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ITEM NO. C-2b
DATE January 7, 1997
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
PERSONNEL COND41SSION MEETING
!MMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE REGULAR MEETING
1E PERSONNEL COMMISSION OF DECEMBER 11, 1996
. 7:40 p.m..
I. ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present: Scheuplein, Thrasher, Lane
Commissioners Absent: Ramirez, Azpeitia
Staff Present: Ure, McIntyre, Gardner
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Lane.
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion by Lane; seconded by Thrasher, to approve Minutes of
November 13, 1996 as amended. Motion carried 3-0.
V. ACTION ITEMS TO CITY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER
A. Phvsical Fitness Program for Police
Chairman Scheuplein indicated he felt the draft report written by staff well done overall,
but felt some mention of lower back injuries to officers should be included as one reason
for Commission concerns. Commissioner Thrasher also suggested that the incentive be
modified from monetary to "monetary or other" and let the City Council determine the
incentive. Staff, agreed to make these modifications. The Commission agreed to put the
report on next month's agenda for final review by all Commissioners by motion of
Thrasher and second by Lane. Motion carved 3-0.
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Lan Scheuplein indicated he and Commissioner Thrasher could not go beyond a
point in their review of the Commission roles because they read in the Municipal
nder Duties and Powers, the language "as provided in division 3 of article III of
Ipter". Without knowing what "division 3, article 3", said they could not proceed.
,plained Article III covered "Boards and Commissions", Division 3 addressed the
iel Commission specifically. A discussion concerning legal areas of Commission
ty continued including who the "Personnel Officer" was (the City Manager), and
of the Commission in relation to other persons in the organization. Chairman
lein stated the main motivation for clarification of roles is to be taken seriously as
ssioners. He stated it is to the advantage of the City Council to have Commission
k and to the average worker also. By motion of Thrasher and second by Lane,
ll be continued to the next meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
were reviewed which had been completed through the month of November
Police Records Clerk I - November 7, 1996
Police Officer Lateral - November 27, 1996
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VI. INFORMATIONAL
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A. Eligibility List
Recruitments were reviewed which had been completed through the month of November
1996:
Police Records Clerk I - November 7, 1996
Police Officer Lateral - November 27, 1996
B. Monthly Reports
The Commissioners received and filed the following reports for the month of November
1996:
Employment/Separation Report
Employee Turnover Report
Personnel Recruitments
C. Thursday Letters/Memos
The Commissioners received and .filed the Thursday Letters/Memos for the month of
November. 1996. The Commissioners expressed appreciation receiving these reports.
D. Safety Meeting.Minutes
The Commissioners received and filed the Safety Meeting Minutes of November 1996.
E. Informational Items
Discussion about James Bean's presentation at the September meeting and Commission
questions about the issues brought up. Commissioner Thrasher would like to see the Risk
Manager present to answer questions. Staff indicated they would arrange for her
appearance in a way that would not conflict with an upcoming disability retirement
hearing at the next meeting.
VII. REORGANIZATION
Chairman Scheuplein indicated he had spoken with Commissioner Azpeitia and she did
not wish to accept any nomination as Chairman due to her involvement in running for City
Council. Chairman Scheuplein stated he would have asked to be reappointed as Chairman
a few months ago because of issues that had been started for Commission review. But the
List couple of months he has been pleased by staff cooperation in following the interests of
the Commission. Commissioner Thrasher was nominated for Chairman by Commissioner
Lane, seconded by Chairman Scheuplein. Motion carried 3-0. Commissioner Lane was
nominated for Vice Chair by Commissioner Thrasher, seconded by Chairman Scheuplein.
Motion carried 3-0.
VII. STAFF REPORTS - Covered during discussion of informational items of interest to
Commissioners.
VIII. COMMISSION'S COMMENTS
Commissioner Thrasher expressed appreciation to Commissioner Scheuplein as outgoing
Chairman.
IX. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Lane, seconded by Thrasher, to adjourn at 9:36 p.m. The next
regularly scheduled meeting will be held Wednesday, January 8, 1997.
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