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CityCouncil,2015-10-07,1,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NEDNESDAY- -OCTOBER 7, 2015- 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL -
Present:
Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese,
Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 5.
Absent:
None.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(15-604) Recommendation to Adopt an Advisory Motion Regarding the General Plan
and Zoning Designations for the Property Located at 200 Packet Landing Road (Site of
the Existing Harbor Bay Club).
The City Planner gave a brief presentation and stated each group would have 30
minutes to make a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether a coin toss was done to determine which of the groups
would do their presentation first.
The City Planner responded in the negative; stated the groups agreed on the order;
Harbor Bay Island Associates (HBIA) would present first and Harbor Bay Neighbors
(HBN) will present second.
The Interim City Manager inquired whether Councilmembers could ask clarifying
questions before the presentations, to which Mayor Spencer responded in the negative;
stated she would prefer the groups to make presentations first.
Marshall Wallace, HBIA Attorney, gave a brief presentation including a video.
Sanford Marshall, Bay Club Company and Alameda resident, made brief comments in
support of HBIA and the new health club.
Mayor Spencer inquired how much time was left, to which the Assistant City Clerk
responded 12 minutes.
Ann Moore, Alameda resident and business owner in Harbor Bay Club, made brief
comments regarding the health services offered at the club; expressed support for HBIA
and the new club.
Barry Parker, Alameda, discussed the swim programs and deteriorating pool
maintenance in Alameda; stated a new club pool would be beneficial for all swim
programs.
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CityCouncil,2015-10-07,2,"Eric Schuler, Alameda, expressed support for a new club which advocates youth sports
and kid's programs.
Dirk Kincannon, Alameda, expressed support for a new club with upgraded amenities,
especially increased fitness space; urged Council to support the new club.
Mayor Spencer inquired how much time was left, to which the Assistant City Clerk
responded seven minutes.
David Courtland, Alameda, expressed support for a new club with updated tennis
courts.
Mr. Wallace thanked Council for listening to the HBIA supporters and concluded the
presentation; discussed the zoning of Packet Landing site; encouraged Council to move
forward with a new club on North Loop Road.
Mayor Spencer inquired about the online posting status of the City Planner's
presentation, to which the Interim Assistant City Manager responded the presentation is
available on the front page of the City website under ""News"".
Mayor Spencer stated that she appreciated each side being professional and courteous
to each other.
Tim Coffey, HBN, made brief comments in opposition to the residential development
plans of HBIA; stated HBN supports that changing the General Plan has no basis;
provided a brief Powerpoint presentation.
Richard Vaterlaus, ACME Architect Group, stated the existing club could be
successfully remodeled and expanded in its current location; there is no need to rezone.
Susan Blank, Alameda, expressed concern regarding school overcrowding with a new
residential development; stated Bay Farm Island schools are at capacity and cannot
accommodate any more students; urged Council to vote no to rezoning.
Jeff Johnson, Alameda, stated his daughter attends the after school program at the
Harbor Bay Club; urged Council to maintain the zoning.
Paul Medved, Alameda, stated Alameda needs better aquatic facilities; adding one or
two new pools at the current club site is feasible; urged Council to reaffirm the club's
current zoning.
Richard Nordyke, Alameda, expressed support for youth tennis programs; stated the
Harbor Bay Club's 19 lighted tennis courts is a great facility which could host
tournaments.
Kathy Leong, Alameda, stated keeping the club access to the waterfront is important for
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CityCouncil,2015-10-07,3,"public welfare; urged Council to keep the current zoning.
Marie Kane, Bay Isle Point Homeowners Association (HOA), stated changing the zoning
would undermine the tone of the neighborhood and decrease property values; urged the
Council to honor and uphold the General Plan.
Luke Sims, Centre Court HOA, expressed support for upholding the General Plan;
stated that neighboring property owners never approached the HOA to informally
discuss the issue is appalling.
Mary Anderson, Clipper Cove HOA, stated the zoning issue is about integrity; urged the
Council to keep its commitments and act honorably.
John Valva, Bay Isle Point HOA, stated traffic consultants are not needed; more homes
means more traffic; urged Council to respect the desires of the 362 voting homeowners
by reaffirming the existing General Plan.
Mr. Coffey concluded the presentation; stated the General Plan is in the best interest of
the community; urged Council to support the staff recommendation for no changes to
the General Plan.
In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Attorney stated tonight's discussion is
to hear the Council's thoughts regarding the appropriateness of the current General
Plan and zoning of Packet Landing Road; Council is not here to talk about the
appropriateness, or whether there should be approval, of a new club; the status of the
application for North Loop Road should not be discussed; the Council can evaluate and
review the General Plan and zoning regarding any location in the City, but because of
the controversy of the item, allowing the Council to hear feedback from the community
and the developers seemed appropriate; Council could weigh-in in an advisory manner;
there is nothing before the Council tonight which allows the Council to change the
zoning at the Packet Landing site.
Mayor Spencer encouraged each Councilmember to be cautious when making
comments; stated it is unusual for Council to be asked to entertain thoughts about
changing zoning; considering a specific property and future uses is inappropriate.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated although there are other attorneys sitting on the
dais, only the City Attorney can advise the Council; stated Alameda is about neighbors
and friends and nothing should divide the community; she prefers to move forward with
discussion and be allowed to ask staff clarifying questions.
Councilmember Oddie concurred with Mayor Spencer and her concerns about
commenting with caution; inquired whether or not the role of Council tonight is advisory.
The City Planner responded in the affirmative; stated Council cannot change the
General Plan tonight; the Council could express its position on the situation, advise or
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CityCouncil,2015-10-07,4,"pass a motion about keeping the General Plan the same.
Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the Packet Landing location is currently zoned
for commercial recreation, to which the City Planner responded in the affirmative.
In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry for land uses of the Packet Landing
property, the City Planner stated there are two designations: the General Plan
designation, which is broad, and the zoning designation, which is more concise; the
Planning Board has to determine whether the use is consistent with both designations
for any proposal that comes forward; any business which charges a fee, membership,
or subscription for recreation activities is considered commercial recreation, such as
health clubs, rock climbing, tennis clubs, and marinas; a combination of recreation with
a commercial use such as a hotel and conference center with a spa, similar to the
Claremont Hotel in Oakland, is consistent with commercial recreation; RV parking and a
campground were included in the General Plan as commercial recreation in the 1990's;
the specifics of the proposal have to be reviewed; ultimately the Planning Board and
Council have to be able to make the finding to determine whether a proposal is
consistent with the General Plan and zoning designations.
In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the City Planner stated the latest zoning
change was in 2012 related to the Housing Element; a number of properties were
changed, along with the General Plan and zoning designations, to conform to State law;
there is a zoning change application for a Webster Street business to move a line from
residential to commercial; the General Plan land use element has to be regularly
reviewed; it is not uncommon for the City to change zoning, even for properties which
previously had zoning changes.
Councilmember Oddie inquired when the morning and afternoon peak for traffic is at the
Packing Landing site, to which the City Planner responded 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Councilmember Oddie stated a speaker noted there were 1,300 to 1,500 cars passing
during the peak hours; inquired what the actual number of vehicles is, to which the City
Planner responded staff analysis conducted for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
determined 77 cars during the morning peak and 154 cars in the afternoon.
Councilmember Oddie stated there is a regional housing crisis; inquired where the
shortages are in Alameda and the region.
The City Planner responded the regional housing need for 2015 through 2023 is 1,723
housing units; the region is short on lower cost affordable housing; Alameda is
producing market rate housing.
Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there is an ability to require affordable housing
on Harbor Bay, to which the City Planner responded in the negative; stated the City
entered a 20-year development agreement with HBIA in 1989; the 2003 15% affordable
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CityCouncil,2015-10-07,5,"housing zoning change does not apply to Harbor Bay.
Councilmember Oddie stated there is a shortage in senior, affordable, and moderate-
income housing; inquired whether the type of housing that could be built based under
the current development agreement would be said type of housing.
The City Planner responded in the negative; stated all the residential is built out on
Harbor Bay; the only way more residential can occur is if Council changes the zoning
and the housing type would be market rate, single-family housing.
Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the property owner could be forced to remodel
the existing club, to which the City Planner responded in the negative.
Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the Council can impose anything on the current
property owner at the current site of 200 Packet Landing Road, to which the City
Planner responded very little; stated there is an existing land use, General Plan, and
zoning; if the property owner requests to modify the club on the existing site, Council
has some discretion on how the application is approved or denied but cannot impose
conditions to remodel; it is a private business.
Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there was any public promise or trust that
requires the owner to not shut down the club, to which the City Planner responded in
the negative.
Councilmember Oddie stated the purpose of the meeting is to better understand both
sides; he is not ready to consider the option of evaluating the land for potential
residential; changing the zoning would not meet the needs of residents at this point;
affordable housing should be the focus; affirming the desirability of commercial land use
is the easy vote but sends a confusing message and may give false hope for another
vote on a different topic; concurred with Mayor Spencer to proceed with caution on the
issue.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the commercial recreation zoning
designation is the same as open space designation, to which the City Planner
responded in the negative; stated the General Plan has a separate open space zoning
designation which includes public parks, habitat restoration and wildlife refuge areas;
residents can go to an open space and not have to pay a fee.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquired whether a hotel project similar to Oakland's
Claremont Hotel would still undergo an environmental analysis if the zoning remains
commercial recreation, to which the City Planner responded in the affirmative; stated
any development anywhere in the City would undergo environmental analysis; the
Harbor Bay site's key environmental impacts would include traffic and transportation,
which generates other impacts, such as air quality.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated HBIA's 10-minute video seemed to be marketing
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CityCouncil,2015-10-07,6,"the proposed new club; inquired what is the connection of the video to the agenda item
regarding 200 Packet Landing Road.
Mr. Wallace responded the video is setting context; stated HBIA is very proud of the
accomplishments over the last 40 years and HBIA intends to pursue the new club on
North Loop Road; the best uses which are consistent with the commercial recreation
zoning will be considered for the Packet Landing Road site; concurred with the Mayor
that approaching the issue with caution is prudent; stated the predecessor Mayor and
City Manager urged HBIA to pursue a hotel/conference use for the Packet Landing
Road site.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether HBIA is overlooking the current Mayor
and administration, to which Mr. Wallace responded in the negative; stated he was just
explaining where the hotel/conference idea came from.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not find any criteria or compelling
reason that would cause her to support a change in the zoning designation; she is
concerned with the regional housing shortage as it impacts Alameda; Harbor Bay was
well planned 40 years ago by Ron Cowan, including the Harbor Bay Club that residents
currently enjoy; the General Plan and zoning designations serve their intended purpose
well and she supports the advisory motion.
Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he has not heard anything to keep him from affirming
the current zoning; it is not an easy vote; the development works with the zoning; he is
ready to affirm the desirability of the commercial recreation land use tonight.
Councilmember Daysog stated the proponents for the alternative have not satisfied the
burden to prove their case, due to their presentation's marketing focus on the North
Loop Road site and not getting the ball rolling on the rezoning of Packet Landing Road;
Mr. Coffey and his supporters have made a definitive case in defense of the status quo;
that he supports maintaining the current General Plan and zoning designations for 200
Packet Landing Road.
Mayor Spencer stated that she does not plan to add anything further; property owners
throughout the City are good neighbors; treating each other with respect and
considering each other's needs is important for the community.
Councilmember Oddie stated that he wants to make it clear that Council cannot change
the zoning tonight, regardless of the vote; the zoning of Packet Landing Road will
remain the same whether Council votes to continue evaluating residential uses or
affirms the desirability of commercial recreation zoning; voting to affirm has no teeth; he
does not want to create false expectations because nothing the Council does today
guarantees the current use of 200 Packet Landing Road will continue; he would like to
see the community get together to talk about the best use of the site if the current use is
extinguished; he prefers the option to do nothing and is leaning toward abstaining; not
changing the zoning does not mean the property could not have some other use; he is
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CityCouncil,2015-10-07,7,"concerned the use could be made worse than housing or the status quo.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is a firm believer in dialogue; the tough
conversations are the ones that tend to yield the most; suggested each group talk to
each other informally; everyone wants what is best for a healthy community.
Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of affirming the desirability of the commercial
recreation use of 200 Packet Landing Road.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Daysog, Matarrese and Oddie - 4. Abstentions:
Mayor Spencer - 1.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Irma Glidden
Assistant City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
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CivilServiceBoard,2015-10-07,1,"any
OF
S
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
WEDNESDAY, October 7, 2015
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by Board President Dean Batchelor.
2.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
President Dean Batchelor, Vice President Marguerite Malloy, and Member Jan
Brandt
ABSENT:
Member Zara Santos
Michael Roush, Attorney - Civil Service Board Legal Counsel
STAFF PRESENT: Jill Kovacs, Acting Human Resources Director and Executive Secretary
to the Board
Susan Gonzales, Interim Human Resources Director
Beth Fritz, Administrative Assistant II
Alan Cohen, Assistant City Attorney II
Chris Low, Senior Human Resources Analyst
Robin Young, Senior Human Resources Analyst
Tiffany llacqua, Human Resources Analyst I
Monica Selles, Human Resources Analyst II
Sharlene Shikhmuradova, Administrative Technician Il
Scott Cuellar, AMP Representative
Executive Secretary Kovacs stated that Member Cookie Robles-Wong submitted her resignation. It is
anticipated that a new Board Member will be onboard by the January 2016 Civil Service Board
meeting.
Executive Secretary Kovacs introduced Susan Gonzales as the Interim Human Resources Director
and announced that Stephanie Garrabrant-Sierra took a position with the City of Tracy as their
Assistant City Manager.
Executive Secretary Kovacs stated that recruitments are being conducted for Human Resources
Director, Human Resources Manager, and Human Resources Administrative Technician.
3.
MINUTES:
A.
Approval of Minutes of the Regular meeting of July 1, 2015.
Vice President Malloy moved that the July 1, 2015 Minutes be approved.
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seconded by Member Brandt which was passed by a 3-0 vote (Santos-absent).
Vice President Malloy asked for clarification of how employees move to/from the Community
Paramedicine Program. Executive Secretary Kovacs explained that the incumbents move from the
regularly funded Fire Department position to the specially funded Community Paramedicine Program
position by applying for Civil Service leave of absence while they participate in the specially funded
program. Individuals appointed to fill the subsequent regular Fire Department vacancies are advised
that they are in a Paramedicine Program backfill position, and that when the program ends or
program funding ends, and the incumbent employee returns to regular service, they may be subject
to demotion or layoff. Currently, one Division Chief and two Firefighters are assigned to
the
Paramedicine Program and have been granted a leave of absence from their regular Civil Service
positions according to Article IX, Section 4, of the Civil Service Rules. New Firefighters are hired but
they are advised when they accept the position that this is a backfill position and they could be
subject to layoff when the incumbent returns. There have already been two regular Firefighter
vacancies that have occurred, so two of the backfill Firefighters have already moved from the
positions that were subject to layoff into regular Civil Service positions.
Vice President Malloy asked the duration of the leave of absence. Human Resources Analyst llacqua
stated that the leave of absence is for the length of the program.
4.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
SUMMARY REPORT FOR EXAMINATION ELIGIBLE LISTS AND CLASSIFICATIONS FOR
OCTOBER 7, 2015.
4-A-i.
ELIGIBLE LIST ESTABLISHED
DATE ESTABLISHED
EXAM NO.
(June 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015)
Assistant General Manager -
07/21/2015
2015-23
Engineering & Operations
Park Maintenance Equipment Operator
06/09/2015
2015-27
Executive Assistant
08/27/2015
2015-45
Financial Services Manager
07/13/2015
2015-33
Public Works Project Manager II
08/05/2015
2015-34
Senior Clerk
08/04/2015
2015-39PR
Supervising Building Inspector
08/12/2015
2015-44PR
Utility Accountant
07/21/2015
2015-40PR
Utility Database Analyst
08/17/2015
2015-25
Utility Geographic Information Systems
Analyst
08/20/2015
2015-26
Police Officer
Allison Adle
06/24/2015
2015-31PT
Rustin Hendrix
06/24/2015
2015-31PT
Sean Hurley
06/24/2015
2015-31PT
Joe Finegan
06/24/2015
2015-31PT
Walled Asefi
06/24/2015
2015-31PT
Johnny-Janes Lujan
06/24/2015
2015-31PT
Alfonso Avila
06/24/2015
2015-31PT
Wesley Sarchett
06/24/2015
2015-31PT
Austin Gatdula
06/24/2015
2015-31PT
David Anderson
06/24/2015
2015-31PT
Harris Smiler
06/24/2015
2015-31PT
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4-A-ii.
ELIGIBLE LIST EXTENDED
DATE ESTABLISHED
EXAM NO.
Fire Captain
07/03/2014
2014-11PR
Meter Reader
01/12/2015
2014-42
Paralegal
03/14/2015
2015-03
Police Lieutenant
02/06/2014
2013-40PR
4-A-iii. ELIGIBLE LIST EXPIRED/
DATE ESTABLISHED
EXAM NO.
CANCELLEDIEXHAUSTED
Administrative Services Coordinator
12/30/2014
2014-49
(Community Development & Resiliency Coordinator)
Administrative Technician
I
03/18/2015
2015-24
Assistant Community Development Director
03/30/2015
2015-15PR
Communications Engagement Specialist
03/10/2015
2015-02
Executive Assistant
03/31/2015
2015-13PR
Financial Services Supervisor
12/18/2014
2014-45
Fire Apparatus Operator
07/03/2013
2013-11PR
Maintenance Worker I
07/28/2014
2014-20
Police Officer
05/27/2015
2015-06
Police Officer
05/27/2015
2015-10PT
Public Safety Communications Supervisor
08/12/2014
2014-30PR
Senior Clerk
08/04/2015
2015-39PR
Senior Human Resources Analyst
12/17/2014
2014-41
Storekeeper
02/03/2015
2014-47
Supervising Building Inspector
08/12/2015
2015-44PR
Support Services Supervisor
03/03/2015
2015-01
(Utility Procurement Administrator)
System Operations and Field Services
Superintendent
03/12/2015
2015-05
System Operator Trainee
10/06/2014
2014-38PR
Utility Accountant
07/21/2015
2015-40PR
Utility Information Systems Billing Technician
01/22/2014
2014-46
Vice President Malloy moved that Consent Calendar items 4-A-i, 4-A-ii, 4-A-iii be approved.
Motion was seconded by President Batchelor which was passed by a 3-0 vote (Santos-
absent).
5.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Item 4-A-iv, was moved to Regular Agenda for discussion by request from President Batchelor and
Vice President Malloy for further discussion.
4-A-iv. LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS
Existing Classification Specification Revision:
Combination Building Inspector
New Classification Specifications: None
Vice President Malloy stated that the Combination Building Inspector specification Example of Duties,
#7 states, ""Answers questions and gives information regarding plumbing, mechanical, building,
zoning, housing, electrical and related codes and ordinances."" Vice President Malloy asked to
whom
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do they give that information? Executive Secretary Kovacs stated that it could be to a resident,
contractor or a variety of people.
Vice President Malloy stated that in Example of Duties, # 8, it states, ""Assists in court
actions
""
Vice President Malloy asked who do they assist, the City Attorney? Executive
Secretary
Kovacs stated that it could involve assisting attorneys, or the City Building Official, and that
most instances like that would go through the Building Official. Vice President Malloy asked if they
would assist the people that might be filing claims. Executive Secretary Kovacs stated no.
President Batchelor stated that under Educational/Experience, Experience it states ""Three years of
journey level building construction or inspection experience or equivalent"" and in Other Requirements
it states that the person would have to be certified in three of the following: (Building Inspection,
Plumbing Inspection, Mechanical Inspection and/or Electrical Inspection). He wanted to clarify that
they would still have ""experience or equivalent AND certifications in three of the four listed areas.'
Executive Secretary Kovacs stated yes.
President Batchelor asked how someone would meet those minimal qualifications now, explaining
that someone with inspection experience will probably have some type of certification, but a person
with 15 years building construction experience will probably not have the inspection background.
They would not have three out of the four, so they will not make the minimum? Executive Secretary
Kovacs stated that is correct.
President Batchelor stated that we say ""equivalent"" and asked equivalent to what? Human
Resources Analyst llacqua stated that the certifications are a requirement. There are no equivalent
certifications that will be accepted. The equivalency refers to journey level building construction.
They may have some building construction experience or maybe they have plumbing or another type
of building trades experience. Executive Secretary Kovacs asked if they could have one year
building construction experience, and have two years in HVAC repair? Human Resources Analyst
llacqua stated yes.
President Batchelor asked if the certifications are required, and are not tied to the equivalency?
Human Resources Analyst llacqua stated no, they are not tied to the equivalency.
Vice President Malloy moved that specification revision for Combination Building Inspector be
approved. Motion was seconded by Member Brandt which was passed by a 3-0 vote (Santos-
absent).
5-A.
Informational Report, June 22, 2015, Regarding Designation of Eligible List
-
Customer Service Representative, 2015-20 for Intermediate Clerk Vacancy,
PD.1510.004
Civil Service Board accepted informational report.
5-B. Activity Report - Period of June 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015.
FULL-TIME HIRES
DATE
DEPARTMENT
JOB CLASSIFICATION
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Community Development
Fire/Bldg Code Compliance Officer
06/08/2015
City Attorney's Office
Paralegal
06/15/2015
Alameda Municipal Power
Distribution Engineer
06/15/2015
Alameda Municipal Power
Stock Clerk
06/15/2015
Alameda Municipal Power
System Operator
06/29/2015
Community Development
Planner I
07/13/2015
Recreation
Park Maintenance Equipment Operator
DATE
DEPARTMENT
JOB CLASSIFICATION
07/13/2015
Fire
Firefighters (8)
08/31/2015
Alameda Municipal Power
Meter Reader
LATERAL TRANSFERS
DATE
DEPARTMENT
JOB CLASSIFICATION
06/01/2015
To Recreation
Office Assistant
From City Clerk
PROMOTIONS
DATE
DEPARTMENT
JOB CLASSIFICATION
06/14/2015
Alameda Municipal Power
Chief System Dispatcher
06/14/2015
Police
Police Maintenance Technician
06/28/2015
Fire
Fire Apparatus Operator
06/28/2015
Fire
Fire Captains (2)
07/01/2015
City Manager's Office
Executive Assistants (2)
07/12/2015
Community Development
Assistant Community Development Director
07/12/2015
Community Development
Executive Assistant
07/26/2015
Police
Public Safety Communications Supervisor
08/09/2015
Alameda Municipal Power
Assistant General Manager-Engineering & Operations
08/09/2015
Alameda Municipal Power
Utility Accountant
08/09/2015
Alameda Municipal Power
System Operator
08/23/2015
Public Works
Senior Clerk
08/23/2015
Community Development
Supervising Building Inspector
VOLUNTARY LAY OFFS
DATE
DEPARTMENT
JOB CLASSIFICATION
06/11/2015
Recreation
Office Assistant
RETIREMENTS
DATE
DEPARTMENT
JOB CLASSIFICATION
06/07/2015
Fire
Fire Captain
06/15/2015
Public Works
Public Works Supervisor
07/11/2015
Public Works
Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician
07/24/2015
Police
Police Lieutenant
07/31/2015
Police
Senior Public Safety Dispatcher
SEPARATIONS
DATE
DEPARTMENT
JOB CLASSIFICATION
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Program and that this is the third time we have done so. In this case, the program was made
available to the employees in the Recreation and Park Department, particularly due to Park Division
staffing restructuring. Before beginning to address restructuring, the City wanted to offer the
Voluntary Layoff Program. One individual took advantage of the opportunity, taking the layoff and
then subsequently retiring.
Vice President Malloy asked for information regarding the provisions of the Voluntary Layoff Program
because it was department specific rather than citywide, and asked if it was it a resolution? Executive
Secretary Kovacs stated she does not believe that it was a resolution approved by Council, but that it
was approved by the City Manager and that staff would confirm and provide the Board with
documentation. Vice President Malloy asked for a copy to be e-mailed to her.
Vice President Malloy asked if any of the Separations were involuntary. Executive Secretary Kovacs
stated that all of the Separations listed were releases from probation.
Member Brandt asked for clarification of being released from probation. Executive Secretary Kovacs
stated that the probationary period is designed to be the final component of the examination and
qualification process. Most positions have a 12 month probationary period, so at any time during that
period the employee can be released from probation.
Vice President Malloy moved that the Activity Report be approved. Motion was seconded by
Member Brandt which was passed by a 3-0 vote (Santos-absent).
6.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
(Any person may address the Civil Service Board in regard to any matter over which the Civil
Service Board has jurisdiction or of which it may take cognizance that is not on the agenda)
None.
7.
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARD)
Vice President Malloy thanked Executive Secretary Kovacs for all of her hard work dedication and
wished her a wonderful, happy and long retirement.
President Batchelor wanted to thank Executive Secretary Kovacs for all of her years and wished her a
wonderful retirement.
8.
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF)
Executive Secretary Kovacs thanked the Civil Service Board and announced that Beth Fritz will also
be leaving Human Resources. Human Resources staff will be absorbing all of the responsibilities to
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provide staff support to the Board.
Executive Secretary Kovacs stated that at the last Council Meeting, Certificates of Service were
presented to former Civil Service Board Members Peter Horikoshi and Linda McHugh.
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CONFIRMATION OF NEXT CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
2016 Calendar for the Civil Service Board Meetings was given to the Board.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Days FOR
Jill Kovacs
Acting Human Resources Director and
Executive Secretary to the Civil Service Board
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