COMMISSIONERS CITY OF LOS ANGELES BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JEANNE A. FUGATE President RAUL PEREZ Vice President GABRIEL J. ESPARZA NANCY P. MCCLELLAND TODD SARGENT Commissioners REGULAR MEETING TELEPHONIC THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018 10:00 A.M. ROOM 350, PERSONNEL BUILDING 700 EAST TEMPLE STREET LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012 As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, with notice of 72 hours, will provide reasonable accommodation (assistive listening devices, sign language interpretation, and translation services) to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Digital recordings of Commission Board meetings are kept for 30 days after each meeting. Information on acquiring an audio copy of a meeting may be obtained by contacting the Commission Office at (213) 473-9107. Website: http://www.lacity.org Present on the telephone: President Jeanne A. Fugate Vice President Raul Perez Commissioner Gabriel J. Esparza Commissioner Nancy P. McClelland General Manager Wendy G. Macy Deputy City Attorney Jennifer Gregg Present in the Board Room: Commission Executive Director Bruce E. Whidden Unable to access the telephonic meeting: Commissioner Todd Sargent 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 10: 01 a.m. by Commission Executive Director Bruce Whidden and President Jeanne Fugate. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS WITHIN BOARD S JURISDICTION No request for public comment. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Board unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting of Thursday, May 24, 2018 on a motion by Commissioner Esparza, seconded by Commissioner McClelland. 4. COMMISSION ACTION ON ROUTINE AND OTHER MATTERS The Board unanimously approved routine and non-appearance matters under Unfinished Business, page two, item 5 and New Business, pages three through 12, items 6 and 7 on a motion by Commissioner Esparza, seconded by Commissioner McClelland.
NON-APPEARANCE ITEMS UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. RESIGNATIONS, SETTLEMENTS AND WITHDRAWALS UNDER CHARTER SECTION 1016 TO BE MADE A MATTER OF RECORD a. Jose MIRANDA, Security Officer, Department of Airports. Suspension effective January 28, 2018 to February 2, 2018, inclusive (five-working days made appealable because of a three-day suspension imposed in October 2017). Settlement agreement whereby the Department agreed to reduce the penalty of a 5-working day suspension to no penalty; the Appellant agreed to let stand as a matter of record the causes of action filed against him; the Appellant agreed to withdraw his appeal from Suspension now pending before the Civil Service Commission; the parties agreed to other terms and conditions. The Commission Office received the signed documents on May 24, 2018. File No. 54949 b. Sergio M. OCHOA, Tree Surgeon Assistant, Harbor Department. Discharge effective September 7, 2017. Settlement agreement whereby the Department agreed to rescind the penalty of Discharge and accept the Appellant s resignation from City service effective September 7, 2017; the Appellant agreed to withdraw his appeal from Discharge now pending before the Civil Service Commission; the parties agreed to other terms and conditions. The Commission Office received the signed documents on May 22, 2018. File No. 54838 COMMISSION ACTION: MADE A MATTER OF RECORD minutes 2
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS The General Manager recommends that: a. Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 4.2, the Board shall make the significant changes in the following bulletins promulgated on the date noted a matter of record: May 18, 2018 Interdepartmental Promotional and Open Competitive EQUIPMENT MECHANIC: Interdepartmental Promotional MECHANICAL REPAIR SUPERVISOR SENIOR PLUMBING INSPECTOR STREET LIGHTING CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT Open Competitive ASSISTANT UTILITY BUYER MATERIALS TESTING ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE May 25, 2018 Interdepartmental Promotional and Open Competitive ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR INDUSTRIAL GRAPHICS SUPERVISOR Interdepartmental Promotional SENIOR STOREKEEPER SENIOR UTILITY BUYER Open Competitive COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN SAFETY ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE b. Make a matter of record the General Manager s recommendation to approve the use of the following Special Examining Assistants: 1) ACCOUNTANT Sandrina HU, Principal Accountant II, Department of General Services, Emma PANGILINAN, Senior Accountant II, Department of Building and Safety, Vichuda THANASANKID, Principal Accountant I, Housing and Community Investment Department and Merlita VALMORES, Principal Accountant I, Department of Airports. 2) AIRPORT GUIDE Marie O'KELLY-GREEN, Airport Manager II, Marc ARAKAKI, Management Analyst and Diana M. SANCHEZ, Airport Public & Community Relations Director, Department of Airports. 3) ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR William MITCHELL and Richard HORN, Senior Electrical Inspectors, Department of Building and Safety. 4) ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICER Robert FREEMAN, Airport Environmental Manager, Department of Airports and Mark SEDLACEK, Utility Services Manager, Department of Water & Power. 5) FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE David MYERS, Fire Protection Engineer and Andrew KO, Fire Protection Engineering Associate IV, Los Angeles Fire Department. Continued minutes 3
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS (Continued): b. Make a matter of record the General Manager s recommendation to approve the use of the following Special Examining Assistants, (Continued): 6) HOUSING INSPECTOR Michael GREGERSON, Senior Housing Inspector and Richard REISNER, Principal Inspector, Housing and Community Investment Department. 7) INVESTMENT OFFICER Rodney JUNE, Chief Investment Officer, Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System and Tom LOPEZ, Chief Investment Officer, Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension. 8) MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT Linda ENRIQUEZ, Management Analyst, Department of Water & Power, Joan Alexandria S. TAGLE, Management Analyst, Los Angeles Police Department and Ann SEALES, Senior Management Analyst II, Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System. 9) PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER Adel HAGEKHALIL, Assistant Director of Bureau of Sanitation and Lisa MOWERY, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation. 10) REAL ESTATE OFFICER Armando PARRA, Senior Real Estate Officer, Department of General Services. 11) ROOFER SUPERVISOR Kenneth REESER, Construction and Maintenance Supervisor II, Harbor Department. 12) SENIOR ELECTRICAL REPAIR SUPERVISOR Richard DAVID, Shops Superintendent and Peter SUTERKO, General Services Manager, Department of Water & Power. 13) SENIOR PAINTER Danilo SIGUENZA, Painter Supervisor, Department of Water & Power. 14) SENIOR REAL ESTATE OFFICER Baljit NADLER, Property Manager III, Department of Airports and David ROBERTS, Property Manager II, Department of General Services. 15) SENIOR STOREKEEPER Martin LOPEZ, Stores Supervisor, Department of Water & Power and David BUNJAC, Principal Storekeeper, Department of General Services. 16) STOREKEEPER Jennifer WINN, Senior Storekeeper, Los Angeles Police Department, Ralph MARTINEZ, Senior Storekeeper, Department of Water & Power and Rhonda MAXEY, Management Analyst, Department of Airports. 17) TAX AUDITOR Henry FONG and Shamuel ITALIAIE, Senior Tax Auditors, Office of Finance. File No. 55035 c. Make a matter of record the General Manager s recommendation to approve the use of the following raters for the evaluation of Training and Experience Questionnaires. TITLE EXAMINER Alecia SIMONA, Real Estate Officer II, Department of General Services. File No. 55036 minutes 4
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS (Continued): d. Approve the use of interview boards consisting of representatives from both inside and outside the City service in the interdepartmental promotional and open competitive examination for Building Civil Engineer. File No. 55037 e. Approve the use of interview boards consisting of representatives from inside the City service in the open examination for Customer Service Representative. File No. 55038 f. Approve the use of interview boards consisting of representatives from inside the City service in the promotional examination for Police Lieutenant. File No. 55039 g. Approve the use of interview boards consisting of representatives from both inside and outside the City service in the interdepartmental promotional and open competitive examination for Senior Construction Estimator. File No. 55040 h. Approve the use of interview boards consisting of representatives from both inside and outside the City service in the interdepartmental promotional examination for Senior Communications Electrician Supervisor. File No. 55041 i. Approve the use of interview boards consisting of representatives from both inside and outside the City service in the interdepartmental promotional examination for Senior Electrical Inspector. File No. 55042 j. Approve the use of interview boards consisting of representatives from inside the City service in the interdepartmental promotional examination for Senior Accountant. File No. 55043 k. Approve the use of performance boards consisting of representatives from inside the City service in the interdepartmental promotional and open competitive examination for Truck Operator. File No. 55044 l. Approve the test of fitness method in the open continuous examination for Animal Control Officer. The examination will be comprised of a qualifying Multiple Choice, qualifying Physical Abilities Test and a Training and Experience (T&E) Questionnaire (100%). File No. 55045 m. Approve the change of the test of fitness method in the examination for Principal Environmental Engineer. The examination will be comprised of an advisory essay and a weighted interview (100%). File No. 55046 n. Approve the change of the test of fitness method in the promotional examination for Roofer Supervisor. The examination will be comprised of an interview weighted (100%), which includes an online advisory essay. File No. 55047 minutes 5
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS (Continued): o. Approve the change of the test of fitness method in the open examination for Tax Auditor. The examination will be comprised of an advisory essay and a weighted interview (100%). File No. 55048 p. Make the following APPEALS a matter of record: Discharge Airport Police Officer II, Department of Airports. Discharge effective May 15, 2018. Form 77 filed with Records, May 17, 2018. Cause of Action: 1) Violation of Department Administrative Manual Section 5.020 [G- 3]: intentionally destroying City equipment, property or records without proper authorization; 2) Violation of Department Rules [B-1] Airport Procedure Manual Chapter 5/8.6: making false or misleading statements; 3) Violation of Department Administrative Manual Section 5.020 [A- 5]: engaging in illegal behavior or conduct in conflict with job duties; 4) Falsification of home address and telephone number and erasing expiration date on police identification card; making false and misleading statements as to how alteration in record occurred and relocating out of state without notifying employing Department. Discipline: Discharge effective May 15, 2018. In accordance with Charter Section 1016, the Appellant filed an appeal through his attorney with the Office of the Commission on May 18, 2018. File No. 55049 Airport Police Officer III, Department of Airports. Discharge effective May 16, 2018. Form 77 filed with Records, May 18, 2018. Cause of Action: 1) Violation of Department Administrative Manual Section 5.020 [G- 5]: Falsifying City record such as time reports, mileage reports, expense accounts or other related documents Filing a false daily field activities report showing motorcycle maintenance performed in contradiction to video surveillance footage obtained by the Internal Affairs Unit; 2) Violation of Department Administrative Manual Section 5.020 [B- 1]: Job performance below standard making false or misleading statements during an administrative investigation. Discipline: Discharge effective May 16, 2018. In accordance with Charter Section 1016, the Appellant filed an appeal through his attorney with the Office of the Commission on May 17, 2018. File No. 55050 minutes 6
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS (Continued): p. Make the following APPEALS a matter of record, (Continued): Discharge, (Continued) Alfonso AVILA, Housing Inspector, Housing & Community Investment Department. Discharge effective May 22, 2018. Form 77 filed with Records, June 1, 2018. Cause of Action: 1) Using official position or office for personal gain or advantage; 2) Engaging in any activity, which constitutes a conflict of interest; 3) Engaging in illegal, inappropriate or unethical behavior or conduct in conflict with job duties on or off the job. Discipline: Discharge effective May 22, 2018. In accordance with Charter Section 1016, the Appellant filed an appeal with the Office of the Commission on May 24, 2018. File No. 55051 Richard STRIKER, Security Officer, Department of Airports. Discharge effective May 16, 2018. Form 77 filed with Records, May 18, 2018. Cause of Action: 1) Misconduct, on or off the job, seriously reflecting on City employees and employment; 2) Engaging in illegal behavior or conduct in conflict with job duties, on or off the job; 3) Conduct unbecoming an Airport Police Division employee; Discipline: Discharge effective May 16, 2018. In accordance with Charter Section 1016, the Appellant filed an appeal with the Office of the Commission on May 18, 2018. File No. 55052 q. Make the following NOTICES a matter of record: Suspension ELECTRICAL REPAIRER, Department of Water & Power. Form 77 filed with Records, May 20, 2018 Cause of Action: 1) Using alcohol or drugs at the jobsite during the work period. Discipline: Suspension effective May 28, 2018 to June 22, 2018, inclusive (20- working days). SENIOR ELECTRICAL REPAIR SUPERVISOR, Department of Water & Power. Form 77 filed with Records, May 21, 2018 Cause of Action: 1) Supervisory Standard on Sexual Harassment: Failure to foster a discrimination-free workplace by one s own actions or conduct; 2) Violation of Department rules: Internet Policy [second offense]; 3) Using City time, property or equipment without authorization. Discipline: Suspension effective May 14, 2018 to June 1, 2018, inclusive (15- working days). minutes 7
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS (Continued): q. Make the following NOTICES a matter of record, (Continued) ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION MECHANIC, Department of Water & Power. Form 77 filed with Records, June 1, 2018 Cause of Action: 1) Falsifying time or mileage reports, reason for absence, expense account or other work-oriented documents; falsely claiming sick or allowed pay; 2) Misconduct on or off the job, seriously reflecting on City employees or employment; 3) Leaving assigned work location without proper approval or appropriate reason. Discipline: Suspension effective April 30, 2018 to June 8, 2018, inclusive (30- working days). SECURITY OFFICER, Department of Airports. Form 77 filed with Records, June 1, 2018 Cause of Action: 1) Refusal to perform reasonable work assignments or to cooperate with supervisors or management in the performance of duties (insubordination). Discipline: Suspension effective June 3, 2018 to June 16, 2018, inclusive (10- working days). COMMISSION ACTION: MADE A MATTER OF RECORD minutes 8
7. CLASSIFICATION ACTIONS a. The General Manager recommends that the Board approve the following Classification actions: 1. Allocate the following new position for the Zoo Department, as indicated: CSC No. No. of Positions 2975 1 Zoo Curator of Education, 4300 2. Allocate the following new positions for the Joint System of the Department of Water & Power, as indicated: DWP No. No. of Positions DDR No. 5157 5 91-12069 Customer Service Representative, 1230 5241 4 91-15024 Senior Systems Analyst, 1597 5242 1 94-11030 Systems Programmer, 1455 5243 1 94-11031 Systems Programmer, 1455 5244 1 94-15018 Systems Analyst, 1596 5205 7 94-11029 Information Services Specialist, 1456 3. Allocate the following new positions for the Power System of the Department of Water & Power, as indicated: DWP No. No. of Positions DDR No. 5245 1 94-75237 Mechanical Engineering Drafting Technician, 7551 5247 1 95-37553 Utility Services Specialist, 3755 5248 1 95-91051 Utility Administrator, 9105 4. Allocate the following new positions for the Water System of the Department of the Water & Power, as indicated: DWP No. No. of Positions DDR No. 5118 2 95-72462 Civil Engineering Associate, 7246 5204 1 95-94061 Managing Water Utility Engineer, 9406 5249 1 93-13013 Utility Executive Secretary, 1336 5118 2 95-72462 Civil Engineering Associate, 7246 5. Allocate the following new positions for the Department of City Planning, as indicated: CSC No. No. of Positions 2972 2 Graphics Designer, 1670 2973 1 Planning Assistant, 7939 6. Allocate the following new positions for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services, as indicated: CSC No. No. of Positions 2971 2 Systems Analyst, 1596 2977 1 Street Services General Superintendent, 4160 2978 2 Street Services Superintendent, 4158 2979 4 Street Services Supervisor, 4152 2980 4 Carpenter, 3344 2981 2 Senior Carpenter, 3345 2982 12 Cement Finisher, 3353 Continued minutes 9
7. CLASSIFICATION ACTIONS, (Continued) a. The General Manager recommends that the Board approve the following Classification actions, (Continued): Allocate the following new positions for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services, as indicated, (Continued): 2983 8 Cement Finisher Worker, 3351 2984 4 Equipment Operator, 3525 2985 4 Heavy Duty Truck Operator, 3584 2986 8 Maintenance & Construction Helper, 3115 2987 4 Plumber, 3443 2988 2 Management Analyst, 9184 2989 1 Senior Management Analyst, 9171 2990 2 Senior Administrative Clerk, 1368 7. Allocate the following new position for Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions, as indicated: CSC No. No. of Positions 2991 1 Management Analyst, 9184 8. Allocate the following new position for the Department of Recreation and Parks, as indicated: CSC No. No. of Positions 2976 1 Building Repairer, 3333 9. Allocate the following new positions for the Department of Airports, as indicated: CSC No. No. of Positions 2974 1 Senior Real Estate Officer, 1961 2996 1 Senior Management Analyst, 9171 2997 1 Executive Administrative Assistant, 1117 2998 1 Administrative Clerk, 1358 2999 1 Airport Labor Relations Advocate, 9210 File No. 55053 b. The General Manager recommends that the Board of Civil Service Commissioners approve the following Classification actions in connection with the 2018-2019 Budget, effective July 1, 2018. 1. Allocate the following positions: CSC No. No. of Positions Department ZOO 18/19-001 1 Emergency Management Coordinator, 1702 18/19-002 2 Gardener Caretaker, 3141 18/19-003 1 Animal Keeper, 4304 18/19-004 3 Animal Keeper, 4304 Continued minutes 10
7. CLASSIFICATION ACTIONS, (Continued) b. The General Manager recommends that the Board of Civil Service Commissioners approve the following Classification actions in connection with the 2018-2019 Budget, effective July 1, 2018, (Continued) 2. Allocate the following positions: CSC No. No. of Positions Department LIBRARY 18/19-005 2 Community Program Assistant, 2501 18/19-006 1 Principal Public Relations Specialist, 1786 3. Reallocate the following positions for Library Department: CSC No. No. of Positions From: To: 18/19-007 1 Systems Analyst, 1596 Systems Programmer, 1455 CSC No. No. of Positions From: To: 18/19-008 1 Systems Analyst, 1596 Systems Programmer, 1455 CSC No. No. of Positions From: To: 18/19-009 1 Programmer Analyst, 1431 Senior Systems Analyst, 1597 CSC No. No. of Positions From: To: 18/19-010 1 Administrative Clerk, 1358 Library Assistant, 1172 File No. 55054 c. The General Manager recommends that the Board of Civil Service Commissioners approve the exemption of the positions noted in the Housing and Community Investment Department in accordance with Charter Section 1001(d)(4), based on the position being grant-funded for a term not to exceed two years. CSC No. No. of Positions 2992 1 Rehabilitation Project Coordinator, 8502 2993 1 Rehabilitation Construction Specialist, 1569 2994 1 Project Assistant, 1542 2995 1 Administrative Clerk, 1358 File No. 55055 d. The General Manager recommends that the Board of Civil Service Commissioners: 1. Approve the change of class title from Operations and Statistical Research Analyst, 1779, to Data Analyst, 1779; and 2. Approve the revised class specification for Data Analyst, 1779 File No. 55056 minutes 11
BUSINESS NON-APPEARANCE ITEMS - NEW 7. CLASSIFICATION ACTIONS, (Continued) e. The General Manager recommends that the Board of Civil Service Commissioners approve the revisions to the Class Specification for Property Officer, 3207. File No. 55057 f. The General Manager recommends that the Board of Civil Service Commissioners give 10 days-notice of its intention to: 1. Create the new classifications of APEX Operator Maintenance Technician, 5632, APEX Control Room Operator, 5633, APEX Instrument and Electrical Technician, 5634, APEX Maintenance Technician, 5635 and APEX Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, 5636; and 2. Adopt the new Class Specifications for APEX Operator Maintenance Technician, 5632, APEX Control Room Operator, 5633, APEX Instrument and Electrical Technician, 5634, APEX Maintenance Technician, 5635 and APEX Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, 5636. File No. 55058 COMMISSION ACTION: RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Commission President Jeanne Fugate at 10:04 a.m. JEANNE FUGATE, President BRUCE E. WHIDDEN, Commission Executive Director minutes 12