| Citizens Advisory Committee - July 27, 2005 |
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click here for a PDF version of the agenda AGENDA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEEMeeting Notice Date: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2005 6:00 1. Committee Meeting Call to Order 6:05 2. Adoption of Minutes of the June 22, 2005 Meeting - ACTION * (attachment 1) 6:07 3. Chair's Report – INFORMATION 6:10 Programming 4. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Allocation of Prop K funds to MUNI for 3 Overhead Rehabilitation 1998-2009 Program Projects Including $200,000 for the 5 Fulton/21 Hayes Lines Project, $169,000 for the Traction Power Feeders Project, and $99,000 for the Traction Power Substations Project, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedules . – ACTION* (attachment 2) MUNI's overhead rehabilitation program covers the phased design and replacement of its overhead wires, related poles and traction power systems. The projects included in this program are designed to reduce operational problems, reduce maintenance and increase system reliability. MUNI has requested a total of $468,000 in Prop K funds including $200,000 for conceptual engineering of the 5 Fulton/21 Hayes lines, $169,000 for design engineering for Traction Power Feeders, and $99,000 for Traction Power Substations design engineering. These Prop K funds will provide the required 20% non-federal local match to $1,872,000 in Federal 5307 grant funds. We are seeking a motion of support for the allocation of Prop K funds to MUNI for 3 Overhead Rehab 1998-2009 Program projects including $200,000 for the 5 Fulton/21 Hayes Lines project, $169,000 for the Traction Power Feeders project, and $99,000 for the Traction Power Substations project, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedules . 5. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Appropriation of $25,000 in Prop K Funds for Development of the San Francisco Model Land Use Allocation Tool, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule – ACTION* (attachment 3) Travel demand forecasting depends on accurate forecasts of population and employment, and the Planning Department currently employs a laborious manual process for allocating future growth in the city. The purpose of this project is to automate the creation of land use inputs to the SF-CHAMP travel forecasting model, and to better integrate land use and transportation modeling between the Planning Department and the Authority. This project will create the first version of the San Francisco Model Land Use Allocation Tool, and will provide the framework for future extensions to the Planning Department's land use forecasting capabilities. The total cost is $55,000, to be funded with $25,000 in Prop K funds from the Transportation/Land Use Coordination category and $30,000 from the Authority's TPLUS funds. We are seeking a motion of support for the appropriation of $25,000 in Prop K funds for development of the San Francisco Model Land Use Allocation Tool, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule. 6. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Appropriation of $50,000 in Prop K funds for the Bayview Oakdale Caltrain Station Ridership Study, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule – ACTION* (attachment 4) In February 2005, the Authority Board approved the Bayview Oakdale Caltrain Station Study: Design Feasibility and Station Concepts Report, which concluded that it is feasible to build a station at Oakdale and developed two conceptual station plans with community input. The next stage of station planning is to conduct service planning and ridership studies. We are recommending appropriation of $50,000 in Prop K funds for the Authority to lead the Bayview Oakdale Caltrain Station Ridership Study, in collaboration with Caltrain and MUNI. The study will utilize recently completed rider surveys that will help to assess the future demand, travel patterns, and modes of access to and from the Oakdale station, and our travel demand model to test alternative regional and local service plan scenarios and generate estimated ridership projections at the Oakdale station. We are seeking a motion of support for the appropriation of $50,000 in Prop K funds for the Bayview Oakdale Caltrain Station Ridership Study, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule. 7. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Appropriation of $45,000 in Prop K funds for a Parking Management Study, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule – ACTION* (attachment 5) There is strong policy, agency and public support for a parking management study in San Francisco. The purpose of the proposed Parking Management Study, which would be conducted by the Authority, MTA, and the Planning Department, is to evaluate alternative policies and strategies for better managing existing parking supplies in residential and commercial neighborhood districts. Results of the study will coordinated with and be applied to Supervisor Alioto-Pier's proposed Neighborhood Beautification District legislation (File 050692), and a study of pricing of on-street parking as a congestion management measure if we receive federal grant funds. The total cost is $75,000, to be funded with $45,000 in Prop K funds from the Travel Demand Management/Parking Management category and $30,000 from the Authority's TPLUS funds. We are seeking a motion of support for the appropriation of $45,000 in Prop K funds for a Parking Management Study, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule. 7:15 Finance and Administration 8. Adopt A Motion Of Support for the Award Of A Three-Year Professional Services Contract, With Two Additional One-Year Extension Options, to the Top-Ranked Firm Based on a Competitive Selection Process for Information Technology Services , in an Amount not to Exceed $400,000, And to Negotiate the Non-Monetary Terms and Conditions– ACTION* (attachment 6) The Authority contracts with outside firms for certain specialized professional services in areas where factors like costs, work volume or the degree of specialization required would not justify the use of in-house staff. During August 2005, we will initiate and complete a competitive procurement process seeking an outside professional services firm to provide information technology services, including local area network, computer and website maintenance. Based on the results of the competitive selection process, we will make a recommendation for award prior to the September 20 Finance Committee, allowing contract award by the Authority Board to occur in September, as our current contract will expire September 30, 2005. We are seeking a motion of support for the award of a three-year professional services contract , with two additional one-year extension options, to the top-ranked firm based on a competitive selection process for information technology services, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, and to negotiate the non-monetary terms and conditions . 9. Adopt a Motion of Support for Adoption of the Authority's Fiscal Policy – ACTION* (attachment 7) The Authority's Fiscal Policy guides the budget development and administration process, as well as the procurement process for goods and services. The Authority's current Fiscal Policy was adopted through Board Resolution 05-39 on January 25, 2005, and is designed to comply with all applicable statutes. Since then, legislative actions have resulted in changes to the Public Utilities Code statutes governing the Authority, and we are proposing to modify our Fiscal Policy to remain consistent with state laws. We are seeking a motion of support for adoption of the Authority's Fiscal Policy. 10. Amendment of the Credit Agreement Relating to the Authority's Commercial Paper Notes – INFORMATION * (attachment 8) On March 30, 2004, the Authority Board adopted Resolution No. 04-44 approving the Authority's $200M commercial paper program, which included a credit support facility provided by Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW). This required facility is in the form of a revolving line of credit at 14 basis points per annum, with a term not to exceed five (5) years. As a German state-owned institution, LBBW has historically received government support, which has allowed it to offer better rates. Pursuant to a European Union agreement, this government support will cease for all German state-owned banking institutions on July 18, 2005. LBBW has offered the Authority the opportunity to extend the existing credit facility under the current favorable terms, along with a grandfathered State guarantee, until December 29, 2015. After consulting with its commercial paper dealers, financial advisors, general and bond counsel, we determined it would be advantageous to amend the credit agreement with LBBW. This is only an extension of the life of the credit agreement to December 29, 2015. We are not seeking to expand the commercial paper program beyond its currently authorized $200M. This item was approved by the Authority Board through Resolution 06-01 during a special Board meeting on July 12, 2005, because the amendment needed to be executed before July 19, 2005. This is an information item. 7:30 Other 11. Status Report on Third Street Light Rail Project– INFORMATION* (attachment 8) This is a status report on the Third Street Light Rail Project. Construction activities are currently ongoing throughout the entire corridor. As of May 31, 2005, the project has spent approximately 67% of the total budget, including soft costs. With construction 60% complete, various contracts are approaching completion. All contracts, except Segment A, are currently within budget and most of them are scheduled to be completed in time to support the start of revenue service, which is currently scheduled for June 2006. Segment A, the Fourth Street Bridge, continues to be on the critical path of the project, with completion projected for December 2005. DPW commenced to assess liquidated damages against the Segment A contractor at the rate of $25,000 per day in accordance with the contract. On July 19, MUNI received authorization from its Board to award the MME contract to Stacy and Witbeck. Although efforts continue to address environmental concerns along Third Street, MUNI stopped air monitoring at the end of May on all segments except Segment C, because the type of work being performed no longer warrants it. This is an information item. 7:50 12. Public Comment 8:00 13. Adjournment * Materials Attached Next Regular Meeting: September 28, 2005 Due to the Board of Supervisors' recess, all Authority meetings, including the CAC, are canceled for the month of August. Please call the Clerk of the Authority with any questions. CAC MEMBERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND SHOULD CONTACT POOJA JHUNJHUNWALA AT 522-4831 This meeting location is wheelchair accessible. In order to allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple-chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting, individuals are requested to refrain from wearing perfume or other scented products. All times shown are for information only. Items will be called at the discretion of the Chair. If you prefer receiving future agendas via email instead of regular mail, . |
