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AGENDA
The public may participate at any location listed below.
April 13, 2007 - 9:00 a.m.
AQMD Headquarters - Conference Room CC8
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar CA
Videoconference Locations
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73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 222
Palm Desert, CA |
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ACTION - DISCUSSION - INFORMATIONAL
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| 1 |
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 |
| 2 |
Chairman’s Report of Approved Travel (no motion required) |
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.)
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Dr. Burke |
| 4 |
Report of Approved Out-of-Country Travel
(no motion required) |
Barry Wallerstein
Executive Officer |
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MAY AGENDA ITEMS: |
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5 |
Execute Contract for Media Relations Services (#5708)
On February 2, 2007, the Board approved release of an RFP for Media
Relations/Public Relations Services. Twelve proposals were received by
the RFP deadline and were evaluated based on the criteria stated in the
RFP. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on April 13, 2007,
interviewed the top candidate firms and recommended executing a one-year
contract with ________ for $ ________, with an option to renew for one
year. |
Barry Wallerstein |
| 6 |
Adopt Executive Officer's FY 2007-2008 AQMD Budget and
Work Program (#5691)
The Executive Officer's Budget for FY 2007-08 represents the input
over the past several months from Board members, staff, and the public.
This year's process included meetings of the Budget Advisory Committee;
a public hearing on February 2, 2007 to receive input on the AQMD's
Program Goals and Objectives; and two budget workshops, one for the
public held on April 18 and one for the Board held on April 20, 2007.
This submittal transmits the required appropriations and reserves
necessary to adopt the proposed budget. |
Rick Pearce
Chief Financial Officer |
| 7 |
Amend Regulation III
– Fees (#5679)
Staff is proposing an increase of 3.3% equivalent to the change in
the 2006 Consumer Price Index for all fee categories, except those for
which the Board last year adopted a phased in fee increase which
includes a 10% increase this year to maintain cost recovery and fund the
AQMD FY 2007-08 Budget and also clarify or correct rule language.
(This item will also be reviewed at the April 27, 2007 Stationary Source
Committee meeting.) |
Laki Tisopulos
Asst. DEO/Planning, Rule Development & Area Sources |
| 8 |
Transfer and Appropriate Funds for Litigation Defense
and Authorize Contracts to Expend Such Funds (#5723)
This action is to appropriate $250,000 from the Undesignated Fund
Balance to the District Counsel FY 2006-07 Budget, Professional and
Special Services account, and to authorize the Executive Officer to
amend existing contracts with outside counsel representing the District
in environmental law matters. |
Kurt Wiese
District Counsel |
| 9 |
Issue RFQ to Acquire CNG Van to be Used for Service
Station Vapor Recovery System Testing (#5727)
The periodic testing of gasoline dispensing facility vapor control
systems by AQMD staff identifies system defects and ensures the proper
operation of the equipment. The introduction of enhanced vapor recovery
and in-station diagnostic vapor control systems has necessitated the
acquisition of new testing equipment. At present, AQMD's existing
vehicles are inadequate to accommodate this new oversized test
equipment. This action is to issue an RFQ to solicit bids for a CNG van
to transport the new testing equipment to the required test sites. |
Carol Coy
DEO/Engineering & Compliance |
| 10 |
Issue Purchase Orders Under U.S. EPA PAMS and National
Air Toxics Trends Station Programs and Execute Contract Under U.S. EPA
PAMS Program (#5681)
U.S. EPA has allocated grant funds for the PAMS and National Air
Toxics Trends Station (NATTS) programs. At its November 3, 2006 and
January 5, 2007 meetings, the Board approved budgets for the two
programs and authorized the release of RFQs and an RFP. This action is
to authorize the Procurement Manager, upon receipt of grant awards, to
issue purchase orders and execute a contract for budgeted items not to
exceed $667,465. |
Henry Hogo
Asst. DEO/Science & Technology Advancement |
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Amend Contracts to Provide Short- and Long-Term Systems
Development, Maintenance and Support Services (#5720)
The AQMD currently ahs contracts with several companies for short-
and long-term systems development, maintenance and support services.
These contracts are periodically amended to add budgeted fund as
additional needs are defined. This action is to amend the contracts
approved by the Board to add additional funding for needed development
and maintenance work. Funds for this purchase are included in the FY
2006-07 Budget. |
Chris Marlia
Asst.
DEO/
Information Management |
| 12 |
Appoint Members to AQMD Hearing Board (5721)
The terms of office for the Hearing Board Medical and Public Members,
and their Alternates, expire June 30, 2007. An Advisory Committee was
appointed as required by law. The Advisory Committee interviewed
candidates and made its recommendation to the Administrative
Committee. This action is to appoint members to fill the expiring terms. |
Saundra McDaniel
Clerk of the Board |
| 13 |
Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in May (5476)
This report summarizes the RFPs and RFQs for budgeted services over
$50,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of May. |
Rick Pearce
Chief Financial Officer |
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Release RFP for Consultant for Program Management of BP/ARCO Settlement
Funding Projects and Program Announcement for Pilot Technical Assistance
Project for Community Groups
The Governing Board had previously allocated $6 million from the
BP/ARCO Settlement Funds for various air quality and public health
related projects. Two of the projects selected for funding were
Consultant for Program Management of Settlement Funding Projects and
Public Benefits Programs (Project # E-11-R) and Pilot Technical
Assistance Projects for Community Groups (Project # A-2-R and Project #
C-20-LA). Staff recommends issuance of an RFP for the contractor
selection and a Program Announcement for soliciting proposals for
community technical assistance. |
Pom Pom Ganguli
Asst. DEO/Pulbic Affairs |
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Ethnic Community Advisory Group Minutes for February 14, 2007
(written report) |
Pom Pom Ganguli |
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Local Government & Small Business Assistance Advisory Group Minutes for
January 19 and February 16, 2007 (written reports). |
Pom Pom Ganguli |
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Review May 4, 2007, Governing Board
Agenda |
Dr. Wallerstein |
Attachments will be available at
the meeting.
Next Meeting: May 11, 2007 - 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(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.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The agenda and documents in the agenda packet will be made available, upon
request, in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a
disability (Gov’t Code Section 54954.2(a)). Disability-related
accommodations will also be made available to allow participation in the
Administrative Committee meeting. Any accommodations must be requested as
soon as practicable. Requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible.
Please contact Tania Christman at (909) 396-3029 from 7:00 a.m. to
5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, or send the request to tchristman@aqmd.gov.
For further information, please contact:
Tania Christman, (909) 396-3029
Adjournment
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