Meeting Information

CALL TO ORDER

2:15 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Commissioner Donald A. Casper

Present

Commissioner Morgan Gorrono

Present (Missed Item #10)

Commissioner Adrienne Pon

Present (Missed Items #31,32,33,34)

Commissioner Linda Richardson

Present

Commissioner Rosabella Safont

Present (Missed Items #32,33,34)

Commissioner Casper presided.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

Henry Villarreal indicated he was ready to proceed with Item #10.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)

Regular Meeting of January 6, 2003

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will only be one meeting in February (on February 3, 2003) due to the
President's Day holiday. If necessary, the Commission will hold Special meetings to conduct/address any emergency matters.

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.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Off calendar and replace with new contract PSC #4076-02/03 in Item #6. (Vote of 5 to 0)

4076-02/03

Over to 3/3/03

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

Speakers:

Galen Leung and Carlos Villalva, Department of Public Health, Vitus Leung, IFPTE Local 21 and Bill Wong, Carpenters Local 22 spoke on PSC #4076-02/03.

Galen Leung, Department of Public Health spoke on PSC #4089-02/03.

Jim Horan and Charles Yu, Department of Public Works spoke on PSC # 4093-02/03 and PSC #4094-02/03.

Action:

Postpone PSC #4076-02/03 to the meeting of March 3, 2003; Adopt Human Resources Director's report on all remaining contracts. Notify the offices of the Controller and the
Purchaser. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0807-02-4

Appeal by Michael Lund of the disqualification for Firefighter (Job Code H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department. (Item No. 7)

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.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Sylvia Courtney, Attorney for appellant. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0808-02-4

Appeal by David Sweeney of the disqualification for Firefighter (Job Code
H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department. (Item No. 8)

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.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Sylvia Courtney, Attorney for appellant. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0939-01-04

Appeal by Arlene Eisen on the rejection of application for Safety Officer
(Job Code 5177) Department of Public Health. (Item No. 9)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Arlene Eisen. (Vote of 5 to 0)

1081-02-4

Appeal by Henry Villarreal of the background rejection and future employment
restrictions as Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 10)

Speakers:

Mike Casey, Municipal Transportation Agency

Henry Villarreal, Appellant

Action:

Adopt report. Uphold the decision of the Director of Transportation to place Mr. Villarreal under waiver of appointment from Eligible Lists #E171 and #E172. (Vote of 4 to 0;
Commissioner Gorrono missed vote).

0566-02-4

Appeal by Karen Garrett of the denial of protest for the Administrative Services
Manager (Job Code 1827) eligible list. (Item No. 11)

January 6, 2003:

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

Speakers:

Karen Taylor, Department of Human Resources

Karen Garrett, Appellant

Action:

Deny the appeal by Karen Garrett. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0856-02-6

Appeal by Rorrie Tiniakoff of the Human Resources Director's decision on her
complaint of discrimination. (Item No. 12)

December 2, 2002:

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

Action:

Off calendar at the request of Rorrie Tiniakoff.
(Vote of 5 to 0)

0375-01-5

Proposed amendments to Civil Service Commission Rules Applicable to the
Uniformed Ranks of the Fire Department, Rule 313 - Certification of Eligibles. (Item No. 13)

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.

January 7, 2002:

Public comment on the proposed amendments.

May 20, 2002:

Postpone to a meeting in the future to be announced.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to Special Meeting of February 21, 2003 at
2:30 p.m., Room 416, City Hall. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0183-02-6

Appeal by Charles Gray, Jr. of the Human Resources Director's decision to close his complaint of discrimination due to timeliness. (Item No. 14)

Speakers:

Elizabeth Jacobi, Department of Human Resources-EEO

Charles Gray, Jr., Appellant

Action:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal by Charles Gray; Sustain the
decision of the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 5 to 0)

1085-02-6

Appeal by Roger Villanueva of the decision of the Executive Officer to close the file on his complaint of discrimination. (Item No. 15)

January 6, 2003:

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

Speakers:

Kate Favetti, Executive Officer

Sheila Reid, Attorney for Appellant

Action:

Deny the appeal by Roger Villanueva. Sustain the decision of the Executive Officer. (Vote of 3 to 2; Commissioners Casper and Gorrono dissent).

0342-01-4

Appeal by Marlene Pool of the rejection of her application for Telephone
Operator (Job Code 1706) San Francisco International Airport. (Item No. 16)

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.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Approve request by Terence Mayo, Attorney for Marlene Pool to withdraw the appeal. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0799-02-7

Determination of future employability: Dismissal of permanent civil service
appointment of Barry Ahuruonye, Administrative Analyst (Job Code 1822) San Francisco Community College District. (Item No. 17)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Approve the separation; No future employment with the San Francisco Community College District. (Vote of 5 to 0)
Mr. Ahurunonye failed to appear.

0902-02-7

Determination of future employability: Resignation of permanent civil service
appointment of Joseph Bagares, Registered Nurse (Job Code 2320) Department of Public Health. (Item No. 18)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Civil Service Commission staff. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0353-01-7

Determination of future employability: resignation with services unsatisfactory of permanent civil service appointment of Neena Murgai, Epidemiologist (Job Code 2803), Department of Public Health. (Item No. 19)

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.

Action:

No future employment with the Department of Public Health. (Vote of 5 to 0) Ms. Murgai failed to appear.

0935-02-7

Determination of future employability: Resignation with unsatisfactory service of permanent civil service appointment of Mark Holmes, Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 20)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Civil Service Commission staff. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0858-02-7

Request for reconsideration by Kenneth Johnson on Final Administrative
Action and determination of future employability as Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 21)

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Kenneth Johnson. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0403-02-7

Determination of future employability: Disciplinary release from probationary
appointment of Daniel Vigil, Deputy Sheriff I (Job Code 8302) Office of the Sheriff. (Item No. 22)

Speakers:

James Harrigan, Attorney for Sheriff

Daniel Vigil, Appellant

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Daniel Vigil. (Vote of 3 to 2; Commissioners Pon and
Safont dissent).

0006-03-7

Determination of future employability: Dismissal of permanent civil service appointment of Frederick D. Woods as Transit Operator (Job Code 9163)
Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 23)

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of March 3, 2003 at the request of Civil Service Commission staff. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0035-03-1

Department of Human Resources Current Projects. (Item No. 24)

Speakers:

Andrea Gourdine, Human Resources Director

Action:

Accept report. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0052-03-1

Report of provisional appointments. (Item No. 25)

Speakers:

Marsha Stroope, Deputy Director-Merit System

Action:

Accept report. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0053-03-1

Report of Charter exempt positions under Charter Section 10.104-1 through 10.104-12. (Item No. 26)

Speakers:

Marsha Stroope, Deputy Director-Merit System

Action:

Accept report. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0054-03-1

Report of exempt appointments under Charter Categories 10.104-16- through 10.104.18. (Item No. 27)

Speakers:

Marsha Stroope, Deputy Director-Merit System

Action:

Accept report. (Vote of 5 to 0)

1005-02-1

Report on Civil Service Commission Supplemental Budget Request FY 2002-2003. (Item No. 28)

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.

Speakers:

Kate Favetti, Executive Officer

Action:

Accept report. (Vote of 5 to 0)

1003-02-1

Civil Service Commission Budget Request, Fiscal Year 2003-2004.
(Item No. 29)

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.

Speakers:

Kate Favetti, Executive Officer

Action:

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.
(Vote of 5 to 0)

0060-3-1

Preliminary Elected Officials Salary Survey in accordance with Charter
Section A8.409-1. (Item No. 30)

Speakers:

Anita Sanchez, Assistant Executive Officer

Action:

Accept report; Proceed with salary survey and report
progress to the Commission. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0973-02-1

Implementation of Proposition J - Board of Supervisors Salaries.
(Item No. 31)

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.

Action:

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. (Vote of 4 to 0; Commissioner Pon missed vote).

0034-03-5

Proposed Charter Amendments on Conflict of Interest. (Item No. 32)

Speakers:

Kate Favetti, Executive Officer

Action:

Direct Executive Officer to respond to the Ethics Commission to add a statement that employees may not accept any gratuities for duties performed in their normal course of
employment and that the Civil Service Commission review occupational categories considered in conflict with City
employment prior to submission to the Ethics Commission. (Vote of 3 to 0; Commissioners Pon and Safont missed vote)

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

Spike Kahn, IFPTE Local 21 spoke on as-needed Personal Services Contracts in Public Utilities Commission requesting inventory or audit to as-needed contracts approved by the Civil Service Commission on scope of work and Public Utilities Commission Department using contracts for
another scope of work.

Directed Executive Officer to inquire into circumstances of the contract. Calendar and report on
result of inquiry and inspection for action at the next Regular meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

6:45 p.m.

Adjourned in memory of Mary Dunlap, Director of Office of Citizens Complaints who passed away on January 17, 2003. The Commission directed the Executive Officer to convey its condolences to the Dunlap family.