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SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
PARKING AUTHORITY COMMISSION

NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR

Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Room 400, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

REGULAR MEETING AND CLOSED SESSION
1 P.M.

SFMTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Nolan, Chairman
Jerry Lee, Vice Chairman
Leona Bridges
Cheryl Brinkman
Malcolm Heinicke
Bruce Oka
Joél Ramos

Edward D. Reiskin
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

Roberta Boomer
SECRETARY

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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

5. Communications

6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members

7. Director’s Report (For discussion only)

  • Special Recognition Award
  • Eureka Curve Track Replacement
  • Update on the JFK Bikeway
  • Status of the TEP Environmental Impact Report
  • Free Muni on New Year’s Eve
  • Report on legislative trip
  • Ongoing Activities

8. Citizens’ Advisory Council Report

9. Public Comment

Members of the public may address the SFMTA Board of Directors/Parking Authority Commission 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 DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION 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/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 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. Marvella Branner vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC10499707 filed on 5/11/10 for $4,000

B. Dolly Totes vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC9489619 filed on 7/2/09 for $75,000 (Seeking the authority to make an offer under CA Code of Civil Procedure §998)

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

A. ESTABLISH – PART-TIME BUS ZONE – 7:30 AM TO 5:30 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY and RESCIND – RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT AREA ‘M’ – 2-HOUR PARKING 8 AM-6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Marina Boulevard, south side, from 120 feet to 240 feet east of Buchanan Street.

B. RESCIND – NO LEFT TURN – 4PM TO 6PM EXCEPT SUNDAY and ESTABLISH – NO LEFT TURN – 4 PM TO 6 PM EXCEPT SUNDAY AND EXCEPT MUNI AND TAXIS – California Street, eastbound, at Presidio Avenue.

C. ESTABLISH – BLUE ZONE – 64 – 6th Street, west side, from 0 feet to 21 feet south of Jessie Street.

D. ESTABLISH – RED ZONE – Upland Drive, south side, between the San Aleso Avenue east and west crosswalks.

E. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER AREA 3 (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) – Stanyan St., east side, between Oak St. and Beulah St.; and Stanyan St., west side, between Beulah St. and Waller St..

F. RESCIND – 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY – Haight Street, 1300 block, both sides, between Central Street and Masonic Avenue.

G. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER AREA 3 (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) – Haight Street, 1300 block, both sides, between Central Street and Masonic Avenue.

H. ESTABLISH – NO VEHICLES GREATER THAN 6 FEET TALL – Lincoln Way, south side, from 26th Avenue to 100 feet easterly and westerly.

I. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA S, 2-HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Dolores Street - 700-749 block, both sides, between 20th and Liberty streets.

J. ESTABLISH – RED ZONE – South side of California Street from 0 feet to 23 feet west of Palm Avenue.

K. ESTABLISH – BICYCLE LANE – Lee Avenue, southbound, from Ocean Avenue to Holloway Avenue.

L. RESCIND – 45 DEGREE PARKING – Lee Avenue, west side, from Ocean Avenue to 205 feet southerly.

M. ESTABLISH – 45 DEGREE BACK-IN ANGLED PARKING – Lee Avenue, west side, from Ocean Avenue to 205 feet southerly.

N. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING EXCEPT MARKED POLICE VEHICLES – 6th Street, west side, from Jessie Street, 21 feet to 44 feet southerly; Jessie Street, south side, from 6th Street to 131 feet westerly; and Jessie Street, south side, from 143 feet to 162 feet westerly of 6th Street. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.)

(10.3) Authorizing the SFMTA to adhere to the procedures and conditions set forth by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for programming and allocation of 2012 Regional Improvement Program (RIP) funds totaling $1,100,000 for the Pedestrian Safety and Encouragement Campaign and Crosswalk Conversion Projects. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and assurances)

(10.4) Authorizing the Director of Transportation to issue a Request for Proposals for Contract No. 2011/12-08, Parking Meter Coin Counting, Collection, and Support Services, and to negotiate a contract with the highest-ranked proposer for a term of five years, with the option to extend for up to an additional four years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.)

(10.5) Approving amendments to the San Francisco Transportation Code, Division II, Sections 302 and 303 to increase the penalty amount for obstructing traffic, double parking, and riding bicycles on sidewalks. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendments.)

(10.6) Establishing a meeting schedule for the SFMTA Board of Directors/Parking Authority Commission for 2012. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.)

(10.7) Acting as the SFMTA Board of Directors, authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute agreements with Pacific Park Management for operation and management of the Civic Center, Lombard Street, Mission Bartlett, Performing Arts and 16th and Hoff garages and the 7th & Harrison Lot (Group A), with IMCO Parking LLC for operation and management of the Golden Gateway and St. Mary's Square garages (Group B), and with LAZ Parking California LLC for operation and management of the San Francisco General Hospital, Moscone Center, North Beach, Vallejo and Polk Bush garages (Group C), for an amount not to exceed $907,920 for each contract, and a contract term for each contract not to exceed nine years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreements.)

(10.8) Acting as the Parking Authority Commission, authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute agreements with Pacific Park Management for operation and management of the Civic Center, Lombard Street, Mission Bartlett, Performing Arts and 16th and Hoff garages and the 7th & Harrison Lot (Group A), and with LAZ Parking California, LLC for operation and management of the San Francisco General Hospital, Moscone Center, North Beach, Vallejo and Polk Bush garages (Group C), for an amount not to exceed $907,920 for each contract, and a contract term for each contract not to exceed nine years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreements.)

(10.9) Approving the selection of Central Parking SF for operation and management of the Sutter Stockton and Union Square garages and approving the terms of the agreement for operating and managing these garages. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.)

(10.10 Authorizing the Director to approve the Nx Judah Express as a permanent supplemental bus service to the N Judah rail line and extend the service hours of the Nx Judah Express to 7:00 p.m. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.)

(10.11) Authorizing the Director to increase service on the F Market/Wharves to every 5 minutes from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days per week. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.)

(10.12) Awarding Contract No. 1248, N-Line along Carl Street Track Improvement Project, to Shimmick Construction Company in the amount of $7,392,470 and for a term of 540 calendar days. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.)

REGULAR CALENDAR

11. Authorizing the issuance of up to $170 million in revenue bonds, including the refinancing of outstanding revenue and lease revenue bonds related to certain parking garages and meters and providing funds for certain new projects, and authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute the documents necessary for this transaction, including, a Bond Purchase Contract, an Indenture of Trust, the first supplement to the Indenture of Trust and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, contract, indenture, supplement, certificate, and preliminary official statement.)

12. Acting as the Parking Authority Commission, authorizing the issuance of up to $170 million in revenue bonds, including the refinancing of outstanding revenue and lease revenue bonds related to certain parking garages and meters and providing funds for certain new projects, and authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute the documents necessary for this transaction, including, a Bond Purchase Contract, an Indenture of Trust, the first supplement to the Indenture of Trust and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, contract, indenture, supplement, certificate, and preliminary official statement.)

13. Approving the purchase of $10 million of liability insurance for San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency directors and officers. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.)

14. Approving a new form parking garage lease to facilitate the SFMTA’s proposed issuance of new revenue bonds; and authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute leases with the City of San Francisco Ellis O'Farrell Parking Corporation for the Ellis O'Farrell Garage, the City of San Francisco Downtown Parking Corporation for the Fifth & Mission Garage, the City of San Francisco Japan Center Parking Corporation for the Japan Center Garage, and the City of San Francisco Uptown Parking Corporation for the Sutter Stockton and Union Square Garages, for a rent amount of one dollar for each lease and a term not to exceed five years plus two five-year options to extend for each lease. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and lease.)

15. Authorizing the creation of a bond oversight committee to oversee the expenditure of bond proceeds for projects funded by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s revenue bonds and other forms of indebtedness. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.)

16. Presentation and discussion regarding the Nelson/Nygaard Study of Credit Card Processing, Electronic Waybills and Back Seat Monitors in San Francisco Taxicabs. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and study.)

17. Adopting amendments to Transportation Code Sections 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1108, 1109, 1110, 1111 and 1116 of Article 1100 to require a Ramp Taxi Medallion Holder to make eight wheelchair pickups per month, change the expiration date for permits, exempt some electric vehicle taxi medallions from permit application and renewal fees, eliminate the provisions authorizing jitney permits, clarify that a holder of a purchased medallion may sell the purchased medallion regardless of age or disability status, provide that a qualified medallion seller will lose his or her eligibility to sell the medallion if he or she declines to execute a sales agreement within 15 days of notice that the SFMTA has located a qualified medallion buyer who is prepared to proceed with the sale, and reopen the pilot program to specified medallion holders; and amending Article 310 of Division II to include a fine for failure to make the required number of wheelchair pickups per month. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendments.)

18. Discussion and vote pursuant to Administrative Code Section 67.10(d) as to whether to conduct a closed session.

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:

A. TWU Local 250-A v. SFMTA, Superior Court #CPF11511171, filed on 3/25/11 for $8,000,000

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

5. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and Administrative Code Sections 67.8 (a) (2) and 67.12 (b) (1), the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors/Parking Authority Commission will meet in closed session to discuss real estate negotiations:

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

Properties: 933-949 Stockton Street

Persons negotiating:

  • Kerstin Magary
  • Ken Yee
  • Tom Lakritz

Parties negotiating: Howard Hong, Jennifer Liang, Hong & Liang Group, Inc.

Under negotiation: Price: X Terms of Payment: X

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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