return to MTA 2001 agendas and minutes

5:00 - REGULAR MEETING

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. Call to Order
Chairman Flynn called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.

2. Roll Call
Present: Shirley Breyer Black
Jim Bourgart
Mike Casey
Jose Cisneros
H. Welton Flynn
Enid Lim
Cleopatra Vaughns

3. Approval of Minutes
On motion to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2001 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved.


4. Communications

(4.1) Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting.

Chairman Flynn 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 may be removed from the meeting.


5. Introduction of New or Old Business by Board Members

Director Black would like a report about an issue raised by Mr. Hobson at the last meeting regarding waiving the fares for animals other than guide and service animals on Muni. She would like staff to analyze the cost and impact to service. Director Black noted that the overhead wires at California and 19^th are poorly placed and that drivers can't pull into the bus stop.

Director Bourgart asked for a report about the timetable and plans for deployment of the GPS/Next Bus technology. He also noted that the Chamber of Commerce will release the results of their annual rider survey next week and asked that a representative attend the next board meeting to present the survey results.


6. Director's Report (For discussion only)
-Quarterly Report on Key Capital Projects
-SOMA Service Implementation
-Proposed landmark of Cable Car #1 and Forest Hill station
-Ongoing Muni Activities

General Manager Burns discussed the City's Landmarks Advisory Board's desire to give landmark status to Car #1 and the Forest Hill Station. Muni staff is working with the City Attorney and City Planning to insure that Muni maintains flexibility for future modifications.

Chairman Flynn asked staff to return to the board with a staff report for further discussion before the board takes any action on the matter.

Director Bourgart noted that he would hate to see Muni's hands tied irretrievably by this action.

The general manager invited the board to the Bay View Hunter's Point meeting on May 31 at the South East Community Center. He has invited Muni employees who live in that area to talk about how to best meet the needs of the residents.

On May 5, Muni held their annual Rail Roadeo at the Green Facility. The winning maintenance team of Hue Khuu, Tom Sheridan, Fernando Leal will be going to Boston to compete nationally. The first and second place finisher in Operations, Paul Lee and Michael Postel will also be going to Boston. Burns noted that Muni is sending a very strong team this year with many of the competitors being repeat winners.

Chairman Flynn asked for a report at the next meeting about a solution for the 19-Polk line.


7. Citizen's Advisory Council Report
There was no report made.


8. Public Comment

Tim Kelly, President, SF Landmarks Board, understands the concerns about landmarking expressed by the directors and noted that the Landmarks Board and Planning staff want to reassure the MTA Board that the landmark designations won't interfere with Muni's ability to serve the people of San Francisco.

Ernestine Weiss asked that the parking meters at the bus stop at Steuart and Market be removed. She noted that the number of pass-bys have increased and asked Muni to train their drivers better. She asked when the #1 California line would get new buses and thinks that a hotel at the Mission/Steuart layover is a mistake.


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

9. 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.

(9.1) Requesting the Controller to allot funds and to draw warrants against such funds as are or will be available in payment of the following claims against MUNI:

Kwong Tsang/Five Harvest Co. vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #00B0747 in the amount of $5943.35
Lori Kimm vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #186488 in the amount of $6,500
Sean Kreps vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #00B0638 in the amount of $6670.52
Sam Ho vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #00B0458 in the amount of $8504.25
S. Johnston & S. Hetrick vs. CCSF, Unlitigated Claim #0102380 in the amount of $20,251.12
Daniel & Rosana Perez vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #301811 in the amount of $21,300


RESOLUTION 01-052

(9.2) Authorizing the Director to execute and file appropriate Transportation Development Act, State Transit Assistance, and One-Half Cent Sales Tax (AB1107) fund applications with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for allocation of TDA, STA, and AB1107 funds in Fiscal Year 2001-2002. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and opinion of counsel.)


RESOLUTION 01-053

(9.3) Approving the creation of a multi-county transit pass for use on May 31 through June 3, 2001 by transit professionals attending the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 192 Annual Conference in Oakland. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.)


RESOLUTION 01-054

(9.4) Approving Contract Modification No. 5 to Contract No. MR-1120R, Woods Facility Fuel and Wash Improvements, with Tank Protect Engineering, extending the time of completion by 30 calendar days, from May 31, 2001 to June 30, 2001. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, financial plan, contract modification and resolution.)


RESOLUTION 01-055
No public comment.

On motion to approve the consent calendar:
ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Bourgart, Casey, Cisneros, Flynn, Lim and Vaughns


REGULAR CALENDAR

10. Recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve payment of an incentive fee in the amount of $409,901 under Contract CS-128, Professional Services with Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Inc.; releasing $239,126 held in reserve; approving the closeout of Contract CS-128, and execution of the final payment in the amount of $409,901. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.)

No public comment.


RESOLUTION 01-056

On motion to approve:
ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Bourgart, Casey, Cisneros, Flynn, Lim and Vaughns


11. Authorizing the Director to release the draft Short Range Transit Plan on May 15, 2001 for public review, with public comments on the draft SRTP due to Muni on or before June 19, 2001. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and SRTP.)

No public comment.

RESOLUTION 01-057
On motion to approve:
ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Bourgart, Casey, Cisneros, Flynn, Lim and Vaughns


12. Urging the Transportation Authority to include the New Central Subway phase of the Third Street Light Rail project in its Track 1 Regional Transportation Plan submittal to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.)

Jose Luis Moscovich and Maria Lombardo of the Transportation Authority addressed the inclusion of the Central Subway in Track 1 of the Regional Transportation Plan.

No public comment.

RESOLUTION 01-058
On motion to approve:
ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Bourgart, Casey, Cisneros, Flynn, Lim and Vaughns


13. Authorizing the Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Port Commission and the Municipal Railway for the use of a 3.2-acre improved site at 1399 Marin Street as a temporary storage and maintenance facility for motor coaches and other vehicles, at a monthly rent of $39,130, for a term commencing on June 1, 2001, and ending on May 31, 2006.

(Explanatory documents include a staff report, MOU and resolution.)

No public comment.

RESOLUTION 01-059
On motion to approve:
ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Bourgart, Casey, Cisneros, Flynn, Lim and Vaughns


RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION


CLOSED SESSION


1. Call to Order
Chairman Flynn called the closed session to order at 6:24 p.m.


2. Roll Call
Present: Shirley Breyer Black
Jim Bourgart
Mike Casey
Jose Cisneros
H. Welton Flynn
Enid Lim
Cleopatra Vaughns

Also present: Michael T. Burns, Director of Transportation
Roberta Boomer, Board Secretary
Robert Bryan, Deputy City Attorney
Lisa Mancini, Chief Operations Officer
Larry Williams, Deputy General Manger, HR/LR/EEO
Laura Spanjian, Executive Assistant to the General Manager
Gigi Harrington, Deputy General Manager, Finance
Michael Lewis, Departmental Personnel Officer, HR/LR/EEO


3. Public Comment

None.


4. 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.


5. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9, and Administrative Code Section 67.8 (3) the Municipal Transportation Agency Board will meet in closed session to discuss attorney-client matters in the following case:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

Anticipated Litigation:

As defendant X
As plaintiff


6. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a) and Administrative Code Section 67.8, the Municipal Transportation Agency Board shall meet in closed session for:

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
CCSF Representative: Larry Williams and/or his designees
Employee Organizations:
TWU, Local 250-A Electrical Workers, Local 6; Automotive Machinists, Local 1414; IFPTE, Local 21; TWU 250-A; Laborers, Local 261; Municipal Executives Association; Stationary Engineers, Local 39; Teamsters, Local 853; Carpenters, Local 22; Painters, Local 4; Operating Engineers, Local 3; Sheetmetal, Local 104; Glaziers, Local 718; Plumbers, Local 38.


ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - The closed session was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

14. Announcement of Closed Session.

Chairman Flynn announced the board met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with the city attorney and for a conference with their labor negotiator. There was no action taken.

15. 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 6:55 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


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