Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, CA · November 9, 2022
Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
AGENDA CIVIC CHAMBERS, 9:00 AM
Joen Garnica, President Phyllis O. Arias, Commissioner
Erik Fallis, Vice President Susana Gonzalez Edmond, Commissioner
Yvonne Wheeler, Commissioner
Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director
REGULAR MEETING
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. 22-314CS Recommendation to approve minutes:
Regular Meeting of October 26, 2022
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Meeting Minutes of 10-26-22
CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 8):
3. 22-315CS 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
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Exam Results for 11-09-22
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 9:00 AM
4. 22-316CS Recommendation to approve bulletin(s):
Communications Center Coordinator
Fire Captain
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CSC Bulletins
5. 22-317CS 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.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 9:00 AM
6. 22-318CS 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.)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 9:00 AM
7. 22-319CS 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
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 22-320CS 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
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Permanent Assignment to Former Classification-Barragan
REGULAR AGENDA
9. 22-321CS 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
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Provisional Appointment-PRA-Alexander
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 9:00 AM
10. 22-322CS 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
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Provisional Appointment-PRA-Pongos
11. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Executive Committee
B. Recruitment and Selection Committee
C. Special Projects Committee
12. REPORTS FROM MANAGERS
A. Administration and Support Services Division – Maria Alamo
B. Executive Director – Christina Pizarro Winting
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
15. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
ADJOURNMENT
I, Julia Smay, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours
prior to the meeting.
NO HEARING
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CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 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, NOVEMBER 9, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 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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