GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA
MEETING, January 6, 2006

A meeting of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board will be held at 9:00 a.m., in the Auditorium at AQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. Most agenda items are described in a “Board Letter” which may be accessed by clicking the appropriate link below. Some Board Letters also have attachments in various formats, such as .doc, .xls, .ppt, .pdf, .zip, .exe, and others. Attachments may be accessed for viewing or downloading by clicking on the word “Attachment” at the end of the Board Letter. For help in downloading “.exe” or “.zip” files, please click here.

The agenda and documents in the agenda packet will be made available upon request in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a disability. Disability-related accommodations will also be made available to allow participation in the Board meeting. Any accommodations must be requested as soon as practicable. Requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. Please telephone the Clerk of the Boards Office at (909) 396-2500 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Pledge of Allegiance

Opening Comments:

• William A. Burke, Ed.D., Chair
• Other Board Members
• Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env., Executive Officer

Presentation of Retirement Award to Corazon Choa

• Burke

Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Local Government &
Small Business Assistance Advisory Group Members

• Carney

Swearing in of Board Members

• Burke

Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 19.

1. Minutes of December 2, 2005 Board Meeting
McDaniel (909) 396-2500
(smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)

2. Set Public Hearings February 3, 2006¹ to Receive Public Input on Executive Officer’s Proposed Program Goals/Objectives for FY 2006-07
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)

A set of priority goals for the FY 2006-07 Budget has been developed. The Executive Officer wishes to receive public and Board Member input on these priority goals as they serve as the foundation of AQMD’s Work Program.

¹ At its December 2, 2005 meeting, the Board set a public hearing for February 3, 2006 to Adopt
  Proposed Rules 3501 – Recordkeeping for Locomotive Idling and 3502 – Minimization of Emissions
  from Long Duration Idling. (Return to Item 2)

Budget/Fiscal Impact

3. Execute Contract to Obtain Technical and Functional Support for Upgrading PeopleSoft HRMS/Payroll System Software
Marlia (909) 396-3148
(cmarlia@aqmd.gov)

On September 9, 2005, the Board approved release of an RFP to obtain technical and functional support for upgrading AQMD’s PeopleSoft HRMS/Payroll System Software to a new release. Keeping relatively current on new software releases is important for enterprise software systems such as PeopleSoft. Without upgrading to new releases, AQMD will not benefit from delivered software enhancements and technology advances that improve productivity, flexibility, and efficiency. In addition, and perhaps more importantly, manufacturer’s technical support for the Release 8.3 modules will end in November 2006. This action is to execute a contract for technical and functional support during the upgrade process. Funds ($150,000) for this purchase are included in the FY 2005-06 Budget. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 9, 2005)

4. Amend Employee Relations Litigation and Negotiation Services Contract and Appropriate Funds from Undesignated Fund Balance
Wiese (909) 396-3460
(kwiese@aqmd.gov)

The AQMD has incurred significant attorneys’ fees defending an employment lawsuit. The court recently granted AQMD’s motion for summary judgment, which will end the case, unless plaintiff appeals. Although most of the fees will be reimbursed by the plaintiff or insurance, it is necessary to amend the contract with AQMD’s outside counsel, Best, Best & Krieger, to pay those fees. It is also necessary to appropriate this amount from the undesignated fund balance. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 9, 2005)

5. Amend Existing Contract with Oralia Michel Marketing and Public Relations to Develop and Implement Air Quality Institute
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)

The Environmental Justice Enhancements approved by the Board last year included the conceptual investigation of an Air Quality Institute. This item sets forth a new task order, deliverables, and timelines for the creation of the Air Quality Institute within one year of Board approval for conducting education outreach to officials, policymakers, and community organizations. In addition, a contract amendment with Oralia Michel Marketing & Public Relations to increase the contract amount by no more than $135,000 is proposed. Further details of the work, to be completed in FY 2005-2006, are provided in the attached Task Order and Proposal. (Review: Administrative Committee, November 10 and December 9, 2005)

6. Issue RFP for Media Relations/Public Relations Services
Atwood (909) 396-3687
(satwood@aqmd.gov)

At a time of heightened AQMD activity in the areas of Goods Movement, and the 2006 AQMP. AQMD’s Media Office is seeking to solicit bids from qualified media relations/public relations firms to assist with media outreach programs. A firm or firms are needed to assist the office, which handles day-to-day media communications services and programs, with proactive media outreach activities. This includes press conferences, media campaigns and execution of AQMD’s Clean Air Choice program. This RFP will cover a one-year period with an option to renew for an additional year. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 9, 2005)

7. Recognize Revenue and Approve Expenditures for Conference on Asthma
Ganguli (909) 396-3185
(ganguli@aqmd.gov)

The Board has directed staff to further address issues concerning air quality and children’s health, including asthma. A conference regarding asthma is being organized for February 2006. This action is to recognize revenues from conference sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees to cover conference expenditures, and appropriate $115,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance (Fund 01) to the Public Affairs budget to cover conference expenditures. Sponsorship commitments have already been received from a number of parties, which will greatly offset the cost of the conference. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 9, 2005)

8. Approve Financial Assistance to Provide Transportation for South Coast District Residents or Representatives of Organizations to Participate in CARB Board Meeting in Sacramento
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)

Staff is recommending a one-time financial assistance program, not to exceed $15,000, to provide transportation for local residents or representatives of organizations who are interested in participating in the upcoming CARB Board meeting in Sacramento, on January 26, 2006, or at a later date, if rescheduled. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 9, 2005)

9. Designated Deputy Advancement and Appointment
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)

The changing role and responsibilities of Public Affairs programs over the past several years warrants upgrades for the office’s executive management. This action, which has been reviewed and approved by the Board’s Personnel Committee, is to advance Assistant Deputy Executive Officer Oscar Abarca to Deputy Executive Officer/Public Affairs and to appoint Senior Public Affairs Manager Anupom Ganguli to Assistant Deputy Executive Officer/Public Affairs. This action is also to amend AQMD’s Salary Resolution to establish the salary for Deputy Executive Officer/Public Affairs at $133,057 and the salary for Assistant Deputy Executive Officer/Public Affairs at $121,066. The annual salary and benefit cost of these actions is approximately $29,940. (Review: Personnel Committee, November 12, 2005)

10. Approve Memoranda of Understanding with SCAQMD Professional Employees Association and with Teamsters Local 911
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)

AQMD management and representatives of SCAQMD Professional Employees Association (SC-PEA), representing the Professional Bargaining Unit, and Teamsters Local 911, representing the Technical and Enforcement and Office Clerical and Maintenance Bargaining Units, have reached agreement on labor contracts for the period July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2008, which have been ratified by bargaining unit members. This action is to present the ratified agreements to the Board for approval as new three-year memoranda of understanding.

11. Approve Salary and Benefits Adjustments for Management, Confidential, and Attorney Employees
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)

Three-year labor contracts that provide annual salary and benefits adjustments for union-represented employees are being recommended under a separate item. This recommendation is to approve comparable adjustments for management, confidential, and attorney employees for the same period and to approve a comparable salary adjustment for Board Assistants/Consultants for FY 2005-06.

Information Only - Receive and File

12. Public Affairs Report
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)

This report highlights the November 2005 outreach activities of Public Affairs which include: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, and Local Governmental Activity.

13. Hearing Board Report
Camarena (909) 396-2500
(ecamarena@aqmd.gov)

This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of November 1 through November 30, 2005.

14. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)

This reports the monthly penalties from September 1 through September 30, 2005, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during October 1 through October 31, 2005. A glossary explaining the key terms and Index of District Rules are attached with the penalty report.

15. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by the AQMD
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)

This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the AQMD between November 1, 2005, and November 30, 2005, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.

16. Rule and Control Measure Forecast
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)

This report highlights AQMD rulemaking activity and public workshops potentially scheduled for the year 2006.

17. Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in January
Pearce (909) 396-3148
rpearce@aqmd.gov

This report summarizes the RFPs and RFQs for budgeted services over $50,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of January. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 9, 2005)

18. Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During Last Six Months of FY 2005-06
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 report on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the last six months of FY 2005-06. (Review: Administrative Committee, December 9, 2005)

19. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar

20. Administrative Committee
Chair: Burke
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)

21. Legislative Committee
Chair: LaPisto-Kirtley
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)

22. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Loveridge
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)

23. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report
(No Written Material - Transcripts of the meetings are available at CARB's web site, www.arb.ca.gov)
Board Rep: Loveridge
McDaniel (909) 396-2821
(smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)

24. Approve Workplan to Implement Port Initiative Proposed by Chairman William A. Burke
Greenwald (909) 396-2111
pgreenwald@aqmd.gov

At the November 4, 2005 Board meeting, Chairman Burke announced a Clean Port Initiative for 2006 with four guiding principles and seven action items. He directed the AQMD staff to develop a workplan for his initiative within 60 days and present it for approval at the January 6, 2006 Board meeting. This action is to approve a workplan to implement a Clean Port Initiative.

25. South Bay Cities Council of Governments Proposal for State Legislation to Expand AQMD Governing Board
LaPisto-Kirtley

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments is proposing state legislation in 2006 to expand the AQMD Governing Board by adding one additional city representative from each county, thus increasing the Board to 16 members. This item is to recommend that the AQMD Governing Board discuss and provide guidance to staff for further action. (Review: Legislative and Administrative Committees, November 10, 2005)

26. Annual Status Report on Rule 1113 - Architectural Coatings
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
ltisplulos@aqmd.gov

This report for 2005 updates technical information provided in a draft report presented to the Board in June 2005 and presents results of additional laboratory testing, field surveys and site visits. Conclusions are drawn relative to the achievability of the 2006 limits contained in Rule 1113. The report also discusses compliance actions and additional meetings held with the Technical Advisory Committee, Rule 1113 Ad Hoc Subcommittee and various coating manufacturers. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, December 16, 2005)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

27. Amend Rule 1107 - Coating of Metal Parts and Products
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)

The proposed amendment will add an exemption for the use of up to ten gallons per year per facility of liquid photoresist applied to metal substrates with a thickness of not more than 0.060 inches.

OTHER BUSINESS

28. Allocate Additional Funds from Rule 1309.1 Priority Reserve and Increase Funding Limit to Retrofit Diesel Backup Generators Owned by Schools
Liu (909) 396-3123
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

At its October 1, 2004 meeting, the Board approved grants to schools to retrofit diesel backup generators with particulate traps. This action is to increase the amount of grants for the retrofit of backup generators with ratings of more than 125 kilowatt from $20,000 to up to $35,000 with applicants providing at least two or more separate bids. In cases when the cost exceeds $35,000, staff will seek approval from the Technology Committee on a case by case basis. In addition, this action is also to allocate an additional $250,000 from the Rule 1309.1 Priority Reserve Fund for the retrofit of diesel backup generators owned by schools on a first come first served basis.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3)

CLOSED SESSION – (No Written Material)
Wiese (909) 396-3460
(kwiese@aqmd.gov)

It is necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code 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:

• Engine Manufacturers Association, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al.,
  United States District Court Case No. CV-00-09065 FMC (BQRx);
• Western States Petroleum Association v. SCAQMD, et al.,
  Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 087190; and
• Communities for a Better Environment v. SCAQMD, et al., ConocoPhillips Company,
  Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. BS091275 and BS091276.
• George v. SCAQMD, et al., United States District Court Case No. EDCV-02-906-RGK (SGLx)

It is also necessary for the Board to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54597.6(a) to meet with

• designated representatives regarding represented employee salaries and benefits or other mandatory subjects within the scope of representation [Negotiator: Eudora Tharp; Represented Employees: Teamsters Local 911 and SCAQMD Professional Employees Association]

and to meet with

• labor negotiators regarding unrepresented employees [Agency Designated Representative: Eudora Tharp; Unrepresented Employees: Designated Deputies and Management and Confidential employees].

In addition, it is necessary to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) to confer with its counsel regarding determining whether to initiate litigation (one case).

ACRONYMS

AQIP = Air Quality Investment Program
AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership
Cal/EPA = California Environmental Protection Agency
CARB = California Air Resources Board
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
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
RTC = RECLAIM Trading Credit
SCAG = Southern California Association of
Governments
SIP = State Implementation Plan
SOx = Oxides of Sulfur
SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
TCM = Transportation Control Measure
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
U.S. EPA = United States Environmental Protection Agency
VMT = Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle