Introduction of Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Huntington Beach Fire Association (HBFA)
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 19, 2023
Overview
Pursuant to the Meyers-Millias Brown Act (MMBA) the City has been meeting and conferring in good faith from September through November of 2023 with the HBFA.
We reached tentative agreement with the HBFA on November 28, 2023.
While the City has no obligation to accept the proposed labor agreements, the City does need to formally consider the negotiated labor agreement.
Proposed Memorandum of Understanding
3-year agreement (January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026) Base salary increases of:
6% beginning January 6, 2024;
6% effective the pay period including January 1, 2025, and; 4% effective the pay period including January 1, 2026
Proposed Memorandum of Understanding
Increases and adjustments to Longevity Pay
Elimination of the Pay for Performance Program
Increases in City Contribution for Medical Benefits
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year
Projection *
FY 2023/24
$ 919,730
FY 2024/25
$ 1,961,628
FY 2025/26
$ 1,791,443
FY 2026/27
$ 835,433
Total
$ 5,508,234
* Includes budgetary impacts related to overtime.
City Council Options
Approve the Introduction of the Proposed Successor Memorandum of Understanding with HBFA Do not approve introduction of the Agreement, and direct staff to:
1) Continue to meet and confer with HBFA
2) Utilize the impasse procedures contained within the City’s Employer-Employee Relations Resolution