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March 1, 1999
2:00 p.m.
City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 408
CALL TO ORDER
2:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Karen Clopton Present (missed Items 21, 22, 23)
Commissioner George Kosturos Present
Commissioner A. Lee Munson Present
Commissioner Adrienne Pon Present
Commissioner Rosabella Safont Present
Commissioner Pon presided.
MINUTES
Special Meeting of February 1, 1999; 1:15 p.m.
Action: Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)
Special Meeting of February 1, 1999; 2:00 p.m.
Action: Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)
Regular Meeting of February 1, 1999
Action: Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)
0232-96-7 Determination of future employability: termination of permanent appointment of Lena Soo Hoo, Senior Clerk Typist (Class 1426) Department of Elections. (Item No. 14)
June 3, 1996: Postpone this matter pending the resolution of grievance proceedings.
February 1, 1999: Postpone this matter to the meeting of March 1, 1999 at the request of Mr. Cochran.
Speakers: None
Action: Postpone this matter to the meeting of March 15, 1999 at the request of the Department of Elections. (Vote of 5 to 0)
0115-98-6 Appeal by Darcy Coles of the Human Resources Director’s decision to dismiss discrimination complaint. (Item No. 11)
August 17, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of October 5, 1998 at the request of Mr. Coles.
October 19, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of November 2, 1998 at the request of Mr. Coles’ attorney Steven McNichols.
November 2, 1998: Off calendar pending receipt of information requested by the Commission from the Public Transportation Department.
February 1, 1999: Postpone to the meeting of March 1, 1999 at the request of Steven McNichols, Attorney.
Speakers: Pro: Dorothy Yee, Department of Human Resources
Deborah Quinn-Carpenter, Public Transportation
Robert Bryant, Deputy City Attorney
Con: Steven McNichols, Attorney
Darcy Coles
Action: Adopt report. Deny appeal of Mr. Coles. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 4 to 1: Commissioner Kosturos dissents)
0509-98-5 Civil Service Commission Rules pertaining to the Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Police Department. (Item No. 6)
June 15, 1998: Post for adoption following meet and confer.
September 21, 1998: Adopt the Civil Service Commission Rules
pertaining to the Uniformed Ranks of the
Police Department insofar as they reflect the
status quo and any mutually agreed upon
changes to date. The remainder is
provisionally adopted, subject to the
ongoing meet and confer process with the
Police Officers Association.
Speakers: Pro: Chris Cunnie, Police Officers Association
Action: Final adoption. (Vote of 5 to 0)
Appeal by David Yee of background rejection for class H-2 Firefighter, San Francisco Fire Department. (Item No. 12)
Speakers: Pro: Captain Kevin Burke, Fire Department
Con: David Yee
Action: Adopt report. Deny the appeal of David Yee. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 4 to 1: Commissioner Pon dissents)
Appeal by Kin Gee of the rejection of application to participate in the examination for Class 1272 Senior Departmental Personnel Officer.
(Item No. 5)
February 1, 1999: Off calendar for further consideration.
Speakers: None
Action: Postpone to the meeting of March 15, 1999
at the request of Mr. Kin Gee. (Vote of 5 to 0)
0767-98-7 Determination of future employability: termination of provisional appointment of Gary Tensfeldt, Utility Plumber Apprentice (Class 7463) Public Utilities Commission. (Item No. 10)
February 1, 1999: Postpone to the meeting of March 1, 1999 at the request of Mr. Bill Fazande, Representative.
Speakers: None
Action: Postpone to the meeting of March 15, 1999 at the request of Mr. Bill Fazande, Representative. (Vote of 5 to 0)
0771-98-7 Determination of future employability: termination of permanent appointment of Kerrigan Dangerfield, Transit Operator (Class 9163), Public Transportation Department. (Item No. 15)
February 1, 1999: Postpone this matter to the meeting of March 1, 1999 at the request of Mr. David Clisham, Attorney.
Speakers: Pro: Faith Van Putten, Public Transportation
Con: David Clisham, Attorney
Action: Cancel any current examination and eligibility status. Future employment subject to the review and approval of the Human Resources Director after satisfactory completion of three (3) year’s work experience outside the City and County service. Must participate in an appropriate substance abuse program and receive a release to work from a DHR-designated professional in substance abuse. No future employment with the Public Transportation Department. (Vote of 4 to 1: Commissioner Kosturos dissents)
Request by Ajamu Stewart, Environmental Health Inspector (Class 6122) to remove entries in the Personnel File reflecting discipline imposed in May, 1997 (Transport Workers’ Union Local 250A, Article II.D, paragraph 91), by the Department of Public Health. (Item No. 13)
Speakers: None
Action: Postpone this matter to the meeting of March 15, 1999 at
the request of the Department of Public Health.
(Vote of 5 to 0)
Determination of future employability: termination of permanent appointment of Ignacia Jensen, Principal Clerk (Class 1408), San Francisco Unified School District. (Item No. 16)
February 1, 1999: Postpone to the meeting of March 1, 1999 at the request of Pattie Tamura, Representative.
Speakers: Pro: Candice Kronick, SFUSD
Con: Pattie Tamura, Local 790
Action: Dismiss from City and County service. No future employment with the City and County of San Francisco. (Vote of 5 to 0)
Determination of future employability: termination of permanent appointment of Vincent Van Arsdale, Transit Operator (Class 9163), Public Transportation Department. (Item No. 17)
Speakers: None
Action: Postpone this matter to the meeting of March 15, 1999. Mr. Van Arsdale was not present at roll call. The Commission granted Mr. Van Arsdale’s request to hear matter on March 15, 1999.
0104-99-8 Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts. (Item No. 4)
|
PSC# |
Department |
Amount |
Type of Service |
Type of Approval |
Duration |
|---|
|
2016-98/99 |
Public Health |
$141,268,170 |
To provide a wide spectrum of HIV/AIDS related health, mental health, psychosocial support, housing, benefits eligibility, and nutrition services to effectively deal with the multifaceted and complex needs of persons with HIV/AIDS. |
Continuing |
06/30/04 |
|
2017-98/99 |
Human Services |
$2,232,084 |
To provide employee related services for Community Jobs Initiative Pilot Program clients, including case management, job development, training, coaching and placement, fiscal tracking and paycheck issuance. |
Continuing |
10/31/01 |
|
4100-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
$464,500 |
To support SFO projects including telephone hotline with comprehensive ground transportation information on an ongoing basis; maintain rideshare database; and conduct employee transportation survey to monitor progress in trip reduction goals. |
Regular |
03/31/04 |
|
4101-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
$2,400,000 |
To provide frequent, daily public shuttle service linking Millbrae and San Bruno Cal Train stations with Airport terminals and stops on Road
R-2, McDonnell Road, and United Airlines Maintenance Operations Center. |
Regular |
03/31/03 |
|
4102-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
$529,080 |
To provide the design and construction services for the Airport Emergency Response Facility #4, which is the boat and water rescue base used by the San Francisco Fire Department. |
Regular |
06/01/01 |
|
4103-98/99 |
Art Commission |
$200,000 |
To provide design development services for kinetic artwork to be mounted on exterior of the new Moscone Expansion Project. Artists will also provide detailed drawings of all project elements and will coordinate work with architectural firm. |
Regular |
01/31/00 |
|
4104-98/99 |
Public Works |
$2,000,000 |
To provide as-needed mechanical engineering and drafting services to augment City staff during peak demands or when staff does not possess the required expertise. |
Regular |
06/01/02 |
|
4107-98/99 |
Juvenile Probation |
$52,500 |
To evaluate the Non-Intensive Home Based Supervision programs. This evaluation will look at outcomes and impact on at-risk youth on probation in the community. |
Regular |
06/30/99 |
|
4108-98/99 |
Human Services |
$500,000 |
To coordinate community oversight committees, conduct education around demonstration project, identify/link community services/resources, coordinate project with CMHS’s System of Care, and assist in organizing Parent Involvement Project. |
Regular |
06/30/04 |
|
4109-98/99 |
Human Services |
$8,000,000 |
To provide family mentoring, management of emergency fund for family needs, and a 24-hour hotline to respond to family crises staffed by mentors to provide immediate assistance to families. |
Regular |
06/30/04 |
|
056R-94/95 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount
$10,220,000
New Amount
$22,220,000 |
To provide administrative assistance in preparing budget and expenditure reports, schedule integration and analysis, cost estimating, document control and retrieval, construction risk analysis, and executive level reports. |
Regular |
06/05/01 |
|
205-94/95 |
Human Services |
Increase Amount
$40,894,216
New Amount
$54,696,651 |
To provide childcare for families who are on welfare, low-income families, and to children who are at-risk of abuse or neglect. |
Continuing |
06/30/00 |
|
4105-98/99 |
Juvenile Probation |
Increase Amount $142,752
New Amount
$191,752 |
To provide individual, group and family counseling to men between the ages of 12 and 18 who have been violent and abusive with a family member or an intimate partner. |
Regular |
06/30/00 |
|
4106-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount $51,000
New Amount $100,000 |
To conduct Airport user satisfaction surveys to evaluate the level of service and identify problems. Survey types include the annual Air Passenger Survey, Peak Time Survey, and concession surveys. Added surveys are SFO employee services and Bay runway. |
Regular |
12/31/99 |
|
4117-96/97
* postpone to 3/15/99 |
Public Works |
Increase Amount $762,000
New Amount $1,637,000 |
To provide additional as-needed construction management services to the Bureau of Engineering for the street excavation scheduling project to complete ongoing sewer projects. |
Regular |
06/30/99 |
|
4134-95/96 |
Convention Facilities Management |
Increase Amount $7,000,000
New Amount $15,000,000 |
To provide architecture/engineering services during design and construction of Moscone Center Expansion Phase 3. Services include preliminary design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. |
Regular |
07/01/03 |
Speakers: Pro: Leonard Tom, Convention Facilities
Gabe Karol, Airport Commission
Con: Leslie Abbott, Local 21 (spoke to PSC #’s: 4102-98/99,
056R-94/95, 4117-96/97, and 4134-95/96).
Action: (1) PSC # 4117-96/97 postponed to the meeting of March 15, 1999 at the request of the Department of Public Works;
(2) Adopt Human Resources Director’s report on remaining contracts. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser. (Vote of 5 to 0)
Proposed amendment to Civil Service Commission Rule X31 - Overtime posted for deletion on January 8, 1996. (Item No. 7)
Speakers: None
Action: Adopt report; Amend Civil Service Commission Rules to delete
Civil Service Commission Rule X31 - Overtime. (Vote of 5 to 0)
Policy on promotive only examinations; Delegate to the Human Resources Director the authority to determine "promotive only" examinations.
(Item No. 8)
Speakers: None
Action: Reissue policy; Delegate the authority to issue "promotive only"
examinations to the Human Resources Director. Notify all concerned parties. (Vote of 5 to 0)
Request approval to hold promotive only examinations for Class 7334 Stationary Engineer and Class 7372 Stationary Engineer, Sewage Plant. (Item No. 9)
Speakers: None
Action: Off calendar. (Vote of 5 to 0)
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Report of exempt appointments under Charter Categories 10.104-16 through 10.104-18. (Item No. 18)
Action: Report received; file.
Progress report on class consolidation project. (Item No. 19)
Action: Report received; file.
Status of decentralized units’ Fiscal Year 1998/99 examination
activities. (Item No. 20)
Speakers: Denise Cannonier-Craig, Airport Commission
Ann Tinling, Controller
Jim Horan, Department of Public Works
Action: Report received; file. Direct the Human Resources Director to assist all departments in meeting the June 30, 1999 deadline on provisional employment. (Vote of 5 to 0)
Fiscal Year 1997/98 and 1998/99 Merit System Services
Programs. (Item No. 21)
Speakers: None
Action: Report received; file.
REQUESTS TO SPEAK (Item No. 22)
Mr. Vincent Van Arsdale requested the Commission to rescind its vote on Item No. 17, Determination of future employability: termination of permanent appointment of Vincent Van Arsdale, Transit Operator (Class 9163), Public Transportation Department, and hear the matter on March 15, 1999.
(Vote of 3 to 1: Commissioner Safont dissents)
ADJOURNMENT (Item No. 23)
4:00 p.m.
