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ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman Nolan called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
Absent: Jerry Lee – with notification 3. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting. Chairman Nolan 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 April 21, 2009 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (Lee-absent). On motion to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2009 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (Lee-absent). 5. Communications Board Secretary Boomer announced that Item 10.5, Muni Traction Power Station E and Richmond Substations Upgrade Project, had been removed from the agenda at the request of staff. She added that there would be no discussion of anticipated litigation in closed session. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Director Heinicke stated that the SFMTA needs to look for new sources of revenue and suggested having honorary street names or implementing an “adopt a cable car or streetcar” program. Monies could be used to offset maintenance costs. Vice Chairman McCray requested a presentation on the Transbay Terminal and operational costs associated with that project. 7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)
Exec. Director/CEO Ford presented special recognition awards to Michael Chan, application support manager, Finance and Information Technology; Mike Sallaberry, transportation engineer, Parking and Traffic; and Rene Marenco, transit operator, Green Division. Mr. Ford invited the Board to the 47th Annual Cable Car Bell Ringing Competition. Chief of Staff/Director of Administration Debra Johnson presented labor agreements with TWU Local 250-A; TWU, Local 200; IAM Local 1414; SEIU Local 21; MEA; and IBEW Local 6. 8. Citizens’ Advisory Council Report Daniel Murphy, chairman, Citizens’ Advisory Council, presented the report. 9. Public Comment Norm Rolfe stated that the SFMTA should get the money stolen from transit properties and redirect it to transit and other humanitarian services. Funds to rebuild freeways should be used for humanitarian purposes. Some cable cars have a plaque on them from companies who gave money to rebuild the cable car system. Herbert Weiner stated that there has been a change in service to the 2-Clement which will result in people having to walk one block to either California or Geary. This will create a hardship for the elderly, sick or disabled. He suggested adding a stop so that the 38-Geary would stop on Clement Street and synchronizing the schedule so people won’t have to wait a long time to transfer. Emil Lawrence discussed the taxi rules and regulations and stated that he has filed a criminal complaint against the Board for shoving taxi rules down our throats. It’s not proper to take money from taxi drivers and the money should be given back to drivers. Robin Krop expressed concern about the quality of shocks and suspensions in taxi cabs. Ms. Krop stated that bad shocks have resulted in her hip being dislocated. Cabs that are allowed to be on the road for eight years is too much. Mark Gruberg stated that he wished there was more input by the public on issues such as the one expressed by the previous speaker. The advantage of Prop K is that a driver who is responsible for a cab must also drive the cab. Supervisor Daly has introduced a ballot measure that would change the city charter, prevent fundamental aspects of Prop K from being overturned and provide benefits for cab drivers. This charter amendment is sorely needed. Barry Taranto stated that there have been improvements to the website. He doesn’t have time to read packets before the meeting so the materials need to be brought to the meeting. He stated that approval of a color scheme change should still come before the Board. Not discussing them publicly will be a disservice to the industry and public. Mr. Taranto would like to see transit fare inspectors on lines where there are the most violations. Barry Korengold expressed disappointment about the sale of taxi medallions and expressed concern that the industry will be looked on as an opportunity to resolve Muni’s debt. If the industry is saddled with this debt, he questioned whether there will be any improvement or provision of health care or benefits. Chairman Nolan requested information about the SFMTA’s role regarding the condition of taxicabs. 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 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 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:
RESOLUTION 09-082 (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:
RESOLUTION 09-083 (10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute and file applications and claims for Operating Assistance funds with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2010, as follows: Transportation Development Act funding - $29,954,460; State Transit Assistance funding - $2,775,715; AB1107 Sales Tax funding - $28,031,267; and, Regional Measure 2 funding $2,687,501. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 09-084 (10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $589,295 for the Pedestrian Signal Upgrades Project and $343,000 for the Inner Sunset Traffic Calming and Transit Enhancements Project from ARRA Transportation Enhancement funds. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 09-085 (10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. MR-1220, Muni Traction Power Station E and Richmond Substations Upgrade Project, to Shimmick Construction in an amount not to exceed $9,244,500. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan) Item 10.5 was removed from the agenda. (10.6) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. CS-159, Transbay Transit Center Program Services for Overhead Contact System demolition, utility relocation, and design work, with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority to obtain reimbursement for services to demolish, relocate, and design trolley lines for a new transit center, for an amount not to exceed $2,282,979, and for a period terminating on December 31, 2014. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 09-086 (10.7) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. 4099-08/09, Transportation Nexus Studies, with Cambridge Systematics, to update calculations used to determine the Transportation Impact Development Fee and recommend whether rates should be changed, for an amount not to exceed $434,992 and a term of nine months. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 09-087 (10.8) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute the Amendment #1 to Contract No. CS – 150, Engineering and Design Services for Trolley Line Relocation and Street Modification, with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority to increase the contract amount from $811,962 to $1,111,962 and extend the termination date to December 31, 2010. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 09-088 (10.9) Recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve a five-year renewal of the lease for the property serving as the DPT Paint Shop, at 80 Charter Oak Avenue, to commence on August 1, 2009 with the Gensler Family L.P.I. for an initial annual base rent of $105,600 which, after two years, shall increase to $108,768. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 09-089 (10.10) Recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve a five-year renewal of the lease for the property serving as the DPT Traffic Signs Division, at 1975-1999 Bryant Street, to commence on July 1, 2009 with 1975-1999 Bryant Street LLC for an initial annual base rent of $215,852.40 which, after two years, shall increase to $222,327.96. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 09-090 (10.11) Approving the plans and specifications and authorizes the Executive Director/CEO to advertise Contract No. 1230, Cable Car Propulsion System DC Motor Drives Upgrade. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and budget.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 09-091 (10.12) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to issue a Request for Proposals, evaluate proposers and negotiate a contract for conflict resolution training services for the Security and Enforcement Division for an initial term of one year with two options to extend the contract. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Antonio Parra) RESOLUTION 09-092 No public comment. On motion to approve the Consent Calendar (Item 10.5 severed): ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, McCray, Nolan and Oka ABSENT - Lee REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Report on the status of the SFMTA FY10 budget. (No explanatory documents.) (Sonali Bose) Sonali Bose, chief financial officer and Kenneth McDonald, chief operating officer, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman McCray requested updates on the budget as it moves ahead. PUBLIC COMMENT: Emil Lawrence stated that this is a fantasy budget. Payroll is higher next year than this year. The city is in bankruptcy and the Board is going off a cliff pontificating about small revenues here and there. The SFMTA is afraid to deal with the unions and has a structural problem that won’t go away. You’re still handing out premium pay and overtime. Raising fees won’t solve the problem. The SFMTA will be in the same boat in 12 months. Tom Radulovich, Livable City, stated that they’re happy with the budget and are glad to see that increases to enforcement are back. The BART/Muni pass will hurt both agencies. Mr. Radulovich expressed support for smart parking, managing parking intelligently and sustainability. Mark Caswell expressed appreciation to staff for revisiting parking revenues, especially charging for evening and Sunday parking. Robin Krop discussed service enhancements during the evening rush hour and expressed frustration that she is not able to get on a vehicle during rush hour. Dave Schneider stated that the SFMTA, city and state budgets all impact each other. He noted that Transportation Secretary LaHood is open to using federal economic stimulus money for operating purposes. 12. 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 (Lee-absent). PUBLIC COMMENT on Closed Session: Barry Taranto stated that he is familiar with the plaintiffs. Craig Yates is disabled and has a van that is equipped for his needs. Mr. Taranto expressed concern about what this parking garage has done. He stated that it is important to keep elevators operating. RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 1. Call to Order Chairman Nolan called the closed session to order at 3:47 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
Absent: Jerry Lee – with notification Also present:
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:
RESOLUTION 09-093 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, McCray, Nolan and Oka ABSENT - Lee 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 case: 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: Automotive Machinists Local 1414; SEIU Local 1021; TWU, Local 250-A; TWU, Local 200; IBEW Local 6 and Municipal Executives’ Association To discuss: _X__ Wages _X__ Hours _X__ Benefits _X__ Working Conditions _X__ Other ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - The closed session was adjourned at 3:59 p.m. 13. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman Nolan announced that the SFMTA Board of Directors met in closed session to discuss Yates & Skaff vs. CCSF with the City Attorney. The Board of Directors voted unanimously to settle the case (Lee-absent). The Board also discussed labor negotiations but did not discuss anticipated litigation. 14. Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in closed session. On motion to not disclose the information discussed: unanimously approved (Lee-absent). ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 4:02 p.m. A tape of the meeting is on file in the office of the Secretary to the San Francisco 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; 25 Van Ness Ave., Suite 220, SF, CA 94102-6027 or the web site: sfgov.org/ethics. |
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