November 17, 2006
SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2006
| 1. | Authorized award of Contract No. 2007-B-4, Golden Gate Bridge North Approach Viaduct Suspended Maintenance Scaffolding System, to Safway Services, Inc., in the amount of $1,459,609.50; and, authorized a contingency fund, in the amount of $145,961. |
| 2. | Authorized a budget increase in the FY 06/07 Bridge Division Capital Budget in the amount of $622,723, to be funded by the Presidio Trust, relative to Contract No. 2007-B-2, Merchant Road Improvements and Realignment. |
| 3. | Approved actions relative to the filing of the 2005 grant application with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to support ferry security capital projects. |
| 4. | Received the Financial Statements, Independent Auditor’s Reports and Memorandum on Internal Controls for the year ending June 30, 2006, as submitted by Macias, Gini & O’Connell, LLP. |
| 5. | Authorized execution of a third amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with GIRO, Inc., in the amount of $95,000, relative to Contract No. 97-BT-8, Purchase, Delivery, Installation and Support of Software Program for Golden Gate Transit Fixed Route Bus Scheduling System, to cover costs associated with an increase in the scope of services; and, authorized a budget increase in the FY 06/07 Bus Division Capital Budget in the amount of $70,000. |
| 6. | Approved adoption and submittal of the Mini Short-Range Transit Plan for regional bus and ferry service to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. |
| 7. | Authorized execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Sponsorship Strategies, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $89,920, relative to Request for Proposals (RFP) 2007-D-2, Consultant to Provide Development and Implementation of a Corporate Sponsorship Program, for Phase I, the asset identification and program development phase; with the understanding that Phase II of the Corporate Sponsorship Program will not be undertaken unless specifically approved by a separate action of the Board of Directors. |
| 8. | Authorized execution of Memoranda of Understanding with employee labor groups as a result of Labor Coalition negotiations, including a 4% wage increase, for a three-year term through June 30, 2009, effective November 6, 2006, the first day of the pay period in which this Board action is taken; and, approved other related actions, including a 2.5% at age 55 pension, to be fully funded by employees once all steps necessary to implement such a benefit level have been successfully concluded. |
| 9. | Approved a 4% wage increase effective November 6, 2006, the first day of the pay period in which this Board action is taken; and, approved modifications to medical benefit plans and other related actions for non-represented employees, including a 2.5% at age 55 pension to be fully funded by employees once all steps necessary to implement such a benefit level have been successfully concluded. |
| 10. | Approved a 4% wage increase, as well as amendments to the employment agreements, for the General Manager, Engineer, Auditor-Controller and Secretary. |
/s/ Janet S. Tarantino, Secretary of the District


