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A G E N D A
Regular Meeting
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June 21, 2004
Order of Business
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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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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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
June 21, 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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Special Meeting of June 7, 2004 – Closed Session
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Regular Meeting of June 7, 2004
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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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COMMENDATIONS AGENDA
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Commendation for Andrea Gourdine, Human Resources Director upon her retirement after 36 years of service to the City & County of San Francisco. (File No. 0432-04-1) – Action Item
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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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(6)
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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts. (File No. 0326-04-8) – 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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4125-03/04
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Airport
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$400,000
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Will provide the development of a concessions oriented way-finding signage and graphics program for the new food & beverage program in the Domestic Terminals; how many type of signs; management of the construction and installation of signs.
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Regular
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12/31/05
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June 7, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 21, 2004 at the request of the San Francisco International Airport.
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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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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts. (File No. 0426-04-8) – 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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2008-03/04
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Public Health
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$59,300,000
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To provide various services to people with HIV/AIDS and to those who are at risk. Services will include counseling, case management, housing, prevention, health education, advocacy, transport-ation, telephone hotline, testing and outreach.
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Continuing
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06/30/09
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4127-03/04
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Telecommunication & Information Services
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$92,500
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Will conduct a study of a representative sample of City residents to determine the population’s needs and interests regarding cable television; identify partnering opportunities with private and public agencies; and develop strategic communication plans.
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Regular
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12/01/04
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4128-03/04
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Public Utilities Commission (Water)
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$900,000
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To provide laboratory testing for drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, soils, sediments, solids, hazardous waste, and biota (tissues); to ensure regulatory compliance required by Federal and State agencies.
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06/30/07
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4129-03/04
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Public Health
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$901,712
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Will provide clinical quality assurance activities for Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Emergency Communications Department. The Department of Public Health will provide programmatic oversight of the contractual services.
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Regular
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06/30/06
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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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CONSENT AGENDA
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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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Certification of the Prevailing Rate of Wages for Workers Engaged in Rigging, Sound, Projection, Theatrical Lighting, Videos, Computers, Draping, Carpentry, Special Effects, and Motion Picture Services on property owned by the City & County of San Francisco. (File No. 0413-04-3) – Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Adopt report; Forward to Board of Supervisors.
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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. 0394-04-5) - Action Item
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June 7, 2004:
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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, 2004, upon agreement with the affected employee organizations.
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Recommendation:
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Approve the extension of Rule 113, Article II, Section 113.2.2 - Expansion of Certification Rules, through December 31, 2004, for Local 21, Local 250, and Local 790, excluding Local 535 until further notice.
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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. 0395-04-5) - Action Item
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June 7, 2004:
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Direct the Civil Service Commission Executive Officer to post for adoption the recommendation of the Director of Transportation to extend Rule 413, Section 413.2.2 for an additional six months, through December 31, 2004, upon agreement with the affected employee organizations.
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Recommendation:
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Approve the extension of Rule 413, Article II, Section 413.2.2 - Expansion of Certification Rules, through December 31, 2004, for Local 21, Local 250, and Local 790, excluding Local 535 until further notice.
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Report from the Municipal Transportation Agency on Provisional Appointments. (File No. 0427-04-1) – Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Accept and file report.
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Report from the Municipal Transportation Agency on Appointments Exempt from Civil Service under Charter Section 10.104-16 through 10.104-18. (File No. 0428-04-1) – Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Accept and file report.
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Report from the Department of Human Resources on Provisional Appointments. (File No. 0429-04-1) – Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Accept and file report.
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Report from the Department of Human Resources on Exempt Positions under Charter Categories 10.104-16 through 10.104-18. (File No. 0430-04-1) – Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Accept and file report.
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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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Report from the San Francisco Police Department Decentralized Unit on the Q – 60 Lieutenant examination process and procedures. (File No. 0430-04-4) – Discussion and possible action
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts. (File No. 0431-04-8) – 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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4130-03/04
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Public Health
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Increase Amount $1,563,660
New Amount
$3,441,848
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Will provide temporary laundry services to Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH) and San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH). Services include picking up and processing soiled hospital laundry seven days per week, including holidays.
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Regular
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12/31/04
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Recommendation:
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Adopt the Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
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Appeal by the San Francisco Unified School District of the decision of the Human Resources Director to allow Ms. Nelita Samson to rescind her waiver of employment. (File No. 0230-04-5) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
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Deny the appeal by the School District and uphold the decision to allow Ms. Nelita Samson to rescind her waiver for the 1410 Chief Clerk position.
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Appeal by Bennette Nulph of the Human Resources Director’s finding of insufficient evidence to sustain a charge of sexual harassment, disparate treatment in work assignments and retaliation. (File No. 0304-03-6) - Action Item
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February 17, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 3, 2004 at the request of Bennette Nulph.
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May 3, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 21, 2004 at the request of Bennette Nulph. This will be the last continuance granted.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt report. Sustain decision of Human Resources Director, deny the appeal by Bennette Nulph.
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Appeal by Angel Orozco following the Police Department’s background investigation and recommendation of rejection for Q – 2 Police Officer and the decision of the Human Resources Director to uphold recommendation. (File No. 0160-04-4) – Action Item
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May 3, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 17, 2004 or when all five Commissioners are present.
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May 17, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 21, 2004 at the request of the San Francisco Police Department.
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Recommendation:
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Adopt report. Sustain recommendation of the Police Department; deny appeal by Angel Orozco.
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SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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SPECIAL ATTENTION - APPELLANTS APPEARING ON THE 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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(20)
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Determination of future employability: Resignation of permanent civil service appointment of Janet Pickens, Senior Clerk Typist (Job Code 1426) with services unsatisfactory. (File No. 0621-03-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Department of Building Inspection:
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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; No future employment with the Department of Building Inspection.
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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(22)
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ADJOURNMENT
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