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November 19, 2001
ROOM 416, CITY HALL
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Order of Business
2:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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RATIFICATION AGENDA
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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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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.ci.sf.ca.us/civil_service/. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
B. Policy Requiring Written Reports
It is the policy of the Civil Service Commission that all items appearing on its agenda be supported by a written
report prepared by Commission or departmental staff. All documents referred to in any Agenda Document are posted adjacent to the Agenda, or if more than one (1) page in length, available for public inspection and copying at the Civil Service Commission office. Reports from City and County personnel supporting agenda items are submitted in accordance with the procedures established by the Executive Officer. Reports not submitted according to procedures, in the format and quantity required, and by the deadline, will not be calendared.
C. Policy on Written Submissions by Appellants
All written material submitted by appellants to be considered by the Commission in support of an agenda item shall be submitted to the Commission office, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the fourth (4th) business day preceding the Commission meeting for which the item is calendared (ordinarily, on Tuesday). An original and nine (9) copies on 8 1/2 inch X 11 inch paper, three-hole punched on left margin, and page numbered in the bottom center margin, shall be provided.
Written material submitted for the Commission’s review becomes part of a public record and shall be open for public inspection.
D. Policy and Procedure for Postponement
A request for a postponement (continuance) to delay an item to another meeting may be directed to the Commission
Executive Officer by telephone or in writing. Before acting, the Executive Officer may refer certain requests to another City official for recommendation. Telephone requests must be confirmed in writing prior to the meeting. Immediately following the "Announcement of Changes" portion of the agenda at the beginning of the meeting, the Commission will consider a request for a postponement that has been previously denied.
E. Policy and Procedure on Hearing Items Out of Order
Requests to hear items out of order are to be directed to the Commission President at the beginning of the agenda. The President will rule on each request. Such requests may be granted with mutual agreement among the affected parties.
F. Procedure for Commission Hearings
All Commission hearings on disputed matters shall conform to the following procedures: The Commission reserves the right to question each party during its presentation and, in its discretion, to modify any time allocations and requirements.
If a matter is severed from the Consent Agenda or the Ratification Agenda, presentation by the opponent will be for a maximum time limit of five (5) minutes and response by the departmental representative for a maximum time limit of five (5) minutes.
For items on the Regular Agenda, presentation by the departmental representative for a maximum time of five (5) minutes and response by the opponent for a maximum time limit of five (5) minutes.
For items on the Separations Agenda, presentation by the department followed by the employee or employee’s
representative shall be for a maximum time limit of ten (10) minutes for each party unless extended by the Commission. Each presentation shall conform to the following:
1. Opening summary of case (brief overview);
2. Discussion of evidence;
3. Corroborating witnesses, if necessary; and
4. Closing remarks.
The Commission may allocate five (5) minutes for each side to rebut evidence presented by the other side.
G. Policy on Tape Recording of Commission Meetings
As provided in the San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance, all Commission meetings are tape-recorded. These tape recordings of open sessions are available for public review starting on the day after the Commission meeting in the Commission
office between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
H. Speaking before the Civil Service Commission
Speaker cards are not required. The Commission will take public comment on all items appearing on the agenda at the beginning of each meeting at the time the item is heard and prior to the Commission taking any action on the item. The Commission will take public comment on matters not on the Agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Commission during the "Requests to Speak" portion of the regular meeting. Maximum time will be three (3) minutes.
I. Policy on use of Cell Phones, Pagers and Similar Sound-Producing Electronic Devices at and During Public Meetings
The ringing and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.
Information on Disability Access
The Civil Service Commission normally meets in Room 416 (Fourth Floor) City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. However, meetings not held in this room are conducted in the Civic Center area. City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The closest accessible BART station is the Civic Center, located 2 ½ blocks from City Hall. Accessible MUNI lines serving City Hall are 42 Downtown Loop, 9 San Bruno and 71 Haight/Noriega, as well as the METRO stations at Van Ness and Market and at Civic Center. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142. Accessible curbside parking has been designated at points in the vicinity of City Hall adjacent to Grove Street and Van Ness Avenue.
The following services are available on request 48 hours prior to the meeting; except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline shall be 4:00 p.m. of the last business day of the preceding week. For American Sign Language interpreters or the use of a reader during a meeting, a sound enhancement system, and/or alternative formats of the agenda and minutes, please contact the Commission office to make arrangements for the accommodation. Late requests will be honored, if possible.
Individuals with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities should call our ADA coordinator at (415) 252-3254 to discuss meeting accessibility. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate such people, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
Know your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code)
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards,
councils, and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance or to report a violation of the ordinance, or to obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance, contact Donna Hall, Administrator of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 409, San Francisco, CA 94102-4683 at (415) 554-7724, by fax: (415) 554-7854, by e-mail: Donna_Hall@ci. sf.ca.us, or on the City’s website at www.ci.sf.ca.us/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 1390 Market Street, #801, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 554-9510, fax (415) 703-0121 and web site http://www.ci.sf.ca.us.ethics/.
City and County of San Francisco
Civil Service Commission
Agenda for Regular Meeting
November 19, 2001
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 November 5, 2001
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Regular Meeting of November 5, 2001
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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(4)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Announcement of changes to agenda
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Other announcements
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RATIFICATION AGENDA
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All matters on the Ratification Agenda are considered by the Civil Service Commission to be non-contested and will be acted upon by a single vote of the Commission. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a request is made; in which event, the matter shall be removed from the Ratification Agenda and considered as a separate item. Each individual addressing the Commission will be limited to a maximum time limit of five minutes for all items severed from the Ratification Agenda.
Copies of all staff reports and materials being considered by the Civil Service Commission are available for public view 72 hours prior to the Civil Service Commission meeting and are located in the Civil Service Commission office at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA 94102.
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Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0771-01-8) - Action Item
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The following proposed personal services contracts have been posted by the Department of Human
Resources for seven calendar days. No appeals were received by the Department of Human Resources
during the posting period. In the absence of an appeal, the proposed personal services contracts are placed on the Ratification Agenda for Civil Service Commission review. Attendance by departmental representatives is not required.
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PSC#
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Department
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Amount
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Type of Service
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Type of Approval
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Duration
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4046-01/02
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Building
Inspection
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$108,500
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Will provide shuttle service for employees at Department of Building Inspection and Planning Department.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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October 15, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of November 5, 2001.
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November 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of November 19, 2001. The Civil Service Commissioners requested a representative of the Planning Department to address the variance requirement for shuttle van service and the Planning Commission approval. The Civil Service Commission also requested a letter confirming that the Municipal Transportation Agency is not able to provide the service.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the
offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
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Review of requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0843-01-8) - Action Item
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PSC#
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Department
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Amount
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Type of Service
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Type of Approval
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Duration
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4058-01/02
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Recreation and Park Department
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$150,000
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Will continue to provide administrative support to fully implement District Park Planning Committees in Supervisorial Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11; and develop and administer new District Park Planning Committees for districts 1, 2, 8 and 10.
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07/01/02
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4059-01/02
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Airport
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$9,135,000
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Will prepare necessary environmental review and permit application documents to obtain requisite government approvals to create tidal marsh, tidal flat, wetlands, and open bay water on the mitigation site for Airport’s runway reconfiguration project.
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Regular
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12/31/06
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4060-01/02
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Human Resources
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$220,000
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Will provide off-site storage and retrieval services for approximately 5000 linear feet of workers compensation claim files, including medical and billing records, and will guarantee compliance with government regulations governing off-site storage.
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Regular
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06/30/03
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4061-01/02
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Recreation and Park Department
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$492,500
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Will provide management and supervision to implement improvements at the AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park. Prepare and maintain documentation, drawings, specifications, bid and award of contract, construction inspection and oversight.
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Regular
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12/31/03
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4062-01/02
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Recreation and Park Department
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$550,000
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Will provide training and support services for community gardens located on City-owned property and the Bay Trails Program.
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Regular
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06/30/04
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4063-01/02
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Arts Commission
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$900,000
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Will prepare initial and final design, prepare cost estimates, and procure engineering; fabricate, transport, and install artwork or supervise its implementation by fabricator or general contractor.
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Regular
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12/31/02
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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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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 Micah Norris of the background rejection for Police Officer
(Job Code Q - 2) San Francisco Police Department. (File No. 0684-00-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the San Francisco Police Department & the Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal of Micah Norris. Sustain the decision of the San Francisco Police Department and the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Jesus Alvarez, Jr. of the rejection of application for Deputy Sheriff I
(Job Code 8302) Office of the Sheriff. (File No. 0419-01-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Office of the Sheriff & the Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal of Jesus Alvarez, Jr. Sustain the decision of the Office of the Sheriff and the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Markangelo Lovitt of the rejection of application for Deputy Sheriff I
(Job Code 8302) Office of the Sheriff. (File No. 0610-01-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Office of the Sheriff & the Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal of Markangelo Lovitt. Sustain the decision of the Office of the Sheriff and the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Sanford Taylor of the rejection of application for Deputy Sheriff I
(Job Code 8302) Office of the Sheriff. (File No. 0612-01-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Office of the Sheriff & the Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal of Sanford Taylor. Sustain the decision of the Office of the Sheriff and the Human Resources Director.
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EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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As soon after 2:30 p.m. as practical, a roll call will be held of the names of persons appearing on the Employee Separations Agenda to ascertain who is present for hearing. Please respond as your name is called. Your case will be heard by the Commission in the order it appears on the Agenda unless the President grants a request to be heard out of order. The Commission will take immediate action during the roll call for those persons not in attendance.
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Determination of future employability: resignation with services unsatisfactory of
permanent civil service appointment of Phouc Chau, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163), Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0652-01-7) - Action Item
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November 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of November 19, 2001.
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Recommendation of the
Municipal Transportation Agency:
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No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency that requires a Class B of Class BP driver’s license.
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Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of entrance probationary appointment of Alan Ledesma, Automotive Mechanic (Job Code 7381), Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0757-01-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the
Municipal Transportation Agency:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; Future employment subject to the review and approval of the Human Resources Director after satisfactory completion of two (2) years experience outside the City and County service; Must participate in an appropriate substance abuse program and receive a release to work from a DHR-designated professional in substance abuse, and; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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Progress report on Class Consolidation Project. (File No. 0845-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Report of exempt appointments under Charter Section 10.104-1 through 10.104-12 which exceed the Charter Imposed "CAP". (File No. 0846-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Report of exempt positions under Charter Categories 10.104-16 through 10.104-18. (File No. 0847-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Report on provisional appointments. (File No. 0848-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Human Resources Budget.
(File No. 0844-01-1) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the
Human Resources
Director:
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Open for discussion.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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Activities of the Civil Service Department from July 1, 2001 through October 31, 2001. (File No. 0849-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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(20)
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ADJOURNMENT
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