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Civil Service Commission

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 · 9:00 AM AM · LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT 1800 E. Wardlow Rd. Long Beach, CA 90807

TL;DR

The Civil Service Commission held a special meeting to review and approve various personnel matters, including retirement approvals and job appointment extensions. The meeting primarily focused on administrative tasks related to city employment, with several routine recommendations being passed.

Key Decisions

  • Approve Retirements for City Employees Passed
  • Approve Examination Results for Multiple City Positions Passed
  • Reinstate Alexis Martinez to Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Eligible List Passed
  • Extend Provisional Appointment for Two Recycling Specialists Passed
  • Approve Minutes from Previous Special Meeting Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. President Garnica called the meeting to order at 9:16 a.m.
  2. 2 Passed the Consent Calendar
    Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve Consent Calendar Items 6 and 7, except for items 3, 4, and 5. The motion carried by the following vote:

  3. President Garnica adjourned the meeting at 10:13 a.m.
  4. SPECIAL MEETING
  5. FINISH AGENDA AND MINUTES
  6. FLAG SALUTE
  7. ROLL CALL
  8. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
  9. 2. Recommendation to approve minutes: Special Meeting of August 31, 2022
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  10. CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 7):
  11. 3. Recommendation to approve bulletin(s): Public Health Nutritionist I-III Senior Survey Technician - REVISED
    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:

  12. 4. Recommendation to approve examination results: Animal Health Technician (Registered Veterinary Technician) Test #01 Combination Building Inspector Test #01 Police Recruit Test #13 Refuse Operator I-III Test #35 Senior Survey Technician (Promotional) Special Services Officer I-IV Test #66 Supervisor - Waste Operations (Promotional)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  13. 5. Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s): Jackie Gantt, School Guard, Public Works, (19 yrs., 10 mos.) Israel Ramirez, Police Sergeant, Police Department, (23 yrs., 3 mos.) Usha Pocha, Public Health Nutritionist I, Health and Human Services (14 yrs., 4 days) Richard Davis, Senior Equipment Operator, Parks, Recreation and Marine, (40 yrs. 1 mo.) James Owen, Fire Captain, Fire Department, (22 yrs., 5 mos.) Tamara Reed, Accounting Clerk III, Energy Resources, (36 yrs., 4 mos.)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  14. REGULAR AGENDA
  15. 9. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REINSTATEMENT OF NAME TO ELIGIBLE LIST - Alexis Martinez, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager, Water Department Staff report prepared by Tarsha Moses, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    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:

  16. 10. RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Recycling Specialist I-II, Dalia Gonzalez Staff Report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  17. 11. RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Recycling Specialist I-II, Michelle Anna Keshishia Staff Report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    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:

  18. STANDING COMMITTEES A. Executive Committee B. Recruitment and Selection Committee C. Special Projects Committee
  19. 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
  20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  21. NEW BUSINESS
  22. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
  23. ADJOURNMENT
  24. I, Julia Smay, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  25. HEARING 10:00 A.M.