City Council

7. RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF\nUNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE ALHAMBRA POLICE OFFICERS’\nASSOCIATION (APOA) – F2M25-2, R2M25-16, C87-16C, M2M25-42\nRecruitments to fill vacancies in the position of Police Officer occur on a continuous basis.\nIn the past, City staff and APOA representatives have worked together in an effort to\nproactively address recruitment and retention matters. Previously, from 2020 to 2023, the\nCity Council approved a temporary overhire of up to five (5) positions due to anticipated\nretirements and lateral transfers at various ranks. Upon the expiration of the previously\nagreed upon provision, City staff returned to budgeting two (2) overhires in the position of\nPolice Officer. Most recently, City staff was again informed of expected retirements and\nlateral transfers within various ranks as a result of the impending retirements. City staff\nand APOA representatives have met and conferred regarding the language proposed as\na temporary provision in the existing APOA Comprehensive MOU and have reached\nagreement. Authorization to temporarily overhire by an additional two (2) Police Officers,\nfor a total of authorized overhire of four positions in Police Officer, will ensure the\nDepartment’s staffing levels remains stable during this time of transition.\nRecommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M25-16 entitled: A\nResolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a Revised Comprehensive\nMemorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police\nOfficers’ Association that includes a provision for a temporary increase and overhire of\nPolice Officers for a limited duration within the existing MOU contract period; and, direct\nstaff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-42)