Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · January 21, 2015
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
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, Robin Perry, Charles Hicks, Rick
Present: McGilton-McGlamery and Carolyn M. Smith Watts
Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director & Secretary
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
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR
MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM
1. 15-009CS Recommendation to approve minutes:
Regular Meeting of January 7, 2015
A motion was made by Vice President Perry, seconded by
Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Lawrence Keller, Robin Perry, Charles Hicks, Rick
McGilton-McGlamery and Carolyn M. Smith Watts
CONSENT CALENDAR (2-5):
Passed The Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Vice President Perry, seconded by
Commissioner McGilton-McGlamery, to approve Consent
Calendar Items. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Lawrence Keller, Robin Perry, Charles Hicks, Rick
McGilton-McGlamery and Carolyn M. Smith Watts
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR
MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM
2. 15-010CS Recommendation to approve examination results:
Animal Control Officer - 126 Applied, 31 Qualified
Business Systems Specialist - 48 Applied, 31 Qualified
Civil Engineer - 31 Applied, 14 Qualified
Combination Building Inspector
Community Services Supervisor (Established 1/9/15) -
195 Applied, 104 Qualified
Maintenance Planner
Electrical Engineer (Established 1/14/15) -
46 Applied, 2 Qualified
Parking Meter Technician (Established 1/9/15) -
287 Applied, 6 Qualified
Plan Checker - Fire Prevention - 38 Applied, 1 Qualified
Public Safety Dispatcher - 45 Applied, 45 Qualified
Traffic Painter - 104 Applied, 3 Qualified
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent
Calendar.
3. 15-011CS Recommendation to receive and file retirements:
Alan Dybas/Payroll Personnel Assistant II/Health (7 yrs., 10 mos.)
Cindy Acero/Clerk Supervisor/Human Resources (33 yrs., 9 mos.)
Vicky Bankert/Gas Field Service Representative II/Long Beach
Gas & Oil (19 yrs., 3 mos.)
Douglas Wilson/Maintenance Assistant III/Parks, Recreation &
Marine
(28 yrs., 9 mos.)
Robert Maldonado/Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works
(34 yr., 11 mos.)
Richard Mazerov/Electrician/Public Works (15 yrs., 22 days)
Behzad Sharifabadi/Capital Projects Coordinator IV/Public Works
(30 yrs., 2 mos.)
Steven Lowe/Police Officer/Police (24 yrs., 4 mos.)
Kevin Peterson/Police Sergeant/Police (28 yrs., 9 mos.)
Leslie Soto/Police Lieutenant/Police (27 yrs., 2 mos.)
David Williams/Police Officer/Police (24 yrs., 8 mos.)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent
Calendar.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR
MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM
4. 15-012CS Recommendation to receive and file resignations:
Chandra Limbrick/Customer Service Representative II/Development
Services (5 yrs., 6 days)
Angie Zetterquist/Planner II/Development Services (7 yrs., 2 mos.)
Andy Beck/Police Officer/Police (7 mos., 7 days)
Jonathan Fowler/Police Officer/Police (7 mos., 7 days)
Jason Hunter/Refuse Operator I/Public Works (14 yrs., 10 mos.)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent
Calendar.
5. 15-013CS Recommendation to approve transfer:
Arlen Crabtree/Administrative Analyst III/Disaster Prep and
Emergency Comm to Administrative Analyst III-
CNF/Financial Management
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent
Calendar.
REGULAR AGENDA
6. 15-014CS RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION - Airport
Operations Specialist
Communication from Dale Worsham, Administrative Officer, Long
Beach Airport
A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by
Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Lawrence Keller, Robin Perry, Charles Hicks, Rick
McGilton-McGlamery and Carolyn M. Smith Watts
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR
MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM
7. 15-015CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PROTEST OF WRITTEN
EXAMINATION ITEMS - Marine Safety Officer
Staff report prepared by Sal Ambriz, Personnel Analyst
Sal Ambriz, Personnel Analyst briefed the Commission regarding the
protests.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Vice
President Perry, to approve recommendation. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Lawrence Keller, Robin Perry, Charles Hicks, Rick
McGilton-McGlamery and Carolyn M. Smith Watts
8. 15-016CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BULLETIN - Electrician
Staff report prepared by Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive
Director
A motion was made by Commissioner McGilton-McGlamery,
seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Lawrence Keller, Robin Perry, Charles Hicks, Rick
McGilton-McGlamery and Carolyn M. Smith Watts
MANAGERS' REPORT
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR
MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM
EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(Pursuant to Paragraph (b)(1) of Section 54957 of the California Government Code)
President Keller recessed the hearing to an Executive Session, pursuant to Paragraph (b)
(1) of Section 54957 of the California Government Code).
After a review and discussion of the Executive Director's performance, President Keller
continued the discussion to February 4, 2015.
President Keller reconvened to the regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
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.
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Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR
AGENDA 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
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
1. 15-009CS Recommendation to approve minutes:
Regular Meeting of January 7, 2015
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
CONSENT CALENDAR (2-5):
2. 15-010CS Recommendation to approve examination results:
Animal Control Officer
Business Systems Specialist
Civil Engineer
Combination Building Inspector
Community Services Supervisor
Maintenance Planner
Electrical Engineer
Parking Meter Technician
Plan Checker - Fire Prevention
Public Safety Dispatcher
Traffic Painter
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM
3. 15-011CS Recommendation to receive and file retirements:
Alan Dybas/Payroll Personnel Assistant II/Health (7 yrs., 10 mos.)
Cindy Acero/Clerk Supervisor/Human Resources (33 yrs., 9 mos.)
Vicky Bankert/Gas Field Service Representative II/Long Beach Gas & Oil
(19 yrs., 3 mos.)
Douglas Wilson/Maintenance Assistant III/Parks, Recreation & Marine
(28 yrs., 9 mos.)
Robert Maldonado/Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works (34 yr., 11 mos.)
Richard Mazerov/Electrician/Public Works (15 yrs., 22 days)
Behzad Sharifabadi/Capital Projects Coordinator IV/Public Works
(30 yrs., 2 mos.)
Steven Lowe/Police Officer/Police (24 yrs., 4 mos.)
Kevin Peterson/Police Sergeant/Police (28 yrs., 9 mos.)
Leslie Soto/Police Lieutenant/Police (27 yrs., 2 mos.)
David Williams/Police Officer/Police (24 yrs., 8 mos.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 15-012CS Recommendation to receive and file resignations:
Chandra Limbrick/Customer Service Representative II/Development
Services (5 yrs., 6 days)
Angie Zetterquist/Planner II/Development Services (7 yrs., 2 mos.)
Andy Beck/Police Officer/Police (7 mos., 7 days)
Jonathan Fowler/Police Officer/Police (7 mos., 7 days)
Jason Hunter/Refuse Operator I/Public Works (14 yrs., 10 mos.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 15-013CS Recommendation to approve transfer:
Arlen Crabtree/Administrative Analyst III/Disaster Prep and Emergency
Comm to Administrative Analyst III-CNF/Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
REGULAR AGENDA
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM
6. 15-014CS RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION - Airport
Operations Specialist
Communication from Dale Worsham, Administrative Officer, Long Beach
Airport
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 15-015CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PROTEST OF WRITTEN
EXAMINATION ITEMS - Marine Safety Officer
Staff report prepared by Sal Ambriz, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 15-016CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BULLETIN - Electrician
Staff report prepared by Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
NEW BUSINESS
MANAGERS' REPORT
COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC – The Civil Service Commission will hear from members
of the public on matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(Pursuant to Paragraph (b)(1) of Section 54957 of the California Government Code)
ADJOURNMENT
NO HEARING
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM
NOTE:
If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a
special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities
Act, please make your request by phone to the City Clerk Department at (562)
570-6101, 72 hours prior to the Charter Commission meeting.
Kung ang pasalitang pagsasalin-wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng
Ingles ay hinahangad o kung ang isang natatanging kaluwagan ay hinahangad
alinsunod sa Batas sa mga Amerikanong May Kapansanan, mangyaring gawin
ang iyong kahilingan sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Kagawaran ng Klerk ng
Lunsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago ang pulong ng Komisyon sa Karta.
Si desea una interpretación verbal en otro idioma para las personas que no hablan
inglés o si se desea una adaptación especial de acuerdo con la Ley de
Estadounidenses con Discapacidad, realice su pedido por teléfono al
Departamento de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas antes de la
reunión de la Comisión de Estatutos.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM
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.
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