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SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Room 400, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

REGULAR MEETING AND CLOSED SESSION
2 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

  • September 15, 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
  • Report on Safety & Security
  • Update on the status of the 2 Clement terminus
  • Ongoing Activities

8. Citizens’ 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:

A.  Majid Fazeli vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #466982 filed on 10/10/07 for $3,000

B.  Nadielly Ferreira vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #901309 filed on 11/4/08 for $7,500

C.  James Halla vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #1000567 filed on 8/21/09 for $7,500

D.  Dennis Isner vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #900016 filed on 7/2/08 for $17,000

E.   William Clausen vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #903387 filed on 6/23/09 for $18,000  

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

A.  ESTABLISH - PARKING METER AREA 3 (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - 8th Street, both sides, between Bryant and Townsend Streets; and Brannan Street, both sides, between 8th and 7th Streets. 

B.  ESTABLISH - NO PARKING ANYTIME – Folsom Street, east side, between Chapman Street and Powhattan Avenue; and Prentiss Street, both sides, between Chapman Street and Powhattan Avenue. 

C.  ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) – Noe Street, west side, between Duboce Avenue and 14th Street. 

D.  ESTABLISH - TRAFFIC SIGNAL - Powell Street and Washington Street; and Clarendon Avenue and Panorama Drive. 

E.   ESTABLISH - STOP SIGN – Wisconsin Street at 19th Street. 

F.   ESTABLISH - TALL VEHICLE (OVER 6 FEET) RESTRICTION – Acadia Street, east and west sides, from Joost Avenue to approximately 20 feet southerly. 

G.  ESTABLISH - NO LEFT TURNS EXCEPT MUNI - Market Street, eastbound, at the intersection of Market, Sansome and Sutter Streets.

H.  RESCIND - BUS STOP – Wisconsin Street, east side, south of 20th Street (nearside). 

I.    ESTABLISH - BUS ZONES – Cesar Chavez Street, south side, from Valencia Street to 80 feet easterly; Cesar Chavez Street, south side, from Mission Street to 80 feet easterly; and Folsom Street, east side, from Cesar Chavez Street to 80 feet northerly. 

J.   RESCIND - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM to 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Stanyan Street, west side, between Fulton and Fell Streets. 

K.  ESTABLISH - BUS ZONE – Plymouth Avenue, west side, from Monterey Boulevard to 45 feet northerly. 

L.   ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME – Jack London Alley, west side, between Brannan Street and South Park Avenue. 

M.  RESCIND - MUNI BUS ZONE – California St., north side, from Cherry St. to 55-feet westerly. 

N.  RESCIND - BLUE ZONE – California Street, north side, from 113-feet west of Cherry Street to 22-feet westerly.

O.  RESCIND - COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - California St., north side, from 135-feet west of Cherry S. to 51-feet westerly.

P.   ESTABLISH - MUNI BUS ZONE – California Street, north side, from 70-feet west of Cherry Street to 116-feet westerly. 

Q.  ESTABLISH - COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - California Street, north side, from 11-feet west of Cherry Street to 34-feet westerly. 

R.  RESCIND - NO PARKING ANYTIME AND ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME – Stevenson Street, north side, from 120 feet to 142 feet east of 3rd Street. 

S.   ESTABLISH - ONE-WAY STREET - Willow Street, westbound, between Buchanan and Laguna Streets. 

T.   RESCIND - TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME – Willow Street, 600 Block, south side, between Buchanan and Laguna Streets.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bond Yee)

(10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract CS-155-1, Architectural and Engineering services for the Final Design and Construction of the Central Subway Project – Utilities Relocation and Tunnel Design for an amount not to exceed $6,500,000 for a term not to exceed five years with an option to extend the term. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, financial plan and contract.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. SFMTA 2008-09/43, Cable Car Kiosk Fabrication, with RJS & Associates to construct two cable car kiosks for an amount not to exceed $829,013.86, and for a term not to exceed one year. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. SFMTA 2008/09-18, Closed Circuit TV System Technical Installation Project, with Alta Consulting Services, to provide technical assistance and develop a master plan for a closed circuit television camera system in the subway, and provide project oversight; in an amount not to exceed $230,030, and for a term of three years, with two one-year options to extend the term.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (James Dougherty)

(10.6) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute the fifth amendment to the Red Light Photo Enforcement Agreement with ACS State and Local Solutions to extend the term of the agreement to December 30, 2010, at no additional cost.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Bond Yee)

(10.7) Accepting Contract No. MR-1211, Presidio Trolley Coach Facility Overhead Reconstruction Project, with Abbett Electric Corporation in the final amount of $2,714,975.49; authorizing release of retention, and approving closeout. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.)  (Carter Rohan)

(10.8) Accepting Contract No. MR-1204, H. Welton Flynn Motor Coach Facility Modifications for Neoplan Buses, with Angotti and Reilly in the final amount of $1,947,000; authorizing release of retention; and approving closeout. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.)  (Carter Rohan)

REGULAR CALENDAR

11. Approving and adopting amendments to Article 1100 of Division II of the Transportation Code, regulating motor vehicles for hire. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendments.) (Debra Johnson)

12. Presentation and discussion of the year-end report on the SFMTA’s Operating Budget for FY2009. (Explanatory documents include a slide presentation.) (Sonali Bose)

13. Presentation and discussion of the SFMTA’s Operating Budget for FY2010. (Explanatory documents include a slide presentation.) (Sonali Bose)

14. Presentation and discussion regarding extending parking meter hours. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and study.) (Sonali Bose)

15. Presentation and discussion of the Proof of Payment Study and fare payment patterns. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and study.) (Sonali Bose)

16. Presentation and discussion of the SFMTA’s fare evasion efforts.  (Explanatory documents include a slide presentation.) (James Dougherty)

17. 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:  

A.  Zhuo Wei Lin, Mei Li Lin Yu, Ina Ng, May Lin Siu, Mei Lan Lin and the estate of Jin Xi Yu Lin vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #482319 filed on 11/26/08 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:

____ As defendant or __X__ As plaintiff 

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION

18. Announcement of Closed Session.

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

ADJOURN

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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