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• 1. Approve Minutes of March 6, 2015 Board Meeting

  Saundra McDaniel

  (909) 396-2500
  

• 2. Set Public Hearings May 1, 2015 to Consider Amendments and/or Adoption to SCAQMD Rules and Regulations

  Barry Wallerstein

  (909) 396-3131
  
  

  A. Adopt Rule 2202 Emission Reduction Quantification Protocol for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Projects

  Henry Hogo (909) 396-3184
  The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Southern California Edison submitted an application under Rule 2202(f)(6) to generate emissions credits from the use of electric vehicle charging stations located at non-residential locations. The emissions credits would be used for compliance purposes under Rule 2202. At this time, there is no protocol that can be readily used to approve the application request. Under Rule 2202(f)(6), an emissions reduction quantification protocol must be developed and approved by the SCAQMD prior to approval of the application. Staff developed a quantification protocol that underwent a public process including an environmental review for the SCAQMD Board’s consideration. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, October 17, 2014 and    March 20, 2015)
  
  

  B. Amend Rule 2202 Employee Commute Reduction Program Guidelines

  Elaine Chang (909) 396-3186
  The Employee Commute Reduction Program Guidelines to Rule 2202 will be amended to streamline the annual reporting process and to incentivize better program performance. The proposal also provides administrative clarifications to address issues raised by stakeholders. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, March 20, 2015)
  
  

  C. Amend Rules 212, 1401, 1401.1 and 1402

  Elaine Chang (909) 396-3186
  In March 2015, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) approved revisions to their Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines.  Rule 212 – Standards for Approving Permits and Issuing Public Notice, Rule 1401 – New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants, Rule 1401.1 – Requirements for New and Relocated Facilities Near Schools, and Rule 1402 – Control of Toxic Air Contaminants from Existing Sources currently rely on the prior OEHHA Risk Assessment Guidelines to calculate health risks. Amendments are proposed to reference the Revised OEHHA Guidelines and to amend specific provisions to harmonize with the Revised OEHHA Guidelines. Proposed Amended Rule 1401 may include provisions for specific source categories or situations that cannot meet the Rule 1401 risk thresholds using the Revised OEHHA Guidelines. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, April 17, 2015)

• Budget/Fiscal Impact

  3. Recognize and Transfer Funds and Execute Contracts to Develop and Demonstrate Warehouse Rooftop Solar Systems, Energy Storage and EV Charging

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  
  The SCAQMD applied for and anticipates receiving a $500,000 award from U.S. EPA under Section 105 of the Clean Air Act to sponsor Clean Air Technology Initiative projects. Staff proposes to utilize these funds to cosponsor the development and demonstration of advanced warehouse rooftop solar systems with storage and chargers for electric drayage truck operations. This action is to recognize $500,000 from U.S. EPA and transfer $598,908 from the Clean Fuels Fund (31), which includes SCAQMD’s cost-share of $98,908 and $500,000 as a temporary loan, into the Advanced Technology, Outreach and Education Fund (17). This action is also to execute contracts from the Advanced Technology, Outreach and Education Fund (17) with the University of California San Diego to develop and demonstrate warehouse rooftop solar systems in an amount not to exceed $498,908 and with Transportation Power, Inc. to develop and demonstrate EV charging infrastructure for electric drayage trucks at a cost not to exceed $100,000. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, March 20, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 4. Cosponsor Regional Universities for U.S. DOE EcoCAR 3 Competition and Solar Decathlon

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  
  EcoCAR 3 is an advanced plug-in hybrid passenger vehicle design-and-build competition sponsored by U.S. DOE and General Motors and managed by Argonne National Laboratory. California State University Los Angeles (CSULA) is the only competitor in California of 16 North American universities chosen to redesign a stock 2016 gasoline Chevrolet Camaro into a hybrid vehicle. The 2015 U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon challenges 17 U.S. and international university teams to create solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy efficient, attractive and incorporate EV charging into their energy use profile. This year’s event will be held at the Great Park in Irvine and Team OC is the only Southern California competitor consisting of students from University of California Irvine (UCI) plus three local colleges. These actions are to execute agreements from the Clean Fuels Fund (31) with CSULA to enter the DOE EcoCAR 3 competition in an amount not to exceed $100,000 over four years and UCI to compete in the 2015 DOE Solar Decathlon in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, March 20, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 5. Recognize Funds and Issue Program Announcement for Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Transport Refrigeration Unit Engine Replacement Projects

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  
  In October 2014, U.S. EPA notified SCAQMD that an award had been approved under a Fiscal Year 14 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) solicitation in the amount of $753,476 for on-road heavy-duty vehicle and school bus replacement projects. In addition, in a prior U.S. EPA award, $480,833 remains unspent. Staff is proposing that the unspent funds be used to solicit projects to replace transport refrigeration units (TRUs). These actions are to recognize $753,476 from the U.S. EPA DERA award and issue a Program Announcement to solicit proposals for on-road heavy-duty vehicle and TRU engine replacement projects with funding of up to $920,833. This action is also to reimburse the General Fund for administrative costs of up to $38,476 necessary to implement the U.S. EPA DERA grant.  School bus replacement awards using the remaining $275,000 will be considered by the Board separately at a later date. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, March 20, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 6. Adopt Resolution Recognizing Funds and Accepting Terms and Conditions for FY 2013-14 Carl Moyer Multidistrict Program Award and Issue Program Announcement for Carl Moyer Multidistrict Program

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  As agreed in a Memorandum of Understanding signed between CAPCOA and CARB on May 1, 2013, the Carl Moyer Multidistrict Program funds will be alternatively designated between the Bay Area and the South Coast AQMDs from FY 2012-13 (Year 15) through FY 2015-16 (Year 18). As such, the SCAQMD is to implement the FY 2013-14 Multidistrict Program. These actions are to adopt a resolution recognizing $3 million in Carl Moyer Multidistrict Program grant awards from CARB with its terms and conditions for FY 2013-14 and to approve the release of a Program Announcement for the FY 2013-14 Carl Moyer Multidistrict Program. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, March 20, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 7. Amend Contracts to Provide Short- and Long-Term Systems Development, Maintenance and Support Services

  Chris Marlia

  (909) 396-3148
  SCAQMD 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 $464,500 for needed development and maintenance work. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, March 13, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 8. Issue RFP for Purchase of Audio Visual Enhancements for Conference Room GB and Hearing Board Room

  Chris Marlia

  (909) 396-3148
  Conference Room GB is a large multipurpose room requiring audio visual upgrades to make it a viable resource with the ability to support a wide variety of functions, similar to the Auditorium. The Hearing Board Room houses a quasi-judicial panel authorized to hear certain cases from individuals or companies that have compliance issues with SCAQMD rules and regulations. The audio visual upgrade project for these rooms will add the functionality of multiple cameras, video recording, webcasting, an upgrade to wireless microphones, a sophisticated sound processing system, installation of a video wall, and user-controlled wireless Crestron touch panel. This action is to issue an RFP to solicit proposals from qualified firms to upgrade the audio visual systems in Conference Room GB and Hearing Board Room. Funds for this project are included in the Proposed FY 2015-16 Budget. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, March 13, 2015, Recommended for Approval)

• 9. Execute Replacement Contract for Refurbishment of Elevator Cab Interiors at Diamond Bar Headquarters

  Bill Johnson

  (909) 396-3018
  Following bid evaluations for proposals submitted in response to RFP #P2014-11 - Elevator Cab Interior Refurbishment, the selected, highest-ranked contractor did not complete the contracted work, ceased communication with SCAQMD staff, and was unresponsive to further efforts to resolve the matter. Therefore, a letter to cancel the contract was sent to West Coast Elevator Interiors, Inc., in November 2014. This action is to request Board authorization to proceed with the second-ranked responsive bidder and to execute a contract with ThyssenKrupp Elevator at a cost not to exceed $75,778. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, March 13, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 10. Execute Contract for Independent Audit Services for FYs Ending June 30, 2015 and 2016

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  On November 7, 2014, the Board approved release of an RFP for independent financial audit services. An evaluation panel composed of outside and SCAQMD Legal and Finance staff evaluated the proposals. Three proposals were submitted to the Administrative Committee for consideration at its March 13, 2015 meeting. After the Committee interviewed representatives of each of the firms, Simpson & Simpson, CPAs was selected to be recommended to the full Board. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, March 13, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 11. Remove Various Fixed Assets from SCAQMD Inventory

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  SCAQMD Administrative Policies and Procedures No. 20 requires each organizational unit to review fixed assets for obsolescence and disposal every six months. This action is to approve removal of surplus equipment and motor vehicles determined to be obsolete, non-operational and not worth repairing. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, March 13, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 12. Approve Compensation Adjustments for Board Member Assistants/Consultants and Revisions to Board Member Assistant and Board Member Consultant Policy

  Michael O'Kelly

  (909) 396-2828
  The Executive Officer recommends the Board Member Assistants/Consultants receive the same compensation adjustments as those recently provided to date to Teamsters Local 911 and unrepresented employees. Funds for these increases are available in the FY 2014-15 Budget. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, March 13, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• Items 13 through 18 - Information Only/Receive and File

  13. Legislative and Public Affairs Report

  Lisha Smith

  (909) 396-3242
  This report highlights the February 2015 outreach activities of Legislative and Public Affairs, which include: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, and Outreach to Business and Federal, State, and Local Government. (No Committee Review)

• 14. Hearing Board Report

  Ed Camarena

  (909) 396-2500
  This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of February 1 through February 28, 2015. (No Committee Review)

• 15. Civil Filings and Civil Penalties Report

  Kurt Wiese

  (909) 396-3460
  This reports the monthly penalties from February 1 through February 28, 2015, and legal actions filed by the General Counsel's Office from February 1 through February 28, 2015.  An Index of District Rules is attached with the penalty report. (No Committee Review)

• 16. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by SCAQMD

  Elaine Chang

  (909) 396-3186
  This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the SCAQMD between February 1, 2015 and February 28, 2015 and those projects for which the SCAQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, March 20, 2015)

• 17. Rule and Control Measure Forecast

  Elaine Chang

  (909) 396-3186
  This report highlights SCAQMD rulemaking activities and public workshops potentially scheduled for the year 2015. (No Committee Review)

• 18. Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During Last Six Months of FY 2014-15

  Chris Marlia

  (909) 396-3148
  Information Management is responsible for data systems management services in support of all SCAQMD operations. This action is to provide the monthly status report on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the last six months of FY 2014-15. (No Committee Review)

• 19. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
  
  BOARD CALENDAR

  Note: The March 20, 2015 Stationary Source Committee meeting was cancelled; the next Stationary Source Committee meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2015. The March 19, 2015 CARB meeting was cancelled; the next CARB meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2015.
  
  

  20. Administrative Committee

  Barry Wallerstein

  (909) 396-3131
  (Receive & File)
  Chair: Burke

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  21. Legislative Committee

  Lisha Smith

  (909) 396-3242
  (Receive & File)
  Chair: Mitchell
  

  Receive and file; and take the following actions as recommended:

  Agenda Item	Recommendation
  AB 335 (Patterson) Air Quality:Minor Violations	Oppose
  AB 678 (O’Donnell) GreenhouseGases: Energy Efficient PortsProgram	Support with Amendments

• 22. Mobile Source Committee

  Elaine Chang

  (909) 396-3186
  (Receive & File)
  Chair: Parker

• 23. Technology Committee

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  (Receive & File)
  Chair: J. Benoit

• 24. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee

  Henry Hogo

  (909) 396-3184
  (Receive & File)
  Board Liaison: Antonovich

• Staff Presentation/Board Discussion

  25. Annual Meeting of Brain & Lung Tumor and Air Pollution Foundation

  Kurt Wiese

  (909) 396-3460
  This item is to conduct the annual meeting of the Brain & Lung Tumor and Air Pollution Foundation. The Foundation staff will present an annual report detailing the research supported by the Foundation over the past year, the Foundation's plans for the future, and a financial report. (No Committee Review)

• PUBLIC HEARINGS

  26. Approve and Adopt Technology Advancement Office Clean Fuels Program Annual Report and Plan Update and Resolution and Receive and File Revised Membership of Technology Advancement Advisory Group

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  
  (Continued from March 6, 2015 Board Meeting)
  Each year, the Technology Advancement Office must submit to the California Legislative Analyst an approved Annual Report for the past year and a Plan Update for the current calendar year. Staff has reviewed the Clean Fuels Program with the Clean Fuels Advisory Group, the Technology Advancement Advisory Group and other technical experts. Additionally, the 2015 Clean Fuels Program Draft Plan Update was presented to the Board for review and comment at its December 5, 2014 meeting. This action is to approve and adopt the final Technology Advancement Clean Fuels Program Annual Report for 2014 and 2015 Plan Update as well as the resolution finding that proposed projects do not duplicate any past or present programs and to receive and file the revised membership of the Technology Advancement Advisory Group. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, February 20, 2015; Recommended for Approval)

• 27. Amend Regulation IX - Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Regulation X - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  Amendments to Regulations IX and X are periodically made to incorporate new or amended federal performance standards that have been enacted by U.S. EPA for stationary sources. These standards are currently in effect and enforceable by SCAQMD pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act, regardless of whether SCAQMD incorporates them into Regulations IX and X. The Board has historically adopted NSPS (40 CFR 60) and NESHAPS (40 CFR 61) into Regulations IX and X, by reference, thus providing stationary sources with a single source of information for determining which federal and local requirements apply to their specific operations. The NSPS and NESHAPS actions by U.S. EPA, primarily from July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2014, are proposed for incorporation into Regulations IX and X, respectively, including new performance standards for certain oil and gas operations not covered by previous EPA regulation. The actions also include amendments to previous provisions of twelve NSPS standards and two NESHAPS standards. This action is to adopt the resolution: 1) Determining that the proposed amendments to Regulations IX and X are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and 2) Amending Proposed Regulation IX – Standards of Performances for New Stationary Sources and Regulation X – National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, February 20, 2015)

• 28. Receive Public Input on Executive Officer's Draft Goals and Priority Objectives for FY 2015-16

  Barry Wallerstein

  (909) 396-3131
  A set of goals and priority objectives for FY 2015-16 Budget has been developed. The Executive Officer wishes to receive public and Board Member input on these goals and priority objectives as they serve as the foundation of SCAQMD's Work Program.  (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, March 13, 2015)