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MINUTES

Regular Meeting

October 5, 2009

 

2:00 p.m.

ROOM 400, CITY HALL

1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

 

2:10 p.m.

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

President Morgan R. Gorrono

Present

 

Vice President E. Dennis Normandy

Not Present (Notified absence)

 

Commissioner Joy Y. Boatwright

Present

 

Commissioner Donald A. Casper

Present

 

Commissioner Mary Y. Jung

Present (Arrived at 2:15 p.m. and left at 7:30 p.m.  Missed Item #s 1 – 5a and
12 – 16)

 

 

 

President Morgan R. Gorrono presided.

 

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

 

 

 

Kim Waldron, IFPTE Local 21 stated that she was present to speak on Item #7, appeal by IFPTE Local 21 of Classification Action #20, FY 08-09.

 

Steven Frunk stated that he was present to speak on Item #9, appeal by Brian Garrett.

 

 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

 

 

Special Meeting of September 11, 2009

 

 

 

Action:

Approve.  (Vote of 3 to 0)

 

 

 

Regular Meeting of September 21, 2009

 

 

 

Action:

Approve.  (Vote of 3 to 0)

 

 

0316-09-8

Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts. 
(Item No. 5)

 

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

4040-09/10

Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

$3,954,858

Will provide SFMTA software updates, non-custom software upgrades that Contractor provides to other customers, equipment repair and maintenance, System Support Services necessary to maintain the operations of the base AVLS.

Regular

07/31/11

4041-09/10

Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

$175,000

Will provide mandatory conflict resolution training workshops for employees in relevant classifications in the Agency’s Security & Enforcement Division (SED).

Regular

10/04/12

4042-09/10

Public Health

$400,000

Will provide access to a web based computer training (CBT) application, allowing Public Health staff to meet training requirements mandated by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and other regulatory agencies.

Regular

08/31/12

4043-09/10

 

Over to 10/19/09

Public Utilities Commission

$5,000,000

Will provide specialized and technical engineering services related to the design and construction of recycled water treatment systems such as microfiltration, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet disinfection; expertise in water quality assessments.

Regular

01/31/15

4044-09/10

Public Utilities Commission

$4,500,000

Will provide preparation of geotechnical performance criteria, field investigation including exploratory soil borings, laboratory test of soil samples, recommendations for soil hazard mitigation and foundation designs criteria for various utility projects on an as-needed basis.

Regular

12/01/15

4045-09/10

Public Utilities Commission

$1,000,000

Will provide engineering design services and geotechnical support for three pipes crossing the Serra Fault and possible areas of liquefaction.

Regular

02/01/13

4046-09/10

City Administrator

$150,000

Will provide the framework for $28 billion in proposed citywide capital infrastructure investments over the next decade.

Regular

11/01/11

4047-09/10

Arts Commission

$760,000

Will provide multiple contracts for design, fabrication, transportation and installation of public artwork for eight to ten Recreation and Parks Facilities in conjunction with the 2008 Clean & Safe Neighborhood Park Bond Program.

Regular

12/31/14

4048-09/10

Arts Commission

$115,500

Will design, fabricate, transport and install free-standing sculptural elements for the streetscape improvements along Church Street from Market Street to Duboce Avenue to Fillmore Street.

Regular

12/31/12

4049-09/10

Treasurer and Tax Collector’s Office

$120,000

Will perform supplemental collection services on delinquent accounts referred by various city departments; also perform credit reporting, skip-tracing, notice issuance and negotiation of payments plans.

Regular

11/01/13

4113-05/06

Public Utilities Commission

Increase Amount

$320,000

New Amount

$770,000

Will provide coordination & work plan preparation; environmental document scoping; environmental background and field studies; alternative analysis; preparation of draft environmental documents; public review of documents; & response to public comments.

Modi-

fication

06/04/11

4050-09/10

 

Withdrawn

Public Utilities Commission

Increase Amount

$25,000

New Amount

$75,000

Will provide outside auditors to independently review and evaluate the use of revenue bond proceeds.

Modi-

fication

07/15/10

4026-06/07

Human Resources

Increase Amount

$185,000

New Amount

$485,000

Will provide an integrated system that will accept applications and process applicants through the City’s hiring/referral process through the internet.  Modification includes 2-yr. extension for maintenance and hosting services, and additional functional enhancements.

Modi-

fication

01/31/12

4085-06/07

Public Works

Increase Amount

$1,200,000

New Amount

$2,000,000

Will provide a turnkey management solution for the medical equipment, library millwork and furniture for the program, which is not procured through bond funds.

Modi-

fication

01/31/12

4043-04/05

Department of Technology

Increase Amount

$2,000,000

New Amount

$4,800,000

Will maintain current Court Management System (which includes CABLE technology); adapt Court Mgmt System to new Trial Courts organization; participate in development of JUSTIS project, which replaces the legacy CABLE and Court Mgmt systems.

Modi-

fication

06/30/15

 

 

Speakers:

Thomas Kennedy, Municipal Transportation Agency spoke on PSC #4040-09/10.

Joy Houlihan, Municipal Transportation Agency, Joe Brenner, IFPTE Local 21 and Steve Pitocchi, SEIU Local 1021 spoke on PSC #4041-09/10.

Jacquie Hale, Frederick Ryan and Sandra Peterson, Department of Public Health spoke on PSC #4042-09/10.

Susan Yee, Public Utilities Commission spoke on PSC #4045-09/10.

Joan Lubamersky and Adam Van de Water, City Administrator and Joe Brenner, IFPTE Local 21 spoke on PSC #4046-09/10.

Shelley Thompson, Department of Human Resources spoke on PSC #4026-06/07.

Walter Calcagno, Department of Technology spoke on PSC #4043-04/05.

 

 

 

Action:

(1)      Withdraw PSC #4050-09/10 at the request of the Public Utilities Commission.  (Vote of 3 to 0)

(2)      Postpone PSC #4043-09/10 to the meeting of October 19, 2009 at the request of the Public Utilities Commission.  (Vote of 3 to 0)

(3)      Approve request for PSC #4041-09/10 on the condition that: 1) there be knowledge transfer between the trainers and the employees trained, especially with respect to managerial employees; 2) that there be skills training in conflict resolution; 3) the Municipal Transportation Agency meet with IFPTE Local 21 to discuss and plan for all issues related to knowledge transfer and conflict resolution skills training; and, 4) report and update the Commission in one year on how the program is working.  Notify the offices of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

 

 

 

(4)      Approve request for PSC #s 4044-09/10; 4047-09/10 through 4049-09/10; 4113-05/06 and 4085-06/07.  Notify the offices of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.  (Vote of 3 to 0)

(5)      Approve request for PSC #s 4040-09/10; 4042-09/10; 4045-09/10; 4026-06/07 and 4043-04/05.  Notify the offices of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

(6)      Approve request for PSC # 4046-09/10 on the condition that the City Administrator meet with IFPTE Local 21 to discuss how various skill sets in public opinion research can be transferred to existing civil service classifications or whether a new civil service classification or family of classifications can be created for the transfer of such skills.  There being no obligation on the part of the City Administrator’s Office at this time or at any time to effectuate such a skills transfer.  Notify the offices of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

 

0317-09-8

Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts. 
(Item No. 6)

 

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

4051-09/10

Department of Technology

$1,700,000

Will provide the City with Telecom maintenance support for the Avaya voice solutions.  This will be for the continuation of services to monitor and administer Avaya telephone switches and telecom networks used by all City departments.

Regular

09/30/10

 

 

Speakers:

Kendall Gary, Department of Technology

David German, Department of Technology

 

 

 

Action:

Approve request for proposed personal services contract.  Notify the offices of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

 

0263-09-2

Appeal by IFPTE Local 21 of Classification Action #20, FY 08-09 Related to Amending the Job Specifications of the 6230 and 6231 Street Inspector Classifications.  (Item No. 7)

 

 

 

September 21, 2009:

Postpone to the meeting of October 5, 2009 at the request of IFPTE Local 21.  The Commission stipulated this will be the last continuance granted.

 

 

 

Speakers:

Steve Ponder, Department of Human Resources

Barbara Moy, Department of Public Works

Kim Waldron, IFPTE Local 21

Jason Rohwer, IFPTE Local 21

Vitus Leung, City Administrator’s Office

Carlos Ferreira, 6230 Street Inspector

 

 

 

Action:

Continue to the meeting of October 19, 2009.  The Commission requested that the Department of Human Resources and Department of Public Works meet with IFPTE Local 21 to discuss issues of training and the duties to be assigned to the Street Inspectors classifications. (Vote of 4 to 0)

 

0332-08-6

Appeal by Edward Campos of the Human Resources Director’s finding of insufficient evidence to support his discrimination, harassment and retaliation complaints.  (Item No. 8)

 

 

 

August 3, 2009:

Postpone to the meeting of September 21, 2009 at the request of Edward Campos. 

 

 

 

September 21, 2009:

Postpone to the meeting of October 5, 2009 at the request of Edward Campos.  The Commission stipulated this will be the last continuance granted. 

 

 

 

Speakers:

Janie White, Department of Human Resources

Virginia Harmon, Municipal Transportation Agency

Maria Cordero, Municipal Transportation Agency

Edward Campos, Appellant

 

 

 

Action:

Adopt the report.  Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director; deny the appeal of Edward Campos.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

 

 

 

 

Note:

It was noted by the Commission that Mr. Campos walked out of the hearing room while the Commissioners were deliberating on his appeal.

 

0870-07-6

Appeal by Brian Garrett of the Human Resources Director’s determination of insufficient evidence to support his complaint of discrimination and retaliation.  (Item No. 9)

 

 

 

Speakers:

Susan Kim, Airport Commission

Brian Garrett, Appellant

Charles Mader

Steve Pitocchi, SEIU Local 1021

Steven Frunk in support of Brian Garrett

 

 

 

Action:

Adopt the report.  Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director; deny the appeal by Brian Garrett.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

 

0002-09-4

Appeal by Michael Branner of his background rejection for a 2708 Custodian position with the Airport Commission.  (Item No. 10)

 

 

 

Speakers:

Alexander Lawrence, Airport Commission

Michael Branner, Appellant

 

 

 

Action:

Adopt the report.  Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director; deny the appeal by Michael Branner.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

 

0593-07-7

Determination of future employability: permanent civil service appointment of Efren Roman, Senior Eligibility Worker (Job Code 2905), with the Human Services Agency.  (Item No. 11)

 

 

 

Speakers:

None.

 

 

 

Action:

No future employment with the Human Services Agency.  (Vote of 4 to 0)  Mr. Roman failed to appear.

 

 

0319-09-1

Report on the Department of Human Resources Efforts to Revise the Employee Relations Ordinance.  (Item No. 12)

 

 

 

Speakers:

Martin Gran, Department of Human Resources

 

 

 

Action:

Accept the report.  (Vote of 3 to 0)

 

0320-09-1

Fiscal Year 2009-10 Goals and Objectives.  (Item No. 13) 

 

 

 

Speakers:

Anita Sanchez, Executive Officer

 

 

 

Action:

Accept the report; Approve Fiscal Year 2009-10 Goals and Objectives.  (Vote of 3 to 0)

 

REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION  (Item No. 14)

Ted Yamasaki, Department of Human Resources provided a brief update on the Citywide Layoffs and Procedures.  The Executive Officer was directed to place the matter on the Agenda for October 19, 2009.

COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS  (Item No. 15)

 

1)  President Gorrono requested the Executive Officer to arrange a meeting with the City Attorney to discuss legal services for the Commission for Fiscal Year 2009-10.

 

2)  President Gorrono requested that the comments made by Commissioner Casper on the Edward Campos matter be transcribed and provided to Mr. Campos as he was not present to hear the reasons for the denial of his appeal when he walked out of the hearing room.

 

ADJOURNMENT  (Item No 16)

7:49 p.m.