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HomeMy Public PortalAboutA 2009-03-19 - PERSONNEL BOARDREGULAR MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER n~~ ~~_ ^, ROLL CALL REGEI~E X®~ III. IV. V VI VII Paulette Bradley, Chairperson Barbara Battle, Vice-Chairperson Arselia Villanueva Robert Robinson Rosa Lopez PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by APPROVAL OF MINUTES MAR 1 6 2009 CITY OF LYNWUOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE ..' Regular meeting of February 19, 2009 Motion Second Vote PUBLIC ORALS STUDIES & REPORTS 1. Information Items Open Recruitment -Maintenance Worker COMMISSIONER & STAFF ORALS VIII. ITEMS TO BE AGENDIZED CITY OF LYNWOOD REGULAR MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD FEBRUARY 19, 2009 The regular meeting of the of the Personnel Board of the City of Lynwood was held on Thursday, February 19, 2009 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 5:10 p.m. by Chairperson Bradley. Roll call was taken by Diane Strickfaden, Senior Human Resources Analyst. Commissioner Attendance: Present- Bradley, Battle, Robinson, Lopez Excuse/Absent - Villanueva Staff Attendance: Present -Diane Strickfaden, Yolanda Delgadillo Absent - Alfredo J Lopez PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner Robinson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Battle and seconded by Commissioner Robinson to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 15, 2009 with two corrections. The corrections were to delete the word special under item four of the agenda and page four, first paragraph delete the title "vice-chairperson" and include chairperson. All in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC ORALS -None STUDIES AND REPORTS Ms. Strickfaden provided the Board with an overview of the recruitment process for the position of Deputy City Clerk. She also informed the Board that the position was approved for recruitment by the City Manager as an exception to the selective hiring freeze. Commissioner Robinson asked if the position was considered a confidential position. Mrs. Strickfaden responded that this particular position was not considered a confidential position. Chairperson Bradley then inquired about having -3- computer skills. Mrs. Strickfaden responded that one of the requirements for the position was to have computer skills. The motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Battle and seconded by Commissioner Robinson to approve the eligibility list for the position of Deputy City Clerk. All in favor. Motion carried. COMMISSIONER & STAFF ORALS Mrs. Strickfaden informed the Board that during the month of January the Board approved the eligibility list for the position of Planning Associate. The list consisted of two candidates. The number one candidate was offer the position but failed the pre-employment background process. As a result, the director has expressed an interest in re-opening the position and merging the eligibility list for the position of Planning Associate per Personnel Rule IX. All in favor. Motion carried. Chairperson Bradley expressed her concerned about the City's tight budget and the continuing of hiring. Mrs. Strickfaden responded that the City has a "Critical Staffing Plan' and hiring depends on the department's critical needs in relation to the selective hiring freeze. She is also concerned about her perception of on-going computer glitches with the new financial system especially with the Payroll Department. She stated that the yoga instructor for the seniors program had not been paid since December. Ms. Strickfaden responded that there are two different departments and methods of payments. The Payroll Division is responsible for processing the payroll for the City employees and vendors/contractors get processed thru the Accounts Payable Division. Ms. Strickfaden offered to follow up with the Recreation Department as to why it is taking so long for the contractor to get paid. Commissioner Robinson once again expressed an interest in the pictures that are taken during City events. Ms. Strickfaden responded that she is going to check with the Marketing Division and will update the Board at the next meeting. Vice-Chairperson Battle inquired about the Board's 1099's. She needs to file her 2008 income tax and has to report her commission pay as income to IRS. Every year she goes thru the same issue. She is not sure if the Finance Department misinterprets the rule. Ms. Strickfaden will follow-up with the Finance Department and will inform the Board at the next meeting. ITEMS TO BE AGENDIZED Ms. Strickfaden informed the Board that the Mayor indicated that it is critical to maintain the City and would like to fill three vacancies within the Neighborhood Preservation Department. Therefore, Human Resources will initiate the recruitment process for the position of Maintenance Worker. All in favor. Motion carried. -4- ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Robinson made the motion to adjourn and Commissioner Lopez seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:29 pm. -5-