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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Public hearing and reporting on City of Orange vacancies pursuant to Government Code 3502.3
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2. SUMMARY
This item is presented to comply with Government Code Section 3502.3, which requires public agencies to conduct an annual public hearing regarding vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts. This report summarizes vacant City positions and discusses the current City vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing.
2. Receive and file report of City vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact associated with conducting a public hearing pursuant to Government Code 3502.3. However, addressing recruitment and retention issues could involve future budgeting and bargaining considerations.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
Goal 4: Employee Retention and Recruitment
Objective 4.1: Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to market the City of Orange as an employer of choice
Objective 4.5: Implement Succession Planning Strategies
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2561 (AB2561) into law on September 22, 2024 to amend the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA). AB 2561 went into effect January 1, 2025 and codified California Government Code Section 3502.3 which mandates public agencies hold a public hearing at least once per fiscal year to report on vacancy status and recruitment and retention efforts.
Pursuant to AB 2561, the appropriate posting and notifications of this hearing were made to our labor association/union representatives, noting their opportunity to address the City Council on the matter.
Job Vacancies
Vacancies occur most often because of promotions, transfers, retirem...
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