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Discussion of (1) Reconsideration of a Prior Action Regarding the Commission Hearing an Appeal of a Disciplinary Action; and (2) If applicable, Rescheduling the Closed Appeal Hearing Dates.
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Meeting Date: January 7, 2026
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 (12/30/2025); (Email) All City Staff (12/30/2025)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Director of Human Resources (12/24/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Civil Service Commission (1) discuss the request to reconsider the prior decision to schedule a closed hearing for an appeal of a disciplinary action before the Commission, and determine whether the hearing should be heard by the Commission or referred to a hearing officer; and (2) if the Commission elects to preside over the hearing, reschedule the closed hearing dates, including the pre-hearing conference date.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the October 1, 2025, regular meeting, the Commission considered the request for a closed disciplinary appeal hearing and voted 3-0, with two members absent, for the Commission to preside over the hearing. In addition, the Commission scheduled the pre-hearing conference for March 19, 2026, with the appeal hearing to begin on or after April 7, 2026, for a total of up to eight (8) hearing dates.
At the December 3, 2025, regular meeting, staff provided an update to the Commissioners that the legal counsel for the department is no longer available in April 2026. Therefore, the Commission's January 7, 2026, agenda will include the discussion of reconsidering the hearing dates and, if applicable, rescheduling the closed appeal hearing. Chair Va...
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