BOARD MEETING DATE: December 10, 1999 AGENDA NO. 12

The following report reflects the activities of the Public Affairs Office for the month of October. The report format includes five major areas: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings (including the Speakers Bureau, Visiting Dignitaries and Public Information Center), Business Assistance, Intergovernmental Affairs and Media Communications (including the Communication Center).

INITIATIVE

ACTIVITY

1. Town Hall Meetings

Santa Fe Springs/Whittier Town Hall Meeting was held Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at Santa Fe High School.

2. Ambient Monitoring of Air Toxics

MATES-II and Microscale Study:

Draft Final MATES II Report presented at November Governing Board meeting.

3. Community Response Teams

Alhambra

Community is requesting a permit appeal hearing for Wondries Collision Center. A legal briefing schedule has been set and a pre-hearing conference is scheduled for January 13, 2000 with a Public Hearing tentatively scheduled for January 18, 2000.

Grandview Crematorium - Glendale

AQMD is monitoring emissions from facility. A determination of Best Available Control Technology has been made. An Order of Abatement has been filed and the hearing is set for November 10, 1999.

LAX - Inglewood/Lennox

Phase 1 and Phase 2 of special AQMD air monitoring completed. Results are scheduled for release to public by mid-November. The City of Inglewood held a public meeting on LAX on Saturday October 23. Staff is working on an expanded air monitoring study in conjunction with the U.S. EPA and the City of Inglewood.

4. CEQA Commenting

Commenting

Reporting Period: October 1, to October 29, 1999

Number of CEQA documents received:	0
Number of requests to AQMD for document review:	73
Number of documents to receive AQMD comments:	28
Number of comment letters sent out this reporting period:	15

5. Environmental Justice Task Force

Completed.

6. City of Los Angeles Environmental Justice Forum

Completed. AQMD co-sponsored the City of LA's Environmental Justice Forum on October 25, 1997. AQMD will participate in additional forums as they are scheduled.

7. Diesel Fuel Clean-Up Incentives

Support Funding Incentives

The Carl Moyer Air Quality Incentive Program, is progressing. Another AQMD RFP for the Moyer Program was released September 10, 1999 with proposals due January 11, 2000.

8. Field Inspection Technology

Completed.

9. Portable Equipment Permitting

10. Public Comment, Rules 1401 and 1402

Public Comment for Rules 1401 & 1402 is on-going.

Rule 1401 will change as the state updates risk values or adds new chemicals.
Rule 1402 - Comprehensive amendments are being developed for approval at the March 2000 Board meeting. Staff is developing an Air Toxics Reduction Plan and a final version is tentatively scheduled to go to the Governing Board in March 2000.

The following describes community events and public meetings that provided AQMD customers with air quality information during October.

Date	Location	Description of Activity
10/7	Orange County	Presentation on the Children’s Air Quality Agenda at the meeting of the Orange County Facilities Network. Staff also discussed the Green Carpet for Schools program.
10/9	Los Angeles	Co-hosted a Physicians Conference with the American Lung Association of Los Angeles County at the Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum in Griffith Park.
10/14	Out of Basin	Attended CAPCOA Public Education Committee meeting in Fresno. Discussed funding for public education programs, AQI notification and partnering with sister agencies on statewide campaigns.
10/16-17	Los Angeles	Staffed an information table and distributed outreach literature and promotional materials at Kid's Day L.A. at Griffith Park and at the L.A. Times Festival of Health at USC.
10/19	Los Angeles	Staffed information table at St. Mary’s Hospital (Long Beach) Women’s Conference.
10/21	Los Angeles	Produced and staffed Clean Air Awards at Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.
10/26	San Bernardino	Spoke with San Bernardino County – Office of Small Business Assistance, which is seeking AQMD’s in-kind assistance in designing and printing the registration form for an upcoming procurement fair. Staff will coordinate this effort on behalf of AQMD.
10/26	San Bernardino	Spoke with San Bernardino County Office of Education regarding a presentation on air quality permitting that will be made to school facility managers in December.
10/27	Los Angeles	Met with members of HALT community group in Inglewood to discuss neighborhood sites for expanded PM monitoring in communities surrounding LAX.

The District hosts distinguished visitors from around the world, as well as members of the general public, who visit our headquarters to tour the facility and meet with staff on a wide range of air quality issues. The following describes the major activities during October.

Date	Location	Description of Activity
10/5	Headquarters	A four-member delegation from Thailand, participating in the Entrain Program sponsored by the World Environment Center, met for two weeks with Monitoring and Analysis staff on source testing, laboratory analysis and ambient air monitoring. A 15-member delegation from various provincial environmental protection bureaus in China met with Public Advisor staff for a general air quality overview and a tour of AQMD headquarters.
10/6	Los Angeles	Gave a presentation on the Clean Air Awards at a meeting of the Pacific Rim Association at Cal State Long Beach.
10/7	Headquarters	Mr. Anil Giri of the Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology met with Public Advisor staff for a general air quality overview and with Science and Technology staff on alternative energy projects.
10/8	Headquarters	A delegation from the Committee on Transport, Public Works and Water Management of the Netherlands Parliament was introduced to the Governing Board, then met with Public Affairs, Planning and Transportation staffs on a variety of air quality issues.
10/13	Headquarters	Provided a tour of AQMD headquarters for a chemistry class from Marshall Fundamental High School in Pasadena.
10/20	Riverside	A second Entrain delegation from Thailand met with RECLAIM staff on control of emissions from major sources.

The Public Information Center handles the District’s visitors and handles general information phone calls.

Visitor Transactions	Info Packages Mailed	Calls Received by PIC Staff	Calls to Auto-mated System	Total Phone Calls Received
855	219	431	6,982	7,413

AQMD assists businesses by notifying them of proposed regulations so they can participate in their development by providing one-to-one assistance. Staff also works with other agencies and states to identify efficient, cost-effective ways to reduce air pollution and shares that information broadly.

Date	Location	Description of Activity
10/5-29	Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino	Provided air quality clearance letters for companies in the cities and areas of: Anaheim, Azusa, Bellflower, Brea, Brentwood, Canoga Park, Castaic, Corona, Costa Mesa, Culver City, Downey, El Segundo, Fountain Valley, Hemet, Huntington Beach, Industry, Irvine, Laguna Hills, La Mirada, La Palma, Los Angeles, Montebello, No. Hollywood, Ontario, Rancho Dominguez, So. El Monte, So. Gate, So. Pasadena, Stanton, Sun Valley, Torrance, and Whittier.
10/5	Orange	Metal products manufacturer: New business will be installing a powder coating operation. Staff visited the facility, explained rule requirements and assisted in completing applications.
10/5	Los Angeles	Soil remediation: Provided rules and an application package, explained the requirements, and assisted in the completion of forms.
10/5	Los Angeles	Local city: An emergency generator permit application for a disaster support center has been denied. Staff held a meeting with the applicant to provide assistance in petitioning for a variance to allow the engine to be legally operated in the event of emergencies.
10/6	Los Angeles	Wood furniture manufacturing: New business start-up. Staff visited the shop, explained rule requirements, and assisted in completing spray booth applications. Assistance was given in Spanish.
10/6	Orange	Sporting goods manufacturing: Company is expanding. Staff provided and explained applicable rules and permitting requirements, as well as a clearance letter.
10/6	Los Angeles	Furniture refinishing facility: Conducted an on-site consultation meeting and provided assistance and explanations to the applicant regarding District rules and permitting requirements for wood furniture stripping operation.
10/7	San Bernardino	Car wash: Walk-in applicant needed assistance with permit requirements for the construction of car wash. Discussed applicable rules and exemptions.
10/7	Orange	Solvent recovery equipment manufacturer: Conducted an on-site consultation meeting and inspected the prototype model. Explained to the equipment manufacturer the rules and equipment permitting requirements for this type of equipment.
10/11, 18, 19, 20 & 27	Riverside	Rule 109 Taskforce: Accompanied compliance staff in conducting field visits to sources affected by the proposed Rule 109 changes in order to get feedback.
10/12	Los Angeles	Warehousing facility: Company wanted to know regulations related to open storage of sand. Staff discussed rules pertaining to fugitive dust and public nuisance.
10/12	Orange	Gasoline service station: Owner heard there were new regulations regarding his gasoline dispensing equipment that required replacement of aluminum nozzle spouts with stainless steel spouts. Staff confirmed worn spouts must be replaced with stainless steel type and advised how spouts are tested for wear.
10/12	Los Angeles	Automobile detailer: Owner expanding business from Ventura to Los Angeles and wanted to know applicable rules. Staff discussed permit exemption limits for open spraying, as well as public nuisance considerations.
10/13	Los Angeles	Chain link fence manufacturer: Relocating to Riverside. Conducted an on-site consultation meeting and explained to the applicant the rules and equipment permitting requirements for new permit applications.
10/14	Los Angeles	Container manufacturer: Requested assistance in petitioning for a variance to allow the use of material containing air toxins compound. Staff advised the applicant to apply for change of permit conditions as the first step to resolve the situation.
10/14	Los Angeles	Plastic bag manufacturer: Company purchased printing press for printing on bags and submitted application for permit. They wanted to know if there is any way to speed up processing. Staff discussed Rule 301(y) provision for expediting and explained how much it would cost.
10/15	Los Angeles	Aggregate crushing: Called to discuss permitting requirements for crushing operations in the Palm Springs area. Staff discussed District rules and regulations including BACT and referred to District’s web site for application forms.
10/19	Orange	Water-based cleaners distributor: Interested in certification of Clean Air Solvents. Provided current list of suppliers and information on certification process.
10/19	Los Angeles	Truck tire recapper and wheel refinisher: Company purchased powder coating system and wanted to know how to permit. Advised of special requirements for permitting powder coating systems.
10/19	Los Angeles	Industrial equipment sales: Company is selling plasma arc cutter and dust collector. Wanted to know if their client will need permits. Advised that permits are required for this particular application and provided forms and advice on how to complete them.
10/19	Los Angeles	Existing permitted metal plating facility: Provided assistance in completing an application for new sludge dryer equipment.
10/21	Los Angeles	New car dealer: Plans to move body shop to a separate location and wanted to know what would be required to move spray booths. Discussed permitting requirements, cost, and processing time.
10/21	Riverside	Staffed an information table at the 61^st Assembly District Business Conference at the Air Marriott Hotel in Ontario.
10/21	Anaheim	Staffed an information booth at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Orange County’s 10^th Annual Business Development Conference and Expo, at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim.
10/22	Los Angeles	Construction contractor: Will be working with sites that contain asbestos. Explained District rule requirements and assisted in the completion of applications.
10/22	Los Angeles	Local city: Provided information and assistance to the city staff regarding Air Quality Assistance Fund.
10/26	Los Angeles	Auto body shop: Business start-up that includes a paint spray booth. Provided a permit application package, advised them of fees and assisted in the completion of forms. Staff also provided and explained Rules 109, 1151 and 1171. Assistance was given in Spanish.
10/26	Los Angeles	Roofing contractor: Company received violation for operating tar kettle without permit. Staff visited facility and assisted in filling out application forms.
10/26	Los Angeles	New office building: Provided assistance in explaining District rules and permitting requirements for emergency generation equipment.
10/27	Orange	Small dry cleaning facility: Sited for operating a venting perc dry cleaning machine. Conducted a consultation meeting at the District with the facility owner and provided assistance and explanation in ways to achieve compliance with District requirements.
10/27	Orange	Electronics manufacturer: Inspector visited the facility who noted use of flux thinner in wave solder machines that was prohibited by permit conditions. Plant manager did not understand why. Staff looked at application files and found company had provided incorrect information in permit applications. Advised how to submit new applications to change permit conditions.
10/28	San Bernardino	Inland Empire Permit Assistance Center (CAL EPA PAC): Provided information and assistance to PAC staff in preparation for providing assistance to an out-of-state furniture manufacturer planning to relocate to the South Coast.
10/28	Orange	U.S. Small Business Administration, "Minority Enterprise Development." Network and exposure of upcoming Air Quality Assistance Fund to lenders and Small Business Development Centers.
10/28	Orange	Sportswear screen printer: Company installed printing machines and drying ovens. Owner was concerned they may exceed Rule 219 exemption limits for ink usage and wanted to apply for permits. Staff visited facility and discussed current usage. Advised on application fees and information that must be obtained to complete applications.
10/29	Los Angeles	Auto repair and services: This was a referral from a fire department. This company was still using a solvent-based parts washer. Staff contacted the company, explained Rule 1171 requirements and provided a list of water-based products/equipment.
10/29	Los Angeles	Auto body shop: Received a Notice of Violation and as part of a settlement with our CPO, the company was required to attend a Compliance Promotion Class and apply for a permit. SBAO staff made arrangements to give this company the class at their shop to facilitate hands-on training. The assistance was given in Spanish.
10/29	Los Angeles	Metal plating: This is a business start-up that includes various equipment. Staff conducted an on-site visit, explained rule requirements, recordkeeping and assisted in completing applications. Assistance was given in Spanish.
10/30	Areawide	Participated in the Society of Mexican American Engineers & Scientists, "1999 MAES Western Region Career Fair & Scholarship Awards." Staffed a booth and provided information on air quality careers.

Intergovernmental Affairs works with local government, state and federal officials in response to their air quality concerns and local issues. Additionally, staff administers the AB 2766 Subvention Fund Program.

The Communications Unit is responsible for informing and educating the public through the media and through the District’s Communication Center.

Press Relations Highlights

Date	Media	Description of Activity
10/1	Newsletter	Provided information to Cunningham Report on Carl Moyer awards.
10/1	Newspaper	Provided smog season data to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
10/1	Magazine	Provided clean air plan overview to Los Angeles Magazine.
10/5	Newspaper	Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise on Rule 2202.
10/5	Newspaper	Provided biography of Bill Burke to Our Times Crenshaw.
10/5	Newspaper	Provided information on Hilton construction project in Huntington Beach to The Independent.
10/5	Newspaper	Provided information to Temecula Californian on Rule 403 NOV.
10/5	Newspaper	Provided smog season data to the Houston Chronicle.
10/5	Television	Referred KCAL Ch. 9 to the NRC for data on nuclear fallout.
10/5	Newspaper	Provided smog season data to the Daily Californian.
10/5	Newspaper	Attended Assembly hearing on El Toro Airport and provided information on AQMD's limited authority over airports to the L A. Times.
10/6	Corporate video	Provided information and interview with Executive Officer to Calumet Communications re: Engelhard ozone catalyst.
10/5 & 6	Newspapers	Provided update on Grand View Memorial Park case to the Glendale News-Press (for two different stories), Daily News and Glendale Gazette.
10/6	Newspaper	Provided information regarding Board agenda to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
10/6	Newspaper	Provided information to Orange County Register on history of air pollution control.
10/6	Newspaper	Provided information on compliance record of PPG Industries, Inc. in Torrance.
10/6	TV	Provided information to KABC-TV Ch. 7 on historic smog levels.
10/7	All	Prepared for and attended ARCO news conference on EC-Diesel at Universal Studios; provided interviews to KTTV Ch 11.
10/7	Magazine	Provided information regarding architectural coatings rule to Chemical & Engineering News.
10/7	Radio	Provided interview on smog season to KCSN Radio.
10/7	Television	Provided information and interview to KCAL Ch. 9 regarding Grand View Memorial Park.
10/7	News Service	Provided information to the Associated Press regarding proposed Rule 1171 amendments.
10/7	Radio, Newspaper	Provided information to KTRH Radio and Houston Chronicle on smog season.
10/7	Newspaper	Provided information on blowing dust and PM10 levels to the Riverside Press-Enterprise.
10/7	Newspaper	Provided information to the Riverside Press-Enterprise concerning the Board agenda.
10/7	Newspaper	Provided information to Orange County Register on air quality/dust conditions.
10/7	Newsletter	Provided information to Inside Cal/EPA on Rule 1171.
10/7	Newspaper	Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise on smog pager program.
10/8	News Service	Provided City News information concerning Rule 1171.
10/8	Television	Provided KCBS-TV Ch. 2 information and interview on Rule 1171.
10/8	Radio	Discussed request for talk show interview with KPCC Radio.
10/8	Internet	Updated News Web with Board Summary items.
10/8	All	Distributed Board Summary via fax to media, Board, etc.
10/8	TV	Provided information and interview with Executive Officer to KTRK-TV (Houston) on Houston vs. LA smog.
10/8	Newspapers	Provided information to Orange County Register, Riverside Press-Enterprise on Board meeting.
10/8	Newspaper	Provided information to Los Angeles Daily News on smog season.
10/8	Newspaper	Provided information to Los Angeles Business Journal on recent rules adopted.
10/11	Cable Television	Arranged cable coverage of Santa Fe Springs Town Hall meeting by Media One.
10/12	Newspaper	Provided information and arranged interview on SIP litigation to Riverside Press-Enterprise.
10/12	Newspaper	Provided information to the Los Angeles Times Inglewood Our Times Edition on the LAX Monitoring Study.
10/12	Newsletter	Provided information on Rule 1171 to Air Daily.
10/12	Radio	Provided smog season information to Marketplace Radio.
10/12	All Media	Distributed news release on the end of smog season.
10/12	Newspapers	Provided information and interviews on smog season and air quality trends to the Los Angeles Times and San Bernardino Sun.
10/12	Newsletters	Provided information on Rule 1171 to BNA Publications.
10/12	Newspaper	Provided information to San Bernardino Sun and Riverside Press Enterprise on AQMP revision.
10/12	Newspaper	Provided information to Orange County Register on smog season.
10/12	Newspaper	Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise on pager program and participants, PM₁₀ trends and statistics.
10/12	Newspaper	Attended phone interview with Executive Officer and Los Angeles Times re: Houston vs. LA smog.
10/12	Newsletter	Provided information to Modern Paint and Coatings on Rule 1113.
10/12	Newspaper	Provided information concerning the AQMP amendment to the Riverside Press-Enterprise.
10/13	TV	Provided interviews to KNBC TV Ch 4 and Korean Television on LA smog levels.
10/13	Public	Attended AQMD Amendment Workshop in Anaheim.
10/13	Radio	Interview with KCSN Radio on smog season.
10/13	Internet News Service	Provided information on air quality trends and smog season to Newsweek.com.
10/13	Newspaper	Provided information on smog season to Chapel Hill (N.C.) Herald.
10/13	Newspaper	Provided information to the Whittier Daily News regarding the Santa Fe Springs town hall meeting and CENCO Refinery.
10/13	Newspaper	Contacted participants for the AQ Alert pager program for interviews with the Riverside Press Enterprise.
10/14	Newspaper	Provided information regarding LAX air monitoring study to Our Times Inglewood.
10/14	Newspaper	Provided assistance with photos to the Contra Costa County Times.
10/14	Newspaper	Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise on smog pager program.
10/14	Newsletter	Provided information to Inside Cal/EPA on TAO/Clean Fuels Program.
10/14	Newspaper	Provided information to the Los Angeles Times regarding train emissions.
10/15	Newsletters	Provided information on AQMP amendment to McGraw-Hill.
10/15	Newspaper	Provided information to the Los Angeles Times on AQMD’s jurisdiction.
10/19	Newspaper	Provided smog information to the Press Enterprise.
10/19	Newspaper	Provided smog trend information to the Sacramento Bee.
10/19	Newsletter	Provided information on SIP and AQMP amendment to Inside Cal-EPA.
10/20	Author	Provided information on power plants to Curtis Moore.
10/20	Newspaper	Provided interview and information concerning gas station vapor recovery rule compliance to the LA Weekly.
10/20	Newspaper	Provided information to the Los Angeles Times on emissions inventory.
10/21	Newspaper	Provided information to Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on particulate levels in Inland Empire.
10/21	TV	Provided information and interview to KABC Ch 7 regarding particulate levels in Inland Empire.
10/21	Newspapers	Provided information to Costa Mesa Daily Pilot and Orange County Register on smog levels.
10/21	All Media	Distributed press release on Clean Air Awards to area media.
10/22	Radio	Provided information and interview to Spanish-language KDIF radio on particulate pollution.
10/22-28	Newspaper	Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise on weekend smog statistics.
10/22	Newspaper	Provided information to Orange County Register on dust complaints in Huntington Beach.
10/22	Newspaper	Provided information to Houston Chronicle on smog season.
10/22	Magazine	Provided information on Rule 1171 to Autobody News.
10/26	Newspapers/ Television	Provided the Glendale News-Press, Los Angeles Daily News and KCAL-TV Ch 9 status report on Grandview Memorial Park crematorium case.
10/26	Newspaper	Provided emission inventory information to the San Bernardino Sun.
10/27	Newspapers	Provided LA Weekly and the Los Angeles Times information on refinery emissions.
10/27	Newspaper	Provided information to Orange County Register on dust complaint/lab testing on dust complaint in Brea.
10/27	Magazine	Provided information and artwork to Modern Paint and Coatings magazine on paint rules.
10/28	Newspaper	Provided information to Dallas Morning News on Los Angeles air quality trends.
10/28	Newsletter	Provided EI Digest information on AQMD’s solvent regulations.

The Communication Center handles all District main line, CUT-SMOG line and Spanish line calls.

Main Line Calls	CUT-SMOG Line	After Hours Calls*	Spanish Line Calls	Total Phone Calls
5,721	6,324	1,751	72	13,868

Events/Conferences Sponsored/Hosted	Participated/Attended
3 / 3	21 / 12

Speaking Requests Received	Presentations (by Public Advisor staff)
26	9

Date	Location	Description of Activity
10/1	Orange	Attended "Public Affairs Legislative Action Workshop" in Irvine.
10/1	Los Angeles	Attended Dedication Ceremony for the Smoky Hollow Arena Drain and Pump Station sponsored by Supervisor Don Knabe and El Segundo City Council and Mayor Mike Gordon at El Segundo Blvd. and Standard Street.
10/1	Los Angeles	Met with field staff to Assemblymember Sally Havice, District 56, to provide update on various AQMD programs and to discuss upcoming Town Hall Meeting in the Whittier/Santa Fe Springs area.
10/4	Riverside	Attended Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Executive Committee Meeting. Discussed the AB 2766 Outreach Program with WRCOG staff.
10/5	Orange	Attended Orange County Council of Governments Technical Advisory Committee (OCCOG-TAC) Meeting. Discussed decision to proceed with proposed 1999 Amendment to the 1997 Ozone SIP Revision and answered TAC member questions.
10/5	Orange	Attended Assembly Select Committee Hearing on Airports in Santa Ana. Assemblymembers Wildman (Chair), Nakano, Correa, Bates, and Zettel were the Select Committee members in attendance.
10/5	San Bernardino	Attended City of Rialto Council Meeting. Provided staff support for Governing Board Member Leonard Paulitz.
10/5	Los Angeles	Attended South Bay Cities COG Steering Committee Meeting at Redondo Beach City Hall. Presented status report on 1994 AQMP.
10/5	Los Angeles	Met with staff of the Norwalk City Manager to discuss air quality policies contained in the City’s general plan elements and discuss upcoming Town Hall Meeting in the Whittier/Santa Fe Springs area on October 13.
10/5	Los Angeles	Provided staff support at the El Segundo City Council meeting where Mel Zeldin gave a presentation on Status of LAX Ambient Air Monitoring Efforts.
10/6	San Bernardino	Attended San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) Board Meeting. Discussed decision to proceed with proposed 1999 Amendment to the 1997 Ozone SIP Revision with mayors, council members, and SANBAG staff present.
10/6	Riverside	Attended Corona City Council Meeting. Discussed decision to proceed with proposed 1999 Amendment to the 1997 Ozone SIP Revision with the mayor and city manager.
10/6	Los Angeles	Met with staff of the Pico Rivera City Manager to discuss air quality policies contained in the City’s general plan elements and discuss upcoming Town Hall Meeting in the Whittier/Santa Fe Springs area on October 13.
10/6	Los Angeles	Hosted COG MOU Kick-Off Meeting at the District to discuss AB 2766 Subvention Fund Outreach by the COGS.
10/7	Districtwide	Attended SCAG Implementation and Policy Committees and Regional Council Meetings. Discussed decision to proceed with proposed 1999 Amendment to the 1997 Ozone SIP Revision with mayors and council members present.
10/7	Los Angeles	Met with staff of the La Mirada City Manager to discuss air quality policies contained in the City’s general plan elements and to discuss upcoming Town Hall Meeting in the Whittier/Santa Fe Springs area on October 13.
10/7	Los Angeles	Met with staff of the Hawaiian Gardens City Manager to discuss air quality policies contained in the City’s general plan elements.
10/7	Los Angeles	Met with field staff to Senator Martha Escutia to provide update on air quality issues and to discuss upcoming Town Hall Meeting in the Whittier/Santa Fe Springs area on October 13. The Senator had received several calls from constituents who inquired if she was aware of the Town Hall meeting.
10/7	Los Angeles	Met with field staff to Assemblymember Thomas Calderon to provide update on air quality issues and discuss upcoming Town Hall Meeting in the Whittier/Santa Fe Springs area on October 13.
10/7	Los Angeles	Met with staff to Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina to provide update on air quality issues and to discuss upcoming Town Hall Meeting in the Whittier/Santa Fe Springs area on October 13. Staff requested regular updates on air quality issues and copies of outreach materials.
10/7	Los Angeles	Met with field staff to Congresswoman Grace Napolitano to provide update on air quality issues and to discuss upcoming Town Hall Meeting in the Whittier/Santa Fe Springs area on October 13. Provided information on amendments to 1997 AQMP.
10/8-10	Districtwide	Attended League of Cities Annual Conference in San Jose. Provided information on the Carl Moyer Program.
10/12	Orange	Attended Anaheim City Council Meeting. Discussed an Anaheim resident’s petition against a soil vapor extraction project in the city with city manager and staff.
10/12	Los Angeles	Attended hearing on proposed 1999 amendment of the 1997 Ozone State Implementation Plan Revision for the South Coast Air Basin.
10/14	Los Angeles	Met with staff of the Carson City Manager to discuss air quality policies contained in the City’s general plan elements. Also discussed problems associated with Towne Avenue Elementary School.
10/14	Los Angeles	Met with staff of the Rosemead City Manager of to discuss air quality policies contained in the City’s general plan elements.
10/14	Los Angeles	Met with staff of the El Monte City Manager to discuss air quality policies contained in the City’s general plan elements.
10/15	Los Angeles	Met with the Palos Verdes Estates City Manager to discuss air quality complaints from construction projects.
10/15	Los Angeles	Met with the Rolling Hills Estates City Manager to discuss air quality policies contained in the City’s general plan elements.
10/15	Los Angeles	Met with Assistant to the Rancho Palos Verdes City Manager to discuss surgical amendments to the 1997 AQMP.
10/15	Los Angeles	Met with Calabasas City Council Member to discuss dust complaints that had been brought up at a City Council Meeting.
10/19	Los Angeles	Spoke with staff to L.A. County Supervisor Gloria Molina regarding an air quality complaint in the Los Nietos area. We forwarded the complaint to Communications to dispatch an Inspector to the area. It was later determined that the odor was caused by a backup of sewage in the nearby flood control channel.
10/20	San Bernardino	Attended SANBAG Plans & Programs Committee Meeting. Discussed status of AB 2766 Outreach Program with SANBAG staff.
10/20	Los Angeles	Spoke with Councilmember and City Manager from the City of Norwalk about upcoming community meeting in Norwalk regarding CENCO refinery in Santa Fe Springs.
10/21	San Bernardino	Attended the City of Colton’s Breakfast Summit Meeting. Discussed the potential impact of recent court ruling on cities and the implementation date of Rule 1186 with mayor and council members present.
10/21	Los Angeles	Staff gave a presentation regarding the AQMD to the Arroyo Verdugo Cities (COG) at La Canada Flintridge City Hall.
10/21	Los Angeles	Staff met with staff of the La Canada Flintridge City Manager. Also discussed city’s interest in partnering with the school district to establish school transit program utilizing alternate fuel vehicles.
10/21-22	San Bernardino	Attended San Bernardino City/County Conference. Discussed the recently completed "Smog Season", the recent judge’s ruling, and the implementation date of Rule 1186 with mayor and council members present.
10/22	Riverside	Attended Riverside Transit Authority’s (RTA) "Transportation Now" Quarterly Meeting. Discussed alternative fuels bus programs with RTA Board Members and staff.
10/22	Los Angeles	Met with staff of the City of Pico Rivera to provide update on Mates II air quality toxics study.
10/22	Los Angeles	Spoke with Mayor for City of Inglewood concerning proposed multi-agency LAX area air quality study.
10/22	Los Angeles	Met with field staff to Assemblymember Carl Washington to provide update on MATES II air quality toxics study.
10/22	Los Angeles	Met with field staff to Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald to provide update on MATES II air quality toxics study. Also discussed our role in Towne Avenue School (Carson) issue. Staff requested frequent briefings.
10/22	Los Angeles	Met with field staff to Senator Martha Escutia to provide update on MATES II air quality toxics study. Staff expressed interest in joining AQMD staff on tour of St. Paul’s High School (Santa Fe Springs) regarding toxics issue.
10/22	Los Angeles	Met with field staff to Assemblymember Thomas Calderon to provide update on MATES II air quality toxics study.
10/22	Los Angeles	Met with field staff to Congresswoman Grace Napolitano to provide update on MATES II air quality toxics study.
10/23	Los Angeles	Attended the City of Inglewood Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting at Crozier Middle School in Inglewood at which the LAX expansion was discussed.

10/26	Orange	Attended the Laguna Hills City Council Meeting. Discussed potential impact of recent court ruling on cities and the implementation date of Rule 1186 with mayor and city manager.
10/26	Los Angeles	Met with staff of the Carson City Manager to discuss the City’s general plan elements and to discuss the problems at Towne Avenue Elementary in Carson.
10/26	Los Angeles	Met with staff of the Compton City Manager to discuss the MATES II findings.
10/26	Los Angeles	Met with staff to Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite Burke to discuss the MATES II findings and the Towne Avenue Elementary School toxic issue in Carson.
10/26	Los Angeles	Met with staff to Senator Teresa Hughes to discuss MATES II findings (City of Compton).
10/26	Los Angeles	Met with staff of the Pico Rivera City Manager to discuss the MATES II findings.
10/27	Riverside	Attended North Riverside County Clean Cities 2^nd Annual Stakeholders Meeting. Discussed alternative fuel vehicle programs with elected officials and staff from Riverside, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Anaheim, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Irvine, County of Riverside, SANBAG, RCTC, RTA, and Omnitrans.
10/27	Los Angeles	Met with staff to Assemblymember Marco Firebaugh to discuss MATES II findings.
10/27	Los Angeles	Met with staff to Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard to discuss MATES II findings.
10/27	Los Angeles	Met with Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina to discuss MATES II findings.
10/27	Los Angeles	Participated in community meeting in Carson to discuss Towne Avenue Elementary School toxic issue.
10/28	San Bernardino	Attended CLOUT Meeting. Discussed the release of results of the MATES II and Microscale monitoring program with mayors, council members and city managers from Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Claremont and Diamond Bar.
10/28	Los Angeles	Attended South Bay Cities COG Executive Committee meeting where presentation was made on LAX Air Monitoring and AQMP update.

Public Workshops/Notices	Fee Review Requests
7 / 5	9

Delegations Hosted	Tours of AQMD Headquarters
6	4