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
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Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association
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Statement of Issue:
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association (HBPOA) expired on June 30, 2025. A Tentative Agreement on the terms of a successor MOU has been reached and is now presented.
Financial Impact:
Pursuant to the terms of the Tentative Agreement with HBPOA, the total projected cost is $9,808,770.
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 Officers’ 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):
Do not consider the proposed MOU and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The HBPOA is a recognized employee association representing approximately 259 full-time employees. The City and HBPOA began meeting in November 2025 to negotiate the terms of a successor MOU, and a Tentative Agreement was reached in July 2026.
Salient provisions of the Tentative Agreement between the City and HBPOA 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
- Increase to city medical contribution of $75 for employee only coverage, $150 for two-party and $200 for family coverage effective January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2028
- Updated language regarding proof of eligibility for education pay
A summary of the Tentative Agreement between the City and the HBPOA 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 September 1, 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