REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager
VIA: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources
PREPARED BY: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2024-57 Amending the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and Huntington Beach Firefighters Association by Adopting a Side Letter of Agreement
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Statement of Issue:
The current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Firefighters Association (HBFA) is effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026. The proposed Side Letter of Agreement modifies Articles VIII and IX, and adds Article XIV, to address the CalPERS reportability of Uniform Allowance for eligible employees, and staffing impacts related to the Fire Department's acceptance of future SAFER Grants.
Financial Impact:
No additional funding is requested. Funding is included in the FY 2024-25 budget.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2024-57, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Huntington Beach Firefighters Association by Adopting a Side Letter of Agreement."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Uniform Allowance
Article VII of the current MOU between the City and HBFA outlines the agreement between the City and HBFA with respect to uniforms and Unform Allowance. The City currently reports as special compensation under Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 571(a)(5), the annual cost of uniforms and physical fitness uniforms for eligible employees, per the MOU. However, CalPERS recently notified the City that unless the MOU specifically states the dollar amount to be reported, the Allowance is not reportable as special compensation. The proposed Side Letter of Agreement modi...
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