City Council

24. 23-051 Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark - Request to Implement\na Managed Hiring Process for Vacant City Staff Positions (with\nlimited exceptions)\nRecommended Action:\nDirect the City Manager to take necessary measures to develop and implement a\n“managed hiring” process for City staff position vacancies that results in only necessary\nhiring for public safety (including Police and Fire Departments), building inspection and\ncode enforcement, legal services (City Attorney's Office), infrastructure maintenance and\noperation, essential support services, meeting Charter and Municipal Code requirements,\nfilling interim/permanent Department Head vacancies, etc.\nThis “managed hiring” process is meant to be temporary and is designed to allow the City\nManager to prepare and present a report for City Council at its regular meeting on\nFebruary 21, 2023, about the state of the City’s budget and financial health, as well as\nstaffing levels, vacancies, the costs of filling vacancies, and any other aspect of citywide\nreorganization or planned increase in fiscal responsibility and economic efficiency.