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SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
PARKING AUTHORITY COMMISSION

NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR

Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Room 400, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

REGULAR MEETING AND CLOSED SESSION
2:00 P.M.

SFMTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Nolan, Chairman
Rev. Dr. James McCray, Jr., Vice Chairman
Cameron Beach
Shirley Breyer Black
Malcolm Heinicke
Jerry Lee
Bruce Oka

Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO

Roberta Boomer
SECRETARY

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ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting.

4. Approval of Minutes

  • June 26, 2009 Special Meeting
  • July 14, 2009 Special Meeting

5. Communications

6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members

7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)

  • Special Recognition Award
  • Ongoing Activities

8. Citizens’ Advisory Council Report

9. Public Comment

Members of the public may address the SFMTA Board of Directors on matters that are within the Board's jurisdiction and are not on today's calendar.

THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION AS STATED BY THE SFMTA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO OR CITY ATTORNEY WHERE APPLICABLE. EXPLANATORY DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CALENDAR ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT ONE SOUTH VAN NESS AVE. SEVENTH FLOOR.

CONSENT CALENDAR

10. All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and will be acted upon by a single vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board of Directors or the public so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item.

(10.1) Requesting the Controller to allot funds and to draw warrants against such funds available or will
be available in payment of the following claims against the SFMTA:

  1. Kathryn Correia/Financial Indemnity vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #902070 filed on 2/2/09 for $5,425.96.
  2. Khalid Outlioua vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #901248 filed on 10/30/08 for $5,900.
  3. Faye Woods vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #901789 filed on 1/5/09 for $6,556.17.
  4. Alina Bergelson vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC7469940 filed on 12/11/07 for $7,000.
  5. Heejoun Jin/State Farm vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #902204 filed on 2/11/09 for $7,302.78.
  6. Anthony Cartwright vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #900827 filed on 9/19/08 for $7,500.
  7. Ruben Cerda vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC8478532 filed on 8/2/08 for $9,250.
  8. Edwin Brooks vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #902268 filed on 2/23/09 for $11,000.
  9. Akiko Miyagi vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #8479647 filed on 9/10/08 for $14,500.
  10. Arthur Reeves vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC4435807 filed on 11/26/04 for $15,000.
  11. Anders Arne vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #901673 filed on 12/15/08 for $16,000.
  12. Neidimir Santos vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #900386 filed on 8/8/08 for $24,000.
  13. Huan Zhi Teng vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC7467181 filed on 9/14/07 for $25,000.
  14. Ann Hallum/Geico vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #901928 filed on 1/20/09 for $25,787.09.
  15. Louis Dillon vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #465585 filed on 7/30/07 for $50,000.

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

  1. RESCIND - PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) AND ESTABLISH - PARKING METER AREA NO. 3
    (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - 24th Street, 3750 block, both sides, between Chattanooga and Church Streets; 24th Street, 4100 block, north side, from Castro Street to 105 feet westerly; 24th Street, 4100 block, south side, from Castro Street to 140 feet westerly; Church Street, 1150 block, east side, from 24th Street to 74 feet northerly; Vicksburg Street, 200-300 block, west side, from 29 feet north of 24th Street to 31 feet south of 24th Street; Vicksburg Street, 200-300 block, east side, from 30 feet north of 24th Street to 27 feet south of 24th Street; Sanchez Street, 1000-1100 block, west side, from 67 feet north of 24th Street to 49 feet south of 24th Street; Sanchez Street, 1000-1100 block, east side, from 47 feet
    north of 24th Street to 53 feet south of 24th Street; Noe Street, 1050-1100 block, west side, from 24th Street to 89 feet southerly; Noe Street, 1050-1100 block, east side, from 42 feet north of 24th Street to 47 feet south of 24th Street; Castro Street, 1200 block, west side, from 24th Street to 82 feet northerly; Castro Street, 1200 block, east side, from 24th Street to 96 feet northerly; and Castro Street, 1300 block, both sides, between 24th and Jersey Streets.
  2. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "T" (4-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 3 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - Rockwood Court, both sides, between Rockaway Avenue and Ulloa Street.
  3. ESTABLISH - STOP SIGNS - 12th Street at Harrison Street
  4. ESTABLISH - RIGHT TURNS ONLY - San Juan Avenue, eastbound, at Alemany Boulevard.
  5. REVOKE - MULTIPLE RIGHT TURN LANES - Fremont Street, northbound, at Folsom Street.
  6. ESTABLISH - TRANSIT LANE - Fremont St., northbound, at Folsom St. on the rightmost lane.
  7. ESTABLISH - Tow-Away, No Stopping Anytime Except Television Vehicles - Larkin Street, west side, between the north and south crosswalks at Fulton Street; and Larkin Street, west side, in the 57-foot red zone north of the north crosswalk at Fulton Street.
  8. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY NO PARKING ANYTIME - 20th Avenue, east side, from approximately 252 feet to 280 feet north of Ulloa Street.
  9. CONSTRUCT - MEDIAN ISLANDS - 20th Avenue, between Taraval Street and Ulloa Street.
  10. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Hyde Street, west side, from Pacific Avenue to 20 feet northerly.
  11. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "X" (4-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 4 PM, MONDAY THORUGH FRIDAY) - Minnesota Street, east side, between 18th and 19th Streets.
  12. ESTABLISH - STOP SIGNS - Guttenberg Street at Hanover Street, and Anza Street at 12th Ave.
  13. ESTABLISH - 45-DEGREE ANGLE PARKING - Balboa Street, south side, between 34th and 35th Avenues; Balboa Street, south side, between 38th and 39th Avenues.
  14. CONSTRUCT - SIDEWALK BULB-OUT - Balboa Street, north side, from 34th Avenue to 30 feet westerly; Balboa Street, north side, from 39th Avenue to 29 feet easterly; Balboa Street, south side, from 34th Avenue to 50 feet westerly; Balboa Street, south side, from 39th Avenue to 20 feet easterly; Balboa Street, north side, from 37th Avenue to 50 feet easterly.
  15. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Balboa Street, south side, from 34th Avenue to 50 feet westerly; Balboa Street, south side, from 39th Avenue to 20 feet easterly; Balboa Street, north side, from 37th Avenue to 50 feet easterly.
  16. RESCIND - PARKING METERS, 1-HOUR TIME LIMIT AND ESTABLISH - PARKING METERS, 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT - Balboa Street, 3200-3700 blocks, both sides; 36th Avenue, 600 block, west side; 37th Avenue, 600-700 blocks, both sides; 38th Avenue, 600-700 blocks,
    both sides.
  17. ESTABLISH - TRAFFIC SIGNAL - Folsom Street intersection, at Russ Street.
  18. CONSTRUCT - SIDEWALK BULB-OUT - Folsom Street, northeast and northwest corners, at Russ Street; Folsom Street, south side, at Russ Street.
  19. ESTABLISH - RIGHT TURN ONLY - London Street, southbound, at Geneva Avenue.
  20. ESTABLISH - RED ZONE - Newcomb Avenue, north side, from Phelps Street to 27 feet easterly; Newcomb Avenue, south side, from Phelps Street to 23 feet easterly; Newcomb Avenue, north side, from Newhall Street to 34 feet westerly; and Newcomb Avenue, south side, from Newhall Street to 31 feet westerly.
  21. ESTABLISH - RAISED CROSSWALK - Newcomb Avenue, east crosswalk at Phelps Street; Newcomb Avenue, west crosswalk at Newhall Street.
  22. REVOKE - GREEN ZONE AND ESTABLISH - BLUE ZONE - 1700 Lombard Street, north side, from 0 feet to 22 feet west of Octavia Street.
  23. ESTABLISH - GREEN ZONE - 3101 Octavia Street, west side, from 0 feet to 22 feet north of Lombard Street.
  24. REVOKE - (NON-COMPLIANT) BLUE ZONE – 2599 Bush Street, south side, from 85 feet to 103 feet east of Divisadero Street.
  25. ESTABLISH - BLUE ZONE - 2599 Bush Street, south side, replacing parking meter #2539; 1799 Divisadero Street, west side, replacing parking meter #1729.
  26. REVOKE - (NON-COMPLIANT) BLUE ZONE - 2655 Bush Street, south side, from 31 feet to 84 feet west of Divisadero Street.
  27. REVOKE - BLUE ZONE – 1596 Fulton Street, north side, from Lyon Street to 22 feet east.
    (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bond Yee)

(10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute and file applications for funding under the FTA Section 5307, FTA Section 5309 FG, and/or Surface Transportation Program of SAFETEA-LU in the amount of $322,049,936 for Paratransit Operating Assistance; Paratransit Vehicle Replacement; TEP Capital Implementation Program; Central Control & Communications Facility; Cable Car Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program; Cable Car Vehicle Renovation; Escalator Rehabilitation; Historic Vehicle Rehabilitation; Motor Coach Replacement – 45-40’ Alternate Fuels Vehicles; Trolley Coach Replacement – 60-60’ Electric Vehicles; Overhead Rehabilitation Program; Rail Replacement Program; Wayside Fare Collection Equipment Rehab/Replacement; Wayside/Central Train Control Program; and Neoplan Clean Diesel Vehicle Rehabilitation – 170 Vehicles. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $2,025,000 of flexible FHWA CMAQ funds for the preliminary engineering and design of Muni’s Third Street Phase II - Central Subway project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend up to $1,089,413 in Transportation Development Act funds for bicycle facilities, bicycle parking, and for bicycle safety programs.
(Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.6) Awarding Contract No. 1233, Miscellaneous Rail Replacement Project, to Shimmick Construction Company, in the amount of $8,729,354 to replace worn trackwork and related work at seven locations and replace one ADA ramp. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.7) Authorizing the Department of Public Works to award DPW Contract No. 1577J: Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) – Phase 2 to Bay Area Lightworks to install pedestrian pushbutton poles and conduits at 29 designated intersections in San Francisco, for a total contract amount not to exceed $132,680. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Bond Yee)

(10.8) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Modification No. 1 to Contract No. 1223, Job Order Contract, with Yerba Buena Engineering and Construction, to increase the contract amount by an $1,500,000 for a total contract amount of $4,500,000, with no increase in time, to perform additional work related to infrastructure and facility enhancement and maintenance. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.9) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute the First Amendment to Contract No. CS-144, Implementation of a Job Order Contracting Program, with The Gordian Group, to increase the contract amount by $150,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $450,000, with no increase in time. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.10) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute the Third Amendment to the Elevator Maintenance Agreement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Company, to enter into a contract modification in the amount of $65,214 to increase the not to exceed total contract amount to $423,979 to pay for charges for callback repairs and to provide additional funds for future callback events. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Ken McDonald)

(10.11) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract Amendment No.4 to the SFgo Initial Phase Agreement for Professional Services and Software License with Telvent Farradyne, extending the term of the Agreement to March 26, 2010 at no cost to the City. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Bond Yee)

(10.12) Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to advertise Contract No. 1250, Third Street Light Rail Program, Phase 2 Central Subway – Moscone Station and Portal Utilities Relocation. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.13) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to issue a Request for Proposals for Contract No. 2008/09-53, Automated Red Light Photo Enforcement Program, and negotiate a contract for administration, maintenance, and expansion of the Red Light Camera Program with the selected proposer(s) for a term not to exceed five years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.) (Bond Yee)

(10.14) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to issue a Request for Proposals for Pay-By-Phone services for on- and off-street parking at metered parking spaces controlled by the SFMTA and the Port of San Francisco. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.15) Determining that Director Heinicke’s representation of Five Star Parking in matters unrelated to the SFMTA and to garages under the management of the SFMTA, and Munger Tolles & Olson’s representation of Five Star Parking in all matters, do not conflict with the mission of the SFMTA, do not impose excessive time demands, are not subject to review by the Department, and are not otherwise incompatible and therefore prohibited by section III of the Statement of Incompatible Activities. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and letter.) (Roberta Boomer)

(10.16) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO or his designee to execute an agreement with Chrisp Company regarding a gift to the City and County of San Francisco of re-striping lane lines on Sunset Boulevard between Ocean Avenue and Irving and on Junipero Serra Boulevard from 19th Ave. to Sloat Boulevard, valued at approximately $8,000. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) (Bond Yee)

(10.17) Adopting an overall annual goal of 22 percent for DBE participation in FTA-assisted contracts for FFY 2009-2010. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and methodology. (Debra Johnson)

(10.18) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute the Contract No. SFMTA 2009/10-60, Software and Equipment Maintenance Services Agreement for Automatic Vehicle Location System, with NextBus for an amount not to exceed $1,977,429 per year and an initial term of two years with options to extend the term for up to an additional two years and accepting the work performed under Contract MR 1138 by NextBus and authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute the Final Modification and Close-out Agreement. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Ken McDonald)

(10.19) Fixing the wage schedule for Transit Operators, classification 9163 as $27.915 per hour as of July 1, 2009, the level in place as of June 30, 2009. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and memo.) (Debra Johnson)

REGULAR CALENDAR

11. Establishing a policy for medallion holders who request temporary suspension or temporary reduction of the Full-Time Driving requirement for reasons of temporary physical incapacity. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Christiane Hayashi)

12. Acting as the Parking Authority Commission, authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to postpone the environmental assessment and preparation of an Environmental Impact Report concerning the potential expansion of the Performing Arts Garage until economic conditions improve and parking demand increases significantly, and funding sources for the build-out are identified. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, map and letter.) (Amit Kothari)

13. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to reduce the Park & Ride validation rate to $3.00 per vehicle for all-day parking on Saturdays and Sundays at the Golden Gateway Garage and revise the effective hours for the evening rate at the Portsmouth Square Garage to entry after 5:00 p.m. and exit by 4:00 a.m., and that each validation stamp provides a $6 discount off the total fee. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Amit Kothari)

14. Discussion and vote pursuant to Administrative Code Section 67.10(d) as to whether to conduct a closed session and invoke the attorney‑client privilege.

RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 and the Administrative Code Section 67.8 (a) (3), the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors will meet in Closed Session to discuss and take action on attorney‑client matters in the following case:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

Existing Litigation:

  1. William Slone vs. CCSF, Ninth Circuit U.S. Ct. of Appeals #816726 filed on 7/26/07.
  2. Arlene Mackenroth vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #452219 filed on 5/12/06 for $150,000.
  3. Henry & Lon Fong Dea vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #9485620 filed on 3/2/09 for $170,000.
  4. The Fan Family vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #3482162 filed on 11/21/08 for $2,250,000.

4. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9, and Administrative Code Section 67.8 (a) (3) the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors will meet in closed session to discuss attorney‑client matters in the following cases:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

Anticipated Litigation:

__X__ As defendant or __X__ As plaintiff

5. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a) and Administrative Code Section 67.8, the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors shall meet in closed session for:

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

CCSF Representative: Debra Johnson and/or her designees

Employee Organizations:

TWU, Local 250-A, SEIU Local 1021

To discuss:

_X_ Wages
_X__ Hours
_X__ Benefits
_X__ Working Conditions
_X__ Other

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION

15. Announcement of Closed Session.

16. Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in closed session.

ADJOURN

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