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MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
AND PARKING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR

Friday, June 30, 2006
Room 400, City Hall
1 Dr.Carlton B. Goodlett Place

SPECIAL MEETING
9:00 A.M.

CLOSED SESSION
Immediately Following the Regular Meeting

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rev. Dr. James McCray, Jr., Chairman
Michael Kasolas, Vice Chairman
Shirley Breyer Black
Wil Din
Peter Mezey
Tom Nolan
Leah Shahum

Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY

Roberta Boomer
BOARD SECRETARY

9:00 – SPECIAL MEETING

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting.

4. Approval of Minutes

  • May 30, 2006 Special Meeting

5. Communications

6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members

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

  • Special Recognition
  • Quarterly EEO report
  • Quarterly Garage Performance Report
  • Schedule for the Third Street Light Rail Project
  • Ongoing Activities

8. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report

9. Public Comment

Members of the public may address the Board on matters that are within the Board's

jurisdiction and are not on today's calendar.

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 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 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. Geico, Superior Ct. #438964 filed on 2/25/05 for $3,500

B. Donald Wildy, Unlitigated Claim #0601369 filed on 12/7/05 for $8,250

C. Alex Bastian, Unlitigated Claim #602204 filed on 3/7/06 for $8,500

D. Mikhail Goldfild, Unlitigated Claim #601551 filed on 12/20/05 for $9,000

E. CCSF vs. J. Torres Co, Superior Ct. #449889 filed on 2/28/06 for $22,000 (City to collect)

F. Curtis Lowe, Litigated Claim #61321 filed on 4/12/05 for $17,500

G. Florentina Gallofin, Superior Ct. #431323 filed on 5/13/04 for $27,500

H. Oscar Miller, Unlitigated Claim #0503533 filed on 5/5/05 for $45,000

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

A. REVOKE - METERED LOADING ZONE, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - “3299” Scott St., west side, from 3 feet to 44 feet south of Chestnut St.

B. ESTABLISH - METERED LOADING ZONE, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - “3303” Scott St., west side, from 54 feet to 76 feet north of Chestnut St.

C. ESTABLISH - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "W" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - Rhode Island Street, both sides, between 25th and 26th Streets with a 2 Hr time limit, 8 AM To 6 PM, Monday Through Friday.

D. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - Marina Boulevard, north side, from Laguna Street to 20 feet westerly.

E. EXTEND - MUNI BUS ZONES - Ocean Avenue, south side, from 70 feet to 115 feet east of San Jose Avenue.

F. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH - Irving Street, north side, from 9th Avenue to 24 feet easterly.

G. RESCIND - PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) AND ESTABLISH - PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - Eddy Street, both sides, between Franklin Street and Van Ness Avenue.

H. RESCIND - 1-HOUR PARKING LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY AND ESTABLISH - 2-HOUR PARKING LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - Eddy Street, both sides, between Franklin and Gough Streets.

I. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - Sickles Avenue, south side, from Alemany Boulevard to 120 feet westerly.

J. ESTABLISH - MUNI BUS ZONES - Fulton Street, south side, from 30th Avenue to 80 feet easterly; Fulton Street, south side, from 43rd Avenue to 100 feet westerly; Fulton Street, south side, from 40th Avenue to 80 feet easterly; Fulton Street, south side, from 33rd Avenue to 80 feet easterly; Fulton Street, south side, from 28th Avenue to 80 feet easterly. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.) (Bond Yee)

(10.3) Approving the minor route changes as follows:

A. RELOCATE - MUNI 7-HAIGHT LINE TERMINAL – From northeast corner on Steuart Street at Mission Street to northeast corner on Mission Street at Main Street;

B. ESTABLISH - NEW MUNI 7-HAIGHT LINE ROUTING – From Spear Street and Mission Street, right on Mission Street to terminal at Main Street; returning on Mission Street, right on Main Street, left on Market Street and resume current route;

C. RELOCATE - MUNI 31-BALBOA LINE TERMINAL – From northeast corner on Mission Street at Main Street to northeast corner on Steuart Street at Mission Street;

D. ESTABLISH - NEW MUNI 31-BALBOA LINE ROUTING – From Market Street at Main Street, continuing on Market Street to Spear Street, right on Spear Street, left on Mission Street, left on Steuart Street to terminal at Mission Street; returning on Steuart Street, left on Market Street and resume current route. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bill Lieberman)

(10.4) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $46,175,552 in federal Section 5307 and STP capital assistance for Historic Rail Car Rehab/Rebuild; Articulated Trolley Coach Rehab/Rebuild; Escalator Rehab/Rebuild; MUNI Rail Replacement; Paratransit Assistance; Preventive Maintenance; Motor Coach Replacement – Hybrid-Electric Vehicles; and

Paratransit Van Replacement. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bill Lieberman)

(10.5) Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to accept and expend $29,453,769 in federal Section 5309 Fixed Guideway capital investment funds for Cable Car Infrastructure Rehabilitation; Cable Car Vehicle Rehabilitation; Overhead Lines Reconstruction; Wayside Fare Collection Equipment Procurement; Metro East Maintenance Facility Construction; and Wayside Signal/Communications Equipment Rehabilitation. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Bill Lieberman)

(10.6) Accepting the work performed under Contract No. MR-1187, No. 6 Parnassus/No. 7 Haight Trolley Overhead Reconstruction with Kingston Constructors; approving Contract Modification #4 and approving the closeout of the contract for a final contract amount of $9,721,936.04. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, contract modification, financial plan and resolution.) (Carter Rohan)

(10.7) Approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to advertise a bid call for No. MR-1208, Muni Operator Restroom Project. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, financial plan and resolution.) (Carter Rohan)

REGULAR CALENDAR

11. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute a sole-source contract with Orion Bus Industries, for the purchase of thirty 30-foot low floor Hybrid-Electric Diesel coaches with an option for up to thirty additional coaches, for an amount not to exceed $17,132,780. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, contract, financial plan and resolution.) (Carter Rohan)

12. Approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement between the Municipal Transportation Agency and TWU 250-A (Class 9132) to be effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Diana Buchbinder)

13. Approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement between the Municipal Transportation Agency and Municipal Executives Association to be effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Diana Buchbinder)

14. Approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement between the Municipal Transportation Agency and SEIU, Local 790 to be effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Diana Buchbinder)

15. Approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement between the Municipal Transportation Agency and IBEW Local 6, and TWU 250-A (Class 7410) to be effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Diana Buchbinder)

16. Approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement between the Municipal Transportation Agency and Machinists, Local 1414 to be effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Diana Buchbinder)

17. Approving and adopting the collective bargaining agreement between the MTA and TWU Local 200 to be effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) (Diana Buchbinder)

18. Authorizing the award of Contract No. 0944J(R): Mission Street (14th to 26th Streets) Traffic Signal Improvement, to LC General Engineering and Construction, for a total contract amount of $1,894,471.50. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, contract, financial plan and resolution.) (Bond Yee)

19. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to approve the Mission Bartlett Garage Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget, marketing plan and capital improvement request. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Ron Szeto)

20. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to approve the St. Mary’s Square Garage and 16th & Hoff Street Garage combined Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget, marketing plan and capital improvement request. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Ron Szeto)

21. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to approve the Golden Gateway Garage Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget, marketing plan and capital improvement request. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Ron Szeto)

22. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to approve the Civic Center Plaza Garage Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget, marketing plan and capital improvement request. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Ron Szeto)

23. Acting as the Parking Authority, authorizing the Director of the Parking Authority to approve the San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center Parking System Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget, marketing plan and capital improvement request. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.) (Ron Szeto)

24. Approving the following traffic modification:

A. ESTABLISH - BICYCLE LANES - Howard Street, between 9th Street and 200 feet easterly

B. RESCIND - TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - Howard Street, north side, from 9th Street to 200 feet easterly.

C. RESCIND - MULTIPLE RIGHT TURN LANES AND ESTABLISH - RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - Howard Street, westbound, at 9th Street.

D. ESTABLISH - TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 3 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - 9th Street, east side, from Howard Street to Tehama Street (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.) (Bond Yee)

25. Review of key points of the City Attorney’s “Good Government Guide”. (No explanatory documents.) (Julia Friedlander)

(This item was continued from the meeting of May 30, 2006.)

26. 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.

RECESS SPECIAL MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. 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 attorney-client matters in the following case:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

Existing Litigation:

(3.1) Coalition for Adequate Review, Superior Ct. #505509, filed on 7/28/2005

4. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9, and Administrative Code Section 67.8 (a) (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:

___X___ As defendant __X___ As plaintiff

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING

27. Announcement of Closed Session.

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

ADJOURN

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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