Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · January 6, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2021
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
MINUTES
Susana Gonzalez Edmond, President Phyllis O. Arias, Commissioner
Heather Morrison, Vice President Brandon Dowling, Commissioner
Joen Garnica, Commissioner
Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE HELD VIA
TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20
ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM.
THE CIVIC CHAMBERS WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
President Gonzalez Edmond called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
President Gonzalez Edmond asked Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director, to lead
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Present: Susana Gonzalez Edmond
Commissioners Joen Garnica
Excused:
1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO
ADDRESS THE COMMISSION BY SUBMITTING WRITTEN COMMENTS VIA EMAIL TO
MARLA.CAMERINO@LONGBEACH.GOV.
There were no public comments received.
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2. 21-001CS Recommendation to approve minutes:
Regular Meeting of December 2, 2020
Regular Meeting of December 16, 2020
A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by
Commissioner Dowling, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
A motion was made by Commissioner Dowling, seconded by
Vice President Morrison, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
CONSENT CALENDAR (3 – 12):
President Gonzalez Edmond and Commissioner Arias pulled Agenda Items 7 through 10 as
well as Agenda Item 12 for separate discussions.
Passed the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by
Commissioner Dowling, to approve Consent Calendar Items (3
- 6 and 11), except for Items (7 through 10 and 12). The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
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3. 21-002CS Recommendation to approve examination results:
Business Systems Specialist Test #23 (Established 12/28/20)
Geographic Information Systems Technician (Established
12/28/20)
Police Officer - Lateral Test #17 (Established 12/18/20)
Public Safety Dispatcher - NTN EXAM Test #18 (Established
12/29/20)
Public Safety Dispatcher - POST WAIVER Test #19 (Established
12/29/20)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 21-003CS Recommendation to approve bulletin(s):
General Librarian
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 21-004CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s):
Timothy Hallinan, Communication Specialist V, Department of
Technology and Innovation (38 yrs., 1 mo.)
Randall Jagger, Airport Operations Assistant II, Airport (33
yrs., 5 mos.)
William Swaim, Police Officer, Police Department (27 yrs., 2
mos.)
Robert Uribe, Communication Specialist V, Department of
Technology and Innovation (18 yrs., 8 mos.)
Versie Whitmore, Police Services Specialist II, Police Department
(34 yrs., 1 mo.)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 21-005CS Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s):
Jessika Aguilo, Clerk Typist III, Police Department (6 yrs., 2
mos.)
Tung Dang, Accountant III, Harbor Department (2 yrs., 1 mo.)
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Cesar Garcia, Public Safety Dispatcher I, Disaster
Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department (7
mos., 23 days)
Charles Hundley, Police Officer, Police Department (1 yr., 2
mo.)
Diana Lopez, Special Services Officer III, Police Department (3
yrs., 3 mos.)
James Stark, Fire Recruit, Fire Department (1 mo. 25 days)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 21-006CS COVID-19 RELATED: Recommendation for Provisional
Appointment - Gladys Burnley, Housing Aide II
Communication from Jodie Griner, Administrative Officer,
Department of Health and Human Services
Staff report prepared by Elsa Ramos, Personnel Analyst
Commissioner Arias wanted to know where staff was in the
recruitment process for the provisional appointments for Agenda
Items 7 through 10. Ms. Pizarro Winting reported that staff has 150
days to complete the recruitment process from the time that a
provisional appointment is made. The goal is to ensure this process
is completed so that an extension will not be necessary.
It was discussed that requisitions are in place for the permanent positions.
A motion was made by Vice President Morrison, seconded by
Commissioner Arias, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
8. 21-007CS COVID-19 RELATED: Recommendation for Provisional
Appointment - Devin Buttelwerth, Housing Aide II
Communication from Jodie Griner, Administrative Officer,
Department of Health and Human Services
Staff report prepared by Elsa Ramos, Personnel Analyst
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Please see Agenda Item 7 for discussion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by
Commissioner Dowling, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
9. 21-008CS COVID-19 RELATED: Recommendation for Provisional
Appointment - Liliana Perdomo, Housing Specialist I
Communication from Jodie Griner, Administrative Officer,
Department of Health and Human Services
Staff report prepared by Elsa Ramos, Personnel Analyst
Please see Agenda Item 7 for discussion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by
Vice President Morrison, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
10. 21-009CS Recommendation for Provisional Appointment - Raul
Gonzalez, Mechanical Equipment Stock Clerk
Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer,
Department of Financial Management
Staff report prepared by Desiree Davalos, Personnel Analyst
Please see Agenda Item 7 for discussion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Dowling, seconded by
Vice President Morrison, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
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Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
11. 21-010CS Recommendation for Temporary Reassignment and Transfer
for Rehabilitation and/or Training - Eric St. Martin, Commercial
Diver II
Communication from Russ Ficker, Personnel Officer,
Department of Public Works
Staff report prepared by Shellie Goings, Personnel Analyst
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
12. 21-011CS Recommendation to Approve Extension of Expiring Eligible
Lists (6 months)
Staff report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
Aquatics Supervisor (H31AN-19) Test #01 (7/16/2019)
Assistant Administrative Analyst (E03AN-19) Test #01 (1/24/2019)
Assistant Administrative Analyst (E03AN-19) Test #02 (2/28/2019)
Assistant Administrative Analyst (E03AN-19) Test #03 (7/16/2019)
Business Systems Specialist (H67AN-19) Test #10 (1/9/2019)
Business Systems Specialist (H67AN-19) Test #14 (8/1/2019)
Business Systems Specialist (H67AN-20) Test #17 (1/16/2020)
Business Systems Specialist (H67AN-20) Test #20 (7/28/2020)
Capital Projects Coordinator (EC6AN-19) Test #01 (1/10/2019)
Capital Projects Coordinator (EC6AN-19B) Test #01 (5/9/2019)
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #10 (1/17/2020)
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #16 (7/7/2020)
Civil Engineering Associate (K13NN-19) Test #04 (2/13/2019) - 2
Months*
Civil Engineering Associate (K13NN-20) Test #09 (1/29/2020)
Clerk Typist (D04AN-19) (1/4/2019)
Construction Inspector (K14AN-19) (6/11/2019)
Electrician (I15NN-20) Test #04 (1/27/2020) - 2 Months*
Electrician (I15NN-20) Test #07 (7/9/2020)
Emergency Medical Education Coordinator (G45NN-20) Test #01
(1/30/2020)
Environmental Health Specialist (G43AN-20) Test #01 (7/24/2020)
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Environmental Specialist Associate (N26NN-20) Test #01 (1/17/2020
)
Garage Service Attendant (J23AN-20) Test #03 (1/6/2020)
Gas Pipeline Welder/Layout Fitter (I61NN-19) Test #01 (7/19/2019)
Gas Pipeline Welder/Layout Fitter (I61NN-19) Test #02 (8/1/2019)
Laboratory Analyst (M13AN-20) Test #01 (1/22/2020)
Office Systems Analyst (IMDCE) (ND4AN-20A) Test #05 (1/7/2020)
Office Systems Analyst (IMDCE) (ND4AN-20A) Test #06 (1/21/2020)
Office Systems Analyst (IMDCE) (ND4AN-20A) Test #07 (1/27/2020)
Office Systems Analyst (IMDCE) (ND4AN-20A) Test #08 (2/18/2020)
Office Systems Analyst (IMDCE) (ND4AN-20A) Test #11 (7/15/2020)
Office Systems Analyst - IMDCA (ND4AN-19B) Test #01 (7/9/2019)
Office Systems Analyst - IMDCA (ND4AN-20B) Test #06 (1/8/2020)
Office Systems Analyst - IMDCA (ND4AN-20B) Test #07 (1/21/2020)
Office Systems Analyst - IMDCA (ND4AN-20B) Test #10 (7/14/2020)
Office Systems Analyst - SD (ND4AN-19) Test #02 (7/3/2019)
Office Systems Analyst- IMDNOC (ND4AN-19C) Test #01 (7/3/2019)
Office Systems Analyst- IMDNOC (ND4AN-19C) Test #02
(7/24/2019)
Office Systems Analyst- IMDNOC (ND4AN-19C) Test #03
(8/14/2019)
Plan Checker - Fire Prevention (KA4NN-20) Test #08 (1/14/2020) - 2
Months*
Plan Checker - Plumbing (K41AN-20) Test #06 (1/14/2020) - 4
Months*
Plumber (I38NN-20) Test #01 (7/24/2020)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-19B) Test #06 (7/24/2019)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-20) Test #10 (1/27/2020)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-20) Test #14 (7/30/2020)
Police Property & Supply Clerk (D51AN-19) (1/10/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-19) Test #05 (1/10/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-19) Test #06 (1/23/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-19) Test #07 ( 2/28/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-19) Test #08 (4/18/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-19) Test #10 (7/9/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-19) Test #11 (7/25/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-20) Test #14 (1/17/2020)
Police Recruit (F63NN-20) Test #15 (1/23/2020)
Port Financial Analyst (ND1AN-19) Test #01 (7/3/2019)
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Port Financial Analyst (ND1AN-19) Test #02 (7/17/2019)
Public Health Nurse (G19AN-20) Test #05 (7/21/2020)
Public Health Nutritionist (G21AN-19) Test #01 (7/22/2019)
Public Health Nutritionist (G21AN-20) Test #04 (1/6/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral (J45AN-20C) Test #05 (7/22/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher - NTN Exam (J45AN-20A) Test #12
(7/2/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher - NTN Exam (J45AN-20A) Test #13
(7/24/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher - Post Waiver (J45AN-20B) Test #13
(7/2/2020)
Real Estate Project Coordinator (ED5AN-19) (1/22/2019)
Refuse Operator (JA2AN-20) Test #26 (7/15/2020)
Senior Structural Engineer (K65NN-19) Test #05 (7/22/2019) - 3
Months*
Senior Traffic Engineer (K68NN-20) Test #08 (7/7/2020)
Special Services Officer (F33AN-18) Test #25 (3/28/2018) - 2
Months*
Special Services Officer (F33AN-18) Test #29 (7/12/2018)
Special Services Officer (F33AN-19) Test #35 (1/16/2019)
Special Services Officer (F33AN-20) Test #45 (7/30/2020)
Supervisor-Stores & Property (C35NN-19) Test #01 (7/17/2019)
Systems Technician (H70AN-19) Test #04 (7/31/2019)
Transportation Planner (NC6AN-20) Test #01 (1/16/2020)
Water Treatment Operator (MA1AN-19B) Test #01 (7/31/2019)
Water Treatment Operator (MA1AN-19B) Test #02 (8/26/2019)
Ms. Pizarro Winting informed the Commission that the request for
extensions that are less than the usual 6 months are because they
will be expired in groups with other qualifying lists of the same
classification. The purpose for this is to expire the many qualifying
lists together in groups rather than one month at a time. She stated
that now that Civil Service is fully staffed, we will not need to create
as many qualifying lists moving forward.
A motion was made by Vice President Morrison, seconded by
Commissioner Arias, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
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Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
REGULAR AGENDA
13. 21-012CS RECOMMENDATION FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT -
Stock & Receiving Clerk
Communication from Bob Dowell, Director, Department of
Energy Resources
Staff report prepared by Elsa Ramos, Personnel Analyst
Ms. Pizarro Winting introduced Ms. Ramos who briefed the
Commission regarding this request.
Representatives from Energy Resources were on the call for
questions.
A discussion took place between President Gonzalez Edmond,
Commissioner Arias, Ms. Pizarro Winting and Ms. Alamo regarding the
previous requisition and recruitment for the position. It was discussed that
at the end of the fiscal year, there is a process in place where requisitions
in place for two years will be expired and a new one opened. It was
discussed that the movement of staff could have led to the delay in the
recruitment process.
A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by
Commissioner Dowling, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
14. 21-013CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REVISED
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION - Housing Assistance
Coordinator
Communication from Fred Verdugo, Acting Director,
Department of Human Resources
Staff report prepared by Desiree Davalos, Personnel Analyst
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Ms. Pizarro Winting introduced Ms. Davalos who briefed the
Commission regarding this request.
Representatives from the Department of Human Resources and the
Department of Health and Human Services were on the call to
answer questions.
A motion was made by Vice President Morrison, seconded by
Commissioner Dowling, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
15. 21-014CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BULLETIN(S):
Housing Assistance Coordinator
Ms. Pizarro Winting informed the Commission that they are now
approving the bulletin for Housing Assistance Coordinator since
they just approved the revised classification specification.
A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by
Vice President Morrison, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
16. 21-015CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REVISED
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION - Safety Specialist I-III
Communication from Fred Verdugo, Acting Director,
Department of Human Resources
Staff report prepared by Sheree Valdoria, Personnel Analyst
Ms. Pizarro Winting introduced Ms. Valdoria who briefed the
Commission regarding this request.
Representatives from the Department of Human Resources and the
Harbor Department were on the call to answer questions.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Dowling, seconded by
Commissioner Arias, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
17. 21-017CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE NEW CIVIL SERVICE
LOGO
Communication from Christina Pizarro Winting
Ms. Pizarro Winting briefed the Commission regarding this item.
Vice President Morrison loves the logo and thanked Commissioner
Dowling and Ms. Pizarro Winting on their work to finalize it.
Commissioner Dowling mentioned that we wanted to bring forward a
logo that celebrates and mirrors what the Civil Service Commission
is about in terms of helping people pursue opportunities. He
thanked everyone including Dann who designed the logo.
President Gonzalez Edmond stated that she is excited for the new
logo and thanked Commissioner Dowling and Ms. Pizarro Winting
for their leadership. She stated that it is fresh and speaks to
everything we stand for. She is excited to start seeing it
everywhere.
It was discussed that the logo will be placed everywhere
immediately.
A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by
Vice President Morrison, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
18. 21-018CS REVIEW OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
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SCHEDULE
Communication from Christina Pizarro Winting
Ms. Pizarro Winting briefed the Commission regarding this item.
Vice President Morrison stated that she supports Ms. Pizarro
Winting’s recommendation. She stated that the agendas have been
fairly long and wondered if meeting weekly is an option.
Ms. Pizarro Winting stated that the long agendas are due to the fact
that we are fully staffed and that in addition to the requests to the
Commission requiring regular staff reports, staff is working on
exams that require posting of bulletins and in many cases revised
classification specifications for those bulletins.
Commissioner Arias supports meeting every other week for the
entire year and proposed bringing back this item in January 2022
for reevaluation. She stated that the Commission has the option to
conduct an emergency meeting should there be a need.
Both President Gonzalez Edmond and Commissioner Dowling
supports staff recommendations.
A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by
Vice President Morrison, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Brandon Dowling, Heather Morrison and
Susana Gonzalez Edmond
Absent: 1 - Joen Garnica
19. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Executive Committee
President Gonzalez Edmond informed the Commission that the Executive Committee
has an upcoming meeting.
Ms. Pizarro Winting stated that during this meeting Committee members will be
provided with an update regarding the budget.
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B. Recruitment and Selection Committee
Commissioner Dowling stated that a meeting is being scheduled.
C. Special Projects Committee
Commissioner Arias informed the Commission that a second Mock Hearing is being
scheduled.
20. REPORTS FROM MANAGERS
A. Recruitment and Outreach Services Division - Crystal Slaten
Ms. Slaten informed the Commission that she and Ms. Cano will be taking part in a
meeting with the Framework for Reconciliation’s Community Engagement Workgroup
to discuss ways to collaborate.
Ms. Slaten thanked Ms. Cano for working on the Gas Construction Worker
examination. The examination will be conducted virtually.
B. Employment Services Division - Caprice McDonald
Ms. Pizarro Winting provided a report on behalf of Ms. McDonald who is currently on
vacation. She stated that it has been a pleasure working closely with the Employment
Services team and departments. Ms. Pizarro Winting provided updates regarding
new processes in conducting virtual examinations. She also updated the
Commission regarding the analysts being a single point of contact for departments
as a way to better serve departments.
C. Administration and Support Services Division - Maria Alamo
Ms. Alamo updated the Commission on the budget and stated that she will be
presenting more information at the next Executive Committee meeting
D. Executive Director - Christina Pizarro Winting
Ms. Pizarro Winting stated that she has an amazing team, and that everyone is
working hard in figuring out how to conduct business in a different way and to
evaluate processes. She thanked Ms. Camerino for putting the list of meetings
together to give the Commission a visual of what it could look like with the two
options.
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Ms. Pizarro Winting stated that we are working to schedule a second mock hearing
due to technical issues with the first one.
The Commission thanked Ms. Pizarro Winting for her detailed report.
21. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ad Hoc Subcommittees:
A. Subcommittee to Develop Civil Service Commission Policy regarding requests
to Utilize Classified Positions in the Unclassified Service
Ms. Pizarro Winting informed the Commission that the subcommittee will be meeting later
this afternoon to discuss modifications to the policy. The subcommittee will bring a report
back to the Commission.
President Gonzalez Edmond thanked Ms. Pizarro Winting for her work.
22. NEW BUSINESS
President Gonzalez Edmond thanked Commissioners and Ms. Pizarro Winting for
reaching out while she and her family were recovering from COVID. She is thankful
that they were all able to recuperate. She encourages everyone to be vigilant during
this time. President Gonzalez Edmond also thanked Vice President Morrison for
stepping in during her absence.
The Commission thanked staff for their work. The agenda packets have been huge, which
means that there is quite a bit of work being done.
ADJOURNMENT
President Gonzalez Edmond adjourned the meeting at 9:42 a.m.
NO HEARING
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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
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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.
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Agenda
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AGENDA
Susana Gonzalez Edmond, President Phyllis O. Arias, Commissioner
Heather Morrison, Vice President Brandon Dowling, Commissioner
Joen Garnica, Commissioner
Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE HELD VIA
TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20
ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM.
THE CIVIC CHAMBERS WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION BY SUBMITTING WRITTEN COMMENTS VIA EMAIL TO
MARLA.CAMERINO@LONGBEACH.GOV.
2. 21-001CS Recommendation to approve minutes:
Regular Meeting of December 2, 2020
Regular Meeting of December 16, 2020
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Mtg Minutes for 12-02-20_draft.pdf
CSC Mtg Minutes for 12-16-20_draft.pdf
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CONSENT CALENDAR (3 – 12):
3. 21-002CS Recommendation to approve examination results:
Business Systems Specialist Test #23 (Established 12/28/20)
Geographic Information Systems Technician (Established
12/28/20)
Police Officer - Lateral Test #17 (Established 12/18/20)
Public Safety Dispatcher - NTN EXAM Test #18 (Established
12/29/20)
Public Safety Dispatcher - POST WAIVER Test #19 (Established
12/29/20)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Exam Results for 01-06-21.pdf
4. 21-003CS Recommendation to approve bulletin(s):
General Librarian
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Bulletins - 01-06-21_L.pdf
5. 21-004CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s):
Timothy Hallinan, Communication Specialist V, Department of
Technology and Innovation (38 yrs., 1 mo.)
Randall Jagger, Airport Operations Assistant II, Airport (33 yrs., 5
mos.)
William Swaim, Police Officer, Police Department (27 yrs., 2
mos.)
Robert Uribe, Communication Specialist V, Department of
Technology and Innovation (18 yrs., 8 mos.)
Versie Whitmore, Police Services Specialist II, Police Department (34
yrs., 1 mo.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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6. 21-005CS Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s):
Jessika Aguilo, Clerk Typist III, Police Department (6 yrs., 2
mos.)
Tung Dang, Accountant III, Harbor Department (2 yrs., 1 mo.)
Cesar Garcia, Public Safety Dispatcher I, Disaster Preparedness
and Emergency Communications Department (7 mos., 23 days)
Charles Hundley, Police Officer, Police Department (1 yr., 2 mo.)
Diana Lopez, Special Services Officer III, Police Department (3
yrs., 3 mos.)
James Stark, Fire Recruit, Fire Department (1 mo. 25 days)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 21-006CS COVID-19 RELATED: Recommendation for Provisional
Appointment - Gladys Burnley, Housing Aide II
Communication from Jodie Griner, Administrative Officer,
Department of Health and Human Services
Staff report prepared by Elsa Ramos, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ProvAppt-HAII-GBurnley-HE-01-06-21_L.pdf
8. 21-007CS COVID-19 RELATED: Recommendation for Provisional
Appointment - Devin Buttelwerth, Housing Aide II
Communication from Jodie Griner, Administrative Officer,
Department of Health and Human Services
Staff report prepared by Elsa Ramos, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ProvAppt-HAII-DButtelwerth-HE-01-06-21.pdf
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9. 21-008CS COVID-19 RELATED: Recommendation for Provisional
Appointment - Liliana Perdomo, Housing Specialist I
Communication from Jodie Griner, Administrative Officer,
Department of Health and Human Services
Staff report prepared by Elsa Ramos, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ProvAppt-HS-LPerdomo-HE-01-06-21_L.pdf
10. 21-009CS Recommendation for Provisional Appointment - Raul Gonzalez,
Mechanical Equipment Stock Clerk
Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer,
Department of Financial Management
Staff report prepared by Desiree Davalos, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ProvAppt-MESC-FM-01-06-21_L.pdf
11. 21-010CS Recommendation for Temporary Reassignment and Transfer for
Rehabilitation and/or Training - Eric St. Martin, Commercial Diver
II
Communication from Russ Ficker, Personnel Officer, Department
of Public Works
Staff report prepared by Shellie Goings, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: TempReassignRehabTrng-EStMartin-PWHD-01-06-21.pd
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12. 21-011CS Recommendation to Approve Extension of Expiring Eligible
Lists (6 months)
Staff report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
Aquatics Supervisor (H31AN-19) Test #01 (7/16/2019)
Assistant Administrative Analyst (E03AN-19) Test #01 (1/24/2019)
Assistant Administrative Analyst (E03AN-19) Test #02 (2/28/2019)
Assistant Administrative Analyst (E03AN-19) Test #03 (7/16/2019)
Business Systems Specialist (H67AN-19) Test #10 (1/9/2019)
Business Systems Specialist (H67AN-19) Test #14 (8/1/2019)
Business Systems Specialist (H67AN-20) Test #17 (1/16/2020)
Business Systems Specialist (H67AN-20) Test #20 (7/28/2020)
Capital Projects Coordinator (EC6AN-19) Test #01 (1/10/2019)
Capital Projects Coordinator (EC6AN-19B) Test #01 (5/9/2019)
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #10 (1/17/2020)
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #16 (7/7/2020)
Civil Engineering Associate (K13NN-19) Test #04 (2/13/2019) - 2
Months*
Civil Engineering Associate (K13NN-20) Test #09 (1/29/2020)
Clerk Typist (D04AN-19) (1/4/2019)
Construction Inspector (K14AN-19) (6/11/2019)
Electrician (I15NN-20) Test #04 (1/27/2020) - 2 Months*
Electrician (I15NN-20) Test #07 (7/9/2020)
Emergency Medical Education Coordinator (G45NN-20) Test #01
(1/30/2020)
Environmental Health Specialist (G43AN-20) Test #01 (7/24/2020)
Environmental Specialist Associate (N26NN-20) Test #01 (1/17/2020 )
Garage Service Attendant (J23AN-20) Test #03 (1/6/2020)
Gas Pipeline Welder/Layout Fitter (I61NN-19) Test #01 (7/19/2019)
Gas Pipeline Welder/Layout Fitter (I61NN-19) Test #02 (8/1/2019)
Laboratory Analyst (M13AN-20) Test #01 (1/22/2020)
Office Systems Analyst (IMDCE) (ND4AN-20A) Test #05 (1/7/2020)
Office Systems Analyst (IMDCE) (ND4AN-20A) Test #06 (1/21/2020)
Office Systems Analyst (IMDCE) (ND4AN-20A) Test #07 (1/27/2020)
Office Systems Analyst (IMDCE) (ND4AN-20A) Test #08 (2/18/2020)
Office Systems Analyst (IMDCE) (ND4AN-20A) Test #11 (7/15/2020)
Office Systems Analyst - IMDCA (ND4AN-19B) Test #01 (7/9/2019)
Office Systems Analyst - IMDCA (ND4AN-20B) Test #06 (1/8/2020)
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Office Systems Analyst - IMDCA (ND4AN-20B) Test #07 (1/21/2020)
Office Systems Analyst - IMDCA (ND4AN-20B) Test #10 (7/14/2020)
Office Systems Analyst - SD (ND4AN-19) Test #02 (7/3/2019)
Office Systems Analyst- IMDNOC (ND4AN-19C) Test #01 (7/3/2019)
Office Systems Analyst- IMDNOC (ND4AN-19C) Test #02 (7/24/2019)
Office Systems Analyst- IMDNOC (ND4AN-19C) Test #03 (8/14/2019)
Plan Checker - Fire Prevention (KA4NN-20) Test #08 (1/14/2020) - 2
Months*
Plan Checker - Plumbing (K41AN-20) Test #06 (1/14/2020) - 4 Months*
Plumber (I38NN-20) Test #01 (7/24/2020)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-19B) Test #06 (7/24/2019)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-20) Test #10 (1/27/2020)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-20) Test #14 (7/30/2020)
Police Property & Supply Clerk (D51AN-19) (1/10/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-19) Test #05 (1/10/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-19) Test #06 (1/23/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-19) Test #07 ( 2/28/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-19) Test #08 (4/18/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-19) Test #10 (7/9/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-19) Test #11 (7/25/2019)
Police Recruit (F63NN-20) Test #14 (1/17/2020)
Police Recruit (F63NN-20) Test #15 (1/23/2020)
Port Financial Analyst (ND1AN-19) Test #01 (7/3/2019)
Port Financial Analyst (ND1AN-19) Test #02 (7/17/2019)
Public Health Nurse (G19AN-20) Test #05 (7/21/2020)
Public Health Nutritionist (G21AN-19) Test #01 (7/22/2019)
Public Health Nutritionist (G21AN-20) Test #04 (1/6/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral (J45AN-20C) Test #05 (7/22/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher - NTN Exam (J45AN-20A) Test #12 (7/2/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher - NTN Exam (J45AN-20A) Test #13
(7/24/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher - Post Waiver (J45AN-20B) Test #13
(7/2/2020)
Real Estate Project Coordinator (ED5AN-19) (1/22/2019)
Refuse Operator (JA2AN-20) Test #26 (7/15/2020)
Senior Structural Engineer (K65NN-19) Test #05 (7/22/2019) - 3
Months*
Senior Traffic Engineer (K68NN-20) Test #08 (7/7/2020)
Special Services Officer (F33AN-18) Test #25 (3/28/2018) - 2 Months*
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Special Services Officer (F33AN-18) Test #29 (7/12/2018)
Special Services Officer (F33AN-19) Test #35 (1/16/2019)
Special Services Officer (F33AN-20) Test #45 (7/30/2020)
Supervisor-Stores & Property (C35NN-19) Test #01 (7/17/2019)
Systems Technician (H70AN-19) Test #04 (7/31/2019)
Transportation Planner (NC6AN-20) Test #01 (1/16/2020)
Water Treatment Operator (MA1AN-19B) Test #01 (7/31/2019)
Water Treatment Operator (MA1AN-19B) Test #02 (8/26/2019)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Extension of Expiring Eligible Lists - 01-2021.pdf
REGULAR AGENDA
13. 21-012CS RECOMMENDATION FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Stock
& Receiving Clerk
Communication from Bob Dowell, Director, Department of Energy
Resources
Staff report prepared by Elsa Ramos, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ProvAppoint-StockReceiveClerk-ER-01-06-21-L.pdf
14. 21-013CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REVISED CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATION - Housing Assistance Coordinator
Communication from Fred Verdugo, Acting Director, Department
of Human Resources
Staff report prepared by Desiree Davalos, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: RevClassSpec-Housing Assistance Coordinator-1-06-21_
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15. 21-014CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BULLETIN(S):
Housing Assistance Coordinator
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Bulletins-01-06-21_RegAgenda_L.pdf
16. 21-015CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REVISED CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATION - Safety Specialist I-III
Communication from Fred Verdugo, Acting Director, Department
of Human Resources
Staff report prepared by Sheree Valdoria, Personnel Analyst
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: RevClassSpec-SafetySpecialist-1-06-21_L.pdf
17. 21-017CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE NEW CIVIL SERVICE LOGO
Communication from Christina Pizarro Winting
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC010620Approval of logo.pdf
18. 21-018CS REVIEW OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE
Communication from Christina Pizarro Winting
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSCstaffreport010621cscmeetingschedule.pdf
19. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Executive Committee
B. Recruitment and Selection Committee
C. Special Projects Committee
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20. REPORTS FROM MANAGERS
A. Recruitment and Outreach Services Division – Crystal Slaten
B. Employment Services Division – Caprice McDonald
C. Administration and Support Services Division – Maria Alamo
D. Executive Director – Christina Pizarro Winting
21. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ad Hoc Subcommittees:
A. Subcommittee to Develop Civil Service Commission Policy regarding requests to
Utilize Classified Positions in the Unclassified Service
22. NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
NO HEARING
I, Marla Camerino, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72
hours prior to the meeting.
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NOTE:
If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special
accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your
request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior
to the Charter Commission meeting.
Kung nais ang interpretasyon ng sinasalitang wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng
Ingles o kung nais ang isang natatanging tulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act,
mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng
Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Charter
Commission.
Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para personas que no hablan inglés o si desea
una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con
Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al
(562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos.
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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.
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