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May 7, 2001
Room 416, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Order of Business
2:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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COMMENDATIONS AGENDA
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RATIFICATION AGENDA
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CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
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SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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ADJOURNMENT
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Notice of Commission Hearing Policies and Procedures
A. Commission Office
The Civil Service Commission office is located at, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA 94102. The telephone number is (415) 252-3247. The fax number is (415) 252-3260 and the web address is Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
B. Policy Requiring Written Reports
It is the policy of the Civil Service Commission that all items appearing on its agenda be supported by a written
report prepared by Commission or departmental staff. All documents referred to in any Agenda Document are posted adjacent to the Agenda, or if more than one (1) page in length, available for public inspection and copying at the Civil Service Commission office. Reports from City and County personnel supporting agenda items are submitted in accordance with the procedures established by the Executive Officer. Reports not submitted according to procedures, in the format and quantity required, and by the deadline, will not be calendared.
C. Policy on Written Submissions by Appellants
All written material submitted by appellants to be considered by the Commission in support of an agenda item shall be submitted to the Commission office, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the fourth (4th) business day preceding the Commission meeting for which the item is calendared (ordinarily, on Tuesday). An original and nine (9) copies on 8 1/2 inch X 11 inch paper, three-hole punched on left margin, and page numbered in the bottom center margin, shall be provided.
Written material submitted for the Commission’s review becomes part of a public record and shall be open for public inspection.
D. Policy and Procedure for Postponement
A request for a postponement (continuance) to delay an item to another meeting may be directed to the Commission
Executive Officer by telephone or in writing. Before acting, the Executive Officer may refer certain requests to another City official for recommendation. Telephone requests must be confirmed in writing prior to the meeting. Immediately following the "Announcement of Changes" portion of the agenda at the beginning of the meeting, the Commission will consider a request for a postponement that has been previously denied.
E. Policy and Procedure on Hearing Items Out of Order
Requests to hear items out of order are to be directed to the Commission President at the beginning of the agenda. The President will rule on each request. Such requests may be granted with mutual agreement among the affected parties.
F. Procedure for Commission Hearings
All Commission hearings on disputed matters shall conform to the following procedures: The Commission reserves the right to question each party during its presentation and, in its discretion, to modify any time allocations and requirements.
If a matter is severed from the Consent Agenda or the Ratification Agenda, presentation by the opponent will be for a maximum time limit of five (5) minutes and response by the departmental representative for a maximum time limit of five (5) minutes.
For items on the Regular Agenda, presentation by the departmental representative for a maximum time of five (5) minutes and response by the opponent for a maximum time limit of five (5) minutes.
For items on the Separations Agenda, presentation by the department followed by the employee or employee’s
representative shall be for a maximum time limit of ten (10) minutes for each party unless extended by the Commission. Each presentation shall conform to the following:
1. Opening summary of case (brief overview);
2. Discussion of evidence;
3. Corroborating witnesses, if necessary; and
4. Closing remarks.
The Commission may allocate five (5) minutes for each side to rebut evidence presented by the other side.
G. Policy on Tape Recording of Commission Meetings
As provided in the San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance, all Commission meetings are tape-recorded. These tape recordings of open sessions are available for public review starting on the day after the Commission meeting in the Commission
office between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
H. Speaking before the Civil Service Commission
Speaker cards are not required. The Commission will take public comment on all items appearing on the agenda at the beginning of each meeting at the time the item is heard and prior to the Commission taking any action on the item. The Commission will take public comment on matters not on the Agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Commission during the "Requests to Speak" portion of the regular meeting. Maximum time will be three (3) minutes.
I. Policy on use of Cell Phones, Pagers and Similar Sound-Producing Electronic Devices at and During Public Meetings
The ringing and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.
Information on Disability Access
The Civil Service Commission normally meets in Room 416 (Fourth Floor) City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. However, meetings not held in this room are conducted in the Civic Center area. City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The closest accessible BART station is the Civic Center, located 2 ½ blocks from City Hall. Accessible MUNI lines serving City Hall are 42 Downtown Loop, 9 San Bruno and 71 Haight/Noriega, as well as the METRO stations at Van Ness and Market and at Civic Center. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142. Accessible curbside parking has been designated at points in the vicinity of City Hall adjacent to Grove Street and Van Ness Avenue.
The following services are available on request 48 hours prior to the meeting; except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline shall be 4:00 p.m. of the last business day of the preceding week. For American Sign Language interpreters or the use of a reader during a meeting, a sound enhancement system, and/or alternative formats of the agenda and minutes, please contact the Commission office to make arrangements for the accommodation. Late requests will be honored, if possible.
Individuals with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities should call our ADA coordinator at (415) 252-3254 to discuss meeting accessibility. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate such people, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
Know your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code)
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards,
councils, and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance or to report a violation of the ordinance, or to obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance, contact Donna Hall, Administrator of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 409, San Francisco, CA 94102-4683 at (415) 554-7724, by fax: (415) 554-7854, by e-mail: Donna_Hall@ci.sf.ca.us, or on the City’s website at
San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance (San Francisco Administrative Code Sec. 16.520 - 16.534) to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 1390 Market Street, #801, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 554-9510, fax (415) 703-0121 and web site http://www
City and County of San Francisco
Civil Service Commission
Agenda for Regular Meeting
May 7, 2001
2:00 p.m.
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ITEM NO.
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(1)
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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Commissioner Donald A. Casper
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Commissioner Morgan Gorrono
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Commissioner Adrienne Pon
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Commissioner Rosabella Safont
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(2)
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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(3)
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Action Item
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Special Meeting of April 16, 2001
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Regular Meeting of April 16, 2001
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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(4)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Announcement of changes to agenda
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Other announcements
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COMMENDATIONS AGENDA
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Commendation for Rose Chew, upon her retirement after 37 years of service to the City and County of San Francisco. (File No. 0308-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Commendation for Millie Valdes upon her retirement after 25 years of service to the City and County of San Francisco. (File No. 0309-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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RATIFICATION AGENDA
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All matters on the Ratification Agenda are considered by the Civil Service Commission to be non-contested and will be acted upon by a single vote of the Commission. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a request is made; in which event, the matter shall be removed from the Ratification Agenda and considered as a separate item. Each individual addressing the Commission will be limited to a maximum time limit of five minutes for all items severed from the Ratification Agenda.
Copies of all staff reports and materials being considered by the Civil Service Commission are available for public view 72 hours prior to the Civil Service Commission meeting and are located in the Civil Service
Commission office at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA 94102.
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(7)
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Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0310-01-8) - Action Item
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The following proposed personal services contracts have been posted by the Department of Human
Resources for seven calendar days. No appeals were received by the Department of Human Resources
during the posting period. In the absence of an appeal, the proposed personal services contracts are placed on the Ratification Agenda for Civil Service Commission review. Attendance by departmental representatives is not required.
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PSC#
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Department
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Amount
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Type of Service
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Type of Approval
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Duration
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4350-00/01
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Human Services
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$120,000,000
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Will provide childcare services to low-income and CalWORKs families through partnerships with licensed providers in various identified target neighborhoods.
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Regular
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06/30/04
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4351-00/01
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Public Works
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$120,477
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Will provide engineering consulting services to update the San Francisco Marina Master Plan and Engineering Feasibility Study as recommended by the Controller’s Year 2000 audit and Board of Supervisors’ resolution.
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Regular
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02/28/03
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4352-00/01
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Retirement
System
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$260,900
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Will provide consulting services to assist in the preparation and establishment of the Pension Fund Governance Policies relating to the administration of retirement benefits and communication policy.
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Regular
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12/31/01
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4353-00/01
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Public Health
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$150,000
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Will provide credential verification services for the medical staff services verification unit of San Francisco General Hospital, to meet unexpected demand for hospital accreditation and licensing requirements.
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Regular
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06/30/03
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4354-00/01
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Public Health
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$1,000,000
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Will provide self-help focus counseling and support services to the homeless by utilizing former consumers of mental health services to address problems of street outreach and provide advocacy services.
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Regular
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06/30/03
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4355-00/01
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Public Works
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$65,900
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Will provide engineering services to revise the construction bid documents and specifications, and provide construction administration services for the War Memorial Opera House Dress Cooling System Project.
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Regular
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09/01/02
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4356-00/01
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Public Health
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$500,000
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Will provide outreach to individuals, case manage-ment and financial advocacy services in order to qualify individuals for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
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Regular
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06/30/05
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4357-00/01
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Public Health
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$3,500,000
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Will provide services for the administration and day-to-day operation of community-based, primary health and life enhancement programs for low/no income, disabled, senior, and youth residents of San Francisco.
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Regular
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06/30/06
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4358-00/01
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Mayor’s Office of Children, Youth & Families
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$575,000
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Will produce and distribute unitized meals to children and youth enrolled in the 2001 Summer Food Service Program as funded through the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Regular
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08/17/01
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4359-00/01
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Environment
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$146,244
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Will provide specialized energy design consulting services to ensure that the design of the Resources Efficient Building Pilot Projects includes accurate and cost-effective energy design and modeling.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4055-98/99
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Airport
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Increase Amount $968,000 New Amount $4,190,660
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Will finalize food and beverage leasing and management services for the new International Terminal, and transition program operations to Airport staff.
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Regular
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12/31/01
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4065-98/99
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Airport
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Increase Amount $100,000 New Amount $600,000
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Will conduct nationwide search of senior executives/managers for positions associated with airport expansion in areas of Financial Management & Information Technology.
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Regular
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04/01/02
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4296-00/01
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Human Resources
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Increase Amount $34,812
New Amount $101,857
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Will continue to review and develop critical exam data of written and oral performance examination components for classes 5207 Associate Engineer, 5241 Engineer, and 5211 Senior Engineer.
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Regular
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11/21/01
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the
offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
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CONSENT AGENDA
All matters on the Consent Agenda considered by the Civil Service Commission will be acted upon by a single vote of the Commission. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a request is made; in which event, the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item. Each individual addressing the Commission will be limited to a maximum time limit of five minutes for all items severed from the Consent Agenda.
Copies of all staff reports and materials being considered by the Civil Service Commission are available for public view 72 hours prior to the Civil Service Commission meeting and are located in the Civil Service Commission office at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA 94102.
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Salary Survey for Registered Nurse Classifications (Charter Section A8.403), 2001-2002. (File No. 0262-01-3) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Adopt report; Certify to the Board of Supervisors for the Acute Care Nursing classifications the highest prevailing salary schedule in the six Bay Area counties (Public & Private) in
effect on April 15, 2001.
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REGULAR AGENDA
Copies of all staff reports and materials being considered by the Civil Service Commission are available for public view 72 hours prior to the Civil Service Commission meeting and are located in the Civil Service Commission office at
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA 94102.
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Certification of Salary and Benefits of Elected Officials of the City & County of San Francisco for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 in accordance with Charter Section A8.409-1. (File No. 0264-01-3) - Action Item
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March 5, 2001:
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Approve the status report on the preliminary Elected Officials Salary and Benefits Survey; Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at the Civil Service Commission Meeting of March 19, 2001.
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March 19, 2001:
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Approve; Report on results of Elected Officials Salary and Benefits Survey at the meeting of April 16, 2001.
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April 16, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 7, 2001.
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion; forward Commission action to the Mayor’s Office for inclusion in the FY 2001-2002.
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Appeal by Rudolph Pankratius on the rejection of application for Maintenance
Controller (Job Code 7340) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0265-01-4) - Action Item
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March 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 2, 2001, pending
additional information on Samuel Avila, Jr. and the submission of performance evaluations from Rudolph Pankratius.
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April 2, 2001:
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1) Postpone to the meeting of April 16, 2001; 2) Allow Samuel Avila, Jr. the opportunity to present evidence to support his claim of experience to meet minimum qualification requirements, and; 3) Sever each appeal. Mr. Pankratius failed to
appear.
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April 16, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 7, 2001, at the request of John Moran, Automotive Mechanics Union Lodge No. 1414.
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Recommendation of the Director of
Transportation:
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Deny the appeal of the rejection of the applications for the Maintenance Controller (Job Code 7340) examination by Rudolph Pankratius.
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Appeal by Nelson Castillo of the Human Resources Director’s decision to dismiss the employment discrimination complaint. (File No. 0178-01-6) - Action Item
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April 16, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 7, 2001, at the request of Clint Brayton, Attorney.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
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Adopt the report. Deny the appeal of Nelson Castillo. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Marianne Strange, permanent civil service Senior Parking Control Officer
(Job Code 8216) of the decision of the Human Resources Director on the application of Civil Service Commission definition of battery leave. (File No. 0655-00-3) - Action Item
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March 19, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 2, 2001. Ms. Strange failed to appear.
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April 2, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 7, 2001, at the request of the Department of Human Resources-Workers Compensation
Division.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Marianne Strange. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Lisa Watkins, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163), Municipal Transportation Agency of the decision of the Human Resources Director on the application of Civil Service Commission definition of battery leave. (File No. 0852-00-3) - Action Item
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March 19, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 16, 2001, at the request of Gilbert Griffin, Attorney.
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April 16, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 7, 2001, at the request of the Department of Human Resources-Workers Compensation
Division.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Lisa Watkins. Sustain the
decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Request from Johnny Wong for reconsideration of a ban from working in a department. (File No. 0312-01-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Adopt report; Approve removal of employment restrictions. Allow employment with the Department of Public Works.
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EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
As soon after 2:00 p.m. as practical, a roll call will be held of the names of persons appearing on the Employee Separations Agenda to ascertain who is present for hearing. Please respond as your name is called. Your case will be heard by the Commission in the order it appears on the Agenda unless the President grants a request to be heard out of order. The Commission will take immediate action during the roll call for those persons not in attendance.
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Determination of future employability: dismissal of permanent appointment of Larry Herron, Porter (Job Code 2736) Department of Public Health. (File No. 0121-01-7) - Action Item
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March 19, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 16, 2001, at the request of SEIU, Local 250.
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April 16, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 7, 2001, at the request of SEIU, Local 250.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; Future employment subject to the review and approval of the Human Resources Director after satisfactory completion of one (1) year work experience outside the City and County service.
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Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of permanent exempt
appointment of Horacio Candia, Chief’s Operator (Job Code H - 10) San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0142-01-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
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Dismiss from City and County service; No future employment with the San Francisco Fire Department.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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Report on provisional appointments. (File No. 0320-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Report of exempt positions under Charter Categories 10.104-16 through 10.104.18. (File No. 0321-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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(19)
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Progress report on Class Consolidation Project. (File No. 0322-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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(20)
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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(21)
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ADJOURNMENT
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