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June 18, 2001
ROOM 400, 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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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
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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 www.ci.sf.ca.us/civil_service/. 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.ci.sf.ca.us.ethics/.
City and County of San Francisco
Civil Service Commission
Agenda for Regular Meeting
June 18, 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 June 4, 2001
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Regular Meeting of June 4, 2001
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Announcement of changes to agenda
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Other announcements
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS - Action Item
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June 4, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 18, 2001.
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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RATIFICATION AGENDA
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ALL CALENDARED ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT 2:30 P.M. OR AS SOON AS PRACTICAL FOLLOWING SPECIAL SESSION.
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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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Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0414-01-8) - 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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4365-00/01
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Public Works
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$100,000
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Will develop contract documents for job ordering contracting to expedite design and construction of small and/or urgent projects.
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Regular
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05/31/06
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June 4, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 18, 2001.
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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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Presentation by the Department of Public Health on Personal Services Contracts.
(File No. 0451-01-8) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0458-01-8) - Action Item
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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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2007-00/01
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Public Health
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$380,000,000
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Will provide a full array of mental health services including acute care (inpatient), skilled nursing, crisis and managed care, rehabilitation, medication support, and other community client services.
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Continuing
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06/30/05
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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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2008-00/01
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Public Health
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$220,000,000
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Will provide substance abuse prevention and treatment services including residential, outpatient and day treatment; opiate detoxification; substance abuse prevention; court diversion assessment; and street outreach services.
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Continuing
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06/30/05
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June 4, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 18, 2001.
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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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Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0445-01-8) - Action Item
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PSC#
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Department
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Type of Approval
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Duration
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4371-00/01
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Environment
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$150,000
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Will develop a plan for comprehensive City policies to reduce exposure to persistent bio-accumulative toxins (PBTs) such as mercury, dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls, which are harmful to humans and ecosystem health.
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Regular
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12/31/03
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4372-00/01
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Public Works
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$1,800,000
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Will perform as-needed consultation services to assist in completion of sediment sampling, characterization and disposal for both bay and freshwater sediments.
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Regular
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06/30/03
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4373-00/01
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Environment
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$66,000
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Will organize and coordinate a wide variety of training sessions and an Integrated Pest Management conference for city staff including custodians, gardeners, building managers, and site supervisors.
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Regular
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06/30/03
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4374-00/01
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Airport
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$60,000
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Will provide consulting services and support as the Airport Director’s liaison to Peninsula communities, aircraft operators and the Airport/Community Roundtable regarding aircraft noise abatement issues.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4375-00/01
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Airport
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$60,000
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Will provide consulting services as the Airport Director’s liaison on FAA Air Traffic Controllers and noise abatement issues associated with aircraft operating procedures, and develop airfield layout configurations.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4376-00/01
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Airport
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$100,000
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Will design interior signage to interconnect Airport facilities to the new AirTrain system and develop an Airport Signage Standards Manual.
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Regular
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06/30/03
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4377-00/01
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Airport
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$767,403
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Will provide engineering design services to change the aircraft apron pavement materials, raise the pavement elevation, and incorporate drawings designed by Airport staff.
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Regular
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06/17/02
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4378-00/01
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Municipal
Transportation Agency
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$3,500,000
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Will implement an integrated client-server-based Vehicle, Facilities and Inventory Management System; and provide training, data conversion, and technical support.
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Regular
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12/31/02
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4379-00/01
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Police
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$615,567
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Will provide crime prevention services such as organizing neighborhood watch groups; conducting residential and commercial security surveys; and making presentations on personal safety, robbery, burglary, and workplace violence.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4380-00/01
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City
Administrator’s Office
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$1,500,000
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Will recruit, conduct outreach, hire, mentor, offer career development counseling, pay wages, and provide benefits for 8 - 12 college graduates. Graduates will work as interns for 1 - 2 years in a training program in recycling and hazardous waste.
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Regular
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06/30/04
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4381-00/01
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Public Health
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$3,400,000
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Will provide medical and surgical services to medically indigent adults, which include cardiac surgery, angioplasty, radiation oncology, leukemia treatment, ophthalmology procedures, organ transplants and other services not provided at SFGH.
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Regular
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06/30/03
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4382-00/01
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Public Health
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$3,900,000
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Will provide clinically sound and culturally competent intensive outpatient mental health services for San Francisco residents who exhibit severe and/or disabling impairments.
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Regular
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06/30/04
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4383-00/01
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Arts Commission
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$950,000
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Will perform "Summer In the City Concert Series" at Davies Symphony Hall and Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park, in accordance with the City Charter.
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Regular
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12/31/01
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4384-00/01
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Commission on the Status of Women
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$96,000
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Will provide consulting services for the strategic planning phase of centralization of 24 hour multi-language domestic violence crisis line.
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Regular
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07/31/02
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4385-00/01
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Public Utilities Commission (Water)
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$9,800,000
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Will provide technical and professional engineering services for the design of the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant Solids Handling Facilities Upgrade Project.
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Regular
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12/31/02
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4386-00/01
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Mayor’s Office of Children, Youth & Families
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$85,000
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Will develop and support a youth development survey, and provide technical assistance and training on model youth development practice to community evaluators, department staff, and employees of funded agencies.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4387-00/01
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Telecommunications &
Information Services
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$117,000
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Will develop various systems which include Contract Management, Vendor Standards/ Requirements, Project Oversight Procedures, Website and Content, Retool Annual Business Folio Process, and strategic IT business planning.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4388-00/01
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Telecommunications &
Information Services
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$1,812,000
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Will provide expert project management and systems analysis services for the Court Management System (CMS) Replacement Project.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4389-00/01
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Telecommunications &
Information Services
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$700,000
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Will assist existing cabling staff during periods of heavy workload and perform basic telecommunications wiring and cabling work for different installation types.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4390-00/01
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Telecommunications &
Information Services
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$150,000
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Will assist existing staff with the definition and development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for City departments, and eventually the public.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4391-00/01
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Telecommunications &
Information Services
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$350,000
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Will provide highly specialized advanced training in personal computer and network programs for department staff and other City departments.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4392-00/01
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Telecommunications &
Information Services
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$267,875
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Will continue to develop and write the information technology strategic plan and policies for the Committee on Information Technology (COIT).
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4393-00/01
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Telecommunications &
Information Services
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$500,000
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Will provide technical expertise to assist staff in implementing the Enterprise Email and Messaging System for all City departments.
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Regular
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12/31/02
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4394-00/01
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Telecommunications &
Information Services
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$147,840
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Will analyze, design, code, test, document, and implement database enhancements and program changes to Retirement’s Member Accounting System.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4395-00/01
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Human Services
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$1,000,000
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Will develop and implement a community based computer learning center at Turk Street, a former Fire department 911 Emergency services facility.
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Regular
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05/31/04
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4119-99/00
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Airport
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Increase Amount $29,147,643 New Amount $264,224,845
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Will continue to provide construction management and contract administration services for building of the new International Terminal Complex and related Master Plan projects and services.
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Regular
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05/31/02
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4155-97/98
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Controller
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Increase Amount $6,000,000 New Amount $12,000,000
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Will provide consulting services for the implementation of a software upgrade to the financial and procurement systems to allow the City to migrate to new functionality and technology in the most cost beneficial and least risky manner.
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Regular
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06/30/04
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4183-99/00
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Airport
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Increase Amount $75,000
New Amount $175,000
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To increase international flight activity and economic growth for the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Services to include an integrated media outreach and public affairs program.
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Regular
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06/30/01
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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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Request to extend Volume I - Civil Service Commission Rule 113 - Certification of
Eligibles, Article II, Section 113.2.2 - Expansion of Certification Rules.
(File No. 0415-01-5) - Action Item
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June 4, 2001:
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Direct the Civil Service Commission Executive Officer to post for adoption the recommendation of the Human Resources
Director to extend Rule 113, Section 113.2.2 for an additional six months, through December 31, 2001, upon agreement with the affected employee organizations.
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Recommendation:
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Approve extension of Rule 113, Article II, Section 113.2.2 Expansion of Certification Rules until December 31, 2001 for Local 250, Local 535 and Local 21, excluding Local 790.
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Request to extend Volume IV- Civil Service Commission Rule 413 - Certification of
Eligibles, Article II, Section 413.2.2 - Expansion of Certification Rules.
(File No. 0416-01-5) - Action Item
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June 4, 2001:
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Direct the Civil Service Commission Executive Officer to post for adoption the recommendation of the Human Resources
Director to extend Rule 413, Section 413.2.2 for an additional six months, through December 31, 2001, upon agreement with the affected employee organizations.
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Recommendation:
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Approve extension of Rule 413, Article II, Section 413.2.2 Expansion of Certification Rules until December 31, 2001 for Local 250, Local 535 and Local 21, excluding Local 790.
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REGULAR AGENDA
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ALL CALENDARED ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT 2:30 P.M. OR AS SOON AS PRACTICAL FOLLOWING SPECIAL SESSION.
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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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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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May 7, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 21, 2001, for submission of additional information. Copies of documents provided to the Civil Service Commission will also be provided to appellant’s counsel.
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May 21, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 18, 2001 at the request of the Department of Human Resources-EEO Unit.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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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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EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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ALL CALENDARED ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT 2:30 P.M. OR AS SOON AS PRACTICAL FOLLOWING SPECIAL SESSION.
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As soon after 2:30 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: 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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May 7, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 18, 2001 at the request of Horacio Candia.
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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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Progress report on Class Consolidation Project. (File No. 0449-01-1)
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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. 0450-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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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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