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ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman McCray called the meeting to order at 2:03 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 On motion to approve the minutes of the July 1, 2008 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved. 5. Communications Board Secretary Boomer stated that the item in closed session regarding anticipated litigation was removed from agenda and would not be discussed. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members None. 7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)
No report. 8. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report No report. 9. Public Comment Brian Wishnefsky expressed frustration because he has not been able to get a straight answer from the SFMTA. He parked his car in front of his house one night and woke to find that cars were being towed. The signs weren’t posted the day before. Mr. Wishnefsky stated that he presented good evidence to the hearing officer. People shouldn’t be cited just to raise revenue for the City. Emil Lawrence stated that he is a taxi driver with credentials. Two weeks ago, he provided his resume to the SFMTA Board. Taxi drivers make substantially less money and don’t have unemployment, dental, or medical benefits. They don’t have pension plans, grievance procedures or days off with pay. It’s a disgrace that drivers aren’t represented even though they are the backbone of the taxi industry. The SFMTA Board is going to inherit this problem shortly. Peter Fatooh stated that the City complains that it is in dire financial straits but the City doesn’t see the obvious things that can be deleted from the budget. In the morning, there is nobody on the F-line. F-line vehicles are full only when the subway is delayed. People with children are trying to get them to school and there are empty vehicles blocking the flow of traffic on Market Street. Mr. Fatooh suggested that the F-line begin operation at 10:00 a.m. or that the SFMTA should run the F-line starting at Van Ness Ave. 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. REGULAR CALENDAR 10. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute the Agreement for Armed and Unarmed Security Guard Services with Cypress Security, for a term not to exceed three years, and an amount not to exceed $15,800,000 dollars. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Sonali Bose) Deputy Chief Antonio Parra, Director of Security and Enforcement provided the staff report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Sharrion Marshall, SEIU, expressed appreciation to the Board for listening to their concerns with regard to King Security. Ms. Marshall stated that SEIU supports the recommendation to enter into a contract with Cypress Security. RESOLUTION 08-122 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka 11. 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 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 and issue and for Contract CS-900, As-Needed Specialized Engineering Services for SFMTA Rail Vehicles Rehabilitation and Replacement Program and negotiate a contract with the selected consultant for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, and for a term not to exceed five years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, and budget.) (Ken McDonald) No public comment. RESOLUTION 08-123 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. 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 2:23 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
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3. 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 To discuss: _X_ Wages _X__ Hours _X__ Benefits _X__ Working Conditions _X__ Other 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 This item was removed from the agenda. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - The closed session was adjourned at 3:31 p.m. 13. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman McCray announced that the SFMTA Board of Directors met in closed session for a conference with their labor negotiator. There was no action taken. 14. 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 3:33 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; 30 Van Ness Ave., Suite 3900, SF, CA 94102-6027 or the web site: sfgov.org/ethics.
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