CALL TO ORDER

2:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL

President Gina M. Roccanova

Present

Vice President Kate Favetti

Present

Commissioner Douglas S. Chan

Present;  Arrived at 2:25 p.m.

Commissioner F. X. Crowley

Present

Commissioner Scott R. Heldfond

Present

President Gina M. Roccanova 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)

None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES  (Item No. 3)

Regular Meeting of March 20, 2017

Action:

Adopted the minutes.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

ANNOUNCEMENTS  (Item No. 4)

Executive Officer Michael Brown reported that for the month of March, eight (8) appeals were resolved.  Of the eight appeals, three (3) were resolved by settlement agreements, one (1) was untimely and four (4) were not considered an appealable matter.

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

None.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT  (Item No. 6)

0101-17-1

Mid-Year Status Report on Fiscal Year 2016-17.

Speakers:

Michael Brown, Executive Officer

Action:

Adopted the report.  (Vote of 4 to 0)

0088-17-8

Review of Request for Approval of Proposed Personal Services Contracts.

(Item No. 7)

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

47817-16/17

Airport Commission

$1,750,000

Contractor will assist Airport Commission (Airport) staff in:  1) initiatives in the Airport’s 5-year Strategic Plan, and 2) components of the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Academy project which will provide a framework for employee development including learning plans with various career paths.  Contractor may support the development and execution of cutting edge industry approaches to needs assessments, employee survey analyses, refining SFO’s Competency Model, development of strategic management skills, and refinement of soft skills in an aviation environment with an emphasis on achieving the Airport’s 5-Year Strategic Plan goals, organizational objectives and core values.  Services may include as-needed individualized and small group instruction (executive coaching, leadership development, and organizational development) to senior and management staff.

Regular

6/30/2025

43016-16/17

General Services Agency – Public Works

$3,000,000

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) is seeking qualified consultants to provide Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) Professional Management Services for an array of projects under the 2016 Public Health and Safety Bond Program (2016 PHS).  The projects are divided into two subset groups – Public Health related projects and Public Safety related projects.  The FF&E consultants will provide all necessary services required for a turnkey management solution which include, but not limited to, coordination of procurement process for the FF&E, coordination with Public Works project manager(s) and/or hospital/clinic/fire station/homelessness department head(s) on the FF&E data, coordination of receipts and temporary staging of such items, coordination of relocation/disposal of existing equipment.  The selected consultant will provide specialized expertise to assist Civil Service classifications (example: Purchasers, Project Managers, Engineers/Architects).  Examples of FF&E to be purchased (for Public Health related projects): patient beds, specialty supply & instrument carts, blood analyzers, medical lights, and patient lift machines.  Examples of FF&E to be purchased (for Public Safety related projects): shelter beds, supply carts, lockers, shelving, storage cabinets, and work stations.

Regular

3/31/2023

PSC#

Department

Amount

Type of Service

Type of Approval

Duration

48659-16/17

General Services Agency – Public Works

$6,000,000

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) is seeking qualified consultant to provide specialized Inspector of Record (IOR) services for the hospital projects under the 2016 Public Health and Safety Bond Program (2016 PHS) 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

Regular

3/31/2023

44572-16/17

Airport Commission

$15,000,000

The West Field Checkpoint is the most heavily utilized security checkpoint at the Airport and is the last of five to be upgraded.  The project will install new –high-speed gates, and access control and camera systems to improve perimeter security and deter pedestrian traffic.  Further, the site will be reconfigured to increase vehicular traffic throughput and meet future checkpoint demands.

Regular

12/31/2019

43208-13/14

Airport Commission

Current Approved Amount

$24,000,000

Increase Amount Requested

$4,000,000

New Total Amount Requested

$28,000,000

Project Management Support Services (PMSS) teams with experience at airports to manage the design and construction of the Terminal 1 Redevelopment Program (T1 Program) Enabling Projects.  Work will include project planning, controls, reporting, scheduling, budgeting, document control, coordination, design management, contracts management and constructability review for the following  enabling projects: 1) Temporary Boarding Area B and Passenger Security Screening Checkpoint; 2) South Field demolition and hazardous material abatement; 3) Utility infrastructure upgrades and relocations; 4) Security and Special Systems improvements; 5) Various airport, airline and agency related tenant relocations; and 6) South Field facility  relocations, including the vehicle screening checkpoint, emergency response facility, aircraft taxi lanes, Ground Transportation Unit, Airport Commission car wash, gas station, and radio shop.

Modification

1/1/2021

45799-15/16

Municipal Transportation Agency

Current Approved Amount

$2,000,000

Increase Amount Requested

$2,000,000

New Total Amount Requested

$4,000,000

The Contractor will develop a campaign strategy and messaging for roadway safety campaigns.  The contractor will research and develop strategies, creative work and social media campaigns based on best-practices for safety campaigns that have shown actual reductions in collision rates and changes in people’s behavior.

Modification

7/31/2021

46529-13/14

Public Health

Current Approved Amount

$522,648

Increase Amount Requested

$945,233

New Total Amount Requested

$1,467,881

Provide fiscal intermediary services for the California Tuberculosis (TB) Controller’s Association (CTCA), including resource management and support of the CTCA Executive Administrator, who will coordinate TB-related training opportunities for DPH staff to acquire Continuing Education Units (CEUs), coordination of policy development for TB screening, treatment, enforcement, and compliance with mandated State and local functions, and support for regionalized development of outreach to the media, private providers, community based organizations, the public and decision makers about TB.

Modification

6/30/2021

Speakers:

Christina Chong and Robertson S. Erskine, from the Airport Commission spoke on PSC# 47817-16/17.

Rod Goree and Shanna Hurley, from the Municipal Transportation Agency spoke on PSC# 45799-15/16.

Action:

Adopted the report.  Approved all of the proposed Personal Services Contracts and notified the Office of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration.  (Vote of 5 to 0)

0440-16-6

Appeal by Allen Ashkar of the Director of Transportation’s Decision to Administratively Close Mr. Ashkar’s Complaint of Harassment/Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation.  (Item No. 8)

March 6, 2017:

Postponed to the meeting of April 3, 2017 at the request of Allen Ashkar.

Speakers:

Kimberly Love, Department of Human Resources

Neal Popp, Municipal Transportation Agency

Brian Fealy, Machinists Automotive Trade

Allen Ashkar, Appellant

Action:

Granted the appeal by Allen Ashkar and directed the Department Human Resources to investigate all allegations.  (Vote of 5 to 0)

0035-17-4

Appeal by James A. Lassart on Behalf of William Murray of the Disqualification of His Application for the Q-60 Lieutenant Examination.  (Item No. 9)

Speakers:

John Kraus, Department of Human Resources

James Lassart, Appellant’s Attorney

Action:

Adopted the report.  Denied the appeal by James A. Lassart on behalf of William Murray.  (Vote of 3 of 2; Commissioner Chan and Commissioner Crowley dissented.)

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

Public comment on all matters pertaining to Item #12.  (Item No. 10)

None.

Vote on whether to hold item #12 in closed session. – Action Item.

Basis for closed session:  Personnel Exception (Gov. Code § 54957(b)(1), Admin Code § 67.10(b))  (Item No. 11)

Action:

The Commission voted to conduct item #12 in Closed Session.  (Vote of 5 to 0)

0012-17-6

Closed Session - Appeal by Hale L. Guerra of the Municipal Transportation Agency Director’s Decision to Administratively Close Her Complaint of Discrimination.  (Item No. 12)

The Closed Session started at 3:40 p.m. in City Hall Room 400 and the following individuals were present:

Gina M. Roccanova, President, CSC

Kate Favetti, Vice President, CSC

Scott R. Heldfond, Commissioner, CSC

Douglas S. Chan, Commissioner, CSC

F.X. Crowley, Commissioner, CSC

Matthew Lee, City Attorney’s Office

Michael Brown, Executive Officer, CSC

Sandra Eng, CSC

Jennifer Bushman, CSC

Micki Callahan, Human Resources Director

Salina Vavia-Johnson, Municipal Transportation Agency

Rob Malone, Municipal Transportation Agency

Hale Guerra, Appellant

Closed Session ended and reconvened in Open Session at 4:43 p.m.

Vote on whether to elect to disclose any or all discussions held on item #12 in Closed Session (S.F. Admin. Code § 67.12(a))  (Item No. 13)

Action:

The Commission voted to disclose its decision in open session and not to disclose any of the discussions during closed session.  (Vote of 5 to 0)

The Commission upheld Hale L. Guerra’s appeal and directed the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) EEO Division to investigate Ms. Guerra’s original complaint.  In addition, the Commission directed MTA Human Resources Department to fully investigate any related matters and report back to the Commission in Closed Session.  (Vote of 5 to 0)

COMMISSIONERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS  (Item No. 14)

President Roccanova requested the Department of Human Resources Director to provide a follow up to Gregg Adams’ letter which addresses concerns about the promotional process in the San Francisco Police Department at the next HR Director’s report.

ADJOURNMENT  (Item No. 15)

4:46 p.m.