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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Resolution No. 2026-37 Approving and Implementing the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
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Statement of Issue:
The Tentative Agreement regarding a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association (HBPOA) was submitted for City Council review and consideration at the August 18, 2026, regular meeting. The proposed MOU is now presented for City Council action as the final step in the meet and confer process.
Financial Impact:
For FY 2026/27, the cost is $4,805,446; for FY 2027/28, the cost is $2,530,741; for FY 2028/29, the cost is $3,192,583. If approved, an appropriation of $2,700,000 is requested to implement during FY 2026/27. Funding for years two and three of the proposed MOU will be included in FY 2027/28 and 2028/29 budgets.
Recommended Action:
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A) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-37, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving and Implementing the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association (HBPOA) for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and,
B) Appropriate $2,700,000 from General Fund reserves to fund the FY2026/27 costs associated with the implementation of the HBPOA MOU; and,
C) Authorize the City Manager or designee to take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary for implementation of Resolution No. 2026-37.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve Resolution No. 2026-37 and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The HBPOA is a recognized employee association representing approximately 259 full-time employees in the Police Department. The City and HBPOA representatives 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 (Attachment 1) 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 $150 for single party, $200 for two-party and $250 for family coverage
- Updated language regarding proof of eligibility for education pay
The proposed Resolution No. 2026-37 and MOU are included as Attachments 2 and 3. The total cost of the POA MOU is approximately $9,808,770; the Fiscal Impact Report is included as Attachment 4. If the Council approves adoption of the MOU, City staff will work to implement the terms as soon as practicable.
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. Resolution No. 2026-37
3. Proposed MOU between the City of Huntington Beach and HBPOA
4. Fiscal Impact Report
5. PowerPoint Presentation