HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes of December 5, 2016CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CIVIL SERVICE BOARD AMENDED MINUTES
Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Drive
Monday, December 5, 2016
Regular Meeting
5:00p.m.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chair Talbot called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Civil Service Board Members:
Maiqual Talbot, Chair
Roberta Fesler, Vice Chair
Robyn Grant, Board Member-absent
Douglas Wood, Board Member
Sharon Wood, Board Member-absent
Staff Members:
Barbara J. Salvini, Secretary to the Board/HR Director
Andrew Maiorano, Deputy City Attorney
Traci Mackinen, Administrative Assistant to the HR Director
Ill. FLAG SALUTE -Led by Vice Chair Fesler
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Mosher was surprised to hear the Newport Beach Fire Employees Association supported the
replacement of a 1-story building with a 25-story building at a recent City Council meeting. He
requested the Fire Department explain why defending a high-rise building was better for
employees of Newport Beach than defending a one-story building.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2016, REGULAR MEETING.
Motion made by Vice Chair Fesler, seconded by Board Member Doug Wood, to approve
the minutes of November 7, 2016 as presented. Motion carried.
AYES: Talbot, Fesler, D. Wood
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Grant, S. Wood
VI. CURRENT BUSINESS
A. ORAL REPORTS
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1. CITY-WIDE AND HUMAN RESOURCES MATTERS-Barbara J. Salvini, Human
Resources Director
HR Director Barbara Salvini reported:
• The City partnered with 24-Hour Fitness to offer employees, and up to six family
members, discounted membership rates.
• The Annual Employee Retirement Seminar was held November 30, and had 48
attendees.
• On November 17, the City held its annual Youth in Government day. Human
Resources hosted one student from TVT Community Day School for the morning.
• HR Recruitment Manager Rebecca Redyk was re-elected to the position of
President of the Orange County Human Resources Consortium.
• A tentative date of June 15, 2017, is scheduled for the Employee Service Awards.
Board Members are invited to attend.
• City Hall will be closed beginning Monday, December 26, 2016, through Monday,
January 2, 2017, for the holidays. ___________ _
2. FIRE DEPARTMENT MATTERS-Chip Duncan, Assistant Fire Chief
Assistant Chief Duncan reported:
• A rare four-alarm fire occurred on Veterans Day. Firefighters isolated the fire to a
storage facility. This was a very large fire and Newport firefighters were joined by
other agencies including Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa. Vehicles in the
parking lot and the surrounding electrical system were damaged. Fortunately, no
one died in the fire. The investigation resulted in one person being charged with
intentionally setting the fire.
• A second fire followed on Veterans Day at Ensign Junior High School. An
investigation is ongoing for this suspicious fire. The age of the building contributed
to the amount of damage caused by the fire. Units from Orange, Costa Mesa,
Huntington Beach, OCFA, Garden Grove and Fountain Valley assisted with
backfilling City stations to cover 911 calls for service.
• A fire occurred at the rear of a home on Hazel near Buck Gully. Access to the fire
was challenging.
• A multi-casualty incident happened at the American Junkie, a waterside bar. The
cause of one death remains under investigation.
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• On Thanksgiving Day, another multi-casualty incident occurred and eight patients
were transported to the hospital due to carbon monoxide poisoning which is
believed to have been caused by malfunctioning heating equipment.
• An arson conviction was obtained for an individual who set a brush fire during the
summer.
• All of the six Fire recruits are doing well in the Academy.
• A Badge Pinning ceremony for one captain, three paramedics, three engineers,
and one lifeguard captain is scheduled for December 20. Board Members are
invited to attend.
• Chief Boyles recently attended a management class at the National Fire Academy.
• CERT classes for 2016 are complete with a large increase in the number of
attendees for all sessions.
• Life Safety Specialist Matt Brisbois has been invited back to the White House to
attend the Champions of Change Reunion.
• A gentleman suffered cardiac arrest while watching a football game at El Ranchito
restaurant. After Fire personnel revived him, he wished to continue watching the
game. Fortunately, Fire personnel convinced him to go to the hospital.
• There were two recent pediatric drownings; an 8-year-old and an 11-year-old
suffered full arrest; however, both made a full recovery after receiving paramedic
assistance.
• The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP), was designed to help family members
cope with traumatic deaths. TIP activations are up to eight.
• The Health Information Exchange project is moving forward and the Newport
Beach Fire Department is the only fire agency participating in the pilot for bi-
directional exchange of health information on the Electronic Patient Care Reporting
software ( ePCR). The exchange transfers victims' health information from the
agency to the receiving hospital.
• In November 2016, dispatches for medical aid totaled 937 or 7 4 percent of all calls.
A total of 514 transports were made.
• On November 12, three family members were washed out to sea. Two older boys
returned to shore suffering from multiple stings from stingrays. Ocean Lifeguard
Josh Leith responded and resuscitated the youngest boy, who was transported to
the hospital.
• Lifeguard Chief Rob Williams was appointed Chair of the Orange County Drowning
Prevention Task Force. The Newport Beach Fire Department is the lead lifeguard
agency for the Task Force.
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• Lifeguard statistics for November 2016:
o Public Assists 1 ,620
o Enforcements 86
o Medical Aids 136
o Preventatives 325
o Rescues 11
o Total Calls 2,658
o Beach Population 510,000
• The sand relocation project continues which began in October 2016 in order to
transport sand from the Santa Ana River to the near-shore areas in the ocean
where erosion occurs. At the end of November, a pipe was installed at 38th Street.
Signs have beeh posted as well as painted on the pipe stating "Keep Away Please".
This project is expected to be completed in April 2017.
In response to Vice Chair Fesler's questions regarding the four-alarm fire, Assistant Chief
Duncan explained the building was used for storage, and some people admitted they were
living in the storage units. Vice Chair Fesler expressed concern about compliance with
safety standards.
In reply to Chair Talbot's inquiry, Assistant Chief Duncan indicated Costa Mesa, Huntington
Beach and Fountain Valley responded with Newport Beach to the four-alarm fire. When
resources in one part of the county were heavily engaged, the system automatically moved
resources from another part of the county to maintain coverage.
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT MATTERS -Jonathan Stafford, Deputy Director of
Police Services
Deputy Director Jonathan Stafford reported:
• An individual had been arrested for the four-alarm fire; however, few details can
be released.
• Operation Safe Holidays was underway to increase police presence in retail centers.
The number of auto burglaries continues to trend high.
• Two police recruits at the Academy are doing well and will graduate in January.
One recruit graduated November 16 and is working in patrol.
• A swearing in ceremony is scheduled for December 21 at 9:00 a.m. Board
Members are invited to attend.
• Computer Automated Dispatch (CAD) events totaled 7,155 in November, a decrease
of 9.2 percent from 7,810 events in October. Compared to November
2015, there were 700 fewer CAD events or a decrease of 9.8 percent.
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• Part I crimes increased 1.1 percent year-to-date for an increase of 23 crimes over
the same period in 2015. Violent crime has decreased 2.9 percent or 3 crimes.
Property crime has increased by 26 incidents or 1.3 percent, resulting in a 1.1
percent increase year-to-date.
In response to Board Member Douglas Woods' request for information regarding officer
training, Deputy Director Stafford provided a report of training. The Police Department
spends a great deal of time conducting scenario-based training, utilizing a mix of classroom
instruction and practical exercises. Approximately one-half of ongoing training for police
officers and professional staff is scenario-based. Officers practice defensive tactics and
arrest techniques once a month with experienced trainers. Over a two-year period, all
officers receive training in critical crisis intervention, including interacting with persons with
mental illness. Jail staff and dispatchers receive de-escalation training. Officers are
required to qualify with firearms once per quarter. Every other quarter, the Police
Department conducts scenario-based training.
Deputy Director Stafford further explained that the Police Department's Press Information
Officer (PIO), Chief of Staff and Chief are all well versed in dealing with public information,
and the media specifically. They are also experts in utilizing social media. The PIO
regularly responds to media requests at all hours of the day. The Police Department also
utilizes social media to release information to the public. With respect to critical incidents,
investigative sergeants and detectives are well versed in releasing information to the
public. Impacts to the case and to victims are carefully considered before public
information is released. The Police Department will release as much information as
possible without impacting an investigation. When another agency participates in an
investigation, that agency handles the release of information. An administrative
investigation is a personnel matter, therefore, no information is released. The District
Attorney's Office provides public information regarding its investigations. In the case of
an officer-involved shooting, the Police Department will use the principle of openness and
public information staff to release information in consultation with investigating agencies.
VII. CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD
LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT
(NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
In response to Vice Chair Fesler's inquiry regarding the January CSB meeting, Chair Talbot
noted that the Board did not need to take action at this time. If there is no significant business
to report, the January meeting would be canceled accordingly.
Deputy City Attorney Maiorano explained that the City will post a notice of cancelation of
meeting in lieu of an agenda. Staff will provide as much advance notice as possible. If
Staff, in consultation with the Chair, determines there is no need for a meeting in January,
it will be canceled.
Vice Chair Fesler noted the Public Safety Departments would most likely be busy during
the intervening time, so there may be sufficient business to discuss.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Civil Service Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
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The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on Thursday, December 1, 2016, before 5:00
p.m ., on the City's website, public counter in the Human Resources Department (Bay A2) and in
the Meeting Agenda Binder located in the entrance of the City Council Chambers at 100 Civic
Center Drive.
Prepared by:
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Traci Mackinen, Administrative Assistant to the HR Director
City of Newport Beach
Approved by:
Maiq I Talbot, Chairpe on
Civil Service Board 2016/2017