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a. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Union of American Physicians and Dentist (UAPD), Unit U for the period September 6, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
b. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Monterey County Sheriff’s Management Association (MCSMA), Unit C for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Union of American Physicians and Dentist (UAPD), Unit U for the period September 6, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Monterey County Sheriff’s Management Association (MCSMA), Unit C for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Union of American Physicians and Dentist (UAPD) and the County of Monterey reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) for the Bargaining Unit U on August 19, 2024. On August 19, 2024, the UAPD confirmed the TA had been ratified. This TA was considered and approved by the Board of Supervisors on August 26, 2025, in closed session.
Monterey County Sheriff’s Management Association (MCSMA) and the County of Monterey reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) for the Bargaining Unit C on October 4, 2025. On October 4, 2024, the UAPD confirmed the TA had been ratified. This TA was considered and approved by the Board of Supervisors on October 17, 2025, in closed session.
Parties have met and finalized the formal Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) which provides for changes to wages and benefits as presented.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS: The UAPD, MCSMA and County of Monterey staff contributed to the development of the MOU as presented.
HOUSING IMPACTS:
___Reduces constraints on Housing Development
___Increases constraints on Housing Development
___Neutral
_X__Not applicable [N/A]
QUALITATIVE SUMMARY of potential impacts of the policy/program on Housing: NA
HOUSING CONSTRAINTS: NA
FINANCING: The corresponding departments shall absorb the annualized cost of this agreement on FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26. If needed, the department will request additional funding during the budget process in FY 2026-27.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
One or two sentences explaining how this recommendation supports/advances the Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals. Reference to any Key Objectives and/or Milestones that are related.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals:
____ Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
____ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
____ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
If does not fall under any of the above Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals (Other):
__X__ Administrative The approval of this MOU by the Board of Supervisors will support the agreement of Monterey County and the Union.
Link to the Strategic Plan:
<https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=139569>
Prepared by: Ariana Hurtado, Assistant Director of Human Resources, (831) 784-5638
Approved by: Andreas Pyper, Director of Human Resources (831) 755-5034
Attachments:
Board Report
Attachment A - UAPD Final MOU
Attachment B - MCSMA Final MOU
Attachment C - MCSMA Draft Redline MOU