Civil Service Commission

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 · 9:00 AM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Civil Service Commission held its regular meeting, focusing on personnel matters such as approving examination results, processing retirements and resignations, and making provisional appointments. The meeting also included routine administrative tasks like approving meeting minutes and electing new commission officers.

Key Decisions

  • Approve Examination Results for Multiple Positions Passed
  • Receive and File Multiple Employee Retirements Passed
  • Approve Provisional Appointments for Gas Construction Workers Passed
  • Revise Water Support Services Supervisor Classification Passed
  • Election of New Commission Officers Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. 11. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BULLETIN - Water Support Services Supervisor
    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:

  2. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  3. President Garnica called the Regular Meeting of April 27, 2022, to order at 9:20 a.m.
  4. CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 8):
  5. 5 Passed the Consent Calendar
    Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by Commissioner Fallis, to approve Consent Calendar Items, except for items. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. REGULAR MEETING
  7. FLAG SALUTE
  8. ROLL CALL
  9. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION
  10. 2. Recommendation to approve minutes: Regular Meeting of April 13, 2022 Dismissal Hearing 01-D-1920 Minutes of March 30 & April 6, 2022
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Fallis, seconded by Vice President Wheeler, to approve the minutes of Regular Meeting of April 13, 2022, and Dismissal Hearing 01-D-1920 of March 30 & April 6, 2022,. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 11 CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 8):
    Action: approve recommendation

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

  12. 3. Recommendation to approve examination results: Business Systems Specialist I-VII (GIS Program Manager) Test #02 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Software Developer) Test #03 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Web Solutions Engineer) Test #03 Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - NTN EXAM Test #27 Senior Civil Engineer Test #01 Water Treatment Operator I-IV Test #03 Water Utility Mechanic I-III Welder
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  13. 4. Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s): Philip Johnson, Combination Building Inspector, Development Services (21 yrs., 3 mos) Tuan Dang, Systems Support Specialist II, Technology Services (21 yrs., 4 mos) Barry Moore, Gas Maintenance Supervisor I, Energy Resources (24 yrs., 9 mos) Thomas Townsend, Maintenance Assistant, PR, (30 yrs., 8 mos.) Bruce Lee, Police Sergeant, Police Department, (29 yrs., 2 mos.) Abel Morales, Police Officer, Police Department, (29 yrs., 7 mos.) Theodore Covey, Police Officer, Police Department, (29 yrs., 3 mos.)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  14. 5. Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s): Mayra Reyes, Police Officer, Police Department, (3 yrs., 3 mos) Santiago Rojas Zarate, Refuse Operator I, Public Works, (4 mos., 12 days) Stephen Mann, Principal Building Inspector, Development Services, (6 yrs., 10 mos.) Sarah Parks, Public Safety Dispatcher, Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communication, (17 yrs., 2 mos.) Nathanial Correa, Ambulance Operator, Fire Department, (8 mos., 27 days) Nicolas Martinez, Ambulance Operator, Fire Department, (6 mos., 3 days) Ennio Mendizabal, Fire Recruit, Fire Department, (1 mo., 17 days) David Ramirez Jr., Ambulance Operator, Fire Department, (5 mos., 21 days) Aaron Rabago, Harbor Maintenance Mechanic I, Harbor Department, (8 yrs., 10 mos.) Michael Maston, Capital Projects Coordinator II, Public Works, (5 yrs., 3 mos.) Elizabeth Carrasco, Special Services Officer III, Police Department, (3 yrs., 7 mos.) Julio De La Cruz, Special Services Officer III, Police Department, (4 yrs., 4 mos.) Christopher Rivera, Gas Construction Worker, Energy Resources, (2 yrs., 8 mos.) Stephanie Duncan, Police Officer, Police Department, (2 yrs., 7 mos.) Michael Mc Achran, Locksmith, Public Works, (20 yrs., 8 mos.) Michael Eassa, Ambulance Operator, Fire Department, (6 mos., 10 days)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  15. 6. Recommendation to approve transfer(s): James Vazquez, Administrative Analyst II-Public Works to Administrative Analyst II- Financial Management
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  16. 7. Recommendation to receive and file withdrawal of appeal (Confidential): Dismissal Hearing 03-D-2021 April 20 & 27, 2022
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  17. 8. 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 by Commissioner Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Arias, to approve Consent Calendar item 8 as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. REGULAR AGENDA
  19. 9. RECOMMENDATION TO REQUEST PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT -Christian Alvarez, Julian Griego, Abraham Gudino, Pedro Hernandez, Gregory Lockert, Pedro Narez, Brandon Nieves, And Christopher Somkhit-Perez - Gas Construction Worker I-III Communication from Sandra Aguilar, Administrative Officer, Energy Resources Staff report prepared by Levi Sinkler, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  20. 10. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REVISED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION Water Support Services Supervisor Communication from Joe Ambrosini, Director of Human Services, Human Resources Staff report prepared by Sylvana Tamura, 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:

  21. 11. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BULLETIN - Water Support Services Supervisor
    CS-Agenda Item
  22. 12. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR COMMISSION
    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:

  23. STANDING COMMITTEES
  24. REPORTS FROM MANAGERS
  25. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  26. NEW BUSINESS
  27. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
  28. ADJOURNMENT
  29. I, Julia Smay, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.