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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
MINUTES
August 2, 2007 Conference Room C106
Thursday, 5:15 p.m. City Hall Building
1. MEETING CALL TO ORDER 5:15 p.m.
2. MEMBERS PRESENT Commissioners Silva _P_, Saucedo _P_ Floros TP_, Marrufo _P_, Stevenson _P_
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of June 6, 2007
Special meeting of June 27, 2007
MSC (FLOROS/SILVA) 5-0 To approve the Minutes as submitted.
4. APPROVAL OF EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
After School Program Manager Promotional 07703206P
Aquarist.75 Open 07774105
Development Service Technician Open 07454104
Fire Inspector 11 Open 07564107
MSC (SAUCEDO/FLOROS) 5-0 To approve the Examination Announcements.
5. APPROVAL OF ELIGIBLE LIST
Aquarist
Open
07774105"
Development Services Technician
Open
07454104
Electrician
Open
07643805
Peace Officer
Open
07506101
Peace Officer - Lateral '
Open
07506101A
Police Recruit
Open
07507101
Police Sergeant
Promotional
07504103P
Recreation Supervisor II
Promotional
07742305P
Recreation Supervisor III
Promotional
07742205P
Senior Librarian
Open
07705305P
Senior Maintenance Worker
Promotional
07537104P
Commissioner Stevenson asked that since there is a 90 -day hold, are there any intentions to use the lists.
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources stated that a few lists are to establish an Eligibility roster; other lists are
authorized to fill due to the complexity of the position, minimum staffing requirements or promotional movement. But in
general, the 90 -day hiring freeze is solid.
MSC (MARRUFO/SAUCEDO) 5-0 To approve the Eligible List.
6. NEW BUSINESS -
A. Request for a Special Merit Increase for City Employee Submitted by Maria Kachadoorian, Director of
Finance.
Phil Davis, Assistant Director of Finance stated that Ms. Millikin is a high performing employee who makes minimal errors
and is able to function with minimal supervision. This employee also handles one of the most difficult accounts in the
City, dealing with all levels of management and staff in a professional and tactful manner. He also commented that she
is most deserving of this special merit increase.
Commissioners continue to discuss the Step Increase process and time frames.
MSC (STEVENSON/SAUCEDO) 5-0 To approve the Request for a Special Merit Increase for City Employee.
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B. Appeal of Discipline submitted by City Employee.
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources stated that a verbal waiver of the 30 -day requirement to hear the appeal
has been granted and staff will schedule a hearing date with all involved.
Commissioner Stevenson asked if a 3 -day suspension could be appealed and that she did not see it in the Civil Service
Rules.
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources said that the department has been making tremendous progress in the
revision process but that 1 -day or more and any lost of property rights can be appealed.
Commissioner Stevenson asked if the department is looking to revise the rule.
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources answered yes. Ms. Raskin also said suggestions from the Commission
can be submitted prior to coming close to finalizing the document.
Commissioner Floros asked what is her recommendation?
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources answered anything greater than five working days would be recommended.
Hearings take time, energy, effort and a minimum of twelve people involved at all times along with outside attorneys and
court recorders, she stated that ifs a disincentive. Ms. Raskin continued that as an organization, we have been fair and
reasonable as far as department heads and to exhaust the administrative process at your appointing authority or your
Skelly Hearing Officer, she believes should be sufficient for five days or less.
Commissioner Stevenson stated that it is fairly common to see forty hours or less not appealable
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources also mentioned that the Bargaining Units might oppose a change to the
rule.
0 Chair Silva asked if the employee has representation.
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources answer that Mr. Gene Thomson will represent the employee.
C. Summary of Activities 2007 — Submitted for review and accepted.
D. Attendance Record 06/07 - Submitted for review and accepted.
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources commented that she is very happy with this group of commissioners due to
their professionalism, commitment and how they digest all information at hearings which is just phenomenal.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Staffing Reports — Read Items only.
B. Civil Service Rules
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources commented that she has been meeting with Irene Mosley and Sharon
Marshall on a regular basis to reviewed the revisions as submitted from a variety of sources. A copy of the most up-to-
date document with the strikeouts and a current copy of the rules as they exist will be provided. Ms. Raskin asked
Commissioners to specifically review Section 1.08 on Discipline. A draft copy of the Civil Service Rules will be provided.
Chair Silva asked if there is a target completion date.
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources answered that Human Resources would like to see them completed by the
end of the calendar year which may or may not be with Bargaining Unit approval yet.
Commissioner Stevenson asked if the final document would go to City Council.
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources said that she is not certain and will check with city staff.
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8. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Chairs Comments — None
B. Commissioners' Comments - None
C. Staff Comments
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources asked for a nod if they agree that anything greater than 5 -days or 40 -hours
is a good starting place for a hearing.
Commissioners nodded in agreement.
D. Public Comments - None
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Civil Service Commission adjourned to the next regular scheduled meeting on September 6, 2007, at 5:15 p.m., in
the Council Conference Room C106 at City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
ANNA KEMER , SECRETARY
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