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Regular Meeting
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October 4, 2004
2:00 p.m.
ROOM 400, CITY HALL
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
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A request to hear an item after 5:00 p.m.should be directed to the
Executive Officer as soon as possible following the receipt of notification of an upcoming hearing. Requests may be made by telephone at
(415) 252-3247 and confirmed in writing or by fax at (415) 252-3260.
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Order of Business
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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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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
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RATIFICATION AGENDA
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CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
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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
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.sfgov.org/civil_service/. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- 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.
- 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.
- Policy and Procedure for Hearings to be Scheduled after 5:00 p.m.and Requests for Postponement
A request to hear an item after 5:00 p.m.should be directed to the Executive Officer as soon as possible following the receipt of notification of an upcoming hearing. Requests may be made by telephone at (415) 252-3247 and confirmed in writing or by fax at (415) 252-3260.
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.
- 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:
- Opening summary of case (brief overview);
- Discussion of evidence;
- Corroborating witnesses, if necessary; and
- 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. and 5:00 p.m.
- 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 400 (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 47 Van Ness Avenue, 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 or (415) 252-3247 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 FranciscoAdministrative 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@sfgov.org, or on the City’s website at www.sfgov.org/bdsupvrs/sunshine.
San FranciscoLobbyist 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 Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code Section 2.100) to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 581-2300, fax (415) 581-2317 and web site http://www.sfgov.org/ethics/.
City and County of San Francisco
Civil Service Commission
Agenda for Regular Meeting
October 4, 2004
2:00 p.m.
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ITEM NO.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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President Linda Richardson
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Vice President Thomas T. Ng
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Commissioner Alicia D. Becerril
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Commissioner Donald A. Casper
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Commissioner Morgan R. Gorrono
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(2)
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES– Action Item
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Regular Meeting of September 20, 2004
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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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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Civil Service Commission review and comment of Departmental Statement of Incompatible Activities for the following departments.
(File No. 0497-04-1) – Action Item
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Department of Administrative Services
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Human Rights Commission
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Adult Probation Department
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Immigrant Rights Commission
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Airport Commission
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Law Library
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Arts Commission
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Public Library
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Asian Art Museum
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Office of the Mayor
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Assessment Appeals Board
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Municipal Transportation Agency
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Board of Supervisors, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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Police Department
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Board of Supervisors, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
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Port of San Francisco
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Department of Building Inspection
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Private Industry Council of San Francisco, Inc.
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Office of the City Attorney
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Citizen’s General Obligation Bond Oversight
Committee
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Civil Service Commission
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Office of the Controller
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Office of the District Attorney
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Entertainment Commission
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Department of the Environment
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Fine Arts Museum
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San Francisco Fire Department
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Health Commission and Department of Public Health
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Department of Human Resources
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Juvenile Probation Commission
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City Administrator
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Arts Commission
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Department of Child Support Services
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Department of Public Works
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Aging & Adult Services Commission & the Department of Aging & Adult Services
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August 16, 2004:
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Continue to the meeting of September 7, 2004.
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September 7, 2004:
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Separate in-house and outside activities; Continue to the meeting of September 20, 2004.
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September 20, 2004:
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Continue to the meeting of October 4, 2004.
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Recommendation:
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Review; Forward comment to Ethics Commission.
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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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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts. (File No. 0702-04-8) – 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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4031-04/05
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Municipal Transportation Agency
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$3,709,168
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Will provide shipping and partial restoration of eleven New Jersey Transit (NJT) Presidents Conference Committee streetcars Muni is purchasing from NJT; including labor, inspection, engineering, quality assurance/quality control, parts and facilities.
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Regular
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09/20/09
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4032-04/05
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Public Works
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$1,600,000
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Will provide as-needed environmental, scientific, and laboratory consultation services for rapid & cost effective resolution of environmental issues encountered in maintenance dredging, dredge spoil disposal, hydrographic survey & regulatory negotiations.
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Regular
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09/30/07
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4033-04/05
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Juvenile
Probation
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$175,000
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Will provide technical expertise for the Department’s program evaluation system, PrIDE, a comprehensive program evaluation system set up to measure the achievement of specific service objectives for youth placed in programs of Juvenile Probation.
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Regular
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06/30/05
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4034-04/05
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Public Utilities Commission (Water)
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$405,000
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Will provide expert technical advisory and independent review services for the San Francisco Clean Water Master Plan (CWMP). Seek to retain the services of consultants who are members of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
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Regular
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08/31/07
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Recommendation of
the Human Resources Director:
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Adopt the Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
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REGULAR AGENDA
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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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Backdate civil service citywide seniority dates for Class 2587 Health Worker III staffemployed at the San Francisco Behavioral Health Center (formerly Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility), specifically: (File No. 0650-04-4) – Action Item
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NAME
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CERTIFICATION DATE – CLASS 2586
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CERTIFICATION DATE – CLASS 2587
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Joy Chin-Malloy
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November 14, 1996
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September 13, 2002
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Josephine Hawkins
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October 1, 2001
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February 10, 2003
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Stefano Hillman
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November 14, 1996
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September 13, 2002
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Riley Hunter
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October 1, 2001
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September 13, 2002
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Latanya Hurst
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February 11, 2002
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February 10, 2003
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Thomas Ichite
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March 9, 1998
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February 10, 2003
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Kunnarith Ky
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October 1, 2001
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February 10, 2003
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Peter Straus
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November 14, 1996
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February 10, 2003
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Connie Truong
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October 1, 2001
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February 10, 2003
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Mario Choi
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October 1, 2001
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September 13, 2002
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Maggie Thai
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October 1, 2001
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September 13, 2002
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September 20, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 4, 2004 at the request of staff.
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Recommendation:
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Backdate civil service citywide seniority date for the employees listed above from a certification date of February 10, 2003 to September 13, 2002.
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Appeal by Dr. Roop Jindal of the Human Resources Director’s decision in his complaint of discrimination. (File No. 0309-04-6) – Action Item
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September 20, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 4, 2004 at the request of Dr. Roop Jindal.
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Recommendation:
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Adopt the staff report. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director; deny the appeal by
Dr. Jindal.
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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contract.
(File No. 0703-04-8) – 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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4035-04/05
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Elections
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$100,000
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Will utilize print, radio, television, and video messages to specifically inform and educate San Francisco’s voters protected under the Voting Rights Act about ranked-choice voting in
preparation for the November 2004 election.
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Regular
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12/31/04
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Recommendation of
the Human Resources Director:
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Adopt the Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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(11)
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ADJOURNMENT
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