GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA
MEETING, November 3, 2006

AQMD MEETING IN LONG BEACH

MEETING, November 3, 2006 – 9:00 A.M.

A meeting of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board will be held in the Council Chambers at Long Beach City Hall, 333 West Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 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 to Outgoing Board Member James Silva

1. Minutes of October 6, 2006 Board Meeting
McDaniel (909) 396-2500
(smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)

Budget/Fiscal Impact

2. Execute Contract for Landscape Maintenance at Diamond Bar Headquarters
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)

The current contract for Diamond Bar headquarters landscape maintenance expires December 31, 2006. On July 14, 2006, the Board approved release of an RFP to solicit proposals from firms interested in providing this service for the next three-year period. This action is to execute a contract with Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc., through December 31, 2009, for a three-year amount not to exceed $114,800. The cost for this fiscal year is $19,918, which is available in the FY 2006-07 Budget. (Review: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2006.)

3. Add Positions in FY 2006-07 Budget
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)

This action is to add five positions to meet critical Carl Moyer Program needs and to enhance chrome plating enforcement. When offset by reimbursement from Moyer Program funding, the FY 2006-07 budgetary impact of these changes is approximately $145,167. (Review: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2006)

4. Execute Contract for Biennial Audit of Motor Vehicle Registration Revenues for FYs 2003-04 and 2004-05
Pearce(909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)

Health and Safety Code Section 44244.1 requires any agency receiving fee revenues to be subject to an audit of each program or project funded at least once every two years. On July 7, 2006, the Board approved release of an RFP to select an auditor to perform the biennial audit for FYs 2003-04 and 2004-05. An evaluation panel of representatives from local governments, MSRC and AQMD staff evaluated the proposals. This action is to award a contract to the firm of Simpson & Simpson, Certified Public Accountants. Local governments, the MSRC and AQMD will pay the cost of their own audits in the amounts of $87,540, $7,200, and $5,200 respectively. (Review: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2006)

5. Execute Contracts and Purchase Equipment for Installation of Three 60-Kilowatt Microturbines with Heat Exchanger at AQMD Headquarters
(Continued from October 6, 2006 Board meeting)
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

AQMD headquarters currently has four 60-kW microturbine generators with heat exchanger. This action will allow the installation of an additional three 60-kW microturbine generators with heat exchanger at AQMD headquarters using previously authorized AES Settlement funds. The estimated total project cost of $259,750 will be offset by $144,000 of incentive money. The additional microturbines should save $18,750 per year in energy costs. (Review: Technology Committee, October 27, 2006)

6. Execute Contract to Develop Hydrogen Storage Capability for Gas Blending Facility
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

Hydrogen has garnered much attention as a mobile fuel due to its potential to deliver near-zero emissions in fuel cell vehicles. Hydrogen blended with other fuels, such as natural gas, however, has shown potential promise in mobile and stationary combustion systems. Utilizing hydrogen blends may provide a near-term opportunity to displace fossil fuels while reducing emissions. Testing of distributed generation devices, including microturbines and fuel cells, on different blends of hydrogen is therefore a focus of the U.S. Department of Energy and California Energy Commission. This action is to fund the Advanced Power and Energy Program at UC Irvine to develop the hydrogen storage capability for their gas blending facility at a cost not to exceed $200,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund. (Review: Technology Committee, October 27, 2006)

7. Issue RFP to Develop and Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

The limited availability of real-world data for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) is one of the primary obstacles to reducing costs and accelerating widespread deployment of these vehicles. A fleet of PHEVs in different locations, with different duty cycles, would provide valuable information to key stakeholders in the manufacture and integration of the battery and energy management systems. Further, a sustained demonstration program could accurately identify the emissions benefits, fuel savings, and battery capabilities. This action is to issue an RFP to design, engineer, convert, test, certify, demonstrate, and maintain up to 30 PHEVs for 60 months at different locations throughout the South Coast Air Basin. In support of these PHEVs, this RFP will also investigate adding charging infrastructure sites throughout the South Coast Basin. Staff estimates the total AQMD cost will not exceed $2.84 million from the Clean Fuels Fund. (Review: Technology Committee, October 27, 2006)

8. Issue Program Announcement to Solicit Projects for Cleaner Construction Equipment Under Carl Moyer Program, Correct Name of Existing Contract, and Allow Acceptance of 2006 and Newer Model Year Vehicle Applications Under Fleet Modernization Program
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

CARB’s Carl Moyer Program guidelines have strict requirements for expenditure of funds for each year before allocation of new funds for each subsequent year. This action is to issue a Program Announcement in an amount not to exceed $12 million from the Clean Fuels Fund and the Carl Moyer Program returned funds to fund cleaner construction equipment on a first-come, first-served basis with the requirement that all equipment be installed by May 31, 2007, and be invoiced no later than June 30, 2007. This action is also to correct the name of an awarded contract, and also to allow the purchase of 2006 and newer model year diesel vehicles rather than 2006 model years only under the Fleet Modernization Program. (Review: Technology Committee, October 27, 2006)

9. Approve Expenditure and Appropriate Funds Designated for Permit Streamlining to AQMD’s FY 2006-07 Budget
Nazemi(909) 396-2662
(mnazemi@aqmd.gov)

On June 9, 2006 the Board approved and adopted, as part of the AQMD's FY 2006-07 Budget, a $2,000,000 fund specifically designated for Permit Streamlining. AQMD staff has consulted with and solicited input and recommendations from members of the Permit Streamlining Task Force Subcommittee and other industry representatives for the expenditure of this designated fund. Based on the input received, AQMD staff has prepared a proposal for Board consideration and approval. This action is to request Board approval to authorize expenditure of $1,645,000 from this fund to cover the five-year cost to create and fill two additional Air Quality Engineer positions and the cost for one Systems Analyst position and to hire up to four temporary Engineers and two Clerical staff to assist in processing permits and improving permitting efficiency for a multi-year period. Additionally, $355,000 will be used to hire outside contractors to improve the efficiency of the permit processing system and to provide additional training for engineers. (Review: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2006)

10. Authorize Purchase of Ingres Relational Database Management System Software Support
Marlia (909) 396-3148
(cmarlia@aqmd.gov)

The Ingres Relational Database Management System is used for the implementation of the Central Information Repository database. This database is used by most enterprise-level software applications at the AQMD and currently supports a suite of client/server and web-based applications known collectively as the Clean Air Support System (CLASS). The CLASS applications are used to support all of the AQMD core activities. Maintenance support for this software expires November 29, 2006. This action is to obtain approval for the purchase of Ingres Database software maintenance support for another year. Funds ($120,000) for this expense are included in the FY 2006-07 Budget. (Review: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2006)

11. Appropriate Funds for PAMS Program, Appropriate and Reallocate Funds for PM2.5 Program, Recognize and Appropriate Funds for Enhanced Particulate Monitoring Program, and Issue Purchase Order, RFQs and RFP
Hogo (909) 396-3184
(hhogo@aqmd.gov)

U.S. EPA has allocated Section 105 Grant funds of $1,282,303 for the 15th Year of the PAMS program. As such, this action is to: (a) upon receipt of the award, appropriate funds to the FY 2006-07 Budget for the 15th year PAMS program, (b) reduce the previously approved carryover budget, and (c) issue RFQs and an RFP. In addition, this action is to appropriate and reallocate unspent U.S. EPA funds from the last year’s PM2.5 monitoring program to the FY 2006-07 Budget and to reduce the previously approved budget to reflect a $6,527 grant reduction. Lastly, the AQMD has been assisting U.S. EPA on a national enhanced particulate monitoring program. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has taken over this program and has allocated $3,129,017 for the ongoing and expansion of the Enhanced Particulate Monitoring Program in FY 2006-07. As such, this action is to: (a) recognize revenue and appropriate funds to the FY 2006-07 Budget for this program, and (b) issue a purchase order and an RFQ for fixed assets under this program. (Review: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2006)

Action Items/No Fiscal Impact

12. Establish Board Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2007
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)

The proposed Board Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2007 (includes January 2008) is submitted for Board consideration. The Administrative Committee meeting schedule (second Friday of the month) is included for information only. (Review: Administrative Committee, October 13, 2006)

Information Only - Receive and File

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

This report highlights the September 2006 outreach activities of Public Affairs which include: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, and Local Governmental Activity.

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

This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of September 1 through September 30, 2006.

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

This reports the monthly penalties from July 1 through August 31, 2006, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during August 1 through August 31, 2006. A glossary explaining the key terms and Index of District Rules are attached with the penalty report.

16. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by 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 September 1, 2006 and September 30, 2006, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (Review: Mobile Source Committee, October 27, 2006)

17. 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.

18.Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of 2006-07
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 2006-07

19. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
 

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

21. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Loveridge
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)

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

23. Technology Committee
Chair: Wilson
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)

24. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee
Board Liaison: Antonovich
Hogo (909) 396-3184
(hhogo@aqmd.gov)

25. 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)

26.  Draft 2007 Air Quality Management Plan Overview
(No Written Material)
Chang(909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)

In order to begin framing the policy debate discussion on clean air strategies, the AQMD is releasing the Draft 2007 AQMP. The Draft 2007 AQMP proposes the potential attainment demonstration with the federal PM2.5 and 8-hour ozone standards by specifying policies and measures currently contemplated by responsible agencies to achieve healthful air quality in the Basin. This Draft Plan builds upon the approaches taken in the 2003 AQMP for the Basin. However, this Draft Plan highlights the significant amount of reductions needed and urgent need to identify additional strategies, especially in the area of mobile sources, to meet all federal criteria pollutant standards within the timeframes allowed under the federal Clean Air Act. Following release of the Draft Plan, the AQMD will schedule workshops to provide an overview of the Draft Plan and take comments from interested parties. Further enhancements are expected, and will be incorporated into the Draft Final 2007 AQMP released in the next few months.

27.  Status Report on Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach Clean Air Action Plan, and AQMD Staff Comments; and Adopt Resolution to Set Aside Heavy-Duty Vehicle Clean-up Assistance Funding
Greenwald (909) 396-2303
(pgreenwald@aqmd.gov)

On August 4, 2006, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach presented the draft San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) to the Board. This report provides update on status of the Plan and the next steps. One action CAAP calls for is aggressive turnover and retrofitting of heavy-duty trucks that provide drayage service at the ports with anticipated cost of more than a billion dollars over the next five years (projected committed funding level of $166 million from both Ports). In July 2005, the Board adopted a policy that 40 percent of funding under SB 1107 and AB 923 go towards goods movement related mobile source projects. In addition, the Board set aside $12 million for FY 2006-07 towards truck fleet modernization program and alternative-fueled port truck program. This action is to adopt a resolution to set-aside another $36 million over the next five years ($7.2 million/year) to assist the Ports in expediting clean-up of heavy-duty trucks operating at the ports and affirming the need to expeditiously reduce port-related emissions. (Review: Mobile Source Committee, October 27, 2006)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

28. Amend Rule 1403 - Asbestos Emissions from Demolition/Renovation Activities
Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
(ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)

Rule 1403 limits asbestos emissions from building demolition and renovation activities, including the removal and associated disturbance of asbestos-containing materials, as well as the storage and disposal of asbestos-containing waste material (ACWM) generated or handled by these activities. The proposed amendments are designed to clarify rule intent, improve both enforcement of the rule's requirements and its overall rule effectiveness. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, September 22, 2006)

29. Amend Rule 1470 - Requirements for Stationary Diesel-Fueled Internal Combustion and Other Compression Ignition Engines
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)

Rule 1470 was adopted by the Board on April 2, 2004 to implement the Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for Stationary Compression Ignition Engines adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Amendments to Rule 1470 are proposed to reflect recent amendments to the state ATCM that became effective in September 2005. Proposed changes resulting from the amended ATCM include allowing up to 30 hours of operation of diesel emergency standby engines at health facilities for maintenance and testing. New and modified definitions, date clarifications, grammatical corrections, and other corrections (e.g., numbering) are also proposed. (Review: Stationary Source Committee, July 28, 2006)

OTHER BUSINESS

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

BOARD MEMBER TRAVEL – (No Written Material)

Board member travel reports have been filed with the Clerk of the Boards, and copies are available upon request

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

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