Civil Service Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. 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 & DRAFT MINUTES ROLL CALL Commissioners Charles Hicks, Lawrence Keller, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Rick Present: McGilton-McGlamery and Robin Perry Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director & Secretary Crystal Slaten, Recruitment & Selection Officer Caprice McDonald, Special Projects Officer Marilyn Hall, Executive Assistant Gary Anderson, Principal Deputy City Attorney Lourdes Ferrer, Administrative Analyst Debbie McCluster, Personnel Analyst Donna de Araujo, Personnel Analyst Sheree Valdoria, Personnel Analyst Shellie Goings, Personnel Analyst Stephanie Kemp, Personnel Analyst, Human Resources FLAG SALUTE 1. 15-165CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Regular Meeting of August 19, 2015 A motion was made by Hicks, seconded by Keller, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Yes: 5 - Charles Hicks, Lawrence Keller, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Rick McGilton-McGlamery and Robin Perry CONSENT CALENDAR (2-10): Passed the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Keller, seconded by Smith Watts, to approve Consent Calendar Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Charles Hicks, Lawrence Keller, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Rick McGilton-McGlamery and Robin Perry 2. 15-166CS Recommendation to approve examination results: Buyer (Established 8/25/15) - 96 Applied, 8 Qualified Housing Assistance Coordinator (Established 8/28/15) - 102 Applied, 6 Qualified Safety Specialist (Established 8/25/15) - 52 Applied, 18 Qualified Senior Animal Control Officer (Established 8/28/15) - 12 Applied, 7 Qualified A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 3. 15-167CS Recommendation to receive and file bulletins: Office Systems Analyst Police Officer - Lateral A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 4. 15-168CS Recommendation to receive and file retirements: Antonio Martinez/Firefighter/Fire (34 yrs., 1 mo.) Nicholas Kozma/Senior Program Manager/Harbor (15 yrs., 10 mos.) Teresa Allen/Accounting Clerk III/Parks (24 yrs., 8 mos.) On behalf of the Commission, the Secretary presented Antonio Martinez a Certificate of Appreciation for thirty-four years of service. A representative from his department was present and spoke on his behalf. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 15-169CS Recommendation to receive and file disability retirement: Meredith Berrier/Special Services Officer III - Armed/Harbor (11 yrs., 8 mos.) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 15-170CS Recommendation to receive and file resignations: Susana Lewis/Library Clerk III/Library (9 yrs., 10 mos.) Aaron Eaton/Police Sergeant/Police (15 yrs., 3 mos.) Jeffrey Shurtleff/Police Officer/Police (10 yrs., 1 mo.) Albert Sosa/Police Recruit/Police (3 mos., 16 days) Sarah Price/Capital Projects Coordinator I/Public Works (5 yrs., 1 mo.) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 7. 15-171CS Recommendation to approve transfer: Valerie Brown/Payroll/Personnel Assistant III/Police to Payroll Specialist I/Financial Management A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 8. 15-172CS Recommendation to approve downgrade (voluntary): Marco Irons/Housing Specialist III/Health to Housing Specialist II/Health A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 9. 15-173CS Recommendation to approve schedule for hearing: Suspension Appeal 08-S-1415, Suggested Date December 2, 2015 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 10. 15-174CS Recommendation to receive and file withdrawal of appeal: Dismissal Appeal 07-D-1415 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. REGULAR AGENDA Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 11. 15-175CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF EXPIRING ELIGIBLE LISTS (6 months) Staff report prepared by Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director Airport Operations Specialist ( 3 months) Building Services Supervisor ( 3 months) Business Systems Specialist Commercial Diver Construction Supervisor ( 3 months) Department Librarian General Librarian General Maintenance Assistant ( 3 months) Maintenance Assistant Marina Supervisor (3 months) Public Safety Dispatcher Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral School Guard (9/9/14 & 9/22/14) Senior Civil Engineer Senior Mechanical Engineer (10/1/14 & 3/23/15) The Secretary briefed the Commission regarding this item. A motion was made by Hicks, seconded by Keller, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Charles Hicks, Lawrence Keller, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Rick McGilton-McGlamery and Robin Perry NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Hicks requested staff, when looking at recruitment efforts for Fire and Police, in addition to considering how many retirements are projected based upon age, to also factor in the number of resignations to have a better understanding of how many people are needed. Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM MANAGERS’ REPORT Recruitment & Selection Special Projects Administration Support Services Executive Director Ms. Slaten introduced Sheree Valdoria and Shellie Goings, newly hired Personnel Analysts to the Commission. Ms. Valdoria comes from Los Angeles County Court and Ms.Goings comes from Bloomingdales. Ms. McDonald informed the Commission that Keion Bryant will be making a video presentation, prepared by the summer interns who interviewed employees that provided insight into their position. This will give a prospective job applicant an opportunity to hear from actual employees as to what the position is really like. She stated for now it will be titled "Inside Look." She acknowledged Keion Bryant for the excellent job he did directing the interns. The Secretary thanked Ms. McDonald for the excellent job she did managing the office during her move and having to be away from the office. She also informed the Commission that four new interns hired for Revamping Test Batteries, will be coming on board as soon as their paperwork is processed. The Secretary informed the Commission that Councilmember Roberto Urganda inquired about our recruitment plans, and that she and Rob Pfingsthorn will be meeting with him this week. COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC – The Civil Service Commission will hear from members of the public on matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction. ADJOURNMENT Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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 7 of 7