October 24, 2008
(REVISED: November 5, 2008)

 

SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 2008

 

   
1.
Authorized the setting of a public hearing on Friday, November 21, 2008, at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room, Administration Building, Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza, San Francisco, CA, to receive public comment on proposed Golden Gate Transit service changes; and, approved the guideline of assigning high-capacity buses to trips averaging more than 35 passengers per trip, effective immediately. (REVISED)
   
2.
Authorized the execution of Change Order Nos. 3 and 4 relative to Contract No. 2008-FT-8, Larkspur Ferry Terminal Parking and Access Improvements, with Ghilotti Bros., Inc., in the total amount of $120,179; established a total project budget of $2,170,000; and, authorized a budget increase in the FY 08/09 Ferry Transit Division Capital Budget in the amount of $200,000, as concurred with by the Finance-Auditing Committee at its meeting of October 23, 2008.
   
3.
Authorized execution of a Professional Services Agreement with SST Benefits Consulting & Insurance Services, Inc., relative to Request for Proposals No. 2009-D-5, Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457) Consultant Services, in the amount of $66,400 for a five-year term.
   
4.
Authorized execution of a second amendment to Contract No. 2005-D-6, Revenue Collection, with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $78,953, for a contract extension of up to eighteen months, effective November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010; subject to a cost adjustment of up to five percent on May 1, 2009.
   
5.

Approved the reclassification of the Director of Planning position, to include additional responsibilities as outlined in the staff report, from its current pay level of $138,986 to one level higher, at the Step 5 annual salary of $152,339, plus fringe benefits, and amend the Table of Organization accordingly.
   
6.
Approved extension of the term and related matters relative to the Employment Agreement with the General Manager Celia G. Kupersmith.
   

 

/s/ Janet S. Tarantino, Secretary of the District