Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Discussion
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ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-026 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED REORGANIZATION AND REPORTING STRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, DEFUNDING AND ELIMINATING CERTAIN COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT POSITIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The City's recreation, leisure, social, and enrichment programs are administered by the Community Services/Parks and Recreation Department. The Department is currently comprised of approximately 66 full time and over 200 seasonal and part time employees throughout the fiscal year. Traditionally, management of this department has been facilitated through a single Department Director with assistance from a Recreation Superintendent overseeing the Parks and Recreation Division, a Human Services Manager overseeing the Human Services Division, a Transportation Supervisor overseeing transit services, a Community Center Manager overseeing the Events Center operations, and a Principal Administrative Analyst managing budget and administrative tasks for the Department.
Given the expanding size and scope of responsibility the department has experienced, executive leadership is recommending changes to the Department's organizational structure to allow for better direct oversight and accountability of services. Additionally, the proposed changes are intended to provide better support to field staff in real time to assist with more rapid decision making and provide better opportunities to coach and develop aspiring staff in the various program sections. Moreover, the adjustment will ensure transparency and access to the Department's succession plans for ambitious professionals within the workforce.
The proposed reorganization restruct...
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