April 16, 2012 Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
April 16, 2012
2:00 p.m.
ROOM 400, CITY HALL
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
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CALL TO ORDER |
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2:00 p.m. |
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ROLL CALL |
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President E. Dennis Normandy |
Notified absence. |
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Vice President Kate Favetti |
Present |
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Commissioner Scott R. Heldfond |
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Commissioner Mary Y. Jung |
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Vice President Kate Favetti presided. |
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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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Edith Horner, former Redevelopment Agency employee inquired on the status of a proposed rule for a “Redevelopment Agency Only Priority Eligible List” to be added to the Civil Service Commission Rules as a result of an agreement between the City, SEIU Local 1021 and IFPTE Local 21. The proposed rule would allow former employees of the RDA who were laid-off to be rehired by the City and County of San Francisco before any other outside applicant. Ed Warshauer, SEIU Local 1021 requested that Item #9 on the Consent Agenda be severed. |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
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Regular Meeting of April 2, 2012 |
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Action: |
Adopted. (Vote of 3 to 0) |
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COMMENDATION AGENDA |
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0083-12-1 |
Commendation for Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney for his outstanding service as General Counsel to the Civil Service Commission. (Item No. 5) |
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Speakers: |
Anita Sanchez, Executive Officer Kate Favetti, Vice President Commissioner Mary Jung Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney |
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Action: |
Adopted. (Vote of 3 to 0) |
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Note: |
Mr. Zarefsky thanked the Commission for the Commendation and stated that much of his work has been a collaborative effort of the staff of the Office of the City Attorney. It has been an honor for him to serve the Commission and he accepts the Commendation on behalf of his entire Office. He introduced Deputy City Attorney Sallie Gibson who will replace him as General Counsel to the Commission and stated that she is well qualified for the task. |
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT (Item No. 6) |
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No report. |
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT (Item No. 7) |
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No report. |
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0084-12-8 |
Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts. |
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PSC# |
Department |
Amount |
Type of Service |
Type of Approval |
Duration |
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4108-11/12 |
Art Commission |
$1,646,800 |
Design, fabricate and install artwork for San Francisco International Airport for new SFO construction in Terminal 3, (Boarding Areas E and F), and the new Control Tower building. |
Regular |
06/30/15 |
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4109-11/12 |
Environment |
$60,000 |
The Contractor must implement an educational campaign directed to motorcycle owners in San Francisco and must perform the following functions: 1) Identify local venues, events, forums and networks conducive to reaching motorcyclists, 2) Inform DIYers of the requirement to recycle used motor oil and filters, 3) Provide specific information on disposal options, 4) Develop an incentives program to encourage proper disposal, 5) Organize and conduct person-to-person outreach and education based on demonstrated behavior change strategies, 6) Create advertisements in media that may include online sites, print and and/or broadcast media, 7) Provide any necessary materials, incentives and supporting web-based tools for behavior assessments needed to conduct successful outreach and education among motorcyclists. |
Regular |
12/31/12 |
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4110-11/12 |
Human Resources |
$200,000 |
Contractor will provide technical consulting services necessary to 1) analyze the physical ability require-ments for Q-2 Police Officer; 2) review the design and content of the current |
Regular |
12/31/14 |
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4111-11/12 |
Human Resources |
$400,000 |
Contractor will provide web-based computer software licenses and software support for a proprietary training program for City supervisors and managers that meet the require-ments of California Government Code Section 129501.1. |
Regular |
05/31/18 |
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4112-11/12 |
Juvenile Court
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$300,000 |
This one-time contract, with ongoing hosting services, will seek to develop and implement a web-based case management software to assist Probation Officers in assessing and monitoring youthful offenders. |
Regular |
05/14/14 |
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4113-11/12 |
Public Health |
$50,000,000 |
In July 2006, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted the Health Care Security Ordinance, which charged DPH with the responsibility for developing a new health access program called Healthy San Francisco. This ordinance requires DPH to "coordinate with a third party vendor to administer program operations, including basic customer services, enrollment, tracking service utilization, billing and communication with the participants." (SF Admin Code Sec. 14.2) DPH selected the San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP) as third party vendor. SFHP, operated by the Community Health Authority, is a government entity created by the City in 1994 solely to serve as a health maintenance organization to increase access to health care for low and moderate income San Franciscans. As the third party vendor for HSF, SFHP: 1) assists in eligibility and enrollment functions, 2) manages participant fee billing and collection, 3) receives utilization data and develops utilization reports, 4) communicates program information to participants, 5) handles external communications and outreach activities, 6) conducts provider network development and communication, |
Regular |
06/30/14 |
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4114-11/12 |
Public Utilities Commission |
$500,000 |
Specialized professional services to provide expert risk assessment related to naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) on the Calaveras Dam Replacement Project (CDRP) in Alameda County, CA. Services to include critical review of air monitoring data collected during construction and to make recommen-dations for modifications to the air monitoring methodology and/or other actions based on results. |
Regular |
04/16/16 |
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4106-09/10 |
Airport Commission |
Increase Amount $5,000,000 New Amount $7,400,000 |
Work will include providing project controls and reporting, project scheduling, project budgeting, document control, project coordination, project planning, design management and construction management services for Airport Terminal and Facility Projects. This request is for all Airport Capital Improvement Project work excluding Terminal 2. Construction Management services on this project were originally approved for $2.4M; however, due to the increased project scope and duration of the Terminal 3, Boarding Area E Improvements Project, the Airport has increased the budget. The construction project scope now includes expanding the building’s footprint by approximately 18,700 square feet and updating fixtures to code. The existing footprint of the building is approximately 48,000 square feet. Construction Management services have increased to incorporate the applicable seismic work. |
Modi- fication |
02/01/17 |
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4008-09/10 |
Public Utilities Commission |
Increase Amount $300,000 New Amount $600,000 |
This service is necessary as an adjunct to the SFPUC SFGreasecycle program designed to reduce or eliminate grease discharges to the sewer system. This successful pilot program now provides cooking oil collection service, as well as participation in a renewable energy program, to over 600 San Francisco restaurants as well as City residents. Expansion of this program to adequately handle other organic waste streams allows for dramatic reduction in SFPUC greenhouse gas emissions while procuring “energy Rich” assets to be utilized in co-generation of our treatment plants and biodiesel for the SFPUC fleet. Without this program there is no low cost alternative for commercial enterprises to grease disposal and other incentives to eliminate grease disposal to the sewer system. Further, not expanding this program would result in reduced revenue and possible penalties. |
Modi- fication |
07/01/15 |
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4054-08/09 |
Public Utilities Commission |
Increase Amount $15,000,000 New Amount $29,700,000 |
This modification is necessary because there are several projects (see attached list) that will require as-needed environmental services. Additional Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP) projects, Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Improvement Program (HHIP) projects, and other capital projects will be identified during the Agreements’ durations. These infrastructure improvement programs and other capital projects require additional short-term, specialized work and technical expertise to support their environmental, design, and construction management phases. Without the information and recommendations generated by this specialized expertise, these phases can be delayed or stopped; hence construction would be delayed or, if environmental permits were not obtained, disallowed. |
Modi- fication |
03/30/18 |
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4067-09/10 |
Public Utilities Commission |
Increase Amount $900,000 New Amount $1,150,000 |
An outside specialty contractor was hired to treat the City’s source water reservoirs with a new chemical (sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate) to control algal growth. Although, the City provides the chemical for the treatment, the contractor has provided the expert labor and all specialty equipment to disperse the chemical. Denial of this request will prohibit the Water Supply and Treatment Division of the PUC from controlling algal growth in its local source water reservoirs. This could lead to a violation of governmental resource agency regulations and potential water delivery shortages to the City and over 40 wholesale customers. |
Modi- fication |
04/30/21 |
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Speakers: |
Dave Johnson and Brent Lewis, Department of Human Resources spoke on PSC #4110-11/12. |
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Action: |
Adopted the report; Approved request for proposed personal services contracts. Notified the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration. (Vote of 3 to 0) |
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0092-12-3
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Salary Survey for Registered Nurse Classifications (Charter Section A8.403), |
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Speakers: |
Rich David, Department of Human Resources Susanne Paradis, Registered Nurse, Department of Public Health Steve Ponder, Department of Human Resources Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney Ed Warshauer, SEIU Local 1021 Peter Finn, Teamsters Local 856 Rebecca Morrow, Registered Nurse, Department of Public Health Liz Hewlett, Registered Nurse, Department of Public Health |
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Action: |
Adopted the report; Certified to the Board of Supervisors the Medical Center A Staff Nurse II rate of $69.97 is the highest prevailing wage rate in effect on April 15, 2012. (Vote of 3 to 0)
The Commission supported a condition to the motion added by Commissioner Heldfond that the Department of Human Resources, SEIU Local 1021 and Teamsters Local 856 work together to discuss the feasibility of a separate report on the benefits portion or a methodology for the survey. |
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0085-12-8 |
Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contract – Omit Posting. (Item No. 10) |
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4115-11/12 |
Public Defender |
$72,166 |
Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ) youth advocate services are necessary to provide community support and monitoring to youth at their school sites, in Court, in their homes and in their communities. CJCJ will provide and intensive case management approach to promote each youth’s school and community adjustment by ensuring access to appropriate educational supports. The youth advocate will work as a team with the Public Defender education attorney. The LEAP attorney is the team leader and the education youth advocate works under the daily supervision of the LEAP attorney. The youth advocate is an agent of the attorney and protected by the attorney – client privilege. While the education attorney advocates for the legal educational rights of the youth, the youth advocate ensures that an individualized service plan is developed for the youth to provide consistent and close supervision of the youth in compliance with education plans. The youth advocate will be based in the community and will work daily in the schools, interacting with school teachers, administrators, and support staff. The youth advocate will also assist the LEAP attorney in advocating for educational system’s reform by conducting education workshops for parents and guardians who are the education rights holders of youth, testifying before school board hearings and meetings, and interfacing with community based agencies to improve policies and procedures that impact school success for Public Defender juvenile clients. |
Regular |
12/31/12 |
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Speakers: |
Patricia Lee, Office of the Public Defender |
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Action: |
Adopted the report; Approved request for proposed personal services contract. Notified the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration. (Vote of 3 to 0) |
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0345-11-2 |
Preliminary Report of Salary Survey Results: Salary Setting for Elected Officials (Mayor, City Attorney, District Attorney, Public Defender, Assessor-Recorder, Treasurer, and Sheriff) of the City and County of San Francisco for a five (5) year cycle, effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017, in accordance with Charter Section A8.409-1. (Item No. 11) |
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January 9, 2012: |
Accepted the report. |
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February 6, 2012: |
Accepted the report. |
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March 19, 2012: |
Accepted the report. |
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Speakers: |
Luz Morganti, Civil Service Commission |
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Action: |
Accepted the report. (Vote of 3 to 0) |
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COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS (Item No. 12) |
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Vice President Favetti requested the staff to look into reasons for the prices charged for the raising of the flag by the Department of Public Works according to the article in the San Francisco Examiner. She also inquired about the status of the information she requested regarding the hiring process of a Plumber Supervisor at the San Francisco Unified School District. |
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ADJOURNMENT (Item No. 13) |
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3:13 p.m. |
