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BOX 9000, PRESIDIO STATION ♦ SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94129-0601 ♦ USA

2019-07

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT

MEMORANDUM OF MINUTES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

July 26, 2019

The Board of Directors (Board) of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District

(District) met in regular session in the Board Room, Administration Building, Golden Gate Bridge Toll

Plaza, San Francisco, CA, on Friday, July 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., President Hernández presiding.

(1) CALL TO ORDER: 10:00 a.m.

(2) ROLL CALL: Secretary of the District Amorette M. Ko-Wong

Directors Present (18): Directors Belforte, Brown, Cochran, Fewer, Fredericks, Garbarino,

Grosboll, Hill, Mastin, Moylan, Rabbitt, Sears, Sobel, Walton, and Yee; Second Vice President

Theriault; First Vice President Pahre; President Hernández.

Directors Absent (1): Director Arnold.

Staff Present: General Manager Denis Mulligan; Auditor-Controller Joseph Wire; District

Engineer Ewa Bauer-Furbush; Secretary of the District Amorette Ko-Wong; Attorney Kimon

Manolius; Deputy General Manager/Administration and Development Kellee Hopper; Deputy

General Manager/Bridge Steve Miller; Deputy General Manager/Ferry Division Jim Swindler;

Senior Board Analyst Elizabeth Eells.

Visitors Present: Robert Kaufman, Marin County Resident; Fred Harris, Marin County

Resident; Manuel Gamboa, Sacramento County Resident; Damon Connolly, Marin County

Supervisor.

(3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Director Shamann Walton

(4) PUBLIC COMMENT:

(A) Public Comment

Robert Kaufman, Bus Operator, Marin County Resident, expressed his opinion about the

Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) pension for the District’s Bus Operators and its unfunded

liability. He said that the District had offered him a pension when he accepted employment, and


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as a result, the District should fund the ATU pension. He noted that in the FY 19/20 Proposed

Budget, Bus Division’s actual expenses for salaries and benefits were less than budgeted. He

stated that the District was trying to negotiate for no Bus Operator salary increases even though

the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 3.85% over the last decade. He compared the District’s

transit fare and toll increases over the same period to the CPI.

Fred Harris, Marin County Resident, expressed his concern about the bus route changes

especially as they pertain to the Route 38 down Del Ganado in Terra Linda of San Rafael. He

requested the District reconsider a minor amendment to the proposed change to Route 38.

Manuel Gamboa, Sacramento County Resident, spoke in support of the Suicide Deterrent System

and he complimented the District on moving forward with the project. He mentioned missing the

June Board meeting and stated that it is his family’s intent to attend each meeting. He expressed

his appreciation for staff’s and the contractor’s hard work done on the SDS construction to date,

and said on a recent walk across the Bridge, he saw a number of net supports installed.

Damon Connolly, Marin County Supervisor, said he represents San Rafael and is also on the

Metropolitan Transportation Commission. He spoke about the proposed Northern Marin service

changes. He noted that staff made an effort to communicate the changes to the community, and

solicit input. He expressed his opinion that the resulting final proposal will serve riders, and be

efficient. He also said that he looks forward to continuing to work with the District in the future.

(B) Discussion by the Board

President Hernández noted that staff worked hard to put Item No. 8.A.1 on the Agenda. She said

the District gave the public many opportunities to comment, and at this point, it may not be

possible to re-consider the proposal formally.

(5) CONSENT CALENDAR:

Directors BELFORTE/PAHRE moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. All

items were approved by the following vote of the Board of Directors:

AYES (18): Directors Belforte, Brown, Cochran, Fewer, Fredericks, Garbarino, Grosboll,

Hill, Mastin, Moylan, Rabbitt, Sears, Sobel, Walton and Yee; Second Vice

President Theriault; First Vice President Pahre; President Hernández.

NOES (0): None.

ABSENT (1): Director Arnold.

(A) Approve the Minutes of the following Meetings

(1) Finance-Auditing Committee of April 26, 2019;

(2) Governmental Affairs and Public Information Committee of April 26, 2019;

(3) Building and Operating Committee of May 16, 2019;

(4) Board of Directors of May 17, 2019;

(5) Building and Operating Committee of June 20, 2019;

(6) Finance-Auditing Committee of June 20, 2019;

(7) Rules, Policy and Industrial Relations Committee of June 21, 2019; and

(8) Board of Directors of June 21, 2019. Carried



(B) Ratification of Previous Actions by the Auditor-Controller

Resolution No. 2019-046 (as detailed in the July 25, 2019 Finance-Auditing Committee

meeting)

(1) Ratify Commitments and/or Expenditures

(2) Ratify Previous Investments

(3) Authorize Investments

(4) Accept Investment Report June 2019 Adopted

(6) REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

(A) General Manager

(1) Presentation of Awards

Presentation of Retirement Award to Kelli A. Saufnauer, Bus Operator, Bus

Division

President Hernández presented a Retirement Award to Kelli Saufnauer, Bus Operator,

Bus Division, and expressed her best wishes for a long and happy retirement on behalf of

the Board of Directors.

Presentation of Twenty-Year Service Award to Charles Mitchell, Bus Operator, Bus

Division

President Hernández presented a Twenty Year Service Award to Charles Mitchell, Bus

Operator, Bus Division, for his years of dedicated service to the District, and expressed

her congratulations on behalf of the Board of Directors.

Presentation of Twenty-Year Service Award to Angela M. Washington, Bus

Operator, Bus Division

President Hernández presented a Twenty Year Service Award to Angela Washington,

Bus Operator, Bus Division, for her years of dedicated service to the District, and

expressed her congratulations on behalf of the Board of Directors.

Presentation of Twenty-Year Service Award to May Mui, Bus Servicer, Bus Division

President Hernández presented a Twenty Year Service Award to May Mui, Bus Servicer,

Bus Division, for her years of dedicated service to the District, and expressed her

congratulations on behalf of the Board of Directors.

Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for July 2019, to Judy Tsutsumi-

Smith, Senior Engineering Design Technician, District Division

President Hernández presented the Employee of the Month Award for July 2019, to Judy

Tsutsumi-Smith, Senior Engineering Design Technician, District Division, and expressed

her congratulations on behalf of the Board of Directors.



(2) Video Entitled What We Do: Vista Point Closures

Mr. Mulligan presented the video What We Do: Vista Point Closures, which features

Sergeant Todd Roth and Bridge Laborer Jesus Rodriguez explaining why and how the

Vista Point parking lot is closed on certain weekends and Holidays during the Summer

months. The video is available at: https://vimeo.com/349931507 (Duration 2:13).

(3) Report of the General Manager

Mr. Mulligan stated that all items contained in the written General Manager’s Report are

informational only. A copy of the General Manager’s Report is available on the District’s

web site or upon request from the Office of the District Secretary.

(4) Discussion by the Board

Director Grosboll asked if there is any controversy associated with this weekend’s San

Francisco Marathon. Mr. Mulligan responded that there has not been any controversy

surrounding this year’s Marathon. He said there is an increased head count of 7,800

participants, which is 800 up from the prior year. He noted that there will be no runners

on the roadway, and traffic will not be affected.

(B) Attorney

(1) Report of the Attorney

Attorney Kimon Manolius stated that all items contained in the written Attorney’s Report

are informational. A copy of the Attorney’s Report is available on the District’s web site

or upon request from the Office of the District Secretary.

(2) Closed Session

Attorney Manolius reported that, although two closed sessions are listed on the agenda,

neither is required today, and thus they will not take place as listed on the Board Agenda

as Item No. 6.B.1:

(a) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

Report of Hanson Bridgett, LLP

(i) Michael Saliani v. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and

Transportation District, San Francisco Superior Court; Case

Number CGC-14-540384.

(ii) Pamela Moore v. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and

Transportation District, San Francisco Superior Court; Case No.

CGC-15-549048.

(iii) Kristin Freeland and Michael Jefferson v. Golden Gate Bridge,

Highway and Transportation District, San Francisco Superior

Court; Case No. CGC-16-550947.

(b) Conference with Labor Negotiator



Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

Report of Hanson Bridgett, LLP

(i) Negotiations with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local No.

1575

(C) District Engineer

(1) Report of the District Engineer

Ms. Bauer-Furbush stated that all items contained in the Engineer’s Report are

informational only. She gave a brief update on the Suicide Deterrent System construction.

She said the contractor has erected net supports on the East and West sides of the

suspension Bridge, and about 25 percent of the supports are installed. In August, the

contractors will add a fifth work platform. She also spoke about the fabrication of the

steel by Vigor and the net by Carl Stahl. A copy of the Engineer’s Report is available on

the District’s web site or upon request from the Office of the District Secretary.

(7) OTHER REPORTS:

There were no “Other Reports” to discuss.

(8) REPORT OF COMMITTEES:

(A) Meeting of the Transportation Committee/Committee of the Whole

July 25, 2019

Chair Brian Sobel

(1) Approve Actions Relative to Golden Gate Transit Commute Routes in

Central and Northern Marin County, Approve the Title VI Equity Analysis,

and Authorize Filing a Notice of Exemption Under CEQA

Directors SOBEL/FREDERICK

Resolution No. 2019-047 approves actions relative to Golden Gate Transit commute

routes in Central and Northern Marin County, as follows:

(a) Sir Francis Drake Corridor: adds one evening trip on Route 24; modifies Route

24X to provide non-stop service between the College of Marin and Golden Gate

Bridge Toll Plaza, and adjusts service levels; and, discontinues Route 27 between

Sleepy Hollow and the San Anselmo Hub.

(b) Marinwood, Lucas Valley, and Novato: discontinues Route 44; extends Route 38

from Terra Linda to Marinwood, and adds one afternoon trip; provides service to

Lucas Valley on new Route 38A; adjusts Route 54 service levels at bus pads in

the San Rafael area; terminates Routes 54 and 54C in central Novato; replaces

Route 56 with Route 56X, and increases service levels; and, adds an afternoon

trip on Route 58.

(c) Approves the Title VI equity analysis, as attached to the staff report.



(d) Files a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Adopted

AYES (18): Directors Belforte, Brown, Cochran, Fewer, Fredericks, Garbarino,

Grosboll, Hill, Mastin, Moylan, Rabbitt, Sears, Sobel, Walton and Yee;

Second Vice President Theriault; First Vice President Pahre; President

Hernández.

NOES (0): None.


(2) Approve Actions Relative to Establishing Golden Gate Ferry Special Event

Fares and Service Between Larkspur and the Chase Center in San Francisco,

Approve the Title VI Equity Analysis, and Authorize Filing a Notice of

Exemption Under CEQA

Directors SOBEL/COCHRAN

Ordinance No. 2019-002 approves actions relative to establishing Special Event ferry

service between Larkspur and the Chase Center in San Francisco, and amends the Master

Ordinance accordingly, as follows:

(a) Establishes passenger ferry service between Larkspur and the Chase Center in

San Francisco for Golden State Warriors games and other special events;

(b) Establishes passenger fares for Special Event ferry trips between Larkspur and

the Chase Center in San Francisco, as detailed in the staff report;

(c) Approves the Title VI equity analysis, as attached to the staff report; and,

(d) Files a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA).

Adopted




Hernández.

NOES (0): None.


(B) Meeting of the Building and Operating Committee/Committee of the Whole

July 25, 2019

Chair Michael Theriault

(1) Approve Actions Relative to Execution of Professional Service Agreement

No. 2019-B-007, Golden Gate Bridge Physical Suicide Deterrent System,

Maintenance Traveler System Fabrication Shop Inspection Services, with

Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.



Directors THERIAULT/SEARS

Resolution No. 2019-048 approves the following actions relative to Professional Services

Agreement (PSA) No. 2019-B-007, Golden Gate Bridge Physical Suicide Deterrent

System, Maintenance Traveler System Fabrication Shop Inspection Services:

(a) Authorizes execution of PSA No. 2019-B-007, Golden Gate Bridge Physical

Suicide Deterrent System, Maintenance Traveler Fabrication Shop Inspection

Services, with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., Lisle, IL, in an amount not to

exceed $640,000, subject to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation

District receiving the California Department of Transportation’s approval of the

PSA prior to its execution; and,

(b) Establishes a 10% contingency for PSA No. 2019-B-007 in the amount of

$64,000;

with the understanding that sufficient funds to finance the PSA and its contingency are

included in the budget for construction of the Golden Gate Bridge Physical Suicide

Deterrent System Project (Project #1526).

Adopted




Hernández.

NOES (0): None.


(2) Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Approve Actions Relative to the

Corte Madera Tidal Marsh Restoration Project

Directors THERIAULT/SEARS

Resolution No. 2019-049 authorizes adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and

approves actions relative to the Corte Madera Tidal Marsh Restoration Project, as

follows:

(a) In accordance with the provisions of Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 6 of the California

Code of Regulations regarding the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA), adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and

Reporting Program for the Corte Madera Tidal Marsh Restoration Project

(Project), based upon the Initial Study and consideration of the received public

comments; and,

(b) Approves proceeding with the final design of the Project as described in the Initial

Study.

Adopted






Hernández.

NOES (0): None.


(3) Authorize the General Manager to Execute a License Agreement with San

Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority for the Salesforce Transit

Center Bus Plaza in San Francisco, CA

Directors THERIAULT/BELFORTE

Resolution No. 2019-050 authorizes the General Manager to execute a two-year License

Agreement with San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Authority (SFMTA) for

Golden Gate Transit (GGT) to continue to provide regional service to and from San

Francisco using two bays on the street level Bus Plaza at Salesforce Transit Center; with

the understanding that this License Agreement continues the use of the Bus Plaza initiated

under a one-year License Agreement, effective September 1, 2018; and with the further

understanding that SFMTA uses the Bus Plaza under a Lease with the Transbay Joint

Powers Authority (TJPA), the owner/manager of the Salesforce Transit Center.

Adopted




Hernández.

NOES (0): None.


(4) Approve Actions Relative to Award of Contract No. 2019-MD-019, Janitorial

Services, to Aim to Please Janitorial Services

Directors THERIAULT/COCHRAN

Resolution No. 2019-051 approves actions relative to Contract No. 2019-MD-019,

Janitorial Services, as follows:

(a) Approves award of Contract No. 2019-MD-019, to Aim to Please Janitorial

Services of San Francisco, CA, for janitorial services at the Golden Gate Bridge

Toll Plaza and the San Rafael Facility for a two-year base term, with three

successive one-year option terms, with the understanding that the estimated cost

for the two-year base plus all three option years is $2,002,500; and,

(b) Establishes a 10% contract contingency in the amount of $200,250.

Adopted






Hernández.

NOES (0): None.


(5) Approve Actions Relative to Award of Contract No. 2019-MD-002, Security

Guard Services for the Bus and Ferry Facilities, to Barbier Security Group

Directors THERIAULT/SOBEL

Resolution No. 2019-052 approves actions relative to Contract No. 2019-MD-002,

Security Guard Services for the Bus and Ferry Facilities, as follows:

(a) Approves award of Contract No. 2019-MD-002, to Barbier Security Group of San

Rafael, CA, for a two-year base period and three one-year optional renewals; with

the understanding that the estimated cost for the two-year base plus all three

option years is $3,304,612; and,

(b) Establishes a 15% contract contingency in the amount of $495,692 to allow for

temporary and long-term increases in staffing as needed, as well as other

unanticipated circumstances, and a contractually permitted possible increase in

years three through five. Adopted




Hernández.

NOES (0): None.


(6) Approve Actions Relative to Award of Contract No. 2019-D-031, EJ Ward

System Upgrade, to EJ Ward, Inc.

Directors THERIAULT/MOYLAN

Resolution No. 2019-053 approves actions relative to Contract No. 2019-D-031, EJ

Ward System Upgrade, as follows:

(a) Approves award of Contract No. 2019-D-031, to EJ Ward, Inc. of San Antonio,

TX, in the amount of $441,756, with the understanding that $386,266 will be for

implementation of a software and hardware upgrade to be charged to Capital

Project #1812, which includes installation, hosting, and District personnel

training; and, that $55,490 will be for ongoing support and maintenance of the

District’s Fuel Inventory Control and Management System software (FuelView)

and fueling hardware from EJ Ward for a three-year term; and,

(b) Approves a contract contingency of $77,253 equal to 20% of the Prime Contract

(EJ Ward, Software and Hardware amount);


JULY 26, 2019/PAGE 10

with the further understanding that there are sufficient funds to finance the capital contract

award and its contingency in the FY 19/20 District Capital Budget, Project #1812, Asset

and Vehicle Fluid Management System.

Adopted




Hernández.

NOES (0): None.


(C) Meeting of the Finance-Auditing Committee/Committee of the Whole

July 25, 2019

Chair Barbara Pahre

(1) Authorize Filing an Application with the Metropolitan Transportation

Commission for FY19/20 Transportation Development Act, State Transit

Assistance and Regional Measure 2 Operating Funds to Support Bus, Ferry,

and Paratransit Services

Directors PAHRE/FREDERICKS

Resolution No. 2019-054 authorizes the General Manager to file an application with the

Metropolitan Transportation Commission for FY 19/20 Transportation Development Act,

State Transit Assistance, and Regional Measure 2 funds to support bus, ferry, and

paratransit services in the amount of $29,195,602.

Adopted




Hernández.

NOES (0): None.


(2) Authorize the Setting of a Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment on the

Proposed Establishment of Means-Based Fares for Regular Service on

Golden Gate Transit Bus and Golden Gate Ferry

Directors PAHRE/SEARS

Resolution No. 2019-055 authorizes the setting of a public hearing on Thursday, August

22, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room, Administration Building, Golden Gate Bridge

Toll Plaza, San Francisco, to receive public comment on the establishment of “Means-

Based Fares,” that would provide a fare discount for low-income riders on Golden Gate

Transit regional bus routes and regular (non-special event) Golden Gate Ferry service.

Adopted


JULY 26, 2019/PAGE 11




Hernández.

NOES (0): None.


(3) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Wells Fargo

Bank, N.A., Relative to Request for Proposals No. 2019-D-017, Banking and

Associated Financial Services

Director Pahre stated that the Finance-Auditing Committee reached a consensus to

include a transmittal letter to Wells Fargo Bank that states the District’s appreciation of

the changes in Wells Fargo’s changes towards their customers and operations.

Director Mastin stated that he cannot support this item because of Wells Fargo’s various

consumer abuses. He added that he appreciates the Committee’s action to include a letter;

however, he is still unable to support the item.

Director Fewer expressed her support for Director Mastin’s comments. She stated she

also cannot support the item and appreciated the work of the Committee.

Directors PAHRE/MOYLAN

Resolution No. 2019-056 authorizes execution of a professional services agreement with

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Wells Fargo), of San Francisco, CA, relative to Request for

Proposals (RFP) No. 2019-D-017, Banking and Associated Financial Services, for a base

term of five (5) years and five (5) one-year option terms, for an estimated cost of

$660,000, for the five-year base, plus five-year options; with the understanding that the

Finance-Auditing Committee’s concerns regarding some of Wells Fargo’s reported

business practices and attitudes in other business areas that are inconsistent with the

values espoused by the District’s Board of Directors, be conveyed in a transmittal to

Wells Fargo upon execution of the agreement.

Adopted

AYES (13): Directors Belforte, Cochran, Fredericks, Garbarino, Hill, Moylan, Rabbitt,

Sears, Sobel, and Yee; Second Vice President Theriault; First Vice

President Pahre; President Hernández.

NOES (5): Directors Brown, Fewer, Grosboll, Mastin and Walton.


(D) Meeting of the Rules, Policy and Industrial Relations Committee/Committee of the

Whole

July 26, 2019

Vice Chair Michael Theriault

(1) Approve Actions Relative to the Accounting Department in the District’s

Finance Division


JULY 26, 2019/PAGE 12

Directors THERIAULT/FREDERICKS

Resolution No. 2019-057 approves the following actions relative to the Accounting

Department in the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District’s Finance

Division:

(a) Eliminates the one vacant Accounting Analyst position to add one Accountant

position;

(b) Delegates authority to the General Manager to reclassify one Accountant position

to an Accounting Analyst position, at some point in the future when it is deemed

appropriate; and,

(c) Updates the Table of Organization accordingly;

with the understanding that the cost of the adjusted positions authorized as part of this

item will be funded with salary savings for this fiscal year and will be budgeted

accordingly in future fiscal years.

Adopted




Hernández.

NOES (0): None.


(2) Approve Actions Relative to the Human Resources Department in the

District’s Administration and Development Division

Directors THERIAULT/HILL

Resolution No. 2019-058 approves the following actions relative to the Administrative

and Development Division:

(a) Eliminates one Human Resources Director position at an annual salary of

$143,604 to $173,576, not including benefits;

(b) Adds two Human Resources Analyst positions at an annual salary of $86,154 to

$104,125 not including benefits;

(c) Reclassifies one Senior Human Resources Analyst position to Human Resources

Manager from an annual salary of $91,458 to $110,615 to $124,031 to $149,844,

not including benefits;

(d) Adjusts the salary of the one existing Human Resources Manager positions from

an annual salary of $107,058 to $129,376 to $124,031 to $149,844, not including

benefits; and,

(e) Amends the Table of Organization accordingly;


JULY 26, 2019/PAGE 13

with the understanding that the cost of the positions authorized as part of this item will

be funded with savings from the eliminated position and salary savings for this fiscal

year, and will be budgeted accordingly in future fiscal years.

Adopted




Hernández.

NOES (0): None.


(9) ADDRESSES TO BOARD:

There were no “Addresses to Board” to discuss.

(10) SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

There was no “Special Order of Business” to discuss.

(11) UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

There was no “Unfinished Business” to discuss.

(12) NEW BUSINESS:

(A) Report on Meetings/Conferences Attended by Director(s)

(1) American Public Transportation Association 2019 Transit Board Members &

Board Administrators Seminar, Jacksonville, FL

Director Cochran outlined his attendance at the American Public Transportation Association

(APTA) 2019 Transit Board Members and Board Administrators Seminar, Jacksonville, FL from

July 20 to 23, 2019. He reviewed the main program themes and sessions that he attended

including: National and Grassroots Advocacy, Governance and Leadership, Changing Mobility

Landscape, Boards Role in Transit Safety and Security including the benefit of Safety

Management Systems, Cybersecurity Update with Security Director’s from the Transportation

Security Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation and APTA, and Grade Crossing

Problems.

Director Hill spoke about his attendance at the conference. He highlighted that there was robust

discussion on “Mobility as a Service.” He stated that he supports wide open public transit

systems. He asserted that most of the transit system innovations are from the private sector. He

said there are electric vehicle bills in 44 states. The APTA Chair commented about the increased

cost of private vehicle ownership, and that it could be cost prohibitive in the future. He talked

about a tour of the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center at LaVilla facility, which is under

construction, and how they are converting a monorail system into an autonomous vehicle system.

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