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Civil Service Commission

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 · 9:00 AM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Civil Service Commission held a routine meeting to approve various personnel actions, including examination results, job transfers, and retirement notifications. The meeting focused on administrative tasks related to city workforce management, with no major policy changes affecting residents directly.

Key Decisions

  • Approve Examination Results for Multiple City Positions Passed
  • Receive and File Multiple Employee Retirements and Resignations Passed
  • Approve Job Transfers Between City Departments Passed
  • Approve Provisional Appointments for Community Services Supervisors Passed
  • Revise Classification Specifications for Several City Positions Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING
  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: Regular Meeting of May 11, 2022
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  6. CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 11):

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

  7. 3. Recommendation to approve examination results: Aquatics Supervisor I-II Test #01 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Digital Services Specialist) Test #04 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Permitting Systems Administrator) Test #02 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Software Developer) Test #04 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Web Solutions Engineer) Test #04 Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - NTN EXAM Test #28 AMENDED Storekeeper I-II Water Treatment Operator I-IV Test #05
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  8. 4. Recommendation to approve bulletin(s): Office Services Assistant I-III Licensed Vocational Nurse Registered Nurse I-II Public Health Nurse I-III
    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 retirement(s): Andrea Rodriguez, Maintenance Assistant III, Airport, (31 yrs., 9 mos.) Alex Perez, Gardener II, Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department (34 yrs., 10 mos.)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  10. 6. Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s): Lovvet Hollis, Public Health Nurse II, Health Department, (1 yrs., 2 mos) Iliana Mendoza, School Guard, Public Works, (0 mos., 0 day) Alejandra Bravo-Hernandez, Accounting Clerk III, Development Services, (4 yrs., 1 mos) Adam Sturgeon, Police Sergeant, Police Department, (15 yrs., 11 mos) Joshua Lin, Fire Engineer, Fire Department, (11 yrs., 4 mos) Christian Lopez, Maintenance Assistant I, Airport, (26 days) Nicholas Andrade, Special Services Officer III, Police Department, (3 yrs., 2 mos) Semaj Miller, Refuse Operator I, Public Works, (5 mos., 10 days) Cedric Ross, Refuse Operator I, Public Works, (5 yrs., 9 mos) Megan Winston, Personnel Analyst I, Civil Service, (3 mos., 7 days) Milo Yukimoto, Civil Engineering Assistant. Water Department, (2 yrs., 7 mos.)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  11. 7. Recommendation to approve transfer(s): Christine Benn, Customer Service Representative II, Public Works to Customer Service Representative III, Energy Resources Department Belinda Ramirez, Safety Specialist II, Harbor Department to Safety Specialist III, Human Resources
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  12. 8. Recommendation to approve reschedule for hearing(s): Dismissal Hearing 03-D-1920, Suggested Dates: June 1, 8 & 22, 2022 Dismissal Hearing 01-D-2021, Suggested Dates: July 6 & 13, 2022 Dismissal Hearing 04-D-2021, Suggested Dates: October 5 & 12, 2022 Suspension Hearing 04-S-1920, Suggested Dates: December 7 & 14, 2022 Suspension Hearing 13-S-1920, Suggested Dates: December 16, 2022 (Hearing Officer)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  13. 9. COVID-19 Related: Recommendation to Extend Non-Career Hours - Marisa Olmos, Recreation Leader Specialist VII-NC Communication from Sheryl Bender, Superintendent of Personnel and Training, Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Staff Report from Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  14. 10. COVID-19 Related: Recommendation to Extend Non-Career Hours -Andrew Olivares, Public Health Associate Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer, Health and Human Services Staff Report from Crystal Slaten, Deputy Director
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

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

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

  16. REGULAR AGENDA
  17. 12. RECOMMENDATION TO REQUEST PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Paul Felder, Community Services Supervisor Communication from Sheryl Bender, Superintendent of Personnel and Training, Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Staff Report from Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  18. 13. RECOMMENDATION TO REQUEST PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Veronica Ortega, Community Services Supervisor Communication from Sheryl Bender, Superintendent of Personnel and Training, Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Staff Report from Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  19. 14. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REVISED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION - Accounting Technician Communication from Joe Ambrosini, Director of Human Resources, Human Resources Staff report from Levi Sinkler, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  20. 15. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REVISED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION - Water Treatment Operator I-IV Communication from Joe Ambrosini, Director of Human Resources, Human Resources Staff report from Sylvana Tamura, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  21. 16. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REVISED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION - Corrosion Control Supervisor Communication from Joe Ambrosini, Director of Human Resources, Human Resources Staff report from Levi Sinkler, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  22. 17. RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT RESIGNED EMPLOYEE- Tyler Lan, Water Utility Mechanic I-III Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager, Water Department Staff Report from Sylvana Tamura, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Wheeler, seconded by Vice President Fallis, 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.
  30. 30 Passed the Consent Calendar
    Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Wheeler, seconded by Commissioner Fallis, to approve Consent Calendar Items 3-11. The motion carried by the following vote:

  31. CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 11):
  32. FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES