Meeting Information

CALL TO ORDER

2:02 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Commissioner Donald A. Casper

Present

Commissioner Morgan Gorrono

Present

Commissioner Adrienne Pon

Present

Commissioner Linda Richardson

Present

Commissioner Rosabella Safont

Present

Commissioner Safont presided.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of August 6, 2001

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting of September 3, 2001 is cancelled due to the Labor Day Holiday. The Commission will hold special meetings in September, if necessary, to address any emergency matters. The Civil Service Commission will meet once in September on Monday, September 17, 2001.

The Special Meeting of August 28, 2001 - Room changed to City Hall, Room 263, Board of Supervisors Meeting Room.

0633-01-8

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

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

4026-01/02

Recreation and Park Department

$2,500,000

Will provide services to renovate children’s play areas; restore surrounding natural areas; and provide erosion control throughout the City’s parks and playgrounds.

Regular

04/30/06

4027-01/02

Public Utilities Commission (Water)

$75,000

Will form a Technical Review Committee to coordinate the review of scientific and technical information on wastewater and stormwater management alternatives; and provide a forum for technical, independent discussions on SF Clean Water Program issues.

Regular

07/15/02

4028-01/02

Mayor’s Office

$60,000

Will provide financial advisory services pertaining to municipal debt, in particular certificates of participation in connection with the refinancing of the 25 Van Ness office building.

Regular

06/01/02

4029-01/02

Mayor’s Office of Housing

Increase Amount
$20,000 New Amount $70,000

Will prepare Environmental Review Records, Assessments and Impact Statements under the National Environmental Policy Act and other federal regulations established by HUD for projects designated to receive federal funding.

Regular

06/30/02

4104-99/00

Public Utilities Commission (Water)

Increase Amount $600,000 New Amount $2,100,000

Will provide construction management and specialized field inspection services for the San Francisco Water Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) project.

Regular

12/31/02

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the
offices of the Controller and the Purchaser. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0634-01-5

Proposed Amendment to the Rules on Authority and Purpose (Rule 01 Series) - Merit System Principles. (Item No. 6)

January 8, 2001:

Posted for adoption.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopt report; Amend the Rules on Authority and Purpose (Rule 01 Series) - Merit System Principles. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0400-01-7

Determination of future employability: dismissal from permanent civil service
appointment of Floyd Mitchell, Custodian (Job Code 2708), Recreation and Park Department. (Item No. 7)

July 16, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of August 20, 2001.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of September 17, 2001 at the request of the Recreation and Park Department. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0635-01-1

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2000 - 2001 - Executive Officer Performance Rating. (Item No. 8)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0318-01-7

Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of permanent probationary appointment of Kenneth Nelson, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 9)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of October 1, 2001 at the request of Peter Liederman, Attorney. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0750-00-4

Appeal by Peter Gavney of background rejection for Firefighter
(Job Code H - 2), San Francisco Fire Department. (Item No. 10)

August 6, 2001:

Continue to the meeting of August 20, 2001 pending additional information from the City Attorney.

Speakers:

Capt. William Carey, San Francisco Fire Department

Molly Stump, Deputy City Attorney

Asst. Deputy Chief Khairul Ali, San Francisco Fire Department

Action:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Peter Gavney. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. (Vote of 3 to 2); Commissioners Casper and Gorrono dissent.

0748-00-4

Appeal by Alan Sandner of background rejection for Firefighter
(Job Code H - 2), San Francisco Fire Department. (Item No. 11)

August 6, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of August 20, 2001 at the request of Mr. Sandner.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Alan Sandner. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director. Mr. Sandner failed to appear. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0380-01-4

Appeal by Boghabofa Abrakasa of background rejection for Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 12)

Speakers:

Faith Van Putten, Municipal Transportation Agency

Boghabofa Abrakasa, Appellant

Action:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Boghabofa Abrakasa.
Sustain the decision of the Municipal Transportation Agency. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0393-01-4

Appeal by Lorena Diaz of background rejection for Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 13)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Lorena Diaz. Sustain the decision of the Municipal Transportation Agency. Ms. Diaz failed to appear. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0324-01-4

Appeal by Danny Hue Young of background rejection for Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 14)

Speakers:

Faith Van Putten, Municipal Transportation Agency

Danny Hue Young, Appellant

Action:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Danny Hue Young.
Sustain the decision of the Municipal Transportation Agency. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0380-01-4

Appeal by Timothy Meno of background rejection for Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 15)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Timothy Meno. Sustain the decision of the Municipal Transportation Agency. Mr. Meno failed to appear. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0773-00-7

Determination of future employability: dismissal from permanent civil service
appointment of Dexter Bibbs, Asphalt Finisher (Job Code 7404), San Francisco International Airport. (Item No. 16)

August 6, 2001:

Postpone to the meeting of August 20, 2001 at the request of Dexter Bibbs.

Speakers:

Dolores Blanding, San Francisco International Airport

Tom Harrison, Laborers Union Local 261

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) year work experience outside the City and County service. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0254-01-7

Determination of future employability: resignation of permanent probationary
appointment with services unsatisfactory of Benjamin Cheng, Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 17)

Speakers:

Faith Van Putten, Municipal Transportation Agency

Benjamin Cheng, Appellant

Action as amended by the Municipal Transportation Agency:

Accept resignation as certified with services unsatisfactory. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0349-01-7

Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of permanent probationary appointment of Veronica Smith, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 18)

Speakers:

Faith Van Putten, Municipal Transportation Agency

Veronica Smith, Appellant

LeJuene Carter, TWU, Local 250-A

Action:

Continue to the meeting of September 17, 2001.
(Vote of 5 to 0)

0636-01-1

Progress report of exempt positions under Charter Categories 10.104-16 through 10.104-18. (Item No. 19)

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0637-01-1

Progress report of Class Consolidation Project. (Item No. 20)

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0638-01-1

Report on provisional appointments. (Item No. 21)

Speakers:

Rod Auyang, Department of Public Health

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)

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

None.

ADJOURNMENT

3:50 p.m.