CALL TO ORDER

2:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

President E. Dennis Normandy

Not present (Notified Absence)

Vice President Douglas S. Chan

Present

Commissioner Kate Favetti

Present

Commissioner Scott R. Heldfond

Present

Commissioner Gina M. Roccanova

Present

Vice President Douglas Chan presided.

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

Kevin Hughes, Electrical Workers, apologized to the Commission about not submitting the additional information on time to be considered for the appeal heard at the
February 2, 2015 meeting.

Sin Yee Poon, SEIU, spoke about the HSA’s PSC involving the CalFresh food distribution program.  The Union believes the scope of work under this contract has changed and will include work of the Eligibility Worker.  Human Services Agency has an Outreach Unit with City employees that do the same thing.

Xiu-Min Li, SEIU informed the Commissioners the documents distributed are a result from the discussion with the Executive Officer on Friday, February 27, 2015 and reflects information on where they are in understanding the process.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of February 2, 2015

Action:

Adopt the minutes.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

At the request of Municipal Transportation Agency and with mutual agreement with the Union, PSC #47403-14/15 will be removed from the agenda to be calendared for
April 6, 2015.

At the request of the appellant, Item 21 Appeal by Willie Crawford of the Human Resources Director’s determination of Insufficient Evidence to Sustain Charge of Retaliation has been Postponed to the Meeting of March 16, 2015.

The Human Services Agency issue presented during public comment by SEIU regarding the CalFresh PSC will be heard at the first meeting of April 6, 2015.  All items for consideration must be submitted to the CSC by March 26, 2015.

The Civil Service Commission staff submitted the FY 2015-2016 budget for reconsideration.  The CSC appreciates PUC and MTA accepting our request to increase our work order amount by $50,000, which $10,000 will be reserved for our requirements for web accessibility.  We also need to be compliant with the accessibility ordinance, which may be an anticipated cost.

The Executive Officer acknowledged the meet and greet with SEIU Local 1021 on Friday, February 27, 2015 as rewarding and offered the opportunities for the Union to request future meetings for discussion of issues.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Micki Callahan thanked the Commission for the Commendation prepared for Agnes Chau who retired after 34 years of service.

She also requested reconsideration of how often reports are due and reviewed before the Commission.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

0027-15-11

Inspection Service Request – Meeting Minimum Qualifications for the Class 7258 Maintenance Machinist Supervisor I Examination.  (Item No. 6)

Speakers:

Sandra Eng, Civil Service Commission

Action:

Accepted the report.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0038-15-8

Review of Request for Approval of Proposed Personal Services Contracts.
(Item No. 7)

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

43935-14/15

General Services Agency – Public Works

$400,000

Provide specialized services in Landscaping Constructability Review to support DPW design staff on an as-needed basis.  In an effort to raise our quality control/quality audit (QC/QA) Standards we would like to establish regular Constructability Reviews for landscaping projects with independent, outside consultants who are specialized in this area.  These consultants are seasoned inspector and construction managers who have many years in the field and help with the vetting process by reviewing documents to determine if there are built-in problems and flaws that may impede construction or increase cost or schedule.  Please note that we still provide in-house reviews, even with our technical teams, but these do not replace the increased level of quality control that an independent constructability reviewer provides.  The City intends to award two (2) contracts for $200,000 each, and contract duration of two (2) years each.

Regular

6/30/2018

49167-14/15

General Services Agency – Public Works

$400,000

Provide specialized services in Architectural Photography to support DPW design staff on an as-needed basis.  The Consultants will provide expert Architectural Photography services to ensure that the most up to date presentation techniques are utilized.  Architectural Photographers are experts in staging and setting up the scene to present a finished project in the best possible light.

Regular

6/30/2018

47403-14/15

Municipal Transportation Agency

$450,000

The consultant will create a network of non-profit/government agencies within San Francisco for participants to perform work credit to be applied against a large number of outstanding parking and transit violations.  The consultant will regularly monitor, review and approve documentation from providers and participants and submit documentation (e.g., participation contracts, provider signature cards, timesheets, etc.) required for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to process work credit for customers.

Regular

5/31/2018

45100-14/15

Police

$2,040,000

Vendor will provide Community Based Crime Prevention and Education Services as follows:

1. Community policing work with each district station

2. Neighborhood watch organizing

3. Residential and commercial security services

4. Personal, vehicle/traffic, child, and older adult safety, robbery and burglary prevention, violence in the work place prevention presentations

5. Bicycle safety registration for bicycle theft prevention

6. Special Projects and Community Events

All services will be tailored to the needs of the individual group, neighborhood or business group that requests the service.  Vendor staff must have strong understanding of and demonstrated experience servicing San Francisco’s diverse communities.  Vendor will act as a liaison between the community and Police Department and assign a liaison to each district station captain.

Regular

6/30/2018

Speakers:

Capt. David Lazar, San Francisco Police Department spoke on PSC #45100-14/15

Action:

1. Postponed PSC #47403-14/15 to the meeting of April 6, 2015.
   (Vote of 4 to 0)
2. Adopt the report.  Approve the request for the remaining proposed Personal Services Contracts; Notify the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0032-15-1

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Bi-Annual Summary of Future Employment Restrictions Placed by the SFMTA. (Item No. 8)   

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopted the report.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0033-15-1

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Report on Provisional Appointments.
(Item No. 9)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopted the report.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0034-15-1

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Report on Appointments Exempt from Civil Service under Charter Section 10.104.16 through 10.104.18.  (Item No. 10)

Speakers:

Clare Leung, Municipal Transportation Agency

Action:

Adopted the report.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0035-15-1

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Report on Position-Based Testing Program.  (Item No. 11)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopted the report.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0036-15-1

Department of Human Resources’ Report on Future Employment Restrictions from July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.  (Item No. 12)

Speakers:

Gilda Cassanego, Department of Human Resources

Shawn Sherburne, Department of Human Resources

Action:

Adopted the report.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0037-15-1

Department of Human Resources’ Report on Exempt Positions under Charter Sections 10.104.16 through 10.104.18.  (Item No. 13)

Speakers:

Shawn Sherburne, Department of Human Resources

Micki Callahan, Department of Human Resources

Pam Covington, IFPTE Local 21

Sin-Yee Poon, SEIU Local 1021

Action:

Adopted the report.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0030-15-1

Department of Human Resources’ Report on Provisional Appointments.
(Item No. 14)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopted the report.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0031-15-1

Department of Human Resources’ Report on Position-Based Testing Program.
(Item No. 15)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopted the report.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0039-15-8

Review of Request for Approval of Proposed Personal Services Contract #48070-13/14.  (Item No. 16)

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

48070-13/14

Public Health

$6,504,869

Represent eligible clients who are uninsured, underinsured, or at risk of losing insurance to pursue or maintain Supplemental Security Income/ Supplemental Disability Income/ Cash Assistance for Immigrants (SSI/SSDI/CAPI) income and corresponding Medi-Cal/ Medicare coverage, thus providing them with improved access to healthcare and the financial means to stabilize their living situation. Legal assistance to client in moving disabled residents on to SSI and SSDI benefits by providing specialized SSI consultative and advocacy services and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Health Services benefits counseling.

Regular

6/30/2018

April 21, 2014:

Continued consideration of PSC #48070-13/14 until the proper bargaining representative has received notice.

Speakers:

Jacquie Hale, Department of Public Health

Action:

Adopted the report.  Approved the request for proposed Personal Services Contracts; Notify the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0040-15-7

Request from Jose Vidal III for Reconsideration of a Departmental Ban with the Recreation and Parks Department.  (Item No. 17)

Action:

Adopted the report.  Sustained recommendation of the Department to lift the restriction on his employment with Recreation and Park Department.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0025-15-4

Appeal by Brian Coultersmith of the Background Rejection of His Application for 1042 IS Engineer-Journey, San Francisco Police Department.  (Item No. 18)

Action:

Denied the appeal of Mr. Coultersmith and adopted the report.
(Vote of 4 to 0)

0270-14-4

Appeal by Salaheddin O. Alibakit of the Rejection of his Application for Class 9139 Transit Supervisor Examination, Municipal Transportation Agency.  (Item No. 19)

Action

Denied the appeal of Mr. Salaheddin O. Alibakit; Upheld the decision of the Director of Transportation, SFMTA.  Mr. Alibakit failed to appear.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0249-14-6)

Appeal by Marco Evoniuk of the Human Resources Director’s Application of the Legal Standards for Severe and Pervasive Conduct that creates Unlawful Harassment to the Facts Established through the Investigation.  (Item No. 20)

Speakers:

Janie White, Department of Human Resources

Marco Evoniuk, Appellant

Joselito Cruz, San Francisco General Hospital

Emily Thiagaraj, Appellant’s Representative

Action:

Adopted the report.  Sustained decision of Human Resources Director; denied the appeal by Marco Evoniuk.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0258-14-6

Appeal by Willie Crawford of the Human Resources Director’s Determination of Insufficient Evidence to Sustain Charge of Retaliation.  (Item No. 21)  

Action:

Postponed to the meeting of March 16, 2015 at the request of Mr. Crawford.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS  (Item No. 22)

The Executive Officer will work with the Department of Human Resources to review the frequency of reports and staff report with recommendations which will be submitted to the Commission for consideration and approval.

The Commission requested that future reports regarding exempt appointments for categories 10.104-16 – 10.104-18 include percentage of workforce.

In the future, Commissioner Kate Favetti would like to see reports of the number of releases related to the health of the examination program from the Department of Human Resources and the Municipal Transportation Agency.  It is the final phase of the examination program to be appointed to a job and successfully serve the probationary period.  The release data can be a measure of the success of the exam.

ADJOURNMENT  (Item No. 23)

4:15 p.m.