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2:00 ‑ REGULAR MEETING ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman Vaughns called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
3. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting. Chairman Vaughns announced that the ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at the meeting. She 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. She 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 March 21, 2006 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (McCray-absent). 5. Communications Board Secretary Boomer announced that the quarterly financial report, Item 10.6 on the Consent Calendar regarding the release of an RFP for the Geneva Historic Car Enclosure and Item 3.2 in closed session regarding settlement of the Girling claim were removed from the agenda at the request of staff. Chairman Vaughns requested the reading of an e-mail sent to her from Ruby Tourk dated April 4, 2006 regarding board appointments. Board Secretary Boomer read the e-mail into the record. It stated “Chair, as you know, the Mayor is making another commission appointment in your seat. He has asked however that you remain acting on the commission until the new appointee is sworn in. Thank you very much for your dedicated service to the MTA Board of Directors, signed Ruby”. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members None. 7. Executive Director’s Report
Exec. Director Ford stated that he was pleased to present the Special Recognition Award to Linda Wilson, an operator at Presidio. Ms. Wilson has been with Muni since 1987 and has received numerous commendations over the years. Ms. Wilson expressed appreciation for her family and her job. Chairman Vaughns expressed appreciation to Ms. Wilson on behalf of the Board. Director McCray arrived. Mr. Ford stated that the MTA is proud to offer free Muni service on all lines from 3:00 am Tuesday, April 18 through 3:00 am Wednesday, April 19, 2006 in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the great quake and fire. Service to the Ballpark for the first home stand games were relatively problem free. This year, Muni changed its procedure regarding single ticket fare collection in order to significantly reduce overtime for Revenue and Security personnel. There were some problems with this change initially but staff is continuing to refine the procedure. Muni expects to save over $90,000 per year. On April 1, 2006, the new Lift Van and ADA Access contract between the Paratransit Broker and Trans Metro Express and Medsam went into effect.Unfortunately, Medsam has been unable to meet the requirements of the contract and provided a termination notice to ATC/Intelitrans, the paratransit broker. Per the protocols of the RFP process, ATC/Intelitrans is entering into negotiations with MV Transportation. ATC is continuing to assess their options because contracting with MV has significant cost implications for the Paratransit Program. The potential increased costs could be over $1 million annually. Staff will report back to the Board regarding the final outcome. The Board of Supervisors will be holding two hearings on the MTA’s FY07 budget on April 26 and May 17. The MTA will hold their Rail Rodeo on April 29, 2006 at the Green Light Rail Center. This competition will include separate events for train operators and maintainer teams. The competition starts at 8:00 a.m. and the awards program will be at 1:00 p.m. The first place finishers will compete in the national competition in New York. Debbie Denison, acting DGM, Transportation Technology presented the Quarterly Transportation Technology Report. Chairman Vaughns requested that Mr. Ford have someone speak with Irwin Lum, President of TWU, Local 250A regarding their issues with Trapeze. Mr. Ford stated that he would do so and would provide a memo to the Board on the resolution of TWU’s issues. Carter Rohan, Director of Construction, presented the MTA’s Rail Replacement Program. Carter Rohan, Director of Construction, presented the Third Street Light Rail Project status update. Mr. Rohan stated that he will present a detailed funding plan at a future meeting, including revisions to the MME scope of work. PUBLIC COMMENT: Barry Taranto stated that the Islais Creek Bridge construction was taking forever and requested an update on that project. He noted that there have been improvements at night on Third Street when cross traffic triggers the street lights, which makes it easier to drive. He expressed hope that Third Street would be repaved and requested that the MTA inform the public regarding where the left turns would be prohibited. The intersection at Oakdale and Palou is confusing and needs appropriate signage. Paul Lee, Secretary and Treasurer for TWU, Local 250A, stated that the Trapeze software system was used to develop schedules. TWU members experience no layover time at the end of their runs which leaves no time for personal necessities. There is a lack of adequate running time given the traffic conditions. 8. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report No report. 9. Public Comment Herbert Weiner expressed concern that he was told that eight coaches were missing on the 1-CA line during the Chinese New Year’s parade. He stated that he will only accept the present schedule for the 44-line over his dead body. There are many people who board the 1-CA line through the back door. They should be fined. He expressed appreciation that Muni was free today and suggested that this should happen more often. Barry Taranto stated that the Board of Supervisors still has to approve the Mayor’s appointments to the MTA board and expressed hope that whomever was leaving the Board does well in their endeavors. Mr. Taranto stated that he has placed repeated phone calls regarding signal timing on Mission, particularly at 10th and 11th streets. Red He wondered why Muni didn’t seem to have a problem with Oracle putting a tent on Third Street for nine or ten days. Dan Hinds, National Cab Company, requested a formal decision on the current paratransit debit contract. Without resolution of this issue, they will be forced to move forward with legal action. Byron Van Honda stated that increasing the lift van and group van fare for people with extremely low incomes was the wrong way to address the issue. Increasing the lift van and group van fares is going to affect people who live in nursing home and who live on $40-50 dollars per month. He requested that the MTA find other ways to address the issue. A fare increase should be the last resort. THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY AND PARKING AUTHORITY 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 401 VAN NESS AVE. #334. CONSENT CALENDAR 10. All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine by the Municipal Transportation Agency Board or Parking Authority Board of Directors, 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. Dara Barber, Superior Ct. #CGC05437949 filed on 4/22/05 for $2,000 B. Alicia Mitchell, Superior Ct. #428874 filed on 2/18/04 for $2,062 C. May L. Seto, Unlitigated Claim #503774 filed on 5/27/05 for $7,500 D. Luzviminda Canilao, Unlitigated Claim #503940 filed on 6/13/05 for $10,080 E. Jorge Siquenza, Superior Ct. #448751 filed on 6/15/05 for $16,500 F. Manuel Cadayona, Superior Ct. #CGC05442312 filed on 6/16/05 for $17,500 G. Mitra Ghovanloo-Ghajar, Litigated Claim #448334 filed on 10/18/04 for $20,000 H. Siu Kam Mak, Superior Ct. #443223 filed on 7/20/05 for $56,000 I. Tanya Hart-Beverley, Superior Ct. #435777 filed on 10/26/04 for $60,000 RESOLUTION 06-035 (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications: A. ESTABLISH - ONE-WAY STREET (WESTBOUND) - Cleveland Street, between Sherman and 7th Streets. B. ESTABLISH - STREET CLOSURE EXCEPT DURING SUMMER RECESS - Sherman Street, from Cleveland Street to 100 feet north of Harrison Street. C. RESCIND - PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - Sanchez Street, east side, of from 17th Street to 91 feet northerly. D. ESTABLISH 2-HR TIME-LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, EXCEPT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - Kansas Street, both sides, between 15th and 16th Streets. E. ESTABLISH - UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - 2718 Bryant Street, west side, between the driveways for #2718 - 2722 and 2724 - 2726 Bryant Street. F. EXTEND - NO PARKING ANYTIME - Ocean Avenue, south side, from 100 feet to 142 feet west of San Leandro Way. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.) RESOLUTION 06-036 (10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $453,826 in Transportation Development Act funds for striping and signing bike lanes; purchasing and installing bicycle racks; and bicycle safety programs. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.) RESOLUTION 06-037 (10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $200,000 of Carl Moyer grant funds from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to purchase and install new engines on 12 articulated motor coaches. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.) RESOLUTION 06-038 (10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend a grant of $90,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to model and retime traffic signals along King/The Embarcadero and Market Street. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public. (10.6) Approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to advertise Contract No. MR-1216, Design-Build Services for Geneva Historic Car Enclosure. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) This item was removed from the agenda at the request of staff. (10.7) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Amendment No. 3 to Contract CS-137, Professional Insurance Broker Services for Third Street Light Rail Project, with Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, for an amount not to exceed $160,000 for additional brokerage services for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,338,551, with an extension of the term of the Contract of 365 days. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) RESOLUTION 06-040 (10.8) Acting as the Parking Authority, authorizing the Director of the Parking Authority to advertise a Request for Proposals for the lease of the commercial space in the Performing Arts Garage known as 340 Grove Street and 370 Grove Street. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.) RESOLUTION 06-041 On motion to approve the Consent Calendar (Item 10.5 and 10.6 severed): ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns PUBLIC COMMENT on Item 10.5: Barry Taranto requested information regarding what the money would be used for and expressed hope that this item would improve timing. On motion to approve Item 10.5: RESOLUTION 06-039 ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to implement new fares for lift van and group van paratransit services, to be included as a technical adjustment to the fiscal year 2006-07 Municipal Transportation Agency budget, subject to approval of the budget by the Board of Supervisors. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.) Annette Williams, Manager, Accessible Services presented the staff report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jeanne Lynch, Vice Chairman, Paratransit Coordinating Council, expressed support for the fare increase. The PCC has worked with staff for many years on measures to enhance the paratransit program. One of the PCC’s recommendations was to provide an equitable fare structure across all modes of service and through a phased approach. Ms. Lynch encouraged the Board to implement the final phase of the fare equity proposal. Bruce Oka expressed support for the fare increase. It will equalize fares throughout the paratransit program. Mr. Oka stated that the PCC has been working on this process for over 10 years and finally they have a solution that makes sense to all. Dee Ann Hendrix, Secretary, PCC, expressed support for the fare increase. Ms. Hendrix stated that it’s time that there was fare equity between all modes. No one group should be paying more or less than any other group. With this change, all people with disabilities will be paying the same price. The PCC voted unanimously to support this increase. She expressed hope that the Board votes their conscience. RESOLUTION 06-042 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns 12. Approving the City of San Francisco Ellis-O’Farrell Parking Corporation Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget and the capital improvement requests for the Ellis O’Farrell Garage. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and budget.) No public comment. RESOLUTION 06-043 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns 13. Approving the City of San Francisco Downtown Parking Corporation’s Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget and capital improvement requests for the Fifth and Mission Parking Garage. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and budget.) No public comment. RESOLUTION 06-044 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns 14. Approving the Uptown Parking Corporation’s Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget and capital improvement requests for the Sutter-Stockton Garage. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and budget.) No public comment. RESOLUTION 06-045 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns 15. Approving the City of San Francisco Uptown Parking Corporation’s Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget and capital improvement requests for the Union Square Parking Garage. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and budget.) No public comment. RESOLUTION 06-046 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns 16. Approving the City of San Francisco Portsmouth Plaza Parking Corporation’s Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Budget and capital improvement requests for the Portsmouth Square Garage (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and budget.) No public comment. RESOLUTION 06-047 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns 17. Approving the Japan Center Garage Corporation’s Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget, marketing plan and capital improvement requests for the Japan Center Garages and the Japantown Task Force’s budget. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and budget.) No public comment. RESOLUTION 06-048 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns 18. 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. RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 1. Call to Order Chairman Vaughns called the closed session to order at 4:24 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 cases: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Existing Litigation: (3.1) CCSF vs. CDSNet, Superior Ct. #434147 filed on 8/25/04 for $500,000 (City to receive) RESOLUTION 06-049 On motion to approve as amended: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns (3.2) Richard & Valerie Girling/SFUSD, Superior Ct. #435353 filed on 10/8/04 for $2,375,000 This item was removed from the agenda. 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 cases: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Anticipated Litigation: __X___ As defendant _____ As plaintiff 5. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a) and Administrative Code Section 67.8, the Municipal Transportation Agency Board shall meet in closed session for: Director Black recused herself from participating and left the room. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR CCSF Representative: Diana Buchbinder and/or her designees Employee Organizations: SEIU Local 790; SEIU Local 535 & 790; Electrical Workers, Local 6; Automotive Machinists, 1414; TWU 250-A; Municipal Executives Association; IFPTE, Local 21; Laborers, Local 261; Laborers, Local 261; Stationary Engineers, Local 39; Teamsters, Local 853; Carpenters, Local 22; Painters, Local 4; Operating Engineers, Local 3; Sheetmetal, Local 104; Glaziers, Local 718; Teamsters, Local 856; Plumbers, Local 38 and Unrepresented. To discuss: _X_ Wages _X__ Hours _X__ Benefits _X__ Working Conditions _X__ Other ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - The closed session was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. 19. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman Vaughns announced that the Board met in closed session to discuss CDS vs. CCSF with the City Attorney. The resolution was amended to required payment on or before April 30, 2006. The Board voted unanimously to settle the case. The Board also met in closed session for a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation and for a conference with their labor negotiator but took no action. 20. Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in closed session. On motion to not disclose the information discussed: unanimously approved. ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 5:14 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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