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Regular Meeting
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June 3, 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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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
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RATIFICATION AGENDA
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CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
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SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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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, 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 416 (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 42 Downtown Loop, 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 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@ci. sf.ca.us.
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 Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 554-9510, fax (415) 703-0121.
City and County of San Francisco
Civil Service Commission
Agenda for Regular Meeting
June 3, 2002
2:00 p.m.
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ITEM NO.
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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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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Action Item
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Special Meeting of May 20, 2002 - 12:30 p.m. - Closed Session
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Regular Meeting of May 20, 2002
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Special Meeting of May 20, 2002 - 4:00 p.m. - Open Session
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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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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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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. 0412-02-8) - 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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4120-01/02
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Environment
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$83,900
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Will expand reuse and recycling of various materials (paper, bottles, cans and cardboard) at 3Com Park, San Francisco War Memorial, and Performing Arts Center through the use of outreach, educational materials.
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05/31/03
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4121-01/02
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Environment
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$195,000
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Will conduct recycling and source reduction diversion study to measure San Francisco’s diversion rate, and to quantify the recycling and waste prevention rate for the City through surveys, analysis and other methods.
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Regular
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08/01/04
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4122-01/02
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Public Utilities Commission (Water)
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$70,000
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Will clean up weeds and dense underbrush at or near reservoirs, right-of-ways, roadways and trails; convert firebreaks to fuel breaks; and maintain existing and other ground maintenance.
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Regular
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05/31/03
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4123-01/02
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Children, Youth & Families
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Increase Amount $100,000 New Amount $150,000
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Will coordinate DCYF outreach and communication needs both internally and externally. Will provide concise and coherent drafting and writing of departmental policies, strategies, and initiatives.
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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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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contract.
(File No. 0413-02-8) - Action Item
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Department
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Type of Service
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Type of Approval
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Duration
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4124-01/02
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Parking & Traffic
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$200,000
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Will install and repair 350 bicycle racks on City streets and in City leased or owned buildings by August 2002 and other racks as grant funding become available.
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Regular
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05/31/03
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
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Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
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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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Reconsideration of Salary Survey for Registered Nurse Classifications (Charter Section A8.403), 2002-2003. (File No. 0329-02-3) - Action Item
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April 15, 2002:
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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.
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May 6, 2002:
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Grant request for reconsideration of Civil Service Commission action on April 15, 2002, on Salary Survey for Registered Nurse Classifications (Charter Section A8.403).
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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.
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May 20, 2002:
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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.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
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Postpone to the meeting of June 17, 2002 at the request of the Department of Human Resources.
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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 from Martin Flick for reconsideration of a ban from working in a department. (File No. 0376-02-7) - Action Item
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May 20, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 3, 2002 at the request of the Executive Officer.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources Director:
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Adopt staff report. Deny the removal of the employment
restriction banning Martin Flick from working at the Airport Commission.
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Appeal by Denis Mitchell of the Human Resources Director’s decision on the
application of the Civil Service Commission definition of battery leave.
(File No. 0945-01-3) - Action Item
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May 6, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 3, 2002 at the request of SEIU Local 790.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources Director:
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Adopt staff report. Sustain the decision of the Human
Resources Director on the application of the Civil Service Commission definition of battery leave.
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Appeal by David Camerlo of the background rejection for Deputy Sheriff I
(Job Code 8302), Office of the Sheriff. (File No. 0265-02-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Office of the Sheriff and the Human Resources Director:
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Deny the appeal of David Camerlo. Sustain the recommendation of the Office of the Sheriff and the Human Resources
Director.
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EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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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: resignation with services unsatisfactory of permanent civil service appointment of Diahann Chappell, Medical Social Worker
(Job Code 2920) Department of Public Health. (File No. 0039-02-7 )
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March 4, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 15, 2002 at the request of Diahann Chappell.
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April 15, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 20, 2002 at the request of
Diahann Chappell. The Commission stipulated this would be the last continuance granted.
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May 20, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 3, 2002 to give Ms. Chappell an opportunity to speak with her union representative.
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Recommendation of the Department of Public Health & the Human
Resources Director:
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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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Appeal of automatic resignation of permanent civil service appointment of Leal Ugrin, Firefighter (Job Code H - 2), San Francisco Fire Department. (File No. 0274-02-7) -
Action Item
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Recommendation of the San Francisco Fire
Department and the
Human Resources
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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; No future employment with the San Francisco Fire Department.
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Determination of future employability: resignation with services unsatisfactory of
entrance probationary appointment of Seak Choi Chao, Transit Operator
(Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0172-02-7) - Action Item
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May 20, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 3, 2002 at the request of the Executive Officer.
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:
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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.
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Determination of future employability: dismissal of permanent civil service appointment of Michael Tucker, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0956-01-7) - Action Item
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April 15, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 20, 2002.
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May 20, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 3, 2002 at the request of the Executive Officer.
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:
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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.
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Determination of future employability: dismissal of permanent civil service appointment of Kenneth Gary, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0534-01-7) - Action Item
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May 20, 2002:
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Postpone to the meeting of June 3, 2002 at the request of the Executive Officer.
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; Future employment subject to the review and approval of the Human Resources Director after satisfactory completion of three (3) 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.
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Determination of future employability: release of entrance probationary appointment of Rosalie Lawrence, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0308-02-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status in Job Code 9163; 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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Determination of future employability: release of entrance probationary appointment of Lester B. Zeas, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0177-02-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status in Job Code 9163; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency that requires a Class B or Class BP drivers license.
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Request by TWU Local 250-A to reconsider appeal of automatic resignation of Larnise Tarlesson, permanent civil service Transit Operator (Job Code 9163), Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0377-00-7) - Action Item
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September 18, 2000:
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Approve automatic resignation; 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; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency. Ms. Tarlesson failed to appear.
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April 15, 2002:
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Approve request to reconsider appeal of automatic resignation of Larnise Tarlesson. The Commission directed the Executive Officer to calendar reconsideration of automatic resignation for the meeting of June 3, 2002.
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:
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Approve automatic resignation; 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; No future employment with the Municipal Transportation Agency.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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Report of exempt appointments under Charter Categories 10.104-16 through
10.104-18. (File No. 0414-02-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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Report of Executive Officer on Selection of Outside Counsel. (File No. 0417-02-1)
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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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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