| Citizens Advisory Committee - April 28, 2004 |
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Download printable pdf version of agenda CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEEMeeting Notice Date: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2004 1. Committee Meeting Call to Order 6:05 2. Adoption of Minutes of the March 24, 2004 Meeting - ACTION (attachment 1) 6:07 3. Chair's Report – INFORMATION 4. Third Street Update – INFORMATION (attachment 2) This is a status report for the Third Street Light Rail Project. Construction activities are currently ongoing throughout the entire corridor. As of March 31, 2004 the project has spent approximately 47% of the budget and is anticipated to start spending approximately $15 million per month when the Metro East Facility begins construction. Also as of February 2004, total local hires for the corridor have exceeded 150. Efforts continue to address environmental concerns along Third Street, and MUNI continues to publish its air monitoring results. In March 2004, 90% of the tests were below the action level. Completion of the rail line is scheduled for the end of 2005 with the Metro East Facility contract completion expected one year later. At the March meeting of the full Board, allocations for the remainder of this fiscal year were approved for the construction segments. The Review of the proposed Revised Budget has been completed; it will be presented separately. This is an information item. 6:20 Programming 5. Prop K Call for Annual Projects and Activities – INFORMATION (attachment 3) (Program Applications Received) On February 9, 2004, we initiated the call for FY 2004/05 Prop K Annual Programs , comprised of annual activities and annual projects. The former are for projects that will receive an amount of Prop K funding to be spent only within the fiscal year such as incremental operations and maintenance projects or paratransit support. The latter includes allocations made to implementing agencies for clusters of small projects, such as installation of traffic signals or curb ramps for wheelchairs at multiple locations throughout the city. We have issued guidelines for the call for annual programs that reflect the realities of moving from a pay-as-you-go program to a program that includes a healthy amount of borrowing in order to satisfy the requirements of an ambitious roster of capital projects and new programs, and that are sensitive to the fact that this is a transition year from the Prop B to the Prop K program, and we do not yet have a Prop K Strategic Plan that will provide the long-term road map needed to guide Prop K allocations. We have received over $56.5 million in requests for annual programs, and at the April CAC meeting will provide an overview of the context, issues, and criteria that are informing our review of the annual programs. We will bring the annual programs back to the CAC for action in May. We are seeking input and guidance from the CAC. This is an information item. 6. Approve a Motion of Support to Adopt San Francisco's Priorities for the 2005 Regional Transportation Plan, as presented – ACTION (attachment 4) At the March CAC meeting, we provided a brief overview of the 2005 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), which is also known as Transportation 2030 (T2030), and our general approach to T2030. As Congestion Management Agency for San Francisco, the Authority is responsible for establishing San Francisco's priorities for the RTP. Updated every three years by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the RTP provides a road map for Bay Area transportation investment, establishing regional policies and project priorities for funding within the context of expected revenues forecast over the 25-year plan period. This RTP also contains an advocacy section (the Big Tent) for potential new revenues sources. Our approach to the RTP is to build off of the draft Countywide Transportation Plan and the Prop K Expenditure Plan, which assumed heavy leveraging of sales tax funds with other federal, state, and regional grants. Our proposed project priorities for the county discretionary portion of the RTP are shown in Attachment 1 and for the Big Tent portion in Attachment 2. We are seeking a motion of support to adopt San Francisco's priorities for the 2005 Regional Transportation Plan, as presented. 7:00 Administration 7. Approve a Motion of Support to Accept the Single Audit Report for FY 2002/03 – ACTION (Attachment 5) In addition to the requirements contained in state law for an annual fiscal audit, pursuant to regulations contained in OMB Circular A-133 the Authority is also subject to audits on the federal grants it administers. These requirements, known as Single Audit requirements, are usually fulfilled by the same auditors that conduct our annual fiscal audit. This year, however, the Board chose to adopt the audit prepared by the Controller of the City and County of San Francisco. The Controller's audit scope did not include the federal Single Audit. We therefore contracted with the CPA firm of Macias Gini to complete the Single Audit. The audit report is attached. We are seeking a motion of support to accept the Single Audit Report for FY 2002/03. 8. Adopt a Motion of Support for an Increase in the Amount of $30,000 to the Contract with the City Attorney, for Legal Counsel Services, for a Total Contract Amount of $60,000, and Amend the FY 2003/04 Budget to Add $30,000 to the Professional Administrative Services Line Item – ACTION (attachment 6) In addition to independent outside counsel, the Authority maintains a contract with the City Attorney's Office for routine consultation on administrative, personnel and contract issues. A number of issues have come up during the course of this fiscal year, necessitating the use of these services beyond what was originally budgeted in the contract. This includes technical issues related to the environmental clearance of the Prop K Expenditure Plan and Countywide Transportation Plan, CEQA issues related to the LOS Monitoring SAR and advice on potential litigation by third parties. We planned to bring to the Board a recommendation for a contract amendment in December, as part of the mid-year budget adjustment process, but all such actions were delayed several months pending the acceptance of the annual fiscal audit. The proposed increase of $30,000 will defray the costs beyond the original contract amount and ensure that sufficient funds are available for services through June 30, 2004. We are seeking a motion of support for an increase in the amount of $30,000 to the Contract with the City Attorney for legal counsel services, and for an amendment to the FY 2003/04 budget to increase the Professional Administrative Services line item by $30,000. 9. Prop K Transition/Staff Restructuring – INFORMATION At the meeting we will provide an update on the status of the Prop K transition process, including staff restructuring and other changes. This is an information item. 10. Authority's Draft FY 2004/05 Budget – INFORMATION At the meeting we will make a presentation on the draft FY 2004/05 budget. The Draft budget addresses changes required by the transition to Prop K, including the staff restructuring, administrative and overhead expenses, and it provides an estimate of the level of capital expenditures, debt issuance and debt service anticipated for the coming fiscal year. The Draft budget also includes descriptions of the key work program areas. The final budget will be presented to the CAC in May, for action by the Board in June. This is an information item. 7:40 Planning and Legislation 11. Review Status and Adopt Positions on Transportation-Related State Legislation – INFORMATION/ACTION (attachment 7) At the April CAC meeting we will provide a status report on pieces of state legislation on which the Authority has already taken positions during the current legislative session. We will present new items as appropriate. An updated legislative matrix is attached showing the current status of individual bills. As of the writing of this agenda, AB2741 (Salinas/Wolk), the MTC voting composition bill opposed by the Authority and the Mayor's office, appears to have been pulled by the author, and is expected to not move forward this session. While no new positions are being recommended for CAC action at this time, in recognition of the fast pace of legislative activity in Sacramento, this item is noted so as to allow action at the CAC meeting, should late breaking developments warrant it. We are seeking a motion of support to adopt positions on transportation-related state legislation, as appropriate. 12. CAC Appointment – INFORMATION Matthew Tuchow resigned from the CAC effective March 19, 2004, creating one vacancy on the CAC. The Plans and Programs Committee will consider recommending appointment of one member to the CAC at its May 11 meeting. 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 522.4800. This is an information item. 7:55 13. Public Comment 8:00 14. Adjournment Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: May 26, 2004 CAC MEMBERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND SHOULD CONTACT POOJA JHUNJHUNWALA AT 522-4800 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. |
