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Agendas/Minutes
A G E N D A
Regular Meeting
of
November 4, 2002
ROOM 400, CITY HALL
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Order of Business
2:00 p.m.
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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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RECOGNITION OF AWARDS
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RATIFICATION AGENDA
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
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CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
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SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION
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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 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 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 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@sfgov.org,
or on the City’s website at www.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 30 Van Ness Ave., Suite 3900, San Francisco,
CA 94102, telephone (415) 581-2300, fax (415) 581-2317 and web site http://www.sfgov.org/ethics/.
City and County of San Francisco
Civil Service Commission
Agenda for Regular Meeting
November 4, 2002
2:00 p.m.
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ITEM NO.
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(1)
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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Commissioner Donald A. Casper
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Commissioner Morgan Gorrono
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Commissioner Adrienne Pon
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Commissioner Linda Richardson
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Commissioner Rosabella Safont
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(2)
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Action Item
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Regular Meeting of October 21, 2002
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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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RECOGNITION OF AWARDS
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PUBLIC MANAGERIAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2002
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Gigi Harrington
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Deputy General Manager
Finance and Administration
San Francisco Municipal Railway
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Wanda Jung
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Bill Lehew
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Monique Moyer
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Director, Mayor’s Office of Public Finance
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Peg Stevenson
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City Projects Director
Controller’s Office
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David Andersen,
San Francisco Fire Department
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David Frieders,
Agriculture Commissioner
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Jesse Smith,
City Attorney’s Office
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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. 0883-02-8) - Action Item
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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.
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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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4054-02/03
Over to 11/4/02
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Public Utilities Commission (Water)
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$4,000,000
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Will provide as-needed contractual services to maintain the integrity
of the water treatment and delivery system, continue to meet regulatory
requirements, and ensure delivery of safe drinking water to its customers.
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Regular
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10/31/06
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October 21, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of November 4, 2002 at the request of the Public
Utilities Commission.
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Recommendation
of the Human Resources Director:
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Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller
and the Purchaser.
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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0914-02-8) - 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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4058-02/03
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Arts Commission
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$98,000
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Will complete design development, fabricate, transport and install a
work of art for the Ocean View Recreation Center.
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Regular
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9/30/06
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4059-02/03
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Public Works
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$2,000,000
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Will provide as-needed special inspection and testing services for the
City’s building construction and renovation projects.
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Regular
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12/31/04
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4060-02/03
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Airport
Commission
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$100,000
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Will represent the Airport in Washington, D.C. for many federal issues
raised by increased security mandates and all other relevant issues.
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Regular
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06/30/03
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4061-02/03
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Public Utilities Commission (Hetch Hetchy & Bureaus)
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$7,399,081
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Will design, deliver and install a functionally complete and operational
Photovoltaic (PV) System and Energy Efficiency Measures (ECMs) at the
Moscone Convention Center.
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Regular
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12/31/03
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4062-02/03
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Airport
Commission
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Increase Amount $51,750
New Amount $85,000
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Will provide parking citation processing and revenue collection services
for vehicles on San Francisco Airport property.
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Regular
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06/30/04
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Recommendation of
the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller
and the Purchaser.
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
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EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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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.
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(8)
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Determination of future employability: Dismissal of permanent civil
service appointment of Michele L. Washington, Psychiatric Technician (Job
Code 2305) Department of Public Health. (File No. 0598-02-7) - Action
Item
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October 7, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 21, 2002.
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October 21, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of November 4, 2002 at the request of Michele
Washington.
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Recommendation of
the Human Resources Director:
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Dismiss from City and County service; 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) year work experience outside the City and County service.
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END SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
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CONSENT AGENDA
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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Proposed Civil Service Commission Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year
2003.
(File No. 0915-02-1) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Appeal by Edwin Marsullo of the disqualification for Firefighter (Job
Code H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0683-02-4) - Action
Item
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Recommendation:
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Continue to the meeting of November 18, 2002 at the request of Edwin
Marsullo.
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REGULAR AGENDA
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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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Request by the Human Resources Director for hearing on Laundry Worker
(Job Code 2760) referral response from the Juvenile Court Department.
(File No. 0885-02-1) - Action Item
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October 21, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of November 4, 2002 at the request of the Department
of Human Resources.
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Recommendation of
the Human Resources Director:
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Open for discussion.
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Appeal by Jonathan Miller of the Human Resources Director’s decision
on his
discrimination complaint. (File No. 0532-02-6) - Action Item
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Recommendation of
the Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal by Jonathan Miller. Sustain the decision of the Human
Resources Director.
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Appeal by Gerard Garcia of the disqualification for Firefighter (Job
Code H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0694-02-4) - Action
Item
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Recommendation of the SFFD and the Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal by Gerard Garcia. Sustain the decision of the San Francisco
Fire Department and the Human Resources
Director.
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Appeal by Joseph Giovara of the disqualification for Firefighter (Job
Code H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0691-02-4) - Action
Item
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Recommendation of the SFFD and the Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal by Joseph Giovara. Sustain the decision of the San Francisco
Fire Department and the Human Resources
Director.
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Appeal by Casey Mooningham of the disqualification for Firefighter
(Job Code H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0695-02-4) -
Action Item
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Recommendation of the SFFD and the Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal by Casey Mooningham. Sustain the decision of the San
Francisco Fire Department and the Human
Resources Director.
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Appeal by Vince Moreci of the disqualification for Firefighter (Job
Code H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0677-02-4) - Action
Item
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Recommendation of the SFFD and the Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal by Vince Moreci. Sustain the decision of the San Francisco
Fire Department and the Human Resources
Director.
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Appeal by John Murnane of the disqualification for Firefighter (Job
Code H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0689-02-4) - Action
Item
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Recommendation of the SFFD and the Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal by John Murnane. Sustain the decision of the San Francisco
Fire Department and the Human Resources
Director.
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Appeal by Terry Tong of the disqualification for Firefighter (Job
Code H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0692-02-4) - Action
Item
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Recommendation of the SFFD and the Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal by Terry Tong. Sustain the decision of the San Francisco
Fire Department and the Human Resources
Director.
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Appeal by Juan Vargas of the disqualification for Firefighter (Job
Code H - 2) San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0699-02-4) - Action
Item
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Recommendation of the SFFD and the Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal by Juan Vargas. Sustain the decision of the San Francisco
Fire Department and the Human Resources
Director.
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EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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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.
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Determination of future employability: Disciplinary release of entrance
probationary appointment of Yovanda Dixon, Transit Operator (Job Code
9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0430-02-7) - Action Item
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September 16, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 21, 2002 at the request of TWU Local
250-A.
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October 21, 2002:
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The Commission requested additional information for the
record including copies of passenger complaints, no shows
(T-12’s), the videotape retrieved from the establishment by
San Francisco Police Department, supervisory statements,
either in person or written on Ms. Dixon’s time off, and the
appearance of key personnel. The Executive Officer was authorized to issue
a subpoena for the production of records in the event such records were
not voluntarily submitted upon request. Postpone to the meeting of November
4, 2002.
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Recommendation
of the Director of
Transportation:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status in class 9163 Transit
Operator; 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
that requires a Class B or Class BP drivers license.
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Appeal of automatic resignation of Sixta Santiago, permanent civil
service Eligibility Worker Supervisor (Job Code 2907) Department of Human
Services.
(File No. 0145-02-7) - Action Item
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March 4, 2002:
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Off calendar.
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October 7, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of November 4, 2002 at the request of John Prentice,
Attorney for Ms. Santiago.
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Recommendation of the Department of Human Services:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility; 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; No future employment with the Department
of Human Services.
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION
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(23)
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ADJOURNMENT
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