1 Consideration of the Proposed Memorandum
of Understanding with the Huntington Beach
Municipal Teamsters
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2022
2 Overview
On 12/21/2021, the City Council voted affirmatively to introduce the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT) labor
agreement for formal consideration
345 Members
MOU expired in December 2021
2 3
Proposed Memorandum of
Understanding
Huntington Beach
Municipal Teamsters (HBMT)
3-year agreement (Jan. 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2024)
2% wage increase
Opportunity to earn additional step increase, and up to 3% merit-based lump sum bonus for top-step employees
City’s medical plan contribution to increase by average of ~$67 / month in Year 1, $23 / month in Year 2
Formal incorporation of two City-paid holidays
(Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
The average annual cost of this overall agreement is $1.15M
4 City Council Options
Approve the Proposed Successor Memorandum of Understanding with HBMT
Do not approve the adoption of the proposed agreement, 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