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2:00 – SPECIAL MEETING ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order
Chairman McCray called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
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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 May 16, 2006 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (Kasolas, Shahum-absent).
5. Communications Board Secretary Boomer stated that CAC Chairman Daniel Murphy had informed her that there wouldn’t be a CAC report. She advised that Item 16, a review of key points of the City Attorney’s “Good Government Guide” had been continued to the June 30th special meeting. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Chairman McCray requested that Director Mezey be appointed to the Transit Effectiveness Project’s Policy Advisory Committee. E.D. Ford stated that they would welcome Director Mezey’s involvement. 7. Executive Director’s Report
Exec. Director Ford introduced the new MTA Bicycle Guide which provides resources and information for adult San Francisco bicyclists. This guide is part of a multi-faceted MTA bicycle safety education program and was funded by Prop. K. On June 1st, a press conference is scheduled with Mayor Newsom to announce receipt of the first hybrid diesel-electric bus. This will be the first of a 30-bus fleet that will make the MTA the third largest alternative fuel fleet in the United States. New York MTA reports significant improvements to fuel economy and vehicle reliability and significant reductions in particulate matter and other emissions. These low floor buses will improve accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities. Deb Ward, acting Chief Financial Officer presented the Third Quarter Financial Report. Wilson Johnson, Director of Service Delivery, presented a status report on the On Time Performance Pilot Project. Director Mezey requested a status report on the vacant positions in the parking meter repair divisions and the impact that broken meters have on revenue. Chairman McCray requested that the report include information regarding the status of the new meters. PUBLIC COMMENT: Norm Rolfe stated that the on-time performance standard should be zero minutes early rather than one minute early. He added that the cost per passenger mile might be a useful measure and that the number of revenue passengers per route mile could also be a useful measure. Barry Taranto stated that it is the job of the police to issue moving violations and asked how the MTA was going to get the police to write those tickets. Right turns aren’t a big issue. He expressed appreciation for putting the word “taxi” on signs along Market St. He stated that there is too much double parking in the transit lane and that PCO’s disappear in the evening hours. 8. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report No report. 9. Public Comment Barry Taranto congratulated Chairman McCray and called him a great DPT president. He expressed hope that more parking and traffic issues would be addressed. He stated that a Muni inspector parks her vehicle in the cab stand at Haight and Masonic and wouldn’t move her vehicle when asked. He stated that a PCO visits a friend at 20th and Castro at all hours of the night. Herbert Weiner stated that Muni is fountain of youth because it takes two lifetimes to catch a bus. Mr. Weiner discussed what riders could do while waiting for the bus to arrive. He stated that people are boarding by the rear door like crazy and that the MTA should posts signs to tell people to cover their mouths when they cough. THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY BOARD ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION AS STATED BY THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION, AND CITY ATTORNEY WHERE APPLICABLE. EXPLANATORY DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CONSENT AND REGULAR 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, and will be acted upon by a single vote of the Board. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board 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: A. Donald Wildy, Unlitigated Claim #0601369 filed on 12/7/05 for $8,250 Director Din requested that the Item 10.1 A be removed from the Consent Calendar and continued to the next meeting. The claim was continued to the meeting of June 30th, 2006. (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications: A. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "G" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - Geary Boulevard, north side, between Baker and Lyon Streets. B. ESTABLISH - TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - DeHaro Street, both sides, between 15th and 17th Streets. C. RESCIND - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING 3 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - Sutter Street, north side, between Sansome and Montgomery Streets D. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - Sutter Street, both sides, between Montgomery and Kearny Streets. E. RESCIND - TOW AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM TO 9 AM AND 4 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - 3rd Street, east side, between King and Brannan Sts. F. RESCIND - TOW AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND TOW AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, ESTABLISH - Davis Street, west side, between Sacramento and California Streets. G. RESCIND - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY- South Van Ness Avenue, west side, from 13th Street to 19th Street. H. RESCIND NO LEFT TURN, 4 PM TO 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - South Van Ness Avenue, northbound and southbound, at 16th Street. I. RESCIND - NO LEFT TURN, 7 AM TO 9 AM, 4 PM TO 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY –South Van Ness Avenue, northbound and southbound, at 18th Street. J. ESTABLISH - NO PARKING ANYTIME - Marin Street, north side, between 3rd and Illinois Streets. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bond Yee) RESOLUTION 06-060 A member of the public requested that Item 10.2 G, H and I be severed from the Consent Calendar. PUBLIC COMMENT: Speaking on Items G, H and I, Barry Taranto stated that the tow away zones on South Van Ness was due to level of traffic. He stated that rescinding the no left turn signs may warrant problems at the 16th and 18th Street intersections and suggested that the MTA leave the no left turn sign at 16th St. during rush hour. Bond Yee, acting Director of DPT, stated that it is reasonable to rescind the no left turn signs. Traffic volume at the intersections is down to 500 vehicles during the peak hour, which can be handled with one lane of traffic. Staff always does a follow up evaluation and will make adjustments if necessary. (10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute and file appropriate applications with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission of an allocation of Transportation Development Act, State Transit Assistance, and One-Half Cent Sales Tax for a total of $93,932,699 in state and regional funds for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and opinion of counsel.) (Deb Ward) RESOLUTION 06-061 (10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to obtain up to $1,356,134 as reimbursement for the MTA’s participation in the 2006 Spare the Air/Free Transit Program. (Explanatory documents include a staff report resolution and agreement.) (Diana Hammons) Director Din requested that Item 10.4 be severed from the Consent Calendar to request that the resolution be amended to clarify that the request for reimbursement will not exceed the maximum amount allowed by MTC. RESOLUTION 06-061 On motion to amend the resolution to clarify that the total amount will not exceed the maximum allowed by MTC: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, McCray, Mezey, and Nolan ABSENT – Kasolas and Shahum On motion to approve as amended: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, McCray, Mezey, and Nolan ABSENT – Kasolas and Shahum (10.5) Authorizing the Department of Public Works to execute Contract Modification #5 to DPW Contract No. 080J(R), SFgo Integrated Transportation Management System with Edward W. Scott Electric to increase the cost of the contract by $60,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,255,908 due to unforeseen field conditions. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.) (Bond Yee) Director Din requested that Item 10.5 be severed from the Consent Calendar to request clarification regarding previous contract modifications. Bond Yee, acting Director of Parking and Traffic clarified the amount of funds expended. RESOLUTION 06-062 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, McCray, Mezey, and Nolan ABSENT - Kasolas, Shahum (10.6) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute a 2006 BART Plus Agreement with BART and other transit operators to continue the BART Plus Ticket Program from January 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, agreement and resolution.) (Deb Ward) RESOLUTION 06-063 (10.7) Revising the MTA FY07 budget resolution to authorize the Executive Director/CEO to execute an agreement with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District, the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority, the Dumbarton Bridge Service Consortium, the Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, the San Mateo County Transit District, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, the City of Union City, the Western Contra Costa Transit Authority, and the City of Benicia to continue the BART Plus Ticket Program from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.) (Deb Ward) Director Din requested that Item 10.7 be severed from the Consent Calendar to request clarification regarding the Fast Pass. Deb Ward, acting Chief Financial Officer stated that the pass referred to is the monthly Muni Fast Pass. RESOLUTION 06-064 On motion to approve the Consent Calendar (items 10.1, 10.2, 10.4, 10.5, 10.7 severed) ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, McCray, Mezey, and Nolan ABSENT - Kasolas, Shahum REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Adopting the FY2007 milestones entitled “FY2007 Proposed Changes to the Service Standards Milestones.” (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and service standards.) (Deborah Denison) Debbie Denison, acting Director, Technology, Planning and Business Analysis presented the staff report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Norman Rolfe stated that getting to a time point early is okay but a bus leaving early is a “no-no”. By making the operators wait at the transfer points, they will make sure that people can make their connections. From the passengers’ view point, the standard needs to be revised. Rafael Cabrera, TWU, Local 250-A, stated that TWU had met to discuss the service standards but they did not agree with the measures. You cannot have a meaningful measure of on-time performance if there were runs or operators missing. TWU was told that there wasn’t a plan to achieve a 5% reduction in accidents which is troubling. He expressed appreciation that Wilson Johnson is looking at on-time performance. RESOLUTION 06-065 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, McCray, Mezey, and Nolan ABSENT - Kasolas and Shahum 12. Approving various changes to roadways, sidewalks, curb space and intersections in the Rincon Hill area which is bound by Folsom Street, The Embarcadero, Bryant Street, Beale Street, the Bay Bridge approach, and the Transbay Terminal ramps. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bond Yee) Bond Yee, acting Director, DPT and Joshua Switzky, City Planning Department, presented the staff report. Director Din requested that the resolution be amended to state that the various changes would be consistent with the Pedestrian Master Plan. No public comment. RESOLUTION 06-066 On motion to approve as amended: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, McCray, Mezey, and Nolan ABSENT – Kasolas and Shahum 13. Discussion and vote pursuant to Administrative Code Section 67.11(a) as to whether to conduct a closed session and invoke the attorney‑client privilege. On motion to invoke the attorney-client privilege: unanimously approved (Kasolas, Shahum-absent). RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 1. Call to Order Chairman McCray called the closed session to order at 4:28 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
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3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 and the Administrative Code Section 67.8 (a) (3), the Municipal Transportation Agency Board will meet in Closed Session to discuss and take action on attorney‑client matters in the following case: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Existing Litigation:
(3.1) Sofia Kastrelevitch, Superior Ct. #431560 filed on 5/19/04 for $518,400 RESOLUTION 06-067 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, McCray, Mezey, and Nolan ABSENT – Kasolas and Shahum 4. 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 case: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Anticipated Litigation: ______ As defendant __X___ As plaintiff ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - The closed session was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
14. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman McCray announced that the Board met in closed session to discuss Kastrelevitch vs. CCSF with the City Attorney. The Board voted unanimously to settle the case (Kasolas and Shahum-absent). The Board also met in closed session for a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation with the city as plaintiff. There was no action taken on that item. 15. Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in closed session. On motion to not disclose the information discussed: unanimously approved (Kasolas, Shahum-absent). 16. Review of key points of the City Attorney’s “Good Government Guide”. (No explanatory documents.) (Julia Friedlander) This item was continued to the June 30, 2006 special meeting. ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 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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