Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, CA · February 16, 2022
Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
AGENDA 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM
Joen Garnica, President Phyllis O. Arias, Commissioner
Yvonne Wheeler, Vice President Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Commissioner
Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
REVISED
SPECIAL MEETING
LOCATION:
1800 E WARDLOW ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
2. 22-037CS Recommendation to approve minutes:
Special Meeting of February 2, 2022
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Mtg Minutes for 02-02-22_Special Meeting_draft.pd
CONSENT CALENDAR (3-11):
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM
3. 22-038CS Recommendation to approve examination results:
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Cloud Engineer) Test #03
Communications Center Supervisor (PROMOTIONAL)
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician I-II Test #03
Police Recruit Test #04
Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV POST WAIVER Test #25
School Guard Test #13
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Exam Results for 02-16-22.pdf
4. 22-039CS Recommendation to approve bulletin(s):
Ambulance Operator
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Digital Services Specialist)
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (ERP Financial Systems
Business Supervisor)
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (GIS Analyst)
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (GIS Program Manager)
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Permitting Systems
Administrator)
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Permitting Systems Business
Analyst)
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Software Developer)
Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Web Solutions Engineer)
Microbiologist I-III
Office Systems Analyst I-IV (Cybersecurity Engineer)
Office Systems Analyst I-IV (GIS Applications Analyst)
Welder
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Bulletins - 02-16-22_L.pdf
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM
5. 22-040CS Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s):
Michael Blunk, Construction Inspector II, Harbor Department (13
yrs., 5 mos.)
Ray Buckner, Special Services Officer II, Public Works
Department (25 yrs., 3 mos.)
Mary Covarubias, Police Officer, Police Department (26 yrs., 11
mos.)
Nestor Gomez, Equipment Mechanic II, Financial Management
Department (28 yrs., 6 mos.)
Robert Guyton, Maintenance Assistant II, Financial Management
Department (21 yrs., 7 mos.)
Tye Johnson, Firefighter, Fire Department (17 yrs., 5 mos.)
Cleo Lee Jr., Refuse Operator I, Public Works Department, (32
yrs., 9 mos.)
Ronda Stephens, Communications Center Supervisor, Disaster
Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department (36
yrs., 4 mos.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM
6. 22-041CS Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s):
Lourdes Alexander, Accounting Technician, Public Works
Department (6 yrs., 1 mo.)
Shaina Broadstone, General Librarian, Library Services
Department (7 yrs., 3 mos.)
Kimberly Burgueno, Aquatics Supervisor II, Parks, Recreation,
and Marine (1 mo., 17 days)
Nickolas Colbert, Special Services Officer III, Police Department
(15 yrs., 6 mos.)
Miguel Espinoza, Refuse Operator III, Public Works Department
(9 yrs., 3 mos.)
Ryan Henderson, Ambulance Operator, Fire Department (3 mos.
19 days)
Aaron Henry, Police Officer, Police Department (5 yrs., 3 mos.)
Michelle Kem, Administrative Analyst II, Police Department (23
mos. 19 days)
Rachel Ogden, Administrative Analyst II, Police Department (4
yrs., 5 mos.)
Garett Potter, Harbor Maintenance Supervisor, Harbor
Department (14 yrs., 4 mos.)
Douglas Tong, Laboratory Assistant II, Water Department (2 yrs.,
6 mos.)
Marco Vazquez, Welder, Water Department (5 yrs., 7 mos.)
Kevin Marc Villarama, Civil Engineer, Harbor Department (1 yr. 9
days)
Brooke Williams, Police Officer, Police Department (1 yr., 3 mos.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 22-042CS Recommendation to approve transfer(s):
Moises Garcia- Maintenance Assistant I, Health and Human
Services Department to Maintenance Assistant I, Harbor
Department
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM
8. 22-043CS COVID-19 Related: Recommendation to Extend Non-Career
Hours - Tristan Bigornia, Public Health Associate - NC
Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer,
Health and Human Services
Staff Report prepared by Crystal Slaten Deputy Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ExtNCHours-TBigornia-HE-02-16-22_.pdf
9. 22-044CS COVID-19 Related: Recommendation to Extend Non-Career
Hours - Gregory Lockert, Water Utility Mechanic I - NC
Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager,
Water Department
Staff Report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ExtNCHours - GLockert-WA- 2.16.2022.pdf
10. 22-045CS COVID-19 Related: Recommendation to Extend Non-Career
Hours - Anthony Martinez Arciniega, Water Utility Mechanic I - NC
Communication from Christopher J. Garner, General Manager,
Water Department
Staff Report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ExtNCHours-AMartinez Arciniega-WA-02-16-22_.pdf
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM
11. 22-046CS COVID-19 Related: Recommendation to Extend Non-Career
Hours - Amanda Monzon, Public Health Associate - NC
Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer,
Health and Human Services Department
Staff Report prepared by Crystal Slaten Deputy Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ExtNCHours-AMonzon-HE-02-16-22_.pdf
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM
REGULAR AGENDA
12. 22-047CS COVID-19 RELATED: RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF
PROBATIONARY PERIOD (SECOND REQUEST) - DALE KRICK,
WATER UTILITY SUPERVISOR I
Communication from Chris J. Garner, General Manager, Water
Department
Staff Report prepared by Crystal Slaten Deputy Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ExtProbation-DKrick-WA-02-16-22_L.pdf
13. 22-048CS RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT RESIGNED EMPLOYEE -
EDWARD SIMON, COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR AIDE II
Communication from Xavier Espino, Fire Chief, Fire Department
Staff Report prepared by Crystal Slaten Deputy Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ReappointResignedEMP-ESimon-FD-02-16-22.pdf
14. 22-049CS RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION - OFFICE
SYSTEMS ANALYST IV (ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT)
Communication from Sandy Witz, Director of Human Resources,
Harbor Department
Staff Report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: SelectCert-OSA EA- HA - 02-16-22.pdf
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM
15. 22-050CS RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION - OFFICE
SYSTEMS ANALYST IV (DISASTER RECOVERY ANALYST)
Communication from Sandy Witz, Director of Human Resources,
Harbor Department
Staff Report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: SelectCert-OSA DRA-HA-02-16-22.pdf
16. 22-051CS RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION - OFFICE
SYSTEMS ANALYST IV (SENIOR CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER)
Communication from Sandy Witz, Director of Human Resources,
Harbor Department
Staff Report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive
Director
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: SelectCert-OSA SCE-HA-02-16-22.pdf
17. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Executive Committee
B. Recruitment and Selection Committee
C. Special Projects Committee
18. 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
19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
20. NEW BUSINESS
21. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM
ADJOURNMENT
HEARING 10:00 A.M
I, Julia Smay, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours
prior to the meeting.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM
NOTE:
If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special
accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your
request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior
to the Charter Commission meeting.
Kung nais ang interpretasyon ng sinasalitang wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng
Ingles o kung nais ang isang natatanging tulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act,
mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng
Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Charter
Commission.
Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para personas que no hablan inglés o si desea
una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con
Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al
(562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
LONG BEACH, CA, 9:00 AM
If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English
speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City
Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting.
Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes
para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa
pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng
negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión
para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la
Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la
comisión.
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