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SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR

Tuesday, April 7,  2009
Room 400, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

REGULAR MEETING AND CLOSED SESSION
2:00 P.M.

SFMTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Nolan, President
Rev. Dr. James McCray, Jr., Vice President
Cameron Beach
Shirley Breyer Black
Malcolm Heinicke
Jerry Lee
Bruce Oka

Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO

Roberta Boomer
SECRETARY

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Calendar items 10, 13-17 (accessible PDF, 4.3 MB)

Calendar items 11, 12 (accesible PDF)

Calendar item 17 appendix 9 as accessible text (accessible PDF)

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ORDER OF BUSINESS

1.  Call to Order

2.  Roll Call

3.  Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting.

4.  Approval of Minutes

  • March 17, 2009 Regular Meeting

5.  Communications

6.  Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members

7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)

  • Special Recognition Award
  • Paratransit debit card status
  • Update on Federal Stimulus Projects efforts
  • Ongoing Activities

8. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report

9.  Public Comment

Members of the public may address the SFMTA Board of Directors on matters that are within the Board's jurisdiction and are not on today's calendar.

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:

  1. Nationwide Mutual vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #479456 filed on 9/4/08 for $2,000
  2. Encompass vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #479111 filed on 8/24/08 for $5,000
  3. Kimberly Isaak/CSAA vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #902359 filed on 3/2/09 for $6,014.23

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

  1. ESTABLISH - Residential Permit Parking AREA “S” (2-hOUR time limit, 8 am to 9 pm, monday through FRIDAY - 22nd St., both sides, between Castro and Noe Streets.
  2. ESTABLISH - Residential Permit Parking AREA “J” (2-HOUR time limit, 9 am to 5 pm, monday through FRIDAY - 12th Ave., both sides, between Kirkham and Lawton Streets. 
  3. ESTABLISH - One-Way Street - Banbury Dr., westbound, from Stratford Dr. to 19th Ave.
  4. EXTEND - Tow-Away, No PARKING Anytime - Monterey Boulevard, north side, from Circular Avenue to 16 feet easterly.
  5. ESTABLISH - No Parking Anytime - Evans Avenue, north side, from Napoleon Street to 315 feet easterly. 
  6. ESTABLISH - 45-DEGREE ANGLED PARKING - 20th Avenue, west side, from Taraval Street to 115 feet southerly. 
  7. ESTABLISH - Parking Meter Area 3 (2 Hour time limit, 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday) - Mission St., east side, from Rolph St. to Allison St.
  8. ESTABLISH - Bus Bulbs - Mission Street, east side, from Geneva Avenue to 149 feet northerly; and Mission Street, west side, from Geneva Avenue to 167 feet southerly
  9. REVOKE - BUS ZONE - Geneva Avenue, south side, from Mission Street to 180 feet westerly.
  10. ESTABLISH - BUS ZONE -   Geneva Avenue, south side, from Mission Street to 150 feet easterly.
  11. ESTABLISH - Tow-Away No Stopping Anytime - Mission Street, west side, from Geneva Avenue to 84 feet northerly; Geneva Avenue, north side, from Mission Street to 51 feet westerly; Geneva Avenue, south side, from Mission Street to 140 feet westerly; and Mission Street, east side, from Geneva Avenue to 90 feet southerly. 
  12. REMOVE - BUS ZONES - 6th Avenue, east side, south of Anza Street; and 6th Avenue, west side, north of Anza Street.
  13. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "DD" - NEW  (2-HR  TIME LIMIT, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND RESCIND - 2-HR PARKING, 8 AM TO 4 PM, EXCEPT SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS - Middlefield Drive, between Eucalyptus Drive and Ocean Avenue; Meadowbrook Drive, between Eucalyptus Drive and Sloat Boulevard; Forest View Drive, between Eucalyptus Drive and Sloat Boulevard; Inverness Drive, between Eucalyptus Drive and Sloat Boulevard; 26th Avenue, between Eucalyptus Drive and Sloat Boulevard; 25th Avenue, between Eucalyptus Drive and Ocean Avenue; Eucalyptus Drive, north side, between 26th Avenue and Middlefield Drive; Ocean Avenue, south side, between 25th and 26th Avenues; and Ocean Avenue, between 26th Avenue and Sylvan Drive.
  14. ESTABLISH - Tow-Away No Stopping Anytime AND SIDEWALK BULB-OUTS - 10th Street, west side, from Howard Street to 18 feet southerly; and Howard Street, south side, from 10th Street to 18 feet westerly. 
  15. ESTABLISH - Residential Permit Parking Area "X" (4-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - Tennessee Street, west side, from 22nd Street to 575 feet northerly; Tennessee Street, east side, from 22nd Street to 645 feet northerly; Tennessee Street, both sides, between 22nd and Tubbs Streets; Minnesota Street, east side, between 19th and 20th Streets; Minnesota Street, both sides, between 20th and 22nd Streets; 19th Street, south side, between Minnesota and Tennessee Streets; 20th Street, south side, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Iowa Street; 22nd Street, both sides, between Minnesota and Tennessee Streets; Minnesota Street, east side, at 22nd Street. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bond Yee)

(10.3) Rescinding Resolution No. 08-129 and authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $3,576,220 in FY 2007 Transit Security Grant Program Base Grant funds to purchase and install critical security equipment to enhance the security of the SFMTA’s bus and rail systems. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $2,237,115 in FY 2007 Transit Security Grant Program Supplemental Grant funds to purchase and install critical security equipment to enhance the security of the SFMTA’s bus and rail systems. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $450,000 of Regional Measure-2 funds for a Safe Routes to Transit project to improve pedestrian and disability access to the 24th Street & Mission BART Station. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.6)  Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend a total of $20,737 from the Bland Family Foundation for preservation and conservation of Muni’s historic photo archives. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.7) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. MR-1215, Muni Traction Power Feeder Circuits Upgrade Project to Shimmick Construction Company, in an amount not to exceed $5,537,450 and a term of 366 calendar days.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.8) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. CS-900, As-Needed Specialized Engineering Services for Rail Vehicle Projects, with Booz Allen Hamilton for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 and a term not to exceed five years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Ken McDonald)

(10.9) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. 583-02, Complete Rehabilitation of SFMTA Streetcar Car No.1, to Brookville Equipment Corporation, for an amount not to exceed $1,883,193, and a term of three years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Ken McDonald)

REGULAR CALENDAR

11.  Public hearing to consider options for balancing the Amended Operating Budget for 2009-2010 including possible increases to fares, fees, fines, rates and charges as well as transit service modifications and other expenditure reductions. (Explanatory documents include a staff report.) (Sonali Bose)

12.  Public hearing to consider a declaration of fiscal emergency caused by the failure of agency revenues to adequately fund SFMTA operations, programs and facilities for Fiscal Year 2010 pursuant to the California Public Resources Code section 21080.32 and California Environmental Quality Act Implementing Guidelines. (Explanatory documents include a staff report.) (Sonali Bose)

13. Approving a methodology for indexing charges by using a formula incorporating labor charges and the Bay Area Consumer Price Index to be applied to transit fares, parking citation fines, parking garage rates and other relevant charges beginning Fiscal Year 2011.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and plan.) (Sonali Bose)

14. Adopting criteria establishing the type of information which would be sufficient to warrant an investigation into the illegal operation of a taxi business or vehicle, and establishing a fine in the amount of $5,000 for each violation.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and Government Code.) (Christiane Hayashi)

15. Adopting various amendments to Article 1100, Division II of the San Francisco Transportation Code regarding Motor Vehicles for Hire.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and proposed amendments.) (Christiane Hayashi)

16. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to advertise a Request for Proposals for the Operation and Management of Parking Facilities.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.) (Amit Kothari)

17. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to advertise a Request for Proposals for Contract No. CS-155, Professional Architectural and Engineering Service for the Final Design and Construction Phases of Central Subway, Third Street Light Rail Project Phase 2, including feasibility and engineering services for a new central control facility, to evaluate proposals and negotiate a contract with the selected Consultant.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.) (Carter Rohan)

18. 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.

RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION

1.  Call to Order

2.  Roll Call

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:  

  1. Meixiao Ruan vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC8473698 filed on 3/27/08 for $950,000

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 attorney‑client matters in the following case:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

Anticipated Litigation:

__X__ As defendant or __X__ As plaintiff

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:

Automotive Machinists Local 1414; SEIU Local 1021; TWU, Local 250-A;

and Municipal Executives’ Association

            To discuss:

            _X_  Wages

            _X__ Hours

            _X__ Benefits

            _X__ Working Conditions

            _X__ Other    

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION

19. Announcement of Closed Session.

20. Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in closed session.

ADJOURN

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