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ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman Nolan called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.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. Approval of Minutes On motion to approve the minutes of the November 2, 2010 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (Heinicke-absent). 5. Communications At the request of Chairman Nolan, acting Executive Director Rohan reported on the recent assault on a Cable Car conductor. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Chairman Nolan requested a presentation on the SFMTA’s plan for pedestrian safety. Director Brinkman requested that staff discuss lowering the speed limit as part of the report. 7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)
Director Heinicke arrived. Acting Exec. Director Rohan discussed funding for the Central Subway Project. Debra Johnson, director, Administration, Taxi and Accessible Services, presented an update on the recent election. Director Beach requested information regarding the impact of Prop 26 on the SFMTA. John Haley, director, Transit Services, reviewed Muni service during the Giants Season including post-season games and parade. 8. Citizens’ Advisory Council Report No report. 9. Public Comment Herbert Weiner compared the SFMTA to a 1932 film entitled “The Hurricane Express” and presented the first annual wrecker award and a DVD of the film to Exec. Director Ford. The award was presented by “Under the Wheels”, an organization of stakeholders. Rory Hodgson stated that parking tickets are issued liberally and are very hard to fight. He urged the SFMTA to lower its budget rather than place the burden on the public. Charles Rathbone expressed concern regarding the lack of new driver training and urged the SFMTA to restore the training classes. Dave Schneider stated that there is a petition circulating that would combine taxi driver protection and keep regular dispatch systems in cabs but also include a real-time GPS system in cabs. The item should be calendared for public hearing to consider safety. Roxanne Caldera stated that they’ve been working to get Muni to hire locally for projects using federal dollars. Sup. Avalos has introduced legislation that would mandate local hiring. She would like to discuss Mr. Ford’s concerns with him. The good faith approach to local hiring has failed. Local hiring is at an all time low with only 20% of residents working on projects. She asked the Board to support the Avalos legislation. Nathan Dwiri stated that there are 100 people waiting to get a job but there’s a hang up at the SFMTA. Director Heinicke requested that staff work on addressing the issue raised by Mr. Dwiri. 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:
RESOLUTION 10-142 (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:
RESOLUTION 10-143 Item 10.2B was severed at the request of a member of the public. PUBLIC COMMENT: John Eaton expressed support for Item 10.2 B. On motion to approve Item 10.2B: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka (10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute a Cost-Sharing Agreement for Paratransit Services with BART requiring BART to reimburse the SFMTA for providing ADA Paratransit services within San Francisco for a period of up to ten years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) (Debra Johnson) RESOLUTION 10-144 (10.4) Authorizing the award of Contract No. 1237, Muni Metro Subway Escalator Rehabilitation – Phase I, to KONE in an amount not to exceed $2,367,800 and for a term not to exceed 535 calendar days. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 10-145 (10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute the First Amendment to Contract No. CS –159, Transbay Transit Center Program Services, for Parking Control Officer services during operation of the Temporary Transbay Terminal, to increase the contract amount by $997,698 to revised contract amount of $3,280,677, and to extend the contract term to December 15, 2015. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (John Haley) RESOLUTION 10-146 (10.6) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute the Sixth Amendment to Contract #08-1045, Red Light Camera Enforcement Program with ACS State & Local Solutions to extend the existing contract for an additional four months to April 30, 2011. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Bond Yee) RESOLUTION 10-147 No public comment. On motion to approve the Consent Calendar (Item 10.2B severed): ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Recommending that the Board of Supervisors adopt a proposed ordinance to move Police Code Sections 1078(a), 1105, 1110, 1145 to Division I of the Transportation Code, enacting Transportation Code, Division I, Section 3.1(f) and Sections 7.2.5 though 7.2.10 related to the operation of motor vehicles for hire, and authorize employees of Taxi Services to enforce specified parking regulations related to taxicabs. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and ordinance.) (Debra Johnson) Items 11 and 12 were called together. PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 11 and 12: Charles Rathbone expressed support for both items. RESOLUTION 10-148 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka 12. Adopting amendments to Sections 310, 1102, 1109, 1117, and 1118 of Division II of the San Francisco Transportation Code to streamline the investigation and hearing process for Medallion applicants, increase public participation in the process, clarify the process for settlement of citations and complaints, and revise various provisions related to the Full-Time Driving requirement. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendments.) (Debra Johnson) RESOLUTION 10-149 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka 13. Approving amendments to Division II of the Transportation Code by amending Section 106 to remove parking exemptions for City vehicles or vehicles operated by City employees unless a valid SFMTA Parking Permit is displayed. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendments.) (Sonali Bose) No public comment. RESOLUTION 10-150 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka 14. 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 Nolan called the closed session to order at 1:40 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
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 Also present:
4. 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 Also present:
5. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and Administrative Code Section 67.10 (b), the SFMTA Board of Directors will meet in closed session to discuss: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Executive Director/CEO Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - The closed session was adjourned at 2:30 p.m. 15. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman Nolan announced that the SFMTA Board of Directors met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, labor negotiations and the performance evaluation of the Executive Director/CEO. The Board took no action. 16. 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 2:30 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 Avenue, Suite 220, SF, CA 94102-6027 or the web site: sfgov.org/ethics. |
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