REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024, AT 9:00 A.M. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741 Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, (512)974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers, Chair CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL John Umphress, Commissioner Mapi Vigil, Commissioner The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on February 26, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Fulani Cunningham regarding their Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Fulani Cunningham regarding their Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Fulani Cunningham regarding their Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. 5. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, February 26, 2024 MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024 MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Andy Mormon John Umphress Commissioners Absent: McKenzie Frazier Staff in Attendance: Nathan Brown, Assistant Director, HRD Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager, HRD Abby Varela, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Sarah Williams, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Tymber Dhans, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Omar Francia, IT Systems Administrator, HRD CALL TO ORDER Chair Kevin Mullen called the Commission meeting to order at 9:05 AM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on December 18, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of December 18, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Umphress’ motion, Commissioner Mormon’s second on a 4-0 vote. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, February 26, 2024 MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding Municipal Civil Service Commissioner appointment process. Discussion was held regarding the Municipal Civil Service Commissioner appointment process. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation to the Audit and Finance Committee of the Austin City Council for the Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Discussion was held regarding the recommendation of Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. No action was taken. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of Vice-Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. The motion to appoint Commissioner Gupta as Vice Chair of the MCS Commission was approved on Umphress’ motion, Commissioner Mormon’s second on a vote of 3-0, with Commissioner Gupta abstaining. 5. Discussion and possible action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates, times and locations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Mullen and Commissioner Gupta requested a future agenda item to discuss future meeting dates, times, and locations. ADJOURNMENT Chair Mullen adjourned the meeting at 9:21 AM without objection. 2
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, March 25, 2024 MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair John Umphress Mapi Vigil Commissioners Absent: Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Staff in Attendance: Nathan Brown, Assistant Director, HRD Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager, HRD Abby Varela, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Oscar Gonzales, IT Systems Administrator, HRD CALL TO ORDER Chair Kevin Mullen called the Commission meeting to order at 9:05 AM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on February 26, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of February 26, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Umphress’ motion, Commissioner Vigil’s second on a 3-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Fulani Cunningham regarding their Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Fulani Cunningham regarding their Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, March 25, 2024 MEETING MINUTES 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Fulani Cunningham regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Resource Recovery. Chair Mullen recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 4:00 PM. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Fulani Cunningham regarding their Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. Closed session ended, and Chair Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 4:52 PM. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Fulani Cunningham regarding their Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. The motion to grant Fulani Cunningham’s appeal and rescind the decision made by the City of Austin in the Disciplinary Probation of Fulani Cunningham was approved on Commissioner Umphress’ motion, Commissioner Vigil’s second on a 3-0 vote. 5. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates, times and locations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Mullen and Commissioner …
