Civil Service Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Lawrence Keller, President Charles Hicks Jr., Commissioner Robin Perry, Vice President Rick McGilton-McGlamery, Commissioner Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Commissioner Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES ROLL CALL Commissioners Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks, Rick McGilton-McGlamery and Present: Carolyn M. Smith Watts Commissioners Robin Perry Absent: Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director & Secretary Melinda George, Deputy Director Marilyn Hall, Executive Assistant Gary Anderson, Deputy City Attorney Salvador Ambriz, Personnel Analyst Robert Pfingsthorn, Personnel Analyst Lourdes Ferrer, Personnel Analyst Donna de Araujo, Personnel Analyst Ken Walker, Manager, Labor Relations, Human Resources 1. 14-180CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Regular Meeting of August 20, 2014 A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks, Rick McGilton-McGlamery and Carolyn M. Smith Watts Absent: 1 - Robin Perry CONSENT CALENDAR (2-5): Passed The Consent Calendar A motion was made by Commissioner Smith Watts, seconded by Commissioner Hicks, to approve Consent Calendar Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Yes: 4 - Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks, Rick McGilton-McGlamery and Carolyn M. Smith Watts Absent: 1 - Robin Perry 2. 14-181CS Recommendation to approve examination results: Airport Operations Specialist - 91 Applied, 15 Qualified Plumber (Established 8/26/14) - 78 Applied, 12 Qualified Police Property & Supply Clerk (Established 6/11/14) (Amended from 6/18/14) - 524 Applied, 259 Qualified A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 3. 14-182CS Recommendation to receive and file retirements: Richard Panek/Combination Building Inspector/Development Services (8 yrs., 11 mos.) James Greenleaf/Special Services Officer IV/Harbor (34 yrs., 11 mos.) Darryl Pratt/Maintenance Assistant III/Parks (29 yrs., 7 mos.) Janet Bill/Assistant Administrative Analyst II/Harbor (26 yrs., 6 mos.) Nance Neilan/Administrative Analyst II/Harbor (31 yrs., 2 mos.) Tina Brown/Maintenance Assistant I/Harbor (30 yrs., 25 days) Daniel Fisher/Fire Captain/Fire (30 yrs. 11 mos.) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 14-183CS Recommendation to receive and file resignations: Kenneth Huang/Civil Engineer/Development Services (7 yrs., 4 mos.) Triniti Tran/Buyer I/Financial Management (2 mos. 7 days) Jennifer Rowland/Animal Health Technician/Parks (2 yrs., 6 mos.) Andrew Calderon/Police Officer/Police (9 yrs., 10 mos.) Arnold Quirino-Castillo/Police Recruit/Police (2 mos., 17 days) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 14-184CS Recommendation to approve schedule for hearing: Suspension Appeal 13-S-1314, Suggested Dates October 29, 2014 & November 5, 2014 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. REGULAR AGENDA Page 2 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 6. 14-185CS RECOMMENDATION FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Eric Woodson, Maintenance Planner Communication from Margaret Huebner, Director of Human Resources, Harbor Sheryl Bender, Employee Outreach Administrator, Harbor Department, was present to answer Commission questions. A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks, Rick McGilton-McGlamery and Carolyn M. Smith Watts Absent: 1 - Robin Perry 7. 14-186CS RECOMMENDATION FOR SPECIAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE GAS DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR EXAMINATION - Michael McDougall a. Communication from Michael McDougall b. Staff report prepared by Lourdes Ferrer, Personnel Analyst Mr. McDougall was present and addressed the Commission, stating that he had a scheduled vacation prior to knowing the date of the appraisal interviews, for the Gas Distribution Supervisor examination, and requested that he be allowed a special administration. A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve Mr. McDougall's request for a special administration of the Gas Distribution Supervisor examination. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks, Rick McGilton-McGlamery and Carolyn M. Smith Watts Absent: 1 - Robin Perry 8. 14-187CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXAMINATION RESULTS FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR EXAMINATION PENDING A DECISION FOR AGENDA ITEM (7) The Secretary requested that this item be pulled from the agenda based on the Commission decision on item 7. Page 3 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 9. 14-188CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF EXPIRING ELIGIBLE LISTS (6 months) Staff report prepared by Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director Emergency Medical Educator Department Librarian Maintenance Assistant Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral Special Services Officer A motion was made by Commissioner Smith Watts, seconded by Commissioner McGilton-McGlamery, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks, Rick McGilton-McGlamery and Carolyn M. Smith Watts Absent: 1 - Robin Perry 10. 14-189CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BULLETINS Staff report prepared by Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director Building Maintenance Engineer Electrical Supervisor Laboratory Assistant Senior Mechanical Engineer A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks, Rick McGilton-McGlamery and Carolyn M. Smith Watts Absent: 1 - Robin Perry DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DISABLITY RETIREMENT APPEAL HEARING 02-DR-1213 The Secretary informed the Commission that Howard Z. Rosen, Attorney at Law, requested that this item be taken off the agenda for discussion. Page 4 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM MANAGERS’ REPORT Ms. George introduced Sigmund Jacoby, Janice Lee and Diana Lam-Brandt, employees from the Harbor Department who will be assisting the Civil Service Department with examinations for the Harbor Department. The Secretary stated that staff will be transitioning to more on-line types of training and that staff is looking into Skyping and online interview sources as a means to conduct appraisal interviews for job applicants. However, she stated that security is a concern, and would have to be investigated. Commissioner Smith Watts announced a Diversity in Leadership Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Long Beach, October 23-24, 2014, and our own Director will be a panelist. 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