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ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman Nolan called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
3. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting. Chairman Nolan 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 April 5, 2011 Regular Meeting and April 12, 2011 Special Closed Session: unanimously approved. 5. Communications The Assistant Board Secretary announced that several members of the public asked that items 10.2 L & K be severed. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Director Brinkman requested a public hearing on the Market Street Plan and on enforcement and the work order with the SFPD. Vice Chairman Lee requested information on the Mayors Directive regarding 15 mile an hour zones. Director Heinicke requested a hearing on the speed in the Twin Peaks tunnel. 7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)
Exec. Director/CEO Nat Ford discussed Bike to Work Day; SFparkLaunch; Smart Jobs workshop; Accessible Program Taxi Incentive; taxi credit card fee, e-waybill, and a public hearing on a meter rate increase. Kenny Ngan, project manager, Cable Car Propulsion System Project, presented a report on the Cable Car System Improvement Project. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mark Gruberg stated that the credit card charges are in excess of the amount cab companies pay. Cab companies should continue to be responsible for the fee. Green Cab Company is the only one not imposing the charge which then puts Green Cab at a disadvantage. Companies need to make this a part of their regular costs. Many companies are in violation of SFMTA standards. Barry Taranto stated that he would like to see the e-way bill issue handled at the May 17 hearing. He has compassion for the delay since the director is on vacation and asked the Board to have compassion for the drivers. Other city officials have said that the fees are unfair. This lowers a drivers’ income when they’re already having a hard time. Ed Healey stated that installing the rear seat terminals and establishing the use of merchant accounts was supposed to be free. There are two companies that are already cheating. Dispatchers are taking five percent. Drivers aren’t given a choice. He urged the SFMTA to not allow the charges to be passed on. Jamie Whitaker stated that there is a company called Square that charges a three percent transaction fee. They could provide a good solution for everyone. Jim Gillespie stated that Yellow Cab isn’t charging drivers or getting kickbacks. There are 500 drivers participating in the debit card program which is optional and drivers are free to be their own merchant. 8. Citizens’ Advisory Council Report Daniel Murphy, chairman, Citizen’s Advisory Council, presented the report. 9. Public Comment Jamie Whitaker, President, Rincon Hill Association, thanked the Board for mentioning pedestrian safety and presented a chart showing pedestrian injuries and fatalities. District Six has five times the number of pedestrian injuries. He expressed concern about safety during the American’s Cup. Drivers need to slow down. Herbert Weiner stated that he heard the SFMTA was going to begin instituting the TEP. The project was supposed to be a major reform but it has been a bust. The frail and elderly have suffered because they have to walk longer distances to catch the bus. The SFMTA’s principle is if you can’t solve a problem, make it worse. People are being hurt by the project. Mark Gruberg stated that there is a company that gives drivers social security numbers to the credit processing company. That is a violation. Taxi drivers have many issues including no benefits, retirement, job security, and very little respect from the companies they work for or from the SFMTA. The Driver Fund is a ray of hope but the amount of revenue isn’t going to be sufficient. There should be a 50-50 split from the sale of medallions which will allow for cab driver benefits and will result in a more experienced work force. Ed Healy stated that the town hall meeting is a good idea. He was amazed to see that there were no more meetings on phone applications. Green Cab is the best system and has no complaints. People from other cities download an application to get a taxi. He suggested the SFMTA consider this so San Francisco can be the first totally wired cab service in the world. Barry Taranto, reviewed the ten plagues that are imposed on cab drivers that keep them in slavery including delaying raising the meter fee; failure to enforce the SPFD MOU; allowing town cars and limos to park in cab zones; increasing the carbon renewal fee; preventing taxi service from improving; and creating a lucrative auction system. Dave Schneider stated that a centralized GPS is needed so that drivers can know when others are being injured. He suggested a plan to enhance public safety to allow the police to cite for impersonation of a human being. He asked what the SFMTA has done for drivers. THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION AS STATED BY THE SFMTA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO OR CITY ATTORNEY WHERE APPLICABLE. EXPLANATORY DOCUMENTS FOR ALL 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 San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and will be acted upon by a single vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board of Directors 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 SFMTA: A. 21st Century Ins. vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC10499332 filed on 5/3/10 for $749.03 B. Joseph Fuller & Jackie Tucker vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC9494671 filed on 11/23/09 for $7,500 C. Manash Bardoloi, Sui Mui Fanny Chan & Mid-Century Ins vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC10503426 filed on 10/23/09 and 9/10/10 for $11,000 D. Devin & Lilia Steel vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #461634 filed on 3/23/07 for $12,000 E. Edward Dacanay vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC9487408 filed on 4/16/09 for $33,000 F. SFMTA vs. Lexington Ins., Unlitigated Claim filed on 7/24/09 for $1,991,550.41 (City to receive) RESOLUTION 11-047 (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications: A. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING – Armstrong Street, south side, from 3rd Street to 450 feet westerly. B. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Jarboe Avenue, south side, between Bronte and Bradford Streets. C. RESCIND – TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – 18th Street, north side, from Mission Street to east of Sanchez Street. D. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING VEHICLES OF SIX FEET OR MORE IN HEIGHT – 18th Street, south side, from Alabama Street to 100 feet westerly; 18th Street, north side, from Alabama Street to 100 feet easterly; 18th Street, south side, from Florida Street to 100 feet westerly; and 18th Street, north side, from Florida Street to 100 feet easterly. E. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA R, 2-HOUR LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – 200 block of Ivy Street, north side, between Franklin and Gough Streets. F. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA J, 2-HOUR LIMIT, 8 AM TO 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Shrader Street, both sides, between Alma and Rivoli streets. G. ESTABLISH – LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT – Anza Street, westbound, at Arguello Blvd H. ESTABLISH – NO RIGHT TURN AFTER BALLPARK EVENTS – Third Street, southbound, at Mission Rock Street; and Third Street, southbound, at China Basin Street. I. REMOVE – BUS ZONE – Cesar Chavez Street, north side, from Bryant Street to 75-feet westerly. J. ESTABLISH – RED ZONE – Geary Blvd., north side, from 3 to 25 feet east of Commonwealth Ave. K. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING VEHICLES OF SIX FEET OR MORE IN HEIGHT – Circular Avenue, west side, from Havelock Avenue to 100 feet northerly; Circular Avenue, west side, from 100 feet north to 100 feet south of Marston Avenue; Circular Avenue, west side, from 100 feet north to 100 feet south of Judson Avenue; Circular Avenue, west side, from 100 feet south of Staples Avenue to Congo Street; Circular Avenue, west side, from Congo Street to 100 feet north of Flood Avenue; Circular Avenue, west side, from 100 feet south of Baden Street to 100 feet north of Hearst Avenue; and Circular Avenue, west side, from Monterey Boulevard to 100 feet southerly. L. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, 10PM TO 6AM, EVERYDAY – Circular Avenue, east side, from Havelock Street to Monterey Boulevard. M. ESTABLISH – PERPENDICULAR PARKING – Armstrong Avenue, south side, between Keith and Ingalls Streets; and Bancroft Avenue, north side, between Keith and Jennings Sts. N. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA S, 8 AM TO 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 2-HOUR LIMIT – Church Street, both sides, between 20th and Liberty Streets. O. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA U ELIGIBILITY ONLY – 790 Brannan Street. P. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, MIDNIGHT TO 5 AM, DAILY – 25th Street, north side, from Illinois Street to its easterly terminus. Q. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGNS – Stopping 17th Street at Arkansas Street. R. REVOKE – MULTIPLE TURN LANES – Guerrero Street, northbound, at Market Street. S. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Market Street, north side, from Sanchez Street to 149 feet easterly. T. ESTABLISH – NO U-TURN, 9 AM TO 10 AM AND 3 PM TO 4 PM SCHOOL DAYS – Clarendon Avenue, northbound, at Oak Park Drive. U. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING VEHICLES OF SIX FEET OR MORE IN HEIGHT – Mendell Street, both sides, from Hudson to Galvez Avenue. V. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, 10 PM TO 6 AM, EVERYDAY – Mendell Street, both sides, between Fairfax and Galvez Avenues; and Galvez Avenue, both sides, between Mendell and Newhall Streets. W. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING ANYTIME – Bayshore Boulevard, west side, from Blanken Avenue, 69 feet to 134 feet northerly. X. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Bayshore Boulevard, west side, from Blanken Avenue, 59 feet to 69 feet northerly. Y. EXTEND – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA X, 8 AM TO 6 PM, 2-HOUR LIMIT, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – 224 Mississippi Street, west side, from 125 feet to 100 feet south of Mariposa Street. Z. ESTABLISH – YIELD SIGN – Masonic Avenue southbound frontage road, between Geary Blvd. and Anza Street. AA. REVOKE – BLUE ZONE – 250 Valencia Street, west side, from 117 feet to 139 feet south of Clinton Park. BB. ESTABLISH – PART-TIME PASSENGER LOADING ZONE, 7:30AM TO 8:30AM, 2PM TO 6PM, SCHOOL DAYS – 250 Valencia Street, west side, from 117 feet to 139 feet south of Clinton Park. CC. RESCIND – BICYCLE LANE – Ocean Avenue, eastbound, from Lee Avenue to Geneva Ave. DD. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER AREA 3, 1-HOUR LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – Ocean Avenue, south side, from Lee Avenue to Harold Avenue. EE. ESTABLISH – YELLOW METER ZONE, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – Ocean Avenue, south side, from 117 feet to 139 feet east of Lee Avenue. FF. RE-OPEN – CROSSWALK – West crosswalk at the Intersection of Marina Street and Beach/Buchanan Streets, from island to NW corner. GG. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA S, 2-HOUR LIMIT, 8 AM TO 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Divisadero Street, west side, between Haight and Page Streets HH. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER AREA 3, 2-HOUR LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – Divisadero Street, west side, from Page Street to 125 feet southerly; Divisadero Street, east side, from Page Street to 50 feet southerly; and Divisadero Street, east side, from 75 feet to 125 feet north of Haight Street. II. ESTABLISH – BLUE ZONE – “398” – 8th Avenue, east side, from 5 feet to 25 feet north of Geary Boulevard. JJ. ESTABLISH – BLUE ZONE – “199” Russ Street, east side, from 0 feet to 10 feet north of Folsom Street. KK. REVOKE – (NON-COMPLIANT) BLUE ZONE – 32 Ocean Avenue, north side, from 0 feet to 20 feet west of parking meter #22. LL. ESTABLISH – BLUE ZONE – 2 Ocean Avenue, north side, from 15 feet to 35 feet west of Mission Street at parking meter #4 (20-foot zone). MM. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA CC AND B, 2-HOUR LIMIT, 9 AM TO 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Alemany Boulevard, north side, from Arch Street to Brotherhood Way (creates buffer zone regulations, allowing vehicles with either a B or CC residential permit parking permit to park along this street). NN. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, 10 PM TO 6 AM, DAILY – Newhall Street, both sides, between Hudson & Galvez Avenues. OO. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGNS – Stopping Eastbound Belle Avenue and Westbound Niantic Avenue at St. Charles Avenue. PP. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGNS – Stopping Arlington Street at Highland Avenue. QQ. ESTABLISH – RED ZONE – Arlington Street at Highland Avenue, northeast corner, east side, from 0 feet to 22 feet south of the newly constructed ADA accessible curb ramp; and Arlington Street at Highland Avenue, southeast corner, east side, from 0 feet to 30 feet north of the newly constructed ADA accessible curb ramp. RR. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGNS – Stopping Rincon Street at Federal Street. SS. ESTABLISH – TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Portola Drive, south side, from Clipper Street to Observation Road; and Portola Drive, north side, from Market Street to Burnett Avenue. TT. ESTABLISH – RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT – Portola Drive, eastbound, from Clipper Street to 90 feet easterly. UU. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER VARIABLE PRICE AREA, 4-HOUR LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – 1700 block of O’Farrell Street, both sides, from Fillmore Street to 225 feet westerly. VV. ESTABLISH – CROSSWALK – South crosswalk at O'Shaughnessy & Del Vale. WW. ESTABLISH – RED ZONE – Silver Avenue, north side, from Colby Street, 33 feet to 68 feet easterly. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bond Yee) RESOLUTION 11-048 Items 10.2 K and L were severed from the Consent Calendar at the request of members of the public. Bond Yee, director, Sustainable Streets, presented the staff report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Dan Gunning expressed concerned about dumping. He hasn’t heard of any drug dealing or prostitution by campers. Neighbors park on the street to avoid street sweeping violations. The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association believes that residents should be able to decide restrictions. Neighbors found no support for the ban on overnight parking. Vicki Engil stated that she collected 42 signatures against the ban on overnight parking. Neighbors don’t believe the ban will solve the dumping problem. The neighborhood has experienced a loss of parking. There was a suggestion of prostitution and drug use but that has not been backed up by any evidence. Her and her neighbors feel that this is not the solution. They believe more research should be done. Bill Wilson, President, Sunnyside Neighbors Association, questioned the process but liked the suggestion of coming back to the Board after further review. He expressed hope that a solution can be found that doesn’t include the imposition of new restrictions. Melissa Jaquish stated that there is no where to park when she comes home late. The proposed overnight ban will make the situation worse and will affect safety. Please consider this before taking a vote. Aaron Feibus stated that he would be the 43rd signature on the petition against the ban on overnight parking. There is a problem with dumping on the street. On motion to approve Item 10.2 K: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka On motion to table Item 10.2 L: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka Items 10.2 G, H, Q & R were severed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public. PUBLIC COMMENT: Barry Taranto stated that Item C eliminates a needed lane of traffic and asked for another hearing. 18th Street is a heavily used corridor. Item H should exempt taxis. With regards to Item Q, he questioned the need for a stop sign and for removing the turn lanes. This will hurt taxi service. On motion to approve Item 10.2G: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka Chairman Nolan requested that the resolution be amended to exempt taxis from Item 10.2 H. On motion to amend Item 10.2 H to exempt taxis: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka On motion to approved Item 10.2 H as amended: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka On motion to approve Item 10.2 C, Q and R: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka (10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend up to $355,000 in FY11/12 Transportation Development Act, Article 3 funds for bicycle safety outreach and education programs and bicycle facility projects. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 11-049 (10.4) Approving the acceptance of 27 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment chargers from Coulomb Technologies for installation by the Public Utilities Commission at 13 parking facilities and authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and install additional chargers at all parking facilities managed by the SFMTA. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and list of EVSE locations.) (Bond Yee) RESOLUTION 11-050 (10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. SFMTA-2008/09-52 for the Existing Enforcement System portion of the Red Light Camera Program with ACS State & Local Solutions for an amount not to exceed $7,500,000, and a total contract term of up to five years, consisting of an initial three-year term with an option to extend the term for up to an additional two years (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Bond Yee) RESOLUTION 11-051 On motion to approve the Consent Calendar (Items 10.2 G, H, K, L Q and R severed): ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Approving making Hayes Street a two-way street between Van Ness Avenue and Gough Street and making Fell Street a two-way street between Van Ness Avenue and Franklin Street and approving the associated parking and traffic changes, making findings that the Final Environmental Impact Report is adequate for its use as the decision-making body for approving parking and traffic changes, and adopting and incorporating by reference Planning Commission Motion No. 17407. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bond Yee) Ricardo Olea, city traffic engineer, Sustainable Streets, presented the staff report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mark Gruberg expressed opposition. He stated that although he likes two way streets this isn’t the place for this change. The western half of city will be impacted. He urged the Board to oppose the item. Daniel Klingebiel, National Center for International Schools, stated that the school is generally supportive of the conversion. They are concerned about the traffic impacts on Fell Street between Franklin and Gough. He urged the Board to consider the signal timing and adding an extra lane of traffic in the evening. Barry Taranto stated the when these changes occur cars will go to Van Ness which is already backed up. There will be gridlock. People won’t visit Hayes Street. An alternative is needed because there are no freeways and people need thoroughfares. There haven’t been adequate studies and the EIR needs to be updated. Taxi services will be hindered. Dave Schneider stated that this will create virtual gridlock. This isn’t “Transit First” and it caters to the “brie and wine” crowd. Traffic will be a factor for those trying to reach the hospital. This needs to go back to the drafting board. Ed Healy stated that this will create gridlock for a major thoroughfare. The study is missing a car count on Van Ness Avenue. There is already massive traffic southbound on Van Ness. Robin Levitt, Hayes Valley Association, expressed support. This is a great compromise. Gough Street is dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclists. This is a good start to address traffic problems in the neighborhood. Ralph Jacobson wondered where the cars are going to go because Market Street and Van Ness Avenue are already crowded. If these changes are approved, traffic will move from one area to another. There needs to be an alternative. Vice Chairman Lee requested that staff monitor the impact of the changes. RESOLUTION 11-052 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Lee, Nolan and Oka NAYES – Heinicke 12. Approving the Baseline Scope, Schedule, Budget and revised Funding Plan in the amount of $1,578,300,000 for the Central Subway Project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, ground rules, schedule, funding plan and budget.) (Sonali Bose) PUBLIC COMMENT: Bevan Dufty expressed support. This project is highly regarded at the federal level. A car centric approach isn’t sustainable in Chinatown. He expressed hope that the SFMTA will also approve Item 14 to rename the Geneva Yard in recognition of Cam Beach. Linda Mjellem, Executive Director, Union Square Business Improvement District, expressed support. She complemented the Central Subway team and encouraged the Board to go forward. Louie Meunier expressed support. Communication has been superb. He thanked everyone involved. Gordon Chin. Chinatown Development Center, congratulated the Board and Mayor Lee for obtaining funding. This is a critical project that links fast growing neighborhoods. The CDC has 5,000 signatures in support of this project. Michael Kwok urged the Board to move this project forward because it will bring the underserved residents to downtown. Robert Levitt stated that the project costs a lot of money for very little return. There are things that can be done for less money, such as diverting cars from Stockton Street. Muni is suffering financially. RESOLUTION 11-053 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka 13. Presentation and discussion regarding the Departmental Climate Action Plan and Climate Action Strategy. (Explanatory documents include the reports.) (Bond Yee) Timothy Papandreou, deputy director, Long Range Planning, and Calla Ostrander, Department of Environment presented the report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Liz Brisson, transportation planner, SFCTA, thanked staff for including the Transportation Authority. San Francisco is a leader in the region in advancing climate policy. The key focus is to contribute to a healthy environment and develop new strategies. We look forward to collaborating with the SFMTA. 14. Dedicating the Geneva Yard in honor of Cameron Beach and permanently renaming the facility the Cameron Beach Yard. (Explanatory documents include a staff report.) (Roberta Boomer) Chairman Nolan stated that there will be a public memorial in celebration of Cameron Beach’s life. No public comment. RESOLUTION 11-054 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka 15. Endorsing the San Francisco Better Streets Plan to guide staff in all decisions regarding the planning, design, use, and management of streets, consistent with all applicable local, state and federal statutes and regulations. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, exec. summary and plan.) (Bond Yee) No public comment RESOLUTION 11-055 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka 16. Discussion and vote pursuant to Administrative Code Section 67.10(d) 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 Nolan called the closed session to order at 4:01 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 and the Administrative Code Section 67.8 (a) (3), the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors will meet in Closed Session to discuss and take action on attorney‑client matters in the following case: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Existing Litigation: A. Cai Xia Zhang vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC10502286 filed on 5/8/10 for $1,018,000 RESOLUTION 11-056 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka Also present:
4. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9 (b), and Administrative Code Section 67.10 (b) (2), the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors will meet in closed session to discuss attorney‑client matters in the following case(s): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Anticipated Litigation: __X__ As defendant or __X__ As plaintiff This item was not discussed. 5. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a) and Administrative Code Section 67.8, the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors shall meet in closed session for: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR CCSF Representative: Debra Johnson and/or her designees Employee Organizations: TWU, Local 250-A; TWU, Local 200 and IBEW, Local 6 To discuss: _X_ Wages _X__ Hours _X__ Benefits _X__ Working Conditions _X__ Other Also present:
6. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 and Administrative Code Section 67.10 (e), the Municipal Transportation Agency Board shall meet in closed session for: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR – UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE SFMTA Representative: Tom Nolan, Chairman, SFMTA Board of Directors Employee: Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., Executive Director/CEO Contract: Appointment and Compensation Employment Agreement: To discuss: _X_ Wages _X__ Hours _X__ Benefits _X__ Working Conditions _X__ Other Also present: Julia Friedlander, deputy city attorney 7. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b) and Administrative Code Section 67.10 (b), the Municipal Transportation Agency Board will meet in Closed Session to discuss and take possible action to appoint a successor to the incumbent, Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. in the event of a vacancy in that position: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/HIRING: Executive Director/CEO Also present: Julia Friedlander, deputy city attorney ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - The closed session was adjourned at 4:59 p.m. 17. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman Nolan announced that the SFMTA Board of Directors met in closed session to discuss Cai Xia Zhang vs. CCSF with the City Attorney. The Board of Directors voted unanimously to settle the case. The Board discussed labor negotiations but took no action. The Board discussed labor negotiations with an unrepresented employee and public employee appointment but took no action. There was no discussion of anticipated litigation. 18. 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 5:01 p.m. A tape of the meeting is on file in the office of the Secretary to the San Francisco 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; 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, SF, CA 94102-6027 or the web site: sfgov.org/ethics. |
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