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2:00 ‑ REGULAR MEETING ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman McCray called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
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3. 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 – The closed session was called to order at 2:02 p.m. CLOSED SESSION 4. 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: Roberta Lopez, Superior Ct. #5439034 filed on 2/28/05 for $165,056.43 RESOLUTION 06-089 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum 5. 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: ___X___ As defendant _____ As plaintiff Also present:
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION - The closed session was adjourned at 2:52 p.m. REGULAR MEETING 6. Call to Order Chairman McCray called the meeting to order at 2:55 p.m. 7. Roll Call Present:
8. 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. 9. Approval of Minutes On motion to approve the minutes of the June 30, 2006 Special Meeting: unanimously approved. 10. Communications (10.1) Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman McCray announced that the Board met in closed session to discuss Roberta Lopez vs. CCSF with the City Attorney. The Board voted unanimously to settle the case. The Board also met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with the City as defendant. The Board took no action on that item. (10.2) Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in closed session. On motion to not disclose the information discussed: unanimously approved. 11. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Director Nolan requested that staff provide information regarding all the projects and programs that were being considered for funding due to the additional state monies that were coming to the MTA. 12. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)
Executive Director Ford presented this month’s Special Recognition Awards to Toni Coe, Annie Knight and John Lewis. Chairman McCray expressed appreciation on behalf of the Board. The 44th Annual Cable Car Bell Ringing Championship was held on Thursday, July 13 in Union Square. First place was awarded to Ken Lunardi, second place went to Byron Cobb; and the third place winner was Warren Robinson. Local media personalities also competed. Jan Wahl won first place in that competition. DPT’s School Safety Program has received a $470,000 grant from the State’s Safe Route to Schools Program. This grant will allow for the construction of improvements such as curb extensions and bike racks around Buena Vista Elementary School. Exec. Director Ford announced the appointment of Diana Hammons to the position of Director of External Affairs. Bond Yee, acting Director, DPT introduced DPT’s summer interns. Robert Hertan, Manager, Security and Emergency Preparedness, presented the FY06 security and emergency preparedness training program. Director Mezey requested that the board be provided with the details of the state-wide disaster preparedness exercise. Director Din requested information regarding the various alert levels and what was required of the agency for each level. Director Kasolas requested clarification regarding training for board members and their role in the event of an emergency. Bond Yee, acting Director, DPT presented the PCO Citation and Deployment Report. Director Din requested information regarding the effectiveness of PCO’s using bicycles. Mark Berkman, Charles Rivers Associates, presented the Disparity Study. Andre Boursse, Manager, Contract Compliance, presented the MTA’s plans to implement a Small Business Enterprise program. 13. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report Daniel Murphy, Chairman, CAC presented the recommendations of the CAC. 14. Public Comment Herbert Weiner expressed concern regarding backdoor boarding. It’s happening city-wide. Bicyclists who run red lights at intersections and narrowly miss pedestrians should be treated like motorists. He urged Muni to rigorously adhere to the schedule and advocated for a corporate tax that would be dedicated to public transportation. Irwin Lum, President, TWU Local 250-A, stated that operators were not lax in collecting fares. They are working with the police department and the district attorney to prosecute fare evaders. TWU members will ask for fares but will not risk their life to try to get people to pay it. Roger Bazeley stated that the greatest risk of injuries and fatalities occurred at intersections of major arterial roadways. He expressed support for a center alignment for BRT or LRT systems. Cable Car stops need to be redesigned for greater visibility. The Sutter Stockton garage needs additional signage and other improvements to enhance pedestrian safety. THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY OR PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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 15. 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. (15.1) 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. Allstate Ins., Superior Ct. #CGC05446766 filed on 11/16/05 for $1,000 B. Tim Begovich, Superior Ct. #434243 filed on 8/30/04 for $2,000 C. Travelers Ins., Superior Ct. #444672 filed on 7/7/05 for $3,117.38 D. Eleanor and Phat To, Superior Ct. #423288 filed on 8/8/04 for $4,750 E. Erica Blandino, Dolores Montano and Farmers Ins, Litigated Claim #602551 filed on 4/6/06 for $5,278.51 F. Mohammed Hanoona and Alejandro Ramirez, Superior Ct. #439082 and 439540 filed on 3/16/05 and 3/1/05 for $3,000 (Hanoona) and $3,500 (Ramirez) G. Elaine Dea and Nee On Won, Superior Ct. #442774 filed on 7/1/05 for $9,250 H. Allstate Ins. for Qiao Mei Tan, Unlitigated Claim #602182 filed on 3/6/06 for $11,443.68 I. Griselda Gomez, Superior Ct. #CGC04433409 filed on 7/29/04 for $15,000 J. Genia Cliffton, Superior Ct. #434237 filed on 8/27/04 for $19,000 RESOLUTION 06-090 (15.2) Approving the following traffic modifications: A. RESCIND - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - California Street, north side, from Kearny Street to Mason Street. B. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "W" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - Bryant Street, both sides, between 20th and 21st Streets (2200 block). C. ESTABLISH - PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - California Street, both sides, between Powell and Mason Streets. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Bond Yee) RESOLUTION 06-091 No public comment. On motion to approve the Consent Calendar: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum REGULAR CALENDAR 16. Approving the following traffic modification: A. ESTABLISH - BICYCLE LANES - Mississippi Street, both sides, between Mariposa and 16th Streets. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Bond Yee) Director Shahum recused herself due to a conflict of interest. No public comment. RESOLUTION 06-092 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey, and Nolan RECUSED - Shahum ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 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 Board Secretary 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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