Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of May 14, 2010.

Carried

Claim of Charlene Williams

Carried

Claim of Gregory Brooks

Carried

General Manager Celia Kupersmith stated that Thursday, May 27, 2010, was the 73rd Anniversary of the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge. She stated that Executive Assistant to the General Manager Amorette Ko had received a message from the Bridge saying “I’m having a great birthday!”

In addition, Ms. Kupersmith noted that the Environmental process for the Suicide Deterrent Project was completed, with the next step being final engineering design, which is expected to cost approximately $5 million. She stated that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission has been in contact with the District in this regard and that they may be able to provide the necessary funding for this stage of the Project.

Attorney David J. Miller reported that all items contained in the Attorney’s Report are informational. He stated that a Closed Session will be held just prior to the conclusion of the meeting to discuss a matter of pending litigation, Dennis Koenig vs. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, listed in the Agenda as Item No. 6.B.1.

[Director Campos arrived at this time.]

Action by the Board

Directors EDDIE/KERNS
Resolution No. 2010-038 approves actions relative to changes to Golden Gate Transit Commute Bus Service, as follows:

Directs the filing of Notices of Exemption with the Counties of Marin and Sonoma, and the City and County of San Francisco, under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Adopted

Discussion by the Board

• Director Brown commented that the Board has very difficult choices to make, as the economy continues to struggle. He stated that the decisions the Board has made are business decisions that will lead the District in the right direction.

• Director Sobel commented that he is in full agreement with Director Brown. He stated the Board’s action is not taken lightly. Staff has prepared and presented a reasonable package of changes that the majority of the public can accept. He emphasized that the Board’s decision to make changes to commute bus service was a necessary one.

• Director Snyder commented that he had sought input from transit professionals, who agreed that only a few options were available under existing economic circumstances. He stated he could accept the decision made by the Board at the present time. He encouraged the Board to revise the District’s financial plan such that further transit cuts will not be required.

• Director Sanders commented that she was not able to support the cuts to commute bus service, although she was very appreciative of the analysis by staff. She stated that the District should reduce spending by making cuts in other areas. She stated that a reduction in commute bus service is likely to affect the Highway 101 corridor (Corridor), and she cannot support actions that impact the Corridor. She stated that the advent of rail commuter service in the coming years may improve the situation.

• President Boro commented that he appreciated staff’s work in analyzing the public comments received and then in modifying the proposal to reflect the desires of the constituents.

Approve Actions Relative to the Award of Contract No. 2010-BT-7, San Rafael Bus Facility Wash Rack Replacement, to Arntz Builders, Inc.

Directors EDDIE/STROEH
Resolution No. 2010-039 approves actions relative to Contract No. 2010-BT-7, San Rafael Bus Facility Wash Rack Replacement, as follows:

with the understanding that requisite funds for this Project are included in the FY 09/10 Bus Transit Division Capital Budget.

Adopted

AYES (17): Directors Brown, Campos, Chu, Cochran, Elsbernd, Kerns, McGlashan, Moylan, Newhouse Segal, Pahre, Sanders, Snyder, Sobel and Stroeh; Second Vice President Eddie; First Vice President Reilly; President Boro
NOES (0): None
ABSENT (2): Directors Dufty and Grosboll

Approve Actions Relative to the Award of Contract No. 2010-FT-13, San Francisco Ferry Terminal Accessible Restrooms, to Integra Construction Services, Inc.

The Building and Operating Committee continued discussion and recommendation of this item to the Thursday, June 10, 2010, meeting of the Finance-Auditing Committee. It is anticipated that this item will be presented to the Board of Directors for action at its meeting of Friday, June 11, 2010.

Approve the Award of Contract No. 2010-FT-17, Battery System Improvements for Spaulding Ferries, to Dahl-Beck Electric

Directors EDDIE/STROEH
Resolution No. 2010-040 authorizes award of Contract No. 2010-FT-17, Battery System Improvements for Spaulding Ferries, to Dahl-Beck Electric, Richmond, CA, in the amount of $157,365.00, including all Category A items and select Category B items; with the understanding that requisite funds are available in the FY 09/10 Ferry Transit Division Capital Budget.

Adopted

AYES (17): Directors Brown, Campos, Chu, Cochran, Elsbernd, Kerns, McGlashan, Moylan, Newhouse Segal, Pahre, Sanders, Snyder, Sobel and Stroeh; Second Vice President Eddie; First Vice President Reilly; President Boro
NOES (0): None
ABSENT (2): Directors Dufty and Grosboll

Approve Actions Relative to the Award of Contract No. 2010-FT-18, Larkspur Ferry Terminal Berths and Channel Maintenance Dredging, to Dutra Dredging Company

Directors EDDIE/KERNS
Resolution No. 2010-041 approves actions relative to Contract No. 2010-FT-18, Larkspur Ferry Terminal Berths and Channel Maintenance Dredging, as follows:

with the understanding that requisite funds for this Project are included in the FY 09/10 Ferry Transit Division Capital Budget.

Adopted

AYES (15): Directors Brown, Campos, Chu, Cochran, Elsbernd, Kerns, McGlashan, Moylan, Newhouse Segal, Pahre, Sanders and Snyder; Second Vice President Eddie; First Vice President Reilly; President Boro
NOES (0): None
ABSTAIN (2): Directors Sobel and Stroeh
ABSENT (2): Directors Dufty and Grosboll

Approve Actions Relative to Contract No. 2009-BT-3, San Rafael Data Center, with Sonoma County Builders, Inc.

Directors EDDIE/REILLY
Resolution No. 2010-042 approves actions relative to Contract No. 2009-BT-3, San Rafael Data Center, with Sonoma County Builders, Inc., as follows:

with the understanding that requisite funds for this Project are included in the FY 09/10 Bus Transit Division Capital Budget.

Adopted

AYES (17): Directors Brown, Campos, Chu, Cochran, Elsbernd, Kerns, McGlashan, Moylan, Newhouse Segal, Pahre, Sanders, Snyder, Sobel and Stroeh; Second Vice President Eddie; First Vice President Reilly; President Boro
NOES (0): None
ABSENT (2): Directors Dufty and Grosboll

Approve Actions Relative to Contract No. 2010-FT-10, Installation of New Propulsion System for Re-Powering and Dry-Docking of the M.V. Del Norte, with Ice Floe, LLC, dba Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

Directors EDDIE/MOYLAN
Resolution No. 2010-043 approves actions relative to Contract No. 2010-FT-10, Installation of New Propulsion System for Re-Powering and Dry-Docking of the M.V. Del Norte, as follows:

with the understanding that requisite funds for this Project are included in the FY 09/10 Ferry Transit Division Capital Budget.

Adopted

AYES (17): Directors Brown, Campos, Chu, Cochran, Elsbernd, Kerns, McGlashan, Moylan, Newhouse Segal, Pahre, Sanders, Snyder, Sobel and Stroeh; Second Vice President Eddie; First Vice President Reilly; President Boro
NOES (0): None
ABSENT (2): Directors Dufty and Grosboll

Approve Actions Relative to the Professional Services Agreement with Marine Systems Corporation Regarding Request for Proposals No. 2009-FT-10, Engineering and Detailed Design Services for the Refurbishment of the M.V. Snohomish (M.V. Napa) and the M.V. Chinook (M.V. Golden Gate) Ferries, for Additional Consultant Services

Directors EDDIE/PAHRE
Resolution No. 2010-044 approves actions relative to the Professional Services Agreement with Marine Systems Corporation regarding Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2009-FT-10, Engineering and Detailed Design Services for Refurbishment of the M.V. Snohomish (M.V. Napa) and M.V. Chinook (M.V. Golden Gate), as follows:

with the understanding that requisite funds are available in the FY 09/10 Ferry Transit Division Capital Budget.

Adopted

AYES (17): Directors Brown, Campos, Chu, Cochran, Elsbernd, Kerns, McGlashan, Moylan, Newhouse Segal, Pahre, Sanders, Snyder, Sobel and Stroeh; Second Vice President Eddie; First Vice President Reilly; President Boro
NOES (0): None
ABSENT (2): Directors Dufty and Grosboll

Approve Actions Relative to Establishing a Carpool Toll and Increasing the Multi-Axle Vehicle Toll Rates on the Golden Gate Bridge

Discussion by the Board

• Director Snyder commented that one advantage of carpools is for families with children. He inquired as to whether the District provides discounts for children. In response, Ms. Kupersmith stated that the District provides a discount of 50% for youth on both buses and ferries.
  

Action by the Board

Directors STROEH/KERNS

Ordinance 2010-01 approves actions relative to establishing a carpool toll and increasing the multi-axle vehicle toll rates on the Golden Gate Bridge, as follows:

Directs the filing of Notices of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Adopted

Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with John Glenn Adjusters & Administrators, Inc., Relative to Request for Proposals No. 2010-D-5, Third Party Administrator for Public Liability and Fleet Claims Investigation & Adjustment Services

Directors STROEH/COCHRAN

Resolution No. 2010-045 authorizes execution of a Professional Services Agreement with John Glenn Adjusters & Administrators, Inc., San Ramon, CA, relative to Request for Proposals No. 2010-D-5, Third Party Administrator for Public Liability and Fleet Claims Investigation and Adjustment Services, in an amount not to exceed $781,728.00, for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2010, plus two one-year options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Manager, in an amount not to exceed $269,316.00, for Year Four, and $274,692.00 for Year Five, for a total amount not to exceed $1,325,736.00; with the understanding that requisite funds are included in the FY 10/11 Operating Budgets, and requisite funds will be budgeted accordingly in each subsequent fiscal year.

Adopted

AYES (17): Directors Brown, Campos, Chu, Cochran, Elsbernd, Kerns, McGlashan, Moylan, Newhouse Segal, Pahre, Sanders, Snyder, Sobel and Stroeh; Second Vice President Eddie; First Vice President Reilly; President Boro
NOES (0): None
ABSENT (2): Directors Dufty and Grosboll

Authorize Execution of a Payment Transaction with CompuCom Systems, Inc., for Additional Microsoft Licenses

Directors EDDIE/PAHRE
Resolution No. 2010-046 authorizes execution of a payment transaction with CompuCom Systems, Inc. in the amount of $78,365.00, for additional Microsoft licenses, to be issued during the contract period of June 6, 2006, through June 6, 2011, with the understanding that requisite funds are available in the FY 10/11 District Division Operating Budget/Information Systems Department.

Adopted

AYES (17): Directors Brown, Campos, Chu, Cochran, Elsbernd, Kerns, McGlashan, Moylan, Newhouse Segal, Pahre, Sanders, Snyder, Sobel and Stroeh; Second Vice President Eddie; First Vice President Reilly; President Boro
NOES (0): None
ABSENT (2): Directors Dufty and Grosboll

Attorney’s Report

Attorney David Miller, at the request of President Boro, stated that the Board of Directors would convene in closed session to discuss a matter of pending litigation, Dennis Koenig vs. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, listed in the Agenda as Item No. 6.B.1.

After closed session President Boro called the meeting to order in open session with a quorum present. Attorney Miller reported that the Board of Directors met in closed session, as permitted by the Brown Act, to discuss the item of pending litigation, Dennis Koenig vs. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, a worker compensation claim. He stated that due consideration was given to the recommendation of Athens Administrators and the Board has given direction to resolve the claim. He stated that no further action is required at this time.