Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov )
MEETING, SEPTEMBER 13, 1996
A meeting of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board will be held at 9:30 a.m., in the Auditorium at AQMD Headquarters, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
The Governing Board Letters and their attachments (if any) for the month
of September 1996 in Microsoft Word 6.0 can be down loaded (self extracting
compressed) from within the individual Board letter (click on
"Attachment" at the end of the letter)
CALL TO ORDER
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 23)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 23(A)
1.
Minutes of August 9, 1996 Board Meeting
Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov )
2.
Set Public Hearing October 11, 1996 to Adopt Proposed Rule 1605 - Credits for the Voluntary Repair of On-Road
Motor Vehicles Identified Through Remote Sensing Devices
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
Proposed Rule 1605 will provide greater opportunities to generate MSERCs that could be used as an alternative means of compliance with AQMD regulations and provide incentives to repair high-emitting on-road motor vehicles. To qualify for MSERCs, emission reductions generated from the implementation of this rule would have to be surplus to the statewide inspection and maintenance program.
3.
Set Public Hearing October 11, 1996 to
Amend Rule 1113 - Architectural Coatings
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov )
The proposed amendments will clarify rule requirements and increase/decrease the VOC limits for clear and pigmented lacquers, flat coatings, fire-proofing exterior coatings, japans/faux finishing coatings, magnesite cement coatings, multi-color coatings, and traffic coatings to reflect current technology. The amendments will also implement a portion of the AQMP Control Measure for architectural coatings.
4.
Execute Contracts and Amend Contracts with CE-CERT
Liu (909) 396-2105
In the FY 1996-97 Budget, $700,000 is identified for CE-CERT to conduct technology advancement projects: (1) Measurement of Primary Particulate Matter Emissions from Light-Duty Motor Vehicles; (2) Smoking Vehicle Project, Medium-Duty Diesel Trucks; (3) Inventory of AFVs & AFV Comparison, OEM vs Retrofits; (4) Development of Advanced Low-Emitting Propane Fueled Vehicle; (5) Operation & Improvement of the Solar Hydrogen Facility; (6) Phase III of the Gasoline Composition Study; and (7) Smog Chamber Evaluation of AFV Emissions. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on August 16, 1996 and recommended for approval.
5.
Amend Contract with Thermo Power Corporation for the Development and Demonstration of a Natural Gas Retrofit Kit for Heavy-Duty Engines
Liu (909) 396-2105
At its May 12, 1995 meeting, the Board authorized the Chairman to execute an agreement for $156,755 with Thermo Power Corporation for development and demonstration of a natural gas retrofit kit for heavy-duty engines. The proposed amendment will provide for software and hardware upgrades to the retrofit kit to further improve vehicle performance and optimize emissions. These upgrades will be applied to the demonstration vehicles. Total amount of the amendment is $45,279, making the total contract amount $202,034. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on August 16, 1996 and recommended for approval.
6. Cost-Share the Development and Demonstration of an Electric Water Delivery Truck
Liu (909) 396-2105
On April 12, 1996, the Board approved executing a contract with McKesson Water Products (Sparkletts) for the development and demonstration of an electric water delivery truck. Due to delays by McKesson concerning contractual issues, this contract could not be executed in FY 1995-96. These issues are under discussion and are expected to be resolved shortly. This action is to secure Board re-authorization to execute this contract. The proposed project cost is $377,000, of which AQMD would cost-share in an amount not to exceed $175,000. This was reviewed by the Technology Committee on August 16, 1996 and recommended for approval.
7. Award Bid for Biennial Audit of Motor Vehicle Registration Revenues for FYs 1993-94 and 1994-95
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
Health & Safety Code Section 44244.1 provides that any agency receiving motor vehicle registration fee revenues shall, at least once every two years, be subject to an audit of each program or project funded. On June 14, 1996 the Board approved the release of an RFP to select an auditor to audit FYs 1993-94 and 1994-95. This action is to award a bid to Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates in an amount not to exceed $72,870. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on August 23, 1996 and recommended for approval.
8. Approve Purchase of Personal Computer Hardware
Mathur (909) 396-2722(vmathur@aqmd.gov
)
On February 10, 1995, the Board approved three vendors for the purchase of personal computer hardware for a two-year period. This is part of a multi-year strategy to bring all desktop hardware up to a baseline configuration. The FY 1996-97 Budget contains an allocation of $340,000 for this purpose. This action also is to transfer $15,000 within the budget to purchase CD-ROM drives and related hardware to support the AQMD’s law library. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on August 23, 1996 and recommended for approval.
9. Renew Executive Management Agreement with Designated Deputies
Lents (909) 396-2100
(jlents@aqmd.gov
)
The Executive Management Agreements with Director of Finance
Patrick H. Pearce and Assistant Deputy Executive Officer Carol Coy expire September 30, 1996. This action is to renew these two Designated Deputy contracts. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on August 23, 1996 and recommended for approval.
10. Modify Employee Relations Agreements Pertaining to Management and Confidential Employees
Lents (909) 396-2100
(jlents@aqmd.gov
)
Benefits for management employees have not been reviewed for the past three and one-half years, and confidential employees have had no review for two years. A recent study indicates that benefits should be modified. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on August 23, 1996 and recommended for approval.
11. Issue RFP to Provide Temporary Engineering Services
Coy (909) 396-2434
Programs such as amnesty and Title V increase the number of applications to be processed beyond the normal workload. To respond to these temporary workload "spikes" it is necessary to hire outside engineering services. One or more contractors will be selected to assist in processing permits and provide services as needed. It is also necessary to reallocate FY 1996-97 budgeted money in SSC for Trading and Compliance Administration to Permit Processing Assistance, not to exceed $200,000. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on August 23, 1996 and recommended for approval.
12. Issue an RFP for Investment Consultant Services
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
Board action on April 12, 1996 approved a recommendation to minimize AQMD investments in the Los Angeles County Pooled Surplus Investment Portfolio, by directing staff to work with the Los Angeles County Treasurer (AQMD’s Treasurer) to make specific investments on behalf of the AQMD. This recommended action included the use of outside investment consultant services to assist in the development of an AQMD Investment Policy and Guidelines and to provide investment monitoring and compliance reporting services. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on August 23, 1996 and recommended for approval.
13. Issue an RFP for Travel Agency Services
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
Once every three years qualified travel service providers are given an opportunity to compete for the AQMD’s travel business. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on August 23, 1996 and recommended for approval.
14. Addendum to AQMD Funding Sources and Motor Vehicle Registration Fees Report to CARB for FY 1994-95
Bowen (909) 396-3235
(lbowen@aqmd.gov )
This addendum contains the data and analyses of the Local Government Subvention Program and the cost-effectiveness of Local Government Subvention Projects. It is the third and final segment of the annual report to CARB on the use of AB 2766 funds.
15. Summary of Board-Approved and Executive Officer-Approved Changes to the FY 1995-96 Approved Budget
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
State law enacted in 1994, Health and Safety Code Section 40721, provides that CARB, in consultation with Cal-EPA, review and comment on the AQMD’s three-year budget forecast. The Three-Year Budget Forecast for FYs 1995-96, 1996-97, and 1997-98 was the first such three-year forecast submitted for review. One recommendation resulting from that review was to report periodically on changes to the approved budget. This report covers the period July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996.
16. FY 1995-96 AQMD Contracts
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
In 1995 CARB recommended a periodic report to the Board on AQMD contract activity. This is the annual report for FY 1995-96 on the number of contracts let and dollar amounts for competitive and sole-source contracts. This report includes the data provided in March 1996 covering the first six months of FY 1995-96.
17. Approve GM Corporation as a Qualified Manufacturer in the MSRC`s Zero-Emission Vehicle "Quick Charge" Program and Authorize the MSRC to Approve Future Manufacturers as Part of the FY 1995-97 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program
Longville (909) 396-3237
As part of the FY 1995-97 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program, the MSRC developed a $7 million Zero-Emission Vehicle "Quick Charge" Program. This included a manufacturers` incentive to assist consumers in purchasing EVs by offering a $5,000 buydown off the purchase price when sold within the South Coast District by a qualified manufacturer. GM Corporation is the first manufacturer to submit a qualifications package that meets the RFQ requirements. This action is to enter into a letter agreement with GM Corporation as a qualified manufacturer in this program and authorize the MSRC to approve future qualified manufacturers.
18. Permit Enhancement Program
Leyden (909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )
A new four-step Permit Enhancement Program is proposed to improve performance. The new program will be launched October 1. Results of a six-month pilot will be reported back to the Board.
19. Rule Forecast
Leyden (909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )
20. Public Advisor’s Report
Bowen (909) 396-3235
(lbowen@aqmd.gov )
This report highlights the Public Advisor, Local Government, Small Business Assistance and Economic Development activities for the month of July 1996. Comprehensive reports on these efforts are set forth in Sections I, II, III and IV, respectively.
21. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents
Received by the AQMD
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
This report provides for the Board’s consideration a listing of CEQA documents received by the AQMD between July 2, 1996 and August 1, 1996, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.
22. AQMD Advisor, September 1996
Eichhorn (909) 396-3240
(teichhorn@aqmd.gov
)
The latest edition of the AQMD Advisor, the news publication of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, is presented as an information item.
23. Hearing Board Variances and Appeals
Abel (909) 396-2500
During the period of June 1 through June 30, 1996, the Hearing Board took action on 20 Variances and 0 Appeals. The bulk of the Hearing Board activity during this period involved CEMS-related issues.
23(A). Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
Note:
(1) The IAIC’s next meeting is August 22, 1996. The report on this meeting will be included in the October Board agenda package.(2) The Advisory Council’s next meeting is scheduled for September 26, 1996. The July 25, 1996 meeting minutes will be provided in the October Board agenda package.
24. Administrative Committee
Chair: Mikels
Nikkila (909) 396-3010
(nnikkila @aqmd.gov )
25.
Legislative Committee
Chair: Burke
Witherspoon (909) 396-3243
No written material:
The August 23, 1996 meeting of the Legislative Committee was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 20, 1996.
26. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Haggard
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
27. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Lee
Leyden (909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )
28. Technology Committee
Chair: Paulitz
Liu (909) 396-2105
29. Investment Oversight Committee
Chair: Mikels
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
30. Mobile Source Air Pollution
Board Liaison: Paulitz
Reduction Review Committee
Rhinehart (909) 396-2898
31. Air Resources Board Monthly Meeting
Board Rep.: Silva
PUBLIC HEARINGS
32.
Amend Rule 1176 - VOC Emissions from Wastewater Systems
Coy (909) 396-2434
Proposed amendments will establish revised monitoring and controls that will reduce VOC emissions by 3.0 tons per day through year 2010 from process drains and other components of wastewater systems located at refineries, oil and gas production facilities, and chemical and industrial plants.
33. Amend Rule 1171 - Solvent Cleaning Operations
Leyden (909) 396-3120
(pleyden@aqmd.gov )
Proposed Amended Rule 1171 will establish VOC and solvent vapor pressure limits that will reduce VOC emissions 20.5 tons per day by year 2010 through greater use of aqueous cleaning technologies as well as acetone blend formulations. The proposed VOC limits will be effective January 1999, to allow sufficient time for facilities to convert to newer cleaning processes.
CLOSED SESSION
34.
Closed Session to Consider Pending or Potential Litigation and Personnel Matters
(No Written Material)
Greenwald (909) 396-2303
(pgreenwald@aqmd.gov)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, to confer with its Labor Negotiator. Agency Negotiator: Nick Nikkila/Charles Goldstein. Employee Organizations: San Bernardino Public Employees Association and Teamsters Local 911.
OTHER BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda
Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)
Members of the public are afforded an opportunity to speak on any listed 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 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. All information concerning agenda items may be reviewed in the Library at AQMD Headquarters one week before Board meetings. 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.
ACRONYMS
AQMD = Air Quality Management District
AQMP = Air Quality Management Plan
ARB = California Air Resources Board
AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership
BACT = Best Available Control Technology
CEMs = Continuous Emissions Monitors
CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act
CE-CERT = College of Engineering-Center for Environmental Research
and Technology
CO = Carbon Monoxide
CTG = Control Technology Guideline
EPA = Environmental Protection Agency
EV = Electric Vehicle
FY = Fiscal Year
HRA = Health Risk Assessment
IAIC = Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee
IGA = Intergovernmental Affairs
LEV = Low Emission Vehicle
MOU = Memorandum of Understanding
MSERCs = Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits
MSRC = Mobile Source (Air Pollution Reduction) Review Committee
NESHAPS = National Emission Standards for Hazardous Pollutants
NOx = Oxides of Nitrogen
NSPS = New Source Performance Standards
NSR = New Source Review
PM10 = Particulate Matters 10 microns
RECLAIM = REgional CLean Air Incentives
Market
RFP = Request for Proposals
RFQ = Request for Quotations
SCAG = Southern California Association of Governments
SEDAB = Southeast Desert Air Basin
SIP = State Implementation Plan
SOx = Oxides of Sulfur
TCM = Transportation Control Measure
VMT = Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle