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Regular Meeting
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March 3, 2003
ROOM 400, 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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EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT
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COMMISSIONER'S OLD BUSINESS
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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 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
March 3, 2003
2:00 p.m.
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ITEM NO.
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(1)
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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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(3)
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Action Item
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Special Meeting of February 3, 2003 - 1:00 p.m. Closed Session
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Regular Meeting of February 3, 2003
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Special Meeting of February 21, 2003 - 1:30 p.m. Closed Session
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Special Meeting of February 21, 2003 - 2:30 p.m. Open Session
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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 request for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0055-03-8) - 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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4076-02/03
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Public Health
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$1,800,000
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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.
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Regular
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02/28/07
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February 3, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003.
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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 request for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0102-03-8) - 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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4095-02/03
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Port
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$200,000
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Will propose and implement methodologies, consistent with financial audit standards of practice, that the City may rely upon to document various Financial activities.
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08/15/03
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4096-02/03
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Public Utilities Commission (Water)
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$1,000,000
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Will conduct a management and operations evaluation of all departments and bureaus within SFPUC to determine baseline performance and to identify significant opportunities where work practice enhancements and/or cost savings can be realized.
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Regular
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06/30/04
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4097-02/03
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Public Utilities Commission (Hetch Hetchy & Bureaus)
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$400,000
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Will prepare water treatment operation procedures, and other associated plans required by state regulations for the new chloramines facilities.
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12/31/04
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4098-02/03
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Public Utilities Commission (Water)
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$4,000,000
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Will prepare a Conceptual Engineering Report for Calaveras Dam, and evaluate alternatives to repair the existing Calaveras Dam, or replace the dam with a dam of equal or enlarged storage capacity.
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Regular
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03/02/07
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4099-02/03
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Municipal
Transportation Agency
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$29,800,000
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Will conduct Phase II of the Third Street Light Rail Transit Project, New Central Subway (NCS), consisting of a 1.75 mile extension of the Initial Operating Segment (IOS) north of King Street on Third and Fourth Streets.
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Regular
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02/28/08
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4100-02/03
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Sheriff's Office
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$547,671
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Will provide substance abuse treatment, relapse prevention, vocational counseling and related services to ex-offenders immediately following their release from the San Francisco jails.
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Regular
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09/29/05
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4101-02/03
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Public Utilities Commission (Water)
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Increase Amount $75,001 New Amount $125,000
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Will provide management of the implementation of a developed move plan, coordinate between multiple City departments, and participate in the relocation of approximately 750 employees.
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Regular
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10/20/03
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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 from probationary
appointment of Daniel Vigil, Deputy Sheriff I (Job Code 8302) Office of the Sheriff. (File No. 0403-02-7) - Action Item
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February 3, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Daniel Vigil.
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Recommendation:
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Off calendar.
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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
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February 3, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Civil Service Commission staff.
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Recommendation:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 7, 2003 at the request of
Joseph Bagares.
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Appeal of Automatic Resignation of permanent civil service appointment of Richard Espinoza, Firefighter (Job Code H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department.
(File No. 0991-02-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 7, 2003 at the request of
Richard Espinoza.
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Request by the Human Resources Director to credit prior service of twenty (20) employees for seniority purposes. (File No. 0104-03-1) - Action Item
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Recommendation of
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Approve the request to credit prior service of current employees for the periods from their original permanent employment start work dates; Authorize the Human Resources Director to take administrative action to implement the intent of this Commission action to credit prior service and adjust employee and
Department of Human Resources records accordingly; Notify the affected employees, employee organizations, the Human Resources Director and the Controller.
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Certification of the prevailing rate of wages for workers employed in public off-street parking lots, garages, or storage facilities for automobiles. (File No. 0090-03-3) -
Action Item
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Recommendation of
the Human Resources Director:
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Adopt report; Forward to Board of Supervisors.
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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 Jon Gray of the denial of request for reasonable accommodation and complaint of discrimination in the written exam for Firefighter (Job Code H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0486-02-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the SFFD & the
Human Resources
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Deny the appeal by Jon Gray. Sustain the recommendation of the San Francisco Fire Department and the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Michael Lund of the disqualification for Firefighter (Job Code H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0807-02-4) - Action Item
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November 18, 2002:
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Grant the appeal by Michael Lund of the Executive
Officer's decision to close file on his disqualification for Firefighter (Job Code H - 2).
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January 6, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 3, 2003 at the request of Sylvia Courtney, Attorney.
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February 3, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Sylvia Courtney, Attorney for appellant.
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Recommendation of the SFFD & the
Human Resources
Director:
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Deny the appeal by Michael Lund. Sustain the recommendation of the San Francisco Fire Department and the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by David Sweeney of the disqualification for Firefighter (Job Code H - 2)
San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0808-02-4) - Action Item
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November 18, 2002:
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Grant the appeal by David Sweeney of the Executive
Officer's decision to close file on his disqualification for Firefighter (Job Code H - 2).
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January 6, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 3, 2003 at the request of Sylvia Courtney, Attorney.
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February 3, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Sylvia Courtney, Attorney for appellant.
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Recommendation of the SFFD & the
Human Resources
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Deny the appeal by David Sweeney. Sustain the recommendation of the San Francisco Fire Department and the Human
Resources Director.
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Appeal by John Flores of the background rejection for Firefighter (Job Code H - 2)
San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0986-02-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the SFFD & the
Human Resources
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Deny the appeal by John Flores. Sustain the recommendation of the San Francisco Fire Department and the Human Resources
Director.
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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.
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February 3, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Arlene Eisen.
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Recommendation of the DPH & Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal by Arlene Eisen. Sustain the recommendation of the Department of Public Health and the Human Resources
Director.
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Response to the Civil Service Commission's request of the Public Utilities Commission for information on Personal Services Contract #4115-98/99. (File No. 0103-03-8) -
Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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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.
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Request by Kenneth Johnson for reconsideration on Final Administrative Action and future employability as Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0858-02-7) - Action Item
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February 3, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Kenneth Johnson.
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Recommendation of the Director of Transportation:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; No
future employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
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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
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February 3, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Civil Service Commission staff.
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Recommendation of the
Director of Transportation:
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Accept the resignation as certified.
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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
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February 3, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Civil Service Commission staff.
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Recommendation of the
Director of Transportation:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; No
future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Report of exempt appointments under Charter Categories 10.104-16 through
10.104-18. (File No. 0105-03-1)
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Recommendation:
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Accept report; file.
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Report of provisional appointments. (File No. 0106-03-1)
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Recommendation:
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Accept report; file.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT
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Annual Civil Service Commission Meeting Calendar - 2003. (File No. 0111-03-1)
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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Certification of Salary and Benefits of Elected Officials of the City and County of San Francisco for FY 2003 - 2004 in accordance with Charter Section A8.409-1.
(File No. 0060-3-1)
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February 3, 2003:
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Accept report; Proceed with salary survey and report progress to the Commission.
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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Update on Civil Service Commission Goals and Objectives for FY 2002 - 2003.
(File No. 0117-03-1)
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Recommendation:
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Accept report; File.
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COMMISSIONER'S OLD BUSINESS
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(26)
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Implementation of Proposition J - Board of Supervisors Salaries. (File No. 0973-02-1)
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November 18, 2002:
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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.
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January 6, 2003:
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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.
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February 3, 2003:
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The Commission gave directions to the staff that a special meeting be held after normal work hours in the last week of February or the first week of March, including notices to community groups; and requested a progress report at its next meeting of March 3, 2003.
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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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(28)
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ADJOURNMENT
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