Civil Service Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Lawrence Keller, President Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Commissioner Charles Hicks Jr., Commissioner Robin Perry, Commissioner Rick McGilton-McGlamery, Commissioner Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES ROLL CALL Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive 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 Cynthia Stafford,Manager, Personnel Operations Manager, Human Resources Commissioners Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perrys, Lawrence Keller, Charles Present: Hicks and Rick McGilton-McGlamery 1. 14-142CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Regular Meeting of July 2, 2014 Dismissal Hearing 02-D-1314 Minutes of July 2, 2014 A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perrys, Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks and Rick McGilton-McGlamery A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner McGilton-McGlamery, to approve recommendation for Dismissal Appeal 02-D-1314 Hearing Minutes of July 2, 2014. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perrys, Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks and Rick McGilton-McGlamery CONSENT CALENDAR (2-5): Passed The Consent Calendar A motion was made by Commissioner McGilton-McGlamery, seconded by Commissioner Perry, to approve Consent Calendar Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perrys, Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks and Rick McGilton-McGlamery 2. 14-143CS Recommendation to approve examination results: Business Systems Specialist (Established 7/9/14) - 24 Applied, 20 Qualified Plumber - 1 Applied, 1 Qualified A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 3. 14-144CS Recommendation to receive and file retirements: Mary Hawkins/Parking Control Checker I/Public Works (18 yrs., 5 mos.) Davis Alcones/Maintenance Assistant II/Public Works (23 yrs., 8 mos.) Lisa Harris/Recycling Specialist II/Public Works (14 yrs., 6 mos.) Denise Smith/Customer Services Representative III/Long Beach Gas & Oil (24 yrs., 2 mos.) Susan Taylor/Department Librarian II/Library (43 yrs., 4 mos.) Paulette Klinkner/Assistant Administrative Analyst II/Human Resources (6 yrs., 2 mos.) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 14-145CS Recommendation to receive and file resignations: Ivan Ortega/Fleet Services Supervisor I/Public Works (16 yrs., 6 mos.) Daniel Arriola/Police Officer/Police (1 yr., 1 mo.) Brian Eldridge/Airport Operations Assistant II/Airport (2 yrs., 8 mos.) Douglas Baker/Police Recruit/Police (1 mo., 6 days) Asya Anderson/Assistant Administrative Analyst I/Fire (9 mos., 28 days) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 14-146CS Recommendation to reschedule hearings: Suspension Appeal 42-S-1213, Suggested Date August 6, 2014 Dismissal Appeal 10-D-1314, Suggested Date August 13, 2014 Dismissal Appeal 05-D-1314, Suggested Dates August 27, & September 3, 2014 Dismissal Appeal 04-D-1314, Suggested Dates October 8 & 15, 2014 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM REGULAR AGENDA 6. 14-147CS RECOMMENDATION TO TRANSFER FROM UNCLASSIFIED TO CLASSIFIED SERVICE - Katrina Reynolds, Legislative Assistant to Payroll/Personnel Assistant Communication from Deborah Mills, Director of Human Resources A motion was made by Commissioner Smith Watts, seconded by Commissioner Perry, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perrys, Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks and Rick McGilton-McGlamery 7. 14-148CS RECOMMENDATION TO RETURN TO CLASSIFIED SERVICE - Roxana Valencia, Administrative Analyst a. Communication from Roxana Valencia b. Staff report prepared by Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director The Secretary briefed the Commission regarding this request, stating that there is no open requisition for Clerk at this time, and that Ms. Valencia would be placed on a Clerk Priority list and certified to any Clerk vacancy. The Priority list would expire in three years. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith Watts, seconded by Commissioner Perry, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perrys, Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks and Rick McGilton-McGlamery Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 8. 14-149CS RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Ruth Anne Salau, Neighborhood Services Specialist, Development Services Staff report prepared by Rob Pfingsthorn The Secretary briefed the Commission regarding this request, stating that staff will conduct this examination within the next six months. A motion was made by Commissioner McGilton-McGlamery, seconded by Commissioner Hicks, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perrys, Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks and Rick McGilton-McGlamery 9. 14-150CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE JOB BULLETINS: Staff report prepared by Kandice Taylor-Sherwood Airport Operations Specialist Carpenter A motion was made by Commissioner Perry, seconded by Commissioner McGilton-McGlamery, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Robin Perrys, Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks and Rick McGilton-McGlamery Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM MANAGERS' REPORT Ms. George informed the Commission that staff conducted two Police Recruit examinations at the Convention Center on Monday and Tuesday. She stated that the show rate was considerably low, 50%. She congratulated Caprice McDonald on the excellent job as the lead analyst and staff for their support, making for a great team effort. She further stated that Lourdes Ferrer would be conducting the Fire Engineer Practical examination Monday - Tuesday of next week at the Fire Training Academy. Commissioner Hicks addressed concerns regarding the low show rate and suggested Ms. George check with other agencies to see if they are experiencing the same. The Secretary acknowledged Caprice McDonald, Personnel Analyst, for the outstanding job she did in being the lead over the Police Recruit examination process, and Civil Service and other departments' staff for the excellent teamwork and assistance provided to Ms. McDonald. Ms. McDonald also thanked staff for their support with the Police Recruit examination. Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 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 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 7 of 7