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Parlier council approves three‑year police chief contract
Summary
Council approved a three‑year employment contract for the city’s police chief, including a $126,827 base salary, 5% annual increases after positive evaluations and specified benefits. The contract passed 5‑0 after brief public comment raising litigation‑related concerns.
Parlier — The Parlier City Council on Oct. 3 approved a three‑year employment contract for the city’s police chief that sets an initial salary of $126,827 and includes benefits and leave provisions.
City staff described the contract terms in open session: a three‑year term with a 5% annual increase contingent on a positive performance evaluation, 25% of the cost of dependent health insurance covered by the city, 80 hours of administrative leave, vacation accrual at 7.38 hours per pay period and city fuel provision for vehicle use on official business.
During public comment, resident Juan Montano urged council prudence because of pending litigation and asked whether contingency plans existed if the police department were to close or face liabilities. The mayor and staff responded the item concerned the contract renewal; council members discussed timing and legal context before taking action.
Councilmember Diego Garza moved to approve the contract; Councilmember Cathy Solorio seconded. The motion carried by a 5‑0 vote.
The city did not provide further personnel details beyond the contract terms during the public meeting. Council directed staff to move forward on implementation of the contract provisions.
