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July 16, 2001

2:00 p.m.

Room 416, City Hall

1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

 

CALL TO ORDER

 
   
 

2:02 p.m.

   
 

ROLL CALL

   
 

Commissioner Donald A. Casper

Present

 

Commissioner Morgan Gorrono

Present

 

Commissioner Adrienne Pon

Present (Missed Item 1)

 

Commissioner Linda Richardson

Present

 

Commissioner Rosabella Safont

Present

   
 

Commissioner Safont presided. A warm welcome was extended to Commissioner Linda Richardson and the new court reporters Mae J. Chu.

   
 

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

   
 

Stanley Miller made remarks regarding his item before the Commission.

   
 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

   
 

Special Meeting of June 18, 2001 - 1:00 p.m.

   
 

Action:

Approve. (5 to 0)

   
 

Special Meeting of June 18, 2001 - 3:00 p.m.

   
 

Action:

Approve. (5 to 0)

 
     
 

Regular Meeting of June 18, 2001

   
 

Stanley Miller spoke to correct the minutes to reflect his comments before the
Commission.

   
 

Action:

Approve. (5 to 0)

   

ANNOUNCEMENTS

   

Correction for PSC #4011-01/02 for the Airport - Will provide monitoring, analysis and advocacy of Airport related State Legislation; and maintain interaction and relationship with members of the State Legislature.

0520-01-8

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

           
 

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

4000-01/02

Human Services

$16,000,000

Will continue existing services with multiple community agencies to provide outreach; counseling; employment assessment; vocational training; work readiness; referral and placement services; and job retention support in CalWORKS and PAES programs.

Regular

06/30/04

4001-01/02

Public Works

$75,000

Will review the Department of Public Works’ Operation Division’s diverse work environment to determine ways to improve communication, productivity and morale; and advise in reorganization efforts.

Regular

12/30/04

4002-01/02

Juvenile
Probation

$202,125

Will provide short-term residential care for youth awaiting long-term placement. Youth will be provided with medical, educational and mental health services.

Regular

06/30/02

4003-01/02

Juvenile

Probation

$65,000

Will provide a delinquency prevention program for girls at risk of becoming serious juvenile offenders. Program to include the use of volunteer mentors recruited from the community.

Regular

06/30/02

4004-01/02

Juvenile

Probation

$52,500

Will provide intensive reality based peer counseling for youth being detained at Juvenile Hall and Log Cabin Ranch.

Regular

06/30/02

4005-01/02

Juvenile

Probation

$65,000

Will provide a mentorship program for youth at risk of becoming serious juvenile offenders. Volunteer mentors recruited from the community will help youth in the maturation process through various interventions.

Regular

06/30/02

4006-01/02

Juvenile

Probation

$138,600

Will provide a court ordered home detention and supervision program for up to twenty youth, on a daily basis, and to ensure that the youth adhere to conditions of their release.

Regular

06/30/02

4007-01/02

Juvenile

Probation

$455,000

Will provide intensive supervision, case management and monitor youth on probation through school attendance, court hearings, home visits and counseling.

Regular

06/30/02

4008-01/02

Juvenile

Probation

$174,000

Will convert the Mainframe Cable application to a new software platform which includes Access/Visual Basic/SQL Server for the tracking of Juvenile Offenders.

Regular

06/30/02

4009-01/02

Airport

$310,000

Will continue to develop and implement a strategic marketing alliance with the Airport through joint offices in Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China, and in Tokyo, Japan.

Regular

06/30/02

4010-01/02

Airport

$150,000

Will represent the Airport in Washington, D.C. on federal issues raised by the Airfield Development Program, including additional runway development matters and general FAA related aviation issues.

Regular

06/30/02

4011-01/02

Amended

Airport

$75,000

Will continue to provide monitoring, analysis and advocacy of Airport related State Legislation; and maintain interaction and relationship with members of the State Legislation.

Regular

06/30/02

4012-01/02

Human Resources

$600,000

Will provide actuarial services for Health Benefit plan as required by the Charter. Services will include calculating rates, developing Charter amendments, estimating a budget, and studying alternative health plans.

Regular

06/30/02

4013-01/02

Human Resources

$75,000

Will administer Management Cafeteria Plan for eligible employees in management classifications. Work includes communication of plan framework and enrollment of members.

Regular

06/30/02

4014-01/02

Human Resources

$65,000

Will design, write, publish, and distribute a monthly wellness Newsletter for City Plan members.

Regular

06/30/02

4015-01/02

City
Administrator’s Office

$220,000

Will implement the Home Composting Education Program, including maintaining and staffing educational centers, conducting workshops, providing hotline service, and conducting outreach and public education.

Regular

07/31/02

4162-99/00

Public Health

Increase Amount $75,000
New Amount

$150,000

Will provide on-call and scheduled sign language interpretation and translation services to support City personnel in providing services to deaf and/or hearing-impaired persons in San Francisco.

Regular

06/30/02

4231-00/01

Airport

Increase Amount $140,000 New Amount $265,000

Will provide consulting services for the formation of an Airfield Public Interest Committee and provide permit approval strategies for the Airfield Reconfiguration Program.

Regular

07/16/02

4248-00/01

Airport

Increase Amount $70,000 New Amount $160,000

Will continue specialized conservation services of museum objects to meet necessary national museum standards for exhibitions in the current Airport terminals and the New International Terminal.

Regular

06/30/02

 

Speakers:

Anne Godfrey, Department of Public Works spoke on PSC #4001-01/02.

Lonnie Holmes and Nicole Shaw-Owens, Juvenile Probation spoke on PSC #4003-01/02; 4004-01/02; 4005-01/02 and 4007-01/02.

     
 

Action:

Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0521-01-5

Amendment to Civil Service Commission Rules applicable to the Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Police Department - Add Rule 214 - Appointments: Article VII - POST Certification Advancement in Class. (Item No. 6)

   
 

Speakers:

None.

   
 

Action:

Adopt. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0178-01-6

Appeal by Nelson Castillo of the Human Resources Director’s decision to dismiss the employment discrimination complaint. (Item No. 7)

   
 

April 16, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of May 7, 2001, at the request of Clint Brayton, Attorney.

   
 

May 7, 2001:

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.

   
 

May 21, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of June 18, 2001 at the request of the Department of Human Resources-EEO Unit.

   
 

June 18, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of July 16, 2001.

   
 

Speakers:

Silvia Castellanos, Department of Human Resources - EEO

Clint Brayton, Attorney

Kathleen Murray, Department of Parking and Traffic

   
 

Action:

Adopt the report. Deny the appeal of Nelson Castillo.
Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0655-00-3

Appeal by Marianne Strange, permanent civil service Senior Parking Control Officer (Job Code 8216) of the decision of the Human Resources Director on the application of Civil Service Commission definition of battery leave. (Item No. 8)

   
 

March 19, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of April 2, 2001. Ms. Strange failed to appear.

   
 

April 2, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of May 7, 2001, at the request of the Department of Human Resources-Workers Compensation Division.

   
 

May 7, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of May 21, 2001.

 

May 21, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of June 4, 2001, at the request of the Department of Human Resources-Workers’ Compensation Division.

0655-00-3 (continued)

     
     
 

June 4, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of July 16, 2001 pending legal counsel from the City Attorney’s office.

   
 

Speakers:

Minh Vu, Department of Human Resources, Workers’ Compensation Division.

Marianne Strange, Appellant.

   
 

Action:

Grant the appeal of Marianne Strange on a non-precedent setting basis. (Vote of 4 to 1) Commissioner Casper reluctantly dissented.

   

0313-01-4

Appeal by Serenia Tam of Human Resources Director’s decision that
Ms. Tam does not meet qualifications for provisional appointment to
Library Technical Assistant II (Job Code 3618), San Francisco Public
Library. (Item No. 9)

   
 

Speakers:

None.

   
 

Action:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Serenia Tam. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. Ms. Tam failed to appear. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0251-01-4

Appeal by Paul A. Carmazzi of background rejection for Police Officer
(Job Code Q - 2), San Francisco Police Department. (Item No. 10)

   
 

Speakers:

Captain Sandra Tong, San Francisco Police Department

Paul Carmazzi, Appellant

   
 

Action:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Paul A. Carmazzi.
Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0251-01-4

Appeal by Robert Imbellino of background rejection for Police Officer
(Job Code Q - 2), San Francisco Police Department. (Item No. 11)

   
 

Speakers:

Captain Sandra Tong, San Francisco Police Department

Barbara Thomson, Administrative Representative

Robert Imbellino, Appellant

Officer Kevin Mannix, San Francisco Police Department

   
 

Action:

Grant the appeal of Robert Imbellino. (Vote of 3 to 2)
Commissioners Casper and Gorrono dissent.

   

0190-01-6

Appeal by Juanita Kerlegan of the decision of the Human Resources Director regarding an employment discrimination complaint.
(Item No. 12)

   
 

Speakers:

None.

   
 

Action:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Juanita Kerlegan. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. Ms. Kerlegan failed to appear. (Vote 5 to 0)

     

0190-01-6

Determination of future employability: dismissal from permanent civil service appointment of Floyd Mitchell, Custodian (Job Code 2708), Recreation and Park Department. (Item No. 13)

   
 

Speakers:

None.

   
 

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of August 6, 2001.
(Vote of 5 to 0)

0142-01-7

Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of permanent exempt appointment of Horacio Candia, Chief’s Operator
(Job Code H - 10) San Francisco Fire Department. (Item No. 14)

   
 

May 7, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of June 18, 2001 at the request of Horacio Candia.

     
 

June 18, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of July 16, 2001 at the request of Horacio Candia.

     
 

Speakers:

None.

     
 

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of October 18, 2001 at the
request of Lawrence Murray, Attorney. The Commission stipulated this would be the last continuance granted. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0677-99-7

Determination of future employability: termination of Provisional appointment of Eunice Booker, Payroll Clerk (Job Code 1220), San Francisco Fire Department. (Item No. 15)

 

January 5, 2000:

Postpone to the meeting of March 6, 2000 at the
request of the Department of Human Resources.

   
 

March 6, 2000:

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

   
 

April 3, 2001:

Off calendar pending resolution of grievance arbitration.

     
 

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of August 6, 2001 at the
request of SEIU Local 790.

0870-99-7

Determination of future employability: termination of provisional
appointment of Stanley Miller, Swimming Instructor (Job Code 3208) and Pool Lifeguard (Job Code 3212), Recreation and Park Department.
(Item No. 16)

   
 

February 7, 2000:

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

   
 

March 6, 2000:

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

   
 

April 3, 2000:

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

   
 

May 1, 2000:

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

   
 

May 15, 2000:

Off calendar pending resolution of litigation.

     
 

February 5, 2001:

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

 

March 19, 2001:

Off Calendar.

   
 

June 4, 2001:

Request by Stanley Miller to postpone his upcoming hearing on June 18, 2001.

   
 

June 18, 2001:

Request by Stanley Miller to have his appeal calendared for June 18, 2001 meeting.

   
 

Speakers:

Kin Gee, Recreation and Park Department

Esther Kwan, Recreation and Park Department

Stanley Miller, Appellant

Shirley Lee, Attorney

   
 

Action:

No future employment with the City and County of
San Francisco. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0522-01-1

Report of exempt positions under Charter Categories 10.104-16 through 10.104-18. (Item No. 17)

   
 

Recommendation:

Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0523-01-1

Report of provisional appointments. (Item No. 18)

   
 

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)

REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

   

Barbara Thomson spoke on the Civil Service Commission Rules on the Certification of Eligibles
affecting the Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Police Department.

   

ADJOURNMENT

   

5:42 p.m.