City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: March 17, 2026
From: Su Tan, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Lisette Grizzelle, Human Resources Manager Subject
Side Letters of Agreement with Police Bargaining Groups Regarding In-Lieu Holiday Time Recommendation
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-011 approving the In-Lieu Holiday Time Side Letter of Agreement by and between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association (VPOBA); and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-012 approving the In-Lieu Holiday Time Side Letter of Agreement by and between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police Management Association (VPMA).
Background
The City recognizes two sworn police group associations which are Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association (VPOBA) and Vernon Police Management Association (VPMA). On September 2, 2025, the City Council approved Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with these bargaining groups for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
Subsequent to MOU adoption, VPOBA employees requested VPOBA MOU language clarification regarding In-Lieu Holiday Time. Following a thorough review, the City’s Management team is recommending a revision to the In-Lieu Holiday Time language from City observed holidays to City approved holidays and changes to the cash out eligibility to both the VPOBA and VPMA MOUs. The VPOBA and VPMA bargaining groups are in agreement with the proposed revisions to the In-Lieu Holiday Time and have agreed to execute Side Letters of Agreement (Side Letters) to capture the changes.
Key changes to the In-Lieu Holiday Time language across both bargaining groups are as follows:
• In-Lieu Holiday Time change from City observed holidays to City approved holidays effective July 1, 2025
• Only allow In-Lieu Holiday Time cash out to VPMA or VPOBA employees who are off on Labor Code 4850 leave (temporarily disabled due to work-related injury) • Add Labor Code 4850 leave language to VPMA MOU
The proposed Side Letters and corresponding resolutions have been approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact will vary depending on staffing levels and operational scheduling needs when the time is used. In-Lieu Holiday Time is not eligible for cash out except for employees on Labor Code 4850 leave. Therefore, any fiscal impact is expected to be limited and absorbed within the Police Department’s budget.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2026-011 – VPOBA In-Lieu Holiday Time Side Letter of Agreement
2. Resolution No. 2026-012 – VPMA In-Lieu Holiday Time Side Letter of Agreement