CALL TO ORDER

2:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL  (Item No. 1)

President Douglas S. Chan

Present

Vice President Gina M. Roccanova

Present

Commissioner Kate Favetti

Present

Commissioner Scott R. Heldfond

Present

President Douglas S. Chan presided.

REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION BUT NOT APPEARING ON TODAY’S AGENDA  (Item No. 2)

Josh Davidson, SEIU, Local 1021, Chapter President, San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) wanted to provide an update on the issues presented to the commission last year in regards to SFUSD’s Student Nutrition Department.  They have been collectively working with the District HR on the test development to hire employees for the FY 16-17 school year.  He requested the City expeditiously review their recommendations so they can move forward quickly.  Despite the loss of experienced personnel analysts to the City due to salary disparity, he asked that the City give consideration to completing this testing process first before depleting their SFUSD experienced staff.  In addition, he would like to see the City HR meet with SFUSD HR, which meant they get all their information “second hand”.  Lastly, SFUSD has 170 temporary exempt 1424 and 1426 employees and the Union may seek resolution before the next Commission meeting.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES  (Item No. 3)

Regular Meeting of July 20, 2015

Action:

Adopted the minutes.  (Vote of 3 to 0; Commissioner Heldfond did not vote on the item, due to his excused absence from the July 20, 2015 CSC meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  (Item No. 4)

None.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR’S REPORT  (Item No. 5)

None.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT  (Item No. 6)

Executive Officer Michael Brown announced that he has met with the San Francisco Airport to discuss merit system issues they are experiencing and to open the line of communication to discuss future issues.  He plans to meet with other large City departments such as, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Human Services Agency, Department of Public Health and Public Utilities Commission to hear their concerns and identify ways to better assist them.  He will be reporting back to the Commission regarding his findings later this year.

Executive Officer Michael Brown reported that there were no inquiries or attendees at the scheduled meetings to discuss the Veteran Preference Point rule proposed amendments.  As a follow-up, he will provide the commission a staff report for the next meeting.

0256-15-8

Review of Request for Approval of Proposed Personal Services Contracts.

(Item No. 7)

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

45288-14/15

Public Utilities Commission

$300,000

The SFPUC proposes to implement a capture and removal program to control feral pig populations on SFPUC watersheds in Alameda, Santa Clara, and San Mateo Counties and thus reduce the associated resource damage and threats to source water quality. Work would include: evaluating existing conditions and document areas of high, moderate and limited swine populations and use within the designated lands; completing an initial assessment and identify the use areas on SFPUC-provided maps; developing a written time schedule for addressing each area; installing, pre-baiting, baiting, setting, cleaning and moving traps of suitable material, size and quality; indicating trap locations on SFPUC-provided maps and updating maps; maintaining records for each animal captured on SFPUC-supplied forms; complying with all terms of the MOU issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW); and preparing an annual report for submission to the CDFW and the SFPUC. These lands include five water supply reservoirs, specifically San Antonio and Calaveras in the East Bay and Crystal Springs, San Andreas and Pilarcitos.

Regular

6/28/2020

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

44397-14/15

Public Utilities Commission

$2,000,000

The proposed scope of work includes the design, testing and integration of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System that will be used for the wireless collection of electric meter data, accurate billing, energy efficiency and customer engagement programs for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). The services to be provided include: testing and integration of vendor provided hardware and software with existing SFPUC systems; installation of electric meters to test the hardware and software; and meter data management services will be needed for the Phase 1 of the contract.

Regular

10/1/2018

41540-14/15

Public Utilities Commission

$2,500,000

The O’Shaughnessy Dam Outlet Works Rehabilitation Project is organized into a series of individual tasks. The Consultant selected to perform the work under this contract will provide detailed design services of the following 3 tasks:
TASK #1 - ACCESS & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
The Access & Drainage Improvements task includes items that are related to improving safety, access, and drainage inside of O’Shaughnessy Dam.
TASK #2 - DRUM GATE REHABILITATION
The Drum Gate Rehabilitation task includes items that are related to the drum gates and spillway.
TASK #3 - REHABILITATION OF BULKHEADS & SLIDE GATES AND INSTALLATION OF NEW DIVERSION PIPE BUTTERFLY VALVE
The Rehabilitation of Bulkheads & Slide Gates and Installation of New Diversion Pipe Butterfly Valve task includes items that are related to the existing bulkhead system (shutters), existing slide gates, and a new butterfly valve on the existing diversion pipe.

Regular

11/30/2019

42834-14/15

General Services Agency

$4,000,000

Provide specialized Inspector of Record (IOR) services for hospital projects on an as-needed basis. As required by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) – a State Agency, Inspectors of Record for hospital projects must be certified by OSHPD.
The role of the IOR is to provide competent and continuous inspection of all phases of hospital construction, allow OSHPD to efficiently monitor the construction process, and assure that the work is being performed in accordance with OSHPD-approved plans and applicable codes. An IOR must record all construction activities that occur on site and is responsible for verifying such items as seismic anchorage and equipment; the bracing of all mechanical, plumbing, and electrical piping; and conduit installation in accordance with the approved documents and installation procedures. The IOR also oversees all inspections and witnesses work performed by outside inspectors. As part of the inspection team and as the liaison between the Owner (City), the Architect of Record, and OSHPD, the IOR observes and reports the results of each inspection to all responsible parties. We intend to award two contracts at $2,000,000 each.

Regular

11/30/2020

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

4023-12/13

City Planning

Current Approved Amount

$2,200,000

Increase Amount Requested

$3,000,000

New Total Amount Requested

$5,200,000

In 2008, the San Francisco Planning Department determined the need to select a pool of pre-qualified environmental, transportation, historic resources, and archeology review consultants through a request-for-qualifications (“RFQ”) process to use on an as-needed basis. Such projects include, but are not limited to: environmental review of the Transportation Sustainability Program, SoMa Streetscape Plan, Health Care Services Master Plan, and Urban Forest Master Plan. Private development proposals will be required to use this as-needed pool to conduct independent environmental analysis, maintain better quality control, and follow the model used in most other jurisdictions. Inclusion in the pre-qualified are as follows: 1) enter into an independent contract with a private developer for environmental or transportation impact studies, historic resource & archeology review which must be reviewed & finalized by Department staff, or 2) enter into contracts with City and County of San Francisco on an as-needed basis for the provision of specialized studies.

Modi-fication

03/31/2017

41209-13/14

Sheriff

Current Approved Amount

$98,490

Increase Amount Requested

$301,510

New Total Amount Requested

$400,000

Create technical requirements for inmate phone system Request for Proposal. Reconcile phone records to validate charges to inmates, revenue calculations, and commission paid to department. Monitor and resolve service calls and inmate grievances.

Modi-fication

7/31/2020

Speakers:

None.

Action:

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

0247-15-3

Survey of Monthly Rates Paid to Police Officers and Firefighters in all Cities of 350,000 or More in the State of California.  (File No. 0247-15-3) – Action Item

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopted the Report; Transmitted Rates to the Retirement System in Accordance with Charter Section A8.590-1-A8.590-7; Provided report to the Board of Supervisors.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0255-15-8

Review of Request for Approval of Proposed Personal Services Contract Number

43868-14/15 from the Department of Public Health.  (Item No. 9)

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

Disclosure:

Commissioner Roccanova recused herself due to her participation in bargaining with SEIU, Local 1021.  (Vote of 3 to 0)

Speakers:

Jacquie Hale, Department of Public Health

Thomas Neill, Human Services Agency

Terry Meadows, SEIU, Local 1021

Joe Brenner, SEIU, Local 1021

Action:

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)

0188-15-6

Appeal by Maureen Foley of the Human Resources Director’s Determination of Insufficient Evidence to Sustain her Complaint of Retaliation, EEO File No. 1823.

(Item No. 10)

Speakers:

Erin Levy, Department of Human Resources

Linda Simon, Department of Human Resources

Luenna Kim, Human Services Agency

Maureen Foley, Appellant

Sin Yee Poon, SEIU, Local 1021

Action:

Adopted the report.  Sustained the decision of the Human Resources Director and denied the appeal by Maureen Foley.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0238-15-7

Request from Onorio Antonucci for Reconsideration to Lift his Future Employment Restrictions with the Recreation and Park Department.  (Item No. 11)

July 21, 2014:

Adopted the report; Denied the appeal by Onorio Antonucci.  Imposed a restriction on Mr. Antonucci’s future employment for all positions requiring Department of Transportation (DOT) testing with the proviso that the Civil Service Commission in its discretion may lift the restriction after one year upon a finding that Mr. Antonucci is eligible for rehire.  (Vote of 5 to 0)

Speakers:

Kin Gee, Recreation and Park Department

Onorio Antonucci, Appellant

Action:

Reviewed of Mr. Antonucci’s employment history and additional information provided to the Civil Service Commission; and granted his request to lift his future employment restrictions.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS  (Item No. 12)

Executive Officer Michael Brown relayed concerns during public comment made by Josh Davidson to Human Resources Director Micki Callahan regarding the SFUSD.  Ms. Callahan will be including SFUSD HR professionals in future trainings.  In addition, Mr. Brown will be inviting representatives from the SFUSD to the Commission’s COPAR meetings which meets the second Friday of each month.  Ms. Callahan also noted that she will be looking into the issues raised regarding the 1424 and 1426 classifications.

ADJOURNMENT  (Item No. 13)

3:15 p.m.