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Agendas/Minutes
August 20, 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
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
August 20, 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 Linda Richardson
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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 August 6, 2001
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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(4)
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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. 0633-01-8) - 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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4026-01/02
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Recreation and Park Department
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$2,500,000
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Will provide services to renovate
children’s play areas; restore surrounding natural areas; and provide
erosion control throughout the City’s parks and playgrounds.
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Regular
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04/30/06
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4027-01/02
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Public Utilities Commission (Water)
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$75,000
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Will form a Technical Review Committee
to coordinate the review of scientific and technical information on wastewater
and stormwater management alternatives; and provide a forum for technical,
independent discussions on SF Clean Water Program issues.
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Regular
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07/15/02
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4028-01/02
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Mayor’s Office
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$60,000
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Will provide financial advisory
services pertaining to municipal debt, in particular certificates of participation
in connection with the refinancing of the 25 Van Ness office building.
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Regular
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06/01/02
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4029-01/02
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Mayor’s Office of Housing
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Increase Amount
$20,000 New Amount $70,000
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Will prepare Environmental Review
Records, Assessments and Impact Statements under the National Environmental
Policy Act and other federal regulations established by HUD for projects
designated to receive federal funding.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4104-99/00
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Public Utilities Commission (Water)
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Increase Amount
$600,000 New Amount $2,100,000
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Will provide construction management
and specialized field inspection services for the San Francisco Water
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) project.
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Regular
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12/31/02
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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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Proposed Amendment to the Rules on Authority
and Purpose (Rule 01 Series) - Merit System Principles. (File No. 0634-01-5)
- Action Item
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January 8, 2001:
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Posted for adoption.
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Recommendation:
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Adopt report; Amend the Rules on Authority
and Purpose (Rule 01 Series) - Merit System Principles.
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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. 0400-01-7) - Action Item
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July 16, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of August 20, 2001.
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Recommendation:
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Postpone to the meeting of September 17,
2001 at the request of the Recreation and Park Department.
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Accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2000
- 2001 - Executive Officer Performance Rating. (File No. 0635-01-1) -
Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Determination of future employability:
disciplinary release of permanent probationary appointment of Kenneth
Nelson, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency.
(File No. 0318-01-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 1, 2001
at the request of Peter Liederman, Attorney.
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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 Peter Gavney of background
rejection for Firefighter (Job Code H - 2), San Francisco Fire Department.
(File No. 0750-00-4) - Action Item
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August 6, 2001:
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Continue to the meeting of August 20, 2001
pending additional information from the City Attorney.
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Recommendation of the San Francisco Fire
Department & the
Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Peter Gavney.
Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Alan Sandner of background
rejection for Firefighter (Job Code H - 2),
San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0748-00-4) - Action Item
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August 6, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of August 20, 2001
at the request of Mr. Sandner.
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Recommendation of the San Francisco Fire
Department & the
Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Alan Sandner.
Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Boghabofa Abrakasa of background
rejection for Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0380-01-4)
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Action Item
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation
Agency:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Boghabofa
Abrakasa.
Sustain the decision of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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Appeal by Lorena Diaz of background rejection
for Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0393-01-4)
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Action Item
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation
Agency:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Lorena
Diaz. Sustain the decision of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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Appeal by Danny Hue Young of background
rejection for Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0324-01-4)
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Action Item
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation
Agency:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Danny Hue
Young.
Sustain the decision of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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Appeal by Timothy Meno of background
rejection for Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0380-01-4)
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Action Item
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation
Agency:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Timothy
Meno. Sustain the decision of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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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 Dexter Bibbs, Asphalt Finisher (Job Code 7404), San Francisco
International Airport. (File No. 0773-00-7) - Action Item
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August 6, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of August 20, 2001
at the request of Dexter Bibbs.
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Recommendation of the San Francisco International
Airport:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Dexter
Bibbs. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Determination of future employability:
resignation of permanent probationary
appointment with services unsatisfactory of Benjamin Cheng, Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0254-01-7)
- Action Item
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation
Agency:
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Accept resignation as certified; No future
employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency that requires a Class
B or Class BP driver’s license.
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Determination of future employability:
disciplinary release of permanent probationary appointment of Veronica
Smith, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency.
(File No. 0349-01-7) - 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 driver’s license.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S
REPORT
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Progress report of exempt positions under
Charter Categories 10.104-16 through 10.104-18. (File No. 0636-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Progress report of Class Consolidation
Project. (File No. 0637-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Report on provisional appointments. (File
No. 0638-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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(22)
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY
MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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(23)
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ADJOURNMENT
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