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ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman Nolan called the meeting to order at 2:06 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 August 4, 2009 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (Heinicke-absent). 5. Communications Board Secretary Boomer stated that the performance evaluation of the Executive Director/CEO had been removed from the agenda and continued to the September 15 meeting. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Director Heinicke arrived. Director Heinicke requested a report regarding the possibility of securing revenue from car rentals at SFO; a discussion regarding the prioritization of capital projects; and that staff look into the CAC’s recommendation regarding the SFMTA’s stroller policy. 7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only) -Special Recognition Award -Update on the Translink Project -Ongoing Activities Exec. Director/CEO presented Special Recognition Awards to Linda Willis, manager, Discount ID Office; Taxis and Accessible Services; Peter Straus, manager, Service Planning, Muni Operations; James Waterfield; cable car operator, Muni Operations; Richard Billups, transit operator, Kirkland, Division, Muni Operations. Chairman Nolan expressed appreciation on behalf of the Board. Exec. Director Ford discussed the upcoming closure of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Carter Rohan, senior director, Transportation Planning & Development provided an update on the status of the Translink Project. Director Beach requested future updates on Translink implementation and ridership. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Pilpel stated that Peter Straus’s retirement is a huge loss for the agency. Mr. Straus contributed to the SFMTA and Caltrain. 8. Citizens’ Advisory Council Report No report. 9. Public Comment David Pilpel noted that staff has not reported on the financial impact of delaying implementation of the service changes. The use of part-time drivers was supposed to annualize at $5 million but the use of full-time operators would eliminate savings. Mr. Pilpel stated that losing Ken McDonald will increase problems and expressed interest in the implementation plan. Wannee Ratansanguan stated that paratransit van service has helped her get to her appointments on time and she expressed appreciation to staff for their assistance. Bud Hazelkorn spoke about Yellow Cab’s recent demand of one week of gate fees in advance. Cab drivers are entitled to basic rights. Mark Gruberg stated that Yellow Cab is asking drivers to put up a deposit for future shifts. Drivers will have to put up $500 or more which will create a tremendous hardship. If Yellow Cab does it, others will do it as well Tracy vs. Yellow Cab permanently enjoined Yellow Cab from doing this. This is illegal. Bhairavi Desai, New York Taxi Workers Alliance, stated that whenever any city talks about selling medallions that city looks to New York as the best system in the country. Once medallion systems are brought into the industry, driver working conditions become much more exacerbated. Drivers need health care because they work in dangerous situations. When New York cab drivers demand protection, they are repeatedly told that the money has to go toward reinvestment in medallions and that there is no money left for workers. Javed Tariq, New York Taxi Workers Alliance, stated that the condition of cab drivers is the same across the country. He expressed opposition to the sale of corporate medallions. It will create an enormous disaster. Instead of selling medallions to corporations, the Board should give benefits to drivers. Rua Graffis stated that companies have been charging deposits for years and when drivers leave companies they have difficulty getting their money back. Cab drivers are part of the city’s answer to traffic congestion and air pollution. Drivers have a difficult and dangerous job and they don’t make a lot of money. A medallion is a light at the end of the tunnel. Hansu Kim, San Francisco Taxi Coalition, stated that there is a lot of contention with taxi reform but there is widespread consensus that an exit strategy must be created for elderly or disabled medallion holders. Enforcement of illegal taxis must be a top priority. Please include drivers in the solution. There needs to be a way to address the number of taxis needed to operate in San Francisco. Medallions need to be put in the hands of taxi drivers. Sentayehu Silassie, Los Angeles Taxi Workers Alliance expressed support for San Francisco cab drivers. Betty Hung, Inner City Law Center stated that San Francisco has a reputation for having a more sound and fair taxi policy primarily because medallions are in the hands of full time drivers. Any proposal to sell medallions to private companies will be a step backwards. It will create sweat shops. It is critical for drivers to have basic benefits. Barry Taranto stated that Mr. Pantaglian should be recognized because he helped rearrange the taxi stand at the 24th St. BART station. The Drumm Street changes are a huge mistake and should be revisited. Christiane Hayashi needs staff. Barry Korengold, San Francisco Cab Drivers Association, expressed support for keeping the basic principles of Prop K. An auction system for medallions would hurt drivers. It is important for public safety to keep good drivers driving. Medallions should go to individuals and not to corporations. Medallion holders should be let out of the driving retirement at age 65 or after they’ve reached a certain number of hours on the road. 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 09-143 (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications: A. RESCIND - PARKING METERS, 1-HOUR TIME LIMIT AND ESTABLISH - PARKING METERS, 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT- Balboa Street, 3200-3700 blocks, both sides; 36th Avenue, 600 block, west side; 37th Avenue, 600-700 blocks, both sides; 38th Avenue, 600-700 blocks, both sides. B. ESTABLISH - METERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - Paris Street, west side, from Geneva Avenue to 17 feet northerly. C. ESTABLISH - PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - Paris Street, east side, from Geneva Avenue to 50 feet northerly. D. ESTABLISH - BUS ZONES - Cabrillo Street, south side, from 7th Avenue to 100 feet westerly; Cabrillo Street, north side, from 7th Avenue to 100 feet easterly. E. RESCIND - BUS ZONES - 6th Avenue at Cabrillo Street 8th Avenue at Cabrillo Street. F. RESCIND - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "C" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) AND ESTABLISH - NO PARKING ANYTIME - Powell Street, west side, from Sacramento Street to 150 feet southerly. G. ESTABLISH - NO PARKING, 10 PM - 6 AM, EVERYDAY - Beacon Street, north side, from the west property line of 290 Beacon Street to 135 feet east of the east property line of 383 Beacon Street; Beacon Street, south side, from the west property line of 285 Beacon Street to 145 feet east of the extension of the east property line of 383 Beacon Street. H. ESTABLISH - BUS ZONE - Lawton Street, north side, from 7th Avenue to 88 feet westerly. I. ESTABLISH - STOP SIGN - Ramsell Street at Holloway Avenue. J. RESCIND - TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME AND ESTABLISH - TOW AWAY NO STOPPING, 7 AM TO 9 AM, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - 10th Street, east side, between Jessie and Mission Streets. K. RESCIND - LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT AND ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY LANE MUST TURN LEFT - 10th Street, southbound at Mission Street. L. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - Cole Street, both sides, between Carmel Street and 17th Street. M. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "Y" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 10 PM, EVERYDAY) - Stanford Street, east side, between Brannan Street and Townsend Street. N. RESCIND - MUNI BUS STOP - 3rd Street, east side, from Stevenson Street to Jessie St. O. RESCIND - BUS ONLY LANE - 3rd Street, northbound, between Jessie and Stevenson Sts. P. ESTABLISH - MUNI BUS STOP - 3rd Street, east side, from Jessie Street to Mission St. Q. ESTABLISH - RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - 3rd Street, northbound, from Stevenson Street to Market Street. R. RESCIND - TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 7 AM TO 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - 18th Street, south side, from Dolores Street to Folsom Street. S. RESCIND - TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - 18th Street, north side, from Treat Avenue to Mission Street. T. RESCIND - TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - 18th Street, south side, from 30 to 130 feet west of Dolores Street. U. ESTABLISH - NO PARKING ANYTIME - 18th Street, south side, from Guerrero Street to 20 feet westerly; 18th Street, north side, from Guerrero Street to 20 feet easterly. V. ESTABLISH - YELLOW COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - 18th Street, south side, from 20 to 50 feet west of Guerrero Street. W. ESTABLISH - NO PARKING STREET CLEANING, 6 AM TO 8 AM, MONDAY AND THURSDAY - 18th Street, south side, from Dolores to Folsom Streets. X. RESCIND - TOUR BUS LOADING ZONE (2-HOUR DAILY) AND ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY NO PARKING ANYTIME - “610” Beach Street (Joseph Conrad Park), south side, from 9 feet to 48 feet east of Columbus Avenue. Y. ESTABLISH - RED ZONE - Diamond Street, south side, from 40 feet east of the eastern property line of #2476 / #2480 Diamond Street to 58 feet easterly. Z. ESTABLISH - NO TURN ON RED - Washington Street, eastbound at Gough Street. AA. EXTEND - BUS ZONE - Harrison Street, north side, from 97 feet to 110 feet west of 5th St. BB. ESTABLISH - PARKING METER 1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - Campton Place, between Post and Sutter Streets, north side, along the wide section of the street. CC. ESTABLISH - STOP SIGNS - Irving Street and 17th Avenue; Hancock Street and Noe Street. DD. ESTABLISH - NO PARKING ANYTIME - Taraval Street, north side, from approximately 24 feet to 39 feet east of Lenox Way. EE. ESTABLISH - GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT BUS ZONE, 5 AM TO 10 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - 1st Street, west side, from Stevenson Street to 74 feet southerly. FF. ESTABLISH - UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING – “459” Fulton Street, south side GG. ESTABLISH - TOW AWAY NO PARKING, 10 PM TO 6 AM, DAILY - Newhall Street, both sides, between Mendell Street and Evans Avenue; Mendell Street, both sides, between Cargo Way and Evans Avenue. HH. ESTABLISH - BLUE ZONE - “225” 5th Street, east side, at parking meter #215. II. RESCIND - NO PARKING ANYTIME – Waterloo Street, south side, between Bayshore Boulevard and Loomis Street. JJ. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Waterloo Street, south side, between Bayshore Boulevard and Loomis Street; and Waterloo Street, north side, between Bayshore Boulevard and Loomis Street. KK. RESCIND - NO PARKING 12:01 AM TO 6 AM TUESDAY STREET CLEANING – Waterloo Street, north side, between Bayshore Boulevard and Loomis Street. LL. ESTABLISH - STOP SIGN – Waterloo Street, westbound, at Bayshore Boulevard; Waterloo Street, eastbound, at Loomis Street; and Marengo Street, northbound at Waterloo St. MM. ESTABLISH - LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT – Balboa Street, westbound, at25th Avenue. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bond Yee) RESOLUTION 09-144 Items 10.2 N, O, P and Q was severed from the agenda at the request of the public. PUBLIC COMMENT: Norman Rolfe stated that these modifications will cause delays and are in conflict with the Transit First Policy. A new stop should be installed on Market and Stevenson. New bus-only lanes should be enforced. There should be no right turns from 3rd onto Market. Market Street should be for commercial vehicles only and the street should be reexamined. Mr. Rolfe asked the Board to refer these changes to the Citizens’ Advisory Council. Barry Taranto stated that this action will make traffic flow better. It can take up to three lights to cross Market. David Pilpel stated that Mr. Strassner couldn’t stay but wanted this matter to be continued. Mr. Pilpel requested that the items be delayed to the next meeting. Bond Yee, director, Parking and Traffic reviewed the traffic modifications. On motion to approve the Item 10.2 N, O, P, Q: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka (10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO, to accept and expend $37,330,575 in FY 2009 FTA Section 5309 Fixed Guideways funds for Muni Rail Replacement; Cable Car Infrastructure Rehabilitation; Wayside Central Train Control and Overhead Lines Reconstruction. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) Item 10.3 was severed from the agenda at the request of a member of the public. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Pilpel addressed Items 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, suggested that the status of environmental review for projects be included in future staff reports. Mr. Pilpel expressed opposition to the Central Subway project and noted that the SFMTA has an underfunded capital program. RESOLUTION 09-145 On motion to approve the Item 10.3: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka (10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $32,729,000 in FY 2008-09 PTMISEA funds from the State of California for the Central Subway, Persia Triangle Transit Access Improvements, Randolph/Farallones/Orizaba Transit Access Pedestrian Safety Project, Interim Line Management Center, Light Rail Operations Control Center Improvements, and High Speed Connectivity and Communications Upgrades; and to accept and expend $1,200,000 on light rail vehicle wreck repairs rather than the Mission Bay Loop project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) Item 10.4 was severed from the agenda at the request of a member of the public. RESOLUTION 09-146 On motion to approve the Item 10.4: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka (10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $30,916,609 in FY 2009 FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grant funds for paratransit assistance, escalator rehabilitation, cable car infrastructure rehabilitation, subway public address and platform display systems; Woods facilities lift rehabilitation and replacement; Central Control and Communications; historic vehicle rehabilitation; cable car rehabilitation, wayside fare collection equipment purchase, Neoplan bus rehabilitation and purchase replacement trolley coaches. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose) Item 10.5 was severed from the agenda at the request of a member of the public. RESOLUTION 09-147 On motion to approve the Item 10.5: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka (10.6) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. MR-1064: John M. Woods Motor Coach Facility Engine Dynamometer System with Ferris Hoist and Repair, dba Peterson Hydraulics for an amount not to exceed $349,559 and a term not to exceed 150 calendar days. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 09-148 (10.7) Authorizing the Department of Public Works to execute change order No. 3 to Contract No. 1099J SFgoVarious Locations Contract, to install special VMS foundations at 3rd/Marin Streets and 3rd/Mariposa Streets, and a PG&E power meter system, for an amount not to exceed $177,652 and time extension of 100 calendar days. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Bond Yee) Item 10.7 was severed from the agenda at the request of a member of the public. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Pilpel asked what a VMS foundation was and suggested that acronyms be spelled. RESOLUTION 09-149 On motion to approve the Item 10.7: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka (10.8) Approving the plans and specifications and authorizing a bid call for Contract No. 1234, 21 Hayes Pole Replacement and Miscellaneous Overhead Construction Project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 09-150 (10.9) Approving the plans and specifications and authorizing a bid call for Contract No.1235, Saint Francis Circle Rail Replacement Project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Carter Rohan) Item 10.9 was severed from the agenda at the request of a member of the public. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Pilpel stated that in addition to his need to know the status of environmental review, there is no proposal for a third track at this location. There is no offline storage capacity west of West Portal. He urged consideration of the addition of a third track at the St. Francis Circle. Service impacts should be included in calendar items. RESOLUTION 09-151 On motion to approve the Item 10.9: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka (10.10) Authorizing the rejection of all bids received for Contract No. 1220, Muni Traction Power Station E and Richmond Substations Upgrade Project and authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to readvertise the project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Carter Rohan) RESOLUTION 09-152 (10.11) Adopting criteria establishing the type of information, which, if contained in a complaint against person or a corporation engaged in the illegal operation of a taxi business or vehicle, would be sufficient to warrant an investigation. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and government code.) (Christiane Hayashi) Item 10.11 was severed from the agenda at the request of a member of the public. PUBLIC COMMENT: Barry Taranto expressed support for the item and stated that illegal taxis won’t be tolerated. Carl Macmurdo complimented staff for focusing on illegal taxi cabs. RESOLUTION 09-153 On motion to approve the Item 10.9: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka (10.12) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to submit to the Board of Supervisors legislation to amend San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 8 and Chapter 10, Article XIII, by repealing Section 10.100-155 (Municipal Transportation Capital Reserve Fund), Section 10.100-157 (Municipal Transportation Improvement Fund), Section 10.100-159 (Municipal Transportation Information Fund), Section 10.100-162 (Municipal Transportation Operators Lounge Facilities Fund), and Section 10.100-164 (Municipal Transportation Paratransit Fund), and amending Section 10.100-305 to enable SFMTA to accept gifts of up to $100,000 without approval by the Board of Supervisors. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and codes.) (Sonali Bose) Item 10.12 was severed from the agenda at the request of a member of the public. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Pilpel asked about current fund balances and the number of gifts received in a year. RESOLUTION 09-154 On motion to approve the Item 10.12: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka (10.13) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute an Agreement for Management and Operation of Cable Car Museum with the Friends of the Cable Car Museum ending on June 30, 2019. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, marketing plan and agreement.) (Sonali Bose) RESOLUTION 09-155 On motion to approve the Consent Calendar (Items 10.2 N, O, P, Q, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.7, 10.9, 10.12 severed): ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Approving the following parking and traffic regulations to accommodate Muni service changes approved as part of the FY 2010 budget amendment: 2 CLEMENT A. BUS ZONE – ESTABLISH: Funston Avenue, west side, from Geary Boulevard to 140 feet northerly. OR BUS ZONE – ESTABLISH 14th Avenue, east side, from Geary Boulevard to 135 feet northerly BUS STOP (FLAG) – ESTABLISH 14th Avenue, east side, south of Clement Street (nearside) RED ZONE – ESTABLISH 14th Avenue, east side, from Clement Street to 20 feet southerly Clement Street, south side, from 14th Avenue to 20 feet easterly 10 TOWNSEND AND 12 FOLSOM/PACIFIC B. BUS ZONE – ESTABLISH: 1) Pacific Street, north side, from 0 feet to 110 feet west of Sansome Street; 2) Sansome Street, east side, from 0 feet to 98 feet south of Pine Street; 3) Sansome Street, east side, from 0 feet to 120 feet north of Sutter Street; 4) 2nd Street, east side, from 113 feet to 222 feet south of Stevenson Street; and 5) 2nd Street, east side, from 29 feet to 111 feet south of Howard Street. C. BUS ZONE – EXTEND: 1) 2nd Street, east side, from 80 feet to 102 feet south of Folsom Street; and 2) 2nd Street, east side, from 74 feet to 96 feet south of Brannan Street. D. BUS STOP – RESCIND: Sansome Street, east side, north of California Street (farside). E. BUS STOP (FLAG) – ESTABLISH: 1) Connecticut Street, west side, north of 19th Street (nearside); 2) Wisconsin Street, west side, north of 22nd Street (nearside); 3) Wisconsin Street, west side, north of Madera Street (nearside); 4) Wisconsin Street, west side, north of 23rd Street (nearside); and 5) 23rd Street, south side, west of Dakota Street (nearside). F. RED ZONE – ESTABLISH: 24th Street, north side, from 15 feet to 33 feet west of South Van Ness Avenue. G. BUS ZONE – EXTEND: 24th Street, north side, from 125 feet to 240 feet east of Mission. H. METERED LOADING ZONE, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 8AM TO 6PM – ESTABLISH: 24th Street, north side, from 3 feet to 60 feet east of Capp Street. I. TAXI ZONE – ESTABLISH: Mission Street, east side, from 14 feet to 35 feet south of 24th Street. 21 HAYES J. TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING 7AM TO 9AM AND 4PM TO 6PM – RESCIND: Stanyan Street, east side, between Fulton and Hayes Streets. K. TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH: Shrader Street, east side, from Fulton Street to 130 feet southerly. L. PASSENGER LOADING ZONE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8AM TO 6PM – RESCIND: 1) Fulton Street, south side, from 25 feet to 38 feet west of Shrader Street; and 2) Shrader Street, west side, from Fulton Street to 22 feet southerly (22-foot zone). M. PASSENGER LOADING ZONE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8AM TO 6PM – ESTABLISH: Shrader Street, west side, from 25 feet to 65 feet south of Fulton Street N. RED ZONE – ESTABLISH: Shrader Street, west side, from Fulton Street to 25 feet southerly. O. BUS ZONE – RESCIND: 1) Hayes Street, south side, from Shrader Street to 90 feet westerly; 2) Hayes Street, south side, from Cole Street to 80 feet westerly; 3) Hayes Street, north side, from Cole Street to 80 feet easterly; 4) Hayes Street, south side, from Ashbury Street to 80 feet easterly; 5) Hayes Street, north side, from Ashbury Street to 60 feet easterly; and 6) Hayes Street, south side, from Stanyan Street to 75 feet easterly. P. BUS ZONE – ESTABLISH: 1) Fulton Street, south side, from 25 feet to 175 feet west of Shrader Street; and 2) Hayes Street, south side, from Shrader Street to 80 feet easterly. 41 UNION, COLUMBUS AVENUE Q. PART-TIME BUS ZONE – 5AM TO 9AM AND 4PM TO 7PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – ESTABLISH: Columbus Avenue, west side, from 66 feet to 105 feet south of Stockton Street. R. BUS ZONE – EXTEND: 1) Columbus Avenue, east side, from 89 feet to 111 feet south of Stockton Street; and 2) Columbus Avenue, east side, from 73 to 94 feet north of Kearny Street. S. 30 MINUTE (GREEN) METER – RESCIND: 1) Columbus Avenue, east side, from 89 feet to 111 feet south of Stockton Street; and 2) Columbus Avenue, east side, from 94 feet to 116 feet north of Kearny Street. T. 30 MINUTE (GREEN) METER – ESTABLISH: Columbus Avenue, east side, from 116 feet to 138 feet north of Kearny Street. U. METERED LOADING ZONE, 7AM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – RESCIND: Columbus Avenue, east side, from 73 feet to 94 feet north of Kearny Street. V. METERED LOADING ZONE, 9AM TO 4PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND 7AM TO 6PM, SATURDAY – ESTABLISH: Columbus Avenue, east side, from 94 feet to 116 feet north of Kearny Street. 41 UNION, UNION STREET IN COW HOLLOW W. PART-TIME BUS ZONE – 5AM TO 9AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – ESTABLISH: 1) Union Street, south side, from 17 feet to 291 feet west of Fillmore Street; 2) Union Street, south side, from 80 feet to 99 feet east of Fillmore Street; 3) Union Street, south side, from 107 feet to 129 feet west of Laguna Street; 4) Union Street, north side, from 100 feet to 118 feet east of Laguna Street; 5) Union Street, south side, from 76 feet to 96 feet west of Gough Street; 6) Union Street, north side, from 109 feet to 131 feet east of Gough Street; and 7) Union Street, south side, from 100 feet to 122 feet west of Van Ness Avenue. X. TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 7 AM to 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – RESCIND: Union Street, south side, from 17 feet to 125 feet west of Fillmore Street. Y. 30 MINUTE (GREEN) METER – RESCIND: Union Street, south side, from 76 feet to 96 feet west of Gough Street. Z. 30 MINUTE (GREEN) METER – ESTABLISH: Union Street, south side, from 96 feet to 116 feet west of Gough Street. 41 UNION, FINANCIAL DISTRICT AA. PART-TIME BUS ZONE, 7AM TO 9AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – RESCIND: Clay Street, south side, from Montgomery Street to Leidesdorff Street. BB. PART-TIME BUS ZONE, 5AM TO 9AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – ESTABLISH: Clay Street, south side, from Montgomery Street to Leidesdorff Street. CC. PART-TIME BUS ZONE, 5AM TO 9AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – ESTABLISH: 1) Clay Street, south side, from 76 feet to 100 feet east of Sansome Street; and 2) Davis Street, west side, from 95 feet to 115 feet north of California Street. DD. BUS ZONE – EXTEND: 1) Drumm Street, east side, from 85 feet to 100 feet north of California Street; 2) Sacramento Street, north side, from 100 feet to 120 feet east of Davis Street; 3) Sacramento Street, north side, from 80 feet to 100 feet west of Battery Street; and 4) Washington Street, north side, from 88 feet to 110 feet west of Sansome Street. EE. SIX-WHEEL TRUCK (YELLOW) LOADING ZONE, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – RESCIND: Washington Street, north side, from 88 feet to 110 feet west of Sansome Street. 41 UNION, UNION STREET IN RUSSIAN HILL FF. BUS ZONE – EXTEND: 1) Union Street, south side, from 69 feet to 95 feet west of Polk Street; 2) Union Street, north side, from 68 feet to 87 feet west of Polk Street; 3) Union Street, south side, from 71 feet to 98 feet east of Larkin Street; 4) Union Street, south side, from 69 feet to 95 feet west of Hyde Street; 5) Union Street, south side, from 74 feet to 94 feet west of Jones Street; 6) Union Street, north side, from 74 feet to 100 feet east of Jones Street; 7) Union Street, south side, from 77 feet to 90 feet west of Mason Street; and 8) Union Street, north side, from 61 feet to 100 feet east of Mason Street. 48 QUINTARA GG. BUS ZONE – ESTABLISH: 22nd Street, south side, from 0 feet to 100 feet east of Pennsylvania Avenue. 1 CALIFORNIA HH. METERED LOADING ZONE, 7 AM TO 3 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – RESCIND: Clay Street, south side, from 86 feet to 131 feet east of Davis Street. II. BUS ZONE – EXTEND: Clay Street, south side, from 145 feet to 190 feet west of Drumm Street. 9 AX BAYSHORE ‘A’ EXPRESS JJ. YELLOW ZONE – REVOKE: San Bruno Avenue, east side, from 125 feet to 155 feet north of Paul Avenue. KK. BUS ZONE – EXTEND: San Bruno Avenue, east side, from 61 feet to 150 feet north of Paul Avenue. 9L SAN BRUNO LIMITED LL. BUS ZONE – ESTABLISH: Bayshore Boulevard, east side, from 67 feet to 244 feet south of Visitacion Avenue. 14X MISSION EXPRESS MM. BUS ZONE – ESTABLISH: San Jose Avenue, west side, from 84 feet to 234 feet south of Sagamore Street. 38 GEARY NN. BUS ZONE – EXTEND: 32nd Avenue, east side, from 226 feet to 256 feet north of Balboa Street 88 BART SHUTTLE OO. BUS ZONE – ESTABLISH: Sickles Avenue, south side, from 0 feet to 71 feet east of Alemany Boulevard. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Bond Yee). Julie Kirschbaum, manager, Service Planning, presented the staff report. Chairman Nolan set a two minute time limit per speaker. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jennifer Stuart, Legislative assistant to Sup Alioto-Pier, relayed the Supervisor’s appreciation to Exec. Director Ford for the agreement reached with merchants and neighbors and stated that Supervisor Alioto-Pier was withdrawing her previous opposition to the 41 Union proposal. Speakers opposed to the 21 Hayes proposal: Martha Campbell and Christine Elbel. Speakers opposed to the 10 Townsend proposal: Ron Fiore, Susan Schindler and Thomas Bonelli. Speakers who support the 10 Townsend proposal: Mauri Schwartz Speakers opposed to the 2 Clement 14th Ave. option: Elizabeth Hudsen, Lee Schwager, Todd Gerstein, Doris Lee, Donna Kim, Jason Jungeris, Joninna Simpson, Fern Eisenberg, Michael Sweet, Ethan Weiss, Mikah Hayman and Abigail Glynn. Speakers opposed to the 2 Clement Funston option: Patricia Stirling, Jeremy Pasternak, Brian Doherty, Ken Tse, Paul Yieh, Karen Hindin, Kathleen Stirling, Eric Potashner, Keith Drissel, Smith Jang, Sue Jang, Wilson Jang and Elizabeth Tippin Speakers opposed to the proposal to use articulated buses on the 41 Union line: David Coyle, Geoff Wood, Lesley Leonhardt, Michael Williams, Patricia Vaughy and Gloria Fontanello. Irwin Lum, TWU Local 250-A, stated that the safety of drivers and pedestrians is primary. Putting another bus onto Park Presidio may create more safety issues. There is no restroom in that area. People will speed and thus will create more accidents. The 10 and 12 lines should run up Arkansas to take care of people in public housing. A short loop for the 12 Folsom on Pacific is needed for riders. The right turn from Fulton onto Shrader for the 21 Hayes will be a problem. Herbert Weiner stated that the 2 Clement options create hardships for seniors, children, residents and people with disabilities that don’t exist with the current route. Neighbors shouldn’t be pitted against each other and a new terminal must benefit all parties. Barry Taranto expressed agreement with Mr. Weiner. It is a mistake to put a terminal on 14th Ave. Staff needs to work out a better compromise. Cabs are parked at the Drumm St. cab stand at all times and it’s the busiest cab stand in the city. Reducing the cab stand on Drumm St. is a bad idea Rua Graffis expressed appreciation for the additional taxi zone on Mission at 24th Street and noted that one is also needed at Mission at 16th. Cab drivers get ticketed for dropping off passengers with disabilities. They need a second loading/unloading zone or a taxi zone on Mission at 24th and at Mission and 16th St. Those locations also need a curb cut. David Pilpel stated that this is the first time that the Funston option has been aired. He is still considering appealing the April decision to the Board of Supervisors. This 2 Clement proposal impacts neighbors and riders and therefore, should undergo full environmental review. Chairman Nolan closed public comment and expressed appreciation to the public for discussing their concerns. He noted that the Board has the difficult task of weighing needs of the city as a whole against needs of individuals and neighborhoods. He suggested that a major review six months after implementation would be appropriate. Director Beach requested that the Board receive a copy of the brochure showing the route changes. The Board requested that staff use a number other than “8” for the additional service being added to the 9-San Bruno serving the Bayview, Excelsior and Chinatown neighborhoods in order to minimize confusion with numbers that are similar, especially when viewed on digital destination signs. Mr. Ford stated that the SFMTA would use “11”. On the motion to amend the resolution to not establish bus stops for 10 Townsend line on Wisconsin Street at 22nd Street, Madera Street and 23rd Street. ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka On the motion to amend the resolution regarding the 41 Union, Union Street in Cow Hollow to delete X1 regarding the establishment of a part-time bus zone on the side of Union Street at Fillmore and delete Item Y: ADOPTED: AYES – Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka NAYES – Beach On the motion to amend the resolution to delete the 2- Clement options and continue the discussion of the 2-Clement options to September 15: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka RESOLUTION 09-156 On motion to approve as amended: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka 12. Presentation and discussion of FY09 4th Quarter and Year-End Service Standards Report. (Explanatory documents include service standards.) (Debra Johnson). Item 12 was continued to the meeting of September 15. 13. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. APT 106-01, Motor Coach Component Lifecycle Rehabilitation Project, with Complete Coach Works in an amount not to exceed $12,598,315 and for a term not to exceed four years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Ken McDonald) No public comment. RESOLUTION 09-157 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka 14. Adopting a policy requiring the SFMTA to expedite processing of the waiting list for taxi medallion permits through administrative and enforcement actions, in order to reduce the waiting time for a taxi medallion to ten years or less. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Christiane Hayashi) PUBLIC COMMENT: Hansu Kim expressed support for cleaning up and expediting the wait list but thinks that lowering the wait time to ten years is just about impossible. Barry Taranto urged approval of the item and added that Ms. Hayashi needs staff. Carl Macmurdo expressed support for the legislation to clean up list but noted that ten years creates a false impression. The list currently takes 14 years. Prop K can’t be fixed with a band aid. Additional staff should be hired for Ms. Hayashi. Mark Gruberg expressed support for cleaning up the list. Mr. Gruberg expressed concern regarding making only two attempts to contact someone and then removing them from the list after failing to respond after 30 days. Many drivers return to their country of origin for extended visits and it would be wrong to remove somebody who has spent many years on the list because they made a minor mistake of not letting the SFMTA know they were out of the country. Barry Korengold stated that the length of time on the list has been exaggerated and there are ulterior motives by people who say it’s not realistic to think that the list can be cut. Many people on the list aren’t eligible to get a medallion. The process can move faster than it does now. Rua Graffis acknowledged staff for their efforts to clean up the list. A ten year wait list is reasonable. It takes seven years to go from a new and inefficient cab driver to a safe, efficient driver. This will serve the city well. We need to figure out how to make the industry good enough to provide healthcare and retirement benefits for everyone. RESOLUTION 09-158 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Beach, Black, Heinicke, Lee, McCray, Nolan and Oka 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. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Pilpel suggested that the Board consider the public’s expectations given the burden of service changes, economic changes, and fare and fee increases. No upward increase in compensation is warranted. Other elected officials saw a salary decrease in the amount of 2.5% this year. 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 6:28 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
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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 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, SEIU 1021 To discuss: _X_ Wages _X__ Hours _X__ Benefits _X__ Working Conditions _X__ Other 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. Item 5 was continued to the September 15 meeting. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - The closed session was adjourned at 6:39 p.m. 16. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman Nolan announced that the SFMTA Board of Directors met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and labor negotiations. There was no action taken. 17. 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 6:40 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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