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4:00 - REGULAR MEETING ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Chairman Vaughns called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
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Chairman Vaughns stated that Director Kasolas had notified her in advance about his absence from the meeting. 3. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting. Chairman Vaughns announced that the ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at the meeting. She advised that any person responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices may be removed from the meeting. 4. Approval of Minutes On motion to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2004 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved. (Kasolas, McCray-absent). 5. Communications The Board Secretary announced that the two regular meetings set for August 3 and 17 have been cancelled by Chairman Vaughns. A special meeting has been set for Tuesday, August 10 at 9 a.m. Chairman Vaughns stated that she is confident that all legally required meeting notices will be posted in a timely fashion. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Director Din provided a list of issues to Exec. Director Burns that he would like addressed when staff presents the bike plan. Director McCray joined the meeting. 7. Executive Director's Report -Ongoing Activities Executive Director Burns announced that today, the Board of Supervisors is considering adoption of the FY2005 budget for the City and County of San Francisco, including the MTA budget. They can adopt or reject the budget with eight votes or take no action, which would result in the budget becoming effective on August 1. The decision about the Taxi Commission is with the Board of Supervisors. There is no change in the status of that legislation and ongoing discussions between the Mayor and the Board are taking place. Also being heard today at the Board of Supervisors is a charter amendment proposed by Supervisor Sandoval that would change several aspects of the MTA. The most significant change is in the area of the budget. This is a policy matter so the MTA won't take an official position on the matter. Additionally, a new Transit Impact Development Fee Ordinance, proposed by Supervisor McGoldrick is before the Board of Supervisors for a vote. Over a year ago the MTA Board directed staff to vigorously pursue a change to this fee structure. While this measure will ultimately result in additional revenues to the MTA, it is not expected to impact the FY05 budget. Once it is fully mature, the MTA could see an increase of up to $12 million per year. These fees are restricted by state law and cannot be used to close existing gaps in our operating budget. They can only be used to pay for new service established to serve new development and are essential to pay for the ever-increasing service demands on our organization. Thanks to the work of Supervisor McGoldrick and MTA staff, we look forward to a positive outcome on this additional alternative revenue source. The Board of Supervisors approved the interim emergency tow contract. The final tow contract will be presented to the MTA Board in the next couple of months. Because of the significant actions being taken at the Board, Chairman Vaughns requested E.D. Burns to please relay any information about the votes being taken immediately upon receipt. On Thursday, July 8, 2004, the 42nd Annual Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest was held in Union Square. Seven challengers competed for the title "World Champion Cable Car Bell-Ringer". 29 year MUNI veteran, Frank Ware is the new World Champion, making it his 2nd win. Finishing 2nd was Walter Scott III and third place went to Byron Cobb, a four-time winner. The contest was sponsored by Muni, the Union Square Association, the Friends of the Cable Car Museum and ING Financial. We will invite Mr. Ware to a future meeting to demonstrate his bell ringing talent. The event had a terrific turnout. Exec. Director Burns thanked Director Din for his participation. Exec. Director Burns introduced Joy Houlihan who has joined the MTA management team as Manager of Department of Parking and Traffic's Citation Division, starting on July 6. She has worked for the past 20 years as a Project Manager on both the business and system sides in the public sector, specializing in team building, and developing workflow efficiencies. Chairman Vaughns welcomed Ms. Houlihan to the MTA family. Director Mezey has head that in the past, the TIDF fee wasn't always collected. Exec. Director Burns stated that there had been a problem with making sure that fees were collected. Staff worked with the Planning Department and there is a system now in place that insures that permits aren't issued until these fees have been collected. In recent years, staff has done an excellent job on collecting this fee from past developments. There are no outstanding payments due at this point. Director Din congratulated staff for a terrific event. He noted that Director Kasolas was also in attendance. 8. Citizen's Advisory Council Report No report was made. 9. Public Comment Mark Brown has lived in Geary corridor since 1979. He has gone to four Steering Committee meetings regarding the deletion of bus stops. He hopes that the MTA will keep the 27-Bryant and 19-Polk transfer points, both inbound and outbound. John Friedlander has a background in public transit as a transportation-advertising salesman. He noted that transit-advertising rates are low because public transit is a public service. Roger Bazeley, Pedestrian Safety Advocate, feels that the structure of the MTA should reflect a more equal balance of all transit modes, including taxicabs, bicycles, and pedestrians. The Taxi Division should come under the MTA. The MTA is losing some efficiencies by not consolidating departments. He is not happy with the lack of visibility of pedestrians on Geary Blvd. Bay Street has had an excellent renovation but it remains a problem because the lane width is too narrow. The area around Pier 1 lacks good visibility. He thinks that there should be a separate grievance committee for Taxicab drivers similar to the Police Department. THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY BOARD ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION AS STATED BY THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION, AND CITY ATTORNEY WHERE APPLICABLE. EXPLANATORY DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CONSENT AND REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT 401 VAN NESS AVE. #334. CONSENT CALENDAR 10. All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine by the Municipal Transportation Agency Board, and will be acted upon by a single vote of the Board. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board 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 MTA: A. Roman Fan, Superior Ct. # CGC02411310, filed on 8/8/02 for $5,955 (DPT) B. Qui Phu Lu, Unlitigated Claim 0402468, filed on 2/26/04 for $9,000 C. Martin Galvan, Superior Ct. #415169, filed on 11/27/02 for $12,000 D. Museum West Lease at 5th & Mission Garage for $23,032.06 (City to receive) E. Greta Givler, Unlitigated Claim #0401828, filed on 1/5/04 for $55,000 F. Lowell Argersinger, Superior Ct. # 419616, filed on 4/21/03 for $62,500 RESOLUTION 04-105 (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications: A. EXTEND - UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING -7th St., west side, from 76 feet to 97 feet north of Townsend St. B. ESTABLISH - PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - Baker St., east side, from Broadway to Pacific Avenue. C. RESCIND - 2 HOUR PARKING, 7 AM TO 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY, ESTABLISH - PARKING METERS (METER RATE AREA NO.3), 2-HR TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - Harrison St., between 6th and 7th St. D. ESTABLISH - UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - Dolores St., east side, from Duncan St. to a point 19 feet southerly. E. EXTEND - MUNI BUS ZONE - Stockton St., between Green St. and Card Alley (rescinds meters 14170 and 14190 and extends the current bus zone by 39 feet) F. RESCIND - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - 13th St., from 102 feet to 56 feet east of Folsom St. G. RESCIND - 1-HOUR PARKING, 7 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY, ESTABLISH - 2-HOUR PARKING, 7 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - Folsom St., between 11th and 13th Sts., 12th St., between Folsom and Harrison Sts. H. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Clarendon Avenue, north side, from Laguna Honda Boulevard to a point 100 feet easterly. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution financial plan.) (DPT) RESOLUTION 04-106 (10.3) Recommends that the Board of Supervisors concur with the Controller's certification that it is more economical for the Municipal Transportation Agency to contract for security guard services for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 for the Department of Parking and Traffic Offices than to provide the same services with City and County employees. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and Controller's certification.) (DPT) RESOLUTION 04-107 (10.4) Recommends that the Board of Supervisors concur with the Controller's determination that it is more economical to contract for a Parking Citation Processing and Collection System for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 than to provide the same services with City and County employees. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and Controller's certification.) (DPT) RESOLUTION 04-108 (10.5) Authorizing the MTA to acknowledge and adhere to procedures and conditions set forth by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for allocation of Regional Measure 2 funds; and to accept and expend $30,000,000 of RM-2 funds for the MUNI Metro Third Street Light Rail Project - Phase 1, Initial Operating Segment. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, application and financial plan.) (MUNI) RESOLUTION 04-109 (10.6) Authorizing the MTA to acknowledge and adhere to procedures and conditions set forth by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for allocation of Regional Measure 2 funds and to accept and expend $5,710,000 of RM-2 funds for the MUNI Waterfront Historic Streetcar Expansion (E-Line) project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, application and financial plan.) (MUNI) RESOLUTION 04-110 (10.7) Authorizing the Director to apply for, accept , and expend $ 534,401 524,160 of Transportation Fund for Clean Air Regional Funds from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to purchase and State of California, install particulate matter traps on Muni's diesel motor coaches . (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.) (MUNI) RESOLUTION 04-111 (10.8) Authorizing the Director to execute the Third Amendment to PCC Cars purchase agreement with New Jersey Transit Corporation, to reduce the number of historic streetcars being acquired from 15 to 11, for a new contract amount not to exceed $165,000; and to change the schedule for picking up the streetcars from New Jersey Transit. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and modification.) (MUNI) RESOLUTION 04-112 No public comment. On motion to approve the Consent Calendar: ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Din, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns ABSENT - Kasolas REGULAR CALENDAR MUNICIPAL RAILWAY 11. Approving and adopting the meditated settlements establishing the amendments to the collective bargaining agreements between the Municipal Transportation Agency and SEIU Local 790 and TWU Local 250-A (7410/9132) to be effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) No public comment. RESOLUTION 04-113 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Din, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns ABSENT - Kasolas Pursuant to Chairman Vaughns' earlier request, Executive Director Burns announced that the Board of Supervisors has passed the FY05 budget for the City and County of San Francisco in its' entirety, including the MTA's budget. 12. Approving and adopting the arbitration award establishing the amendment to the collective bargaining agreement between the Municipal Transportation Agency and IBEW Local 6 to be effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) No public comment. RESOLUTION 04-114 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Din, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns ABSENT - Kasolas 13. Approving and adopting the arbitration award establishing no change to the collective bargaining agreement between the Municipal Transportation Agency and TWU Local 200 effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) No public comment. RESOLUTION 04-115 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Din, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns ABSENT - Kasolas Chairman Vaughns expressed the Board's appreciation to Michael Burns, Larry Williams and staff involved in the labor contract negotiations. The Board recognizes and appreciates the time and hard work that went into these expedient and successful negotiations. PARKING AUTHORITY 14. Authorizing the Director to execute the Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Imperial Parking for the management of the Civic Center Plaza Garage, for a term of six years commencing August 1, 2004, with extension options not to exceed four years, for a management fee of zero dollars, and with an annual incentive fee not to exceed $100,000 per contract year. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) No public comment. RESOLUTION 04-116 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Din, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns ABSENT - Kasolas RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 1. Call to Order Chairman Vaughns called the closed session to order at 4:35 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
Absent: Michael Kasolas Also present:
3. Discussion and vote pursuant to Administrative Code Section 67.11(a) as to whether to conduct a closed session and invoke the attorney-client privilege. On motion to invoke the attorney-client privilege: unanimously approved (Kasolas-absent). 4. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 and the Administrative Code Section 67.8 (a) (3), the Municipal Transportation Agency Board will meet in Closed Session to discuss and take action on attorney-client matters in the following case: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Existing Litigation: (4.1) Geraldine Zalkovsky, Superior Ct. #415437, filed on 12/6/02 for $650,000 RESOLUTION 04-117 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Din, McCray, Mezey and Vaughns ABSENT - Kasolas ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - The closed session was adjourned at 4:43 p.m. 15. Announcement of Closed Session. Chairman Vaughns announced the Board met in closed session to discuss Zalkovsky vs. CCSF with the city attorney. The board voted unanimously to settle the case (Kasolas-absent). 16. Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in closed session. On motion to not disclose the information discussed: unanimously approved (Kasolas-absent). ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 4:47 p.m. A tape of the meeting is on file in the office of the Secretary to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors. Roberta Boomer Board Secretary 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; 30 Van Ness Ave., Suite 3900, SF, CA 94102-6027 or the web site: sfgov.org/ethics. |
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