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 Police Management Association (PMA) 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 Police Management Association (PMA) expired on June 30, 2020. The City and PMA have engaged in good-faith negotiations, ultimately reaching tentative agreement November 2021 on terms related to 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 PMA, the Finance Department estimates the total projected average annual cost increase of the MOU to be $190,474 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 Police 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 PMA 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 Police Management Association (PMA) represents approximately 13 employees in the City.
Representatives for the City and PMA engaged in active discussions over an extended period, ultimately reaching tentative agreement on contract terms for a 2.5 year period. Key changes in the proposed MOU include the following:
Term of Agreement
July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2023
Salary Range Adjustment
* Effective July 1, 2...
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