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February 1, 1999
2:00 p.m.
City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 408
CALL TO ORDER
2:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Karen Clopton Present (missed Items 16, 19, 21-27)
Commissioner George Kosturos Excused
Commissioner A. Lee Munson Present
Commissioner Adrienne Pon Present
Commissioner Rosabella Safont Present
Commissioner Pon presided.
MINUTES
Special Meeting of January 4, 1999
Action: Approve. (Vote of 4 to 0)
Regular Meeting of January 4, 1999
Action: Approve. (Vote of 4 to 0)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Due to the legal holiday occurring on Monday, February 15, 1999 (Presidents’ Day Holiday), the regular Civil Service Commission meeting on this date is canceled. The Commission will hold Special Meetings in February, if necessary, to address any emergency matters.
0232-96-7 Determination of future employability: termination of permanent appointment of Lena Soo Hoo, Senior Clerk Typist (Class 1426) Department of Elections. (Item No. 17)
June 3, 1996: Postpone this matter pending the resolution of grievance proceedings.
Speakers: Con: Tod Cochran, Attorney
Action: Postpone this matter to the meeting of March 1, 1999 at the request of Mr. Cochran. (Vote of 4 to 0)
0498-97-7 Determination of future employability: termination of provisional appointment of Lorna Sumaraga, Health Worker II (Class 2586) Department of Public Health. (Item No. 18)
November 16, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of January 4, 1999 at the request of Tod Cochran.
January 4, 1999: Postpone to the meeting of February 1, 1999 at the request of Tod Cochran.
Speakers: Pro: Kin Gee, Department of Public Health
Con: Tod Cochran, Attorney
Action: Future employment subject to the review and approval of the Human Resources Director after satisfactory completion of four (4) year’s work experience outside the City and County service as recommended by the Department of Public Health. (Vote of 4 to 0)
0115-98-6 Appeal by Darcy Coles of the Human Resources Director’s decision to dismiss discrimination complaint. (Item No. 13)
August 17, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of October 5, 1998 at the request of Mr. Coles.
October 19, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of November 2, 1998 at the request of Mr. Coles’ attorney Steven McNichols.
November 2, 1998: Off calendar pending receipt of information requested by the Commission from the Public Transportation Department.
Speakers: None
Action: Postpone to the meeting of March 1, 1999 at the request of Mr. Steven McNichols, Attorney. (Vote of 4 to 0)
0294-98-2 Appeal by the San Francisco Deputy Probation Officers Association of the Human Resources Director’s decision to amend the class specification for Class 8444 Deputy Probation Officer and appeal of the terms of the examination announcement for Class 8444 Deputy Probation Officer.
(Item No. 11)
November 16, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of December 7, 1998 at the request of Chris Burdick.
December 7, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of January 4, 1999 at the request of Department of Human Resources. No permanent appointments to be made until Civil Service Commission considers appeal Items by the Probation Officers Association (Teamsters Local 856).
January 4, 1999: Postpone to the meeting of February 1, 1999 at the request of Mr. Chris Burdick, Attorney representing the San Francisco Deputy Probation Officers Association.
Speakers: Pro: Candy Heurlin, Department of Human Resources
Armando Cervantes, Adult Probation Department
Jesse Williams, Juvenile Probation Department
Con: Chris Burdick, Attorney
Action: Adopt report. Deny appeal of the San Francisco Probation Officers Association. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 4 to 0)
0365-98-6 Appeal by Bert Carino of the Human Resources Director’s decision in sexual harassment complaint. (Item No. 12)
January 4, 1999: Postpone to the meeting of February 1, 1999 at the request of Mr. Carino.
Speakers: None
Action: Adopt report. Deny appeal of Mr. Carino. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. Mr. Carino failed to appear. (Vote of 4 to 0)
0504-98-7 Determination of future employability: termination of provisional appointment of Chester Hixon, Storekeeper (Class 1934) Public Utilities Commission. (Item No. 19)
November 2, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of November 16, 1998 at the request of Local 790.
November 16, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of December 7, 1998 at the request of Local 790.
December 7, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of February 1, 1999 at the request of Tod Cochran, Attorney.
Speakers: Pro: Tanya Smith, Public Utilities Commission
Tamara Jones, Public Utilities Commission
Con: Tod Cochran, Attorney
Rick Ordona
Chester Hixon
Action: 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 of work experience outside the City and County service. No future employment with the Public Utilities Commission. (Vote of 3 to 0)
0598-98-6 Appeal by Smita Patel of the Human Resources Director’s finding insufficient evidence to sustain a charge of discrimination complaint.
(Item No. 6)
November 16, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of February 1, 1999 at the request of Ms. Patel.
Speakers: None
Action: Off calendar; appeal withdrawn by Ms. Patel.
(Vote of 4 to 0)
0730-98-4 Appeal by Dana Hennessy of the disqualification of application for Class H-2 Firefighter. (Item No. 14)
Speakers: Pro: Captain Kevin Burke, Fire Department
Con: Dana Hennessy
Action: Adopt report. Deny appeal of Ms. Hennessy. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 4 to 0)
0756-98-7 Determination of future employability: termination of provisional appointment of Juanita Kennedy, Transit Operator (Class 9163) Public Transportation Department. (Item No. 21)
Speakers: Pro: Faith Van Putten, Public Transportation Department
Con: Juanita Kennedy
Action: Cancel any current examination and eligibility status. No future employment with the City and County of San Francisco. (Vote of 3 to 0)
0758-98-4 Appeal by Rory Belza of the rejection of application to participate in the examination for Class 1630 Account Clerk. (Item No. 15)
Speakers: Pro: Stephanie Mischak-Lyons, Department of Human
Resources
Con: Kathy Murray, Department of Parking and Traffic
Rory Belza
Action: Adopt report. Deny appeal of Ms. Belza. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 4 to 0)
0760-98-4 Appeal by Kin Gee of the rejection of application to participate in the examination for Class 1272 Senior Departmental Personnel Officer.
(Item No. 16)
Speakers: Pro: Rod Auyang, Department of Public Health representing Department of Human Resources
Con: Kin Gee
Michele Modena
Action: Off calendar for further consideration. (Vote of 3 to 0)
0767-98-7 Determination of future employability: termination of provisional appointment of Gary Tensfeldt, Utility Plumber Apprentice (Class 7463) Public Utilities Commission. (Item No. 9)
Speakers: None
Action: Postpone to the meeting of March 1, 1999 at the request of Mr. Bill Fazande, Representative. (Vote of 4 to 0)
0771-98-7 Determination of future employability: termination of permanent appointment of Kerrigan Dangerfield, Transit Operator (Class 9163) Public Transportation Department. (Item No. 8)
Speakers: None
Action: Postpone to the meeting of March 1, 1999 at the request of Mr. David Clisham, Attorney. (Vote of 4 to 0)
0005-99-7 Determination of future employability: termination of permanent appointment of Ignacia Jensen, Principal Clerk (Class 1408) San Francisco Unified School District. (Item No. 20)
Speakers: None
Action: Postpone to the meeting of March 1, 1999 at the request of Ms. Pattie Tamura, Representative. (Vote of 4 to 0)
0008-99-7 Ratification of settlement agreement between James Chin and the San Francisco Fire Department and amendment to the Civil Service Commission Minutes and other Commission records related to the meeting of March 17, 1997 to conform to the provisions of the settlement agreement. (Item No. 5)
Speakers: None
Action: Adopt report. Ratify the settlement agreement. Amend the Minutes and other Commission records related to the Civil Service Commission meeting of March 17, 1997 to conform to the provisions of the settlement agreement specifying that Mr. Chin is restricted from future employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
(Vote of 4 to 0)
0044-99-8 Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(Item No. 4)
|
PSC# |
Department |
Amount |
Type of Service |
Type of Approval |
Duration |
|
4085-98/99 |
Juvenile Probation |
$99,000 |
To provide community reintegration services for youth who have been confined at Log Cabin Ranch. Services will include comprehensive needs assessments, intensive supervision, vocational training with stipend component and intensive counseling. |
Regular |
12/31/99 |
|
4086-98/99 |
Port |
$55,000 |
To prepare an Economic Impact Report for the Port of San Francisco that will assess the Port’s role in the regional and San Francisco economies; and the Port’s activities such as Port industries, users, tenants, and construction projects. |
Regular |
03/14/00 |
|
4087-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
$345,000 |
Delivery of a unique brand identity, a comprehensive business and administrative print system, a targeted brochure, and promotional materials for the opening of the new International Terminal and a standards manual. |
Regular |
12/31/99 |
|
4088-98/99 |
Public Works |
$1,500,000 |
To provide structural engineering and drafting services on an as-needed basis for various types of structures. |
Regular |
06/01/02 |
|
4089-98/99 |
Public Works |
$2,000,000 |
To perform as-needed human and ecological risk assessments as may be required to assist in the completion of property transactions, assisting the City to negotiate cleanup standards with regulatory agencies, and prepare management planning reports. |
Regular |
06/30/01 |
|
4091-98/99 |
Mayor’s Office of Business & Economic Development-Treasure Island |
$83,000 |
To analyze, appraise, and report the current As Is Market Value of the entire property representing the former naval base at Treasure Island, excluding property under the control of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Department of Labor. |
Regular |
05/31/99 |
|
4092-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
$635,550 |
To provide full Architecture and Engineering services for the Airport Police Main Station, Police Substation, and Permit Bureau Relocation. |
Regular |
06/30/00 |
|
4093-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
$245,562 |
To provide full Architecture and Engineering services for the Airport Police Training Facility. Services to include structural engineering, civil engineering, landscape architecture, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. |
Regular |
12/31/00 |
|
4094-98/99 |
Public Transportation |
$300,000 |
To conduct Job Analyses of Public Transportation Department’s classifications, including Train Controller, Transit Manager I, and Transit Manager II. To design, develop and administer examinations in compliance with applicable City requirements. |
Regular |
02/08/00 |
|
4096-98/99 |
Public Library |
$400,000 |
To provide resource sharing services and Inter-Library Loan Request services. |
Regular |
06/30/01 |
|
4097-98/99 |
Public Library |
$240,000 |
To conduct a post occupancy evaluation. Work to include the review of library design, structure, engineering and ergonomic issues, traffic and work flow, evaluation of life cycle cost benefit decisions, and operational cost planning. |
Regular |
02/15/00 |
|
011R-94/95 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount
$660,000
New Amount
$2,683,670 |
Design, customize and install a specialized airline common-use-terminal system for the check-in counters in the Northside of the New International Terminal. In addition, purchase and install an integrated Flight Information Display System. |
Regular |
03/31/99 |
|
058R-94/95 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount
$3,850,000
New Amount
$8,497,000 |
To continue construction management services for new Boarding Area "G" and assistance to Airport Project Managers in project scheduling and reporting, contract administration, constructible review, value engineering and cost estimating. |
Regular |
12/30/00 |
|
060R-94/95 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount $4,600,000
New Amount
$10,600,000 |
To continue construction management services for new Boarding Area "A" and assistance to Airport Project Manager in project scheduling and reporting, contract administration, constructible review, value engineering and cost estimating. |
Regular |
05/19/01 |
|
4062-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount $350,000
New Amount $449,645 |
To provide Program Management to Airport’s Year 2000 Program. This will consist of the management of the overall Year 2000 Program scope, tasks, resources, program schedule and identified budget. |
Regular |
01/31/00 |
|
4090-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount $24,000
New Amount $73,000 |
To provide specialized conservation services to meet National Museum standards for all aspects of exhibition program and permanent collection belonging to the Airport Commission. Consists of repair of objects to ensure stability and safety. |
Regular |
06/30/99 |
|
4091-96/97 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount $460,000
New Amount $1,400,000 |
To provide three different categories of construction management work for the Central Terminal, Central Plant Revisions and Wetland Mitigation. |
Regular |
12/31/00 |
|
4127-97/98 |
Port |
Increase Amount $38,000
New Amount $107,000 |
To assess and make Actions regarding the adequacy of the Port’s documentation related to earthquake repairs. To identify discrepancies in the scope of work requested and scope of work performed for which the Port was charged. |
Regular |
06/30/99 |
Speakers: Pro: Jim Horan, Department of Public Works
Susan Lee, Department of Public Works
Gabe Karol, Airport Commission
Cindy Monroe, Public Transportation Department
Con: David Novogrodsky, Local 21 (spoke to PSC #’s: 4088-98/99,
4092-98/99 through 4094-98/99, 058R-94/95, 060R-94/95 and
4091-96/97)
Action: Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser. (Vote of 4 to 0)
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
0045-99-1 Monthly report of provisional appointments. (Item No. 22)
Speakers: Linda Jofuku, Local 21
Action: Report received; file. (Vote of 3 to 0)
0046-99-1 Report on Fiscal Year 1999/00 Examination Plan. (Item No. 23)
Speakers: Linda Jofuku, Local 21
Action: Report received; file. (Vote of 3 to 0)
0047-99-5 Proposed amendment to Civil Service Commission Rules to incorporate Rules applicable to uniformed ranks of the San Francisco Fire Department.
(Item No. 7)
Speakers: None
Action: Post for adoption following meet and confer.
(Vote of 4 to 0)
EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
0048-99-1 Preliminary Civil Service Commission Budget Request, Fiscal Year 1999- 2000. (Item No. 24)
January 4, 1998: Postpone action on the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Budget Request until the meeting of February 1, 1999.
Speakers: Linda Jofuku, Local 21
Action: Approve the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Budget Request; forward to the Mayor and the Controller. (Vote of 3 to 0)
0055-99-1 Civil Service Commission Activities from October 1, 1998 through
January 31, 1999. (Item No. 25)
Speakers: None
Action: Report received; file.
0056-99-5 Proposed amendments to Civil Service Commission Rule 11 - Examinations, Section 11.4-Requirement for Competitive Examinations; Section 11.36.1- Requirement for Competitive Examinations; Section 11.15.2-Inspection of Ratings by Participants; and Section 11.33.3-Inspection of Ratings in Qualifications Appraisal Interviews by Participant. (Item No. 10)
Speakers: None
Action: Post proposed Rule amendments; notify employee organizations. (Vote of 4 to 0)
REQUESTS TO SPEAK (Item No. 26)
Linda Jofuku, Local 21, commented on the Certification Rule and expressed her interest in Items 22 through 24 and requested copies of each staff report.
ADJOURNMENT (Item No. 27)
5:15 p.m.
