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REGULAR MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Robert Robinson, Chairperson
Arselia Villanueva, Vice-Chairperson
Barbara Battle
Paulette Bradley
Rosa Lopez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of March 20, 2008
Motion Second
REORGANIZATION
Nominations for Chairperson
Motion Second
Nominations for Vice-Chairperson
Motion
VI. PUBLIC ORALS
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VII. STUDIES & REPORTS
1. Request Certification of the Eligibility List:
a. Redevelopment Associate
Motion Second Vote
VIII. COMMISSIONER & STAFF ORALS
IX. ITEMS TO BE AGENDIZED
X. ADJOURNMENT
Regular Meeting -May 15, 2008
Motion Second Vote
Time:
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD
MARCH 20, 2008
The regular meeting of the of the Personnel Board of the City of Lynwood was
held on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of 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 5:08 p.m. by Chairperson Robinson. Roll call
was taken by Yolanda Delgadillo, Personnel Analyst.
Commissioner Attendance:
Present- Robinson, Battle, Villanueva
(Lopez sworn in following approval of minutes)
Absent - Bradley
Staff Attendance:
Present -Diane Strickfaden, Yolanda Delgadillo, Alfredo Lopez
Absent -None
Guest -Laura Alderete, Marking & Grants Manager
Consuelo Marshall, Art in Public Places Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner Villanueva.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The motion was made by Commissioner Battle and seconded by Vice-Chairperson
Villanueva to approve the minutes of February 21, 2008. All in favor. Motion
carried.
SWEARING IN OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND REORGANIZATION
City Clerk Maria Quinonez, sworn in the new Personnel Board Member, Rosa
Lopez. Ms. Lopez took her seat and the Board welcomed its new member.
The Board discussed and recommended to move the reorganization item to the
next regular meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Battle and
seconded by Vice-Chairperson Villlanueva. All in favor. Motion carried.
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STUDIES AND REPORTS
Mrs. Strickfaden provided the Board with an overview of the recruitment process for
the position of Administrative Aide.
The motion was made by Commissioner Battle and seconded by Vice-Chairperson
Villanueva to approve the eligibility list for the position of Administrative Aide. All in
favor. Motion carried.
Mrs. Strickfaden reminded the Board about the "Road Show". The City will be
providing transportation and needs to know who will be attending the Santa Monica
Civil Service meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2008. The meeting starts at 4:30 pm
therefore, we will depart from City Hall at 3:15 pm.
Commissioner Battle and Commissioner Lopez will not be able to join the Board on
the "Road Show".
The motion was made by Commissioner Battle and seconded by Vice-Chairperson
Villanueva to review the proposed new classification statement for the position of
Executive Assistant to the Redevelopment Agency.
Commissioner Battle questioned if there is going to be any impact to the City since
there is a hiring freeze. Mrs. Strickfaden responded that there will not be an impact
and that the incumbent who is now serving in that capacity has been grandfathered
more responsibilities to her current position and the department director
recommended a reclassification change in alignment with the class and
compensation study.
Commissioner Battle would like more time to review the job description. A motion
to remove the item from the agenda and bring back at the next meeting was
requested.
Mr. Lopez addressed the Board and informed the Board the needs of the
department and requested that the Board take a few minutes to review and adopt
the new job description.
Chairperson Robinson asked if the person who is currently serving has the capacity
and meets the requirements. Mrs. Strickfaden responded that she has served in
the capacity for many years therefore she has the knowledge and experience
required for the position.
Vice-Chairperson Villanueva commented that in the past the Board had agreed
upon a word to replace either knowledge or ability, but was not sure. Mrs.
Delgadillo will look at old agenda's and will advise the Board at the next meeting.
The new proposed classification for the position of Executive Assistant to the
Redevelopment Agency was approved. All in favor. Motion carried.
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Mrs. Strickfaden addressed the Board and requested available days that the Board
members can hear an employee appeal. A discussion took place and concluded
that Wednesday's would be best day for the Board to meet.
Commissioner Battle inquired if the hearing was expected to be lengthy or can it be
solved in one day. Mr. Lopez responded that it usually takes five to seven days to
prepare paperwork and to notify the employee of their rights, but it will not be a
lengthy process.
COMMISSIONER & STAFF ORALS
Mrs. Strickfaden addressed the Board and stated that at the last meeting, the Board
inquired about the City being eligible for Federal grants. Therefore, Ms. Alderete
was invited to the meeting to address any questions that the Board might have.
Ms. Laura Alderete, Marketing & Grants Manager provided the Board with a hand
out and explained to the Board that there is a committee who works together in
assessing the needs of the City and each department. There are various grants
that the City can benefit from, but at this point they are focusing on the parks and
empty spaces within the City.
Vice-Chairperson Villanueva asked how does the City determine what grants are
available and eligible for. Ms. Alderete responded that each grant has its own
criteria. For example it can be based on demographics, low income or size of the
City.
The Board was pleased and thanked Ms. Alderete for accepting the invitation to
attend the meeting and for her presentation.
Commissioner Battle asked the new Commissioner, Rosa Lopez to tell the Board a
little about herself. Ms. Lopez stated that she is a member of the community and
lives with her sister and her family. She works for Long Beach Unified School
District and is currently attending two classes.
Mr. Lopez informed the Board about having commission training. The training will
be conducted by the new City attorney, Aleshire & Wynder. The training will consist
of the Brown Act, rules and roles of the commission(s) or board and guidelines of
the Robert Rules and Orders. He also stated that he was not sure if the training
was going to be done by commission/board or a combination.
Commissioner Battle suggested having one combined session for all
commissions/board instead of individual meetings this will avoid duplication efforts
of staff.
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ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Battle made the motion to adjourn and Commissioner Bradley
seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p. m.
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Pursuant to the City of Lynwood Municipal Code Book 18-4.2b, the Board is
respectfully requested to certify the following eligibility lists:
1. Redevelopment Associate
A list containing candidate's names and score is attached for your review.
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