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ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman Nolan called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
3. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting. Chairman Nolan 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. Communications None. 5. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only) No report. 6. Citizens’ Advisory Council Report Daniel Murphy, chairman, Citizen’s Advisory Council, presented the report. 7. Public Comment Bob Planthold stated that some bus stops are not accessible due to the lack of curbed ramps. He urged the SFMTA to work with the transit shelter company to ensure that shelters are accessible. The shelter at 29th and Ocean faces trees and people have to go through the dirt to access it. He noted that he was told that cyclists who ride on sidewalks would be dealt with after the bike plan has passed but he hasn’t seen any progress. 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. SPECIAL CALENDAR 8. Presentation and discussion of SFMTA Operating and Capital Budgets. (Explanatory documents include a slide presentation.) (Sonali Bose and Carter Rohan) Sonali Bose, chief financial officer presented the report on the SFMTA operating budget. Director Beach requested a summary of the changes made to the SFMTA FY10 budget following SFMTA Board approval. Director Heinicke arrived. Darton Ito, manager, Capital Systems Planning, Transportation Planning and Development presented the report on the capital budget. PUBLIC COMMENT: Bob Planthold stated that pedestrian improvements are underfunded in the Capital Improvement Plan yet more people walk than drive or ride a bike and urged the SFMTA to advocate for pedestrian improvements at the state and regional levels. Brian Brown stated that the revenue stream for the SFMTA is flat through 2015 and asked if the numbers shown were nominal or constant dollars. 9. Presentation and discussion of revenue opportunities. (Explanatory documents include a slide presentation.) (Sonali Bose) Sonali Bose, chief financial officer, presented the report. Director Oka urged staff to push the state legislature to restore the original intent to have users of disabled placards pay to park. Chairman Nolan outlined several principles that staff should follow with regard to a revenue option and urged staff to explore regional cooperation measures such as the purchase of fuel. Director Heinicke requested additional research on a possible program to generate revenue from rental cars. Director Beach requested a report on the number of BART/Muni passes sold and the impact of the increase on service in the Mission corridor. PUBLIC COMMENT: Bob Planthold stated that when the number of buses is reduced, buses are likely to be more crowded. The transfer policy may need to be revisited. The SFMTA should do a study before accepting the contention that transfers are given with too much time. He inquired how the extra fee on BART would impact the senior/disabled experiment. There is a lot of history with disabled placards. Staff should review the 2007 Civil Grand Jury report. Rafael Cabrera, TWU Local 250-A, stated that it’s not fair to say that operators are misusing transfers. Boarding through the rear door is out of hand and operators have received mixed messages about whether it’s okay or not. Front line people need to have clear direction and the right tools. Mark Gruberg stated that the capital budget includes a critical needs and a wish list. There are some deficiencies that won’t be met. Addressing the operating budget is a higher priority. A fuel tax has limitations and restrictions. The most practical solution may be a vehicle license fee and it could possibly be structured as a carbon based fee. 10. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute a one-year policy with American Merchants Casualty Company and Everest National Insurance Company for an annual premium of $2,433,000 for a $25,000,000 excess liability limit with a $5,000,000 self-insured retention level. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and attachments.) (Sonali Bose) Sonali Bose, chief financial officer, Matt Hanson, manager, and Julia Friedlander, deputy city attorney presented the staff report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Bob Planthold stated that the idea of taking out coverage is worth pursuing and that staff should review the 2006/2007 Civil Grand Jury report. The city should get some insurance policy. Norm Rolfe stated that the policy has a narrow range and with only one case that would fit the parameters, this policy isn’t worth it. RESOLUTION 09-117 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke and Lee NAYES – McCray, Nolan and Oka 11. Supporting the renewal and expansion of the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District and authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to submit ballots for the Sutter-Stockton Garage parcels in favor of renewal and expansion. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Amit Kothari) No public comment. RESOLUTION 09-118 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka 12. 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. The closed session was cancelled. RECESS SPECIAL MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 1. Call to Order The closed session was cancelled. 2. Roll Call 3. 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 13. Announcement of Closed Session. None. 14. Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in closed session. No action was taken. ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 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; 25 Van Ness Ave., Suite 220, SF, CA 94102-6027 or the web site: sfgov.org/ethics. |
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