July 1, 2026 4 June 30, 2029
WAGES
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
$5,250 one-time non-pensionable lump sum payment effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 following union ratification and Council approval in open session. Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 following union ratification and Council approval in open session, all full-time employees holding positions assigned to SJPDA shall receive a one-time non- pensionable lump sum payment of $5,250 in lieu of any ongoing general wage increase in Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Part-time employees shall receive a one-time non-pensionable lump sum payment as provided in the table below:
Benefit Level One-Time Non-Pensionable
Lump Sum Payment
30.00 4 34.00 $ 4,420
25.00 4 29.00 $ 3,770
20.00 4 24.00 $ 3,120
19.00 $ 2,600
Fiscal Year 2027-2028
3.00% general wage increase effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2027- 2028. Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2027-2028, all salary ranges for employees holding positions in classifications assigned to the SJPDA shall be increased by approximately 3.00%.
Fiscal Year 2028-2029
3.00% general wage increase effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2028- 2029. Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2028-2029, all salary ranges for employees holding positions in classifications assigned to the SUPDA shall be increased by approximately 3.00%.
POST CERTIFICATION PAY
POST Certification Pay
UNION RELEASE TIME
Union Release Time
LABOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Labor Management Committee
City of San José
May 27, 2026
2026 SJPDA NEGOTIATIONS
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
RETIREMENT PLAN SIDE LETTER
e Retirement Plan Side Letter
HOUSEKEEPING
e Housekeeping — Recognition
OTHER TERMS
*This agreement is considered tentative and shall not be considered final or binding until a final agreement on all terms has been reached and both ratified by union members and approved by City Council.
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Director ‘of Employee Relations
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Deputy Director
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Senior Executive Analyst
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Mary Sinzeri © Date
SPDA President
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SJPDA/Nggotiation ‘Team Member
Leonardo Silveira Date
SJPDA Negotiation Team Member
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Tom Saggau Date
SJPDA Labor Consultant
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SJPDA Counsel
City of San José
May 27, 2026
2026 CITY OF SAN JOSE 4 SJPDA NEGOTIATIONS
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 12 WAGES AND SPECIAL PAY
12.1 All employees holding positions assigned to SJPDA (Union Code 131) receive an approximate 5% ongoing non-pensionable compensation increase.
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12.1.3 ; 7 Effective the first full pay period of
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 following union_ ratification and Council approval in open session, full-time employees holding positions in classifications assigned to SJPDA shall receive a_ one-time non- pensionable lump-sum payment of $5,250 in lieu_of any ongoing general wage _increase_in Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Part-time employees shall receive a one-time non-pensionable lump sum payment as provided in the table below:
Benefit Level One-Time Non-Pensionable
Lump Sum Payment
30.00 4 34.00 $ 4,420
25.00 4 29.00 $ 3,770
20.00 4 24.00 $ 3,120
19.00 $ 2,600
Effective the first pay period in Fiscal Year 2924-29252027-2028, all salary ranges for employees holding positions in classifications assigned to SJPDA shall be increased by approximately 4-093.00%.
Effective the first pay period in Fiscal Year 2925-2026 2028-2029, all salary ranges for employees holding positions in classifications assigned to SJPDA shall be increased by approximately 3-593.00%.
City of San José
May 27, 2026
2026 CITY OF SAN JOSE 4 SJPDA NEGOTIATIONS
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
City Proposed Language:
ARTICLE 12 WAGES AND SPECIAL PAY
12.XX Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training of the State of California (POST) Certification Pay
IZA Intermediate POST Certification Pay. Effective the first full pay
12.XX.2
period of Fiscal Year 2027-2028, employees who possess a valid Intermediate POST certification shall be eligible to receive _a pensionable premium pay to be paid _in_a_ flat amount, bi-weekly, equivalent to 2.00% of the eligible
employee9s base pay. This pensionable premium pay
becomes effective the first full pay period after the date of an approved application and proof of certification is received by the Payroll Department.
Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2028-2029, the Intermediate POST certification shall be increased by 1.00%, for a total of 3.00%.
Advanced POST Certification Pay. Effective the first full pay
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period of Fiscal Year 2027-2028, employees who possess a valid Advanced POST certification shall be eligible to receive a pensionable premium pay to be paid in _a_flat_ amount,
biweekly, equivalent to 2.50% of the eligible employee9s base pay. This pensionable premium pay becomes effective the first full pay period after the date of an approved application and proof of certification is received by the Payroll Department.
Effective the first full pay period of Fiscal Year 2028-2029, the Advanced POST certification shall be increased by 2.50%, for a total of 5.00%.
If an employee loses their POST Intermediate or Advanced certificate of if their certificate is suspended, any POST Certification Pay shall cease until the San Jose Police Department and Payroll Department have been informed that the certificate has been re-obtained. It is the employee9s responsibility to ensure that the San Jose Police Department and Payroll Department are notified of any change in status of their certificate.
City of San José
May 27, 2026
2026 CITY OF SAN JOSE 4 SJPDA NEGOTIATIONS
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
CITY COUNTERPROPOSAL TO SJPDA PROPOSAL #5 4 UNION RELEASE TIME
6.2 6.2.1
6.2.2 Release Time
Release time from regular City duties shall be provided to designated Union representatives in accordance with the following provisions.
Designated Union Representatives. The following designated Union representatives shall be eligible for release time to attend meetings as listed in this Article.
oe In lieu_of the release time afforded to the designated
6.2.2.24 Union Representative in 6.3.2, two (2) hours per week of paid union release time shall be allocated to:
e The Union President; or
e One (1) designated Union Officer
The Union shall notify the City of the selection of the designated Union Officer. The designated Union
Officer should remain in this role for at least a three (3) month period, absent extenuating circumstances. Any
change to the designation must be made in writing and
with a minimum of two weeks9 notice.
The release time described in this article must be
coded as URT (Union Release Time) and may only be
used for purposes described in Article 6 and the
Employer-Employee Relations Resolution No. 39367.
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Representative. FheUnien Presidentor Vice President
er-eOne (1) designated representative shall be granted
release time from regular City duties to attend the
following meetings:
» To attend Civil Service Commission meetings
when matters affecting the Union are
considered.
» To attend City Council meetings when matters
affecting the Union are considered.
"= To attend Federated Retirement Board
meetings.
City of San José
May 27, 2026
2026 CITY OF SAN JOSE 4 SJPDA NEGOTIATIONS
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
To attend grievance meetings when used to
facilitate settling of grievances.
« To attend Benefit Review Forum meetings.
« To attend meetings scheduled by Administration
when attendance is requested.
# To attend other meetings and trainings approved
by the Employee Relations Director, or
designee.
City of San José
May 27, 2026
2026 CITY OF SAN JOSE 4 SJPDA NEGOTIATIONS
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
CITY COUNTERPROPOSAL TO SJPDA PROPOSAL #6 4 LABOR
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
City Proposed Language:
ARTICLE XX_ LABOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
XX.1 A labor-management meeting between the Department and_ the Association shall be held on a monthly basis. Urgent meetings may be in person, telephonic or video conference but shall otherwise follow _the same general parameters set forth herein. The Police Chief (or designee) shall sit as one of two Department representatives. The Union President (or one designated representative) shall sit as one of two Union representatives.
The labor-management meeting shall consider and discuss broadly matters of mutual concern pertaining to the improvement of the Department and the welfare of its employees. Either the Union representatives or the Department representatives may initiate discussion of any subject of a general nature affecting the operation of the Department or its employees.
Any agreements pertaining to any subject will not be effective unless they have been confirmed in writing. Issues triggering any meet and confer processes must involve the Director of Employee Relations.
An agenda describing the issue(s) to be discussed shall be prepared by the initiating party and distributed at least three (3) days in advance of each monthly meeting.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit, restrict or reduce the management prerogatives outlined elsewhere in this agreement. Nor shall it be construed to limit any bargaining rights or obligations.
City of San José
May 27, 2026
SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SAN JOSE
AND
THE SAN JOSE POLICE DISPATCHERS’ ASSOCIATION (SJPDA)
Retirement Plan
The parties recognize that employees represented by the Association are first responders pursuant to and for the purposes set forth in the California Emergency Services Act, as currently codified in Government Code Section 8562(a)-(b). They provide critical, life-saving emergency communication services to the community. Under the current emergency dispatch structure, Police Radio Dispatchers, Police Communication Specialists, and related classifications serve as the primary public safety answering point for all 911 calls for service from members of the public and perform essential functions that impact community safety, operational readiness, and emergency response effectiveness.
No later than September 30, 2027, the parties agree to commence good-faith discussions on potential membership in the Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan for classifications represented by SUPDA.
The parties agree that no promises, assurances, representations, agreements, understandings or warranties have been made or relied upon by any party other than those that are expressly contained herein. No language in this side letter shall confer a right to, or entitlement upon, SJPDA members to obtain membership in the Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan or to obtain a retirement benefit formula under that Plan. The parties further agree that any agreements will be subject to approval by the City Council and/or the City’s retirement boards; ratification by SJPDA membership; and potential voter approval.
This Agreement is considered part of the tentative agreement for a successor MOA between the parties and shall become effective only as part of the overall tentative agreement for a successor MOA, and when signed by all parties below and approved by the City Council.
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Chief of Police SJPDA Labor Consultant
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SJPDA Counsel
City of San José
May 27, 2026
2026 CITY OF SAN JOSE 4 SJPDA NEGOTIATIONS
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
CITY PROPOSAL #1 4 HOUSEKEEPING FOR RECOGNITION
City Proposed Language:
ARTICLE 4 RECOGNITION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 39367 of the City Council of the City of San José and the provisions of applicable state law, the San Jose Police Dispatchers9 Association, hereinafter referred to as the Employee Organization or Union is recognized as the exclusive representative for the purpose of meeting and conferring on matters within the scope of representation for employees assigned to the classifications listed-in-theExhibits-attached-desiqnated under the salary plan column as <PDA= in the City of San José Pay Plan and incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Fhe City of San José
May 27, 2026