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Civil Service Commission

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

TL;DR

The Civil Service Commission met to review and approve routine administrative matters, including examination results, retirements, and resignations. The meeting primarily focused on internal personnel actions and appointments within various city departments.

Key Decisions

  • Approve examination results for multiple city job positions Passed
  • Receive and file retirements of four city employees Passed
  • Accept resignations from 15 employees across different city departments Passed
  • Approve two provisional appointments for Port Risk Assistants Passed
  • Reschedule several appeal hearings 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 October 26, 2022
    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:

  6. 6 CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 8):
    Action: approve recommendation

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

  7. 3. Recommendation to approve examination results: Animal Health Technician (Registered Veterinary Technician) Test #02 Combination Building Inspector Test #03 Corrosion Control Supervisor Test #02 Customer Services Supervisor I-II Electrician Test #01 General Maintenance Supervisor I-II Office Services Assistant I-III Police Recruit Test #16 Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - NTN EXAM Test #36 Special Services Officer I-IV Test #67
    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): Communications Center Coordinator Fire Captain
    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:

  9. 5. Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s): Brenda Bridwell, Emergency Medical Educator, Fire Department, (9 yrs., 6 mos.) Raymond Panek, Police Officer, Police Department, (21 yrs., 2 mos.) Richard Wharton, Police Officer, Police Department, (24 yrs., 4 mos.) Oliver Parker, Water Utility Mechanic II, Water Department, (20 yrs., 4 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): Abraham Cruz, Equipment Operator III, Public Works, (3 yrs., 1 day) Elias Garcia Miramontes, Senior Traffic Engineer, Public Works, (1 yr., 10 mos.) Lakitia Barcus, Customer Service Representative III, Energy Resources, (8 yrs., 6 days) Joshua Smith, Customer Service Representative III, Energy Resources, (26 days) Christopher Greiner, Capital Projects Coordinator III, Harbor Department, (12 yrs., 7 mos.) Zoe Schumacher, Geographic Information Systems Analyst II, Harbor Department, (8 yrs., 11 mos.) Joe Gomez, Refuse Operator I, Public Works, (1 yr., 10 mos.) Christina Wood, Fire Recruit, Fire Department, (10 days) Carmelita Underwood, Personnel Analyst I, Civil Service, (6 days) Jerry Sin, Police Recruit, Police Department, (2 mos.) Janice Cantu, Marina Agent II, Parks, Recreation, and Marine, (27 yrs., 5 mos.) Julissa Martinez, Maintenance Assistant I, Airport, (6 mos., 3 days) Henry Hoang, Surveyor, Harbor Department, (6 yrs.,10 mos.) James Holland, Water Treatment Operator I, Water Department, (3 mos., 3 days) Anthony Argomaniz, Harbor - Patrol Officer II, Harbor Department, (8yrs., 11 mos.)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  11. 7. Recommendation to approve reschedule for hearing(s): Dismissal Appeal 04-D-2021, Suggested Dates: December 7 & 14, 2022 Suspension Appeal 04-S-1920, Suggested Dates: January 11 & 18, 2022 Suspension Appeal 05-S-1920, Suggested Dates: January 25 & February 1, 2023 Suspension Appeal 12-S-1920, Suggested Dates: February 15 & 22, 2023
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  12. 8. Recommendation for Permanent Reassignment to Former Classification - Angel Barragan, Administrative Analyst II Communication from Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, Police Department Staff report prepared by Maria Cano, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  13. REGULAR AGENDA
  14. 9. RECOMMENDATION TO REQUEST PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Kimberly A. Alexander, Port Risk Assistant Communication from Sandy Witz, Director of Human Resources, Harbor Department Staff report prepared by Maria Cano, Personnel Analyst
    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:

  15. 10. RECOMMENDATION TO REQUEST PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Julie Pongos, Port Risk Assistant Communication from Sandy Witz, Director of Human Resources, Harbor Department Staff report prepared by Maria Cano, 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:

  16. STANDING COMMITTEES A. Executive Committee B. Recruitment and Selection Committee C. Special Projects Committee
  17. REPORTS FROM MANAGERS A. Administration and Support Services Division – Maria Alamo B. Executive Director – Christina Pizarro Winting
  18. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  19. NEW BUSINESS
  20. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
  21. ADJOURNMENT
  22. I, Julia Smay, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  23. NO HEARING
  24. CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 8):
  25. FINAL AGENDA & MINUTES
  26. 26 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 3, 5, 6, 7, & 8, except for item 4. The motion carried by the following vote:

  27. President Garnica called the meeting to order at 9:09 a.m.