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SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR

Tuesday, September 15, 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

Accessible meeting policy - One Carlton B. Goodlett Place

Calendar items:

Items 10.2 through 10.10; items 10.12 through 10.14; item 14 (accessible PDF, 3.4MB)

Item 10.11 (accessible PDF, 1.5MB)

Item 10.15 (PDF, low-vision accessible)

Item 10.15 (Web page for screen-reading software)

Item 11 (accessible PDF)

Item 13: FY09 Fourth quarter Service Standards report:

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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 1, 2009 Regular Meeting

5.  Communications

6.  Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members

7. Executive Director’s Report (For discussion only)

    -Report on Safety

    -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.  Robert Oliver vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #469884 filed on 5/25/07 for $5,000

      B.   Stephen Wendel/USAA vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #902360 filed on 3/2/09 for $5,963.76

      C.  Soon Duk Lee vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #474946 filed on 5/8/08 for $10,500

      D.  Paul Arnold vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #902050 filed on 1/29/09 for $13,500

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

A.  ESTABLISH - NO TURN ON RED - Shrader Street, southbound, at Fell Street. 

B.   ESTABLISH - STOP SIGN - Benton Ave. at Andover St.; and Hattie St. at 18th St. 

C.  ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - Phelan Avenue, east side, from Cloud Circle (north) to 108 feet northerly. 

D.  ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Clay Street, north side, from 207 to 255 feet west of Stockton Street; Clay Street, south side, from Joice Street to 25 feet westerly; Washington Street, north side, from Stone Street to Trenton Street; and Washington Street, south side, from 153 feet east of Powell Street to 183 feet easterly. 

E.   ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - 15th Street, north side, from 18 feet east of Minna Street to 71 feet easterly; 15th Street, south side, from Capp Street to 21 feet westerly; 15th Street, south side, from Capp Street to 21 feet easterly; Capp Street, west side, from 15th Street to 25 feet southerly; and Capp Street, east side, from 15th Street to 37 feet southerly. 

F.   ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Balboa Street, south side, from 37th Avenue to 60 feet westerly. 

G.  ESTABLISH - RIGHT TURN ONLY - Essex Street, northbound at Folsom Street. 

H.  ESTABLISH - NO LEFT TURN - Essex Street, southbound at Harrison Street; and Folsom Street, westbound at Main Street. 

I.    ESTABLISH - BUS STOP - Folsom Street, south side, between Beale Street and Fremont Street; and Folsom Street, north side, between 1st Street and Essex Street. 

J.    REVOKE - METERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - Folsom Street, south side, from Beale Street to 165 feet easterly. 

K.  ESTABLISH - BUS STOP, 3:00 PM TO 7:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - Fremont Street, northbound, between Folsom Street and Harrison Street. 

L.   ESTABLISH - NO RIGHT TURN EXCEPT BUSES - Howard Street, eastbound at Main Street.

M.  ESTABLISH - NO LEFT TURN EXCEPT BUSES - Harrison Street, eastbound at Essex Street.

N.  ESTABLISH - NO RIGHT TURN - Harrison Street, westbound at Essex Street. 

O.  REVOKE - BUS STOP - Main Street, east side, from Howard Street to 140 feet southerly. 

P.   ESTABLISH - METERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - Main Street, east side, from Howard Street to 140 feet southerly.

Q.  ESTABLISH - BLUE ZONE AND ESTABLISH - RED ZONE – 500 Buena Vista Avenue West, east side, across from Upper Terrace.

R.   REVOKE – BLUE ZONE – 2222 Broadway Street, north side, from 180 feet to 200 feet west of Webster Street. 

S.   ESTABLISH – BLUE ZONE – 2222 Broadway Street, north side, from 13 feet westerly of the East Property Line to 5 feet easterly of the East Property Line of 2288 Broadway Street; and 2222 Broadway Street, north side, from 126 feet to 151 feet east of Fillmore Street. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bond Yee)

(10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $2,351,818 of Regional Measure-2 funds to install and procure new Automatic Fare Collection equipment and provide associated support services. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, financial and project report.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.4) 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)

(10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract #2008/09-38A, #2008/09-38B and #2008/09-38C, Agreements with Backstrom McCarley Berry & Co. , Ross Financial and The PFM Group to provide as-needed financial advisory services for terms not to exceed five years and an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for each contract. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreements.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.6) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute a Master Service Agreement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation in an amount not to exceed $625,600 for a term of five years.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) (Ken McDonald)

(10.7) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. SFMTA 2008/09-21, Balboa Park Station Capacity and Conceptual Engineering Study, with Jacobs Engineering Group for an amount not to exceed $370,000, and a term of 24 months. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.8) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. SFMTA 2008/09-35, Repair of Damaged Light Rail Vehicles, with Complete Coach Works to repair LRV No. 1451 and 1502, for an amount not to exceed $217,634 and for a term not to exceed 18 months. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.9) Approving execution of Contract Modification No. 19, to Contract No. MR-1182R1, Muni Metro East Light Rail Vehicle Maintenance and Operations Facility Project, with Stacy and Witbeck which increases the contract amount by $9,838,541.33 and establishes February 20, 2009 as the completion date. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and modification.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.10) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to extend the SFpark Agreement from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2012.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and modification.) (Sonali Bose)

(10.11) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to advertise a Request for Proposals for Contract No. CS-156, Agency Program Controls System Procurement and Related Support Services, to evaluate proposals and negotiate a contract to establish a program controls system for the Central Subway Project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFP.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.12) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to issue a Request for Qualifications to solicit qualifications from Parking Access and Revenue Control System vendors to furnish and install a  centrally controlled PARC System at off-street parking facilities.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and RFQ.) (Amit Kothari)

(10.13) Authorizing the Department of Public Works to issue a bid call for DPW Contract No. 1519J: Inner Sunset Traffic Calming and Transit Enhancements Project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Bond Yee)

(10.14) Approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to advertise Contract No. 1206, Islais Creek Motor Coach Facility Phase I. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.15) Adopting amendments to the Transportation Code, Division II, Sections 106, 201, 203, 301, 302, 303, 304, 306, 307, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 501, 502, 601, 702, 801, 902, 905, 906, 907, and 1002, to update references to Division I, add additional categories of vehicles exempt from specific parking restrictions, clarify the SFMTA Board of Directors authority regarding bicycle related pavement markings and transit only lane regulations, remove the requirement that the City Traffic Engineer decisions be posted on the SFMTA's website, update the penalty schedule to reflect current penalty amounts for violations of the San Francisco Transportation Code and California Vehicle Code, update new request and processing fees for color curb painting, increase the green zone meter processing fee, establish administrative penalties for violations of Division I, Section 7.2.71 and provide a procedure for their assessment and collection, authorize the Director of Transportation to designate SFMTA officers or employees to enforce Division I, Sections 7.2.71, update parking meter rates including motorcycle parking rates, make minor revisions to vehicle weight restrictions and designated speed limits, update permit fees for several permits issued by the SFMTA, provide that the SFMTA may designate a Residential Parking Permit Area on its own initiative, provide that any vehicle not moved more than one block or one-tenth of a mile shall be deemed to have remained stationary for purposes of parking regulations other than a violation of Division I, Section 7.2.29; and adding Section 1008 to establish noticing requirements for removal of vehicles parked in excess of 72 consecutive hours.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendments.) (Bond Yee)

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

B.   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. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.)  (Bond Yee).

12. Presentation and discussion of the plans for a new Transbay Terminal.  (Explanatory documents include a slide presentation.) (Ken McDonald)

13. Presentation and discussion of FY09 4th Quarter and Year-End Service Standards Report.  (Explanatory documents include service standards.)  (Debra Johnson).

14. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract No. APT 591-01, LRV Doors and Steps Reconditioning and Systems Rehabilitation, with AnsaldoBreda in an amount not to exceed $56,752,554, and for a term not to exceed five years. . (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.) (Carter Rohan)

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.

RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION

1.  Call to Order

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 and take action on attorney‑client matters in the following case:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

Anticipated Litigation:

__X__ As defendant or __X__ As plaintiff

      A.  United States vs. CCSF for $250,000

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

16. Announcement of Closed Session.

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

ADJOURN

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