REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Discuss and Possible Action to Approve the Civil Service Commission Workplan for FY 2026- 2027
Report
DISCUSSION
This item was deferred from the June 11, 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting, due to the current Commission vacancies. Since the vacant Commission seats have been filled, this item is being brought forward for discussion.
Prior Year’s Workplan for FY 2025-2026
At the August 14, 2025 Civil Service Commission (Commission) meeting, the Commission
discussed and developed a workplan for the FY 2025-2026.
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 continues to evaluate opportunities to shorten and simplify the recruitment process within the Civil Services Rules.
3. Schedule mid-year check-in on these workplan items:
The Commission met once during the fiscal year, on March 12, 2026. A workplan update was not presented at that meeting. Staff is providing this update now and recommends that the Commission consider the status of these items as it develops the FY 2026-2027 workplan. year.
FY 2026-2027 Commission Workplan
Members of the Commission may wish to discuss continuing to address any unfinished items from the prior year’s workplan for FY 2026-2027 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: Marco Mercado, Assistant Director of Human Resources
Approved by: Ashley Lancaster, Acting Director of Human Resources