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City and County of San Francisco
Municipal Transportation Agency
Citizens’ Advisory Council

Engineering, Maintenance and Safety Committee

Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at 4:00 p.m.
1 South Van Ness Avenue, 6th Floor, Candlestick Conference Room #6052
San Francisco, California

MINUTES

 

1. Call to Order

Chairman Weaver called the meeting to order at 4:09 p.m. 
2. Roll Call

EMSC Members present at Roll Call:  Steve Ferrario and Dan Weaver

EMSC Members absent: None

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 of August 22, 2012

Public Comment:

David Pilpel commented on the date of the minutes.  Mr. Pipel also stated that the agenda was not placed in the binder at the 7th floor reception desk.

      On motion to approve the minutes of August 22, 2012: Approved as amended

Ayes – Ferrario and Weaver

Nayes – None

Absent – None

5. Report of the Chairman (For discussion only): 

None

6. Public Comment: 

None

7. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding major capital project coordination and delivery between Capital Programs & Construction and Transit Services. (Vince Harris, Director, Capital Programs & Construction and John Haley, Director, Transit Services)

Vince Harris discussed his previous work history as Director of Construction & Engineering with the SFMTA.  Mr. Harris left the SFMTA five years ago and returned as the Director of Capital Programs and Construction over two months ago. 

Mr. Harris discussed the Agency’s 20-year capital program and the working relationship between Capital Programs & Construction and the Transit Division.

John Haley discussed projects and costs for the Transit Division.

Public Comment:

David Pilpel commented on staff’s working relationship between Capital Programs & Construction and Transit Services.  Mr. Pilpel commented on relationships between other City agencies and their committees in getting projects completed.

8. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Articulated Trolley Replacement procurement process/options/timeline of the desired design features.  (John Haley, Director, Transit Services)

John Haley discussed the overhaul program of aging vehicles.  Mr. Haley discussed the plans for vehicles that did not have mid-life overhauls.  Mr. Haley discussed specifications and delivery time of vehicles that will be overhauled.

Public Comment:

David Pilpel commented on the length of time of City projects to be completed.

9. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Minnesota Procurement process.  (John Haley, Director, Transit Services)

John Haley discussed staff’s recommendations and design options for vehicles in the Minnesota Procurement process.  Mr. Haley also discussed the delivery schedule and cost of the contract.

Public Comment:

Edward Mason stated that he commends staff on topics discussed at the meeting.  Mr. Mason also commented on capital projects for the growth in the Bay Area.

10. Committee Members’ request for information

None

11. Schedule upcoming calendar items (For discussion only)

Next regular meeting:  October 24, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.  
1 South Van Ness Avenue, 6th Floor, Candlestick Conference Room #6052

12. Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by:
Yvette Torres
SFMTA CAC - Secretary

 

 

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