TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Monica Espinoza, Human Resources Director
1. SUBJECT
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Letters of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange Municipal Employees' Association and the Orange Management Association
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2. SUMMARY
Resolution No. 11668 establishes a Letter of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange Municipal Employees' Association effective July 1, 2026 through and including June 30, 2027.
Resolution No. 11675 establishes a Letter of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange Management Association effective July 1, 2026 through and including June 30, 2027.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 11668. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing a Letter of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange Municipal Employees Association effective July 1, 2026 through and including June 30, 2027.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11675. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing a Letter of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange Management Association effective July 1, 2026 through and including June 30, 2027.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
Orange Municipal Employees' Association: The total cost is approximately $340,300, of which $276,100 is funded through the General Fund.
Orange Management Association: The total cost is approximately $195,500, of which $121,600 is funded through the General Fund.
These adjustments are included in the FY27 budget.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
Goal 4: Improve Employee Retention and Recruitment
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
In February 2026, the City began the collective bargaining process with the Orange Municipal Employees' Association and the Orange Management Associations, collectively the "Parties". The current contracts between the Parties expire on June 30, ...
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