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Engineering, Maintenance and Safety CommitteeWednesday, February 27, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. MINUTES 1. Call to Order Chairman Weaver called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. 2. Roll Call EMSC members present at Roll Call: Steve Ferrario, Dan Weaver, and Frank Zepeda EMSC members absent: None SFMTA CAC members not on this committee, but also present: Roland Wong 3. Announcement of prohibition of sound-producing devices during the meeting. The CAC Secretary made the announcement. 4. Approval of Minutes: Public Comment: None On motion to approve the minutes of January 23, 2013: Approved Ayes – Ferrario, Weaver, and Zepeda Nayes – None Absent – None 5. Report of the chairman (For discussion only): None\ 6. Public Comment: None 7. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding how metro service operates; plans for vendors; maintenance and cleaning; wi-fi; and capital projects. (John Haley, Director, Transit Services, Vince Harris, Director, Capital Programs & Construction, and Hoppers, Technology and Performance, Finance and Information Technology) John Haley discussed the maintenance and cleaning program; lighting; non-structural elements, such as benches and floors; vehicles; and tracks of the subway. Vince Harris discussed the various projects connected with metro service, such as the rail and overhead wire replacement; radio; integrated system replacement; and Central Control projects. Public Comment: Edward Mason commented on signage to keep vehicles clean and rail grinding. Motion 130227.01 The SFMTA CAC recommends that a refreshment program for subway station non-structural components be added to the operating budget of the SFMTA. On motion to approve Motion 130227.01: Approved Ayes – Ferrario, Weaver, and Zepeda Nayes – None Absent – None 8. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an update of the automatic train control system (ATCS) improvements. (Kenny Ngan, Project Manager, Capital Programs & Construction) Kenny Ngan discussed the status of the System Management Center (SMC), which orchestrates the train control of the system; Local System Management Center (LSMC), which provides local fall back at five interlocks; SMC upgrade schedule and budget; and the ATCS final cutover project status. Public Comment: Edward Mason commented on the software of the new system. 9. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendation from the Engineering, Maintenance and Safety Committee (EMSC). (This item was continued from the February 7, 2013 CAC meeting) Motion 121127.01 The SFMTA CAC recommends that the On-Street Parking Management Plan recently adopted by the SFMTA Board of Directors be reconsidered and further discussed at a public meeting of the Board. The SFMTA CAC itself, as well as members of the public, did not have an opportunity to present their positions on this matter in a public forum within a SFMTA Board meeting. Chairman Weaver suggested rescinding the motion. Public Comment: None On motion to rescind Motion 121127.01: Approved Ayes – Ferrario, Weaver, and Zepeda Nayes – None Absent – None 10. Committee members’ requests for information. (For discussion only) None Public Comment: None 11. Schedule upcoming Meeting and Agenda Items. (For discussion only) Next special meeting: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. ADJORN: The meeting was adjourned at 5:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted by:
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