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

September 20, 2019

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

(5) CONSENT CALENDAR:

(A) Approve the Minutes of the following Meetings: (1) Building and Operating Committee of August 22, 2019; (2) Finance-Auditing Committee of August 22, 2019; and, (3) Board of Directors of August 23, 2019.

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

(1) Ratify Commitments and/or Expenditures (2) Ratify Previous Investments (3) Authorize Investments (4) Accept Investment Report, August 2019

Resolution

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August 22, 2019

MINUTES OF THE BUILDING AND OPERATING COMMITTEE/

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Honorable Board of Directors

Golden Gate Bridge, Highway

and Transportation District

Honorable Members:

A meeting of the Building and Operating Committee/Committee of the Whole (Committee) of the

Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (District) was held in the Board Room,

Administration Building, Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza, San Francisco, CA, on Thursday, August

22, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., Acting Chair/President Hernández presiding.

(1) Call to Order: 9:30 a.m.

(2) Roll Call: Secretary of the District Amorette M. Ko-Wong.

Committee Members Present (5): Acting Chair/President Hernández; Directors Cochran,

Fredericks, Garbarino, and Rabbitt.

Committee Members Absent (3): Chair Theriault; Vice Chair Moylan; Director Belforte.

Other Directors Present (5): Directors Grosboll, Hill, Pahre, Sears, and Sobel.

Committee of the Whole Members Present (10): Directors Cochran, Fredericks,

Garbarino, Grosboll, Hill, Rabbitt, Sears, and Sobel; First Vice President Pahre; President

Hernández.

Committee of the Whole Members Absent (9): Directors Arnold, Belforte, Brown,

Fewer, Mastin, Moylan, Walton, and Yee; Second Vice President Theriault.

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; Division Deputy General

Manager/Bus Transit Division Mona Babauta; Deputy General Manager/Ferry Division

James Swindler; Director of Risk Management and Safety Kelli Vitale; Director of Public

Affairs Priya Clemens; Executive Assistant to the General Manager Justine Bock; Assistant

Clerk of the Board Patsy Whala.

Visitors Present: None

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(3) Authorize Execution of Contract Change Order No. 62 to Contract No. 2016-B-1,

Golden Gate Bridge Physical Suicide Deterrent System and Wind Retrofit Project

(a) Staff Report

In a memorandum to the Committee, Deputy District Engineer John Eberle, District

Engineer Ewa Bauer-Furbush, and General Manager Denis Mulligan reported on staff’s

recommendation to authorize execution of Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 62 to

Contract No. 2016-B-1, Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Deterrent System and Wind Retrofit

Project, for modifications to the suicide deterrent system (SDS) wire mesh splice details.

A copy of the staff report is available on the District’s web site or upon request from the

Office of the District Secretary.

(b) Presentation of Staff Report

At the meeting, Ms. Bauer-Furbush reviewed the staff report. She stated that this item is

regarding the construction of the wire ropes to create the stainless steel wire mesh for the

SDS net. She explained that the original contract called for one connector (called ferrule)

to splice the wire mesh fabric; however, on the mockup, staff discovered that the wire ropes

at the splice location had an uneven finish. She pointed out that, considering the

environmental conditions at the Bridge, the splice would accumulate salt and debris, which

would make it prone to corrosion. District staff worked with the fabricator and they

developed a splice detail that utilizes two ferrules. This solution will not only cover the

ends of the splice but also provides sufficient splice strength to support objects that may

fall into the net.

(c) Discussion by the Committee

Director Cochran inquired as to the cost breakdown of the CCO’s listed on the table in the

staff report. Ms. Bauer-Furbush explained that when there is a potential for modifications

to the contract, staff will assign a CCO even though the cost has not been negotiated with

the contractor. She explained that it is not beneficial to provide the amount of the CCO

until an agreement has been reached.

President Hernández commented that the CCO is another example of the complexity of the

SDS project.

Director Sobel inquired as to why this modification was not foreseeable. In response, Ms.

Bauer-Furbush stated that one ferrule met the District’s load criteria of tensile strength;

however, after inspecting the mockup, staff found that the uneven finish of the splice was

subject to maintenance issues. Staff is recommending the addition of a second splice to err

on the side of caution.

(d) Action by the Committee

Staff recommended and the Committee concurred by motion made and seconded by

Directors GROSBOLL/COCHRAN to forward the following recommendation to the

Board of Directors for its consideration:

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RECOMMENDATION

The Building and Operating Committee/Committee of the Whole recommends that the

Board of Directors authorize execution of Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 62 to

Contract No. 2016-B-1, Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Deterrent System and Wind Retrofit

Project, in the amount of $420,685 for modifications to the suicide deterrent system wire

mesh splice details; with the understanding that sufficient funds are available in the

Contract No. 2016-B-1 construction contingency to finance this CCO.

Action by the Board at its meeting of August 23, 2019 - Resolution

AYES (10): Directors Cochran, Fredericks, Garbarino, Grosboll, Hill, Rabbitt, Sears,

and Sobel; First Vice President Pahre; President Hernández.

NOES (0): None.

ABSENT (9): Directors Arnold, Belforte, Brown, Fewer, Mastin, Moylan, Walton, and

Yee; Second Vice President Theriault.

(4) Approve Award of Sole Source Contract No. 2019-F-023, Procurement and

Installation of MRAD System for Golden Gate Ferry Fleet, to Vector Controls Inc.

(a) Staff Report

In a memorandum to the Committee, Director of Engineering and Maintenance/Ferry

Division Damon Brewer, Deputy General Manager/Ferry Division James Swindler, and

General Manager Denis Mulligan reported on staff’s recommendation to award Sole

Source Contract No. 2019-F-023, Procurement and Installation of MRAD System for

Golden Gate Ferry Fleet to Vector Controls Inc. (Vector), Newton, MA. A copy of the

staff report is available on the District’s web site or upon request from the Office of the

District Secretary.


At the meeting, Mr. Swindler briefly reviewed the staff report. He stated that it is easier to

diagnose problems with the ferry using electronic controls as opposed to the mechanical

controls of years past. He highlighted one of the benefits of installing the digital system is

that it allows the crew to make diagnoses onboard and to access information that can be

uploaded onto a server to pinpoint problems.


Director Hill inquired as to whether it works in real time to analyze the problems with the

propulsion system right away. In response, Mr. Swindler stated that staff is presently

assessing connection issues; however, the system will provide information in real time. He

noted that the information can be sent to Vector and they can provide assistance in real

time as well.


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Directors COCHRAN/FREDERICKS to forward the following recommendation to the


RECOMMENDATION


Board of Directors approve award of Sole Source Contract No. 2019-F-023, Procurement

and Installation of MRAD System for Golden Gate Ferry Fleet, to Vector Controls Inc.,

Newton, MA, in the not to exceed amount of $312,036.




NOES (0): None.



(5) Approve Actions Relative to the Award of Sole Source Contract No. 2019-F-043,

Diesel Engines and Control Systems for Spaulding Class Vessels, to Pacific Power

Group

(a) Staff Report




Source Contract No. 2019-F-043, Diesel Engines and Control Systems for Spaulding Class

Vessels to Pacific Power Group of Kent, WA. A copy of the staff report is available on the

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


At the meeting, Mr. Swindler briefly summarized the staff report. He noted a catastrophic

loss of an engine on a Spaulding-class ferry would tie-up a ferry at the shipyard for months

awaiting repair or a new engine. He also noted that spare engines would lessen the time it

takes for major overhauls.

(c) Action by the Committee


Directors GARBARINO/FREDERICKS to forward the following recommendation to

the Board of Directors for its consideration:

RECOMMENDATION

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Board of Directors approve actions relative to the award of Sole Source Contract No. 2019-

F-043, Diesel Engines and Control Systems for Spaulding Class Vessels, to Pacific Power

Group, as follows:

i. Authorize sole source procurement and award of Contract No. 2019-F-043 to

Pacific Power Group of Kent, WA, in the amount of $1,150,000, inclusive of tax

for two engines; and,

ii. Authorize a contract contingency of $150,000, to cover unforeseen materials or

service in support of the required preservation and storage.




NOES (0): None.



(6) Approve Actions Relative to the Award of Sole Source Contract No. 2019-F-041,

Marine Gearboxes for Spaulding Class Vessels, to ZF Marine

(a) Staff Report




Source Contract No. 2019-F-041, Marine Gearboxes for Spaulding Class Vessels to ZF

Marine of Mukilteo, WA. A copy of the staff report is available on the District’s web site

or upon request from the Office of the District Secretary.


At the meeting, Mr. Swindler summarized the staff report.


Director Pahre inquired if there will be a time when it will not be cost efficient to maintain

the Spaulding-class ferries. In response, Mr. Swindler stated that refurbishment of the M.S.

Sonoma is currently underway and the interior is being completely gutted. In the course of

inspection of the M.S. Sonoma, the inspectors noted that it is apparent that the construction,

materials and fabrication of the vessel is superior and made to last, potentially another 30

years.

Director Pahre commended Mr. Swindler and his staff for being proactive in the

maintenance of the District’s ferries.

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Director Hill inquired as to whether a battery-operated system can be installed on the

Spaulding-class vessels. Mr. Swindler responded in the affirmative and noted that the

Spaulding-class vessels are well suited for the technology as they have plenty of capacity.

He added that when the technology is available the Spaulding vessels would be the first to

get the equipment.



Directors GARBARINO/FREDERICKS to forward the following recommendation to

the Board of Directors for its consideration:

RECOMMENDATION


Board of Directors approve actions relative to the award of Sole Source Contract No. 2019-

F-041, Marine Gearboxes for Spaulding Class Vessels, to ZF Marine, as follows:

i. Authorize sole source procurement and award of Contract No. 2019-F-041 to ZF

Marine of Mukilteo, WA, in the amount of $400,000 inclusive of tax for two

gearboxes; and,

ii. Authorize a contract contingency of $70,000 to cover unforeseen materials or

service in support of the required preservation and storage.




NOES (0): None.



(7) Approve Actions Relative to the M.V. Del Norte, M.V. Napa and M.V. Golden Gate

Main Engine Overhaul, Scheduled Dry Dockings and Capital Improvements Project

(a) Staff Report



General Manager Denis Mulligan reported on staff’s recommendation to ratify the General

Manager’s authorization of Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 2 to Contract No. 2018-F-

088. A copy of the staff report is available on the District’s web site or upon request from

the Office of the District Secretary.


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At the meeting, Mr. Swindler summarized the staff report. He noted that the CCO carries

with it some interesting information about a variety of problems including the coating

systems and the associated costs, and the piping. He stated that staff worked through those

problems, but they caused major delays to getting the ferries back into service. He also

noted that the M.V. Golden Gate is currently in dry-dock and staff anticipates requesting a

CCO to cover costs of additional work.

(c) Action by the Committee


Directors PAHRE/COCHRAN to forward the following recommendation to the Board

of Directors for its consideration:

RECOMMENDATION


Board of Directors approve actions relative to the M.V. Del Norte, M.V. Napa and M.V.

Golden Gate Main Engine Overhaul, Scheduled Dry Dockings and Capital Improvements

Project, as follows:

i. Ratify the General Manager’s authorization of Change Order No. 2 to Contract No.

2018-F-088, M.V. Napa, M.V. Del Norte and M.V. Golden Gate Scheduled Dry

Dockings and Capital Improvements and payment of same in the amount of

$892,095;

ii. Authorize an increase to the contract contingency for Contract No. 2018-F-088, in

the amount of $1,350,000, from $1,000,000 to $2,350,000; and,

iii. Authorize an increase in the FY 19/20 Ferry Division Capital Budget for Project

#1941, M.V. Del Norte, M.V. Napa and M.V. Golden Gate Main Engine Overhaul,

Scheduled Dry Dockings and Capital Improvements Project, in the amount of

$738,241, which, along with a reduction in the contract contingency for Contract

2018-FT-079 discussed in this report, will fund completion of the project, including

the increased contingency in Contract No. 2018-F-088;

subject to the concurrence of the Finance-Auditing Committee at its meeting of August 22,

2019.




NOES (0): None.



(8) Status Report from Board Appointee(s) on Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Board

The Committee received a verbal update on matters relating to Sonoma-Marin Area Rail

Transit (SMART).

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The verbal update is provided for informational purposes only and no action is required. A

copy of the written report is available on the District’s web site or upon request from the


Director Pahre reported that the SMART Board of Directors deliberated on its Strategic

Plan at its August 21, 2019 meeting and discussed a possible sales tax in March 2020. She

stated that SMART staff presented a report at the meeting regarding the SMART train

extension to Cloverdale and Healdsburg. She noted that the report clarified SMART’s

capital and operating funding, and how the revenues are utilized. She said that when a sales

tax is proposed, those types of funding sources tend to not be readily apparent the public.

She pointed out the sources of funding for capital is grants and operating is reserves. She

also stated that SMART is celebrating its second anniversary.

Director Rabbitt provided details about the cost of the SMART train going north and

provided the distances. He talked about the expense of construction contracts and noted

that some costs are lower than the original forecast. He also talked about the challenges of

getting capital grants as a result of the ridership, distance and cost. He highlighted aspects

of the SMART’s Strategic Plan Update that was presented at its August 21st meeting.

(9) Status Report on Engineering Projects

In a memorandum to the Committee, Deputy District Engineer John Eberle, District

Engineer Ewa Bauer-Furbush, and General Manager Denis Mulligan reported on current

engineering projects. The report is provided for informational purposes only and no action

is required. A copy of the report is available on the District’s web site or upon request from

the Office of the District Secretary.

(10) Public Comment

There were no Public Comments.

(11) Adjournment

All business having been concluded the meeting was adjourned at 10:06 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Sabrina Hernández, President and Acting Chair

Building and Operating Committee

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August 22, 2019

MINUTES OF THE FINANCE-AUDITING COMMITTEE

Honorable Board of Directors

Golden Gate Bridge, Highway

and Transportation District

Honorable Members:

A meeting of the Finance-Auditing Committee (Committee) of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway

and Transportation District (District) was held in the Board Room, Administration Building,

Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza, San Francisco, CA, on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at 10:09 a.m.,

Chair Pahre presiding.

(1) Call to Order: 10:09 a.m.

(2) Roll Call: Secretary of the District Amorette M. Ko-Wong.

Committee Members Present (6): Chair Pahre; Vice Chair Fredericks; Directors Cochran,

Grosboll and Sobel; President Hernández.

Committee Members Absent (2): Directors Moylan and Yee.

Other Directors Present (3): Directors Hill and Rabbitt.



Attorney Kimon Manolius; Deputy General Manager/Administration and Development

Kellee Hopper; Deputy General Manager/Bridge Steve Miller; Division Deputy General

Manager/Bus Transit Division Mona Babauta; Deputy General Manager/Ferry Division

James Swindler; Director of Risk Management and Safety Kelli Vitale; Public Information

and Marketing Programs Manager Priya Clemens; Executive Assistant to the General

Manager Justine Bock; Assistant Clerk of the Board Patsy Whala.

Visitors Present: Lesley Murphy, PFM Asset Management, LLC.

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

(a) Staff Report

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FINANCE-AUDITING COMMITTEE


In a memorandum to the Committee, Auditor-Controller Joseph Wire and General

Manager Denis Mulligan reported on the commitments, disbursements and investments

made on behalf of the District. The report included a copy of the District’s “Investment

Report” for July 2019 from PFM Asset Management, LLC (PFM).



At the meeting, PFM Senior Managing Consultant Lesley Murphy reviewed the Investment

Report. Ms. Murphy made remarks about the variation of U.S. Treasury yields, the rate cut

by the Federal Reserve, and the China-U.S. trade war effects on the U.S. market. She

provided an update on market conditions in short-term credit, and stated that in a declining

interest rate environment there is some value in locking in the short-term credit yields when

available. She confirmed the District’s portfolio is in compliance with Board policy and

the law, and is well-diversified. She added that looking ahead there may be value in

corporate notes and triple A–rated asset-backed securities to boost the relative earnings in

the District portfolio. She reiterated PFM’s priority to maintain the safety of the District’s

portfolio.

(b) Action by the Committee


Directors COCHRAN/GROSBOLL to forward the following recommendation to the


RECOMMENDATION

The Finance-Auditing Committee recommends that the Board of Directors approve the

following actions, as detailed in the staff report:

(i) The Board of Directors has no commitments and/or expenditures to ratify for the

period July 1, 2019, through July 30, 2019.

(ii) Ratify investments made during the period July 16, 2019, through August 15, 2019.

(iii) Authorize the reinvestment, within the established policy of the Board, of any

investments maturing between August 16, 2019, and September 16, 2019, as well

as the investment of all other funds not required to cover expenditures, which may

become available.

(iv) Accept the Investment Report for July 2019.

Action by the Board at its meeting of August 23, 2019 – Resolution

CONSENT CALENDAR

AYES (6): Chair Pahre; Vice Chair Fredericks; Directors Cochran, Grosboll, and Sobel;

President Hernández.

NOES (0): None.

ABSENT (2): Directors Moylan and Yee.

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(4) Authorize Budget Adjustment(s) and/or Transfer(s)

(a) Budget Increase in the FY 19/20 Ferry Division Capital Budget Relative to

Project #1941, M.V. Del Norte, M.V. Napa and M.V. Golden Gate Main Engine

Overhaul, Scheduled Dry Dockings and Capital Improvements Project

(i) Staff Report


Division Damon Brewer, Deputy General Manager/Ferry Division James Swindler and

General Manager Denis Mulligan reported on staff’s recommendation, in concurrence with

the Building and Operating Committee at its meeting on August 22, 2019, to authorize an

increase in the FY 19/20 Ferry Division Capital Budget for Project #1941.



(ii) Action by the Committee


Directors COCHRAN/FREDERICKS to forward the following recommendation to the


RECOMMENDATION

The Finance-Auditing Committee recommends, in concurrence with the Building and

Operating Committee at its meeting on August 22, 2019, that the Board of Directors

authorize an increase in the amount of $738,241 in the FY 19/20 Ferry Division Capital

Budget for Project #1941, M.V. Del Norte, M.V. Napa and M.V. Golden Gate Main Engine

Overhaul, Scheduled Dry Dockings and Capital Improvements Project, which, along with

a reduction in the contract contingency for Contract 2018-FT-079, as discussed in the

report, will fund completion of the project, including the increased contingency in Contract

No. 2018-F-088.

Carried

AYES (6): Chair Pahre; Vice Chair Fredericks; Directors Cochran, Grosboll, and Sobel;

President Hernández.

NOES (0): None.

ABSENT (2): Directors Moylan and Yee.

(5) Authorize Actions Related to Grant Programs

No actions required authorization.

(6) Monthly Review of Golden Gate Bridge Traffic/Tolls and Bus and Ferry Transit

Patronage/Fares (for One Month Ending July 2019)

(a) Staff Report

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In a memorandum to Committee, Auditor-Controller Joseph Wire, and General Manager

Denis Mulligan provided schedules and charts for informational purposes only and no

action is recommended.



(b) Presentation by Staff

At the meeting, Mr. Wire briefly summarized the staff report.

(7) Monthly Review of Financial Statements (for One Month Ending July 2019)

(a) Statement of Revenue and Expenses

In a memorandum to Committee, Auditor-Controller Joseph Wire, and General Manager

Denis Mulligan provided financial statements for informational purposes only and no

action is recommended. Mr. Wire stated he would do a verbal report next month.

(b) Statement of Capital Programs and Expenditures

In a memorandum to Committee, Analyst of Capital and Grant Programs Jacob Brown,

Director of Capital and Grant Programs Amy Frye, Auditor-Controller Joseph Wire and

General Manager Denis Mulligan provided financial statements for informational purposes

only and no action is recommended.

Copies of the reports for Item Nos. 7.a and 7.b are available on the District’s web site or

upon request from the Office of the District Secretary.

(8) Closed Session

Attorney Manolius, at the request of Chair Pahre, stated that the Committee would convene

in Closed Session, as permitted by the Brown Act to discuss the following matters, listed

on the Agenda as Item No. 8:

(a) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

Report of Athens Administrators, Inc.

(i) Larry Burkhardt v. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation

District.

(ii) Michael Frost v. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District.

(iii) Richard Looper v. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation

District.

After Closed Session, Chair Pahre called the meeting to order in Open Session with a

quorum present. Attorney Manolius stated that the Committee had met in Closed Session,

as permitted by the Brown Act, to receive a report from the attorneys, and discuss the

matter listed under Closed Session, outlined above. Attorney Manolius reported that the

Committee gave the District’s negotiators appropriate guidance.

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(9) Public Comment

There was no public comment.

(10) Adjournment

All business having been concluded, the meeting was adjourned at 10:34 a.m.


Barbara L. Pahre, Chair

Finance-Auditing Committee

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GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT

MEMORANDUM OF MINUTES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 23, 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, August 23, 2019, at 10:11 a.m., President Hernández

presiding.

(1) CALL TO ORDER: 10:11 a.m.

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

Directors Present (11): Directors Arnold, Brown, Cochran, Fewer, Fredericks, Garbarino,

Hill, Sears, and Sobel; First Vice President Pahre; President Hernández.

Directors Absent (8): Directors Belforte, Grosboll, Mastin, Moylan, Rabbitt, Walton, and




Attorney Kimon Manolius; Attorney Alexandra Atencio, Attorney Mollie Kaban, Deputy

General Manager/Administration and Development Kellee Hopper; Deputy General

Manager/Bridge Division Steve Miller; Deputy General Manager/Bus Transit Division

Mona Babauta; Deputy General Manager/Ferry Division James Swindler; Assistant Clerk

of the Board Patsy Whala.

Visitors Present: Kymberlyrenée Gamboa, Sacramento County Resident; John Holden,

Marin County Resident; Dave Rhody, San Francisco County Resident; Helena Birecki, San

Francisco County Resident; Michael Thomas, Marin County Resident; Michelle Meyers,

Marin County Resident; Juan Monsanto, San Francisco County Resident; Kim Stryker, San

Francisco County Resident; Kathy Henning, San Francisco County Resident; Lianne

McNeal, San Francisco County Resident; Kristin Tieche, Climate Reality.

(3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Director Vallie Brown

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(4) PUBLIC COMMENT:

(A) Public Comment

Kimberlyrenée Gamboa, Sacramento County Resident, spoke in support of the

construction of the Suicide Deterrent System (SDS), and appreciation of the Bridge Patrol

and their efforts to prevent suicides.

John Holden, Marin County Resident and Bus Operator, spoke in support of Julie Botelho,

the August Employee of the Month and his Trainer two years ago. He encouraged the

District to consider employees like Ms. Botelho as candidates for mentoring and internal

promotion. Mr. Holden also mentioned his hope that there would be resolution in the ATU

negotiation soon.

[Director Sears Arrived.]

Dave Rhody, San Francisco County Resident: See attached script copy of the speaker’s

statement.

Helena Birecki, San Francisco County Resident: See attached script copy of the speaker’s

statement.

Michael Thomas, Marin County Resident: See attached script copy of the speaker’s

statement.

Michelle Meyers, Marin County Resident: See attached script copy of the speaker’s

statement.

Juan Monsanto, San Francisco County Resident: See attached script copy of the speaker’s

statement.

Kim Stryker, San Francisco County Resident: See attached script copy of the speaker’s

statement.

Kathy Henning, San Francisco County Resident: See attached script copy of the speaker’s

statement.

Lianne McNeal, San Francisco County Resident: See attached script copy of the speaker’s

statement.

Kristin Tieche: See attached script copy of the speaker’s statement.

(B) Discussion by Board

President Hernández recognized the Climate Reality Project speakers and requested staff

review the petition submitted, and discuss and submit an appropriate recommendation.

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Director Sears commented on her previous positive experience with the Climate Reality

Project, and the content of the Petition. She supported accelerating the transition of the

District’s Ferries and Buses into electric propulsion.

Director Fewer confirmed the City and County of San Francisco did adopt a climate

emergency resolution. She noted San Francisco is reviewing many of the items included in

the Petition presented today such as increasing bicycle accessibility, migrating to all

electric vehicles, and requiring new buildings have electric vehicle charging stations. San

Francisco is also considering a resolution or ordinance to ban natural gas in new

construction.

President Hernández stated that she has asked the General Manager to summarize the

District’s efforts to date and the plans to address climate issues.

(5) CONSENT CALENDAR:

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

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

AYES (11): Directors Arnold, Brown, Cochran, Fewer, Fredericks, Garbarino, Hill,

Sears, and Sobel; First Vice President Pahre; President Hernández.

NOES (0): None.

ABSENT (8): Directors, Belforte, Grosboll, Mastin, Moylan, Rabbitt, Walton, and Yee;

Second Vice President Theriault.

(A) Approve the Minutes of the following Meetings

(1) Transportation Committee of July 25, 2019;

(2) Building and Operating Committee of July 25, 2019;

(3) Finance-Auditing Committee of July 25, 2019;

(4) Rules, Policy and Industrial Relations Committee of July 26, 2019; and

(5) Board of Directors of July 26, 2019. Carried

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

Resolution No. 2019-059 (as detailed in the August 22, 2019 Finance-Auditing

Committee meeting)

(1) Ratify Commitments and/or Expenditures

(2) Ratify Previous Investments

(3) Authorize Investments

(4) Accept Investment Report July 2019 Adopted

(6) REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

(A) General Manager

(1) Presentation of Awards

Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for August 2019, to Julie

Botelho, Bus Operator, Bus Division

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President Hernández presented the Employee of the Month Award for August 2019,

to Julie Botelho, Bus Operator, Bus Division, and expressed her congratulations on

behalf of the Board of Directors.

(2) Report of the General Manager

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

Report are informational only and that there was no “What We Do” video for

presentation. 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.

At President Hernández’s suggestion, Mr. Mulligan commented on the District and

climate issues. He stated that he believes everyone in the room shares the values

espoused by the speakers and has strong interest that the Board would adopt a

Resolution to support the values expressed by the speakers today and the petition

submitted. He said that staff will return to future Committee and Board meetings

with a resolution.

Mr. Mulligan highlighted that the District is on the path to bus electrification and

agreed that renewable diesel has a wide range of effectiveness. He reported that the

District intends to hire a consultant to help with full electrification of its buses. He

stated that District customers have choices between three modes of transportation

including buses, ferries, and driving, and they are sensitive to travel time. He added

that using today’s electric ferry technology would slow down the District’s fleet

considerably, and until the broader community embraces a slower travel time, the

District believes electric ferries would have a negative impact on the Bridge

roadway because driving would be faster than an electric ferry. He stated that the

District is interested in electrifying its fleet as quickly as possible and the Spaulding

class vessels will be the first probabilities for electrification because they do shorter

trips and have the capacity for installation of the additional equipment that will be

necessary to electrify the ferries.

Mr. Mulligan further added that staff will be presenting an item dealing with bikes

on the Bridge, expressly dealing with electric bikes to allow the District to go

through the proper public outreach process to solicit public comments.

Correspondingly, he stated that on a busy day over 8,000 bikes cross the Bridge

and some bicyclists are frustrated due to some obstructions on a portion of the west

sidewalk due to the SDS Project construction. He noted that the contractor requires

access to the west sidewalk and therefore cannot be exclusively used for bicycles.

He concluded with a statement that at a future meeting staff will present the Board

with a resolution that embodies the Board’s intent and looks forward to the Board’s

discussion on the matter.

(3) Discussion by the Board

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Director Sears added that Marin Transit is testing two electric buses and that Golden

Gate Transit is closely watching the results of those tests to help make informed

decisions about the future of the fleet. Mr. Mulligan agreed that the data garnered

is important to the future of Golden Gate Transit and staff is adapting to the changes

in electronics of bus technology.

Director Hill commented on the traffic on the Bridge and the District’s congestion

management efforts. Mr. Mulligan added that on weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00

a.m., over 20% of all trips into San Francisco are on District buses and ferries.

President Hernández thanked the community for speaking to the Board and

reminded fellow Directors to submit discussion topics for a future Board workshop.

(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, that a Closed Session will take place just prior to

the conclusion of this meeting, to discuss the following matter, 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

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(1) Report of the District Engineer

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

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


She provided a brief report on the progress of the SDS Project stating that the

contractor is continuing with installation of net supports on the Bridge’s main

suspension span with 63 fully installed. She added that 500 feet of new bridge

railing has been installed, the contractor is working on the installation of work

access platforms on the north approach viaduct and is preparing for the installation

of the fifth large platform on the suspension bridge. She stated that fabrication of

the structural steel is reaching 80%. She said that staff is having extensive meetings

with the contractor to resolve issues and disputes on a very complex project.

President Hernández encouraged fellow members to tour the bridge to view the

complexities of maintenance on the bridge and understand the magnitude of details

involved in the SDS project.

(7) OTHER REPORTS:

There were no “Other Reports” to discuss.

(8) REPORT OF COMMITTEES:

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

August 22, 2019

Chair Michael Theriault

(1) Authorize Execution of Contract Change Order No. 62 to Contract No.

2016-B-1, Golden Gate Bridge Physical Suicide Deterrent System and

Wind Retrofit Project

Directors GARBARINO/COCHRAN

Resolution No. 2019-060 authorizes execution of Contract Change Order (CCO)

No. 62 to Contract No. 2016-B-1, Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Deterrent System

and Wind Retrofit Project, in the amount of $420,685 for modifications to the

suicide deterrent system wire mesh splice details; with the understanding that

sufficient funds are available in the Contract No. 2016-B-1 construction

contingency to finance this CCO.

Adopted

AYES (11): Directors Arnold, Brown, Cochran, Fewer, Fredericks, Garbarino,

Hill, Sears, and Sobel; First Vice President Pahre; President

Hernández.

NOES (0): None.

ABSENT (8): Directors, Belforte, Grosboll, Mastin, Moylan, Rabbitt, Walton, and


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(2) Approve Award of Sole Source Contract No. 2019-F-023, Procurement

and Installation of MRAD System for Golden Gate Ferry Fleet, to Vector

Controls Inc.

Directors GARBARINO/HILL

Resolution No. 2019-061 approves award of Sole Source Contract No. 2019-F-

023, Procurement and Installation of MRAD System for Golden Gate Ferry Fleet,

to Vector Controls Inc., Newton, MA, in the not to exceed amount of $312,036.

Adopted



Hernández.

NOES (0): None.



(3) Approve Actions Relative to the Award of Sole Source Contract No.

2019-F-043, Diesel Engines and Control Systems for Spaulding Class

Vessels, to Pacific Power Group

Directors GARBARINO/FREDERICKS

Resolution No. 2019-062 approves actions relative to the award of Sole Source

Contract No. 2019-F-043, Diesel Engines and Control Systems for Spaulding Class

Vessels, to Pacific Power Group, as follows:

(a) Authorizes sole source procurement and award of Contract No. 2019-F-043

to Pacific Power Group of Kent, WA, in the amount of $1,150,000,

inclusive of tax for two engines; and,

(b) Authorizes a contract contingency of $150,000, to cover unforeseen

materials or service in support of the required preservation and storage.

Adopted



Hernández.

NOES (0): None.



(4) Approve Actions Relative to the Award of Sole Source Contract No.

2019-F-041, Marine Gearboxes for Spaulding Class Vessels, to ZF

Marine

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Directors GARBARINO/COCHRAN

Resolution No. 2019-063 approves actions relative to the award of Sole Source

Contract No. 2019-F-041, Marine Gearboxes for Spaulding Class Vessels, to ZF

Marine, as follows:

(a) Authorizes sole source procurement and award of Contract No. 2019-F-041

to ZF Marine of Mukilteo, WA, in the amount of $400,000 inclusive of tax

for two gearboxes; and,

(b) Authorizes a contract contingency of $70,000 to cover unforeseen materials

or service in support of the required preservation and storage.

Adopted



Hernández.

NOES (0): None.



(5) Approve Actions Relative to the M.V. Del Norte, M.V. Napa and M.V.

Golden Gate Main Engine Overhaul, Scheduled Dry Dockings and

Capital Improvements Project

Directors GARBARINO/SOBEL

Resolution No. 2019-064 approves actions relative to the M.V. Del Norte, M.V.

Napa and M.V. Golden Gate Main Engine Overhaul, Scheduled Dry Dockings and

Capital Improvements Project, as follows:

(a) Ratifies the General Manager’s authorization of Change Order #2 to

Contract No. 2018-F-088, M.V. Napa, M.V. Del Norte and M.V. Golden

Gate Scheduled Dry Dockings and Capital Improvements and payment of

same in the amount of $892,095;

(b) Authorizes an increase to the contract contingency for Contract No. 2018-

F-088, in the amount of $1,350,000, from $1,000,000 to $2,350,000; and,

(c) Authorizes an increase in the FY 19/20 Ferry Division Capital Budget for

Project #1941, M.V. Del Norte, M.V. Napa and M.V. Golden Gate Main

Engine Overhaul, Scheduled Dry Dockings and Capital Improvements

Project, in the amount of $738,241, which, along with a reduction in the

contract contingency for Contract 2018-FT-079 discussed in this report, will

fund completion of the project, including the increased contingency in

Contract No. 2018-F-088; as concurred with by the Finance-Auditing

Committee at its meeting of August 22, 2019.

Adopted

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Hernández.

NOES (0): None.



President Hernández asked Mr. Swindler to restate his comments regarding the superior

workmanship in the Spaulding-class vessels that he expressed at the August 22, 2019 Building and

Operating Committee meeting. He repeated his acknowledgements about the vessels and

reiterated that due to the capacity of those vessels they would be the first to get the equipment for

electronic propulsion when the technology becomes available.

(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:

(A) Closed Session

Attorney Kim Manolius, at the request of President Hernández, stated that the Board would

convene in Closed Session, as permitted by the Brown Act, to discuss the matters listed on

the Board Agenda as Closed Session, Items No. 6.B.1.a. and 6.B.1.b.

(B) Open Session

After Closed Session, President Hernández called the meeting to order in Open Session

with a quorum present. Attorney Manolius reported that the Board had met in Closed

Session, as permitted by the Brown Act, regarding the items listed as Closed Session

outlined above. He reported that there was nothing to report regarding Closed Session Item

No. 6.B.1.b. He also reported that the Board was briefed and gave counsel direction on

how to proceed with Closed Session Item No. 6.B.1.a.

(12) NEW BUSINESS:

There was no “New Business” to discuss.

(13) COMMUNICATIONS:

A copy of Board Agenda Item No. 13, “Communications”, is available on the District’s


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(14) ADJOURNMENT:

All business having been concluded, Directors PAHRE/HILL moved and seconded that

the meeting be adjourned at 11:55 a.m. in honor of Howard Deguara, Terri Horn, Declan

Weller Brogan, the Victims of the: Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting on July 28; El Paso,

Texas Shooting on August 3; and the Dayton, Ohio Shooting on August 4.

Carried

AYES (11): Directors Arnold, Brown, Cochran, Fewer, Fredericks, Garbarino, Hill,

Sears, and Sobel; First Vice President Pahre; President Hernández.

NOES (0): None.

ABSENT (8): Directors, Belforte, Grosboll, Mastin, Moylan, Rabbitt, Walton, and Yee;

Second Vice President Theriault.


Amorette M. Ko-Wong

Secretary of the District

AMK:EIE:PLW:mjl

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.B. RATIFICATION OF PREVIOUS ACTIONS BY THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER FINANCE-AUDITING COMMITTEE OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 (B) Ratification of Previous Actions by the Auditor-Controller:

(1) Staff Report

The previous actions by the Auditor-Controller were presented to the Finance-Auditing Committee for approval at the meeting of September 27, 2019. Both are posted to the web site, as follows: http://goldengate.org/board/2019/agendas/documents/2019-0927-FinanceComm-No3-RatofAction.pdf

http://goldengate.org/board/2019/agendas/documents/2019-0927-FinanceComm-No3-RatofAction.pdf

http://goldengate.org/board/2019/agendas/documents/2019-0927-FinanceComm-No3-RatofAction.pdf

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