Meeting Information

CALL TO ORDER

2:09 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Commissioner Donald A. Casper

Present

Commissioner Morgan Gorrono

Present

Commissioner Adrienne Pon

Excused

Commissioner Linda Richardson

Present

Commissioner Rosabella Safont

Present

Commissioner Safont presided.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

Walter Scott, TWU Local 250-A requested a continuance on Item 13.

Speakers:

Walter Scott, TWU Local 250-A

Mike Casey, Municipal Transportation Agency

Bobby Phillips, Appellant

Diana Buchbinder, Municipal Transportation Agency

Action:

Deny request for continuance by TWU Local 250-A.
(Vote of 3 to 1) Commissioner Richardson dissents.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Special Meeting of April 15, 2002

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 4 to 0)

Regular Meeting of April 15, 2002

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 4 to 0)

4113-01/02

Public Utilities Commission (Hetch Hetchy Bureaus)

$275,000

Will monitor and analyze policy, regulatory and legislative developments and issues affecting the City’s interests in water, energy, wastewater (sewage treatment), natural resources and such other areas as may be directed.

Regular

05/15/04

4114-01/02

Public Utilities Commission (Water)

$500,000

Will assist staff in corrosion maintenance services on an as-needed basis to supplement staff in the Water Supply and Treatment Division infrastructure inspection, preventative maintenance and planning program during the agreement period.

Regular

12/31/05

4023-98/99

Airport

Increase Amount $600,000 New Amount $860,000

Will continue to govern the sale and issuance of future Airport revenue bonds.

Regular

12/04/06

4028-98/99

Public Works

Increase Amount $4,400,000 New Amount $9,900,000

Will provide construction management services during design and construction of Moscone Center Expansion Phase 3.

Regular

12/31/03

Speakers:

Brian Rolley, Public Utilities Commission on
PSC #4114-01/02.

Action:

Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0328-02-3

Request by SEIU Local 790 for Reconsideration of Civil Service Commission action on April 15, 2002 on Salary Survey for Registered Nurse Classifications (Charter Section A8.403), 2002-2003. (Item No. 6)

April 15, 2002:

Adopt report; Certify to the Board of Supervisors for the Acute Care Nursing Classifications the Highest Prevailing Salary Schedules in the six Bay Area counties (Public & Private) in effect on April 15, 2002.

Speakers:

Vincent Harrington, Attorney for SEIU Local 790

Geoff Rothman, Department of Human Resources

Action:

Grant request for reconsideration of Civil Service Commission action on April 15, 2002, on Salary Survey for Registered Nurse Classifications (Charter Section A8.403).
(Vote of 4 to 0)

0329-02-3

Reconsideration of Salary Survey for Registered Nurse Classifications
(Charter Section A8.403), 2002-2003. (Item No. 7)

April 15, 2002:

Adopt report; Certify to the Board of Supervisors for the Acute Care Nursing Classifications the Highest Prevailing Salary Schedules in the six Bay Area counties (Public & Private) in effect on April 15, 2002. (Vote of 4 to 0)

Speakers:

Ed Warshauer, SEIU Local 790

Action:

The Commission requests the City Attorney’s opinion on the application of Charter Section A8.403 with reference to
retirement benefits.

Postpone to the meeting of May 20, 2002. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0162-02-1

Certification of Salary and Benefits of Elected Officials of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 in accordance with Charter
Section A8.409.1. (Item No. 8)

March 4, 2002:

Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at Civil Service Commission meeting of March 18, 2002.

March 18, 2002:

Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at Civil Service Commission meeting of April 1, 2002.

April 1, 2002:

Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at Civil Service Commission meeting of April 15, 2002.

April 15, 2002:

Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at Civil Service Commission meeting of May 6, 2002.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Approve an increase of 2.50% in salary and MEA benefits for Elected Officials as of July 1, 2002; Forward Commission
action to the Mayor’s Office for inclusion in the FY 2002-2003. The Civil Service Commission also expressed concern regarding pay parity and the current fiscal situation the City faces. (Vote of 3 to 1). Commissioner Richardson dissents.

0271-02-4

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

Speakers:

Sgt. Jim Ross, Office of the Sheriff

John Alfonso, Appellant

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of May 20, 2002. The Commission directed the Office of the Sheriff to provide additional information. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0945-01-3

Appeal by Denis Mitchell of the Human Resources Director’s decision on the
application of the Civil Service Commission definition of battery leave.
(Item No. 10)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of June 3, 2002 at the request of SEIU Local 790. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0018-02-7

Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of permanent
entrance probationary appointment of Marceo Barnes, Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 11)

April 15, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of May 6, 2002 at the request of
TWU Local 250-A.

Speakers:

Mike Casey, Municipal Transportation Agency

Marceo Barnes, Appellant

Walter Scott, TWU Local 250-A

Action:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility in Job Code 9163; 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 4 to 0)

0133-02-7

Determination of future employability: dismissal of permanent civil service appointment of Karin Williams, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 12)

Speakers:

Mike Casey, Municipal Transportation Agency

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 two (2) years work experience outside the City and County service; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency. (Vote of 4 to 0) Ms. Williams failed to appear.

0716-01-7

Determination of future employability: dismissal of permanent civil service appointment of Bobby Phillips, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 13)

March 4, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of March 18, 2002 at the request of Bobby Phillips.

March 18, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of April 15, 2002 at the request of TWU Local 250-A.

April 15, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of May 6, 2002 at the request of
TWU Local 250-A. The Civil Service Commission stipulated that this will be the last continuance granted.

Speakers:

Walter Scott, TWU Local 250-A

Mike Casey, Municipal Transportation Agency

Bobby Phillips, Appellant

Diana Buchbinder, Municipal Transportation Agency

Jeffrey Neustadt, Attorney for Mr. Phillips

Action:

During Public Comment on Matters Appearing on the Agenda, TWU Local 250-A requested a continuance. The Commission voted to hear the appeal as scheduled. (Vote of 3 to 1).
Commissioner Richardson dissents.

After hearing appeal, the Commission directed the appellant, his attorney and TWU Local 250-A to present ALL evidence pertaining to this matter to the Executive Officer, Civil Service Commission. Postpone to the meeting of May 20, 2002.
(Vote of 4 to 0)

0152-02-7

Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of entrance probationary exempt appointment of William Eagleson, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 14)

April 15, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of May 6, 2002 at the request of TWU Local 250-A.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility in Job Code 9163; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency that requires a Class B or Class BP driver license. (Vote of 4 to 0) Mr. Eagleson failed to appear.

0990-01-7

Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of entrance probationary appointment of Coylavan Harris, Jr., Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 15)

April 15, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of May 6, 2002 at the request of TWU Local 250-A.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility in Job Code 9163; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency that requires a Class B or Class BP driver license. (Vote of 4 to 0) Mr. Harris failed to appear.

0112-02-7

Determination of future employability: dismissal of permanent civil service appointment of Christopher Gonzales, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163)
Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 16)

Speakers:

Mike Casey, Municipal Transportation Agency

David Weaver, Attorney for Mr. Gonzales

Christopher Gonzales, Appellant

Walter Scott, TWU Local 250-A

Action:

Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; No
future employment with any Department within the City and County that requires driving a City vehicle. (Vote of 3 to 1) Commissioner Safont dissents.

0323-02-1

Progress Report on Class Consolidation Project. (Item No. 17)

Speakers:

Marsha Stroope, Department of Human Resources

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0324-02-1

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

Speakers:

Marsha Stroope, Department of Human Resources

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0325-02-1

Report of provisional appointments. (Item No. 19)

Speakers:

Marsha Stroope, Department of Human Resources

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0326-02-1

Report of exempt appointments under Charter Categories 10.104-1 through
10.104-12 which exceed the Charter Imposed "CAP". (Item No. 20)

Speakers:

Marsha Stroope, Department of Human Resources

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0327-02-1

Employee Recognition Survey - City Departments. (Item No. 21)

Speakers:

Kate Favetti, Executive Officer

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0338-02-1

Report on the activities of the Civil Service Department from March 1, 2002 to
April 30, 2002. (Item No. 22)

Speakers:

Kate Favetti, Executive Officer

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 4 to 0)

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

Kevin Barry, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 along with Dave Copeland, requested review of the referral process for Chief Stationary Engineers (Job Code 7252) and Mr. Copeland being put on waiver.

Chris Bowman spoke on civil service protection of employees appointed by the Department of Elections and allegations that the Elections Commission interfered in the administration of the Department of Elections in the termination of the Director of Elections. Mr. Bowman also requested to
allow the appeal of Tammy Haygood to be heard by the Civil Service Commission and that the Civil Service Commission, pursuant to Prop E (2001), obtain outside legal counsel.

ADJOURNMENT

6:46 p.m.