Civil Service Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Charles Hicks Jr., President Lawrence Keller, Vice President Jonathan Gotz, Commissioner Jeanne Karatsu, Commissioner Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Commissioner Tara M. McLean, Acting Executive Director FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES ROLL CALL OTHERS PRESENT Tara M. McLean, Acting Director & Secretary Melinda George, Deputy Director Marilyn Hall, Executive Assistant Christina Checel, Principal Deputy City Attorney Salvador Ambriz, Personnel Analyst Deborah McCluster, Personnel Analyst Robert Pfingshtorn, Personnel Analyst Lourdes Ferrer, Personnel Analyst Ken Walker, Personnel Operations Manager, Human Resources Commissioners Jonathan Gotz, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Jeanne Karatsu, Present: Charles Hicks and Lawrence Keller 1. 14-037CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Regular Meeting of February 19, 2014 Suspension Appeal 34-S-1213 hearing of February 26, 2014 A motion was made by Commissioner Gotz, seconded by Vice President Keller, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Jonathan Gotz, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Jeanne Karatsu, Charles Hicks and Lawrence Keller A motion was made by Vice President Keller, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve recommendation for Suspension Appeal 34-S-1213 hearing minutes of February 26, 2014. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Yes: 5 - Jonathan Gotz, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Jeanne Karatsu, Charles Hicks and Lawrence Keller CONSENT CALENDAR (2-5): . Passed The Consent Calendar A motion was made by Commissioner Gotz, seconded by Commissioner Karatsu, to aprove Consent Calendar Items, with the exception of Item 2, amended to hold the examination results for Customer Service Representative. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Jonathan Gotz, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Jeanne Karatsu, Charles Hicks and Lawrence Keller 2. 14-038CS Recommendation to approve examination results: Customer Service Representative Department Librarian Senior Equipment Operator - Crane Department Librarian - 28 Applied, 7 Qualified Senior Equipment Operator - Crane - 30 Applied, 1 Qualified A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 3. 14-039CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s): Hector Arevalo/Harbor Maintenance Supervisor II/Harbor (34 yrs., 5 mos.) Adoracion Enierga/Clerk Typist III/Police (14 yrs., 6 mos.) William Neal/Plumber/Harbor (28 yrs., 5 days) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 14-040CS Recommendation to reschedule hearings: Reduction Appeal 35-R-1213, suggested date May 14, 2014 Dismissal Appeal 01-D-1213, suggested date June 4, 2014 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 2 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 5. 14-041CS Recommendation to receive and file withdrawal of appeal: Reduction Appeal 11-R-1213 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. REGULAR AGENDA 6. 14-042CS COMMUNICATION REGARDING PROVISIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR a. Communication from Brian Hinkle, Painter Supervisor b. Staff report prepared by Lourdes Ferrer, Personnel Analyst A motion was made by Commissioner Gotz, seconded by Vice President Keller, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Jonathan Gotz, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Jeanne Karatsu, Charles Hicks and Lawrence Keller 7. 14-043CS RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 115(3) OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS: Staff report prepared by Tara M. McLean, Acting Executive Director A motion was made by Vice President Keller, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Jonathan Gotz, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Jeanne Karatsu, Charles Hicks and Lawrence Keller 8. 14-044CS RECOMMENDATION FOR EXCEPTION TO CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS - Article VIII, Section 115(3) - Requesting Exception to Article II, Section 7 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations - Qualifications and Requirements for Real Estate Project Coordinator - Limiting Applications to City Employees and Laid Off City Employees Staff report prepared by Tara M. McLean, Acting Executive Director A motion was made by Commissioner Karatsu, seconded by Commissioner Gotz, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Jonathan Gotz, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Jeanne Karatsu, Charles Hicks and Lawrence Keller Page 3 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 9. 14-045CS COMMUNICATION REGARDING BATTALION CHIEF EXAMINATION This item was pulled from the agenda. 10. 14-046CS PROTEST OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION ITEMS - Fire Captain Staff report prepared by Robert Pfingsthorn, Personnel Analyst A motion was made by Commissioner Gotz, seconded by Commissioner Karatsu, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Jonathan Gotz, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Jeanne Karatsu, Charles Hicks and Lawrence Keller 11. 14-047CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF EXPIRING ELIGIBLE LISTS (6 months): Staff report prepared by Tara M. McLean, Acting Executive Director Emergency Medical Educator Environmental Health Specialist Mechanical Engineer (9/11/13; 9/30/13) Microbiologist (9/6/13; 9/30/13) Plan Checker - Fire Prevention (9/13/13; 9/30/13) Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral Special Services Officer A motion was made by Commissioner Gotz, seconded by Vice President Keller, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Jonathan Gotz, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Jeanne Karatsu, Charles Hicks and Lawrence Keller 12. 14-048CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BULLETINS: Staff report prepared by Tara M. McLean, Acting Executive Director Accounting Clerk Construction Inspector Real Estate Project Coordinator Senior Combination Building Inspector Surveyor A motion was made by Commissioner Smith Watts, seconded by Vice President Keller, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Yes: 5 - Jonathan Gotz, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Jeanne Karatsu, Charles Hicks and Lawrence Keller NEW BUSINESS President Hicks thanked Christina Checel, Principal Deputy City Attorney for the outstanding service she has provided to the Commission as its advisor, and wished her well in her new position. Commissioner Keller, Karatsu, Gotz and Smith Watts also acknowledged Ms. Checel's outstanding service as Commission Advisor and wished her well. Ms. Checel thanked the Commission, stating that it's been a great opportunity having worked with them. MANAGERS' REPORT Melinda George, Deputy Director informed the Commission that staff attended an orientation for Public Safety Dispatcher, on Tuesday, conducted by the Police and Fire Departments,with about 30 people in attendance. She stated that another orientation is scheduled for today, which staff will also attend. She also informed the Commission that staff will be going to Parks and Recreation to assist their Maintenance Assistant applicants with on-line application filing. The Secretary informed the Commission that staff continues to work on the examination backlog and streamlining the process, and working with departments to find solutions to get the backlog cleared up. ADJOURNMENT Page 5 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM NOTE: 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 City Clerk Department at (562) 570-6101, 72 hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung ang nakasulat na pagsasalin-wika ng adyenda at mga katitikan ng Komisyon ay hinahangad para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles mangyaring gawin ang iyong kahilingan sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Kagawaran ng Klerk ng Lunsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 pitong oras bago ang pulong ng Komisyon. Si desea obtener la traducción lingüística escrita de la agenda y las actas de la Comisión para las personas que no hablan inglés, realice su pedido por teléfono al Departamento de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas antes de la reunión de la Comisión. Page 6 of 6