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2:00 ‑ REGULAR MEETING ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman McCray called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
Absent: Shirley Breyer Black 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 March 20, 2007 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (Black-absent). 5. Communications Chairman McCray stated that the June 5th meeting of the Board of Directors was cancelled. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members
On motion to elect Tom Nolan as Vice Chairman: APPROVED: AYES – Beach, Din, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum ABSENT – Black 7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)
Exec. Director Ford stated that as of April 2, the MTA started selling parking cards on-line. People will be able to purchase fast passes on-line beginning April 10. The May 2007 fast pass will be the first pass available for purchase. Passes will be available from the 10th through the 22nd of every month. Staff is examining the sale of fare media throughout the city. Vice Chairman Nolan requested information regarding the commuter check program. Exec. Director Ford announced that today was a milestone regarding vehicle availability for Third St. with a total of 126 vehicles available for the a.m. pullout. The system needs 122 cars. The MTA has 8 LRV’s out of service for repair. Ken McDonald, Chief Operating Officer, presented a baseline review of Muni operations. Exec. Director Ford announced that the T-Third Line was ready to open on April 7. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 14. Mr. Ford also discussed the plan for pre- and post-baseball game service. E.D. Ford presented a Special Recognition Award to Edward Barella, Electrical Transit System Mechanic at the Green/Geneva Shops. Edward Barella expressed appreciation to the Board and Mr. Ford for the recognition and called it the achievement of his life. 8. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report No report. 9. Public Comment Bruce Oka inquired if stickers for the disabled would be available on-line. His colleagues are interested in that possibility. Norman Rolfe stated that no city money was used in the rehabilitation of the Cable Car Barn. Regarding the Central Subway project, Mr. Rolfe stated that the Mayor should set up a blue ribbon committee to look at it. This project may not be the wisest use of money. A shallow station at Powell isn’t as overwhelming to do as has been described. Jim Gillespie, President, S.F. Taxi Association, stated that the industry is committed to seeing an effective debit card system but are equally adamant in their opposition to the current contractor. He stated that they want to work collaboratively to build momentum for this program and are concerned about the impasse with the current contractor. Charlie Walker stated that recently installed mirrors along Third St. were ridiculous. Staff has done nothing about the “No Left-Turn” signs on Third St. They don’t need to be there. Every other car gets a ticket. THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY BOARD OR PARKING AUTHORITY ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION AS STATED BY THE MTA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO, PARKING AUTHORITY DIRECTOR, 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 Municipal Transportation Agency Board or Parking Authority Commission, and will be acted upon by a single vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board/Commission 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. Ismath Hussain v. CCSF, Superior Ct. #449607 filed on 2/17/06 for $3,776 B. Veronica Ogletree v. CCSF, Superior Ct. #5441018 filed on 5/5/05 for $4,500 C. Erin Altman, Unlitigated Claim #700620 filed on 9/11/06 for $5,949.50 D. Kathleen Callinan/USAA, Unlitigated Claim #701575 filed on 12/19/06 for $9,640.99 E. Amal Elmoraly, Unlitigated Claim #701104 filed on 10/27/06 for $14,559 F. Albert Suisala vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #422562 filed on 7/17/03 for $69,000 RESOLUTION 07-040 (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications: A. ESTABLISH - SPEED HUMP - 6th Avenue, between Judah and Irving Streets; 6th Avenue, between Judah and Kirkham Streets; 17th Avenue, between Irving and Judah Streets; and 8th Avenue, between Irving and Judah Streets. B. ESTABLISH - SPEED CUSHION - Teresita Boulevard, between Sequoia and Gaviota Ways. C. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Market St., north side, from 58 feet to 132 feet west of Castro St.; and, Mason St., west side, from Jefferson St. to 40 feet southerly. D. RESCIND - MUNI BUS ZONE - Geary Blvd., north side, from 39th Avenue to 80 feet westerly. E. ESTABLISH - MUNI BUS ZONE - Geary Boulevard, north side, from 40th Avenue to 120 feet easterly. F. ESTABLISH - RIGHT TURN ONLY ONTO CARTER STREET - Walbridge Street, eastbound onto Carter Street. G. RESCIND - NO TURN ON RED - Geneva Avenue, eastbound, at Carter Avenue and Walbridge Street. H. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Geneva Avenue, south side, from Carter Street to 100 feet westerly. I. ESTABLISH - UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - Minnesota side of 1415 Indiana St, from 2 feet to 9 feet north of the Minnesota St. driveway for 1415 Indiana St. J. ESTABLISH - BUS, TRUCK (OVER 3 TONS) RESTRICTION - St. Josephs Ave. between O'Farrell and Turk Sts.; Broderick St., between O'Farrell and Turk Sts.; Eddy St., between Divisadero St. and St. Josephs Ave.; Ellis St., between Divisadero St. and St. Josephs Ave. K. ESTABLISH - LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - Buchanan St, northbound at Hermann St. L. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME- Mission Street, south side, from 2nd Street to 46 feet easterly. M. ESTABLISH - METERED YELLOW COMMERCIAL LOADING - Mission Street, south side, from 46 feet to 90 feet east of 2nd Street. N. ESTABLISH - RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT EXCEPT BUSES - Mission Street, eastbound, between 1st and 2nd Street. O. ESTABLISH - MULTIPLE RIGHT TURN LANE FOR MUNI ONLY - Mission Street, eastbound, at 1st Street. (Bond Yee) (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.) RESOLUTION 07-041 No public comment. On motion to approve the Consent Calendar: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Din, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum ABSENT – Black REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Presentation and discussion of the FY09 budget and revenue options. (Explanatory documents include a staff report.) (Sonali Bose) Exec. Director Ford stated that this presentation was an unconstrained look at possible revenue resources without consideration of any legal or political boundaries, MTA policies or governance structures. The Chief Financial Officer was tasked with thinking far outside the box and to examine options that wouldn’t just make the MTA whole, but what would get the MTA to financial stability. Sonali Bose, Chief Financial Officer, presented the FY09 budget and revenue options. Vice Chairman Nolan requested that staff provide additional information regarding the deficit and what it will cost to get to 75% on-time performance. Director Shahum requested that staff also layout for the Board what it would cost to achieve the goals in the Strategic Plan. PUBLIC COMMENT: Dave Snyder, SPUR, expressed appreciation for taking 85% on-time reliability seriously and for not being satisfied with a status quo budget. Just fixing fare evasion and other things won’t fix the structural deficit. A ¼ cent sales tax would only raise $27 million. It’s important to look at the FY09 budget to support the kind of MUNI we want it to be. SPUR has identified a lot of possible money sources and would be happy to assist. Edward Mason recommended consideration of transit impact fees on new residential construction. Most of the new construction is condominiums and homes. People who can afford to buy them can afford to pay a transit impact fee. Howard Wong, SPUR, expressed appreciation for the long-term look at the structural deficit. It is important for the MTA to evaluate best case practices in other cities and to seek other scenarios that will offer the public an imaginative look at how the MTA will resolve their issues. Jennifer Lane, Supervisor Daly’s office, stated that a constituent called their office to discuss their concerns regarding the Transbay Terminal. Irwin Lum, TWU-Local, 250A stated that they would lobby Sacramento for money. The MTA needs to look at innovative long-term revenue generation ideas. Labor contracts are up next year and as far as 250-A members are concerned, workers have given a lot and have nothing to give. 12. Presentation and discussion of the proposal to provide discounted fast passes to 18-21 year olds. (Explanatory documents include a staff report.) (Debra Johnson) Supervisor Jake McGoldrick discussed his proposal to provide discounted fast passes to 18-21 year olds. This is a value decision and will cost less than half of the estimated $3.2 million for six months in FY08. This proposal is a way to gradually reduce fares that will capture young riders and will help low-income youth. We need to show that we’re sensitive to that age range. This won’t overwhelm the budget. Exec. Director Ford thanked Supervisor McGoldrick for his support and stated that the proposal will be included in the larger discussion regarding the budget, revenues and fare media. E.D. Ford stated that Chief Financial Officer Bose will be bring this back to the Board at the May 15 meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT: John Rizzo, Trustee, City College, stated that the City College Board had unanimously passed a resolution to support the Supervisor’s proposal. City College would be thrilled to see an 18-21 year old discounted fast pass. This is important to their students. City College doesn’t have a class pass program. Discounted passes are much simpler for City College and would be available to non-students. Please implement the program. Iqra Anjum, Youth Commission, stated that 18-24 year olds lack financial support, are putting themselves through college, and need access to city services that are cut off when they reach 18. This is a major issue. The Class Pass charges all students even if they don’t take Muni. Ms. Anjum encouraged the Board to support this proposal. Kemi Shamonda, Youth Commission, stated that this was a number one recommendation out of the TEP Youth Commission meeting. There are a lot of kids who use a youth pass because they can’t afford the higher price for the adult pass. 13. Presentation and discussion of the FY08 Capital budget. (Explanatory documents include a staff report.) (Carter Rohan) Brenda Walker, Program Manager, and Gregg Wilcox, Deputy Director, Transportation Development, presented the FY 2008-2012 Capital Investment Plan. PUBLIC COMMENT: Norm Rolfe stated that the Mission Stuart Hotel was supposed to be a big money maker but instead, the MTA has been losing money. This project increased operating costs by $1.5 million. The Board owes it to the public to investigate the increased operating costs. 14. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract Modification 8 to Contract No. MR-1141, Third Street Light Rail Project: King Street to 22nd Street, with Mitchell Engineering/Obayashi Corp., with an increase of $882,892.00 to a new amount of $24,327,027.51, with no extension of time. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, contract modification and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan) No public comment. RESOLUTION 07-042 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Din, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum ABSENT – Black 15. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract Modification 40 to Contract No. MR-1142, Third Street Light Rail Project: 22nd Street to Jerrold Avenue, with Mitchell Engineering/Obayashi Corp., with an increase of $476,151 to a new amount of $47,908,334, with no extension of time. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, contract modification and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan) No public comment. RESOLUTION 07-043 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Din, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum ABSENT – Black 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 (Black-absent). RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 1. Call to Order Chairman McCray called the closed session to order at 4:50 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
Absent: Shirley Breyer Black – with notification Also present:
3. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9, and Administrative Code Section 67.8 (a) (3) the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors will meet in closed session to discuss attorney‑client matters in the following case: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Anticipated Litigation: __X___ As defendant __X__ As plaintiff Also present:
4. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9, and 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 Anticipated Litigation: __X___ As defendant or __X__ As plaintiff RESOLUTION 07-044 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Din, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum ABSENT – Black ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - The closed session was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. 17. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman McCray announced that the Board met in closed session to discuss two matters of anticipated litigation with the City Attorney. The Board voted unanimously to approve settlement with CBS Outdoor (Black-absent) and took no action on the other matter discussed. 18. Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in closed session. On motion to not disclose the information discussed: unanimously approved (Black-absent). ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 5:11 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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