Accept report on status of pending layoffs and early retirements
In Plain English
The city is cutting jobs and offering early retirement packages to reduce costs. Human Resources provided an update on how many positions will be eliminated and how many employees have accepted early retirement. The changes affect city services and staffing levels across departments.
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Approve consent calendar
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