Employment Advisory Committee Meetings
EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
May 1, 2003
Members Present
Leo Chyi, Rodney Hampton, Jerry Jones, Greg Marutani, Judy Starbuck Sorro, Norma Tecson,
Members Excused
Commissioner Larry Lee, Commissioner Wilfred Hsu, Commissioner Alicia Becerril
Members Absent
Guillermo Romero, Stan Warren, Toni Wilson
Staff Present
Linda Chin, Kabir Hypolite, and Mary Gin Starkweather
Guests
Richard C. Waller, Office of Contract Administration
Kareem Olateju, Office of Contract Administration
Deborah Grabelle, Office of Contract Administration
Jennifer Dahlstrom, Employee Assistance Program
Call to Order/ Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Jerry Jones at 1:45p.m. A quorum was not present.
Approval of Agenda
A quorum was not present
Approval of Minutes
A quorum was not present
New Business
Mr. Richard Waller gave a presentation on two programs, the Minimum Compensation Ordinance (MCO) more commonly known as the Living Wage Ordinance, and the Health Care Accountability Ordinance, also known as the Living Health Ordinance. Both programs are administered by the office of Administrative Services.
The (MCO) applies to City contracts, leases and non-profit organizations. The (MCO) requires City contractors and subcontractors to provide the following:
- Wages of at least $10.00 per hour
- 12 days paid time off or cash equivalent
- 10 days off without pay per year.
Mr. Waller reported that their office has performed over a hundred audits. More than 80% were in compliance.
The Living Health Ordinance (HCAO) also applies to City contracts, leases, and non-profit organizations. It requires health plan benefits that meet minimum standards to covered employees, or payments made to the City for use by the Dept. of Public Health.
Ms. Jennifer Dahlstrom presented the services offered by the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the City & County of San Francisco employees. (EAP) provides services to assist in resolving problems that may impact personal or working life. This program is available to any employee of the City and County of San Francisco, their family members and significant others. Currently, (EAP) is offering counseling services/support services to those that have been impacted by the City’s layoffs. EAP is offering cost-free, confidential counseling for employees, their family and significant others to help manage change, available up to 30 days after separation from the City.
Ms. Norma Tecson presented the services of the Fil-Am Employment and Training Program. The Fil-Am Employment Program was founded in 1969, 34 years ago. Ms. Tecson is the current Executive Director and has been with this program for the last 15 years. It is one of the oldest and most established Filipino Community based non-profit organizations in the United States. The Services include the following:
Employment & Training, Assist Newly Arrived Immigrants, Youth Program, and the Senior Program. The programs are funded mainly by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office on Community Development (MOCD), the Dept. of Children, Youth and their Families (DCYF) and the San Francisco Office of Aging.
Old Business
None
Public Comment
None
Announcements
None
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:25p.m.
Next Meeting
Thursday, June 5, 2003
1:30pm to 3:30pm
25 Van Ness Avenue, 8th Floor
San Francisco, CA. 94102