Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, CA · March 16, 2022
Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
AGENDA 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA,
9:00 AM
Joen Garnica, President Phyllis O. Arias, Commissioner
Yvonne Wheeler, Vice President Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Commissioner
Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
SPECIAL MEETING
1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA
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. 22-076CS Recommendation to approve minutes:
Regular Meeting of March 2, 2022
Revised Minutes of Dismissal Hearing 04 -D-1819 Minutes of
January 12, 19, & 26, 2022
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Mtg Minutes for 03-02-22_Special Meeting
CONSENT CALENDAR (3- 11):
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA,
9:00 AM
3. 22-077CS Recommendation to approve bulletin(s):
Corrosion Control Supervisor
Criminalist Supervisor
Mechanical Engineering Associate
Petroleum Engineering Associate I-II
Refuse Field Investigator
Refuse Supervisor
Senior Civil Engineer
Senior Survey Technician
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Bulletins- 03-16-22_L.pdf
4. 22-078CS Recommendation to approve examination results:
Accounting Technician
Administrative Aide I-II (PROMOTIONAL)
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Digital Services Specialist)
Test #01
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (GIS Analyst) Test #01
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Software Developer) Test #01
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Web Solutions Engineer) Test
#01
Civil Engineer Test #28
General Maintenance Assistant
Microbiologist I-III Test #01
Payroll/Personnel Assistant I-III
Police Lieutenant (PROMOTIONAL)
Water Treatment Operator I-IV Test #01
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: EXAM RESULTS FOR CSC AGENDA 03-16-22.pdf
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA,
9:00 AM
5. 22-079CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s):
Aida Honey, Administrative Analyst IV, Financial Management, (8
yrs, 1 mos.)
Silke Kinoshita, Senior Librarian, Library Services, (22 yrs, 1
mos.)
Myra Talley, Payroll/Personnel Assistant II, Police Department,
(10 yrs., 8 mos.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 22-080CS Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s):
Lexus Johnson, Police Officer, Police Department, (1yr., 3 mos.)
Michael Jurado, Equipment Operator III, Public Works, (3 yrs., 6
mos.)
Hugo Aguilar, Surveyor, Harbor Department, (9 yrs., 1 mo.)
Jeffrey Rodriguez, Park Ranger, Police Department, (4 yrs., 6
mos.)
Rudy Rodriguez, Police Officer, Police Department, (5 yrs., 11
mos.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 22-081CS Recommendation to approve reschedule for hearing(s)-
CONFIDENTIAL:
Dismissal Appeal (01-D-1920) - March 30 & April 6;
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 22-082CS COVID-19 RELATED Recommendation to Extend Non-Career
Hours - Lawrence Arrona, Water Utility Mechanic I - NC
Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager,
Water Department
Staff Report by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: EXTNCHRS-LArrona-WA-03-16-22
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA,
9:00 AM
9. 22-083CS COVID-19 RELATED Recommendation to Extend Non-Career
Hours - Landon Lourenco, Water Utility Mechanic I - NC
Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager,
Water Department
Staff Report by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: EXTNCHRS-LLourenco-WA-03-16-22
10. 22-084CS COVID-19 RELATED Recommendation to Extend Non-Career
Hours - Fuatai Taimatuia, Water Utility Mechanic I - NC
Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager,
Water Department
Staff Report by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: EXTNCHRS-FTaimatuiaWA-03-16-22
11. 22-085CS Recommendation to Transfer from Unclassified to Classified
Service - Sarah Dickerson, Clerk Typist III
Communication from Xavier Espino, Fire Chief, Fire Department
Staff report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: TransferUnclasstoClassSvc-SDickerson-03-16-22
REGULAR AGENDA
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA,
9:00 AM
12. 22-086CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REVISED CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATION- PETROLEUM OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Communication from Joe Ambrosini, Director of Human
Resources
Staff report prepared by Elsa Ramos, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: REVClassSpec-PetroleumOpsCoord_L
13. 22-091CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BULLETIN(S):
Petroleum Operations Coordinator
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Agenda Bulletin- 03-16-22_L
14. 22-087CS COVID-19 RELATED: RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF
PROBATIONARY PERIOD - Richard Fuentes, Water Utility
Supervisor I
Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager,
Water Department
Staff Report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ExtProbation-RFuentes-WA-03-16-22_L
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA,
9:00 AM
15. 22-088CS COVID 19 RELATED RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF
PROBATIONARY PERIOD - Juan Ramirez, Water Utility Supervisor
I
Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager,
Water Department
Staff Report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ExtProbation-JRamirez-WA-03-16-22_L
16. 22-089CS RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE RECRUITMENT
AND SELECTION REPORT REGARDING HIGH SCHOOL
EDUCATION OR GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(GED) EQUIVALENT REQUIREMENT ON JOB OPPORTUNITY
BULLETINS
Communication from Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Report_HSGED from RS_Commitee 03-16-22
17. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Executive Committee
B. Recruitment and Selection Committee
C. Special Projects Committee
18. 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
19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
20. NEW BUSINESS
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA,
9:00 AM
21. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
22. 22-090CS ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH
LEGAL COUNSEL RELATING TO ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (D) AND
PARAGRAPH (3) OF SUBDIVISION (E) OF SECTION 54956.9 OF THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE [EMPLOYEE APPEAL ITEM
04-D-1819]
ADJOURNMENT
I, Julia Smay, 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, MARCH 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA,
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, MARCH 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA,
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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