TITLE:
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RESOLUTION FOR EXCEPTION TO THE 180-DAY WAIT PERIOD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 AND 21224, FOR THE REHIRE OF BATTALION CHIEF WILLIAM KERSHAW
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DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE/HUMAN RESOURCES
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 adopt by resolution the exception to the 180-Day Wait Period pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 (Attachment 1) to retain the services of retired Battalion Chief William Kershaw.
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BACKGROUND:
William Kershaw retired from the position of Battalion Chief with the City of Costa Mesa effective September 9, 2025, after 37 years of service with the City. His continued services are necessary to carry out critical project needs related to the Fire Department's operations.
ANALYSIS:
In anticipation of potential retirements, the Human Resources Division conducted a promotional recruitment to establish an eligibility list for the position of Battalion Chief. Battalion Chief Chris Coates retired in May, and a candidate was selected for the position in July. Another candidate was selected to replace Battalion Chief Kershaw and will start in September.
In addition to the retirements of both Chief Coates and Chief Kershaw, the Department is also preparing for the departure of Assistant Fire Chief Jonathan Neal in September. Battalion Chief Kershaw's continued services are needed to assist with the immediate and urgent need for project support at the management level.
Specifically, Battalion Chief Kershaw will assist with the following projects: Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)/Records Management System (RMS) integration and updates including the recent changes to National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) & National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS), the Fire & Rescue Department's Accreditation Process with C...
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