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AGENDA
The public may participate at any location listed below.
March 10, 2006 - 9:00 a.m.
AQMD Headquarters - Conference Room CC-8
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar CA
Videoconference Locations
73-710 Fred Waring Dr, Ste
222
Palm Desert, CA |
500 W. Temple Street, Rm 493
Los Angeles, CA |
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ACTION - DISCUSSION - INFORMATIONAL ITEMS |
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Board Members’ Concerns
Any member of the Governing Board, on his or her own initiative may
raise a concern to the Administrative
Committee regarding any AQMD items
or activities.
(no motion required) |
Dr. Burke
Committee Chair |
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Chairman’s Report of Approved Travel |
Dr. Burke |
| 3 |
Approval of Compensation for Board Member Assistant(s):
The Committee May Consider Proposal(s) to
Retain Board
Member Assistant(s)
(Any material, if submitted, will be
distributed at the meeting.) |
Dr. Burke |
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Report of Approved Out-of-Country Travel
(no motion required) |
Barry Wallerstein
Executive Officer |
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APRIL AGENDA ITEMS |
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| 5 |
Execute Contract for Media Relations Services
On
January 6, 2006, the Board approved release of an RFP for Media
Relations/Public Relations Services. This action is to execute a
one-year contract with XXXXX in an amount not to exceed XXXXX, with an
option to renew for an additional year.
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Sam
Atwood, Media Office Manager |
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Execute Contracts to Review Emissions Inventories and
Health Risk Assessments Developed for Rule 3503 – Emissions Inventory
and Health Risk Assessment for Railyards
On
December 2, 2005, the Board approved release of an RFP to secure
assistance with reviewing emission inventories and health risk
assessments submitted by railyards per the requirements of Rule 3503.
Eleven proposals were received. Staff is requesting five qualified
bidders be awarded time and materials contracts for a total amount not
to exceed $300,000 for fiscal year 2006-07 with funds being reimbursed
by fees paid by the railyards.
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Elaine
Chang
DEO/Planning, Rule Development & Area Sources |
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Execute Purchase Order for
Flame Ionization Detector Capable of Measuring VOCs in Source Stack
Gases
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are
emitted from a variety of sources and have traditionally been measured
using stack sampling methods followed by laboratory measurement
techniques. Recent concerns regarding the level of VOCs being emitted
from various sources on a continuous basis have been expressed. Staff
has evaluated three newly developed technologies believed capable of
measuring VOCs in real time in source stacks. This action is to execute
a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $26,000 with VIG Industries
Inc. for the purchase of a field portable flame ionization detector.
Sufficient funds are available for this purchase.
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Henry
Hogo
Asst. DEO/Science & Technology Advancement |
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Authorize Purchase of CNG Vehicles for AQMD Fleet
To
reduce the number of high-mileage, high-maintenance-cost vehicles in
AQMD's fleet and to promote the use of CNG vehicles, this action is to
purchase 16 dedicated-CNG Honda Civic GX sedans and four dedicated-CNG
Ford E350 8-passenger vans. The cost of this purchase would not exceed
$511,000, and funds are available in the FY 2005-06 Budget.
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Eudora
Tharp
Asst. DEO/ Administrative & Human Resources |
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Execute Contract to Purchase Maintenance and Support Services for
Mini Computer Hardware/Software
On January 6, 2006, the Board approved release of an RFQ to select a
vendor capable of providing the most cost-effective hardware/software
maintenance and support services for mini computers. This action is to
obtain approval for the purchase of mini computer hardware/software
maintenance and support services from Hewlett Packard Company for one
year. |
Chris
Marlia
Asst. DEO/ Information Management |
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Ethnic
Community Advisory Group Minutes for January 11, 2006 (written
report) |
Pom Pom
Ganguli
Asst. DEO/Public Affairs |
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Recommended Appointments/Reappointments to Local Government & Small
Business Assistance Advisory Group Membership (written report)
The terms of five members of the Local Government & Small Business
Assistance Advisory Group have expired In addition, four members have
resigned due to time constraints. There are nine vacancies in LGSBA,
out of a total of 20 members. Recommendations have been solicited and
received from several Board Members. Staff recommends approval of the
attached nominees (resumes attached).
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Pom Pom Ganguli |
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Local
Government & Small Business Assistance Advisory Group Minutes for
January 13, 2006 (written report) |
Pom Pom
Ganguli |
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Review April 7, 2006, Governing Board Agenda |
Dr. Wallerstein |
Attachments will be available at
the meeting.
Next Meeting: April 14, 2006 - 9:00 a.m.
Other Business -
Any member of this body, or its staff, on his or
her own initiative or in response to questions posed by the public, may ask
a question for clarification, may make a brief announcement or report on his
or her own activities, provide a reference to staff regarding factual
information, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting concerning
any matter, or may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business
on a future agenda. (Govt Code Section 54954.2)
Public Comment Period -
Members of the public may address this body
concerning any agenda item before or during consideration of that item
(Govt. Code Section 54954.3). All agendas for regular meetings are
posted at District Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
California, at least 72 hours in advance of a regular meeting. At the
end of the regular meeting agenda, an opportunity is also provided for the
public to speak on any subject within this body’s authority. Speakers
may be limited to three (3) minutes each.
Americans With Disabilities Act -
The agenda materials will be made available, upon
request, in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a
disability. Disability-related accommodations will also be made
available to allow participation in this meeting. Any accommodations
must be requested as soon as practicable. Requests will be
accommodated to the extent feasible. Please contact the staff person
listed below by phone or e-mail from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through
Friday.
For further information, please contact:
Tania Christman, (909) 396-3029
Adjournment
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