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Home My WebLink About2021-08-05 CSC Agenda Date:August 5, 2021 Time:5:15 p.m. Location:City Hall, Bldg. #C, Conference Room B-129 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista Welcome to your Civil Service Commission Meeting IN-PERSON COMMENTS: Those wishing to provide comments are required to follow posted guidelines. Masks are required for those that are not vaccinated. Please contact CSC@chulavistaca.gov for more information. HOW TO SUBMIT ECOMMENTS: Visit www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings and locate this meeting. Click on comment bubble icon. Next, click on the item you wish to comment on, then click on "Leave comment." The commenting portal will close one hour before the meeting. All comments will be available to the public and the Civil Service Commission. ACCESSIBILITY: Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable modifications or accommodations in order to access and/or participate in a Civil Service Commission meeting by contacting the Human Resources Department at humanresources@chulavistaca.gov (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL Commissioners Carbuccia, Salas, Sepulveda, Vice Chair Fish and Chair Gersten 3.CONSENT CALENDAR (Item 3.1) The Commission will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion, without discussion, unless a Commissioner, a member of the public, or staff requests that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. 3.1.Approval of Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2021 4 4.PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons may address the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. 5.ACTION ITEMS The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. 5.1.Selection of the Chair and Vice Chair 5.2.Presentation by Southwest Strategies, Outreach Consultant to the Redistricting Commission, on Chula Vista Redistricting Efforts 8 5.3.Discussion Regarding FY20 and FY21 Annual Reports of Activities and Authorizing the Chair to Work with Staff to Finalize and Submit 16 OTHER BUSINESS 6.STAFF COMMENTS 7.CHAIR'S COMMENTS 8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS DATE CSC Agenda Page 2 of 17 9.ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on September 2, at 5:15 p.m. Materials provided to the Civil Service Commission related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review by contacting the Human Resources Department at CSC@chulavistaca.gov. DATE CSC Agenda Page 3 of 17 Page 1 | Civil Service Commission Minutes April 1, 2021 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA April 1, 2021 Via Teleconference 5:15 p.m. Pursuant to the Governor of the State of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest of public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Civil Service Commission and staff participated in this meeting via teleconference. All votes were taken by roll call. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Civil Service Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:16 p.m. via teleconference. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Carbuccia, Sepulveda, Salas, Fish, and Chair Gersten ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Director of Human Resources/Risk Management Chase, Human Resources Manager Tomlinson, Benefits Manager Abalos, Deputy City Attorney III Silva, Fire Chief Muns, and Secretary Palermo CONSENT CALENDAR Chair Gersten called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic comments on items on the consent calendar. Secretary Palermo announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 4, 2021. Staff recommendation: Approve the minutes. ACTION: Commissioner Fish moved to approve staff’s recommendations. Commissioner Salas seconded the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote: Yes: 5 – Commissioner Carbuccia, Sepulveda, Salas, Fish and Chair Gersten DATE CSC Agenda Page 4 of 17 Page 2 | Civil Service Commission Minutes April 1, 2021 No: 0 Abstain: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Gersten called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic public comments. Secretary Palermo announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. ACTION ITEMS 2. APPEAL REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF TWO NAMES FROM THE ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR FIRE ENGINEER (RECRUITMENT #19560304P) Director of Human Resources/Risk Management Chase gave a presentation on the item. Fire Chief Muns spoke in support of the item. Chair Gersten and called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Palermo announced that 6 electronic comments had been received and 8 comments had been received via email. The following public comments were submitted electronically: The following members of the public submitted electronic comments in favor of the appeal to remove two names from the eligibility list: ▪ Javier Araiza ▪ Andy Wilson ▪ Darrell Roberts, representing IAFF Local 2180 ▪ Jason Colorina, City of Chula Vista employee ▪ Tanner Lindsay (submitted three comments) ▪ Scott Walker (submitted two comments) ▪ Victor Reeves, representing IAFF Local 2180 ▪ Dangkhoa Nguyen, representing IAFF Local 2180 (submitted two comments) ▪ Ray Smith ▪ Trevor Flores, representing IAFF Local 2180 Commissioners discussed that the eligibility rule limiting applicants to three rounds of interviews per eligibility list should be revisited and possibly revised at a future Civil Service Commission meeting. ACTION: Commissioner Carbuccia moved to allow the two names from the fire engineer recruit eligibility list to remain on the list for two more rounds of interviews. Commissioner Sepulveda seconded the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote: DATE CSC Agenda Page 5 of 17 Page 3 | Civil Service Commission Minutes April 1, 2021 Yes: 5 – Commissioner Carbuccia, Sepulveda, Salas, Fish and Chair Gersten No: 0 Abstain: 0 3. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSIFICATION TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN PER THE CIVIL SERVICE RULE 1.02 A (3) Director of Human Resources/Risk Management Chase gave a presentation on the item. Chair Gersten and called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Palermo announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. ACTION: Vice Chair Fish moved to approve the addition of the Senior Network Engineer (MM/PROF) to the classification plan. Commissioner Carbuccia seconded the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote: Yes: 5 – Commissioner Carbuccia, Sepulveda, Salas, Fish and Chair Gersten No: 0 Abstain: 0 OTHER BUSINESS 4. STAFF COMMENTS No comments. 5. CHAIR’S COMMENTS No comments. 6. COMMISSIONERS’/BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS Commissioner Carbuccia requested staff bring forward the civil service eligibility list rule along with staff recommendations and suggestions to update the rule at the next meeting. Commissioner Carbuccia also requested that staff reach out to affected departments to get their input and recommendations. DATE CSC Agenda Page 6 of 17 Page 4 | Civil Service Commission Minutes April 1, 2021 ADJOURNMENT At 6:17 p.m., Chair Gersten adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on May 6, 2021 at 5:15 p.m. via teleconference. ____________________________________ Janelle Palermo, Secretary DATE CSC Agenda Page 7 of 17 July 2021DATE CSC Agenda Page 8 of 17 2020 Chula Vista Redistricting CITY OF CHULA VISTA 2DATE CSC Agenda Page 9 of 17 What is Redistricting •In 2012, Chula Vista voters passed a measure to require that districts be established from which the City’s Councilmembers will be elected. •Occurs every decade following census •Seven appointed Commissioners will recommend new district maps •Community input is necessary •City Council will approve district maps in December 2021 CITY OF CHULA VISTA 3DATE CSC Agenda Page 10 of 17 Why is Redistricting Important CITY OF CHULA VISTA 4 •Ensure representation •Allow residents greater access to government •Improve accountability of elected officials •Identify what issues are most impactful to your community •Describe what makes your community unique GOAL: Increase active participation in districting through targeted and strategic outreach DATE CSC Agenda Page 11 of 17 CITY OF CHULA VISTA 5 Who Should Participate CITY OF CHULA VISTA 5 •Residents of Chula Vista •Businesses •Community Organizations •Bottomline: Anyone with a vested interest in Chula Vista Boards & Commission Social Media Ambassadors CBO's Business Organizations Schools & PTA's HOAs Faith Based Groups Civic Associations Service Clubs Council Office Comms Past Districting Participants DATE CSC Agenda Page 12 of 17 CITY OF CHULA VISTA 6 What Does the Process Involve CITY OF CHULA VISTA 6 July –August September October –November December Phase 1 Workshops Data Processing Census Data Available Phase 2 Workshops & Public Meetings Recommended Plan to Council for Approval ----------------------------------------------------------------Ongoing Outreach --------------------------------------------------------------- DATE CSC Agenda Page 13 of 17 Attend a workshop Spread the word Submit feedback online and use interactive tools Sign-up for email Updates Stay informed! CITY OF CHULA VISTA 7 How to Get Involved CITY OF CHULA VISTA 7 Onsite interpretation services will be provided in Spanish and upon request in the following languages: Filipino, Vietnamese, ASL and Chinese. DATE CSC Agenda Page 14 of 17 CITY OF CHULA VISTA 8 Questions and Input CITY OF CHULA VISTA 8DATE CSC Agenda Page 15 of 17 ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT CITY OF CHULA VISTA BOARDS & COMMISSIONS FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 Board/Commission: Civil Service Commission Highlights of Activities during the past fiscal year: • The board approved one early step increase for an employee per civil service rule 1.05 I (2) Board/Commission comments or recommendations to Council: There were none. DATE CSC Agenda Page 16 of 17 ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT CITY OF CHULA VISTA BOARDS & COMMISSIONS FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 Board/Commission: Civil Service Commission Highlights of Activities during the past fiscal year: • Introduced the new City Manager, Maria V. Kachadoorian, to the commission • Commissioner Cory Fish was reappointed to the Civil Service Commission in July 2020 • Commissioner Sara Salas and Commissioner Angelica Sepulveda were appointed to the Civil Service Commission in September 2020 • Commissioner William Gersten and Commissioner Cory Fish were appointed Chair and Vice Chair of the Civil Service Commission • Approved the addition of an ACE classification to the classification plan per the Civil Service Rule 1.02 A (3) • Approved an early step increase per Civil Service Rule 1.05 (I) (2) Board/Commission comments or recommendations to Council: There were none. DATE CSC Agenda Page 17 of 17