Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · October 27, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
MINUTES CIVIC CHAMBERS, 8:30 AM
Joen Garnica, President Phyllis O. Arias, Commissioner
Brandon Dowling, Vice President Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Commissioner
Yvonne Wheeler, Commissioner
Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
President Garnica called the meeting to order at 8:46 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
President Garnica asked Elsa Ramos, Personnel Analyst, to lead the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Phyllis O. Arias, Yvonne Wheeler, Susana Gonzalez Edmond,
Present: Brandon Dowling and Joen Garnica
1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
There were no comments from the public.
2. 21-294CS Recommendation to approve minutes:
Special Meeting of October 13, 2021
A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by
Vice President Dowling, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 5 - Phyllis O. Arias, Yvonne Wheeler, Susana Gonzalez
Edmond, Brandon Dowling and Joen Garnica
CONSENT CALENDAR (3 – 10):
President Garnica and Commissioner Arias pulled Agenda Items 3 and 7 for separate
discussions.
Passed the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by
Vice President Dowling, to approve Consent Calendar Items (4
- 6 and 8 - 10), except for Items (3 and 7). The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Phyllis O. Arias, Yvonne Wheeler, Susana Gonzalez
Edmond, Brandon Dowling and Joen Garnica
3. 21-295CS Recommendation to approve examination results:
Carpenter
Civil Engineer Test #26
Mechanical Engineer Test #02
Park Maintenance Supervisor
Police Officer - Lateral Test #23
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Lateral Test #11
School Guard Test #11
Special Services Officer I-IV Test #58
A brief discussion took place with Commissioner Arias and Ms. Pizarro
Winting regarding the examination result for Park Maintenance Supervisor. It
was discussed that the result was revised due to an applicant being an
incumbent. It was mentioned that staff plans to inform the applicant about the
transfer process. It was also discussed that the recruitment could potentially
reopen if the department is not able to make a selection from the current list.
A brief discussion took place with Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, Ms.
Pizarro Winting and Ms. McDonald regarding applicants who do not meet the
minimum qualifications. It was discussed that applicants will apply even though
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they do not meet the minimum qualifications or sometimes they apply to the
wrong posting. NEOGOV is not designed to prevent applicants who do not
meet the minimum qualifications from submitting their applications.
A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by
Commissioner Wheeler, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Phyllis O. Arias, Yvonne Wheeler, Susana Gonzalez
Edmond, Brandon Dowling and Joen Garnica
4. 21-296CS Recommendation to approve bulletin(s):
Assistant Administrative Analyst I-II
Police Lieutenant
X-ray Technician
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 21-297CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s):
Douglas Bacon, Police Officer, Police Department (29 yrs., 1
mo.)
Frederick Burkett, Gas Field Service Representative II, Energy
Resources Department (15 yrs., 2 mos.)
Malvin Flowers, Gas Field Service Representative III, Energy
Resources Department (24 yrs., 20 days)
Maricela Gray, Clerk III, Parks, Recreation and Marine (30
yrs., 3 mos.)
Glenda Toyer, Public Safety Dispatcher II, Disaster
Preparedness and Emergency Communications (25 yrs., 5
mos.)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 21-298CS Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s):
Roman Acebedo, Registered Nurse, Health and Human
Services Department (2 yrs., 4 mos.)
Jesse Araujo, Airport Operations Specialist I, Airport (2 yrs., 9
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mos.)
Janice Becerra, Airport Operations Specialist II, Airport (4
yrs., 7 mos.)
Arantxa Chavarria, Public Affairs Assistant, Police Department
(5 yrs., 8 mos.)
Michael Chung, Senior Civil Engineer, Harbor Department (7
yrs., 10 mos.)
Amanda Hasegawa, Public Health Nurse II, Health and Human
Services Department (5 mos., 6 days)
Monica Maravilla, School Guard, Public Works Department (9
days)
Alex Mitoma, Environmental Specialist Associate, Harbor
Department (2 yrs., 9 mos.)
Daniel Porter, Ambulance Operator, Fire Department (7 yrs.,
28 days)
Edwin Sell, Battalion Chief, Fire Department (21 yrs., 2 mos.)
Jonathan Soto, Special Services Officer, Airport (2 mos., 13
days)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 21-299CS Recommendation to approve downgrade (voluntary):
Jose Robles - Gas Field Service Representative III to Gas
Field Service Representative II, Energy Resources Department
A brief discussion took place with President Garnica and Ms.
Pizarro Winting regarding additional information regarding this item.
It was discussed that the employee submitted a request to be
downgraded.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wheeler, seconded by
Vice President Dowling, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Phyllis O. Arias, Yvonne Wheeler, Susana Gonzalez
Edmond, Brandon Dowling and Joen Garnica
8. 21-300CS Recommendation to approve transfer(s):
Wanjira Maina - Administrative Analyst III, Financial
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Management Department to Administrative Analyst II, Harbor
Department
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
9. 21-301CS Recommendation for Permanent Reassignment to Former
Classification - Robert Pfingsthorn, Administrative Analyst
Communication from Robert Pfingsthorn, Acting Personnel
Officer, Public Works Department
Staff reported prepared by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 21-302CS Recommendation to Approve Extension of Expiring Eligible
Lists (6 months)
Staff report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
Accountant I-III (C01AN-21) Test #01 (5/26/2021)
Accounting Clerk I-III (C02AN-19) (5/30/2019) 3 months*
Ambulance Operator (F63N1-21) (10/15/2020) 1 month*
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (H67AN-20) Test #19
(5/14/2020) 3 months*
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (H67AN-20) Test #20
(7/28/2020) 3 months*
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (H67AN-20) Test #21
(9/9/2020) 3 months*
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #11 (2/19/2020) 3 months*
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #12 (4/17/2020)
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #13 (5/7/2020)
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #14 (5/20/2020)
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #15 (5/29/2020)
Civil Engineer (K11NN-21) Test #22 (5/12/2021)
Clerk Typist I-IV (D04AN-19) (1/4/2019) 3 months*
Criminalist Supervisor (F66NN-21) (11/16/2020)
Deputy Fire Marshal (AT5NN-19) Test #01 (1/8/2019) 2
months*
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Deputy Fire Marshal (AT5NN-19) Test #02 (1/29/2019) 2
months*
Electrical Engineer (K89NN-21) Test #02 (5/12/2021)
Electrician (I15NN-20) Test #06 (5/22/2020)
Environmental Specialist Associate (N26NN-20) Test #03
(5/27/2020)
Garage Service Attendant I-III (J23AN-19) Test #02
(5/20/2019)
License Inspector I-II (C22AN-20) Test #01 (11/14/2019) 3
months*
Nurse Practitioner (G12NN-20) Test #06 (5/15/2020)
Parking Control Checker I-II (F19AN-20) (2/25/2020) 3
months*
Plan Checker - Plumbing I-II (K41AN-20) Test #05
(10/11/2019)
Plan Checker - Plumbing I-II (K41AN-20) Test #06 (1/14/2020)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-19B) Test #02 (5/6/2019)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-19B) Test #03 (5/16/2019)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-19B) Test #09 (11/14/2019)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-20) Test #13 (5/28/2020)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-21) Test #20 (5/12/2021)
Police Recruit (F63NN-21) Test #20 (11/12/2020)
Public Health Nurse I-III (G19AN-20) Test #02 (5/21/2020)
Public Health Nurse I-III (G19AN-21) Test #10 (12/1/2020)
Public Health Nurse Supervisor (G20NN-20) Test #01
(5/8/2020)
Public Health Nurse Supervisor (G20NN-20) Test #02
(5/29/2020)
Public Health Nutritionist I-III (G21AN-20) Test #06 (5/6/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Lateral (J45AN-21C) Test #07
(11/2/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Lateral (J45AN-21C) Test #08
(5/12/2021)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Lateral (J45AN-21C) Test #09
(5/26/2021)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - NTN Exam (J45AN-21A) Test
#22 (5/26/2021)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Post Waiver (J45AN-20B) Test
#12 (5/22/2020)
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Refuse Operator I-III (JA2AN-21) Test #27 (11/20/2020)
Refuse Operator I-III (JA2AN-21) Test #29 (5/12/2021)
Registered Nurse I-II (G11AN-19) Test #09 (5/24/2019)
School Guard (F31N1-21) Test #01 (5/12/2021)
School Guard (F31N1-21) Test #02 (5/26/2021)
Senior Librarian (E31NN-21) Test #01 (5/12/2021)
Senior Librarian (E31NN-21) Test #02 (5/26/2021)
Special Services Officer I-IV (F33AN-19) Test #37 (5/6/2019)
Special Services Officer I-IV (F33AN-20) Test #40
(11/15/2019)
Special Services Officer I-IV (F33AN-21) Test #53 (5/12/2021)
Special Services Officer I-IV F33AN-20) Test #43 (5/28/2020)
Water Treatment Operator I-IV (MA1AN-20) Test #03
(11/6/2019) 1 month*
Water Treatment Operator I-IV (MA1AN-20) Test #04
(3/9/2020) 1 month*
Water Treatment Operator I-IV (MA1AN-20) Test #05
(5/7/2020) 1 month*
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
REGULAR AGENDA
11. 21-303CS REQUEST TO FILE LATE APPLICATION - Carpenter
Communication from Marvin Cruz
Staff reported prepared by Jami Kerr-Jenkins
Ms. Pizarro Winting introduced Ms. Kerr-Jenkins who briefed the
Commission regarding this item.
Mr. Cruz was available to answer questions.
A brief discussion ensued with Commissioner Arias and Ms.
Kerr-Jenkins regarding the request. It was discussed that staff did
its due diligence in ensuring that the request fell within the Civil
Service rule related to filing a late application.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond,
seconded by Commissioner Wheeler, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Phyllis O. Arias, Yvonne Wheeler, Susana Gonzalez
Edmond, Brandon Dowling and Joen Garnica
12. 21-304CS REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE - Dismissal Appeal 06-D-1920
Communication from Devin Osburn
Ms. Pizarro Winting introduced Mr. Osburn who addressed the
Commission regarding his request to continue his appeal hearing.
After a discussion by the Commission, Ms. Pizarro Winting, Mr.
Anderson and Mr. Osburn regarding this item, the Commission
ultimately approved Mr. Osburn’s request with the stipulation that Mr.
Osburn returns to the Commission, with legal representation, no
later than 90 days (or the last meeting in January 2022) to provide
an update. Mr. Osburn’s administrative hearing will be rescheduled
to the next available date in April 2022.
A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by
Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to grant a continuance until
the next available date in April 2022, contingent upon Mr.
Osburn returning to the Commission with legal representation
no later than 90 days from October 27, 2021. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Phyllis O. Arias, Yvonne Wheeler, Susana Gonzalez
Edmond, Brandon Dowling and Joen Garnica
13. 21-305CS COVID-19 RELATED: RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION
OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD - Jorge Alvarez, Gas Construction
Worker I
Communication from Sandra Aguilar, Personnel Officer,
Energy Resources Department
Staff Report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
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Ms. Pizarro Winting briefed the Commission regarding this item.
A representative from the department was available to answer
questions.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wheeler, seconded by
Vice President Dowling, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Phyllis O. Arias, Yvonne Wheeler, Susana Gonzalez
Edmond, Brandon Dowling and Joen Garnica
14. 21-306CS RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION -
Office Systems Analyst (Cybersecurity Engineer)
Communication from Stacey V. Lewis, Director of Human
Resources, Harbor Department
Staff reported prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
Ms. Pizarro Winting briefed the Commission regarding this item.
A representative from the department was available to answer
questions.
A motion was made by Vice President Dowling, seconded by
Commissioner Arias, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Phyllis O. Arias, Yvonne Wheeler, Susana Gonzalez
Edmond, Brandon Dowling and Joen Garnica
15. 21-307CS RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION -
(Office Systems Analyst (Geographic Information Systems
Applications Analyst)
Communication from Stacey V. Lewis, Director of Human
Resources, Harbor Department
Staff reported prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
Ms. Pizarro Winting briefed the Commission regarding this item.
A representative from the department was available to answer
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questions.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wheeler, seconded by
Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Phyllis O. Arias, Yvonne Wheeler, Susana Gonzalez
Edmond, Brandon Dowling and Joen Garnica
16. 21-308CS DISCUSSION REGARDING MEETING SCHEDULE
After a discussion regarding altering meeting dates in November
and December due to the holidays, the Commission decided that
they will meet on November 10th, November 17th, December 8th
and December 15th. The Commission will be dark on November
24th and December 22nd. In addition, the Commission decided that
they will continue meeting every two weeks in 2022 as there are still
COVID-19 related items that come to the Commission.
The Commission set its follow-up planning meeting for Wednesday,
November 10, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Commission also discussed whether to meet virtually or in
person. After discussion, the Commission decided to meet virtually
when only conducting a business meeting and in-person when an
administrative hearing follows its business meeting. The
Commission also decided to move its business meetings to begin at
9:00 a.m. starting November 10th.
17. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Executive Committee
President Garnica reported that she and Vice President Dowling had a productive
meeting with Chief Luna and Assistant Chief Hebeish where they discussed
recruitment, diversity and retention. She stated that these are important things to
understand how the Civil Service department can be of service and assist
stakeholders in those areas. President Garnica reported that they will also be
meeting with Fire Chief Espino to discuss the same. She also encouraged
departments to reach out to Civil Service to advise staff on how the department could
best help provide a diverse and qualified pool of candidates.
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B. Recruitment and Selection Committee
Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond reported that a virtual meeting has been scheduled
for November 3rd.
C. Special Projects Committee
Vice President Dowling reported that the Special Projects Committee will be meeting
on November 9th in the afternoon.
18. REPORTS FROM MANAGERS
A. Recruitment and Outreach Services Division - Crystal Slaten
Ms. Slaten updated the Commission on events that her division will be attending.
Staff will be at the Festival of Flights on Saturday, November 6th. Staff will also be
attending the Black Health Expo and Job Fair at Houghton Park on November 6th.
Ms. Slaten shared a tablecloth and a few promotional items that have the new Civil
Service logo on them and will be used at recruitment events.
Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond shared information on a program that provides
employment training to justice youth and systems impacted youth and asked if the
City participates in a similar program. Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond defined
justice youth as youth who were formerly incarcerated and have returned to their
community. Mr. Anderson believes that the City Prosecutor does some work with
this population. Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond will provide Ms. Slaten with more
information.
B. Employment Services Division - Caprice McDonald
Ms. McDonald updated the Commission on the Marine Safety Sergeant Boat
Operator and the Administrative Aide promotional examinations which are taking
place this week. She stated that Administrative Aide had a 90% show rate. She also
reported that the Personnel Analyst examination will be conducted next week. She
stated that both Civil Service and Human Resources have vacancies.
Ms. McDonald acknowledged the Human Resources and Health and Human Services
Departments as well as the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace
Workers for their collaboration in getting the bulletin approved for X-ray Technician
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promptly due to a sudden vacancy.
Commissioner Arias commented that a 90% show rate is pretty good. She was
reading an article about how applicants are not showing up to scheduled
appointments.
C. Administration and Support Services Division - Maria Alamo
Ms. Alamo updated the Commission on the closing of fiscal year 2021, the opening
of fiscal year 2022 and the building of fiscal year 2023.
D. Executive Director - Christina Pizarro Winting
Ms. Pizarro Winting thanked the Commission for their discussion and decision on
the meeting schedule as staff is now able to move forward with additional scheduling.
Ms. Pizarro Winting reported that she and Mr. Anderson will be meeting with the
attorneys to discuss scheduling additional hearings as well as filling in dates when
hearings have been rescheduled.
Ms. Pizarro Winting reported that the management team will be taking on staff
reports to assist analysts so that they can focus on recruitments and so that
departments do not feel any interruption in services. She thanked Ms. McDonald for
getting the X-ray Technician bulletin ready so quickly. A revised classification
specification should be coming to the Commission for approval soon. She also
thanked all staff for everything that they have been doing. President Garnica
thanked staff for their work as well.
Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond commented that she appreciates Ms. Pizarro
Winting’s leadership and the leadership of Civil Service with everyone stepping in.
She wanted to know if there are plans to gather with the Civil Service staff as a form
of appreciation. Ms. Pizarro Winting reported that she is currently discussing this
with President Garnica.
Commissioner Arias asked if there was an update on the Library Clerk revised
classification specification. Ms. Pizarro Winting stated that it is scheduled to come
back to the Commission’s next meeting.
President Garnica asked Ms. Pizarro Winting to send the Commission a summary of
the last planning meeting before the follow-up meeting. Ms. Pizarro Winting stated
that she would.
19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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There was no unfinished business discussed.
20. NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond asked Ms. Pizarro Winting to provide the
Commission with an update regarding information related to the pandemic. She
commented that we continue to see COVID-19 related items but for different reasons
and there has also been a surge in infections. She would like to know what is
happening and the impacts that the Commission should be preparing for should
things continue down this path. She would also like to know if the Commission
should prepare to see additional COVID-19 related items and if the City is prepared
this time around and if hearings will be impacted. Ms. Pizarro Winting responded
that she can prepare something for the next meeting.
A discussion took place with President Garnica, Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond
and Ms. Pizarro Winting regarding hearings. It was discussed that an alternate
location is being looked at due to the noise level from audio exhibits and so that there
is more space to socially distance. It was also mentioned that the Commission is
fully prepared to conduct a virtual hearing if necessary. It was discussed that the
current health order is in effect until January.
Commissioner Arias asked if the Port building was still not available to be used. Ms.
Pizarro Winting stated that Ms. Camerino has been in communication with staff from
the Port and it is still not available for use.
President Garnica acknowledged Halloween and asked everyone to be safe and
enjoy. She also acknowledged Dia de Los Muertos, which in Latin culture is a
celebration of loved ones who have passed.
21. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
Joshua Hickman, Manager of the Business Operations Bureau for the Public Works
Department, introduced himself and thanked the Commission for all their work. He
also introduced Dawn Henderson, newly appointed Administrative Officer for the
Public Works Department. Ms. Henderson stated that she is looking forward to
working with the Commission. The Commission welcomed Ms. Henderson.
ADJOURNMENT
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President Garnica adjourned the meeting at 10:06 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.
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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
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comisión.
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Agenda
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Joen Garnica, President Phyllis O. Arias, Commissioner
Brandon Dowling, Vice President Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Commissioner
Yvonne Wheeler, Commissioner
Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
SPECIAL MEETING
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
2. 21-294CS Recommendation to approve minutes:
Special Meeting of October 13, 2021
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Mtg Minutes for 10-13-21_Special Meeting_draft.pd
CONSENT CALENDAR (3 – 10):
3. 21-295CS Recommendation to approve examination results:
Carpenter
Civil Engineer Test #26
Mechanical Engineer Test #02
Park Maintenance Supervisor
Police Officer - Lateral Test #23
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Lateral Test #11
School Guard Test #11
Special Services Officer I-IV Test #58
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Exam Results for 10-27-21.pdf
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4. 21-296CS Recommendation to approve bulletin(s):
Assistant Administrative Analyst I-II
Police Lieutenant
X-ray Technician
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Bulletins - 10-27-21_L.pdf
5. 21-297CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s):
Douglas Bacon, Police Officer, Police Department (29 yrs., 1 mo.)
Frederick Burkett, Gas Field Service Representative II, Energy
Resources Department (15 yrs., 2 mos.)
Malvin Flowers, Gas Field Service Representative III, Energy
Resources Department (24 yrs., 20 days)
Maricela Gray, Clerk III, Parks, Recreation and Marine (30 yrs., 3
mos.)
Glenda Toyer, Public Safety Dispatcher II, Disaster Preparedness
and Emergency Communications (25 yrs., 5 mos.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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6. 21-298CS Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s):
Roman Acebedo, Registered Nurse, Health and Human Services
Department (2 yrs., 4 mos.)
Jesse Araujo, Airport Operations Specialist I, Airport (2 yrs., 9
mos.)
Janice Becerra, Airport Operations Specialist II, Airport (4 yrs., 7
mos.)
Arantxa Chavarria, Public Affairs Assistant, Police Department (5
yrs., 8 mos.)
Michael Chung, Senior Civil Engineer, Harbor Department (7 yrs.,
10 mos.)
Amanda Hasegawa, Public Health Nurse II, Health and Human
Services Department (5 mos., 6 days)
Monica Maravilla, School Guard, Public Works Department (9
days)
Alex Mitoma, Environmental Specialist Associate, Harbor
Department (2 yrs., 9 mos.)
Daniel Porter, Ambulance Operator, Fire Department (7 yrs., 28
days)
Edwin Sell, Battalion Chief, Fire Department (21 yrs., 2 mos.)
Jonathan Soto, Special Services Officer, Airport (2 mos., 13 days)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 21-299CS Recommendation to approve downgrade (voluntary):
Jose Robles - Gas Field Service Representative III to Gas Field
Service Representative II, Energy Resources Department
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 21-300CS Recommendation to approve transfer(s):
Wanjira Maina - Administrative Analyst III, Financial Management
Department to Administrative Analyst II, Harbor Department
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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9. 21-301CS Recommendation for Permanent Reassignment to Former
Classification - Robert Pfingsthorn, Administrative Analyst
Communication from Robert Pfingsthorn, Acting Personnel
Officer, Public Works Department
Staff reported prepared by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: PermAssignFormerClass-RPfingsthorn-PW-10-27-21.pdf
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10. 21-302CS Recommendation to Approve Extension of Expiring Eligible
Lists (6 months)
Staff report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
Accountant I-III (C01AN-21) Test #01 (5/26/2021)
Accounting Clerk I-III (C02AN-19) (5/30/2019) 3 months*
Ambulance Operator (F63N1-21) (10/15/2020) 1 month*
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (H67AN-20) Test #19
(5/14/2020) 3 months*
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (H67AN-20) Test #20
(7/28/2020) 3 months*
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (H67AN-20) Test #21
(9/9/2020) 3 months*
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #11 (2/19/2020) 3 months*
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #12 (4/17/2020)
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #13 (5/7/2020)
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #14 (5/20/2020)
Civil Engineer (K11NN-20) Test #15 (5/29/2020)
Civil Engineer (K11NN-21) Test #22 (5/12/2021)
Clerk Typist I-IV (D04AN-19) (1/4/2019) 3 months*
Criminalist Supervisor (F66NN-21) (11/16/2020)
Deputy Fire Marshal (AT5NN-19) Test #01 (1/8/2019) 2 months*
Deputy Fire Marshal (AT5NN-19) Test #02 (1/29/2019) 2 months*
Electrical Engineer (K89NN-21) Test #02 (5/12/2021)
Electrician (I15NN-20) Test #06 (5/22/2020)
Environmental Specialist Associate (N26NN-20) Test #03
(5/27/2020)
Garage Service Attendant I-III (J23AN-19) Test #02 (5/20/2019)
License Inspector I-II (C22AN-20) Test #01 (11/14/2019) 3
months*
Nurse Practitioner (G12NN-20) Test #06 (5/15/2020)
Parking Control Checker I-II (F19AN-20) (2/25/2020) 3 months*
Plan Checker - Plumbing I-II (K41AN-20) Test #05 (10/11/2019)
Plan Checker - Plumbing I-II (K41AN-20) Test #06 (1/14/2020)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-19B) Test #02 (5/6/2019)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-19B) Test #03 (5/16/2019)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-19B) Test #09 (11/14/2019)
Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-20) Test #13 (5/28/2020)
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Police Officer - Lateral (F23NN-21) Test #20 (5/12/2021)
Police Recruit (F63NN-21) Test #20 (11/12/2020)
Public Health Nurse I-III (G19AN-20) Test #02 (5/21/2020)
Public Health Nurse I-III (G19AN-21) Test #10 (12/1/2020)
Public Health Nurse Supervisor (G20NN-20) Test #01 (5/8/2020)
Public Health Nurse Supervisor (G20NN-20) Test #02 (5/29/2020)
Public Health Nutritionist I-III (G21AN-20) Test #06 (5/6/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Lateral (J45AN-21C) Test #07
(11/2/2020)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Lateral (J45AN-21C) Test #08
(5/12/2021)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Lateral (J45AN-21C) Test #09
(5/26/2021)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - NTN Exam (J45AN-21A) Test #22
(5/26/2021)
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - Post Waiver (J45AN-20B) Test
#12 (5/22/2020)
Refuse Operator I-III (JA2AN-21) Test #27 (11/20/2020)
Refuse Operator I-III (JA2AN-21) Test #29 (5/12/2021)
Registered Nurse I-II (G11AN-19) Test #09 (5/24/2019)
School Guard (F31N1-21) Test #01 (5/12/2021)
School Guard (F31N1-21) Test #02 (5/26/2021)
Senior Librarian (E31NN-21) Test #01 (5/12/2021)
Senior Librarian (E31NN-21) Test #02 (5/26/2021)
Special Services Officer I-IV (F33AN-19) Test #37 (5/6/2019)
Special Services Officer I-IV (F33AN-20) Test #40 (11/15/2019)
Special Services Officer I-IV (F33AN-21) Test #53 (5/12/2021)
Special Services Officer I-IV F33AN-20) Test #43 (5/28/2020)
Water Treatment Operator I-IV (MA1AN-20) Test #03 (11/6/2019)
1 month*
Water Treatment Operator I-IV (MA1AN-20) Test #04 (3/9/2020) 1
month*
Water Treatment Operator I-IV (MA1AN-20) Test #05 (5/7/2020) 1
month*
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Extension of Expiring Eligible Lists - 11-2021.pdf
REGULAR AGENDA
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11. 21-303CS REQUEST TO FILE LATE APPLICATION - Carpenter
Communication from Marvin Cruz
Staff reported prepared by Jami Kerr-Jenkins
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: FileLateApplication-MCruz-10-27-21_L.pdf
12. 21-304CS REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE - Dismissal Appeal 06-D-1920
Communication from Devin Osburn
Suggested Action: No recommendation.
13. 21-305CS COVID-19 RELATED: RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF
PROBATIONARY PERIOD - Jorge Alvarez, Gas Construction
Worker I
Communication from Sandra Aguilar, Personnel Officer, Energy
Resources Department
Staff Report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ExtProbPeriod-JAlvarez-GCWI-ER-10-27-21_L.pdf
14. 21-306CS RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION - Office
Systems Analyst (Cybersecurity Engineer)
Communication from Stacey V. Lewis, Director of Human
Resources, Harbor Department
Staff reported prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: SelectCert-OSA.CybersecurityEngineer-HD-10-27-21.pdf
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15. 21-307CS RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION - (Office
Systems Analyst (Geographic Information Systems Applications
Analyst)
Communication from Stacey V. Lewis, Director of Human
Resources, Harbor Department
Staff reported prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: SelectCert-OSA.GISAppAnalyst-HD-10-27-21.pdf
16. 21-308CS DISCUSSION REGARDING MEETING SCHEDULE
Attachments: CSC102721DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS MEETING SC
17. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Executive Committee
B. Recruitment and Selection Committee
C. Special Projects Committee
18. 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
19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
20. NEW BUSINESS
21. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
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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