Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov)
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 April 1998 in Microsoft Word 6.0 can be downloaded (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 27)
1. Minutes of March 13, 1998 Board Meeting
Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov)
2. Set Public Hearing May 8, 1998 to Amend Regulation III - Fees
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
Proposed amendments adjust fees equivalent to the change in the California Consumer Price Index for 1997. Other amendments include cost-of-service adjustments, and include reducing some discounts, providing a time and materials fee for Title V permit issuance, voluntary fees for expedited permit processing, amendments to Regulation XVI Plans, notification fees for asbestos and lead demolition/renovation projects; adjusting Toxic Air Contaminant (TAC) fees for perchloroethylene, and TAC fees for benzene and VOC emission fees for transfer, storage, and dispensing of gasoline at retail and bulk loading facilities; reduction of certain protocol evaluation fees; return to higher processing fee for applications for permit to operate without first obtaining a permit to construct; and other administrative corrections. This item will be reviewed by the Administrative Committee on April 17, 1998.
Budget/Fiscal Impact
3. Approve Compensation Package for Designated Deputy
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
The current Executive Management Agreement with Intergovernmental Affairs Director Oscar V. Abarca expires May 1, 1998. The Acting Executive Officer proposes to execute a new contract with Mr. Abarca, and this action is to approve the compensation package.
4. This item was withdrawn by staff.
5. Recognize and Appropriate Funds from U.S. EPA to Implement Local Program for 1998 Earth Day National Town Meeting
Valdez (909) 396-3780
(lvaldez@aqmd.gov)
The U.S. EPA has committed $15,000 to develop and implement an event to coincide with Renew America’s 1998 Earth Day Global Warming Event. They have proposed that their contribution to this event be administered by the AQMD. This action is to appropriate a $15,000 supplement to the AQMD FY 1997-98 Budget from a U.S. EPA Grant. The funds are to be used to administer a local program in the South Coast Basin for a "Global Warming: Local Solutions" National Town Meeting on April 22, 1998. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on March 20, 1998, and recommended for approval.
6. Execute Contract to Establish Electric Vehicle Loan Program for State and Local Government Agencies
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
Attempts by original equipment manufacturers and California state and local agencies to encourage fleet purchases of electric vehicles have met with limited success. Some government agencies are currently required by the federal Energy Policy Act to incorporate alternative fuel vehicles into their fleets. Municipal and private fleets face this requirement in 2003. The proposed program will establish an electric vehicle/portable charger loan program, directed at state and local government fleets. The program will be managed by ARB with the cooperation of the California Department of General Services. Total project cost is $532,000. AQMD cost-share, will not exceed $205,000. California Energy Commission, through an existing contract with AQMD, will provide $122,000; ARB will provide $205,000. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on March 27, 1998, and recommended for approval.
7. Execute Contract to Evaluate Diesel Particulate Sampling Methodology and Determine Zone of Influence of Ultrafine Particle Fraction of On-Road Emissions
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
Diesel sampling and measurement procedures for particle number and size from mobile sources are not standardized, and the applied laboratory procedures do not reflect the actual on-road conditions. The Coordinating Research Council (CRC) has issued an RFP to evaluate and refine the sampling and measurement procedures and compare them to actual on-road conditions. Total project cost is approximately $1,200,000. AQMD’s contribution shall not exceed $100,000, with the balance being co-funded by the CRC, the Engine Manufacturers Association, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on March 27, 1998, and recommended for approval.
8. Execute Contract to Conduct Market Feasibility Study of Zinc-Air Battery Technology
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
Electric Power Research Institute has proposed to conduct a market feasibility study of mechanically rechargeable zinc-air (MRZA) battery technology, especially with respect to medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicle applications. Low-energy densities of conventional batteries tend to restrict the range of such vehicles. MRZA technology, developed by Electric Fuel, Ltd, has significantly higher energy density and has the potential for overcoming such barriers in delivery vans, transit buses and trucks. The total cost of this project is $95,000 with AQMD cost-share not to exceed $25,000. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on March 27, 1998, and recommended for approval.
9. Execute Contract to Provide Technical Support to Facilitate Introduction of LNG Engine Technologies and Establishment of LNG Fueling Facilities
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
To optimize the effectiveness of the Technology Advancement program, it has been advantageous to supplement in-house technical resources and expertise with outside assistance. The proposed contract with USA Pro, and specifically Gary Pope, principal, will provide technical support to facilitate the introduction of LNG engines and the establishment of LNG fueling facilities. Total cost to the AQMD will not exceed $30,000. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on March 27, 1998, and recommended for approval.
10. Authorize Purchase of Alternative Fuel Vehicles for AQMD Alternative Fuel Vehicle Loan Program
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
The AQMD Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) loan program demonstrates new AFVs to public and private organizations so that potential purchasers may familiarize themselves with available low-emission AFV products. As new technologies become available, vehicles are added to the program. It is proposed that AQMD purchase two CNG vehicles and one propane vehicle for use in the AFV loan program. The total cost of these purchases will not exceed $80,600. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on March 27, 1998, and recommended for approval.
11. Transfer Funds Within FY 1997-98 Budget to Purchase Vapor Recovery Analyzers
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)
To establish compliance with the CARB executive orders and AQMD rules at gasoline dispensing facilities with bellowsless nozzle systems, testing is required using CARB-approved methods and equipment. Staff proposes to purchase hand-held units for this purpose. However, the per unit cost is above the threshold amount for fixed assets. This action is to transfer $32,000 from the Stationary Source Compliance, Services and Supplies Major Object, Public Notice and Advertising Account, to the Stationary Source Compliance, Fixed Asset Major Object, in the FY 1997-98 Budget. Purchase and use of the equipment was included in the Rule 461 Action Response Plan. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on March 20, 1998, and recommended for approval.
12. Amend Contracts with COMSYS Technical Services, Cordoba Corporation, Majesco Software, Inc., and Sierra Cybernetics to Provide Short- and Long-Term Systems Development and Maintenance Support
Mathur (909) 396-2722
(vmathur@aqmd.gov)
The AQMD currently has task order-type contracts with four companies for short- and long-term system development services. These contracts are amended as additional automation needs are identified. This action is to amend the contract with the four companies. Funds for these services ($195,000 to COMSYS Technical Services, $227,630 to Cordoba Corporation, $410,200 to Majesco Software, Inc., and $335,550 to Sierra Cybernetics, Inc.) are included in the FY 1997-98 Budget. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on March 20, 1998, and recommended for approval.
13. Execute Contract to Lease Radio/Cellular Telephones for AQMD Field Staff and Authorize Surplus and Disposal of Obsolete Radio Communications Equipment
Mathur (909) 396-2722
(vmathur@aqmd.gov)
On December 12, 1997 the AQMD released an RFQ to replace its outdated radio communications system with state-of-the-art radio/cellular or cellular telephones. This action is to execute a two-year contract with Nextel Communications, Inc. to lease and operate a maximum of 85 radio/cellular or cellular telephones to support field communications at a cost not to exceed $112,640 per year. Funds for this item are included in the FY 1997-98 Budget. In addition, this action is to declare as surplus the AQMD's obsolete radio communications equipment and to dispose of these fixed assets, pursuant to AQMD Policy and Procedure #20. This was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on March 20, 1998, and recommended for approval.
14. Execute Contract for New Integrated Financial and Human Resources System
Mathur (909) 396-2722
(vmathur@aqmd.gov)
AQMD requires an integrated financial system (including accounting, purchasing, payroll, contracts, budgeting, human resources, and fixed asset inventory software that replaces/enhances current functionality, a new computer, and migration of historical data) to achieve efficient unified accounting and finance functions for the agency. This action is to award bid to Mikon Computer Systems to provide a turnkey system for a total cost of $1,185,171. Initial funds ($500,000) for purchase of this system are included in the FY 1997-98 Budget; the remainder will be requested in the budgets for FY 1998-99 through FY 2000-01 as part of a three-year lease/purchase agreement. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on March 20, 1998, the Finance Committee on April 3, 1998, and recommended for approval.
15. Issue RFQ for Security Guard Services at Diamond Bar Headquarters
Contaoi (909) 396-3038
(jcontaoi@aqmd.gov)
The current three-year security guard services contract at the Diamond Bar Headquarters expires August 9, 1998. This action is to issue an RFQ, the response to which will be used to select a contractor to provide security guard services. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on March 20, 1998, and recommended for approval.
Within the FY 1997-99 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program, the MSRC created a $6.5 million Local Government Subvention Fund Match Program which, through a simplified application process, provides a 25% match to cities and counties within the AQMD’s jurisdiction that receive AB 2766 City Subvention Funds. Eligible match categories include alternative fuels/electric vehicles, transportation related land-use strategies, public transportation (transit & rail), traffic management, transportation demand management (non-Rule 2202), market-based strategies, bicycles, and public education related to clean vehicles or transportation. Funds will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. The application process was May 15, 1997, through March 3, 1998. At this time the MSRC is requesting approval of applications received from local governments by the application deadline.
Action Items/Non-Fiscal
17. Recommendation for Coordination Agreement with EPA on BACT/LAER
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
In order to help ensure that AQMD’s determination of BACT is consistent with the federal definition of LAER, and to ensure that there is adequate public participation and a process for considering public input, it would be beneficial to have a coordination agreement on BACT/LAER determination with EPA. The Home Rule Advisory Group recommends that the proposed BACT/LAER Coordination Agreement be forwarded by the AQMD Board to the Regional Administrator, EPA, Region IX for consideration. This item was reviewed by the Home Rule Advisory Group on March 26, 1998, and recommended for approval.
18. Recommendation from Executive Search Firm on Executive Officer Qualifications
Greenwald (909) 396-2303
(pgreenwald@aqmd.gov)
At its March meeting, the Board approved the evaluation panel’s selection of the firm to conduct the executive search services, and authorized the Chairman to execute a contract with Norman Roberts and Associates. After receiving input from Board members, the firm has prepared a recommendation regarding the types of qualifications required for the Executive Officer. This action is to consider the recommendation and make any appropriate changes.
19. Report and Recommendations on Air Quality Assistance Fund
Bowen (909) 396-3235
(lbowen@aqmd.gov)
The Air Quality Assistance Fund was established to increase the availability of financial assistance to small businesses for the purpose of complying with AQMD regulations. This report reviews the current status of the program and evaluates alternatives for enhancement of the program. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee October 24, 1997 and March 20, 1998, and the Administrative Committee November 21, 1997 and March 20, 1998, and recommended for approval.
20. BACT Guidelines Update
Coy (909) 396-2434 Liu (909) 396-2105
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
The Best Available Control Technology (BACT) Guidelines are hereby updated to reflect new federal LAER for 26 equipment categories including boilers, compressors, connectors, drains, gas turbines, internal combustion engines, ovens, pumps, sampling connections, and vapor degreasers. These emission rates constitute both state BACT and BACT under AQMD rules. This item was reviewed by Stationary Source Committee on March 20, 1998.
21. AQMD’s Comments on EPA’s Interim Guidance for Investigating Title VI Complaints Regarding Permits
Baird (909) 396-2302
(bbaird@aqmd.gov)
EPA has released for public comment its interim guidance on investigating complaints challenging permit decisions under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibiting discrimination by federally-funded agencies on the basis of race or national origin. Comments are due May 6, 1998. This action is to approve the comments and the transmittal of the comments to EPA. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on March 20, 1998.
Information Only - Receive and File
22. Public Affairs Report
Valdez (909) 396-3780
(lvaldez@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights the February 1998 activities of the Public Affairs Office which includes the following activities: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, Intergovernmental Affairs and Media Communications.
23. Hearing Board Variances and Appeals
Camarena (909) 396-2500
During the period of January 1 through January 31, 1998, the Hearing Board took action on 23 Variances and 0 Appeals.
24. Civil Actions Filed
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)
This reports the legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during the period of February 1 through February 28, 1998, pursuant to authority granted by the Board in Resolution 78-27.
25. Rule and Control Measure Forecast
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)
26. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by the AQMD
Wasikowski (909) 396-3264
(cwasikowski@aqmd.gov)
This report provides, for the Board’s consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the AQMD between February 14, 1998 and March 13, 1998, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.
27. Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During Last Six Months of FY 1997-98
Mathur (909) 396-2722
(vmathur@aqmd.gov )
Information Management is responsible for data systems management services in support of all AQMD operations. This action is to provide a status report for the current month on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the remainder of FY 1997-98.
BOARD CALENDAR
28. Administrative Committee
Chair: Glover
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
29. Legislative Committee
Chair: Alarcón
Valdez (909) 396-3780
(lvaldez@aqmd.gov)
The Legislative Committee considered agenda items including recommended positions on the following bills for which the Board will consider adopting positions: AB 1368 (Villaraigosa) - Diesel Engine Replacement Program; SB 1857 (Brulte) - Diesel Engine Replacement Program: Financing; AB 1702 (Figueroa) - Transit Passes; AB 2667 (Miller) - SCAQMD Plans; SB 1643 (Hayden) - SCAQMD Compliance; SB 2077 (Mountjoy) - AQMD Board Member Personal Modes of Transportation.
30. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Soto
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
31. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Lee
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
32. Technology Committee
Chair: Nastri
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
33. Mobile Source Air Pollution
Reduction Review Committee
Board Liaison: Soto
Rhinehart (909) 396-2898
(lrhinehart@aqmd.gov)
34. Air Resources Board Monthly Meeting
Board Rep.: Silva
PUBLIC HEARINGS
35. 1997 Annual Report, FY 1998-99 Cost Estimate, and Fee Offsets for FYs 1997-98 and 1998-99 Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Information and Assessment Act (AB 2588)
(Continued, by operation of procedure, from March 13, 1998 Board Meeting)
Broadbent (909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)
This item was continued pursuant to Board meeting procedures. Staff is recommending Board action on a subpart of the original item. For FY 1997-98, staff recommends the transfer of $100,000 from the AB 2588 Air Toxics Fund to be used to lower fee increases for major program sources. With this adjustment, major sources will see a 10 percent AQMD increase; without it, major sources will experience an approximate 25 percent increase over last year`s AQMD fees. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on February 20 and March 20 and the Stationary Source Committee on February 20, 1998.
36. Submittal of the 1997 AQMP 2010 and 2020 PM10 Emission Inventories for Transportation Conformity Use
(Continued from March 13, 1998 Board Meeting)
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) requests the AQMD to submit the 2010 and 2020 annual average emission inventories from the 1997 AQMP to ARB, and to request ARB to forward the emission inventories to the U.S. EPA. The 2010 and 2020 emission inventories will serve as the PM10 emission budgets for 2010 and 2020, respectively. The PM10 emissions budgets are needed by SCAG in order to make transportation conformity findings in 2010 and 2020 as part of SCAG’s 1998 Regional Transportation Plan. This item was reviewed by the Mobile Source Committee on February 27, and March 27, 1998.
37.
Amend Rule 210 - Applications, and the List and Criteria Identifying Information Required of Applicants Seeking a Permit to Construct from the South Coast Air Quality Management District Contained in Regulation II
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
Rule 210 and the List and Criteria Identifying Information Required of Applicants Seeking a Permit to Construct from the SCAQMD (List and Criteria) contained in Regulation II set forth requirements for submitting permit applications to AQMD and identify information required of applicants seeking permits to construct air pollution sources before an application can be determined to be complete. The recent discovery of minor omissions in these requirements has led staff to recommend that Rule 210 and the List and Criteria be modified to conform to Permit Streamlining Act Requirements set forth in the California Government Code. The modifications principally add deadlines for action on permits after completion of CEQA documents. These modifications generally conform to existing practice. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on March 20, 1998.
38.
Amend Rule 1150.1 - Control of Gaseous Emissions from Municipal Solid Waste Landfills and Rescind Rule 1150.2 - Control Of Gaseous Emissions from Inactive Landfills
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
Proposed amendments address SIP changes recommended by EPA; to implement the requirements of 40 CFR, part 60, subpart Cc - Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; to include the requirements of Rule 1150.2 - Control of Gaseous Emissions from Inactive Landfills; and to embody the Guidelines for Implementation of Rule 1150.1 as an attachment to the proposed rule. Proposed amendments were reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on January 23, 1998 and by the Technology Committee on February 27 and March 27, 1998.
CLOSED SESSION
39. Closed Session
Greenwald (909) 396-2303
(pgreenwald@aqmd.gov)
It is necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code (1) 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 Coalition for Clean Air, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al., United States District Court No. 97-6916 HLH (SHx); and Communities for a Better Environment, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al., EPA File No. 10 R-97-R9, an administrative action before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Section 54956.9(b)(1) to confer with its counsel because, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the agency, one case. The facts and circumstances are termination of the DEO for Technical Support Services.
OTHER BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)
KEY DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
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Location |
Description
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4/28/98
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AQMD Headquarters, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA |
Architectural Coating Technology Conference |
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4/30/98
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Southwest Senior Citizen Center, 2201 W. McFadden Avenue,
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AQMD Town Hall Meeting |
For further information on the above, please contact: Martha Lucero at (909) 396-2001.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will be adjourned to 9:00 a.m., April 23, 1998, for the purpose of conducting the Board’s Workshop on the Executive Officer’s Fiscal Year 1998-99 Budget and Work Program and the State Board Recommendation on the SCAQMD Three-Year Budget Forecast. The Workshop will be held at AQMD Headquarters, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, in Conference Room CC8.
***PUBLIC COMMENTS***
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 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
AQIP = Air Quality Investment Program
AQMD = Air Quality Management District
AQMP = Air Quality Management Plan
ARB/CARB = California Air Resources Board
AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership
BACT = Best Available Control Technology
Cal/EPA = California Environmental Protection Agency
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
EPA = Environmental Protection Agency
EV = Electric Vehicle
FY = Fiscal Year
HRA = Health Risk Assessment
IAIC = Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee
IGA = Intergovernmental Affairs
LAER = Lowest Achievable Emission Rate
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
PM10 = Particulate Matter < 10 microns
PM2.5 = Particulate Matter < 2.5 microns
RECLAIM = REgional CLean Air Incentives Market
RFP = Request for Proposals
RFQ = Request for Quotations
SCAG = Southern California Association of Governments
SIP = State Implementation Plan
SOx = Oxides of Sulfur
TCM = Transportation Control Measure
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
VMT = Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle