REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brittany Mello, Interim Administrative Services Director
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Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT) and the City of Huntington Beach for January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024
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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) expires on December 31, 2021. The City and HBMT have engaged in good-faith discussions and reached tentative agreement in December 2021 on new MOU terms for a 3-year contract covering the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
Financial Impact:
Pursuant to the terms agreed upon with HBMT, the Finance Department estimates the total projected average annual cost increase of the MOU to be $1,153,182 per year during the life of the agreement.
Recommended Action:
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Approve the introduction of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters and the City of Huntington Beach for the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the introduction of the proposed successor MOU for HBMT employees, and direct staff to: (1) continue to meet and confer with the Association, or (2) utilize the impasse procedures contained within the City's Employer-Employee Relations Resolution.
Analysis:
The Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT) represents approximately 345 employees in the City.
Representatives for the City and HBMT engaged in active discussions over an extended period, ultimately reaching tentative agreement on contract terms for a 3-year period. Key changes in the proposed MOU include the following:
Term of Agreement
January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024
Salary Range Adju...
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