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March 19, 2001
Room 416, 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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RATIFICATION AGENDA
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CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
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EMPLOYEE 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 and the web address is 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, or on the City’s website at
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 1390 Market Street, #801, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 554-9510, fax (415) 703-0121 and web site http://www
City and County of San Francisco
Civil Service Commission
Agenda for Regular Meeting
March 19, 2001
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 Johnnie L. Carter
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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 Rosabella Safont
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(2)
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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(3)
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Action Item
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Special Meeting of March 5, 2001
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Regular Meeting of March 5, 2001
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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(4)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Announcement of changes to agenda
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Other announcements
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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 requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0160-01-8) - 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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4322-00/01
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Public Works
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$120,000
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Will provide professional architectural design services to remodel the San Francisco General Hospital Catheterization Lab, accommodate the latest digital radiographic equipment to redesign the lab space and eliminate the darkroom.
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12/31/02
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4327-00/01
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Airport
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$75,000
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Will provide parking citation processing and payment services for vehicles on San Francisco Airport property.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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4072-97/98
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Airport
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Increase Amount $200,000 New Amount $650,000
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Will advise and assist in submitting reports and contour maps on the status of the noise impact area, progress in achieving full compliance with state regulations, and developing programs to reduce noise of impact area.
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Regular
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08/31/02
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4170-99/00
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Tele-communication & Information
Services
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Increase Amount $117,875 New Amount $267,875
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Will develop and write the information technology strategic plan and policies for the Committee on Information Technology (COIT).
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Regular
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06/30/01
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March 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 19, 2001.
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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 requests for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0198-01-8) - 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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4331-00/01
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Public Works
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$1,500,000
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Will provide as-needed landscape architectural design services on existing parks to meet current safety and disabled access codes when workload exceeds staff capacity.
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Regular
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06/30/04
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4332-00/01
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Airport
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$500,000
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Will provide as-needed geotechnical engineering services to handle unique problems where staff lacks the expertise, including review and analysis of geotechnical reports, building and structural design, and existing and proposed underground structures.
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Regular
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06/30/03
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4333-00/01
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Airport
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$5,333,334
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Will provide medical and administrative services at the SFO Medical Clinic, and ensure appropriate staffing levels of physicians, nurses and administrative personnel.
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Regular
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06/30/04
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4334-00/01
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Public Works
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$3,000,000
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Will provide as-needed architectural services for design and production of construction documents for projects in or on City-owned facilities.
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Regular
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01/30/04
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4335-00/01
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Mayor’s Office
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$252,000
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Will serve as Federal Legislative representative, appointed by the Mayor pursuant to Administrative Code 16.3-1 and ratified by the Board of Supervisors.
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Regular
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12/31/01
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4336-00/01
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City Planning
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$325,000
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Will prepare and implement specific plans for San Francisco neighborhoods, and assist staff with preparation of an environmental impact report (EIR) for the Market and Octavia neighborhood plans.
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Regular
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03/20/02
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4337-00/01
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Public Utilities Commission (Hetch Hetchy & Bureaus)
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$730,000
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Will develop and implement the Chloramine Conversion Public Outreach program to educate water users including kidney dialysis facilities, etc. to achieve compliance with Federal and State regulations.
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Regular
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09/30/03
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4338-00/01
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Public Utilities Commission (Hetch Hetchy & Bureaus)
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$700,000
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Will provide engineering services and develop a Design Report for the chemical feed facilities required for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s conversion to chloramine as the residual disinfectant for the water transmission system.
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Regular
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12/31/01
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4339-00/01
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Public Utilities Commission
(Water)
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$150,000
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Will conduct water pollution prevention assessments for small commercial businesses to determine significance of their discharge and develop business-specific water pollution prevention strategies.
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Regular
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06/30/02
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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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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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Proposed amendments to the Civil Service Commission Rules - Examinations, Veterans Preference (Rules Series 011) affecting all employees. (File No. 0199-01-5) -
Action Item
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November 6, 2000:
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Post for adoption following meet and confer.
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Recommendation:
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Adopt.
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Proposed amendments to the Civil Service Commission Rules - Probationary Period (Rules Series 17) affecting all employees. (File No. 0200-01-5) - Action Item
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January 8, 2001:
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Post for adoption following meet and confer.
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Recommendation:
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Adopt.
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Proposed posted amendments to Civil Service Commission Rules applicable to the Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Fire Department, specifically: 310 - Examination
Announcements and Applicants; 311 - Examinations and; 312 - Eligible Lists.
(File No. 0201-01-5) - Action Item
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December 14, 2000:
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Posted for adoption following meet and confer.
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Recommendation:
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Adopt.
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REGULAR 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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Appeal by Charles Coffey of the Human Resources Director’s decision on the
application of the Civil Service Commission definition of battery. (File No. 0531-00-3) - Action Item
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February 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 19, 2001 to allow the
Department of Human Resources to respond to questions on the application of battery pay based on Commission policy.
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Charles Coffey. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Charles Walker on the rejection of application for Train Controller
(Job Code 9150) Municipal Transportation Agency. (File No. 0080-01-1) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Director of Transportation Agency:
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Adopt report. Deny appeal of Charles Walker for Train
Controller due to experience. Sustain the decision of the
Director of Transportation.
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Appeal by Thomas Tom of the rejection of background investigation for Deputy
Sheriff I (Job Code 8302). (File No. 0104-01-4) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Thomas Tom. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Yonghyun Yoo of the rejection of background investigation for Police
Officer (Job Code (Q - 2) San Francisco Police Department. (File No. 0105-01-4) -
Action Item
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Yonghyun Yoo. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Lisa Watkins of the decision of the Human Resources Director on the application of Civil Service Commission definition of battery leave. (File No. 0852-00-3) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
Director:
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Lisa Watkins. Sustain the
decision of the Human Resources Director.
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Appeal by Marianne Strange of the decision of the Human Resources Director on the application of Civil Service Commission definition of battery leave.
(File No. 0655-00-3) - Action Item
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Recommendation of the Human Resources
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Adopt report. Deny the appeal of Marianne Strange. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director.
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EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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: dismissal of permanent appointment of Larry Herron, Porter (Job Code 2736) Department of Public Health. (File No. 0121-01-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation of 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.
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Determination of future employability: of Robert McBriarty, permanent civil service Electrical Transit Mechanic (Job Code 7379) Municipal Transportation Agency.
(File No. 0694-00-7) - Action Item
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February 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 5, 2001 at the request of Larry Shockey, Attorney.
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March 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 19, 2001, at the request of Larry Shockey, Attorney.
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; No
future employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
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Determination of future employability: disciplinary release of entrance probationary appointment of Alan Moore, Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Municipal
Transportation Agency. (File No. 0843-00-7) - Action Item
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March 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 19, 2001.
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Recommendation of the Municipal Transportation Agency:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; 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: termination of provisional appointment of Stanley Miller, Swimming Instructor (Job Code 3208) and Pool Lifeguard
(Job Code 3212), Recreation and Park Department. (File No. 0870-99-7) - Action Item
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February 7, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 6, 2000 at the request of Sheila Sexton, Attorney.
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March 6, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of April 3, 2000 at the request of Sheila Sexton, Attorney.
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April 3, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 1, 2000 at the request of
Mr. Miller.
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May 1, 2000:
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Postpone to the meeting of May 15, 2000 at the request of the Recreation and Park Department.
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May 15, 2000:
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Off calendar pending resolution of litigation.
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February 5, 2001:
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Postpone to the meeting of March 19, 2001, at the request of Stanley Miller.
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Recommendation of the Recreation and Park
Department:
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No future employment with the City and County of
San Francisco.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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Report of exempt positions under Charter Categories 10.104-16 through 10.104-18. (File No. 0206-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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Progress report on Class Consolidation Project. (File No. 0207-01-1)
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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Status report on the preliminary Elected Officials Salary and Benefits Survey in
accordance with Charter Section A8.409.1. (File No. 0165-01-1) - Action Item
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March 5, 2001:
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Approve; Incorporate Civil Service Commission directives and proceed with survey; Report status at the Civil Service
Commission meeting of March 19, 2001.
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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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(24)
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ADJOURNMENT
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