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March 5, 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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RATIFICATION AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
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EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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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 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.
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 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
March 5, 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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Regular Meeting of February 5, 2001
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Announcement of changes to agenda
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Other announcements
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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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(5)
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Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0160-01-8) - 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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4320-00/01
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Public Health
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$155,000
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Will provide pharmaceutical and consulting services to patients of Special Programs for Youth/Youth Guidance Center Clinics who require prescription and over-the-counter medication as part of their treatment.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4321-00/01
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Public Health
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$1,300,000
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Will generate highly specialized step-down cost reports to optimize DPH revenues and reimbursements within regulations of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and third party insurers.
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Regular
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03/30/05
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4322-00/01
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Public Works
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$120,000
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Will provide professional architectural design services to remodel the San Francisco General Hospital Catheterization Lab, accommodate the latest digital radiographic equipment to redesign the lab space and eliminate the darkroom.
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Regular
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12/31/02
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4323-00/01
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Juvenile Probation
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$69,500
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Will provide a court ordered diversion and supervision program for at risk youth on a daily basis, to ensure that the youth adhere to conditions of their release.
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Regular
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07/23/01
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4324-00/01
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Mayor’s Office- Business &
Economic
Development
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$170,000
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Will serve as the lead agent in the California State Legislature working with the Mayor’s Office of Legislative Affairs in determining legislative and budget priorities for the City and County of San Francisco.
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Regular
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12/31/01
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4325-00/01
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City
Administrator’s Office
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$470,000
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Will promote beverage container recycling, develop an outreach survey program, and collect baseline data on the project so that the City can determine outreach dollars spent per ton diverted.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4326-00/01
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Human Services
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$300,000
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Will organize and facilitate expansion of programs and support services of faith based agencies to families in child welfare and CalWORKS systems, including recruitment of adoptive families, employment training and publishing a resource directory.
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Regular
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01/31/03
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4327-00/01
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Airport
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$75,000
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Will provide parking citation processing and payment services for vehicles on San Francisco Airport property.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4328-00/01
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Public Works
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$5,500,000
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Will provide professional architectural and engineering services that will integrate City Staff Team of professionals to design a new 14-story, (energy efficient) office building with two floors below grade.
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Regular
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12/31/04
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4329-00/01
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Public Health
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$230,000
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Will provide intermittent, specialized gerontological care services and supervision of UCSF Nursing students.
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Regular
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09/30/03
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4330-00/01
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Adult & Aging Services
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$1,711,753
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Will provide a web-based centralized intake information system for families, caregivers and consumers to access information on long-term care services available in the community especially for adults with functional impairments and for older aging adults.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4072-97/98
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Airport
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Increase Amount $200,000 New Amount $650,000
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Will advise and assist in submitting reports and contour maps on the status of the noise impact area, progress in achieving full compliance with state regulations, and developing programs to reduce noise of impact area.
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Regular
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08/31/02
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4170-99/00
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Tele-communication & Information
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Increase Amount $117,875 New Amount $267,875
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Will develop and write the information technology strategic plan and policies for the Committee on Information Technology (COIT).
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Regular
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06/30/01
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4218-00/01
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Public Works
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Increase Amount $1,500,000 New Amount $2,100,000
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Will provide as-needed multi-discipline engineering and mapping services to meet workload demands including: reviewing, inspecting and processing permit applications, paving construction coordination, and underground utility program services.
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Regular
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05/01/04
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4250-00/01
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Adult & Aging Services
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Increase Amount $201,696 New Amount $403,392
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Will provide naturalization services including outreach, intake and assessment of clients’ eligibility for naturalization, citizenship preparation, coordination and referral, advocacy and follow-up services.
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Regular
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09/30/01
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4267-00/01
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Tele-
communication & Information
Services
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Increase Amount $552,200 New Amount $852,200
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Will develop a policy and procedures manual, administrative standards, and procedures to support the E911 mission critical system. Will provide interim staffing for the E911 computer system.
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Regular
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06/30/01
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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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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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Approval of exempt appointments under Charter Section 10.104-1 through 10.104-12 which exceed the Charter-Imposed "CAP." (File No. 0081-01-1) - Action Item
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February 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2001. The Commission instructed 1) the City Attorney to advise the Commission on whether the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is considered a department head; and 2) the Human Resources Director to provide the percentage of exempt positions to civil service
positions, detailed descriptions of duties and responsibilities of the requested positions, and a comparison of the requested
positions to existing Special Assistant positions.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Approve the
exemption from civil service of those positions identified in the report as authorized by Charter Section 10.104-1 through 10.104-12.
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Appeal by Everett Brandon of the decision of the Executive Officer to close case.
(File No. 0080-01-1) - Action Item
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February 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2001 at the request of
Mr. Brandon.
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Recommendation of the Executive Officer Civil Service Commission:
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Adopt report. Deny appeal of Mr. Brandon.
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Appeal by Fred McMillen of the rejection of background investigation for Deputy Sheriff I (Job Code 8302). (File No. 0682-00-4) - Action Item
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January 8, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2001 at the request of
Mr. McMillen.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Fred McMillen. Sustain the recommendation of the Office of the Sheriff.
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Appeal by Gloria Clara of the Human Resources Director’s unsuccessful identification of a reasonable accommodation placement. (File No. 0037-01-6) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Gloria Clara. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Peter Der of the Director of Transportation’s rejection of application for Transit Manager I (Job Code 9140) Municipal Transportation Agency.
(File No. 0743-99-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Director of
Transportation:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Peter Der. Sustain the
decision of the Director of Transportation.
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Appeal by Lloyd Kraal of the denial of reasonable accommodation.
(File No. 0813-00-6) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Lloyd Kraal. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Samuel Avila, Jr. and Rudolph Pankratius on the rejection of application for Maintenance Controller (Job Code 7340) Municipal Transportation Agency.
(File No. 0158-01-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Director of
Transportation:
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Deny the appeal of the rejection of the applications from Maintenance Controller (Job Code 7340) examination by Samuel Avila, Jr. and Rudolph Pankratius.
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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.
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Determination of future employability: termination of temporary exempt appointment of Douglas Gordon, Custodian (Job Code 2708) San Francisco International Airport. (File No. 0837-00-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the San Francisco
International Airport:
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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.
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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
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September 18, 2000
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Postpone to the meeting of October 16, 2000 at the request of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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October 16, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of November 6, 2000 at the request of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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November 6, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of November 20, 2000. The
Commission requested additional information on Mr. Vaughn’s employment history.
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November 20, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of January 8, 2001 at the request of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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January 8, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 5, 2001 at the request of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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0486-00-7 (continued)
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February 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2001 to allow Mr.
Murphy the opportunity to review the additional material
submitted by the department.
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:
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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.
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Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of entrance probationary appointment of Darryl Edwards, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal
Transportation Agency. (File No. 0350-00-7) - Action Item
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October 2, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 16, 2000 to allow
Mr. Edwards’ representative to be present.
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October 16, 2000:
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Continue to the meeting of November 20, 2000. The Commission requested additional information from the Department and the appellant.
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November 20, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of January 8, 2001 at the request of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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January 8, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 5, 2001 at the request of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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February 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2001.
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:
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Cancel all current examinations and eligibility status; Future employment subject to the review and approval of the Human Resources Director after satisfactory completion of two (2) years work experience outside the City and County service.
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Determination of future employability: of Robert McBriarty, permanent civil service Electrical Transit Mechanic (Job Code 7379) Municipal Transportation Agency.
(File No. 0694-00-7) - Action Item
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February 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2001 at the request of Larry Shockey, Attorney.
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; No
future employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
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Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of entrance probationary appointment of Alan Moore, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal
Transportation Agency. (File No. 0843-00-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; No
future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency that requires a Class B or Class BP Drivers License.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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Report of exempt positions under Charter Categories 10.104-16 through 10.104-18. (File No. 0161-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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Status report on the preliminary Elected Officials Salary and Benefits Survey in accordance with Charter Section A8.409.1. (File No. 0165-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve; Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at the Civil Service
Commission Meeting of March 19, 2001.
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Activities of the Civil Service Department from November 1, 2000 to January 31, 2001. (File No. 0166-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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(21)
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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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In memory of Mrs. Eileen Albrecht Murphy, mother of San Francisco City and County
Employees Retirement System Executive Director Clare Murphy, who passed away on
February 24, 2001.
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