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July 16, 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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CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
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SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’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 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
July 16, 2001
2:00 p.m.
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ITEM NO.
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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 Linda Richardson
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Commissioner Rosabella Safont
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Action Item
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Special Meeting of June 18, 2001 - 1:00 p.m.
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Special Meeting of June 18, 2001 - 3:00 p.m.
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Regular Meeting of June 18, 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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Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0520-01-8) - 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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4000-01/02
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Human Services
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$16,000,000
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Will continue existing services with multiple community agencies to provide outreach; counseling; employment assessment; vocational training; work readiness; referral and placement services; and job retention support in CalWORKS and PAES programs.
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Regular
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06/30/04
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4001-01/02
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Public Works
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$75,000
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Will review the Department of Public Works’ Operation Division’s diverse work environment to determine ways to improve communication, productivity and morale; and advise in reorganization efforts.
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Regular
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12/30/04
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4002-01/02
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Juvenile
Probation
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$202,125
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Will provide short-term residential care for youth awaiting long-term placement. Youth will be provided with medical, educational and mental health services.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4003-01/02
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Juvenile
Probation
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$65,000
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Will provide a delinquency prevention program for girls at risk of becoming serious juvenile offenders. Program to include the use of volunteer mentors recruited from the community.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4004-01/02
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Juvenile
Probation
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$52,500
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Will provide intensive reality based peer counseling for youth being detained at Juvenile Hall and Log Cabin Ranch.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4005-01/02
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Juvenile
Probation
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$65,000
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Will provide a mentorship program for youth at risk of becoming serious juvenile offenders. Volunteer mentors recruited from the community will help youth in the maturation process through various interventions.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4006-01/02
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Juvenile
Probation
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$138,600
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Will provide a court ordered home detention and supervision program for up to twenty youth, on a daily basis, and to ensure that the youth adhere to conditions of their release.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4007-01/02
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Juvenile
Probation
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$455,000
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Will provide intensive supervision, case management and monitor youth on probation through school attendance, court hearings, home visits and counseling.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4008-01/02
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Juvenile
Probation
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$174,000
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Will convert the Mainframe Cable application to a new software platform which includes Access/Visual Basic/SQL Server for the tracking of Juvenile Offenders.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4009-01/02
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Airport
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$310,000
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Will continue to develop and implement a strategic marketing alliance with the Airport through joint offices in Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China, and in Tokyo, Japan.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4010-01/02
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Airport
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$150,000
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Will represent the Airport in Washington, D.C. on federal issues raised by the Airfield Development Program, including additional runway development matters and general FAA related aviation issues.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4011-01/02
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Airport
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$75,000
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Will continue to provide monitoring, analysis and advocacy of Airport related Federal Legislation; and maintain interaction and relationship with members of Congress.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4012-01/02
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Human Resources
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$600,000
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Will provide actuarial services for Health Benefit plan as required by the Charter. Services will include calculating rates, developing Charter amendments, estimating a budget, and studying alternative health plans.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4013-01/02
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Human Resources
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$75,000
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Will administer Management Cafeteria Plan for eligible employees in management classifications. Work includes communication of plan framework and enrollment of members.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4014-01/02
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Human Resources
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$65,000
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Will design, write, publish, and distribute a monthly wellness Newsletter for City Plan members.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4015-01/02
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City
Administrator’s Office
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$220,000
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Will implement the Home Composting Education Program, including maintaining and staffing educational centers, conducting workshops, providing hotline service, and conducting outreach and public education.
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Regular
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07/31/02
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4162-99/00
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Public Health
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Increase Amount $75,000
New Amount
$150,000
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Will provide on-call and scheduled sign language interpretation and translation services to support City personnel in providing services to deaf and/or hearing-impaired persons in San Francisco.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4231-00/01
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Airport
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Increase Amount $140,000 New Amount $265,000
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Will provide consulting services for the formation of an Airfield Public Interest Committee and provide permit approval strategies for the Airfield Reconfiguration Program.
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Regular
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07/16/02
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4248-00/01
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Airport
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Increase Amount $70,000 New Amount $160,000
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Will continue specialized conservation services of museum objects to meet necessary national museum standards for exhibitions in the current Airport terminals and the New International Terminal.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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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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Amendment to Civil Service Commission Rules applicable to the Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Police Department - Add Rule 214 - Appointments: Article VII - POST Certification Advancement in Class. (File No. 0521-01-5) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Adopt.
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REGULAR AGENDA
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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 Nelson Castillo of the Human Resources Director’s decision to dismiss the employment discrimination complaint. (File No. 0178-01-6) - Action Item
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April 16, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 7, 2001, at the request of Clint Brayton, Attorney.
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May 7, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 21, 2001, for submission of additional information. Copies of documents provided to the Civil Service Commission will also be provided to appellant’s counsel.
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May 21, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 18, 2001 at the request of the Department of Human Resources-EEO Unit.
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June 18, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of July 16, 2001.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt the report. Deny the appeal of Nelson Castillo. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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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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June 4, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of July 16, 2001 pending legal counsel from the City Attorney’s office.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
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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 by Serenia Tam of Human Resources Director’s decision that Ms. Tam does not meet qualifications for provisional appointment to Library Technical Assistant II
(Job Code 3618), San Francisco Public Library. (File No. 0313-01-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Serenia Tam. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Paul A. Carmazzi of background rejection for Police Officer
(Job Code Q - 2), San Francisco Police Department. (File No. 0251-01-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the San Francisco Police
Department & the
Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Paul A. Carmazzi. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Robert Imbellino of background rejection for Police Officer
(Job Code Q - 2), San Francisco Police Department. (File No. 0251-01-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the San Francisco Police
Department & the
Human Resources
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Robert Imbellino. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Juanita Kerlegan of the decision of the Human Resources Director regarding an employment discrimination complaint. (File No. 0190-01-6) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Juanita Kerlegan. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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As soon after 2:30 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: dismissal from permanent civil service
appointment of Floyd Mitchell, Custodian (Job Code 2708), Recreation and Park
Department. (File No. 0190-01-6) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Floyd Mitchell. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of permanent exempt
appointment of Horacio Candia, Chief’s Operator (Job Code H - 10) San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0142-01-7) - Action Item
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May 7, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 18, 2001 at the request of Horacio Candia.
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June 18, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of July 16, 2001 at the request of Horacio Candia.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
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Dismiss from City and County service; No future employment with the San Francisco Fire Department.
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Determination of future employability: termination of Provisional appointment of Eunice Booker, Payroll Clerk (Job Code 1220), San Francisco Fire Department.
(File No. 0677-99-7) - Action Item
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January 5, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 6, 2000 at the request of the Department of Human Resources.
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March 6, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 3, 2000 at the request of
Sheila Sexton, Attorney.
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April 3, 2001:
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Off calendar pending resolution of grievance arbitration.
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Recommendation of the San Francisco Fire
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No future employment as a Payroll Clerk (Job Code 1220) in the San Francisco Fire Department.
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Determination of future employability: termination of provisional appointment of Stanley Miller, Swimming Instructor (Job Code 3208) and Pool Lifeguard
(Job Code 3212), Recreation and Park Department. (File No. 0870-99-7) - Action Item
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February 7, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 6, 2000 at the request of Sheila Sexton, Attorney.
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March 6, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 3, 2000 at the request of Sheila Sexton, Attorney.
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April 3, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 1, 2000 at the request of
Mr. Miller.
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May 1, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 15, 2000 at the request of the Recreation and Park Department.
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May 15, 2000:
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Off calendar pending resolution of litigation.
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February 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 19, 2001, at the request of Stanley Miller.
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0870-99-7 (continued)
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March 19, 2001:
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Off Calendar.
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June 4, 2001:
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Request by Stanley Miller to postpone his upcoming hearing on June 18, 2001.
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June 18, 2001:
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Request by Stanley Miller to have his appeal calendared for June 18, 2001 meeting.
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Recommendation of the Recreation and Park
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No future employment with the City and County of
San Francisco.
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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. 0522-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Report of provisional appointments. (File No. 0523-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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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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