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AMENDED- 2
A G E N D A
Regular Meeting
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April 2, 2007
2:00 p.m.
ROOM 400, CITY HALL
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
A request to hear an item after 5:00 p.m. should be directed to the Executive Officer as soon as possible following the receipt of notification of an upcoming hearing. Requests may be made by telephone at (415) 252-3247 and confirmed in writing or by fax at (415) 252-3260.
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Order of Business
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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SEPARATION AGENDA
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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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COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS
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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.sfgov.org/civilservice/. 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 except for appeals filed under Civil Service Commission Rule 111A Position-Based Testing, 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 Hearings to be Scheduled after 5:00 p.m. and Requests for Postponement
A request to hear an item after 5:00 p.m. should be directed to the Executive Officer as soon as possible following the receipt of notification of an upcoming hearing. Requests may be made by telephone at (415) 252-3247 and confirmed in writing or by fax at (415) 252-3260.
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. Appeals filed under Civil Service Commission Rule 111A Position-Based Testing shall be considered on the date it is calendared for hearing except under extraordinary circumstances and upon mutual agreement between the appellant and the Department of Human Resources.
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. and 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 400 (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 47 Van Ness Avenue, 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 or (415) 252-3247 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 Frank Darby, Administrator of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 at (415) 554-7724, by fax: (415) 554-7854, by e-mail: sotf@sfgov.org, or on the City’s website at www.sfbos.org/sunshine.
San FranciscoLobbyist 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 Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code Section 2.100) to
register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 25 Van Ness Ave., Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 252-3100,
fax (415) 252-3112 and web site http://www.sfgov.org/ethics/.
City and County of San Francisco
Civil Service Commission
Agenda for Regular Meeting
April 2, 2007
2:00 p.m.
ITEM NO.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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President Thomas T. Ng
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Vice President, Alicia D. Becerril
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Commissioner Donald A. Casper
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Commissioner Morgan R. Gorrono
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Commissioner Yu-Yee Wu
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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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Regular Meeting of March 19, 2007
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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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 contracts.
(File No. 0227-07-8) – Action Item
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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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1000-07/08
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Sheriff
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$250,000
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Will provide electronic home detention and monitoring services for inmates who qualify for home detention as an alternative to jail incarceration.
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Annual
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06/30/08
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1001-07/08
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Child Support Services
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$28,500
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Will provide genetic, paternity testing in child support cases for the City & County of San Francisco Department of Child Support Services.
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Annual
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06/30/08
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1002-07/08
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Child Support Services
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$24,000
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Will provide legal processing services; tracking, filing, services of summons, and research for the City & County of San Francisco Department of Child Support Services.
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Annual
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06/30/08
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1003-07/08
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Airport Commission
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$220,000
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Will provide Sam Trans Owl Bus Service between SFO and San Francisco to the north and Palo Alto to the south.
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Annual
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06/30/08
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1004-07/08
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Arts Commission
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$1,498,387
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Will provide free concert at the San Francisco Davies Symphony Hall in the park. This will be the 56th annual for Summer POPS concert.
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Annual
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03/31/08
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1005-07/08
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Fire Department
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$9,950
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Will provide fire facilities appliance maintenance and repair of dishwashers, garbage disposals and related controls at fire facilities as necessary. Provider must be available to perform maintenance and repair 24 hour/seven days per week.
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Annual
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06/30/08
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1006-07/08
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Fire Department
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$9,950
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Will provide fire facilities appliance maintenance and repair of stoves, ovens, refrigerators and related controls at fire facilities as necessary. Provider must be available to perform maintenance and repair 24 hours/seven days per week.
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Annual
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06/30/08
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1007-07/08
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Fire Department
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$9,950
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Will provide maintenance and repair of all fire department gas powered tools as necessary.
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Annual
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06/30/08
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2000-06/07
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Human Services Agency
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$3,512,000
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Will provide case management and senior empowerment to functionally impaired seniors, adults with disabilities and their families.
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Continuing
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06/30/11
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2001-06/07
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Human Services Agency
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$6,085,211
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Will provide community services, elder abuse prevention and emergency services to the target population of seniors, and adults with disabilities.
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Continuing
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06/30/11
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2002-06/07
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Human Services Agency
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$2,035,500
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Will provide legal and naturalization assistance for seniors and disabled adults.
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Continuing
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06/30/11
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2003-06/07
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Human Services Agency
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$766,171
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Will provide adult day care services including Alzheimer’s services for seniors.
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Continuing
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06/30/11
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4130-06/07
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Environment
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$900,000
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Will provide pre-tax employee benefit program, including participant enrollment through web-based database interface, distribution of transit fare media, customer service, account management, payroll interface and reconciliation and reporting.
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Regular
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06/30/11
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4131-06/07
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Environment
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$84,090
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Will provide air quality/diesel pollution research and analysis in the City’s Southeast area, focusing on the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood of S.F. The air quality technical consultant will also prepare and distribute a report called Plan of Action.
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Regular
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09/30/09
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4132-06/07
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Police
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$750,000
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Will provide pre-employment polygraph ser vices for entry level police officers, reserve officers, police cadets and police aides.
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Regular
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06/30/10
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4133-06/07
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Police
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$575,000
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Will provide outpatient mental health services to Police Department members and their families. These services will entail 8 visits per family member per fiscal year and be available throughout the United States.
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Regular
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06/30/11
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4134-06/07
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Port
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$250,000
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Will provide structural investigation, testing, assessment and repair of Pier 35 substructure. Develop repair alternatives and cost estimates; detailed plans, specifications and cost estimate for a construction contract to repair deck and piles.
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Regular
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03/31/08
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4135-06/07
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Public Utilities
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$200,000
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Will provide technical expertise for advisory panel review of SFPUC engineering work in the field of water treatment plant engineering and upgrades. Panel will review SFPUC design work to ensure prudent engineering and up-to-date technology.
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Regular
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05/14/10
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4136-06/07
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Public Utilities
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$300,000
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Will provide technical expertise for advisory panel review of SFPUC engineering work in the field of seismic engineering with emphasis on both networked systems and structural mechanics analyses.
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Regular
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05/14/10
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4137-06/07
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DTIS
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$218,000
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Will provide software implementation of the New World Systems Records Management System (RMS) and Field Reporting System, configure Standard and Custom System Reports, and design specialized training materials to meet the Police Department requirements.
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Regular
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03/30/08
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4138-06/07
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Public Health
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$5,000,000
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Will provide environmental and facility assessments and survey customers who utilize the services at the Community Health Network (CNN) and healthcare providers such as doctors, nurses and administrators) in order to fulfill accreditation requirements.
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Regular
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06/30/11
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4139-06/07
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Public Health
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$98,000
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Will provide community based transportation planning to create a healthy, safe, walkable, bikeable and accessible Treasure Island with an emphasis on building health, active neighborhoods.
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Regular
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12/31/08
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4140-06/07
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Public Works
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$80,521
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Will provide mechanical, electrical and acoustical repairs to the War Memorial Opera Housing and Performing Arts Center.
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Regular
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11/30/07
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4013-04/05
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Airport
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Increase Amount
$470,000
New Amount
$1,320,000
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Will provide an analysis of options for hotel development on Airport property, retail master programming, and other revenue plans, including new services or facility use fees.
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Regular
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06/30/09
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4033-05/06
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Mayor’s Office
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Increase Amount
$35,316
New Amount
$410,316
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Will provide for development of a comprehensive Economic Development Plan for the City and County of San Francisco and Survey of Barriers to Economic Development in San Francisco.
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Regular
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06/30/07
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4049-05/06
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Tele-
communication
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Increase Amount
$400,000
New Amount
$1,150,000
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Will provide professional technical services to assist the City in changing all the radio frequencies used by the Emergency Radio System.
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Regular
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05/31/08
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4051-05/06
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Public Utilities
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Increase Amount
$200,000
New Amount
$600,000
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Will provide coordination and work plan preparation; environmental document scoping; environmental background and field studies; alternatives analysis; preparation of draft environmental documents; public comments; and preparation of final documents.
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Regular
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04/01/08
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4062-04/05
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Public Health
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Increase Amount
$2,100,000
New Amount
$4,100,000
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Will provide clinical, business, operational and managed care, support for programs, software applications, system implementations, and related consultant/training. Will also provide as-needed support services for Web-based applications for DPH.
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Regular
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06/30/12
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4083-05/06
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Airport Commission
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Increase Amount
$0.00
New Amount
$840,000
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Will perform complex environmental analysis, assessment, compliance monitoring and reporting tasks requiring specialized environmental planning expertise.
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Regular
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06/30/09
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4084-05/06
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Airport Commission
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Increase Amount
$0.00
New Amount
$1,025,000
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Will provide planning of airport facilities and resources to serve the core aviation business of the Airport.
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Regular
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06/30/09
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4085-05/06
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Airport Commission
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Increase Amount
$0.00
New Amount
$450,000
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Will develop a list of pre-qualified consultants to support and assist in the development of a Green Airport Program to implement policies and procedures.
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Regular
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06/30/09
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4088-04/05
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Airport Commission
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Increase Amount
$650,000
New Amount
$2,080,000
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Will provide a pool of Airport management consultants to expand the scope of work to include the following: financial planning and analysis for rates and charges calculations; and review of advanced aviation technologies regarding their potential.
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Regular
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06/30/09
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4176-98/99
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Municipal Transportation Agency
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Increase Amount
$0.00
New Amount
$11,481,206
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To provide system-wide specialized technical services such as geotechnical investigations, vibration mitigation and the design and construction support for two segments of Phase I of the Third Street Light Rail project.
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Regular
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11/01/07
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt the Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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All matters on the Consent Agenda considered by the Civil Service Commission 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 Consent 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 Consent 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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Appeal by Richard Rothman of the 1816 Actuarial Services Coordinator Class Specification as revised by the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System/Retirement Board. (File No. 0756-06-4) – Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 16, 2007after 5:00 p.m. at the request of Richard Rothman.
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(7)
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Appeal by Gregory Martin of the Human Resources Director’s decision to administratively close his EEO complaint. (File No. 0717-06-6) - Action Item
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March 19, 2007:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 2, 2007 at the request of Gregory Martin.
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Recommendation:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 4, 2007 at the request of Gregory Martin.
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SPECIAL ATTENTION - APPELLANTS APPEARING ON THE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
As soon after 2:00 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.
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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Determination of future employability: permanent civil service appointment of Robert McCall, Custodian (Job Code 2708) San Francisco International Airport.
(File No. 0157-06-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Airport Commission:
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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; Must participate in an appropriate substance abuse program and receive a release to work from a Department of Human Resources (DHR) designated professional in substance abuse.
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Determination of future employability: permanent civil service appointment of Lawrence Marchese, Utility Plumber Apprentice (Job Code 7463) San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. (File No. 0251-06-7) - Action Item
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July 17, 2006:
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Off calendar.
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Recommendation of the Public Utilities Commission:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; No future employment with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; No future employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
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(10)
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General Update of the Department of Human Resources Activities and Issues.
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Recommendation:
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Discussion only.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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Progress Report on the Implementation of Proposition C – Amendment to Charter Section A8.409-1 – Salary of Elected Officials. (File No. 0842-06-1) – Action Item
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January 2, 2007:
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Accept the report.
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February 5, 2007:
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Postpone to the meeting of February 20, 2007.
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February 20, 2007:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2007.
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March 5, 2007:
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Accept the report.
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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Report on Commissioner Request: Civil Service Commission Rules on Leave of Absence, specifically “Employees Injured by Battery”. (File No. 0235-07-5) – Discussion and Possible Action
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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Filling the vacancy of the position of Human Resources Director – Personnel Matter.
(File No. 0841-06-1) – Discussion and Possible Action
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A)
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Public Comment on all matters pertaining to the Agenda item and the potential closed session.
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B)
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Vote on whether to hold closed session pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10 (b) and California Government Code Section 54957 (b) (1) - Public Employee Appointment – Human Resources Director. (Action Item)
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PERSONNEL MATTER - Public Employee Appointment – Human Resources Director (Discussion and Possible Action Item)
California Government Code Section 54957 (b) (1) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10 (b)
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C)
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Reconvene in open session:
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Vote to elect whether to disclose any or all discussions held in closed session.
(San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(a). (Action Item)
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Disclosure of action taken in closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1 (a) (5) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(b) (4).
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January 2, 2007:
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Accept the report.
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February 20, 2007:
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Accept the report.
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March 5, 2007:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 19, 2007.
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March 19, 2007:
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Amend and reissue the Human Resources Director’s job announcement.
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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Process and Procedures on filling the upcoming vacancy of Executive Officer, Civil Service Commission position due to the impending retirement of Kate Favetti.
(File No. 0234-07-1) – Discussion and Possible Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS
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ADJOURNMENT
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