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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-42 and 2026-43 RENAMING THE ARTS SPECIALIST CLASSIFICATION REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
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DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE- HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: KASAMA LEE, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
CONTACT INFORMATION: KASAMA LEE, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (714) 754-5169
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council approve and Adopt Resolution Number 2026-XX renaming the Arts Specialist classification to Arts and Culture Supervisor (Attachment 1).
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BACKGROUND:
The Costa Mesa City Employees Association (CMCEA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) contains a provision for CMCEA to request up to five (5) compensation inequity and five (5) classification studies each year. This allows for five (5) classifications in this bargaining unit to be analyzed by Human Resources to identify whether a classification update may also be needed based on the duties and functions being performed by the incumbent(s).
The full-time Art Specialist position in the Parks and Community Services Department was one of the positions requested to be studied by CMCEA. The remaining positions will be brought forward for City Council review at a later meeting.
ANALYSIS:
The Human Resources Division reviewed the Arts Specialist classification in the Parks and Community Services Department. As the City of the Arts, the City relies on the Arts Specialist position to guide, oversee, and promote its signature arts programs and events. The Arts Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing scheduling, and evaluating a wide range of arts initiatives that help strengthen the City’s cultural identity and community engagement.
In addition to overseeing the City’s arts program, the Arts Specialist position provides essential support to the Arts Commission. This includes preparing staff reports and presentations, co...
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