January 15, 2010

AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010, 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 J. Dietrich Stroeh

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

5.	CONSENT CALENDAR:

	A.	Approve the Minutes of the Following Meetings:
		1.	Transportation Committee/Committee of the Whole of January 7, 2010;
		2.	Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole of January 7, 2010;
		3.	Rules, Policy and Industrial Relations Committee/Committee of the Whole of January 8, 2010; and,
		4.	Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of January 8, 2010. Motion

	B.	Attorney’s Report Denial of Claims

		1.	Subrogation Claim of USAA Casualty Insurance Company for Kyra M. Kuhn (Insured: Stephen M. Kuhn) Motion
		2.	Claim of Silvina Blasen Motion
		3.	Claim of Florin Darie Motion
		4.	Claim of Sheila Doyle Motion
		5.	Claim of Joanne Ingledew Motion
		6.	Claim of Bill Chaison Motion
		7.	Claim of Julie A. Selby Motion
		8.	Claim of Austin Torres Motion
		9.	Claim of Andrew Bickerstaff Motion
		10.	Claim of Richard J. Amaro Motion
		11.	Claim of Kimberly Ann Flower Motion
		12.	Claim of Robert John Berling Motion
		13.	Claim of Judy Kaiser Motion

6.	REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

	A.	General Manager, Celia G. Kupersmith

	B.	Attorney, David J. Miller Closed Session Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Report of Sterling & Clack Betty Crutcher and Robert Crutcher vs. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District

	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 January 21, 2010 Chair James C. Eddie

		1.	Authorize Execution of a Services Agreement with Barbier Security Group Relative to Request for Proposals No. 2010-MD-3, Security Guard Services for Bus and Ferry Facilities Resolution

		2.	Authorize Award of Contract No. 2010-FT-12, Sale of Four Surplus Cummins Diesel Engines and Miscellaneous Spare Parts, to Wagner & Pigozzi, Inc. Resolution

		3.	Authorize Execution of the First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Verizon Business Network Services, Inc., Relative to Request for Proposals No. 2010-D-3, Installation Services for Nortel Switch Upgrade, to Extend the Term of the Service Warranty Resolution

	B.	Meeting of the Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole January 21, 2010 Chair J. Dietrich Stroeh

		1.	Authorize Execution of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with JFC & Associates Relative to Request for Proposals No. 2009-FT-6, Asset Management System Consultant Services, to Provide Expanded Consultant Services Resolution

9.	ADDRESSES TO BOARD:

10.	SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

	A.	Discussion and Possible Action Relative to Approval of the National Science Foundation Project's Master Plan for the East Visitor's Area PowerPoint Resolution

11.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

12.	NEW BUSINESS:

13.	COMMUNICATIONS:

14.	ADJOURNMENT: Nathan Cohn, Eleanor Lloyd, Joann Lovato, David McMullin, Elbert Rose and Frances Serio

/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 allocate 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).