Consideration of Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA)City Council MeetingOctober 7, 2025
Overview
Pursuant to the MMBA, the City has been meeting and conferring in good faith with MSMA since August 2024 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; January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027
3% base salary adjustments January 1 of each year
One-time base salary adjustment of 10% to the Marine Safety Specialist classification Elimination of Performance Bonus in exchange for an additional top step for each classification
Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (continued)
Longevity Pay of 2.5%, 5% or 7.5% depending on years of service Updated course requirements for Battalion Chiefs to receive Certification Pay Increase to City contribution to employees’ health insurance premiums
Fiscal Impact
Projected Cost
FY 24/25
$94,951
FY 25/26
$231,338
FY 26/27
$238,860
FY 27/28
$137,072
Projected Total
$702,220
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-62, approving the successor MOU with MSMA, and Authorize the City Manager or designee to take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary for implementation of Resolution No. 2025-62.
Alternative Action
Do not adopt Resolution No. 2025-62 and direct staff to continue the meet and confer process with MSMA
Questions?