AB 2561 Presentation
STATUS OF
VACANCIES,
RECRUITMENT AND
RETENTION EFFORTS
City Council Meeting
April 20, 2026
OVERVIEW
SUMMARY
AB 2561
CITY VACANCY RATES
RECRUITMENT &
RETENTION EFFORTS
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OVERVIEW
Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2561 (Gov. Code 3502.3)
Local government agencies are required to hold a public hearing to report on vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts, at least once per fiscal year, prior to the adoption of the final budget.
Recognized employee organizations may be present at the hearing and may make a presentation.
Additional specified information must be provided if a bargaining unit’s vacancy rate exceeds 20%.
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Vacancy Reason # of Vacancies (FTE) % of Vacancies
Newly Budgeted Position 2 4%
Internal Promotion or Transfer 10.7 22.1%
Voluntary Separation - Retirement 10 20.6%
Voluntary Separation - Resignation 16.9 34.9%
Involuntary Separation - Released 8.9 18.4%
CITYWIDE TOTAL* 48.5 FTE 100%
VACANCY REASONS
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City of San Leandro Bargaining Groups
Vacant
FTE
Budgeted
FTE
Vacancy
Rate
San Leandro Police Officers’ Association (SLPOA) 19 82 23.2% San Leandro Police Management Association (SLPMA) 1 8 12.5% San Leandro Management Organization (SLMO) 2 49 4.1%
San Leandro City Employees’ Association (SLCEA) 25.5 266.4 9.2% Non-Represented Confidential Employee Group 1 12.3 8.2% Non-Represented Executive (City Manager, Police Chief) 0 2 0.00% CITYWIDE TOTAL* 48.5 FTE 419.7 FTE 11.6%
VACANCY RATES BY BARGAINING GROUP
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*As of March 30, 2026: Excludes 32.2 FTE non-represented part-time employees (i.e. seasonal Recreation staff, interns)
VACANCY RATES BY DEPARTMENT
*As of March 30, 2026: Excludes 32.2 FTE non-represented part-time employees (i.e. seasonal Recreation staff, interns) City of San Leandro Departments Vacant FTE Budgeted FTE Vacancy Rate City Manager’s Office 3 17 17.7%
City Manager’s Office/WPCP 3 40 7.5%
Community Development 2 34 5.9%
Finance 1 17 5.9%
Human Resources 0 11.3 0.0%
Human Services 1 9 11.1%
Information Technology 1 15 6.7%
Library 2.8 36.3 7.7%
Police 25.5 138 18.6%
Public Works 6.7 72.4 9.3%
Recreation and Parks 2.5 30.2 8.3%
CITYWIDE TOTAL* 48.5 FTE 419.7 11.6%
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City of San Leandro Bargaining Groups
# Hired
CY 2025
# Promoted
CY 2025
San Leandro Police Officers’ Association (SLPOA) 8 3
San Leandro Police Management Association (SLPMA) 0 0
San Leandro Management Organization (SLMO) 4 0
San Leandro City Employees’ Association (SLCEA) 52 4
Non-represented Confidential Employee Group 10 0
Executive (City Manager, Police Chief) 0 0
CITYWIDE TOTAL* 74 7
2025 HIRES BY BARGAINING GROUP
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RECRUITMENT AND
RETENTION EFFORTS
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Streamline the recruitment process
Utilize targeted marketing to reach a larger pool of
candidates
Prioritize a culture of recognition
Maintain flexible work schedules and the ability to do
hybrid work
SAN LEANDRO
POLICE OFFICERS’
ASSOCIATION
Vacancy Rate of 23.2%
19 out of 82 Police
Officers/Sergeants vacant
2025 CALENDAR YEAR
# of Applications Received: 399
# Interviewed: 111
# Hired: 13
# Separations: 8
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HIRING EFFORTS
Dedicated Recruitment Team
Ongoing, accelerated processes
Targeted advertising including social
media
In-person recruiting events
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The City actively recruits to fill vacant
positions
The City employs a multi-faceted approach to
fill vacancies
The City prioritizes employee engagement
and retention initiatives
KEY TAKEAWAYS
THANK YOU
Meeting Date: April 20, 2026
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