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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: March 4, 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 (02/26/2026); (Email) All City Staff (02/26/2026)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Chief Human Resources Officer (02/26/2026)
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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
It has come to staff's attention that legal counsel to the Commission is no longer available for the July 2026 hearing dates. Therefore, the request to reconsider a prior action regarding the Commission hearing an appeal of a disciplinary action is before the Commission tonight for its discussion to either move forward with hearing the matter as a Commission or send the matter to a hearing officer. If the Commission chooses to hear the matter, the Commission must then consider new dates for the hearing and pre-hearing conference due to the newly discovered unavailability of counsel.
As background and reference for the Commission the following actions have taken place prior to this reconsideration request:
* At the October 1, 2025, regular mee...
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