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ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman Nolan called the meeting to order at 1:05 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 2, 2011 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved. 5. Communications None. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Vice Chairman Lee requested that a staff analysis be presented to the Policy and Governance Committee regarding the SFMTA’s Holiday Enforcement Policy. Director Ramos requested an analysis regarding the Balboa Park upper yard including the SFMTA’s future needs and plans for it to be developed into a transit oriented development. Director Oka requested a report on the effect that the barriers along the bike lanes on Market Street and in other parts of the city are having on bus zones, particularly for people with disabilities. 7. Director’s Report (For discussion only)
Director Reiskin recognized Jose Alvarez, transit operator, Presidio Division, Transit services; Dede Owens, Supervisor, Customer Service/Citations/Residential Parking Permit section, Finance and Information Technology; Lucian Marc Burgert, section leader, Capital Controls, Capital Programs and Construction for their accomplishments. Mr. Reiskin stated that the SFMTA has received a number of awards including the city’s Department of Environment award for the Green Taxi Ordinance; an award for the SFMTA’s Climate Action Strategy; an award from the Institute of Transportation Engineering for mentorship of transportation engineering professionals; the San Francisco’s Bike Coalition Gold Wheel Award for the SFMTA’s Market Street treatments; and the American Heart Association’s recognition of the SFMTA’s Employee Wellness Unit. The SFMTA was nominated for an award by the Center for Disease Control for “Sunday Streets” for fighting obesity. Mr. Reiskin discussed the next Sunday Streets events; the 5-Fulton reroute; Church and Duboce rail replacement project; the status of the Clipper Card program; and the street bond that will be on the November ballot. Director Ramos requested that the Youth Pass be discussed when staff presents the update on the Clipper Card program. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ed Healy stated that he’s glad that the operators are happy about the 5-Fulton reroute because nobody else is. Cutting off the lane at McAllister has created traffic gridlock. Future studies should take car and taxi drivers into account before decisions are made. Naeem Malik welcomed Mr. Reiskin and expressed hope that things will get better for cab drivers. Roland Wong stated that people can’t afford to use the current taxi fleet because they have to board from the rear. Having “sideways” taxis will benefit people who use wheelchairs. Christopher Fulkerson welcomed Mr. Reiskin and presented him with a report regarding the status of the cab companies. He asked when a cab driver would be recognized during the Director’s report. Peter Witt welcomed Mr. Reiskin and stated that he has heard that Mr. Reiskin’s experience is politically-based. The SFMTA should be run from the bottom up. If Mr. Reiskin has no experience, it’s the blind leading the blind. He expressed hope that things will change and that taxi drivers will be appreciated. He discussed the survey he has been doing every year for the past 14 years. The former Taxi Commission was completely politically oriented. Some members of the Board of Supervisors want to add more taxis. San Francisco has more cabs per capita than New York City. It hasn’t worked in the past and it won’t work now. Ernestine Weiss welcomed Mr. Reiskin and noted that parking meters are out of order. Chairman Nolan asked for a report regarding the purchase of accessible ramped taxis that use compressed natural gas. He also stated that members of the taxi industry should be considered for special recognition 8. Citizens’ Advisory Council Report Daniel Murphy, chairman, Citizen’s Advisory Council, presented the report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mark Gruberg commented on the recommendation to allow taxis access to dedicated bike lanes. Distinguishing between disabled passengers and others gets into an artificial and ambiguous area. It would be very difficult for a driver and for enforcement to know when they can or can’t use that lane. He suggested that a study be done to determine how many drop offs there are by taxis on a given street on a given day. If the numbers don’t indicate a significant problem, then the simplest thing to do would be to let taxis drop off all passengers. Peter Witt stated that cab drivers don’t discriminate. If a passenger wants to be dropped off safely, a cab driver pulls to the curb and lets the person out of the right side of the vehicle. Safety should be paramount. He noted that he started his survey because there was no baseline data and no standards. Barry Taranto stated that he missed the topic but wanted to echo what Mark Gruberg said. He thought that drivers could stop in the bike lane to drop a passenger off. He thought this issue was resolved and if not, he wants to see it resolved quickly. 9. Public Comment Brian Rosen expressed support for the taxi industry. He stated that the industry would be better served if they had their own division within the SFMTA with Ms. Hayashi as its director. He noted that he saw town cars that were ticketed for illegally pursuing taxi fares. He’d like to see more of that on Friday and Saturday nights. Taxis having their own division would make it easier for Mr. Reiskin and the Board to get information. Ernestine Weiss expressed hope that Director Reiskin will take action to get cars out of the city; put traffic cops back on Market Street; deal with F-Line overcrowding and the refusal of passengers to move back; get rid of Critical Mass; remove cars from Market street south of Van Ness; repair Clipper card meters; and deal with the lack of discipline, supervision and rear door boarding. Bob Planthold stated that the bill on the Governor’s desk to restrict the use of red light cameras should be vetoed. It will require more signage and will be more costly. Nobody except San Francisco has studied that red light cameras have reduced collisions and injuries. Mr. Planthold suggested installing signs in city garages to tell people not to drive while using a cell phone. Victoria Lansdown expressed support for the health of the industry. The industry is rife with forces that have many hidden agendas with greed as the primary motivator. Driving a cab is necessary, risky and deserves far more recognition. She questioned why it doesn’t have its’ own division. Paul Harting stated that taxi drivers are your friends. He expressed support for the return of the section to a full division. Ms. Hayashi has made taxi policy work through transparency and town hall meetings. There has been a fair and democratic approach. The taxi industry needs to be a separate division. Christopher Fulkerson expressed appreciation for the recent cost of living increase and hope that the next one will be in two years. He urged the restoration of the taxi division to the rank it formerly enjoyed. This simple structural change would be beneficial. He urged the Board not to buy the politicized view that more cabs will be beneficial and to restore open taxi access. Herbert Weiner welcomed Mr. Reiskin and Mr. Ramos. This is an agency of broken promises and buses. This is a golden opportunity to start fresh and repair the damage that has been done. There is no legal reason to preclude the pedestrian safety and bike safety committees from the MTA Board. In light of the recent deaths, pedestrians must be able to cross streets without being hit by buses or cyclists. More parking meters at higher rates won’t solve the problems. The TEP was twisted thinking and must be drastically revised, if not undone. The Board must be less enamored with buses and technology and be more enamored with passengers. Charles Rathbone stated that the greening program has been successful but at the last meeting, the Board approved an exception for vehicles that cost over $25,000. There is no reason to open this loophole. It provides a significant incentive to buy a diesel vehicle. This needs to be addressed. Howard Strassner says that he sees mostly small problems and fixes for muni. These are more important than the big things. Saving one minute in time overall will save $15 million system-wide in a year. While the 5-Fulton was fixed, there is now congestion for cars. Eliminating stops to speed up certain lines will result in people saying they can’t walk that far. The Board’s job is to balance everything. Carl Macmurdo stated that the Board hasn’t realized the fundamental difference between taxis and buses, cyclists and walking. These other activities suggest that the SFMTA would take over as de facto owners of medallions but the SFMTA’s position is to regulate cabs and not to own them. Director Oka has a practical approach. The Board needs to reopen the process to transfer medallions from the elderly and disabled and sell them. The TAC approved a resolution supporting the program. Naeem Malik stated that selling peak time medallions is the second attempt to destroy the medallion waiting list and needs to be stopped immediately. Drivers who have an “A” card are claiming a medallion. Drivers who are not on the list had the opportunity to put their name on the list but chose not to. Some waited ten years to get their name on the list. The Board should issue peak time medallions to people who are on the waiting list. It’s unfair to those who have been on the list for years. He asked when he was going to get the medallion he earned and deserves. Brad Newsham expressed appreciation for the cab industry. In the spirit of a new beginning, he offered a box of chocolates to the SFMTA. He endorsed Ms. Hayashi and the idea that taxis are worthy of being their own division. Paul Gillespie stated that he was pleased to hear that the Green Taxi Initiative received an award. The program is a year ahead of schedule and has over delivered on its’ goal. San Francisco is the only city to take such a stringent approach. The loophole mentioned by Mr. Rathbone needs attention. Ed Healy said that cab drivers are wonderful and are the first and last people that visitors see. The industry is more complicated than a bus and it deserves to have somebody who understands the nuances of the division to run it. It should be its’ own division and have the ability to talk to the police department. The SFPD should have been busting limos a year ago. Mark Gruberg stated that Green Cab Company doesn’t use vehicles that pollute. He expressed the same concern regarding the exemption for vehicles that cost more than $25,000. He is glad to see the initial steps taken to get control of illegal taxis and limousines. The taxi section should be its own department. Barry Taranto welcomed Mr. Reiskin and stated that his first order of business should be making Muni on-time and reliable. It’s also important to keep cab companies in-line. Ms. Bose seems to be calling the shots but she doesn’t go to meetings and spends all her time looking over Ms. Hayashi’s shoulder. He has asked for an update regarding the garage contracts but he keeps getting the “run around”. He requested Director Oka’s resignation and stated that he has filed an ethics complaint against him. Barry Korengold stated that it is important for the taxi division to be separate. There are nearly 1,600 vehicles and 10,000 people folded into an existing division. Ms. Hayashi has done a great job and has demonstrated fairness for all stakeholders. Ms. Bose is an excellent chief financial officer but she has little understanding or knowledge of the industry. Creating a taxi division with Ms. Hayashi at the head should be the first priority. Walter Paulson sang about the work of the SFMTA Board of Directors and expressed his appreciation. Director Heinicke asked staff to report back on the issue raised by Mr. Rathbone regarding exempting vehicles that cost more than $25,000 and he would like to hear about the enforcement efforts against illegal taxi and limousine service when the SFMTA is ready to report. THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION AS STATED BY THE SFMTA DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION 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. Mark Matthews vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC10503481 filed on 9/13/10 for $6,000 B. Reneau Joyeux vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC10504074 filed on 9/27/10 for $14,797.36 C. Randy Mistrot vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC9494406 filed on 11/13/09 for $15,000 D. Sher Ann Meissner vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC9459865 filed on 1/24/07 for $25,000 E. Alyson & Casey Roberts vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC9488373 filed on 5/12/09 for $22,500 RESOLUTION 11-116 (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications: A. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING VEHICLES MORE THAN 6 FEET TALL – Hawes Street, both sides, between Hunters Point Boulevard and Innes Avenue; Innes Avenue, both sides, for 100 feet east and west of Griffith Street; Innes Avenue, both sides, for 100 feet east and west of Arelious Walker Drive; Innes Avenue, both sides, for 100 feet east and west of Earl Street; and Arelious Walker Drive, both sides, between Innes and Hudson avenues. B. ESTABLISH – TOWAWAY, NO STOPPING, 10 PM TO 6 AM – Arelious Walker Drive, both sides, from Hudson Avenue to its easterly terminus. C. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA S, 2-HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Vicksburg Street - 200 Block, both sides, between Elizabeth and 24th streets. D. ESTABLISH – 25 MILES PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT – Harrison Street between The Embarcadero and 13th Street; and Bryant Street between 11th Street and The Embarcadero. E. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA J – ELIGIBILITY ONLY – F. RESCIND – GENERAL METERED PARKING, AREA 3 (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) – Front Street, 800 block, both sides, between Broadway and Vallejo streets; Battery Street, 800 – 1200 blocks, both sides, between Broadway and Greenwich streets; and Sansome Street, 1200 – 1400 blocks, east side, between Green and Lombard streets. G. ESTABLISH – GENERAL METERED PARKING, AREA 3 (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) – Front Street, 800 block, both sides, between Broadway and Vallejo streets; Battery Street, 800 – 1200 blocks, both sides, between Broadway and Greenwich streets; and Sansome Street, 1200 – 1400 blocks, east side, between Green and Lombard streets. H. RESCIND – 1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, EVERYDAY, 7 AM TO 6 PM – Green Street, both sides, from Sansome Street to 115 feet west of Sansome Street. I. ESTABLISH – PARKING METERS, AREA 3 (2-HOUR LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, J. RESCIND – ANGLED PARKING – Green Street, north side, from Sansome Street to 115 feet west of Sansome Street. K. ESTABLISH – PARALLEL PARKING – Green Street, north side, from Sansome Street to 115 feet west of Sansome Street. L. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA J, 2 HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Shrader Street - 1500 block, both sides, between 17th and Carmel streets. M. RESCIND – 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY ESTABLISH – PARKING METER AREA 3 (4-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, N. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER AREA 3 (4-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, O. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER AREA 3 (4-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, P. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER AREA 3 (4-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, Q. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER AREA 3 (4-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, R. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER AREA 3 (4-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, S. RESCIND – 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – Post Street, 2100 block, south side, between Pierce Street and Scott Street. T. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER AREA 3 (4-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, U. ESTABLISH – BLUE ZONE – Hyde Street, west side, from 22 feet to 49 feet south of Golden Gate Avenue. V. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA I - ELIGIBILITY ONLY – W. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGN – Stopping Alder Street at Harkness Avenue. X. ESTABLISH – UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING – Russ Street, west side, from Folsom Street, 150 to 153 feet northerly. Y. ESTABLISH – PERPENDICULAR PARKING – Russ Street, west side, from Folsom Street, Z. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGN – Stopping Liberty Street at Castro Street. AA. ESTABLISH – RED ZONE – Market Street, north side, from 55 feet east of Laguna Street to BB. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA J - ELIGIBILITY ONLY – CC. ESTABLISH – 2-HOUR PARKING, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Unit block of Rhode Island, east side, from 0 feet to 200 feet south of Division Street. DD. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER AREA 2 (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, EE. ESTABLISH – PARKING METER VARIABLE PRICE AREA (NO TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) – Townsend Street, both sides, between 4th Street and 5th Street. FF. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGN – Stopping westbound Halleck Street at Sansome Street. GG. ESTABLISH – PARKING METERS, AREA 3 (2-HOUR LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) – Sansome Street, both sides, between Broadway and Green streets. HH. ESTABLISH – MOTORCYCLE PARKING METERS, AREA 3 (2-HOUR LIMIT, 9 AM – II. ESTABLISH – COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LOADING (YELLOW ZONE) 8 AM – 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Sansome Street, east side, 133 feet to 177 feet north of Vallejo Street. JJ. ESTABLISH – 35 MILES PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT – Broadway (Robert C Levy) Tunnel between east and west portals. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) Item 10.2 D and JJ were severed at the request of a member of the public. PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 10.2 D and JJ: Barry Taranto stated that south of Market, the streets and lines are wide. He questioned whether traffic studies have been done with regard to lowering the speed limits. Around schools there have been problems with speeding. People drive fast in the Broadway Tunnel but he has never seen anyone get a ticket. These changes are unenforceable. He would like to find out what the studies show. Bob Planthold expressed support for lowering the speed limit. There are a large number of pedestrians, seniors and children and there are many problems with violators. This makes sense. On motion to approve Item 10.2 D and JJ: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan, Oka and Ramos RESOLUTION 11-117 On motion to approve the Consent Calendar (Item 10.2 D and JJ severed.): ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan, Oka and Ramos REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Presentation and discussion regarding the FY11 Third Quarter, Fourth Quarter and Year End Service Standards Report. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and scorecard.) Travis Fox, deputy director, Technology and Performance/CIO, presented the staff report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mario Tanev stated that the numbers for on time performance are the rosiest that could be found. Riders don’t ride on schedules and can’t pick the time a bus arrives. Headway adherence is the metric that is most important to riders. Buses either come late or are bunched. The SFMTA should execute as many TEP recommendations as possible. Roland Wong expressed support for all-door boarding. It will free up drivers. He expressed hope that it can be implemented soon. Herbert Weiner expressed support for appreciating the human impact of the statistics. Recently he spent 50 minutes before midnight waiting for a 1-CA bus. There was a bus missing. The 1-CA is a showpiece line for the SFMTA and people have had to wait a long time after 9 pm for a bus. This has to stop. When he calls to complain, he gets an acknowledgement but never a full explanation of what happened. The public is entitled to an explanation. The SFMTA is a loose cannon that is not subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors. It has to have some responsibility to the public. He doesn’t see any improved performance. Bob Planthold stated that it would help if the SFMTA put out the word that city vehicles can’t park in a bus zone. He sees ambulances, fire trucks, DPW dump trucks and Muni repair trucks park in the bus zone as well as Clear Channel who parks in the middle of the zone to clean the shelter rather than at the back end. The SFMTA needs to take action against these vehicles. Rafael Cabrera, TWU, Local 250-A, stated that on-time performance and how to measure it was approved by Prop. E. Prop. E also said that all communities need to be served. We’re not serving people who work after 7 pm properly because of the concentration on peak period service. 12. Presentation and discussion regarding the Central Subway project. (No explanatory documents.) Director Reiskin discussed the status of the project. Chairman Nolan asked that the Board be provided with a copy of Secretary Rogoff’s response to the Wall Street Journal article. PUBLIC COMMENT: Howard Strassner stated that several supervisors who originally supported the project are now opposed. The Civil Grand Jury report has reported problems. The SFMTA needs to slow down. There is no run that can be done in the subway that will be faster than what a bus can do. We have a whole city that is working to reduce the impact of cars. We will be paying for two systems, one above ground and one below, for years if this goes forward. 13. Presentation and discussion regarding the “All Door Boarding” program. (Explanatory documents include a slide presentation.) John Haley, director, Transit Service, presented the report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Bob Planthold has presented safety concerns year after year but they are not mentioned in the report. There needs to be a communications program that includes signage to let people know to allow customers to disembark before getting on. There also needs to be a reliability program. When the bus is not at the curb, the rear doors are even higher and there’s a greater chance of someone slipping and falling. This may save operating money but the money will be thrown away on litigation settlements. This shouldn’t proceed until the SFMTA knows there will be compliance. Howard Strassner expressed support for the general idea of all-door boarding as soon as possible. He wondered why there’s a differential for cash fares. If the cash fare was higher, everyone would find out where to get a Clipper card and a lot of ticket vending machines wouldn’t be needed. This shows the need for well-designed bus bulbs, which are the next biggest need. Roland Wong expressed support for all-door boarding and the need for buses to pull into the curb. He expressed concern about the safety of hybrid buses. The SFMTA needs to create more bus zones in residential neighborhoods but that will be a monumental task because it will eliminate parking. The SFMTA needs to make it safer for everyone to board, not just people with disabilities. Robert Boden stated that SF Transit Riders Union (SFTRU) is in full support of all door boarding and is pleased that the SFMTA is considering it. This is a true win-win-win. The SFMTA already knows how this can work because it’s already been done on the rail system. It is more convenient and saves money. There aren’t ticket vending machines on the rail system and they have some of the highest percentage of fare-paying customers. This will increase the number of people who will pay their fare. Jim Frank stated that SFTRU supports the plan. It will address fare evasion. It will be more comfortable and it works in many other places across the US and world. He expressed hope for a speedy implementation. Mario Tanev, SFTRU, stated that riders most want reliability. They want transit to be on time. Speeding up trips will decrease running time variance and will release resources which can be used in other ways. Ticket vending machines would be great but will delay the project because of the capital expense. People who use Clipper cards should board through the rear with cash paying fares boarding through the front. He urged implementation. Barry Taranto stated that he likes Director Reiskin’s reality check. He has an issue with people who crowd around the rear door and don’t let people disembark. Golden Gate Transit doesn’t allow rear door boarding or exiting. The important thing is enforcement with transit fare inspectors. There will be problems if there aren’t enough or if they aren’t focused. He suggested a pilot program for transit fare inspectors so they can get used to the program. The SFMTA has to have a ticket booth at bus stops if cash fares are eliminated. Rafael Cabrera, TWU Local 250-A, stated that the SFMTA needs to decide whether it’s going forward with this or not. Muni drivers are on the front line and need to have a decision. They need to know in advance. The buses can’t handle the punishment that they will take if this proceeds. Buses need to be maintained. Thea Selby, SFTRU, urged the Board to support the program. This will put San Francisco in the same ranks as other cities. The SFMTA needs to better inform riders. If riders are better informed, they will behave better. People are trying to get on the bus as the same time as people who are trying to exit. It’s important to be consistent with fare inspection. Peter Alexander stated that handicapped boarding on a bus is a concern for everyone. The people and workers are looking for heaven. Steve Jobs has made millions selling air. The media bows to Mr. Jobs. Mind control programs have been implemented. Things are ten times worse. It’s time for a general strike. Herbert Weiner wondered what can be done with fare evaders given the fact that there are a limited number of fare inspectors. The SFMTA can either hire more or rotate them randomly throughout the city. He stated that he is sick and tired of people trying to evade paying their fare. 14. Authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute an agreement with Turnstone Consulting to conduct implementation consulting services for the Transit Effectiveness Project for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 and a contract term not to exceed four years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) PUBLIC COMMENT: Mario Tanev stated that the TEP was approved and the EIR is just starting. There has already been a delay. He encouraged the SFMTA to expedite projects that don’t require CEQA review. Rafael Cabrera stated that before today, the SFMTA used to declare fiscal emergencies. When that was done, communities lost service. We shouldn’t do that again. Communities should be made aware of what is going on. Herbert Weiner stated that TEP should be called Transit Eliminated Project. The 2-Clement has been truncated and is inconvenient and the 26-Valencia has been eliminated. The 6-Parnassus will be rerouted which means that seniors won’t be able to get to their homes. These changes were ill-fated to begin with and the money is clearly there. This is a disgrace and it is cruel to those who are the most vulnerable. Bob Planthold stated that more than just CEQA needs to be studied. These laws were passed long before the ADA and the vulnerable population will be disproportionally affected by the changes. Eliminating stops may be appealing but it ignores the data that shows that seniors are injured if they are forced to walk longer distances. Some of us who aren’t as fast or agile may not be able to board the bus. This kind of information won’t be included in a CEQA/NEPA study. RESOLUTION 11-118 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan, Oka and Ramos 15. Discussion and vote pursuant to Administrative Code Section 67.10(d) as to whether to conduct a closed session. 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 4:46 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: A. Kathy Lynette Broussard vs. CCSF, US District Ct. #C104494 filed on 10/5/10 for $18,337.86 RESOLUTION 11-119 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan, Oka and Ramos B. Yim Lau vs. CCSDF, Superior Ct. #10501518 filed on 7/13/10 for $250,000 RESOLUTION 11-120 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan, Oka and Ramos C. Nicola & Rosa Alioto, vs. CCSDF, Superior Ct. #CGC11507841 filed on 2/2/11 for $275,000 RESOLUTION 11-121 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan, Oka and Ramos 4. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9 (b), and Administrative Code Section 67.10 (b) (2), the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors will meet in closed session to discuss attorney‑client matters in the following case(s): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Anticipated Litigation: __X__ As defendant or ______ As plaintiff 5. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and Administrative Code Sections 67.8 (a) (2) and 67.12 (b) (1), the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors/Parking Authority Commission will meet in closed session to discuss real estate negotiations:
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Under negotiation: Price: X Terms of Payment: X Also present: Kerstin Magary, manager, Real Estate Tom Lakritz, deputy city attorney RESOLUTION 11-122 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan, Oka and Ramos ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - The closed session was adjourned at 4:52 p.m. 16. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman Nolan announced that the SFMTA Board of Directors met in closed session to discuss the Broussard, Lau and Alioto cases with the City Attorney. The Board of Directors voted unanimously to settle the cases. The Board discussed real estate negotiations and approved a settlement in the amount of $275,000 to You’s Dim Sum Restaurant as compensation for the value of the loss of goodwill and the non-moveable fixtures and equipment from the restaurant resulting from the condemnation of 933-949 Stockton Street. The Board did not discuss anticipated litigation and real estate negotiations. 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 4:53 p.m. in memory of Griffith Humphrey. 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 Avenue, Suite 220, SF, CA 94102-6027 or the web site: sfgov.org/ethics. |
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