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MINUTES
Regular Meeting
February 20, 2007
1:00 p.m.
ROOM 408, CITY HALL
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
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CALL TO ORDER
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1:05 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
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President Thomas T. Ng
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Present
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Vice President, Alicia D. Becerril
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Present (Arrived at 1:25 p.m. Missed Items #1,2,3,4)
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Commissioner Donald A. Casper
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Present
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Commissioner Morgan R. Gorrono
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Present
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Commissioner Yu-Yee Wu
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Present
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President Thomas Ng presided.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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Farbod Pirouzmand, IFPTE Local 21 requested to sever PSC #4105-06/07 and he was available to speak.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Regular Meeting of February 5, 2007
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Note:
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Commissioners Gorrono and Wu Sheridan recused.
(Vote of 4 to 0; Commissioner Becerril missed vote)
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Action:
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Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0 as amended)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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President Ng welcomed new Commissioner Yu-Yee Wu.
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0102-07-8
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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(Item No. 5)
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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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4098-06/07
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Public Utilities Commission
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$4,000,000
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Will provide complete field surveys, property appraisal maps, plat maps and legal descriptions.
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Regular
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07/30/10
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4099-06/07
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Public Utilities Commission
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$9,000,000
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Will provide specialized engineering and construction support services for the new SVWTP Treated Water Reservoir and the SVWTP Additional 40MGD Capacity Upgrade.
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Regular
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12/31/12
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4100-06/07
Withdrawn
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Public Utilities Commission
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$3,400,000
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Will provide the detailed design for University Mound North Basin upgrades. Upgrades are primarily seismic retrofits of the existing roof structure plus associated civil upgrades.
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Regular
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03/30/11
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4101-06/07
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Public Utilities Commission
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$2,500,000
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Will provide engineering and design services for
a 3,000 feet, 11.5-ft diameter sewer tunnel in the southeast section of San Francisco.
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Regular
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04/30/10
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4102-06/07
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Municipal Transportation Agency
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$124,000
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Will inspect all components and measure tolerances. If wear is within tolerance – re-use. Use standard overhaul kit to replace all items recommended by manufacturer.
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Regular
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12/31/07
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4103-06/07
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City Planning
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$200,000
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Will provide work relating to the Department’s Better Streets Program on an as-needed basis. As planning for the Better Streets Program proceeds, staff will require specialized expertise to perform various tasks relating to design of street geometry.
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Regular
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02/20/08
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4104-06/07
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City Planning
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$100,000
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Will provide original market research on community recreational and cultural needs in the Rincon Hill and surrounding South of Market area.
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Regular
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09/30/07
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4105-06/07
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Public Works
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$55,000,000
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Will provide studies, conduct design & engineering activities & prepare documents as required to develop a new general acute care hospital. Will be required to prepare documents & perform construction administration.
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Regular
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12/31/15
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4003-05/06
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Airport Commission
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Increase Amount
$900,000
New Amount
$1,200,000
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Will provide arbitrage rebate consulting services as well as as-needed investment advisory services, which includes assisting, educating and advising the Airport regarding investment strategies and the use of derivatives and structuring.
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Regular
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12/30/10
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4060-04/05
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Airport Commission
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Increase Amount
$5,595,000
New Amount
$7,570,000
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Will provide financial advisory services in connection with Airport’s ongoing debt issuance, debt management, and capital program, including but not limited to, financial, investment, swap, and rebate advisory services.
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Regular
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03/31/10
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Speakers:
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Pauson Yun, Public Utilities Commission spoke on
PSC #4098-06/07.
Pauson Yun and Mike Iverson, Public Utilities Commission spoke on PSC #4099-06/07.
Pauson Yun and Manfred Wong, Public Utilities Commission spoke on PSC #4101-06/07.
Elson Hao, Municipal Transportation Agency spoke on
PSC #4102-06/07.
Mikhael Hart, City Planning and Pam Covington,
IFPTE Local 21 spoke on PSC #4103-06/07.
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Mikhael Hart and Joshua Switsky, City Planning spoke on PSC #4104-06/07.
Farbod Pirouzmand, IFPTE Local 21 and Ronald Alameida, Department of Public Works spoke on PSC #4104-06/07.
Galen Leung, Airport Commission spoke on PSC #4003-05/06.
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Action:
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1. PSC #4100-06/07 withdrawn at the request of the Public Utilities Commission. (Vote of 4 to 0)
2. Adopt the Human Resources Director’s report on PSC #4098-06/07 through 4099-06/07; 4101-06/07 through 4102-06/07 and PSC #4060-04/05. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser. (Vote of 4 to 0)
3. Postpone PSC 4103-06/07 to the meeting of March 5, 2007. (Vote of 5 to 0)
4. Adopt the Human Resources Director’s report on PSC #4104-06/07 and 4003-05/06. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser. (Vote of 5 to 0)
5. Adopt the Human Resources Director’s report on
PSC #4105-06/07 on the condition that the Department of Public Works provide bi-annual reports to the Civil Service Commission regarding discussions between the Department of Public Works and IFPTE Local 21 to insure that the civil service classes are used to the extent feasible subject to State mandated deadlines and other regulations inacted by the Office of State-wide Health Planning and Development. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser. (Vote of 5 to 0)
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0103-07-1
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Municipal Transportation Agency’s Provisional Appointment Report.
(Item No. 6)
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Speakers:
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Candy Heurlin, Municipal Transportation Agency
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Action:
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Adopt the report. (Vote of 5 to 0)
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0104-07-1
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Municipal Transportation Agency’s Report on Appointments Exempt from Civil Service under Charter Section 10.104-16 through 10.104-18. (Item No. 7)
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Adopt the report. (Vote of 5 to 0)
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0288-06-6
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Appeal by James Wachob of the Human Resources Director’s finding of insufficient evidence to sustain a charge of disparate treatment and discrimination. (Item No. 8)
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October 16, 2006:
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Postpone to the meeting of December 4, 2006 at the request of IFPTE Local 21.
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December 4, 2006:
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Postpone to the meeting of December 18, 2006 at the request of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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December 18, 2006:
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Postpone to the meeting of January 16, 2007. The Commission requested that the Municipal Transportation Agency submit
information on all laid off employees regarding classification, pay scale, age, years in class, etc.
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January 16, 2007:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 5, 2007 at the request of IFPTE Local 21.
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February 5, 2007:
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Adopt the report. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director; deny the appeal by James Wachob.
(Vote of 2 to 1; Commissioner Becerril dissents) Postpone to the meeting of February 20, 2007.
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Note:
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Commissioner Wu stated that she had reviewed the tapes from the meetings of December 18, 2006 and February 5, 2007.
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Speakers:
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Kim Holman, Municipal Transportation Agency
Jennifer Johnston, Department of Human Resources
Pamela Covington, IFPTE Local 21
James Wachob, Appellant
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Action:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 19, 2007. The Commission directed the Municipal Transportation Agency to submit additional information to include: 1) information on all laid off employees regarding classification, pay scale, age, years in class, etc.; 2) the percentage of all employees who were adversely affected by the decision to conduct lay-offs or displacements and what percentage of these were over 40 out of the 128; 3) what percentage of all MTA employees were adversely affected by this lay-off decision and what percentage were over 40; 4) Clericals - how many received equivalent pay and the age breakdown; 5) Professionals – how many received equivalent pay and the age breakdown; and 6) the Executive Officer to oversee the information gathering. (Vote of 3 to 2; Commissioners Casper and Becerril dissent.)
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0060-07-1
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Update from the Department of Human Resources on the examination program applicable to the Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Police Department.
(Item No. 9)
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February 5, 2007:
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Off calendar; Schedule item for the meeting of February 20, 2007. Expand subject as follows: Update from the Department of Human Resources on the examination program applicable to the Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Police Department.
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Speakers:
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Bruce Topp, Department of Human Resources
Cmdr. Sylvia Harper, San Francisco Police Department
Capt. Rich Correia, San Francisco Police Department
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Action:
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Accept the report. (Vote of 5 to 0)
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
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General Update of the Department of Human Resources Activities and Issues. (Item No. 10)
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No updates.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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0105-07-1
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Department of Human Resources’ Report on Provisional Appointments and Position Based Testing Program Implementation. (Item No. 11)
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2007. (Vote of 5 to 0)
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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0842-06-1
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Implementation of Proposition C – Amendment to Charter Section A8.409-1 – Salary of Elected Officials – Progress Report for Fiscal Year 2007-08.
(Item No. 12)
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January 2, 2007:
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Accept the report.
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February 5, 2007:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 20, 2007.
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2007. (Vote of 5 to 0)
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0009-07-1
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Report on Commissioner Request: Awards Program for Police Officers Nominated for Meritorious Service. (Item No. 13)
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January 16, 2007:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 20, 2007
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2007. (Vote of 5 to 0)
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0840-06-1
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Fiscal Year 2007-08 Civil Service Commission Budget Request. (Item No. 14)
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January 2, 2007:
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Accept the report.
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February 5, 2007:
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Accept the report. Direct Commission staff to continue to negotiate amounts, finalize the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget Request, incorporate changes, approve to submit the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget Request to the Mayor and the Controller by February 21, 2007. Commissioner Casper directed staff to request an increase in General Fund support for the Budget.
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2007. (Vote of 5 to 0)
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0841-06-1
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Filling the vacancy of the position of Human Resources Director – Personnel Matter. (Item No. 15)
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Public Comment on all matters pertaining to the Agenda item and the potential closed session. None.
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B)
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Vote on whether to hold closed session pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10 (b) and California Government Code Section 54957 (b) (1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Personnel Matter. Public Employee Appointment – Human Resources Director. (Action Item)
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The Commission voted to hold a closed session. (Vote of 5 to 0)
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Closed session convened at 4:33 p.m. with the following present:
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President Thomas Ng
Vice President Alicia Becerril
Commissioner Donald Casper
Commissioner Morgan Gorrono
Commissioner Yu-Yee Wu
Kate Favetti, Executive Officer
Anita Sanchez, Assistant Executive Officer
Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney
Sandra Eng, Civil Service Commission
Gloria Sheppard, Civil Service Commission
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Closed session ended at 4:44 p.m.
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PERSONNEL MATTER - Public Employee Appointment – Human Resources Director (Discussion and Possible Action Item)
California Government Code Section 54957 (b) (1) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10 (b)
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Reconvened in open session at 4:44 p.m.
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1)
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Vote to elect whether to disclose any or all discussions held in closed session.
(San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(a). (Action Item)
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2)
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Disclosure of action taken in closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1 (a) (5) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(b) (4).
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The Commission voted not to disclose any or all discussions held in closed session. (Vote of 5 to 0)
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January 2, 2007:
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Accept the report.
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Action:
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Continue to the meeting of March 5, 2007. (Vote of 5 to 0)
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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None.
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COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS
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None.
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ADJOURNMENT
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4:45 p.m.
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Adjourned in memory of Mrs. Dorothy Casper, mother of Commissioner Donald A. Casper who passed away on February 6, 2007.
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