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SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR

Tuesday, January 18, 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
Cameron Beach
Leona Bridges
Cheryl Brinkman
Malcolm Heinicke
Bruce Oka

Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO

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

(6.1) Election of SFMTA Board Chairman and Vice Chairman pursuant to SFMTA Rules of Order

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

  • Ongoing Activities

8. Citizens’ 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:

A.  Mary Staats vs. BART, CCSF, Superior Ct. #484497, filed on 1/29/09 for $25,000

B.  Caroline Nguyen & Lindsay Hurd vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC10504537 for $25,000

C.  Teresa Vincent vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC10502463 filed on 4/28/10 for $27,000

(10.2) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO execute permit agreements with BART for access to BART tunnels and the BART Powell Street Station to perform surveys necessary for the final design of the Central Subway Project for a total cost not to exceed $400,000. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, agreement and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan)

REGULAR CALENDAR

11.  Approving the establishment of no parking regulations and installing sidewalk extensions that will serve as transit bulbs for the N Judah transit stops on Carl Street at Cole Street and Stanyan Street. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.) (Bond Yee)

12. Adopting amendments to Transportation Code, Division II, Article 1100 to amend administrative hearing procedures, revise taxi vehicle equipment standards, require implementation of electronic waybills, change the reporting deadline for the Taxi Advisory Council to submit its recommendations regarding the Taxi Medallion Sales Pilot Program to March 31, 2011, and amend the eligibility requirements to become a San Francisco taxi driver. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendments.) (Debra Johnson)

13. Approving amendments to Transportation Code, Division II by adding Section 1009 to prohibit any non-SFMTA vehicle from parking on designated SFMTA property unless such vehicle displays valid proof of payment, and modifying Section 302 to establish a citation penalty amount for violation of Section 1009 and Section 308 to authorize the Director of Transportation to designate the SFMTA Customer Service Center locations which are subject to an In-Person Customer Service Center transaction fee. (Explanatory documents include a report and amendments.)  (Sonali Bose)

14. Presentation and discussion regarding the FY11 First Quarter Service Standards Report.  (Explanatory documents include a report and scorecard.)  (Sonali Bose)

15. Approving the Funding Plan for the Central Subway Project.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendments.) (Sonali Bose)

16. Approving the SFMTA’s 2011 Advocacy Program.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and program.) (Debra Johnson)

17. Directing staff to reopen the solicitation process for Request for Proposals #SFMTA 2009/10-14, Operation and Management of Parking Facilities, by issuing an addendum setting new deadlines and making any necessary updates. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.) (Bond Yee)

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:  

A. Joanna Sedillo vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC8472126 filed on 2/13/08 for $107,500     

B.  Alena Caldwell vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC9493683 filed on 10/22/00 for $225,000

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:

TWU, Local 250-A and TWU, Local 200

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

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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