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August 19, 2005

AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005, at 10:00 a.m.

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

1.	CALL TO ORDER:
		President Maureen Middlebrook

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

3.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
		Director Kerns

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 August 12, 2005 Motion

	B.	Attorney’s Report Denial of Claims 1. Insufficient Subrogation Claim of Allstate Insurance Company (Insured: Margarita Torres) Motion 2. Subrogation Claim of USAA Insurance Company (Insured: John W. Sullivan) Motion 3. Claim of Michelle Vinsant Motion

6.	REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

	A.	General Manager, Celia G. Kupersmith
		1. Approve Request for Accretion to the Bargaining Unit Represented by the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local No. 21, AFL-CIO for Allied Administrative, Non-Professionals in the District Division Resolution

	B.	Attorney, David J. Miller

	C.	District Engineer, Denis J. Mulligan

7.	OTHER REPORTS:

8.	REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:

	A.	Meeting of the Finance and Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole August 12, 2005 Chair J. Dietrich Stroeh All 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 August 12, 2005.

	B.	Meeting of the Building and Operating Committee/Committee of the Whole August 25, 2005 Chair James C. Eddie Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Anchor Environmental CA, L.P., Relative to RFP No. 2006-FT-1, Consultant to Provide Channel Maintenance Dredging Design and Permitting Support Services at Larkspur Ferry Terminal Resolution
		2. Approve Actions Relative to Contract No. 2006-B-7, Crane Truck: a. Reject the Bid of East Bay Ford Truck Sales, Inc.; and, b. Authorize Award of Contract No. 2006-B-7 to Golden Gate Freightliner, Inc., dba Golden Gate Truck Center Resolution

9.	ADDRESSES TO BOARD:

10.	SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

11.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

12.	NEW BUSINESS:

13.	COMMUNICATIONS:

14.	ADJOURNMENT: James Clark

/s/ 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).