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Carmel council ratifies tentative police union agreement to restore pay steps, add premiums

Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

The City Council approved a two‑year tentative agreement with the Police Officers Association to restore step increases, add incentive pays and a standby program, and adjust required employee CalPERS contributions; the contract will become effective after ratification.

The Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea City Council unanimously approved a tentative two‑year agreement with the Police Officers Association on Jan. 13, restoring step increases, adding traditional premium pays, and adjusting retirement cost‑sharing rules.

Staff presented the agreement and said it was negotiated over nine months. For sworn officers, the agreement restores step increases (moving from a condensed step structure to five steps), sets year‑1 base…

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