December 11, 2009

AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 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 Dave Snyder

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

5.	CONSENT CALENDAR:

	A.	Approve the Minutes of the following Meetings:

		Rules, Policy and Industrial Relations Committee/Committee of the Whole of November 13, 2009; Building and Operating Committee/Committee of the Whole of November 19, 2009; Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole of November 19, 2009; Governmental Affairs and Public Information/Committee of the Whole of November 20, 2009; and, Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of October 30, 2009, and Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of November 20, 2009.
		Motion
	B.	Attorney’s Report Denial of Claims

		Amended Subrogation Claim of The Hartford (Insured: Benjamin Kembel)
		Motion
		2. Claim of Barbara I. Granville
		Motion
		3. Subrogation Claim of Allstate Insurance Company (Insured: Robert Vorhis)
		Motion
		4. Subrogation Claim of California State Automobile Association (Insured: Katherine Broussard)
		Motion
		5. Claim of Natasha Roccaforte
		Motion
		6. Claim of Troy McCabe
		Motion
		7. Amended Subrogation Claim of California State Automobile Association (Insured: Thomas Zimmer)
		Motion
		8. Claim of Yvonne Coleman
		Motion
	C.	Meeting of the Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole November 19, 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 d. Investment Report, October 2009 Resolution

6.	REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

	A.	General Manager, Celia G. Kupersmith

	B.	Attorney, David J. Miller
		Closed Session Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Agency negotiators: Denis Mulligan and Norma Jellison Lease Negotiations (price and terms of payment) with the California Department of Transportation regarding property bounded by Third, Fourth, Perry and Stillman Streets, San Francisco

	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 December 17, 2009 Chair James C. Eddie
		1. Authorize Execution of a Services Agreement with Universal Building Services and Supply Company, dba Universal Building Services Relative to Request for Proposals No. 2010-MD-4, Janitorial Services for District Facilities Resolution

		2. Approve Actions Relative to the Award of Contract No. 2010-FT-5, Larkspur Ferry Terminal Accessible Restrooms and Ramps, to River View Construction, Inc. Resolution

		3. Authorize Execution of a Services Agreement with S&P Concessions Relative to Request for Proposals No. 2010-FT-7, Concession Services Onboard District Ferries Resolution

		4. Authorize Execution of Sole Source Contract No. 2010-FT-14, Parts and Services for Overhaul of the Main Propulsion Equipment for the Spaulding Ferries, to Valley Power Equipment, Inc. Resolution

		5. Authorize Execution of First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Marine Systems Corporation Relative to Request for Proposals No. 2009-FT-10, Engineering and Detailed Design Services for the Refurbishment of the M.V. Snohomish and M.V. Chinook Ferries Resolution

9.	ADDRESSES TO BOARD:

10.	SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

	A.	Approve Selection of Officers of the Board of Directors for 2010 Resolution

	B.	Ratify Board Member Appointments by the Board President to Represent the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District on Other Boards Resolution

	C.	Approve Resolutions of Appreciation to California Highway Patrol Captain Bob Morehen and to California Highway Patrol Lieutenant Gene Choi in Recognition of their Dedicated Service to the California Highway Patrol and their Many Contributions to the Safety and Security of the Golden Gate Bridge Resolution

11.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

12.	NEW BUSINESS:

13.	COMMUNICATIONS:

14.	ADJOURNMENT:
		Mary Aguirre, Paul John Domeniconi and Dorothy Stanley

/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).

General Manager, Celia G. Kupersmith