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REQUEST ~OR COUNCIL ACTION
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From:
FRED WILSON
Assistant City Administrator
Subject:
Reorganization of Telecomm-
unications Division
Dept:
Date: November 22, 1991
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Synopsis of Previous Council action:
8/B/9l -- Proposed reorganization recommended for approval
by Council Personnel Committee.
Recommended motion:
Motion #1. That the Director of Telecommunications position, Range 4468
($4,578-$5,564) be reclassified to Cable TV Manager, with
a salary set at Range 4439 ($3,961-$4,814).
Motion #2. That two positions of Electronic Technician be transferr~d
from the Telecommunications Division to the Fire Department.
Motion #3. That the Director of Personnel be dire
Resolution Nos. 6413, 6433 and 10584.
Contact person:
Supporting data attached:
Fred Wilson
Phone:
5122
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Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
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Source: (Acct. No.)
(Acct. DescriPtion)
Finance:
Council Notes:
75-0262
Agenda Item No . 3 'I
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CITY OF SAN BI!~RDINO - RI!QUI!ST~OR COUNCIL ACTION
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STAFF REPORT
A reorganization of the Telecommunications Division has been
proposed which involves reclassifying the position of Director of
Telecommunications to Cable Television Manager and transferring the
communications maintenance function to the Fire Department. Two
positions of Electronic Technician will be transferred to the Fire
Department as a result of this change.
The reasons for the reorganization include:
1. The Telecommunications Division was originally
established to implement and manage the City's
cable franchise agreements, a community access
channel and a prOduction facility. The
responsibility of managing the Communications
Maintenance Shop was added to the division in
October 1990. Communications maintenance
involves repair and maintenance of all types
of radios, primarily for public safety and
troubleshooting communication backbone
microwave/radio equipment.
2.
With the resignation of the Director of
Telecommunications, an evaluation of the
appropriateness of communications maintenance
in the Telecommunications Division was
undertaken. Based on this evaluation, it was
determined that communications maintenance
could operate as efficiently as a division of
the, Fire Department. Since the Communications
Maintenance Shop is located adj acent to the
Fire Department's garage facility, supervision
could be absorbed by Fire personnel currently
overseeing the garage. In addition, since the
major focus of the Communications Shop is the
repair of public safety equipment, scheduling
needs could be better prioritized.
Transferring the supervisory responsibility
would also permit the Telecommunications
Technical Coordinator, who is overseeing the
Communications Maintenance Shop, to allocate
more time to the repair and maintenance of
CATV equipment, a primary function of the
position.
The Communications Shop staffing since October
1990 has been reduced from 4 positions to 2
positions. One of the existing Electronic
Technicians plans to retire January 1991.
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with the retirement of the individual, an
evaluation of contractinq out certain
responsibilities of the division will be
undertaken with the qoal of achievinq
additional budqet savinqs.
3. with the transfer of the Communications Shop
and the proposed reclassification, the City
can focus on recruitinq for a hiqh quality
Cable TV Manaqer to concentrate on manaqinq
and enhancinq the level of proqramminq on
Channel 3.
4. with the reclassification of the Director
position, the monthly salary' would decrease
from Ranqe 4468, $5, 564/mo. to Ranqe 4439,
$4, 814/mo. The annual savinqs is estimated at
approximately $12,000 for salary and frinqe
benefits.
The attached revised job description describes the duties to be
performed by the Cable TV Manaqer (Attachment A). Also attached is
a proposed orqanization chart for the Cable TV Division.
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AOCHMENT "A"
CABLB TBLEVISIOB JlADGBR (U)
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Under administrative direction: plans, designs, implements,
evaluates and modifies City-wide cable television and City owned
telephones. Performs related work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Provides excellent customer service. Maintains positive attitude
toward City's management philosophy, and promotes same through
cooperative interaction with staff and other City departments.
Plans, organizes and directs the daily operations of the Cable
Television Division: directs Public, Education and Government
(P.E.G.) access proqramming: monitors the performance of local
operators: prepares agenda items for Common Council and Cable
Television Commission meetings: investigates citizen and subscriber
complaints: develops and implements access programming on (P.E.G.)
channels for the City: assists the City, local organizations,
educational institutions, groups or individuals who desire to
produce programming for city (P.E.G.) channels: develops training
workshops on the use of production facility and equipment:
supervises production facility: insures community access: and,
directs program scheduling on access channels.
Directs and monitors the City-owned telephone systems: confers with
user departments to assess telecommunication requirements, costs,
services, and current technological developments: directs telephone
billing both intercity and for related common carriers: researches
and plans long range City telecommunications requirements and
advises Mayor and City Administrator.
Prepares division budgets and
receives bids and contractual
prepares comprehensive reports
recommendations to the Mayor and
maintains budgetary controls:
agreements: maintains records:
and correspondence: and, makes
Common Council.
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supe~ises assigned personnel: participates in staff training and
development, performance evaluations, counseling and discipline.
MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or
closely related field, and 3 years of experience in cable
television management, or a related area.
possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.
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GENERAL OU~TJFICATIONS
Knowledae of:.
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Modern principles and practices of public or business .
administration:
video production techniques:
Management and research techniques and procedures:
Principles of supervision, budgeting, training and public
relations:
Research and analysis methods:
Principles and practices of Cable television franchising,
regulation, operations and programming:
Federal, state and local codes, laws, ordinances and regulations
relating to Cable television systems:
Safety principles and practices: and,
Oral and written communications skills.
Abilitv to:
Plan, develop and direct programs:
Train, supervise and evaluate personnel:
Meet the general public with courtesy and tact:
Establish and maintain positive relations with elected and
appointed officials, advisory boards, various agencies, peers,
subordinates, and the general public:
Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of
action: and,
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Cable Television Manager is a Division Head in the city
Administrator's Department, and reports to the Assistant city
Administrator.
APPROVED: '~l>.A;..6./7) C9/:'?/A>? )
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL
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TELECOOMUNICATIONS DIVISION
ORGANIZATION CHART
PROI'OSBD JAtIJARY 1991
ICITY ADMINIS'fl'lATOR I
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ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR .'
CABLE TELEVISION
MANAGER
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"""" TELEPHONE SYSTEMS TELECOOMUNICATIONS VIDEO PRODUCTION T
COORDINATOR OPERATIONS COORD. COORDINATOR T
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I- TYPIST CLERK III TELECOI'1MUNICATIONS PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
REPRESENTATIVE (8.5)
..,. TYPIST CLERK II PLAYBACK ASSISTANT
(2.5)
- TELECOM . INTERN - PLAYBACK INTERN
(1) (1)
ELECOI'1MUNICATIONS
ECHNICAL COORD.
PART-TIME STAFF
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
CURRENT
PROPOSED
CATV PRODUCTIONI
PROGRAMMING ASSISTANTS
14
11
9
INTERN
3
3
3
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