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Administrative Committee Meeting

AGENDA
The public may participate at any location listed below.

May 11, 2007 - 9:00 a.m.

AQMD Headquarters - Conference Room CC8
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar CA

Videoconference Locations

11110 W. Ohio Ave., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA

73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 222
Palm Desert, CA

 

  ACTION - DISCUSSION - INFORMATIONAL ITEMS  
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.)
Dr. Burke
4 Report of Approved Out-of-Country Travel  (no motion required) Barry Wallerstein
Executive Officer
  JUNE AGENDA ITEMS:  

5

Execute Contract for Media Relations Services
On February 2, 2007, the Board approved the release of RFP #2007-25 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, and May 11, 2007,  interviewed the top four candidate firms and recommended executing a one-year contract with ________ for $_________, with an option to renew for one year.
Barry Wallerstein
6 Execute Sole Source Contract for Three-Year Maintenance and Service Agreement for AQMD Headquarters' Energy Management System
The current agreement with Siemens to maintain AQMD headquarters' energy management system, consisting of software and hardware to operate the building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, ends June 30, 2007.  This action is to enter into a new three-year agreement.  A sole-source contract is needed as Siemens is the original equipment manufacturer, both software and hardware are proprietary, and Siemens maintains control of service.  Funding has been included in the FY 2007-08 Budget and will be requested in successive fiscal years.
Eudora Tharp
Asst. DEO/
Administrative & Human Resources
7

Execute Contract for Replacement of Worn Carpeting in High-Use Areas of Diamond Bar Headquarters
On September 8, 2006, the Board authorized the expenditure of funds for several Diamond Bar headquarters building refurbishment projects, including carpet replacement.  This action is to execute a contract with DFS Flooring, Inc. for replacement of worn carpeting in high-use areas of the building for an amount not to exceed $400,000.  Sufficient funding is available in the FY 2006-07 Budget.

Eudora Tharp
8 Execute Contract with Cordoba Corporation to Implement Phase II of Air Quality Institute
In January 2006, the Board approved the implementation of the Air Quality Institute (AQI) to disseminate information on environmental justice and air quality-related matters.  Based on the success of the AQI, the Board authorized the program's continuation via a sole source contract for two additional sessions; one in Sacramento and the second in Washington, D.C.  At the same time, the Board authorized the release of an RFP for Phase II of the AQI.  Four proposals were received and evaluated by a panel of four.  This action is to execute a contract with Cordoba Corporation for implementation of Phase II of the AQI.  This contract(s) will be for one year, beginning in July 2007, and may be extended for up to two one-year terms, upon satisfactory performance, at the Board's discretion.  Total expenditures for the contract shall not exceed $130,000 for the initial one-year period.
Pom Pom Ganguli
Asst. DEO/Public Affairs
9 Ethnic Community Advisory Group Minutes for March 14, 2007 (written report) Pom Pom Ganguli
10 Local Government & Small Business Assistance Advisory Group for March 16, 2007 (written report) Pom Pom Ganguli
11 Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in June
This report summarizes the RFPs and RFQs for budgeted services over $50,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of June.
Rick Pearce
Chief Financial Officer
12 Review June 1, 2007, Governing Board Agenda Dr. Wallerstein

Attachments will be available at the meeting.

Next Meeting:  June 8, 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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