Civil Service Commission - August 17, 2015 - Agenda

Meeting Date: 
August 17, 2015 (All day)
Location: 
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place Room 400
San Francisco, CA 94102

AGENDA

   Regular Meeting

August 17, 2015

 

2:00 p.m.

ROOM 400, CITY HALL

1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

 

A request to hear an item after 5:00 p.m. 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. 

 

CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

 

REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION BUT NOT APPEARING ON TODAY’S AGENDA

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

 

RATIFICATION AGENDA

 

CONSENT

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF COMMISSION HEARING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

 

A.Commission Office

The Civil Service Commission office is located at, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA 94102.  The telephone number is (415) 252-3247.  The fax number is (415) 252-3260.  The email address is civilservice@sfgov.org and the web address is www.sfgov.org/civil_service/.  Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. Policy on Materials being Considered by the Commission

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 on the Civil Service Commission’s website at www.sfgov.org/Civil_Service, and in its office located at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA 94102.  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 will be available for public inspection at the Civil Service Commission’s during normal office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday).

 

  1. Policy and Procedure for Hearings to be Scheduled after 5:00 p.m. and Requests for Postponement

A request to hear an item after 5:00 p.m. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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);
  1. Discussion of evidence;
  1. Corroborating witnesses, if necessary; and
  1. Closing remarks.

The Commission may allocate five (5) minutes for each side to rebut evidence presented by the other side.

 

  1. 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/civil_service/.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. However, meetings not held in this room are conducted in the Civic Center area.  City Hall is wheelchair accessible.  The closest accessible BART station is the Civic Center, located 2 ½ blocks from City Hall.  Accessible MUNI lines serving City Hall are 47 Van Ness Avenue, 9 San Bruno and 71 Haight/Noriega, as well as the METRO stations at Van Ness and Market and at Civic Center.  For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142.  Accessible curbside parking has been designated at points in the vicinity of City Hall adjacent to Grove Street and Van Ness Avenue.

 

The following services are available on request 48 hours prior to the meeting; except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline shall be 4:00 p.m. 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 ADA coordinator at (415) 252-3254 or (415) 252-3247 to discuss meeting accessibility.  In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate such people, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products.  Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.

 

Know your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code)

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 Victor Young, 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.sfgov.org/bdsupvrs/sunshine.

 

San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance

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 25 Van Ness Ave., Suite 220, San Francisco, CA  94102, telephone (415) 252-3100,
fax (415) 252-3112 and web site http://www.sfgov.org/ethics/.

                                                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

City and County of San Francisco

Civil Service Commission

 

Agenda for Regular Meeting

August 17, 2015

2:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

ITEM NO.

 

 

 

 

(1)

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

President Douglas S. Chan

 

 

 

Vice President Gina M. Roccanova

 

 

 

Commissioner Kate Favetti

 

 

 

Commissioner Scott R. Heldfond

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION BUT NOT APPEARING ON TODAY’S AGENDA

 

 

 

 

(3)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Action Item

 

 

 

 

 

Regular Meeting of August 3, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the minutes.

 

 

 

 

(4)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

Announcement of changes to the agenda.

 

 

 

 

 

Other announcements.

 

 

 

 

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 

 

(5)

Department of Human Resources’ Annual Report on Certification of Eligibles – Entry and Promotion – Uniformed Ranks of Fire, Police and Sheriff Departments.

 

 

 

Recommendation:

Accept the report.

 

 

(6)

EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S 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.

 

(7)

Review of Request for Approval of Proposed Personal Services Contracts.

(File No. 0268-15-8) – Action Item

 

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

45087-14/15

Department of Emergency Management

$900,000

This request is for Fleet Week coordination, which will include large-scale event production, facilitation and overall management of a multi-day set of events. The partnership with the San Francisco Fleet Week Association will sustain coordination with external private sector, non-profit and Federal Government partners, including members of the Department of Defense (U.S. Navy and Marines).

Regular

10/31/2017

48830-14/15

 

Department of Environment

$50,000,000

• Provide implementation support for major elements of an on-going energy efficiency partnership program with PG&E and for other grant funded projects. • Provide the Department of the Environment with as-needed professional support for energy efficiency, renewables, and climate change activities, to include engineering, technical analysis, research, testing, certification, and policy development. Approximately 70% of the SF Energy Watch funding is pass-though dollars paid as rebates to San Francisco residents and businesses for the energy upgrades made.

Regular

6/30/2022

48177-14/15

Municipal Transportation Agency

$8,000,000

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) requires the services of a contractor to perform all duties pertaining to the SFMTA’s automated photo enforcement system. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: maintain the system (hardware and software); issue and process citations for red light and illegal turn violations; provide court evidence packages; provide expert witness testimony pertaining to the system; train SF Police Department employees on the system’s functions; provide regular reports on the system to the SFMTA; and provide a secure internet site for violators to obtain information on their violation.

Regular

5/31/2021

48406-14/15

Municipal Transportation Agency

$1,750,000

The consultant will develop a facilities condition assessment and space plan for San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA) real estate assets. The Facility Condition Assessment work products will include an independent, prioritized review of deficiencies, estimates of repair options, and data that can be integrated easily into the Agency’s Assessment Management System. The SFMTA must re-evaluate its existing uses of space to maximize existing office and storage space for existing staff and planned staff growth due to the recent passage of the Proposition A Transportation and Road Improvement Bond, increases in Muni Transit Service, and the growth of the Muni Transit Fleet. In-house staffing resources at the SFMTA and Department of Public Works (DPW) will work together to review the consultant work products and participate in the oversight of the consultant team.

Regular

12/31/2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

42251-14/15

Public Utilities Commission

$5,000,000

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), Power Enterprise, seeks a professional services consultant to assist with the development of a 2016 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), as well as assist in the design and implementation of ongoing IRP review and updating procedures and processes. We expect this effort to lead to the creation of a robust and flexible Integrated Resource Plan looking 30 years with a 5-year setup and execution plan and 10-year benchmarks. Consulting services involve: development of load forecast for the IRP study period; consideration of the impacts of present/future energy efficiency and demand side management programs; assessment and modeling of current and potential power supply resources, all in the context of forward energy and capacity price forecasts. Planning considerations would include regional transmission constraints/rights, California Independent System Operator (CAISO) mandated resource adequacy and local capacity requirements, current/probable future renewable portfolio standards, greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations, San Francisco climate and energy goals, relevant regulatory initiatives and requirements, and Power’s business objectives and policy criteria.

Regular

9/1/2020

43831-14/15

General Services Agency-Technology

$21,500,000

Vendor will provide Cisco Professional Services Consulting and Training to assist City Staff with Network Infrastructure Maintenance and project assistance involving Cisco Hardware and Software. These services are needed to augment Cisco Smartnet Maintenance services to maintain and improve network efficiency throughout the City. These services are being requested by the Department of Technology on behalf of all City Departments as part of a Citywide Enterprise Agreement for Cisco Services. Services will be used on an as-needed basis by Departments for their various Network Infrastructure Projects.

Regular

10/30/2020

46518-14/15

General Services Agency-Technology

$4,500,000

VMware Technical Account Managers and Engineers will assist City Staff in implementing VMware Server Virtualization products and work with City Staff to maximize the efficiency and utilization of VMware Products. These services require technical expertise and knowledge of proprietary VMware products that City Staff do not have. Engineering services may be utilized on a project basis, Technical Account Managers are assigned to specific Departments to work with City Engineers. Department of Technology is submitting this Request for Citywide Services as part of the Enterprise License Agreement which is available for use by all City Departments.

Regular

10/31/2018

40120-14/15

Airport Commission

Current Approved Amount

$500,000

Increase Amount Requested

$500,000

New Total Amount Requested

$1,000,000

Provide consultation services to prepare San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT) division for certification in International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standard 20000 Service Management, ISO Standard 22301 Business Continuity Management, and ISO Standard 27001 Information Security Management.

Modi-fication

10/01/2020

4085-12/13

Adult Probation

Current Approved Amount

$335,000

Increase Amount Requested

$0

New Total Amount Requested

$335,000

A fully automated, web-based telephone reporting system based on interactive voice response (IVR) technology. The system will have the capacity of automating the reception and dissemination of information by APD officers and their clients. It will allow APD and its partners to modify clients’ information and generate reports regarding clients’ enrollment and compliance on programs required by the conditions of their supervision. The system will be accessible to APD clients, APD staff and its partners 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Officers will have the ability to pre-record individual and group messages for clients.

Modi-fication

5/31/2018

 

 

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

4077-11/12

Adult Probation

Current Approved Amount

$9,213,957

Increase Amount Requested

$3,786,043

New Total Amount Requested

$13,000,000

This proposed contract is to create and operate a one-stop Community Assessment and Services Center (CASC)
to provide services to high risk high need individuals who are under the supervision of the Adult Probation
Department. A variety of individualized and grouped services will be provided from dawn until dusk. The services
will be both by appointment and on a drop-in basis to include but not be limited to case management for individuals
who have serious mental illness, substance abuse assessment/referrals, remedial and basic education and
connection to opportunities for higher education, vocational assessment and employment training, assessment for
government benefits, cognitive behavioral groups, parenting and family strengthening support/advice and housing
referrals and assistance.

Modi-fication

6/30/2017

4098-08/09

Municipal Transportation Agency

Current Approved Amount

$399,925

Increase Amount Requested

$75,000

New Total Amount Requested

$474,925

Contractor will provide technical assistance with the procurement of a new Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system to be installed in subway stations and other SFMTA facilities. The contractor will draft technical specifications for the system, as well as, generate associated technical documentation and program write-up. In addition, the contractor will assist with system design and installation specifications and act as the Project Manager during the installation of the system.

Modi-fication

6/30/2016

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the report.  Approve the request for proposed Personal Services 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.

 

(8)

Department of Human Resources’ Report on Appointments Exempt Under Charter Sections 10.104-1, 2, and 4 through 12.  (File No. 0269-15-1) – Action Item

 

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the report.

 

 

(9)

Department of Human Resources’ Report on Position-Based Testing Program.

(File No. 0270-15-1) – Action Item

 

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the report.

 

 

(10)

Department of Human Resources Progress Report on Classification Consolidation. 

(File No. 0271-15-1) – Action Item

 

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the report.

 

 

(11)

Department of Human Resources’ Report on Future Employment Restrictions from January 1 to June 30, 2015.  (File No. 0272-15-1) – Action Item

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the report.

(12)

Department of Human Resources’ Report on Provisional Appointments.

(File No. 0273-15-1) – Action Item

 

 

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the report.

 

 

 

(13)

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Report on Appointments Exempt Under Charter Sections 10.104.16 through 10.104.18.  (File No. 0274-15-1) – Action Item

 

 

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the report.

 

 

 

(14)

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Bi-Annual Summary of Future Employment Restrictions.  (File No. 0275-15-1) – Action Item

 

 

 

 

Recommendations:

Adopt the report.

 

 

 

(15)

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Report on Provisional Appointments.  (File No. 0276-15-1) – Action Item

 

 

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the report.

 

REGULAR 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 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720,
San Francisco, CA 94102.

 

(16)

Department of Human Resources’ 2015 Workforce Utilization Analysis Report. 

(File No. 0279-15-1) – Action Item

 

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the report.

 

 

(17)

Review of Request for Approval of Proposed Personal Services Contract Number 41467-14/15 from the Department of Public Health.  (File No. 0265-15-8) – Action Item

 

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

41467-14/15

Department of Public Health

$900,000

The contractor will perform neuromonitoring services for patients undergoing operating room procedures at San Francisco General Hospital. Neuromonitoring services consist of the patient being connected to electrodes during surgery and spontaneous electrophysiologic Signals are obtained and interpreted periodically or continuously throughout the course of the operation.

Regular

12/31/2016

 

 

Recommendation:

Deny the appeal by SEIU, Local 1021.  Adopt the report and approve the request for proposed Personal Services Contract Number 41467-14/15; Notify the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.

 

 

 

 

 

(18)

Review of Request for Approval of Proposed Personal Services Contract Number 43877-14/15 from the Department of Public Health.  (File No. 0264-15-8) – Action Item

 

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

43887-14/15

Department of Public Health

1,500,000

The Contractor (s) will provide American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters, oral interpreting, relay interpreting and deaf/blind (tactile) interpreting services for clients. The Contractor will be available 24 hours a day seven days a week. The Contractor(s) may also be required to provide two interpreters on call 24/7 via a pager / or mobile phone. Services are for any requesting unit of the Department of Public Health.

Regular

6/30/2020

 

 

Recommendation:

Deny the appeal by SEIU, Local 1021.  Adopt the report and approve the request for proposed Personal Services Contract Number 43877-14/15; Notify the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.

 

(19)

Review of Request for Approval of Proposed Personal Services Contract Number 4110-10/11 from the Office of the Controller.  (File No. 0262-15-8) – Action Item

 

4110-10/11

Controller

Current Approved Amount

$745,000

Increase Amount Requested

$1,500,000

New Total Amount Requested

$2,245,000

Identify and correct sales and use tax allocation 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.

Modi-fication

6/30/2016

 

 

Recommendation:

Deny the appeal by SEIU, Local 1021.  Adopt the report and approve the request for proposed Personal Services Contract Number 4110-10/11; Notify the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20)

Review of Request for Approval of Proposed Personal Services Contract Number

43868-14/15 from the Department of Public Health.  (File No. 0255-15-8) – Action Item

 

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

43868-14/15

Public Health

$7,560,000

Contractors are to provide triage screening for employability and disability and behavioral health and pre-vocational assessment with linkage to community services in the Department of Human Service (HSA) County Adult Assistance Programs (CAAP). Triage Screening provides brief assessment of CAAP applicants and recipients to determine if they have unmet health needs and whether they have disabilities that limit their ability to work or possibly meet the eligibility criteria for SSA Disability Benefits. The PAES Behavioral Health Assessment Service is an Integrated Behavioral Health Outpatient Program with a vocational focus that provides a comprehensive assessment of clients who have demonstrated barriers to employment during their participation in vocational services. This component assists in identifying employment barriers and offering community linkages. Pre-vocational services work with HSA’s workforce Development Dept. to provide psycho-educational groups/workshops/ Learning Needs Assessments/On-the-Job Assessment/Hire-Ability programs to equip clients with skills/abilities/attitudes relevant to obtaining/retaining employment. Short term behavior health services will be provided including assessment, individual and group support, case management, medication management; psychological testing, as well as consultation and outreach.

Regular

6/30/2020

 

 

August 3, 2015

Continued PSC #43868-14/15 to the next Commission Meeting of August 17, 2015 to allow the Department of Public Health and SEIU, Local 1021 to craft an agreeable solution.  (Vote of 3 to 0)

 

 

 

 

Recommendation:

Deny the appeal by SEIU, Local 1021.  Adopt the report and approve the request for proposed Personal Services Contract Number 43868-14/15; Notify the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.

 

(21)

Human Services Agency’s Report on Personal Services Contract Number 2003-08/09 and Their Discussions with SEIU, Local 1021.  (File No. 0277-15-8)– Action Item

 

 

 

October 20, 2014:

Adopted the staff report with the condition that the Human Services Agency report back in nine months, by July 6, 2015 and provide an update with ongoing discussions with SEIU, Local 1021and present grievances.  In addition, President Normandy also requested DHR to report back to the Commission and provide a status report on related macro issues on the grievances.  (Vote of 5 to 0)

 

 

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22)

Human Services Agency’s Annual Report on Contracts Awarded under Personal Services Contracts with Continuing Approval—Personal Services Contracts Numbers 2000-08/09 through 2009-08/09.  (File No. 0278-15-8) – Action Item

 

PSC #

Contract Amount

Discerption of Work

Duration

 

2000-08/09

$ 1,500,000 est annual

$7,500,000 term

Recruiting appropriate families throughout the Bay Area and other counties, providing  orientations, induction training, home studies, and post-adoption services to the families, and facilitating the matching of adoptive families to San Francisco children in the foster care system

7/1/2009 — Continuing

 

2001-08/09

$13,000,000 annual est $65,000,000 term

Will provide training, respite, care, counseling, crisis Intervention, childcare and reunification efforts to help maintain foster children In their communities.

7/1/2009 — Continuing

 

2002-08/09

$5,300,000 annual est $26,500,000 Term

Will provide services to Community-based family resource centers that operate to serve all parents for specific parenting skills, parenting guides, crisis counseling and Intervention.

7/1/2009 — Continuing

 
 

2003-08/09

$ 32,000,000 est annual $160,000,000 term

Will provide childcare services to low-income and CalWORKs families  through partnerships with other state licensed providers In various Identified target neighborhoods.

7/1/2009 — Continuing

 

2004-08/09

$46,000,000 annual est
$230,000,000 term

Will provide supportive housing services including case management, money management and tenant support to Individuals and families living In shelters, single resident occupancy hotels and transitional or permanent housing.

7/1/2009 — Continuing

 
 

2005-08/09

$7,700,000 annual est
$38,500,000 term

Will provide outreach, counseling, employment services, vocational training, work readiness, referral and placement services, job retention support and follow-up to Cal Works and PAES (Personal Assisted Employment Services) and other low-Income Individuals.

7/1/2009 — Continuing

 
 

2006-08/09

$5,083,000 annual est
$25,415,000 term

Will provide support services to the Agency Include but not are limited to the following!. legal process service, courier service, fiscal Intermediary (employer agent/payroll services for welfare to work clients), credit checks, and equipment maintenance.

7/1/2009 — Continuing

 

2007-08/09

$65,550,000 annual  est $327,750,000 term

Will provide a central registry, enrollment In a comprehensive health benefit system, advocacy and support services for 16,000 homecare workers. Provides the contract mode IHSS as mandated.

7/1/2009 — Continuing

 
 

2008-08/09

$15,150,000 annual est
$75,750,000 term

Will provide homeless individuals and families with emergency shelter services and meals. Services may Include sleeping facilities (bed, bedding and storage space), meal/groceries, laundry facilities, and voluntary case management.

7/1/2009 — Continuing

 

2009-08/09

$2,990,000 annual est
$14,950,000 term

To provide individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness with drop-in access to services, shelter bed reservations and respite from the streets

7/1/2009 — Continuing

 

PSC #

Contract Amount

Discerption of Work

Duration

 

4078-10/11

$1,067,340 annual  est $5,336,700  term

Services include facilities and staffing to run various community-based adult day care centers and centers servicing seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

7/1/2011— Continuing

 

4079-10/11

$1,697,815  annual est $8,489,075  term

Services include provision of legal counseling, and representation, including but not limited to naturalization application and processing, for seniors and younger disabled adults.

7/1/2011— Continuing

 

4080-10/11

$2,852,064 annual est $14,260,320 term

Services include staffing and assistance in the form of case management. The provisions of case management include access or care coordination- including arranging services, developing and monitoring care management plans and coordinating services among providers- servicing functionally impaired seniors, adults with disabilities and their families.

7/1/2011— Continuing

 

4081-10/11

$10,003,872 annual est    $50,019,360 term

Services include facilities and staffing to run various community based courses focused on physical health, socialization, financial advice, elderly abuse prevention, and emergency services. The target populations served by these programs are seniors and adults with disabilities. These services include the Community Living Fund established by the Board of Supervisors Resolution # 10-0832.

7/1/2011— Continuing

 

4082-10/11

$11,500,000 annual est $57,500,000 term

Contractors will provide and distribute food and food benefits to low income San Francisco residents.  Food distributions services will include but not limited to home delivered, congregate meals, emergency food bags, and food pantries, emergency home delivered meals, free meals, and senior grocery bags.

7/1/2011— Continuing

 

 

 

February 2, 2009:

Postponed Personal Services Contract Numbers 2000-08/09 through 2009-08/09 to the meeting of March 2, 2009 at the request of SEIU Local 1021.  (Vote of 5 to 0)

 

 

 

 

March 2, 2009:

Postponed Personal Services Contract Numbers 2002-08/09; 2003-08/09 and 2005-08/09 to the meeting of March 16, 2009 at the request of SEIU Local 1021.  The Commission stipulated this will be the last continuance granted.   (Vote of 5 to 0)

 

Adopted the Human Resources Director’s report on Personal Services Contract Numbers 2000-08/09; 2001-08/09, 2004-08/09, and 2007-08/09 through 2009-08/09 on the condition that: 1) IFPTE Local 21 and the Human Services Agency meet to discuss their concerns regarding funding options for the transition of work performed by Class 2819 and 2822 Health Educators and Assistant Health Educators back to the City, in conjunction with the Department of Public Health; 2) a written report on the progress submitted to the Civil Service Commission no later than six (6) months (September 7, 2009); and 3) Human Services Agency continue to meet and discuss in good faith with IFPTE Local 21 other classifications, the work of which could possibly be transitioned back to the City.  (Vote of 5 to 0)

 

Adopted the Human Resources Director’s report on Personal Services Contract #2006-08/09.  (Vote of 5 to 0)

 

 

 

 

March 16, 2009:

 

Adopted the Human Resources Director’s report for “Continuing” approval [for Personal Services Contract Numbers 2002-08/09, 2003-08/09 and 2005-08/09] on the following conditions: 1) Should the Human Services Agency propose to change contractors and award contracts to outside parties other than those identified in connection with this Commission’s approval of these three personal services contracts, it will notify all affected bargaining units prior to the change in contractors; 2) Should the Human Services Agency propose to amend or modify any contract awarded under these three personal services contracts, it shall notify all affected bargaining units prior to the modification or amendment being affectuated; 3) At the time the Human Services Agency publishes Requests for Proposals for any contract to be awarded under the scope of any of these three personal services contracts, it shall send a hard copy of the Request for Proposals to the affected bargaining units; and 4) If any affected bargaining unit, as a result of any such notification wishes to discuss the change, amendment, modification or award with the Human Services Agency, the Human Services Agency shall meet and discuss in good faith with the affected bargaining units.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

 

 

 

September 21, 2009:

 

Accepted the oral report [from the Human Services Agency on the status of the conditional approval of Personal Services Contract Numbers 2000-08/09, 2001-08/09, 2004-08/09, and 2007-08/09 through 2009-08/09].  (Vote of 4 to 0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 2, 2014:

Continued the [annual] report [on personal services contracts with continuing approval from the Human Services Agency under Personal Services Contract Numbers 2000-08/09, 2001-08/09, 2004-08/09, and 2006-08/09 through 2009-08/09] to the Commission meeting of June 16, 2014 so that the Human Services Agency can submit to the Commission the requested missing information and documentation, along with a brief staff report with more information regarding the PSCs with continuing approval.  In addition, the Commission directed the Human Services Agency to provide proper notice to the union.

(Vote of 5 to 0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the report.

 

 

 

 

 

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Recommendation to Adopt the Proposed Amendment to Civil Service Rule Series 011 – Veterans Preference in Examinations.  (File No. 0244-15-5) – Action Item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 20, 2015:

Accepted the Executive Officer’s report; directed the Executive Officer to post the proposed rule revisions for meet and discuss with interested stakeholders.  (Vote of 3 to 0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the Executive Officer’s staff report, and direct the Executive Officer to post the proposed revisions to Civil Service Rule Series 011 – Veterans Preference in Examinations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS

 

 

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ADJOURNMENT