Meeting Information

CALL TO ORDER

2:09 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Commissioner Donald A. Casper

Present

Commissioner Morgan Gorrono

Excused

Commissioner Adrienne Pon

Excused

Commissioner Linda Richardson

Present

Commissioner Rosabella Safont

Present

Commissioner Safont presided.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Special Meeting of November 5, 2001

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)

Regular Meeting of November 5, 2001

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0771-01-8

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

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

4046-01/02

Building
Inspection

$108,500

Will provide shuttle service for employees at Department of Building Inspection and Planning Department.

Regular

06/30/02

October 15, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of November 5, 2001.

November 5, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of November 19, 2001. The Civil Service Commissioners requested a representative of the Planning Department to address the variance requirement for shuttle van service and the Planning Commission approval. The Civil Service Commission also requested a letter confirming that the Municipal Transportation Agency is not able to provide the service.

Speakers:

Larry Badiner, Planning Department

Molly Stump, Deputy City Attorney

Amy Lee, Department of Building Inspection

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of January 7, 2002. (Vote of 2 to 1). Commissioner Safont dissents.

4058-01/02

Recreation and Park Department

$150,000

Will continue to provide administrative support to fully implement District Park Planning Committees in Supervisorial Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11; and develop and administer new District Park Planning Committees for districts 1, 2, 8 and 10.

Regular

07/01/02

4059-01/02

Airport

$9,135,000

Will prepare necessary environmental review and permit application documents to obtain requisite government approvals to create tidal marsh, tidal flat, wetlands, and open bay water on the mitigation site for Airport’s runway reconfiguration project.

Regular

12/31/06

4060-01/02

Human Resources

$220,000

Will provide off-site storage and retrieval services for approximately 5000 linear feet of workers compensation claim files, including medical and billing records, and will guarantee compliance with government regulations governing off-site storage.

Regular

06/30/03

4061-01/02

Recreation and Park Department

$492,500

Will provide management and supervision to implement improvements at the AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park. Prepare and maintain documentation, drawings, specifications, bid and award of contract, construction inspection and oversight.

Regular

12/31/03

4062-01/02

Recreation and Park Department

$550,000

Will provide training and support services for community gardens located on City-owned property and the Bay Trails Program.

Regular

06/30/04

4063-01/02

Arts Commission

$900,000

Will prepare initial and final design, prepare cost estimates, and procure engineering; fabricate, transport, and install artwork or supervise its implementation by fabricator or general contractor.

Regular

12/31/02

Speakers:

Rick Kimball, Recreation and Park Department and Linda Hunter, Neighborhood Parks Council spoke on
PSC #4058-01/02.

Rick Kimball, Recreation and Park Department and Gary Pike, National Aids Memorial spoke on PSC #4061-01/02.

Rick Kimball, Recreation and Park Department and
Cory Calandra, San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners (SLUG) spoke on PSC #4062-01/02.

Kerry Ko, Department of Human Resources and Maryellen Vergas, Department of Human Resources-Workers Compensation Division spoke on PSC #4060-01/02.

Action:

Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the
offices of the Controller and the Purchaser. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0684-00-4

Appeal by Micah Norris of the background rejection for Police Officer
(Job Code Q - 2) San Francisco Police Department. (Item No. 7)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Deny the appeal of Micah Norris. Sustain the decision of the San Francisco Police Department and the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 3 to 0) Mr. Norris failed to appear.

0419-01-4

Appeal by Jesus Alvarez, Jr. of the rejection of application for Deputy Sheriff I
(Job Code 8302) Office of the Sheriff. (Item No. 8)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Deny the appeal of Jesus Alvarez, Jr. Sustain the decision of the Office of the Sheriff and the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 3 to 0) Mr. Alvarez, Jr. failed to appear.

0610-01-4

Appeal by Markangelo Lovitt of the rejection of application for Deputy Sheriff I (Job Code 8302) Office of the Sheriff. (Item No. 9)

Speakers:

Sgt. Ken Ferrigno, Sheriff Department

Markangelo Lovitt, Appellant

Action:

Deny the appeal of Markangelo Lovitt. Sustain the decision of the Office of the Sheriff and the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0612-01-4

Appeal by Sanford Taylor of the rejection of application for Deputy Sheriff I
(Job Code 8302) Office of the Sheriff. (Item No. 10)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of January 7, 2002 at the request of Sanford Taylor. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0652-01-7

Determination of future employability: resignation with services unsatisfactory of permanent civil service appointment of Phouc Chau, Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163), Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 11)

November 5, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of November 19, 2001.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency that requires a Class B of Class BP driver’s license. (Vote of 3 to 0) Mr. Chau failed to appear.

0757-01-7

Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of entrance probationary appointment of Alan Ledesma, Automotive Mechanic (Job Code 7381), Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 12)

Speakers:

Parveen Boparai, Municipal Transportation Agency

John Moran, Automotive Machinist Lodge Local 1414

Alan Ledesma, Appellant

Action:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; Future employment subject to the review and approval of the Human Resources Director after satisfactory completion of one (1) years experience outside the City and County service effective the separation date of September 11, 2001; Must participate in an appropriate substance abuse program and receive a
release to work from a DHR-designated professional in substance abuse, and; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0845-01-1

Progress report on Class Consolidation Project. (Item No. 13)

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0846-01-1

Report of exempt appointments under Charter Section 10.104-1 through 10.104-12 which exceed the Charter Imposed "CAP". (Item No. 14)

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0847-01-1

Report of exempt positions under Charter Categories 10.104-16 through 10.104-18. (Item No. 15)

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0848-01-1

Report on provisional appointments. (Item No. 16)

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0844-01-1

Adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Human Resources Budget.
(Item No. 17)

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)

0849-01-1

Activities of the Civil Service Department from July 1, 2001 through October 31, 2001. (Item No. 18)

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)

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

None.

ADJOURNMENT

4:38 p.m.