Civil Service Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Robin Perry, President Phyllis Arias, 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 Charles Hicks, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Rick Present: McGilton-McGlamery, Robin Perry and Phyllis Arias Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director & Secretary Crystal Slaten, Recruitment & Selection Officer Robert Pfingsthorn, Administrative Officer Caprice McDonald, Special Projects Officer Marilyn Hall, Executive Assistant Kendra Carney, Deputy City Attorney Lourdes Ferrer, Administrative Analyst Debbie McCluster, Personnel Analyst Donna de Araujo, Personnel Analyst Sheree Valdoria, Personnel Analyst Shellie Goings, Personnel Analyst FLAG SALUTE 1. 15-194CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Regular Meeting of October 7, 2015 Dismissal 11-D-1415 Hearing Minutes of September 23 & 30, 2015 A motion was made by Hicks, seconded by Smith Watts, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Yes: 5 - Charles Hicks, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Rick McGilton-McGlamery, Robin Perry and Phyllis Arias A motion was made by Smith Watts, seconded by Hicks, to approve recommendation for Dismissal Hearing 11-D-1415 Minutes of September 23 & 30, 2015. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Charles Hicks, Carolyn M. Smith Watts and Robin Perry Abstain: 2 - Rick McGilton-McGlamery and Phyllis Arias CONSENT CALENDAR (2-5): Passed the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Smith Watts, seconded by Vice President McGilton-McGlamery, to approve Consent Calendar Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Charles Hicks, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Rick McGilton-McGlamery, Robin Perry and Phyllis Arias 2. 15-195CS Recommendation to approve examination results: Microbiologist (Established 10/12/15) - 1 Applied, 1 Qualified Office Systems Analyst (Established 10/5/15 - 58 Applied, 58 Qualified & 10/16/15 - 113 Applied, 61 Qualified) Plan Checker - Mechanical (Established 10/8/15) - 7 Applied, 7 Qualified Police Recruit (Established 10/6/15) - 1,859 Applied, 7 Qualified Registered Nurse (Established 10/16/15) - 16 Applied, 16 Qualified Senior Equipment Operator - Crane (Established 10/16/15) - 2 Applied, 2 Qualified Special Services Officer (Established 10/13/15) - 30 Applied, 30 Qualified A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 2 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 3. 15-196CS Recommendation to receive and file bulletin: Chief Construction Inspector Street Maintenance Supervisor (Amended) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 15-197CS Recommendation to receive and file retirements: Nicolasa O. Chavez/School Guard/Police (11 yrs., 2 mos.) Danilo R. Besabella/Principal Construction Inspector/Public Works (31 yrs., 4 mos.) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 15-198CS Recommendation to receive and file resignations: Eric D.Treadway/License Inspector I/Financial Management (2 yrs., 2 mos.) Karen L. Gaspar/Police Recruit/Police (5 mos., 17 days) Sandy M. Giraldo/Public Safety Dispatcher I/Police (10 mos., 14 days) Davon W. McCoy/Police Recruit/Police (5 mos., 17 days) Kristina S. Padilla/Police Recruit/Police (5 mos., 17 days) Sufalisue F. Vaafuti/School Guard/Police (4 yrs., 9 mos.) Edgar Valdez/Police Recruit/Police (5 mos., 10 days) Sakada Boatright/Business Systems Specialist V/Technology & Innovation (7 yrs., 11 mos.) Letitia N. Keller/Administrative Analyst III/Public Works (14 yrs., 9 mos.) Brian C. Bylsma/Welder/Water (5 yrs., 11 mos.) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. REGULAR AGENDA Page 3 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 6. 15-199CS REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN EXAMINATION - Motor Sweeper Operator a. Communication from Anthony Calderon, Thomas Gutierrez and William Gwinn, Parking Control Checkers b. Staff report prepared by Lourdes Ferrer, Administrative Analyst Secretary briefed Commission regarding this request. William Gwinn and Thomas Gutierrez, Parking Control Checkers, addressed the Commission regarding this request. Mr. Gwinn stated that Mr. Ficker had indicated that the Public Works Department would allow them to use a City vehicle for the driving portion of their test. However, Mr. Ficker later informed them that they would not be able to use a City vehicle because of liability to the City. Mr. Ficker stated, Mr. Gwinn is correct; the City does not allow the use of a City vehicle unless an employee is working in a classification that requires an A or B license. Commissioner Hicks suggested that user departments provide current employees, under-filling positions, advance notice of changes to the requirements to file on job bulletins. Commissioner Arias suggested re-opening the job bulletin with additional requirements to file. Ms. Ferrer stated that it would be the department's decision to re-open the job bulletin. A motion was made by Hicks, seconded by Smith Watts, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Charles Hicks, Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Rick McGilton-McGlamery and Robin Perry No: 1 - Phyllis Arias NEW BUSINESS Page 4 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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 informed the Commission that selective staff would be attending the Disability Employment Awareness Fair at the Main Public Library on Thursday. Ms. McDonald thanked the managers and staff for the excellent job they did, making sure her desk was covered during her absence. She also informed the Commission that this past week, she attended the NEOGOV Training Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Pfingsthorn informed the Commission that the Administrative Support Services staff has completed Fiscal Year 2015 transactions. The Secretary shared an email she received from former intern, Yvonne Lizarraga thanking staff for knowledge and resources that she gained, while working in the Civil Service Department. The Secretary shared things that she value with the Commission, stating that she will be taking one value a month, highlighting that value, emphasizing that particular value, and posting that value on social media as part of our branding. The value to be highlighted for this month is 'Being Results and Relationship Oriented.' COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC – The Civil Service Commission will hear from members of the public on matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction. PRESENTATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT RECRUITMENT EFFORTS Ms. Slaten gave a presentation on recruitment strategies for the City. ADJOURNMENT Page 5 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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 6 of 6