Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, CA · February 2, 2022
Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 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/97367368303
DIAL IN NUMBER: (213) 338-8477 / MEETING ID: 973 6736 8303
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. 22-024CS Recommendation to approve minutes:
Special Meeting of January 19, 2022
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Mtg Minutes for 01-19-22_Special Meeting_draft.pd
CONSENT CALENDAR (3 – 10):
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM
3. 22-025CS Recommendation to approve examination results:
Gardener I-II
Police Officer - Lateral Test #26
Police Recruit Test #03
Special Services Officer I-IV Test #61
Tree Trimmer I-II Test #02
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Exam Results for 02-02-22.pdf
4. 22-026CS Recommendation to approve bulletin(s):
Storekeeper
Senior Accountant
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Bulletins - 02-02-22_L.pdf
5. 22-027CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s):
Nelly Chavez, Housing Aide II, Health and Human Services Department
(20 yrs., 7 mos.)
Kelvin McCaleb, Firefighter, Fire Department (28 yrs., 1 mo.)
Julie Werner, Safety Specialist III, Water Department (31 yrs., 1 mo.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM
6. 22-028CS Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s):
Nicholas Arroyo, Police Officer, Police Department (2 yrs., 4 mos.)
David Berdeja, Clerk Typist III, Police Department (3 yrs., 8 mos.)
Amara Booth, Public Safety Dispatcher I, Disaster Preparedness and
Emergency Communications (1 mo., 29 days)
Kristin Brown, Parking Control Supervisor, Public Works Department (13
yrs., 5 mos.)
Ryan Chan, Civil Engineer, Long Beach Airport (1 yr., 3 mos.)
Christopher Chapman, Firefighter, Fire Department (4 yrs., 11 mos.)
Joe Cruz, Combination Building Inspector, Development Services
Department (2 yrs., 4 mos.)
Gilberto Flores, Firefighter, Fire Department (4 yrs., 11 mos.)
Kevin Fukuda, Public Safety Dispatcher II, Disaster Preparedness and
Emergency Communication (1 yr., 6 mos.)
Vencent Giovannetti, Firefighter, Fire Department (7 yrs., 19 days)
Brian Harris, Gas Field Service Representative II, Energy Resources
Department (6 yrs., 4 mos.)
Daniel Herring, Firefighter, Fire Department (4 yrs., 11 mos.)
Eric Kranda, Combination Building Inspector, Development Services
Department (4 yrs., 8 mos.)
Frank Persico, Refuse Operator I, Public Works Department (3 yrs., 6
mos.)
Julianna Robbins, Senior Librarian, Library Services (8 yrs., 14 days)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM
7. 22-029CS Recomendation to Approve Extension of Expiring Eligible Lists
(6 months)
Staff report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
Accountant I-III (C01AN-21) Test #02 (8/4/2021)
Accounting Clerk I-III (C02AN-19) (5/30/2019) - 3 months*
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (H67AN-20) Test #19 (5/14/2020) - 3
months*
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (H67AN-20) Test #20 (7/28/2020) - 3
months*
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (H67AN-20) Test #21 (9/9/2020) - 3
months*
Civil Engineer (K11NN-21) Test #19 (2/10/2021)
Civil Engineer (K11NN-21) Test #20 (2/23/2021)
Commercial Diver I-II (I46AN-20) Test #01 (2/7/2020)
Communication Specialist I-VI (H68AN-21) (2/25/2021)
Electrical And Instrumentation Supervisor (MG4NN-21) Test #02
(8/4/2021)
Electrician (I15NN-20) Test #08 (8/7/2020)
Electrician (I15NN-21) Test #10 (2/10/2021)
Engineering Technician I-II (K95AN-20) (2/14/2020)
Equipment Operator I-III (J18AN-21) (2/25/2021)
Fleet Services Supervisor I-II (I69AN-20) (2/14/2020)
Garage Supervisor I-II (MA3AN-21) (2/25/2021)
Gas Construction Worker I-III (F52AN-21) (2/4/2021) - 1 month*
Gas Pipeline Welder/Layout Fitter (I61NN-19) Test #03 (8/28/2019)
General Librarian (E37NN-21) Test #01 (2/26/2021)
Harbor Patrol Officer I-III (NM4AN-21) Test #01 (8/4/2021)
Harbor Patrol Officer I-III (NM4AN-21) Test #02 (9/1/2021)
License Inspector I-II (C22AN-20) Test #01 (11/14/2019)
Maintenance Assistant I-III (JA3AN-20) Test #01 (2/13/2020)
Marine Safety Officer (H14NN-20) (2/25/2020) - 3 months*
Nurse Practitioner (G12NN-19) Test #01 (8/28/2019)
Nurse Practitioner (G12NN-20) Test #04 (2/20/2020)
Parking Control Checker I-II (F19AN-20) (2/25/2020)
Permit Technician I-II (ED6AN-21B) Test #02 (8/4/2021)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-21) Test #19 (2/24/2021)
Public Affairs Assistant (Ef3NN-20) Test #01 (2/13/2020)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
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Public Health Nurse I-III (G19AN-20) Test #06 (8/13/2020)
Public Health Nurse I-III (G19AN-21) Test #12 (2/10/2021)
Public Health Nurse Supervisor (G20NN-20) Test #04 (8/6/2020)
Public Health Nutritionist I-III (G21AN-19) Test #02 (8/19/2019) -2
months*
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - NTN Exam (J45AN-19A) Test #07
(5/6/2019)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - NTN Exam (J45AN-20A) Test #11
(2/7/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - NTN Exam (J45AN-20A) Test #14
(8/20/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - NTN Exam (J45AN-21A) Test #24
(8/4/2021)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Post Waiver (J45AN-19B) Test #06
(5/6/2019)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Post Waiver (J45AN-19B) Test #07
(8/15/2019)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Post Waiver (J45AN-20B) Test #11
(2/7/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Post Waiver (J45AN-20B) Test #14
(8/7/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Post Waiver (J45AN-20B) Test #15
(8/20/2020)
Safety Specialist I-III (D69AN-21) (2/3/2021)
School Guard (F31N1-21) Test #07 (8/4/2021)
School Guard (F31N1-21) Test #08 (8/18/2021)
School Guard (F31N1-21) Test #09 (9/1/2021)
Senior Electrical Inspector (K56NN-20) Test #02 (2/28/2020) - 3
months*
Senior Librarian (E31NN-21) Test #05 (8/4/2021 Extend 6 months
Senior Program Manager - Harbor (NFONN-21) Test #02 (2/24/2021)
Senior Scheduler (NJ0NN-20) Test #01 (2/25/2020)
Special Services Officer I-IV (F33AN-19) Test #38 (8/15/2019)
Special Services Officer I-IV (F33AN-21) Test #50 (2/10/2021)
Special Services Officer I-IV (F33AN-21) Test #55 (8/4/2021)
Street Landscaping Supervisor I-II (J90NN-20B) (6/17/2020) - 2 months*
Structural Engineer (KA1NN-20) Test #02 (2/7/2020)
Traffic Signal Technician I-II (I66AN-21) Test #01 (8/18/2021)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Extension of Expiring Eligible Lists - 02-2022.pdf
8. 22-030CS Recommendation for Permanent Assignment to Former
Classification - Phillip Diaz, Motor Sweeper Operator
Communication from Dawn Henderson, Personnel Officer, Public
Works Department
Staff Report prepared by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: PermAssignFormerClassification-PDiazPW2-2-22.pdf
REGULAR AGENDA
9. 22-031CS RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT RESIGNED EMPLOYEE -
Alejandro Garcia Palafox, Garage Service Attendant II
Communication from Kevin Riper, Director, Financial Management
Department
Staff Report prepared by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Palafox_Alejandro FM 2-2-22.pdf
10. 22-032CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REVISED CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATION Communications Center Supervisor
Communication from Joe Ambrosini, Director, Human Resources
Department
Staff report prepared by Elsa Ramos, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Communications Center Supervisor_2-2-22_L.pdf
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM
11. 22-033CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REVISED CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATION Customer Services Representative I-III
Communication from Joe Ambrosini, Director, Human Resources
Department
Staff report prepared by Sylvana Tamura, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Customer Service Rep 2-2-22 Request for Approval Revi
12. 22-034CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BULLETIN(S):
Customer Services Representative I-III
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Bulletins - 02-02-22_Regular Agenda_L.pdf
13. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Executive Committee
B. Recruitment and Selection Committee
C. Special Projects Committee
14. 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
15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
16. NEW BUSINESS
17. 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
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM
I, Liz Rodriguez, Acting Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than
72 hours prior to the meeting.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 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.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 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.
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