December 10, 2010

AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 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 David Campos

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 November 18, 2010;
		2.	Building and Operating Committee/Committee of the Whole of November 18, 2010;
		3.	Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole of November 18, 2010;
		4.	Rules, Policy and Industrial Relations Committee/Committee of the Whole of November 19, 2010; and,
		5.	Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of November 19, 2010. Motion

	B.	Attorney’s Report Denial of Claims
		1.	Subrogation Claim of Progressive (Insured: Alison Urmson) Motion
		2.	Claims of Frear Stephen Schmid, Kim Lupsha, Denise Lawson, Christopher Low and Cathy Carney Henning Motion
		3.	Claim of Ruth and Hans Zaiss Motion
		4.	Amended Claim of Natalie Senkir Motion
		5.	Claim of Patricia Kamienski Motion
		6.	Claim of Ahmad Wasim Motion
		7.	Claim of Patricia Quinby Kittelman Motion
		8.	Claim of Consuelo Martinez Motion
		9.	Subrogation Claim of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Insured: Pamela P. Hansen) Motion
		10.	Amended Subrogation Claim of Allstate (Insured: Helen and Jaime Baldovinos) Motion
		11.	Amended Claim of Irma Diaz Motion

	C.	Ratification of Previous Actions by the Auditor-Controller:
		1.	Ratify Commitments and/or Expenditures
		2.	Ratify Previous Investments
		3.	Authorize Investments
		4.	Accept Investment Report, October 2010 Resolution

6.	REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

	A.	General Manager, Denis J. Mulligan

	B.	Attorney, David J. Miller

		Closed Session
		1.	Conference with Legal Counsel – Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: District Engineer
		2.	Conference with Legal Counsel – Public Employee Performance Evaluation and Labor Negotiations – Unrepresented Employees Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and 54957.6 Titles: Auditor-Controller and Secretary of the District

		Open Session
		1.	Authorize Execution of an Employment Agreement with the Newly Appointed District Engineer, Ewa Z. Bauer Resolution
		2.	Approve Amendments to Employment Agreements with Auditor-Controller and Secretary of the District Resolution

	C.	District Engineer, Ewa Z. Bauer

		1.	General Monthly Report
		2.	Monthly Update on California Department of Transportation Project – Doyle Drive Reconstruction

7.	OTHER REPORTS:

8.	REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:

	A.	Meeting of the Transportation Committee/Committee of the Whole December 16, 2010 Chair Harold C. Brown, Jr.

		1.	Approve Actions Relative to the Disposition of Surplus Buses and Paratransit Vans Resolution

	B.	Meeting of the Building and Operating Committee/Committee of the Whole December 16, 2010 Chair James C. Eddie

		1.	Approve Actions Relative to the Award of Contract No. 2011-FT-8, Golden Gate Ferry Terminals Site Construction for Ticket Machines, to Valentine Corporation Resolution

	C.	Meeting of the Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole December 16, 2010 Chair J. Dietrich Stroeh

		1.	Authorize a Budget Increase and Budget Transfers in the FY 10/11 Budget for Capital Projects Resolution

	D.	Meeting of the Rules, Policy and Industrial Relations Committee/Committee of the Whole December 17, 2010 Chair Barbara Pahre

		1.	Approve Actions Relative to the Reclassification of the Director of Planning Position Resolution

		2.	Approve Codification of the Medical Benefits Policy in the Human Resources Guide for Represented and Administrative Retirees (Excluding Bus Operators), their Spouses, Dependents and Survivors Resolution

9.	ADDRESSES TO BOARD:

10.	SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

	A.	Authorize a Resolution of Appreciation to Mike Kerns in Recognition of his Dedicated Service as a Director of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board Resolution

	B.	Authorize a Resolution of Appreciation to Bevan Dufty in Recognition of his Dedicated Service as a Director of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board Resolution

	C.	Report from the Chair of the Advisory Committee for Nomination of Officers of the Board of Directors for 2011-2012
		1.	Remarks by President Albert J. Boro
		2.	Approve the Slate of Officers of the Board of Directors for 2011-2012 Resolution
		3.	Passing of the Gavel

	D.	Authorize a Resolution of Appreciation to Albert J. Boro in Recognition of his Outstanding Service as the President of the Board of Directors of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District for his Two-Year Term, 2009-2010 Resolution

11.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

12.	NEW BUSINESS:

13.	COMMUNICATIONS:

14.	ADJOURNMENT: Lillian Kevich, Sidney Kevich, John Tarantino, Mario Ghilotti, Frances Louise Hedlund Nelson

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 oard. 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).