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City and County of San Francisco
Municipal Transportation Agency
Citizens’ Advisory Council
Thursday, March 29, 2012, at 5:30 p.m.
1 South Van Ness Avenue, Room 3074
San Francisco, California
MINUTES
1. Call to Order:
Vice Chairman Weaver called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
2. Roll Call:
SFMTA CAC members present at Roll Call: Mark Ballew, Mary Burns, Joan Downey, Katie Haverkamp, Marc Salomon, Susan Vaughan, Dan Weaver, and Roland Wong
SFMTA CAC members absent at Roll Call: Daniel Murphy and Dorris Vincent
SFMTA CAC members absent: Art Cimento and Steve Ferrario
3. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting.
The CAC Secretary made the announcement.
Dorris Vincent arrived at 5:41 p.m.
4. Approval of Minutes:
Council member Vaughan stated that David Pilpel’s comment in item #7 is confusing and would like clarification from him.
Council member Downey stated that she would like clarification of the court house fees from Sonali Bose under item #8.
Public Comment:
None
On motion to approve the minutes of February 2, 2012 and March 1, 2012: Approved as amended
Ayes –Ballew, Burns, Downey, Haverkamp, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Ferrario, and Murphy
5. Report of the Chair (For discussion only):
Chairman Murphy mentioned that this would be Mary Burns’ last day with the Council and thanked her for her service.
Public Comment:
None
6. Public Comment:
Edward Mason recommended that the Council should invite VEOLIA to discuss Shop-a-Round. It is a convenient, low-cost shuttle that provides group shopping for seniors and/or disabled riders.
7. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding proposed FY13 and FY14 service standards. (Travis Fox, Manager, Finance & Information Technology)
Travis Fox discussed proposed changes to the FY13 and FY14 service standards report. Goals for the updated service standards report include: conducting more frequent customer satisfaction surveys, including taxis, bicycles and pedestrians; providing monthly reports; and reporting headway bunches and gaps. Mr. Fox stated that staff is in the process of developing methodology and that the first report would be distributed in August 2012.
Public Comment:
None
Daniel Murphy arrived at 6:23 p.m.
8. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the FY13 and FY14 Capital and Operating budgets. (Sonali Bose, CFO/Director, Finance & Information Technology)
Sonali Bose discussed the FY13 and FY14 Capital and Operating budget. Ms. Bose stated that: reducing management positions; adding 500-1,000 parking meters; allowing for Sunday metering enforcement; and adding court house fees to citations contributed to balancing the budget. Ms. Bose also provided insight to the SFPD’s role within the SFMTA.
Public Comment:
Edward Mason discussed VTA’s security enforcement. Mr. Mason stated that he is unsure how VTA funds this operation, and wondered if Muni should pursue that type of enforcement action.
9. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendations from the Finance and Administration Committee (FAC).
(This item was continued from March 1, 2012)
Motion 120202.05a
WHEREAS, Section 8A.109 of the Charter of City and County of San Francisco requires the SFMTA Board to seek new revenue sources, the SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board of Directors consider the following for additional revenue in the FY 2013 and FY 2014 budget:
- Increasing the meter bagging fee
Public Comment:
None
On motion to approve Motion120202.05a: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Motion 120202.05b
WHEREAS, Section 8A.109 of the Charter of City and County of San Francisco requires the SFMTA Board to seek new revenue sources, the SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board of Directors consider the following for additional revenue in the FY 2013 and FY 2014 budget:
- Increase citations by $3.00 to offset the Courthouse Fee
Council member Vaughan suggested that the motion be amended to read, “Increase citations by an amount sufficient to offset Courthouse Fee”
Public Comment:
None
On motion to amend Motion 120202.05b: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
The motion as amended reads as follows:
Motion 120202.05b
WHEREAS, Section 8A.109 of the Charter of City and County of San Francisco requires the SFMTA Board to seek new revenue sources, the SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board of Directors consider the following for additional revenue in the FY 2013 and FY 2014 budget:
- Increase citations by an amount sufficient to offset the Courthouse Fee
On motion to approve Motion 120202.05b as amended: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Motion 120202.05c
WHEREAS, Section 8A.109 of the Charter of City and County of San Francisco requires the SFMTA Board to seek new revenue sources, the SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board of Directors consider the following for additional revenue in the FY 2013 and FY 2014 budget:
- Extend parking meter hours to nighttime hours
Council member Vaughan moved that the motion be amended and suggested adding language to extend parking meter hours in commercially busy areas where parking is low and with longer parking duration.
Public Comment:
None
On motion to amend Motion 120202.05c: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
The motion as amended reads as follows:
Motion 120202.05c
WHEREAS, Section 8A.109 of the Charter of City and County of San Francisco requires the SFMTA Board to seek new revenue sources, the SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board of Directors consider the following for additional revenue in the FY 2013 and FY 2014 budget:
- Extend parking meter hours to evenings in commercial districts where parking availability during the evening is low and allow for longer parking durations during those hours
On motion to approve Motion 120202.05c as amended: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Motion 120202.05d
WHEREAS, Section 8A.109 of the Charter of City and County of San Francisco requires the SFMTA Board to seek new revenue sources, the SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board of Directors consider the following for additional revenue in the FY 2013 and FY 2014 budget:
- Extend parking meter hours to Sundays
Council member Ballew moved that the motion be amended to add language to allow unlimited parking durations and to provide the ability to buy parking in durations equal to the length of the hours.
On motion to amend Motion 120202.05d: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Chairman Murphy moved that the motion be amended to add language that staff work with neighborhood merchants and the placement of parking meters.
On motion to amend Motion 120202.05d: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Public Comment:
None
The motion as amended reads as follows:
Motion 120202.05d
WHEREAS, Section 8A.109 of the Charter of City and County of San Francisco requires the SFMTA Board to seek new revenue sources, the SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board of Directors consider the following for additional revenue in the FY 2013 and FY 2014 budget:
- Extend parking meter hours to Noon to Six p.m. on Sundays in commercial districts where parking availability on Sundays is low and allow for longer parking durations during those hours. The SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board work with neighborhood merchants to choose appropriate locations for this policy
On motion to approve Motion 120202.05d as amended: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Motion 120202.05e
WHEREAS, Section 8A.109 of the Charter of City and County of San Francisco requires the SFMTA Board to seek new revenue sources, the SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board of Directors consider the following for additional revenue in the FY 2013 and FY 2014 budget:
- Add 500 to 1,000 new metered spaces
Council member Salomon suggested that the motion be amended to include adding language, “in front of parcels not zoned R” to the end of the motion.
Public Comment:
None
On motion to amend Motion 120202.05e: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
The motion as amended reads as follows:
Motion 120202.05e
WHEREAS, Section 8A.109 of the Charter of City and County of San Francisco requires the SFMTA Board to seek new revenue sources, the SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board of Directors consider the following for additional revenue in the FY 2013 and FY 2014 budget:
- Add 500 to 1,000 new metered spaces in front of parcels not zoned “R”
On motion to approve Motion 120202.05e as amended: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Motion 120202.05f
WHEREAS, Section 8A.109 of the Charter of City and County of San Francisco requires the SFMTA Board to seek new revenue sources, the SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board of Directors consider the following for additional revenue in the FY 2013 and FY 2014 budget:
- Enforce the existing parking garage pricing ordinance
Public Comment:
None
On motion to approve Motion120202.05f: Not approved
Ayes – Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – Ballew and Burns
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Motion 120202.05g
WHEREAS, Section 8A.109 of the Charter of City and County of San Francisco requires the SFMTA Board to seek new revenue sources, the SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board of Directors consider the following for additional revenue in the FY 2013 and FY 2014 budget:
- Extend the parking garage ordinance to all parking lots and garages citywide
Public Comment:
None
On motion to approve Motion120202.05g: Not approved
Ayes – Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, and Vincent
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Motion 120202.06
The SFMTA CAC recommends that, if the Board considers charging for transfers or increasing the single cash fare for non-Clipper users, that it opt for the latter option. The SFMTA CAC urges the Board to examine the experience of AC Transit in implementing these options.
Public Comment:
None
On motion to approve Motion120202.06: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Motion 120222.01
WHEREAS, San Francisco is a Transit First City, as established in repeated votes of the people, the SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board undertake all possible efforts, including directing the efforts of the agency’s legislative liaison, to preserve federal funding for transit in negotiations over the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012.
Council member Salomon moved that the motion be amended to include adding language “both capital and operations” before the phrase “to preserve federal funding”.
Public Comment:
None
On motion to amend Motion 120222.01: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
The motion as amended reads as follows:
Motion 120222.01
WHEREAS, San Francisco is a Transit First City, as established in repeated votes of the people, the SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board undertake all possible efforts, including directing the efforts of the agency’s legislative liaison, to preserve federal funding for both capital and operations transit in negotiations over the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012.
On motion to approve Motion 120222.01 as amended: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Motion 120305.01
The SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board request from the City Attorney a memo outlining the power of and constraints on of the SFMTA and/or the City and County of San Francisco to regulate and/or charge franchise fees or use fees on tour buses, charter buses, private shuttle buses, private educational institutions’ buses, and commuter buses for payment for use of SFMTA bus stops, blocking transit right-of-way, and blocking bike lanes, and further that the SFMTA Board make this memo public in order to allow policy deliberation by the SFMTA CAC and other interested parties and stakeholders.
Council member Salomon moved that the motion be amended to add language, “idling of parked diesel buses” in the statement after “blocking transit right-of-way”.
Chairman Murphy advised the Council that he does personal business with a company that contracts out buses and inquired if Council had objection to him voting on this motion. Council member Vincent suggested that the Chairman not vote. Chairman Murphy departed the room while the Council voted on this motion.
Public Comment:
None
On motion to amend Motion 120305.01: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, Ferrario, and Murphy
The motion as amended reads as follows:
Motion 120305.01
The SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board request from the City Attorney a memo outlining the power of and constraints on of the SFMTA and/or the City and County of San Francisco to regulate and/or charge franchise fees or use fees on tour buses, charter buses, private shuttle buses, private educational institutions’ buses, and commuter buses for payment for use of SFMTA bus stops, blocking transit right-of-way, idling of parked diesel buses, and blocking bike lanes, and further that the SFMTA Board make this memo public in order to allow policy deliberation by the SFMTA CAC and other interested parties and stakeholders.
On motion to approve Motion 120305.01 as amended: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, Ferrario, and Murphy
Motion 120305.02
WHEREAS, San Francisco voters approved Proposition A in November 2007; and,
WHEREAS, Proposition A dedicated 80% of City parking revenues, a sum amounting to $26 million to transit; and,
WHEREAS, In the subsequent budgets since that time, the MTA has authorized “work orders” that sent those new resources out of the MTA at the expense of transit operations; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the SFMTA Citizens’ Advisory Council finds that the public support for securing additional needed resources for transit operations requires that the MTA Board of Directors meet its end of the bargain made to the voters in 2007; and, therefore, be it
FINALLY RESOLVED, That the SFMTA Citizens’ Advisory Council urges the MTA Board of Directors to begin to rebuild public trust in the agency’s ability to dedicate new resources to transit operations by ending at least $26 million in work orders so that those dollars can be restored to transit operations as promised to the voters prior to seeking new revenues for transit operations.
Public Comment:
None
On motion to approve Motion120305.02: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Motion 120305.03
The SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board work with 311 to channel arrival time requests from 311 to 511, to negotiate a minimal charge for 311 calls which don’t require interaction with a human operator, and to publicize 511 for the types of information requests 511 is able to handle.
Public Comment:
None
On motion to approve Motion120305.03: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Motion 120305.04
The SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA seek grant money from sources which would not otherwise go to the SFMTA for a pilot program for free Muni fares for low-income youth during school commute hours with a limited number of rides per day.
Council member Vaughan moved that the motion be amended to include the word “enough” before “grant money” and adding “such that there is no net loss of revenue to the Agency” after “grant money” in the first sentence.
On motion to amend Motion 120305.04: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Council member Salomon moved to remove “during school hours” from the motion.
On motion to amend Motion 120305.04: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Council member Salomon moved to remove “low income” from the motion.
On motion to amend Motion 120305.04: Not approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, and Wong
Nayes – Downey, Haverkamp, Murphy, and Weaver
Absent – Cimento and Ferrario
Council member Weaver moved that the motion be amended to capture staff’s recommendation.
On motion to amend Motion 120305.04: Not approved
Ayes – Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, and Weaver
Nayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, and Wong
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Public Comment:
Edward Mason commented that there should be training for youth on how to ride transit. Mr. Mason suggested considering cancelling Sunday Streets or look into ways to get revenue from it.
The motion as amended reads as follows:
Motion 120305.04
The SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA seek enough grant money, such that there is no net loss of revenue to the Agency, from sources which would not otherwise go to the SFMTA, for a pilot program for free Muni fares for low-income youth, with a limited number of rides per day.
On motion to approve Motion 120305.04 as amended: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
Motion 120305.05
The SFMTA CAC supports the staff proposal for a $2 million reduction in management salaries and benefits.
Chairman Murphy stated that ten managerial positions and two vacant management positions were eliminated to save about $2M a year. Chairman Murphy stated that the FAC thought this was appropriate. Chairman Murphy moved to amend the motion to include correct civil service senior management classification and duties.
Public Comment:
None
On motion to amend Motion 120305.05: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
The motion as amended reads as follows:
Motion 120305.05
The SFMTA CAC supports the staff proposal for a $2 million reduction in management salaries and benefits. The SFMTA CAC further recommends that senior management positions be reviewed to determine that they are under the correct civil service classification for the duties and responsibilities of their respective positions.
On motion to approve Motion 120305.05 as amended: Approved
Ayes – Ballew, Burns, Haverkamp, Murphy, Salomon, Vaughan, Vincent, Weaver, and Wong
Nayes – None
Absent – Cimento, Downey, and Ferrario
- 10. Committee Members’ request for information. (For discussion only)
- Susan Vaughan requested bike parking plans.
- Mark Ballew requested information regarding the enforcement of ticketing bicyclists who ride on sidewalks, and if so, how many tickets have been issued.
- Marc Salomon requested discussion regarding real time reporting of bicycle/pedestrian collisions be included in monthly service standards reports. Chairman Murphy referred this to the OCSC.
- Susan Vaughan requested the plans for electric vehicle charging stations, including funding; if there are plans to add more; and, who pays the cost.
- Susan Vaughan would like to know if there are procedures for recording police officers rides on Muni and if records are kept.
- Marc Salomon requested information on revenue from moving violations, including how it is distributed.
Public Comment:
Edward Mason stated that VTA provides ECO passes at cost to major employers. San Jose State University provides students with stickers to ride VTA.
11. Schedule upcoming calendar items. (For discussion only)
Next regular meeting: Thursday, May 3, 2012, at 5:30 p.m.
1 South Van Ness Avenue, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 3074
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ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Yvette Torres
SFMTA CAC – Secretary
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