Agenda Item No. (6)(A) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2019 The Honorable Board of Directors Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Honorable Members: RATIFY THE EMERGENCY ACTION OF THE GENERAL MANAGER RELATIVE TO THE REPAIRS RELATED TO THE SAN FRANCISCO FERRY TERMINAL FACILITIES AND THE M.S. SAN FRANCISCO Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Directors ratify the action of the General Manager to authorize a contract with Bay Ship & Yacht Co. in the amount of $687,094.92 to repair damage to the M.S. San Francisco. Background On November 23, 2018, the M.S. San Francisco ran into the District’s Ferry Berths and the San Francisco Ferry Building Promenade. The vessel and facilities suffered significant damage, and immediate repairs of both the facilities and vessel were required in order to prevent the interruption or cessation of necessary District services. The District immediately commenced an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and an assessment of the extent of the damage. In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22050 and the District's Procurement Policy, the General Manager has the authority to waive the competitive solicitation process and to approve procurement of necessary equipment, services and supplies in the event of an emergency, when immediate action is required to prevent the interruption or cessation of necessary District services. Staff consulted with the District’s legal counsel and confirmed that the circumstances described above met the legal standard to permit waiver of the competitive process as an emergency procurement, subject to Board ratification for expenditures above the General Manager's procurement authority. The District engaged engineering firms to develop plans to repair the vessel in an expedited fashion and to inspect the facilities, and engaged the services of Bay Ship & Yacht Co. to repair the vessel damage. The vessel is back in revenue service, with minimal disruption to the District's ferry schedule. BOX 9000, PRESIDIO STATION ♦ SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94129-0601 ♦ USA Report of the General Manager Agenda Item No. (6)(A) Board of Directors Meeting of January 25, 2019 Page 2 RATIFY ACTION OF THE GENERAL MANAGER RELATIVE TO EMERGENCY PROCUREMENTS - REPAIRS RELATED TO THE SAN FRANCISCO FERRY TERMINAL FACILITIES AND THE M.S. SAN FRANCISCO (continued) Fiscal Impact The cost for work to date is $769,197.59, which includes the Bay Ship & Yacht Co. shipyard repair for $687,094.92, tugboat services for $4,152.65, San Francisco Terminal damage assessment services for $68,000, and Vector Controls System testing services for $9,950. Staff has reviewed these costs and determined that they are fair and reasonable. Sufficient funds are available in the FY 18/19 Ferry Division Operating Budget for vessel maintenance to cover this expenditure. Staff has notified the District's insurance carriers to obtain reimbursement for all covered costs, net of applicable deductibles. The determination of remaining costs is pending for the Preliminary Repair Report, Investigation Services, Engine Control inspection, Gear Box inspection, and United States Coast Guard Services and San Francisco Ferry Building Promenade Repairs. The General Manager will provide the Board with regular updates as to the status of this work and costs. DISTRICT BUS RIDERSHIP CAMPAIGN - RETHINK YOUR COMMUTE! Beginning this month, the District is kicking off a months-long and multiplatform “Rethink Your Commute” campaign to encourage ridership on Golden Gate Transit bus service. The campaign was developed after conducting a series of focus groups with North Bay residents and reflects the feedback received from those sessions. Look for Golden Gate Transit ads in print, on the web, on radio, and TV over the coming weeks and months. Federal grant money was awarded to the District to pay 88% of the campaign costs. PRESENTATIONS BY DISTRICT STAFF FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2018 For the month of December, District staff made no speeches and/or presentations. SPECIAL EVENT/EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITY REQUESTS There were no special event/expressive activity requests since last reported in the December 21, 2018, Report of the General Manager. BRIDGE TRAFFIC FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2018 Bridge southbound traffic for the month of November was 1,553,446 vehicles as compared to the previous year’s total of 1,645,321 vehicles, which is less than a 6% change from the previous year. FasTrak® usage is 85% overall for November of 2018. This compares to 85% overall for the past rolling 12-months (December 2017 – November 2018). (Attachment 1) Report of the General Manager Agenda Item No. (6)(A) Board of Directors Meeting of January 25, 2019 Page 3 VEHICLE TRAFFIC INCIDENTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2018 Of the 1,553,446 vehicles that crossed the Golden Gate Bridge in November, there were 14 traffic incidents detailed as follows: GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE AND TOLL PLAZA Vehicle Traffic Incident Occurrences Vehicles Injuries Fatalities HB – Hit Barrier 2 2 1 0 RE – Rear Ender 1 2 0 0 SS – Side Swipe 1 2 0 0 APPROACHES – (Waldo Grade, Alexander Ave., Doyle Drive & Park Presidio Blvd.) Vehicle Traffic Incident Occurrences Vehicles Injuries Fatalities HB – Hit Barrier 8 8 0 0 RE – Rear Ender 1 3 0 0 RO – Roll Over 1 1 0 0 TOTAL INCIDENTS 14 18 1 0 BICYCLE INCIDENTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2018 For the month of November 2018, there were 2 bicycle incidents to report: GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE AND TOLL PLAZA Bicycle Incidents Occurrences Bicycles Injuries Fatalities BB – Bike/Bike 1 1 1 0 SO – Solo 1 1 1 0 APPROACHES – (Alexander Ave., Lower Conzelman Rd. & Lincoln Blvd.) Bicycle Incidents Occurrences Bicycles Injuries Fatalities None 0 0 0 0 TOTAL INCIDENTS 2 2 2 0 BRIDGE TRAFFIC FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2018 Bridge southbound traffic for the month of December was 1,606,750 vehicles as compared to the previous year’s total of 1,660,179 vehicles, which is less than a 3% change from the previous year. FasTrak® usage is 85% overall for December of 2018. This compares to 85% overall for the past rolling 12-months (January – December 2018). (Attachment 2) Report of the General Manager Agenda Item No. (6)(A) Board of Directors Meeting of January 25, 2019 Page 4 VEHICLE TRAFFIC INCIDENTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2018 Of the 1,606,750 vehicles that crossed the Golden Gate Bridge in December, there were 12 traffic incidents detailed as follows: GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE AND TOLL PLAZA Vehicle Traffic Incident Occurrences Vehicles Injuries Fatalities HB – Hit Barrier 5 5 0 0 RE – Rear Ender 1 2 1 0 O – Other 1 1 1 0 APPROACHES – (Waldo Grade, Alexander Ave., Doyle Drive & Park Presidio Blvd.) Vehicle Traffic Incident Occurrences Vehicles Injuries Fatalities HB – Hit Barrier 3 3 0 0 RE – Rear Ender 1 2 0 0 RO – Roll Over 1 1 0 0 TOTAL INCIDENTS 12 14 2 0 BICYCLE INCIDENTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2018 For the month of December 2018, there were 2 bicycle incidents to report: GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE AND TOLL PLAZA Bicycle Incidents Occurrences Bicycles Injuries Fatalities BB – Bike/Bike 1 1 1 0 APPROACHES – (Alexander Ave., Lower Conzelman Rd. & Lincoln Blvd.) Bicycle Incidents Occurrences Bicycles Injuries Fatalities Solo 1 1 1 0 TOTAL INCIDENTS 2 2 2 0 FERRY – TRANSPORT BICYCLE STATISTICS Listed below are the Bicycle Statistics for the Sausalito Ferry service: Sausalito Southbound Bike Counts 2012 Annual Total 110,397 2013 Annual Total 149,869 2014 Annual Total 192,080 2015 Annual Total 172,815 2016 Annual Total 169,685 2017 Annual Total 144,064 January – December 2018 116,248 Report of the General Manager Agenda Item No. (6)(A) Board of Directors Meeting of January 25, 2019 Page 5 FERRY – TRANSPORT BICYCLE STATISTICS (continued) Listed below are the Bicycle Statistics for the Larkspur Ferry service: Larkspur Southbound Bike Counts December 2018 1,643 PRESENTATION OF THIRTY YEAR SERVICE AWARD TO AIDA CAPUTO, CONTRACTS OFFICER, DISTRICT DIVISION We are pleased to announce that Contracts Officer Aida Caputo, District Division, celebrated thirty years of service with the District on January 16, 2019. Ms. Caputo joined the District on January 16, 1989, as a Part-Time Office Assistant and promoted to various positions such as Administrative Secretary in the General Manager’s office, Administrative Secretary to the Bus Transit Manager, DBE Program Administrator, Capital & Grant Programs Analyst and lastly promoting to her current position as a Contracts Officer on January 14, 2008. During her career with the District, Ms. Caputo was honored twice as employee of the month for February 1992 and for February 2015. Prior to District service, Ms. Caputo was employed as a clerk-typist in the Budget Branch and later, the Finance & Accounting Branch of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where she received a “Special Act” award and an “On-the-Spot” award for exceptional work performance. Ms. Caputo was born in the Philippines and raised in San Francisco where she attended Lowell High School. She received an Associate in Science Degree emphasis in Business, a Bachelor Degree emphasis in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco, and a Certificate of Completion in Court Reporting from the City College of San Francisco. Ms. Caputo currently resides in Petaluma with her husband Christopher Caputo. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. PRESENTATION OF TWENTY YEAR SERVICE AWARD TO COLIN P. MCDERMOTT, DIRECTOR OF FERRY OPERATIONS, FERRY DIVISION We are pleased to announce that Director of Ferry Operations celebrated twenty years of service with the District on January 24, 2019. Mr. McDermott joined the District as a Casual Deckhand in 1976, before promoting to Regular Full-Time Vessel Master, then promoting to his current position on August 20, 2012.