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Room 416, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Order of Business
2:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

RATIFICATION AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

REGULAR AGENDA

EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA

EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

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

ADJOURNMENT

 

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 www.ci.sf.ca.us/civil_service/. 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.

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 244, San Francisco, CA 94102-4683 at (415) 554-7724, by fax: (415) 554-5163, by e-mail: Donna_Hall@ci.sf.ca.us, or on the City’s website at www.ci.sf.ca.us/sfbos.org/sunshine.

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.ci.sf.ca.us.ethics/.

City and County of San Francisco

Civil Service Commission

Agenda for Regular Meeting

November 6, 2000

2:00 p.m.

ITEM NO.

(1)

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

 

Commissioner Donald A. Casper

Commissioner Morgan Gorrono

Commissioner Adrienne Pon

Commissioner Rosabella Safont

   

(2)

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

   

(3)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Action Item

   
 

Special Meeting of October 16, 2000

   
 

Recommendation:

Adopt.

   
 

Regular Meeting of October 16, 2000

   
 

Recommendation: Adopt.

   

(4)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

   
 

Announcement of changes to agenda

Other announcements

   

RATIFICATION AGENDA

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.

(5)

Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0716-00-8) - Action Item

   
 

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.

             

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

4291-00/01

Juvenile Probation

$307,000

Will provide a comprehensive program evaluation system that will measure achievements of specific program objectives for every youth placed in programs.

Regular

06/30/01

4292-00/01

Juvenile Probation

$115,065

Will provide a comprehensive Vocational and Educational Training Center for youth on probation. Training will include a computer based GED, an advanced computer literacy program, and a vocational component for youth who have completed the program.

Regular

06/30/01

4293-00/01

Port

$250,000

Will develop an emergency shoring design for three failed columns and collapsing west wall of Wharf
J-10 at Fisherman’s Wharf. Will also investigate various construction options while considering future use of the facility.

Regular

12/31/01

4294-00/01

Rent Arbitration Board

$175,000

Will perform study including surveys and focus groups to provide neutral, fact-based report on issues surrounding housing crisis in San Francisco. Will allow policy determinations to be made based upon findings of the study.

Regular

12/31/01

4295-00/01

Public Works

$116,500

Will provide Architectural/Engineering design and construction administration services for the addition of an exercise yard for inmates at the Sheriff’s Jail Facility as mandated by State law.

Regular

12/31/03

4296-00/01

Human Resources

$67,045

Will develop written/performance and oral/performance examination questions for classes 5207 Associate Engineer, 5241 Engineer, and 5211 Senior Engineer.

Regular

11/21/01

 

Recommendation:

Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.

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.

   

(6)

Proposed Civil Service Commission Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2001.
(File No. 0705-00-1) - Action Item

   
 

Recommendation:

Adopt.

 
   

(7)

Proposed amendment to Civil Service Commission Rule - Rule 412 - Duration of
Eligible Lists as applicable to TWU, Local 250-A. (File No. 0717-00-5) - Action Item

 

Recommendation:

Adopt.

   

(8)

Proposed amendment to Civil Service Commission Rule - Rule 414 - Appointments - Advancement from Part-time Position to Full-time as applicable to TWU,
Local 250-A. (File No. 0718-00-5) - Action Item

 

Recommendation:

Adopt.

 

(9)

Amendment to Civil Service Commission Rule - 011 Series, Article III - Veterans’
Preference. (File No. 0722-00-5) - Action Item

 
 

Recommendation:

Post for adoption following meet and confer.

 

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.

   

(10)

Proposed amendment to Civil Service Commission Rules - Position Classification and Related Rules (Rules Series #09) affecting ALL employees. (File No. 0723-00-5) -
Action Item

   
 

August 21, 2000:

Post for adoption. Notify Employee Organizations of meet and confer.

   
 

Recommendation:

Adopt.

EMPLOYEE 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.

   

(11)

Appeal of automatic resignation of Nathaniel Vaughn, permanent civil service Transit Operator (Job Code 9163), Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0486-00-7) - Action Item

     
 

September 18, 2000

Postpone to the meeting of October 16, 2000 at the request of the Municipal Transportation Agency.

     
 

October 16, 2000:

Postpone to the meeting of November 6, 2000 at the request of the Municipal Transportation Agency.

     
 

Recommendation:

Approve automatic resignation; 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 Municipal Transportation Agency.

   

(12)

Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of entrance probationary appointment of Robert Nelson, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal
Transportation Agency. (File No. 0591-00-7) - Action Item

     
 

October 16, 2000:

Postpone to the meeting of November 6, 2000 at the request of TWU - Local 250-A.

     
 

Recommendation:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility in Job Code 9163; No future employment with the Municipal
Transportation Agency which requires a Class B or Class BP driver’s license.

     
     

EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

     

(13)

Activities of the Civil Service Department from July 1, 2000 to October 31, 2000.
(File No. 0724-00-1)

     
 

Recommendation:

Approve.

     
     
     

(14)

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

     

(15)

ADJOURNMENT