Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, CA · April 13, 2022
Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
AGENDA CIVIC CHAMBERS, 9:00 AM
Joen Garnica, President Phyllis O. Arias, Commissioner
Yvonne Wheeler, Vice President Erik Fallis, Commissioner
Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Commissioner
Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
REGULAR MEETING
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. 22-109CS Recommendation to approve minutes:
Regular Meeting of March 30, 2022
Dismissal Hearing 11-D-1819 Minutes of March 2, 9, & 16, 2022
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Mtg Minutes for 03-30-22_Regular Meeting.pdf
CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 8):
3. 22-110CS Recommendation to approve examination results:
Criminalist Supervisor Test #01
Mechanical Engineering Associate Test #01
Petroleum Engineering Associate I-II Test #01
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Lateral Test #12
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: EXAM RESULTS FOR CSC AGENDA 04-13-22.pdf
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 9:00 AM
4. 22-111CS Recommendation to approve bulletin(s):
Parking Control Supervisor
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Bulletin 4.13.22_L.pdf
5. 22-112CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s):
Russell Aaker, Combination Building Inspector, Development
Services Department, (17 yrs., 3 mos.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 9:00 AM
6. 22-113CS Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s):
Eugene Kil, Ambulance Operator, Fire Department, (5 mos., 10
days)
Johnny Patino, Fire Recruit, Fire Department, (1 mo., 5 days)
Trevor Steer, Ambulance Operator, Fire Department (1 yr., 2 mos)
Marquis Vanotten, Ambulance Operator, Fire Department, (1 yr., 2
mos)
Marzena Laskowska, Senior Civil Engineer, Water Department, (2
yrs., 9 mos)
Albert Smith, Equipment Operator II, Public Works, (1 yr., 11
mos)
Ericka Rhyne, Clerk Typist II, Public Works, (9 yrs. 4 mos)
Michael Barnett, Refuse Operator I, Public Works, (1 yr., 2 mos)
Nicholas Kent, Police Officer, Police Department, (14 yrs., 5 mos)
Rory Willeford, Special Services Officer IV, Police Department,
(25 yrs., 1 mo)
Robert Castaneda, Gas Construction Worker II, Energy
Resources, (2 yrs., 11 mos)
Saul Garcia, Gas Field Service Representative II, Energy
Resources, (2 yrs., 1 mo)
Jesse Spanier, Gas Construction Worker II, Energy Resources, (2
yrs., 7 mos)
Jessica Rosecrance, Public Health Nutritionist I, Health and
Human Services, (1 yr., 9 mos)
Karen Arguelles, Administrative Aide II, Harbor Department, (4
yrs., 10 mos)
John Comer, Harbor Patrol Officer III, Harbor Department, (16
yrs., 1 mo)
John Yonemoto, Office Systems Analyst II, Harbor Department,
(5 yrs., 8 mos)
Mark Kingsley, Communication Specialist IV, Technology Services, (4
yrs., 7 mos)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 9:00 AM
7. 22-114CS Recommendation to approve transfer(s):
Christine Crowley - Combination Building Inspector Aide II,
Development Services to Combination Building Inspector Aide II,
Fire Department
Gilberto Contreras - Administrative Analyst II, Harbor Department
to Administrative Analyst II, Health and Human Services
Onofre Ramirez - Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works to Senior
Civil Engineer, Airport
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 22-115CS COVID-19 RELATED: Recommendation to Extend Non-Career
Hours - Victoria Brown, Samantha Quintero, Cristian Rodriguez,
Cyan Wedgeworth, Public Health Associate- NC
Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer,
Health and Human Services Department
Staff report prepared by Megan Winston, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Ext NC Hours PHA-HE.pdf
REGULAR AGENDA
9. 22-116CS RECOMMENDATION TO REQUEST PROVISIONAL
APPOINTMENT - Megan Ignacio, Community Information Specialist
I
Communication from Sheryl Bender, Administrative Officer,
Parks, Recreation and Marine Department
Staff report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Provisional Appointment-Ignacio-PRM_L.pdf
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 9:00 AM
10. 22-117CS RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF PROBATIONARY
PERIOD - Alex Martinez, Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I
Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager,
Water Department
Staff report prepared by Sylvana Tamura, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: EXT Probation-AMartinez-WA-04-13-22_L.pdf
11. 22-118CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REVISED CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATION-Water Support Services Supervisor
Communication from Joe Ambrosini, Director of Human
Resources, Human Resources
Staff report prepared by Sylvana Tamura, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Class Spec Revisions Water Support Services Superviso
12. 22-119CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BULLETIN - Water Support
Services Supervisor
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Bulletin-Water Support Srvc Supervisor_L.pdf
13. 22-120CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REDUCTION OF ELIGIBLE
LIST- Gas Construction Worker I-III
Staff report prepared by Levi Sinkler, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Reduce Eligible List Gas Construction Worker.pdf
14. 22-121CS RECOGNITION OF FORMER CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER
BRANDON DOWLING
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 9:00 AM
15. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Executive Committee
B. Recruitment and Selection Committee
C. Special Projects Committee
16. 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
17. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18. NEW BUSINESS
19. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
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, APRIL 13, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 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, APRIL 13, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 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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