Civil Service Commission

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 · 9:00 AM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Civil Service Commission met to approve various employment and staffing recommendations, including examination results for multiple city positions and extending non-career hours for several public health associates. The meeting primarily focused on routine personnel matters and administrative procedures.

Key Decisions

  • Approve Examination Results for Multiple City Positions Passed
  • Extend Non-Career Hours for Public Health Associates Passed
  • Provisional Appointments for Recreation Assistants Passed
  • Approve Meeting Minutes from Previous Session Passed
  • Civil Service Commission Special Projects Committee Report Received and Filed
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Agenda

  1. FINISHED 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: Regular Meeting of July 20, 2022
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Wheeler, to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 20, 2022, as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 11):
  7. 3. Recommendation to approve examination results: Business Systems Specialist I-VII (ERP Financial Systems Supervisor) Test #03 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (GIS Program Manager) Test #03 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Permitting Systems Administrator) Test #03 Civil Engineer Test #29 Fire Engineer (PROMOTIONAL) Licensed Vocational Nurse Test #02 Microbiologist I-III Test #03 Parking Control Supervisor (PROMOTIONAL) Police Officer - Lateral Test #28 Police Recruit Test #11 Public Health Nurse I-III Test #02 Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - NTN EXAM Test #32 Refuse Operator I-III Test #34 Registered Nurse I-II Test #03 Senior Civil Engineer Test #03 Special Services Officer I-IV Test #64
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  8. 4. Recommendation to approve bulletin(s): Animal Health Technician Aquatics Supervisor I-II Buyer I-II Environmental Health Specialist I-IV
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  9. 7. COVID-19: RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND NON-CAREER HOURS - Jorge Martinez, Public Health Associate-NC Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer, Human and Health Services Staff Report prepared by Levi Sinkler, Personnel Analyst
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  10. 8. COVID-19: RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND NON-CAREER HOURS - Vivian Magallanes, Public Health Associate-NC Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer, Human and Health Services Staff Report prepared by Levi Sinkler, Personnel Analyst
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  11. 9. COVID-19: RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND NON-CAREER HOURS - Vanessa Nappi, Public Health Associate-NC Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer, Human and Health Services Staff Report prepared by Levi Sinkler, Personnel Analyst
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  12. 10. COVID-19: RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND NON-CAREER HOURS - Lizbeth Orozco, Public Health Associate-NC Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer, Human and Health Services Staff Report prepared by Levi Sinkler, Personnel Analyst
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  13. 11. COVID-19: RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND NON-CAREER HOURS - Melissa Palacios, Public Health Associate-NC Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer, Human and Health Services Staff Report prepared by Levi Sinkler, Personnel Analyst
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  14. REGULAR AGENDA
  15. 12. RECOMMENDATION TO REQUEST PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT -Recreation Assistant, Michael Quijada Sheryl Bender, Personnel and Training Superintendent, Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Staff Report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
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  16. 13. RECOMMENDATION TO REQUEST PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT -Recreation Assistant, Jasmine Smith Sheryl Bender, Personnel and Training Superintendent, Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Staff Report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
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  17. 14. RECOMMENDATION TO REQUEST PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT -Recreation Assistant, Maria Gutierrez Sheryl Bender, Personnel and Training Superintendent, Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Staff Report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
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  18. 15. REPORT FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE REGARDING MODIFICATION TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Staff Report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
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  19. STANDING COMMITTEES A. Executive Committee B. Recruitment and Selection Committee C. Special Projects Committee
  20. 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
  21. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  22. NEW BUSINESS
  23. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
  24. ADJOURNMENT
  25. I, Julia Smay, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  26. 14. RECOMMENDATION TO REQUEST PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT -Recreation Assistant, Maria Gutierrez Sheryl Bender, Personnel and Training Superintendent, Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Staff Report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  27. 15. REPORT FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE REGARDING MODIFICATION TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Staff Report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
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    Action: received and filed Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Arias, seconded by Commissioner Wheeler, receive and file the recommendation from Civil Service Commission Special Projects Committee regarding modification to consent agenda items. A formal recommendation to modify the consent agenda items will be brought to the next Commission meeting for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:

  28. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  29. 7. COVID-19: RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND NON-CAREER HOURS - Jorge Martinez, Public Health Associate-NC Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer, Human and Health Services Staff Report prepared by Levi Sinkler, Personnel Analyst
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  30. NEW BUSINESS
  31. President Garnica called the Civil Service Commission’s meeting to order at 9:06 a.m.
  32. 3. Recommendation to approve examination results: Business Systems Specialist I-VII (ERP Financial Systems Supervisor) Test #03 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (GIS Program Manager) Test #03 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Permitting Systems Administrator) Test #03 Civil Engineer Test #29 Fire Engineer (PROMOTIONAL) Licensed Vocational Nurse Test #02 Microbiologist I-III Test #03 Parking Control Supervisor (PROMOTIONAL) Police Officer - Lateral Test #28 Police Recruit Test #11 Public Health Nurse I-III Test #02 Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - NTN EXAM Test #32 Refuse Operator I-III Test #34 Registered Nurse I-II Test #03 Senior Civil Engineer Test #03 Special Services Officer I-IV Test #64
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  33. 4. Recommendation to approve bulletin(s): Animal Health Technician Aquatics Supervisor I-II Buyer I-II Environmental Health Specialist I-IV
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Arias, to approve item number four, recommendation to approve the bulletins, from the consent calendar, as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  34. 12. RECOMMENDATION TO REQUEST PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT -Recreation Assistant, Michael Quijada Sheryl Bender, Personnel and Training Superintendent, Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Staff Report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  35. 35 Passed the Consent Calendar
    Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

    A motion was made by to approve Consent Calendar Items 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, & 11, except for items 3, 4, & 7. The motion carried by the following vote:

  36. 13. RECOMMENDATION TO REQUEST PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT -Recreation Assistant, Jasmine Smith Sheryl Bender, Personnel and Training Superintendent, Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Staff Report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
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    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: