Introduction of Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Surf City Lifeguard Employees’ Association (SCLEA)City Council MeetingSeptember 16, 2025
Meyers-Milias Brown Act (MMBA)
Pursuant to the MMBA, the City has been meeting and conferring in good faith with SCLEA since May 2025 A Tentative Agreement was reached in August
The Tentative Agreement and proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are being presented to the City Council to formally review and consider
Proposed Memorandum of Understanding
3-year term; July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
Added language consistent with AB 119
New three-step salary schedule with increases in years 2 and 3 depending on step Step progression for Reserve Lifeguards depending on hours worked
Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (continued)
Updates to uniforms issued to new employees to match current practice Shift cancellation provision
Set minimum age for Junior Guard Instructors to 18
City to pay for PC 832 classes for Supervising Ocean Lifeguards
Fiscal Impact
Projected Cost
Year 1
$283,463
Year 2
$98,733
Year 3
$164,470
Projected Total
$546,667
Recommended Action
Receive and consider the proposed Memorandum of Understanding with SCLEA pursuant to City of Huntington Beach Ordinance No. 4154.
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