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ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman McCray called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
3. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting. Chairman McCray 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 21, 2008 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved. On motion to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2008 Special Meeting: unanimously approved. 5. Communications Item 12 removed. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members None. 7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)
Executive Director/CEO Ford presented Special Recognition Awards to Ed Lee, Parking Meter Shop; Nick Carr, Transit Planner III, Transportation Planning and Development; Angel Carvajal, Transit Operator, Green Division; and Luis Gomez, Maintenance Controller, Woods Division. E.D. Ford reviewed the status of the Combined Charities Campaign. Carter Rohan, Senior Director, Transportation Planning & Development provided a status report on the Bicycle Program EIS/EIR. Deputy Chief Tony Parra, Director of Safety, Security and Enforcement reviewed the status of Parking Control Officer training. Bond Yee, Director of Parking and Traffic presented the 2007 Collision Report. Debra Johnson, Chief of Staff/Director of Administration reported on the status of the SFMTA-Taxi Commission merger. PUBLIC COMMENT: Andy Thornley, SF Bicycle Coalition expressed appreciation to Nick Carr for his work. He also expressed concern about the rise in collisions with cyclists. Mr. Thornley stated that he is pleased to hear that the EIR is on track to be published before Thanksgiving. There will be more bike business on the Board’s agenda in the coming months. The EIR is not the thing. We really care about the Bike Plan. Tariq Mehmood stated that bikes run through red lights right and left. The lights are stops for cyclists too. Cyclists don’t pay any taxes. Changing pedestrian and traffic signs to allow pedestrians to cross in all directions followed by vehicles crossing would improve safety. Mr. Mehmood cited the intersection of Montgomery and Bush as an example of an intersection that works. 8. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report Daniel Murphy, Chairman, Citizen’s Advisory Council, presented the report. 9. Public Comment Kevin Wong, ABC Parking, stated that a draft RFP that sets minimum qualifications for bidding on public garage contracts would mean that his firm is no longer qualified to bid. He requested that the SFMTA take another look at the proposal and create a mechanism for smaller companies to participate. Fred Bekele, Convenient Parking, stated that the draft proposal for parking garages is radically different. He was speechless to see a proposal where small businesses have no place. Small businesses have demonstrated that they are able to perform. This proposal says that small companies are no longer needed. The language will mean that big, national companies will get the bids. It’s wrong and un-San Franciscan. Ernestine Weiss stated that at the Harry Bridges Plaza, skateboarders and cyclists create dangerous situations. They speed across the path of pedestrians. This situation is intolerable and discourages people from going to the area. Ms. Weiss suggested installing concrete bollards so people can’t jump off the light fixtures. Emil Lawrence stated that he will not disappear and he will continue to talk about the taxi merger and the inequities that have existed for the past 30 years. It is unconscionable to present a plan that hasn’t been discussed with 99% of the taxi drivers. People have been excluded from participating and there are obstacles to integration. Tariq Mehmood stated that there are people who claim to represent the drivers but they are the people who opposed Prop. A and the merger. We are looking forward to SFMTA’s leadership and a successful merger. Mr. Mehmood presented a petition of people who support the merger. Jacqueline Besser, DAJA, stated that she is concerned about the draft RFP and the way that it is being handled. The RFP will exclude providers from participating, including current contractors. Given the economy and what small businesses represent to the economy, the city would be better served by allowing small businesses to participate. Ms. Besser stated that her firm has been on a month to month contract for the Performing Arts garage for the past two years. Recently, DAJA received a letter informing DAJA to cease operation in December. Usually a contractor remains in place until a new one is chosen. This is being handled unseemly and is occurring at one of the busiest times of the year for the garage. Exec. Director/CEO Ford stated that Chief of Staff/Director of Administration Debra Johnson will meet with Ms. Besser. With regard to the draft RFP, Mr. Ford stated that staff wanted to get the industry’s comments prior to proceeding with a final RFP. The final RFP will be presented to the SFMTA Board/Parking Authority Commission for approval. 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 and will be acted upon by a single vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board 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 08-182 (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:
RESOLUTION 08-183 (10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $750,000, in Station Area Planning funds for the Eastern Neighborhoods Transportation Implementation Planning Study. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 08-184 (10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract CS-148, to PBS&J to conduct the Glen Park Community Plan Environmental Impact Analysis and Transportation Feasibility Study for a term of 24 months and an amount not to exceed $750,000. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 08-185 (10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute an agreement with City Services to provide on-site mobile urine and breath collection services for an amount not to exceed $600,000 and a term not to exceed three years with an option to extend the agreement for up to two additional years at the sole discretion of the Executive Director/CEO. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Tony Parra) RESOLUTION 08-186 (10.6) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute an agreement with Accurate C&S Services, to provide off-site urine and breath collection services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 and a term not to exceed three years, with an option to extend the contract for up to two additional years at the sole discretion of the Executive Director/CEO. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Tony Parra) RESOLUTION 08-187 (10.7) Approving the plans and specifications, and authorizing a bid call for Contract No. 1232, Metro East Wheel Truing Machine, Blowdown Equipment, Rail Car Mover and Miscellaneous Equipment Project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 08-188 (10.8) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute a future multi-agency Infrastructure Prioritization Agreement to coordinate planning for the Muni Route 22- Fillmore extension to Mission Bay as a priority early start transportation infrastructure project in the Eastern Neighborhoods. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and memo.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 08-189 (10.9) Authorizing the Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. CS-138, Professional Engineering and Other Support Services for Muni Metro Third Street Light Rail Project - Central Subway Segment to PB/Wong, to extend the term of the Agreement by 173 days to May 23, 2009. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 08-190 On motion to approve the Consent Calendar: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to install 11 metered parking spaces; rescind the “Tow-Away, No Parking Anytime”; establish “Tow-Away No Stopping Except Buses between 3 PM and 6 PM, Monday through Friday”; and establish “General Metered Parking Area 1 (2-hour parking time limit, 7 AM - 3 PM, Monday through Friday and 7 AM – 6 PM Saturday)” on the west side of Davis Street between Washington Street and Clay Street. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and maps.) (Bond Yee) PUBLIC COMMENT: Ernestine Weiss stated that she represents thousands of merchants and residents. There is no need for 11 new spaces. Buses can park on Clay Street. There are many options on Port property that are close to the Farmer’s Market. Parking meters will encourage crime. The city is required to provide emergency vehicle access. It is insanity to disrupt this tiny street and the footpath. We don’t need the pollution. Norman Rolfe urged the SFMTA Board to vote “No”. Davis Street should never have been “cut through” in the first place. The pavement should be ripped up and the area should be restored to open space. Drivers should be told to use the Embarcadero Center garage. The buses can lay over where they did before. This whole thing is a mistake and the item should be rejected. Janet Griggs, CUESA, expressed support for any improvements that will increase parking in the area. In addition to visitors to the Ferry Building Farmer’s Market, the farmers have to park their trucks somewhere. These trucks don’t fit into the garages. These spaces will support the farmers. Kathleen Diohep, Port Commission, stated that the Port’s meeting was noticed to the neighborhood. Eleven members of the public attended the meeting. Seven were from the immediate area. Six were opposed and one wasn’t clear about whether they supported the item. Three were in support of the plan. There has been a huge public outcry since Pier 1 ½ closed and the Port is looking for every incremental thing it can do to increase parking. The Port has expanded the “Park and Ride” Discount program. Buses have already been laying over on Davis Street. Cameron Deal, SF Waterfront Partners, stated that millions of dollars have been invested to transform previous industrial uses into a thriving waterfront. The key to a successful market place is adequate parking. With the downturn in the economy, small businesses and restaurants are suffering. She urged the SFMTA Board to support the item and move forward expeditiously. Bobby Coleman urged that the Board vote “no” on Item 11. It is a mandate that Davis Street be kept open for emergency vehicle access. This action will make a huge difference to the ambient environment of the neighborhood. Parking meters on Washington and Clay are like a visible parking lot. The Port’s own consultants showed that surrounding lots are at 40% capacity or less. People will circle for blocks until they find a spot to park. Rich Hillis, Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (MOED) stated that MOED is supportive of adding the spaces. It will support small businesses in the area. The Ferry building has become a destination for many. Metered parking in this area makes sense. Most streets have parking on both sides but this proposes parking on only one side of the street. Director Beach moved that the resolution be amended to restrict parking to Municipal Railway vehicles only. RESOLUTION 08-191 On motion to approve the resolution as amended to restrict bus parking to Municipal Railway buses: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka NAYES – McCray 12. Authorizes the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract CS-149, Professional Program Management and Construction Management Services for Central Subway, Third Street Light Rail Project Phase 2, with the Central Subway Partnership for an amount not to exceed $147,673,618 for a term not to exceed five years with an option to extend the term for an additional five years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Carter Rohan) Item 12 was removed from the agenda at the request of staff. 13. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to set all on and off street parking rates and times within the SFpark Parking Pilot Project Areas and Parking Pilot Project Special Event Areas for the duration of the SFpark parking pilot projects for all on and off-street parking meters, parking garages, and parking lots; and adjust availability standards and targets during the pilot project period to better achieve the goals of SFpark. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and attachments.) (Sonali Bose) Sonali Bose, Chief Financial Officer, presented the staff report. Chairman McCray requested a report regarding all of the SFpark pilot projects. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jean Fraser, SPUR and SF Bike Coalition, expressed appreciation for the project. Other cities see this as a model project and will learn from it. There will be significant environmental benefits if we can reduce carbon emissions. There are also business benefits because it ensures parking for cars and bikes and ensures turnover for merchants. There are also safety benefits as people who are looking for parking can be distracted. Dave Snyder, SPUR, expressed support for the item. This is an important aspect of good government. It gives the SFMTA the flexibility to set rates similar to private entities in response to the market. Tom Radulovich, Livable City, expressed support for the proposals. He stated that intelligent parking management is long overdue and that he is excited to see this integrated policy proposal. It is finally fulfilling the promise of the SFMTA. This emphasizes convenience for patrons and managing for availability. Please adopt the plan. On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka Following the closed session, Director Heinicke requested leave from his colleagues to rescind the vote for item 13 and recuse himself from the vote to avoid the appearance of a conflict with the SFMTA’s Statement of Incompatible Activities. RESOLUTION 08-192 On motion to re-approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka RECUSED – Heinicke The SFMTA Board recessed their meeting. 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 McCray called the closed session to order at 4:24 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
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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:
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RESOLUTION 08-193 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka 4. 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 5:26 p.m. 15. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman McCray announced that the SFMTA Board of Directors met in closed session to discuss the Marcinkiewicz, Hill, Gilmore, and White cases with the City Attorney. The Board of Directors voted unanimously to settle the cases. The Board also met in closed session to discuss the performance evaluation of the Executive Director/CEO. They took no action with regards to the performance evaluation. 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 5:32 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; 30 Van Ness Ave., Suite 3900, SF, CA 94102-6027 or the web site: sfgov.org/ethics. |
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