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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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Establish Board Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2008
The proposed Board meeting schedule for Calendar Year 2008 (includes January 2009) is submitted for Board consideration.  The Administrative Committee meeting schedule (second Friday of the month) is included for information only.

Consider Amending AQMD Conflict of Interest Code to Add Board Assistants
This item is to consider the advisability of adding Governing Board Assistants to the AQMD Conflict of Interest Code, which would require them to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (FPPC Form 700).

Establish List of Pre-qualified Legal Counsel to Represent AQMD in General Liability Matters
On June 1, 2007, the Board approved issuance of an RFP to pre-qualify outside legal counsel having expertise in handling general liability matters, primarily automobile accidents. 
The evaluation of responding firms has been completed.  This action is to establish a list of pre-qualified counsel to advise and represent the AQMD in general liability litigation.
 

Amend Contracts for Legislative Representation in Sacramento
The current contracts for legislative representation in Sacramento expire on December 14, 2007 for Tres Es, Inc.
and Gonzalez Public Affairs.  The contractors have performed in an exemplary manner this year, and continued representation in Sacramento is necessary to further AQMD policy positions at the state level.  The current contracts have an option for two one-year extensions.  This action calls for the extension of the existing contracts for legislative consulting services in Sacramento for Calendar Year 2008.  Total expenditure for Tres Es, Inc., contract shall not exceed $164,200 for a one-year period, and Gonzalez Public Affairs
for $110,000 for a one-year period.  Funding for further extension of the contract after FY 2007-08 will be contingent upon Board approval of the Budget in the future. (This item will be discussed at the Legislative Committee, October 12, 2007)

Authorize Purchase of Ingres Relational Database Management System Software Support
The Ingres Relational Database Management System is used for the implementation of the Central Information Repository database.  This database is used by most enterprise-level software applications at the AQMD and currently supports a suite of client/server and web-based applications known collectively as the Clean Air Support System (CLASS).  The CLASS applications are used to support all of the AQMD core activities.  Maintenance support for this software expires November 29, 2007.  This action is to obtain approval for the purchase of Ingres Database software maintenance support
for another year.  Funds in the amount of $119,075 for this expense are included in the FY 2007-08 Budget.

Adopt Resolutions Authorizing and Reconfirming Pretax Payroll Deduction for AQMD Employees
The Board, in 1999, adopted Resolutions 98-15, 99-29, and 99-33 authorizing employee retirement contributions and employee service credit purchases in the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) to be on a pretax basis. The IRS has recently issued a new ruling, Rev. Ruling 2006-43 regarding "tax pickups" of member contributions to retirement funds which requires the adoption of two new Resolutions reconfirming the Board's actions in 1999, and providing additional authorization for elective contributions not previously covered.
 

Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in November
This report summarizes the RFPs and RFQs for budgeted services over $50,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of November.

Local Government & Small Business Assistance Advisory Group Minutes for June 15,  2007
(written report)

Review November 2, 2007, Governing Board Agenda
 

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)
 

Approval of Compensation for Board Member Assistant(s) and/or Board Consultant(s)
The Committee may consider proposal(s) to Retain and Hire Board Member Assistant(s) and/or Consultant(s).  (Any material, if submitted, will be distributed at the meeting.)

Public Comment
Members of the public may address this body concerning any agenda item before or during consideration of that item (Govt. Code Section 54954.3(a)). 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 the Administrative Committee's authority. Speakers may be limited to three (3) minutes each.