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Lake Forest reports 5.9% vacancy rate for 2025 in AB 2561 presentation
Summary
Human Resources Manager Shelley Cisneros told the council the city had 11 vacancies (11 filled during 2025 cycles), 15 job postings, and a median 56 days to fill vacancies; the council moved to receive and file the AB 2561 workforce report.
At a public hearing May 21, Human Resources Manager Shelley Cisneros presented the city's annual AB 2561 workforce report for 2025 and recommended the council receive and file the document as required by statute.
Cisneros reported that as of Dec. 31, 2025 the city had 11 position vacancies, 15 job postings, and had successfully filled 11 vacancies during the year. The city had 73 full-time budgeted positions as of that date and an average vacancy rate of 5.9% for 2025. After excluding some extended recruitments, staff reported a median of 56 days to fill open positions.
Cisneros said voluntary separations and internal promotions accounted for several openings, and staff continue to use salary surveys, regular job-spec reviews and competitive benefits to retain and recruit staff. The city recommended conducting the required public hearing and filing the report before formal budget adoption. With no public speakers on the item, the council moved and approved receiving and filing the AB 2561 presentation (vote recorded as 4-0 with one member absent).
What happens next: The report will be a formal part of the public record and inform recruitment and retention strategies ahead of the next budget cycle.
