Civil Service Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Lawrence Keller, President Jonathan Gotz, Vice President Charles Hicks Jr., Commissioner Robin Perry, Commissioner Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Commissioner Tara M. McLean, Acting Executive Director FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES . ROLL CALL Tara M. McLean, Acting Director & Secretary Melinda George, Deputy Director Marilyn Hall, Executive Assistant Gary Anderson, Deputy City Attorney Salvador Ambriz, Personnel Analyst Debbie McCluster, Personnel Analyst Caprice McDonald, Personnel Analyst Robert Pfingsthorn, Personnel Analyst Lourdes Ferrer, Personnel Analyst Donna de Araujo, Personnel Analyst Ken Walker, Personnel Operations Manager, Human Resources Commissioners Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz, Lawrence Present: Keller and Charles Hicks 1. 14-083CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Regular Meeting of April 16, 2014 Dismissal Appeal 29-D-1213, Hearing Minutes of April 30, 2014 A motion was made by Vice President Gotz, seconded by Commissioner Hicks, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz, Lawrence Keller and Charles Hicks Page 1 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve recommendation for Dismissal Appeal 29-D-1213 Hearing Minutes of April 30, 2014. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz, Lawrence Keller and Charles Hicks CONSENT CALENDAR (2-9) Passed The Consent Calendar A motion was made by Vice President Gotz, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve Consent Calendar Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz, Lawrence Keller and Charles Hicks 2. 14-084CS Recommendation to approve examination results: Accounting Clerk - 411 Applied, 195 Qualified Department Librarian (Amended from March 5, 2014) - 65 Applied, 8 Qualified Fire Captain - 35 Applied, 12 Qualified Maintenance Assistant (Amended from April 24, 2014) - 1003 Applied, 980 Qualified Public Safety Dispatcher (Established April 24, 2014) - 13 Applied, 13 Qualified Real Estate Project Coordinator - 32 Applied, 4 Qualified Senior Equipment Operator - Crane (Amended) - 10 Applied, 1 Qualified A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 2 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 3. 14-085CS Recommendation to receive and file retirements: Jill Shabica/Public Safety Dispatcher IV/Fire (33 yrs., 7 mos.) Fredo Chapa/General Maintenance Assistant/Harbor (6 yrs., 11 mos.) Rafael Gomez/Maintenance Assistant/ Parks (25 yrs., 5 mos.) Deborah Christian/Clerk Typist III/Police (35 yrs., 3 mos.) Portia Howard/Clerk Typist III/Police (31 yrs., 10 mos.) Gregory Brown/Refuse Operator II/ Public Works (29 yrs., 9 mos.) Albert Pearce/Water Utility Mechanic III/Water (20 yrs., 5 mos.) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 14-086CS Recommendation to receive and file resignations: Joseph Cookston/Traffic Signal Technician I/Public Works (5 days) Alisia Mejia/Public Health Nurse III/Health (11 yrs., 4 mos.) Joshua Kessler/Police Officer/Police (10 mos., 13 days) Wilmer Soriano/Police Officer/Police (10 mos. 24 days) Munny Nunez/Clerk Typist III/Police (17 yrs., 6 mos.) Daniel Axe/Water Utility Mechanic II/Water (7 yrs., 4 mos.) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 14-087CS Recommendation to approve transfer: Jeffrey Litzinger/Special Services Officer III/Police to Special Services Officer IV/Airport A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 14-097CS Recommendation to approve downgrade (Voluntary): Rob Robledo/Refuse Operator II/Public Works to Refuse Operator I/Public Works A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 3 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 7. 14-088CS Recommendation to schedule hearings: Dismissal Appeal 05-D-1314, Suggested Dates August 6 & 13, 2014 Suspension Appeal 07-S-1314, Suggested Date August 20, 2014 Suspension Appeal 21-S-1213, Suggested Date August 27, 2014 Reduction Appeal 08-R-1314, Suggested Date September 3, 2014 Dismissal Appeal 10-D-1314, Suggested Date September 17, 2014 Dismissal Appeal 11-D-1314, Suggested Date September 24, 2014 Dismissal Appeal 12-D-1314, Suggested Date October 1, 2014 Suspension Appeal 06-S-1314, Suggested Date August 22, 2014 Suspension Appeal 43-S-1213, Suggested Date August 28, 2014 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 8. 14-089CS Recommendation to reschedule hearings: Suspension Appeal 12-S-1213, Suggested Date July 25, 2014 Dismissal Appeal 40-D-1213, Suggested Date July 30, 2014 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 9. 14-090CS Recommendation to receive and file withdrawal of appeal: Reduction Appeal 22-R-1213 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. REGULAR AGENDA 10. 14-091CS RECOMMENDATION FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENTS - Jennifer Farinas, Davinder Gill, Shashank Patil, Allison Yoh, Port Planners Communication from Margaret Huebner, Director Of Human Resources, Harbor This CS-Agenda Item was withdrawn. Page 4 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 11. 14-092CS RECOMMENDATION TO TRANSFER FROM UNCLASSIFIED AMBULANCE OPERATOR TO CLASSIFIED AMBULANCE OPERATOR - Alisha Albanese a. Communication from Michael A. DuRee, Fire Chief b. Communication from Alisha Albanese David Honey, Manager of Fire Administration was present to answer Commission questions. A motion was made by Vice President Gotz, seconded by Commissioner Perry, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz, Lawrence Keller and Charles Hicks 12. 14-093CS RECOMMENDATION TO RETURN PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEE TO THE CIVIL ENGINEER ELIGIBLE LIST - Stephen Liao a. Communications from Margaret Huebner, Director of Human Resources, Harbor b. Staff report prepared by Salvador Ambriz, Personnel Analyst Margaret Huebner, Director of Human Resources, Harbor was present to answer Commission questions. A motion was made by Vice President Gotz, seconded by Commissioner Perry, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz, Lawrence Keller and Charles Hicks 13. 14-094CS RECOMMENDATION TO CHANGE EXAMINATION PLAN - Real Estate Project Coordinator Staff Report prepared by Caprice McDonald, Personnel Analyst Russ Ficker, Administrative Analyst, Public Works was present to answer Commission questions. This CS-Agenda Item was approve recommendation. Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz, Lawrence Keller and Charles Hicks Page 5 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 14. 14-095CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF EXPIRING ELIGIBLE LISTS (6 months): Staff report prepared by Tara M. McLean, Acting Executive Director Aquatics Supervisor Emergency Medical Educator Gas Construction Worker Gas Field Service Representative License Inspector Mechanical Engineering Associate Personnel Analyst Plan Checker - Fire Prevention (5/15/13; 5/30/13) Planner Port Financial Analyst Police Recruit Public Health Nutritionist Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral Recreation Assistant Registered Nurse Senior Equipment Operator - Crane A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Vice President Gotz, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz, Lawrence Keller and Charles Hicks 15. 14-096CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BULLETIN Staff report prepared by Tara M. McLean, Acting Executive Director Senior Surveyor A motion was made by Commissioner Smith Watts, seconded by Vice President Gotz, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz, Lawrence Keller and Charles Hicks Page 6 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM NEW BUSINESS President Keller stated that with the help of many senior managers in the City, the Commission has located and recruited the new Executive Director for the Civil Service Department. He introduced Kandice Taylor-Sherwood as the newly appointed Executive Director. He stated that Ms. Sherwood is coming from the City of Anaheim Human Resources Department, and will be starting in early June 2014. MANAGERS’ REPORT Melinda George, Deputy Director acknowledged the Commission's concerns regarding a one week filing of popular job bulletins. She informed the Commission that over 400 applications were received for Accounting Clerk with almost 200 qualifying; and over 500 applications were received for the Police Property & Supply Clerk, both with a one week filing period. Ms. George commended Rob Pfingsthorn, Personnel Analyst and staff for their excellent work on the Fire Captain examination, and that the results were on today's agenda. She stated that staff worked very closely with the Fire Department administering this examination, and that Fire Engineer is the next examination staff will be conducting for the Fire Department. The Secretary stated that she is continuing to keep departments informed of the status of Civil Service Department examinations, and that staff will be sending out another priority request to departments to provide an update on their priorities. She also informed the Commission that she would be meeting with the Budget Office to discuss the Civil Service Budget. COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC – The Civil Service Commission will hear from members of the public on matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction. Rob Pfingthorn, Personnel Analyst, thanked Ms. George for her acknowledgement, and thanked staff, the Fire Department and Technology Service, for their assistance with the Fire Captain examination. Dave Segura, Deputy Fire Chief, also thanked Mr. Pfingsthorn and Civil Service staff for the opportunity to work with them on the recent Fire Captain examination and the excellent job they did in the administration of the examination. Page 7 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. 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 8 of 8