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Matter 26-459

Terms of a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of San José and the Peace Officer Park Ranger Association (POPRA) and Amendments to the City Pay Plan.

Labor & Employment City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 13 Apr 2026
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File
26-459
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
13 Apr 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 20:19

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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses the terms of a Side Letter Agreement between the City of San José and the Peace Officer Park Ranger Association (POPRA), along with amendments to the City Pay Plan. It recommends adopting a resolution to approve the terms of the agreement and amend the pay plan to increase the salary ranges for the Park Ranger Trainee and Community Programs Administrator classifications. The proposed changes aim to address hiring barriers for Park Ranger positions and ensure salary parity with the Senior Librarian classification. The memorandum outlines the background, analysis, and fiscal impacts of the proposed changes.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council of San José.
  • It recommends adopting a resolution to approve a Side Letter Agreement with POPRA.
  • The Park Ranger Trainee classification's hourly pensionable rate will increase to $40.46.
  • The annual salary range for the Community Programs Administrator classification will increase to $117,769.60 - $143,478.40.
  • The City Pay Plan must be amended by City Council resolution when job classifications or salaries are revised.
  • The proposed salary increases aim to attract candidates for Park Ranger positions and ensure parity with other classifications.
Limitations
  • The text contains unresolved placeholders and incomplete sections, particularly in the Settlement Agreement.
  • Specific dates and outcomes related to the approval process are not provided.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 4/28/26 26-459 2.8 FROM: Aram Kouyoumdjian DATE: April 6, 2026 Date: 4/16/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Terms of a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of San José and the Peace Officer Park Ranger Association (POPRA), and Amendments to the City Pay Plan RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution: (a) Approving the terms of a Side Letter Agreement with the Peace Officer Park Ranger Association (POPRA) regarding the Park Ranger Trainee PT (2421) classification. (b) Amending the City of San José Pay Plan, effective May 10, 2026, as follows: (1) Increase the hourly pensionable rate of the Park Ranger Trainee PT (2421) classification to $40.46 – $40.46; and (2) Increase the annual pensionable salary range of the Community Programs Administrator (6104) classification to $117,769.60 – $143,478.40. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME If the above recommendation is approved, the City of San José (City) Pay Plan will be amended to increase the salary ranges of the Park Ranger Trainee (2421) and Community Programs Administrator (6104) classifications. HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL April 6, 2026 Subject:...
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Resolution

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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San Jose that approves the terms of an agreement with the Peace Officer Park Ranger Association (POPRA) regarding the Park Ranger Trainee classification and amends the City Pay Plan for various classifications. The resolution includes salary increases for the Park Ranger Trainee and Community Programs Administrator classifications. The terms of the agreement are detailed in a memorandum dated April 6, 2026, from the Director of Employee Relations and Human Resources. The resolution is scheduled for adoption on April 28, 2026.

Key points
  • The resolution approves a Side Letter Agreement with POPRA regarding the Park Ranger Trainee classification.
  • It amends the City Pay Plan effective May 10, 2026.
  • The hourly pensionable salary for the Park Ranger Trainee classification will increase to $40.46.
  • The annual pensionable salary range for the Community Programs Administrator classification will increase to $117,769.60 - $143,478.40.
  • The resolution is scheduled for adoption on April 28, 2026.
Limitations
  • The document contains placeholders for the resolution number and adoption date.
  • Specific details regarding the Side Letter Agreement and salary adjustments are not fully detailed in the provided text.

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SAW:SSH 4/14/26 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE APPROVING THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AND THE PEACE OFFICER PARK RANGER ASSOCIATION (POPRA), INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL UNION NO. 3 RELATING TO PARK RANGER TRAINEE CLASSIFICATION AND AMENDING THE PAY PLAN FOR VARIOUS CLASSIFICATIONS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE: 1. That the terms of a Side Letter Agreement between the City and Peace Officer Park Ranger Association (POPRA), International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 relating to the Park Ranger Trainee PT (2421) classification are approved. 2. That the City of San Jose Pay Plan is amended May 10, 2026 as follows: a. Increase the hourly pensionable salary of the Park Ranger Trainee PT (2421) classification to $40.46 – $40.46; and b. Increase the annual pensionable salary range of the Community Programs Administrator (6104) classification to $117,769.60 – $143,478.40; and 3. The terms of the Side Letter Agreements are set forth in the Memorandum to the Mayor and City Council dated April 6, 2026 from Aram Kouyoumdjian, Director of Employee...