July 18, 2011 Regular Meeting

0188-11-8

Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts. 
(Item No. 7)

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

2000-11/12

Postpone to August  1, 2011

Health Services System

$107,735

Administer COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) benefits for eligible resigned, laid off and separated members of the Health Service System. Services include providing required initial COBRA notice, enrolling eligible individuals, and conducting open enrollment for COBRA enrollees.

Annual

06/30/12

2001-11/12

Postpone to August  1, 2011

Health Services System

$112,000

Administration of the Management Cafeteria Plan for eligible members including communications,

enrollment processing, third-party vendor manage-ment, premium reconciliation and payment to applicable vendors.

Annual

06/30/12

2002-11/12

Postpone to August  1, 2011

Health Services System

$156,000

Administer the Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account programs for eligible CCSF

employees. Services include maintaining required IRS tax reporting records, sending quarterly account

statements and adjudicating claims for reimbursement within IRS guidelines.

Annual

06/30/12

2003-11/12

Postpone to August  1, 2011

Health Services System

$500,000

Provide health benefit plan actuarial and consulting services as require by City Charter. Services include

developing rates; performing prospective review and analysis of rates against actual experience; conducting studies of alternative healthcare plans; calculating of Trust Fund reserves; developing modeling, reporting and tracking systems; conducting audits and consulting with HSS staff.

Annual

06/30/12

4000-11/12

Department of Technology

$350,000

Vendor will coordinate the backup media pickup and delivery with various CCSF departments' approved

backup schedules. The vendor will transport the backup media in secure transport vehicles to a secure

facility that is isolated from areas with high flood, earthquake or disaster risk. Upon proper authorization, the vendor will guarantee transport and delivery to any disaster recovery Hot Site as designated by the City & County of San Francisco.

Regular

06/30/16

4001-11/12

Municipal Transportation Agency

$148,500

Professional support services to be provided by a contractor to coordinate and promote the City's Bike to Work Day program for the next three years. The contractor will organize, promote and conduct the annual bicycle commute promotion event, in coordination with the regional event (on the 3rd Thursday in May of each year) and in collaboration with local advocate Bike to Work Day organizers. Event promotion and outreach will target the broadest public audience feasible. Event day activities will include at least 25 geographically distributed "Energy Stations" located on high volume bicycle routes, to support, encourage and assist bicycle commuters around San Francisco. Incentives will be distributed at these "Energizer Stations" to at least 5,000 bicyclists. These incentives should include, but not be limited to: canvas shopping bags, SF bike maps, SF Bicycle Guides, retro-reflective pant leg straps, "Coexist" campaign stickers, and bicycle injury crash reporting and bicycle theft prevention information. All promotional materials, including comprehensive Bike to Work Day SFMTA website informational content, will be imprinted with event and sponsor names. Report will be prepared on the bike event including ridership counts/estimates, incentive

distribution, media outreach, and satellite events or promotions.

Regular

12/31/14

4002-11/12

Municipal Transportation Agency

$305,000

The Contractor will plan, coordinate, promote and conduct Bicycle Safety Education classes, in keeping with the goals in "Chapter 4: Education" of the San Francisco Bicycle Plan in offering bicycle education for children, youth, and adults. In addition, the Contractor will produce a MUNI Operator Training Video with instructions for MUNI operators and bicyclists on how to safely share the road.

Regular

12/31/14

4003-11/12

Postpone to August  1, 2011

Municipal Transportation Agency

$500,000

The City is seeking assistance in consolidating and administering the processes for issuing, posting,

monitoring, removing, and tracking temporary parking restriction signage required for construction projects and various special projects and events in the public right of way under the purview of the SMTA, the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), the Department of Public Works (DPW) and other agencies to be determined in the future. The temporary parking signage for these projects typically provides that vehicles cannot park within the designated location indicated, and that vehicles that are parked in the restricted area will be towed.

Regular

06/30/15

4004-11/12

Municipal Transportation Agency

$2,000,000

The SFMTA in collaboration with the Controller's Office needs to procure the services of a qualified and

experienced contractor to complete comprehensive environmental review with a focus on transportation

impacts for the SFMTA's Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP), and prepare and publish its findings as

required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA) if required. The TEP consists of a set of proposals designated to transform and maximize Muni service delivery. Through these proposals, the TEP aims to achieve the following goals: 1) improve service reliability; 2) reduce travel time; 3) improve customer experiences; and 4) improve service effectiveness and efficiency.

Regular

07/31/15

4005-11/12

Municipal Transportation Agency

$6,000,000

The scope of this project to furnish and install video surveillance systems on 358 buses, including but not

limited to cameras, digital video recorders (DVR's), WI-FI networks on three bus yards complete with

servers, computers and software interface package that will enable SFMTA personnel to view, download and store the captured video images wirelessly and view them in real-time or through the internet. The new system will replace the existing cameras and DVR's. The Contractor shall supply all engineering, design calculations, detailed drawings, labor, tools, materials, equipment, software interface package and other related technical documentation needed to install the systems in the buses and all wayside equipment in the yards. The Contractor shall provide training to all designated SMTA personnel in the proper use, operation and maintenance of the new video surveillance system.

Regular

12/31/12

4006-11/12

Police

$96,000

The vendor chosen will complete all required tests and performance checks to validate the Identifiler Plus PCR amplification kit using 9700 thermal cyclers, the 3130xl genetic analyzers used to separate and visualize the DNA fragments, and the GeneMapper ID v.3.2 to genotype the DNA fragments. Vendor will provide a written report of the validation results.

Regular

07/30/12

4007-11/12

Public Utilities Commission

$2,300,000

Design of several fish passage facilities within the Alameda Creek Watershed., which include a long fish

ladder, fish screens, bypass tunnel, and safety improvements (i.e., handrail and/or other improvements) at the Alameda Creek Diversion Dam, and modification of the natural barriers (boulders) at the Little Yosemite.  Scope of work includes preparing CER and design documents for the above components. Supplemental geotechnical, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and studies, and fisheries-related studies may be required to complete the design.

Regular

06/30/16

3041-10/11

Mayor

Increase Amount

$30,000

New Amount

$79,5000

Contractor will provide in-depth, independent fiscal and economic analysis and generate reports to assist the City during the implementation of a Pilot

Infrastructure Finance District (IFD) at Rincon Hill as well as evaluating the feasibility of IFDs to assist in the implementation of the Eastern Neighborhoods Area Plans. Contractor will: evaluate net incremental General Fund Revenues associated with the rezoning of soft site parcels; prepare a draft infrastructure Financing Plan for the Pilot IFD; determine the funding capacity of the Pilot IFD; and evaluate the net increment General Fund Revenues and IFD. Funding capacity of key development soft sites within the Eastern Neighborhoods.

Modi-

fication

08/31/11

3005-10/11

Municipal Transportation Agency

Increase Amount

$49,000

New Amount

$98,000

Design and conduct an independent, citywide survey of SFMTA customers in English, Spanish, and Cantonese and obtain updated tracking data on

questions and responses that have been benchmarked in previous surveys.  Confer with SFMTA staff on previous surveys and identify areas for new or

expanded survey questions. The contractor will develop new questions to gauge SFMTA-customer attitudes, awareness and sentiments in response to

the new questions. They will perform cross-tabulations on data and illustrate the resulting information clearly in tables and charts. The contractor will provide a written narrative of the process, analysis of the data, and recommendations to the SFMTA's staff and SFMTA Board of Directors.

Modi-

fication

08/31/12

4045-09/10

Public Utilities Commission

Increase Amount

$1,300,000

New Amount

$2,600,000

Engineering design services and geotechnical support for three pipes crossing the Serra Fault and possible areas of liquefaction. Scope of work includes

verification of fault crossing and liquefaction locations, generation of geotechnical design recommendations, development and completion of fault crossing and possible liquefaction zone design (including production of geotechnical investigation report, alternatives analysis report, conceptual

engineering report, and all 100% design documents). This modification is necessary to increase contracting capacity due to changes in the pipeline project cost and configuration, liquefaction conditions at the sites, and the need retain these services throughout the construction phase.

Modi-

fication

07/01/16

4113-05/06

Public Utilities Commission

Increase Amount

$2,000,000

New Amount

$2,770,000

Coordination and work plan preparation; environ-mental document scoping; environmental background and field studies; alternatives analysis; preparation

of draft environmental documents; public review of draft environmental documents; response to public comments; preparation of final environmental

documents; mitigation monitoring plan preparation, and preparation of environmental permit applications. The increased capacity requested for this modifi-cation is necessary as the SFPUC implemented a comprehensive public outreach process for the project, which resulted in the development of several

new project alternatives which will be analyzed in the environmental review.

Modi-

fication

07/04/16

Speakers:

Jeana Pieralde, Department of Technology spoke on PSC #4000-11/12.

Carli Paine, Municipal Transportation Agency spoke on PSC #4001-11/12.

Cynthia Hamada, Municipal Transportation Agency spoke on PSC #4003-11/12.

T.J. Lansang, Municipal Transportation Agency and Kevin Hughes, IBEW Local 6 spoke on PSC #4005-11/12.

Action:

(1)      Postpone PSC #2000-11/12 through 2003-11/12 to the meeting of August 1, 2011 at the request of the Health Services System.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

(2)      Postpone PSC #4003-11/12 to the meeting of August 1, 2011 at the request of the Municipal Transportation Agency.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

(3)      Adopt the report; Approve request for PSC #4005-11/12 on the condition that: 1) the Municipal Transportation Agency consult with IBEW Local 6 regarding the concerns placed on record by IBEW Local 6 at the meeting of July 18, 2011 and 2) the Municipal Transportation Agency report to the Commission in three (3) months.  Notify the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

(4)      Adopt the report; Approve request for all remaining contracts.  Notify the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0343-09-6

Appeal by Sonya Knudsen of the Human Resources Director’s determination of insufficient evidence to support her charge of discrimination – EEO File #1371. 
(Item No. 8)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Postpone to the meeting of August 15, 2011 at the request of Sonya Knudsen.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0191-11-8

Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contract. 
(Item No. 9)

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

4008-11/12

Public Utilities Commission

$4,250,000

Provide Survey and Right of Way Engineering Services including: Plat maps and Legal Descriptions of property rights required for the WSIP Projects, Appraisal maps, Records of Survey, Ground Staking of SFPUC Right of Way, and other related services.  This modification is necessary to extend the contract term caused by expansion of the groundwater project, additional habitat reserve surveys and revised appraisal maps in the Peninsula Region.

Regular

10/24/13

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopt the report; Approve request for proposed personal service contract.  Notify the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0097-11-6

Appeal by Cecilia Jaroslawsky of the Human Resources Director’s determination of failure to allege facts raising an inference of discrimination based on age. 
(Item No. 10)

May 16, 2011:

Postpone to the meeting of June 20, 2011 by agreement between the Department of Human Resources and Cecilia Jaroslawsky.  Stipulate this will be the last continuance granted. 

June 20, 2011:

Continue to the meeting of July 18, 2011.  The motion to Adopt the report; Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director; Deny the appeal by Cecilia Jaroslawsky failed.  (Vote of 1 to 2; Commissioners Casper and Jung dissent.)  Three (3) votes are needed for Commission action.

Speakers:

Janie White, Department of Human Resources

Cecilia Jaroslawsky, Appellant

Henry Karnilowicz, San Francisco Coalition for Responsible Growth stated that what happened to Ms. Jaroslawsky was not warranted.  In his opinion this is a case of trying to get rid of the more senior employees because of budget issues.

Charles Smith, East Bay MUD retiree stated that he was the chief steward representing over six hundred people for over twelve years.  He spoke about representing many employees who used their email to send inappropriate material which was against EBMUD policy but they have never fired an individual for the misuse of emails.  EBMUD has a three-step method of discipline: warning, suspension and termination.  This is outrageous.

Kay Walker, SEIU Local 1021 stated that she heard about this hearing because of her experience as a shop steward.  They have all been affected in some way by age discrimination which seems to be creeping into this culture.  SEIU Local 1021 supports Ms. Jaroslawsky’s appeal and returning her back to work.

Jim Miller, former Planning Department employee who was the fifth of the five terminated on the strength of the information collected at the time.  Although the same information was used he was not let go until two months later.  The record did not support what he did compared to others.

Lois Scott, former President, IFPTE Local 21 stated that between 1984 and 2009 she was a steward and confidant of many in the Planning Department.  One of the ways age discrimination was manifested was in temporary workers testing for permanent positions.  Often when there was an incumbent who was an older employee, the department did not select them.  The union also supported the appropriate use of performance evaluations.  In her opinion, there were demotions based on flawed performance evaluations.

Steve Zeltzer, retired City worker and a member of United Public Workers for Action indicated that in the testimony given, Planners are threatened and intimidated.  This is unacceptable.

Action:

Postpone to a meeting when all five Commissioners are present; and, when issues of allegations about a flawed process, namely, failure to redact confidential information and to follow the arbitration order have been addressed.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0054-11-3

Appeal by Patrick Tobin of the Executive Officer’s denial to process his request for a hearing of the denial of his “Like Work-Like Pay” compensation as an acting Lieutenant at the San Francisco Police Department Traffic Company.  (Item No. 11) 

March 21, 2011:

Postpone to the meeting of April 18, 2011 at the request of Sergeant Patrick Tobin.

April 18, 2011:

Postpone to the meeting of May 2, 2011 at the request of Russell Robinson, Attorney.

May 2, 2011:

Postpone to the meeting of June 6, 2011 by mutual agreement of the parties with the stipulation this will be the last continuance granted.

June 6, 2011:

Continue to the meeting of July 18, 2011 on the premise that the Commission can or may be able to do something. 

Speakers:

Anita Sanchez, Executive Officer

Russell Robinson, Attorney

Sgt. John Fewer, San Francisco Police Department

John Tennant, Attorney, Police Officers Association

Alice Villagomez, San Francisco Police Department

Steve Landi, San Francisco Police Department

Action:

Commissioner Morgan R. Gorrono recused.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

Adopt the report.  Sustain the decision of the Executive Officer; Deny the appeal by Sgt. Patrick Tobin.  The Commission makes no finding that Sgt. Tobin has or has not served as an Acting Q-60 Lieutenant since December 28, 2009 in the Traffic Company and the Commission’s denial of the appeal is without prejudice to any subsequent proceeding that Sgt. Tobin may bring with respect to the issue of whether or not he in fact served as Q-60 Acting Lieutenant.  (Vote of 3 to 0, Commissioner Gorrono recused)

0081-11-6

Appeal by Cynthia Carter of the Director of Transportation’s determination of insufficient evidence to support her claim of retaliation for engaging in a protected activity.  (Item No. 12)

Speakers:

Penny Si, Municipal Transportation Agency

Cynthia Carter, Appellant

Action:

Adopt the report.  Sustain the decision of the Director of Transportation; Deny the appeal by Cynthia Carter. 
(Vote of 4 to 0)

0139-11-7

Determination of future employability: request for hearing on future employment restrictions by Qaiser Shaikh as a permanent exempt 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst and his permanent civil service appointment as a 1241 Personnel Analyst with the Public Utilities Commission.  (Item No. 13) 

June 20, 2011:

Continue to the meeting of July 18, 2011.  Stipulated this will be the last continuance granted. 

Speakers:

Hope Broadus, Public Utilities Commission

Qaiser Shaikh, Appellant

Akbar Shaikh, Father of Appellant

Action:

No future employment with the Public Utilities Commission.  No future employment with the City and County of San Francisco.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0028-11-7

Determination of future employability: Permanent civil service appointment of Lorraine Magsanay, Senior Clerk Typist (Job Code 1426) with the San FranciscoUnifiedSchool District.  (Item No. 14)

May 2, 2011:

Postpone to the meeting of July 18, 2011 by mutual agreement of Ellen Mendelson, Attorney for Ms. Magsanay and the San FranciscoUnifiedSchool District.

Speakers:

None.

Action:

No future employment with the San FranciscoUnifiedSchool District.  (Vote of 4 to 0)  Ms. Magsanay failed to appear.