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4:00 - REGULAR MEETING
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call to Order
Chairman Flynn called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Present: Mike Casey
H. Welton Flynn
Michael Kasolas
James McCray, Jr.
Cleopatra Vaughns
Absent: Shirley Breyer Black
Chairman Flynn announced that Vice-Chairman Enid Lim had submitted her resignation from the MTA Board.
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 June 17, 2003 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (Black-absent).
5. Communications
Chairman Flynn asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Enola Maxwell, mother of Supervisor Sophie Maxwell and that a letter be sent to Supervisor Maxwell expressing the MTA's condolences.
The board secretary announced that Item 15, the Translink Participation Agreement has been continued to the next meeting.
6. Introduction of New or Old Business by Board Members
None.
7. Director's Report (For discussion only)
-Special Recognition Award
-Ongoing Activities
The July Special Recognition award was presented to Operator George Gatewood. Mr. Gatewood has worked for the past 11 years as a transit operator and was nominated by a passenger for his professional manner, cheerful nature and for making announcements in other languages. He goes the extra mile. Mr. Gatewood introduced his family and thanked the MTA for the award. He noted that when Mr. Burns came, Muni was a troubled system but now it's number one. He called George Louie, his division superintendent, the nicest man to work for. Chairman Flynn congratulated Mr. Gatewood on behalf of the MTA Board.
Director Burns announced that extra service is being planned for the 4 th of July festivities. Sixty extra vehicles will cover the fireworks and music festival on the northern waterfront.
The Board of Supervisors has reviewed the MTA budget as part of the citywide budget. The Supervisors has until August 1 to reject the budget. If they take no action, the budget will be adopted.
DPT was recently awarded a $199,000 grant to implement the "Safe Schools Project", a comprehensive program of education, outreach, and enforcement to complement the engineering work that DPT is already doing to address traffic safety concerns around elementary schools.
Director Burns explained changes to the procedures to the contract modification process for both Muni and DPT to ensure more proper and timely approvals by the board. In situations where work needs to continue, the board will be notified and asked to grant authority to the Director of Transportation to approve a change order for a certain dollar amount. Once negotiations with the contractor are complete, a calendar item approving the modification will be presented to the board for approval. This practice is consistent with other transit systems and will address the past problem of change order work being performed prior to the board's approval.
As authorized by the Board of Supervisors, DPT has begun its' summer campaign of closing the eastbound lane of Lombard Street between Van Ness Avenue and Polk Street to through traffic on major holidays to alleviate the traffic congestion and Muni service impacts along Van Ness Avenue. The next closure will be on July 4 th .
DPT's FY2002 Annual Report has been posted on the website. This report is required by the Board of Supervisors. Muni uses it's 4 th quarter Service Standards as its Annual Report, which is supplemented every other year with the Short Range Transit Plan.
The Employee Survey has been distributed with the paychecks for all employees. This survey asks questions about job satisfaction and service. The results will be shared once they have been tabulated. This survey is required annually as part of Proposition E.
8. Citizen's Advisory Council Report
None.
9. Public Comment
Bob Planthold discussed confusing communication in the subway for people who either can't see or hear the announcements, especially at the end of rush hour. Sometimes the overhead sign or the voice announcement will say that a two-car train is approaching when in fact, it's only a single car train. He suggested that staff redo the software once they have been in communication with people with disabilities.
Barry Taranto is concerned about the paratransit program as long time permit holders are leaving the program and are being replaced by people who are not as motivated. He commended DPT staff for the wonderful design for right turns from Market onto the new on-ramp. He mentioned that the traffic on Van Ness has gotten worse.
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 the MTA:
A. David Li, Superior Ct. #410363, filed on 7/17/02 for $2,200
B. Lourdes Wilcox, Superior Ct. #323921, filed on 8/20/01 for $6,000
C. Kathy Sue Baumann, Unlitigated Claim #0354761, filed on 5/8/03 for $7564.49
D. Oliver Wilson, Superior Ct. #417816, filed on 2/27/03 for $10,000
E. Daniel Ortiz, Superior Ct. #419841, filed on 12/23/03 for $18,000
RESOLUTION 03-109
(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:
A. 1-HOUR PARKING METERS, 7:00 AM TO 6:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY ‑ ESTABLISH California Street, north side, from Locust Street to 231 feet easterly (commercial frontage only, up to 3440 California Street).
B. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Farrugut Avenue, north side, from Alemany Boulevard to the western terminus.
C. PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Rhode Island Street, east side, from 20th Street to Mariposa Street; and Rhode Island Street, west side, from 19th Street to Mariposa Street.
D. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 18th Street, both sides, between Clover and Douglass Streets (4500 block).
E. NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND and TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Langton Street, east side, between Folsom and Harrison Streets.
F. 1-HOUR PARKING, 7:00 AM TO 6:00 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Julian Avenue, both sides, between 15th and 16th Streets.
G. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Rondel Place, both sides, between 16th Street and south terminus. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (DPT)
RESOLUTION 03-110
(10.3) A ccepting Agreement No. 6G1092, Agreement between San Francisco and BART regarding Cost-Sharing for Asbestos Abatement Work at the Montgomery and Powell Street Stations, as complete. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (MUNI)
RESOLUTION 03-111
(10.4) Approving Modification No. 2 to Contract No. MR-1189; Muni Metro Extension Station Enhancement Project, which substitutes Lonestar Landscaping for RMT Landscape. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract modification.) (MUNI)
RESOLUTION 03-112
(10.5) Authorizing the Director to execute and file applications with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 allocations of Transportation Development Act, State Transit Assistance, and AB1107 funds. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (MUNI)
RESOLUTION 03-113
(10.6) Authorizing the Director to release the draft Short Range Transit Plan on July 1, 2003 for public review, with public comments on the draft due to Muni on or before August 5, 2003. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and plan.) (MUNI)
RESOLUTION 03-114
No public comment.
On motion to approve the Consent Calendar:
ADOPTED: AYES - Casey, Flynn, Kasolas, McCray and Vaughns
ABSENT - Black
REGULAR CALENDAR
MUNICIPAL RAILWAY
11. Approving and adopting the mediated settlements establishing the collective bargaining agreements ratified by TWU Local 200 and TWU Local 250-A (7410 & 9132) to be effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.)
No public comment.
RESOLUTION 03-115
On motion to approve:
ADOPTED: AYES - Casey, Flynn, Kasolas, McCray and Vaughns
ABSENT - Black
12. Approving and adopting the mediated settlement establishing the collective bargaining agreement ratified by SEIU Local 790 to be effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.)
No public comment.
RESOLUTION 03-116
On motion to approve:
ADOPTED: AYES - Casey, Flynn, Kasolas, McCray and Vaughns
ABSENT - Black
13. Approving and adopting the arbitrated awards establishing the collective bargaining agreements between the Municipal Transportation Agency and IBEW Local 6 and Machinists, Local 1414 to be effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.)
No public comment.
RESOLUTION 03-117
On motion to approve:
ADOPTED: AYES - Casey, Flynn, Kasolas, McCray and Vaughns
ABSENT - Black
14. Adopting the FY2004 milestones entitled FY2004 Proposed Changes to the Service Standards and Milestones". (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and proposed changes.)
No public comment.
RESOLUTION 03-118
On motion to approve:
ADOPTED: AYES - Casey, Flynn, Kasolas, McCray and Vaughns
ABSENT - Black
15. Authorizing the Director to execute the TransLink Interagency Participation Agreement between Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, BART, S.F. Municipal Transportation Agency, San Mateo County Transit District, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.)
(This item was continued to the July 15 meeting.)
16. Authorizing the Director to advertise a Request for Proposals for Contract COO #03-874, As-needed Professional Transportation System Safety Consulting Services, evaluate proposals, select the highest-ranking Consultant, and negotiate a contract with the selected consultant in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for a term of up to three years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and scope of services.)
Director Burns noted that this "as-needed" contract is designed to supplement Muni staff. The current contractor assisted Muni in creating procedures and establishing structures to respond to many of the significant deficiencies found in Muni's safety performance by the CPUC. Because of the difficulty in finding qualified people to work in these positions, Muni is not ready to address those issues in-house. This RFP will make the expertise available. Muni's goal is to have every staff member have safety as a primary priority. No staff positions were cut in the budget and a new manager was hired last year.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Glenda LaVigne, President, Local 200 stated that Local 200 is opposed contracting out this work as in-house staff should be trained to handle these functions. They also have concerns with the current vendor.
In response to a question by Director Casey, Director Burns noted that the monies in the current contract were increased to enhance security preparedness following the September 11 th attacks. Director Casey expressed concerns about privatization and asked that a shorter term be considered to advance the goal of moving these jobs in-house.
Director Burns concurred with Director Casey's desire to bring these functions in-house and suggested that the RFP could be changed to reflect the overall objective of getting the organization to a place where the expertise was available within Muni. He is opposed to shortening the term of the contract citing the lack of bidders if the contract is only for one year.
Director Vaughns commented that consultants bring a global dimension of what's happening in the industry that in-house staff may not have.
Director Casey agreed with Director Vaughns and expressed hope that the contract could be shortened to not greater than 2 years and would include a clearly defined intention that the functions be brought in house. He also suggested that training be incorporated into this contract.
The RFP was amended to limit the term of the contract to 2 years; use two-third's of the money; and incorporate language that would include training for in-house personnel. Director Burns will meet with Local 200 on the changed language of the RFP and will report back to the board.
RESOLUTION 03-119
On motion to approve as amended:
ADOPTED: AYES - Casey, Flynn, Kasolas, McCray and Vaughns
ABSENT - Black
DEPARTMENT OF PARKING AND TRAFFIC
17. Authorizing the award of Contract No. 0480J(R): Tenderloin Traffic Signal Upgrade, to King Electric, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for a total contract amount of $796,416. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.)
No public comment.
RESOLUTION 03-120
On motion to approve:
ADOPTED: AYES - Casey, Flynn, Kasolas, McCray and Vaughns
ABSENT - Black
ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 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
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