Civil Service Commission

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 · 9:00 AM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Civil Service Commission met to approve various employment-related matters, including examination results for multiple city positions and approving resignations from city employees. The meeting focused on administrative procedures for hiring, promotions, and staffing across different city departments.

Key Decisions

  • Approve Examination Results for Multiple City Positions Passed
  • Receive and File Multiple Employee Resignations Passed
  • Extend Provisional Appointment for Senior Accountant Passed
  • Reinstate Fire Recruit Candidates to Eligible List Passed
  • Review Police Recruit Demographics Received and Filed
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Agenda

  1. FINAL AGENDA & MINUTES
  2. FLAG SALUTE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION
  5. 2. Recommendation to approve minutes: Special Meeting of March 16, 2022
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by Commissioner Fallis, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. 6 CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 9):
    Action: approve recommendation

    A motion was made by Commissioner Fallis, seconded by Vice President Wheeler, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 3. Recommendation to approve examination results: Ambulance Operator Battalion Chief (Promotional) Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Digital Services Specialist) Test #02 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (ERP Financial Systems Supervisor) Test #01 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (GIS Analyst) Test #02 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (GIS Program Manager) Test #01 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Permitting Systems Administrator) Test #01 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Permitting Systems Analyst) Test #01 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Software Developer) Test #02 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Web Solutions Engineer) Test #02 Electrical and Instrumentation Technician I-II Test #04 Gas Field Service Representative I-III Office Systems Analyst I-IV (Cybersecurity Engineer) Test #01 Office Systems Analyst I-IV (GIS Applications Analyst) Test #01 Police Officer - Lateral Test #27 Police Recruit Test #06 Special Services Officer I-IV Test #62 Water Treatment Operator I-IV Test #02
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Arias, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 4. Recommendation to approve bulletin(s): Fire Engineer Gardener I-II Supervisor-Waste Operations
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  9. 5. Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s): Grace Kelly, School Guard, Public Works Department, (20 days) Soheil Karamooz, Senior Survey Technician, Public Works, (1 yr., 10 mos.) Amanda Baker, Aquatics Supervisor I, Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, (5 yrs., 7 mo.) Wayne Lucas, Payroll/Personnel Assistant III, Harbor Department, (3 yrs.,11 mos.) Sabrinia Granieri, Public Safety Dispatcher I, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Department, (1 yr., 6 mos.) Hugo Calixto, Garage Service Attendant I, Financial Management Department, (5 mos., 21 days) Catherine Broderick, Fire Recruit, Fire Department, (0 mos., 0 days) Gretchen Killebrew, Fire Recruit, Fire Department, (0 mos., 0 days) Tupua Seanoa, Fire Recruit, Fire Department, (18 days) Christina Wood, Fire Recruit, Fire Department, (0 mos., 0 days)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  10. 6. Recommendation to approve schedule for hearing(s)-CONFIDENTIAL: Dismissal Appeal (02-D-2122) Suggested Dates: September 14, 21 & 28, 2022
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  11. 8. COVID 19 RELATED: Recommendation to Extend Non-Career Hours - Briceida Velez Quezada, Public Health Associate - NC Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer, Department of Health and Human Services Staff report prepared by Megan Winston, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  12. 9. Recommendation to Approve Extension of Expiring Eligible Lists (6 months) Staff report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  13. REGULAR AGENDA
  14. 10. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Toulip Torn, Senior Accountant Communication from Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by Commissioner Fallis, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 11. RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD - Kenny Nguyen, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager, Water Department Staff Report prepared by Sylvana Tamura, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, seconded by Commissioner Fallis, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 12. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REINSTATEMENT OF NAME TO ELIGIBLE LIST- Catherine Broderick, Fire Recruit Communication from Xavier Espino, Fire Chief, Fire Department Staff report prepared by Shellie Goings, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Wheeler, seconded by Commissioner Arias, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. 13. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REINSTATEMENT OF NAME TO ELIGIBLE LIST - Gretchen Killebrew, Fire Recruit Communication from Xavier Espino, Fire Chief, Fire Department Staff report prepared by Shellie Goings, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Wheeler, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 14. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REINSTATEMENT OF NAME TO ELIGIBLE LIST - Christina Wood, Fire Recruit Communication from Xavier Espino, Fire Chief, Fire Department Staff report prepared by Shellie Goings, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by Vice President Wheeler, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. 15. POLICE RECRUIT DEMOGRAPHICS Staff report prepared by Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director
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    Action: received and filed Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Wheeler, seconded by Commissioner Fallis, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. STANDING COMMITTEES A. Executive Committee B. Recruitment and Selection Committee C. Special Projects Committee
  21. 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
  22. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  23. NEW BUSINESS
  24. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
  25. ADJOURNMENT
  26. I, Julia Smay, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  27. 27 Passed the Consent Calendar
    Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Fallis, seconded by Vice President Wheeler to approve Agenda Items 4,5,6,7,8, and 9 from the consent calendar, except Agenda Item 3. The motion carried by the following vote:

  28. CONSENT CALENDAR (3-9)

    A motion was made by Commissioner Fallis, seconded by Vice President Wheeler to approve Agenda Items 4,5,6,7,8, and 9 from the consent calendar, except Agenda Item 3.

  29. President Garnica called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m.