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ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Vice Chairman Brinkman called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
3. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting. Vice Chairman Brinkman 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 might be removed from the meeting. He also advised that cell phones that are set on “vibrate” cause microphone interference and requested that they be placed in the “off” position. 4. Approval of Minutes On motion to approve the minutes of the January 17, 2012 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (Bridges, Heinicke and Nolan – absent). 5. Communications Board Secretary Boomer announced that the closed session was cancelled. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Chairman Lee requested an update on pedestrian safety. 7. Director’s Report (For discussion only) -Special Recognition Award -Pedestrian Safety Improvements -Sustainable Transport Award -Land Use Committee Hearing on Taxicabs -Status of the Mission Bay Parking Management Plan -Status of “Free Muni for Youth” -Church and Duboce project update -Ongoing Activities Director Reiskin present special recognition awards to Tyrone Julian, Robert Alonzo, John Catanach, Michael Ellis, Emmanuel Enriquez, John Michael Fernandez, Lawrence Lee, Steve Lin, Julius Navarro, Transit Division; Faris Salfiti, Resident Engineer, Capital Programs & Construction Division and Martha Gamble, Manager, School Crossing Guard Program, Sustainable Streets Division. Director Heinicke arrived. Director Reiskin also reported on the Carl and Cole track replacement project; L-Taraval switch replacement; the annual bicycle count report and the FTA’s issuance of a Letter of No Prejudice for the Central Subway project. PUBLIC COMMENT: Andy Thornley, SF Bike Coalition, stated that SFBC is working on how to make the streets safer. He expressed appreciation for the Sustainable Transport Award in recognition of SFpark and the creation of parklets. SFBC is supportive of “Free Muni for Youth” but funding is key so it doesn’t impact operations. It’s terrific to see bike usage increase. Jane Martin, POWER, discussed the progress of the “Free Muni for Youth” program. They have a growing movement of youth and families. They have worked with the School District regarding youth responsibility and ownership. She expressed appreciation for SFMTA’s cooperation. They are trying to identify money and they want to be full partners in trying to fund this. POWER would like to meet with the Board members individually. She expressed hope that it would be an informational item on February 21. Jaron Brown and Phimy Truong discussed actions taken by the Youth Commission. They played a video that show how the youth are supporting “Free Muni”. What excites so many of them is that it would be free. A cheaper pass doesn’t capture the same access to transportation nor to education. Angelina Yu advocated for the consideration of free passes and not a reduced fare. Parents and students would still struggle if they had to pay a fare. Families can’t afford the fare every month. Beatriz Herrera expressed support for the “Free Muni for Youth” campaign. The youth have taken ownership because there’s a real need in the community. What “free Muni” symbolizes is freedom and access to education. Juana Tello, POWER expressed support for making Muni free for youth. Youth fear harassment when they get on the bus and don’t have enough money to pay the fare. It should be free and not reduced. There’s an overwhelming majority of support for making it free. Muni is the key to independence for youth and it means they don’t have to depend on their parents for the fare. Yeashan Banks stated that youth give an overwhelmingly positive response to the idea that Muni could be free. It’s sad that an elementary school youth would fear getting shot at on Muni. Reducing the fare will not solve the problem because the fare could increase. It’s a hassle for the families to come up with the fare. Mario Yedidia, Youth Commission, spoke about why a free pass rather than a reduced fare is important. Between 2009 and 2010 the price of the pass went from $10 to $20. The community shifted from the Youth Lifeline pass to free Muni. School bus service will all but be eliminated in 2015. 70% of public high school students depend on public transit to get to school. Herbert Weiner spoke about the parking plan. This Board is prejudiced against drivers. Cars are part of traffic. The Board advocates for charging for parking citywide because they are shaking people down rather than cutting salaries or getting the money from big business. People shouldn’t be punished for driving. Everyone has to share in the burden so cyclists should pay. Marc Solomon stated that he lives in the neighborhood where the parking plan is slated to go down. He expressed hope that a consensus solution could be found. “Free Muni” for youth is important. The SFMTA needs to create a culture of taking transit. 8. Citizens’ Advisory Council Report Daniel Murphy, chairman, Citizen’s Advisory Council, presented the report. 9. Public Comment Herbert Weiner stated that the SFMTA should pay riders. He noted difficulties with service on the 1 CA and 2 Clement lines in the last few weeks. Buses are missing or are bunched. The SFMTS shouldn’t make a “Transit First” passenger last. The SFMTA has to make the system efficient. Nobody is going to take a bus instead of a car because a bus constantly breaks down. The SFMTA policy isn’t about fixing the bus system, but is on fixing the passenger. David Pilpel commented about the second car in the Metro. People try to take their bike on board the second vehicle especially at night. As long as there is a policy that prohibits bikes, the SFMTA needs to proactively manage compliance. It’s not easy to have a consistent message to passengers when someone brings a bike through a station at night. Other issues in the second car are that the car is not always open on the N-Judah and the head signs aren’t always correct. Sue Vaughn discussed commuter, tour and charter buses that park in Muni bus stops. She discussed various instances when a private bus blocked Muni service. The Board should be concerned and should look at charging these buses or ticketing them. This is about economic and social justice. Marc Solomon expressed support for market pricing for parking but noted that SFpark seems to want to price for parking availability. This will shift modes from transit to autos because parking is available which may delay transit in the long run. If the SFMTA doesn’t improve its’ standing as a reliable conservator of resources, it won’t get the two thirds’ approval needed for a ballot measure. The SFMTA needs to make sure resources dedicated to transit stay with transit. Director Heinicke asked for a report on the status of tour and commuter buses. THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION AS STATED BY THE SFMTA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO OR CITY ATTORNEY WHERE APPLICABLE. EXPLANATORY DOCUMENTS FOR ALL 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 San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and will be acted upon by a single vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board of Directors 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 SFMTA: A. State Farm Ins. vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC11511364 filed on 4/31/11 for $1,477.90 B. Sheila Brock vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC11509667 filed on 3/29/11 for $2,000 (City to receive) C. State Farm Ins. vs. CCSF Superior Ct. CGC11510750 filed on 5/5/11 for $2,250 D. Quyen Bao Le vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC11509409 filed on 3/22/11 for $3,500 E. Alma Vigil vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC9485561 filed on 2/27/09 for $15,000 F. Yohe Ying Woo vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC10501391 filed on 7/8/10 for $28,010.26 G. Fekre Bekele vs. CCSF, US District Ct. #1101640WHA filed on 4/4/11 for $30,000 RESOLUTION 12-015 (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications: A. RESCIND – DELETING PAINTED CROSSWALK – Crossing Haight Street at the north leg of Cole Street. B. REVOKE – TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Cesar Chavez Street, north side, from Connecticut Street to 85 feet easterly. C. ESTABLISH – GREEN ZONE, 15 MINUTE PARKING, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY TO SATURDAY – Connecticut Street, east side, from 12 to 45 feet north of Cesar Chavez Street. D. REVOKE – 2-HOUR PARKING, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – Marin Street, north side, from Evans Avenue to terminus. E. ESTABLISH – 12 HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, EVERYDAY – Marin Street, north side, from Evans Avenue to 620 feet easterly. F. ESTABLISH – PERPENDICULAR PARKING – Marin Street, north side, from Evans Avenue to 620 feet easterly. G. ESTABLISH – TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Marin Street, north side, from 620 feet east of Evans Avenue to terminus; and Marin Street, south side, from 600 feet east of Evans Avenue to terminus. H. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY NO PARKING ANYTIME – Cesar Chavez Street, north side, from Connecticut Street to Missouri Street. I. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Cesar Chavez Street, north side, from Kansas Street to 200 feet west of Evans Street; Cesar Chavez Street, north side, Missouri Street to Mississippi Street; Cesar Chavez Street, south side, from Kansas Street to 385 feet easterly; Cesar Chavez Street, south side, from 525 feet east of Kansas Street to 1100 feet east of Kansas Street; and Cesar Chavez Street, south side from 85 feet east of Connecticut Street to Mississippi Street. J. ESTABLISH – BICYCLE LANE – Cesar Chavez Street, eastbound, from 350 feet west of Kansas Street to Kansas Street. K. ESTABLISH – 28/28L BUS STOP – Crossover Drive, east side, 100 feet north of Lincoln Way. L. RESCIND – 28/28L BUS STOP – 19th Avenue, east side, south of Lincoln Way. M. ESTABLISH – TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – 19th Avenue, east side, from Lincoln Way to 105 feet southerly. N. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGN – Stopping Northbound Merrill Street at Gaven Street. O. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING 7 AM TO 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Patterson Street, west side, from Oakdale Avenue, 68 feet to 96 feet northerly. P. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGN – Stopping Kansas Street at 26th Street Q. ESTABLISH – NO VEHICLES GREATER THAN 6 FEET TALL – Loomis Street, west side, from Waterloo Street to 100 feet northerly. R. ESTABLISH – RED ZONE – Loomis Street, west side, from Waterloo Street to 20 feet northerly. S. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA S, 2-HOUR PARKING, T. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING VEHICLES GREATER THAN 6’ HIGH – Selby Street, both sides, between Oakdale and Revere avenues; Quesada Avenue, east side, from Selby Street to 100 feet southerly; and Palou Street, west side, from Selby Street to 100 feet southerly. U. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME – Revere Street, west side, within the Selby Street intersection. V. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING BUFFER ZONE AREA Z AND I, W. ESTABLISH – TEMPORARY CLOSURE – Close west crosswalk on 23rd Street at Southern SFGH Driveway until early 2015. X. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING and ESTABLISH – SIDEWALK WIDENING – Crescent Ave. at Murray St., south side, from 14.5’ west of Murray St. to 14.5’ east of Murray St. Y. RESCIND – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, 8 PM TO 4 AM, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS and ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, 10 PM TO 4 AM, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS – 400 and 500 blocks of Broadway, both sides, between Montgomery Street and Columbus Avenue. Z. ESTABLISH – ROAD CLOSED TO TRAFFIC AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS EXCEPT MUNI, BUSES, TAXIS AND BICYCLES – Northbound 4th Street between Channel Street and Peter R. Maloney (4th Street) Bridge. AA. ESTABLISH – NO STRAIGHT THROUGH TRAFFIC AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS EXCEPT MUNI, BUSES, TAXIS AND BICYCLES – Northbound 4th Street at Channel Street. BB. ESTABLISH – NO LEFT TURN AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS – Eastbound Channel Street at 4th Street. CC. ESTABLISH – NO RIGHT TURN AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS EXCEPT BUSES, TAXIS AND BICYCLES – Westbound Channel Street at 4th Street. DD. ESTABLISH – NO RIGHT TURN AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS – Southbound 3rd Street to westbound Channel Street. EE. ESTABLISH – NO STRAIGHT THROUGH AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS – Lot A exit to westbound Channel Street. FF. ESTABLISH – NO LEFT TURN AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS – Northbound 3rd Street to westbound Channel Street. GG. ESTABLISH – RIGHT TURN ONLY AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS – Eastbound Channel Street at 3rd Street. HH. ESTABLISH – NO U-TURN AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS – Southbound 3rd Street at Mission Rock Street. II. RESCIND – NO RIGHT TURN AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS – Southbound 3rd Street to westbound Mission Rock Street. JJ. RESCIND – NO RIGHT TURN AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS – Southbound 3rd Street to westbound China Basin Street. KK. ESTABLISH – NO RIGHT TURN AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS EXCEPT BUSES, TAXIS AND BICYCLES – Westbound Mission Rock Street to northbound 4th Street. LL. ESTABLISH – NO LEFT TURN AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS – Eastbound Longbridge Street to northbound 4th Street. MM. ESTABLISH – NO RIGHT TURN AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS EXCEPT BUSES, TAXIS AND BICYCLES – Westbound China Basin Street to northbound 4th Street. NN. ESTABLISH – NO LEFT TURN AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS – Eastbound China Basin Street to northbound 4th Street. OO. ESTABLISH – NO LEFT TURN AFTER AT&T PARK EVENTS – Eastbound Mission Bay Boulevard North to northbound 4th Street. PP. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME, NO PARKING and ESTABLISH – SIDEWALK WIDENING – Russia Avenue, north side, from Madrid Street to 15 feet easterly; Persia Avenue, south side, from Dublin Street to 15 feet westerly; Persia Avenue, north side, from Dublin Street to 15 feet westerly; Persia Avenue, south side, from Munich Street to 15 feet westerly; Persia Avenue, north side, from Munich Street to 15 feet easterly; Munich Street, west side, from Persia Avenue to 20 feet southerly; and Munich Street, east side, from Persia Avenue to 30 feet northerly. QQ. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA “S” AND “Z” BUFFER ZONE 2-HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 6 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – 22nd Street – 3550 Block, both sides, between Chattanooga and Church streets. RR. ESTABLISH – MID-BLOCK CROSSWALK – Stanyan Street at Lone Mountain Terrace. SS. ESTABLISH – RED ZONE – Stanyan St., east side, from Lone Mountain Terrace to 15 feet southerly; and Stanyan Street, west side, from Lone Mountain Terrace to 12 feet southerly. TT. ESTABLISH – STREET CLOSURE EXCEPT BICYCLES – Harbor Road, between Ingalls Street and Northridge Road, approximately 580 feet west of Northridge Road. UU. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME and ESTABLISH – SIDEWALK WIDENING – Buena Vista Avenue East, north side, from Upper Terrace east side crosswalk to 25 feet easterly and 17 feet westerly. VV. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING and ESTABLISH – SIDEWALK WIDENING – Golden Gate Avenue, south side, between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue, between west property line of Polk Street to 104 feet westerly. WW. RESCIND – VAN POOL PARKING, 6 AM – 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Golden Gate Avenue, south side, between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue. XX. RESCIND – GENERAL METER PARKING, 7 AM – 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – Golden Gate Avenue, south side, between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue, from Polk Street to 198' westerly. YY. INSTALL – STANDARD BOLLARD – Golden Gate Avenue, south side, between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue. ZZ. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING and ESTABLISH – SIDEWALK WIDENING – Polk Street, west side, between Golden Gate Avenue and Redwood Street, from south property line of Golden Gate Avenue to 78 feet southerly. AAA. RESCIND – BLUE ZONES (2) – Polk Street, west side, between Golden Gate Avenue and Redwood Street, 10 feet to 52 feet south of Golden Gate Avenue. BBB. RESCIND – GENERAL METER PARKING, 7 AM – 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – Polk Street, west side, between Golden Gate Avenue and Redwood Street, from 52 feet south of Golden Gate Avenue to 64 feet southerly. CCC. ESTABLISH – MAJOR ENCROACHMENT – Redwood Street, between Polk Street and Van Ness Ave., from 12 feet west of Polk Street property line to 160 feet westerly. DDD. ESTABLISH – SIDEWALK WIDENING – Redwood Street, north side, between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue, from approximately 31 feet west of the west property line of Polk Street to 153 feet westerly. EEE. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING – Redwood Street, south side, between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue, between Polk Street and 215 feet westerly. FFF. RESCIND – CCSF PERMIT PARKING ONLY, 8 AM – 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Redwood Street, south side, between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue, from approximately 35 feet west of the property line west of Polk Street to 115 feet westerly. GGG. RESCIND – YELLOW ZONE – Redwood Street, south side, between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue, metered parking spaces 115, 121, 125, 127, 129, 131 & 137. HHH. ESTABLISH – CCSF PERMIT PARKING ONLY, 8 AM – 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Redwood Street, south side, between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue, in spaces 127, 129, 131 & 137. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) RESOLUTION 12-016 (10.3) Authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute Contract No. CS-163-1, Insurance Brokerage Services for an Owner’s Controlled Insurance Program to provide Excess Liability Insurance for the Central Subway Project with Aon Risk Insurance Services West for a total amount not to exceed $9,808,750 and for a term of eight years. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, contract and financial plan.) RESOLUTION 12-017 (10.4) Authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate with Zocalo Properties for 1508 Bancroft Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel No. Block 4849-017 for $7,875,000 prior to February 16, 2012 or $8,111,250 if Closing is beyond February 16, 2012. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) RESOLUTION 12-018 No public comment. On motion to approve the Consent Calendar: ADOPTED: AYES – Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Oka and Ramos ABSENT – Bridges and Nolan REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings to support the 34th America’s Cup events and the People Plan, including the Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. (Explanatory documents include a calendar item, resolution and findings.) Mike Martin, Director, America’s Cup Project presented the report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Andy Thornley expressed support. Sue Vaughn, David Pilpel and Jim Haas expressed neither support nor opposition. RESOLUTION 12-019 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Oka and Ramos ABSENT – Bridges and Nolan 12. Supporting High-Speed Rail; urging the State of California to issue voter-approved Proposition 1A High Speed Rail Bonds as quickly as possible; supporting having the High-Speed Rail system terminate at the Transbay Transit Center; and supporting Caltrain electrification. (Explanatory documents include a calendar item, resolution and two slide presentations.) Luis Zurinaga, SF Transportation Authority and Marian Lee, Caltrain, presented the report. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Pilpel expressed support. Marc Solomon expressed neither support nor opposition. On motion to amend the resolution to endorse the current concept of the “Fast Start” program to expedite service increases to San Jose, the Peninsula and San Francisco: ADOPTED: AYES – Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Oka and Ramos ABSENT – Bridges and Nolan RESOLUTION 12-020 On motion to approve the resolution as amended: ADOPTED: AYES – Brinkman, Heinicke, Lee, Oka and Ramos ABSENT – Bridges and Nolan 13. Presentation and Discussion regarding the Transportation Sustainability Program. (Explanatory documents include a slide presentation.) Alicia John Baptiste, City Planning Department, presented the report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Andy Thornley and Edward Mason expressed support. Sue Vaughan, David Pilpel and Marc Solomon expressed opposition. 14. Discussion and vote pursuant to Administrative Code Section 67.10(d) as to whether to conduct a closed session. No action. The closed session was cancelled. ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 4:17 p.m. A tape of the meeting is on file in the office of the Secretary to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors. Roberta Boomer Explore: |
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