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SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR

Tuesday, May 19, 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

Accessible meeting policy - 1 Carlton B. Goodlett Place

Calendar items:

• Calendar items (accessible PDF)
• Attachment to calendar item 12 (redline PDF)
• Attachment to calendar item 12 (accessible Web page)
• Presentation on the Draft Bicycle Plan (PDF). For accessibility assistance on this item, contact Oliver Gajda, 415.701.4467.
• Draft Bicycle Plan (accessible PDF files):
  • Complete Draft Bicycle Plan
    or download individual chapters:
  • Cover Page, Acknowledgements and Table of Contents
  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 Bicycle Route Network
  • Chapter 2 Bicycle Parking
  • Chapter 3 Transit and Bridge Access
  • Chapter 4 Education
  • Chapter 5 Enforcement and Safety
  • Chapter 6 Promotion
  • Chapter 7 General Plan Amendments, Environmental Review and Citywide coordination
  • Chapter 8 Bicycle Funding
  • Appendix 1 Bicycle Route Network Map consists of a map. The equivalent text description of the routes is in appendix 2.
  • Appendix 2 Bicycle Route Network List
  • Appendix 3 Glossary of Terms

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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 30, 2009 Special Meeting

5.  Communications

6.  Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members

7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)

• Special Recognition Award
• Report on Catastrophic Loss Coverage
• 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. Akira Tsonoda vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #469021 filed on 11/8/07 for $1,500
2. U.S. Auto Assoc. vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #8481799 filed on 11/12/08 for $2,200
3. CSAA vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #8481928 filed on 11/17/08 for $2,412.05
4. Lyubov Morozova vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC6457814 filed on 11/13/06 for $3,750
5. State Farm Ins. vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #471201 filed on 5/21/07 for $4,500
6. Debra Benton vs. CCSF Superior Ct. #469206 filed on 11/15/07 for $7,500
7. Felicette Ugot vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC80481554 filed on 12/24/07 for $8,000
8. Kenneth Taylor vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC80476495 filed on 6/19/08 for $9,000
9. Felix Ugot vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC80481554 filed on 12/24/07 for 20,000
10. Charlene Foster vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #7468583 filed on 10/26/07 for $18,000
11. Kenneth Grimes vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #8477213 filed on 7/8/08 for $22,000
12. Yelena Golovko vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #7465440 filed on 7/25/07 for $30,000
13. Lucia Vedar vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #461211 filed on 3/12/07 for $30,000

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

1. ESTABLISH - Residential Permit Parking AREA “L” (2-hOUR time limit, 8 am to 6 pm, monday through FRIDAY - 3rd Avenue, both sides, between Cabrillo and Fulton Streets; 3rd Avenue, both sides, between Geary Boulevard and Anza Street; Cabrillo Street, both sides, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. 
2. ESTABLISH - Residential Permit Parking AREA “S” (2-hOUR time limit, 8 am to 9 pm, monday through FRIDAY - 22nd Street, both sides, between Church and Sanchez Streets. 
3. RESCIND - 30-MINUTE TIME limit, 8 am to 9 pm, saturday and sunday, except area “a” permits [SUMMER 2009 TRIAL] and establish - NO PARKING ANYTIME, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, EXCEPT AREA “A” PERMITS [SUMMER 2009 TRIAL] - Coit Tower Parking Lot, at the terminus of Telegraph Hill Boulevard. 
4. ESTABLISH - PARKING METERS, AREA 3, (9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY TO SATURDAY, 30-MINUTE TIME LIMIT) - Varela Ave., east side, from Holloway Ave. to 56 feet southerly; Holloway Ave., south side, from Varela Ave. to 18 feet easterly. 
5. ESTABLISH - METERED PARKING, AREA 3, (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - Holloway Avenue, south side, from 18 feet east of Varela Avenue to 19th Avenue. 
6. ESTABLISH - BUS ZONE -   Oakdale Ave., south side, from Ingalls St. to 100-feet easterly. 
7. ESTABLISH - TRAFFIC SIGNALS - 16th and Rhode Island Streets; Alemany Boulevard and San Juan Avenue; Ashton and Ocean Avenues; California and Pierce Streets; Capitol and Ocean Avenues; and Divisadero and Grove Streets intersection. 
8. RESCIND - No Parking Vehicles Over 6-Feet - Mason Street, west side, from Filbert Street to 34-feet northerly; Mason Street, east side, from Filbert Street to 33-feet southerly. 
9. ESTABLISH - Tow-Away No Stopping Anytime - Mason Street, west side, from Filbert Street to 17-feet northerly; Mason Street, east side, from Filbert Street to 17-feet southerly; California Street, north side, from Pierce Street to 40 feet easterly; California Street, south side, from Pierce Street to 37 feet westerly. 
10. ESTABLISH - Right Turn Only - Pierce St. northbound and southbound, at California St.
11. RESCIND - BUS STOP (Treasure Island bus stop changes) - 9th Street, at Avenue C, mid-block, south side; 9th Street, at Avenue E, southeast corner; Avenue B at Gate View, northwest corner. 
12. ESTABLISH - BUS STOP (Treasure Island bus stop changes) - 9th Street, at Avenue E, southwest corner; Avenue B at 12th Street, west side of street. 
13. RESCIND - Residential Permit Parking AREA “V” (2-hOUR time limit, 8 am to 6 pm, monday through FRIDAY - San Miguel Street, east side, between Tara Street and Mount Vernon Avenue; San Miguel Street, north side, between Tara Street and approximately 135 feet east of Tara Street. 
14. ESTABLISH - Residential Permit Parking AREA “V” (2-hOUR time limit, 8 am to 6 pm, monday through FRIDAY - San Miguel Street, west side, between Niagara Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue.
15. RESCIND - Residential Permit Parking AREA “t” (4-hOUR time limit, 8 am to 3 pm, monday through FRIDAY and establish - Residential Permit Parking AREA “t” (2-hOUR time limit, 8 am to 3 pm, monday through FRIDAY - Balceta Avenue, both sides, between Woodside Avenue and Laguna Honda Boulevard. 
16. RESCIND - Residential Permit Parking AREA “f” and “n” (3-hOUR time limit, 9 am to 6 pm, monday through FRIDAY and establish - Residential Permit Parking AREA “f” and “n” (4-hOUR time limit, 9 am to 6 pm, monday through FRIDAY - Arguello Boulevard, west side, between Lake Street and Washington Street;            Lake Street, north side, between Arguello Boulevard and 2nd Avenue. 
17. RESCIND - Residential Permit Parking AREA “f” and “n” (2-hOUR time limit, 9 am to 6 pm, monday through FRIDAY AND establish - Residential Permit Parking AREA “f” and “n” (4-hOUR time limit, 9 am to 6 pm, monday through FRIDAY - 2nd Avenue, east side, at Lake Street to 100 feet northerly. 
18. ESTABLISH - CLOSE TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC - McCoppin Street, between Valencia Street and the Central Freeway.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bond Yee)

(10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. CS-160, Eastern Neighborhoods Transportation Implementation Planning Study and Environmental Review, with Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates for an amount not to exceed $496,911 and a term not to exceed 24 months. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.4) Supporting the efforts of the California Transit Association to conduct polling and focus group activities in order to determine the feasibility of submitting a transit funding protection initiative to the voters of the State of California that would preserve and protect funding for public transit investments. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.5) Authorizing the Downtown Parking Corporation to extend the operating agreement with Ampco System Parking for the management of Fifth and Mission Garage on a month-to-month basis through  May 31, 2010; authorizing the Uptown Parking Corporation to extend the operating agreement with City Park for the management of Union Square Garage on a month-to-month basis through June 30, 2010; authorizing the Ellis O’Farrell Parking Corporation to extend the operating agreement with Parking Concept for the management of Ellis O’Farrell Garage on a month-to-month basis through April 30, 2010; and authorizing the Japan Center Parking Corporation to extend the operating agreement with Parking Concept for the management of Japan Center Garage on a month-to-month basis through August 31, 2010. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Amit Kothari)

REGULAR CALENDAR

11.  Presentation and discussion of the updated Bicycle Plan. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and plan.) (Carter Rohan)

12. Adopting Article 1100 of Division II of the Transportation Code which regulates motor vehicles for hire and delegating the power and obligation to conduct hearings to the SFMTA Hearing Section. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and regulations.) (Christiane Hayashi)   

13. Approving requested changes of Color Scheme affiliation from the following medallion holders:

 (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Christiane Hayashi)   

14. Authorizing an increase of $3.00 to all parking citation penalties to offset the $3.00 increase in the State Courthouse Construction penalty assessment that became effective January 1, 2009. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and list of citations.) (Sonali Bose)

15. 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. Paul Tatum vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #8478649 filed on 8/14/08 for $105,000
2. James & Barbara Kelly vs. CCSF, Superior Case #CGC8472540 filed on 2/25/08 for $750,000

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; and Municipal Executives’ Association

            To discuss:

            _X_  Wages

            _X__ Hours

            _X__ Benefits

            _X__ Working Conditions

            _X__ Other    

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION

16. Announcement of Closed Session.

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

ADJOURN

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