COMMISSIONERS CITY OF LOS ANGELES BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JONATHAN M. WEISS President JEANNE A. FUGATE Vice President GABRIEL J. ESPARZA NANCY P. MCCLELLAND RAUL PEREZ Commissioners SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017 CLOSED SESSION 9:45 A.M. OPEN SESSION 10:15 A.M. (SPECIAL TIME) 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. Information on acquiring an audio copy of a meeting may be obtained by contacting the Commission Office at (213) 473-9107. Website Address: http://www.lacity.org Present: President Jonathan Weiss Vice President Jeanne A. Fugate Commissioner Gabriel J. Esparza (departed meeting at 11:25) Commissioner Nancy P. McClelland Commissioner Raul Perez General Manager Wendy G. Macy Deputy City Attorney Jennifer Gregg Commission Executive Director Bruce E. Whidden 1. CLOSED SESSION At 9:45 a.m., Commission President Jonathan Weiss called the Closed Session of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners to order pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding options as to legal precedent and best practices in making a rule change retro-active. Of issue is the question to include any appeal pending as of the time of the adoption of new Civil Service Rules extending Board jurisdiction over disciplinary appeals filed by Appellants who subsequently retire through one of the City s retirement systems as related to item 9 on the public agenda. No binding votes were taken during closed session. Closed session was adjourned at 10:21 a.m. 2. OPEN SESSION The open session meeting of the Board was called to order by Commission President Jonathan Weiss at 10:23 a.m. 3. PRESENTATION Employee of the Quarter Commission President Jonathan Weiss and General Manager Wendy Macy presented the Personnel Department Employee of the Quarter Award for the Fourth Quarter of 2017 to Rommel Rufon of the Department s IT/Technology Section.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 4. PRESENTATION Recognition of Service of Former Commissioner Suzanne Steinke The Board of Civil Service Commissioners and Personnel Department General Manager Wendy Macy presented a plaque of recognition to former Civil Service Commissioner Suzanne Steinke in recognition of her outstanding service to the People of Los Angeles as a member and President of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners 2013-2017. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) The Board unanimously approved the minutes of the telephonic meeting of Thursday, October 12, 2017 on a motion by Commissioner Esparza, seconded by Commissioner Fugate. b) Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of Thursday, October 26, 2017 was continued to the next meeting on a motion by Commissioner McClelland, seconded by Commissioner Esparza. Motion approved unanimously. 6. COMMISSION ACTION ON ROUTINE AND OTHER MATTERS The Board unanimously approved the routine and non-appearance matters noted under Unfinished Business, page 7, items 12 and 13, and New Business, pages 8 through 17, items 14 and 15 as amended, on a motion by Commissioner McClelland, seconded by Commissioner Esparza. 7. GENERAL MANAGER S REPORT The General Manager reported that Live Well, the City s Wellness Program, sponsored Health Trails, a walking challenge between September 18 and October 29. All City Departments participated with 351 teams of four and five walkers each totaling 2,251 individual walkers. The Personnel Department fielded 206 walkers, more than 44% of the Department and boasted the top two walking teams. The event seems to have fostered some behavioral changes in the daily actions within the Personnel Building; more people are taking the stairs, walking about more rather than telephoning or emailing, more energy in the air. We have plans to replicate the success in the future. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS WITHIN BOARD S JURISDICTION There were no requests for general public comment. minutes 2
APPEARANCE ITEM - UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSURE - APPEAL UNDER CHARTER SECTION 1016 TO BE MADE A MATTER OF RECORD Gil PETERSON, Librarian II, Library Department, Discharge effective July 9, 2016. DISCUSSION On July 9, 2016, Gil Peterson was personally served with a General Form 77 by representatives of the Library Department detailing the Department action of imposing the penalty of discharge for Violation of Department rules; Requiring excessive supervision or instruction in performance of duties after completion of training for the position; Failure to perform work assignments adequately or promptly; and Making inappropriate statements to the public, supervisors or co-workers. An Appeal was filed on July 12, 2016 in the office of the Civil Service Commission. Following the regular course of events, a hearing examiner was selected and a hearing date set. On December 7, 2016, a representative from the Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System (LACERS) confirmed that the Appellant had filed for and been granted Deferred Vested Member status effective October 15, 2016. The California Court of Appeals, Second Appellate District, in Zuniga v. Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission, et al., 137 Cal.App.4 th 1255, 1259 (2006) stated as follows: A civil service commission created by charter has only the special and limited jurisdiction expressly authorized by the charter... (Zuniga, supra, citing Hunter v. Los Angeles County Civil Service Com. (2002) 102 Cal.App.4 th 191, 194 [124 Cal.Rptr.2d 924].) As the Appellant is no longer a City employee, but a retiree, the Civil Service Commission no longer has jurisdiction to act on his Appeal from Discharge. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt staff recommendation that, at the time of filing, the Board no longer held jurisdiction over the Appeal from Discharge of Gil PETERSON and that the Appeal be Administratively Closed and made a Matter of Record. File No. 54446 COMMISSION ACTION: Continued from January 9, 2017, February 9, 2017, April 27, 2017, June 22, 2017, July 27, 2017 and October 26, 2017. Discussion on. The Commission President reported that the Board, meeting in closed session with its counsel, came to the consensus that the new Civil Service Rule 12.18 was a prospective rule and would not be retroactively extended to previous cases closed by the Board. He continued that it was the legislative intent of the majority of the Board to extend the rule as revised to any pending appeal before the Board at the time of the adoption of the rule change. Representatives of the Library Department and the Appellant restated their position on the issue. Commission Action: In a motion by Commissioner Fugate, seconded by Commissioner Perez, the Board voted unanimously to NOT adopt the recommendation of Staff to administratively close the Appeal from Discharge of Gil Peterson, and to permit the appeal to proceed in the usual fashion. Appearances Phyllis Henderson, Deputy City Attorney on behalf of the Library Department Ellen Greenstone, Appellant s Representative on behalf of the Coalition of City Unions minutes 3
minutes 4 APPEARANCE ITEM - UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. APPEALS UNDER CHARTER SECTION 1016 a. Stanley DESIR, Management Analyst I, Department of Aging. Suspension effective June 13, 2017 to June 26, 2017, inclusive (10-working days). Report and recommendations of the Board s Hearing Examiner Stephen Biersmith following the conduct of a hearing held on August 29, 2017 into the subject appeal of Mr. Desir. The Hearing Examiner recommends that the Board: A. FIND that the Skelly due process requirements were met. 1) SUSTAIN the cause of action of requiring excessive supervision or instruction in the performance of duties; 2) SUSTAIN the cause of action of failure to perform work assignments adequately or promptly. B. FIND that the Suspension effective June 13, 2017 to June 26, 2017, inclusive (10-working days), was appropriate and is SUSTAINED. C. MAKE A DETERMINATION to adopt the findings and conclusions in the Hearing Examiner s report as its own; File No. 54756 COMMISSION ACTION: Discussion: The Department expressed its support for the findings and recommendations within the Hearing Examiner s report and asked the Board to adopt it. Various Commissioners asked the Department about the internal changes within the Department of Aging raising standards Department wide which brought about improvements in individual job performance allowing the Department to pass recent State and Federal audits for the first time in many years assuring its continued grant funding. It was noted that the Appellant is still functioning under the supervision of Ms. Reyes and that together they have been striving to improve the Appellant s work product and performance. The Appellant noted his nearly 20-years of successful City service, that he found it difficult to work within the management style of Ms. Reyes, he was and continues to do his very best. Commission Action: In a series of motions offered by Commissioner McClelland, seconded by Commissioner Fugate, the Board voted unanimously to: FIND that the Skelly due process requirements were met. SUSTAIN the cause of action of requiring excessive supervision or instruction in the performance of duties; SUSTAIN the cause of action of failure to perform work assignments adequately or promptly. FIND that the Suspension effective June 13, 2017 to June 26, 2017, inclusive (10-working days), was appropriate and is SUSTAINED. ADOPT the findings and conclusions in the Hearing Examiner s report as the Board s own. APPEARANCES: Hosie Thomas, Personnel Department Jacyn Clayton, Personnel Department Stanley Desir, Appellant
APPEARANCE ITEM - UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. APPEALS UNDER CHARTER SECTION 1016, (Continued) b. Luisa GOODWIN, Police Service Representative II, Los Angeles Police Department. Suspension effective October 28, 2016 to November 18, 2016, inclusive (15-working days) to be served as agreed. Report and recommendations of the Board s Hearing Examiner Pamela Sellers, following the conduct of a hearing held on August 24, 2017 into the subject appeal of Ms. Goodwin. The Hearing Examiner recommends that the Board: A. FIND that the Skelly due process requirements were met. 1) SUSTAIN the cause of action that on or about September 30, 2015, the employee, while on-duty, failed to complete a thorough interview with a citizen who had called for service. B. FIND that the Suspension effective October 28, 2016 to November 18, 2016, inclusive (15-working days) to be served as agreed, was appropriate and is SUSTAINED. C. MAKE A DETERMINATION to adopt the findings and conclusions in the Hearing Examiner s report as its own; File No. 54549 COMMISSION ACTION: Discussion: The Commission Executive reported to the Board that the Appellant s union representative has informed the Commission Office that neither the Appellant nor the union would be attending the Board meeting and would not oppose the Board adopting the Hearing Examiner s report. The Department representative reviewed the incident that resulted in the employee discipline. Because of the Appellant failing to follow up and ask the required questions when a citizen called in for police service, the citizen was forced to wait more than an hour for assistance while an aggressive homeless person blocked access to her apartment. Commissioner Perez expressed concern that the penalty of seven-working days, recommended by the division command, was disregarded by Department command and a 15-working day suspension was imposed. The Department pointed out that this was the Appellant s third offense, the second in three months, she had just returned from a five-day suspension when this incident occurred. Progressive discipline is supposed to be corrective; the five-day suspension did not have the desired effect on the employee. Department command felt that adding only three days would not be effective either so opted for the more serious penalty of 15-working days. The discipline guidelines for a third offense runs to discharge, so 15-working days is considerably less than the penalty within the Department s discretion. minutes 5
APPEARANCE ITEM - UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. APPEALS UNDER CHARTER SECTION 1016, (Continued) b. Luisa GOODWIN, Police Service Representative II, Los Angeles Police Department, (Continued). Commission Action: In a series of motions by Commissioner Fugate, seconded by Commissioner McClelland, the Board voted unanimously to: FIND that the Skelly due process requirements were met. SUSTAIN the cause of action that on or about September 30, 2015, the employee, while on-duty, failed to complete a thorough interview with a citizen who had called for service. In two additional motions by Commissioner Fugate, seconded by Commissioner McClelland, the Board voted three yea votes to one nay vote cast by Commissioner Perez to: FIND that the Suspension effective October 28, 2016 to November 18, 2016, inclusive (15-working days) to be served as agreed, was appropriate and is SUSTAINED. ADOPT the findings and conclusions in the Hearing Examiner s report as the Board s own. Appearances: Sgt. Marc Furniss, Internal Affairs Group, Los Angeles Police Department Sgt. Ludivix Villaflor, Internal Affairs Group, Los Angeles Police Department Neither the Appellant nor her union representative attended the Board meeting. minutes 6
APPEARANCE ITEM - UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11. APPEAL FROM CLOSURE OF COMPLAINT FILED WITH THE OFFICE OF DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT RESOLUTION. The General Manager recommends that the Board adopt the findings of the Office of Discrimination Complaint Resolution (ODCR) staff to close the complaint filed by Jeanne WILLIAMS citing that it found insufficient evidence to support her allegations of sexual harassment, racial discrimination and retaliation resulting in her discharge by the Los Angeles Police Department. File No. 54806 COMMISSION ACTION: Continued from September 14, 2017. Discussion: At the September 14, 2017 Board meeting when the Commission first took up the Appeal from Closure of the ODCR complaint, the Complainant expressed her opinion that the ODCR staff did not do a proper investigation, that the State EEO had seen the same materials and granted her the right to file legal action. Commissioner Esparza attempted to explain that it was not the function of ODCR to assess blame, but rather to seek ways and means to resolve conflicts and, where discrimination or questionable actions have occurred, to work with the City Department and employee to resolve the conflict and correct future actions. He asked the Complainant what it was she wanted the Board to do. Before the Complainant could reply, the Board s Counsel interjected that two days prior to the Board meeting, a Superior Court judge ruled against the Complainant s Writ of Mandamus to recover her position with the City. That tentative decision would become final in the near future, and while the decision will be taken to the Court of Appeals, the judge s ruling would be beneficial to the Board. The matter was continued to a future agenda to allow the Board time to review related court actions. Discussion on : The Manager of the Office of Discrimination Complaint Resolution outlined the history of the Complainant s case. She detailed the process by which all parties listed by the Complainant in her filing and subsequent submissions were interviewed at least once. None supported the information filed by the Complainant. Commissioner Weiss detailed the history of litigation in this matter: The employee was discharged from her position at the LAPD on November 6, 2014. Commission sustained the action August 11, 2016. Appellant filed a writ of mandate in Superior Court; ruling to deny issued in September, 2017 with her claim for damages under 42 USC section 1983 referred to another court. A heated discussion followed after which the Board took its vote. Commission Action: In a motion by Commissioner McClelland, seconded by Commissioner Esparza, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the General Manager s recommendation to close the ODCR complaint filed by Jeanne WILLIAMS citing that proper investigation found insufficient evidence to support her allegations of sexual harassment, racial discrimination and retaliation resulting in her discharge by the Los Angeles Police Department. Appearances: Olivia Flores, Director, Office of Discrimination Complaint Resolution Jeanne Williams, Complainant minutes 7
NON-APPEARANCE ITEMS UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. RESIGNATIONS, SETTLEMENTS AND WITHDRAWALS UNDER CHARTER SECTION 1016 TO BE MADE A MATTER OF RECORD Federico CERPA, Mechanical Helper, Department of Airports. Suspension effective April 4, 2017 to April 14, 2017, inclusive, (seven-working days). Settlement agreement whereby the Department agreed to rescind the penalty of a seven-working day suspension; The Appellant will be placed on disciplinary pay status for the period covered by the original suspension; The Appellant agreed to abide by all of the provisions of the Disciplinary Pay Status Agreement; 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 signed documents were sent to the Commission Office on October 26, 2017. File No. 54686 COMMISSION ACTION: MADE A MATTER OF RECORD 13. DECISION OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Note and File the decision of the Superior Court of the State of California, denying the Writ of Mandate and upholding the Board's decision to deny the disciplinary appeal of Andre GREEN (Case No. BS162745). COMMISSION ACTION: NOTED AND FILED minutes 8
14. 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: October 20, 2017 Interdepartmental Promotional AUTOMOTIVE DISPATCHER SENIOR COMPUTER OPERATOR SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER Interdepartmental Promotional and Open Competitive FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Open Competitive CHEMIST October 27, 2017 Interdepartmental Promotional and Open Competitive SENIOR PARK SERVICES ATTENDANT SYSTEMS ANALYST Open Competitive SOCIAL WORKER b. Make a matter of record the General Manager s action in approving the use of the following Special Examining Assistants: 1. AQUATIC DIRECTOR Carolyn JAMES, Principal Recreation Supervisor II, Andre BRENT, Aquatic Director, Department of Recreation and Parks. 2. CHIEF STREET SERVICES INVESTIGATOR Gary HARRIS, Chief Street Services Investigator II, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services, Greg SAVELLI, Chief of Parking Enforcement Operations, Department of Transportation. 3. COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION REPRESENTATIVE Kim TAYLOR, Principal Communications Operator, Department of Airports, Kilay MARANON, Chief Communications Operator, Information Technology Agency. 4. ELEVATOR MECHANIC HELPER Raul AGUILAR, Elevator Mechanic, Department of Airports, Leobardo LOPEZ, Elevator Mechanic, Department of General Services. 5. MECHANICAL ENGINEER Jose GUTIERREZ and Don TREINEN, Electrical Services Managers, Department of Water & Power. 6. SOCIAL WORKER Anat LOUIS, Social Worker III, Laura TREJO, General Manager, Department of Aging. 7. UTILITY SERVICES SPECIALIST Steven STARKS, Utility Services Manager, Department of Water & Power. File No. 54871 minutes 9
minutes 10 14. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS, (Continued) c. Approve the use of interview boards consisting of representatives from inside and outside City service in the open competitive examination for ARTS ASSOCIATE. File No. 54872 d. Approve the use of interview boards consisting of representatives from inside and outside City service in the open competitive examination for CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE. File No. 54873 e. Approve the use of interview boards consisting of representatives from both inside City service and outside City service in the interdepartmental promotional and open competitive examination for PORTFOLIO MANAGER. File No. 54874 f. Approve the change of the test of fitness method in the interdepartmental promotional examination for AUTOMOTIVE DISPATCHER. The examination will be comprised of an advisory essay and weighted interview (100%). File No. 54875 g. Approve the change of the test of fitness method in the promotional examination for departmental CHIEF ACCOUNTANT. The examination will be comprised of an advisory essay exercise and an interview weighted at (100%). File No. 54876 h. Approve the change of the test of fitness method in the Open and promotional examination for EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST. The examination will be comprised of an advisory essay (0%) and a weighted interview (100%). File No. 54877 i. Make the following APPEALS a matter of record: Suspension Alan P. MORA, Security Officer, Department of Airports. Suspension effective November 30, 2017 to December 20, 2017, inclusive, (30-working days) to be served as agreed. Form 77 filed with Records on November _, 2017. Cause of Action: 1) Violation of Airport Administrative Manual Section 5.020 B-1 Job performance below standard; 2) Violation of Airport Police Manual Section 5/8.6 Making false or misleading statements in response to any job-related inquiry by a supervisor or member of management during any administrative investigation; 3) Violation of Airport Police Manual Section 14/3.9 Daily Field Activity Report/Officer s Responsibility; 4) Violation of Airport Administrative Manual Section B-5 Failure to perform work assignments adequately or promptly. Discipline: Suspension effective November 30, 2017 to December 20, 2017, inclusive, (30-working days) to be served as agreed. In accordance with Charter Section 1016, the Appellant filed an appeal with the Office of Commission on November 3, 2017. File No. 54878
minutes 11 14. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS, (Continued) i. Make the following APPEALS a matter of record, (Continued): Suspension Patrice D. PHYALL, Security Officer, Department of Airports. Suspension effective November 3, 2017 to November 10, 2017, inclusive, (five-working days) Suspension is appealable because the employee served a one-working day suspension within the past 365 days. Form 77 filed with Records on November 7, 2017. Cause of Action: 1) Unexcused, excessive or patterned absenteeism. Discipline: Suspension effective November 3, 2017 to November 10, 2017, inclusive, (five-working days) to be served as agreed. In accordance with Charter Section 1016, the Appellant filed an appeal with the Office of Commission on November 7, 2017. File No. Discharge Le Ann ASHLEY, Traffic Officer II, Department of Transportation. Discharge effective November 3, 2017. Form 77 filed with Records on November 3, 2017. Cause of Action: 1) Neglect of Duty; 2) Leaving Assigned Work Location Without Prior Approval or Appropriate Reason; 3) Fraud, Dishonesty, Theft or Falsification of Records; 4) Improper Behavior with Supervisors, Fellow Employees or Members of the Public Using Abusive Language or Making Inappropriate Statements to Supervisors Discipline: Discharge effective November 3, 2017. In accordance with Charter Section 1016, the Appellant filed an appeal with the Office of the Commission on November 7, 2017 (served by U.S. Mail that was delivered November 6, 2017.) File No. 54879 Marcelino BASULTO, Electric Distribution Mechanic, Department of Water & Power. Discharge effective October 23, 2017. Form 77 filed with Records on October 30, 2017. Cause of Action: 1) Violation of DWP Admin Manual Section 50-04: G-6 Falsifying time or mileage reports, reasons for absence, expense accounts or similar work-related documents: Falsely claiming sick or allowed pay; 2) Violation of DWP Admin Manual Section 50-04: A-7 Misconduct, on or off the job, seriously reflecting on City employees or employment; 3) Violation of DWP Admin Manual Section 50-04: C-4 Leaving assigned work location without proper approval or appropriate reason; 4) Violation of DWP Admin Manual Section 50-04: G Fraud, dishonesty, theft or falsification of records: Utilizing a Global Positioning System (GPS) jamming device to disrupt DWP Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) system. Discipline: Discharge effective October 23, 2017. In accordance with Charter Section 1016, the Appellant filed an appeal with the Office of the Commission on October 26, 2017. File No. 54880
14. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS, (Continued) i. Make the following APPEALS a matter of record, (Continued): Discharge, (Continued) Alfonso CORONADO, Security Officer, Department of Airports. Discharge effective November 6, 2017. Form 77 filed with Records on November 7, 2017. Cause of Action: Violation of several Airport Police Department Policies; Discipline: Discharge effective November 6, 2017. In accordance with Charter Section 1016, the Appellant filed an appeal with the Office of the Commission on November 7, 2017. File No. 54881 Jorge G. DIEGUEZ, Custodian, Department of General Services. Discharge effective October 19, 2017. Form 77 filed with Records on October 23, 2017. Cause of Action: 1) Unexcused, excessive absenteeism (Third Offense); 2) Violation of a Last Chance Agreement dated November 1, 2016. Discipline: Discharge effective October 19, 2017. In accordance with Charter Section 1016, the Appellant filed an appeal with the Office of the Commission on October 26, 2017 (served by registered mail that was delivered October 24, 2017. File No. 54882 Timothy LYNN, Building Inspector, Department of Building and Safety. Discharge effective October 18, 2017. Form 77 filed with Records on October, 2017. Cause of Action: 1) In October 2016, the employee used City time for personal gain when he traveled in mileage vehicle to a lumber company in Lynwood, California; 2) In October and November 2016; April 25 & 26, 2017; June 29, 2017; July 25 & 26, 2017 and August 1, 2017, the employee left his assigned work location without approval or appropriate reason; 3) In October and November 2016, the employee failed to adequately perform his work assignment when conducting ride-a-longs for Assistant Inspectors; 4) On April 25 & 26, 2017; June 28 & 29, 2017; July 6, 11, 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2017 and August 1, 2017 the employee falsified his Inspector s Daily Report. Discipline: Discharge effective October 18, 2017. In accordance with Charter Section 1016, the Appellant filed an appeal with the Office of the Commission on October 23, 2017. File No. 54883 minutes 12
14. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS, (Continued) i. Make the following APPEALS a matter of record, (Continued): Discharge, (Continued) Salvador TORRES, Detention Officer, Los Angeles Police Department. Discharge effective October 27, 2017. Form 77 filed with Records on October 30, 2017. Cause of Action: 1) Between October 25, 2016 and August 24, 2017, the employee, on numerous occasions while off duty, actively engaged in outside employment without a valid work permit; 2) Between October 25, 2016 and August 24, 2017, the employee was insubordinate when he engaged in outside employment after being ordered not to do so. Discipline: Discharge effective October 27, 2017. In accordance with Charter Section 1016, the Appellant filed an appeal with the Office of the Commission on October 26, 2017. File No. 54884 j. Make the following NOTICE a matter of record: Suspension ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION MECHANIC, Department of Water & Power. Form 77 filed with Records on October 30, 2017. Cause of Action: 1) Violation of DWP Administrative Manual 50-04 G-6: Falsifying time or mileage reports, reasons for absence, expense accounts or similar workoriented documents; falsely claiming sick or allowed pay; 2) Violation of DWP Administrative Manual 50-04 A-7: Misconduct, on or off the job, seriously reflecting on City employees or employment; 3) Violation of DWP Administrative Manual 50-04 C-4: Leaving assigned work location without proper approval or appropriate reason. Discipline: Suspension effective October 30, 2017 to December 8, 2017, inclusive (30-working days). PLUMBER, Department of Airports. Form 77 filed with Records on October 30, 2017. Cause of Action: 1) Initiating a confrontation with co-workers; 2) Demonstrating insensitivity and making threats; use of profanity, threatening and intimidating body language, making racial slurs and displaying inappropriate hand gestures. Discipline: Suspension effective October 30, 2017 to November 17, 2017, inclusive (20-working days). SECURITY OFFICER, Department of Airports. Form 77 filed with Records on November 3, 2017. Cause of Action: 1) Excessive or patterned absenteeism and tardiness 2) Leaving assigned work location without proper approval or appropriate reason; 3) Job performance below standard; 4) Unauthorized use of a privately owned vehicle while on duty. Discipline: Suspension effective November 6, 2017 to November 23, 2017, inclusive (12-working days). minutes 13
14. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS, (Continued) j. Make the following NOTICE a matter of record, (Continued) Suspension, (Continued) MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION HELPER, Department of Water & Power. Form 77 filed with Records on October 23, 2017. Cause of Action: 1) Violation of DWP Administrative Manual 50-04 F-6: Failure to follow safety rules, procedures or accepted practices which results in injury, disability or death; interruption or degradation of electric or water service or damages to equipment or property; 2) Violation of DWP Administrative Manual 50-04 A-5: Using City time, property or equipment without authorization; 3) Violation of DWP Administrative Manual 50-04 B-1: Violation of Department Rules. Discipline: Suspension effective November 13, 2017 to December 1, 2017, inclusive (15-working days). Discharge HEAVY DUTY TRUCK OPERATOR, Department of Water & Power. Form 77 filed with Records on October 23, 2017. Cause of Action: 1) Neglect of Duty. Discipline: Discharge effective October 13, 2017. MAINTENANCE LABORER, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation. Form 77 filed with Records on October 18, 2017. Cause of Action: 1) Unexcused, excessive or patterned absenteeism; 2) Failure to follow established procedure for notification of inability to report to work. Discipline: Discharge effective October 18, 2017. COMMISSION ACTION: MADE A MATTER OF RECORD minutes 14
15. CLASSIFICATION ACTIONS a. The General Manager recommends that the Board approve the following Classification actions. 1. Allocate the following new positions for the DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS as indicated: CSC No. No. of Positions Class Title and Code 2845 1 Director of Airport Marketing, 1768 2846 1 Legislative Representative, 9482 2847 1 Legislative Representative, 9482 2858 1 Senior Administrative Clerk, 1368 2859 1 Management Analyst, 9184 2860 2 Management Analyst, 9184 2. Allocate the following new positions in the Joint System of the DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER, as indicated: DWP No. No. of Positions DDR No. Class Title and Code 5070 1 02-13111 Utility Executive Secretary, 1336 5071 2 91-12068 Customer Service Representative, 1230 5072 1 91-17020 Management Analyst, 9184 5068 4 91-12068 Customer Service Representative, 1230 3. Allocate the following new positions in the Power System of the DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER, as indicated: DWP No. No. of Positions DDR No. Class Title and Code 5065 7 82-38115 Line Maintenance Assistant, 3882 4. Allocate the following new positions in the Water System, of the DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER, as indicated: DWP No. No. of Positions DDR No. Class Title and Code 5066 5069 5007 1 3 1 95-72462 93-58111 93-13641 Civil Engineering Associate, 7246 Aqueduct and Reservoir Keeper, 5813 Senior Administrative Clerk, 1368 5. Allocate the following new position in the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, as indicated: CSC No. No. of Positions Class Title and Code 2848 1 Management Analyst, 9184 6. Allocate the following new position in the LIBRARY DEPARTMENT, as indicated: CSC No. No. of Positions Class Title and Code 2849 1 Senior Systems Analyst, 1597 7. Allocate the following new positions for the ZOO DEPARTMENT, as indicated: CSC No. No. of Positions Class Title and Code 2843 2 Animal Keeper, 4304 8. Allocate the following new positions in the DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, as indicated: CSC No. No. of Positions Class Title and Code 2850 2 Senior Equipment Mechanic, 3712 minutes 15
15. CLASSIFICATION ACTIONS, (Continued) a. The General Manager recommends that the Board approve the following Classification actions, (Continued) 9. Allocate the following new positions in the Bureau of Engineering, as indicated: CSC No. No. of Positions Class Title and Code 2851 1 Field Engineering Aide, 7228 2852 1 Senior Civil Engineer, 9485 2853 1 Civil Engineer, 7237 2854 1 Senior Management Analyst, 9171 2855 1 Environmental Supervisor, 7304 2856 1 Civil Engineering Drafting Technician, 7232 2857 1 Civil Engineering Associate, 7246 File No. 54885 b. The General Manager recommends that the Board approve the following Classification actions in connection with the 2017-2018 Budget effective July 1, 2017. 1. Allocate the following positions: CSC No. No. of Positions Department Class Title and Code DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, BUREAU OF STREET SERVICES 17/18-303 2 Maintenance Laborer, 3112 17/18-304 4 Maintenance and Construction Helper, 3115 17/18-305 1 Carpenter, 3344 17/18-306 3 Cement Finisher, 3353 17/18-307 7 Equipment Operator, 3525 17/18-308 2 Truck Operator, 3583 17/18-309 3 Heavy Duty Truck Operator, 3584 17/18-310 2 Motor Sweeper Operator, 3585 17/18-311 4 Street Services Worker, 4150 17/18-312 4 Street Services Worker, 4150 17/18-313 3 Street Services Supervisor, 4152 17/18-314 1 Street Services Superintendent, 4158 17/18-315 2 Field Engineering Aide, 7228 17/18-316 1 Tree Surgeon Supervisor, 3117 17/18-317 3 Tree Surgeon, 3114 DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES 17/18-318 2 Storekeeper, 1835 17/18-319 2 Materials Testing Technician, 7958 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING 17/18-320 1 St. Lighting Engineering Associate, 7527 17/18-321 1 Civil Engineering Drafting Technician, 7232 minutes 16
15. CLASSIFICATION ACTIONS, (Continued) b. The General Manager recommends that the Board approve the following Classification actions in connection with the 2017-2018 Budget effective July 1, 2017, (Continued) CSC No. No. of Positions Department Class Title and Code DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 17/18-323 1 Principal Transportation Engineer, 9266 17/18-324 1 Senior Transportation Engineer, 9262 17/18-325 1 Supervising Transportation Planner, 2481 17/18-326 2 Transportation Planning Associate, 2480 17/18-327 1 Planning Assistant, 7939 17/18-328 1 Management Analyst, 9184 17/18-329 1 Management Analyst, 9184 17/18-330 1 Transportation Engineer, 7278 17/18-331 1 Transportation Engineering Associate, 7280 17/18-332 2 Transportation Engineering Associate, 7280 17/18-333 1 Civil Engineering Drafting Technician, 7232 17/18-334 2 Traffic Painter and Sign Poster, 3421 17/18-335 2 Traffic Painter and Sign Poster, 3421 17/18-336 2 Maintenance Laborer, 3112 17/18-337 1 Signal Systems Supervisor, 3839 17/18-338 2 Signal Systems Electrician, 3819 17/18-339 2 Assistant Signal Systems Electrician, 3818 17/18-340 2 Electrical Craft Helper, 3799 17/18-341 2 Cement Finisher, 3353 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUREAU OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION 17/18-342 1 Principal Construction Inspector, 7297 17/18-343 1 Management Analyst, 9184 17/18-344 4 Senior Construction Inspector, 7294 17/18-345 9 Construction Inspector, 7291 File No. 54886 c. The General Manager recommends that the Board of Civil Service Commissioners give a 10-day notice of its intention to: 1. Create the new class of ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT, Code 4323; and 2. Adopt the Duties Statement for ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT, Code 4323 File No. 54887 minutes 17
15. CLASSIFICATION ACTIONS, (Continued) d. The General Manager recommends that the Board of Civil Service Commissioners give a 10-day notice of its intention to: 1. Create the new classification of PUBLIC SAFETY RISK MANAGER, Class Code 7976; and 2. Adopt the new class specification for PUBLIC SAFETY RISK MANAGER, Class Code 7976 File No. 54888 e. The General Manager recommends that the Board of Civil Service Commissioners give a 10-day notice of its intention to revise the Rules of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners, Section 5.26 as follows: Sec. 5.26. The probationary period for persons appointed in the class of Police Officer, Police Specialist, Airport Police Officer, Airport Police Specialist, Municipal Police Officer, or Port Police Officer, or Port Police Specialist, shall be eighteen months of service in that class, except for persons who have previously completed a probationary period as a Police Officer, Police Specialist, Airport Police Officer, Airport Police Specialist, Municipal Police Officer, or Port Police Officer, or Port Police Specialist and return to the City of Los Angeles in their former class in which case probation shall be six months of service; and in the class of Firefighter it shall be twelve months. File No. 54889 COMMISSION ACTION: RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Commission President Jonathan Weiss at 11:49 a.m. JONATHAN M. WEISS, President BRUCE E. WHIDDEN, Commission Executive Director minutes 18