REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources
PREPARED BY: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources
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Adopt Resolution No. 2025-62 Approving and Implementing the Memorandum of Understanding with Marine Safety Management Association
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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 Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA) was submitted for City Council review and consideration at the September 16, 2025, regular meeting. The proposed MOU is now presented for City Council action as the final step in the meet and confer process.
Financial Impact:
Pursuant to the terms of the Tentative Agreement with MSMA, the total projected cost of the labor agreement is $94,951 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25; $231,338 in FY 2025/26; $238,860 in FY 2026/27; $137,072 in FY 2027/28.
Recommended Action:
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A) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-62, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving and Implementing the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA) and the City for January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027;” and
B) Authorize the City Manager or designee to take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary for implementation of Resolution No. 2025-62.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt Resolution No. 2025-62 approving the successor MOU with MSMA and direct staff to continue to meet and confer with MSMA.
Analysis:
MSMA is a recognized employee association representing approximately 19 full-time employees in the Marine Safety Division. The City and MSMA representatives began meeting in August 2024 to negotiate the terms of a successor MOU, and a Tentative Agreement was reached in August 2025.
Salient provisions of the Tentative Agreement between the City and MSMA include:
• Term of three years, expiring December 31, 2027
• Salary adjustment of three percent (3%) effective the pay period including January 1 each year of the MOU
• Elimination of the Performance Bonus in exchange for a new top step to the salary schedule for each classification and removal of current Step A
• Equity adjustment of ten percent (10%) to the Marine Safety Specialist classification effective July 1, 2025
• Longevity Pay based on years of service:
o 10+ years, but less than 15 years: 2.5%
o 15+ years, but less than 20 years: 5%
o 20+ years: 7.5%
o For employees with part-time service in the Marine Safety Division, 2,000 regular hours worked will equal 1 year of service
• Increase to medical allowance as follows:
o Effective the pay period including January 1, 2025: increase by $87
o Effective the pay period including January 1, 2026: increase by $87
o Effective the pay period including January 1, 2027: increase by $87
The total cost of the MSMA MOU is approximately $702,220. 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 MOU Modifications
2. Resolution No. 2025-62
3. Proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City and MSMA
4. Fiscal Impact Report
5. PowerPoint Presentation