Fire Commission - May 13, 2016
Special Commission Meeting
Agenda

 

SAN FRANCISCO  FIRE COMMISSION

Fire Commission Special meeting

May 13, 2016 – 9:30 AM

698 Second Street, Room 221, San Francisco, CA  94107

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Agenda

Item No.

1.      ROLL CALL

2.      Case No. 2015-06:  CONTINUATION OF DELIBERATONS ON VERIFIED COMPLAINT FILED WITH THE COMMISSION BY CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT [Discussion and possible action]

On December 9, 2015, Chief of Department Joanne Hayes-White filed a verified complaint with the Commission against member for a non-punitive medical separation.

The Commission conducted an evidentiary hearing in the above case on March 1, 2016.  At the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the Commission began deliberations but did not reach a decision and will now continue deliberating.

This case may be heard in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(b).

A.        Public Comment on Special Meeting Agenda Item; Possible Closed Session
Members of the public may comment on all matters pertaining to Agenda Item No. 2 and whether to consider the matter in Closed Session [Government Code §54954.3(a), Administrative Code §67.15(b)]

B.         Vote on Closed Session

1.         If there has been a motion or request to go into Closed Session:  Vote on whether to hold Closed Session [Action]

C.        Deliberations/Possible Action, Open or Closed Session

1.         Deliberations, and possible action on Verified Complaint (in open or Closed Session, per the Commission’s vote) [Discussion and Possible Action]

D.        If Closed Session is held, reconvene in Open Session

1.         Report on any action taken in Closed Session as specified in California Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(5) and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.12(b)(4).

2.         Vote to elect whether to disclose any or all discussions held in Closed Session, as specified in San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(a).  [Action Item]

3.         ADJOURNMENT

San Francisco Fire Commission

NOTICE OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES

 

Commission Regular Meeting Schedule and Location

The Fire Commission will meet regularly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102. The second Wednesday in Room 416 at 9:00 a.m. and the fourth Wednesday in Room 400 at 5:00 p.m.

Commission Office

The Fire Commission Office is located at 698 Second Street, Room 220, San Francisco, CA 94107. The Fire Commission telephone number is (415) 558-3451; the fax number is (415) 558-3413. The web address is www.sf-fire.org/fire-commission.  Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Language Access

Per the Language Access Ordinance (Chapter 91 of the San Francisco Administrative Code), Chinese, Spanish and or Filipino (Tagalog) interpreters will be available upon requests. Meeting Minutes may be translated, if requested, after they have been adopted by the Commission.  Assistance in additional languages may be honored whenever possible. To request assistance with these services please contact the Commission Secretary at (415) 558-3451, or fire.commission@sfgov.org at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.  Late requests will be honored if possible.

Information on Disability Access to City Hall

The hearing rooms in City Hall are wheelchair accessible.  The closest accessible BART station is the Civic Center Station at United Nations Plaza and Market Street. Accessible MUNI lines serving this location are: #42 Downtown Loop, and #71 Haight/Noriega and the F Line to Market and Van Ness and the Metro Stations at Van Ness and Market and at Civic Center. For information about MUNI accessible services call (415) 923-6142. There is accessible curbside parking adjacent to City Hall on Grove Street and Van Ness Avenue and in the vicinity of the Veterans Building at 401 Van Ness Avenue adjacent to Davies Hall and the War Memorial Complex.  For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 701-4485.

To obtain a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact the Commission Secretary at least two business days before the meeting at (415) 558-3451 to make arrangements.  Late requests will be honored, if possible.

To assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, 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.

Information on Disability Access to Fire Department Headquarters

The Fire Commission meeting room is wheelchair accessible.  The closest accessible MUNI lines serving the Commission’s meeting location and Office are the 15 Third, 42 Downtown Loop, and N Judah (Second and King Streets stop). Additional lines serving this location are the 30 Stockton and 45 Union.  For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142.

To obtain a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact the Commission Secretary at least two business days before the meeting at (415) 558-3451 to make arrangements.  Late requests will be honored, if possible.

To assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, 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.

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 Fire Commission meetings. 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 device.

Documents for Public Inspection

Documents referred to in this agenda, if not otherwise exempt from disclosure, are available for public inspection and copying at the Fire Commission Office.  If any materials related to an item on this agenda are distributed to the Fire Commission after distribution of the agenda packet, those materials, if not otherwise exempt from disclosure, are also available for public inspection at the Fire Commission Office, 698 Second Street, room 220, San Francisco, during normal office hours.

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, contact the sunshine ordinance task force. You may contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Administrator, as follows: Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, City Hall, Room 244, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102-4689, Phone: (415) 554-7724, Fax: (415) 554-5784, E-mail: sotf@sfgov.org. Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Public Library and on the City’s Web site at http://www.sfgov.org.

San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance

Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local policy or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance (San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code sections 2.100 – 2.160) to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 581-2300, fax (415) 581-2317 and Web site: http://www.sfgov.org/ethics/

Agenda PDF

 
MINUTES OF THE FIRE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
May 13, 2016 – 9:30 AM
698 Second Street, Room 221, San Francisco, CA  94107
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President Covington called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM.
 
Item No.
1. ROLL CALL
 
Commission Vice President Ken Cleaveland, Hearing Officer 
Commission President Francee Covington
Commissioner Stephen Nakajo
Commissioner Michael Hardeman
 
Also Present:
Brad Russi, Deputy City Attorney, Government Team – Counsel to the Commission
Maureen Conefrey, Commission Secretary
 
2.   CASE NO. 2015-06:  CONTINUATION OF DELIBERATIONS ON VERIFIED COMPLAINT FILED WITH THE COMMISSION BY CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT [Discussion and possible action]
 
On December 9, 2015, Chief of Department Joanne Hayes-White filed a verified complaint with the Commission against member for a non-punitive medical separation.
The Commission conducted an evidentiary hearing in the above case on March 1, 2016.  At the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the Commission began deliberations but did not reach a decision and will now continue deliberating.
This case may be heard in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(b).
 
A. Public Comment on Special Meeting Agenda Item; Possible Closed Session
 
Members of the public may comment on all matters pertaining to Agenda Item No. 2 and whether to consider the matter in Closed Session [Government Code §54954.3(a), Administrative Code §67.15(b)]
 
President Covington called for public comment.  No member of the public came forward and President Covington closed public comment.
 
B. Vote on Closed Session
 
1. If there has been a motion or request to go into Closed Session:  Vote on whether to hold Closed Session [Action] 
 
Vice President Cleaveland made a motion to hold deliberations in Closed Session.  Commissioner Hardeman seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved.  (4-0; Cleaveland, Covington, Nakajo, Hardeman,)
 
 
C. Deliberations/Possible Action, Open or Closed Session
 
The Commission held deliberations in Closed Session at 9:32 a.m.
 
1. Deliberations, and possible action on Verified Complaint (in open or Closed Session, per the Commission’s vote) [Discussion and Possible Action]
 
D. If Closed Session is held, reconvene in Open Session
 
1. Report on any action taken in Closed Session as specified in California Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(5) and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.12(b)(4).
 
The Commission reconvened in Open Session to report action taken at 10:04 a.m.
 
By a unanimous vote of Commissioners present (4-0: Commissioners Covington, Cleaveland, Nakajo, Hardeman), the Commission accepted the Chief of Department’s recommendation of a non-punitive medical separation of the member from the department..
 
2. Vote to elect whether to disclose any or all discussions held in Closed Session, as specified in San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(a).  [Action Item]
 
Commissioner Nakajo made a motion not to disclose discussion held in Closed Session.  Vice President Cleaveland seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved.  (4-0; Covington, Cleaveland, Nakajo, Hardeman,)
 
3. ADJOURNMENT
 
President Covington adjourned the meeting at 10:05 a.m.
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