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 for the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Huntington Beach Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA) 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 Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA) expired on March 31, 2018. Recently, the City and MSMA engaged in good-faith negotiations, ultimately reaching tentative agreement on terms in November 2021 on a 3-year contract covering the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
Financial Impact:
Pursuant to the terms agreed upon with MSMA, the Finance Department estimates the total projected average annual cost increase of the MOU to be $82,721 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 Marine Safety Management Association 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 MSMA 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 Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA) represents approximately 18 employees in the City.
Representatives for the City and MSMA 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
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