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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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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.htm
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
April 1, 2002
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 March 18, 2002
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Regular Meeting of March 18, 2002
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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 request for approval of proposed personal services contract.
(File No. 0241-02-8) - 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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1000-02/03
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Arts Commission
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$1,090,779
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Will perform "Summer In the City Concert Series" at Davies Symphony Hall and Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park, in accordance with the City Charter.
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Annual
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12/31/02
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1001-02/03
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Recreation and Parks
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$90,000
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Will conduct band concerts throughout the City for official civic events including Sunday concerts at the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1002-02/03
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Recreation and Parks
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$50,000
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Will provide circus performances at various locations. Performances include circus acts such as clowning, juggling, and stilt walking. Will also include children’s workshops.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1003-02/03
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Recreation and Parks
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$50,000
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Will remove, sell or dispose of vessels from the Marina Yacht Harbor in order to recover documented costs of delinquent berthing fees and other associated fees from boat owners.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1004-02/03
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Sheriff’s Office
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$2,700,000
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Will provide substance abuse treatment services in a 24-hour/7-days-a-week residential setting for inmates paroled from the County jails, and conduct electronic monitoring services for inmates paroled into home detention.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1005-02/03
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Sheriff’s Office
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$57,000
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Will provide early intervention, referral and support services to persons who are about to be evicted, or are going through the eviction process.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1006-02/03
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Sheriff’s Office
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$3,000,000
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Will provide classes in GED, vocational rehabilitation/training, substance abuse counseling and relapse prevention, parenting, violence prevention, acupuncture, religious counseling, and administrative support for records management to inmates.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1007-02/03
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Sheriff’s Office
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$200,000
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Will provide timely transportation of prisoners throughout California and the United States pursuant to court orders or lawful arrest warrants.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1008-02/03
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Sheriff’s Office
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$107,000
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Will provide pre-employment polygraph examinations, psychological and psychiatric evaluations for peace officers and post-employment examinations and psychological services resulting from investigations and critical incidents.
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Annual
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06/30/02
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1009-02/03
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Sheriff’s Office
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$63,000
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Will respond to prisoner inquiries regarding legal issues; provide assistance in prisoner law libraries; provide legal references as requested and related services as directed by prisoner legal service attorney.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1010-02/03
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Sheriff’s Office
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$71,000
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Will provide and maintain an automated system that tracks alleged or convicted perpetrators of crime through the criminal justice system, then notifies victims of crime when the alleged or convicted perpetrators are due for release.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1011-02/03
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Sheriff’s Office
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$60,000
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Will provide professional criminal justice training to Departmental staff as required by the State of California for correctional facilities.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1012-02/03
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Police
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$90,000
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Will provide phlebotomy services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to conduct blood draws on suspected drunk drivers for law enforcement agencies in the City and County of San Francisco.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1013-02/03
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Animal Care and Control
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$10,000
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Will provide an environmental enrichment program for long-term shelter dogs that have been rescued from abusive owners and/or neglectful situations.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1014-02/03
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Animal Care and Control
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$8,640
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Will provide technical support, maintenance, and periodic upgrade of the Chameleon Animal Case Management Computer Software, a proprietary software.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1015-02/03
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Animal Care and Control
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$57,000
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Will provide an as-needed after-hour, weekend, and holiday emergency veterinary service as mandated by State Law.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1016-02/03
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Animal Care and Control
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$10,000
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Will pick-up native wildlife from the animal shelter’ and provide long-term care, rehabilitation, and release of the wildlife after initial veterinary medical evaluation.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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1017-02/03
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Human Resources
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$200,000
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Will provide temporary workers’ compensation claims adjusting help when there are adjusting staff vacancies due to extended leaves or turn over.
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Annual
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06/30/03
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4106-01/02
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Parking and
Traffic
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$127,095
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Will collect and analyze pedestrian safety data, make recommendations on traffic engineering improvements and public outreach efforts, author study reports, and participate in meetings with Federal Highway Administration and other agencies/organizations.
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Regular
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11/30/02
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4107-01/02
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Human Resources
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$1,500,000
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Will provide a range of managed care and medical cost containment services for the Workers’ Compensation Division, including medical bill review and repricing, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) administration, utilization review, and case management.
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Regular
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09/30/03
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4108-01/02
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Public Health
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$450,000
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Will provide intermittent, as-needed, on-call mobile therapeutic apheresis services for patients requiring this specialized blood filtration service.
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Regular
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06/30/06
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4109-01/02
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Public Health
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Increase Amount $85,000 New Amount $120,000
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Will provide as-needed and after-hours security guard services for the Community Health Network. Specifically as-needed home health escorts for the Health at Home Agency and after-hours security guard services for the Substance Abuse services unit.
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Regular
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06/30/03
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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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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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Special Report on the implementation of Policies and Procedures on Provisional
Appointments for Service Critical Classes at the Municipal Transportation Agency.
(File No. 0243-02-1) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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Appeal by Richard Corriea of the San Francisco Police Department Examination Unit’s denial of protest to the Captain (Job Code Q - 80) job announcement.
(File No. 0051-02-4) - Action Item
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March 18, 2002:
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Schedule Special Meeting before April 1, 2002, if possible with all five Commissioners present.
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Recommendation of the
San Francisco Police
Department & the Human Resources Director:
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Deny appeal of Richard Corriea. Sustain the decision of the
San Francisco Police Department and the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Mark Mahoney of the San Francisco Police Department Examination Unit’s denial of protest to the Captain (Job Code Q - 80) job announcement.
(File No. 0053-02-4) - Action Item
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March 18, 2002:
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Schedule Special Meeting before April 1, 2002, if possible with all five Commissioners present.
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Recommendation of the
San Francisco Police
Department & the Human Resources Director:
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Deny appeal of Mark Mahoney. Sustain the decision of the
San Francisco Police Department and the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Solomon Slaten of the rejection of application for Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0462-01-4) - Action Item
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March 18, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 1, 2002.
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:
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Deny the appeal of Solomon Slaten. Sustain the decision of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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Appeal by Jesse Furrow of the background rejection for Medical Examiner’s Investigator (Job Code 2580) Medical Examiner’s Office. (File No. 0838-01-4) - Action Item
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March 4, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 1, 2002 at the request of Jesse Furrow.
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Recommendation:
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Adopt report; Deny appeal of Jesse Furrow. Sustain the
recommendation of the Office of the Medical Examiner and the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Luke Turner of the background rejection for Medical Examiner’s Investigator (Job Code 2580) Medical Examiner’s Office. (File No. 0837-01-4) - Action Item
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March 4, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 1, 2002 at the request of Luke Turner.
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Recommendation:
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Adopt report; Deny appeal of Luke Turner. Sustain the
recommendation of the Office of the Medical Examiner and the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Wayne McFuller of the background rejection for Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0106-02-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Adopt report; Deny appeal of Wayne McFuller. Sustain the recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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Appeal by Rex Ogunniyi of the background rejection for Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0101-02-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Adopt report; Deny appeal of Rex Ogunniyi. Sustain the
recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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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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Appeal of automatic resignation of permanent civil service appointment of David Lester, Firefighter (Job Code H - 2), San Francisco Fire Department.
(File No. 0268-01-7) - Action Item
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January 7, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 4, 2002 at the request of David Lester and the San Francisco Fire Department.
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February 4, 2002:
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Postpone to the Special Meeting of February 11, 2002 at the request of Civil Service Commission staff.
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February 11, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 4, 2002 at the request of David Lester. The Commission stipulated that this would be the last continuance granted.
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March 4, 2002:
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Postpone to a meeting with all five Commissioners present.
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Recommendation of the
Fire Department & the Human Resources Director:
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Deny appeal; Approve automatic resignation; Cancel any
current examination and eligibility status; Future employment subject to the review and approval of the Human Resources Director after satisfactory completion of one (1) year work
experience outside the City and County service; No future
employment with the San Francisco Fire Department.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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Report on provisional appointments. (File No. 0242-02-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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Status report on the preliminary Elected Officials Salary and Benefits Survey in accordance with Charter Section A8.409.1. (File No. 0162-02-1) - Action Item
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March 4, 2002:
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Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at Civil Service Commission meeting of March 18, 2002.
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March 18, 2002:
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Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at Civil Service Commission meeting of April 1, 2002.
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Recommendation:
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Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at Civil Service Commission meeting of April 15, 2002.
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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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