Civil Service Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM AGENDA Joen Garnica, President Phyllis O. Arias, Commissioner Yvonne Wheeler, Vice President Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Commissioner Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director SPECIAL MEETING HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1)-(2)) WEB LINK: https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/j/97059687602 DIAL IN NUMBER: (213) 338-8477 / MEETING ID: 970 5968 7602 FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL 1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION. 2. 22-001CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Special Meeting of December 7, 2021 Special Meeting of December 8, 2021 Special Meeting of December 15, 2021 Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: CSC Mtg Minutes for 12-07-21_Special Meeting_draft.pd CSC Mtg Minutes for 12-08-21_Special Meeting_draft.pd CSC Mtg Minutes for 12-15-21_Special Meeting_draft.pd Page 1 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM CONSENT CALENDAR (3 – 10): 3. 22-002CS Recommendation to approve examination results: Civil Engineer Test #27 Police Officer Lateral Test #25 Police Recruit Test #1 Refuse Operator I-III Test #31 Senior Engineering Technician I-II - PROMOTIONAL Special Services Officer I-IV Test #60 Tree Trimmer I-II Test #1 Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Exam Results for 01-05-22.pdf 4. 22-003CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s): Paul Esko, Police Lieutenant, Police Department (27 yrs., 8 mos.) Steven Mace, Equipment Mechanic, Financial Management Department (25 yrs., 2 mos.) Christopher Nicholls, Principal Building Inspector, Development Services Department (24 yrs., 10 mos.) Richard Shoemaker, Gas Distribution Supervisor, Energy Resources Department (32 yrs., 6 mos.) Michael Shrout, Fire Engineer, Fire Department (26 yrs., 32 mos.) Elsa Villegas, Clerk Typist III, Parks, Recreation and Marine Department (33 yrs., 10 mos.) David Woods, Combination Building Inspector, Development Services Department (20 yrs., 4 mos.) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 2 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM 5. 22-004CS Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s): Angelica Dominguez, Clerk Typist III, Financial Management Department (4 mos. 24 days) Francisco Flores, Public Safety Dispatcher I, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department (4 mos., 5 days) Derek Garcia, Police Officer, Police Department (1 yr., 1 mo.) Juan Ibarra, Assistant Administrative Analyst I, Water Department (2 yrs., 3 mos.) Ivette Nevarez, Clerk Typist III, Development Services Department (5 yrs., 3 mos.) Ema Sadek, Business Systems Specialist III, Technology and Innovation Department (6 yrs., 1 mo.) Kevin Simms, Mechanical Engineer, Energy Resources Department (4 yrs., 10 mos.) Brian Theofanos, Plumber, Harbor Department (10 yrs., 4 mos.) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 6. 22-005CS Recommendation to receive and file withdrawal of appeal (Confidential): Dismissal Appeal (28-D-1617) - Dismissal for failure to participate Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 7. 22-006CS Recommendation to approve transfer(s): Alberto Navarro - Maintenance Assistant III, Public Works Department to Maintenance Assistant III, Airport Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 3 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM 8. 22-007CS COVID-19 RELATED: Recommendation to Extend Non-Career Hours - Alexandria Brown, Public Health Associate Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer, Department of Health and Human Services Staff report prepared by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: ExtNCHours-ABrown-PHA-HE-01-05-22.pdf 9. 22-008CS COVID-19 RELATED: Recommendation to Extend Non-Career Hours - Mykal Nunez, Public Health Associate Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer, Department of Health and Human Services Staff report prepared by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: ExtNCHours-MNunez-PHA-HE-01-05-22.pdf 10. 22-009CS Recommendation to Transfer from Unclassified to Classified Service - Bertha Aguilar, Laboratory Assistant III Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer, Department of Health and Human Services Staff report prepared by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: TransferUnclasstoClassSvc-BAguilar-LA-HE-01-05-22.pd REGULAR AGENDA Page 4 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM 11. 22-010CS RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD - Alexis Martinez, Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager, Water Department Staff Report prepared by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: ExtProbation-AMartinez-WA-01-05-22_L.pdf 12. 22-012CS RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION - Assistant Administrative Analyst Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager, Water Department Staff Report prepared by Caprice McDonald, Employment Services Officer Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: SelectCert-AAA-WA-01-05-22.pdf 13. 22-011CS REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE - Dismissal Appeal (06-D-1920) Communication from Devlin Osburn Suggested Action: No recommendation. 14. STANDING COMMITTEES A. Executive Committee B. Recruitment and Selection Committee C. Special Projects Committee 15. REPORTS FROM MANAGERS A. Recruitment and Outreach Services Division – Crystal Slaten B. Employment Services Division – Caprice McDonald C. Administration and Support Services Division – Maria Alamo D. Executive Director – Christina Pizarro Winting 16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Page 5 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM 17. NEW BUSINESS 18. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION. ADJOURNMENT NO HEARING I, Marla Camerino, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Page 6 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM NOTE: If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior to the Charter Commission meeting. Kung nais ang interpretasyon ng sinasalitang wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles o kung nais ang isang natatanging tulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Charter Commission. Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos. Page 7 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión. Page 8 of 8