May 15, 2009

(Revised: May 18, 2009)

AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

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


1.	CALL TO ORDER:				President Albert J. Boro

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

3.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:				Director Brown

4.	PUBLIC COMMENT:				Refer to the Public Comment Note Below

5.	CONSENT CALENDAR:

	A.	Approve the Minutes of the Following Meetings: To Be Announced Motion

	B.	Attorney’s Report Denial of Claims

		1.	Claim of Malfred Spencer Motion
		2.	Insufficient Claim of Jackie Cole for Austin Cole Motion
		3.	Subrogation Claim of Allied Insurance (Insured: Arah Lacambra) Motion
		4.	Claim of Janis Reno Motion

	C.	Meeting of the Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole April 23, 2009 Chair J. Dietrich Stroeh

		1.	Ratification of Actions by the Auditor-Controller
			a.	Ratify Commitments and/or Disbursements;
			b.	Ratify Previous Investments;
			c.	Authorize Investments; and,
			d.	Investment Report, March 2009

6.	REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

	A.	General Manager, Celia G. Kupersmith

	B.	Attorney, David J. Miller Closed Session Conference with Labor Negotiator Government Code Section 54957.6 2009 Union Coalition

	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 May 21, 2009 Chair James C. Eddie

		1.	Status Report and Possible Action Regarding a Memorandum of Agreement with Historic Preservation Agencies and Other Interested Parties Relative to the Golden Gate Bridge Physical Suicide Deterrent System Project Resolution

		2.	Approve Actions Relative to the Award of Contract No. 2009-B-4, Toll Plaza Pavement and Access Improvements, to Granite Rock Company, dba Pavex Construction Division Resolution

		3.	Approve Actions Relative to the Award of Contract No. 2009-FT-9, Seating and Miscellaneous Furniture for the M.V. Snohomish and the M.V. Chinook Ferries, to Beurteaux (Australia) Pty Ltd. Resolution

		4.	Authorize Actions Regarding the Execution of a Services Agreement with Karl Senner, Inc., Relative to Sole Source Contract No. 2010-FT-4, Gearbox Rebuilding and Re-Ratioing for the M.V. Del Norte Resolution

		5.	Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 4, Relative to Contract No. 2009-FT-11, Interior and Exterior Modifications to the M.V. Snohomish, with Dakota Creek Industries, Inc. Resolution

		6.	Approve Actions Relative to the Award of Contract No. 2009-FT-13, Hydraulic Control System Upgrade to the M.V. Snohomish, to Sound Propeller Systems LLC, as a Sole Source (Deleted: May 18, 2009) Resolution

	B.	Meeting of the Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole May 21, 2009 Chair J. Dietrich Stroeh

		1.	Authorize Filing an Application with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for FY 09/10 Transportation Development Act, State Transit Assistance And Regional Measure 2 Operating Funds to Support Bus, Ferry and Paratransit Services Resolution

		2.	Approve Salary and Bonus Freeze for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for all Non-Represented Employees and Officers Resolution

		3.	Authorize Execution of a Revenue-Sharing Agreement with Marin Transit Resolution

		4.	Receive the Independent Accountant’s Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Pertaining to the Proceeds of the Public Transportation Modernization, Improvement, and Service Enhancement Account Grant for the Year Ended June 30, 2008, as Submitted By Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP Resolution

9.	ADDRESSES TO BOARD:

10.	SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

11.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

12.	NEW BUSINESS:

13.	COMMUNICATIONS:

14.	ADJOURNMENT: Josephine Corn Lee, Michael Miller, Army Specialist Jake Robert Velloza and GGNRA Superintendent Brian O'Neill

/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).