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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.J.
For Meeting of: January 3, 2023

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a collective bargaining agreement for 2020-2023 with the Yakima Police Patrolman's Association (YPPA)
SUBMITTED BY:

Robert Harrison, City Manager

Connie Mendoza, Director of Human Resources

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

City Management and YPPA representatives negotiated in good faith, a contract setting forth the wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for four years (2020-2023). To that end, both parties recommend the City Council review and approve the attached CBA proposal. The membership of the YPPA group has voted and ratified this proposed agreement.

 

Highlights of the proposed CBA include:

  • Wage adjustment of 4.5% for 2020 and 2021; 5.5% for 2022 and 2023
  • Deferred Compensation adjustment of .5% effective 1/1/2022
  • Gang Unit Stipend from increased to 5%
  • Sergeant Pay changed from 15% above officer pay to 16% effective 1/1/2023
  • Bilingual/Biliterate stipend increased to 5% effective 1/1/2023
ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
resolution12/22/2022Cover Memo
2020 - 2023 YPPA CBA12/21/2022Cover Memo