October 18, 2010 Regular Meeting

0344-10-8

Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts.  (Item No. 5)

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

4034-10/11

Airport Commission

$9,700,000

The Master Architect will provide for a compre-hensive 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.

Regular

10/31/20

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.

Regular

09/24/12

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.

Regular

11/30/12

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.

Regular

05/31/17

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

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 San Francisco building sites.

Regular

11/01/17

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

Speakers:

Cynthia Avakian and Tom Rodrigues, Airport Commission spoke on PSC #4034-10/11.

Jeana Pieralde, Department of Technology spoke on PSC #4035-10/11.
Dave Johnson, Department of Human Resources spoke on PSC #4036-10/11.

Pauson Yun, Public Utilities Commission spoke on PSC #4039-10/11.

Action:

Adopt the report; Approve request for proposed personal services contracts.  Notify the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.  (Vote of 3 to 0)

0119-10-7

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. 
(Item No. 6)

September 20, 2010:

Postpone to the meeting of October 4, 2010.

October 4, 2010:

Postpone to the meeting of October 18, 2010 at the request of the Department of Human Resources.

Speakers:

Anita Sanchez, Executive Officer corrected the recommendation in the Agenda and clarified that Leticia Dixon has not withdrawn her appeal as a result of a settlement agreement.  The Executive Officer informed the Commission that the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families rescinded its original recommendation; however, should the Commission wish to review this matter, it has full jurisdiction on future employment restrictions.

Action:

The Commission directed that the appeal hearing be conducted at the meeting of November 1, 2010.  Notify all parties.  (Vote of 3 to 0)

0314-10-4

Appeal by Joseph Engler on the rejection of his application for the Q-80 Captain examination due to not meeting the minimum qualifications. (Item No. 7)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of November 1, 2010 at the request of Joseph Engler.  (Vote of 3 to 0)

0157-10-6

Appeal by Yim Bing Kwong of the Human Resources Director’s determination of insufficient evidence to support her disability discrimination complaint.   (Item No. 8)

September 20, 2010:

Postpone to the meeting of October 18, 2010 at the request of Yim Bing Kwong.

Speakers:

Janie White, Department of Human Resources

Yim Bing Kwong, Appellant

Amanda Chen, Certified Translator, Auerbach International, Inc.

Action:

Adopt the report.  Order the Department of Public Works to restore Ms. Kwong’s sick leave.  The motion was amended to state, “The Commission’s action will be without prejudice to any other claims or proceedings which Ms. Kwong may bring arising out of her discrimination claims.”  (Vote of 3 to 0)

0326-10-5

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.  (Item No. 9)

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. 

October 4, 2010:

Postpone to the meeting of October 18, 2010.

Action:

Accept the report.  The Department of Human Resources is authorized to conduct a one-time recruitment directed to lateral hires on the following eligibility conditions: 1) that the person has served as an active Police Officer for two (2) years preceding the date of the job announcement; and 2) applicant must have a current P.O.S.T. certification for the State of California. Furthermore, the Department of Human Resources is directed to return to the Commission with a report and recommendation concerning the necessity or propriety of amending the Civil Service Commission Rules so as to provide for lateral only recruitment efforts in the future.  (Vote of 3 to 0)