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• 1. Approve Minutes of April 5, 2019 Board Meeting

  Denise Garzaro

  (909) 396-2500
  

• 2. Set Public Hearing June 7, 2019 to:

  Wayne Nastri

  (909) 396-3131
  Fine (909) 396-2239
  
  Submit Recently Amended (May 3, 2019) Rule 1106 – Marine and Pleasure Craft Coatings for inclusion into, and Rule 1106.1 – Pleasure Craft Coating Operations for Withdrawal from U.S. EPA-Approved SIP
  
  This proposal is to include the May 3, 2019 amendments to Rule 1106 – Marine and Pleasure Craft Coatings, and the May 3, 2019 rescission of Rule 1106.1 – Pleasure Craft Coating Operations, for the limited purpose of incorporating these rules into the U.S. EPA-approved SIP. The incorporation of these rules into the SIP was inadvertently not noticed for consideration at the May 2019 Board meeting. This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Submitting Rule 1106 – Marine and Pleasure Craft Coatings for inclusion into the SIP; and 2) Submitting Rule 1106.1 – Pleasure Craft Coating Operations for withdrawal from the SIP. (No Committee Review)

• Budget/Fiscal Impact

  3. Execute Contract to Develop and Demonstrate Battery Electric Medium-Duty Trucks and Amend Near-Zero Heavy-Duty Diesel Truck Replacement Award

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  Demand for commercially available heavy-duty battery electric trucks continues to increase, but availability is limited to a few suppliers. Roush CleanTech, LLC, (Roush) proposes to develop a battery electric medium-duty Class 6-7 commercial vehicle and demonstrate the technology with local commercial fleets. In October 2018, the Board awarded CEC grant funds for near-zero emission truck projects, including an award to T&M Construction for drayage trucks. Subsequently, staff discovered an administrative error in the type of truck for one of the trucks awarded CEC funds. These actions are to execute a contract with Roush to develop and demonstrate medium-duty electric trucks in an amount not to exceed $937,500 from the Clean Fuels Program Fund (31) and to amend the award to T&M Construction, changing the vehicle type from drayage to dump truck. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, April 19, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• 4. Recognize Funds, Execute and Amend Agreements for Installation and Maintenance of Air Filtration Systems, and Reimburse General Fund for Administrative Costs

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  The City and County of Los Angeles and the California Attorney General’s Office’s civil litigation settlement with SoCalGas resulting from the Aliso Canyon natural gas leak includes a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) with the South Coast AQMD as the administrator for the purpose of funding the installation and maintenance of air filtration systems in public schools in environmental justice communities in the City or County of Los Angeles. This action is to recognize up to $7,100,000 from the Aliso Supplemental Environmental Project Fund, a special revenue fund administered by the City and County of Los Angeles and the California Attorney General’s Office, into the Air Filtration Fund (75). These actions are to also execute agreements to install and maintain air filtration systems in an amount not to exceed $6,745,000; execute or amend access agreements with local school districts; amend contract to purchase additional filters using unspent administrative funds; and reimburse the General Fund for administrative costs up to $355,000 for SEP administration. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, April 19, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• 5. Execute Contracts for Engineering Consultant to Review BARCT Assessment for Proposed Rule 1109.1 – NOx Emission Reduction for Refinery Equipment

  Susan Nakamura

  (909) 396-3105
  On December 7, 2018, the Board approved the release of an RFP for the review of staff’s BARCT technology assessment, estimated emission reductions, and cost-effectiveness for NOx emitting equipment at petroleum refineries to support Proposed Rule 1109.1. This action is to award two separate contracts, one to Norton Engineering and one to Fossil Energy Research Corporation to review various portions of staff’s BARCT assessment for Proposed Rule 1109.1. To fund both contracts, staff is requesting that funding be increased from the original RFP request of $100,000 to $200,000. Each qualified consulting firm will be awarded a fixed price contract of up to $100,000 and total funding for both contracts combined shall not exceed $200,000. Funds are available from CARB's Community Protection Program under AB 617. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 12, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• 6. Transfer Funds for Enhanced Particulate Monitoring Program

  Jason Low

  (909) 396-2269
  This action is to transfer up to $160,000 into Science and Technology Advancement’s FY 2018-19 Budget between Major Objects to realign expenditures for the FY 2018-19 Enhanced Particulate Monitoring Program. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 12, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• 7. Authorize Transfer of Monies from General Fund to Health Effects Research Fund

  Sujata Jain

  (909) 396-2804
  In 2008, the Board established the Health Effects Research Fund (48) and authorized, upon annual Board approval, the transfer of 20 percent of annual penalty money received each fiscal year that exceeds $4 million in receipts from the General Fund to the Health Effects Research Fund. Approval is needed for the transfer of 20 percent of annual penalty money that exceeded $4 million received in FY 2010-11, FY 2011-12, FY 2012-13, FY 2015-16 and FY 2016-17. This action is to authorize the transfer of 20 percent of annual penalty money that exceeded $4 million received in these fiscal years, for a total of $4,206,765, from the General Fund to the Health Effects Research Fund (48) over a period of five fiscal years with installment payments of $841,353 per year, starting in FY 2018-19. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 12, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• 8. Approve Compensation Adjustments for Board Member Assistants and Board Member Consultants for FY 2019-20

  Sujata Jain

  (909) 396-2804
  The Board Member Assistant and Board Member Consultant compensation is proposed to be amended to adjust the compensation level the South Coast AQMD may make per Board Member, per fiscal year, based on the Board-approved assignment-of-points methodology. The points are calculated based on the level of complexity, number of meetings and role (Chair/Vice-Chair). (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 12, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• 9. Revise Procurement Policy and Procedure

  Sujata Jain

  (909) 396-2804
  This action is to approve revisions to South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Procurement Policy and Procedure to amend the definition of Low-Emission Vehicle Businesses for use in awarding procurement incentive points/percentages, as well as updates reflecting enhancements and current operating processes. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 12, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• 10. Authorize Purchase of OnBase Software Support

  Ron Moskowitz

  (909) 396-3329
  South Coast AQMD uses OnBase software for its electronic document management system to manage critical documents and to support the Record Retention Policy. Software subscription and support for OnBase expires on July 31, 2019. This action is to obtain approval for the sole source purchase of OnBase software subscription and support for one year from Information Management's FY 2019-20 Budget. Funds for this purchase ($140,000) are conditional on approval of the Proposed FY 2019-20 Budget. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 12, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

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

  Ron Moskowitz

  (909) 396-3329
  South Coast AQMD currently has contracts with several companies for short- and long-term systems development, maintenance and support services. These contracts are periodically amended as additional needs are defined. This action is to transfer funds and amend four contracts previously approved by the Board to add additional funding for needed development and maintenance work. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April, 12, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• 12. Appoint Members to South Coast AQMD Hearing Board

  Denise Garzaro

  (909) 396-2500
  The terms of office for the Hearing Board Medical Member and two Public Members, and their Alternates, expire June 30, 2019. An Advisory Committee was appointed as required by law. The Advisory Committee interviewed the public member candidates at its meeting on March 28, 2019, and made its recommendations to the Administrative Committee. The Administrative Committee interviewed candidates at its meeting on April 12, 2019, and made a final recommendation. This action is to appoint two public members and their alternates to fill the new terms. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 12, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• 13. Issue Solicitation Approved by MSRC

  
  McCallon
  
  As part of their FYs 2018-21 Work Program, the MSRC approved the release of a Request for Proposals for MSRC Programmatic Outreach Services for January 2020 through December 2022. At this time the MSRC seeks Board approval to release the solicitation. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, April 18, 2019; Recommended for Approval)

• Items 14 through 19 - Information Only/Receive and File

  14 Legislative, Public Affairs, and Media Report

  Derrick Alatorre

  (909) 396-3122
  This Report highlights the March 2019 outreach activities of the Legislative, Public Affairs and Media Office, which includes: Major Events, Community Events/Public Meetings, Environmental Justice Update, Speakers Bureau/Visitor Services, Communications Center, Public Information Center, Business Assistance, Media Relations and Outreach to Business and Federal, State, and Local Government. (No Committee Review)

• 15. Hearing Board Report

  Julie Prussack

  (909) 396-2822
  This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of March 1 through March 31, 2019. (No Committee Review)

• 16. Civil Filings and Civil Penalties Report

  Bayron Gilchrist

  (909) 396-3459
  This reports the monthly penalties from March 1 through March 31, 2019, and legal actions filed by the General Counsel's Office from March 1 through March 31, 2019. An Index of South Coast AQMD Rules is attached with the penalty report. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, April 19, 2019)

• 17. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received

  Susan Nakamura

  (909) 396-3105
  This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the South Coast AQMD between March 1, 2019 and March 31, 2019, and those projects for which the South Coast AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (No Committee Review)

• 18. Rule and Control Measure Forecast

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  This report highlights South Coast AQMD rulemaking activities and public hearings scheduled for 2019. (No Committee Review)

• 19. Status Report on Major Ongoing and Upcoming Projects for Information Management

  Ron Moskowitz

  (909) 396-3329
  Information Management is responsible for data systems management services in support of all South Coast AQMD operations. This action is to provide the monthly status report on major automation contracts and planned projects. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, April 12, 2019)

• 20. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar

  
  

• BOARD CALENDAR

  Note:  The April meeting of the Mobile Source Committee was canceled.  The next meeting of the Mobile Source Committee is scheduled for May 17, 2019.

  21. Administrative Committee

  Wayne Nastri

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

• 22. Legislative Committee

  Derrick Alatorre

  (909) 396-3122
  Chair: Mitchell
  Receive and File; and take the following actions as recommended:
  
  

  Agenda Item - March 8, 2019	Recommendation
  *AB  836 (Wicks) Bay Area Wildfire Smoke Clean Air Centers for Vulnerable Populations Incentive Program	Support
  AB 1500 (Carrillo) Hazardous substances	Support with Amendments
  *SB 44 (Skinner) Medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles: comprehensive strategy	Support with Amendments
  SB 633 (Stern) Santa Susana Field Laboratory: monitoring program	Support
  S 747 (Carper) To Reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Program, and for Other Purposes	Support

  
  

  *The bill title and language of AB 836 (Wicks) and SB 44 (Skinner) were amended.   

• 23. Stationary Source Committee

  Laki Tisopulos

  (909) 396-3123
  Chair: Benoit
  (Receive & File)

• 24. Technology Committee

  Matt Miyasato

  (909) 396-3249
  Chair: Buscaino
  (Receive & File)

• 25. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee

  Naveen Berry

  (909) 396-2363
  Board Liaison: Benoit
  (Receive & File)

• 26. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report

  Denise Garzaro

  (909) 396-2500
  Board Rep: Mitchell
  (Receive & File)

• Staff Presentation/Board Discussion

  27. Informational Briefing on Reclassification of Coachella Valley for 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard

  Philip Fine

  (909) 396-2239
  The Coachella Valley is classified as a Severe nonattainment area for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard, with an attainment date of June 15, 2019.  Although the air quality in the Coachella Valley area has steadily improved over the years, higher ozone levels were experienced throughout the State of California, including Coachella Valley in 2017 and 2018, resulting in levels greater than the 1997 8-hour ozone standard. The ozone levels in Coachella Valley are impacted by pollutants directly transported from the South Coast Air Basin. As a result, additional time will be needed to bring the Coachella Valley into attainment of this standard. This item provides an informational summary of the Coachella Valley attainment status for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard and a recommendation for attainment reclassification, with proposed action scheduled for the June Board meeting.  (No Committee Review)

• 28. Adopt Executive Officer’s FY 2019-20 Proposed Goals and Priority Objectives, and Proposed Budget; Determine that Proposed Amendments to Regulation III – Fees and Rule 209 – Transfer and Voiding of Permits Are Exempt from CEQA and Amend Regulation III – Fees and Rule 209 – Transfer and Voiding of Permits; and Amend Salary Resolution and Class Specification

  Sujata Jain

  (909) 396-2804
  The Executive Officer's Proposed Goals and Priority Objectives, and Proposed Budget for FY 2019-20 have been developed and are recommended for adoption. The Proposed Budget is balanced and includes implementation of the last year of phased fee increase adopted by the Board on June 2, 2017 to continue cost recovery efforts. There are also proposed amendments to the South Coast Air Quality Management District Salary Resolution relating to Executive Management staff. In addition, staff is proposing amendments to Regulation III – Fees, and Rule 209 – Transfer and Voiding of Permits. The amendments include: 1) pursuant to Rule 320, an increase of most fees by 3.5 percent consistent with the Consumer Price Index; 2) new or increased fees, including toxics fees, which are necessary to meet the requirements of recently adopted rules and state mandates and will provide more specific cost recovery for activities by the agency; 3) certain fee reductions related to agency efficiency; 4) administrative changes that include clarification, deletions, or corrections of existing rule language, which have no fee impact, and 5) clarification on how permit transfers are considered when there is a change of owner/operator.  This action is to: 1) Adopt the Executive Officer’s Proposed Goals and Priority Objectives, and Proposed Budget for FY 2019-20; 2) Determine that the proposed amendments to Regulation III - Fees and Rule 209 – Transfer and Voiding of Permits are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;    3) Amend Regulation III; 4) Amend Rule 209; and 5) Amend the Salary Resolution and Class Specification. 

• 29. Certify Revised Final Environmental Assessment, Amend Rule 1106 – Marine Coating Operations, as set forth in Proposed Amended Rule 1106 - Marine and Pleasure Craft Coatings, and Rescission of Rule 1106.1 - Pleasure Craft Coating Operations

  Sarah Rees

  (909) 396-2856
  The proposed amendments would revise VOC content limits for marine and pleasure craft coatings to align limits with U.S. EPA Control Techniques Guidelines and other air districts, add new categories for coatings and sealants, and require the most restrictive VOC content limit for products that may be marketed for both marine and pleasure craft coatings use. The proposed amendments would also prohibit possession and sale of non-compliant coatings and establish requirements for transfer efficiency. Finally, the proposed amendments would move the requirements of Rule 1106.1 to Rule 1106 so that there would be a single rule covering both marine and pleasure craft coatings. This action is to adopt the Resolution: 1) Certifying the Revised Final Environmental Assessment for Proposed Amended Rule 1106 – Marine and Pleasure Craft Coatings and rescission of Rule 1106.1 – Pleasure Craft Coating Operations; 2) Amending Rule 1106 – Marine Coating Operations; and 3) Rescinding Rule 1106.1 – Pleasure Craft Coating Operations. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, March 15, 2019)