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This committee is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Commission’s
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items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Commission. The Commission may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally either three (3) or five
(5) minutes per person.
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2. FIRE DEPARTMENT MATTERS – Scott Poster, Fire Chief
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT MATTERS – Jonathan Stafford, Police Support
Services Administrator
VII. CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR
REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MINUTES
Council Chambers – 100 Civic Center Drive
Monday, January 12, 2015
REGULAR MEETING
5:00 PM
I. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER (5:00 PM)
Chair Hugh Logan called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
II. ROLL CALL
Civil Service Board Members:
Hugh Logan, Chair
Debra Allen, Vice Chair
James "Mickey" Dunlap, Board Member (excused absence)
Jeff Herdman, Board Member
Maiqual Talbot, Board Member
Staff Members:
Terri L. Cassidy, Deputy City Manager/HR Director/Secretary to the Board
Jason Guyser, Assistant City Attorney
Jyll Ramirez, Administrative Specialist to the Deputy City Manager
III. FLAG SALUTE – Led by Board Member Talbot
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The notice was read by Jyll Ramirez, Administrative Specialist to the Deputy City
Manager.
Interested parties were invited to address the Board; however, there were no
remarks.
Chair Logan closed Public Comments.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 1, 2014, REGULAR
MEETING. Waive reading of subject Minutes, approve as written and
order filed.
NEWPORT BEACH CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MINUTES
JANUARY 12, 2015
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Board Member Herdman made a Motion to waive reading of, approve and file the
December 1, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes. The Motion was seconded by
Board Member Talbot. Motion carried. (4 Ayes, 0 No, 0 Abstain).
VI. CURRENT BUSINESS
A. ORAL REPORTS
1. CITY-WIDE AND HUMAN RESOURCES MATTERS – Terri L.
Cassidy, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Ms. Cassidy wished everyone a Happy New Year. She addressed the City's new
computer system, Enterprise Resource Planning, and reported that Human
Resources will start its phase on January 27, 2015, so the department will be
short-staffed.
HR’s new vendor, AdminSure, Inc., began administration for Workers'
Compensation January 1, 2015. Training for the Police, Fire and Municipal
Operations Departments will be conducted during the first quarter of the year.
Newport Beach is a HEAL (Healthy Eating, Active Living) city, and the County of
Orange has invited the City to participate in their new 15 in 2020 Program, which
aims to reduce obesity in the County by 15% in the year 2020. She encouraged
Members to contact her regarding programs of interest so that staff can provide
the Board with information in the areas of Human Resources.
Discussion followed regarding conducting orientation on subjects of interest to
new Council Members.
2. FIRE DEPARTMENT MATTERS – Scott Poster, Fire Chief
Fire Chief Scott Poster commented on the recent memorial services for retired
Fire Battalion Chief George Pearce and Harbor Patrol Officer Tim Mitchell. He
also announced the passing of former Beach Lifeguard Al Irwin, at the age of 96.
He provided an update on Fire Operations noting there have been two second-
alarm fires and provided details of each.
The Fire Department's Automatic Vehicle Locator Program was launched and will
allow fire apparatus’ to be dispatched from the closest resource to where the
emergency is located.
The Department collected over 10,000 toys that were distributed to the less
fortunate families through the Spark of Love program.
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A blood drive will be held March 26, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., in the
Community Room at the Civic Center.
A probationary Firefighter successfully completed the eleven-month exam and
there are three (3) Fire Paramedic students in the field internship program. The
Department is currently recruiting for a Training Fire Captain and is working
closely with Human Resources to develop a Fire Captain's exam. A Community
Paramedic Training program should be effective in June or July of this year.
Chief Poster reported that Lifeguard Officer George Leeper observed a house
fire from the beach, off-duty, and alerted residents before attending to the fire
with a hose until the Fire Department arrived.
On December 3, 2014, Gary Conwell accepted the Medal of Honor for fallen
Lifeguard Ben Carlson for his bravery and sacrifice.
January 1, 2015, a Computer Dispatch System was implemented by the
Lifeguards, which generates better data.
Ensuing discussion pertained to the "State of CERT," Chief Poster reported it will
be held January 30, 2015, at OASIS Senior Center. He will advise Board
Members regarding the time.
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT MATTERS – Jonathan Stafford, Police
Support Services Administrator
Police Support Services Administrator Jonathan Stafford provided updates on
Police Department matters, including Police Recruit testing, recruiting for Lateral
Police Officers, Custody Officers testing, completing instructional videos and
presenting crime statistics for 2014. He thanked those who attended the recent
Promotional Ceremony and introduced Deputy Police Chief Jon Lewis, who was
promoted from Police Lieutenant.
Deputy Chief Lewis provided a snapshot of Police Department Operations in
2014. He addressed significant events and provided highlights including
decreases in Part 1 crime, property crimes and crime prevention. He commented
on a recent residential burglary incident and addressed community partnerships
that have aided in helping the Police Department solve crimes. Additionally, he
addressed the Baker to Vegas Relay, the Police Appreciation Breakfast, and the
Department's partnership with the Special Olympics.
Also, he described a recent traffic incident where seven AK47 assault rifles, as
well as other weapons and ammunition, were found in the vehicle with drug
paraphernalia and burglary tools. He addressed traffic safety including DUI
checkpoints, seat belt enforcement and distracted driver awareness. He added
that the Department rolled out a Crime Suppression Unit to address chronic
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problem offenders, support the Detective Division and help with quality of life
issues. He addressed the new Computer-Aided Dispatch software and records
management system.
Members of the Board congratulated Deputy Chief Lewis on his promotion.
Brief discussion followed regarding the nextdoor.com sharing group in Dover
Shores.
VII. CIVIL SERVICE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH
MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR
DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
Vice Chair Allen announced that Speak Up Newport (SUN) will host a forum on
Wednesday, January 14, 2015, in the Community Room on "To Toll or Not to
Toll." There will be a reception at 5:30 p.m., and the forum will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Additionally, SUN will host the Mayor's Dinner on February 5, 2015, at 6:00 p.m.,
at the Marriott.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A moment of silence was held in honor of Fire and Police Department alumni
who passed in 2014.
There being no further business to come before the Civil Service Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 5:41 PM.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on Thursday, January 29, 2015, 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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Jyll C. Ramirez, Admin. Specialist to the Deputy City Manager
City of Newport Beach, Human Resources
Approved by:
Hugh Logan, Chairperson
Civil Service Board 2014/2015