A meeting of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board will be
held at 9:00 a.m., in the Auditorium at AQMD Headquarters,
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. Most agenda items are described in
a “Board Letter” which may be accessed by clicking the appropriate link below.
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request in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a disability.
Disability-related accommodations will also be made available to allow
participation in the Board meeting. Any accommodations must be requested as soon
as practicable. Requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. Please
telephone the Clerk of the Boards Office at (909) 396-2500 from 7:00 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Comments:
- William A. Burke, Ed.D., Chair
- Other Board Members
- Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env., Executive Officer
Presentation of Retirement Award to Corazon Choa
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Local Government &
Small Business Assistance Advisory Group Members
Swearing in of Board Members
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 18)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be
moved to Item No. 19.
1. Minutes of December 2, 2005 Board Meeting
McDaniel (909) 396-2500
 (smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
2. Set Public Hearings February 3,
20061
to Receive
Public Input on Executive Officer’s Proposed Program Goals/Objectives for FY
2006-07
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
A set of priority goals for the FY 2006-07 Budget has been developed. The
Executive Officer wishes to receive public and Board Member input on these
priority goals as they serve as the foundation of AQMD’s Work Program.
1
At its December 2, 2005 meeting, the Board set a public hearing for February 3,
2006 to Adopt
Proposed Rules 3501 – Recordkeeping for Locomotive Idling and 3502
– Minimization of Emissions
from Long Duration Idling. (Return to
Item 2)
Budget/Fiscal Impact
3. Execute Contract to Obtain Technical and Functional Support for
Upgrading PeopleSoft HRMS/Payroll System Software
Marlia (909) 396-3148
(cmarlia@aqmd.gov)
On September 9, 2005, the Board approved release of an RFP to obtain
technical and functional support for upgrading AQMD’s PeopleSoft HRMS/Payroll
System Software to a new release. Keeping relatively current on new software
releases is important for enterprise software systems such as PeopleSoft.
Without upgrading to new releases, AQMD will not benefit from delivered software
enhancements and technology advances that improve productivity, flexibility, and
efficiency. In addition, and perhaps more importantly, manufacturer’s technical
support for the Release 8.3 modules will end in November 2006. This action is to
execute a contract for technical and functional support during the upgrade
process. Funds ($150,000) for this purchase are included in the FY 2005-06
Budget. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 9, 2005)
4. Amend Employee Relations Litigation and
Negotiation Services Contract and Appropriate Funds from Undesignated Fund
Balance
Wiese (909) 396-3460
(kwiese@aqmd.gov)
The AQMD has incurred significant attorneys’ fees defending an employment
lawsuit. The court recently granted AQMD’s motion for summary judgment, which
will end the case, unless plaintiff appeals. Although most of the fees will be
reimbursed by the plaintiff or insurance, it is necessary to amend the contract
with AQMD’s outside counsel, Best, Best & Krieger, to pay those fees. It is also
necessary to appropriate this amount from the undesignated fund balance.
(Review: Administrative Committee, December 9, 2005)
5. Amend Existing Contract with Oralia Michel Marketing and Public
Relations to Develop and Implement Air Quality Institute
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
The Environmental Justice Enhancements approved by the Board last year
included the conceptual investigation of an Air Quality Institute. This item
sets forth a new task order, deliverables, and timelines for the creation of the
Air Quality Institute within one year of Board approval for conducting education
outreach to officials, policymakers, and community organizations. In addition, a
contract amendment with Oralia Michel Marketing & Public Relations to increase
the contract amount by no more than $135,000 is proposed. Further details of the
work, to be completed in FY 2005-2006, are provided in the attached Task Order
and Proposal. (Review: Administrative Committee, November 10 and December 9,
2005)
6. Issue RFP for Media Relations/Public Relations Services
Atwood (909) 396-3687
(satwood@aqmd.gov)
At a time of heightened AQMD activity in the areas of Goods Movement, and the
2006 AQMP. AQMD’s Media Office is seeking to solicit bids from qualified media
relations/public relations firms to assist with media outreach programs. A firm
or firms are needed to assist the office, which handles day-to-day media
communications services and programs, with proactive media outreach activities.
This includes press conferences, media campaigns and execution of AQMD’s Clean
Air Choice program. This RFP will cover a one-year period with an option to
renew for an additional year. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 9,
2005)
7. Recognize Revenue and Approve Expenditures for Conference on Asthma
Ganguli (909) 396-3185
(ganguli@aqmd.gov)
The Board has directed staff to further address issues concerning air quality
and children’s health, including asthma. A conference regarding asthma is being
organized for February 2006. This action is to recognize revenues from
conference sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees to cover conference expenditures,
and appropriate $115,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance (Fund 01) to the
Public Affairs budget to cover conference expenditures. Sponsorship commitments
have already been received from a number of parties, which will greatly offset
the cost of the conference. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 9, 2005)
8. Approve Financial Assistance to Provide
Transportation for South Coast District Residents or Representatives of
Organizations to Participate in CARB Board Meeting in Sacramento
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
Staff is recommending a one-time financial assistance program, not to exceed
$15,000, to provide transportation for local residents or representatives of
organizations who are interested in participating in the upcoming CARB Board
meeting in Sacramento, on January 26, 2006, or at a later date, if rescheduled.
(Review: Administrative Committee, December 9, 2005)
9. Designated Deputy Advancement and Appointment
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
The changing role and responsibilities of Public Affairs programs over the
past several years warrants upgrades for the office’s executive management. This
action, which has been reviewed and approved by the Board’s Personnel Committee,
is to advance Assistant Deputy Executive Officer Oscar Abarca to Deputy
Executive Officer/Public Affairs and to appoint Senior Public Affairs Manager
Anupom Ganguli to Assistant Deputy Executive Officer/Public Affairs. This action
is also to amend AQMD’s Salary Resolution to establish the salary for Deputy
Executive Officer/Public Affairs at $133,057 and the salary for Assistant Deputy
Executive Officer/Public Affairs at $121,066. The annual salary and benefit cost
of these actions is approximately $29,940. (Review: Personnel Committee,
November 12, 2005)
10. Approve Memoranda of Understanding with SCAQMD Professional Employees
Association and with Teamsters Local 911
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)
AQMD management and representatives of SCAQMD Professional Employees
Association (SC-PEA), representing the Professional Bargaining Unit, and
Teamsters Local 911, representing the Technical and Enforcement and Office
Clerical and Maintenance Bargaining Units, have reached agreement on labor
contracts for the period July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2008, which have been
ratified by bargaining unit members. This action is to present the ratified
agreements to the Board for approval as new three-year memoranda of
understanding.
11. Approve Salary and Benefits Adjustments for Management, Confidential,
and Attorney Employees
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)
Three-year labor contracts that provide annual salary and benefits
adjustments for union-represented employees are being recommended under a
separate item. This recommendation is to approve comparable adjustments for
management, confidential, and attorney employees for the same period and to
approve a comparable salary adjustment for Board Assistants/Consultants for FY
2005-06.
Information Only - Receive and File
12. Public Affairs Report
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights the November 2005 outreach activities of Public
Affairs which include: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public
Meetings, Business Assistance, and Local Governmental Activity.
13. Hearing Board Report
Camarena (909) 396-2500
(ecamarena@aqmd.gov)
This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of
November 1 through November 30, 2005.
14. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)
This reports the monthly penalties from September 1 through September 30,
2005, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during October 1
through October 31, 2005. A glossary explaining the key terms and Index of
District Rules are attached with the penalty report.
15. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by the AQMD
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA
documents received by the AQMD between November 1, 2005, and November 30, 2005,
and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.
16. Rule and Control Measure Forecast
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights AQMD rulemaking activity and public workshops
potentially scheduled for the year 2006.
17. Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in January
Pearce (909) 396-3148
rpearce@aqmd.gov
This report summarizes the RFPs and RFQs for budgeted
services over $50,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month
of January. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 9, 2005)
18. Report on Major Projects for Information Management
Scheduled to Start During Last Six Months of FY 2005-06
Marlia (909) 396-3148
cmarlia@aqmd.gov
Information Management is responsible for data systems
management services in support of all AQMD operations. This action is to report
on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information
Management during the last six months of FY 2005-06. (Review: Administrative
Committee, December 9, 2005)
19. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
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The December 15, 2005 MSRC meeting was canceled; the next meeting is
scheduled for January 26, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. The December 23, 2005 Mobile
Source Committee was canceled; the next meeting is scheduled for January 27,
2006 at 9:00 a.m. The December 23, 2005 Technology Committee meeting was
canceled; the next meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2006 at 12:00 noon. |
20. Administrative Committee
Chair: Burke
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
21. Legislative Committee
Chair: LaPisto-Kirtley
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
22. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Loveridge
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
23. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report
(No Written Material - Transcripts of the meetings are available at CARB's
web site, www.arb.ca.gov)
Board Rep: Loveridge
McDaniel (909) 396-2821
(smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
24. Approve Workplan to Implement Port Initiative Proposed by Chairman
William A. Burke
Greenwald (909) 396-2111
pgreenwald@aqmd.gov
At the November 4, 2005 Board meeting, Chairman Burke announced a Clean Port
Initiative for 2006 with four guiding principles and seven action items. He
directed the AQMD staff to develop a workplan for his initiative within 60 days
and present it for approval at the January 6, 2006 Board meeting. This action is
to approve a workplan to implement a Clean Port Initiative.
25. South Bay Cities Council of Governments
Proposal for State Legislation to Expand AQMD Governing Board
LaPisto-Kirtley
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments is proposing state legislation in
2006 to expand the AQMD Governing Board by adding one additional city
representative from each county, thus increasing the Board to 16 members. This
item is to recommend that the AQMD Governing Board discuss and provide guidance
to staff for further action. (Review: Legislative and Administrative Committees,
November 10, 2005)
26. Annual Status Report on Rule 1113 - Architectural Coatings
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
ltisplulos@aqmd.gov
This report for 2005 updates technical information provided in a draft report
presented to the Board in June 2005 and presents results of additional
laboratory testing, field surveys and site visits. Conclusions are drawn
relative to the achievability of the 2006 limits contained in Rule 1113. The
report also discusses compliance actions and additional meetings held with the
Technical Advisory Committee, Rule 1113 Ad Hoc Subcommittee and various coating
manufacturers. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, December 16, 2005)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
27. Amend Rule 1107 - Coating of Metal Parts and Products
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
The proposed amendment will add an exemption for the use of up to ten gallons
per year per facility of liquid photoresist applied to metal substrates with a
thickness of not more than 0.060 inches.
OTHER BUSINESS
28. Allocate Additional Funds from Rule 1309.1 Priority Reserve and
Increase Funding Limit to Retrofit Diesel Backup Generators Owned by Schools
Liu (909) 396-3123
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
At its October 1, 2004 meeting, the Board approved grants to schools to
retrofit diesel backup generators with particulate traps. This action is to
increase the amount of grants for the retrofit of backup generators with ratings
of more than 125 kilowatt from $20,000 to up to $35,000 with applicants
providing at least two or more separate bids. In cases when the cost exceeds
$35,000, staff will seek approval from the Technology Committee on a case by
case basis. In addition, this action is also to allocate an additional $250,000
from the Rule 1309.1 Priority Reserve Fund for the retrofit of diesel backup
generators owned by schools on a first come first served basis.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items,
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)
CLOSED SESSION – (No Written Material)
Wiese (909) 396-3460
(kwiese@aqmd.gov)
It is necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.9(a) to confer with its counsel regarding pending
litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the District is a
party. The actions are:
- Engine Manufacturers Association, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al.,
United States District Court Case No. CV-00-09065 FMC (BQRx);
- Western States Petroleum Association v. SCAQMD, et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 087190; and
- Communities for a Better Environment v. SCAQMD, et al., ConocoPhillips
Company,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. BS091275 and BS091276.
- George v. SCAQMD, et al., United States District Court Case No.
EDCV-02-906-RGK (SGLx)
It is also necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to
Government Code section 54597.6(a) to meet with
- designated representatives regarding represented employee salaries and
benefits or other mandatory subjects within the scope of representation
[Negotiator: Eudora Tharp; Represented Employees: Teamsters Local 911 and
SCAQMD Professional Employees Association]
and to meet with
- labor negotiators regarding unrepresented employees [Agency Designated
Representative: Eudora Tharp; Unrepresented Employees: Designated Deputies and
Management and Confidential employees].
In addition, it is necessary to recess to closed session pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.9(c) to confer with its counsel regarding
determining whether to initiate litigation (one case).
ADJOURNMENT
***PUBLIC COMMENTS***
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Members of the public are afforded an opportunity to speak on any
listed item before or during consideration of that item. Please notify the
Clerk of the Board, (909) 396-2500, if you wish to do so. All agendas are
posted at AQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California,
at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. At the end of the agenda, an
opportunity is also provided for the public to speak on any subject within
the AQMD's authority. Speakers may be limited to three (3) minutes each.
Note that on items listed on the Consent Calendar and the balance of
the agenda any motion, including action, can be taken (consideration is
not limited to listed recommended actions). Additional matters can be
added and action taken by two-thirds vote, or in the case of an emergency,
by a majority vote. Matters raised under Public Comments may not be acted
upon at that meeting other than as provided above.
Written comments will be accepted by the Board and made part of the
record, provided 25 copies are presented to the Clerk of the Board.
Electronic submittals to cob@aqmd.gov of
10 pages or less including attachment, in MS WORD, plain or HTML format
will also be accepted by the Board and made part of the record if received
no later than 5:00 p.m., on the Tuesday prior to the Board meeting.
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ACRONYMS
AQIP = Air Quality Investment Program
AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership
Cal/EPA = California Environmental Protection Agency
CARB = California Air Resources Board
CEMS = Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems
CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act
CE-CERT = College of Engineering-Center for Environmental
Research and Technology
CNG = Compressed Natural Gas
CO = Carbon Monoxide
CTG = Control Techniques Guideline
EV = Electric Vehicle
FY = Fiscal Year
HRA = Health Risk Assessment
IAIC = Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee
IGA = Intergovernmental Affairs
LEV = Low Emission Vehicle
LNG = Liquefied Natural Gas
MOU = Memorandum of Understanding
MSERCs = Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits
MSRC = Mobile Source (Air Pollution Reduction) Review Committee
NESHAPS = National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NGV = Natural Gas Vehicle
NOx = Oxides of Nitrogen
NSPS = New Source Performance Standards
NSR = New Source Review
PAMS = Photochemical Assessment Monitoring
Stations
PAR = Proposed Amended Rule
PM10 = Particulate Matter £ 10 microns
PM2.5 = Particulate Matter < 2.5 microns
PR = Proposed Rule
RFP = Request for Proposals
RFQ = Request for Quotations
RTC = RECLAIM Trading Credit
SCAG = Southern California Association of
Governments
SIP = State Implementation Plan
SOx = Oxides of Sulfur
SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
TCM = Transportation Control Measure
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
U.S. EPA = United States Environmental Protection Agency
VMT = Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle
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