New classification specification and salary plan for Communications Supervisor. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 8/22/05 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of a Resolution to Approve of the New Classification Specification and Salary Plan for Communications Supervisor and Rescind Resolution 2004 R099 Item Number: A 1 Contact Person/Dept.: Serena Wright Phone Number: (310) 253 5640 Fiscal Impact: Yes Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Notification List Fire Department and Management Group on 8/17/05. General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: X X No Action Item: X Department Approval: Kermit Francis 8/15/05 City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang 8/16/05 RECOMMENDATION: CAO Approval: Jerry Fulwood 8/17/05 That the City Council approve the new classification specification and salary plan for Communications Supervisor and rescind Resolution 2004 R099. BACKGROUND: During the budget session for FY2005 2006 the City Council authorized the funds for an additional unclassified management position in the Fire Department to oversee the communications operations. DISCUSSION: The Communications Division is involved in many citywide projects including the Transportation Department s Smart Bus project the new 911 system Mobile Data ICIS and the EOC relocation. In the past this division was managed by an administrative Fire Captain. This position was eliminated during the budget reductions that took place during fiscal year 2003 2004. As a result a 56 hour Battalion Chief took over the responsibilities and because of the shift hours for that position there is often no direct supervision of staff provided. The intent in creating the Communications Supervisor position is to provide supervision of the day to day operations of the communications division as well as City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report coordinate with City departments on the maintenance repair or procurement of certain communication devices. FISCAL ANALYSIS...
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