Civil Service Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 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 Marilyn Hall, Executive Assistant Gary Anderson, Deputy City Attorney Salvador Ambriz, Personnel Analyst Debbie McCluster, Personnel Analyst Caprice McDonald, Personnel Analyst Lourdes Ferrer, Personnel Analyst Ken Walker, Personnel Operations Manager, Human Resources Commissioners Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz and Present: Charles Hicks Commissioners Lawrence Keller Absent: 1. 14-098CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Regular Meeting of May 7, 2014 A motion was made by Commissioner Perry, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz and Charles Hicks Absent: 1 - Lawrence Keller Page 1 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM CONSENT CALENDAR (2-6): Passed The Consent Calendar A motion was made by Commissioner Perry, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve Consent Calendar Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz and Charles Hicks Absent: 1 - Lawrence Keller 2. 14-099CS Recommendation to approve examination results: Clerk/Clerk Typist - Clerk - 2431 Applied, 824 Qualified Clerk Typist - 2249 Applied, 746 Qualified Construction Inspector - 92 Applied, 27 Qualified Public Safety Dispatcher - 57 Applied, 57 Qualified Senior Surveyor - 5 Applied, 5 Qualified A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 3. 14-100CS Recommendation to receive and file retirements: Suanne Swan/Senior Payroll/Personnel Assistant/Civil Service (41 yrs., 17 days) Steven Taylor/Fire Captain/Fire (24 yrs., 6 mos.) Bernita Harrison/Maintenance Assistant I/Parks (12 yrs., 6 mos.) Frank Martinez/Refuse Operator I/Public Works (15 yrs., 10 mos.) On behalf on the Commission, the Secretary presented Certificates of Appreciation to Suanne Swan, Civil Service (41 years), Deborah Christian, Police Department (35 years), and Rafael Gomez, Parks, Recreation and Marine (25 years), for their dedicated service to the City and citizens of Long Beach. Representative from their departments were present and spoke on their behalf. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 2 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 4. 14-101CS Recommendation to receive and file resignations: Valente Marshall/Police Officer/Police (13 yrs., 4 mos.) Bryant Underwood/Refuse Operator I/Public Works (7 yrs., 10 mos.) Richard Austin/Police Officer/Police (23 yrs., 2 mos.) Catrina Hanna/General Librarian/Library (6 yrs., 10 mos.) Cindy Wong/Systems Support Specialist III/Technology Services (11 yrs., 8 mos.) Sara Chilson/Police Officer/Police (11 Mos., 7 days) Arlene Lopez/Senior Civil Engineer/Airport (11 yrs., 7 mos.) Nancy Lance/Firefighter/Fire (15 yrs., 2 mos.) Alex Thomas/Civil Engineering Assistant/Water (2 yrs., 6 mos.) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 14-102CS Recommendation to approve transfer: Rory Willeford/Special Services Officer IV/Police to Special Services Officer IV/Airport A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 14-103CS Recommendation to approve reschedule for hearing: Reduction Appeal (35-R-1213), Suggested Date October 22, 2014 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. REGULAR AGENDA 7. 14-104CS RECOMMENDATION FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Keith A. Flacks, Combination Building Inspector Communication from Meg Rau, Administrative Officer, Development Services A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Perry, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz and Charles Hicks Absent: 1 - Lawrence Keller Page 3 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 8. 14-105CS RECOMMENDATION FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENTS - Tristan Balsillie, Kevin Bradley, Mitchell Garrison, Jeff Gillot, David Guerra, Patrick Morrison, Omar Naranjo, Trevor Wawrzynski, Tyler Wawrzynski - Marine Safety Sergeants Communication from Mike Duree, Fire Chief A motion was made by Commissioner Perry, seconded by Commissioner Hicks, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz and Charles Hicks Absent: 1 - Lawrence Keller 9. 14-106CS RECOMMENDATION TO CONVERT THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL CLASSIFICATION TO UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE a. Communications from Deborah R. Mills, Director of Human Resources and Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services b. Staff Report prepared by Deborah McCluster, Personnel Analyst A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Perry, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz and Charles Hicks Absent: 1 - Lawrence Keller 10. 14-107CS RECOMMENDATION TO CONVERT THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLASSIFICATION TO UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE a. Communications from Deborah R. Mills, Director of Human Resources and Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services b. Staff Report prepared by Lourdes Ferrer, Personnel Analyst A motion was made by Commissioner Perry, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz and Charles Hicks Page 4 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Absent: 1 - Lawrence Keller 11. 14-108CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BULLETINS Staff report prepared by Tara M. McLean, Acting Executive Director Communications Center Supervisor Fire Engineer A motion was made by Commissioner Smith Watts, seconded by Commissioner Hicks, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perry, Jonathan Gotz and Charles Hicks Absent: 1 - Lawrence Keller NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Hicks requested staff to provide feedback from the NTN testing used for the recent Fire Recruit examination. He also requested that Civil Service staff meet with the Police Department staff to discuss the feasibility of using this type of testing for future Police Recruit examinations, indicating that it would allow for a broader pool of candidates. Commissioner Perry thanked staff for his reception. MANAGERS’ REPORT The Secretary stated that Melinda George, Deputy Director was off site administering the Police Property and Supply Clerk examination. She also stated that staff is in the process of re-evaluating departments priorities and the cross-training of staff to perform the duties of the vacant position. She also stated that staff met with representatives of the Police Department to discuss plans for the upcoming Police Recruit examination, tentatively scheduled to open June 9 - June 27, 2014. ADJOURNMENT Page 5 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 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 6 of 6