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SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Room 400, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

REGULAR MEETING AND CLOSED SESSION
12 P.M.

SFMTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tom Nolan, Chairman
Jerry Lee, Vice Chairman
Cameron Beach
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

  • June 15, 2010 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 regarding LRV speeds in the Twin Peaks Tunnel
  • Status report regarding Caltrain funding
  • Status report regarding system security
  • Public Information Campaign regarding Proof of Payment on buses
  • 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:

  1. Aimee Mousseau vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC9489128 filed on 6/5/09 for $7,500
  2. Sean Kline vs. CCSF and BART, Superior Ct. #9481480 filed on 10/31/08 for $25,000
  3. Azikiwee Anderson vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim#1002272 filed on 2/16/10 for $36,479
  4. Imelda Torrente vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #461332 filed on 3/20/07 for $750,000

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

  1. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER AREA 3 – Third Street, between Berry and King Streets.
  2. REVOKE – TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Third Street, west side, from Berry Street to 28 feet northerly.
  3. ESTABLISH – METERED YELLOW LOADING ZONE, AREA 3, 7 AM TO 10 PM, EVERYDAY – Third Street, west side, from 8 to 28 feet north of Berry Street.
  4. ESTABLISH – RIGHT TURN ONLY AFTER BALLPARK EVENTS – Southbound 2nd Street at King Street.
  5. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Taylor Street, west side, from Jefferson Street to 48 feet southerly.
  6. ESTABLISH – TOUR BUS LOADING ZONE 20 MIN TIME LIMIT, 10AM-7PM EVERYDAY – Jones Street, east side, from Beach Street to 75 southerly.
  7. ESTABLISH – METERED TOUR BUS PARKING ONLY, 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 7 AM-7 PM EVERYDAY – Jones Street, east side, from 75 feet south of Beach Street to North Point Street; Jones Street, west side, from North Point Street to Bay Street; North Point Street, north side, from 80' west of Jones Street to 50' east of Columbus Avenue; and North Point Street, south side, from 210' east of Stockton Street to 90' west of Kearny Street.
  8. ESTABLISH – no Parking Anytime – San Jose Avenue, west side, from 30th Street to 27 feet northerly (to go along with a new 7-foot wide sidewalk bulb).
  9.    ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA J, 8 AM TO 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 2-HOUR LIMIT – 800 block of Kirkham Street, between 12th and Funston Avenues.
  10.    ESTABLISH – STOP SIGNS – Stopping Eugenia Avenue at Ellsworth Street.
  11. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA L, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 2-HOUR LIMIT – 2800 Block of Fulton Street-Residential Permit Parking Extension, north side, between 4th and 5th Avenues.
  12. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA O, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 2-HOUR LIMIT - 800 and 900 blocks of Santiago Street, between 19th and 21st Avenues.
  13. ESTABLISH – Tow-Away No Stopping Anytime – Mission Street, west side, from Cesar Chavez Street to 90-feet northerly.
  14. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA S AND Z, 8 AM TO 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 2-HOUR LIMIT – 200 block of Vicksburg Street, between 23rd and Elizabeth Streets. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bond Yee)

(10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute an Agreement for Payment of Funds with 949 Market Street Associates to accept a donation in the amount of $200,000 to fund the planning and construction of various transit, pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements on Market Street between 5th and 6th Streets and on 5th Street between Market and Mission Streets.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) (Bond Yee)

(10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with MTC, the AC Transit, the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, BART, the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Municipal Transportation Agency, SamTrans, VTA, and Caltrain for the future operation and maintenance of the ClipperSM Program. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and attachment.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.5) Approving the amendment of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the SFMTA and MEA, to extend its term to June 30, 2012 and implement the negotiated concessions.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and fiscal analysis.) (Debra Johnson)

(10.6) Approving the amendment of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the SFMTA and IAM Local 1414, to implement negotiated concessions and extend its term to June 30, 2012. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and fiscal analysis.) (Debra Johnson)

(10.7) Approving the amendment of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the SFMTA and SEIU, Local 1021 to extend its term to June 30, 2012 and implement the negotiated concessions. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and fiscal analysis.) (Debra Johnson)

REGULAR CALENDAR

11.  Public hearing and action to consider and authorize system-wide transit schedule improvements to restore Municipal Railway service to some bus routes and rail lines affected by the May 8, 2010 service changes. (Explanatory documents include a calendar item, resolution and service restoration details.) (John Haley)

12.  Approving and adopting amendments to Article 1100 of Division II of the Transportation Code, regulating Motor Vehicles for Hire, to require taxi drivers to accept credit cards, require taxi companies to cash credit card payments at no cost to drivers; provide a pro-rated Medallion Sale Transfer Fee schedule; and authorizing the SFMTA to waive Transportation Code Division II,  Section 1106(p)(6), prohibiting color schemes from passing on credit card merchant account processing fees to taxi drivers under certain conditions. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendments.) (Debra Johnson)

13. Adopting amendments to Section 1109(e) of Division II of the San Francisco Transportation Code acknowledging the SFMTA's right to decide that some or all Medallions purchased under the Pilot Program are no longer transferable; provide for SFMTA purchase of such Medallions; and provide for repayment of any outstanding loan.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Debra Johnson)

14. Presentation and Discussion regarding the Controller’s audit of the City of San Francisco Japan Center Garage Corporation.  (Explanatory documents include the audit.) (Bond Yee)

15. Presentation and discussion of the plans for a new Transbay Terminal.  (Explanatory documents include a slide presentation.) (Bond Yee)

16. 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. Tina & Tatjana Rmus vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #9488638 filed on 5/22/09 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

17. Announcement of Closed Session.

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

ADJOURN

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