Task Force on Trial Court Employees
Meeting Minutes
November 30–December 1, 1999
Crowne Plaza Union Square
San Francisco, California
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TASK FORCE MEMBERS: PRESENT: Hon. James A. Ardaiz, Chair Ms. Pamela Aguilar Ms. Barbara J. Bare Hon. Aviva K. Bobb Mr. Gary Cramer Hon. Charles D. Field Ms. Karleen A. George Ms. Diane Givens Ms. Mary Louise Lee Mr. Ronald G. Overholt Ms. Christine E. Patton Sheriff Charles Plummer Mr. John Sansone Mr. Robert Straight Mr. Mike Vargas Mr. Robert D. Walton ABSENT: Mr. Steve Perez (represented by Mr. Steve Keil) Mr. Larry Spikes Mr. Robert D. Walton (represented by Mr. David Christianson on 12/1/99) |
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS: Ms. Judith A. Myers, Special Consultant, Human Resources Bureau Ms. Deborah Brown, Attorney, Council and Legal Services Division Ms. Noema Olivas, Secretary, Human Resources Bureau Ms. Jacqueline Murphy, Human Resources Analyst Ms. Cynthia Passon, Human Resources Analyst Ms. Hazel Ann Reimche, Supervising Human Resources Analyst Mr. Anthony Williams, Sr. Governmental Affairs Analyst OTHER STAFF: Mr. Ryan Griffiths, Administrative Coordinator, Career Group, Inc. Mr. Peter Kiefer, Manager, Court Program Services, Trial Court Services Division Mr. Clark Kelso, Professor of Law, McGeorge School of Law FACILITATOR: Ms. Liz Schiff, Organizational Development Specialist, Human Resources Bureau, Administrative Office of the Courts |
Tuesday, November 30, 1999
Justice James A. Ardaiz, chair, called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m. in San Francisco and welcomed everyone to the 20th meeting of the task force.
Ms. Liz Schiff reviewed the ground rules for the meeting.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no public speakers.
III. REVIEW OF NOVEMBER 8–10 TASK FORCE MEETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TODAY’S METING
Justice Ardaiz summarized the actions taken by the task force during the November 8–10, 1999, meeting in Los Angeles.
– Employment Status and Governance
– Employment, Selection, and Advancement System
– Personnel File Access
– Employment Protection System
– Benefits
– Federally Regulated Benefits
– Deferred Compensation
– Defined-Benefit Retirement
– Retiree Group Insurance
– Accrued Leave
– Meet and Confer
–Transition
The objectives for this meeting are:
Ms. Judith A. Myers reviewed the task force meeting dates in 2000 to work on legislation. The meetings are scheduled as follows: January 13 in Burbank, February 10 and March 9 in San Francisco.
Justice Ardaiz asked if there were any additions or corrections to the November 1999 meeting minutes. Ms. Schiff suggested adding a new heading to specifically identify the adoption of the final recommended personnel system. Ms. Mary Louise Lee moved that the November minutes be adopted as modified. Mr. Gary Cramer seconded the motion. The November 8-10, 1999, meeting minutes were adopted with modifications.
Justice Ardaiz introduced Mr. Drew James, Actuary of William M. Mercer, Inc. Mr. James presented an overview of an actuarial analysis report, which evaluated the financial implications of the Task Force’s Defined Benefit Retirement Model. Ms. Brown suggested minor revisions to the report. A group discussion took place concerning the actuarial analysis and the final report. Sheriff Plummer made a motion to include the actuarial analysis report, including Ms. Brown’s modifications, in a supplement to the final report. Ms. Barbara J. Bare seconded the motion. The task force agreed to include the "Actuarial Analysis of Defined-Benefit Retirement System Model" with modifications in a supplemental to the Final Report.
The task force discussed methods that could be used to educate trial court employees, court administrators, judges, and county administrators regarding the new trial court personnel system. Staff will develop the educational process and provide task force members with an overview.
Justice Ardaiz discussed the role of the legislative "presentation team". Justice Ardaiz noted that the Legislative package would need effective advocacy. Justice Ardaiz led a discussion regarding how an effective presentation to the Legislature could be accomplished. There was discussion on specific objectives, the role of the presentation team, and the process to select a presentation team.
Justice Ardaiz introduced Mr. Anthony Williams, Sr. Governmental Affairs Analyst. Mr. Williams gave an overview of the presenting process to the Legislature. Mr. Williams proposed the team consist of a representative from each constituency. The presentation team will be comprised of task force members. The names of the individuals who wish to be considered for the presentation team should be submitted to Justice Ardaiz by December 6, 1999.
Ms. Myers provided an overview of the topic sections and general changes made to the final report. Ms. Myers reminded the task force of the short turn around time in getting their comments, if any, back to the staff to incorporate in the final report.
Ms. Schiff reviewed the minor revisions on the sections of the final report. The task force discussed the modifications and agreed to the revisions that were made.
Justice Ardaiz adjourned the meeting at 4:09 p.m.
Wednesday, December 1, 1999
Justice Ardaiz called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m.
The task force members discussed and made minor revisions and clarifications to the remaining sections of the final report.
The task force agreed to turn in additional comments to staff by December 6 in order that staff may incorporate any changes into the final report.
Justice Ardaiz reviewed the following task force accomplishments during the meeting:
Justice Ardaiz adjourned the meeting at 1:15 P.M.