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Minutes – Personnel Board Meeting of December 4, 2024 Page 1
Minutes
PERSONNEL BOARD
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Special Meeting of the Personnel Board
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Personnel Board was called to order on Wednesday,
December 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. by Human Resources Director Nickole Domini with three
Members present.
ROLL CALL
Present: Board Members Linda Mielke, Sharon Seitz, Patricia Ponce
Absent: Vice Chair Jill LeMieux and Chair Person Cal Stevens
Staff: Human Resources Director Nickole Domini, Human Resources Analyst Diana
Federico
PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
--End of Public Comment--
BUSINESS ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
• Consideration of Minutes of the Regular Personnel Board Meeting of June 24, 2024
Public Comment
None
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY Sharon Seitz, SECONDED BY Linda Mielke, CARRIED
3-0, the Personnel Board approved the Minutes of the Regular Personnel Board Meeting of
June 24, 2024.
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1. Discuss Priorities and Goals for the 2025-2027 Financial Planning Process
The Personnel Board reviewed and finalized the proposed 2025-27 advisory body goals for
City Council consideration.
1. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
The City is committed to policies, practices, and structures that support the well-being
and empowerment of all residents, marginalized communities, and its employees.
a. More fully utilize the expertise of the Personnel Board in providing input and
oversight into the organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies,
programs, and practices.
b. Ensure sufficient City resources (staff, consultant, and budgetary) are provided
in the 2025-27 Financial Plan to support changes to current human resources
processes to align with best practices in DEI in hiring, training, and promotional
policies, practices, and programs identified in the Office of DEI’s 5-year
strategic plan.
2. Fiscal Sustainability
As the City navigates through uncertain economic times, ensure the City prioritizes
employee engagement to reduce turnover and avoid costs associated with hiring and
onboarding staff.
a. Support employee engagement, wellness, and resiliency through various
avenues including employee surveys, adaptation of work policies, and resources
that support employee mental health.
b. Ensure appropriate resources are allocated to fund employee wages and benefits
with inflation in mind while remaining fiscally sustainable in alignment with the
Council adopted compensation philosophy and labor relations objectives.
c. Consider additional flexibility in ways projects are funded.
d. Ensure appropriate resources are allocated for the above in the 2025-27
Financial Plan.
3. City Employee Workforce Development
Employees who understand how their work connects to the City’s mission, vision,
values, and goals are empowered to make a difference through serving the community
of San Luis Obispo.
a. Support and prioritize employee development and growth through investing in
resources to lead, train, and develop all employees and onboard new and
transitioning employees.
b. Maintain open communication throughout all levels of organization to share
progress on and impacts of staff projects and Major City Goals.
c. Establish, encourage, and facilitate pathways to career development.
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Public Comment
None
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY Linda Mielke, SECONDED BY Patricia Ponce,
CARRIED 3-0, the Personnel Board agreed to finalize the proposed Personnel Board
advisory body goals for Council consideration as part of the 2025-2027 Financial Planning
Process.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:13pm
APPROVED BY THE PERSONNEL BOARD: 06/11/2025