| Plans and Programs Committee - October 17, 2006 |
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AGENDA PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEEMeeting Notice Date: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 17, 2006 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of the September 12, 2006, Meeting – ACTION* (attachment) 3. Citizens Advisory Committee Report – INFORMATION* (attachment) 4. Appoint 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, resulting from the resignations of Ruth Grabowski and Pi Ra. The recommendation is to appoint one member to the Citizens Advisory Committee. 5. Recommend Allocation of $97,175 in Prop K funds, with Conditions, to the Municipal Transportation Authority (MTA) for Construction of the Van Ness Avenue Pedestrian Countdown Signal Project, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule – ACTION* (attachment) February 2006, through approval of Resolution 06-44, the Authority allocated $85,623 in Prop K funds for the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) to plan for and design accessible pedestrian signals and pedestrian countdown signals, including $26,126 for pedestrian countdown signals on Van Ness Avenue at eight locations: Union Street, Pacific Avenue, Jackson Street, Washington Street, Geary Street, O'Farrell Street, Turk Street, and Golden Gate Avenue. These locations were selected by MTA based on need and the ability to install the signals using existing conduit. MTA expects to complete the design phase by the end of December 2006 and consequently has submitted a request for $97,175 in Prop K funds for construction. MTA plans to start construction using City forces at the end of 2006, with project completion by June 2007. We are seeking a recommendation to allocate $97,175 in Prop K funds, with conditions, to the MTA for construction of the Van Ness Avenue Pedestrian Countdown Signals Project, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule. 6. Recommend the Allocation of $39,000 in Prop K funds to the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (PCJPB) for Operations of the 4th & King San Francisco Bicycle Storage Facility, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule – ACTION* (attachment) In January 2005, the Authority approved Resolution 05-33 establishing San Francisco 's project priorities for the first programming cycle of Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program (RBPP). Our list included a $300,000 Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (PCJPB) grant application to help fund the first 3 years of operations for the San Francisco Bicycle Storage Facility (i.e., bikestation) at the 4th and King Caltrain Station. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission awarded the grant as requested, and the PCJPB is now requesting $39,000 in Prop K funds to provide local match for the RBPP grant. The bike storage facility is currently under construction, and it is projected to open by December 31, 2006. The current layout will accommodate 130 to 150 bicycle parking spaces, and will be open approximately 12 hours per day, including the morning and afternoon peaks. There will also be retail operations, but these will not be supported by grant funds. An operator has already been selected and the PCJPB and the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) are working with the operator to negotiate the needed management and operating agreements. We are seeking a recommendation for the allocation of $39,000 in Prop K funds to the PCJPB for operations of the 4th & King San Francisco Bicycle Storage Facility, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule. 7. Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Feasibility Study: Alternatives Evaluation - INFORMATION* (attachment) The Authority, in coordination with MTA, is conducting the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study, including conceptual design and evaluation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) alternatives . The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a set of BRT alternatives for Van Ness Avenue through a technical and community process. The Feasibility Study evaluates a No-Project scenario as well as four BRT alternatives: a curb-lane BRT design and three center-lane BRT designs. Evaluation of the No Project and the BRT alternatives for Van Ness is complete. Evaluations are based on a three-step modeling process as well as analysis of the engineering designs of each alternative, and design charrettes focused on key station platforms. Based on the analysis, several BRT design configurations provide significant transit performance benefits with limited cost and traffic / construction impact. We are seeking input and guidance from the Committee. This is an information item. 8. Status Report on the Third Street Light Rail Project – INFORMATION* (attachment) This is a status report on the Third Street Light Rail Project. The focus of construction activities continues on Segment J and the Metro East Maintenance Facility ( MME ). As of August 31, 2006, the project had spent approximately 80% of the total budget, including soft costs, and overall construction was 78% complete. All line segment contracts are substantially complete, with the exception of Segment J (Station Finishes and Project-wide Systems), which is scheduled to complete in early November 2006. If only the line segments are considered and the MME is excluded, the degree of construction completion rises to 94%. MTA is approaching completion of the operations readiness exercises and has posted the new operator schedules; signup started on October 9. The general signup, in which all divisions participate, is expected to be completed by October 16, approximately six weeks late. Operator training will start soon thereafter. Meanwhile, MTA, which has been conducting training of the instructors, is confident that the start of revenue service will not be affected by this delay. The MME is 35% complete and work is progressing on the roof system, curtain wall, siding, interior framing, and rough-in for utilities. Rail Yard work continues on special trackwork and OCS poles. DPW and the contractor for the 4th Street Bridge continue working with the dispute resolution board. Limited passenger service will commence on January 7, 2007, and full revenue service will start on April 7, 2007. Work on preliminary engineering for the Central Subway is now 34% complete; community outreach meetings will take place throughout the month of October. This is an information item. 9. Introduction of New Items – INFORMATION 10. Public Comment 11. Adjournment Please note that the meeting proceedings can be viewed live at http://www.sfgov.org/sfgtv or that evening at 6:00 pm on Cable Channel 26 in San Francisco, with a repeat on the weekend (either Saturday or Sunday evening). To know the exact cablecast times for weekend viewing, please call SFGTV at (415) 557-4293 on Friday when the cablecast times have been determined. In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at all public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals. To obtain a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact Pooja Jhunjhunwala at 415.522.4800 at least two business days before the meeting. 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In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at all public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals. To obtain a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact Pooja Jhunjhunwala at 415.522.4800 at least two business days before the meeting. Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements: Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code, Sec. 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the S.F. Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Ave., Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 581-2300; or website www.sfgov.org/ethics. |
