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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Civil Services Commission - 05/15/1986 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES May 15, 1986 The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman T. Richard Ried. Also in atten- dance: Commissioners Michele G. Hinz and Joseph A. Street, City Attorney DiJulio, Administrative Assistant Webby, Chief Angelo, and Battalion Chief Bond. Also present: Tom Shepard. The minutes of the meeting of April 17, 1986 were amended as follows: Page 2, first paragraph, seventh line, delete "or," to read: "inverse order to layoff"; fourth paragraph, to read: "The letter of April 14, 1986 from Patrick' O'Hern requesting early testing for First Class Firefighter was read. Included with the letter was a certificate showing 990 clock hours. Also read was a letter from Tom W. Smith, JATC Secretary, stating Firefighter O'Hern has completed his JATC requirements and is eligible to take the First Class exam pending his practical exam which is to be taken April 17, 1986. Ms. Hinz moved to approve the early testing of Patrick O'Hern pending successful completion of his JATC requirement. Mr. Street seconded, and motion carried." Mr. Street moved the minutes of April 17 be approved as corrected. Ms. Hinz seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Webby reported that the Mayor has appointed a new City Administrator, Brent McFall , who will be here on June 23. Chief Angelo reported that the new recruits will complete their training this Friday, and there will be cake served in honor of the occasion the same day at 3:00 p.m. at Station 71 , and he invited the Commission. A revision to amend Rule XIII , Section 1 , was introduced. The amendment reads as follows: " . Persons re-employed who have formerly acquired permanent status in the class shall not be subject to a robationar eriod; Provided, however, that persons re-employed following resignation may a subject to a pro ationary period ursuant to Rule XVI, Section 4.1 .1 , and shall be subject to a probationaryperiod ursuant to Ru a XVI, Section 4. .2. Mr. DiJulio explained that the proposed revision is to bring Rule X111, section 1 , in compliance with Rule XVI, Section 4.1 .1 which provides that the Chief may include a probationary period for a reinstated resigned employee. Rule XVI, Section 4.1 .2, provides for a probationary period for a returning employee who is hired off the eligibility list. Mr. Street moved to approve the revision to Rule XIII , Section 1 . Ms. Hinz seconded. Motion carried. The letter of April 25, 1986 from Ms. Refernell Thompson of the Human Rights Commission was read. Their review of our application form for the position of police officer was found to be in compliance with the regulations under WAC 162-12-140 on pre-employment inquiries with the exception of the following: "1 ) The wording of the inquiry concerning citizenship is not acceptable under the regulations. It should be revised to ask whether the applicant is prevented from lawfully becoming employed in this country because of visa or immigration status. Whether applicant can provide proof of citizenship, visa, alien registration number after being hired. 2) No. 8 under Veteran's Preference - add "within the past eight years" at the end of this statement. 3) No. 9 - Inquiry regarding an applicant's disability should read as follows: "Do you have any physical , mental or sensory limitations or disabilities which may affect your ability to perform the duties of the particular job you are applying for?" 4) "The presence of non-job related handicap should be deleted from Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes May 15, 1986 Page 2 your statement on equal employment opportunity for qualified applicants. It should read as follows: "Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, age, or the presence of a mental , physical , or sensory handicap." Secretary related that she called and questioned Ms. Thompson over the discrepancy of the Human Rights Commission having previously approved the firefighter application, which is identical with the police application except for the color and title of the forms. The response was that an application specialist had reviewed the police form and found the items not in compliance. She further stated that the forms on hand could be used up and then revised before reprinting. Mr. Street questioned the City Attorney with the Human Rights Commission's wording relating to the statement concerning handicap and its effect regarding LEOFF. Mr. DiJulio responded that LEOFF eligibility is not a prerequisite to hiring. Mr. DiJulio further stated that their analysis regarding citizenship is completely wrong, that the statute specifically requires citizenship for police and fire according to state law and that section need not be revised. Based upon the secretary's information from the Commission, he sees no problem using up the forms on hand. Ms. Hinz referred to the Commission's recommendation on the EEO statement, stating that it is not accurate. Mr. DiJulio agreed, that the present form probably better states the process than their recommendation, but he did not think it was a great concern based upon the secretary's conversation with the Human Rights Specialist. Ms. Hinz moved, Mr. Street seconded, to accept the letter from the Human Rights Commission into the record. Motion carried. Mr. Street moved the City Attorney's comments about the wording also be accepted. Ms. Hinz seconded. Motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Street, seconded by Ms. Hinz, to renew the IPMA dues, which is $180. Motion carried. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 19, 1986, 8:00 a.m. , in the Council Chambers. Chairman congratulated Mr. DiJulio for being elected to the Board of Trustees of the King County Bar Association. Mr. Street moved, Ms. Hinz seconded, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Amy E. Kato Secretary and Chief Examiner Approved: T. Richard Ried Chairman 132V-1V