| Plans and Programs Committee - July 17, 2007 |
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AGENDA PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Meeting Notice
1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of the June 12, 2007 Meeting - ACTION* (PPC minutes) (CAC minutes) 3. Citizens Advisory Committee Report - INFORMATION
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Recommend
Appointment of Two Members to the Citizens Advisory Committee - ACTION* (attachment) The Authority has an eleven-member Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). CAC members serve two-year terms. Per the Authority's Administrative Code, the Plans and Programs Committee recommends and the Authority Board appoints individuals to fill any CAC vacancies. Neither Authority staff nor the CAC make any recommendations on CAC appointments, but we maintain an up-to-date database of applications for CAC membership. A chart with information about current CAC members is attached, showing ethnicity, gender, neighborhood of residence, and affiliation. There are two vacancies on the CAC requiring Committee action. The first vacancy was created when Elizabeth Dunlap's (District 9) term expired following the July CAC meeting. The second vacancy was created when Jacqualine Sachs' (District 2) term expired after the July CAC meeting. We are seeking recommendation to appoint two members to the Citizens Advisory Committee. 5. Recommend Appointment of 9 Members to the Van Ness Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Citizens Advisory Committee - ACTION* (attachment) In December 2006, the Authority Board approved the Van Ness Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Feasibility Study, including conceptual design and evaluation of BRT alternatives for Van Ness Avenue, and appropriated Prop K funding for Environmental Analysis and Preliminary Engineering. In March 2007, the Authority Board approved the award of a contract to Parsons for Environmental Analysis and Preliminary Engineering for BRT on Van Ness Avenue, to be led by the Authority in coordination with MTA. The Van Ness BRT Citizens Advisory Committee will advise Authority staff during the Environmental Analysis. The CAC will include 9 members with representation encompassing both corridor and citywide interests. We received 21 applications by the July 10 application due date. We are seeking a recommendation to appoint 9 members to the Van Ness Avenue BRT Citizens Advisory Committee. 6. Recommend Allocation of $18,035,320 in Prop K Funds, with Conditions, for 16 Annual Requests, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedules and Associated 5-Year Prioritization Program Amendments, and a Commitment to Allocate an Additional $351,358 in Fiscal Year 2008/09 for the Construction Phase of Three Projects - ACTION* (attachment) The Authority's annual call for Prop K projects allows project sponsors to incorporate the level of Prop K funding in their annual budget processes, and to put into place the staff and other resources necessary to deliver Prop K projects and programs. This is the second round of annual applications for Fiscal Year 2007/08, comprised of 16 applications, including one carried over from Part 1 and 15 new applications submitted by April 25. The applications include transit preferential streets, traffic calming, pedestrian circulation and safety, and street resurfacing projects, as well as one Muni overhead rehab project. Subject to funding availability, project sponsors that can demonstrate need and project readiness can also receive allocations for individual projects and programs during the year, after the annual call for applications. Attachment 1 summarizes the applications received, which have a combined request of about $18.3 million in Prop K funds. At the June Plans and Programs Committee meeting, we highlighted findings from our initial review. This month we are bringing back 16 applications with a staff recommendation to support allocation of just over $18 million in Prop K funds as shown in Attachment 2. In consultation with the Municipal Transportation Agency, we deferred one traffic calming request to allow more time to clarify scope details and project delivery track record. For most requests we are recommending the amount of Prop K funds requested, but have recommended special conditions as appropriate, most frequently for projects requesting multi-phase allocations that include both project development and construction. Our recommendation also includes three commitments to allocate funds for the construction phase for projects leveraging county share Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program and Transportation for Livable Community funds recently programmed by the Authority. We are seeking a recommendation to allocate $18,035,320 in Prop K funds, with conditions, for 16 annual requests, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedules and associated 5-Year Prioritization Program amendments, and the commitment to allocate an additional $351,358 in Fiscal Year 2008/09 for the construction phase of three projects. 7. Recommend Allocation of $186,100 in Prop K Funds, with Conditions, to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for Planning and Design of Eight Bicycle Projects, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule, and Amendment of the Relevant 5-Year Prioritization Program - ACTION* (attachment) The voter-approved Prop K Expenditure Plan requires development and Authority Board approval of a 5-Year Prioritization Program (5YPP) as a condition of allocation for all of the programmatic (i.e., non-project specific categories) in the Expenditure Plan. The 5YPPs have several required elements including a prioritization methodology, performance measures, and a 5-Year Program of Projects (e.g. project list) that identifies projects by fiscal year, including Prop K and other funds to fully fund the phase or phases that are moving forward. In May and June of 2005, the Authority adopted twenty 5YPPs that cover Fiscal Year 2004/05 through Fiscal Year 2008/09. The Bicycle Circulation and Safety 5YPP adopted in June 2005 did not contain a full 5-year program of projects, but instead focused on developing a Fiscal Year 2005/06 list of projects. This decision, which was prompted at MTA's request and in consultation with other eligible project sponsors, the Bicycle Advisory Committee and San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, was made in consideration of the fact that at the time the MTA was involved in updating the city's Bicycle Plan, with which the 5YPP should be consistent. Due to a number of factors, including a delay in approval of the complete Bicycle Plan and staffing changes, further complicated by a court injunction against the Bicycle Plan, MTA had not previously submitted the required 5YPP update to provide the full 5-year program of projects. In May 2007, through Resolution 07-63, the Authority adopted a special condition regarding bicycle project allocations stating that no further allocations would be approved from the Bicycle Circulation and Safety category until a complete 5YPP amendment including, but not limited to providing proposed project lists for Fiscal Years 2007/08 and 2008/09, is approved by the Board. We have been working closely with MTA staff for several months to prepare a major 5YPP amendment for this category, which is shown in Attachment 1. The MTA has concurrently requested a total of $186,100 in Prop K funds for planning and design of eight capital projects that require additional planning and design work so that they can be analyzed as part of the San Francisco Bicycle Plan EIR. Approval of the requested funds is contingent upon approval of the proposed 5YPP amendment. We are seeking a recommendation to allocate $186,100 in Prop K funds, with conditions, to the MTA for planning and design of eight bicycle facility projects, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedules, and amendment of the relevant 5YPP. 8. Update on the Transit Effectiveness Project - INFORMATION This is a status report on the Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP), the first comprehensive review of the Muni transit system in over 25 years. The TEP is a partnership between the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and the San Francisco Controller's Office to increase the effectiveness of the Muni transit system. Launched in May 2006, this project offers a unique opportunity to determine how well Muni works for riders today, how it can attract more riders, and how to use limited resources more efficiently. The TEP project team will share its progress to date on key tasks, including preliminary findings from the TEP's market research and service evaluation efforts. We will also update the committee on key public outreach activities, including community briefings, public workshops, youth & family forums and rider surveys, and employee outreach. The next phase of the TEP will focus on developing a policy framework and draft service concepts, informed through rigorous technical analysis, community input, and best practices from other cities. This is an information item. 9. Status Report on the Third Street Light Rail Project - INFORMATION* (attachment) The T-Third line is now fully operational and in revenue service. MTA continues to work towards improving the reliability of the metro system in general and the T-Third in particular. To that effect, MTA implemented route changes at the end of June geared towards improving overall service and reducing delays. The lack of sufficient LRV operators system-wide, to cover for sickness, vacations, or absenteeism continues to be a challenge for MTA, as is the availability of sufficient vehicles and mechanics to provide sustainable service for the new line. The Muni Metro East Maintenance Facility is now 60% complete, based on the current forecast-at-completion. The building is now totally enclosed and the rollup doors will be installed by the end of July. In the interior, work continues on partitions and mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and HVAC elements. In preparation for track embedment in the yard, MTA is planning to test the entire track using the C-1 test car in August. The startup and commissioning committee is now meeting regularly. Work on preliminary engineering for the Central Subway is now 45% complete. On June 15, MTA issued the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement/Report (SEIS/SEIR) for FTA review. On June 20, MTA made a presentation at SPUR and on June 30, Nathaniel Ford, MTA's CEO, participated in the Mayor's town hall meeting to discuss the Central Subway and respond to public comment. A new project estimate was issued to FTA for review on June 20. The new estimate is in the range of $1.22 billion to $1.39 billion depending on various escalation and allocation scenarios. On June 27, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) adopted a plan for its share of the Prop 1B transit formula funds that includes an additional $100 million from the region's share of the Prop 1B funds to match dollar for dollar MTA's $100 million commitment of bond funds. This is an information item. 10. Introduction of New Items - INFORMATION 11. Public Comment 12. Adjournment
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