increase the amount of the authority's professional services contract with parsons transportation group by a maximum of $1,700,000, to a total amount not to exceed $3,972,046, for environmental and preliminary engineering for the van ness avenue bus rapid transit project and authorize the executive director to negotiate the contract terms and conditions. supervisor mirkarimi: comments or questions? any public comment? there are yellow cards here for this item in the next. any public comment? please hurry if you have one. that was not a reference tube. but thank you anyways. >> this is on the geery rapid transit project. supervisor mirkarimi: no, van ness. >> i want to make this clear. as you all know i am a member of the citizens advisory committee. i have heard this item in committee and have voiced my concerns. 1 com van ness -- one, van ness is a state highway and you cannot mess without without causing other problems. take into consideration the hotel between post and geery has closed because the california pacific medical center is going to take that over in a few years as a medica

me it has been especially gratifying that there has been enhanced cooperation between the transportation authority and the mta and additional participation involving transportation in san francisco. this is something that we should be proud of. supervisor mirkarimi: thank you. i never miss that i failed in my remarks to outline the fact that this body, all of you, we stepped up to the plate in the contribution to the deficit to help to restore some part of the service reduction. thank you again. seeing that there are no more comments, mr. moskovitz? >> i would ask for your patience for a second, mr. chairman, as i echo your comments to the departing board members. i offer my own personal tribute to all of you. you have taught me more than one lesson in the eight years that we have worked together. it has been a pleasure and honor to work with you. interestingly, all of you coming from different perspectives through your jobs have reinforced the same message to me, which is the importance of communication, listening to each other, cooperating and finding common ground, which you have all done admir

so between 2011 and 2013. >> on the next page, the presentation to the transportation authority and there are two major items listed and adoption of the report and then advancing further study, one of the things, in fact, it's the first thing listed is a more detailed economic evaluation. and those are the things that we think or rather that we have heard through outreach and would also recommend need further analysis and more detailed analysis in the next phase and we agree with you is essentially what i'm saying. commissioner dooley: ok. just note that it would be, if you're going to be doing this report it would be great to also see that economic analysis as a core component in that as well. >> thank you. president yee riley: commissioner kasselman. commissioner kasselman: i have one last question and it has maybe a few parts. but commercial vehicles, like taxis, i don't know if they actually quality as commercial. they're fees are already very high. >> we considered an exemption for taxis in this phase of the analysis. commissioner kasselman: how about other commercial vehicles that a

item two. -- item three. >> recommend increasing the amount of the authority's professional services contract with parsons transportation group by a maximum of $1,700,000, to a total amount not to exceed $3,972,046, for environmental and preliminary engineering for the van ness avenue bus rapid transit project and authorization for the executive director to negotiate the contract terms and conditions. this is an action item. >> good morning, senior planner manager, manager of the van ness brt current phase, environmental analysis, product development. that is what%, 30% engineering. van ness bus rapid transit is a signature project within the prop k expenditure plan, part of the transportation authority to recommend a strategy for rapid transit expansion in san francisco from our 2004 countywide 2000 -- transportation plan. it is a regional small starts priority in a highly rated sfta -- fta project. the project is currently in the environmental analysis, product development phase. we have made a significant amount of progress on this phase. we have completed all the technical studies in support of the anbar the documen

commissioner mirkarimi: good morning and welcome to the transportation authority. i am the commission in the chair. i would like to thank sfgtv for their excellent an ongoing work. >> commissioner david chu. commissioner dufty. commissioner maxwell absent. >> thank you. please read item two. >> approval of minutes. >> public comment? public comment is closed. without objection, so moved. please read items 3 and 4. item three, chairs report. item four, directors' report. >> vercommissioner mirkarimi: very good. my comments are a breeze. there's never a dull moment in transportation. especially here in san francisco. the main focus of activity this month was the sustainable communities process, which is being led by the metropolitan transportation commission. this is essentially the local implementation of the legislative mandate. it is very important to demonstrate that local jurisdictions working in concert with regional agencies can turn that into real actions on the ground. there are many dimensions to this challenge, such as land use policy, transportation, and o

consider looking at some space that we may have access as perhaps our contribution, perhaps, the transportation authority, if they're interested, can figure out if there is money, where appropriate, to spend on that sort of thing. of course, the city's child programs does have some capital dollars, on going, supplemental dollars for operations, subsidies. i just wanted to bring that up because it was not on the agenda. chairman ford: also, in the same vein, director daly, i understand the board of supervisors has passed an ordinance related to local hiring. i would like to see at subsequent meeting, discussion and staff on what impact, if any, it has on the tjpa, in terms of the work that we're doing. i would also ask that we get a full briefing as it relates to small and local business participation. i think it would be important for the public to see what kinds of activities have occurred in that regard to ensure we have small and local business participation, in terms of programs and projects. i think you may be addressing the issue regarding bathrooms in the temporary terminal in your agenda, so that

the california transportation division to make sure it is approved and timely manner. i will skip this item because the chair has recovered it. you should not be surprised to see some of the authority planners in your neighborhoods talking about the san francisco transportation plan. this is a 30-year look at transportation that it gets done every 30 years. we are in the middle of analysis in raising analysis around the neighborhoods on the importance of having this road map that will bury much navigate the sustainable community's strategy to we've had many meetings, including the district 11 council, and we have a very long roster of other community divisions we will be in touch with. of course, we are delighted to take your suggestions for organizations we should be connected with in your district. finally, we want to rejoice in the fact that the bay area clinton program has awarded a total of $14 million for various projects that provide opportunities for innovative pilots in the area of regional like sharibike sharing, san frao city car share, and most notably, an electric vehicle battery swap program that mta will be doing. they are all exciting projects. the one that the auth

earlier this year, colleagues, that we recommended and then we pursued an audit of the municipal transportation authority. with the guidance of commissioner campos, we initiated a two phase process of the mta transportatiotransporta. the first was by our own budget analyst and focused on compliance with state and federal regulation in identifying areas where there could be potential savings to the operating budget. that effort did identify some welcome opportunities, i think it would be fair to characterize those as marginal in terms of how much they could help with the structural deficit in our long-term concerns. when the phase was completed, we discussed the next steps. i proposed to move with a second phase, funded with proposition k dollars. there are opportunities to ensure through the capital program that the mta investment projects that result in better service for the people who take transit -- so we procured a second audit process with a firm, cgr. the auditors are here today. it's still very early in the process. we are not expecting findings. a number of board members, commissioners, have bee

forms of financing for federal transportation programs and unwillingness to pursue the gas tax increase, so for me, it feels that right now, the transportation authority has had an unprecedented level of attention and dialogue around the study, more than any i have seen in the eight years i have been a member of the authority. so i think part of having that engagement is for me, not supporting moving forward until we have more engagement. i think the attention of the public is there, and i think the opportunity -- we have a member of the state assembly waiting to testify before us today -- i think that individuals who often do not focus on the ta's work are really interested in this, and i do believe that long term, tools like congestion pricing around climate change and government having to take leadership, that those are tools that we are going to see used around california and around the world. i just feel that at this stage, i did not think for me that there is enough by in an understanding. i think there's a lot of uncertainty. i think the situation is still precarious. we have not moved where we hope we would be at this stage, and while i think

this city build came out of the transportation authority. are the reason that is what it is today. i wanted to thank you for all that you have done. supervisor mirkarimi: thank you. any others? the meeting is officially adjourned. >> the mayor, the office of workforce development, kick off a new program which is to engage some of the artists in reinvigorating the streetscapes. organized in partnership with neighborhood based economic development organizations, the art in storefronts taps into the incredible creativity of the artist community to help improve the quality of life and the business climate in poor neighborhoods. the tenderloin, central market, they view, and the mission's 24 st.. at the launch party, the mayor released the first of 13 projects located on taylor and market street. we were there to capture the celebration and to get a closer look at the newly transformed storefront. >> we have an analyst at saying, you know what, we get it. if we close out and we put some plywood, we know it will have graffiti on it. we know that pe

president clyde: so if prop 26 does affect this, i guess, has there been any discussion at the transportation authority about how the transportation authority will deal with this particular report in moving ahead in relationship to prop 26? >> again, because there is no implementation decision at this point of user fees of any kind, it's simply adoption of the report and a decision as to whether or not to continue study, it's my understanding it wouldn't apply. there is no mechanism there. if it does move to further study, that is something that would have to be incorporated into that study and we're obviously tracking the decision from the legislative analyst's office to understand. vice president clyde: i understand doing a report, that prop 26 doesn't affect doing a report. it's about who is implementing the fee and who is the decision-making body for implementing the fee. >> yes. commissioner dooley: you're saying then that the estimates are that you won't know for another year whether prop 26 will effect who makes the decision on implementing such a fee? >> we won't know until the legislative anal

this city build came out of the transportation authority. are the reason that is what it is today. i wanted to thank you for all that you have done. supervisor mirkarimi: thank you. any others? the meeting is officially adjourned. there are so many ways that the internet provides real access to real people and resources and that's what we're try to go accomplish. >> i was interested in technology like video production. it's interesting, you get to create your own work and it reflects what you feel about saying things so it gives perspective on issues. >> we work really hard to develop very in depth content, but if they don't have a venue, they do not have a way to show us, then this work is only staying here inside and nobody knows the brilliance and the amazing work that the students are doing. >> the term has changed over time from a very basic who has a computer and who doesn't have a computer to now who has access to the internet, especially high speed internet, as well as the skills and the knowledge to use those tools effectively. . >>

this city build came out of the transportation authority. you are the reason that is what it is today. i wanted to thank you for all that you have done. supervisor mirkarimi: thank you. any others? the meeting is officially adjourned. >> i am this assistance superintendent for special indication at san francisco unified. we have with us the supervisor from district 8. we have a supervisor from district 9. we have many parents, many staff, and some children. i would like to introduce one of the san francisco unified parents that have worked so hard all week long. [applause] >> i am very happy to be here and celebrating it inclusive school week and i hope that we came momentum and do this every year better and that this blossoms to the state level. children of all abilities are welcome everywhere. [applause] >> now it is mine pleasure to introduce rachel norton from the san francisco unified school board. >> thank you, everyone. it is exciting to be here today. we have been building up a bigger celebration of inclusive schools in san francisco.

if the san francisco county transportation authority manages to get elected officials to approve a congestion pricing proposal. jose, executive director of the transportation authority, believes that could be a deterrent for 10% to 15% of the drivers. >> just reducing a few of the drivers that are on the road will make a much better functioning road for everybody else. >> reporter: some elected officials throughout the cities in san mateo county said it's unfair to their residents and threatening to declare a toll war. jerry hill, whose district spans much of the county, says he's among the county leaders who have warned the transportation authority and san francisco supervisors that san mateo county is considering setting up its own tolls for san francisco commuters. >> in terms of the -- in retaliation, is kind of a hard word, but certainly no one's going to take this lying down. they're going to react. i'm going to react. as i mentioned with the legislation if necessary. to try and stop this. because it's not right. >> someone who lives in san mateo, they're going to get hurt going both wa

the transportation authority as well as -- thank you -- the mta as our partner agency. we are proposing bringing in our consulting team to bring in focus on the engineering work designated for those phases. as i mentioned, we are about one year behind. we have not yet completed those design drawings, but in the summer of next year with technical studies as well the project will be moved forward for construction services in 2015. >> colleagues, any questions? i have a couple of questions. btus -- supervisor campos: we are being asked to appropriate

the transportation authority as well as -- thank you -- the mta as our partner agency. we are proposing bringing in our consulting team to bring in focus on the engineering work designated for those phases. as i mentioned, we are about one year behind. we have not yet completed those design drawings, but in the summer of next year with technical studies as well the project will be moved forward for construction services in 2015. >> colleagues, any questions? i have a couple of questions. btus -- supervisor campos: we are being asked to appropriate additional funds. my understanding was that in may of 2008 we approved $2.3 million. what is the current amount of the contract for jacobs consultant? >> $1.8 million. this request would require -- increase that by about $1 million. supervisor campos: that is a very significant increase and i am trying to understand how it is we got from $1.8 million to close to $3 million. >> during the original phase we had stoved two alternatives with the addition of one in the prior alternative. also, the additional engineering work with t

following up, just a question to the chair, to transportation authority staff, because i do think that it is important to underscore that we are not actually voting today on congestion pricing. how does that work? if we were to go forward with the study, what would be the process that will be followed by which a decision on the actual proposal of doing congested pricing worked? would there be an opportunity for us to get feedback from the public? a lot of interesting points were raised about the impact on small businesses and the local economy. if you could just say a little bit about that because i think it would be good to put that in context in terms of what this vote would mean today. >> what we were suggesting is a follow the rigorous environmental impact reports process and also in process so that we have qualifications for federal funding, not just for the study, but eventually if the board decides, for implementation, which is really where the big prize is. you heard earlier the comments about the federal government offering new york well over $300 million in funding for transi

i trust in and think he will make a terrific addition to the transportation authority. >> my name is kevin chain. i am a lifelong san franciscan. i am coming here to support mark dunlop. he has offered himself to the city in numerous positions, from the h r c to the board, and i want to enthusiastically support him in light of his many years of service to san francisco. thank you. >> next speaker? >> supervisors, it must be noted that in future before the rules committee, we need somebody from treasure island, a resident. for some reason, our mayor did not think in a manner where people are represented, so with this representation, they will have a good representation. thank you very much. >> are there any members of the public who wish to speak for this item? this item is closed. supervisor daly: before we close can we hear from mr. dunlop? >> absolutely. if i could ask mr. dunlop to come up. >> thank you, mr. president. i am here today to hopefully be approved as a member of the treasure island development authority. i live there. i love the area. i am very excited about the plan. i

welcome to a special meeting of the transportation authority plans and programs committee. m two. >> update on the financial plan for the san francisco municipal transportation agency's central subway project. this is an information item. commissioner chu: this was an item that we heard last week and we asked for an update. >> this is an item that was continued from last week. i am continued -- happy to say that we have worked with sfmta staff over the past week. i am about to introduce the central manager for the central subway project to show you a presentation that shows you our attempt to close the funding gap as well as an overall context and where regard to the road map of getting the full funding grant agreement from the transportation administration. >> good morning, supervisors, my name is john, the central subway program manager. i'm also joined by mr. carter wrote hand, the director of construction. they have reviewed this briefing that i'm about to give you. before i start the presentation, i want to provide you with a bit of context in terms of how the financial