Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, March 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission to be held Monday, March 8, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, March 7, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Municipal Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Lunes, Marzo 8, 2021 a 9:00 a.m. La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Domingo, Marzo 7, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o un envíe correo en electrónico matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. enlace junta de la al • Una vez …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 8, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, March 8, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioners Absent: Erika Kane Pamela Lancaster Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the revised minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on January 25, 2021. The revised minutes of the January 25, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Eisenbrey’s motion, Vice-Chair Rogers’ second, on a vote of 3-0. b. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on February 8, 2021. The minutes of the February 8, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Eisenbrey’s motion, Vice-Chair Rogers’ second, on a vote of 3-0. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Jason Martinez regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 8, 2021 A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Jason Martinez regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Jason Martinez regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. Chair Peréz-Wiseley recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 3:09 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Jason Martinez regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. Closed session ended and Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 3:30 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Jason Martinez regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. The motion to deny Jason Martinez’ appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Denial of Promotion of Jason Martinez was approved on Vice- Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Eisenbrey’s second, on a vote of 3-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, February 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission to be held Monday, February 8, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, February 7, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Municipal Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Lunes, Febrero 8, 2021 a 9:00 a.m. La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Domingo, Febrero 7, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o un envíe correo en electrónico matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. enlace junta de la al • Una vez …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 25, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, January 25, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 25, 2021 via videoconferencing. Vice-Chair Rogers called the Commission meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Erika Kane Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Commissioners Absent: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 9, 2020. a. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting of The minutes of the November 9, 2020 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Peréz-Wiseley’s motion, Commissioner Eisenbrey’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Eladio Mendoza regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Eladio Mendoza regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 25, 2021 b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Eladio Mendoza regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. The motion to conduct the hearing in closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), was approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Kane’s second, on a vote of 4-0. Vice-Chair Rogers’ recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 4:30 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Eladio Mendoza regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. Closed session ended and Vice-Chair Rogers called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 5:03 p.m. to resume the hearing on the appeal filed by Eladio Mendoza regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. c. Possible action and decision regarding the appeal of Eladio Mendoza regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. The motion to deny Eladio Mendoza’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Denial of Promotion of Eladio Mendoza was approved on Commissioner Kane’s motion, Commissioner Eisenbrey’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …
2021 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 The 2021 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule was approved at the October 26, 2020 MCS Commission meeting.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 8, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, February 8, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 8, 2021 via videoconferencing. Vice-Chair Rogers called the Commission meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Erika Kane Commissioners Absent: Pamela Lancaster Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 25, 2021. a. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting of The minutes of the January 25, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Eisenbrey’s motion, Commissioner Kane’s second, on a vote of 3-0, with Chair Peréz-Wisely off the dais. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 8, 2021 Chair Peréz-Wisely recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 12:15 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. Closed session ended and Chair Peréz-Wisely called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 12:30 p.m. c. Possible action and decision regarding the appeal of Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. The motion to deny Dametri Hubbard’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Dametri Hubbard was approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Eisenbrey’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the This item was postponed. Municipal Civil Service Director. This item was postponed. c. Discussion regarding appointments to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Discussion …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, January 25, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission to be held Monday, January 25, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, January 24, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Municipal Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Lunes, Enero 25, 2021 a 9:00 a.m. La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Domingo, Enero 24, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o un envíe correo en matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. electrónico enlace junta de la al • Una vez …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 9, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Monday, November 9, 2020 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 9, 2020 via videoconferencing. Vice Chair Rogers called the Commission meeting to order at 9:09 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Erika Kane Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Commissioners Absent: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 26, 2020. a. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting of The minutes of the October 26, 2020 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Peréz-Wiseley’s motion, Commissioner Kane’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the MCS Recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Discussion was held regarding the MCS Recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 9, 2020 b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. Discussion was held regarding the review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. c. Discussion on the recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20201026-3A) regarding the appointment of Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Discussion was held on the recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20201026-3A) regarding the appointment of Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. d. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times and locations. Discussion was held on future meeting dates, times and locations. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Kurtis R. Wilmsen I regarding their Discharge from the Watershed Protection Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Kurtis R. Wilmsen I regarding their Discharge from the Watershed Protection Department. b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Samuel Garcia regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. The Commission did not deliberate on the appeal filed by Kurtis R. Wilmsen I regarding their Discharge from the Watershed Protection Department. c. Possible action and decision regarding the …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …
2021 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 The 2021 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule was approved at the October 26, 2020 MCS Commission meeting.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 25, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, January 25, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 25, 2021 via videoconferencing. Vice-Chair Rogers called the Commission meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Erika Kane Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Commissioners Absent: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 9, 2020. a. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting of The minutes of the November 9, 2020 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Peréz-Wiseley’s motion, Commissioner Eisenbrey’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Eladio Mendoza regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Eladio Mendoza regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 25, 2021 b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Eladio Mendoza regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. Vice-Chair Rogers’ recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 4:30 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Eladio Mendoza regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. Closed session ended and Vice-Chair Rogers called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 5:03 p.m. to resume the hearing on the appeal filed by Eladio Mendoza regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. c. Possible action and decision regarding the appeal of Eladio Mendoza regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. The motion to deny Eladio Mendoza’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Denial of Promotion of Eladio Mendoza was approved on Commissioner Kane’s motion, Commissioner Eisenbrey’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Discussion was held regarding the Municipal …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, November 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission to be held Monday, November 9, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, November 8, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Municipal Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Lunes, Noviembre 9, 2020 a 9:00 a.m. La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Domingo, Noviembre 8, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o un envíe correo en matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. electrónico enlace junta de la al • Una vez …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 26, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Monday, October 26, 2020 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 26, 2020 via videoconferencing. Chair Lancaster called the Commission meeting to order at 9:09 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Erika Kane Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Commissioners Absent: Rebecca Eisenbrey Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting of August 10, 2020. The minutes of the August 10, 2020 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Peréz-Wiseley’s motion, Vice-Chair Rogers’ second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding nomination and recommendation of Chair of the MCS Commission. The recommendation of Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley as Chair of the MCS Commission was approved on Chair Lancaster’s motion, Commissioner Kane’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 26, 2020 b. Discussion and possible action regarding election of a Vice-Chair of the MCS Commission. The election of Commissioner Melissa Rogers as Vice-Chair of the MCS was approved on Commissioner Peréz-Wiseley’s motion, Chair Lancaster’s second, on a vote of 4-0. c. Discussion and possible action on the MCS Recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. This item was postponed. d. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. This item was postponed. e. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times and locations. Discussion was held on future meeting dates, times, and locations. The motion to approve the 2021 meeting calendar as amended was made on Chair Lancaster’s motion, Vice-Chair Rogers’ second, on vote of 4-0. The following 2021 meeting dates were added to the Municipal Civil Service Commission’s calendar: Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …
2021 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 The 2021 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule was approved at the October 26, 2020 MCS Commission meeting.
Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, October 26, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to be held Monday, October 26, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, October 25, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 26, 2020 Municipal Civil Service Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2859 or matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, October 25, 2020 (the day before the scheduled meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov by Noon on Sunday, October 25, 2020, the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Lunes, Octubre 26, 2020 a 9:00 a.m. La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Domingo 25 de Octubre, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974-2859 o matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 10, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Monday, August 10, 2020 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 10, 2020 via videoconferencing. Vice Chair Rogers called the Commission meeting to order at 9:38 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Rogers, Vice Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Erika Kane Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Commissioners Absent: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting of July 27, 2020. The minutes of the July 27, 2020 regular meeting were approved on Vice Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Eisenbrey’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Aaron Scott regarding their Discharge from the Building Services Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Aaron Scott regarding their Discharge from the Building Services Department. b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Aaron Scott regarding their Discharge from the Building Services Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 10, 2020 Vice Chair Rogers recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 11:20 a.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Aaron Scott regarding their Discharge from the Building Services Department. Closed session ended and Vice Chair Rogers called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 11:53 a.m. c. Possible action and decision regarding the appeal of Aaron Scott regarding their Discharge from the Building Services Department. The motion to deny Aaron Scott’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Aaron Scott was approved on Commissioner Peréz- Wiseley’s motion, Commissioner Kane’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding nomination and recommendation of Chair of the Commission. Vice Chair Rogers proposed postponing this item to the next meeting of the Commission. Hearing no objections, the item was postponed. b. Discussion and possible action regarding election of a Vice-Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Vice Chair Rogers proposed postponing this item to the next meeting of the Commission. Hearing no objections, the item was …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …
2020 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 13, 2020 Monday, July 13, 2020 Monday, January 27, 2020 Monday, July 27, 2020 Monday, February 10, 2020 Monday, August 10, 2020 Monday, February 24, 2020 Monday, August 24, 2020 Monday, March 9, 2020 Monday, September 14, 2020 Monday, March 23, 2020 Monday, September 28, 2020 Monday, April 13, 2020 Monday, October 12, 2020 Monday, April 27, 2020 Monday, October 26, 2020 Monday, May 11, 2020 Monday, November 9, 2020 Monday, June 8, 2020 Monday, December 14, 2020 Monday, June 22, 2020 Schedule approved at June 10, 2019 MCS Commission Meeting,
