Civil Service Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR AGENDA CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Jeanne Karatsu, President Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Vice President Jonathan Gotz, Commissioner Charles Hicks Jr., Commissioner Lawrence Keller, Commissioner Mario R. Beas, Executive Director FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL 1. 12-074CS Recommendation to approve minutes of February 29, 2012 Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. CONSENT CALENDAR 2. 12-075CS Recommendation to receive and file retirements Mary Jeys/Clerk Typist II/Health (12 yrs. 11 mos.) Linden Nishinaga/Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works (10 yrs., 3 mos.) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 3. 12-076CS Recommendation to receive and file resignations Diana Lopez/Administrative Analyst II/Harbor (11 mos.) Jamie Preciado/Animal Control Officer I/Parks (3 yrs., 4 mos.) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 4. 12-077CS Recommendation to schedule hearings Suspension Appeal 05-S-1112 - Suggested Date 6/20/1012 Suspension Appeal 06-S-1112 - Suggested Dates 7/11 & 25, 2012 Suspension Appeal 07-S-1112 - Suggested Dates 7/11 & 25, 2012 Suspension Appeal 08-S-1112 - Suggested Date 8/8/2012 Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 1 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM REGULAR AGENDA 5. 12-078CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXPIRING ELIGIBLE LISTS (6 months) Staff report prepared by Mario R. Beas, Executive Director Accountant Building Maintenance Engineer Civil Engineering Associate Control Center Operator Customer Service Representative Forensic Specialist (9/7/11 & 9/27/11) Office Systems Analyst Plumber Police Officer - Lateral Safety Specialist Senior Surveyor (3/2/11 & 3/16/11) Special Services Officer Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 6. 12-079CS RECOMMENDATION FOR PERMANENT REASSIGNMENT AFTER REHABILITATION - Juan Jose Robles, Gas Field Service Representative to Customer Service Representative (Held over from 2/29/12) a. Communication from Debbie Mills, Director of Human Resources b. Staff report prepared by Rob Pfingsthorn, Personnel Analyst Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 7. 12-080CS RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND PROBATION - Damien Massey, Public Safety Dispatcher Communication from Jim McDonnell, Chief of Police Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 2 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 8. 12-081CS RECOMMENDATION FOR OUT OF ORDER LAYOFF - Patricia Barnard, Secretary, Development Services Communication from Patricia Barnard Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 9. 12-082CS RECOMMENDATION FOR OUT OF ORDER LAYOFF - David White, Manager, Development Services Communication from Debbie Mills, Director of Human Resources Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 10. 12-083CS RECOMMENDATION FOR REASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS TO AVOID LAYOFFS Communication form Debbie Mills, Director of Human Resources Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 11. 12-084CS RECOMMENDATION TO CONSIDER HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT - Suspension Appeal 29-S-910 (Mailed to CSC 2/7/12) Report prepared by Carol A. Vendrillo, Attorney at Law Suggested Action: No recommendation. NEW BUSINESS MANAGERS' REPORT COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - The Civil Service Commission will hear from members of the public on matters within the Commission's jurisdiction. REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code 54957.8) 8:30 AM - DISMISSAL HEARING 39-D-1011 Page 3 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN AN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT BY REQUEST TO CIVIL SERVICE AT (562) 570-6059. "THE CITY OF LONG BEACH INTENDS TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. IF A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION IS DESIRED, PLEASE CALL CIVIL SERVICE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE EVENT/PROGRAM/SERVICE AT (562) 570-6059 Page 4 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 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 5 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 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 6 of 6