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October 15, 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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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIAL 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
October 15, 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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(2)
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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 October 1, 2001 - 12:00 Noon
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Special Meeting of October 1, 2001 - 1:00 p.m.
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Regular Meeting of October 1, 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. 0734-01-8) - 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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2002-01/02
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Human Services
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$125,000
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Will provide CalWORKS and PAES male and female participants with interview appropriate professional clothing, accessories, haircut and image counseling to enhance the participant’s self esteem and increase their employment potential.
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Continuing
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06/30/04
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October 1, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 15, 2001.
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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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Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0771-01-8) - Action Item
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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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4046-01/02
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Building
Inspection
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$108,500
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Will provide shuttle service for employees at Department of Building Inspection and Planning Department.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4047-01/02
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Mayor’s Office of Business &
Economic
Development
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$50,500
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Will provide financial advisory services pertaining to municipal debt, in particular settlement obligation bonds in connection with payment of judgments related to certain litigation arising from the City’s business tax.
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Regular
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04/01/02
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4048-01/02
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Mayor’s Office of Business &
Economic
Development - TI
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$350,000
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Will provide independent analyses of the thoroughness and defensibility of the environmental work conducted by the Navy, and to assure the compatibility of the Navy’s proposed remediation activities with the Authority’s redevelopment plans.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4049-01/02
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Arts Commission
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$57,000
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Will prepare final design, obtain cost estimates, procure engineering and then fabricate, transport, and install artwork for the South East Water Pollution Control Facility.
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Regular
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12/31/02
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4050-01/02
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Arts Commission
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$800,000
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Will prepare final design and engineering for LED video and alphanumeric screen, fabricate, transport, and install at the Moscone Center Expansion Project.
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Regular
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12/31/02
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4051-01/02
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Public Library
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Increase Amount $24,000
New Amount $87,000
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Will offer teen workshops conducted by professionals in the college and job counseling fields.
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Regular
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12/31/01
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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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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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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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July 16, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 15, 2001 at the request of Lawrence Murray, Attorney for Horacio Candia. The
Commission stipulated that this would be the last continuance granted.
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Recommendation of the Executive Officer:
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Off calendar.
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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 Lisa Watkins, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163), Municipal Transportation Agency of the decision of the Human Resources Director on the application of Civil Service Commission definition of battery leave. (File No. 0852-00-3) - Action Item
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March 19, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 16, 2001, at the request of Gilbert Griffin, Attorney.
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April 16, 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 August 6, 2001 at the request of Michael Cohen, Attorney.
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August 6, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 15, 2001 at the request of Gilbert Griffin, Attorney. The Commission stipulated that this would be the last continuance granted.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Lisa Watkins. Sustain the
decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Marlene Pool of the rejection of her application for Telephone Operator (Job Code 1706). (File No. 0342-01-4) - Action Item
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September 17, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 1, 2001 at the request of Terence O. Mayo, Attorney
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October 1, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 15, 2001 at the request of Terence Mayo, Attorney. The Commission stipulated that this would be the last continuance granted.
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Recommendation of the Airport Commission & the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Marlene Pool. Sustain the decision of the Airport Commission and the Human Resources Director.
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Request from Anthony Jones for reconsideration of a ban from working in a department. (File No. 0772-01-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
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Adopt staff report. Approve removal of employment restriction banning Anthony Jones from future employment with the Department of Public Health.
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Appeal of the examination process for Eligibility Worker Supervisor (Job Code 2907). (File No. 0629-01-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Department of Human Services & the Human Resources Director:
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Adopt staff report. Deny the appeal by Arturo Revelo on behalf of Josephine Bautista et.al.
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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: resignation with unsatisfactory services of
permanent civil service appointment of Patrocinio Nagar, Medical Records Clerk
(Job Code 2110), Department of Public Health. (File No. 0510-01-7) - Action Item
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September 17, 2001:
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Continue to the meeting of October 1, 2001.
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October 1, 2001:
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Continue to the meeting of October 15, 2001 at the request of the Department of Public Health.
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Recommendation of the
Department of Public Health & the Human
Resources Director:
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No future employment with the City and County of San Francisco as a Medical Records Clerk (Job Code 2110).
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Determination of future employability: dismissal of permanent civil service appointment of James O. Melton, Stationary Engineer (Job Code 7334) Department of Public Health. (File No. 0465-01-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Department of Public Health & the Human
Resources Director:
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Dismiss from City and County service; 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) years work experience outside the City and County service; No future employment with the Department of Public Health, and; Must successfully complete a substance abuse/rehabilitation program.
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Determination of future employability: dismissal of permanent civil service appointment of Catherine K. Cheng, Registered Nurse (Job Code 2320) Department of Public Health. (File No. 0363-01-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the
Department of Public Health & the Human
Resources Director:
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Dismiss from City and County service; Cancel any current
examination 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; No future employment with the Department of Public Health.
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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. 0773-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Progress report on Class Consolidation Project. (File No. 0774-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Report on provisional appointments. (File No. 0775-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIAL REPORT
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Report by the Department of Public Health on the Decentralized Unit’s Proposed
Examination Plan for Fiscal Year 2001-2002. (File No. 0700-01-1)
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September 17, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 1, 2001.
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October 1, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 15, 2001 at the request of the Department of Public Health.
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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(20)
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ADJOURNMENT
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