Civil Service Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Robin Perry, President Lawrence Keller, Commissioner Rick McGilton-McGlamery, Vice President Charles Hicks Jr., 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 Robert Pfingsthorn, Administrative Officer Marilyn Hall, Executive Assistant Gary Anderson, Deputy City Attorney Lourdes Ferrer, Administrative Analyst Salvador Ambriz, Personnel Analyst Stacey Lewis, Assistant Director of Human Resources, Harbor FLAG SALUTE 1. 15-109CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Regular Meeting of May 20, 2015 Reduction Appeal Hearing 08-R-1314 Minutes of March 18, 2015 & May 6, 2015 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 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Yes: 4 - Lawrence Keller, Robin Perry, Charles Hicks and Carolyn M. Smith Watts Abstain: 1 - Rick McGilton-McGlamery A motion was made by President Keller, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve recommendation for Reduction Appeal 08-R-1314 Minutes of March 18 & May 6, 2015. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Lawrence Keller, Rick McGilton-McGlamery and Carolyn M. Smith Watts Abstain: 2 - Robin Perry and Charles Hicks CONSENT CALENDAR (2-5): Passed the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Commissioner Smith Watts, seconded by President Keller, 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. 15-110CS Recommendation to approve examination results: Housing Specialist (Established 5/6/15) - 244 Applied, 58 Qualified Mechanical Engineering Associate (Established 5/28/15) - 78 Applied, 14 Qualified Permit Technician (Established 5/22/15) - 137 Applied, 18 Qualified Senior Mechanical Inspector (Established 5/18/15) - 18 Applied, 7 Qualified A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 2 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 3. 15-111CS Recommendation to receive and file bulletins: Airport Operations Assistant Principal Construction Inspector Public Health Nutritionist Senior Program Manager - Water A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 15-112CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement: Teresa Olivarez/Special Services Officer III/Police (30 yrs., 3 mos.) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 15-113CS Recommendation to receive and file withdrawal of Appeals: Reduction Appeal 22-R-1314 & 23-R-1314 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. REGULAR AGENDA Page 3 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 6. 15-114CS RECOMMENDATION FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Joelle Simmons, Recreation Assistant (Aquatics Program Specialist) Communication from George Chapjian, Director of Parks, Recreation & Marine The Secretary briefed the Commission regarding this request. Ken Campbell, Superintendent, Personnel & Training, Parks, Recreation & Marine was present and responded to Commission questions. 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 7. 15-115CS RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION - Customer Service Representative Communication from Sandra Aguilar, Personnel Officer, Long Beach Gas & Oil The Secretary briefed the Commission regarding this request. Ms. Aguilar was present and responded to Commission questions. A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by President Keller, 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, JUNE 3, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 8. 15-116CS RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT RESIGNED EMPLOYEE - Helen Kong, Accounting Clerk Communication from Russ Ficker, Personnel Officer, Public Works The Secretary briefed the Commission regarding this request. Ms. Aguilar responded to Commission questions regarding this matter. A motion was made by President Keller, 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 9. 15-117CS RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT RESIGNED EMPLOYEE - Julie Farrell, Customer Service Representative Communication from Sandra Aguilar, Personnel Officer, Long Beach Gas & Oil The Secretary briefed the Commission regarding this request. Mr. Ficker responded to Commission questions regarding this matter. A motion was made by Commissioner Hicks, seconded by President Keller, 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, JUNE 3, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 10. 15-118CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF EXPIRING ELIGIBLE LISTS (6 months) Staff report prepared by Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director Building Services Supervisor (3 months) Business Systems Specialist Deputy Chief Harbor Engineer Police Property & Supply Clerk Public Safety Dispatcher (12/3/14; 6/4/14; 12/17/14) Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral The Secretary briefed the Commission regarding this request. 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 11. 15-119CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE JOB BULLETIN - Police Lieutenant 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 Page 6 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 WEST OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 12. 15-120CS RECOMMENDATION FOR CONSIDERATION OF HEARING OFFICER’S REPORT - Suspension Appeal 43-S-1213 (E-mailed to CSC on 5/15/15) Report prepared by Dolores Martin, Attorney at Law A motion was made by President Keller, 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 NEW BUSINESS MANAGERS’ REPORT Recruitment & Selection Special Projects Administration Support Services Executive Director The Secretary updated the Commission on the Police Recruit examination progress, stating that although the numbers for applications are great, the numbers for those who have actually taken the test are low. She stated that the Analyst will be sending out e-mail notifications reminding applicants that they have 30 days to submit their test results in order to be included on the current list. COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC – The Civil Service Commission will hear from members of the public on matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction. ADJOURNMENT Page 7 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 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 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 8 of 8