El Monte

City Council

February 25, 2026 Order of Business 14 #3

Agenda Item 3

14.3\nConsideration and Approval to Increase the Sergeant Complement Within the\nPolice Department from 16 to 18 Sergeant Positions.\nRECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Consider and approve an increase in the approved sergeant complement within the\nPolice Department from 16 to 18 sergeant positions;\n2. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds, complete any\nbudget amendments or necessary action to complement the increase of sergeant\npositions, and any additional funding requirements and/or necessary purchases; and\n3. Authorize the City Manager, or Chief of Police, to sign and approve all documents,\npurchasing requirements, or adjustments.\nTotal Cost: $133,014.58\nAccount No: 100-71-711-5-0-51110-00000\nIs the cost of this item budgeted? No