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June 4, 2001
Room 416, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Order of Business
2:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
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COMMENDATIONS AGENDA
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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
A. Commission Office
The Civil Service Commission office is located at, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA 94102. The telephone number is (415) 252-3247. The fax number is (415) 252-3260 and the web address is Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
B. Policy Requiring Written Reports
It is the policy of the Civil Service Commission that all items appearing on its agenda be supported by a written
report prepared by Commission or departmental staff. All documents referred to in any Agenda Document are posted adjacent to the Agenda, or if more than one (1) page in length, available for public inspection and copying at the Civil Service Commission office. Reports from City and County personnel supporting agenda items are submitted in accordance with the procedures established by the Executive Officer. Reports not submitted according to procedures, in the format and quantity required, and by the deadline, will not be calendared.
C. Policy on Written Submissions by Appellants
All written material submitted by appellants to be considered by the Commission in support of an agenda item shall be submitted to the Commission office, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the fourth (4th) business day preceding the Commission meeting for which the item is calendared (ordinarily, on Tuesday). An original and nine (9) copies on 8 1/2 inch X 11 inch paper, three-hole punched on left margin, and page numbered in the bottom center margin, shall be provided.
Written material submitted for the Commission’s review becomes part of a public record and shall be open for public inspection.
D. Policy and Procedure for Postponement
A request for a postponement (continuance) to delay an item to another meeting may be directed to the Commission
Executive Officer by telephone or in writing. Before acting, the Executive Officer may refer certain requests to another City official for recommendation. Telephone requests must be confirmed in writing prior to the meeting. Immediately following the "Announcement of Changes" portion of the agenda at the beginning of the meeting, the Commission will consider a request for a postponement that has been previously denied.
E. Policy and Procedure on Hearing Items Out of Order
Requests to hear items out of order are to be directed to the Commission President at the beginning of the agenda. The President will rule on each request. Such requests may be granted with mutual agreement among the affected parties.
F. Procedure for Commission Hearings
All Commission hearings on disputed matters shall conform to the following procedures: The Commission reserves the right to question each party during its presentation and, in its discretion, to modify any time allocations and requirements.
If a matter is severed from the Consent Agenda or the Ratification Agenda, presentation by the opponent will be for a maximum time limit of five (5) minutes and response by the departmental representative for a maximum time limit of five (5) minutes.
For items on the Regular Agenda, presentation by the departmental representative for a maximum time of five (5) minutes and response by the opponent for a maximum time limit of five (5) minutes.
For items on the Separations Agenda, presentation by the department followed by the employee or employee’s
representative shall be for a maximum time limit of ten (10) minutes for each party unless extended by the Commission. Each presentation shall conform to the following:
1. Opening summary of case (brief overview);
2. Discussion of evidence;
3. Corroborating witnesses, if necessary; and
4. Closing remarks.
The Commission may allocate five (5) minutes for each side to rebut evidence presented by the other side.
G. Policy on Tape Recording of Commission Meetings
As provided in the San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance, all Commission meetings are tape-recorded. These tape recordings of open sessions are available for public review starting on the day after the Commission meeting in the Commission
office between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
H. Speaking before the Civil Service Commission
Speaker cards are not required. The Commission will take public comment on all items appearing on the agenda at the beginning of each meeting at the time the item is heard and prior to the Commission taking any action on the item. The Commission will take public comment on matters not on the Agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Commission during the "Requests to Speak" portion of the regular meeting. Maximum time will be three (3) minutes.
I. Policy on use of Cell Phones, Pagers and Similar Sound-Producing Electronic Devices at and During Public Meetings
The ringing and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.
Information on Disability Access
The Civil Service Commission normally meets in Room 416 (Fourth Floor) City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. However, meetings not held in this room are conducted in the Civic Center area. City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The closest accessible BART station is the Civic Center, located 2 ½ blocks from City Hall. Accessible MUNI lines serving City Hall are 42 Downtown Loop, 9 San Bruno and 71 Haight/Noriega, as well as the METRO stations at Van Ness and Market and at Civic Center. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142. Accessible curbside parking has been designated at points in the vicinity of City Hall adjacent to Grove Street and Van Ness Avenue.
The following services are available on request 48 hours prior to the meeting; except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline shall be 4:00 p.m. of the last business day of the preceding week. For American Sign Language interpreters or the use of a reader during a meeting, a sound enhancement system, and/or alternative formats of the agenda and minutes, please contact the Commission office to make arrangements for the accommodation. Late requests will be honored, if possible.
Individuals with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities should call our ADA coordinator at (415) 252-3254 to discuss meeting accessibility. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate such people, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
Know your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code)
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards,
councils, and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance or to report a violation of the ordinance, or to obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance, contact Donna Hall, Administrator of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 409, San Francisco, CA 94102-4683 at (415) 554-7724, by fax: (415) 554-7854, by e-mail: Donna_Hall@ci.sf.ca.us, or on the City’s website at
San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance (San Francisco Administrative Code Sec. 16.520 - 16.534) to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 1390 Market Street, #801, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 554-9510, fax (415) 703-0121 and web site http://www
City and County of San Francisco
Civil Service Commission
Agenda for Regular Meeting
June 4, 2001
2:00 p.m.
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ITEM NO.
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(1)
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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Commissioner Donald A. Casper
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Commissioner Morgan Gorrono
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Commissioner Adrienne Pon
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Commissioner Rosabella Safont
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(2)
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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(3)
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Action Item
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Special Meeting of May 21, 2001
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Regular Meeting of May 21, 2001
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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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(5)
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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COMMENDATIONS AGENDA
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Commendation for Karen Heard upon her retirement after 27 years of service to the City and County of San Francisco. (File No. 0411-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Commendation for Bette Thomas upon her retirement after 32 years of service to the City and County of San Francisco. (File No. 0412-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Commendation for William "Bill" Sumner upon his retirement after 18 years of service to the City and County of San Francisco. (File No. 0413-01-1)
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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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(9)
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Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0310-01-8) - Action Item
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The following proposed personal services contracts have been posted by the Department of Human
Resources for seven calendar days. No appeals were received by the Department of Human Resources
during the posting period. In the absence of an appeal, the proposed personal services contracts are placed on the Ratification Agenda for Civil Service Commission review. Attendance by departmental representatives is not required.
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PSC#
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Department
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Amount
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Type of Service
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Type of Approval
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Duration
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4055-98/99
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Airport
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Increase Amount $968,000 New Amount $4,190,660
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Will finalize food and beverage leasing and management services for the new International Terminal, and transition program operations to Airport staff.
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Regular
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12/31/01
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May 7, 2001:
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Request for a departmental representative to be present;
Postpone to the meeting of May 21, 2001 pending the submittal of information requested by the Commission.
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0310-01-8 (continued)
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May 21, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 4, 2001.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the
offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
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Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0366-01-8) - Action Item
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PSC#
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Department
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Amount
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Type of Service
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Type of Approval
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Duration
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4361-00/01
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Juvenile
Probation
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$59,442
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Will provide job readiness training and placement and follow-up case management for youth while at Log Cabin Ranch and after release.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4362-00/01
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Public Health
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$1,600,000
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Will perform environmental health and risk assessments to facilitate implementation of community planning, support/service projects and healthcare accreditation/licensing requirements.
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Regular
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06/30/03
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May 21, 2001:
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Postpone PSC #4361-00/01 to the meeting of June 4, 2001; Withdraw PSC #4362-00/01 and resubmit.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the
offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
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Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0414-01-8) - Action Item
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PSC#
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Department
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Amount
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Type of Service
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Type of Approval
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Duration
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2007-00/01
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Public Health
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$380,000,000
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Will provide a full array of mental health services including acute care (inpatient), skilled nursing, crisis and managed care, rehabilitation, medication support, and other community client services.
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Continuing
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06/30/05
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2008-00/01
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Public Health
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$220,000,000
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Will provide substance abuse prevention and treatment services including residential, outpatient and day treatment; opiate detoxification; substance abuse prevention; court diversion assessment; and street outreach services.
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Continuing
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06/30/05
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4365-00/01
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Public Works
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$100,000
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Will develop contract documents for job ordering contracting to expedite design and construction of small and/or urgent projects.
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Regular
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05/31/06
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4366-00/01
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Juvenile
Probation
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$500,000
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Will provide a collaborative multi-agency program for at-risk youth and repeat offenders that will establish an academic, sports, creative arts and performing arts curriculum, and reduce gang or criminal related activities.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4367-00/01
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Public Health
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$86,400
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Will provide intermittent, as-needed podiatry services to treat foot ailments associated with diabetes, calluses and acute/chronic foot infections and injuries, for the inmates of the City and County of San Francisco jail system.
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Regular
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06/30/05
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4368-00/01
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Public Health
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$660,000
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Will provide portable radiology services for Tuberculosis control services to the inmates of the City and County of San Francisco jail system, homeless individuals, and residents of Single Occupancy Residential (SRO) Hotels in San Francisco.
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Regular
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12/31/05
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4369-00/01
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Public Utilities Commission (Water)
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$3,000,000
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Will provide regulatory documentation services for large PUC capital projects to meet the provisions of State and Federal laws.
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Regular
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06/30/04
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4370-00/01
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Public Utilities Commission (Water)
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$3,000,000
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Will provide environmental consulting services to assure operations and facilities are in environmental compliance with laws and regulations; includes discharges to land, water or air.
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Regular
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05/30/03
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4010-99/00
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Airport
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Increase Amount $150,356 New Amount $300,356
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Will offset final costs for services associated with opening of the new Airport International Terminal, including increased costs due to services for guests at the Wrap party and Community Open House.
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Regular
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06/30/01
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4033-95/96
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Port
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Increase Amount $210,000 New Amount $574,552
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Will provide engineering and architectural design services for the realignment of Terry Francois Boulevard in the Mission Bay Project, which requires the relocation of the parking lot to meet the Mission Bay Master Plan.
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Regular
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12/31/02
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the
offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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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Request to extend Volume I - Civil Service Commission Rule 113 - Certification of
Eligibles, Article II, Section 113.2.2 - Expansion of Certification Rules.
(File No. 0415-01-5) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Direct the Civil Service Commission Executive Officer to post for adoption the recommendation of the Human Resources
Director to extend Rule 113, Section 113.2.2 for an additional six months, through December 31, 2001, upon agreement with the affected employee organizations.
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Request to extend Volume IV- Civil Service Commission Rule 413 - Certification of
Eligibles, Article II, Section 413.2.2 - Expansion of Certification Rules.
(File No. 0416-01-5) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Direct the Civil Service Commission Executive Officer to post for adoption the recommendation of the Human Resources
Director to extend Rule 413, Section 413.2.2 for an additional six months, through December 31, 2001, upon agreement with the affected employee organizations.
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REGULAR 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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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. (File No. 0655-00-3) - Action Item
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March 19, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 2, 2001. Ms. Strange failed to appear.
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April 2, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 7, 2001, at the request of the Department of Human Resources-Workers Compensation
Division.
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May 7, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 21, 2001.
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May 21, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 4, 2001, at the request of the Department of Human Resources-Workers’ Compensation
Division.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Marianne Strange. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal of the Human Resources Director’s decision on the rejection of Kirit Bavishi, Steven Lee and Hassan Nowroozi for Senior Engineer (Job Code 5211) exam.
(File No. 0417-01-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Deny the appeal of the Human Resources Director’s decision on the rejection of appellant’s applications.
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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(17)
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ADJOURNMENT
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