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 Between the Huntington Beach Fire Management Association (FMA) and the City of Huntington Beach for July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2023
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Statement of Issue:
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Fire Management Association (FMA) expired on September 30, 2017. Subsequently, the City and FMA engaged in good-faith negotiations, ultimately reaching tentative agreement on terms in October 2021 on a 2.5 year contract covering the period of July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2023.
Financial Impact:
Pursuant to the terms agreed upon with FMA, the Finance Department estimates the total projected cost of the MOU to be $201,220 in Year 1; $24,453 in Year 2; and $17,721 in Year 3. This results in an average annual cost increase of $97,357 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 Fire Management Association and the City of Huntington Beach for the period of July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2023.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the introduction of the proposed successor MOU for FMA 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 Fire Management Association (FMA) represents 8 employees in the City.
Representatives for the City and FMA engaged in active negotiations over an extended period, and have ultimately reached tentative agreement on contract terms for a 2.5 year period. Key changes in the proposed MOU in...
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