Citywide workforce vacancies and recruitment
Summary
HR reported busy recruitment — nearly 50 lifeguards onboarded for summer, 25 youth interns, and a successful career fair — plus new exit surveys targeting why employees leave in their first two years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Vacancy savings (e.g., $15.9 million projected in the general fund) can't be moved out of enterprise funds.
Residents get summer recreation staffing and job seekers got direct access to city careers.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Budget Engagement Commission — August 13, 2026
The electric, water, refuse, sewer, and parking funds all have double-digit or near double-digit vacancy rates. Commissioner Ward asked whether savings could be shifted to the general fund — the answer is no, enterprise fund savings stay put.
Human Resources Board — June 1, 2026
HR reported busy recruitment — nearly 50 lifeguards onboarded for summer, 25 youth interns, and a successful career fair — plus new exit surveys targeting why employees leave in their first two years.
City Council — February 24, 2026
A public hearing on the AB 2561 workforce report covering how the city is doing on vacancies, recruiting, and retention — which affects how quickly residents get services.
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