Civil Service Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Rick McGilton-McGlamery, President Charles Hicks Jr., Commissioner Phyllis Arias, Vice President Robin Perry, Commissioner Carolyn M. Smith Watts, Commissioner Kandice Taylor-Sherwood, Executive Director FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES ROLL CALL Commissioners Charles Hicks, Carolyn M. Smith Watts and Phyllis Arias Present: Commissioners Robin Perry and Rick McGilton-McGlamery Absent: 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 Sheree Valdoria, Personnel Analyst Shellie Goings, Personnel Analyst FLAG SALUTE 1. 16-105CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Regular Meeting of June 4, 2016 A motion was made by Commissioner Smith Watts, seconded by Commissioner Hicks, to approve as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Charles Hicks, Carolyn M. Smith Watts and Phyllis Arias Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM Absent: 2 - Robin Perry and Rick McGilton-McGlamery CONSENT CALENDAR (2-7): Passed the Consent Calendar The Secretary acknowledged Caprice McDonald, Special Projects Officer, for the excellent job she does and presented her with a 25-year service pin. A motion was made by Hicks, seconded by Commissioner Smith Watts, to approve Consent Calendar Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Charles Hicks, Carolyn M. Smith Watts and Phyllis Arias Absent: 2 - Robin Perry and Rick McGilton-McGlamery 2. 16-106CS Recommendation to approve examination results: Administrative Analyst (Established 6/8/16) - 339 Applied, 64 Qualified Assistant Administrative Analyst (Established 6/3/16) - 490 Applied, 99 Qualified Battalion Chief (Established 6/15/16) - 7 Applied, 3 Qualified Planner (Established 6/1/16) - 129 Applied, 103 Qualified Public Health Nutritionist (Established 6/1/16) - 3 Applied, 3 Qualified Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral (Established 6/3/16) - 2 Applied, 2 Qualified Registered Nurse (Established 6/9/16) - 5 Applied, 5 Qualified Senior Civil Engineer (Established 6/10/16) - 4 Applied, 4 Qualified Special Services Officer (Established 6/7/16) - 73 Applied, 73 Qualified A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 3. 16-107CS Recommendation to receive and file bulletins: Fleet Services Supervisor Systems Support Specialist A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 16-108CS Recommendation to receive and file retirements: Charlie Chi-tang Tsai/Senior Civil Engineer/Harbor (8 yrs., 5 mos.) Maria A. Lawrence/Clerk Typist I/Parks, Recreation & Marine (19 yrs., 7 mos.) Jim D. Vigie/Equipment Operator II/Public Works (23 yrs., 8 mos.) Glenn Wells/Water Utility Supervisor I/Water (33 yrs., 5 days) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 16-109CS Recommendation to receive and file resignations: Liezl J. Go/Airport Operations Assistant I/Airport (7 mos., 7 days) Sylina M. Clardy/Accounting Clerk III/Financial Management (6 yrs., 10 mos.) Ruth A. Johnson/School Guard/Police (1 yr., 10 mos.) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 16-110CS Recommendation to approve schedule for hearings: Dismissal Appeal 14-D-1516, Suggested Dates September 14 & 21, 2016 Suspension Appeal 13-S-1516, Suggested Dates November 2 & 9, 2016 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 7. 16-111CS Recommendation to approve reschedule for hearings: Suspension Appeal 07-S-1516, Suggested dates August 3 & 10, 2016 Suspension Appeal 11-S-1516, Suggested Dates August 31 & September 7, 2016 Dismissal Appeal 08-D-1516, Suggested Dates September 28, October 5 & 12, 2016 Suspension Appeal 10-S-1516, Suggested Dates October 19 & 26, 2016 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. REGULAR AGENDA 8. 16-112CS RECOMMENDATION FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Mitchell Garrison, Marine Safety Sergeant Communication from Mariel Sipman, Administrative Officer, Fire 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: 3 - Charles Hicks, Carolyn M. Smith Watts and Phyllis Arias Absent: 2 - Robin Perry and Rick McGilton-McGlamery 9. 16-113CS RECOMMENDATION FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Steven Steinhoff, Survey Technician Communication from Margaret Huebner, Director of Human Resources, Harbor The Secretary briefed the Commission regarding this request. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith Watts, seconded by Commissioner Hicks, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Charles Hicks, Carolyn M. Smith Watts and Phyllis Arias Absent: 2 - Robin Perry and Rick McGilton-McGlamery Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 7TH FLOOR MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ROOM, 8:00 AM 10. 16-114CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PROTEST OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION ITEM(S) - Clerk Typist Staff report prepared by Caprice McDonald, Special Projects Officer Tan Zeng, Test Construction Intern, 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: 3 - Charles Hicks, Carolyn M. Smith Watts and Phyllis Arias Absent: 2 - Robin Perry and Rick McGilton-McGlamery NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Smith Watts requested the Fire Department provide a summary of the Fire Recruit class as it relates to the beginning numbers, number that have dropped out of the process, and the reasons candidates are falling out of the process. Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 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 provided the Commission with examination updates, and stated that Fire Recruit is scheduled to open again. She congratulated Sharon Hamilton, Administrative Aide on the great job she is doing conducting her first examination, Public Health Nutritionist. Ms. McDonald acknowledged Tan Zeng and Carolyn Pen for the excellent job they did in the administration of the Clerk Typist examination. The Secretary informed the Commission that Kelly Colopy, Director of Health & Human Services, invited her to be a part of a cross-departmental team participating in a yearlong training with GARE (Government Alliance on Race and Equity), whose focus is on studying past and current policies, practices and beliefs that have let to racial disparities in Long Beach, preventing Long Beach from reach its full potental. COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC – The Civil Service Commission will hear from members of the public on matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction. Commission Smith Watts thanked the Secretary and Barbara Curtis, Clerk Typist for the excellent job they are doing keeping people informed through the social media networks. ADJOURNMENT Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 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 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 7 of 7