June 06, 2011 Regular Meeting
A G E N D A
Regular Meeting
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June 6, 2011
2:00 p.m.
ROOM 400, CITY HALL
A request to hear an item after should be directed to the Executive |
Order of Business
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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ELECTION OF OFFICERS |
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT |
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT |
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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 Audio Recording of Commission Meetings
As provided in the San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance, all Commission meetings are audio recorded in digital form. These audio recordings of open sessions are available starting on the day after the Commission meeting on the Civil Service Commission website at www.sfgov.org/civilservice/.
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.
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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
June 6, 2011
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 Mary Y. Jung |
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Commissioner Lisa Seitz Gruwell |
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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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Special Meeting of May 16, 2011 |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt. |
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Regular Meeting of May 16, 2011 |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt. |
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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 (File No. 0161-11-1) – Action Item |
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Recommendation: |
Open for discussion. |
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT |
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT |
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Report on Department Budget Allocation Process – Response to Commissioners’ Request. (File No. 0162-11-1) – Action Item |
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Recommendation: |
Accept the report. |
RATIFICATION AGENDA |
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 contract. |
PSC# |
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Amount |
Type of Service |
Type of Approval |
Duration |
4107-10/11 |
Adult Probation |
$80,000 |
The Court ordered conditions of probation require all probationers to not use any illegal drugs. Drug Testing will enable the Adult Probation Department to better protect public safety by monitoring and enforcing probationer compliance with Court orders. |
Regular |
06/30/12 |
4108-10/11 |
Airport Commission |
$500,000 |
Staffing/consulting services to the airport’s noise reduction community forum, known as the Airport/ Community Roundtable. The forum is a means for residents from the surrounding communities to voice their concerns about noise from the airport. San Mateo County, as the coordinating lead for the Roundtable, provides staffing and consultants to evaluate the impact of noise on affected communities created by aircraft flying into and out of the airport and the effectiveness of noise reduction programs at the airport to mitigate or abate aircraft noise. |
Regular |
06/30/14 |
4109-10/11 |
Airport Commission |
$600,000 |
The proposed work includes using Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation’s (ESCO) proprietary, FAA-validated computer modeling to conduct performance modeling evaluations for four EMAS bed configurations at both ends of runways 1R-19L and 1L-19R; providing detailed product installation requirements and guidance to support Airport Engineers in preparation of detailed construction drawings; reviewing construction drawings specific to arrestor bed design; and providing comments and recommendations to ensure EMAS product specifications and requirements have been met. |
Regular |
12/31/15 |
4110-10/11 |
Controller |
$500,000 |
Identify and correct sales and use tax allocations errors, identify businesses from which the City has not been receiving sales/use tax revenue, conduct local sales and use tax audits of State Board of Equalization records and provide legislative impact analyses, identify and correct improperly registered permits, develop and maintain a database of sales tax information for use by City employees, and provide as-needed tax revenue enhancement services. |
Regular |
06/30/16 |
4111-10/11 |
District Attorney |
$72,500 |
This contract will provide services to women and transgender individuals who have experienced sexual exploitation and violence and professional services coordinating monthly FOPP classes as a diversion model for men arrested for their first prostitution offense. The proposed contract would include speakers, logistics, training and support of FOPP speakers. This program also acts as a diversion model for women, providing them an opportunity to receive counseling and education as an alternative to incarceration. |
Regular |
06/30/12 |
4112-10/11 |
General Services Agency |
$375,000 |
This is a request to contract for after-hours, weekend and holiday emergency veterinary services on an as-needed basis. Department will pay only for work actually performed. The department is initiating a RFP process for a 1-year contract with 4 possible 1-year extensions. |
Regular |
06/30/16 |
4113-10/11 |
Port Commission |
$600,000 |
Development of a comprehensive media and strategic marketing program targeting national, regional and local audiences. This proactive media campaign is necessary as a result of the Port/City undertaking the 34th |
Regular |
06/30/14 |
4114-10/11 |
Public Utilities Commission |
$2,000,000 |
The primary role of the selected Proposer will be to provide professional services to assist in engineering planning and alternative analysis for improvements to Auxiliary Water Supply System (AWSS) pipelines and associated facilities. |
Regular |
06/30/16 |
4115-10/11 |
Public Works |
$2,500,000 |
The Forensic Services Division (FSD) of the SF Police Department and the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) require specialized facilities that meet requirements of accreditation agencies for autopsy complexes and forensic science laboratories and that can ensure the chain-of-custody for evidence expectation of the courts of law. The original PSC #4065-07/08 was approved on 12/03/2007 for $450,000, and modified on 10/20/2008 for $950,000. In this regard, a consultant has been under contract and has thus far provided specialized architectural, engineering, and related professional services for programming the facilities and the development of essential design criteria. The services proposed within this PSC will enable the further development of both specialized facilities through the Schematic Design Phase and the work products of this effort will assist City staff in preparing for the Bond Measure scheduled for the November 2013 Ballot. |
Regular |
12/31/17 |
4066-08/09 |
Mayor |
Increase Amount $200,000 New Amount $424,500 |
The consultant will continue to assist OEWD with design and implementation of a web based secure software tool to support client tracking and perform-ance management for Workforce Investment Act (WIA), CityBuild, and other OEWD workforce programs. The system developed and utilized so far has proven to material in allowing OEWD to track and report to the California Employment Develop-ment Department (EDD), through required file export and upload, activities and outcomes as required for WIA and other special demonstration grants. EDD recently awarded a contract to a new vendor to develop a replacement file upload system to sync with the new State system. Additionally we anticipate additional reporting and some system development will be required by the department resulting from OEWD's grantee portfolio shifting and anticipated new funding streams. OEWD will need to be prepared to adjust tracking and reporting to ensure that WIA funding is properly accounted for, monitored, and ultimately not jeopardized. |
Modi- fication |
12/31/13 |
4099-09/10 Appealed by IFPTE Local 21. On Regular Agenda |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount $6,700,000 New Amount $9,200,000 |
Subsequent to our initial request, we determined that essential Airport wide BHS improvements were required to support operations (excluding Terminal 2); and we received federal grants to: 1) modernize the TSA’s CBIS and associated BHS at the International Terminal and Terminal 3, Boarding Area F; and 2) provide baggage safety screening and optimization to existing systems in order to improve TSA maintenance activities. All of this requires additional BHS design, construction management, and construction activities. Terminal 3, Boarding Area E will be vacated by American Airlines in early 2011 when American Airlines moves to Terminal 2. The BHS has insufficient capacity and reliability for the three new airlines that will occupy the facility. The International Terminal BHS includes the first in-line EDS system in the replaced to maintain operations. The Boarding Area B and useful life, and parts are unavailable. PBB’s must be reconfigured in some cases to support airline relocations. |
Modi- fication |
06/30/15 |
3154-07/08 |
Children & Families Commission |
Increase Amount $16,400 New Amount $65,600 |
The audit will provide opinions as to whether the Commission's basic financial statements are fairly presented, in all material respects, in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), and certain laws and regulations under the Children and Families Program, issued by the State Controllers Office. The audit will include testing of accounting records of the Commission and an evaluation of the Commission's compliance with the following requirements: contracting and procurement, administrative costs, conflicts of interest, County ordinance, long-range financial plans, financial conditions of the Commission, program evaluation, salaries and benefits policies. The auditor will also prepare the fiscal portion of the annual report. |
Modi- fication |
11/01/12 |
4049-05/06 |
Department of Technology |
Increase Amount $0 New Amount $7,150,000 |
Due to more delays in finalizing the agreement terms to the federally mandated requirement to complete reconfiguration of the radio frequencies used by the City and even further delays in securing approvals for re-design of the work, this contract requires an additional extension of time to complete work originally planned to be completed in June 2011. This frequency reconfiguration requires that all the frequency dependent devices must be retuned, reprogrammed or replaced. This will involve work on over 9,250 subscriber units, over 250 fixed stations, and associated frequency sensitive equipment. The radio systems affected are Citywide Emergency Radio System (CERS) and the Public Works Emergency System (PERS), as well as the backup system. This effort requires specialized skill to plan and implement the reconfiguration in these complex systems. |
Modi- fication |
08/31/12 |
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(1) Sever PSC #4099-09/10 and move to Regular agenda as an appeal by IFPTE Local 21. (2) Adopt the report; Approve request for all remaining contracts. Notify the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration. |
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 |
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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contract. |
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4106-10/11 Withdrawn by DPW |
Public Works |
$100,000 |
The Furniture Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) Asset Management Consultant (AMC) shall participate with the Executive Architect and the Bureau of Architecture in the development and maintenance of the furniture program and create a base building database for the Public Safety Building (PSB) that accurately catalogs FF&E and related systems required for preparing a solicitation to the prospective vendor(s) of these systems. The AMC shall be responsible for ensuring that all furniture specified shall be completely installed by the manufacturers and/or vendors selected through a separate RFQ process. |
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12/31/13 |
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May 16, 2011: |
Postpone PSC #4106-10/11 to the meeting of June 6, 2011 by mutual agreement of the Department of Public Works and IFPTE Local 21. |
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Recommendation: |
Withdraw PSC #4106-10/11 at the request of the Department of Public Works. |
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 IFPTE Local 21 of PSC #4099-09/10 from the Airport Commission. |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt the report; Approve request for proposed personal services contract. Notify the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration. |
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Proposed Secondary Criteria for Q-60 Lieutenant, San Francisco Police Department. |
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Recommendation: |
Accept the recommendation of the Human Resources Director and approve the proposed secondary criteria for Q-60 Lieutenant, San Francisco Police Department. |
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Appeal by Ellen Dolese, Marguerita Fa-Kaji, Roxane Hayes and Gregory Underwood of the examination process for the Position-Based Testing 8124 Investigator, Office of Citizen Complaints (PBT-8124-056244). (File No. 0125-11-4) – Action Item |
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May 16, 2011: |
Postpone to the meeting of June 6, 2011 at the request of Ellen Dolese, Marguerita Fa-Kaji, Roxane Hayes and Gregory Underwood. |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt the report. The appeal be administratively closed on the basis that the appellants failed to state the specific grounds upon which the appeal is based in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rule 111A. |
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Appeal by Luann Lee of the Director of Transportation's determination of insufficient evidence to support her claim of race and gender discrimination and harassment. |
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March 7, 2011: |
Postpone to a meeting when Robert Wolfgang is available and submit all relevant material prior to the meeting. |
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March 21, 2011: |
Postpone to the meeting of May 2, 2011 at the request of Russell Robinson, Attorney. |
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May 2, 2011: |
Continue to the meeting of June 6, 2011; The Commission directed the Executive Officer to coordinate with the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Department of Human Resources on a motion, which captures the thoughts and discussion expressed by Commissioners, to be presented at the June 6, 2011 meeting. |
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Recommendation: |
1) Adopt the MTA staff report. The preponderance of evidence does not support a case of discriminatory animus based on race or gender and the appeal of Luann Lee is denied. 2) Based on the testimony heard during this appeal, the Commission believes the managers and supervisors in this unit would greatly benefit from training in enhanced communication and dispute resolution skills. As such, the Commission strongly encourages the MTA to provide those educational opportunities to its employees. 3) Ms. Lee agrees to participate in appropriate training and accepts the MTA’s offer of a peer supervisor, as assigned by MTA, to act as a coach/mentor upon her return to duty. |
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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. (File No. 0054-11-3) - Action Item |
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March 21, 2011: |
Postpone to the meeting of April 18, 2011 at the request of Sergeant Patrick Tobin. |
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April 18, 2011: |
Postpone to the meeting of May 2, 2011 at the request of Russell Robinson, Attorney. |
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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. |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt the report. Sustain the decision of the Executive Officer; Deny the appeal by Sgt. Patrick Tobin. |
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Appeal by Tirtza Pearl on her background rejection for a 1446 Secretary II position with the San Francisco Police Department. (File No. 0342-10-4) – Action Item |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt the report. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director; Deny the appeal by Tirtza Pearl. |
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Appeal by Karla Gottschalk of the Human Resources Director’s decision to admini-stratively close her discrimination complaint of November 19, 2010. (File No. 0004-11-6) – Action Item |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt the report. Sustain the decision of the Human Resources Director; Deny the appeal by Karla Gottschalk. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS |
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ADJOURNMENT |