GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA
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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.
CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Opening Comments:
Swearing in of Board Members
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 19) Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 20. 1. Minutes of February 3, 2006 Board Meeting 2. Set Public Hearings to Consider
Amendments and/or Adoption to AQMD Rules and Regulations to: April 7, 2006: May 5, 2006: Budget/Fiscal Impact 3. Issue Level of Effort RFP for Technical
Assistance in Goods Movement and Fuel Ethanol and Administrative Assistance in
Organizing Air Quality Related Conferences The RFP will solicit statements of qualifications from individuals and organizations potentially capable of providing: (1) expert technical consultation in goods movement and fuel ethanol to support AQMD technology advancement activities, and (2) assistance in organizing conferences related to port emission controls and health effects of air pollution. It is anticipated that multiple awards of Level of Effort contracts will be made from this solicitation. Sufficient funds are available from the Clean Fuels Fund to support this work in an amount not to exceed $525,000. 4. Execute Contract to Purchase Global Positioning Systems Equipped with
Electronic Monitoring Units and Acquire Monitoring Services In order to enhance enforcement activities on mobile source projects funded under AQMD and state programs, global positioning systems (GPS) equipped with electronic monitoring units are proposed to be installed on on-road and off-road equipment. The Board approved release of an RFP on November 4, 2005 to solicit bids from qualified GPS vendors. Seven proposals were received by the RFP due date and AQMD and CARB staff have evaluated the proposals. This action is to execute a contract with Satellite Security Systems, Inc. to purchase up to 200 global positioning systems and acquire monitoring services in an amount not to exceed $475,250 from the Carl Moyer Program Fund SB 1107 Account for projects paid for by Carl Moyer funds. (Review: Technology Committee, February 24, 2006) 5. Execute Contracts for Rule 2202 AQIP and 2006 Lawnmower Exchange
Program At its May 6, 2005 meeting, the Board approved the release of an RFP to solicit projects to meet the Rule 2202 emission reduction targets for the first semi-annual period of 2005. The Board also approved the issuance of a Program Announcement on October 7, 2005 to solicit electric lawnmower vendors for the 2006 Lawnmower Exchange Program. The proposals for both funding opportunities have been reviewed. This action is to fund projects in an amount not to exceed $1,097,606 and to award a contract to Neuton, Inc. to conduct the Lawnmower Exchange Program in an amount not to exceed $740,000 from the Rule 2202 AQIP Special Revenue Fund to exchange up to 4,000 gasoline powered lawnmowers with cordless electric lawnmowers. In addition, staff is requesting that $116,000 be allocated from the Rule 2202 AQIP Fund to administer the Lawnmower Exchange Program. The recommended actions will exceed the Rule 2202 emission reduction targets for the first half of 2005. (Review: Mobile Source Committee, February 24, 2006) 6. Execute Contract to Cosponsor Development and Demonstration of Biodiesel Fuel with Selective Catalytic Reduction Biodiesel is a renewable fuel derived from plant products. “Neat” or 100% biodiesel and blends with petroleum diesel have demonstrated reductions in PM, CO, HC, and carcinogenic polyaromatic hydrocarbons from diesel engines. NOx emissions, however, have tended to increase. The City of Santa Monica is proposing to demonstrate various biodiesel blends in two refuse transfer trucks. Each truck will also be equipped with a commercial Selective Catalytic Reduction unit to reduce NOx emissions. The total cost of this project is estimated to be $280,000 with AQMD funding not to exceed $140,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund. (Review: Technology Committee, February 24, 2006) 7. Execute Contract to Cosponsor Development and Demonstration of
Heavy-Duty Hydrogen & Natural Gas Mixture Engine Meeting Future Emission
Standards Natural gas transit buses have significantly reduced emissions compared to other conventional fuels. Further emission reductions from on-road heavy-duty engines beyond the 2010 federal emissions standards will be needed for the region to attain ambient air quality standards. In addition, CARB has requirements for zero emission buses to be part of transit fleets beginning in the 2010 timeframe. This action is to award a contract to City Engines to develop a near-zero emissions heavy-duty hydrogen and natural gas (HCNG) engine for transit buses that at a minimum meet 2010 emission standards with a goal to go beyond the 2010 standards, at a cost not to exceed $500,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund. Total cost for this project is $1,000,000, with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority’s Advanced Transit Vehicle Consortium cofunding 50% or $500,000 of the total costs of the engine development and demonstration project. Staff anticipates up to $250,000 co-funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration to reduce AQMD cost share by a like amount. (Review: Technology Committee, February 24, 2006) 8. Issue Purchase Orders for Purchase of Compressed Pure and Blended Gases
and Cryogenic Liquids and Release RFQ At its October 7, 2005 meeting, the Board approved the release of an RFQ to pre-qualify vendors of compressed pure and blended gases and cryogenic liquids. Several bids for compressed gases and cryogenic liquids were received and evaluated. This action is to issue purchase orders for the purchase of compressed gases and cryogenic liquids for the first half of CY 2006 and to release an RFQ to develop a pre-qualified vendor list to purchase gases and cryogenic liquids in FY 2006-07. (Review: Administrative Committee, February 10, 2006) 9. Amend Compensation and Reimbursement Policy for Board Members to Comply
with Limitations of AB 1234 New legislation requires amending the AQMD’s written policy for compensating and reimbursing Board Member expenses. To meet state law requirements, the following changes are required: specifying additional activities triggering compensation; removing a catch-all provision allowing the Board Chair to approve compensation for activities not specifically called out in the policy; requiring use of government and group rates, when available; requiring the Board to approve reimbursements exceeding the rates set forth in the reimbursement policy; requiring Board members to present a brief report on the meetings they have attended at AQMD expense; and requiring receipts to document all reimbursable expenses. (Review: Administrative Committee, February 10, 2006) 10. Approve Multiple Contract Awards as Part of MSRC's FY 2005-06 AB 2766
Discretionary Fund Work Program and Contract Modifications from Prior Programs;
Grant MSRC Authority to Adjust Project Costs Up to Five Percent; and Authorize
Board Chairman to Execute Agreements The MSRC developed a two-phase Conceptual FY 2005-06 Work Program, which was approved by the AQMD Board on September 9, 2005. The first phase includes $12.875 million in solicitations and projects, including $1.25 million allocated for the Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment Retrofit Program and $3 million for the Local Government Match Program. On February 23, 2006, the MSRC met to consider several applications received recently under these program solicitations. At this time, the MSRC requests approval of multiple contract awards as part of the FY 2005-06 Work Program as well as a contract modification from a prior work program. The MSRC also requests authority to adjust contracts up to five percent and authority for the Board Chairman to execute agreements. (Review: Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, February 23, 2006) Action Items – No Fiscal Impact 11. Approve AQMD Annual Investment Policy and Delegation of Authority to
Appointed Treasurer to Invest AQMD Funds State law requires a local government entity annually to provide a statement of investment policy for consideration at a public meeting, and to renew its delegation of authority to its treasurer to invest or to reinvest funds of the local agency. (Review: Investment Oversight Committee, February 17, 2006) Information Only - Receive and File 12. Public Affairs Report This report highlights the January 2006 outreach activities of Public Affairs which include: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, and Local Governmental Activity. 13. Hearing Board Report This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of January 1 through January 31, 2006. 14. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report This reports the monthly penalties from November 1 through November 30, 2005, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during December 1 through December 31, 2005. A glossary explaining the key terms and Index of District Rules are attached with the penalty report. 15. Rule and Control Measure Forecast This report highlights AQMD rulemaking activity and public workshops potentially scheduled for the year 2006. 16. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by AQMD This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the AQMD between January 1, 2006, and January 31, 2006, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (Review: Mobile Source Committee, February 24, 2006) 17. Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in March This report summarizes the RFPs and RFQs for budgeted services over $50,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of March. (Review: Administrative Committee, February 10, 2006) 18. FY 2005-06 Contract Activity The attached report lists the number of contracts let during the first six months of FY 2005-06, the respective dollar amounts, award type, and the authorized contract signatory for the AQMD. 19. Status Report on Major Projects for Information
Management Scheduled to Start During Last Six Months of 2005-06 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 last six months of FY 2005-06. 20. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar BOARD CALENDAR 21. Administrative Committee 22. Investment Oversight Committee 23. Legislative Committee The Legislative Committee considered agenda items including the following state legislation for which the Board will consider a position:
24. Mobile Source Committee 25. Stationary Source Committee 26. Technology Committee 27. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee 28. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report 29. California Fuel Cell Partnership Steering Team Meeting This report summarizes the California Fuel Cell Partnership Steering Team meeting held January 24-25, 2006. (Review: Technology Committee, February 24, 2006) 30. Annual Meeting of Brain & Lung Tumor and Air Pollution Foundation This item is to conduct the annual meeting of the Brain & Lung Tumor and Air Pollution Foundation. The Foundation staff will present an annual report detailing the research supported by the Foundation over the past year, the Foundation's plans for the future and a financial report. 31. Proposed Ambient Air Quality Standard for Particulate Matter U.S. EPA has proposed revisions to the Ambient Air Quality Standard for Particulate Matter. This item will summarize the proposed revisions and staff's proposed comments. (Review: Mobile Source Committee, February 24, 2006) PUBLIC HEARINGS 32. Approve and Adopt Technology Advancement Clean Fuels Program Annual
Report and Plan Update As a requirement of the Clean Fuels Program funding, the Technology Advancement Office must submit to the Legislative Analyst by March 31st of each year an approved Annual Report for the past year and a Plan Update for the current calendar year. Staff has reviewed the Clean Fuel Program with the Clean Fuels Advisory Group, the Technology Advancement Advisory Group, and other technical experts. Staff is submitting the Technology Advancement Clean Fuels Program Annual Report and Plan Update for Board approval. (Review: Technology Committee, February 24, 2006) 33. Annual RECLAIM Audit Report for 2004 Compliance Year The annual report on the NOx and SOx RECLAIM program is prepared in accordance with Rule 2012 - Backstop Provisions. The report assesses emission reductions, average annual price and availability of RECLAIM Trading Credits (RTCs), job impacts, compliance issues, and other measures of performance for the eleventh year of this program. A list of facilities that were unable to reconcile their emissions for the compliance year is included with the report. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, February 24, 2006 OTHER BUSINESS BOARD MEMBER TRAVEL – (No Written Material) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3) 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:
Also, 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 (two cases). In addition, it is necessary to recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code 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 a notice-of-intent to sue letter submitted to SCAQMD by labor/environmental groups). ADJOURNMENT
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ACRONYMS AQIP = Air Quality Investment Program |