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SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
PARKING AUTHORITY COMMISSION
NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR

Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Room 400, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

REGULAR MEETING AND CLOSED SESSION
1 P.M.

SFMTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Nolan, Chairman
Cheryl Brinkman, Vice Chairman
Leona Bridges
Malcolm Heinicke
Jerry Lee
Joél Ramos
Cristina Rubke

Edward D. Reiskin
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

Roberta Boomer
SECRETARY

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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

October 16, 2012 Regular Meeting

5. Communications

6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members

7. Director’s Report (For discussion only)

  • Special Recognition Award
  • Recent awards presented to the SFMTA
  • Special Event Service Debrief
  • Ongoing Activities

8. Citizens’ Advisory Council Report

9. Public Comment

Members of the public may address the SFMTA Board of Directors on matters that are within the Board's jurisdiction and are not on today's calendar.

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. Marc Manalo vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC11511211 filed on 5/24/11 for $20,238.80

B. Del Chiaro vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #CGC10501872 filed on 7/23/10 for $75,000

(10.2) Approving the following traffic modifications:

A. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA BB, 1-HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY and RESCIND – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA BB, 2-HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 8 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Turk Boulevard, 2300-2800 blocks, south side, between Parker Avenue and Masonic Avenue; Golden Gate Avenue, 2200-2500 blocks, north side, between Parker Avenue and Masonic Avenue; Masonic Avenue, 300 block, west side, from Turk Boulevard to Golden Gate Avenue; Annapolis Terrance, unit block, both sides, between Turk Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue; Tamalpais Terrance, unit block, both sides, between Turk Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue; Roselyn Terrance, unit block, both sides, between Turk Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue; Kittredge Terrance, unit block, both sides, between Turk Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue; Chabot Terrance, unit block, both sides between Turk Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue; Temescal Terrance, unit block, both sides, between Turk Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue; and Parker Avenue, 500 Block, east side, between Turk Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue.

B. ESTABLISH – UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING – Folsom Street, south side, from 78 feet to 106 feet east of 10th Street.

C. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY NO PARKING ANYTIME – Folsom Street, south side, from 1st Street to 65 feet easterly.

D. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGNS – Stopping Amazon Avenue, at Edinburgh Street.

E. ESTABLISH – 45 DEGREE PARKING – Madrid Street, east side, from 4 feet to 101.5 feet south of Persia Avenue.

F. ESTABLISH – NO LEFT TURN, 4 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – 2nd Street, northbound, at Mission Street.

G. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING VEHICLES OVER 6 FEET HIGH – Illinois St., both sides, from 20th Street to 100' northerly; and 18th Street, south side, between 3rd and Illinois Streets.

H. ESTABLISH – CROSSWALK CLOSURE – Closing the north crosswalk crossing Castro Street, at the intersection with Alvarado Street.

I. ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANY TIME – Phelan Avenue, west side, from Ocean Avenue to new Phelan Loop exit; Ocean Avenue, north side, from Phelan Avenue to new Phelan Loop entrance; and Phelan Avenue, east side, from Ocean Avenue to Cloud Circle.

J. ESTABLISH – DO NOT ENTER EXCEPT MUNI – Phelan Loop, northbound, at Ocean Ave.

K. ESTABLISH – ONE WAY – Eastbound Phelan Loop at Phelan Avenue.

L. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING ANYTIME – Turk Street, south side, from Franklin Street to 17 feet easterly; and Franklin Street, east side, from Turk Street to 25 feet southerly; Turk Street, north side, from Hyde Street to 90 feet westerly; Hyde Street, west side, from Turk Street to 53 feet northerly; Turk Street, north side, from Hyde Street to 25 feet easterly; Hyde Street, east side, from Turk Street to 25 feet northerly; Turk Street, south side, from Hyde Street to 14 feet easterly; and Hyde Street, east side, from Turk Street to 22 feet southerly; Turk Street, south side, from Larkin Street to 25 feet westerly; Larkin Street, west side, from Turk Street to 25 feet southerly; and Turk Street, south side, from Larkin Street to 25 feet easterly.

M. ESTABLISH – GENERAL METERED ZONE – Hyde Street, west side, from 53 feet to 77 feet north of Turk Street.(Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.)

(10.3) Authorizing the Director to accept and expend a total of $11,723,430 in Fiscal Year 2011, 2012 and 2013 Lifeline Transportation Program grant funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the 8X Customer First, Mission Customer First, and Mission Bay Loop projects. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and project descriptions.)

(10.4) Authorizing the Director to execute Contract No. 1249, Green Light Rail Center Track Replacement Project, with Proven Comsa in an amount not to exceed $31,197,197and for a term of 1,580 calendar days. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and financial plan.)

(10.5) Authorizing the Director to execute Contract #SFMTA 2011/12-13 with Intercare Holdings Insurance Services, as a Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administrator for an amount not to exceed $26,500,000, for a contract base term from November 16, 2012 to October 15, 2015, with an option to extend through October 31, 2017. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and contract.)

(10.6) Authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. CS-163-1, Insurance Brokerage Services for an Owner Controlled Insurance Program to provide Excess Liability Insurance for the Central Subway Project with Aon Risk Insurance Services West and to bind each layer of additional excess insurance coverage for a total amount not to exceed $8,280,000 for the additional insurance; for a total contract amount not to exceed $18,088,750. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, financial plan, and amendment.)

(10.7) Authorizing the Director to execute Contract Modification No. 20 to the Contract No. 1250, Third Street Light Rail Program, Phase 2 Central Subway – Moscone Station and Portal Utilities Relocation Contract in the amount of $450,867 and extend Contract duration of 47 calendar days for a final amount of $11,968,150 and final duration of 505 calendar days. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, financial plan, contract modification and list of previous amendments.)

REGULAR CALENDAR

11. Presentation and discussion regarding the Balboa Park Station Area Projects and expressing support in principle for the sale of the Upper Yard at the Green Division for reuse and directing the Director to work with partner agencies to advance the sale of the property. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution, capacity study, and slide presentation.)

12. Authorizing the Director to implement route, stop, and day of week changes on a twenty-four month pilot basis to the 76 Marin Headlands bus route, and rename the existing line the 76X Marin Headlands Express and providing an update on other Transit Effectiveness Project plans. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and equity analysis.)

13. Authorizing the Director to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. SFMTA-2013-08 with New Flyer of America, to purchase 17 additional 40-foot low floor diesel-hybrid buses through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement established by the State of Minnesota's Materials Management Division, for an additional amount of $11,780,005, and a total contract amount of $48,669,369. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.)

14. Discussion and vote pursuant to Administrative Code Section 67.10(d) as to whether to conduct a closed session.

RECESS REGULAR 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 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. Rebecca and David Charyn vs. CCSF, Superior Ct. #10503351 filed on 9/14/10 for $312,500

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

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE OPEN SESSION

15. Announcement of Closed Session.

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

ADJOURN

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