| Citizens Advisory Committee - October 24, 2007 |
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEEMeeting Notice Date: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Location: 100 Van Ness Avenue, 26th Floor Members: Brian Larkin (Chair), Jerry Lee, Cecilia Lim, Fran Martin, Matt Mitguard, Terry Micheau, Jul Lynn Parsons, Jacqaline Sachs, Crezia Tano and Wendy Tran
6:00 1. Committee Meeting Call to Order 6:05 2. Adoption of Minutes of the September 26, 2007 Meeting - ACTION * (attachment) 6:07 3. Chair's Report - INFORMATION 6:10 4. Election of Vice-Chair - ACTION Due to the resignation of CAC Vice-Chair Sarah Gon, an election is required to select the Vice-Chair by a majority of the CAC members present at this meeting. Any CAC member is eligible or the Vice Chair position. The term of the Vice-Chair expires in January of each year, as established by Section 2, Article II of the CAC By-Laws.
5. CAC Appointment - INFORMATION The Plans and Programs Committee will consider recommending appointment of one member to the CAC at its November 6 meeting. These vacancies resulted from the resignation of CAC Vice-Chair Sarah Gon. Neither staff nor CAC members make recommendations regarding CAC appointments. CAC applications can be obtained at the Authority's website (www.sfcta.org) or by calling 415.522.4800. This is an information item. 6. Third Street Light Rail Project Status Report - INFORMATION Since the start of the T-Third service, MTA has been working towards improving the reliability of the metro system in general and the T-Third in particular. It has made significant progress in the areas of operator availability and LRV maintenance, the two major challenges affecting operations. MTA reports over 20 days without any missed runs during the morning rush hours. The Muni Metro East Maintenance and Operations Facility (MME) is now 69% complete. The building is now totally enclosed, all exterior doors have been installed, siding is approaching completion, and windows are about 90% complete. In the interior, work continues on the systems and equipment installation. The east yard is now fully paved and the tracks on 25th Street connecting the MME to Third Street will be completed on October 22. Art glass for the lobby/stair towers has been received and will be installed by the end of October. Preliminary Engineering for the Central Subway is now 53% complete. The project team continues to advance design and technical interagency coordination meetings continue with BART, Caltrans, TJPA, PG&E, and CPUC. The public outreach program continues and multiple presentations to interested parties took place in September. On October 16th, the project team will receive a visit from USDOT Secretary Mary Peters and will provide her with a project briefing and a tour of the Central Subway alignment. MTA completed this year's New Starts Report and submitted it to FTA on September 7. The report highlights the significant progress made on the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement/Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIS/SEIR) and the implementation of the results of the value engineering program, which resulted in a cost estimate of $1.29 billion in year-of-expenditure dollars. The report also addresses the project's funding, which increased by $290 million from the previous submittal. Full funding for the project has now been identified. The draft SEIS/SEIR was issued for public comment on October 17 and a planning commission hearing will be scheduled for mid-November. This is an information item.
6:35 Policy and Programming 7. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Allocation of $385,520 in Prop K Funds to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for Construction of Phase 2 of the Broadway Streetscape Improvements Project, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule, and Amendment of the Relevant 5-Year Prioritization Program - ACTION * (attachment) In December 2004, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) awarded $2 million in Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) capital grant funds to the DPW for Phase 2 of the Broadway Streetscape Improvements Project. The second phase will provide sidewalk enhancements and pedestrian improvements along Broadway between Columbus/Grant Streets and Kearny Street, complementing Phase 1 improvements between Montgomery and Battery Streets. To date the Authority has provided $371,000 in Prop K funds to serve as local match to TLC grant through an allocation of $260,000 for Phase 2 to match the TLC grant and $111,000 in cost savings from an allocation for Phase 1 construction. In September 2007, the DPW received four bids for the construction phase of the project, all of which exceeded the engineer's estimate that informed the original project budget of $2,418,219. In order to meet the MTC's timely use of funds deadlines and reduce risk of further cost escalation, the DPW, with our concurrence, wishes to proceed with contract award and is seeking an additional $385,520 to fully fund construction of the project. Although the higher cost was not anticipated in the 5-Year Prioritization Program (5YPP) for the Transportation/Land Use category that provided the original $260,000 in matching funds, there is sufficient capacity the 5YPP line item for undesignated TLC grants local match. We are seeking a recommendation to allocate an additional $385,520 in Prop K funds to the DPW for construction of Phase 2 of the Broadway Streetscape Improvements Project, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule, and Amendment of the Relevant 5-Year Prioritization Program. 8. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Allocation of $3,407,000 in Prop K Funds to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) for Right-of-Way Relocation Costs for the Transbay Transit Center Project, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule - ACTION * (attachment) The Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) has completed and adopted its Right-of Way (ROW) Acquisition Plan and the Final Relocation Impact Study (FRIS) for the Transbay Transit Center (TTC) Program. In accordance with Federal and State relocation regulations, the TJPA has also prepared a Relocation Assistance Brochure describing the relocation assistance available to businesses displaced by Phase 1 of the TTC Program. Having completed the parcel appraisals and appraisals review, the TJPA has issued first written offers for all of the parcels required for the Temporary Terminal, all parcels to be acquired for the Caltrain Downtown Extension (DTX) right-of-way preservation, and one parcel for the Transit Center and ramps. All first written offers for the Transit Center and ramps are anticipated to be issued as of the end of calendar year 2007. At this time, one parcel, 80 Natoma Street, has been acquired. As part of the ROW acquisition process, the TJPA is required to provide relocation assistance payments to displaced occupants. Relocation assistance payments for eligible business owners are based upon the actual and reasonable cost to move personal property from the affected site to the replacement site. In addition, the TJPA will provide assistance to allow the business owner to reestablish the business at a replacement site and to cover the costs to search for a replacement site, within limits set by law. The current request would allocate $3,407,000 to the TJPA to fund the relocation assistance payments to businesses occupying the properties required for the Temporary Terminal and TTC construction and the consultant costs associated with relocation services for Phase 1 of the TTC program. Claims for relocation assistance may be submitted to the TJPA from the time of the first written offer to 18 months after vacating the property. Consultant costs associated with providing relocation services are anticipated to begin within the next few months. Although relocation assistance expenditures may not occur for some time, the TJPA seeks an allocation at this time because the TJPA has incurred or soon will incur liabilities for relocation assistance payments. We are seeking a motion of support for the allocation of $3,407,000 in Prop K funds to the TJPA for right-of-way relocation costs for the Transbay Transit Center Project, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule. 9. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Allocation of $1,577,170 in Prop K funds, with Conditions, to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for Construction of New Signal Contract 58, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule - ACTION * (attachment) In July 2005, through Resolution 05-66, the Authority allocated $375,000 in Prop K funds to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for the design phase of New Signal Contract 58, which involves installing new traffic signals at 6 locations. With design now complete, the MTA is seeking Prop K funds for the construction phase of the project. Improvements at each location will include new mast arm mounted signals for improved visibility, count down pedestrian signals, new controllers, conduit, wiring, poles, and curb ramps. The MTA's estimate for construction is $1,577,170. The 5-Year Prioritization Program (5YPP) for the New Signals and Signs category includes $1,050,000 for the project, leaving a shortfall of $527,170. The MTA has requested concurrent approval of a 5YPP amendment to cover the shortfall that includes de-obligation of $176,000 in unused design funds and reprogramming of $351,170 in funds from another signal project. We are seeking a motion of support for the allocation of $1,577,170 in Prop K Funds, with Conditions, to the MTA for construction of New Signal Contract 58, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule. 10. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Allocation of $1,981,197 in Prop K Funds, with Conditions, to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for Construction of Signal Modification Contract 32, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule - ACTION * (attachment) In Fiscal Year 2004/2005, through approval of Resolution 04-70, the Authority allocated $460,700 in Prop K funds to the MTA for conceptual engineering and detailed design of Signal Modification Contract 32. Now that detailed design is complete, the MTA is seeking Prop K funds for the construction phase of the project, which includes signal improvements at 22 locations listed in the attached Allocation Request Form. The scope primarily involves installation of new pedestrian count down signals, but also includes installing mast arm poles and additional signal heads for improved signal visibility, curb ramps, adding left turn phases and relocating signal hardware. Based on final design, the MTA's estimate for construction of the subject project is $1,981,197. The 5-Year Prioritization Program (5YPP) for the System Maintenance and Renovations - Signals and Signs category includes $1.6 million for the project, leaving a shortfall of $381,197. Thus, MTA is requesting concurrent approval of a 5YPP amendment to de-obligate an equivalent amount of unused funds from three signal projects or project phases that are essentially completed. MTA expects to complete the project in early 2009. We are seeking a motion of support for the allocation of $1,981,197 in Prop K funds, with conditions, to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for construction of Signal Modification Contract 32, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule. 11. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Allocation of $227,785 in Prop K funds, with Conditions, to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for the Design Engineering Phase of the Escalator Rehabilitation and Upgrade Project, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule - ACTION * (attachment) In December 2006, the Authority allocated $65,000 in Prop K funds to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for the conceptual engineering phase of the subject project (Resolution 07-35). One purpose of the conceptual engineering report (CER) was to determine whether it would be more cost effective to rehabilitate and upgrade the existing escalators or replace them entirely. With the CER complete, the MTA has identified rehabilitation as the preferable strategy, and has requested $227,785 in Prop K funds to complete design work for the rehabilitation and upgrade of 5 escalators in the MUNI Metro System. Once constructed, this project would bring the escalators into conformity with current codes, incorporate modern safety features, and reduce maintenance costs and down time. The MTA identified the 2 escalators at Powell Street station, the 2 escalators at Van Ness Avenue station, and the 1 escalator at Church Street station as the highest 5 priorities for upgrade because of their heavy use and outdoor location, leading to additional wear and tear. The MTA intends to survey escalator site conditions throughout the system to determine the priority order of rehabilitating and modernizing the remaining 23 escalators. The Prop K funds requested would match $911,140 in Federal Section 5307 funds for a total cost of $1,138,925 for the design engineering phase of the subject project. Based on the CER, the MTA estimates the total cost to rehabilitate the 5 escalators at $7,241,198. We are seeking a motion of support for the allocation of $227,785 in Prop K funds, with conditions, to the MTA for the design engineering phase of the Escalator Rehabilitation and Upgrade Project, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule. 12. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Allocation of $530,297 in Prop K funds, with Conditions, to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for the Paratransit Vehicle Procurement Project, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule - ACTION * (attachment) The Prop K Expenditure Plan Transit System Maintenance and Renovation - Vehicles category provides for programmatic improvements for upgrade, rehabilitation, and replacement of transit vehicles, spare parts, and on-board equipment. The 5-Year Prioritization Program for this category includes the purchase of 60 Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) paratransit vehicles. In June 2005, through the approval of Resolution 05-66, the Authority allocated $245,825 in Prop K funds to the MTA for the purchase and conversion of 20 replacement paratransit vans. The MTA completed this procurement in September 2006. The MTA has requested funds to procure an additional 40 paratransit vehicles for the Paratransit Lift Van/ADA Access shared ride program. The $530,297 requested Prop K funds would provide the required local match for federal Section 5307 transit funds. The MTA expects to have all 40 paratransit vans in service by June 30, 2008. We are seeking a motion of support for the allocation of $530,297 in Prop K funds, with conditions, to the MTA for the Paratransit Vehicle Procurement Project, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule. 13. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Allocation of $2,692,559 in Prop K Funds, with Conditions, to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for Design of the Radio Communications System and CAD Replacement Project, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule - ACTION * (attachment) The Authority Board-approved 5-Year Prioritization Program (5YPP) for the Transit System Maintenance and Renovation - Guideways category includes $71,766,793 in Prop K funds for planning, design, and implementation of the Municipal Transportation Agency's (MTA's) Radio Communications System and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) Replacement Project. The existing Motorola Metrocom system that the MTA uses for revenue service is 28 years old and at the end of its useful life. Due to many deficiencies, including the inability to carry data traffic generated by "smart" vehicle applications such as automatic vehicle location and closed circuit television, insufficient capacity to handle the existing voice traffic, problems with "dead spots" at numerous locations, and the increasing difficulty of repairs, MTA has requested Prop K funds for conceptual engineering and detailed design of a modern radio and data communications system. The radio replacement project is the largest component of the renovation and upgrade of the MTA Central Control Facility, and as such MTA has also requested Prop K funds to hire a project manager to develop the initial scope of the larger Central Control Facility Project, finalize the site location, develop the funding plan, and develop a schedule that will phase the new facility into the new radio system. We are seeking a motion of support for the allocation of $2,692,559 in Prop K funds, with conditions, to the MTA for design of the Radio Communications System and CAD Replacement Project, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule. 14. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Allocation of $15,000 in Prop K Funds, with Conditions, to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) to Provide Local Match for Preliminary Engineering of the Bicycle Network Improvements Project, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule - ACTION * (attachment) The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) created the Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program (RBPP) to fund transportation infrastructure improvements for pedestrians and cyclists. In the first county share cycle of this program, the Authority programmed $100,000 to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for the project development phases (i.e., non-construction) of the Bicycle Network Improvements project, which will develop preferred designs for closing existing gaps at four locations in the San Francisco Bicycle Route Network. The MTA has requested $15,000 in Prop K funds to serve as local match to the RBPP grant. The purpose of preferred designs and improvements at each location is to enhance the safety and utility of the Bike Route Network. The need for developing preferred designs and closing existing gaps is to provide for continuous and safe bicycle access to all of San Francisco's neighborhoods. Due to an injunction prohibiting the implementation of bicycle improvements by the City and County of San Francisco, the subject request does not include implementation of improvements at the above locations. However, RBPP projects are funded by Congestion Management and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds, which require that a facility be implemented that improves bicycle access at these locations within 10 years of receiving the CMAQ funds. We are seeking a motion of support for the allocation of $15,000 in Prop K Funds, with conditions, to the MTA to provide local match for preliminary engineering of the Bicycle Network Improvements Project, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule. 15. 2008 Prop K Strategic Plan, 5-Year Prioritization Programs and Regional Transportation Plan Update - INFORMATION Early in 2007, we initiated discussions with Prop K project sponsors regarding the 2008 Prop K Strategic Plan and 5-Year Prioritization Program (5YPP) updates. This will be the first update of the Strategic Plan, which was adopted in March 2005, and the 5YPPs, which were approved in May/June 2005. Consistent with Strategic Plan policies, the schedule for these updates is being timed to maximize the effectiveness of San Francisco input into the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's 2009 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and leveraging of Prop K funds to deliver the Expenditure Plan. Coordination with the RTP update is critically important since delivery of the Expenditure Plan depends upon leveraging the projected $2.35 billion in sales tax funds generated over the 30 years of the program with about $9.6 billion in federal, state, regional and other local funds. At the October Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting, we will give a presentation describing the purpose and interrelationship of the Strategic Plan, 5YPPs, and RTP and provide highlights of our proposed approach and schedule, including timelines for CAC action, public workshops, and other opportunities for public input. These items will be featured on CAC agendas monthly through spring 2008, when we anticipate Board adoption of the Strategic Plan and 5YPP updates. We are seeking input and guidance from the CAC. This is an information item. (PowerPoint presentation) 7:50 16. Public Comment 8:00 17. Adjournment * Materials Attached Next Regular Meeting: December 5, 2007CAC MEMBERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND SHOULD CONTACT ERIKA CHENG AT (415) 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, please send your request to |
