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2:00 ‑ REGULAR MEETING ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman McCray called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
3. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting. Chairman McCray announced that the ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at the meeting. He advised that any person responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices might be removed from the meeting. He also advised that cell phones that are set on “vibrate” cause microphone interference and requested that they be placed in the “off” position. 4. Approval of Minutes On motion to approve the minutes of the January 2, 2007 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved. 5. Communications None. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Director Nolan requested that staff look into televising MTA Board meetings. Director Shahum requested a report from the Treasurer’s office regarding their efforts to increase parking tax recovery from public garages. (6.1) Election of MTA Board Chairman and Vice Chairman pursuant to MTA Rules of Order No public comment. On motion to elect Rev. Dr. James McCray, Jr. as Chairman: unanimously approved. On motion to elect Mike Kasolas as Vice Chairman: unanimously approved. 7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only) -Ongoing Activities Executive Director Ford discussed the events over the past weekend including the soft launch of the T-Third line and the Martin Luther King “Freedom Train”. E.D. Ford introduced Julie Kirschbaum as the new program manager for the Transit Effectiveness Project. E.D. Ford stated that Governor Schwarzenegger released the state’s FY 2008 budget. The budget proposes to fully fund Prop 42 but some expenses will be shifted to it. The result of this shift could result in a decline of over $7 million in funds to the MTA. 8. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report Daniel Murphy, Chairman, CAC, presented the report. The CAC will hold their first meeting tomorrow to discuss the proposed FY08 budget. CAC member Bruce Oka has been appointed to the Taxi Commission. A number of CAC members were at the soft-launch of the T-Third St. line. The CAC is interested in meeting with potential bidders to hear how the Agency can become more customer-friendly and with regards to the bus shelter contract, to hear about bus shelter designs. 9. Public Comment John Legaspi stated that an estimated 860,000 people will be attending meetings and conferences in San Francisco over the next few years. The MTA should market its’ passes to this market. It could be a large revenue generating force. Bob Planthold complimented Peter Albert, Julie Kirschbaum and Carter Rohan for their willingness to listen to and engage the public. While they don’t always agree with the point of view expressed, they respond. This reflects a change in the management culture. THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY BOARD OR PARKING AUTHORITY ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION AS STATED BY THE MTA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO, PARKING AUTHORITY DIRECTOR, 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 Municipal Transportation Agency Board or Parking Authority Commission, and will be acted upon by a single vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board/Commission 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 MTA:
RESOLUTION 07-007 (10.2) Authorizes the Executive Director/CEO to execute a lease with WCP I. LLC for office space at 1508 Fillmore Street, Suite 303 at an annual rent of $56,400, for a term of five years for use by MTA’s Employee Assistance Program. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and lease.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 07-008 On motion to approve the Consent Calendar: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Presentation and discussion of the FY08 budget and process. (For discussion only. No explanatory documents.) (Sonali Bose) Sonali Bose, Chief Financial Officer, presented the FY08 budget, goals and process. Director Black inquired about bringing the bus shelter contract “in-house”. Exec. Director Ford stated that staff would examine the cost and will treat it as an internal proposal which will be compared to the successful bidder on the transit shelter advertising contract. Staff will report back to the Board when the ad contract is presented. Director Shahum requested that staff begin discussion of future budgets with the Board in November or December and requested additional detail on work orders with other city departments. Director Shahum also requested information on the list of potential revenue options. PUBLIC COMMENT: Bob Planthold stated he was unaware of the January 24 stakeholder meeting and inquired about who was invited. There are groups that have a long history of transit advocacy that don’t know about this meeting. Mr. Planthold stated that there is a group organizing to cap, restrict or lower parking fines or meter rates. The MTA isn’t part of existing regional transportation planning groups. Barry Taranto stated that the Board should know about paratransit funding. It’s important not to raise fines but look at how the MTA could increase enforcement. Don’t just increase meter rates and don’t punish outlying commercial districts. Mr. Taranto suggested that the MTA could do a better job of encouraging late night transit service. Norman Rolfe stated that parking garage rates are a source of revenue and suggested that rates be raised to just below private garages rates. The MTA should revive tokens. Fare box recovery is not necessarily a good indication of a transit system’s efficiency. Mr. Rolfe asked when the stakeholder meeting would be. 12. Public Hearing to consider the assessment of a $25 Special Collections Fee on citation delinquent accounts for the purpose of recovering service and processing costs associated with collection efforts. (For discussion only. Explanatory documents include a staff report.) (Sonali Bose) PUBLIC COMMENT: Barry Taranto expressed surprise that more people weren’t at this meeting. The hearing needed to be publicized more. The cost is way too high. People will sell their cars or will move away. Mr. Taranto stated that maybe an incremental assessment would be better. Board Secretary Boomer stated that pursuant to the MTA’s Rules of Order, an ad was placed in the newspaper which informed the public that a public hearing would be held. The ad ran for five days. No action was taken. 13. Approving changes to Line 26-Valencia as follows:
No public comment. RESOLUTION 07-009 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum 14. Amending the current Advertising Policy to include a statement that the advertising space on MTA property constitutes a nonpublic forum; to require a disclaimer on the all advertisements stating that the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the MTA; and require that all pilot programs or experimental advertisements must be approved by the Executive Director/CEO. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, policy and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) No public comment. Director Mezey requested information regarding what it would take to review all ads “in-house”. E.D. Ford stated that the information would be forthcoming as part of the analysis of managing the ad contract internally. RESOLUTION 07-010 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum 15. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to advertise a Request for Proposals for a Transit Shelter Advertising Agreement. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.) (Sonali Bose) PUBLIC COMMENT: Mark Madden, Cemusa, stated that Cemusa was excited about bidding on the contract. Mr. Madden stated that while they will meet the deadline for submitting RFP’s, 90 days is more common for submitting proposals. He stated that some options in the RFP such as the term of the contract and a transition plan make for uncertainties as to how to respond to the RFP. Mr. Madden submitted his comments in writing. The Board postponed action on item 15 and convened closed session. Following the closed session, the Board took action on item 15. RESOLUTION 07-011 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum 16. 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. On motion to invoke the attorney-client privilege: unanimously approved. RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 1. Call to Order Chairman McCray called the closed session to order at 4:06 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
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3. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9, and Administrative Code Section 67.8 (a) (3) the Municipal Transportation Agency Board will meet in closed session to discuss attorney‑client matters in the following cases: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Anticipated Litigation: ___X___ As defendant ___X__ As plaintiff (2 cases) ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - The closed session was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. 17. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman McCray announced that the Board met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with the City Attorney. The Board took no action. 18. Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in closed session. On motion to not disclose the information discussed: unanimously approved. The Board returned to the Regular Calendar to consider Item 15. ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m. A tape of the meeting is on file in the office of the Secretary to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors. Roberta Boomer The Ethics Commission of the City and County of San Francisco has asked us to remind individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [S.F. Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code section 2.100 et seq.] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 415-581-2300; fax: 415-581-2317; 30 Van Ness Ave., Suite 3900, SF, CA 94102-6027 or the web site: sfgov.org/ethics.
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