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ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman McCray called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
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 July 15, 2008 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved. 5. Communications 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Vice Chairman Nolan expressed appreciation for the report on the status of the Bike Plan and requested information regarding the timeline. Director Heinicke requested a report on the speed in Twin Peaks tunnel. Chairman McCray announced the appointees to the Taxi Advisory Group. Laurie Graham will be the Chairman and Steve Ferrario will be the Vice Chairman. This group will focus on the mechanics of the merger with the Taxi Commission. Chairman McCray expressed appreciation to Deputy Chief Parra for the briefing provided to Congressman Thompson on SFMTA security initiatives and requested that the briefing be provided to the Board. 7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)
Exec. Director/CEO Nat Ford stated that this month’s Special Recognition Award winners were chosen for their efforts to improve recycling. Awards were presented to Ken Yee, Principal Administrative Analyst, Real Estate Division; Ayn Antonio, Superintendent, Kirkland Division; David Lee, Transit Shop Supervisor, Kirkland; Jack Blanchfield, Chief Mechanical Officer, Bus Service Delivery. Executive Director/CEO Ford presented an update on the Central Subway project, the FY09 and FY10 SFMTA budgets, the status of the UPP Grant; the Rail CEO Summit recently called by FTA Administrator Simpson and the TEP recommendations. Carter Rohan, Senior Director, Transportation Development and Planning, reviewed the status of the Bicycle Program EIS/EIR and timeline. Carter Rohan, Senior Director, Transportation Development and Planning, reviewed the status of the Paratransit Debit Card program. Ken McDonald, Chief Operating Officer, reviewed the F-Line collision that occurred on August 4, 2008. Director Heinicke requested that staff provide an overview of the discipline process. PUBLIC COMMENT: Irwin Lum, President, TWU-Local 250A stated that they are working with SFMTA to speak with operators about what we can do to improve safety and figure out what’s best overall. Andy Thornley, San Francisco Bike Coalition (SFBC), expressed appreciation for the report on the bike plan. He noted that we are two years and two months into the injunction that has frozen all bike improvements. The SFBC was adamant two years ago about the need to move forward quickly but some work has idled. It is embarrassing and inexcusable that two years and two months have passed without improvements. They are looking to the SFMTA staff and Board to continue to be vigilant and to have more diligent project management. Norman Rolfe stated that the principal problem with the UPP grant is the obsession that the T.A’s Exec. Director has with building a freeway through the Presidio. The money on hand right now could be used to rebuild and replace Doyle Drive. The Presidio viaduct isn’t about to fall down. The Marina viaduct is concrete and may need to be replaced but that might also be done with the money in hand. Tell the Board of Supervisors to reign in the T.A. Exec. Director. Susan King, Walk SF, stated that they constantly hear that cyclists are worried about their safety. They would like to thank the Board for its leadership on the Fell and Masonic intersection. Ms. King encouraged the Board to continue the fight to get the bike plan EIR completed so we can begin to address urban safety issues and improvements. The improvements at Fell and Masonic will save lives and prevent people from being injured. Please hold staff accountable for completing the bike EIS in timely manner. Randall Orr expressed appreciation for staff’s effort to stay focused on the bike EIS/EIR. San Francisco is compact and has the potential for being a great cycling city. People are afraid to use a bike. Getting people out of their cars will improve air quality and public health. He stated that he is looking forward to the next progress report. Ben Caldwell, Presidio YMCA, thanked the SFMTA for shepherding the process to completion. Proposed changes to the Fell and Masonic intersection are a tremendous step forward. It’s new to have a “bike only crossing”. 8. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report No report. 9. Public Comment Herbert Weiner expressed concern regarding whether additional coaches have been added to the fleet. He waited for a streetcar recently that was 40 minutes late. When it arrived, it was only a single-car vehicle. The SFMTA needs buses to make improvements. The TEP is outlandish. It wasn’t democratic. Many felt silenced and felt that the recommendations would rammed through regardless. The SFMTA is increasing fares and passes next year but are you increasing the supply of vehicles? 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 Municipal Transportation Agency Board and will be acted upon by a single vote. 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 SFMTA:
RESOLUTION: 08-124 (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:
Item 10.2 G & I were severed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public. PUBLIC COMMENT: Franz Uckerman stated that he hasn’t observed any accidents in the 40 years he has lived in the area. The Traffic Code is clear that vehicles that stop at a T-stem must yield to through traffic. Installing a stop sign is totally useless and is a bad idea in general. It will result in additional fuel waste. Any time a car idles it creates unnecessary pollution and wastes fuel. The SFMTA should install a traffic signal at Randall and Mission. On motion to approve 10.2 G & I: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka RESOLUTION 08-125 (10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $41,180,417 in federal Section 5309 Fixed Guideway capital investment funds for Cable Car Infrastructure and Vehicle Rehabilitation; Rail Replacement; Wayside Central Train Control; LRV Rehabilitation and Overhead Line Reconstruction. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 08-126 (10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $38,169,738 in federal Section 5307 capital assistance for Paratransit Assistance; Escalator Rehabilitation; Rail Replacement; Cable Car Infrastructure Rehabilitation; Flynn Facility Rehabilitation and Ventilation System Renovation; Woods Facility Lift Replacement; Miscellaneous Support Equipment; Potrero-Presidio Hoist Rehabilitation, Renovation and Purchase; Islais Creek Facility Design and Construction; Cable Car, Light Rail, Trolley and Bus Vehicle Rehabilitation; Metro East Facility Construction; Purchase of Wayside Fare Collection Equipment; Procurement of Subway Fire Alarm and Detection Systems; Overhead Lines Reconstruction; Radio Replacement and miscellaneous safety improvements. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 08-127 (10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO, to accept and expend $11,760,000 in federal Section 5309 New Starts capital assistance for the design and construction of the SFMTA’s Central Subway project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 08-128 (10.6) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $5,900,000 of Fiscal Year 2007 Transportation Security Grant Program funds to purchase and install critical security equipment to enhance the security of the SFMTA’s bus and rail system. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 08-129 (10.7) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $1,956,240 in Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities capital assistance for design and construction of the Islais Creek Bus Maintenance Facility and the purchase of Automatic Vehicle Locator equipment. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 08-130 (10.8) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $1,331,550 in Highway Safety Improvement Program grant funds to construct curb ramps along Fulton Street, to install emergency priority emitters and upgrade traffic controllers in the Tenderloin area, and to implement a full signal upgrade at the intersection of Bayshore Boulevard and Paul Avenue (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 08-131 (10.9) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $980,000 in Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities capital assistance for the rehabilitation of the SFMTA’s NABI and Neoplan motor coaches. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 08-132 (10.10) Authorizing the award of Contract No.1222, Job Order Contract, to Power Engineering Contractors for the performance of public work maintenance, repair and minor construction projects for a contract amount not to exceed $3,000,000, with an option to increase the contract amount and for a term not to exceed three years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 08-133 (10.11) Authorizing the award of Contract No.1223, Job Order Contract, to Yerba Buena Engineering and Construction for the performance of public work maintenance, repair and minor construction projects for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,000,000, with an option to increase the contract amount and for a term not to exceed three years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 08-134 (10.12) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 350 ESR with Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., to provide continued engineering support services for the procurement of diesel hybrid electric buses, at a cost not to exceed $762,301 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,499,961 with no extension of time. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Ken McDonald) RESOLUTION 08-135 (10.13) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to request proposals and negotiate a contract or contracts with a qualified urine drug collector and breath alcohol technicians to perform either on-site or off-site collection services or both on-site and off-site collection services for the SFMTA’s drug and alcohol testing program for a term of three years with an option to extend the agreement for an additional two years in an amount not to exceed $900,000. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.) (Ken McDonald) RESOLUTION 08-136 (10.14) Extending the date for wage-setting and final approval of an MOU between the SFMTA and Local 250A for 9163 transit operators by thirty days to September 24, 2008. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Debra Johnson) RESOLUTION 08-137 (10.15) Adopting an overall annual goal of 29 percent for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises participation in Federal Transit Administration-assisted contracts for FY 2008-2009. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and analysis.) (Debra Johnson) RESOLUTION 08-138 On motion to approve the Consent Calendar (Item 10.2 G & I severed): ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Approving the extension of the “Tow-Away No Stopping Anytime” zone on the south side of Fell Street from 60 feet to 150 feet east of Masonic Avenue and establishing a “Left Lane Must Turn Left” restriction for Fell Street traffic at Masonic Avenue, in conjunction with the creation of an exclusive left-turn lane on westbound Fell Street at Masonic Avenue. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, traffic striping plans and traffic signal design.) (Bond Yee) Bond Yee, Director, Parking & Traffic, presented the staff report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ben Caldwell, Fix Masonic, stated that the intersection at Fell and Masonic has been a safety concern for years. Fix Masonic has been arguing for improvements for a long time. Thanks for pushing this through. Mr. Caldwell stated that they are a little disappointed in how long this has taken, especially since it is for a known safety issue. It doesn’t speak well for bike improvements that need to be made. Andy Thornley stated that the Bike Coalition is very supportive. Mr. Thornley expressed frustration regarding how long it’s taken to make the change. It took over a year to take this matter to the judge. Third Street has become an awful area for cyclists. There are already mandated mitigation measures for that area. Mr. Thornley suggested that the SFMTA ask the judge to allow changes to the Third Street area. Janel Sterbentz stated that Fell and Masonic is a complicated and difficult intersection for cyclists and pedestrians. Left-turning cars don’t have a good view of pedestrians. Why it has taken so long to get the change made? There are other areas that need help. Randall Orr expressed appreciation for the improvements but is concerned about the length of time it has taken. There are other dangerous intersections in San Francisco. Eleven cyclists and three pedestrians are known to have been hit at Fell and Masonic. Mr. Orr expressed hope that the SFMTA moves forward quickly on this plan and all other bike plans. RESOLUTION 08-139 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka 12. Presentation and Discussion of an Automatic Indexing Implementation Plan to increase charges which are not otherwise governed by law beginning Fiscal Year 2011. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, automatic fare policies, additional BART information and Bay Area CPI Projections.) (Sonali Bose) Sonali Bose, Chief Financial Officer, presented the staff report. No public comment. 13. Approving the installation of a “green roof” transit shelter at Market and Fifth Streets for three months to advertise the re-opening of the Academy of Sciences and a program of digital advertising on kiosks and transit shelters. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and sample ads.) (Sonali Bose) No public comment. RESOLUTION 08-140 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka 14. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute the Agreement for Parking Citations Processing and Collections with PRWT Services, for a five-year term in an amount not to exceed $53.5 million. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, and agreement.) (Sonali Bose) No public comment. RESOLUTION 08-141 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka 15. 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 McCray called the closed session to order at 3:39 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 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:
RESOLUTION: 08-142 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka 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 ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - The closed session was adjourned at 3:50 p.m. 16. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman McCray announced that the SFMTA Board of Directors met in closed session to discuss Truong vs. CCSF with the City Attorney. The Board of Directors voted unanimously to settle the case. The Board of Directors also met with their City Attorney to discuss anticipated litigation. There was no action taken. 17. 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 4:46 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; 30 Van Ness Ave., Suite 3900, SF, CA 94102-6027 or the web site: sfgov.org/ethics |
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