October 18, 2010 Regular Meeting
AMENDED
A G E N D A
Regular Meeting
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October 18, 2010
2:00 p.m.
ROOM 400, CITY HALL
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A request to hear an item after should be directed to the Executive Officer as soon as possible following the receipt of notification of an upcoming hearing. Requests may be made by telephone at (415) 252-3247 and confirmed in writing or by fax at (415) 252-3260. |
Order of Business
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CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL |
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND WHICH IS NOT APPEARING ON TODAY’S 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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COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS |
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ADJOURNMENT |
NOTICE OF COMMISSION HEARING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A. Commission Office
The Civil Service Commission office is located at,
B. Policy Requiring Written Reports
It is the policy of the Civil Service Commission that except for appeals filed under Civil Service Commission Rule 111A Position-Based Testing, 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 Hearings to be Scheduled after and Requests for Postponement
A request to hear an item after should be directed to the Executive Officer as soon as possible following the receipt of notification of an upcoming hearing. Requests may be made by telephone at (415) 252-3247 and confirmed in writing or by fax at (415) 252-3260.
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. Appeals filed under Civil Service Commission Rule 111A Position-Based Testing shall be considered on the date it is calendared for hearing except under extraordinary circumstances and upon mutual agreement between the appellant and the Department of Human Resources.
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. Requests by the public to sever items from the [Consent Agenda or] Ratification Agenda must be provided with justification for the record.
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 and
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 time the item is heard. 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. A subsequent comment after the three (3) minute period is limited to one (1) minute. The timer shall be in operation during public comment. Upon any specific request by a Commissioner, time may be extended.
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 400 (Fourth Floor) City Hall,
The following services are available on request 48 hours prior to the meeting; except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline shall be 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
Know your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the
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 Chris Rustom, Administrator of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 at (415) 554-7724, by fax: (415) 554-7854, by e-mail: sotf@sfgov.org, or on the City’s website at www.sfbos.org/sunshine.
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 Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code Section 2.100) to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at
Materials Distributed to Commissioners After Distribution of Agenda Packet
If any materials related to an item on this agenda have been distributed to the Civil Service Commission after distribution of the agenda packet, those materials are available for public inspection at the Civil Service Commission office, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720 during normal office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday).
City and
Civil Service Commission
Agenda for Regular Meeting
October 18, 2010
2:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL |
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President E. Dennis Normandy |
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Vice President Donald A. Casper |
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Commissioner Morgan R. Gorrono |
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Commissioner Lisa Seitz Gruwell |
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Commissioner Mary Y. Jung |
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND WHICH IS NOT APPEARING ON TODAY’S AGENDA |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Action Item |
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Regular Meeting of October 4, 2010 |
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Recommendation: |
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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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 |
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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts. |
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4034-10/11 |
Airport Commission |
$9.700,000 |
The Master Architect will provide for a comprehen-sive programming analysis, architectural design and engineering services necessary to develop the planning and integrated conceptual design of the Replacement ATCT/Terminal 1 Complex Redevelopment Program. The Master Architect will also provide 45% complete bridging documents, in accordance with FAA standards, for the replacement ATCT, which will be completed through a design-build process. |
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10/31/20 |
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4035-10/11 |
Department of Technology |
$700,000 |
The city is seeking professional services to assist in the development and implementation of a plan to consolidate up to fifteen (15) separate and independent data centers into six (6) or fewer data center (Receiving Data Centers). The data centers are currently operation in various locations by participating City Departments. |
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09/24/12 |
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4036-10/11 |
Human Resources |
$99,000 |
The consultant will have the lead role in the development and administration of a promotional exam for the Fire Department rank of H-30 Captain, and defend that selection process against legal challenge as necessary. |
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11/30/12 |
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4037-10/11 |
Police |
$180,000 |
The installation of the Early Intervention System software application and data base has been completed. The maintenance of the system will begin with a one year warranty and then six years of maintenance, extending the duration of the contract through 5-31-17. The maintenance will include correcting errors defects and malfunctions of the system. Support will be provided via telephone and on line access. On site service will also be provided as needed in the detection and correction of viruses to the system. Regular software updates will also be provided by the vendor. |
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05/31/17 |
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4038-10/11 |
Police |
$700,000 |
Contractor will provide technical support via tele-phone and E-Mail. Contractor will also provide monitoring of the system with proactive remedies to any problems that arise along with software updates and up grades. Refresher training, forensic reports and expert witness testimony will also be provided. Contractor will also provide repair and replacement for any components damaged by weather, problems with telephone line connections, problems with unforeseen growth of foliage and any other causes that are uncontrollable by the contractor. |
Regular |
08/31/13 |
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4039-10/11 |
Public Utilities Commission |
$9,000,000 |
Post-construction building monitoring services for building commissioning and energy efficiency for multiple SFPUC and City of |
Regular |
11/01/17 |
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4040-10/11 |
Art Commission |
$1,899,510 |
In accordance with the City Charter, the San Francisco Symphony will perform concerts. These concerts will take place at the San Francisco Davies Symphony Hall October 2010 - July 2011 with two free concerts at a public park. This is the 60th year for Summer POPS concerts. |
Regular |
12/31/11 |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt the report; Approve request for proposed personal services contracts. Notify the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration. |
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CONSENT 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 |
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Determination of future employability: Dismissal of permanent exempt appointment of Leticia Dixon, Secretary II (Job Code 1446) with the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families. (File No. 0119-10-7) – Action Item |
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September 20, 2010: |
Postpone to the meeting of October 4, 2010. |
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October 4, 2010: |
Postpone to the meeting of October 18, 2010 at the request of the Department of Human Resources. |
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Recommendation: |
Accept the withdrawal of the appeal by Leticia Dixon due to a settlement agreement. |
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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 |
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Appeal by Joseph Engler on the rejection of his application for the Q-80 Captain examination due to not meeting the minimum qualifications. |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt the report. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director; deny the appeal by Joseph Engler. |
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Appeal by Yim Bing Kwong of the Human Resources Director’s determination of insufficient evidence to support her disability discrimination complaint. (File No. 0157-10-6) – Action Item |
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September 20, 2010: |
Postpone to the meeting of October 18, 2010 at the request of Yim Bing Kwong. |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt the report. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director; deny the appeal by Yim Bing Kwong. |
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Department of Human Resources proposal for consideration to revise the Civil Service Commission Rules Applicable to the Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Police Department Volume II - Rule 210 – Police Examination Qualification and Applicants. (File No. 0326-10-5) – Action Item |
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September 20, 2010: |
Direct the Executive Officer to work with the Department of Human Resources on the proposed revision and report back to the Commission. |
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October 4, 2010: |
Postpone to the meeting of October 18, 2010. |
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Recommendation: |
Open for discussion. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS |
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ADJOURNMENT |
