Civil Service Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. 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 AND 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 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 Nani Blyleven, Administrative Analyst, Human Resources 1. 15-062CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Regular Meeting of March 18, 2015 Dismissal Hearing 15-D-1314 Minutes of March 4, 11 & 18, 2015 A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Commissioner McGilton-McGlamery, 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 Page 1 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 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 Hearing 15-D-1314 Minutes of March 4, 11 & 18, 2015. Commissioners Perry and McGilton-McGlamery abstained from voting as they were not present. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Lawrence Keller, Charles Hicks and Carolyn M. Smith Watts Abstain: 2 - Robin Perry and Rick McGilton-McGlamery CONSENT CALENDAR (2-8): Passed the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by Vice President Perry, 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 2. 15-063CS Recommendation to approve examination results: Building Maintenance Engineer (Established 3/20/15) - 17 Applied, 2 Qualified Commercial Diver (Established 3/19/15) - 90 Applied, 36 Qualified Supervisor Commercial Diving (Established 3/26/15) - 34 Applied, 13 Qualified Marine Safety Captain - 5 Applied, 2 Qualified Police Sergeant - 85 Applied, 46 Qualified Senior Civil Engineer (Established 3/9/15) - 78 Applied, 48 Qualified Senior Mechanical Engineer (Test 2) (Established 2/27/15) - 36 Applied, 7 Qualified Senior Mechanical Engineer (Test 3) (Established 3/23/15) - 4 Applied, 2 Qualified A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 2 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 3. 15-064CS Recommendation to receive and file bulletins: Mechanical Engineering Associate Permit Technician Personnel Analyst Refuse Supervisor A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 15-065CS Recommendation to receive and file retirements: Kenneth Turner/Police Officer/Police (24 yrs., 10 mos.) Victoria Bunoan/Assistant Administrative Analyst I/Human Resources (15 yrs., 3 mos.) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 15-066CS Recommendation to receive and file resignations: Helenda Tan/Public Safety Dispatcher II/Police (4 mos., 15 days) Helen Kong/Accounting Clerk II/Public Works (3 yrs., 9 mos.) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 15-067CS Recommendation to approve transfers: Aida Honey/Administrative Analyst II/Public Works to Administrative Analyst III/Health William Greco/Supervising Park Ranger/Parks, Recreation & Marine to Supervising Park Ranger/Police Federico Guzman Jr., Park Ranger II/Parks Recreation & Marine to Park Ranger II/Police Carlos Ortiz/Park Ranger I/Parks Recreation & Marine to Park Ranger I/Police A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 3 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 7. 15-068CS Recommendation to approve schedule for hearings: Reduction Appeal 22-R-1314, Suggested Date May 20, 2015 Reduction Appeal 23-R-1314, Suggested Date May 20, 2015 Dismissal Appeal 25-D-1314, Suggested Date June 3, 2015 Suspension Appeal 26-S-1314, Suggested Date June 17, 2015 Dismissal Appeal 04-D-1415, Suggested Date June 24, 2015 Suspension Appeal 05-S-1415, Suggested Date July 8, 2015 Reduction Appeal 06-R-1415, Suggested Date July 22, 2015 Dismissal Appeal 07-D-1415, Suggested Date July 29, 2015 Reduction Appeal 09-R-1415, Suggested Date August 26, 2015 Disability Retirement Appeal 03-DR-1415, Suggested Date August 27, 2015 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 8. 15-069CS Recommendation to approve reschedule for hearing: Reduction Appeal 20-R-1314, Suggested Dates May 6 & 13, 2015 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. REGULAR AGENDA 9. 15-070CS RECOMMENDATION FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENTS- Louise DuBois, Rebecca Johnson and Alfredo Magana, Senior Animal Control Officers Communication from George Chapjian, Director of Parks, Recreation & Marine A motion was made by Vice President Perry, seconded by Commissioner McGilton-McGlamery, 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 Page 4 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 10. 15-071CS RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD - Cherise Smith, Port Security Systems Operator Communication from Margaret Huebner, Director of Human Resources, Harbor The Secretary briefed the Commission regarding this request. A motion was made by Vice President Perry, seconded by Commissioner Hicks, 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 11. 15-072CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PROTEST OF EXAMINATION ITEM(S) - Traffic Signal Technician Staff report prepared by Donna de Araujo, Personnel Analyst The Secretary informed the Commission that no protests were received and this item is being withdrawn. This CS-Agenda Item was withdrawn. 12. 15-073CS RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 115(3) OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS Staff report prepared by Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director The Secretary briefed the Commission regarding this request. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith Watts, seconded by Commissioner McGilton-McGlamery, 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 Page 5 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 13. 15-074CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF EXPIRING ELIGIBLE LISTS (6 months) Staff report prepared by Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director Business Systems Specialist Civil Engineer Civil Engineering Associate Combination Building Inspector Aide Customer Service Representative ( 1 months, Retroactive to 3/11/15) Equipment Mechanic (9 months, Retroactive to 1/2/15) Senior Civil Engineer A motion was made by Commissioner Smith Watts, 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 14. 15-075CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PROPOSED CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET - (FY Year 15-16) Staff report prepared by Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director The Secretary briefed the Commission regarding the proposed Civil Service budget for Fiscal Year 2016. 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 Page 6 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM MANAGERS' REPORT Ms. George acknowledged Caprice McDonald, Personnel Analyst and staff that assisted her in the administration of the Police Sergeant examination and Sal Ambriz, Personnel Analyst for the Marine Safety Sergeant examination. The Secretary introduced Manuel Casiano, as the new staff member in Civil Service Department, working at the Public Counter and Sandra Aguilar, newly appointed Administrative Office for Long Beach Gas and Oil to the Commission. COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC – The Civil Service Commission will hear from members of the public on matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction. Crystal Slaten, Administrator - Police Personnel, thanked Caprice McDonald and Civil Service staff for the excellent work they did in the administration of the Police Sergeant examination. Caprice McDonald thanked staff for their assistance in the administration of the Police Sergeant examination. ADJOURNMENT Page 7 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 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