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February 1, 1999
Room 408, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Order of Business
2:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
MINUTES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RATIFICATION AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
REQUESTS TO SPEAK
ADJOURNMENT
Notice of Commission Hearing Policies and
Procedures
City and County of San Francisco
Civil Service Commission
Agenda for Regular Meeting
February 1, 1999
2:00 p.m.
ITEM NO.
(1) CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commissioner Karen Clopton
Commissioner George Kosturos
Commissioner A. Lee Munson
Commissioner Adrienne Pon
Commissioner Rosabella Safont
(2) MINUTES
Special Meeting of January 4, 1999
Regular Meeting of January 4, 1999
(3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcement of changes to agenda
Other announcements
RATIFICATION AGENDA
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.
(4) Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0044-99-8)
|
PSC# |
Department |
Amount |
Type of Service |
Type of Approval |
Duration |
|
4085-98/99 |
Juvenile Probation |
$99,000 |
To provide community reintegration services for youth who have been confined at Log Cabin Ranch. Services will include comprehensive needs assessments, intensive supervision, vocational training with stipend component and intensive counseling. |
Regular |
12/31/99 |
|
4086-98/99 |
Port |
$55,000 |
To prepare an Economic Impact Report for the Port of San Francisco that will assess the Port’s role in the regional and San Francisco economies; and the Port’s activities such as Port industries, users, tenants, and construction projects. |
Regular |
03/14/00 |
|
4087-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
$345,000 |
Delivery of a unique brand identity, a comprehensive business and administrative print system, a targeted brochure, and promotional materials for the opening of the new International Terminal and a standards manual. |
Regular |
12/31/99 |
|
4088-98/99 |
Public Works |
$1,500,000 |
To provide structural engineering and drafting services on an as-needed basis for various types of structures. |
Regular |
06/01/02 |
|
4089-98/99 |
Public Works |
$2,000,000 |
To perform as-needed human and ecological risk assessments as may be required to assist in the completion of property transactions, assisting the City to negotiate cleanup standards with regulatory agencies, and prepare management planning reports. |
Regular |
06/30/01 |
|
4091-98/99 |
Mayor’s Office of Business & Economic Development-Treasure Island |
$83,000 |
To analyze, appraise, and report the current As Is Market Value of the entire property representing the former naval base at Treasure Island, excluding property under the control of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Department of Labor. |
Regular |
05/31/99 |
|
4092-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
$635,550 |
To provide full Architecture and Engineering services for the Airport Police Main Station, Police Substation, and Permit Bureau Relocation. |
Regular |
06/30/00 |
|
4093-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
$245,562 |
To provide full Architecture and Engineering services for the Airport Police Training Facility. Services to include structural engineering, civil engineering, landscape architecture, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. |
Regular |
12/31/00 |
|
4094-98/99 |
Public Transportation |
$300,000 |
To conduct Job Analyses of Public Transportation Department’s classifications, including Train Controller, Transit Manager I, and Transit Manager II. To design, develop and administer examinations in compliance with applicable City requirements. |
Regular |
02/08/00 |
|
4096-98/99 |
Public Library |
$400,000 |
To provide resource sharing services and Inter-Library Loan Request services. |
Regular |
06/30/01 |
|
4097-98/99 |
Public Library |
$240,000 |
To conduct a post occupancy evaluation. Work to include the review of library design, structure, engineering and ergonomic issues, traffic and work flow, evaluation of life cycle cost benefit decisions, and operational cost planning. |
Regular |
02/15/00 |
|
011R-94/95 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount
$660,000
New Amount
$2,683,670 |
Design, customize and install a specialized airline common-use-terminal system for the check-in counters in the Northside of the New International Terminal. In addition, purchase and install an integrated Flight Information Display System. |
Regular |
03/31/99 |
|
058R-94/95 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount
$3,850,000
New Amount
$8,497,000 |
To continue construction management services for new Boarding Area "G" and assistance to Airport Project Managers in project scheduling and reporting, contract administration, constructible review, value engineering and cost estimating. |
Regular |
12/30/00 |
|
060R-94/95 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount $4,600,000
New Amount
$10,600,000 |
To continue construction management services for new Boarding Area "A" and assistance to Airport Project Manager in project scheduling and reporting, contract administration, constructible review, value engineering and cost estimating. |
Regular |
05/19/01 |
|
4062-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount $350,000
New Amount $449,645 |
To provide Program Management to Airport’s Year 2000 Program. This will consist of the management of the overall Year 2000 Program scope, tasks, resources, program schedule and identified budget. |
Regular |
01/31/00 |
|
4090-98/99 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount $24,000
New Amount $73,000 |
To provide specialized conservation services to meet National Museum standards for all aspects of exhibition program and permanent collection belonging to the Airport Commission. Consists of repair of objects to ensure stability and safety. |
Regular |
06/30/99 |
|
4091-96/97 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount $460,000
New Amount $1,400,000 |
To provide three different categories of construction management work for the Central Terminal, Central Plant Revisions and Wetland Mitigation. |
Regular |
12/31/00 |
|
4127-97/98 |
Port |
Increase Amount $38,000
New Amount $107,000 |
To assess and make recommendations regarding the adequacy of the Port’s documentation related to earthquake repairs. To identify discrepancies in the scope of work requested and scope of work performed for which the Port was charged. |
Regular |
06/30/99 |
Recommendation: Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5) Ratification of settlement agreement between James Chin and the San Francisco Fire Department and amendment to the Civil Service Commission Minutes and other Commission records related to the meeting of March 17, 1997 to conform to the provisions of the settlement agreement. (File No. 0008-99-7)
Recommendation: Adopt report. Ratify the settlement agreement. Amend the Minutes and other Commission records related to the Civil Service Commission meeting of March 17, 1997 to conform to the provisions of the settlement agreement specifying that Mr. Chin is restricted from future employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
(6) Appeal by Smita Patel of the Human Resources Director’s finding insufficient evidence to sustain a charge of discrimination complaint. (File No. 0598-98-6)
November 16, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of February 1, 1999 at the request of Ms. Patel.
Recommendation: Off calendar; appeal withdrawn by Ms. Patel.
(7) Proposed amendment to Civil Service Commission Rules to incorporate Rules applicable to uniformed ranks of the San Francisco Fire Department.
(File No. 0047-99-5)
Recommendation: Post for adoption following meet and confer.
(8) Determination of future employability: termination of permanent appointment of Kerrigan Dangerfield, Transit Operator (Class 1963) Public Transportation Department. (File No. 0771-98-7)
Recommendation: Postpone to the meeting of March 1, 1999 at the request of Mr. David Clisham, Attorney.
(9) Determination of future employability: termination of provisional appointment of Gary Tensfeldt, Utility Plumber Apprentice (Class 7463) Public Utilities Commission. (File No. 0767-98-7)
Recommendation: Postpone to the meeting of March 1, 1999 at the request of Mr. Bill Fazande, Representative.
(10) Proposed amendments to Civil Service Commission Rule 11 - Examinations, Section 11.4-Requirement for Competitive Examinations; Section 11.36.1-Requirement for Competitive Examinations; Section 11.15.2-Inspection of Ratings by Participants; and Section 11.33.3-Inspection of Ratings in Qualifications Appraisal Interviews by Participant. (File No. 0056-99-5)
Recommendation: Post proposed Rule amendments; notify employee organizations.
REGULAR AGENDA
(11) Appeal by the San Francisco Deputy Probation Officers Association of the Human Resources Director’s decision to amend the class specification for Class 8444 Deputy Probation Officer and appeal of the terms of the examination announcement for Class 8444 Deputy Probation Officer. (File No. 0294-98-2)
November 16, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of December 7, 1998 at the request of Chris Burdick.
December 7, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of January 4, 1999 at the request of Department of Human Resources. No permanent appointments to be made until Civil Service Commission considers appeal filed by the Probation Officers Association (Teamsters Local 856).
January 4, 1999: Postpone to the meeting of February 1, 1999 at the request of Mr. Chris Burdick, Attorney representing the San Francisco Deputy Probation Officers Association.
Recommendation: Adopt report. Deny appeal of the San Francisco Probation Officers Association. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
(12) Appeal by Bert Carino of the Human Resources Director’s decision in sexual harassment complaint. (File No. 0365-98-6)
January 4, 1999: Postpone to the meeting of February 1, 1999 at the request of Mr. Carino.
Recommendation: Adopt report. Deny appeal of Mr. Carino. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
(13) Appeal by Darcy Coles of the Human Resources Director’s decision to dismiss discrimination complaint. (File No. 0115-98-6)
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.
Recommendation: Adopt report. Deny appeal of Mr. Coles. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
(14) Appeal by Dana Hennessy of the disqualification of application for Class H-2 Firefighter. (File No. 0730-98-4)
Recommendation: Adopt report. Deny appeal of Ms. Hennessy. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
(15) Appeal by Rory Belza of the rejection of application to participate in the examination for Class 1630 Account Clerk. (File No. 0758-98-4)
Recommendation: Adopt report. Deny appeal of Ms. Belza. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
(16) Appeal by Kin Gee of the rejection of application to participate in the examination for Class 1272 Senior Departmental Personnel Officer. (File No. 0760-98-4)
Recommendation: Adopt report. Deny appeal of Mr. Gee. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
As soon after 3:00 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.
(17) Determination of future employability: termination of permanent appointment of Lena Soo Hoo, Senior Clerk Typist (Class 1426) Department of Elections.
(File No. 0232-96-7)
June 3, 1996: Postpone this matter pending the resolution of grievance proceedings.
Recommendation of the Department of Elections:
Future employment subject to the review and approval of the Human Resources Director after satisfactory completion of one year’s work experience outside the City and County service. No future employment with the Department of Elections.
(18) Determination of future employability: termination of provisional appointment of Lorna Sumaraga, Health Worker II (Class 2586) Department of Public Health. (File No. 0498-97-7)
November 16, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of January 4, 1999 at the request of Tod Cochran.
January 4, 1999: Postpone to the meeting of February 1, 1999 at the request of Tod Cochran.
Recommendation of the Department of Public Health:
No future employment with the Department of Public Health.
(19) Determination of future employability: termination of provisional appointment of Chester Hixon, Storekeeper (Class 1934) Public Utilities Commission.
(File No. 0504-98-7)
November 2, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of November 16, 1998 at the request of Local 790.
November 16, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of December 7, 1998 at the request of Local 790.
December 7, 1998: Postpone to the meeting of February 1, 1999 at the request of Tod Cochran, Attorney.
Recommendation of the Public Utilities Commission:
Cancel any current examination 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 service. No future employment with the Public Utilities Commission.
(20) Determination of future employability: termination of permanent appointment of Ignacia Jensen, Principal Clerk (Class 1408) San Francisco Unified School District. (File No. 0005-99-7)
Recommendation of the San Francisco Unified School District:
Dismiss from City and County service. No future employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
(21) Determination of future employability: termination of provisional appointment of Juanita Kennedy, Transit Operator (Class 9163) Public Transportation Department. (File No. 0756-98-7)
Recommendation of the Public Transportation Department:
Cancel any current examination and eligibility status. No future employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
(22) Monthly report of provisional appointments. (File No. 0045-99-1)
(23) Report on Fiscal Year 1999/00 Examination Plan. (File No. 0046-99-1)
EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
(24) Preliminary Civil Service Commission Budget Request, Fiscal Year 1999-2000.
(File No. 0048-99-1)
January 4, 1998: Postpone action on the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Budget Request until the meeting of February 1, 1999.
(25) Civil Service Commission Activites from October 1, 1998 through January 31, 1999.
(File No. 0055-99-1)
(26) REQUESTS TO SPEAK
(27) ADJOURNMENT
