REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources
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Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT)
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Statement of Issue:
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT) expired on December 31, 2024. In September 2024, the City and HBMT representatives began the negotiations process regarding wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. 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 HBMT, the total projected cost includes a one-time payment of $358,000 and a recurring cost of $4,815,438.
Recommended Action:
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Receive and consider the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT) for the period of January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, pursuant to City of Huntington Beach Ordinance No. 4154.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
HBMT is a recognized employee union representing approximately 398 full-time, non-exempt employees across all departments. The City and HBMT representatives began meeting in September 2024 to negotiate the terms of a successor MOU, and a Tentative Agreement was reached in April 2025.
Salient provisions of the Tentative Agreement between the City and MEO include:
* Term of three years, expiring December 31, 2027
* Salary adjustment of three percent (3%) effective January 1 each year of the MOU
* Elimination of the Performance Bonus in exchange for an additional top step to the salary schedule for each classification
* One-time payment of $1,000
* Annual increase to medical ...
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