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 Management Employees' Organization (MEO) 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 Management Employees' Organization (MEO) expires on December 31, 2021. The City and MEO have engaged in good-faith discussions, and in November 2021, reached tentative agreement on new MOU terms for a 3-year contract covering the period January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
Financial Impact:
Pursuant to the terms agreed upon with MEO, the Finance Department estimates the total projected average annual cost increase of the MOU to be $514,541 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 Management Employees' Organization 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 MEO 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 Management Employees' Organization (MEO) represents approximately 105 employees in the City.
Representatives for the City and MEO 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 Adjustment
* Effective January 1...
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