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Home My WebLink About _ 6.2--Public Hearing to consider Local Public Employees Vacant Postiions - AB 2561 � � �' � � � � � � ' � �' � � ' � ` CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 17, 2025 FROM: Kari Kibler, Personnel ITEIVI NO. 6.2. Director ***APPROVED BY*** � �, � � � �� , i�]�r,Persc�nnel I�irectc�r C�.t�r'2t?'�� rS' �P�ir�,C�i �� ° 6�'1 1,{'2{}?. kkibler@cityofredding.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 6.2--Public Hearing to consider information on vacancies, recruitment and retention in accordance with Government Code Section 3502.3 (Assembl Bi112561). Recommendation Conduct a Public Hearing, and upon conclusion, accept the report regarding City of Redding vacancies, recruitment and retention in accordance with Government Code Section 3502.3 (Assembly Bill 2561). Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Alte�native Action The City Council could provide alternate direction staff, but the direction could not be less restrictive than the legal obligations. Backg�ound/Analysis AB 2561 was introduced to address the issue of job vacancies in local government, which adversely affects the delivery of public services and employee workload. Among other requirements, the bill mandates that public agencies present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts during a public hearing before the agency's governing body at least once per fiscal year. The bill was enacted into law and is codified at Government Code section 3502.3. The new law was effective January l, 2025. In compliance with the new legal obligations, the City of Redding (City) is required to do the following: 1. Public Hearin�: At least once each fiscal year, at a public hearing before the City Council, the City shall present information regarding the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts (Gov. Code § 3502.3(a)(1)) and identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process (Gov. Code § 3502.3(a)(3)). Report to Redding City Council June 11,2025 Re: 6.2--Public Hearing to consider Local Public Employees Vacant Postiions-AB 2561 Page 2 If the City adopts an annual or multiyear budget during the fiscal year, this presentation. must occur prior to the adoption of the final budget for the City. (Gov. Code § 3502.3(a)(2).) 2. Em�lo. e��anization Partici�ation: Allow the recognized employee organization for each bargaining unit at the City to make presentations during the public hearing concerning vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts. There are 11 bargaining units at the City. (Gov. Code § 3502.3(b).) 3. Additional Reportin� for Hi�h Vacanc,y Rates: If vacancies within a single bargaining unit meet or exceed 20 percent of authorized full-time positions in that bargaining unit, upon request of the recognized employee organization for that bargaining unit, the City must provide additional information during the public hearing, including the following: (1) the total number of vacancies; (2) the number of applicants; (3) the average time to fill positions; and (4) opportunities to improve compensation and working conditions for employees in the bargaining unit. (Gov. Code § 3502.3(c).) As of May 19, 2025, the citywide vacancy rate is 6.7%. The vacancy rates by organization as are follows: Vacancies Budgeted Vacancy Created FTE's Rate(%) IAFF(Firefighters) 6 98 6.1% IBEW—Electric 1 55 1.8% IBEW-Maintenance 13 210 6.2% IBEW—Power Production 0 22 0.0% RIEO—Clerical,Technical, &Professional Unit 16 219 7.3% RIEO - Supervisory/Confidential Unit 6 75 8.0% RPMA(Police Managers) 0 23 0.0% RPOA(Peace Officers) 7 90 7.8% RPOA—Miscelianeous 0 15 0.0% UPEC—Fire Management 1 7 14.3% UPEC—Technical Unit 5 38 13.2% Unrepresented(excluding City Council) 10 113 8.8% Since the start of 2025, Personnel has conducted 25 recruitments: 5 have been filled using existing eligibility lists/ongoing recruitments, 17 through new recruitments, and 3 through new internal only recruitments. Report to Redding City Council June 11,2025 Re: 6.2--Public Hearing to consider Local Public Employees Vacant Postiions-AB 2561 Page 3 Environmental Review This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required. Council Prior�ity/City Manager� Goals • Government of the 215t Century — `Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today's residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decision today."