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MINUTES
Regular Meeting
January 2, 2007
10:00 a.m.
ROOM 408, CITY HALL
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
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CALL TO ORDER
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10:15 a.m.
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ROLL CALL
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President Thomas T. Ng
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Present
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Vice President, Alicia D. Becerril
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Not Present
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Commissioner Donald A. Casper
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Present
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Commissioner Morgan R. Gorrono
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Present
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President Thomas Ng presided.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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None.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Regular Meeting of December 18, 2006
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Action:
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Approve. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The Executive Officer announced that the second meeting in January will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 408, City Hall at 1:00 p.m.
The Executive Officer also announced the retirement of Denise Cannonier-Craig,
Department of Human Resources effective January 26, 2007. The Commission
commended her for her work, especially with the Commission for her clear presentations before them.
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0836-06-8
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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(Item No. 5)
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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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4081-06/07
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Mayor’s Office of Housing
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$180,000
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Will provide loan servicing for the SF Seismic Loan Program which includes, but limited to auditing SSLP repayment files; generating loan payment materials; processing all SSLP loan repayments; and depositing SSLP loan repayments into a City bank.
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Regular
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06/30/08
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4082-06/07
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Arts Commission
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$150,000
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Will provide conservation, cleaning and repair of miscellaneous artworks in the City’s collection, including those at SF International Airport, Moscone Convention Center, Golden Gate Park, Market Street, and other locations throughout the city.
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Regular
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07/31/10
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4083-06/07
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Arts Commission
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$150,000
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Will provide Fine Art handling services for artworks in the collection of the City and County of San Francisco, including, transportation, packing, storing of fine art; installation of artworks, design and fabrication of pedestals and cases.
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Regular
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12/31/10
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4084-06/07
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Administrative Services – Mayor’s Office of Public Finance
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$60,000
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Will provide financial advisory services pertaining to municipal debt, in particular General Obligation Bonds (Seismic Safety Loan Program). Will include financial and legal analyses to size, price, and market bonds effectively.
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Regular
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01/31/07
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4085-06/07
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Public Works
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$800,000
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Will provide equipment manager professional services associated with Laguna Honda Hospital’s Replacement program. Will provide a turnkey management solution for the medical equipment, library millwork, and furniture for the program.
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Regular
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01/31/12
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2005-00/01
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Public Health
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Increase Amount
$500,000
New Amount
$1,340,000
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Will provide as-needed, on-call professional
licensed Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Physical and Occupational Therapy
Assistants to back-up civil service staff during scheduled and unscheduled staff absences.
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Regular
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01/31/10
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4019-06/07
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Public Health
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Increase Amount
$120,000
New Amount
$269,000
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Will provide specialized hazardous materials
handling including Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training for Hospital based clinical providers in San Francisco.
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Regular
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12/31/07
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Speakers:
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Brenda Burrell and Wayne Lawrence, Mayor’s Office of Housing spoke on PSC #4081-06/07.
Carol Marie Daniels, Arts Commission spoke on PSC #4082-06/07 and 4083-06/07.
Charles Thomas, Department of Public Works spoke on
PSC #4085-06/07.
Robert Thomas, Department of Public Health spoke on
PSC #2005-00/01.
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Action:
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Adopt the Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the
offices of the Controller and the Purchaser. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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0837-06-5
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Proposed Amendments to Civil Service Commission Rules Applicable to All
Employees – Series 20 Leaves of Absence to Implement Administrative Code Section 12W – Sick Leave (Proposition F/November 2006).
(Item No. 6)
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Speakers:
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Kate Favetti, Executive Officer
Micki Callahan, Department of Human Resources
Jennifer Johnston, Department of Human Resources
LaWanna Preston, SEIU Local 790
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Action:
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Post for adoption and meet and confer. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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0838-06-5
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Proposed Amendments to Existing Civil Service Commission Rules Affecting Miscellaneous Employees and Service Critical Classes at the Municipal Transportation Agency, Specifically Rules 113 and 413 – Certification of Eligibles to Reorganize the Existing Rules and Restate Existing Practices. (Item No. 7)
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December 4, 1006:
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Post for adoption as amended.
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Speakers:
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None.
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Action:
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Adopt. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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0839-06-5
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Implementation of Civil Service Commission Rule 213.7 – Certification of
Promotive Eligible List Applicable to the Police Department Q – 50 Sergeant Examination completed on December 9, 2006 (Announcement No. 52766 – Issued July 7, 2006). (Item No. 8)
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A)
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Public Comment on all matters pertaining to the Agenda item and the potential closed session.
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Speakers:
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Julian Hill, Officers for Justice spoke of his concern of how the
Commission will address adverse impact. He trusts the Commission to do the right thing.
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Vote on whether to assert the attorney – client privilege and hold closed session to confer with legal counsel pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10 (d) (2) and California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. (Action Item)
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The Commission voted to conduct a closed session. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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Closed session began at 12:14 p.m.with the following present:
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President Thomas Ng
Commissioner Donald Casper
Commissioner Morgan R. Gorrono
Kate Favetti, Executive Officer
Anita Sanchez, Assistant Executive Officer
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Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney
Stacy Lucas, Deputy City Attorney
Molly Stump, Deputy City Attorney
Alice Villagomez, Human Resources Director – SFPD
Charles Keohane, Deputy Chief Administration Bureau – SFPD
Bruce Topp, Department of Human Resources
Gloria Sheppard, Civil Service Commission
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - (Discussion and Possible Action Item)
California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10 (d) (2) – As Defendant; One Case
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Closed session ended at 1:41 p.m.
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Reconvened in open session at 1:42 p.m.
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The Commission voted not to disclose any or all discussions held in closed session. (San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(a). (Action Item) (Vote of 3 to 0)
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Disclosure of action taken in closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(b).
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Action:
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The Rule of Five Scores for the first 30 approved hiring requisitions (to Rank 34). Thereafter, a statistically valid grouping with a confidence level of 1.96 and a sliding band of 63 points shall be used starting with Rank 35. Consistent with Civil Service Commission rules, candidates in Ranks 1 to 34 who are not selected under the Rule of Five Scores shall be considered with those in the band. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
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General Update of the Department of Human Resources Activities and Issues. (Item No. 9)
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No updates.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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0840-06-1
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Fiscal Year 2007-08: Mayor’s Budget Instructions and Departmental Budget Preparation Schedule. (Item No. 10)
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Speakers:
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Anita Sanchez, Assistant Executive Officer
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Note:
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Commissioner Gorrono stated that he feels it is increasingly unfair to the Civil Service Commission that we are required to continually cut our budget when other Commissions and departments continue to grow. The Commission saves the City a lot of money by averting litigation in some of the decisions that we make. If the argument is made to the Mayor’s Office, we should not have to wage this battle every year.
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Action:
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Accept the report. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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0841-06-1
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Process and Procedures on filling the upcoming vacancy of the position of Human
Resources Director due to the appointment of incumbent to the position of Mayor’s Chief of Staff – Personnel Matter. (Item No. 11)
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Speakers:
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Kate Favetti, Executive Officer
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Action:
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Accept the report. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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0842-06-1
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Implementation of Proposition C – Amendment to Charter Section A8.409-1 –
Salary of Elected Officials – Tentative Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2007-08.
(Item No. 12)
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Speakers:
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Anita Sanchez, Assistant Executive Officer
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Action:
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Accept the report. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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0843-06-1
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General Update on the Status of Civil Service Commission Goals and Objectives as of December 31, 2006. (Item No. 13)
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Speakers:
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Kate Favetti, Executive Officer
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Action:
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Accept the report. (Vote of 3 to 0)
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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Jacques Gulbenkian, a Civil Engineer addressed the Commission regarding his search for employment with the City & County of San Francisco. He requested that the Commission streamline the hiring
process so that he can get a job with the City.
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COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS
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Commissioner Gorrono requested that the Civil Service Commission institute awards of merit to highlight the heroic efforts of San Francisco Police Officers. The categories would include Gold, Silver and Bronze.
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ADJOURNMENT
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2:17 p.m.
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In memory of Officer Bryan Tuvera, San Francisco Police Department, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2006.
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