HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.06.15 Meeting MinutesMINUTES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PERSONNEL - FIRE – POLICE DATE: June 15, 2020 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was call to order at 5:16 pm, by Go To Meeting, City Hall. ROLL CALL: Members present: Ericka Garcia, Janis Hastings, Josee Saldua Members absent: Staff: Colleen Chapin, Delaney Towle APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Janis Hastings moved to approve the January 21, 2020, meeting minutes. Josee Saldua seconded the motion. The motion carried. 3-0 OLD BUSINESS:  In accordance with Rule 3.02 the Commission needed to elect a Chairperson Pro Tem. Chairperson Ericka Garcia nominated Janis Hastings for Chair Pro Tem. Janis accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations. Janis Hastings was appointed as Chairperson Pro Tem to fill the role of Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson. NEW BUSINESS: POLICE:  Approval of the Police Specialist – Evidence Technician provisional appointment MOTION: Janis Hastings moved to approve to fill the Evidence Technician on a provisional basis due to the emergent need in the Police Department. Josee Saldua seconded the motion. Discussion. The motion carried 3-0.  Approval of the Lateral Police Officer eligible list MOTION: Janis Hastings moved to approve the Lateral Police Officer eligible list. Josee Saldua seconded the motion. Discussion. The motion carried 3-0. FIRE:  In accordance with Rule 8.04, request to change to the character of examination for the Fire Lieutenant, Captain and Battalion Chief promotional testing The Chief Examiner Requested the Commission’s approval to change the character of the Fire promotional examination, on a one time basis, from a three (3) part assessment testing process to a two (2) part written examination worth 50% of the total score and an oral examination worth 50% of the total score. This request came before the Commission due to the Coronavirus pandemic that is occurring that led to the assessment testing scheduled for April 2020 being cancelled. The eligible list for all three (3) promotional positions are exhausted and promotional eligible lists are needed at this time. However, the logistics of facilitating assessments is not feasible due to the Washington State Governor’s workplace restrictions related to physical distancing and safety protocols. MOTION: Janis Hastings moved to approve the change in the character from an assessment testing process to a written & oral examination with each part worth 50% of the total score. Josee Saldua seconded the motion. Discussion. The motion carried 3-0. OTHER BUSINESS:  Due to the approval of the Commission to move to two (2) part Fire promotional testing and the agreement that the City that the IAFF members get a four (4) week notice prior to testing, the approved promotional testing will be conducted the week of July 20 – 24. July 20, is the regular scheduled Civil Service Meeting. The Chief Examiner asked if the Commission meeting can be re-scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2020. All Commissioners indicated they are available to meet on July 27. Therefore the meeting will be re-scheduled. ADJOURNMENT: There was no other business to come before the Commission. The meeting was adjourned at 5:41 pm. The next scheduled meeting Monday, July 27, 2020, 5:15 PM, in conference room #1 in City Hall. Ericka Garcia, Chairperson Janis Hastings, Commissioner Josee Saldua, Commissioner Colleen Chapin, Secretary/Chief Examiner