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MINUTES
Regular Meeting
April 5, 2004
Including Resumption of Adjourned Special Meeting of March 22, 2004
2:00 p.m.
ROOM 400, CITY HALL
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
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CALL TO ORDER
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2:13 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
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President Morgan R. Gorrono
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Present
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Vice President Linda Richardson
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Not Present (Arrived at 3:59 p.m. during Item #13 Closed Session)
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Commissioner Alicia D. Becerril
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Present (Departed at 4:50 p.m.)
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Commissioner Donald A. Casper
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Present
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Commissioner Thomas T. Ng
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Present
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President Morgan R. Gorrono presided.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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None.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Special Meeting of March 15, 2004 – 1:00 p.m. Open Session
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Action:
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Approve. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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Regular Meeting of March 15, 2004
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Action:
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Approve. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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Special Meeting of March 22, 2004 – 1:00 p.m. Open Session
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Action:
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Approve. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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0212-04-8
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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts. (Item No. 5)
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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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4090-03/04
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Mayor’s Office of Public
Finance & Business
Affairs
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$250,000
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Will provide financial advisory services pertaining to municipal debt, in particular general obligation bonds in connection with Laguna Honda Hospital. This service will include financial and legal analysis of the benefit of any credit enhancements.
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Regular
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06/30/07
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4091-03/04
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Public Works
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$300,000
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Will provide administrative and payroll services for the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Project Pull Program (Summer Youth Employment), which include recruiting San Francisco high school students to participate in the program.
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Regular
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06/30/06
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4092-03/04
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Emergency Communications
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$100,000
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Will prepare a City wide emergency disaster plan. The plan will be designed to coordinate all City departments and other resources, into a unified response, in a disaster or significant event. The City has not updated the existing plan since 1996.
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Regular
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11/05/04
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4093-03/04
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Human Resources
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$100,000
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Will conduct a workforce utilization study of the City’s technical engineers and identify ways in which technical engineering job functions and duties can be restructured to fully employ incumbents’ skills, education and specialized knowledge.
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Regular
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06/30/04
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4094-03/04
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Airport
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$400,000
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Will provide professional consulting services to assist the airlines represented by the San Francisco Airline Airport Affairs Committee (SFAAAC) in the review and analysis of the Airport’s Rates and Charges and Capital Plan expenditures.
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Regular
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06/30/05
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4095-03/04
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Airport
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$5,500,000
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Will implement various security systems and facilities for which integration and operational support are required. Will provide functions related to Airport security: integrate baggage handling systems with the in-line explosive detection machines.
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Regular
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03/31/06
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4096-03/04
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Public Utilities Commission
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$1,600,000
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Will assist the SFPUC in specialized Tunnel Detail Design, Supplemental Geotechnical Services and provide Engineering Services Support for the Construction of the tunnel, shaft and connections to near surface and surface facilities of the Polhemus Tunnel.
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Regular
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01/31/07
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4097-03/04
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Public Utilities Commission
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$3,500,000
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Will provide coordination and work plan preparation; environmental document scoping; environmental background and field studies; alternatives analysis; response to public comments; acquisition of regulatory permits and agency approvals.
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06/14/08
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4098-03/04
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Municipal Transportation Agency
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$1,201,884
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Will provide a broad range of specialized vehicle engineering services, testing, administrative support, management and on-site inspection services, quality assurance, documentation in support of SF Muni Railway Electric Trolley Bus Procurement Project.
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Regular
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12/31/06
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4099-03/04
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Fire
Department
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Increase Amount $82,000 New Amount $132,000
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Will perform physical fitness evaluation on uniformed Fire Department personnel including coronary risk factor evaluation, cardiovascular examination, and laboratory testing.
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Regular
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06/30/04
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Speakers:
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Thomas Strong, San Francisco Police Department spoke on PSC #4092-03/04.
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Action:
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Adopt the Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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0583-03-6 & 0641-03-6
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Appeal by Earnestine May-McNary of the Human Resources Director’s decision regarding her complaints of discrimination and retaliation. (Item No. 6)
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February 17, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 5, 2004 at the request of Paula Gustafson, Attorney.
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 19, 2004 at the request of President Morgan R. Gorrono. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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0576-03-7
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Appeal by Earnestine May-McNary of the Executive Officer’s decision to close the appeal on future employment restrictions. (Item No. 7)
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February 17, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 5, 2004 at the request of Paula Gustafson, Attorney.
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 19, 2004 at the request of President Morgan R. Gorrono. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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0715-03-7
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Determination of future employability: Disciplinary release from probationary appointment of John Bowman, IS Trainer Assistant (Job Code 1031) Department of Human Services. (Item No. 8)
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February 2, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 17, 2004 at the request of David Coleman, IFPTE Local 21.
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February 17, 2004:
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Reject the Department of Human Services’ recommendation of no future employment with the Department of Human Services. (Vote of 2 to 2; Commissioners Casper and Ng dissent.) Postpone to the meeting of March 1, 2004 or when all five (5) Commissioners are present.
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March 1, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 15, 2004.
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March 15, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 5, 2004 at the request of the Department of Human Resources and IFPTE Local 21.
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 19, 2004 at the request of President Morgan R. Gorrono. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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0475-03-4
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Appeal by John Bowman of the rejection of application for IS Business Analyst - Assistant (Job Code 1051) (Item No. 9)
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September 15, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 6, 2003 at the request of the Department of Human Resources.
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October 6, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 20, 2003 at the request of the Department of Human Resources.
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October 20, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of November 17, 2003 at the request of the Department of Human Resources.
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November 17, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of December 1, 2003 at the request of the Department of Human Resources.
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December 1, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 2, 2004 at the request of Spike Kahn, IFPTE Local 21.
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February 2, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 17, 2004 at the request of David Coleman, IFPTE Local 21.
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February 17, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 1, 2004.
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March 1, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 5, 2004 at the request of the Human Resources Department.
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 19, 2004 at the request of President Morgan R. Gorrono. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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0887-03-1
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Progress Report – Salary Setting for the City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors for a five (5) year cycle, effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2009 in accordance with Charter Section 2.100. (Item No. 10)
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December 1, 2003:
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Accept report on Preliminary Work Plan – Salary Setting for the City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors, effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2009 in accordance with Charter Section 2.100.
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January 5, 2004:
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Accept Preliminary Report on the Board of Supervisors Salary; Proceed with salary survey and report progress to the Commission.
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February 2, 2004:
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Accept report.
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March 1, 2004:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 15, 2004 at the request of President Morgan Gorrono.
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March 15, 2004:
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Accept report.
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 19, 2004 at the request of President Morgan R. Gorrono. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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0213-04-1
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City and County of San Francisco Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. (Item No. 11)
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Approve Equal Employment Opportunity Plan; transmit to Mayor’s Office for submission to U.S. Department of Justice. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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0796-03-5
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Proposed draft amendments to Civil Service Commission Rules applicable to the Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Police Department – Volume II - Rule 203 - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; Rule 209 - Position Classification and
Related Rules; Rule 210 - Police Examination Qualifications and Applicants; Rule 211 – Examinations; Rule 212 - Eligible Lists – Police Department; Rule 213 - Certification of Eligibles – Police Department. (Items No. 12 &13)
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December 1, 2003:
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Discussion continued to the meeting of December 15, 2003.
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December 15, 2003:
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Discussion continued to a special meeting on Tuesday, Januaryy 20, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 408, City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place.
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January 20, 2004:
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Continue discussions. Schedule a Special Meeting when the independent expert is available.
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March 1, 2004:
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Continue with discussions. Schedule a Special Meeting within the next two weeks with a full Commission and only this item on the agenda.
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March 22, 2004:
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Adjourned due to lack of quorum caused by building evacuation, to the Regular Meeting of April 5, 2004.
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RESUMPTION OF ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING OF MARCH 22, 2004
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Speakers:
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Denise Cannonier-Craig, Department of Human Resources
Acting Chief Heather Fong, San Francisco Police Department
Dan Leydon, Police Officers Association
Mark Osuna, San Francisco Police Department
Jason Fox, San Francisco Police Department
Terri Brady, San Francisco Police Department
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Vote on whether to hold closed session to confer with the designated labor negotiator, San FranciscoAdministrative Code 67.10 (e) – ACTION ITEM
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Action:
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The Commission voted to conduct a closed session.
(Vote of 4 to 0)
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Closed session started at 3:50 p.m. in City Hall, Room 400 and the following were present:
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President Morgan R. Gorrono, Civil Service Commission
Vice President Linda Richardson, Civil Service Commission (Arrived at 3:59 p.m.)
Alicia D. Becerril, Commissioner (Departed at 4:50 p.m.)
Donald A. Casper, Commissioner
Thomas Ng, Commissioner
Kate Favetti, Executive Officer Civil Service Commission
Anita Sanchez, Assistant Executive Officer Civil Service Commission
Gloria Sheppard, Civil Service Commission
Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney
Denise Cannonier-Craig, Assistant Deputy Director, Department of Human Resources
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Closed session ended at 4:55 p.m.
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Reconvened in open session at 4:56 p.m.
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Vote to elect whether to disclose any or all discussions held in Closed Session. (San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(a)
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Action:
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The Commission voted to disclose the actions taken in Closed Session. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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Disclosure of action in closed session:
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At the direction of President Morgan R. Gorrono the Executive Officer, Civil Service Commission reported the actions taken in closed session as follows:
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(1) Sever Draft Proposed Amendments to Rule 203 – Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; Include with Draft Proposed Amendments to Rules 103, 303 and 403 and calendar for the meeting of April 19, 2004. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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(2) Draft proposed amendments to Rule 211.2 – Frequency of Promotional Examinations
Remove proposed language: “However, if a test is due and there is no funding or no vacancy or anticipated vacancy in a rank, the Human Resources Director may postpone the administration of an examination in said class until such time as a vacancy or funding is anticipated.” (Vote of 4 to 0) Return to original language.
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(3) Draft proposed amendments to Rule 212.7 – Cancellation of Eligibility
Remove proposed language: Return to original language; Apply only to entry level eligible lists (Vote of 4 to 0)
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(4) Draft proposed amendments to Rule 212.8 –
Merging of Eligible Lists
Remove proposed language: Return to original
language; Apply only to entry level eligible lists
(Vote of 4 to 0)
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(5) Draft proposed amendments to Rule 212.4 –
Duration of Elilgibility on Continuous Lists and
Rule 212.5 – Duration of Discrete Eligible Lists
and Eligibility
Maintain duration of eligible lists to 48 months
maximum. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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(6) Draft proposed amendment to Rule 213.6 – Certification of Promotive Eligible Lists (Note: Commissioner Linda Richardson arrived at 3:59 p.m.)
Remove draft proposed amendments applying the Statistically Valid Grouping for certification of promotive eligible lists;
Proposed amendment – “Rule of Five (5) Scores” for promotive eligible lists; (Vote of 3 to 2; Commissioners Becerril and Richardson dissent.)
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Note: Commissioner Becerril departed at 4:50 p.m.
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(7) Maintain draft proposed amendments to Rule
213 - Certification of Eligibles on Secondary
Criteria (Vote of 4 to 0)
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(8) Continue to meeting of April 19, 2004 for public
comment and recommendation to post for meet
and confer. (Vote of 4 to 0)
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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None.
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ADJOURNMENT
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4:59 p.m.
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