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MTA BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 , 2002
ROOM 400, CITY HALL
400 VAN NESS AVENUE
1 DR. CARLTON B. GOODLETT PLACE

4:00 - REGULAR MEETING

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. Call to Order

Chairman Flynn called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Present: Shirley Breyer Black
Mike Casey
H. Welton Flynn
Enid Lim
James McCray, Jr.

Absent: Cleopatra Vaughns

3. 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.

4. Approval of Minutes

On motion to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2002 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (McCray, Vaughns-absent).

5. Communications

None.

6. Introduction of New or Old Business by Board Members

Chairman Flynn announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Curtis Green, former Muni General Manager who was a giant in the industry.

Chairman Flynn also announced that Mike Kasolas, Mayor Brown's appointee to the MTA Board had been approved by the Rules Committee. Confirmation is expected at the next Board of Supervisors' meeting.

7. Director's Report (For discussion only)

Special Recognition Award
Service Standards Quarterly Report
Quarterly EEO Report
L-Line Emergency Work
Ongoing Activities

Jose Meza, this month's Special Recognition Awardee, has been working as an operator for over 23 years. While Mr. Meza recently switched to the 1-California line, his passengers on the 39-Coit line consider him to be one of the best. Jose Meza thanked everyone for the recognition, stating that he has had wonderful passengers. Chairman Flynn expressed appreciation to Mr. Meza on behalf of the board.

Director Burns updated the board on the Earthjustice/Bayview Advocates settlement. As part of the settlement, a meeting was held on July 22 to elicit suggestions from Bayview Hunter's Point residents on bus service. Approximately 35 people attended the meeting. Muni is working with the Police Department on the security issues raised. Staff is also developing a plan to move projects outlined in the Vision Plan forward, including doing a ridership analysis.

He noted that there is a second lawsuit involving transportation in the region, which involves the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The court recently invalidated MTC's approval of the smog conformity plan, putting the region in a conformity lapse. This puts funding for transportation projects on hold pending the resolution of this issue. Active projects, such as Third St. and Metro East are exempt. There is no immediate impact to Muni.

Director Burns is pleased to report a significant step forward with the Central Subway Project. The Federal Transit Administration has given formal approval to proceed into preliminary engineering. The project is now in a better position to secure funding from Congress.

On July 26, Muni stopped work on the Third St. Project due to higher than anticipated levels of asbestos. While the levels are lower than OSHA regulations, work has been stopped until an independent analyst can retest the soil, make recommendations for protocols and determine how to best minimize exposure. Staff has instituted a number of controls such as onsite monitors, dust control measures, and barricades set up to protect the public from open sites. While staff expects to return to work next week, the board will receive an overall progress report on Third St. Project on August 20th. Air quality is a continuing issue for the community and Muni held a second public meeting to deal specifically with the issue. Proper mitigation is key for the proper handling of materials during the excavation. Staff is providing information to the community.

Vernon Crawley, Manager, EEO, reviewed the quarterly EEO Report. He noted that this was a normal quarter with no red flags.

Lisa Mancini, Deputy Executive Director, MTA, reviewed the 4th Quarter Service Standards. Muni has been successful in meeting the goal in many areas reflecting the hard work and dedication of employees. The On-time Performance goal was exceeded and from the first quarter of 2001, on-time performance went from 50.2% to 71.9%. Transit operator vacancy rate is 1.1%, an all time low. Muni completed its second employee and passenger surveys, the results of which will be presented to the board at next meeting. For the first time incentives will be paid based on Accident Rate reductions.

Vince Harris, Deputy General Manager, Construction, reviewed the L-Line Emergency Rail Replacement Project. An emergency was declared for the curved tracks and the Zoo Loop. Service will be provided using motor coaches between West Portal and Wawona in both directions. The Project includes extensive community outreach, including letters, community meetings, car cards, service quality teams and information on the website.

Fred Hamdun, Deputy Director, Parking & Traffic introduced Commander Barbara Davis-Regan as the new Director of Enforcement and Terry Moran as the new Hearing Director. On September 9th, the customer service center will be consolidated to provide better service.

In next 60-90 days, DPT staff will begin implementing new truck zone legislation on Market St.

Mr. Hamdun met with the Citizen's Advisory Council where he presented the DPT budget and operations. DPT senior staff also attended the meeting.

The Union Square opening went smoothly. Staff did a great job.

Director McCray thanked Mr. Hamden, Mr. Szeto and DPT staff for the major improvement at Union Square. It looks beautiful and the hard work is appreciated.

8. Citizen's Advisory Council Report

Dan Murphy, Chairman, CAC stated that Vince Harris and Ben Leung brought the asbestos issue on Third St. to the CAC. They did an outstanding job of addressing their questions and concerns. Members were satisfied by the discussion and the action that Muni is taking. The CAC met with DPT senior managers and look forward to a long collaboration between the CAC and DPT. Muni and the CAC is moving toward a model for a more collaborative relationship with improved communication.

9. Public Comment

No public comment.

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 as are or will be available in payment of the following claims against MUNI:

Speck Cab vs. CCSF, Superior Court #185889, filed on 2/15/01 in the amount of $2,175
Nai Kuen Lau Ma vs. CCSF, Unlitigated claim #01S00431, filed on 10/22/01 in the
amount of $8,000
David Sandler vs. CCSF, Superior Court #315510, filed on 9/29/00 in the amount of $12,488.81

RESOLUTION 02-072

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "W" (ONE-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH

York Street, both sides, between 22nd and 23rd Streets (1000 block);
Hampshire Street, both sides, between 25th and 26th Streets (1300 block).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" (TWO-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH

19th Street, both sides, between Guerrero and Valencia Streets (3500 block);
23rd Street, both sides, between Castro and Diamond Streets (4100 block);
Castro Street, both sides, between 22nd and Hill Streets (portion of the 800 block);
Castro Street, both sides, between 22nd and Alvarado Streets (900 block);
Castro Street, both sides, between 23rd and Alvarado Streets (1000 block); and
Linda Street, both sides, between 18th Street and south terminus (Unit and 100 blocks).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (TWO-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH

Waller Street, both sides, between Belvedere and Clayton Streets (portion of 1500 block).
11th Avenue, both sides, between Kirkham and Lawton Streets (1500 block)

ONE-HOUR PARKING, 7 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND

Fitzgerald Avenue, north side, between 3rd and Jennings Street.

NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH

Pollard Place, both sides, north of Vallejo Street.

PARKING METERS - RESCIND
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "C" (TWO-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH

Bush Street, both sides, between Jones and Taylor Streets (900 block).

MUNI BUS ZONES - ESTABLISH

Fulton Street, south side, from 195 feet to 235 feet east of 8th Avenue (extends 195?foot zone eastward by 40 feet).

SIGHTSEEING VEHICLE STAND - RESCIND

Powell Street, east side, between Geary and Post Streets.

TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING EXCEPT FOR ONE-HOUR TRUCK LOADING, 7 AM - 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH

Townsend Street, north side, from 287 feet to 369 feet east of 7th Street (82?foot zone).

RED ZONE - ESTABLISH

Grant Avenue, west side, from Edgardo Place to 17 feet southerly (17-foot zone).

PARKING METERS - RESCIND

Palou Avenue, north side, between 3rd and Newhall Streets, removing meters #1602 and #1606

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - RESCIND
PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 - EXTEND

Broadway, south side, from 68 feet to 206 feet east of Sansome Street.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH

Broadway, north side, from Montgomery Street to 54 feet easterly;
Broadway, north side, from Sansome Street to 65 feet westerly;
Broadway, north side, from Sansome Street to 68 feet easterly;
Broadway, north side, from Battery Street to 70 feet westerly;
Broadway, south side, from Montgomery Street to 60 feet easterly; and,
Broadway, south side, from Sansome Street to 67 feet westerly.

WHITE (PASSENGER LOADING) ZONE - RESCIND

398 Broadway, north side, from 11 feet to 54 feet east of Montgomery Street.

WHITE (PASSENGER LOADING) ZONE - ESTABLISH (NON-FEE)

"370" Broadway, north side, from Bartol Street to 38 feet easterly (38-foot zone at parking meters #336 and #338).

METERED TRUCK LOADING ZONE, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY?RESCIND

343 Broadway, south side, from 10 feet to 50 feet east of Osgood Place (40-foot zone at parking meters #317 and #319).

METERED TRUCK LOADING ZONE, 7 AM-6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH

341 Broadway, south side, from 35 feet to 75 feet east of Osgood Place (40-foot zone at parking meters #315 and #317).

TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH

Jessie Street, south side, between 3rd and Annie Streets.

METERED LOADING ZONE, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY ? RESCIND

Jessie Street, south side, from 10 feet to 208 feet west of Annie Street (198-foot zone).

METERED MOTORCYCLE STALLS - RESCIND

Jessie Street, south side, from 28 feet to 49.5 feet west of 3rd Street (21.5-foot zone)

BLUE ZONE - RESCIND

Jessie Street, south side, from 10 feet to 28 feet west of 3rd Street (18-foot zone).

RED ZONE - RESCIND

Jessie Street, south side, from Annie Street to 10 feet westerly (10-foot zone); and
Jessie Street, south side, from 3rd Street to 10 feet easterly (10-foot zone).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM - 9 AM AND 3 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, PASSENGER LOADING ZONE, ALL OTHER TIMES - ESTABLISH

Mission Street, north side, from 152 feet to 191 feet east of 3rd Street (39-foot zone at parking meters #672 and #674).

TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH

Rhode Island Street, east side, between 15th and Alameda Streets; and,
15th Street, north side, between Rhode Island and De Haro Streets

ONE-WAY STREET (SOUTHBOUND)- ESTABLISH

Ankeny Street, between Bishop and Ward Streets

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "D" (4-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH

Sussex Street, both sides, between Conrad and Diamond Streets (addresses 110 - 171 only)

NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH

Missouri Street, west side, from 190 feet north of Cesar Chavez Street to the terminus ending at a private driveway (200 foot zone)

FARMERS MARKET PERMIT PARKING ONLY, 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM, WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS - ESTABLISH

Hyde Street, both sides, between McAllister and Fulton Streets

MUNI BUS ZONE - EXTEND

17th Street, north side, from 100 feet east of De Haro Street to Carolina Street (extends existing 100 foot zone by approximately 100 feet)

TALL VEHICLE (OVER 6 FEET) RESTRICTION - ESTABLISH

Twin Peaks Boulevard, south side, from Crown Terrace to 100 feet westerly; and,
Crescent Avenue, north side, from Nevada Street to 71 feet westerly.

NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH

Spofford Street, both sides, between Clay and Washington Streets
(Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution)

RESOLUTION 02-073

(10.3) Authorizing the Director to accept and expend $540,000 of Traffic Congestion Relief Program funds for the purpose of rehabilitating the Geneva Office Building for the Municipal Railway. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.)

RESOLUTION 02-074

(10.4) Authorizing the Director to apply for retroactively, accept and expend $165,000 in funds of the Transportation Fund for Clean Air to stripe and sign bike lanes on Howard Street and 7th Street and to purchase and install bicycle racks. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.)

RESOLUTION 02-075

(10.5) Authorizing the Director to accept, and expend $15,925,000 in federal Section 5307 capital assistance for the Motor Coach Replacement project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.)

RESOLUTION 02-076

(10.6) Authorizing the Director to accept, and expend $66,231,753 in federal Section 5307 CMAQ and STP capital assistance for the following Municipal Railway projects: Third Street Repaving; Treasure Island Ferry Terminal Upgrade; Bus Support Equipment/PM Traps; Trans Bay Terminal; MUNI Rail Replacement; Metro East Maintenance Facility Construction; Metro East-Third Street LRV Purchase; Potrero Maintenance Facility Rehabilitation; Paratransit Assistance; Trolley Overhead Construction; Trolley Coach Replacement: Accessible Van/Debit Card Purchase; Bayview Pedestrian Walkways; Cable Car Rehabilitation; Historic Rail Car Rehabilitation. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.)

RESOLUTION 02-077

(10.7) Authorizing Contractual Amendment number five to extend the Master Contract with the San Francisco Conservation Corps to install bike racks, until April 30, 2003 for a contract amount not to exceed $400,000. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, contract and resolution.)

RESOLUTION 02-078

No public comment.

On motion to approve the Consent Calendar:

ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Casey, Flynn, Lim, and McCray

ABSENT - Vaughns

REGULAR CALENDAR

MUNICIPAL RAILWAY

11. Urging the Board of Supervisors to authorize and direct the City Attorney to commence proceedings in eminent domain against the owners of Assessors Lot 024, Block 5474, at Keith Street and LeConte Avenue and adjacent portions of Keith Street and Le Conte Avenue. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, map and financial plan.)

No public comment.

RESOLUTION 02-079

On motion to approve:

ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Casey, Flynn, Lim, and McCray

ABSENT - Vaughns

12. Authorizing the award of Contract No. MR-1139, Traffic Signal Priority, to Abbett Electric Corp., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for a total base contract amount of $1,138,000 and authorizing future amendments to the contract pending availability of funds. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.)

No public comment.

RESOLUTION 02-080

On motion to approve:

ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Casey, Flynn, Lim, and McCray

ABSENT - Vaughns

DEPARTMENT OF PARKING AND TRAFFIC

13. Informational Presentation on the San Francisco Bicycle Program.

Peter Tannen, DPT, Bicycle Program, reviewed the San Francisco Bike Plan, which has been recognized twice by the Bay Guardian. The mission is to improve and enhance cycling as a safe alternative. There are many plans and policies that relate to cycling in San Francisco. The Bike Plan will look at facility design standards, the route network, and outreach to the public.

Dave Snyder, Executive Director, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, reviewed the status of biking and bike paths in San Francisco. He reviewed a number of recommendations for improved safety for cyclists including bike paths to separate cyclists and pedestrians, pavement quality, width, and color delineation. He noted that it would cost approximately four million dollars to do the entire bike network and suggested that the work be done all at once.

No public comment.

No action was taken.

RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION

1. Call to Order

Chairman Flynn called the closed session to order at 5:43 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Present: Shirley Breyer Black
H. Welton Flynn
Enid Lim
James McCray, Jr.

Absent: Mike Casey
Cleopatra Vaughns

Also present: Michael T. Burns, Director of Transportation
Roberta Boomer, Board Secretary
Robert Bryan, Deputy City Attorney
Fred Stephens, General Manager, Municipal Railway

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 (Casey, Vaughns-absent).

4. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 and the Administrative Code Section 67.8 (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:

Harry Nimmo vs. CCSF, Superior Court #312160, filed on 5/1/00 in the amount of $157,500

RESOLUTION 02-081

On motion to approve:

ADOPTED: AYES - Black, Flynn, Lim, and McCray

ABSENT - Casey, Vaughns

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - The closed session was adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

14. Announcement of Closed Session.

Chairman Flynn announced the board met in closed session to discuss Nimmo vs. CCSF with the city attorney. The board voted unanimously to settle the case (Casey, Vaughns-absent).

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

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

ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 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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