GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA
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 November 1999 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
Opening Comments: Dr. William Burke, Chair
Other Board Members
Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env., Executive Officer
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 24)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 25.
1. Minutes of September 10, 1999 and October 8, 1999 Board Meetings
Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov)
(A) Rule 1121 - Control of Nitrogen Oxides from Residential-Type, Natural
Gas-Fired Water Heaters
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
Proposed amendments to Rule 1121 would (1) lower the NOx emission limit to 20ng/J and 10 ng/J by July 1, 2002 and January 1, 2005, respectively for new residential-type natural gas-fired water heaters less than 75,000 Btu per hour that are sold or installed in residential or commercial establishments; (2) allow water heater manufacturers to comply with either an output- or input-based emission standard which will provide compliance flexibility; and (3) make minor administrative changes. The rule will reduce NOx by 75% and achieve reductions of 7.2 - 8.3 tons per day at full implementation. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on September 17, 1999 and October 15, 1999.
(B) Rule 2506 - Area Source Credits
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)
The proposed amendment to Rule 2506 will lower the emission rate from 450 lbs. NOx/1000 gallons to 291 lbs. NOx/1000 gallons for diesel-fired internal combustion engines. The amendment is based on source tests conducted on diesel-fired internal combustion engines and will lower the emission rate to calculate area source credits from such engines. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on October 15, 1999.
Budget/Fiscal Impact
3. Execute Contract to Co-Sponsor Evaluation of Methanol Fuel Quality
Specifications for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
On May 14, 1999, the Board approved execution of a contract with dbb Fuel Cell Engine Corporation to co-sponsor an evaluation of fuel quality requirements and recommendation for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell and its associated methanol reformer under the FY 1998-99 Budget. The required contracts were not fully executed prior to end of FY 1998-99 due to procedural delays. This action will allow the contract to be fully executed. Total project cost is $465,000. Total AQMD funding shall not exceed $205,000. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on October 22, 1999, and recommended for approval.
4. Execute Contract to Co-sponsor Development and
Demonstration of Advanced Safety Inspection Methods for Compressed Natural Gas
Storage Tanks
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
During normal operations of NGVs, the compressed natural gas storage tanks can endure adverse conditions, which over time, could potentially compromise the safety of these tanks. Current methods of visual inspection are inadequate to reliably detect damage to high pressure compressed natural gas storage tanks. The Gas Research Institute in conjunction with Battelle Memorial Institute, has proposed to develop and demonstrate an advanced damage indicator coating system and an advanced ultrasonic acoustic detection system to significantly improve the accuracy and ease with which structural damage to an NGV tank can be detected. Total cost of this project is $2.303 million. AQMD cost-share will not exceed $325,000. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on October 22, 1999, and recommended for approval.
5. Execute Contract to Demonstrate Increased Horsepower Natural Gas Engine
In On-Road Delivery Trucks
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
Cummins Engine Company has initially introduced its 8.3 liter natural gas engine into the transit sector. Cummins has now developed a higher horsepower (280 hp), higher torque version of this engine to meet medium, heavy-duty trucking applications. Cummins, in conjunction with The Gas Company, has proposed testing the engine in an on-road application before commercial release. The Gas Company will have overall project management responsibilities and coordinate and fund vehicle emission testing. Total project cost is approximately $292,200 with AQMD funding not to exceed $105,800. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on October 22, 1999, and recommended for approval.
6. Execute Contracts for Technical Assistance for Advanced Transportation
and Stationary Source Pollution Control Technologies
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
In July 1999, the AQMD issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to obtain qualifications from potential consultants who could provide technical assistance pertaining to advanced, low- and zero-emission transportation technologies for the Clean Fuels Program. This action is to request approval to award six contracts under the RFQ. Total amount of funding requested will not exceed $145,000. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on October 22, 1999, and recommended for approval.
7. Amend Contract to Cost-Share Project to Refine Fuel-Cycle Emissions
Analyses
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
At the March 1998 meeting, the Board authorized a $75,000 contract with ARB to co-sponsor a $150,000 contract, entitled, "Refinement of Selected Fuel-Cycle Emissions Analyses," between the ARB and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Recently, the university indicated that it would be unable to complete this project. ARCADIS Geraghty and Miller has submitted a proposal to ARB for a sole-source award to complete the project. It is recommended that the agreement between AQMD and ARB be modified to specify that ARB will contract with ARCADIS Geraghty and Miller for completion of this project. This item was reviewed by the Technology Committee on October 22, 1999, and recommended for approval.
8. Execute Contract to Purchase Private Data Network Services to Support
the Emissions Reporting System
Marlia (909) 396-3148
cmarlia@aqmd.gov
On August 13, 1999, AQMD released an RFP to select vendors capable of providing Private Data Network (PDN) services to support the telecommunication and data processing needs associated with District's electronic Emission Reporting System (ERS) requirements for RECLAIM. This action is to issue a purchase order to NDC eCommerce to perform annual PDN services for a total amount of $75,000. Funds for this purchase are available in the FY 1999-00 Budget. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on October 15, 1999, and recommended for approval.
9. Execute Contract to Purchase Telecommunication Services
Marlia (909) 396-3148
cmarlia@aqmd.gov
On June 11, 1999, AQMD released an RFP to select a vendor(s) capable of providing telecommunication services to the District in the most cost-effective manner, and if possible, to consolidate all telephone company-related services to a single telecommunications provider. Telecommunications services solicited include local, long distance, and toll-free services; leased circuits; ISDN Pri T1 lines; cellular phones, calling cards; internet access; enhanced billing and reporting; and phone switch maintenance. This action is to issue three-year purchase orders to GTE California Incorporated and AT&T to provide telecommunication services to the AQMD for a total amount of $756,400. Funds for this purchase are included in the FY 1999-00 Budget. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on October 15, 1999, and recommended for approval.
10. Execute Contract for Management Firm to Operate Diamond Bar
Headquarters Cafeteria
Tharp (909) 396-3018
etharp@aqmd.gov
The contract for the management and operation of the Diamond Bar headquarters cafeteria expires on December 31, 1999. On May 14, 1999, the Board authorized the release of an RFP to select a management firm to operate the cafeteria. This action is to execute a one-year contract with Food Systems, Inc. to manage and operate the cafeteria. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on October 15, 1999, and recommended for approval.
11. Issue RFP for Management Firm to Operate Diamond Bar Headquarters
Childcare Center
Tharp (909) 396-3018
etharp@aqmd.gov
The contract with National Pediatric Support Services, Inc., for the management and operation of the Diamond Bar headquarters childcare center expires on June 30, 2000. Staff requests authorization to issue an RFP to solicit bids from interested parties in order to secure a new three-year contract for these services. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on October 15, 1999, and recommended for approval.
12. Purchase Upper-Air Radar Wind and Temperature Profiler
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
To fulfill the Board's Inland Empire Initiative No. 6 and assist in U.S. EPA Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Station (PAMS) 7th Year objectives, there is a need to purchase one upper-air radar wind and temperature profiler. The profiler will provide valuable information to further characterize the meteorological conditions and transport from Orange County that leads to high ozone and fine particulates in the Inland Empire. This action is to purchase the upper-air profiler at a cost not to exceed $240,000. Sufficient funds have been identified in the FY 1999-00 Budget from grants awarded by the U.S. EPA for PAMS program. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on October 15, and recommended for approval.
13. Recognize Revenues from ARB and Amend Contract for PAMS Data Analysis
with Sonoma Technology Incorporated
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
For the U.S. EPA Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Station (PAMS) data analysis objectives, the AQMD contracted with Sonoma Technology Inc. (STI) to evaluate aerometric data from the 1997 Southern California Air Quality Study (SCOS97) and provide a quality assurance of selected upper air wind and temperature data. ARB has requested that AQMD extend the STI contract and expand the scope of the analysis to include all days monitored during the SCOS97 summer field program. Funding for this item will be provided by ARB. Staff recommends that $128,806 in revenues from ARB be recognized into FY 1999-00 Budget and that the Board amend the contract with STI for the expended scope of work. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on October 15, 1999 and recommended for approval.
14. Amend Contract for Audit Consultant Services
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
On October 9, 1998, the Board amended the contract with its
independent auditors, Vargas, Lopez and Company, Certified Public Accountants,
to provide additional audit consulting services for internal control reviews.
The AQMD is completing the process of transitioning to new financial systems
which are Year 2000 compliant. Staff recommends that Vargas, Lopez and Company's
contract be amended to include $15,000 in additional audit consultant services.
With this amendment, the total cost of consultant services to review and
document the internal controls of the new financial systems would not exceed
$30,000. Funding for this work is included in the
FY 1999-00 budget.
Within the FY 1997-99 Work Program, the MSRC created the EVCharge Program to provide co-funding of EV charging stations. At this time the MSRC requests approval of applications submitted prior to the deadline and authority to adjust EVCharge project costs up to an additional 10%. In addition, the MSRC approved a Travel Policy and requests approval to allocate $15,000 in the FY 1999-00 Work Program to cover travel costs associated with work program development and implementation. Finally, the MSRC requests that the programmatic portions of its Technical Advisor's contract, estimated to be up to 50% of the contract value (or $61,360), be recognized in the FY 1999-00 Work Program.
Action Items/Non-Fiscal Impact
16. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Credit Card (Discover)
Payments for Application Fees Plus Convenience Charge
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov
On June 12, 1998, the Board approved recommendations of the Permit Streamlining Task Force which included a recommendation to accept credit card payments for application fees plus convenience charge. Currently, the Discover Card program is available to the AQMD which allows the credit card surcharges to be passed on to the customer. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on October 15, 1999, and recommended for approval.
Information Only - Receive and File
17. Public Affairs Report
Valdez (909) 396-3780
(lvaldez@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights the September 1999 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.
18. Hearing Board Variances and Appeals
Camarena (909) 396-2500
(ecamarena@aqmd.gov)
During the period of August 1 through August 31, 1999, the Hearing Board took action on 8 Variances and 0 Appeals.
19. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)
This reports the monthly penalties from August 1 through August 31, 1999, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during the period September 1 through September 30, 1999, pursuant to authority granted by the Board in Resolution 89-6. A glossary explaining the key terms is attached with this Report.
20. Rule and Control Measure Forecast
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)
21. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by the AQMD
Broadbent(909) 396-3789
(jbroadbent@aqmd.gov)
This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the AQMD between September 2, 1999, and October 1, 1999 and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. This item was reviewed by the Mobile Source Committee on October 15, 1999.
22. Report on Ambient Air Quality Evaluation to Determine Relative
Contribution of Internal Combustion Engines Used for Manufacture of Snow or
Operation of Ski Lifts to Potential PM2.5 Violations
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
Rule 1110.2 requires the Executive Officer to report to the Board by December 31, 1999 on the relative contribution of engines which operate for the manufacture of snow and/or operation of ski lifts to potential PM 2.5 violations. This report fulfills that requirement. This item was reviewed by the Stationary Source Committee on October 15, 1999.
23. Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled
to Start During First Six Months of FY 1999-00
Marlia (909) 396-3148
cmarlia@aqmd.gov
Information Management is responsible for data systems management services in support of all AQMD operations. This action is to provide the monthly status report on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the first six months of FY 1999-00.
24. Remove Various Fixed Assets From AQMD Inventory
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
AQMD Policy and Procedure No. 20 requires Board approval to declare fixed assets as surplus items. This action is to declare certain fixed assets as surplus equipment and vehicles determined to be obsolete or broken and not worth repairing. This item was reviewed by the Administrative Committee on October 15, 1999, and recommended for approval.
25. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
Note: The Legislative Committee did not meet in October; the next Legislative Committee meeting is scheduled for November 19, 1999 at 8:30 a.m.
26. Administrative Committee
Chair: Glover
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
27. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Coad
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
28. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Lee
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
29. Technology Committee
Chair: Bernson
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
30. Mobile Source Air Pollution
Board Liaison: Glover Reduction Review Committee
Zeldin (909) 396-3058
(mzeldin@aqmd.gov)
31. Air Resources Board Monthly Report
Dix (909) 396-2500
(jdix@aqmd.gov)
32. Draft Final Report of Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study-II Project
Zeldin (909) 396-3058
(mzeldin@aqmd.gov)
The Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study-II project was initiated as part of the Environmental Justice Initiatives approved by the Governing Board in 1997. This comprehensive project, including a one-year field monitoring effort, emissions inventory update, and basin-wide modeling, has been completed. A draft report is being released to the public for a 90-day review and comment period.
CLOSED SESSION
33. Closed Session (No Written Material)
Greenwald (909) 396-2303
(pgreenwald@aqmd.gov)
It is necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Sections:
54956.9(a) to confer with counsel regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the District is a party--the titles of the litigation are: Coalition for Clean Air, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al., U.S.D.C. No. 97-6916 HLH (SHx); SCAQMD v. EPA, et al., U.S.D.C. No. SACV98-948 LHM (ANx) and Mikes v. SCAQMD, LASC No. BC210134;
54957.6(a) to meet with designated representatives regarding salaries and benefits of represented and unrepresented employees, or regarding mandatory subjects within the scope of representation of its represented employees (Negotiator: Eudora Tharp; Organizations: SCAQMD Professional Employees Association and Teamsters Local 911); and
54956.9(c) to confer with counsel to decide, based on existing facts and circumstances, whether to initiate litigation (1 case).
OTHER BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)
ADJOURNMENT
***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. 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
ARB/CARB = California Air Resources Board
AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership
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
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
PAR = Proposed Amended Rule
PM10 = Particulate Matter < 10 microns
PM2.5 = Particulate Matter < 2.5 microns
PR = Proposed Rule
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