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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)

This action is to issue an RFP to solicit statements of qualifications from individuals and organizations capable of providing expert technical consultation in a variety of specialized areas to support AQMD technology advancement activities and implementation efforts.  It is anticipated that multiple awards for level-of-effort contracts will be made from this solicitation.

This past summer, the Administrative Committee requested
a briefing on the current status of AQMD’s retirement plan. The San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Associa-tion (SBCERA) has just completed their financial and actuarial reports for FY 2006-07. This briefing provides both current
and historic information regarding the plans investment returns and funding status, and AQMD’s employer contributions.

A sole source contract with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for strategic counsel and enhanced education and outreach assistance to local government is recommended for Calendar Year 2008.  This firm is familiar with AQMD policies and initiatives, has a strong bipartisan reputation, and a widespread municipal client base within the jurisdictional boundaries of the District.  This action is to execute a contract with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son to perform enhanced outreach at a cost not to exceed $100,000.

Establish Lists of Prequalified Vendors to Provide Mailing Services and Fleet Vehicle Mechanical Repair and Service

On July 13, 2007, the Board approved release of RFQs for mailing services and for fleet vehicle mechanical repair and service. This action is to establish lists of prequalified vendors that will be used for the next three years to purchase these services and supplies.

On September 7, 2007, the Board authorized release of an
RFP to re-roof the child care center. This action is to execute a contract with Best Contracting Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $84,412, for this work. Sufficient funding is available in the FY 2007-08 Budget.

On September 7, 2007, the Board approved the release of an RFQ to select a vendor capable of providing Microsoft Windows Vista Business Operating System and Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 licenses. As a result of successful responses to this RFQ, Advance Computer Service was identified as capable of providing these products. This action is to authorize the purchase of desktop Vista Operating System and Office Suite upgrades from Advance Computer Service.  Funds ($433,630) for this expense are included in the FY 2007-08 Budget.

Appropriate Funds from General Fund, Undesignated Fund Balance, to Information Management’s FY 2007-08 Budget for Systems Development Work

Information Management staff resources have been re-
directed from budgeted systems development efforts to the modification of AQMD's annual emission reporting program.
To ensure that critical systems development is not delayed, this action is to appropriate and transfer $150,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance in the General Fund to Information Management’s FY 2007-08 Services and Supplies Budget.

The AQMD currently has contracts with several companies for short- and  long-term systems development, maintenance and support services. These contracts are periodically amended to add budgeted funds as additional needs are defined. This action is to amend the contracts approved by the Board to add additional funding of $470,000 for needed development work. Funds for this purchase are included in the FY 2007-08 Budget.

Local Government & Small Business Assistance Advisory Group Minutes for September 21,  2007
(written report)

Review December 7, 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.