REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager
Subject:
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Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Huntington Beach Police Management Association
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Statement of Issue:
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Management Association (HBPMA) expired on June 30, 2026. A Tentative Agreement on the terms of a successor MOU has been reached and is now presented pursuant to Ordinance No. 4154.
Financial Impact:
Pursuant to the terms of the Tentative Agreement with HBPMA, the total projected cost is $971,641 with an ongoing cost of $971,641.
Recommended Action:
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Receive and consider the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Management Association for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, pursuant to City of Huntington Beach Ordinance No. 4154.
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Alternative Action(s):
Direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The HBPMA is a recognized employee association representing approximately 14 full-time employees. The MOU with the HBPMA expired on June 30, 2026, and a Tentative Agreement regarding the terms of a successor MOU was reached in September 2026.
Salient provisions of the Tentative Agreement between the City and HBPMA include:
- Term of three years, expiring June 30, 2029
- Salary adjustments on July 1 of each year of the proposed MOU term, 8%, 4%, and 5%, respectively
- Annual increase to city medical contribution of $75 for single party, $150 for two-party and $200 for family coverage in 2027 and 2028
A summary of the Tentative Agreement between the City and the HBPMA is included as Attachment 1, and a proposed redline MOU reflecting these terms is included as Attachment 2. The Fiscal Impact Report is included as Attachment 3.
Following City Council review of the Tentative Agreement and proposed MOU, a final version of the successor MOU will be presented at the October 20, 2026, City Council meeting.
Environmental Status:
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Summary of Tentative Agreement
2. Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (redline)
3. Fiscal Impact Report
4. PowerPoint Presentation