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• Chief Moore proudly informed the Board that the Fire Department recently promoted the first female Battalion Chief in Riverside history. • Mr. Moore invited the Board to attend the Fire Departments Employee Service Awards on May 6- 2015 in the Mayor's Ceremonial Room. • Chief Moore informed the Board that the Fire Department recently donated five (5) vehicles to Mexico, Riverside's Sister City. • Board Member Tricia Eibs inquired as to what type of educational background the City requires for a firefighter recruit. Chief Moore responded and indicated that a high school diplom a is required for the position, but many applicants possess an Associate's Degree or higher. 2. HR Board Presentation Update — Sonya Dew, Chairperson • Chairperson Sonya Dew updated the Board on the presentation that was presented to City Council in April regarding the Board's Annual Report. Ms. Dew indicated that she informed Council that the Board was in desperate need to fill current vacancies so that the Board could continue to effectively conduct business. Ms. Dew thanked the Human Resources Department for working with the City Clerk's Office to quickly fill two (2) vacancies. 3. Human Resources Board Ad -Hoc Committee Report — Alysia Webb • At the direction of Chairperson Sonya Dew, this item was tabled to the June 1, 2015 meeting. 4. Classification Update Regarding At -Will Employees— Brenda Diederichs, Human Resources Director • Human Resources Director Brenda Diederichs informed the Board that the Human Resources Department is in the process of analyzing each position to determine which at -will classifications will be converted back to the classified service. • Chairperson Sonya Dew requested that this particular item remain on the Human Resources Board Agenda until this issue has been resolved. Ms. Diederichs committed to keep the Board abreast on this this matter. 5. Discussion Regarding the Time /Location of HR Board Meetings — Sonya Dew, Chairperson • Chairperson Sonya Dew opened discussion on the topic of time /location of HR Board meetings. Chairperson Dew inquired and asked if the Board could be more flexible and start the Board meeting at 5:00 p.m. to accommodate Board Members that are unable to attend the meeting at 4:00 p.m . • Board Member Tricia Eibs indicated that she would like to keep meeting at 4:00 p.m. • Board Member Rafael Elizalde motioned to change the meeting time to 5:30 p.m. Board Member Elvira DeCuir seconded the motion. Board Members Tricia Eibs, Lawrence Conn and Norman Powell opposed the motion. • Board Member Elvira DeCuir motioned to change the meeting time to 5:00 p.m. Board Member Rafael Elizalde seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6. Human Resources Director Updates — Brenda Diederichs, Human Resources Director • Human Resources Director Brenda Diederichs introduced Sr. Human Resources Analyst Deona Knight and Principal Human Resources Analyst Andrea Russell to the Board. • Ms. Diederichs introduced the Human Resources Department's Employee of the Year, Deisy Ruiz. • Director Diederichs informed the Board that the Human Resources Department is currently utilizing the NeoGov system to streamline recruitment processes. Public Comment Period: • Jason Hunter addressed the Board. 7. Future Discussion Items — Norman Powell, Chair • Chairperson Sonya Dew requested that the topic of funding the Summer Youth Program be placed on a future agenda. • Board Member Tricia Eibs requested that the topic of public comment period be placed on a future agenda. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 5:0 p.m. by C erson onya Dew. Minutes submitted by: Colene Tones Page 2 of 2