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Request from Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA) to Appeal a Disciplinary Action and Schedule an Open Hearing
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Meeting Date: July 2, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Serena Wright-Black/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 (06/28/18); (Email) All City Staff (06/28/18)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Director of Administrative Services (06/26/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Civil Service Commission discuss the request to appeal a disciplinary decision. The Commission shall determine whether to schedule the hearing, including a pre-hearing conference; or in the alternative, refer the matter to a hearing officer.
The Chair and Commissioners are advised to have their calendars available to potentially schedule dates for a pre-hearing conference and hearing, in the event the Commission elects to conduct the hearing.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On March 16, 2018, the Transportation Department provided a disciplinary notice for a one-day suspension to an employee for violation of the Civil Service Rules and Transportation Department Regulations.
Grounds
The disciplinary action is for causes specified below:
A. Civil Service Rules 11.3.f: Absenteeism or tardiness which interferes with the effective and efficient performance of job duties or has a negative impact on department operations or budget
B. Civil Service Rules 11.3.s. (6): Failure to meet job performance standards
C. Culver CityBus Operators' Manual Section 4.0 Miss-out, as amended on September 21, 2015.
The employee was afforded due process rights in a Skelly meeting conducted on March 26, 2018 and issued final notice of discipline on May 2, 2018.
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