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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1990-01-18 PERSONNEL BOARD AGENDAI CALL TO ORDER II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV STUDIES & REPORTS (1) Regular meeting of November 16, 1989 (2) Recessed meeting of November 20, 1989 (3) Recessed meeting of December 6, 1989 (4) Regular meeting of December 21, 1989 (1) Certification of Eligibility Lists a. WaterMeter Reader /Installer b. Firefighter AGENDA N1 E REGULAR MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOA C C E VV © I CITY OF LYNOOD CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE January 18, 1990 AM JAN 121990 PM 7 1 8 1 9 1 1p 1 ll 1 12 1 1 i 2014A6 Ro ilk a11 of Commissioner Nancy Gilpen, Chairperson Emma Esparza Arnold Litke Kent Swift George Lewis V ORAL BOARD COMMUNICATIONS VI ADJOURNMENT 4 •W� Cit of ]LYNWOOD arc �f L�Mff1U CITY �.A City vUeefing CAdVengen ( I I ( I 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 (213) 603 -0220 DATE: January 18, 1990 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Personnel Board FROM: Michael T. Heriot, Director of Human Resources A SUBJECT: CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY LISTS It is respectfully requested by this department that the Personnel Board certify the following eligibility lists: 1) Water Meter Reader /Installer "Closed Promotional Examination" 2) Firefighter - From 1988/89 Firefighter Trainee recruitments Candidates' names and the breakdown of scores is attached for your review and approval. 1 -18 -90 "Closed Promotional" WATER METER READER / INSTALLER Eligibility List l EXAM 135 pts. 1. A. Barrios 101 3 candidates 1 passed examination 1 male Hispanic • • 1 -18 -90 FIREFIGHTER Eligibility List ORAL 70 pts. 1. K. Mc Caleb 56.50 2. M. Gallardo 55.00 3 A. Nolan 45.00 2 male black 1 male Hispanic 0 FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE Eligibility List ORAL 70 pts. 1. M. Mc Caleb 61.00 .2. A. Nolen 60.33 l�Uus� 3. J. Higgins 57.33,j,(p,� 4. J. Varela 56.33 5. 'K. Stanfield 54.67 D. Jacobs 54.67 7. T. Barilla 53.33 8. L. Thompson 52.33 9. M. Potter 50.00 10. R. Fidani 49.67 11. E. Jackson 48.67 12. G. Davis 48.00 13. S. Rausa 45.67 14. S: Kezios 45 33 15. D. Rash 44.67 M. Ross 44.67 17. B. Times 43.33 T. Cota 43.33 19. J. Gross 42.67 S. Ports 42.67 21. M. Hoyt 42.00 72 applicants 47 passed physical agility exam 47 oral interviews 21 passed 21 certification 0) 7 male white 1 female white 8 male black 3 male Hispanic 2 unknown 7 -20 -89 0 8 -18 -88 FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE Eligibility List ORAL 70 pts. 1. M. Gallardo 2. S. Parker K. Kemp 4. R. Rodriguez 5. R. Reyna 6. G. Saulman 7. G. Brown 8. S. Rios 9. J. Talley 10. J. Morris 11. E. Allen D. Barwick G. Lugosi 14. D. Preston 15. A. Hardaway 57.33 . ll[Le 54 67 �-4 h,4 v s�l�(Ft �C -99 84' Kit -as Yo 54.67 e1�U..ed P- cL HP 51.00 4 -11- 49.00 48.33 47.33 46.33 44.00 43.33 43.00 43.00 43.00 42.67, 42.33 54 applicants 21 passed physical agility exam 19 oral interviews (2 No Shows) 15 passed 15 certification 6 male white 5 male black 4 male Hispanic 0 REGULAR MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD CITY OF LYNWOOD November 16, 1989 The regular meeting of the Personnel Board of the City of Lynwood, California was held on Thursday, November 16, 1989 at 5:00 p m in the Council Chambers of the Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. California. The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Esparza. Roll call was taken by Gail Black, Personnel Analyst PRESENT: Commissioner Esparza, Litke, Swift, Lewis Note: Chairperson Gilpen arrived at 5:12 p.m . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Lewis conducted the Pledge of Allegiance APPROVAL OF MINUTES The motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 1989 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Commissioner Swift made a motion to table the minutes of the Special meeting of November 9, 1989 until further clarification could be made regarding the Board's concerns as being named "respondent" on the writ. Commissioner Esparza seconded the motion All in favor Motion carried NOTE: A court reporter was in atten- dance and the transcript detailing this meeting will be utilized as the official minutes The clarification reguested was to note that the Board was not contacted nor made aware of their position as respondents on the City s writ. STUDIES & REPORTS Commissioner Litke made the motion to approve the certification of the eligibility list for the position of Administrative Analyst III. Commissioner Esparza seconded the motion. Commissioner Lewis felt the scores were generally low and questioned the reason for this Ms Black briefly explained the recruitment process and the Board's established 60% pass point for recruitments. All in favor Motion carried. The motion was made by Commissioner Litke and seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the eligibility list for the position of Planning Technician All in favor Motion carried The motion was made by Commissioner Litke and seconded by Commissioner Esparza to approve the eligibility list for the position of Planning Associate All in favor. Motion carried 0 Personnel Board November 16, 1989 -2- Claxton Hearing - A court reporter was in attendance to take the minutes on this item Commissioner Litke questioned if Commissioner Lewis could be part of the Board'.s reconsideration of decision on the Claxton matter Mr. Barbosa, City Attorney, responded that in his opinion if Commissioner Lewis stated for the record that he was prepared and had read all the material that he would be eligible to participate. Mt. Barbosa requested the Board accept his final brief on the Claxton matter. Ms Sullivan, CLOCEA, objected to this being presented. She stated she had not been informed of this material nor received a copy. She asked that Mr Barbosa answer Commissioner's Litke original question There was concern shown by Board members if they would be responsible for the monetary issues. Mr. Barbosa assured them that this was not the case Mr Claxton would bear the burden of the costs. Ms Sullivan stated she would be more comfortable with Mr. Ron Wilson, Legal Counsel to the Board, addressing the monetary issue on behalf of the Board Mr. Wilson noted that he had not had enough time to digest the new material that he had received before the meeting. Mr. Wilson stated he felt the matter should be held over to allow him proper time to digest the material Chairperson Cilpen stated the Board should recess to another dat a so their legal counsel was afforded the opportunity to review the material. Ms. Sullivan noted that Mr. Claxton had been out of work since February. Mr. Sullivan asked Commissioner Lewis if he had received copies of the Exhibits. Mr. Lewis replied he had not. Mr Sullivan stated she would supply the Commissioners with the Exhibits for their review Commissioner Swift made the motion to recess until such time as Mr Wilson could properly review the material Commissioner Esparza seconded the motion. Mr. Wilson asked that,the minutes reflect that Commissioner Lewis had received all documentation as seen by other Board members and was comfortable to move on with the Claxton matter Commissioner Esparza stated she felt the board should recess until such time as their legal counsel had adequate time to study all exhibits and to ensure that all board members and counsel had the same information before them. 0 0 Personnel Board November 16, 1989 -3- Commissioner Swift requested a copy of the monetary documents in the Claxton matter. Mr. Barbosa and Mr. Wilson compared documents to ensure all parties had the same material for review The Personnel Department noted that all necessary copies would be delivered to the Board prior to the next meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Esparza to recess until November•20, 1989 to allow time for proper review of all perti- nent material on the Claxton matter as noted earlier. 0 n RECESSED MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD CITY OF LYNWOOD November 20, 1989 The meeting of the Personnel Board of the City of Lynwood, California was held on Monday, November 20, 1989 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Esparza als- requested by Chairperson Gilpen. Roll call was taken by Gail Black, Personnel Analyst. PRESENT: Commissioner Esparza, Litke, Lewis, Chairperson Gilpen. ABSENT: Commissioner Swift (excused) STUDIES & REPORTS (Continuation of regular meeting of 11 -16 -89 recessed to this date) CLAXTON HEARING A court:report6r was in attendance to take the minutes on this item. Commissioner Litke voiced his concern that the Board had not heard from wit- nesses in this matter. He felt the Board should subpoena Mr. Fenderson before reaching a decision and requested the Board be polled for this purpose. Mr. Wilson, Legal Counsel to the Board, stated the Board was to reconsider their original decision based on the facts already presented. Mr. Wilson noted that the Board's original decision was based on the untimely notice to Mr. Claxton. The Superior Court ruled against the Board's decision based on this. Mr. Barbosa noted that the Board was to reconsider the penalty phase on the matter only. Ms Sullivan, CLOCEA, stated she and their Attorney were in agreement with this statement. Vice'Chairperson Esparza requested a roll call of commissioners whether to recess or conduct the meeting due to Commissioner Swift's absence. Ms. Sullivan had requested a continuance due to Commissioners Swift's absence. CONTINUE: Commis- sioner Litke ABSTAIN: Commissioner Lewis RECESS: Chairperson Gilpen, Commis- sioner Esparza Commissioner Esparza stated the Board should make a request that Mr Fenderson be present if the need arises at the next meeting. Mr. Wilson noted that both parties (CLOCEA and the City) had agreed that the case is closed in terms of new evidence Mr. Barbosa stated the Board was to decide the penalty phase only and not intro- duce new evidence. Commissioner Litke noted his disagreement with this statement. Personnel Board' November 20, 1989 -2- Commissioner Litke questioned if the Board did have the authority to subpoena a witness Mr. Wilson responded that the Board did have the authority However, the Board'did not exercise this authority during the hearing Mr. Wilson could not advise the Board on this matter in light of the court order to decide the penalty phase of the case only. Mr. Barbosa requested the Board's acceptance of a brief giving his final argu- ments on the Claxton matter. Ms. Sullivan objected to this as no new evidence should be submitted Mr. Wilson stated the Board needed to make the decision whether they were going to hear any).additional comments as opposed to evidence. If the Board decides to hear additional arguments on the penalty phase then Mr. Barbosa's brief is well taken on the issue and Ms. Sullivan has the right to file a response. - Commissioner Esparza stated she felt the Board should not accept any new evidence and they already heard the case. Mr. Barbosa noted that his brief did not contain new evidence but final arguments regarding the City's termination of Mr. Claxton. .Commissioner Esparza stated the Board would accept Mr. Barbosa's brief at the same time Ms. Sullivan presented hers at the next meeting. The Board recessed until Wednesday, December 6, 1989 at 5:00 p.m.. 0 RECESSED MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD CITY OF LYNWOOD December 6, 1989 The meeting of the Personnel Board of the City of Lynwood, California was held on Wednesday, December 6, 1989 at'5:00 p.m in the Council Chambers of the Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:20 p.m by Vice Chairperson Esparza as requested by Chairperson Gilpen Roll call was taken by Gail Black, Personnel Analyst. All commissioners were in attendance PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Litke STUDIES & REPORTS (Continuation of Personnel Board meeting of 11 -20 -89 CLAXTON HEARING) A court reporter was in attendance to take the minutes on this item Vice Chairperson Esparza noted the Board's acceptance of briefs containing final arguments from Mr Barbosa and Mr. Sullivan It was noted that the Board was to set aside its decision of April 25, 1989 and reconsider the penalty phase. Mr. Wilson requested that the minutes reflect the fact that Commissioner Lewis had reviewed the material and was ready to proceed. The motion was made and seconded to adjourn to closed session. All in favor Motion carried. The Board went into closed session at 5:30 p m.. The Board returned from closed session at 6:35 p.m. Commissioner Swift presented the Board's Findings & Recommendations in the matter of John Claxton vs the City of lynwood as follows: 1) Letter of reprimand will be submitted to Mr. Claxton from the Personnel Board for inclusion in his personnel file. 2) Ten (10) days suspension without pay 3) Mr. Claxton shall be reinstated.to his position with the City with full backpay and all benefits to which is is otherwise entitled. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioner Esparza, Litke, Swift, Lewis, Chairperson Gilpen. Mr. Sullivan thanked the Board for their perseverance during the hearing procedure. I Personnel Board December 6, 1989 -2- LI Ms. Sullivan requested a clarification regarding the 10 day suspension. Commissioner Swift noted that the 10 day suspension would be treated as time served and made a motion to that Commissioner Litke seconded the motion. All in favor Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Litke to adjourn. All in favor. Motion carried. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Thursday, December 21, 1989 at 5:00 p.m.. 0 REGULAR MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD CITY OF LYNWOOD December 21, 1989 The regular meeting of the Personnel Board of the City of Lynwood, California was held on Thursday, December 21, 1989 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act. CALL TO ORDER at 5 :15 p.m The meeting was called to orderkby Vice Chairperson Esparza. Roll call was taken by Gail Black, Personnel Analyst. PRESENT: Commissioner Litke, Swift ABSENT: Chairperson Gilpen (excused), Commissioner Lewis (unexcused) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Swift STUDIES & REPORTS The Board was presented with a request from the Personnel Department for the certification of the Public Works Inspector eligibility list Vice Chairperson Esparza voiced her concern over there being only one candiate's name on the eligibility list and the low score. Commissioner Litke concurred. Ms. Black stated Personnel Rules & Regulations 8, Section 2 allowed for the merging of eligibility lists when less than 3 candidates names remained. It was requested of the Board the certification of this list to allow the Depart- ment Head the opportunity to interview the one candidate to determine if they were qualified for the opening If the Department Head wished to interview more than 1 candidate than a merging with a new recruitment could be conducted. Commissioner Swift mad?the motion to reject the certification of the eligibility list for Public Works Inspector until a new recruitment could be conducted and the one candidate's name be merged with the!new list. Commissioner Litke seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, Commissioner Litke made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Swift seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, January 18, 1990.