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CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

 

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

RATIFICATION AGENDA

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

SEPARATIONS AGENDA

 

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

 

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

 

ADJOURNMENT

NOTICE OF COMMISSION HEARING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

A. Commission Office

The Civil Service Commission office is located at, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA 94102. The telephone number is (415) 252-3247. The fax number is (415) 252-3260 and the web address is www.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

May 6, 2002

2:00 p.m.

ITEM NO.

   

(1)

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

   
 

Commissioner Donald A. Casper

 

Commissioner Morgan Gorrono

 

Commissioner Adrienne Pon

 

Commissioner Linda Richardson

 

Commissioner Rosabella Safont

   

(2)

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

   

(3)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Action Item

   
 

Special Meeting of April 15, 2002

   
 

Recommendation:

Approve.

   
 

Regular Meeting of April 15, 2002

   
 

Recommendation:

Approve.

   

(4)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

   
 

Announcement of changes to agenda

   
 

Other announcements

RATIFICATION AGENDA

 

All matters on the Ratification Agenda are considered by the Civil Service Commission to be non-contested and will be acted upon by a single vote of the Commission. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a request is made; in which event, the matter shall be removed from the Ratification Agenda and considered as a separate item. Each individual addressing the Commission will be limited to a maximum time limit of five minutes for all items severed from the Ratification Agenda.

Copies of all staff reports and materials being considered by the Civil Service Commission are available for public view 72 hours prior to the Civil Service Commission meeting and are located in the Civil Service Commission office at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA 94102.

(5)

Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contract.
(File No. 0322-02-8) - Action Item

 

The following proposed personal services contracts have been posted by the Department of Human
Resources for seven calendar days. No appeals were received by the Department of Human Resources
during the posting period. In the absence of an appeal, the proposed personal services contracts are placed on the Ratification Agenda for Civil Service Commission review. Attendance by departmental representatives is not required.

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

4113-01/02

Public Utilities Commission (Hetch Hetchy Bureaus)

$275,000

Will monitor and analyze policy, regulatory and legislative developments and issues affecting the City’s interests in water, energy, wastewater (sewage treatment), natural resources and such other areas as may be directed.

Regular

05/15/04

4114-01/02

Public Utilities Commission (Water)

$500,000

Will assist staff in corrosion maintenance services on an as-needed basis to supplement staff in the Water Supply and Treatment Division infrastructure inspection, preventative maintenance and planning program during the agreement period.

Regular

12/31/05

4023-98/99

Airport

Increase Amount $600,000 New Amount $860,000

Will continue to govern the sale and issuance of future Airport revenue bonds.

Regular

12/04/06

4028-98/99

Public Works

Increase Amount $4,400,000 New Amount $9,900,000

Will provide construction management services during design and construction of Moscone Center Expansion Phase 3.

Regular

12/31/03

 

Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:

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

REGULAR AGENDA

 

Copies of all staff reports and materials being considered by the Civil Service Commission are available for public view 72 hours prior to the Civil Service Commission meeting and are located in the Civil Service Commission office at
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA 94102.

(6)

Request by SEIU Local 790 for Reconsideration of Civil Service Commission action on April 15, 2002 on Salary Survey for Registered Nurse Classifications (Charter Section A8.403), 2002-2003. (File No. 0328-02-3) - Action Item

   
 

April 15, 2002:

Adopt report; Certify to the Board of Supervisors for the Acute Care Nursing Classifications the Highest Prevailing Salary Schedules in the six Bay Area counties (Public & Private) in effect on April 15, 2002. (Vote of 4 to 0)

   
 

Recommendation of the Executive Officer:

Open for discussion.

   

(7)

Reconsideration of Salary Survey for Registered Nurse Classifications (Charter Section A8.403), 2002-2003. (File No. 0329-02-3) - Action Item

   
 

April 15, 2002:

Adopt report; Certify to the Board of Supervisors for the Acute Care Nursing Classifications the Highest Prevailing Salary Schedules in the six Bay Area counties (Public & Private) in effect on April 15, 2002. (Vote of 4 to 0)

   
 

Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:

Adopt report; Certify to the Board of Supervisors for the Acute Care Nursing Classifications the Highest Prevailing Salary Schedules in the six Bay Area counties (Public & Private) in effect on April 15, 2002.

   

(8)

Certification of Salary and Benefits of Elected Officials of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 in accordance with Charter Section A8.409.1.
(File No. 0162-02-1) - Action Item

   
 

March 4, 2002:

Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at Civil Service Commission meeting of March 18, 2002.

   
 

March 18, 2002:

Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at Civil Service Commission meeting of April 1, 2002.

 

April 1, 2002:

Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at Civil Service Commission meeting of April 15, 2002.

   
 

April 15, 2002:

Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at Civil Service Commission meeting of May 6, 2002.

   
 

Recommendation:

Open for discussion; Forward Commission action to the Mayor’s Office for inclusion in the FY 2002-2003 budget.

(9)

Appeal by John Alfonso of the rejection of application for Deputy Sheriff I
(Job Code 8302), Office of the Sheriff. (File No. 0271-02-4) - Action Item

   
 

Recommendation of the Sheriff and the Human Resources Director:

Adopt staff report. Sustain the recommendation of the Office of the Sheriff and the Human Resources Director.

   

(10)

Appeal by Denis Mitchell of the Human Resources Director’s decision on the
application of the Civil Service Commission definition of battery leave.
(File No. 0945-01-3) - Action Item

   
 

Recommendation of the Human Resources Director:

Adopt staff report. Sustain the decision of the Human
Resources Director on the application of the Civil Service Commission definition of battery leave.

   

EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA

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.

(11)

Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of permanent entrance probationary appointment of Marceo Barnes, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163)
Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0018-02-7) - Action Item

   
 

April 15, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of May 6, 2002 at the request of
TWU Local 250-A.

   
 

Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility in Job Code 9163; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency that requires a Class B or Class BP driver license.

(12)

Determination of future employability: dismissal of permanent civil service appointment of Karin Williams, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0133-02-7) - Action Item

   
 

Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:

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 work experience outside the City and County service; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency.

   

(13)

Determination of future employability: dismissal of permanent civil service appointment of Bobby Phillips, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0716-01-7) - Action Item

   
 

March 4, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of March 18, 2002 at the request of Bobby Phillips.

   
 

March 18, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of April 15, 2002 at the request of TWU Local 250-A.

   
 

April 15, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of May 6, 2002 at the request of
TWU Local 250-A. The Civil Service Commission stipulated that this will be the last continuance granted.

   
 

Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:

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 work 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; No future employment with the
Municipal Transportation Agency.

   

(14)

Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of entrance probationary exempt appointment of William Eagleson, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0152-02-7) - Action Item

   
 

April 15, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of May 6, 2002 at the request of TWU Local 250-A.

   
 

Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility in Job Code 9163; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency that requires a Class B or Class BP driver license.

(15)

Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of entrance probationary appointment of Coylavan Harris, Jr., Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0990-01-7) - Action Item

   
 

April 15, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of May 6, 2002 at the request of TWU Local 250-A.

   
 

Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility in Job Code 9163; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency that requires a Class B or Class BP driver license.

(16)

Determination of future employability: dismissal of permanent civil service appointment of Christopher Gonzales, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0112-02-7) - Action Item

   
 

Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:

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 work experience outside the City and County service; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency.

   

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT

   

(17)

Progress Report on Class Consolidation Project. (File No. 0323-02-1)

   
 

Recommendation:

Approve.

   

(18)

Report of exempt appointments under Charter Categories 10.104-16 through
10.104-18. (File No. 0324-02-1)

   
 

Recommendation:

Approve.

   

(19)

Report of provisional appointments. (File No. 0325-02-1)

   
 

Recommendation:

Approve.

   

(20)

Report of exempt appointments under Charter Categories 10.104-1 through
10.104-12 which exceed the Charter Imposed "CAP". (File No. 0326-02-1)

   
 

Recommendation:

Approve.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

   

(21)

Employee Recognition Survey - City Departments. (File No. 0327-02-1)

   
 

Recommendation:

Approve.

   

(22)

Report on the activities of the Civil Service Department from March 1, 2002 to
April 30, 2002. (File No. 0338-02-1)

   
 

Recommendation:

Approve.

   

(23)

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

   

(24)

ADJOURNMENT