4.N 25-766 Authorize the City Manager to Execute the 2025-2029 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Clara and the Police Officers Association (Unit 2) that Incorporates the Terms of the Joint Mediation Recommendation and Approve a Resolution for the Updated Classified Salary Plan
Santa Clara police officers are significantly overpaid. Their starting salaries (~$155k) and average total compensation (~$287k) are substantially higher than California's median police salary (~$113k) and the San Jose metro area median (~$145k), exceeding compensation in comparable cities. further salary increases would place an unnecessary burden on taxpayers. Given their current high compensation, additional raises could divert essential funds from other critical city services.
Santa Clara police officers are significantly overpaid. Their starting salaries (~$155k) and average total compensation (~$287k) are substantially higher than California's median police salary (~$113k) and the San Jose metro area median (~$145k), exceeding compensation in comparable cities. further salary increases would place an unnecessary burden on taxpayers. Given their current high compensation, additional raises could divert essential funds from other critical city services.