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A G E N D A

Regular Meeting
of
February 3, 2003

ROOM 400, CITY HALL
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Order of Business
2:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

 

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

RATIFICATION AGENDA

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

SEPARATIONS AGENDA

 

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR'S REPORT

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT

 

COMMISSIONER'S OLD BUSINESS

 

COMMISSIONER'S NEW BUSINESS

 

REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

 

ADJOURNMENT

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.sfgov.org/civilservice/. 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 400 (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 47 Van Ness Avenue, 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 or (415) 252-3247 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@sfgov.org, or on the City's website at www.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 30 Van Ness Ave., Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 581-2300, fax (415) 581-2317 and web site http://www.sfgov.org/ethics/.

City and County of San Francisco
Civil Service Commission
Agenda for Regular Meeting
February 3, 2003
2:00 p.m.

ITEM NO.

   

(1)

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

   
 

Commissioner Donald A. Casper

 

Commissioner Morgan Gorrono

 

Commissioner Adrienne Pon

 

Commissioner Linda Richardson

 

Commissioner Rosabella Safont

   

(2)

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

   

(3)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Action Item

   
 

Special Meeting of January 6, 2003 - 1:00 p.m. Closed Session

   
 

Recommendation:

Approve.

   
 

Regular Meeting of January 6, 2003

   
 

Recommendation:

Approve.

   

(4)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

   
 

Announcement of changes to agenda

   
 

Other announcements

   

RATIFICATION AGENDA

 

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.

(5)

Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 1086-02-8) - Action Item

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

4076-02/03

Public Health

$950,000

Will provide Inspector of Record services, facility evaluation surveys and reports, strategic and space accessibility planning reviews and analyses, and progress reports, for a series of time sensitive projects for SFGH, LHH and associated facilities.

Regular

12/31/06

 

January 6, 2003:

Postpone to the meeting of February 3, 2003 at the request of the Department of Public Health.

   
 

Recommendation of
the Human Resources Director:

Off calendar and replace with new contract PSC #4076-02/03 in Item #6.

(6)

Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0055-03-8) - Action Item

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.

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

4076-02/03

Public Health

$1,800,000

Will provide space management and space planning, strategic and space accessibility planning reviews and analyses, and project-specific progress reports for a series of time sensitive projects for SFGH, LHH and associated health care facilities.

Regular

02/28/07

4089-02/03

Public Health

$600,000

Will provide as-needed, on-call professional radiology technologists with on-call availability, 7 days a week.

Regular

08/31/05

4090-02/03

Juvenile
Probation

$161,887

Will provide a comprehensive Vocational and Educational Training Center for youth on probation. Training will include a computer based GED, advanced computer literacy program, and a vocational component for youth who have completed the program.

Regular

06/30/03

4091-02/03

Recreation & Park

$110,000

Will conduct an analysis of the pattern of recreation programs offered at all parks and recreation facilities operated by the Department with special emphasis on at risk issues, demographics, multiculturalism, and special needs issues as defined by ADA.

Regular

08/01/03

4092-02/03

City Planning

$100,000

Will study how the use of cars, parking, pedestrian, bicycle, and public street systems near Glen Park BART impact the livability of the neighborhood and propose recommendations to further encourage transit ridership.

Regular

09/01/03

4093-02/03

Public Works

$3,000,000

Will perform structural engineering and related services on an as-needed basis. Services may include structural engineering design, drafting, investigations, reports, presentations, construction management, field inspection and consultation.

Regular

06/01/06

4094-02/03

Public Works

$3,000,000

Will perform mechanical engineering and related services on an as-needed basis. Services may include preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates; performing field investigations, constructability analysis, peer review; and writing reports.

Regular

06/01/06

 

Recommendation of
the Human Resources Director:

Adopt Human Resources Director's report. Notify the
offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.

 

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.

 

(7)

Appeal by Michael Lund of the disqualification for Firefighter (Job Code H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0807-02-4) - Action Item

   
 

November 18, 2002:

Grant the appeal by Michael Lund of the Executive
Officer's decision to close file on his disqualification for Firefighter (Job Code H - 2).

   
 

January 6, 2003:

Postpone to the meeting of February 3, 2003 at the request of Sylvia Courtney, Attorney.

   
 

Recommendation:

Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Sylvia Courtney, Attorney for appellant.

(8)

Appeal by David Sweeney of the disqualification for Firefighter (Job Code H - 2)
San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0808-02-4) - Action Item

   
 

November 18, 2002:

Grant the appeal by David Sweeney of the Executive
Officer's decision to close file on his disqualification for Firefighter (Job Code H - 2).

   
 

January 6, 2003:

Postpone to the meeting of February 3, 2003 at the request of Sylvia Courtney, Attorney.

   
 

Recommendation:

Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Sylvia Courtney, Attorney for appellant.

   

(9)

Appeal by Arlene Eisen on the rejection of application for Safety Officer
(Job Code 5177) Department of Public Health. (File No.0939-01-04) - Action Item.

   
 

Recommendation:

Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Arlene Eisen.

   

REGULAR 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.

(10)

Appeal by Henry Villarreal of the background rejection and future employment
restrictions as Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 1081-02-4) - Action Item

   
 

Recommendation of the Director of
Transportation:

Adopt report. Uphold the Director of Transportation's recommendation of background waiver from Eligible Lists #E171 and #E172.

     

(11)

Appeal by Karen Garrett of the denial of protest for the Administrative Services
Manager (Job Code 1827) eligible list. (File No. 0566-02-4) - Action Item

   
 

January 6, 2003:

Postpone to the meeting of February 3, 2003 due to a vote of
2 to 2; Commissioners Casper and Gorrono dissent.

   
 

Recommendation of
the Human Resources Director:

Deny the appeal by Karen Garrett. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.

(12)

Appeal by Rorrie Tiniakoff of the Human Resources Director's decision on her
complaint of discrimination. (File No. 0856-02-6) - Action Item

   
 

December 2, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of February 3, 2003 at the request of Rorrie Tiniakoff.

   
 

Recommendation of
the Human Resources Director:

Deny the appeal by Rorrie Tiniakoff. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.

   

(13)

Proposed amendments to Civil Service Commission Rules Applicable to the Uniformed Ranks of the Fire Department, Rule 313 - Certification of Eligibles. (File No. 0375-01-5) - Action Item

   
 

December 14, 2000:

Posted for Meet and Confer.

   
 

June 18, 2001:

Presentation on various selection procedures from experts.

   
 

August 28, 2001:

Continuation of public comment from June 18, 2001 meeting.

   
 

December 10, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of January 7, 2002.

   
 

Public comment on the proposed amendments.

   
 

May 20, 2002:

Postpone to a meeting in the future to be announced.

   
 

Recommendation:

Adopt proposed amendments to Civil Service Commission Rules Applicable to the Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Fire Department, Rule 313 - Certification of Eligibles.

     

(14)

Appeal by Charles Gray, Jr. of the Human Resources Director's decision to close his complaint of discrimination due to timeliness. (File No. 0183-02-6) - Action Item

     
 

Recommendation of
the Human Resources
Director:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal by Charles Gray; Sustain the
decision of the Human Resources Director.

(15)

Appeal by Roger Villanueva of the decision of the Executive Officer to close the file on his complaint of discrimination. (File No. 1085-02-6) - Action Item

   
 

January 6, 2003:

Postpone to the meeting of February 3, 2003 at the request of Sheila Reid, Attorney.

   
 

Recommendation of the
Executive Officer:

Deny the appeal by Roger Villanueva. Sustain the decision of the Executive Officer.

(16)

Appeal by Marlene Pool of the rejection of her application for Telephone Operator
(Job Code 1706). (File No. 0342-01-4) - Action Item

   
 

September 17, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of October 1, 2001 at the request of Terence O. Mayo, Attorney

   
 

October 1, 2001:

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.

   
 

October 15, 2001:

Off calendar.

   
 

July 15, 2002:

Off calendar.

   
 

Recommendation of the Airport Commission & the Human Resources
Director:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Marlene Pool. Sustain the
decision of the Airport Commission and the Human Resources Director.

   

EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA

SPECIAL ATTENTION - APPELLANTS APPEARING ON THE SEPARATIONS AGENDA

As soon after 2:00 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: Dismissal of permanent civil service appoint- ment of Barry Ahuruonye, Administrative Analyst (Job Code 1822) San Francisco Community College District. (File No. 0799-02-7) - Action Item

   
 

Recommendation of the SFCCD and the Human
Resources Director:

Approve the separation; No future employment with the San Francisco Community College District.

   

(18)

Determination of future employability: Resignation of permanent civil service
appointment of Joseph Bagares, Registered Nurse (Job Code 2320) Department of Public Health. (File No. 0902-02-7) - Action Item

   
 

Recommendation of the DPH and the Human
Resources Director:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; No
future employment with the Department of Public Health.

(19)

Determination of future employability: resignation with services unsatisfactory of
permanent civil service appointment of Neena Murgai, Epidemiologist (Job Code 2803), Department of Public Health. (File No. 0353-01-7) - Action Item

   
 

December 3, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of February 4, 2002 at the request of Criss Romero, IFPTE Local 21.

   
 

February 4, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of March 4, 2002 at the request of Civil Service Commission staff.

   
 

March 4, 2002:

Off calendar.

     
 

Recommendation of the
Department of Public Health & the Human
Resources Director:

No future employment with the Department of Public Health.

     

(20)

Determination of future employability: Resignation with unsatisfactory service of
permanent civil service appointment of Mark Holmes, Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0935-02-7) - Action Item

   
 

Recommendation of the
Director of Transportation:

Accept the resignation as certified.

   

(21)

Request for reconsideration by Kenneth Johnson on Final Administrative Action and determination of future employability as Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0858-02-7) - Action Item

   
 

Recommendation of the
Director of Transportation:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; No
future employment with the City and County of San Francisco.

   

(22)

Determination of future employability: Disciplinary release from probationary
appointment of Daniel Vigil, Deputy Sheriff I (Job Code 8302) Office of the Sheriff. (File No. 0403-02-7) - Action Item

   
 

Recommendation of the
Office of the Sheriff:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal by Daniel Vigil. Sustain the decision of the Office of the Sheriff.

   

(23)

Determination of future employability: Dismissal of permanent civil service appointment of Frederick D. Woods as Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0006-03-7) - Action Item

   
 

Recommendation of the
Director of Transportation:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; No
future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency.

   

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR'S REPORT

 

(24)

Department of Human Resources Current Projects. (File No. 0035-03-1)

   
 

Recommendation:

Approve.

   

(25)

Report of provisional appointments. (File No. 0052-03-1)

   
 

Recommendation:

Adopt report.

   

(26)

Report of Charter exempt positions under Charter Section 10.104-1 through 10.104-12. (File No. 0053-03-1)

   
 

Recommendation:

Adopt report.

   

(27)

Report of exempt appointments under Charter Categories 10.104-16- through 10.104.18. (File No. 0054-03-1)

   
 

Recommendation:

Adopt report.

   

EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT

   

(28)

Report on Civil Service Commission Supplemental Budget Request FY 2002-2003.
(File No. 1005-02-1)

   
 

September 16, 2002:

Authorize Executive Officer to request Budget Supplemental in the amount of $150,000 and for the Executive Officer to obtain from Littler Mendelson details of future costs; Approve report.

   
 

December 2, 2002:

Approve additional $10,000 for FY 2002-2003 Supplemental Budget Request for survey of salaries of Board of Supervisors.

   
 

Recommendation:

Open for discussion.

   

(29)

Civil Service Commission Budget Request, Fiscal Year 2003-2004. (File No. 1003-02-1)

   
 

December 2, 2002:

Approved report and directed the Executive Officer to
forward draft budget at the meeting of January 6, 2003.

   
 

January 6, 2003:

Reviewed staff report of Preliminary Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget Request; provided direction/instructions to staff; and postponed action on Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget Request.

   
 

Recommendation:

Direct Commission staff to continue to negotiate amounts,
finalize the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget Request. Incorporate changes made by the Commission up to February 18, 2003; Approve to submit the Fiscal Year Budget Request to the Mayor and the Controller by February 21, 2003.

   

(30)

Preliminary Elected Officials Salary Survey in accordance with Charter Section A8.409-1. (File No. 0060-3-1)

   
 

Recommendation

Open for discussion.

COMMISSIONER'S OLD BUSINESS

   

(31)

Implementation of Proposition J - Board of Supervisors Salaries.
(Item No. 0973-02-1)

   
 

November 18, 2002:

The Commission gave general directions to the Executive
Officer to proceed with comprehensive study and to report on timelines and work plan for review and direction of the
Commission for the meeting of January 6, 2003.

   
 

January 6, 2003:

The Commission gave directions to staff; requested the City Attorney's opinion on two issues; and to provide a progress report for review by the Commission for the meeting of
February 3, 2003.

   
 

Recommendation:

Open for discussion.

COMMISSIONER'S NEW BUSINESS

   

(32)

Proposed Charter Amendments on Conflict of Interest. (File No. 0034-03-5)

   
 

Recommendation:

Open for discussion.

(33)

REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

   

(34)

ADJOURNMENT

   
 

Adjourn in memory of Mary Dunlap, Director of Office of Citizens Complaints who passed away on January 17, 2003.