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Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Professional Firefighters for the Period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028 (IS - HR)
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MEETING DATE:
February 18, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Cristina Gonzales, Interim Human Resources Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Professional Firefighters for the Period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Representatives from the City of Lodi and the Lodi Professional Firefighters (LPF) have been bargaining over a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the past three months and have reached a tentative agreement, subject to Council approval.
The proposed version of the MOU will be blue sheeted as the final Attachment 1 for Council review and approval at the Council meeting. A summary of the key changes that will be incorporated into the MOU are as follows:
? The term of the MOU shall be from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.
? All employees to receive a 3% one-time off-salary-schedule payment (OSSP). OSSP will be calculated based upon 1-year of employee's base rate.
? Three percent (3%) cost-of-living increase effective January 4, 2027.
? Three percent (3%) cost-of-living increase effective January 3, 2028.
? City shall pay up to 90% of the medical premium, by enrollment category, for the lowest cost HMO plan available in zip code 95240, effective December 22, 2025.
? Increase Longevity pay - the percentage-based longevity pay incentive would take effect December 22, 2025, and would be paid on a per pay period basis starting the December 22, 2025, at the following rates:
o 10 years - 2.5%
o 20 years - 5%
? Bilingual Pay to increase to $200 per month
* Professional Development courses - increase from $300 up to $1000 per fiscal year per employee.
? Reduce CalPERS empl...
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