Meeting Information

CALL TO ORDER

2:18 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 Casper presided.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA

None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Special Meeting of June 3, 2002 - 11:30 a.m. - Closed Session

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)

Regular Meeting of June 3, 2002

Action:

Approve. (Vote of 5 to 0)

PRESENTATION OF AWARD

Commissioner Casper presented an award on behalf of the Commission to Commissioner Rosabella Safont, former Civil Service Commission President from September 2000 to June 2002.

4125-01/02

Airport

$500,000

Will provide temporary and/or as-needed security guard services to meet FAA, Transportation Security Administration mandates and other airport security needs; and provide security for the air operations area and other areas from potential threats.

Regular

06/30/04

4126-01/02

Municipal Transportation Agency

$300,000

Will provide a centralized resource for staff to obtain career counseling and training to enhance current knowledge, skills, and facilitate career growth.

Regular

06/30/03

4127-01/02

Airport

$200,000

Will continue to provide a thorough examination of potential Low Frequency Impacts associated with future aircraft fleets and potential runway modernization scenarios.

Regular

06/30/03

4128-01/02

Public Works

$500,000

Will provide accredited specialized labor, materials and equipment suitable to perform as-needed laboratory analyses for environmental assessment purposes, analyses of soil and groundwater to identify potentially contaminated or hazardous materials.

Regular

06/30/04

Speakers:

Tryg McCoy, Assistant Airport Director and Rafael Centeno, San Francisco International Airport spoke on PSC #4125-01/02.

Action:

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

0452-02-5

Request to extend Volume I - Civil Service Commission Rule 113 - Certification of
Eligibles, Article II, Section 113.2.2 - Expansion of Certification Rules.
(Item No. 7)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Direct the Civil Service Commission Executive Officer to post for adoption the recommendation of the Human Resources
Director to extend Rule 113, Section 113.2.2 for an additional six months, through December 31, 2002, upon agreement with the affected employee organizations. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0453-02-5

Request to extend Volume IV- Civil Service Commission Rule 413 - Certification of Eligibles, Article II, Section 413.2.2 - Expansion of Certification Rules.
(Item No. 8)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Direct the Civil Service Commission Executive Officer to post for adoption the recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency Director to extend Rule 413, Section 413.2.2 for an additional six months, through December 31, 2002, upon agreement with the affected employee organizations.
(Vote of 5 to 0)

0454-02-1

Municipal Transportation Agency Report on Provisional Appointments.
(Item No. 9)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopt report. (Vote of 5 to 0)

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. 10)

May 6, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of May 20, 2002.

May 20, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of June 17, 2002 at the request of the Office of the Sheriff.

Speakers:

Sgt. Jim Ross, Office of the Sheriff

John Alfonso, Appellant

Theo Russo, SEIU Local 790

Action:

Adopt staff report. Sustain the recommendation of the Office of the Sheriff and the Human Resources Director.
(Vote of 5 to 0)

0329-02-3

Reconsideration of Salary Survey for Registered Nurse Classifications (Charter Section A8.403), 2002-2003. (Item No. 11)

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.

May 6, 2002:

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

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.

May 20, 2002:

The Commission directed representatives of the Department of Human Resources and Service Employees International Union Local 790 to meet and report back to the Civil Service Commission at its June 3, 2002 meeting; Instructed the Executive Officer to notify the Board of Supervisors that discussions are ongoing.

June 3, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of June 17, 2002 at the request of the Department of Human Resources.

Speakers:

Janet Bosnich, Department of Human Resources

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of July 15, 2002. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0351-02-6

Appeal by Michael Ho of the Human Resources Director’s decision on his discrimination complaint. (Item No. 12)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of July 15, 2002 at the request of
Michael Ho. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0274-02-7

Appeal of automatic resignation of permanent civil service appointment of Leal Ugrin, Firefighter (Job Code H - 2), San Francisco Fire Department.
(Item No. 13)

June 3, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of June 17, 2002 at the request of the San Francisco Fire Department.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Approve the request by Leal Ugrin, appellant to withdraw his
appeal. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0956-01-7

Determination of future employability: dismissal of permanent civil service
appointment of Michael Tucker, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (Item No. 14)

April 15, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of May 20, 2002.

May 20, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of June 3, 2002 at the request of the Executive Officer.

June 3, 2002:

Postpone to the meeting of June 17, 2002 at the request of the Municipal Transportation Agency.

Speakers:

Mike Casey, Municipal Transportation Agency

Michael Tucker, 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 two (2) years work experience outside the City and County service; Must participate in an appropriate substance abuse program and receive a release to work from a DHR-designated professional in substance abuse; No future employment with the
Municipal Transportation Agency that requires a Class B or Class BP drivers license. (Vote of 5 to 0)

0460-02-1

Letter of Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the
Municipal Executives Association (MEA) reducing the City "pick up" on the
required employee contribution to the retirement system and the Civil Service Commission action taken May 6, 2002 to certify wages and benefits of Elected
Officials. (Item No. 16)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Approve an additional 1% salary increase to the Commission’s action of May 6, 2002 making a total salary increase of 3.5% for elected officials effective July 1, 2002. (Vote of 4 to 1; Commissioner Gorrono dissents).

0471-02-1

Presentation of proposed Charter Amendments for immediate response.
(Item No. 16)

(1) Charter Amendment - Member, Board of Supervisors (Gonzalez) Charter Amendment to amend Section 2.100, and to add Section 15.109 to provide that the Supervisors’ salary be set by the Ethics Commission (BOS File 010961).

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Direct the Executive Officer to respond to the Board of Supervisors that the Charter provided that the setting of Elected
Officials salaries is within the jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission and not with the Ethics Commission.
(Vote of 5 to 0)

(2) Charter Amendment - Member, Board of Supervisors (Gonzalez) Charter Amendment to amend Section 2.100, and to provide that the Supervisors’ salary will be set by the Civil Service Commission (BOS File 020884).

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Direct the Executive Officer to respond to the Board of Supervisors noting the issues expressed by the Civil Service Commissioners and that the Civil Service Commission supports setting Board of Supervisors salaries by the Civil Service Commission. (Vote of 4 to 1; Commissioner Richardson dissents.)

(3) Charter Amendment - Municipal Water and Power: Charter Amendment
(Ammiano) Charter Amendment to add a new Chapter 8B to eliminate the
Public Utilities Commission and to form a Municipal Water and Power Utilities Commission (BOS File 012056).

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Direct the Executive Officer to monitor the process and report back to the Civil Service Commission. (Vote of 4 to 0;
Commissioner Pon missed vote.)

(4) Charter Amendment - Municipal Water and Power: Charter Amendment
(Ammiano) Charter Amendment eliminating the Public Utilities Commission and forming a Municipal Water and Power Utilities Commission
(BOS File 020887).

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Direct the Executive Officer to monitor the process and report back to the Civil Service Commission. (Vote of 4 to 0;
Commissioner Pon missed vote.)

(5) Charter Amendment - Public Advocate: Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (Daly) Charter Amendment to amend Article VI and to add
Section 16.121 to create the Public Advocate and to establish the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and to create neighborhood councils
(BOS File 011654).

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Direct the Executive Officer to monitor the process and the effect on the Civil Service Commission, its meetings and procedures. The Civil Service Commission expressed concerns regarding the affect on Civil Service Commission Executive Sessions. (Vote of 4 to 1; Commissioner Richardson dissents).

(6) Charter Amendment - Public Advocate (Daly): Charter Amendment to amend
Section 6.100 and to add Section 6.108 to create the Public Advocate
(BOS File 011957).

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Direct the Executive Officer to monitor the process and the effect on the Civil Service Commission, its meetings and procedures. The Civil Service Commission expressed concerns regarding the affect on Civil Service Commission Executive Sessions. (Vote of 4 to 1; Commissioner Richardson dissents).

(7) Charter Amendment - Auditor General (McGoldrick) Charter Amendment to amend Section 6.100 and to add Section 6.108 to create the Auditor General
(BOS File 020882).

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Direct the Executive Officer to monitor the process and the effect on the Civil Service Commission, its meetings and procedures. The Civil Service Commission expressed concerns regarding the affect on Civil Service Commission Executive Sessions. (Vote of 4 to 1; Commissioner Richardson dissents).

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

None.

ADJOURNMENT

4:29 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned in memory of San Francisco Police Officer Jon Cook killed in the line of duty on June 12, 2002 with a moment of silence. The Executive Officer is directed to send a communication to Officer Cook’s partner and family with condolences from the Civil Service Commission. (Vote of 5 to 0)