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SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR

Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Room 400, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

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

SFMTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO
SAN FRANCISCO

Roberta Boomer
SECRETARY

Accessible meeting policy - 1 Carlton B. Goodlett Place

Calendar items 10, 11, 12, 15 (accessible PDF)

Calendar item 13 (accessible PDF)

Calendar item 14: FY2008 3rd Quarter Service Standards Appendix (accessible PDF)

Calendar item 15: Better Streets Plan Draft for Public Review (Contact Cristina Olea at 415-701-4579 if you have accessibility issues viewing this document.)

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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

  • June 17, 2008 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
  • Status Report on the Performing Arts Garage
  • Status Report on the Lifeline Pass
  • Ongoing Activities

8. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report

9. Public Comment

Members of the public may address the Board 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 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:

  1. Matthew Fallon vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #71614 filed on 12/10/07 for $2000
  2. Ely Manaoat vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #431325 filed on 5/13/04 for $12,500
  3. Maria Navalta, Unlitigated Claim #801224 filed on 11/19/07 for $13,500

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

  1. RESCIND -PARKING METER AND ESTABLISH - METERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING – 4528 Mission St., north side, from 72-feet to 92-feet east of Harrington St.
  2. RESCIND - RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT AND ESTABLISH – RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT, EXCEPT MUNI - Crossover Drive, northbound, in advance of Fulton St.
  3. ESTABLISH - NO PARKING ANYTIME - Masonic Avenue, east side, from O’Farrell Street to 65 feet northerly.
  4. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I" - Valencia Street, east side, between Hill and 22nd Streets.
  5. ESTABLISH - STOP SIGNS - Ulloa Street at 20th Avenue.
  6. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - 21st Street, both sides, between Diamond and Eureka Streets; and 22nd Street, both sides, between Noe and Sanchez.
  7. RESCIND - UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - Plum Street, north side, from Mission Street to 25-feet easterly.
  8. ESTABLISH – METERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING – Mission Street, north side, from 353 feet east of 13th Street to 40-feet easterly.
  9. ESTABLISH - SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE, FROM 7:30 AM TO 4:30 PM, SCHOOLDAYS - "371" Francisco St, south side, from 91 feet to 141 feet east of Powell St.
  10. ESTABLISH - STOP SIGNS - Trainor at 14th Street.
  11. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "L" – “2824 – 2826” and “2828 – 2830” Geary Boulevard.
  12. ESTABLISH - NO TURN ON RED - Southbound approach of The Embarcadero at the intersection of The Embarcadero, Jefferson and Powell Streets.
  13. RESCIND - UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - Jessie Street, west side, from McCoppin Street to 14 feet southerly.
  14. ESTABLISH - UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - Jessie Street, east side, from McCoppin Street to 14 feet southerly.
  15. ESTABLISH - STOP SIGNS - Chestnut and Polk Streets, stopping Polk Street at Chestnut Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP.
  16. ESTABLISH - NO PARKING ANYTIME - Harrison Street, north side, from 257 feet to 301 feet east of 4th Street.
  17. ESTABLISH - NO PARKING ANYTIME - Nellie St, west and east sides, north of 23rd St.
  18. ESTABLISH - NO U-TURNS - Cesar Chavez Street at Vermont Street, westbound.
  19. ESTABLISH – CROSSWALK - Hayes Street, south side, crossing of Gough Street
  20. ESTABLISH - DUAL LEFT TURN LANES - Northbound San Jose Ave. at Sagamore St.
  21. RESCIND - GENERAL METERED PARKING, 1-HOUR TIME LIMIT AND ESTABLISH - GENERAL METERED PARKING, 2-HOUR TIME Polk Street, between Geary Street and Pacific Avenue; Jackson Street between Larkin Street and Van Ness Avenue; Washington Street between Larkin Street and Van Ness Avenue; Clay Street between Larkin Street and Van Ness Avenue; Sacramento Street between Larkin Street and Van Ness Avenue; California Street between Larkin Street and Van Ness Avenue; Pine Street between Larkin Street and Van Ness Avenue; Bush Street between Larkin Street and Van Ness Avenue; Sutter Street between Larkin Street and Van Ness Avenue; Post Street between Larkin Street and Van Ness Avenue; and, Geary Street between Larkin Street and Van Ness Avenue.

(Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution) (Bond Yee)

(10.3) Appointing Carter R. Rohan as the Alternate Director to Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr. on the Transbay Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and biography.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute the Agreement with Gilbert Tweed Associates to conduct an executive search for Deputy Director of Transportation Planning, Deputy Director of Finance, Budgets and Grants, and Director of Taxi and Accessible Services, with a contract term of one year from August 1, 2008 to August 1, 2009, with an option to extend the term for an additional year and a contract amount not to exceed $192,536, pending Civil Service Commission approval and Human Rights Commission waiver of LBE subcontracting goals. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) (Debra Johnson)

(10.5) Approving the Japan Center Garage Corporation’s Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 Operating Budget except for the Marketing Plan and associated costs for the Japan Center Garage. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, and budget.) (Amit Kothari)

This item was continued from the June 17, 2008 meeting.

(10.6) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to issue a Request for Proposals for Contract CS-901, As-Needed Specialized Engineering Services for SFMTA Rubber Tire Vehicles Rehabilitation and Replacement Program, receive proposals, select a Consultant, and negotiate a contract with the selected Consultant for an amount not to exceed $4,000,000, and for a term not to exceed five years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, and budget.) (Ken McDonald)

REGULAR CALENDAR

11. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute a contract with Cubic Transportation Systems for the refurbishment of the fare box system, including the fare boxes, computer hardware and software and manage the fare boxes and provide support services, for a term not to exceed 26 months and an amount not to exceed $19,000,000; and execute software and other technology license agreements with Cubic as necessary for the full implementation of the project at no additional cost. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Ken McDonald)

This item was continued from the May 20, 2008 agenda.

12. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to alter service on the 71L-Haight-Noriega Limited Line, in bound on weekdays only between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. between Haight and Market Street and establish a “Tow-Away No Stopping” zone on Laguna Street to facilitate bus turning movements at Haight and Laguna streets. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and map.) (Ken McDonald)

13. Adopting Transportation Code Division II which replaces provisions previously contained in the San Francisco Municipal Traffic Code as required by the passage of Proposition A. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and codes.) (Bond Yee)

14. Presentation and Discussion of the SFMTA’s FY08 Third Quarter Service Standards Report. (Explanatory documents include the staff report.) (Debra Johnson)

15. Presentation and Discussion of the Draft Better Streets Plan. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and plan.) (Carter Rohan)

16. Presentation and Discussion of proposed Taxi Advisory Group. (No explanatory documents) (Debra Johnson)

17. 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. Dina and Zenon Gryn vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #472906, filed on 3/4/08 for $2,000,000

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 matters:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

Anticipated Litigation:

___X___ As defendant __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: Vicki Rambo and/or her designees

Employee Organizations:

TWU, Local 250-A

To discuss:

_X__ Wages

_X__ Hours

_X__ Benefits

_X__ Working Conditions

_X__ Other

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION

18. Announcement of Closed Session.

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

ADJOURN

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