August 5, 2010

AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2010, at 9:00 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 Barbara L. Pahre

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

5.	CONSENT CALENDAR:

	A.	Approve the Minutes of the following Meetings:
		1.	Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole of July 23, 2010; and,
		2.	Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of July 23, 2010. Motion

	B.	Attorney’s Report Denial of Claims

		1.	Claim of Dawn Goodman Motion
		2.	Claim of Itchel Alsalte Motion
		3.	Claim of Gratia Foerster Motion
		4.	Claim of Dania Kanafani Motion
		5.	Claim of Jeremiah Patillo Motion
		6.	Amended Claim of William Walker Motion
		7.	Claim of Hussain Sabir Motion
		8.	Claim of Laurel Ellen Fontana Motion
		9.	Claim of Robert Dearborn Motion
		10.	Insufficient Claim of Magda Aguilar-Rodas Motion
		11.	Claim of Jennifer Weckerle Motion
		12.	Claim of Ryan Bauer Motion
		13.	Amended Subrogation Claim of California State Automobile Association (Insured: Ka Shun and Eva Ng Ng) Motion
		14.	Claim of Morris Distributing Motion

	C.	Meeting of the Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole July 23, 2010 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.	Accept Investment Report, May 2010 Resolution

6.	REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

	A.	General Manager, Celia G. Kupersmith

	B.	Attorney, David J. Miller

	C.	District Engineer, Denis J. Mulligan

		1.	General Monthly Report
		2.	Status Report on Doyle Drive Reconstruction Activities

7.	OTHER REPORTS:

8.	REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:

	A.	Meeting of Transportation Committee/Committee of the Whole August 6, 2010 Chair Harold C. Brown, Jr.

		1.	Authorize the Setting of a Public Hearing Relative to Proposed Changes to Golden Gate Ferry Frequent Rider Fares and Schedules Resolution

	B.	Meeting of the Building and Operating Committee/Committee of the Whole August 12, 2010 Chair James C. Eddie

		1.	Approve Actions Relative to Receipt of Federal Funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Golden Gate Bridge Physical Suicide Deterrent System Project Resolution

	C.	Meeting of the Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole August 12, 2010 Chair J. Dietrich Stroeh

		1.	Authorize Execution of the Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Giro, Inc., and Approve Other Actions Relative to Contract No. 97-BT-8, Purchase, Delivery, Installation and Support of Software Program for Golden Gate Transit Fixed Route Scheduling System Resolution

9.	ADDRESSES TO BOARD:

10.	SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

	A.	Authorize a Resolution of Appreciation to General Manager Celia G. Kupersmith in Recognition of her Service at the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Resolution

	B.	Closed Session: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Public Employee Appointment General Manager

11.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

12.	NEW BUSINESS:

13.	COMMUNICATIONS:

14.	ADJOURNMENT: Rodger Rasmussen and Kenny Grman

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 lay Service at either (800) 735-2929 (TDD), or (800) 735-2922 (Voice).