HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-01 CSC Meeting Minutes 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 Stale of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest
qf'public health and safety during the COVID-19pandemic. members ofthe Civil Service
Commission and staffparlicipated 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 oj'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 Paten-no
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
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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:
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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.
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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.
Jancile Palermo, Secretary
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