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BACKGROUND The Pleasanton Police Officers' Association membership includes 75 of the City's sworn law enforcement personnel.The group is comprised of 13 police sergeants and 62 po- lice officers. The previous Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) covering PPOA mem- bers was for th e period June 1, 2020, through May 31, 2023. Representatives of the City met and conferred with representatives of PPOA and developed a successor agreement with a three-year term ending May 31, 2026. DISCUSSION In accordance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, the parties are required to meet and confer in good faith over items covered within the scope of representation, including wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. The significant results of the negotiations include: 1. Term of Agreement: The term of the proposed agreement is three years with an expiration date of May 31, 2026. 2. General Wage Increases: a. Effective the firstfull pay period following ratification by City Council: • Six percent (6%) • Police Sergeant classification shall receive an additional market equity adjustment of three percent (3%) b. June 2024: Five percent (5%) c. December 2024: One percent (1%) d. June 2025: Four percent(4%) Other Changes: Agreements were also reached in the areas outlined below. 3. Career Incentive Program: Effective December 1, 2025, the City will establish a Master Officer/Sergeant Program for employees that satisfy the criteria outlined in the MOU. The Master Officer/Sergeant Program is a career development program that benefits the employees, the Pleasanton Police Department and by extension the residents of the City. The City shall provide Master Officer/Sergeant pay equal to two percent(2%) of base pay to eligible employees as a career development incentive. The Master Officer/Sergeant Program is designed to recognize employees who develop in Page 2 of 4