Civil Service Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 1800 E WARDLOW ROAD MINUTES LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM Joen Garnica, President Phyllis O. Arias, Commissioner Yvonne Wheeler, Vice President Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Commissioner Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING LOCATION: 1800 E WARDLOW ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA President Garnica called the meeting to order at 9:14 a.m. FLAG SALUTE President Garnica asked Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director, to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners Phyllis O. Arias, Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Yvonne Wheeler Present: 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. 22-014CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Special Meeting of January 5, 2022 Page 1 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 1800 E WARDLOW ROAD MINUTES LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM A motion was made by Vice President Wheeler, seconded by Commissioner Arias, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Yvonne Wheeler and Joen Garnica CONSENT CALENDAR (3 – 10): Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond pulled Agenda Item 3 for a separate discussion. Passed the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, seconded by Commissioner Arias, to approve Consent Calendar Items (4-10), except for Item (3). The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Yvonne Wheeler and Joen Garnica 3. 22-015CS Recommendation to approve examination results: Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Cloud Engineer) Test #02 Police Recruit Test #02 X-Ray Technician Test #04 Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond wanted to know why many candidates did not participate in the written portion. Ms. Ramos explained the recruitment process. She also informed the Commission that many candidates did not complete the NTN exam which is part of the application process. A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, seconded by Vice President Wheeler, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Yvonne Wheeler and Joen Garnica Page 2 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 1800 E WARDLOW ROAD MINUTES LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM 4. 22-016CS Recommendation to approve bulletin(s): Battalion Chief A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 22-017CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s): Michael Duda, Combination Building Inspector, Development Service Department (23 yrs., 9 mos.) Mark Januszka, General Maintenance Assistant, Parks, Recreation and Marine Department (37 yrs., 29 days) Richard Roe, Refuse Supervisor, Public Works Department (27 yrs., 2 days) Terry Rowland, Maintenance Assistant III, Public Works Department (25 yrs., 7 mos.) Caroline Schlott. Public Safety Dispatcher IV, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department (21 yrs., 26 days) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 22-018CS Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s): Daniel Andazola, Police Officer, Police Department (1 yr., 2 mos.) Fabian Green, Police Officer, Police Department (2 yrs., 4 mos.) Radiance Green, Customer Service Representative III, Energy Resources Department (2 yrs., 16 days) Christopher Johnson, Ambulance Operator, Fire Department (1 yr., 10 days) Jason Lehman, Police Sergeant, Police Department (15 yrs., 6 mos.) Hector Mendoza, Combination Building Inspector Aide II, Fire Department (4 yrs., 2 mos.) Emily Myers, Public Health Nutritionist I, Health and Human Services Department (1 yr., 8 mos.) Anna Sanford, Firefighter, Fire Department (4 yrs., 10 mos.) Page 3 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 1800 E WARDLOW ROAD MINUTES LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM Edward Simon, Combination Building Inspector Aide II, Fire Department (4 yrs., 4 mos.) Daniel Singleton, Combination Building Inspector Aide II, Fire Department (2 mos., 21 days) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 7. 22-019CS Recommendation to approve transfer(s): Grace Guinto - Administrative Analyst III, Public Works Department to Administrative Analyst III-CNF, Financial Management Department A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 8. 22-020CS Recommendation to receive and file withdrawal of appeal (Confidential): Dismissal Appeal (12-S-1415) - Dismissal for failure to participate A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 9. 22-021CS COVID-19 RELATED: Recommendation to Extend Non-Career Hours - Mario Raygoza, Refuse Operator I Communication from Dawn Henderson, Personnel Officer, Public Works Department Staff report prepared by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 10. 22-022CS COVID-19 RELATED: Recommendation to Extend Non-Career Hours - Carla Torres, Public Health Associate Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer, Health and Human Services Department Page 4 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 1800 E WARDLOW ROAD MINUTES LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM Staff report prepared by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. REGULAR AGENDA 11. 22-023CS RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Michael Cardoza, Storekeeper Communication from Elsa Ramos, Personnel Analyst Ms. Pizarro Winting introduced Elsa Ramos, Personnel Analyst who briefed the Commission regarding this item. Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond had a concern regarding the deadlines. Ms. Ramos reassured the extension will be enough time to meet the needs of the department. A brief discussion between Commissioners took place noting this provisional appointment was originally approved in April 2021. Commissioner Arias confirmed the understanding that this was a Civil Service request of extension on behalf of the department. A motion was made by Vice President Wheeler, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Phyllis O. Arias, Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Yvonne Wheeler and Joen Garnica 12. STANDING COMMITTEES A. Executive Committee The Executive Committee did not have any new information to report. B. Recruitment and Selection Committee Page 5 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 1800 E WARDLOW ROAD MINUTES LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond reported that a meeting was held last week and would like to recognize Caprice McDonald for the work and time put into the report provided. Vice President Wheeler also commended Ms. McDonald for a thorough and thought-out report. Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond advised the Commission of another meeting coming up to discuss testing rules that was previously mentioned prior to the holidays. C. Special Projects Committee The Special Projects Committee did not have any new information to report. 13. REPORTS FROM MANAGERS A. Recruitment and Outreach Services Division - Crystal Slaten Crystal Slaten gave a brief staffing update. She informed the Commission that interviews will be conducted for Clerk Typist and Administrative Aide next week, hoping to be fully staffed by February. B. Employment Services Division - Caprice McDonald Ms. McDonald thanked Commission for the kind comments received. She advised of one of three new staff will be starting Monday. She also recognized staff member, Shellie Goings for the Battalion Chief bulletin going through and being on the agenda after a lot of conversation between department and staff. C. Administration and Support Services Division - Maria Alamo Maria Alamo reported Admin Support worked on the onboarding and set up new procedures for future telecommuting staff. Ms. Alamo gave a brief budget update, advising we are close to cleaning up fiscal year 2022 positions. She will be able to see what fiscal year 2023 will look like, soon. D. Executive Director - Christina Pizarro Winting Ms. Pizarro Winting thanked her senior leadership team. She advised that she is moving forward to find a new Executive Assistant soon, hoping to fill the position within the next three weeks. Page 6 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 1800 E WARDLOW ROAD MINUTES LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM Brief discussion between President Garnica and Ms. Pizarro Winting thanking the Finance Director for allowing Marla Camerino to assist in training in her time of transition. Also thanking Mr. George Wong at the Water Department for taking care of the technical issues from a previous meeting. Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond wanted to commend staff for the social media website being handled, although they are under-staffed. 14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ms. Pizarro Winting advised of correspondence received from Mr. Osburn confirming he will have legal representation by his scheduled hearing date. President Garnica began a discussion pertaining to the current COVID-19 testing demographics choices and if those choices could be replicated within the City. She would like staff to look into what committee this should be assigned to and looks forward to collecting proper data. 15. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to discuss. 16. 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. ADJOURNMENT President Garnica adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m. HEARING 10:00 A.M. Page 7 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 1800 E WARDLOW ROAD MINUTES LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 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 8 of 8