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RESOLUTION NO. 11548 (2025 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING “POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 2561”
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill (AB) 2561, effective January 1, 2025, establishes new
legal obligations for the City to report the status of their workforce vacancies and recruitment
and retention efforts during a public hearing before the City Council at least once per fiscal
year; and
WHEREAS, AB 2561 also requires the City to identify during the public hearing any
necessary changes to City policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may
contribute to obstacles in the City’s hiring process; and
WHEREAS, under AB 2561, the recognized employee organization for a bargaining
unit is entitled to make a presentation to the City Council during the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, procedural rules and policies regarding this public hearing are intended
to ensure a fair, orderly, and efficient hearing process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo:
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SECTION 1: The City Council hereby adopts and approves the policies and
procedures set forth in Exhibit A, incorporated herein, for public hearings held pursuant
to California Assembly Bill 2561, codified at Government Code § 3502.3.
Upon motion of Council Member Francis, seconded by Council Member Marx, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Francis, Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman,
and Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 4th day of March 2025.
__________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________
____________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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Policies and Procedures for Public
Hearings Under AB 2561
PURPOSE
This policy establishes the framework and procedures for holding public hearings and reporting
on the City’s workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts in compliance with
Assembly Bill 2561 (“AB 2561”) (Cal. Gov’t Code § 3502.3). The purpose is to ensure
transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to community needs regarding the City’s
staffing and employment practices.
SCOPE
This policy applies to the City, City Management, and the City Council.
DEFINITIONS
A. Authorized Full-Time Positions: regular part- and full-time positions that have been
officially approved and funded by the City Council during the budget adoption process.
B. Recruitment: The process of advertising, screening, interviewing, and selecting
qualified candidates for employment within the City of San Luis Obispo.
C. Retention: Efforts to maintain a stable and satisfied workforce by addressing factors that
contribute to stability in the workforce.
D. Vacancies: Unfilled positions with the City of San Luis Obispo’s workforce that require
recruitment efforts to fill.
POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with AB 2561 (Cal. Gov’t Code § 3502.3) the City of San Luis Obispo shall hold a
public hearing at least once per fiscal year prior to the adoption of the final budget and give a
report on vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts.
POLICY PROVISIONS
The City shall conduct public hearings at least once per fiscal year prior to the adoption of the
final budget to present information on vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts and issues
with the policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring
process.
Notice of the public hearing shall be provided according to applicable law and City policies.
Members of the public and recognized employee organizations shall have the right to present
information, concerns, and recommendations prior to the public hearing.
Each recognized employee organization shall have five (5) minutes total to present information,
concerns, and recommendations at the public hearing. It is up to each employee organization
how to allocate this five (5) minute allowance.
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REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The Human Resources Department of the City shall present information on the following at the
public hearing:
1. The status of vacancies at the City
2. Information on City recruitment and retention efforts
3. Identify obstacles in the City’s hiring policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that
may create challenges.
SPECIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH VACANCY RATES
If the number of job vacancies within a single bargaining unit meets or exceed 20% of the total
number of authorized full-time positions, then the City shall, upon the request of the recognized
employee organization, include special reporting information at the public hearing as to that
bargaining unit:
1. The total number of vacancies within the bargaining unit.
2. The total number of applications for vacant position within the bargaining unit.
3. The average number of days to complete hiring process from when a position is posted.
4. Opportunities to improve compensation and other working conditions.
MONITORING AND REVIEW
The City Council shall review the effectiveness of this policy on an annual basis and make
revisions as necessary to ensure ongoing compliance with AB 2561 and alignment with best
practices regarding public transparency. Notwithstanding the above, the City Manager is
authorized to amend this policy for consistency with any changes in state law.
APPROVAL AUTHORITY: The City Council has delegated authority to the City Manager for
future updates to this policy to remain in compliance with the law.
Responsible Department: Human Resources
Approved By:
Date Adopted:
For questions regarding this policy or to discuss a particular situation, please contact the Human
Resources Department at (805) 781-7250.
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