SPECIAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
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A G E N D A June 9, 2006 * 9 a.m. * Auditorium CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Opening Comments:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Adopt Executive Officer's FY
2006-07 Budget and Work Program The Executive Officer's Budget for FY 2006-07 represents the input over the past several months from Board members, staff, and the public. This year's process included meetings of the Budget Advisory Committee; a public hearing on February 3, 2006 to receive input on the AQMD's Program Goals and Objectives; and two budget workshops, one for the public held on April 12, 2006 and one for the Board held on April 28, 2006. This submittal transmits the required appropriations and reserves necessary to adopt the proposed budget. (Review: Administrative Committee, May 12, 2006) 2. Amend Regulation III – Fees
(Board deliberation and action only) Staff has prepared two options for Board consideration to amend Regulation III - Fees for FY 2006-07. Both options incorporate proposals to better recover program costs and changes to better clarify or correct existing language. Both options also include new Rule 313, which is proposed to consolidate administrative fiscal activities such as fee surcharges and Fee Review Committee activities. Option 1 includes an increase in fees reflecting the 2005 California Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 3.65 percent for most fee categories for FY 2006-07. Furthermore, in order to better recover program costs, Permit Processing Fees, Annual Operating Permit Renewal Fees and Annual Operating Emission Fees are proposed to be increased by an additional increment above the CPI, resulting in a total increase of 10 percent for each of the next three years through FY 2008-09. Option 2 proposes to increase all AQMD related fees by CPI for only FY 2006-07. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, April 28, 2006 and Administrative Committee, May 12, 2006.) 3. Amend Rule 1113 - Architectural
Coatings (Board deliberation and action only) The proposed amendment to Rule 1113 - Architectural Coatings has been developed to implement the recommendation of the most recent technology assessment for this rule. The proposed rule will reduce the VOC limits for specific coating categories, establish a separate category for high gloss nonflat coatings, set interim and postpone the final limits for high gloss nonflats, quick-dry enamels, specialty primers, and provide a limited exemption for Tertiary-Butyl Acetate from the VOC definition, and include other minor modifications to improve clarity and enforceability of the rule. In addition, the Board may consider other options contained within the scope of the staff report and CEQA analysis. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, April 28, 2006) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 4. Execute Contracts to Review
Emissions Inventories and Health Risk Assessments Developed for Rule 3503 -
Emissions Inventory and Health Risk Assessment for Railyards On December 2, 2005, the Board approved release of an RFP to secure
assistance with reviewing emission inventories and health risk assessments
submitted by railyards per the requirements of Rule 3503. Eleven proposals were
received and reviewed by a qualified evaluation panel. It is recommended that
the five most qualified bidders be awarded time and materials contracts for a
total amount not to exceed $500,000 for Fiscal Year 2006-07. The funds will be
reimbursed by fees paid by the railyards, contingent on the Board's approval of
the June 2006 fee amendments. (Review: Administrative Committee, 5. Establish Four-Month Budget for Jones Day LLC for Attorneys' Fees and
Costs for Railroad Litigation and Appropriate Funds from Designation for
Litigation and Enforcement and Authorize Contracts to Expend Such Funds This item is to 1) establish a budget for the next four months of the Railroad Litigation for the law firm of Jones Day LLC for attorneys' fees and costs; 2) to appropriate funds from the Designation for Litigation and Enforcement in the amount of $872,000; and 3) authorize the Executive Officer to amend existing contracts with Jones Day LLC or enter into contracts with equally qualified firms to expend such funds to assist AQMD in defending the railroad rules. CLOSED SESSION – (No Written Material) 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:
It is also necessary for the Board to recess to closed session under Government Code section 54956.9(c) to consider initiation of litigation (one case). 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].
ADJOURNMENT ACRONYMS AQIP = Air Quality Investment Program |