Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, CA · September 14, 2022
Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
AGENDA 1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, CA 90807,
9:00 AM
Joen Garnica, President Phyllis O. Arias, Commissioner
Erik Fallis, Vice President Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Commissioner
Yvonne Wheeler, Commissioner
Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
SPECIAL 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. 22-260CS Recommendation to approve minutes:
Special Meeting of August 31, 2022
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Special Meeting Minutes 08-31-22
CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 7):
3. 22-262CS Recommendation to approve bulletin(s):
Public Health Nutritionist I-III
Senior Survey Technician - REVISED
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Bulletins 09-14-22
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, CA 90807,
9:00 AM
4. 22-261CS Recommendation to approve examination results:
Animal Health Technician (Registered Veterinary Technician) Test #01
Combination Building Inspector Test #01
Police Recruit Test #13
Refuse Operator I-III Test #35
Senior Survey Technician (Promotional)
Special Services Officer I-IV Test #66
Supervisor - Waste Operations (Promotional)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Exam Results 09-14-22
5. 22-263CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s):
Jackie Gantt, School Guard, Public Works, (19 yrs., 10 mos.)
Israel Ramirez, Police Sergeant, Police Department, (23 yrs., 3
mos.)
Usha Pocha, Public Health Nutritionist I, Health and Human
Services (14 yrs., 4 days)
Richard Davis, Senior Equipment Operator, Parks, Recreation and
Marine, (40 yrs. 1 mo.)
James Owen, Fire Captain, Fire Department, (22 yrs., 5 mos.)
Tamara Reed, Accounting Clerk III, Energy Resources, (36 yrs., 4
mos.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, CA 90807,
9:00 AM
6. 22-264CS Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s):
Johan Linares-Vazquez, Police Recruit, Police Department, (1
day)
Antonio Ochoa, Clerk Typist III, Police Department, (3 yrs., 6
mos.)
Sydney Stoddard, Police Recruit, Police Department, (8 days)
Saira Qazi, Systems Technician II, Technology Services, (4 yrs.,
5 mos.)
Terese Torres, Personnel Analyst I-CONF, Human Resources, (1
yrs., 1 mos.)
Sergio Ramon, Refuse Operator I, Public Works, (1 yr., 3 mos.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 22-265CS Recommendation to approve reschedule for hearing(s):
Suspension Appeal 02-S-2021, Suggested Date November 30,
2022
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
REGULAR AGENDA
8. 22-256CS RECOMMENDATION FOR CONSIDERATION OF HEARING
OFFICER’S REPORT 13-S-1920, August 23, 2022
Report prepared by Richard R. Terzian, Attorney at Law
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 22-257CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REINSTATEMENT OF NAME
TO ELIGIBLE LIST - Alexis Martinez, Electrical and Instrumentation
Technician
Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager,
Water Department
Staff report prepared by Tarsha Moses, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Reinstatement to Eligible List-Martinez
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, CA 90807,
9:00 AM
10. 22-258CS RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL
APPOINTMENT - Recycling Specialist I-II, Dalia Gonzalez
Staff Report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Extend Provisional Appointment- Gonzalez
11. 22-259CS RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL
APPOINTMENT - Recycling Specialist I-II, Michelle Anna Keshishia
Staff Report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Extend Provisional Appointment- Keshishia
12. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Executive Committee
B. Recruitment and Selection Committee
C. Special Projects Committee
13. 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
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. NEW BUSINESS
16. 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.
HEARING 10:00 A.M.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, CA 90807,
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, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 E. WARDLOW RD. LONG BEACH, CA 90807,
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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