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SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR

Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Room 400, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

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

SFMTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

  • April 21, 2009 Regular Meeting
  • May 19, 2009 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
  • Sunshine labor agreements
  • Ongoing Activities

8. Citizen’s 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. Kit Han Tam vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #901136 filed on 10/22/08 for $55,000

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

  1. REVOKE - BLUE ZONE -1629 Oakdale Avenue, south side, east of the driveway. 
  2. ESTABLISH - Tow-Away, No Parking Anytime Except Marked Police Vehicles - Eddy Street, north side, from 156 feet to 244 feet west of Jones Street; Jones Street, east side, from Eddy Street to 80 feet southerly; Jones Street, east side, from 30 feet to 113 feet north of Eddy Street; and Jones Street, west side, from Eddy Street to 84 feet northerly.
  3. ESTABLISH - ONE-WAY STREET (southbound) - Carolina Street, between Coral Road and Wisconsin Street. 
  4. ESTABLISH - PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - Newhall Street, west side, from Williams Avenue to 200 feet southerly; and Williams Avenue, south side, from Newhall Street to 200 feet westerly. 
  5. ESTABLISH - NO U-TURN - Stanyan Street, southbound, at Oak Street. 
  6. ESTABLISH - Tow-Away No Stopping Anytime - Stanyan Street, North Access Loop, north side, between Stanyan and Fell Streets; Stanyan Street, South Access Loop, south side, between Stanyan and Oak Streets; Stanyan Street, South Access Loop, west side, from Oak Street to 72 feet southerly. 
  7. ESTABLISH - 4-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - Tennessee Street, east side, from 20th Street to 300 feet northerly. 
  8. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "O" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM – 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - 17th Ave., both sides, between Quintara and Rivera Sts.
  9. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM – 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - Carmel Street, both sides, between Cole and Shrader Streets.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bond Yee)

(10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute and file applications and claims for Operating Assistance funds with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2010, as follows:  Transportation Development Act funding - $29,954,460; State Transit Assistance funding - $2,775,715; AB1107 Sales Tax funding - $28,031,267; and, Regional Measure 2 funding $2,687,501. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $589,295 for the Pedestrian Signal Upgrades Project and $343,000 for the Inner Sunset Traffic Calming and Transit Enhancements Project from ARRA Transportation Enhancement funds.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. MR-1220, Muni Traction Power Station E and Richmond Substations Upgrade Project, to Shimmick Construction in an amount not to exceed $9,244,500. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.6) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. CS-159, Transbay Transit Center Program Services for Overhead Contact System demolition, utility relocation, and design work, with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority to obtain reimbursement for services to demolish, relocate, and design trolley lines for a new transit center, for an amount not to exceed $2,282,979, and for a period terminating on December 31, 2014. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.7) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. 4099-08/09, Transportation Nexus Studies, with Cambridge Systematics, to update calculations used to determine the Transportation Impact Development Fee and recommend whether rates should be changed, for an amount not to exceed $434,992 and a term of nine months. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.8) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute the Amendment #1 to Contract No. CS – 150, Engineering and Design Services for Trolley Line Relocation and Street Modification, with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority to increase the contract amount from $811,962 to $1,111,962 and extend the termination date to December 31, 2010. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.9) Recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve a five-year renewal of the lease for the property serving as the DPT Paint Shop, at 80 Charter Oak Avenue, to commence on August 1, 2009 with the Gensler Family L.P.I. for an initial annual base rent of $105,600 which, after two years, shall increase to $108,768. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.10) Recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve a five-year renewal of the lease for the property serving as the DPT Traffic Signs Division, at 1975-1999 Bryant Street, to commence on July 1, 2009 with 1975-1999 Bryant Street LLC for an initial annual base rent of $215,852.40 which, after two years, shall increase to $222,327.96. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.11) Approving the plans and specifications and authorizes the Executive Director/CEO to advertise Contract No. 1230, Cable Car Propulsion System DC Motor Drives Upgrade. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and budget.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.12) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to issue a Request for Proposals, evaluate proposers and negotiate a contract for conflict resolution training services for the Security and Enforcement Division for an initial term of one year with two options to extend the contract. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Antonio Parra)

REGULAR CALENDAR

11.  Report on the status of the SFMTA FY10 budget. (No explanatory documents.) (Sonali Bose)

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.

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. Craig Yates & Richard Skaff vs. CCSF/Uptown Parking, Superior Ct. #CGC8473176 and CGC8475516 filed on 8/9/07 for $312,000

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:

Automotive Machinists Local 1414; SEIU Local 1021; TWU, Local 250-A; TWU, Local 200; IBEW Local 6 and Municipal Executives’ Association

            To discuss:

            _X_  Wages

            _X__ Hours

            _X__ Benefits

            _X__ Working Conditions

            _X__ Other    

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION

13. Announcement of Closed Session.

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

ADJOURN

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