BOARD MEETING DATE: April 2, 2010
AGENDA NO. 22

REPORT:

Technology Committee

SYNOPSIS:

The Technology Committee met on March 19, 2010. Major topics included Technology Advancement items reflected in the regular Board Agenda for the April Board meeting. A summary of these topics with the Committee's comments is provided. The next Technology Committee meeting will be on April 16, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. in CC-8.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.
 

Josie Gonzales
Technology Committee Chair

Attendance: Committee Chair Josie Gonzales and Committee Member Judith Mitchell were in attendance at District headquarters. Committee Members Marion Ashley, William Burke, Miguel Pulido, and Dennis Yates were absent due to a conflict with their schedule.

APRIL BOARD AGENDA ITEMS 

1. Execute Contracts for FY 2008-09 “Year 11” Carl Moyer Program and SOON Provision and Amend Award under Carl Moyer Program

On November 6 and 20, 2009, proposals were received in response to the SOON Provision of the State In-Use Off-Road Vehicle Regulation and the “Year 11” Carl Moyer Air Quality Standards Attainment Program Solicitations, respectively. On February 5, 2010, the Board approved Carl Moyer and SOON projects for $7,855,537. Since then, staff has worked with applicants and completed evaluation of additional projects. These actions are to execute contracts under the Carl Moyer Program and the SOON Provision in an amount not to exceed $2,450,676 from the Carl Moyer Program Fund. Finally, this action is a no-cost amendment to a Carl Moyer Program award.

Supervisor Gonzales recused herself from Agenda Item No. 1 because of campaign contributions from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. within the past 12 months.

Less than a quorum was present; Committee Member Mitchell expressed her concurrence that this item be recommended for approval by the Board. 

2. California Fuel Cell Partnership Steering Team Meeting Summary and Quarterly Update

On December 4, 2009, the Board approved the proposal to renew membership in the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) for 2010.  This report summarizes the California Fuel Cell Partnership Steering Team meeting held February 23-24, 2010 and provides a quarterly update for the period beginning October 2009. 

Less than a quorum was present; the Committee Members present expressed their concurrence that this item be recommended for approval by the Board.

Public Comment Period - There was no public comment.

Other Business – There was no other business. 

The next meeting will be April 16. The meeting was adjourned.

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