Civil Service Commission

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Hybrid Meeting Agenda Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 12:30 PM City of Reno City Hall, 6th Floor Conference Room 1 East First Street, Reno, NV 89501 Members Tray Abney, Chair Jay Kenny YeVonne Allen, Vice-Chair Nichole Paul Ricardo Duarte Christopher Svendsen Charla Honey Public Notice This agenda has been physically posted in compliance with NRS 241.020(3) (notice of meetings) at Reno City Hall – 1 East First Street. In addition, this agenda has been electronically posted in compliance with NRS 241.020(3) at www.reno.gov, and NRS 232.2175 at www.notice.nv.gov. To obtain further documentation regarding posting, please contact Rossmery Diaz, Civil Service Commission, City Hall, 1 East First Street, 5th Floor, Reno, NV 89501; civilservice@reno.gov or (775) 334-2303. Members of the Commission may participate in this meeting using the zoom video conference platform. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by registering through the below zoom link which will provide the meeting ID number and call-in phone number. Virtual registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_13rBwuwZR92WscjtxFbu6g In Person: City of Reno City Hall, 6th Floor Conference Room. 1 East First Street, Reno, NV 89501 Accommodations Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate individuals with disabilities attending the meeting. Please contact Rossmery Diaz, Civil Service Commission, City Hall, 1 East First Street, 5th Floor, Reno, NV 89501; civilservice@reno.gov or (775) 334-2303, at least 48 hours in advance so that arrangements can be made. Supporting Materials Staff reports and supporting material for the meeting are available by contacting Rossmery Diaz, Civil Service Commission, City Hall, 1 East First Street, 5th Floor, Reno, NV 89501; civilservice@reno.gov or (775) 334-2303, and on the City’s website at www.reno.gov. Pursuant to NRS 241.020(9), supporting material is made available to the general public at the same time it is provided to the public body. Order of Business The presiding officer shall determine the order of the agenda and all questions of parliamentary procedure at the meeting. Items on the agenda may be taken out of order. The public body may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; remove an item from the agenda; or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. See, NRS 241.020(3)(d)(6). Items scheduled to be heard at a specific time will be heard no earlier than the stated time but may be heard later. Public Comment In-Person A person wishing to address the public body shall submit a “Request to Speak” form to the presiding officer. Public comment, whether on items listed on the agenda or general public comment, is limited to three (3) minutes per person. Unused time may not be reserved by the speaker, nor allocated to another speaker. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action may be taken. Virtual No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment until the matter is included on a subsequent agenda as an action item. Pursuant to NRS 241.023, those wishing to submit public comment may do so through the online public comment form found at Reno.Gov/PublicComment, by sending an email to ackermannb@reno.gov, by leaving a voicemail at (775) 334-2303 or at the meeting during virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per person. Comments received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day preceding the meeting will be transcribed, provided to the Commission for review, and entered into the record. Comments received after 4:00 pm on the day preceding the meeting will be provided to the Commission for review prior to adjournment, and entered into the record. A. Introductory Items A.1 Call To Order/Roll Call A.2 Public Comment – This item is for either public comment on any action item or any general public comment and is limited to no more than three (3) minutes for each commentator. A.3 Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action). B. Appeal Hearing of Probationary Employee Nika Hsiao, Management Analyst, Pursuant to Rule Rule XI – Suspension, Discipline and Discharge, Section 2, Appeal. 1. Discussion on any motion to convene a closed session for appeal of the termination of Probationary Employee Nika Hsiao, Management Analyst, pursuant to NRS 241.030, which allows a closed session to be held to consider the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person and possible action thereon. (For Possible Action). a. If motion to close approved: CLOSED SESSION Presentation of the appeal of the termination of Probationary Employee Nika Hsia, Management Analyst. REOPEN SESSION Discussion and action to render a decision regarding the appeal of the termination of Probationary Employee Nika Hsia, Management Analyst (For Possible Action). OR: b. If motion to close not approved: Presentation of the appeal of the termination of Probationary Employee Nika Hsia, Management Analyst. Discussion and action to render a decision regarding the appeal of the termination Probationary Employee Nika Hsia, Management Analyst (For Possible Action). D. PUBLIC COMMENT - This item is for either general public comment or on any action item and is limited to no more than three (3) minutes for each commentator. E. ADJOURNMENT (For Possible Action)