El Segundo — The City Council on Dec. 3 approved labor items including a tentative four‑year memorandum of understanding with the El Segundo Police Officers Association and a side‑letter agreement increasing standby pay for the City Employees Association (AFSCME unit).

City staff presented the police memorandum of understanding, which the POA ratified Dec. 1. Staff estimated the total fiscal impact at about $5,300,000 over the four‑year term and $418,000 for the remainder of the current fiscal year. Key changes include a 16% cost‑of‑living adjustment across the term, increases to field training officer pay (from $425 to $800 per month), flat dollar increases for special assignments and bilingual pay, longevity pay increases, a $10,000 signing bonus, tuition reimbursement capped at $20,000 per employee per year, and a restructuring of retiree medical contributions involving a flex dollar plan and a retiree medical trust for future employees.

Separately, council approved a side‑letter to the City Employees Association increasing standby pay from two hours per day to three hours per day for employees who volunteer for one‑week standby periods; staff estimated the ongoing cost at about $30,000 per year and approximately $17,500 for the remainder of the current fiscal year.

Council approved both items in open session following closed‑session agreement and ratifications. Staff said they would implement changes through human resources and payroll consistent with the terms of the agreements.

What happens next: the city will implement contract provisions in payroll and benefits systems; staff cited the need to monitor fiscal impacts and budget accordingly.