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| SFMTA home > About Us > Public Notices and Meetings > SFMTA Board > May 15, 2012, minutes | |
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ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order Vice Chairman Brinkman called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
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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. She 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. She 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 May 1, 2012 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved (Lee, Nolan-absent). 5. Communications Board Secretary Boomer stated that there would be no discussion of anticipated litigation in closed session. 6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members Vice Chairman Brinkman requested that an update on pedestrian safety be presented. Vice Chairman Brinkman requested information regarding how cycling and transit could be prioritized on Post and Sutter Streets. Director Heinicke requested information regarding painting the JFK bike lane in Golden Gate Park. 7. Director’s Report (For discussion only)
Director Reiskin discussed the Transit Effectiveness Project; Bike to Work Day, N Judah shutdown for construction work; APTA Bus Roadeo; CPUC settlement; SFpark recognition and recognition for the Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island Design for Development. PUBLIC COMMENT: Herbert Weiner discussed the Transit Effectiveness Project and the proposal to eliminate the 3 Jackson. He also discussed the need to add buses to the fleet and to hear from transit operators. 8. Citizens’ Advisory Council Report No report. 9. Public Comment Christopher Fulkerson discussed Prop K, the taxi industry and medallion sales. Eric Williams, TWU 250-A, discussed the need for operator restrooms. Adam Greenfield discussed the need for a streamlined process for non-profit community events. Chris Duderstatt discussed the need for a streamlined process for non-profit community events. Herbert Weiner discussed the proposal to delete bus stops and the impact that it would have on people and Muni. He noted that NextMuni signs haven’t been installed at all bus stops. Mark Gruberg presented a petition regarding the sale of medallions and the use of revenue collected from the taxi industry. David Pilpel discussed following up with people who make public comment, the recent fatality in the subway and the impact it has on service, NextMuni signs and town hall meetings. Barry Taranto welcomed Ms. Rubke as a SFMTA Board nominee and discussed ethics commission violations he has filed, a taxi company lawsuit, brokers, illegal taxis and limousines, enforcement of white zones and the website. Robin Brasso discussed the JFK bike lane and a “bicycle ambassador” program. Arthur Lembke expressed appreciation for Director Oka and Taxi Services staff and discussed the proposal to sell medallions. Carl Macmurdo discussed the history of the taxi industry and medallion sales. Director Reiskin suggested that the issue regarding operator restrooms be referred to the Policy and Governance Committee. Vice Chairman Brinkman requested that process for non-profit community events be discussed at the Policy and Governance Committee. THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION AS STATED BY THE SFMTA DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION 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. Sen Quach vs. CCSF, Super Court #CGC9495266 filed on 12/17/09 for $10,000 B. Vo Xuong Trang vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC11511333 filed on 5/27/11 for $18,500 C. Ahmed Abid vs. CCSDF, Superior Ct. #CGC9488049 filed on 5/4/09 for $25,000 D. Renee Chiang vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #498928 filed on 4/22/10 for $48,000 E. Bruce Thomas vs. CCSF, Superior ct. #CGC10501404 filed on 7/9/10 for $80,000 RESOLUTION 12-066 (10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications: A. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, 7 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – 1801 Evans Avenue, west side, from Rankin Street to 260 feet northerly. B. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING, 8 AM TO 10 AM, 1st AND 3rd FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, STREET CLEANING – Colonial Way, unit block, northwest terminus, between the eastern property line of 53 Colonial Way to in front of 42 Colonial Way. C. ESTABLISH – RED ZONE – Fulton Street, north side, between the two crosswalks crossing Fulton Street at Clayton. D. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, 10 PM TO 6 AM, EVERYDAY – Loomis Street, both sides, between Oakdale Avenue and Industrial Street. E. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA J – ELIGIBILITY ONLY – 772-780 Stanyan Street – Residences only. F. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING ANYTIME, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER, EXCEPT AREA A PERMITS – Coit Tower Parking Lot at the terminus of Telegraph Hill Boulevard. G. RESCIND – 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 8 AM TO 9 PM, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER, EXCEPT AREA A PERMITS – Coit Tower Parking Lot at the terminus of Telegraph Hill Boulevard. H. RESCIND – BUS STOP – Last 30X inbound bus stop on Howard at The Embarcadero. I. ESTABLISH – RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT – Northbound Drumm Street at Washington Street. J. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING, 6 FEET VEHICLE RESTRICTION – Thomas Street, north side, from Lane Street to 100 feet westerly. K. RESCIND – 2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7:00 AM TO 6:00 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY – Mississippi Street, east side, from Cesar Chavez Street to northern terminus. L. ESTABLISH – 1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7:00 AM TO 2:00 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY – Mississippi Street, east side, from Cesar Chavez Street to northern terminus. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) Items 10.2 F, G, K and L were severed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public. PUBLIC COMMENT on F, G, K and L: Barry Taranto expressed opposition. RESOLUTION 12-067 On motion to approve Items 10.2 F, G, K and L: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, and Ramos ABSENT – Nolan and Lee (10.3) Authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute and file a claim for allocation of operating assistance from Transportation Development Act, State Transit Assistance, AB1107 One-Half Cent Sales Tax, and Regional Measure 2 funds for Fiscal Year 2013. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) RESOLUTION 12-068 (10.4) Authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute an Agreement with the City of San Jose and Better Place Mobility Services, for the disbursement of $6,000,000 in FHWA grant funds for a total contract term of ten years for the proposed implementation of the battery-switch electric taxi program and authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Department of Public Works to pay $6,800 per month for five years for the use of the property. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, agreement and MOU.) Item 10.4 was severed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public. PUBLIC COMMENT: Barry Taranto expressed neither support nor opposition. On motion to approve Item 10.4: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, and Ramos ABSENT – Nolan and Lee RESOLUTION 12-069 On motion to approve the Consent Calendar (Items 10.2 F, G, K and L and Item 10.4 severed): ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, and Ramos ABSENT – Nolan and Lee REGULAR CALENDAR 11. Adopting the “Center-Running Bus Rapid Transit with Right Side Boarding Platforms, Single Median and Limited Left Turns” as the Locally Preferred Alternative for the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit project (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and drawing.) Tim Papandreou, Deputy Director, Sustainable Streets presented the item. Director Bridges requested information regarding how the construction of this project would align with the construction of the new hospital at Geary and Van Ness. PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public expressing support: Robin Brasso, David Pilpel, Terry Micheau, Tilly Chang, Elizabeth Stampe, Ben Kaufman and Tone Lee Members of the public expressing opposition: Michelle Brant, Roland Wong and Eric Williams. RESOLUTION 12-070 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke and Ramos ABSENT – Nolan and Lee 12. Approving the 83X Mid-Market Express as a new Muni route. (Explanatory documents include a staff report resolution and Title VI analysis.) PUBLIC COMMENT: David Pilpel expressed support. Vice Chairman Brinkman asked staff to consider adding a stop where the vehicle would turn on Division. RESOLUTION 12-071 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke and Ramos ABSENT – Nolan and Lee 13. Authorizing the Director of Transportation to enter into an agreement with Serco for Parking Meter Coin Collection, Counting and Support Services, for a term of five years, with an option to extend to up to four additional years, for an amount not to exceed $46,410,974. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and agreement.) Sonali Bose, Director, Finance and Information Technology, presented the item. No public comment. RESOLUTION 12-072 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke and Ramos ABSENT – Nolan and Lee 14. Discussion and vote pursuant to Administrative Code Section 67.10(d) as to whether to conduct a closed session. On motion to invoke the attorney-client privilege: unanimously approved (Lee, Nolan-absent). RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 1. Call to Order Vice Chairman Brinkman called the closed session to order at 3:25 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present:
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3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 and the Administrative Code Section 67.8 (a) (3), the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors will meet in Closed Session to discuss and take action on attorney‑client matters in the following case: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Existing Litigation: A. Fred Omar Akkawi vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC10506060 filed on 12/10/10 for $975,000 RESOLUTION 12-073 On motion to approve: ADOPTED: AYES – Bridges, Brinkman, Heinicke, Nolan, and Ramos ABSENT – Nolan and Lee 4. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9 (b), and Administrative Code Section 67.10 (b) (2), the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors will meet in closed session to discuss attorney‑client matters in the following case(s): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Anticipated Litigation: __X__ As defendant or __X__ As plaintiff This item was removed from the agenda. 5. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a) and Administrative Code Section 67.8, the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors shall meet in closed session for: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR CCSF Representative: Debra Johnson and/or her designees Employee Organizations: Carpenters Local 22, Glaziers, Architectural Metal & Glass Workers Local 718, IAM Local 1414, IBEW Local 6, MEA, SEIU Local 1021, TWU Local 250-A (7410), IFPTE Local 21, IUNA Laborers Local 261, Operating Engineers, Local 3, Painters and Allied Trades Local 1176, Plumbers Union Local 38, Sheetmetal Workers International Local 104, Stationary Engineers Local 39, Teamsters Local 853, and Teamsters Local 856 To discuss: _X_ Wages _X__ Hours _X__ Benefits _X__ Working Conditions _X__ Other ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - The closed session was adjourned at 3:55 p.m. 15. Announcement of Closed Session. Vice Chairman Brinkman announced that the SFMTA Board of Directors met in closed session to discuss Akkawi vs. CCSF with the City Attorney. The Board of Directors voted unanimously to settle the case (Lee, Nolan-absent). The Board also met with their labor negotiator but took no action. 16. Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in closed session. On motion to not disclose the information discussed: unanimously approved (Lee, Nolan-absent). ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 3:53 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 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; 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, SF, CA 94102-6027 or the web site: sfgov.org/ethics. Explore: |
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