REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Discuss and Possible Action to Approve the Civil Service Commission Workplan for FY 2025- 2026
Report
DISCUSSION
Prior Year’s Workplan
At the August 8, 2024 Civil Service Commission (Commission) meeting, the Commission received a staff presentation regarding the Commission’s roles and purview, and an overview of classified employment under Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
The Commission discussed and developed a workplan for the FY 2024-2025. The following items were included in the workplan:
1. Continue review of education requirements on classified class specifications:
As classifications are created or modified, Human Resources coordinates with the departments to review and update the minimum qualifications where applicable. Classified positions that have modified minimum qualifications are brought forward to the Civil Service Commission and Council for approval.
2. Explore ideas to streamline the recruitment process:
The Human Resources Department continuous evaluates ways to streamline the recruitment process within the confines of the Civil Service Rules.
3. Add detail on newly filled classified positions on monthly Current Status and Requisition Report:
The Human Resources Department provides regular updates on the new filled positions, promotions, transfers, or rehires throughout the fiscal year.
4. Schedule mid-year check-in on these workplan items:
Provide the Commission with a status update in early 2026.
FY 2025-2026 Commission Workplan
Members of the Commission may wish to discuss continuing to address any unfinished items from the prior year’s workplan for FY 2025-2026 year or the addition of new items to the workplan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact except for staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff has no recommendation
Staff
Reviewed by: Ashley Lancaster, Acting Assistant Director of Human Resources
Approved by: Marco Mercado, Acting Director of Human Resources