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2:00 ‑ REGULAR MEETING ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman McCray called the meeting to order at 2:15 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 Vice Chairman Kasolas requested that the minutes be amended to show that the cost of the RFP for the Parking Authority consultant was $20,000 and that the board would see the response by January 2007. Director Din commented that the Board would see the report after the consultant was selected. On motion to approve the minutes as amended of the December 5, 2006 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved. 5. Communications Board Secretary Boomer stated that Item 11 regarding the FY08 budget had been continued to the next meeting at the request of staff. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Director Mezey requested that staff provide information to the Board regarding the parking card program, its’ reliability and how staff resolves disputes regarding citations received. 7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)
Exec. Director Ford presented the January Special Recognition Awards to Alicia Hopkins; Parking Control Officer; Antonio Lama, Transit Fare Inspector; Dave Murk; Mechanic at the Flynn Division; and Alphonso Clark, Transit Operator, Woods Division. Chairman McCray congratulated the honorees on behalf of the Board. Diana Hammons, Director, External Affairs presented the Safety Education Outreach Program for the T-line. Ken McDonald, Chief Operations Office, reviewed the status of the 1-CA pilot project. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Pilpel stated that capital priorities had previously been set through the short range transit process. Staff should look at capital projects that will reduce operating costs. The MTA should not pursue the Central Subway project. Each vehicle has a clock and the rulebook states that operators will maintain time, therefore there is no excuse for operators not to know what time it is. Mr. Pilpel stated that the 1-CA pilot project has had a clear effect on other lines at the Presidio Division. They are suffering. The goal should be to provide all runs on the street and then keep them on-time. He urged the Board to request a report on car availability and staffing for the T-line. Norm Rolfe stated that, with respect to on-time performance, early arrivals are okay but early departures are a “no-no”. Operators and inspectors feel that early arrivals are bad but departures are the crucial issue. 8. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report No report. 9. Public Comment David Pilpel suggested that the Board should not only listen to the public during public comment but the Board should also respond, ask questions or direct staff to respond to the concerns expressed. New Year’s Eve service ran well. The service hot line number hasn’t been updated since November 12. Tokens are a useful fare media. Barry Taranto expressed hope that taxicabs can become part of the public transportation system. There is no enforcement at the Macy’s taxi stand. Dispatchers are great but staffing levels are too low. The MTA needs to boost enforcement between 5 and 9 p.m. He urged that the work on extending the cab stand at the Ballpark be expedited. The existing cabstand won’t be able to be used during the “All Stars” game due to increased security. 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:
RESOLUTION 07-001 (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:
RESOLUTION 07-002 (10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $10,371 in Bland Family Foundation grant funds to preserve the Municipal Railway’s historic photo archive. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.) (Sonali Bose) Item 10.3 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of a member of the public. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Pilpel expressed appreciation for the work to preserve the collection and suggested that the MTA coordinate with the Public Utilities Commission. There is a lot more work to do than just acquire equipment. Director Kasolas requested a status report on what the Agency is doing to preserve the collection in three to six months. RESOLUTION 07-003 On motion to approve Item 10.3: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum (10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to issue a Request for Proposals for Contract CS-146, As-Needed Specialized Services to receive proposals, select a Consultant, and negotiate a contract for an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 and for a term not to exceed five years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.) (Carter Rohan) Item 10.4 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public. PUBLIC COMMNENT: David Pilpel stated that the scope of work looks like work that existing staff could do. Mr. Pilpel suggested the Executive Director inform the Board when a task order has been issued so the Board is kept informed as to the work being done under this contract. Director Din requested that the quarterly report on key capital projects include information regarding the execution of task orders for as-needed contracts. RESOLUTION 07-004 On motion to approve Item 10.4: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum On motion to approve the Consent Calendar (Item 10.3 and 10.4 severed): ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum ABSENT – McCray REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Presentation and discussion of the FY08 budget and process. (Discussion only, no documents.) (Sonali Bose) Item 11 was continued to the meeting of January 16 at the request of staff. 12. Adopting the Traffic Calming Plans for the Inner Sunset, Excelsior, Bayview, 18th Avenue, West Portal, O’Shaughnessy Boulevard, Broad and Randolph Streets, Circular Avenue and Teresita Boulevard neighborhoods. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and plans) (Carter Rohan) Peter Albert, Deputy Director, Transportation Planning, and Manito Velasco, Manager, Traffic Calming Program presented the staff report. All have received environmental clearance. Director Shahum requested that staff brief the Board on how the community input process is working and if it there were ways to do it more efficiently in six months to a year. Director Kasolas requested that staff provide a memo that describes the community input process and shows what the various traffic calming measures are PUBLIC COMMENT: David Pilpel inquired about how the bike elements of the plans were being handled given the bicycle injunction and if the Board could adopt those elements. Mr. Pilpel stated that he would appreciate a discussion about the different elements because he is not sure what some of the traffic calming measures are. Mr. Pilpel suggested that City Planning’s categorical exemption be referenced in the resolution. Steve Currier, President, Outer Mission Residents Association, expressed support for the Excelsior Traffic Calming plan. The community has been involved in planning for this and they are happy to be getting the attention. Director Nolan moved that the resolution be amended to reflect the City Planning department’s environmental review of the traffic calming plans. Deputy City Attorney Friedlander suggested language for the additional “Whereas”. The clause would state “Whereas, The Planning Department has determined that the approval of the traffic calming plans by the MTA Board of Directors is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.” Director Shahum stated that she needed to recuse herself from voting on the Inner Sunset, Bayview, Randolph and Broad and Circular Ave. traffic calming plans. RESOLUTION 07-005 On motion to approve the Inner Sunset, Bayview, Randolph and Broad and Circular Ave. traffic calming plans as amended: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey, and Nolan RECUSED - Shahum On motion to approve the Excelsior, 18th Avenue; West Portal, O’Shaughnessy Blvd. and Teresita Blvd. traffic calming plans as amended: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum 13. Approving a policy that will govern communications from bidders/proposers or potential bidders/proposers to MTA staff, members of the MTA Board of Directors or any member of a selection panel concerning a pending competitive solicitation between the date when a contract solicitation is issued and the date of the final selection. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) PUBLIC COMMENT: David Pilpel stated that he likes the idea in concept but is concerned about the details. He wondered if the item was consistent with Sunshine Ordinance and City’s Lobbyist ordinance. The item doesn’t address contracts under Charter Section 9.118 that require Board of Supervisor approval and for those contracts, the proposed quiet period should extend until the time when the BOS approves them. It appears that board members could have communications with potential vendors on the morning of vote. Deputy City Attorney Friedlander stated that the item was consistent with open meeting laws. RESOLUTION 07-006 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Din, Kasolas, McCray, Mezey, Nolan and Shahum 14. 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 4:43 p.m.
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3. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9, and Administrative Code Section 67.8 (a) (3) the Municipal Transportation Agency Board will meet in closed session to discuss attorney‑client matters in the following case: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Anticipated Litigation: _____ As defendant __X___ As plaintiff (1 case) ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - The closed session was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. 15. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman McCray announced that the Board met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with the City Attorney. The Board took no action. 16. 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 5:51 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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