Consideration of Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Surf City Lifeguard Employees’ Association (SCLEA)City Council MeetingOctober 7, 2025
Overview
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
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-63, approving the successor MOU with SCLEA, and Authorize the City Manager or designee to take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary for implementation of Resolution No. 2025-63.
Alternative Action
Do not adopt Resolution No. 2025-63 and direct staff to continue the meet and confer process with SCLEA.
Questions?