I. Call to Order and Roll Call. (1:00 p.m.)
II. Public comment on matters appearing on the agenda.
III. Discussion and vote pursuant to Sunshine Ordinance
Section 67.11(a) and 67.10(b) as to whether to conduct a closed session.
IV. Possible closed session held pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54956.9 - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated
Litigation.
V. Discussion and vote pursuant to California Government
Code Section 54957.1 and Sunshine Ordinance Section 67.14(a) on whether to disclose
action taken or discussions held in closed session.
Motion: The Civil Service Commission finds that it is
in the best interests of the public (NOT) to disclose its closed session deliberations
regarding labor negotiations.
VI. Public comment on matters appearing on the agenda.
ITEM NO.
(4) Commendation for George Kosturos, former Commissioner, for his dedication
and tireless service to the Civil Service Commission
from July 1, 1993 to February 4, 2000. (File No. 0117-00-1)
(5) Commendation for A. Lee Munson, former Commissioner, for his meticulous
attention to and steadfast support of the Civil Service
Commission from March 30, 1984 to February 4, 2000. (File No. 0118-00-1)
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. No departmental representatives will be present.
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.
(6) Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0116-00-8)
|
PSC# |
Department |
Amount |
Type of Service |
Type of Approval |
Duration |
|
2001-99/00 |
Public Health |
$2,400,000 |
To provide intermittent, as needed facility maintenance services above baseline civil service staffing levels to respond to maintenance projects, accreditation support, and emergency labor requirements. |
Continuing |
06/30/02 |
|
4120-99/00 |
Airport |
$300,000 |
To perform thorough pre-employment background investigations in accordance with security requirements. Contractors will interview candidates, verify employment histories, coordinate and schedule medical exams. |
Regular |
12/14/02 |
|
4121-99/00 |
Juvenile Probation |
$197,000 |
To provide a comprehensive program evaluation system to measure achievements of specific program objectives for at-risk youth placed in programs of any kind and to facilitate the development of intervention programs. |
Regular |
09/30/00 |
|
4122-99/00 |
Recreation & Parks |
$180,000 |
To develop a strategic planning process to develop and reaffirm a mission statement, a set of goals and objectives for all aspects of the Department’s work over the next five years and beyond. |
Regular |
12/31/00 |
|
4123-99/00 |
Port |
$70,000 |
To provide specialized assistance to the Port’s Relocation Project Manager. Contractor to coordinate furniture specifications and plans for the move to Pier 1 offices; and installation of new and reused furniture. |
Regular |
12/30/00 |
|
4124-99/00 |
Public Transportation |
$75,000 |
To provide medical consultation services and testing results reports to Substance Abuse Program Manager. |
Regular |
01/15/03 |
|
4126-99/00 |
Arts Commission |
$270,000 |
To continue with the design, fabrication and installation of Art Enrichment for the Third Street Light Rail Project. |
Regular |
12/31/04 |
|
4127-99/00 |
Human Resources |
$100,000 |
To design, write, publish and distribute a monthly wellness newsletter for Health Plan 1 members. |
Regular |
06/30/00 |
|
4128-99/00 |
Public Utilities Commission (Water) |
$300,000 |
To provide assistance with determining and characterizing odor occurences in complex network of combined storm sewer transport and storage system, and to implement odor control alternatives in waste water collections system. |
Regular |
09/01/01 |
|
4129-99/00 |
Mayor’s Office |
$175,000 |
To provide financial advisory services pertaining to municipal debt, in particular general obligation bonds in connection with Laguna Honda Hospital. Services include financial and legal analyses in order to size, price and market bonds effectively. |
Regular |
12/31/02 |
|
4003-99/00 |
Airport |
Increase Amount
$5,200,000
New Amount $6,300,000 |
To prepare Phase 2 of Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Impact Statement. Contractor will conduct technical studies and prepare preliminary draft documents for review by lead agencies and publication of public document. |
Regular |
12/31/01 |
|
4125-99/00 |
Public Works |
Increase Amount $30,000
New Amount $80,000 |
Continue to renovate Chinatown alleys. Contractors will proceed to prepare design development drawings; review design documents for conformance to master plan; and act as community liaison during design and construction. |
Regular |
04/30/01 |
|
4155-97/98 |
Controlller |
Increase Amount $3,000,000 New Amount $6,000,000 |
To provide consulting services for the evaluation, design, installation, testing and data conversion of financial systems. Phase II consists of the implementation of graphical user interface, fixed assets, and Executive Information System modules. |
Regular |
06/30/01 |
|
4194-98/99 |
Human Resources |
Increase Amount $200,000 New Amount $298,000 |
To provide technical services utilizing vendor-owned telephone and computer systems to allow HSS members to enroll or change coverage during open enrollment period via telephone call to an interactive voice response system. |
Regular |
06/30/00 |
Recommendation: Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
CONSENT AGENDA
(7) Appeal by Bill Fiore on behalf of Elsie V. Palencia and Theodore
N. Wong of the rating process for Senior Systems Accountant (Job Code 1657)
examination. (File No. 0372-99-4)
Recommendation: Grant the appeal of Elsie V. Palencia and Theodore N. Wong;
authorize the addition of their names to the 1657 Senior Systems Accountant
eligible list; establish a certification date of December 17, 1999 for these
individuals.
(8) Request by Robert Mason to reconsider the Civil
Service Commission action on his appeal for Transit Manager I (Job Code
9140) and Transit Manager II (Job Code 9141), Public Transportation Department
due to military leave. (File No. 0854-99-4)
Recommendation: Approve request for reconsideration of Civil Service Commission action.
REGULAR AGENDA
(9) Appeal by Lawrence Lavin of the Human Resources Director’s decision
to dismiss the employment discrimination complaint. (File No. 0550-99-6)
February 7, 2000: Postpone to the meeting of March 6, 2000, at the request
of Barbara Thomson.
Recommendation: Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Mr. Lavin. Sustain the decision
of the Human Resources Director.
(10) Appeal by Orlando Tolbert of the Human Resources Director’s decision
to dismiss the discrimination complaint. (File No. 0798-99-6)
February 7, 2000: Postpone to the meeting of March 6, 2000, at the request
of Mr. Tolbert.
Recommendation: Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Mr. Tolbert. Sustain the decision
of the Human Resources Director.
(11) Appeal by Craig D. Mosteller of background rejection for Police
Communications Dispatcher (Job Code 8238), San Francisco Police Department.
(File No. 0503-99-4)
Recommendation: Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Mr. Mosteller. Sustain the
decision of the Chief of Police.
(12) Appeal by Marguerite Versher of the Human Resources Director’s
decision to reject applications for Principal Administrative Analyst (Job Code
1824). (File No. 0689-99-4)
November 15, 1999: Adopt report. Deny appeal of the Human Resources
Director’s decision on the rejection of applications for examination of Ms.
Nancy Hoogendyk and Mr. Tristan Levardo for Senior Administrative Analyst (Job
Code 1823) (Vote of 3 to 0)
The appeal of Marguerite I. Versher was carried over to the meeting of January
5, 2000 to allow Department of Human Resources review of additional information
provided by the appellant to support her claim that the scope of work performed
would qualify for Principal Administrative Analyst (Job Code 1824). (Vote of
3 to 0)
January 5, 2000: Postpone the hearing of Marguerite I. Versher to the meeting
of February 7, 2000, at the request of the Department of Human Resources.
February 7, 2000: Postpone the hearing of Marguerite I. Versher to the meeting of March 6, 2000, at the request of the Department of Human Resources.
Recommendation: Adopt report. Deny appeal of the Human Resources Director’s
decision on the rejection of application for examination of Marguerite I. Versher
for Principal Administrative Analyst (Job Code 1824).
(13) Appeal by Mark Grushayev of the Human Resources Director’s decision
to dismiss the discrimination complaint. (File No. 0640-99-6)
Recommendation: Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Mr. Grushayev. Sustain the
decision of the Human Resources Director.
(14) Appeal by Neil Rains of the Human Resources Director’s decision
to dismiss the employment discrimination complaint. (File No. 0023-98-6)
April 6, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of May 4, 1998, at the request of the
Human Resources Department.
May 4, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of May 18, 1998, at the request of the
Building Inspection Department.
May 18, 1998: Grant request of Neil Rains, for a hearing by a hearing officer,
on (0077-98-6) his appeal of the Human Resources Director’s action to dismiss
the employment discrimination complaint, with the following parameters: (1)
the hearing officer will only hear the same issues or evidence previously submitted
to the Human Resources Director; and (2) the hearing officer may not hear any
new evidence or new issues; any new issues or evidence must be submitted to
the Human Resources Director for consideration.
May 18, 1998: Off Calendar pending completion of hearing and findings of fact
by (0023-98-6) the hearing officer.
Recommendation: Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Mr. Rains. Sustain the decision
of the Human Resources Director.
EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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.
(15) Determination of future employability: termination of provisional
appointment of Raynard Hubbard, Utility Plumber Apprentice (Job Code 7463),
Public Utilities Commission. (File No. 0504-99-7)
January 5, 2000: Postpone to the meeting of February 7, 2000, at the request
of the Public Utilities Commission.
February 7, 2000: Postpone to the meeting of March 6, 2000, at the request
of Local 38.
Recommendation of the Public Utilities Commission:
Cancel any current examination and eligibility status;
No future employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
(16) Determination of future employability: termination of appointment
of Gloria Barnes, Clerk Typist (Job Code 1424), Department of Human Services.
(File No. 0787-95-7)
October 21, 1996: Off calendar pending resolution of grievance.
Recommendation of the Department of Human Services: 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.
(17) Determination of future employability: termination of permanent appointment
of Eric Jones, Cement Mason (Job Code 7311), Department of Public Works.
(File No. 0871-99-7)
February 7, 2000: Postpone to the meeting of March 6, 2000, at the request
of Mr. Jones.
Recommendation of the Department of Public Works:
Cancel any current examination and eligibility status;
No future employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
(18) Determination of future employability: termination
of provisional appointment of Christopher Parker, Counselor (Job Code 8320),
Juvenile Probation Department. (File No. 0209-98-7)
July 6, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of July 20, 1998, at the request of Mr.
Parker.
July 20, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of August 3, 1998, and direct the Juvenile
Probation Department to appear at the meeting.
August 3, 1998: Off Calendar.
Recommendation of the Juvenile Probation Department:
No future employment with the Juvenile Probation Department.
(19) Determination of future employability: termination of permanent
appointment of Marvin Ellis, Airport Noise Abatement Officer (Job Code 5285),
San Francisco International Airport. (File No. 0847-99-7)
Recommendation of the Airport:
Cancel all current examinations 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 of San Francisco;
No future employment with the Airport.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
(20) Report of provisional appointments. (File No. 0119-00-1 )
EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
(21) Report on proposed Civil Service Commission
Policy and Procedures Manual. (File No. 0124-00-1)
(22) REQUESTS TO SPEAK
(23) ADJOURNMENT
