DATE: March 17, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Approving a Side Letter of Agreement Amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hayward and the Hayward Police Officers Association and Authorizing Staff to Execute the Agreement
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council adopts a Resolution (Attachment II) approving a Side Letter of Agreement amending the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hayward and the Hayward Police Officers Association (HPOA) and authorizing staff to execute the agreement.
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SUMMARY
The City has met and conferred in good faith with HPOA, and the parties agreed to revise language to ensure compliance with the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) regulations. These changes reflect the intention of pensionable contributions for educational incentive, longevity incentive, and the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification incentive pays.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution