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Civil Service Board

Wed, Oct 11, 2017 · 9:00 AMFinal

Meeting details

Meeting name: Civil Service Board
Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: Wed, Oct 11, 2017 · 9:00 AM
Minutes status: Final
Location: City Hall, First Floor Meeting Room CH1S - 1031 Regular Meeting
Published minutes: Minutes
eComment: Not available
Meeting video: Not available

Agenda 22

- There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00pm
- The Board scheduled the next Civil Service Board Administrative meeting for November 14, 2017 at 2:00pm.
- Meeting & participation information
  Jennifer DeRuosi, Deputy City Attorney, and Deputy Chief Robert Nevarez, was present on behalf of the Appointing Authority. The Appellant and Labor Representative, Tony Silva, were both present. Witnesses were sequestered and the reading of the Order was waived by the parties. Exhibits of evidence were presented during testimony and they were filed and moved into the record. At 2:18pm, following summaries and closing remarks from the parties, the Board convened into Executive Session to deliberate the matter. At 2:55pm, the Board reconvened into Closed Session and voted on the charges as read by Karnell Grijalva, Acting Secretary Designee. The charge of violation of Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-286(a) as set forth in the Order was sustained with a 4-0 vote. The charge of violation of Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-286(b) as set forth in the Order was sustained with a 4-0 vote. The charge of violation of Fresno Police Department Policy 341.2.5(a) as set forth in the Order was not sustained with a 3-1 vote. The charge of violation of Fresno Police Department Policy 341.2.5(n) as set forth in the Order was sustained with a 4-0 vote. At 2:57pm, the Board convened into Open Session and the decisions of the Board were announced in accordance with the Brown Act.
- Appointing Authority, Deputy Chief Robert Nevarez, and Representative, Attorney at Law, Joseph Rubin, were present. The Appellant and Representative were absent.
- The Appointing Authority Representative, Attorney at Law, Joseph Rubin and Appellant Representative, Tony Silva was present. The Appointing Authority and Appellant were not present.
- At 9:05am the Board convened to Closed Session
- October 2, 2017
- Board Counsel, Dan McCloskey, was present and represented the Board. Acting Secretary Designee, Karnell Grijalva, was also present.
- None
- The meeting room is accessible to the physically disabled. If you require special assistance to participate in the meeting, notify the Personnel Services Director at 621-6966 at least three business days prior to the meeting.
- A.
  17-1372September 27, 2017
  On motion of Vice Chair Tracy, seconded by Board Member Smith, that the September 27, 2017 minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  VoteAye 4Absent 1
  - Al SmithAye
  - Dean EllerAbsent
  - Jack TracyAye
  - Lynda SnaufferAye
  - Michael McDonaldAye
  APPROVED
- A.
  17-1373Closed Session - Continued Public Discipline/Dismissal/Release [Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954]
  On motion of Vice Chair Tracy, seconded by Board Member Snauffer, that the above Action Item be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
  VoteAye 4Absent 1
  - Al SmithAye
  - Dean EllerAbsent
  - Jack TracyAye
  - Lynda SnaufferAye
  - Michael McDonaldAye
  APPROVED AS AMENDED
- B.
  17-1374Closed Session - Continued Public Discipline/Dismissal/Release [Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954]
  On motion of Board Member Snauffer, seconded by Vice Chair Tracy, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  VoteAye 4Absent 1
  - Al SmithAye
  - Dean EllerAbsent
  - Jack TracyAye
  - Lynda SnaufferAye
  - Michael McDonaldAye
  APPROVED
- A.
  17-1375Closed Session - Continued Public Discipline/Dismissal/Release [Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954]
  On motion of Vice Chair Tracy, seconded by Board Member Snauffer, that the decision of the Appointing Authority be upheld. The motion carried by the following vote:
  VoteAye 4Absent 1
  - Al SmithAye
  - Dean EllerAbsent
  - Jack TracyAye
  - Lynda SnaufferAye
  - Michael McDonaldAye
  APPROVED
- Members of the public may address the Civil Service Board regarding items that are not listed on the Agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Each person is limited to a three (3) minute presentation. Board action on unscheduled items, if any, shall be limited to referring the item to staff for a report and possible scheduling on a future Civil Service Board agenda.

Agenda summary

5Sections

15Items

General10
Approval of Minutes1
Old Business2
Hearing on Appeal1
Unscheduled Public Communications1

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