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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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
Recognize Employees with Twenty-Five, Thirty, and Thirty-Five Years of
Service
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 22)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be
moved to Item No. 23.
1. Minutes of November 3, 2006 Board Meeting
McDaniel (909) 396-2500
 (smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
Budget/Fiscal Impact
2. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of Guaranteed Investment
Contract and Escrow Agreement, and Approve Form of Contract and Selected
Provider
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
The Board, at its
September 8, 2006 meeting, authorized and directed the Executive Officer to
prepare a solicitation of bids for the provision of a Guaranteed Investment
Contract between the District and an AAA-rated provider and to return to the
Board to approve the selected provider and the proposed form of the Guaranteed
Investment Contract, the proceeds of which will be used to defease a portion of
AQMD's debt service. This action is to adopt a resolution authorizing execution
of Guaranteed Investment Contract and Escrow Agreement and to approve selected
bidder. (Review: Investment Oversight Committee, November 17, 2006)
3. Execute Sole Source Contract to Cosponsor Development and Demonstration
of Advanced Idle Reduction Technology for Heavy Duty Diesel-Powered Sleeper
Trucks
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
Long-haul truckers
typically idle their diesel engines to maintain comfortable temperatures in the
sleeper cab, keep the engine warm to prevent cold-start problems, and power
small on-board accessories. CARB estimates that state-wide idle NOx emissions
from idling trucks will be approximately 53 tons per day by 2010. This action
is to execute a contract with International Truck and Engine Corporation to
design, install, and evaluate an advanced battery-powered auxiliary
power unit at a cost not to exceed $250,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund. The
total cost of the proposed project is $575,000 and the U.S. Department of Energy
National Renewable Energy Laboratory and its partners will provide $325,000 in
direct cash and in-kind contributions. (Review: Technology Committee, November
17, 2006)
4. Execute Contract to Develop and Demonstrate Electric Tow Tractor for
Transporting Containers from Shipping Terminals
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
Emissions from
port-related sources, such as marine vessels, locomotives, trucks, harbor craft
and cargo handling equipment, adversely affect air quality in the local port
area as well as regionally. Without substantial control of emissions from
port-related sources, it will not be possible for this region to attain federal
ambient air quality standards for ozone or PM2.5. Class 8 heavy-duty diesel
trucks, typically used for cargo handling and regional distribution, are one of
the largest sources of emissions in the port area. AQMD, in conjunction with
the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), will develop and demonstrate a low speed
electric tow tractor capable of transporting containers from the shipping
terminals to POLA warehousing and rail yards. This action is to execute a
contract for an amount not to exceed $263,500 from the Clean Fuels Fund. Total
funding for this project is $527,000. (Review: Technology Committee, November
17, 2006)
5. Execute Contract to Investigate Role of Engine Lubricating Oil
on Particulate Matter Emissions from Heavy-Duty and Other Vehicles
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
On May 30, 2006, U.S.
Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) issued an RFP
to investigate the role of lubricating oil on particulate matter emissions from
motor vehicles including heavy-duty vehicles. Two proposals were received and
reviewed by a panel of experts from NREL, CARB and AQMD, but only one proposal
qualified. This action is to award a contract to NREL to perform the
investigation of particulate matter from lubricating oil through a
subcontractor, Southwest Research Institute. The total cost for this project is
$446,887 with the cost share to the AQMD not to exceed $100,000. Additional
cost share will be provided by NREL and CARB. (Review: Technology Committee,
November 17, 2006)
6. Execute Contract for Pilot Study of Classroom Air Purifier Systems at
Three Elementary Schools
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov
On July 7, 2006, the Board approved release of an RFP for a pilot test of
classroom air purifier systems at three elementary schools to be funded with
Rule 1173 mitigation fees. Three proposals were received and reviewed by a
qualified evaluation panel. The pilot study involves the design and installation
of air purifier systems and testing of the classroom air before and after the
installation to determine the efficiency of the filtration systems. This action
is to execute a contract with Thermal Comfort Systems, Inc. for an amount not to
exceed $547,590 for the pilot study of classroom air purifier systems with Rule
1173 mitigation funds. (Review: Technology Committee, November 17, 2006)
7. This item was withdrawn by staff.
8. Execute Sole Source Contract for Locomotive Certification Testing under
AB 1222
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov
On July 14, 2006, the Board awarded a sole source
contract for $400,000 to Environmental Systems Products Holdings, Inc. (ESP) to
develop and implement the Remote Sensing Device (RSD) technology feasibility
study under AB 1222. Subsequent to that action, the AB 1222 Advisory Committee
has recommended a sole source contract award to Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
for an additional cost of $140,000 to be split equally between the Railroads and
AQMD. This action is to execute a contract with SwRI to perform locomotive
emissions testing in California as part of the AB 1222 RSD technology
feasibility study at a cost not to exceed $70,000. (Review: Technology
Committee, November 17, 2006)
9. Execute Contracts for Legislative Representation in Sacramento,
California
Abarca(909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
The Legislative and
Administrative Committees recommend contracting with Tres Es, Inc., for
legislative representation in Sacramento, in an amount not to exceed $160,000.
It is also recommended that a contract be issued with Gonzalez Public Affairs
for support on day-to-day activities in Sacramento under the direction of Tres
Es, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Both contracts are for a 12-month
period commencing in December 2006, with options for two one-year term renewals,
upon satisfactory performance, and at the Board’s discretion. In addition, it is
recommended that $79,600 be reserved for potential additional subcontractors on
an as-needed basis, subject to approval by an ad-hoc Board Committee. Total
expenditures for legislative contracts for Sacramento for the next twelve months
shall not exceed $339,600, which is available in the Public Affairs FY 2006-07
Budget. Funding for the two optional one-year extensions is contingent upon
future Board approval of the Budget for the respective fiscal years. (Review:
Administrative and Legislative Committees, November 9, 2006)
10. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Prepayment of Portion of
Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability Owed to San Bernardino County Employees'
Retirement Association Utilizing One-Time Penalty/Settlement Revenues
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
The Board, at its June 9, 2006 meeting, directed staff to develop for Board
consideration a long-term debt reduction proposal utilizing up to $30 million in
one-time penalty/settlement revenues. On September 8, 2006, the Board approved a
$19.1 million economic defeasance of a portion of AQMD's debt service payments
through 2014. This action requests Board approval of a $10 million prepayment of
a portion of Unfunded Acturial Accrued Liability owed to San Bernardino County
Employees' Retirement Association. (Review: Administrative and Finance
Committees, November 9, 2006)
11. Award Contracts Under FYs 2002-03, 2005-06 and 2006-07
AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Programs
Norton-Perry
At its October 19, 2006
meeting, the MSRC unanimously approved two sole-source contracts to BusWest and
S-W Compressors, Inc. to assist in administering a CNG school bus demonstration
program in partnership with the MSRC and Bear Valley and Rim of the World
Unified School Districts. The MSRC seeks AQMD Board approval of these two
sole-source contracts in the amount of $150,930 under the FY 2006-07 AB 2766
Discretionary Fund Work Program. At its November 16, 2006 meeting, the MSRC
approved a new/replacement contract to the City of Desert Hot Springs, multiple
contracts under the Local Government Match Program, and a sole-source contract
to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to administer a PM10
Reduction Street Sweeping Operations Program. The MSRC seeks AQMD Board approval
of these awards in the amount of $2,245,934 under FYs 2002-03, 2005-06 and
2006-07 Work Programs, respectively. (Review: Mobile Source Air Pollution
Reduction Review Committee, October 19 and November 16, 2006)
Action Items/No Fiscal Impact
12. Amend AQMD Conflict of Interest Code
Wiese (909) 396-3460
(kwiese@aqmd.gov)
The Political Reform Act
requires the AQMD to review its Conflict of Interest Code biennially and submit
notice to the Board regarding its accuracy or the need to amend to reflect the
addition, reclassification, renaming, or deletion of designated positions. As a
result of personnel and other changes during the past two years, the Code must
now be amended. Individuals holding designated positions are required to
disclose certain investments, income, interests in real property, business
entities and business positions and also may have to disqualify themselves from
making or participating in the making of governmental decisions affecting those
interests.
13. Clarify Governing Board Requirements on AQMD Advisory
Group and Committee Members for AB 1234 Ethics Training
Wiese (909) 396-3460
(kwiese@aqmd.gov)
AB 1234 became law on January 1, 2006. The Statute specifies that if a local
agency such as AQMD provides compensation or reimbursement to members of Brown
Act Committees, ethics training is required for Committee Members. AB 1234
specifies the content of the two-hour course, which must be completed by January
1, 2007. This action is to clarify that the Governing Board requires ethics
training for all AQMD Advisory Group and Committee Members who serve on Brown
Act Committees.
14. Status Report on Community Notification Procedures for Flare Events
with Recommendation to Issue RFP to Design Survey of South Bay Residents as
Basis for Developing Sub-Regional Flare Event Notification System
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
On November 4, 2005, Rule
1118 was amended to continue allowing flares to operate as safety devices while
minimizing emissions releases from flaring events. Board Resolution No. 2005-32
formalized the ongoing commitment of staff, working with local industry,
communities, and government agencies, to recommend strategies for implementing
community notification requirements set forth in the amended rule. Staff formed
a Stakeholders Working Group and explored options for implementing enhanced
public notification procedures for flare events. Further staff actions include:
(1) Issue RFP not to exceed $10,000 to design a survey of representative South
Bay residents as the basis for developing a sub-regional flare event
notification system; (2) Develop specific work plan to improve existing
sub-regional notification systems through local Community Awareness and
Emergency Response (CAER) first-responder groups; (3) Maintain monitoring and
sampling equipment at AQMD Long Beach field office for timely dispatch on
demand; (4) Complete comprehensive staff report of Working Group findings,
survey results, and recommended sub-regional public notification system; (5)
Convene the Working Group quarterly to review progress; and (6) Report
milestones semi-annually to the Board. (Review: Stationary Source Committee,
November 17, 2006)
15. Ratify Revised Emissions Inventory for Adopted Rule 1157 – PM10
Emission Reductions from Aggregate and Related Operations
Tisopulos(909)
396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
Rule 1157 was adopted by
the Board in January 2005. The Board directed staff to work with industry to
re-examine the emissions inventory for the adopted rule. Although still
significantly higher (eleven fold) than the inventory used for the 2003 AQMP
control measure (BCM-08), the revised inventory reflects an approximate 50
percent decrease from the pre- and post-rule calculated emissions inventories,
as included in the staff report for Rule 1157. The revised assumptions and
methodologies will be used in all future emission calculations for permitting,
CEQA, and annual emissions reporting purposes. (Review: Stationary Source
Committee, November 17, 2006)
Information Only - Receive and File
16. Public Affairs Report
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights
the October 2006 outreach activities of Public Affairs which include:
Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business
Assistance, and Local Governmental Activity.
17. Hearing Board Report
Camarena (909) 396-2500
(ecamarena@aqmd.gov)
This reports the actions
taken by the Hearing Board during the period of October 1 through October 31,
2006.
18. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)
This reports the monthly
penalties from September 1 through September 30, 2006, and legal actions filed
by the District Prosecutor during September 1 through September 30, 2006. A
glossary explaining the key terms and Index of District Rules are attached with
the penalty report.
19. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by 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 October 1, 2006 and October 31, 2006, and those projects for which the
AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (Review: Mobile Source
Committee, November 17, 2006)
20. 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.
21. Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in December
Pearce (909) 396-2828
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 December. (Review:
Administrative Committee, November 9, 2006
22. Status Report on Major Projects for Information
Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of 2006-07
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 provide
the monthly status report on major automation contracts and projects to be
initiated by Information Management during the first six months of FY 2006-07.
23. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
24. Administrative Committee
Chair: Burke
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
25. Finance Committee
Chair: Antonovich
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
26. Investment Oversight Committee
Chair: Antonovich
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
27. Legislative Committee
Chair: Carney
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
The Legislative Committee
held its regular meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2006 and conducted interviews
and recommended the execution of a contract for legislative representation in
Sacramento, California. In addition, the committee refined AQMD’s Legislative
Priorities for Calendar Year 2007, recommended for approval by the Board.
28. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Loveridge
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
29. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Yates
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
30. Technology Committee
Chair: Wilson
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
31. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee
Board Liaison: Antonovich
Hogo (909) 396-3184
(hhogo@aqmd.gov)
32. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report
(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)
33. California Fuel Cell Partnership Steering Team
Meeting
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
This report summarizes the California Fuel Cell Partnership
Steering Team meeting held October 24-25, 2006. (Review: Technology Committee,
November 17, 2006)
34. Update on Draft 2007 Air Quality Management Plan
(No Written Material)
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
At the
last Board meeting, staff provided an overview of the Draft 2007 AQMP which has
been developed to address the attainment of the federal PM2.5 and 8-hour ozone
ambient air quality standards in the South Coast Air Basin. The Draft AQMP
includes a number of specific control measures aimed at reducing emissions from
stationary and mobile sources. Staff will provide a status report on plan
review and additional technical analyses.
OTHER BUSINESS
35. Appropriate Funds from BP ARCO Settlement Fund and Authorize
Contracts to Expend Such Funds
Wiese (909) 396-3460
(kwiese@aqmd.gov)
This item is to 1)
appropriate funds from the BP ARCO Settlement Fund in the amount of $500,000;
and 2) authorize the Executive Officer to amend existing contracts with Jones
Day LLC to expend such funds to assist AQMD in defending the railroad rules.
36. This item has been withdrawn by staff.
IBOARD MEMBER TRAVEL – (No Written Material)
Board member travel reports have been filed with the Clerk of the Boards, and
copies are available upon request
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:
• Association of American Railroads, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al.,
United States District Court Case No. CV06-1416 JFW (PLAx);
• Engine Manufacturers Association, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al.,
United States District Court Case No. CV-00-09065 FMC (BQRx);
• South Coast Air Quality Management District v. OceanAir
Environmental, LLC, Mahesh Talwar, Pierpoint Sport Fishing, Karl Smith,
Daniel R. Strunk, et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. KC047828; and
• Natural Resources Defense Council, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS105728.
It is also necessary for the Board to recess to closed session under
Government Code section 54956.9(c) to consider initiation of 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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