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AGENDA
The public may participate at the location listed below.
July 14, 2006 - immediately following the
Governing Board meeting
which begins at 9:00 a.m.
AQMD Headquarters - Conference Room CC-2*
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar CA
(*NOTE:
different Conference Room than usual for this meeting.)
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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)
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Dr. Bill Burke Committee Chair |
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Chairman’s
Report of Approved Travel
(no motion required)
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Dr. Burke |
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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.)
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Dr. Burke |
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Report of
Approved Out-of-Country Travel
(no motion required)
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Dr. Barry Wallerstein Executive Officer |
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SEPTEMBER
AGENDA ITEMS
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Authorize Expenditures for Diamond Bar Headquarters Building
Refurbishment
A number of building maintenance projects have been deferred over the
past several years. To meet obligations to building tenants and to
avoid even greater expenditures that could result if maintenance
continues to be postponed, this action is to undertake several projects
for the upkeep of the Diamond Bar headquarters building. Funds have
been set aside in a special designation for building refurbishment
projects. |
Eudora Tharp, Asst. DEO/Administrative & Human Resources |
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Amend Contract for Lease of South Bay Field Office
On July 20, 2001, the Board approved renewal of the lease for the
South Bay field office, used by inspectors who conduct refinery
inspections in the area. This action is to amend the contract to extend
the lease with CRC Management, LLC, for another five-year term. Funding
for this lease contract has been included in the FY 2006-07 Budget and
will be requested in successive fiscal years. |
Eudora Tharp |
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Add Position in Science and Technology Advancement
This action is to add an Air Quality Specialist position in Science
and Technology Advancement to meet Carl Moyer Program project needs.
The fully burdened cost of this position is covered under the State's
Carl Moyer Program. |
Eudora Tharp |
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Recommendation on Long-Term Debt Reduction Utilizing One-Time
Penalty/Settlement Revenues; Approval of Resolution Authorizing AQMD to
Enter into Guaranteed Investment Contract; and Approval to Hire
Specialized Legal and Financial Advisory Services
The Board, at its June 9, 2006 meeting, directed staff to develop
for Board consideration, a long-term debt reduction proposal utilizing
one-time penalty/settlement revenue. This item requests Board approval
of a resolution authorizing AQMD to enter into a guaranteed investment
contract with a Triple A-rated provider to defease a portion of AQMD's
debt service payments through 2014 and to enter into contracts with
legal and financial advisory services to complete the defeasance
transactions. A report on the debt defeasance options available to AQMD
and staff's proposal was presented to the Finance Committee on May 19,
2006.
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Rick Pearce
Chief Financial Officer |
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Authorize Transfer of AQMD Building Corporation Restricted Fund
Balances to New AQMD Building Corporation Depository Account with U.S.
Bank to Cover Ongoing Operation of Building Corporation Until All Bonds
Mature
In 1989, AQMD set aside monies in a restricted fund to cover the
ongoing operational expenses of the AQMD Building Corporation associated
with the construction and debt service of the Diamond Bar Headquarters
Facilities. To date, all Building Corporation expenses regarding legal,
trustee and audit costs have been paid for by the Trustee from Bond
proceeds and interest earnings. With the completion of tax arbitrage
payments to the IRS and the close-out of all remaining construction
related items, the Construction Trust Fund and Rebate Funds Series A and
B balances are to be transferred to the Installment Purchase Payment
Fund pursuant to the Installment Sale Purchase Trust Agreement. This
action requests the transfer from the AQMD to the Bond Trustee the fund
balances in the AQMD Building Corporation Restricted Fund to a new
Depository Account to fund the remaining ongoing operations of the
Building Corporation.
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Rick Pearce |
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Approve Budget for Air Monitoring in Port Area and I-710 Freeway
Corridor and Issue Purchase Orders
As part of the Clean Port Initiative, enhanced air monitoring of
criteria pollutants and air toxics in the port community will be
conducted over an 18-month period. Staff is in the process of
developing an air monitoring protocol for the program and has prepared a
budget to conduct the program. In addition, considerable port truck
traffic is expected related to the proposed expansion of the I-710. In
order to prepare for future analysis of the proposed freeway corridor,
staff proposes to conduct air monitoring at various locations along the
corridor in conjunction with the port monitoring program. This action
is to approve a budget to conduct air monitoring program. This action
is to approve a budget to conduct air monitoring in the port-community
area and along the I-710 Freeway Corridor at a cost not to exceed
$700,000. In addition, this action is to purchase additional field
instruments with the Board's approval of the proposed budget. $400,000
is available from the BP ARCO Settlement funds that the Board approved
in April 2006. Staff is requesting that the remaining $300,000 come out
of the Undesignated Reserve Fund Balance. |
Henry Hogo
Asst. DEO/Science & Technology |
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Issue RFP for Legislative Representation in Sacramento, California
AQMD requires representation in Sacramento to enhance the work of the
AQMD legislative function in monitoring and representing AQMD on air
quality legislation, as well as all other legislation that could
potentially inhibit AQMD from carrying out its responsibilities. |
Oscar Abarca DEO/ Public Affairs |
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Issue RFP for Legislative Representation in Washington, D.C.
AQMD requires representation in Washington, D.C, to ensure that air
quality legislation, federal Clean Air Act implementation, subvention
funding and special grants, and other related issues are monitored and
AQMD view points presented in a timely manner during the federal
legislative and policy-setting process. |
Oscar Abarca |
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Ethnic Community Advisory Group Minutes for May 10, 2006 (written
report) |
Pom Pom
Ganguli
Asst. DEO/Public Affairs |
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Review September 8, 2006, Governing Board Agenda
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Dr. Wallerstein |
Attachments will be available at
the meeting.
Next Meeting: September 15, 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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