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SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR

Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Room 400, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

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

SFMTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO
SAN FRANCISCO

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

  • February 5, 2008 Regular Meeting

5. Communications

6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members

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

  • Ongoing Activities

8. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report

9. Public Comment

Members of the public may address the Board 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 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 1 SOUTH VAN NESS AVE. 7th 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 and will be acted upon by a single vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board 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. BART vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #465729 filed on 8/2/07 for $2,499.99
  2. Sade Johnson vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #801359 filed on 12/4/07 for $5,255.20
  3. Alicia Montross/CSAA Ins. vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #801078 filed on 11/5/07 for $5,377
  4. Joon Lee/Farmers Ins. vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #800406 filed on 8/20/07 for $6,652.19
  5. Ruben Cerda/State Farm vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #8030102 for 12/11/08 for $10,208.58
  6. Melinda Botton vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #459264 filed on 1/3/07 for $13,500
  7. Nicole Kramm vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #800532 filed on 9/4/07 for $20,000
  8. Lyell Amora vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC06457844 filed on 11/13/06 for $25,000
  9. Castro Theatre, Unlitigated Claim #801595 filed on 12/31/07 for $27,657.50

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

  1. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Yerba Buena Avenue, north side, from the Miraloma Drive crosswalk to 35 feet westerly.
  2. ESTABLISH - NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Persia Avenue, south side, from Paris Street to 31 feet westerly and Lisbon Street, west side, from Silver Avenue to 75 feet southerly.
  3. ESTABLISH - PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - McCoppin Street, south side, from 25 feet east of Stevenson Street to 25 feet west of Jessie Street
  4. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - Jessie Street, west side, from McCoppin Street to 108 feet southerly; Stevenson Street, east side, from McCoppin Street to 228 feet southerly; Elgin Park, west side, from Duboce Avenue to 114 feet northerly.
  5. RESCIND - NO PARKING ANYTIME - Jessie Street, east side, from McCoppin Street to 40 feet southerly; Stevenson Street, west side, from McCoppin Street to 160 feet southerly; Elgin Park, east side, from Duboce Avenue to 46 feet northerly.
  6. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Divisadero Street, east side, from Geary Boulevard to 83 feet southerly.
  7. ESTABLISH - SIDEWALK WIDENING - Beckett Street, east side, from 47 feet to 232 feet north of Jackson Street and Wentworth Place, west side, from 47 feet to 237 feet north of Washington Street.
  8. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Wentworth Place, west side, from Washington Street to Jackson Street.
  9. ESTABLISH - UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - 27th Avenue, west side, from driveway of 671 27th Avenue to 5.5 feet northerly.
  10. ESTABLISH - NO LEFT TURN –Ocean Avenue, eastbound at Howth Street.
  11. ESTABLISH - NO LEFT TURN AFTER BALLPARK EVENTS - Armstrong Avenue, westbound, at 3rd Street.
  12. ESTABLISH - STOP SIGNS -Wayland Street at Girard Street, stopping Wayland Street,; 18th Street and San Carlos Street, stopping San Carlos Street; Byxbee and Shields Streets, stopping Shields Street; Ralston and Shields Streets, stopping Shields Street; Ostego and Santa Ynez Avenues, stopping Santa Ynez Avenue; Marview Way and Palo Alto Avenue, stopping westbound Palo Alto Avenue; Annapolis Terrace at Turk Boulevard; Roselyn Terrace at Turk Boulevard; Kittredge Terrace at Turk Boulevard; Temescal Terrace at Turk Boulevard; Delano and Santa Ynez Avenues, stopping Delano Avenue; and Delano and San Juan Avenues, stopping Delano Avenue. (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 $59,403,116 for the Central Control & Communications Facility; Subway Public Announcement & Passenger Display Systems Replacement; Cable Car Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program; Cable Car Vehicle Renovation; Escalator Rehabilitation; Historic Vehicle Rehabilitation; Motor Coach Replacement – 45-40’ Alternate Fuels Vehicles; Overhead Rehabilitation Program; Rail Replacement Program; Wayside Fare Collection Equipment Rehabilitation and Replacement; Wayside/Central Train Control Program; Woods Division Vehicle Lifts Rehabilitation and Replacement; Miscellaneous; Security Improvements & Graffiti Prevention and Neoplan Clean Diesel Vehicle Rehabilitation. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $36,000 in Regional TFCA funds for the 7th Avenue Traffic Calming Project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.5) Amending seven resolutions previously adopted by the SFMTA Board of Directors by deleting language regarding required approval by the Board of Supervisors to accept and expend the requested grant funds. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.6) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Agreement Modification No. 1 to Contract No. 4128-06/07, Environmental Review of the Bicycle Plan Projects to Wilbur Smith Associates for an additional amount not to exceed $176,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $476,000. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Carter Rohan)

REGULAR CALENDAR

11. Selecting the Central Subway Project Alternative 3B, Fourth/Stockton Alignment with semi-exclusive surface rail operations on Fourth Street as the Locally Preferred Alternative. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, alternative alignment and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan)

12. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to advertise a Request for Proposals for Contract No. CS-149, Professional Program Management and Construction Management Services for Central Subway, Third Street Light Rail Project Phase 2, to evaluate proposals and to negotiate a contract with the selected Consultant for an amount not to exceed $82,000,000, and for a term not to exceed five years with an option to extend the term for an additional five years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, RFP and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan)

13. Approving the Request for Proposals for the selection of a professional parking management firm for the combined management of the Sutter Stockton and the Union Square Garages, and authorizing its release by the City of San Francisco Uptown Parking Corporation. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.) (Sonali Bose)

14. Approving the Request for Proposals for the selection of a professional parking management firm for the management of the Ellis-O’Farrell Garage, and authorizing its release by the City of San Francisco Ellis-O’Farrell Parking Corporation. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.) (Sonali Bose)

15. Approving the Request for Proposals for the selection of a professional parking management firm for the management of the Fifth & Mission/Yerba Buena Garage, and authorizing its release by the City of San Francisco Downtown Parking Corporation. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.) (Sonali Bose)

16. Recommending that the SFMTA Executive Director/CEO request the Director of the Office of Contract Administration to execute Contract Modification No. 4 to Contract No. 86091, Security Guard Services (Armed and Unarmed) for the Revenue & Cost Accounting Sections to increase the total contract value by $1,360,000, for a total contract amount of $13,600,000 and extend the term of the contract through August 31, 2008 or until a new security guard services contract is awarded. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Sonali Bose)

17. Presentation and discussion regarding a pilot program for free standing information kiosks. (Explanatory documents include a staff report.) (Sonali Bose)

18. Presentation and discussion regarding the SFMTA’s FY09 and FY10 operating budgets. (No explanatory documents.) (Sonali Bose)

19. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to establish and approve special event parking rates at SFMTA administered off-street parking facilities under certain conditions including: the special event rate may either be available to the general public or may be limited to attendees of a special event sponsored or benefiting a not-for-profit, charitable organization or association; attendees at these events may be required to present evidence of attendance; the event occurs within a half mile of the parking facility; the rate must not breach any contractual obligations or City rules and regulations; the rate must be in effect only on the day(s) and time(s) of the special event; the rate must not be less than twenty percent of or more than the posted eight hour rate; and the rate must not exceed fourteen consecutive days without approval by the SFMTA Board of Directors. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

20. 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 San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board will meet in Closed Session to discuss and take action on attorney‑client matters in the following case:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

Existing Litigation:

A. Estate of Edward Badelalla vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #457289 filed on 10/24/06 for $750,000

B. Gary Parent, vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. Claim #445170 filed on 9/26/05 for $250,000

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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

Anticipated Litigation:

__X___ As defendant _____ As plaintiff

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION

21. Announcement of Closed Session.

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

ADJOURN

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