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ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman Nolan called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
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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 October 20, 2009 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (Beach, Heinicke, Lee-absent). 5. Communications Board Secretary Boomer stated that Item 10.1 C, the Curlee Bishop claim, has been removed from the agenda at the request of staff. She added that the closed session had also been cancelled. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Director Heinicke arrived. Chairman Nolan requested an update on the ruling on the Bicycle Injunction. Deputy City Attorney Julia Friedlander responded. The judge requested additional information. 7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)
Executive Director/CEO Ford presented Special Recognition Awards to Damon Curtis, implementation manager, Bicycle Program, Sustainable Streets; Abraham Cornejo, school crossing guard, Sustainable Streets; Israel Alfonso, automotive service worker, Flynn Division, Transit, and Liana Kastina, train controller, Central Control, Transit. Mr. Ford discussed the SFMTA’s response to the recent closure of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. James Dougherty, chief safety officer, Safety, Security & Enforcement presented the DriveCam project. PUBLIC COMMENT: Rafael Cabrera, TWU Local 250 A, stated that the union is not against a good safety device when it is used as a proper tool. Sometimes on-board cameras can be triggered by an operator shifting gears. The Agency needs to take into consideration the maintenance of vehicles. 8. Citizens’ Advisory Council Report No report. 9. Public Comment Emile Lawrence stated that he had previously requested the keys to every bathroom paid for by the City and used by Muni operators. He provided the complaint that he had submitted to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force (SOTF) regarding improper cancellation of meetings. He added that would like to see the Executive Director at the SOTF meeting. He stated that the SFMTA doesn’t issue citations to operators, cops or public health officials but does issue them to taxi drivers. Nathan Dwiri, Yellow Cab, discussed programs implemented at Yellow Cab. He stated that he has provided a $500 bonus to drivers for their good service. The program hasn’t been entirely successful because they are not able to respond to the demand for service. They don’t have an adequate supply of cabs. They are doing all they can to make it easy for drivers to be responsive. Hansu Kim, San Francisco Taxi Coalition, stated that the SFMTA is looking to raise revenue. Their coalition believes that money can be raised by selling taxi medallions. There are hundreds of drivers who are willing to buy or sell their medallions. A driver on the list today will have to wait over 25 years for a medallion. The SFMTA should make sure that medallions go to working drivers and not to corporations. 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: A. Verna Guyton vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #901734 filed on 12/25/08 for $8,551.35 B. Robert Schatz vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #8472009 filed on 2/8/08 for $13,500 C. Curlee Bishop vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #1000009 filed on 7/2/09 for $26,000 D. Cynthia Beck vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC8482313 filed on 11/26/08 for $49,000 Item 10.1 C was removed from the agenda. Director Heinicke severed Item 10.1 (A, B and D) and requested a report on discipline at the next meeting in closed session. He also asked staff for cost efficient options to prevent incidents associated with light rail vehicle steps. RESOLUTION 09-185 On motion to approve Item 10.1 A, B and D: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Heinicke, McCray, Nolan and Oka ABSENT – Beach and Lee (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications: A. ESTABLISH - UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING – Duboce Avenue, north side, from 13 feet west of Steiner Street to 34 feet westerly. B. REVOKE - UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING – Duboce Avenue, north side, from Steiner Street to 21 feet westerly. C. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY NO PARKING ANYTIME – Duboce Avenue, south side, from Sanchez Street to 57 feet westerly. D. ESTABLISH - VEHICULAR TRAFFIC CLOSURE – Duboce Ave., westbound, at Church St. E. ESTABLISH - DO NOT ENTER, EXCEPT BICYCLES AND MUNI – Duboce Avenue, westbound, at Church Street. F. ESTABLISH - NO RIGHT TURN, EXCEPT BICYCLES – Church Street, southbound, at Duboce Avenue. G. ESTABLISH - ONE-WAY (EASTBOUND) TRAFFIC DESIGNATION - Berry Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets. H. RESCIND - TOUR BUS PARKING ONLY (20-MINUTE PARKING TIME LIMIT), 10 AM TO 7 PM EVERDAY – Hyde Street, both sides, between Beach and Jefferson Streets. I. ESTABLISH - TOUR BUS PARKING ONLY (20-MINUTE PARKING TIME LIMIT), 10 AM TO 4 PM EVERDAY – Hyde St., both sides, between Beach and Jefferson Sts. J. RESCIND - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA “O” (2-HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO Noon, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - San Fernando Way, both sides, between St. Francis and Monterey Boulevards. K. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA “O” (2-HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - San Fernando Way, both sides, between St. Francis and Monterey Boulevards. L. ESTABLISH - STOP SIGNS - Quintara Street at 17th Avenue. M. RESCIND - FLAG STOP – Quintara Street, far side, at 17th Avenue. N. ESTABLISH - FLAG STOP – 17th Avenue, near side, at Quintara Street. O. ESTABLISH - FLAG STOP – Quintara Street, near side, at 17th Avenue. P. RESCIND - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Turk Boulevard, north side, from Baker Street to 70 feet easterly. Q. RESCIND - PARKING METER 1-HOUR TIME LIMIT – Post Street, both sides, between Fillmore and Laguna Streets. R. ESTABLISH - PARKING METER 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT – Post Street, both sides, between Fillmore and Laguna Streets. S. RESCIND - PARKING METER 1-HOUR TIME LIMIT - Market Street, both sides, between Castro and Octavia Streets. T. ESTABLISH - PARKING METER 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT - Market Street, both sides, between Castro and Octavia Streets. U. INSTALL - TRAFFIC SIGNAL – Sunset Boulevard and Quintara Street (intersection). V. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME – Fulton Street, south side, from 125 feet west of 16th Avenue to 125 feet east of 16th Avenue. W. REVOKE - UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING – 16th St, from 8th St. to 36 feet easterly. X. ESTABLISH - UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING – 8th Street, southwest side, from Wisconsin Street curb ramp to 36 feet northwesterly. Y. ESTABLISH - UNMETERED TRUCK LOADING ZONE, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – 16th Street, from 8th Street to 45 feet easterly. Z. ESTABLISH - 1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 5 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY – Wisconsin Street, both sides, from 16th Street to 8th Street. AA. ESTABLISH - RED (NO PARKING ANYTIME) ZONE - 16th Street, south side, from Wisconsin Street to 15 feet westerly. BB. ESTABLISH - MUNI BUS ZONE – Geary Blvd., south side, from Spruce Street to 120 feet westerly. CC. ESTABLISH - MUNI BUS ZONE – Geary Blvd, north side, from Spruce St to 121 feet easterly. DD. ESTABLISH - 30-MINUTE GREEN ZONE, 9 AM – 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – Geary Boulevard, north side, at Spruce Street, at metered space #440-31120. EE. ESTABLISH - BLUE ZONE - 1545 Ocean Avenue, south side, at parking meter #1523. FF. ESTABLISH - BLUE ZONE - “3800” 20th Street, north side, from 6 feet to 28 feet west of Dolores Street. GG. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Potrero Avenue, west side, from 25th Street to 20 feet southerly. HH. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Utah Street, west side, from 25th Street to 20 feet northerly. II. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Utah Street, east side, from 25th Street to 20 feet southerly. JJ. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - 25th Street, north side, from Utah Street to 20 feet westerly. KK. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - 25th Street, south side, from Utah Street to 20 feet easterly. LL. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - San Bruno Avenue, west side, from 25th Street to 20 feet southerly. MM. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - San Bruno Avenue, east side, from 25th Street to 20 feet northerly. NN. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - 25th Street, south side, from San Bruno Avenue to 20 feet westerly. OO. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - 25th Street, north side, from San Bruno Avenue to 20 feet easterly. PP. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Yorba Street, south side, between Sunset Boulevard and 36th Avenue. QQ. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Yorba Street, north side, from Sunset Boulevard to 10 feet easterly. RR. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Yorba Street, south side, from Sunset Boulevard to 20 feet westerly. SS. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGNS - Stratford Dr. and Junipero Serra Blvd, stopping Stratford Dr.. TT. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGNS - Beverly and Shields Streets, stopping Beverly Street. UU. RESCIND- MUNI BUS ZONE - 2nd Street, west side, from Bryant Street to 80 feet southerly. VV. RESCIND- MUNI BUS ZONE - 2nd Street, east side, from Bryant Street to 84 feet northerly. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bond Yee) RESOLUTION 09-186 (10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute SFMTA Contract No. 1220R, Muni Traction Power Station E and Richmond Substations Upgrade Project, with NTK Construction Company in an amount not to exceed $8,956,300, and a term of 425 calendar days. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 09-187 (10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Amendment #1 to Contract # 03-885, Workers Compensation Claims Services with Sedgwick Claims Management Services to add Cal-OSHA reporting services and updated general contract provisions for an amount not to exceed $27,000,000 and a term not to exceed April 7, 2012. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Jim Dougherty) Director Heinicke requested that Item 10.4 be severed. Director Heinicke moved that Item 10.4 be approved subject to an analysis of the current market that is acceptable to the Executive Director/CEO prior to the execution of the contract. Mr. Ford stated that staff will report back to the Board. RESOLUTION 09-188 On motion to approve Item 10.4: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Heinicke, McCray, Nolan and Oka ABSENT – Beach and Lee (10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract SFMTA 2008/09-41, Capital Planning and Grant Management Application, with 21Tech to provide capital planning and grant management software and related implementation services for an amount not to exceed $250,000 and an initial term of three years with two one-year options to extend the contract term. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 09-189 (10.6) Rejecting all bids received for Contract No. 1231, John M. Woods Motor Coach Facility - Vehicle Lift Replacement, Phase I and Potrero and Presidio Trolley Coach Facilities Fall Protection Systems Project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 09-190 (10.7) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to issue competitive solicitations for contracts not requiring Board of Supervisors’ approval; reject any or all bids, quotes, or proposals and authorize reissuance and re-advertisement of such requests; approve and execute agreements to accept and expend grant funds or to transfer grant funds to a public agency that will be a sub-recipient of such funds unless the granting agency requires an authorizing resolution from this Board; to apply for, accept and expend grant funds; and authorizes the Chief of the Bureau of Claims Investigation and Administration of the City Attorney's Office to settle unlitigated claims for an amount not to exceed $25,000. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Roberta Boomer) Director Heinicke requested that Item 10.7 be severed. He asked for clarification about the limit for unlitigated claims and about the delegation of authority to issue Requests for Proposals. RESOLUTION 09-191 On motion to approve Item 10.7: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Heinicke, McCray, Nolan and Oka ABSENT – Beach and Lee On motion to approve the Consent Calendar (Item 10.1C removed and Item 10.1A, B and D, 10.4 and 10.7 severed): ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Heinicke, McCray, Nolan and Oka ABSENT – Beach and Lee REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Presentation and discussion of the SFMTA’s Operating Budget for FY2010. (Explanatory documents include a slide presentation.) (Sonali Bose) Sonali Bose, chief financial officer, Finance and Information Technology presented the staff report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Emile Lawrence stated that the budget is an unmitigated disaster. SFMTA leaders are squeezing taxis for more fees. He wanted to know which employees will be cut. The SFMTA has multiple contracts that do not include any reduction of benefits. The Agency is going to pay $60 million for radios but people use cell phones. Tariq Mehmood stated that city will be angry if parking hours are extended. Tickets should be written for expired meters. The SFMTA should give taxi drivers the chance to write tickets. Drivers have to wait 25-30 years for a medallion. Selling medallions will create equity. Barry Taranto stated that the Agency should reduce work orders, particularly from the police department. Tow-away zones and meters should be increased to 7 pm but later times will hurt nighttime businesses. The taxi staff is small and the Agency needs to give them more money. He requested a copy of the taxi division budget. Francisco Da Costa stated that staff decisions are adversely impacting the constituents of San Francisco. He asked the Agency to collect data to determine how many constituents are seniors, or physically challenged, and how many take public transportation. The SFMTA needs to guarantee their safety. The Muni gas spill years ago impacted our carbon footprint and impacted our watershed. Hansu Kim, Taxi Coalition, stated that medallions are extremely valuable and are a potential “cash cow” if handled properly. Medallions are being given away in a dysfunctional manner that creates a difficult entry and exit for drivers. The SFMTA has an opportunity to resolve this problem and reassess how medallions are issued. He suggested selling medallions only to taxi drivers who have a certain number of years of experience. Herbert Weiner wondered why corporations haven’t been taxed, management furloughs haven’t been implemented or why salary caps haven’t been placed on managers. He asked why the Agency hasn’t explored charging bicyclists parking or license fees. The SFMTA needs to take assertive measures to protect public transportation. Nathan Dwiri stated that requests for cab service have steadily increased over time and they don’t have the capacity to respond to the demand. They need a better way to allocate resources. Tom Radulovich stated that the de facto service cuts that occurred in the past were the service equivalent of rolling blackouts. Achieving 74% on time performance was great but job cuts place the Agency at risk of backsliding. The SFMTA should consider the Charter which offers guidance. Transit First puts riders and bicyclists ahead of motorists. Budget priorities should reflect the SFMTA mission and the Transit First policy. Extending meter hours hits sustainability notes, cuts down on congestion, and improves service. 12. Presentation and discussion of the Proof of Payment Study and fare payment patterns. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and study.) (Sonali Bose) Sonali Bose, chief financial officer, Finance and Information Technology presented the staff report. 13. Presentation and discussion of the SFMTA’s fare evasion efforts. (Explanatory documents include a slide presentation.) (James Dougherty) Antonio Parra, deputy chief, Safety, Security and Enforcement, presented the staff report. Items 12 and 13 were called together. PUBLIC COMMENT: Barry Taranto suggested the chief financial officer learn how taxi drivers earn money. The issue of rear door boarding needs to be decided. Officers should be deployed to where the most violations occur. Officers need to be properly trained and customer-service friendly. Irwin Lum, President, TWU 250-A, stated that the rear door boarding policy should be abandoned as it sends a confused message to the public. No one wants to ride in the back of a bus due to safety issues. The SFMTA and the police department need to work with the public to ensure safety. Rear door boarding speeds loading and reduces dwell time. 14. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to issue a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for Contract No. 1240, Design-Build Contract for the Radio System Replacement Project and to negotiate a contract with the selected proposer for an amount not to exceed $60,000,000, and a contract completion date three years from the Notice to Proceed. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Carter Rohan) No public comment. RESOLUTION 09-192 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Heinicke, McCray, Nolan and Oka ABSENT – Beach and Lee 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. Item 15 was not considered due to the cancellation of the closed session. RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 1. Call to Order The closed session was cancelled at the start of the meeting. 2. Roll Call 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 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. Because the closed session was cancelled there was no announcement of closed session or motion to disclose/not disclose the information discussed. ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 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 Ave., Suite 220, SF, CA 94102-6027 or the web site: sfgov.org/ethics. |
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