Meeting Information

CALL TO ORDER

2:07 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Commissioner Johnnie L. Carter

Present

Commissioner Donald A. Casper

Present

Commissioner Morgan Gorrono

Present

Commissioner Adrienne Pon

Excused

Commissioner Rosabella Safont

Excused

Commissioner Casper presided.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

Commissioner Casper introduced and welcomed Commissioner Johnnie L. Carter, Jr.

Criss Romero, IFPTE Local 21 representative, spoke in support of the proposed amendments to the Rules on Veterans Preference (Agenda Item #7) and Probationary Periods (Agenda Item #8). Mr. Romero also commented on Local 21 concerns
related to the Civil Service Commission Rules governing the administration and the definition of Probationary Period.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Special Meeting of March 5, 2001

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)

Regular Meeting of March 5, 2001

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0160-01-8

Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(Item No. 5)

4322-00/01

Public Works

$120,000

Will provide professional architectural design services to remodel the San Francisco General Hospital Catheterization Lab, accommodate the latest digital radiographic equipment to redesign the lab space and eliminate the darkroom.

Regular

12/31/02

4327-00/01

Airport

$75,000

Will provide parking citation processing and payment services for vehicles on San Francisco Airport property.

Regular

06/30/02

4072-97/98

Airport

Increase Amount $200,000 New Amount $650,000

Will advise and assist in submitting reports and contour maps on the status of the noise impact area, progress in achieving full compliance with state regulations, and developing programs to reduce noise of impact area.

Regular

08/31/02

4170-99/00

Tele-communication & Information
Services

Increase Amount $117,875 New Amount $267,875

Will develop and write the information technology strategic plan and policies for the Committee on Information Technology (COIT).

Regular

06/30/01

March 5, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of March 19, 2001.

Speakers:

Jim Horan, Department of Public Works and Carlos Villalva, Community Health Network spoke on
PSC #4322-00/01.

Gabe Karol, San Francisco International Airport spoke on PSC #4327-00/01.

Jon Long spoke on PSC #4072-97/98.

Sandy Rosen spoke on PSC #4170-99/00.

Action:

Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the
offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
(Vote of 3 to 0)

0198-01-8

Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(Item No. 6)

4331-00/01

Public Works

$1,500,000

Will provide as-needed landscape architectural design services on existing parks to meet current safety and disabled access codes when workload exceeds staff capacity.

Regular

06/30/04

4332-00/01

Airport

$500,000

Will provide as-needed geotechnical engineering services to handle unique problems where staff lacks the expertise, including review and analysis of geotechnical reports, building and structural design, and existing and proposed underground structures.

Regular

06/30/03

4333-00/01

Airport

$5,333,334

Will provide medical and administrative services at the SFO Medical Clinic, and ensure appropriate staffing levels of physicians, nurses and administrative personnel.

Regular

06/30/04

4334-00/01

Public Works

$3,000,000

Will provide as-needed architectural services for design and production of construction documents for projects in or on City-owned facilities.

Regular

01/30/04

4335-00/01

Mayor’s Office

$252,000

Will serve as Federal Legislative representative, appointed by the Mayor pursuant to Administrative Code 16.3-1 and ratified by the Board of Supervisors.

Regular

12/31/01

4336-00/01

City Planning

$325,000

Will prepare and implement specific plans for San Francisco neighborhoods, and assist staff with preparation of an environmental impact report (EIR) for the Market and Octavia neighborhood plans.

Regular

03/20/02

4337-00/01

Public Utilities Commission (Hetch Hetchy & Bureaus)

$730,000

Will develop and implement the Chloramine Conversion Public Outreach program to educate water users including kidney dialysis facilities, etc. to achieve compliance with Federal and State regulations.

Regular

09/30/03

4338-00/01

Public Utilities Commission (Hetch Hetchy & Bureaus)

$700,000

Will provide engineering services and develop a Design Report for the chemical feed facilities required for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s conversion to chloramine as the residual disinfectant for the water transmission system.

Regular

12/31/01

4339-00/01

Public Utilities Commission
(Water)

$150,000

Will conduct water pollution prevention assessments for small commercial businesses to determine significance of their discharge and develop business-specific water pollution prevention strategies.

Regular

06/30/02

Speakers:

Theresa Lee, San Francisco International Airport, and Chris Wachsmuth, San Francisco General Hospital spoke on PSC #4333-00/01.

Action:

Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the
offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
(Vote of 3 to 0)

0199-01-5

Proposed amendments to the Civil Service Commission Rules - Examinations, Veterans Preference (Rules Series 011) affecting all employees. (Item No. 7)

November 6, 2000:

Post for adoption following meet and confer.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopt. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0200-01-5

Proposed amendments to the Civil Service Commission Rules - Probationary Period (Rules Series 17) affecting all employees. (Item No. 8)

January 8, 2001:

Post for adoption following meet and confer.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopt. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0201-01-5

Proposed posted amendments to Civil Service Commission Rules applicable to the Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Fire Department, specifically: 310 - Examination Announcements and Applicants; 311 - Examinations and; 312 - Eligible Lists. (Item No. 9)

December 14, 2000:

Posted for adoption following meet and confer.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopt. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0531-00-3

Appeal by Charles Coffey, permanent civil service Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163), Municipal Transportation Agency, of the Human Resources Director’s decision on the application of the Civil Service Commission definition of battery. (Item No. 10)

February 5, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of March 19, 2001 to allow the Department of Human Resources to respond to questions on the application of battery pay based on Commission policy.

Speakers:

Minh Vu, Department of Human Resources -
Workers Compensation Division

Charles Coffey, Appellant

Action:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Charles Coffey. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0080-01-1

Appeal by Charles Walker on the rejection of application for Train Controller
(Job Code 9150) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 11)

Speakers:

Michael Lum, Municipal Transportation Agency

Charles Walker, Appellant

Action:

Adopt report. Deny appeal of Charles Walker for Train Controller due to experience. Sustain the
decision of the Director of Transportation.
(Vote of 3 to 0)

0104-01-4

Appeal by Thomas Tom of the rejection of background investigation for
Deputy Sheriff I (Job Code 8302). (Item No. 12)

Speakers:

Sgt. Ken Ferrigno, Office of the Sheriff

Action:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Thomas Tom.
Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. Mr. Tom failed to appear. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0105-01-4

Appeal by Yonghyun Yoo of the rejection of background investigation for
Police Officer (Job Code (Q - 2) San Francisco Police Department.
(Item No. 13)

Speakers:

Lt. Morris Tabak, San Francisco Police Department

Yonghyun Yoo, Appellant

Action:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Yonghyun Yoo. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0852-00-3

Appeal by Lisa Watkins, part-time 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.
(Item No. 14)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of April 16, 2001, at the request of Gilbert Griffin, Attorney. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0655-00-3

Appeal by Marianne Strange, permanent civil service Senior Supervisor (Job Code 8216), Department of Parking and Traffic, of the decision of the Human Resources Director on the application of Civil Service Commission definition of battery leave. (Item No. 15)

Speakers:

Minh Vu, Department of Human Resources -
Workers Compensation Division

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of April 2, 2001. Ms. Strange failed to appear. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0121-01-7

Determination of future employability: dismissal of permanent appointment of Larry Herron, Porter (Job Code 2736) Department of Public Health.
(Item No. 16)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of April 16, 2001, at the request of SEIU Local 250. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0694-00-7

Determination of future employability: of Robert McBriarty, permanent civil service Electrical Transit Mechanic (Job Code 7379) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 17)

February 5, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2001 at the request of Larry Shockey, Attorney.

March 5, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of March 19, 2001, at the request of Larry Shockey, Attorney.

Larry Shockey, Attorney

Robert McBriarity, Appellant

Action:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; No
future employment with the City and County of San Francisco. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0843-00-7

Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of entrance probationary appointment of Alan Moore, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163)
Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 18)

March 5, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of March 19, 2001.

Speakers:

Faith Van Putten, Municipal Transportation Agency

Alan Moore, Appellant

Action:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; No
future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency that requires a Class B or Class BP Drivers License.
(Vote of 3 to 0)

0870-99-7

Determination of future employability: termination of provisional appointment of Stanley Miller, Swimming Instructor (Job Code 3208) and Pool Lifeguard
(Job Code 3212), Recreation and Park Department. (Item No. 19)

February 7, 2000:

Postpone to the meeting of March 6, 2000 at the request of Sheila Sexton, Attorney.

March 6, 2000:

Postpone to the meeting of April 3, 2000 at the request of Sheila Sexton, Attorney.

April 3, 2000:

Postpone to the meeting of May 1, 2000 at the request of
Mr. Miller.

May 1, 2000:

Postpone to the meeting of May 15, 2000 at the request of the Recreation and Park Department.

May 15, 2000:

Off calendar pending resolution of litigation.

February 5, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of March 19, 2001, at the request of Stanley Miller.

Action:

Off Calendar. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0206-01-1

Report of exempt positions under Charter Categories 10.104-16 through 10.104-18. (Item No. 20)

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0207-01-1

Progress report on Class Consolidation Project. (Item No. 21)

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0165-01-1

Status report on the preliminary Elected Officials Salary and Benefits Survey in accordance with Charter Section A8.409.1. (Item No. 22)

March 5, 2001:

Approve; Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at the Civil Service
Commission meeting of March 19, 2001.

Action:

Approve; Report on results of Elected Officials Salary and Benefits Survey at the meeting of April 16, 2001.
(Vote of 3 to 0)

None.

ADJOURNMENT

4:45 p.m.

The Civil Service Commission acted on Commissioner Johnnie L. Carter’s motion to adjourn its meeting in memory of Robert Burton, brother of State Senator John L. Burton who passed away on
March 18, 2001. The Commission extends its sympathy to the family and directed the Civil Service Commission Executive Officer to express the Commissioners condolences to the Burton family.
(Vote of 3 to 0)