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File #: 24-613    Version: 1 Name: Request from POA to Schedule a Disciplinary Appeal Hearing
Type: Minute Order Status: Passed
File created: 1/4/2024 In control: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
On agenda: 2/7/2024 Final action: 2/7/2024
Title: Consideration of a Request for a Closed Hearing to Appeal a Disciplinary Action
Related files: 24-1090
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Consideration of a Request for a Closed Hearing to Appeal a Disciplinary Action

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Meeting Date: February 7, 2024

Contact Person/Dept: Dana Anderson / Human Resources

Phone Number: 310/253-5640

Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []

Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []

Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Civil Service Commission (02/02/24); (Email) All City Staff (02/02/24)

Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Director of Human Resources (01/31/24)
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RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the Civil Service Commission discuss the request to schedule a closed hearing for an appeal of a disciplinary action, and determine whether to schedule the hearing, including a possible pre-hearing conference, or to refer the matter to a hearing officer.


BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION

On October 23, 2023, the Police Department issued a notice of intent to discipline for dismissal from employment to an employee on the grounds that the employee violated the following Culver City Police Department Policy Manual, Culver City's Civil Service Rules, and California Vehicle Code provisions:

1. California State Vehicle Code Section 23152(b): (b) It is unlawful for a person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.

2. California State Vehicle Code Section 20002(a): The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to any property, including vehicles, shall immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest location that will not impede traffic or otherwise jeopardized the safety of other motorists.

3. Culver City Police Department Policy Manual section 322.5.1(c): Violation of federal, state, local, or administrative laws, rules, or regulations.


4. Culver City Police Department Policy Manual, 322.5.4(m): Any other on- or off-duty conduct wh...

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