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Chula Vista council unanimously approves fourth amendment to police MOU and compensation schedule
Summary
The City Council unanimously adopted a four-part resolution amending the memorandum of understanding with the Chula Vista Police Officers Association covering wages, an updated FY25‑26 compensation schedule, authorized position changes in the police department and related budget adjustments (Item 5.11). The union expressed support for measures aimed at recruitment and retention.
The Chula Vista City Council unanimously approved Item 5.11 on Jan. 20, adopting a fourth amendment to the memorandum of understanding between the city and the Chula Vista Police Officers Association (POA), a revised fiscal year 2025‑26 compensation schedule and related amendments to the police department’s authorized position count and budget appropriations.
Madam Clerk read the titles for the four components of Item 5.11 (resolution approving the fourth amendment to the MOU covering wages; resolution adopting the revised FY25‑26 compensation schedule effective Jan. 23, 2026 as required by state regulation; resolution amending the authorized police department position count; and resolution amending the FY25‑26 budget and appropriating funds). After council discussion the item was put to a vote and carried unanimously.
Brian Olsen, speaking for police members in the council chamber, thanked elected officials and staff and said the package would aid retention and recruiting for a department the speaker described as “one of the lowest staffed in the city and the state.” The mayor and council members also expressed gratitude for police service and framed the approval as part of efforts to maintain a competitive public safety workforce.
Outcome and next steps: Resolutions 5.11(a)–(d) were adopted and will be processed per city administrative procedures to implement wage changes, update the compensation schedule and reflect the authorized positions in departmental staffing and budget documents.
