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HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD Meeting Minutes Monday, May 02, 2016 Opening: The regular meeting of the Human Resources Board was called to order at 5:19 p.m. on Monday, May 02, 2016 in the City Hall Art Pick Council Chamber by Vice-Chair Alysia Webb. Present: Excused Absence: Unexcused Absence: Alysia Webb Elvira DeCuir Rafael Elizalde Darron Thompson Sonya Dew Deanna Brown Lana Haddad Lance Sayavong Tricia Eibs Brenda Diederichs Colene Torres Robert Hansen Guests: Karen Logue, Deputy Human Resources Director Pia Rose, Deputy Human Resources Director Public Comment Period: Jason Hunter spoke in regards to the disciplinary process. A. Approval of March 07, 2016 Minutes Approved: Tricia Eibs Second: Lance Sayavong B. Agenda Items 1. Special Presentation – Brenda Diederichs, Human Resources Director Human Resources Director Brenda Diederichs presented the Board with a PowerPoint presentation overview of the Due Process and a handout that defined appeals and grievances. Ms. Diederichs informed the Board that the current discipline process has been revised to remove the Assistant City Manager and/or City Manager from reviewing the written notice in the beginning stage of the discipline process. Director Diederichs informed the Board of the grievance process for non-represented units. Ms. Diederichs stated that if the grievance cannot be resolved at the department level, it is the employee’s decision to request a hearing before the Human Resources Board. Human Resources Director Brenda Diederichs indicated that training for the Human Resources Board related to hearings will be scheduled in the near future. Public Comment Period: Jason Hunter spoke regarding Riverside Municipal Code 2.36.090. Mr. Hunter stated that the City Manager who imposes discipline by Charter cannot rule on appeals for non-represented employees. Page 1 of 2