CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION______________________________________________

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Salt Lake City Civil Service Commission will hold a meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2014

at 451 South State Street, Room 118, Salt Lake City, Utah

AGENDA

1. Approve Minutes from the Leonard Iversen Pre-hearing Conference2. Approve Minutes from the June 19, 2014 regular meeting3. Approved Minutes from the July 2, 2014 conference call4. Approval & Certification of entry-level Firefighter Eligibility Register5. Approval & Certification of entry-level Paramedic-Firefighter Eligibility Register6. Fire Department Personnel Changes7. Police Department Personnel Changes for June 2014 - July 2014.8. Request to Remove Names from Police Officer Eligibility Register.9. Request to Approve Police Information Specialist Eligibility Register.

The Commission may vote to close the proceedings at any time to discuss matters confidential in nature. People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodations no later than 48 hours in advance in order to attend this regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission. Accommodations may include alternate formats, interpreters and other auxiliary aids. This is an accessible facility. For questions, requests or additional information, please contact Patty Baker at (801) 535-7900; TDD (801) 535-7218.

Notice Posted: July 16, 2014 by Patty Baker3rd Floor, City & County Building, 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah

and The Utah Public Notice website: http://PMN.Utah.Gov

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONThursday, July 17, 2014 2:30 p.m.

Agenda Item #1 Submitted by: Patty Baker

For Information Only For Discussion Action Needed Materials Attached

Issue/Item:

Explanation:

Action Requested:

Minutes from the Leonard Iversen Pre-hearing Conference held on Thursday, June 19, 2014

Minutes from the Iversen Pre-hearing Conference

Approve minutes

Minutes of the Civil Service Commission Leonard Iversen Pre-hearing Conference held on June 19, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in room 118 of the City & County Building, 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.

The following Commission members were present:Tina Hose CommissionerJulio Garcia Commissioner Elena Dicus CommissionerBryan Scott Attorney for Commission Patty Baker Secretary

Others present:Samantha Slark City AttorneyBetsy Haws City AttorneyThomas Riddle Fire Union RepresentativeSteven Hoffman Fire

The City and Mr. Riddle have reached an agreement on the Proposed Statement of Undisputed Facts and the Commission will receive an updated, amended copy as soon as the changes are made.

The City submitted their list of witnesses. Mr. Riddle will add some additional witnesses, Jack Tidrow, Steve Hoffman, and Robert Layton.

Mr. Riddle made a motion to exclude documents on pages 1-21 Policy 02-06. The City feels the documents are relevant in that Mr. Iversen didn’t inform the Police Department that he worked for the Fire Department. He instead gave another employer’s name, which is recorded in the Police report. Mr. Iversen does have other employment besides the Fire Department and Mr. Iversen stated that he did let his Fire Department supervisor know of the impending charges.

On a motion by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Hose the commission moved into closed session.

On a motion by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Hose the commission moved into open session.

Commissioner Garcia made a motion to deny the request to remove the documents 1-21 containing the information about Mr. Iversen’s other employment. Commissioner Hose seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. The city will resubmit a condensed version of the document without the redaction with the relevant employment information on it.

Mr. Riddle would like to make a motion to exclude disciplinary letters pages 21-33 dated 04/06/2006. It was a violation of rules and regulations and the Fire Department duties of a Captain. Another letter dated 04/11/2012 was a violation of eight policies of a Firefighter and 7/18/2011 violation of policy 3-02-02.

The City believes the disciplinary letters include a 48 hour discipline to indicate some sort of consistency in the discipline, and to show the discipline within the Fire Department is progressive.

The Commission’s responsibility is to weigh two factor’s 1) do the facts support the charges and 2) do the charges warrant the sanctions imposed by removing this they will not address the second item unless it is brought up by both sides where at that time it will be re introduced.

On a motion by Commissioner Hose, seconded by Commissioner Garcia the motion was denied to exclude the documents with the caveat that during the hearing they will address their relevance at that time. The vote was unanimous.

Mr. Riddle made a motion to remove documents 55-58 due to lack of relevancy to the appeal.

The city doesn’t have an objection to removing documents 55-58.

On a motion by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Hose documents 55-58 will be removed. The vote was unanimous.

Mr. Riddle made a motion to admit additional documentation about the chain of command policy in the Fire Department.

The City doesn’t object to admitting the documents, but the city would like to reserve the right to object to a line of questions if the subject becomes irrelevant.

On a motion from Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Hose the commission approves including the additional documents. The vote was unanimous.

Mr. Riddle will contact the Commission Secretary as soon as he has contacted his witnesses with a date that works for them to schedule a hearing.

Meeting dismissed.

_____________________________________ ____________________________________Commission Chair Secretary

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONThursday, July 17, 2014 2:30 p.m.

Agenda Item #2 Submitted by: Patty Baker

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Issue/Item:

Explanation:

Action Requested:

Minutes from the regularly scheduled meeting held on June 19, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. in room 118 of the City & County Building, 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Minutes from the June 19, 2014 regular Commission meeting

Approve Minutes from the June 19, 2014 regular Commission meeting

Approve minutes

The following Commission members were present:

Tina Hose CommissionerElena Dicus CommissionerJulio Garcia CommissionerPatty Baker Secretary

Others present:

Candace Roberts HR Consultant for PoliceJennifer Sykes HR Consultant for FireBryan Scott Council for Civil ServiceAngie Newson PetitionerPaul SmithJill MathisKrista Dunn Deputy ChiefFred Ross Deputy ChiefPaige Christiansen Human ResourcesBrian Dale Deputy Chief

Approve the May 15, 2014 Regular Meeting Minute On a motion from Commissioner Hose, seconded by Commissioner Dicus the May 15, 2014 minutes were approved. The vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes from the James Valdez Pre-Hearing ConferenceOn a motion from Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Hose the minutes were approved. The vote was unanimous.

Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic ProcessInformation only.

There were 2602 names on the interest list. 580 Diverse Candidates -198 female – 54 African American -213 Hispanic -93 Asian/Pacific Islander – 22 Native American. There were three nights of Orientation for Prospective candidates. There will be consideration for allowing minorities on duty to participate in the Orientation for more diversity in the process. The Written test Registration period was from April 1, 2014 through April 25, 2014. There were 1323 names on the Registration List. 272 Diverse Candidates-85 Female-20 African Americans-107 Hispanic-49 Asian/Pacific Islanders-11 Native American

The written test was held May 12-16, 2014. The Fire Department has not utilized the cutoff score recommended by the written test consultants in order to avoid adverse impact. The Department explained that staff resources and budgetary constraints does not allow for processing the number of candidates that would be inclusive of the 131 diverse candidates that participated in the written exam. The resulting list is expected to include a very low representation of female and minority candidates.

The Department explained that they will continue to do better recruitment in light of the survey data collected at time of registration, when they ask candidates how they found out about the opportunity to test. All recruitment funding was spent promoting the Fire Department's test on KSL.com, with only 5% of the written testing pool utilizing that source. The greatest number (46%) located testing information from "Friends, Relative or Firefighters" which the department committed to utilize for diverse recruitment/successful testing in the next entry level testing process. 

B-Pad test was conducted this week and finished up just this morning. Therefore there are no details at this time.

Update on the James Valdez AppealThe Commission secretary has been informed that the parties have reached a settlement in the James Valdez Appeal. No hearing will be needed for this matter.

Police Department Personnel Changes for May 2014-June 2014Information Only

Police Department Personnel Changes for May 2014-June 2014Resignations:04/20/2014 Julie Osburn Crime Scene Technician I02/02/2014 Noel Petersen Police Information Specialist06/07/2014 Dawn Behunin Police Information Specialist06/09/2014 Eric Moustsos Police Officer III

Retirements:

03/30/2014 Kevin Joiner Police Officer III *23 Years of Service06/06/2014 Richard Findlay Deputy Chief * 20 years of Service06/09/2014 Charles Givens Police Officer III *23 Years of Service06/15/2014 Steven Huffaker Police Sergeant *20 years of service

Request to Remove Names from the Police Information Specialist Register :On a motion from Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Hose the removal of Stephanie Sollie, Angie Newson, Trisha Anderson, Donna Varley, Hilda Gonzalez, Sharlene Johnson, Laura Olschesky, and Amanda Pearson’s names from the Police Information Specialist Eligibility Register was approved. The vote was unanimous.

Request to Approve the Reinstatement of Police Officer III, Darren Sipes: Police Officer III, Darren Sipes, resigned from the Police Department on 6/15/2013 to pursue another position outside the City. Mr. Sipes has asked Chief Burbank to be reinstated to his former position. Chief Burbank would like to recommend the Commission’s approval to reinstate Mr. Sipes to his former position.

As per rule 2-6-3, an employee who resigns may request reinstatement within twelve (12) months of resignation. On a motion from Commissioner Garcia and Seconded by Commissioner Hose the reinstatement of Officer Sipes was approved by unanimous vote.

Angie Newson Petition:

Angie Newson was removed from the Police Information Specialist Register for failing the background check. She is petitioning the Commission to be placed back on the register.

On a motion from Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Hose the Commission went into closed session.

Commissioner Hose made a motion to return to open session. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion.

On a motion from Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Hose, the Commission denied Angie Newson’s request to be put back on the register. The vote was unanimous.

Remove names from Firefighter and Firefighter/paramedic list:The Fire Department would like to remove names from the Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic list so they can go further down the list to continue the hiring process and get a newer pool of candidates to choose from.

Candidate Jason Sorensen has accepted a position with another department and asked that his name be removed from the Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic lists.

Candidate Clayton MacKay has accepted a position with another department and asked that his name be removed from the Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic lists.

Candidate Michael Scadden has accepted a position with another department and asked that his name be removed from the Firefighter list.

Candidate James Lampas has accepted a position with another department and asked that his name be removed from the Firefighter list.

On a motion from Commissioner Hose and seconded by Commissioner Garcia the removal of names from the Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic list was approved. The vote was unanimous.

Adam Ashton petition:Adam Ashton claims he was not notified about the Fire test this year. He is requesting the opportunity to take the test. Adam Ashton was not available to attend the Civil Service meeting. Jennifer Sykes sent all applicants instructions concerning the testing process. The instructions are on the website. Mr. Ashton did not contact Jennifer Sykes until June 2014.On a motion from Commissioner Garcia and seconded by Commissioner Hose the Commissioner denied Adam Ashton’s petition to take the written test. The vote was unanimous.

Meeting adjourned.

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_______________________________________Commission Chair Secretary

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONThursday, July 17, 2014 2:30 p.m.

Agenda Item #3 Submitted by: Patty Baker

For Information Only For Discussion Action Needed Materials Attached

Issue/Item:

Explanation:

Action Requested:

Minutes from the Conference Call

Approve minutes from the Conference Call held on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

Approve minutes

Minutes from the Conference Call held on July 2, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. in room 115 of the City & County Building, 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.

The following Commission members were present:

Tina Hose CommissionerElena Dicus CommissionerJulio Garcia CommissionerPatty Baker Secretary

Others present:

Jennifer Sykes HR Consultant for FireBrian Dale Deputy ChiefKarl Lieb Deputy ChiefGary McCarty Assistant Chief

Approval to remove names from the 2012-2014 Firefighters list:

The Fire Department would like to have the following names removed from the Firefighters list.

Michael Vaughan, Landon Nistler, and Michael Bawden did not respond to a notice of the department within five (5) business days as stated in Rule 2-5-3(2).

Boden Jessop and Christopher Byrne declined an invitation to interview with the deputy chiefs citing other employment opportunity.

On a motion by Commissioner Garcia and seconded by Commissioner Hose the removal of names from the 2012-2014 Firefighters list was approved. The vote was unanimous.

Meeting Adjourned.

_________________________________________ _______________________________________Commission Chair Secretary

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONThursday, July 17, 2014 2:30 p.m.

Agenda Item #4 Submitted by: Jennifer Sykes

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Explanation:

Action Requested:

Approval & Certification of entry-level Firefighter Eligibility Register

The Fire Department has completed the interview process for entry-level Firefighter and is asking the Commission to approve the new list beginning July 19, 2014 through July 18, 2016.

Approve the entry-level Firefighter Eligibility Register for a two-year period.

Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility RegisterValid for two years – July 19, 2014 – July 18, 2016

1 Herlevi Jonathan2 Dunyon Bret3 Hafen T. Nicholas4 McGinnis Christopher4 Taylor Brad6 Rowley Jordan7 Kalamafoni Rockey8 Long Harrison9 Davidson Brian

10 Richards Marc11 Swenson Molly12 Fraser Patrick12 Johnson Matthew12 Tolman Derek15 Leftwich Brian16 Copeland Iley17 Mason Tyson18 Ince Taylor18 Wilde Elliot20 Reynolds Daniel21 Evans Jacob22 Newland Tory23 Brien Krista24 Hendrickson Chris24 Iversen Neil26 Russell Mark27 McCarney Anthony27 Neil John27 Smith Derek30 Forsyth Dallas31 Fuson Joshua32 Fitzgerald Evan33 Edwards Donald34 Adams Kasey35 Gordon David35 Mendenhall Dixie37 Henthorne David37 Wood Garrett39 Anderson Josh40 Ward Justin B.40 Withers Bradley42 Ayers Brock42 Spratley Greg42 Williams Alex42 Williams Benjamin46 Miller Christopher

47 Moreno Zachary48 Balian Aaron49 Cormack Kenneth49 Dirkmaat David51 Nielsen Ammon52 Flack Landon52 Hall Andrew54 Chadwick Nolan55 Goodspeed Tyler55 Leavitt Tyler55 Smith Adam H.58 Takeno Robert59 Harwood Todd60 Blaskowski Jacob60 Johnson Joseph62 Cousins Michael62 Jensen Collin62 Mattson Sawyer62 Maxfield Ryan62 Parrish Nathan67 Friedman Todd68 Bauer Kincade69 Thielbar Joshua70 Bettinger Sean70 Lynch Ryan72 Hayward James72 Russell Patrick74 Hebert Louis75 Baird Casey75 Berry Christopher77 Cotting Jason78 Luthi Steven79 Barton Connor80 DeBry Braden80 Gossels Andrea80 Wellman Dakota83 McKay Taylor84 James Kristopher85 Pyper Brandon86 Brown Jonathan87 Buranich Matthew88 Davis Troy88 Marx Matthew88 Thacker Andrew91 Jorgensen Daniel92 Olsen Zach

93 Miller Jared94 Peterson Jared94 Sharp Nathan96 Fivas Chance96 McDonagh Austin98 Mills Joshua99 Hall Shaun

100 Hatch Aaron100 Kvasnicka Joseph100 Mattson Curry100 Webster Matthew P.104 Lowe Douglas105 Cuthbertson Timothy106 Marks Jason106 McLean James106 Toyn Collin106 VanEvery Jordan110 Bullock Bryce111 Schippers Chris112 Runyen Patrick113 Tolman Kevin114 Andersen Eric115 Sesma Ray Erik116 Willmore Scott117 Chauvet Michael118 Cash Zachary119 Simagna Noi120 Merritt Andrew121 Brinker Andrew

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONThursday, July 17, 2014 2:30 p.m.

Agenda Item #5 Submitted by: Jennifer Sykes

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Explanation:

Action Requested:

Approval & Certification of entry-level Paramedic-Firefighter Eligibility Register

The Fire Department has completed the interview process for entry-level Paramedic-Firefighter and is asking the Commission to approve the new list beginning July 19, 2014 through July 18, 2016.

Approve the entry-level Paramedic-Firefighter Eligibility Register for a two-year period.

Entry Level Paramedic-Firefighter Eligibility RegisterValid for two years - July 19, 2014 – July 18, 2018

1 McGinnis Christopher1 Taylor Brad3 Rowley Jordan4 Davidson Brian5 Copeland Iley6 Mason Tyson7 Ince Taylor7 Wilde Elliot9 Reynolds Daniel

10 Fitzgerald Evan11 Adams Kasey12 Gordon David12 Mendenhall Dixie14 Nielsen Ammon15 Flack Landon15 Hall Andrew17 Chadwick Nolan18 Goodspeed Tyler18 Leavitt Tyler18 Smith Adam H.21 Hayward James21 Russell Patrick23 Baird Casey23 Berry Christopher25 Cotting Jason26 Jorgensen Daniel27 Olsen Zach28 Miller Jared29 Willmore Scott

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONThursday, July 17, 2014 2:30 p.m.

Agenda Item #6 Submitted by: Jennifer Sykes

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Fire Department Personnel Changes

Promotions7/3/2014 John Hill Fire Captain7/3/2014 Jeremy Casper Fire Captain7/3/2014 Shane Moser Fire Captain7/3/2014 Brandon Jorgensen Fire Captain

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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONThursday, July 17, 2014 2:30 p.m.

Agenda Item #7 Submitted by: Candace Roberts

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Police Department Personnel Changes for June 2014 - July 2014

Retirement:07/15/2014 Roslyn Rainey Police Sergeant *23 years of service

Promotions:06/22/2014 Leigh Willis Police Sergeant06/22/2014 Scott Mourtgos Police Sergeant

Termination:06/27/2014 Michelle Gibby Police Information Specialist

Information item only

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONThursday, July 17, 2014 2:30 p.m.

Agenda Item #8 Submitted by: Candace Roberts

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Explanation:

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Request to Remove Names from Police Officer Eligibility Register

The following applicants are no longer interested in the position of Police Officer: Tyler Bartholomew (#27) Aaron Fuller (#97) Spencer Richards (#38) Dallin Turner (#40) Chandler Sehlmeier (#52) Chelsea McIntyre (#53) Brett Gibson (#55) Davor Halulic (#63)

The following applicant failed the background investigation: James Schumann (#71)

The following applicant failed to respond to a notice within five (5) business days: Andrew Evans (#45) James Ronspiez (#68) Douglas Higgins (#69) Dustin Peterson (#73) Kyle McKinnon (#76) Cory Black (#78) Benjamin Nielsen (#80) Dana Teague (#81)

Remove the above names from the Police Officer Eligibility Register

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONThursday, July 17, 2014 2:30 p.m.

Agenda Item #9 Submitted by: Candace Roberts

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Explanation:

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Request to Approve Police Information Specialist Eligibility Register

The department recently completed the testing and interview process for the position of Police Information Specialist. The eligibility register is attached for your review.

Approve the Police Information Specialist Eligibility Register

Salt Lake City Police DepartmentPolice Information Specialist

ELIGIBILITY REGISTER (July 17, 2014 – July 16, 2015)

Rank Name Date Name Expires on Register1 Daniel Rapkay 9/18/20142 Stacie Paras 7/16/20153 Jessica Steed 7/16/20154 Crystal Davis 7/16/20155 Quincey Roberts-Muniz 7/16/20156 Jacob Newell 7/16/20157 Kiley Eslinger 7/16/20158 Scott Wendelboth 7/16/20159 Julie Seibel 7/16/2015

10 Wayne Pikula 7/16/201511 Joscelyn Davis 7/16/201512 Jasey Wardle 7/16/201513 Scott Headle 9/18/201414 Philip Schulte 7/16/201515 Adam Baxter 7/16/201516 Bonnee Rummler 7/16/201517 Tara Hardin 7/16/201518 Robert Simble 7/16/201519 Sarah Bauer 9/18/201420 Roy Shaw 9/18/201421 Colby Chambers 7/16/201522 Steve Weldon 7/16/201523 Courtney Reder 7/16/201524 David Brose 7/16/201525 Emily O'Conner 7/16/201526 David Calero 7/16/201527 Catherine Lukes 9/18/201428 Erin Mendez 9/18/201429 Jared Vincent 7/16/201530 James Gordon 7/16/2015

31 Daniel Vasquez 7/16/201532 Jeremy Young 7/16/201533 Ariuka Tsogzolmaa 7/16/201534 Stepfan Huntsman 9/18/201435 Laticia Romero 7/16/201536 Russell Smith 9/18/201437 Leonard Baxter 9/18/201438 Paul Forbes 7/16/201539 Jessica Wilson 7/16/201540 Diana Johnson 7/16/201541 Maria Littlejohn 7/16/201542 Katherine Parkinson 7/16/201543 Jennifer Kessimakis 9/18/201444 James Alarid 7/16/201545 Brooke Haynes 7/16/201546 Adam Archuleta 9/18/201447 Lisa Steed 7/16/201548 Amanda Maestas 7/16/201549 Stephanie Wimber 7/16/201550 Michael Kuir 7/16/201551 Luke Bunot 9/18/201452 Darryl Hicks 7/16/201553 Matt Dillon 9/18/201454 Cesar Urbizu Rodarte 7/16/201555 Michelle Wozab 9/18/201456 Tyron Bailey 9/18/201457 Patricia Thompson 7/16/2015