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MINUTES
Regular Meeting
February 5, 2007
2:00 p.m.
ROOM 400, CITY HALL
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
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CALL TO ORDER
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2:04 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
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President Thomas T. Ng
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Present
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Vice President, Alicia D. Becerril
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Present
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Commissioner Donald A. Casper
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Present
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Commissioner Morgan R. Gorrono
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Not Present
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President Thomas Ng presided.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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None.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Action Item
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Regular Meeting of January 16, 2007
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Action:
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Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The Executive Officer announced that the second meeting of February will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 408, City Hall.
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0002-07-8
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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(Item No. 5)
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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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4088-06/07
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Public Utilities Commission
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$3,400,000
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Will provide the detailed design for University Mound North Basin Upgrades.
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Regular
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03/30/11
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January 16, 2007:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 5, 2007 at the request of the Public Utilities Commission.
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Speakers:
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Jim Howells, Public Utilities Commission
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Action:
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Adopt the Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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0059-07-8
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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(Item No. 6)
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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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4092-06/07
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City Attorney’s Office
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$750,000
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Will contract with five qualified firms to provide subpoena preparation, process serving, and document retrieval services. These services involve access and acquisition of confidential documents at the City offices, etc.
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Regular
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03/01/09
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4093-06/07
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Public Works
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$600,000
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Will perform a full range of environmental review services in conformance with provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. This project requires consultants that may provide consultation for the duration of the project.
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02/29/12
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4094-06/07
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Public Utilities Commission
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$240,000
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Will provide technical advisory and review services for the New Irvington Tunnel Project in specified fields related to the design and construction of tunnels and associated structures/facilities.
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Regular
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01/14/09
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4095-06/07
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Public Utilities Commission
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$111,000
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Will provide technical advisory and review services for Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant (HTWTP) Long Term Improvements Project in specified fields related to the planning and conceptual design of water treatment, etc.
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Regular
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02/14/09
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4096-06/07
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Department of Emergency Management/
Division of Emergency Services
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$750,000
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Will complete a comprehensive risk and capabilities assessment based upon current emergency management standards, state and federal guidelines regarding emergency and disaster preparedness.
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02/15/08
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4097-06/07
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Airport Commission
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$525,000
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Will convert the Airport’s only current chiller that uses an ozone-depleting refrigerant to a non-ozone- depleting refrigerant and possible as-needed repair work associated with the conversion.
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12/31/07
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4012-05/06
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Municipal Transportation Agency
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Increase Amount
$500,000
New Amount
$1,500,000
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Will provide specialized professional and technical engineering services such as geotechnical engineering, cost analyses, systems integration and engineering, and noise and vibration mitigation.
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Regular
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05/31/09
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Speakers:
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Mary Jane Winslow, City Attorney’s Office spoke on
PSC #4092-06/07.
Tony Leung, Department of Public Works spoke on
PSC #4093-06/07.
Jim Howells, Public Utilities Commission spoke on
PSC #4094-06/07 and 4095-06/07.
Vicki Hennessy, Office of Emergency Services spoke on
PSC #4096-06/07.
Galen Leung, San Francisco International Airport spoke on
PSC #4097-06/07.
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Action:
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Adopt the Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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0288-06-6
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Appeal by James Wachob of the Human Resources Director’s finding of insufficient evidence to sustain a charge of disparate treatment and discrimination. (Item No. 7)
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October 16, 2006:
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Postpone to the meeting of December 4, 2006 at the request of IFPTE Local 21.
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December 4, 2006:
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Postpone to the meeting of December 18, 2006 at the request of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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December 18, 2006:
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Postpone to the meeting of January 16, 2007. The Commission requested that the Municipal Transportation Agency submit information on all laid off employees regarding classification, pay scale, age, years in class, etc.
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January 16, 2007:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 5, 2007 at the request of IFPTE Local 21.
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Speakers:
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Kim Holman, Municipal Transportation Agency
Pam Covington, IFPTE Local 21
James Wachob, Appellant
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Action:
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Adopt the report. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director; deny the appeal by James Wachob. (Vote of 2 to 1; Commissioner Becerril dissents) Postpone to the meeting of February 20, 2007.
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0738-06-4
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Appeal by Jesse Farrar of the background rejection for Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) with the Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 8)
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Speakers:
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Suzanne Wong, Municipal Transportation Agency
Jesse Farrar, Appellant
Jim Arnold, Municipal Transportation Agency
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Action:
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Adopt the report. Sustain the decision of the Director of Transportation; deny the appeal by Jesse Farrar.
(Vote of 3 to 0)
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0060-07-1
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Department of Human Resources’ update on the Q – 50 Sergeant/Inspector examination process and the San Francisco Police Department examination program. (Item No. 9)
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Off calendar; Schedule item for the meeting of February 20, 2007. Expand subject as follows: Update from the Department of Human Resources on the examination program applicable to the Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Police Department. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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0580-06-7
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Determination of future employability: permanent civil service appointment of Stephen Yau, Assistant Electronic Maintenance Technician (Job Code 7430) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 10)
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November 20, 2006:
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Postpone to the meeting of December 4, 2006 at the request of Stephen Yau.
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December 4, 2006:
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Postpone to the meeting of January 16, 2007 at the request of Stephen Yau.
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January 16, 2007:
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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 work experience outside the City and County service; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency.
(Vote of 2 to 1; Commissioner Casper dissents.) Postpone to the meeting of February 5, 2007.
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Speakers:
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Parveen Boparai, Municipal Transportation Agency
Michael Ellis, Municipal Transportation Agency
Carol Wolther, Municipal Transportation Agency
Candice Nguyen Hamant, Attorney
Stephen Yau, Appellant
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Note:
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Kim N. Roberts, Vietnamese Court Interpreter assisted
Mr. Yau in following and understanding the hearing.
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Note:
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Commissioner Becerril stated that she reviewed the tape of this item from the January 16, 2007 meeting.
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Action:
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Future employment subject to successful completion by
Mr. Yau of a complete medical examination, including a psychiatric examination conducted by a physician and/or psychiatrist selected by the Municipal Transportation Agency for Service-Critical Classes at the MTA or the Department of Human Resources for citywide classes and only if that doctor and/or psychiatrist renders an opinion in which he or she states, unequivocally that Mr. Yau does not pose a threat of physical violence in the workplace. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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0744-06-7
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Determination of future employability: provisional appointment of David Rollins, Cement Mason (Job Code 7311) Department of Public Works. (Item No. 11)
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2007 at the request of the Cement Masons Local Union 300. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
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General Update of the Department of Human Resources Activities and Issues. (Item No. 12)
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Acting Human Resources Director Ted Yamasaki announced the launch of the Department of Human Resources’ fully automated employment center at 44 Gough Street as of February 9, 2007. This introduces the JobApp System which allows people to apply for positions online. There is still a paper process available for those individuals who do not have online capabilities. In addition, all job postings will move from paper postings to electronic postings. The goal is to reduce reliance on paper. This is also the first phase of a multiple phase project ultimately leading to a fully automated system where hiring managers will have for the first time, employment applications as well as access to eligible lists electronically at their desktop.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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0840-06-1
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Update on Fiscal Year 2007-08 Civil Service Commission Budget Request.
(Item No. 13)
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January 2, 2007:
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Accept the report.
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Speakers:
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Anita Sanchez, Assistant Executive Officer
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Action:
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Accept the report. Direct Commission staff to continue to negotiate amounts, finalize the Fiscal Year 2007 – 08 Budget Request, incorporate changes, approve to submit the Fiscal Year 2007 – 08 Budget Request to the Mayor and the Controller by February 21, 2007. Commissioner Casper directed staff to request an increase in General Fund support for the Budget. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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0842-06-1
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Implementation of Proposition C – Amendment to Charter Section A8.409-1 – Salary of Elected Officials – Progress Report for Fiscal Year 2007-08.
(Item No. 14)
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January 2, 2007:
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Accept the report.
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 20, 2007. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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Warren Seeto addressed the Commission regarding his attempt to get a job with the Human Services Agency.
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COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS
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None.
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ADJOURNMENT
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5:03 p.m.
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