August 6, 2004

AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2004, at 10:00 a.m.

Board Room, Administration Building, Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza, San Francisco, CA

1. CALL TO ORDER: President Stanley M. Smith

2. ROLL CALL: Secretary of the District Janet S. Tarantino

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Director Ammiano
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: Refer to the Public Comment Note Below

5. CONSENT CALENDAR:

A. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of July 23, 2004 Motion

B. Meeting of the Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole July 22, 2004
Chair J. Dietrich Stroeh

1. Ratification of Actions by the Auditor-Controller

a. Pay Bills
b. Ratify Previous Investments
c. Authorize Investments
d. Investment Report for June 2004 Resolution

6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

A. General Manager, Celia G. Kupersmith
B. Attorney, David J. Miller
C. District Engineer, Denis J. Mulligan

7. OTHER REPORTS:

8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:

A. Meeting of the Building and Operating Committee/Committee of the Whole
July 22, 2004
Chair James C. Eddie

All remaining items contained in this report are informational, as the items requiring Board action were acted upon by the Board of Directors at their meeting of July 23, 2004.

B. Meeting of the Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole
July 22, 2004
Chair J. Dietrich Stroeh

1. Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program Grant Funds to Support Bus Catalyst Devices Project Resolution

C. Meeting of the Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole
August 13, 2004
Chair J. Dietrich Stroeh

1. Authorize Extension of a Contract with the County of Marin Relative to the Ride and Roll Program Resolution

D. Meeting of the Governmental Affairs and Public Information Committee/Committee of the Whole
July 23, 2004
Chair Albert J. Boro

All items contained in this report are informational.

9. ADDRESSES TO BOARD:

10. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

A. Authorize Preparation of a Resolution to Director Tony Hall in Recognition of His Dedicated Service as a Director on the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Resolution

11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

12. NEW BUSINESS:

13. COMMUNICATIONS:

14. ADJOURNMENT: Helen Gombos and Kermit Paulson

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Janet S. Tarantino, Secretary of the District

Public Comment Note: Each person wishing to address the Board is requested to complete a Request-to-Speak Form for submittal to the Secretary of the District. A period of thirty (30) minutes has been allocated for public comments concerning items of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Each individual will be allotted three (3) minutes. Said time frames may be extended only upon approval of the Board.

All items appearing on the agenda are subject to action by the Board of Directors. Staff recommendations are subject to action by the Board of Directors. Staff recommendations are subject to change by the Board.

Upon request, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats to individuals with disabilities. In addition, the District will arrange for disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Please send a written request, including your name, mailing address, telephone number and brief description of the requested materials, preferred alternative format, and/or auxiliary aid or service at least two (2) days before the meeting. Requests should be mailed to: Janet S. Tarantino, Secretary of the District, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, P.O. Box 9000, Presidio Station, San Francisco, CA 94129; or e-mailed to jtarantino@goldengate.org; or by telephone at (415) 923-2223, or at (415) 257-4554 (TDD), or California Relay Service at either (800) 735-2929 (TDD), or (800) 735-2922 (Voice).