2026 Budget Recommendation / R59 / Personnel / Addressing Civilian Attrition Levels / Service Delivery Impact / Resources Needed / Prioritizing Filling New Positions
Council File 26-0600-S81
Pending — the Personnel and Hiring Committee is examining why the city's losing civilian workers and how staffing gaps are affecting services, but hasn't scheduled a hearing yet to recommend next steps.
Brief
This budget-related referral directs the Personnel and Hiring Committee to review civilian employee turnover rates, assess how attrition affects city services, and identify resources needed to fill vacant positions. Initiated by Council on June 24, 2026, the file was referred to committee on July 7, 2026, and remains pending. It forms part of the broader 2026 budget recommendation process.
Full summary
Council File 26-0600-S81 is a budget recommendation matter that focuses on civilian workforce attrition within Los Angeles city government. The underlying directive asks the Personnel and Hiring Committee to examine turnover trends among civilian employees, understand the service delivery consequences of unfilled positions, and determine what resources and hiring strategies are needed to address staffing gaps. The file was introduced by Council on June 24, 2026, as part of the 2026 budget cycle. It was formally referred to the Personnel and Hiring Committee on July 7, 2026, where it currently remains pending. The file does not appear to propose specific policy changes but rather asks for analytical work: an assessment of attrition levels, documentation of service impacts, and recommendations on resources or hiring priorities. As of the last activity date (July 7, 2026), the matter has not moved beyond the initial committee referral. No hearing date, staff report, or committee action has been recorded. The file carries a two-year expiration date of June 24, 2028, allowing time for committee review and potential council action during the budget process.
Activity (1)
- 2026-07-07 Council document(s) referred to Personnel and Hiring Committee.
Documents (1)
- 2026-06-24 Budget Recommendation · other