Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · February 8, 2024
Minutes
Final
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Civil Service Commission
02/08/2024 7:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Civil Service Commission in a hybrid manner
(in-person and a
method for the public to participate remotely).
• Via Zoom:
https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/86351228305?pwd=eFd5aDRVU0cyYUc0dFhaMjJiUWVSdz09
Webinar ID: 863 5122 8305
Passcode: 761380
OR
Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Felizardo called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM and lead the
meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present 3 - Chair Franklin Felizardo, Commissioner Ron Billingsley, and
Commissioner Arti Purohit
Absent 2 - Vice Chair Tahir Naim , and Commissioner Wesley Dudzinski
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 24-85 Action to Approve the Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes of
December 11, 2023
A motion was made by Commissioner Purohit, seconded by
Commissioner Billingsley, to Approve the Civil Service Commission
Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023.
Aye: 3 - Chair Felizardo, Commissioner Billingsley, and Commissioner Purohit
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Naim, and Commissioner Dudzinski
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1.B 24-130 Action to Approve the Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes of
December 18, 2023
A motion was made by Commissioner Purohit, seconded by
Commissioner Billingsley, to Approve the Civil Service Commission
Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2023.
Aye: 3 - Chair Felizardo, Commissioner Billingsley, and Commissioner Purohit
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Naim, and Commissioner Dudzinski
1.C 24-119 Note and File the Current Status and Requisition Report Dated January 31,
2024
A motion was made by Commissioner Purohit, seconded by
Commissioner Billingsley, to Note & File the Current Status and
Requisition Report dated January 31, 2024.
Aye: 3 - Chair Felizardo, Commissioner Billingsley, and Commissioner Purohit
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Naim, and Commissioner Dudzinski
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
2 24-83 Action to Modify Various Class Specifications Listed on Attachment A to:
(1) Modify the Weighting Plan, and (2) Remove the Typing Certification
Requirement
A motion was made by Commissioner Purohit, seconded by
Commissioner Billingsley to modify various class specifications
listed on Attachment A to: (1) Modify the Weighting Plan, and (2)
Remove the Typing Certification Requirement.
Aye: 3 - Chair Felizardo, Commissioner Billingsley, and Commissioner Purohit
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Naim, and Commissioner Dudzinski
3 24-125 Action to Extend Eligible List for Firefighter I (Job Code 487) to February 6,
2025
A motion was made by Commissioner Billingsley, seconded by
Commissioner Purohit to extend Eligible List for Firefighter I (Job
Code 487) to February 6, 2025.
Aye: 3 - Chair Felizardo, Commissioner Billingsley, and Commissioner Purohit
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Naim, and Commissioner Dudzinski
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4 24-1620 Action to Adjust the Examination Weighting Plan for Housing Inspector
(Job Code 500) on an Ongoing Basis
A motion was made by Commissioner Billingsley, seconded by
Commissioner Purohit to adjust the Examination Weighting Plan for
Housing Inspector (Job Code 500) on an Ongoing Basis.
Aye: 3 - Chair Felizardo, Commissioner Billingsley, and Commissioner Purohit
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Naim, and Commissioner Dudzinski
5 24-127 Reappoint John Sontag to the Salary Setting Commission for a Four (4)
Year Term Ending December 31, 2027
A motion was made by Commissioner Purohit, seconded by
Commissioner Billingsley to reappoint John Sontag to the Salary
Setting Commission for a Four (4) Year Term Ending December 31,
2027.
Aye: 3 - Chair Felizardo, Commissioner Billingsley, and Commissioner Purohit
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Naim, and Commissioner Dudzinski
STAFF REPORT
Staff informed the Civil Service Commission of their joint dinner with City
Council on May 7, 2024 from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM in Council Chambers.
24-86 Informational Report on Issues Relating to the Classified Recruitment
Process
Annette Duerksen, president of the Santa Clara Employees' Association
made several comments regarding the letter received by the Civil Service
Commission on or about December 11, 2023.
Noted and filed
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Purohit, seconded by
Commissioner Billingsley, to adjourn the Civil Service Commission
Meeting at 5:51 PM.
Aye: 3 - Chair Felizardo, Commissioner Billingsley, and Commissioner Purohit
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Naim, and Commissioner Dudzinski
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MEETING DISCLOSURES
The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any
quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the
Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other
provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any
quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day
following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal
challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person
wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to
raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in
this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or
prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the
interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.
If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name
will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect
"Public Speaker."
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified
individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or
activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the
maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request,
provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for
qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision
impairments so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and
activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to
enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.
Agendas and other written materials distributed during a public meeting that are
public record will be made available by the City in an appropriate alternative format.
Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 408-615-2220 with your request for an alternative
format copy of the agenda or other written materials.
Individuals who require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or
any other disability-related modification of policies or procedures, or other
accommodation, in order to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of
Santa Clara, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 408-615-3000 as soon as
possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
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Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Civil Service Commission
Thursday, February 8, 2024 7:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council
Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Civil Service Commission in a hybrid manner (in-person
and a
method for the public to participate remotely).
• Via Zoom:
https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/86351228305?pwd=eFd5aDRVU0cyYUc0dFhaMjJiUWVSdz09
Webinar ID: 863 5122 8305
Passcode: 761380
OR
Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 24-85 Action to Approve the Civil Service Commission Meeting
Minutes of December 11, 2023
Recommendation: Approve the Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023.
1.B 24-130 Action to Approve the Civil Service Commission Meeting
Minutes of December 18, 2023
Recommendation: Approve the Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2023.
1.C 24-119 Note and File the Current Status and Requisition Report Dated
January 31, 2024
Recommendation: Note and file the Current Status and Requisition
Report dated January 31, 2024
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
[This item is reserved for persons to address the body on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the body. The law does not permit action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the
agenda except under special circumstances. The governing body, or staff, may briefly respond to statements made
or questions posed, and appropriate body may request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.]
GENERAL BUSINESS
2 24-83 Action to Modify Various Class Specifications Listed on
Attachment A to: (1) Modify the Weighting Plan, and (2) Remove
the Typing Certification Requirement
Recommendation: Approve the modification to the weighting plan and
remove the typing certification requirement, and
corresponding requirements, for various class
specifications listed on Attachment A
3 24-125 Action to Extend Eligible List for Firefighter I (Job Code 487) to
February 6, 2025
Recommendation: Approve the request to extend the eligible list for
Firefighter I (Job Code 487) by one (1) year with a
new expiration date of February 6, 2025
4 24-1620 Action to Adjust the Examination Weighting Plan for Housing
Inspector (Job Code 500) on an Ongoing Basis
Recommendation: Approve the modified weighting plan to 100% oral
board examination for Housing Inspector (Job Code
500) on an ongoing basis
5 24-127 Reappoint John Sontag to the Salary Setting Commission for a
Four (4) Year Term Ending December 31, 2027
Recommendation: Reappoint John Sontag to the Salary Setting
Commission for a Four (4) Year Term Ending
December 31, 2027
STAFF REPORT
24-86 Informational Report on Issues Relating to the Classified
Recruitment Process
Recommendation: Note and file informational report.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled regular meeting is on March 14, 2024 at 7 PM.
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MEETING DISCLOSURES
The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any
quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the
Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other
provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any
quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day
following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal
challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person
wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to
raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in
this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or
prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the
interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.
If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name
will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect
"Public Speaker."
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified
individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or
activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the
maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request,
provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for
qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision
impairments so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and
activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to
enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.
Agendas and other written materials distributed during a public meeting that are
public record will be made available by the City in an appropriate alternative format.
Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 408-615-2220 with your request for an alternative
format copy of the agenda or other written materials.
Individuals who require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or
any other disability-related modification of policies or procedures, or other
accommodation, in order to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of
Santa Clara, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 408-615-3000 as soon as
possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
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