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ORDER OF BUSINESS

1.  Call to Order

Chairman Nolan called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.

2.  Roll Call

Present: 

  • Cameron Beach
  • Malcolm Heinicke – Absent at Roll Call    
  • Jerry Lee
  • Tom Nolan
  • Bruce Oka

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 July 6, 2010 SFMTA Board Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (Heinicke-absent).

On motion to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2010 Parking Authority Commission Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (Heinicke-absent).

5.  Communications

Chairman Nolan stated that there was a special order for 1:00 pm which would be called as close to the time as possible.  He also announced that the Board would be holding a workshop on September 21.

6.  Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members

Director Heinicke stated he would like to see a proposal that would allow more taxi drivers during peak time periods.  Chairman Nolan asked staff to review the priorities for the Taxi Services division for the coming year with the Board. 

Director Beach requested an update regarding parking permits for staff and other city departments.

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

  • Special Recognition Awards
  • FY 2011 and FY 2012 Revised Operating Budget
  • Report on the Inventory of Capital Assets and the “State of Good Repair” program
  • Ongoing Activities

ED/CEO Ford presented special recognition awards to Archimedes Rivera, transit operator, Green Division; Melody Martin, transit operator, Green Division; Christine Cayabyab, personnel analyst, Personnel and Labor Relations and Cherylynn Norona, personnel analyst, Personnel and Labor Relations.  

Exec.  Director/CEO Ford reviewed the status of the relocation of vehicles to the temporary Transbay Terminal and the installation of new automatic fare collection equipment. 

Chief Financial Officer Sonali Bose reviewed the status of the FY2011 and FY2012 revised operating budget.

Darton Ito, manager, Capital Planning, presented the Capital Asset Inventory and State of Good Repair program.

Director Heinicke requested that the next report provide information regarding how the state of SFMTA vehicles is impacting service. 

John Haley, chief operating officer, reviewed the service restoration plan for September 4. 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Peter Witt stated that he was here to help and not hurt.  He wants to help save money. He has done a survey every year for the past 13 years.  The survey he produced will save the MTA money.  It has a 92% return rate.  BART did a survey as well.  Taxis have a mandate for on time service.  Mr. Witt stated that he not a team player for the SFMTA but is for his customers, taxi drivers and the public. 

8. Citizens’ Advisory Council Report

No report.

9.  Public Comment

Martin MacClain stated that he has experienced a situation where a Residential Parking Permit was being abused by the agents of the Department of Parking and Traffic.  He inquired about tickets that he has received for parking in a two hour zone, after 4pm and when the time expires at 6pm.  (Exec. Director/CEO Ford asked Director of Transit Services John Haley to speak with Mr. MacClain.)

Jamie Whitaker, President Rincon Hill Neighborhood Association, expressed appreciation for the additional bike racks.  While he appreciates the temporary Transbay Terminal because it will increase safety in the neighborhood, the additional right turn on Folsom will increase the possibility of pedestrian injuries.  He asked the SFMTA to pay attention to pedestrian safety in the area especially for children.

Mark Gleason, Teamsters 665, spoke about the conditions and concerns that tire installers who work for an SFMTA subcontractor, Bridgestone brought to their attention.  These workers describe sub-par conditions.  They are paid below market rate for tire installers and they don’t have access to medical benefits and sick pay.  He asked someone in authority to look into the situation.

Herbert Weiner stated that the noise level and traffic congestion created by the change to the 2 Clement terminus is horrendous.  The change was senseless.  Staff never consulted with medical personnel about the impact to seniors or people who are medically ill about the impact of having to walk to the 1 California line.  He asked the Board to restore prior service to the area.

Mark Gruberg stated that there new Taxi Advisory Council appointed by Mr. Ford doesn’t have a single representative from United Taxicab Workers.  UTW has been involved in every major taxi issue over the past 20 years and other taxi organizations have appointees.  There is not a single driver with better credentials than Rua Graffis. He can’t fathom why she wouldn’t have been appointed except for retaliation because UTW was opposed to the medallion sales program.  This committee is structurally imbalanced towards cab companies. 

Khagendra stated that the Taxi Advisory Council must have real representation for drivers and questioned how those who were appointed represented drivers or if they were real drivers.  He added that Tariq Mehmood’s application was ignored.

Peter Witt stated that concerted efforts are born to fail.  Bruce Schaller, who was hired by the former Taxi Commission, had recommended that a taxi survey be done. The Controller refused the Taxi Commission’s offer to conduct a second survey.  He inquired about the mandate for Muni’s on time performance.  Mr. Witt provided a blank 2010 Taxi Customer Survey form to the Board.

Tariq Mehmood stated that Ms. Hayashi has a conflict of interest.  She forced a lender from New York to not participate and got Jordanna Thigpen out.  He questioned the Taxi Advisory Council selection process and thinks that questionable things were being done.  He also questioned the driver representatives’ ability to represent drivers.

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:

  1. John Johnson vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC8481024 filed on 10/17/08 for $1,000
  2. Kathleen Balles vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC7466199 filed on 8/17/07 for $5,000
  3. Anthony Fisher vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #490974 filed on 7/31/09 for $15,000
  4. Jessie Carr & Theresa Stanchell vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC9484661 filed on 2/3/09 for $20,000
  5. Veleria Holland vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #9484915 filed on 2/11/09 for $20,000
  6. Holly Del Rosso and Krystal McAhren vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC9493642 filed on 10/22/09 for $25,000
  7. Manuel Martinez vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC3424972 filed on 10/10/03 for $25,000
  8. Kathryn Correia vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #489890 filed on 6/29/08 and Andrew Sisneros, vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #489802 filed on 7/25/09 for $43,000
  9. Mohammad Alsaidi vs. CCSF, Caltrans, Superior Ct. #CGC8458235 filed on 5/21/08 for $50,000

RESOLUTION 10-105

Director Heinicke requested that Item 10.1 be severed.  He expressed concern about safety concerns and asked for additional information about the Correia case.

On motion to approve Item 10.1:

ADOPTED:  AYES – Beach, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

  1. ESTABLISH – BLUE ZONE – 3100 Mission Street, west side, at parking meter #3104.
  2. REVOKE – (NON-COMPLIANT) BLUE ZONE – 3120 Mission Street, west side, from 0 feet to 44 feet, north of meter stall #3118.
  3. REVOKE – SIX WHEEL METERED LOADING ZONE – “100” Steuart Street, west side, at parking meter #108.
  4. ESTABLISH – BLUE ZONE – “100” Steuart Street, at parking meter #108.
  5. REVOKE – (NON-COMPLIANT) BLUE ZONE – “198” Steuart Street, west side, from 8 feet to 33 feet north of Howard Street.
  6. ESTABLISH – SIX WHEEL METERED LOADING ZONE, 7AM TO 11AM, 30-MINUTE TIME LIMIT, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – “198” Steuart Street, from 8 feet to 33 feet north of Howard Street.
  7. REVOKE – (NON-COMPLIANT) BLUE ZONE – “58” Spear Street, west side, from 0 feet to 18 feet north of parking meter #76.
  8. ESTABLISH – METERED LOADING ZONE, 7AM TO 6PM, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – “58” Spear Street, from 0 feet to 18 feet north of parking meter #76.
  9. ESTABLISH – BLUE ZONE – “99” Mission Street, south side, at parking meter #47.
  10. ESTABLISH -- NO PARKING, 10 PM TO 6 AM, DAILY – Tennessee Street, west side, between 23rd and 24th Streets.
  11. ESTABLISH – BUS ZONE – 24th Street, north side, from Potrero Street to 75 feet easterly.
  12. RESCIND – NO PARKING, 9AM – 6PM, MONDAY to FRIDAY – Holloway Avenue, north side, from Monticello Street to Alviso Street; Holloway Avenue, north side, from De Soto Street to Victoria Street; and Holloway Avenue, north side, from Victoria Street to Head Street.
  13. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING FOR STREET CLEANING, 1PM – 3PM, FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF MONTH – Holloway Avenue, north side, from Monticello Street to Alviso Street; Holloway Avenue, north side, from De Soto Street to Victoria Street, and Holloway Avenue, north side, from Victoria Street to Head Street.
  14. RESCIND – NO PARKING, 9AM – 6PM, MONDAY to FRIDAY –  Holloway Avenue, north side, from 35 feet east of Monticello Street to 41 feet west of Alviso Street.
  15. ESTABLISH – 2 HR PARKING, 8AM – 6PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, EXCEPT AREA “H” PERMITS – Holloway Avenue, north side, from 35 feet east of Monticello Street to 41 feet west of Alviso Street.
  16. RESCIND – NO PARKING, 9AM – 6PM, MONDAY to FRIDAY – Holloway Avenue, north side, from Lunado Way to Monticello Street; Holloway Avenue, north side, from Monticello Street to 35 easterly; Holloway Avenue, north side, from Alviso Street to 42 feet westerly; Holloway Avenue, north side, from Alviso Street to Borica Street; Holloway Avenue, north side, from Borica Street to Corona Street; Holloway Avenue, north side, from Corona Street to De Soto Street; Holloway Avenue, north side, from De Soto Street to 26 feet easterly; Holloway Avenue, north side, from Head Street to 21 feet westerly; and Holloway Avenue, north side, from Head Street to Ashton Avenue.
  17. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Holloway Avenue, north side, from Lunado Way to Monticello Street; Holloway Avenue, north side, from Monticello Street to 35 easterly; Holloway Avenue, north side, from Alviso Street to 42 feet westerly; Holloway Avenue, north side, from Alviso Street to Borica Street; Holloway Avenue, north side, from Borica Street to Corona Street; Holloway Avenue, north side, from Corona Street to De Soto Street; Holloway Avenue, north side, from De Soto Street to 26 feet easterly; Holloway Avenue, north side, from Head Street to 21 feet westerly; and Holloway Avenue, north side, from Head Street to Ashton Avenue.
  18. RESCIND –  NO PARKING FOR STREET CLEANING,  9AM – 11AM, FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF MONTH  – Holloway Avenue, south side, from Ramsell Street to 82 feet westerly; Holloway Avenue, south side, from Ramsell Street to Victoria Street; Holloway Avenue, south side, from Victoria Street to Head Street; and Holloway Avenue, south side, from Head Street to 8 feet easterly.
  19. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Holloway Avenue, south side, from Ramsell Street to 82 feet westerly; Holloway Avenue, south side, from Ramsell Street to Victoria Street; Holloway Avenue, south side, from Victoria Street to Head Street; and Holloway Avenue, south side, from Head Street to 8 feet easterly.
  20. RESCIND – RED ZONE – Holloway Avenue, south side, from Monticello Street to 23 feet westerly.
  21. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Holloway Avenue, south side, from Monticello Street to 23 feet westerly.
  22. RESCIND – 2-HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA H – Holloway Avenue, south side, from Monticello Street to Byxbee Street.
  23. RESCIND – NO PARKING FOR STREET CLEANING, 9AM – 11AM, FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF MONTH – Holloway Avenue, south side, from Monticello Street to Byxbee Street.
  24. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Holloway Avenue, south side, from Monticello Street to Byxbee Street.
  25. RESCIND – NO PARKING FOR STREET CLEANING, 9AM – 11AM, FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF MONTH – Holloway Avenue, south side, from Byxbee Street to 22 feet easterly.
  26. RESCIND – 1-HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA H – Holloway Avenue, south side, from Byxbee Street to 22 feet easterly.
  27. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Holloway Avenue, south side, from Byxbee Street to 22 feet easterly. (Explanatory documents include a staff       report and resolution.) (Bond Yee)

RESOLUTION 10-106

Item 10.2 K was severed by a member of the public.

PUBLIC COMMENT on Item 10.2K:

Charles Riggs questioned the 10 Townsend bus line.  He urged the SFMTA to move expeditiously to address the issue.  He added that a recently installed restroom has become an eyesore and smells.

On motion to approve item 10.2 K:

ADOPTED:  AYES – Beach, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka

Following public comment and approval of item 10.2, a member of the public asked to speak about Item 10.2J.

PUBLIC COMMENT on Item 10.2J:

Bill Slatkin expressed support for establishing no parking on Tennessee at night.  This will help to discourage drug dealers who park in the area at night. 

(10.3) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute a loan agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for $22 million of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funding to be repaid by the SFMTA over a five-year period and authorizing the expenditure of $22 million of CMAQ funding to expand the scope of SFpark pilot projects.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and loan agreement.) (Sonali Bose)

RESOLUTION 10-107

(10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to seek blanket approval from the Board of Supervisors to enter into grant agreements with Bay Area Air Quality Management District for bicycle projects where the term of such agreements would be in excess of ten years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

RESOLUTION 10-108

(10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO transfer $215,200 from the SFMTA Operating fund to the SFMTA Revolving Fund. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

RESOLUTION 10-109

(10.6) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to proceed with a program of advertising in parking garages under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and the Parking Authority Commission, commencing with a test program in five garages, and, if successful, would be expanded to other garages. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

RESOLUTION 10-110

(10.7) Acting as the Parking Authority Commission, authorizing the Executive Director/CEO, as the authorized representative of the Parking Authority to proceed with a program of advertising in parking garages under the jurisdiction of the SFMTA and the Parking Authority Commission, commencing with a test program in five garages, and, if successful, would be expanded to other garages. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Sonali Bose)

RESOLUTION 10-111

(10.8) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute an Industrial Gross Lease with Zocalo Properties to relocate the Paint, Sign, Meter and Signal shops from their current facilities to 1508 Bancroft. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and lease.) (Sonali Bose)

RESOLUTION 10-112

(10.9) Adopting the proposed federal fiscal year 2011-2013 Overall Goal of 22 percent for participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in contracts financed with assistance from the Federal Transit Administration. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and methodology.) (Debra Johnson)

RESOLUTION 10-113

(10.10) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO  to execute an Agreement with CityPass for the Marketing and Sale of Fare Media for a five-year term with two options for an additional two years each. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) (Sonali Bose)

RESOLUTION 10-114

(10.11) Appointing Terrie Williams, manager, Budget and Grants to the Board of Trustees for the Transportation Workers Union-San Francisco Municipal Railway Trust Fund.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Roberta Boomer)

RESOLUTION 10-115

No public comment.

On motion to approve the Consent Calendar (Items 10.1 and 10.2K severed):

ADOPTED:  AYES – Beach, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka

REGULAR CALENDAR

SPECIAL ORDER – 1:00 PM

11.  Adopting amendments to Article 1100 of Division II of the San Francisco Transportation Code to specify SFMTA obligations medallion purchasers and lenders that have financed medallions in the event that the Board decides that some or all medallions purchased under the Taxi Medallion Sales Pilot Program are no longer transferable; clarify certain procedures regarding a lender’s perfection of a security interest and foreclosure of a medallion loan, and provide for continued operation of suspended medallions during the period of suspension, including allocation of monthly medallion payments to the Driver Fund. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.) (Debra Johnson)

Speakers opposed to the item:  Mark Gruberg and Peter Witt.

Speakers in support of the item: Jim Gillespie, Jane Bolig, Hansu Kim, Carl Macmurdo, Tariq Mehmood, Barry Korengold, and Ed Healy.

RESOLUTION 10-116

On motion to approve:

ADOPTED:  AYES – Beach, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka

12. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Contract CS-156, Agency Capital Program Controls System Procurement and Related Support Services with Hill International for an amount not to exceed $22,268,541 and for a term not to exceed eight years.  (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, financial plan and contract (Carter Rohan)

Items 11 and 12 were called together.

No public comment.

Carter Rohan, senior director, Capital Programs and Construction, presented the staff report.

RESOLUTION 10-117

On motion to approve:

ADOPTED:  AYES – Beach, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka

13. Approving the Relocation Impact Study and Last Resort Housing Plan for the Central Subway Project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, study and plan.) (Sonali Bose)

No public comment.

RESOLUTION 10-118

On motion to approve:

ADOPTED:  AYES – Beach, Heinicke, Lee, Nolan and Oka

14. Fixing the wage schedule for Transit Operators, classification 9163 as $29.52 per hour as of July 1, 2010, the level in place of June 30, 2010. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Debra Johnson)

No public comment.

RESOLUTION 10-119

On motion to approve:

ADOPTED:  AYES – Beach, Heinicke, Lee, 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.

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 2:54 p.m.

2.  Roll Call

Present: 

  • Cameron Beach
  • Jerry Lee
  • Tom Nolan
  • Bruce Oka

Absent: Malcolm Heinicke (recused)

Also present:  

  • Roberta Boomer, board secretary
  • Miriam Morley, deputy city attorney
  • Bond Yee, director, Sustainable Streets
  • Virginia Harmon, manager, Equal Opportunity Office

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

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - The closed session was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.

16. Announcement of Closed Session.

Chairman Nolan announced that the SFMTA Board of Directors met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with the City Attorney.  The Board of Directors took no action.

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

On motion to not disclose the information discussed: unanimously approved (Heinicke-absent).

ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 3:06 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
Board Secretary

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