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CC SR 20251021 C - Consider 2 Job Specifications for RPVtv Television Producer CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 10/21/2025 AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar AGENDA TITLE: Consider approving City employment class specifications for Television Producer and Television Producer On-Camera positions RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: (1) Approve a new Class Specification for Television Producer position; (2) Approve a new Class Specification for Television Producer On -Camera position; and, (3) If acceptable, adopt Resolution No. 2025-___- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING NEW CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR TELEVISION PRODUCER AND TELEVISION PRODUCER ON-CAMERA POSITIONS. FISCAL IMPACT: The City Council is being asked to approve two new job classifications that do not exist for positions currently in place as part-time positions. If approved, the new Class Specifications would apply to two existing part-time positions currently funded in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 adopted budget for salaries and benefits and will not result in any additional fiscal impact. VR Amount Budgeted: $126,400 (for all salaries and benefits) Additional Appropriation: N/A Account Number(s): 101-400-1440-various (General Fund - RPVtv– Salaries & Benefits) VR ORIGINATED BY: Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources and Risk Manager VG REVIEWED BY: Catherine Jun, Deputy City Manager CJ APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: A. Resolution No. 2025-____ (page A-1) B. Television Producer Class Specification (page B-1) C. Television Producer On-Camera Class Specification (page C-1) 1 BACKGROUND: Class Specifications are formal descriptions outlining the required duties, responsibilities, qualifications, knowledge, skills and working conditions for specific positions (full time and part time) in the City. Class Specifications also serve as the official guideline for hiring, promoting, salary setting, performance evaluation, and organization planning. As a best practice, Class Specifications that are newly created or require revisions should be presented to the City Council for consideration and approval in order to formalize. As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to support daily operations and align staffing with service demands, the Human Resources Division has completed a review of two new Class Specifications that are fully funded in the City’s FY 2025-26 operating budget, but do not formally exist as Class Specification. This includes the part-time positions of Television Producer (this position is to be filled in the coming months) and Television Producer On-Camera (this position is currently filled). The associated labor group, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, District Council 36 (AFSCME) have reviewed and approved the Class Specifications pursuant to the meet and confer requirements of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA). Staff now request City Council consideration to formally approve them, as discussed below. DISCUSSION: Television Producer Classification Television Producer plans, directs and coordinates the operations of the City’s RPVtv television station and channel. They are responsible for producing and coordinating the production and airing of local programming on the channel, Granicus, YouTube, and other platforms as needed. They monitor cable systems for accurate information and proper functioning. Described in greater detail in the attached Class Specification (Attachment B). Television Producer On-Camera Classification Television Producer On-Camera has all the same responsibilities of the Television Producer. In addition, they present or host shows on-camera by conducting interviews and/or narrating video content. Described in greater detail in the attached Class Specification (Attachment C). Approval of the new Television Producer and Television Producer On-Camera Class Specifications support the City Council's goals of operational readiness and community service enhancement, and approval is necessary to finalize recruitment for a part-time Television Producer. The current hourly salary range for the part-time Television Producer 2 is $29.61 to $38.50, and Television Producer On -Camera is $33.99 to $44.20. To formally approve these two job classifications, the City Council is being asked to adopt the attached resolution (Attachment A). Such action will not result in a fiscal impact because both job classifications are currently funded as part-time positions for FY 2025-26. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Separately, the Human Resources Division is engaging in a more systematic review of all Class Specifications, working with the City’s Department Heads to ensure that they accurately reflect the work that their incumbents are currently performing. Upon preparing all of the updated Class Specifications, Staff will bring them to City Council for final consideration in a future meeting as it has come to their attention that they have not previously been approved. Presenting them to the City Council ensures transparency and greater understanding of the individual roles and job classifications that contribute to the daily operations of the City. CONCLUSION: Staff recommend the City Council approve the new Class Specifications to ensure timely recruitment and fulfillment of staffing needs. ALTERNATIVES: In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for the City Council’s consideration: 1. Do not approve the new Class Specifications and do not adopt the resolution, and provide staff with further direction. 2. Approve, with modifications, the new Class Specifications and direct staff to coordinate with the City labor unit and return at a future meeting for Council consideration. 3. Take other action, as deemed appropriate. 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING NEW CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR TELEVISION PRODUCER AND TELEVISION PRODUCER ON- CAMERA WHEREAS, Title 2, Chapter 2.46, Section 2.46.030 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, and Rule III, Section 1, of the Competitive Service Employee Rules authorizes the City Manager to prepare, maintain, and amend the classification plan as needed, which shall contain job specifications for job classifications for positions covered by the Rules; and WHEREAS, Rule III, Section 3 of the Competitive Service Employee Rules sets forth the requirement that the classification plan consists of job specifications, which shall set forth a descriptive title, typical duties and responsibilities, essential functions of the position, and the training, experience, and other qualifications necessary or desirable for the effective performance of each position within a job classification; and WHEREAS, the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (the MMBA) imposes on public employers and recognized employee organizations a “mutual obligation” to meet and confer regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, and thereby freely exchange information, opinions, and proposals to reach an agreement on matters within the scope of representation; and WHEREAS, the change to the job specification of a represented classification falls, respectively, within the scope of bargaining between the City Council and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, District Council 36 (AFSCME). Labor relations representatives completed the meet and confer process with the City and AFSCME have no objections regarding approving the job descriptions for part-time positions of Television Producer and Television Producer On-Camera; and WHEREAS, the City Council and AFSCME desire to approve the job descriptions for Television Producer and Television Producer On-Camera, by accepting, adopting and implementing this resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The City Council finds the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference. A-1 Resolution No. 2025- Page 2 of 2 Section 2: The City Council approves and adopts the attached new Class Specifications for part-time Television Producer provided herewith as Exhibit B-1 and Television Producer On-Camera provided herewith as Exhibit C-1. Section 3: This resolution shall be effective on October 21, 2025. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 21st day of October 2025. _____________________________ Mayor Attest: ____________________________ City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ) I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 2025-__ was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on October 21, 2025. __________________________ City Clerk A-2 CLASS SPECIFICATION DATE: XX-XX-XXX FLSA: NON-EXEMPT JOB CLASS: T180 Class Specification: Television Producer 1 of 3 TELEVISION PRODUCER DEFINITION AND CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Under limited supervision, plans, directs and coordinates the operations of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes’ television station and channel; supervises interns and volunteers; produces and coordinates production and airing of local programming on the channel, Granicus, YouTube, and other platforms as needed; monitors cable system for accuracy of information and proper functioning. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision and administrative direction from the Deputy City Manager or his/her designee. May provide functional or technical supervision to volunteers, interns and other support staff. EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS The examples provided illustrate the general scope of the position and are not exhaustive. The City reserves the right to adjust job responsibilities as needed to meet operational requirements, including adding, modifying, or removing functions: • Plan, write, shoot direct, edit and produce programs and program segments using single and multi-camera production techniques. • Perform script research and coordinate production • Direct professional and non-professional talent • Assists in planning, directing and coordinating the operations of the television station and channel, including scheduling, continuity, production, publicity, and programming on various platforms including YouTube. • Establishes and maintains liaison with media organizations, companies, production vendors, other government agencies and the public relating to the television channel. • Consult and provide technical support to City departments on television production issues. • Supervises and participates in programming activities to ensure quality and compliance with FCC regulations. Serves as executive producer in preparing all program treatments, scripts, materials, equipment and crew assignments for Deputy City Manager’s approval. • Prepares production activity and other reports related to television channel operations and State and federal requirements. Recommends broadcasting policies, procedures and standards. • Recommends equipment selection and budgets for television production. Supervises the repair and maintenance of production equipment. • Assists with internship and volunteer program participation. Trains interns and volunteers in video production and other related matters. • Conducts pre-interviews, story planning, scripting, gathering information, editing and all other aspects of production. Performs production duties including technical direction, creating and producing electronic graphics, directing field and studio productions, setting up and operating cameras and audio equipment and providing support services for City related presentations. B-1 Class Specification: Television Producer 2 of 3 QUALIFICATIONS Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication • Ability to communicate orally and in writing with elected and appointed officials, City Manager, Department directors, employees, vendors, consultants and the general public. • Ability to establish effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Department directors, employees, vendors, consultants and the general public. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability • Ability to utilize a thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of long and short- range television programming. • Knowledge of sources of municipal television programs and the structure and operations of a television system. • Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations pertaining to system operations. • Ability to direct the operations of the Municipal Television Station and Channel in accordance with related regulations and City policies; establish and maintain broadcasting standards; analyze organizational, administrative and technical problems and adopt effective courses of action. • Ability to develop and implement effective program procedures; research and develop program ideas and concepts. • Working knowledge and practical application of studio/remote video production, script writing, editing, lighting, and television/video camera recording techniques and processes. General Knowledge of: • Video, audio, and audiovisual equipment operation, set-up, and routine maintenance. • Single and multi-camera production techniques for planning, writing, shooting, directing, editing, and producing programs. • Reporting requirements for production activities and State and federal regulations. • Broadcasting policies, procedures, and standards. • Familiarity of industry equipment, setup and operation. • Safety and supervisory best practices. Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be: Completion of a four-year college curriculum with a major in telecommunications or a related field, and three years responsible experience in the production, direction and administration of television operations. Licenses and Certifications: B-2 Class Specification: Television Producer 3 of 3 • Valid Class C California Driver’s License is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring simple but continuous adjustments, such as computer terminal, photocopier, telephone, etc. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS • Ability to work under varying, but generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, noise, wetness and/or dust may cause discomfort but poses little risk of injury. • Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays. B-3 CLASS SPECIFICATION DATE: XX-XX-XXX FLSA: NON-EXEMPT JOB CLASS: T165 Class Specification: Television Producer On-Camera 1 of 3 TELEVISION PRODUCER ON-CAMERA DEFINITION AND CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Under limited supervision, plans, directs and coordinates the operations of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes’ television station and channel; supervises interns and volunteers; produces and coordinates production and airing of local programming on the channel, Granicus, YouTube, and other platforms as needed; monitors television system for accuracy of information and proper functioning; presents or hosts shows on-camera by conducting interviews and/or narrating video content. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision and administrative direction from the Deputy City Manager or his/her designee. May provide functional or technical supervision to volunteers, interns and other support staff. EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS The examples provided illustrate the general scope of the position and are not exhaustive. The City reserves the right to adjust job responsibilities as needed to meet operational requirements, including adding, modifying, or removing functions: • Plan, write, shoot, direct, edit and produce programs and program segments using single and multi-camera production techniques. • Perform script research and coordinate production • Direct professional and non-professional talent • Presents or hosts shows on-camera by conducting interviews and/or narrating video content. • Assists in planning, directing and coordinating the operations of the television station and channel, including scheduling, continuity, production, publicity, and programming on various platforms including YouTube. • Establishes and maintains liaison with media organizations, companies, production vendors, other government agencies and the public relating to the television channel. Consults and provides technical support to City departments on television production issues. • Supervises and participates in programming activities to ensure quality and compliance with FCC regulations. Serves as executive producer in preparing all program treatments, scripts, materials, equipment and crew assignments for Deputy City Manager’s approval. • Prepares production activity and other reports related to television channel operations and State and federal requirements. Recommends broadcasting policies, procedures and standards. • Recommends equipment selection and budgets for the television production. Supervises the repair and maintenance of production equipment. • Assists with internship and volunteer program participation. Trains interns and volunteers in video production and other related matters. C-1 Class Specification: Television Producer On-Camera 2 of 3 • Conducts pre-interviews, story planning, scripting, gathering information, editing and all other aspects of production. Performs production duties including technical direction, creating and producing electronic graphics, directing field and studio productions, setting up and operating cameras and audio equipment and providing support services for City related presentations. QUALIFICATIONS Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication • Ability to communicate orally and in writing with elected and appointed officials, City Manager, Department directors, employees, vendors, consultants and the general public. • Ability to establish effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Department directors, employees, vendors, consultants and the general public. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability • Ability to utilize a thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of long and short- range television programming. • Knowledge of sources of municipal television programs and the structure and operations of a television system. • Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations pertaining to system operations. • Ability to direct the operations of the Municipal Television Station and Channel in accordance with related regulations and City policies; establish and maintain broadcasting standards; analyze organizational, administrative and technical problems and adopt effective courses of action. • Ability to develop and implement effective program procedures; research and develop program ideas and concepts. General Knowledge of • Current industry standards, practices, and procedures related to video production. • Single and multi-camera production techniques. • Executive production processes, including program treatments, script preparation, material selection, equipment management, and crew assignments. • Broadcasting beast practices. • Safety and supervisory best practices. Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be: • Must have a minimum of 2 years of on-camera experience. • Completion of a four-year college curriculum with a major in telecommunications or a related field, and three years responsible experience in the production, direction and administration of television operations. C-2 Class Specification: Television Producer On-Camera 3 of 3 Licenses and Certifications: • Valid Class C California Driver’s License is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring simple but continuous adjustments, such as computer terminal, photocopier, telephone, etc. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS Ability to work under varying, but generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, noise, wetness and/or dust may cause discomfort but poses little risk of injury. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays. C-3