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AGENDA
The public may participate at any location listed below.
September 18, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.
AQMD Headquarters - Conference Room CC8
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar CA 91765
Videoconference Location
1970 Mandeville Canyon Road
Los Angeles, CA 90049 |
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ACTION - DISCUSSION |
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Board Members' Concerns
Any member of the Governing Board, on his or her own initiative
may raise a concern to the Administrative Committee regarding any AQMD
items or activities.
(no motion required) |
Dr. William A. Burke Committee
Chair |
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Chairman's Report of Approved Travel
(no motion required) |
Dr. Burke |
| 3 |
Approval of Compensation for Board
Member
Assistants/Consultant(s).
(Any material, if submitted, will be distributed at the meeting.) |
Dr. Burke |
| 4 |
Report of Approved Out-of-Country Travel
(no motion required) |
Dr. Barry R. Wallerstein
Executive Officer |
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Presentation on AQMD’s New “Air News Network”
In an effort to improve awareness of the Air Quality Index (AQI)
among southern California residents, AQMD’s Media Office and Westbound
Communications have developed a new region-wide public education
campaign featuring opt-in e-mail alerts of daily air quality forecasts
as well as potential text and iPhone applications. The new program will
include the branding of a new “Air News Network” and daily “Air Alert”
system, an AQMD-specific YouTube channel, and a student video
competition to raise awareness of the AQI system and the health impacts
of air pollution. The new initiative will begin in fall 2009. |
Sam Atwood
Media Office Manager
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Discussion Regarding Lee National Denim Day (October 2)
Administrative Committee consideration is requested in approval of
staff participation in the October 2nd “Lee National Denim Day,” a
breast cancer awareness and fundraising effort in which Lee Jeans seeks
to meet a goal of raising $1 million by inviting companies to go casual
for a cause by encouraging their employees to wear their jeans to work
on Denim Day in exchange for a $5 contribution to the fight against
breast cancer. Since its inception in 1996, “Lee National Denim Day” has
raised more than $75 million for the fight against breast cancer and
unites nearly one million supporters nationwide each year. October 2nd
is the date of the October Board Meeting, so Administrative Committee
approval is requested, as Board Members would also be invited to wear
their jeans in support of Denim Day. |
Barry Wallerstein |
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Discussion and Review
Regarding Request by City of Commerce related to SB 696 (Wright Bill) |
Barry Wallerstein |
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OCTOBER AGENDA ITEMS |
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Execute Contract for Information Technology Audit
On July 10, 2009, the Board approved release of an RFP for an
information technology position audit. An evaluation panel that included
AQMD staff and an outside expert reviewed and evaluated the proposals
received. Three proposals were submitted to the Administrative Committee
for consideration at its September 18, 2009 meeting. After the Committee
interviewed the representatives of each of the firms, ____________ was
selected to be recommended to the full Board. This action is to execute
a contract with ________ to conduct an information technology position
audit |
Chris Marlia
Asst. DEO
Information Management
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Amend Contracts to Provide Short- and Long-Term Systems Development,
Maintenance and Support Services
AQMD currently has contracts with several companies for short- and
long-term systems development, maintenance and support services. These
contracts are periodically amended to add budgeted funds as additional
needs are defined. This action is to amend the contracts approved by the
Board to add additional funding of $417,670 for needed development and
maintenance work. Funds for this purchase are included in the FY 2009-10
Budget. |
Chris Marlia |
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Adopt Resolution Amending
Records Retention Schedule
State law authorizes the governing body of a local district to
approve a records retention schedule that classifies district records
and establishes a standard protocol for the disposition or destruction
of records. The Governing Board adopted the District’s Records Retention
Policy and Records Retention Schedule in 2005. Pursuant to the Policy,
District staff has conducted a periodic review of the current Policy and
the Schedule, and is proposing changes to records categories and
retention periods in the Records Retention Schedule. |
Kurt Wiese
General Counsel
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Execute Contract for the Refinement of Sub-County Geography
On April 3, 2009 the Board authorized the release of an RFP to refine
the sub-county geography for socioeconomic impact assessments. Five
proposals were received and evaluated. This action is to execute a
contract with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $49,525.20 to update the existing geography with available census
data. |
Elaine Chang
DEO/Planning, Rule Development & Area Sources
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Award Sole-Source Contract to Develop Software and Recommend Hardware
to Enhance and Streamline Field Inspections of Gasoline Stations
The AQMD conducts routine field inspections of all stationary sources
of air pollution, including retail and non-retail gasoline dispensing
facilities (GDF) throughout the South Coast Basin. There are
approximately 3,300 retail and 1,8002 non-retail gasoline dispensing
stations that are subject to SCAQMD’s Rule 461 (Gasoline Transfer and
Dispensing). There are 24 inspectors on the Rule 461 Compliance team
responsible for inspecting these gasoline dispensing facilities. The
latest changes to the state regulation by CARB, which have also been
incorporated into Rule 461, have increased the complexity of the
inspections and have created additional workload for compliance staff.
This proposal is an action to obtain approval for issuing a sole-source
contract to 3Di Systems to identify and develop a software application
to improve data collection, eliminate or reduce paper forms and
redundant data entries, and streamline the inspection process. |
Mohsen Nazemi
DEO/Engineering & Compliance
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Execute Contract with Aerospace Corporation to Develop, Deploy and
Demonstrate Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Technology for Remote
Sensing of Fugitive Dust Emissions from Stationary Sources
Fugitive dust emissions are a major source of PM10 and PM2.5 in the
South Coast Air Basin. It is often difficult to identify specific
fugitive dust emission points or areas within large facilities such as
cement plants, construction sites, or aggregate mines. Aerospace
Corporation is a federally funded research and development center that
has developed and deployed LIDAR for other applications. This action is
to transfer funds within the General Fund and execute a contract with
Aerospace Corporation for an amount not to exceed $45,056 to conduct a
pilot study of this new application of LIDAR technology. |
Chung Liu, DEO/Science &
Technology Advancement |
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Execute Agreements with CARB to Cosponsor Research Projects
CARB research staff has requested cofunding from the AQMD for four
research projects. The projects include an air quality and climate
science field study, a study to investigate the relationship between
heart function and components of fine and ultrafine particulate matter
exposures, a study to determine the effects of air pollution on the
neurological system, and measurement of in-use emissions from off-road
sources to improve mobile source emissions inventories. This action is
to execute an agreement with CARB to cosponsor these projects in an
amount not to exceed $885,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund. The estimated
total cost of these projects is $18,544,000.
(This item was also reviewed at the June 19, 2009 Technology Committee
meeting.) |
Chung Liu |
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Appropriate Funds for PAMS Program,
Recognize and Appropriate Funds for New Lead Monitoring Network,
Reallocate Funds for NATTS Program, and Authorize Purchases
U.S. EPA has allocated Section 105 funding for the 18th Year PAMS
program and the new Lead Monitoring Network requirements. Section 105
revenue for the 18th Year PAMS program has been included in the
FY2009-10 Budget. This action is to: (1) appropriate funds to the
FY2009-10 Budget for the 18th year PAMS program; (2) recognize revenue
and appropriate funds for the new Lead Monitoring Network; and (3)
reallocate funds for the NATTS program; and (4) authorize purchases |
Chung Liu |
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Annual Report on 457 Deferred Compensation
Plan
AQMD sponsors an IRS-approved 457 deferred compensation program for its
employees. The Annual Report addresses the Board’s responsibility for
monitoring the activities of the Committee and ensuring the Committee
carries out its duties and responsibilities under the Charter. |
Rick Pearce
Chief Financial Officer
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Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for
Release in October
This report summarizes the RFPs and RFQs for budgeted services over
$50,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of
October. |
Rick Pearce |
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Issue RFP for Legislative Representation in
Sacramento, CA
Direct representation in Sacramento is necessary to further AQMD policy
positions at the state level, and the current contracts for such
services expire in December 2009. This action calls for the issuance of
an RFP for legislative consulting service for AQMD in Sacramento for
2010. The RFP will also indicate that the services contract may be
extended for up to two additional one-year terms. Total expenditures for
the contract shall not exceed $389,170 for the initial one-year period
which is the current contract amount for such services.
(This item was also reviewed at the September 18, 2009, Legislative
Committee meeting.) |
Oscar Abarca
DEO/Legislative & Public Affairs
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Issue RFP for Public Policy Consulting
Regarding Local, State and Federal Transportation Issues
The Board has directed staff to participate in the development of the
next federal surface transportation reauthorization legislation as it
directly affects mobile source emissions. This effort is to strengthen
and incorporate air quality considerations in transportation spending,
at the policy level. This action is to issue an RFP for consulting
services regarding air quality and transportation issues relative to the
development of the federal surface transportation reauthorization
legislation. Total expenditures for the contract shall not exceed
$100,000 for a one-year period. |
Oscar Abarca |
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Environmental Justice Advisory Group Minutes for May 19, 2009
Attached for information only are the Environmental Justice Advisory
Group minutes for the May 19, 2009 meeting |
Pom Pom Ganguli
Asst DEO
Legislative & Public Affairs |
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Local Government & Small
Business Advisory Group Minutes for June 12, 2009 meeting:
Attached for information only is the Local Government & Small Business
Advisory Group minutes for the June 12, 2009 meeting. |
Pom Pom Ganguli |
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Review October 2, 2009 Governing Board
Agenda |
Dr. Wallerstein |
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Other Business
Any member of this body, or its staff, on his or her own
initiative or in response to questions posed by the public, may ask a
question for clarification, may make a brief announcement or report on
his or her own activities, provide a reference to staff regarding
factual information, request staff to report back at a subsequent
meeting concerning any matter, or may take action to direct staff to
place a matter of business on a future agenda. (Govt. Code Section
54954.2) |
Dr. Burke |
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Public Comment
Members of the public may address this body concerning any agenda
item before or during consideration of that item (Govt. Code Section
54954.3 (a)). All agendas for regular meetings are posted at
District Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, at
least 72 hours in advance of a regular meeting. At the end of the
regular meeting agenda, an opportunity is also provided for the public
to speak on any subject within Administrative Committee's authority.
Speakers may be limited to three (3) minutes each. |
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Attachments will be available at
the meeting.
Next Meeting: October 9, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.
Document Availability
All documents (i) constituting non-exempt
public records, (ii) relating to an item on an agenda for a regular meeting,
and (iii) having been distributed to at least a majority of the Committee
after the agenda is posted, are available prior to the meeting for public
review at the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Public
Information Center, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The agenda and documents in the agenda packet will be made available, upon
request, in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a
disability (Gov’t Code Section 54954.2(a)). Disability-related
accommodations will also be made available to allow participation in the
Administrative Committee meeting. Any accommodations must be requested as soon as
practicable. Requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. Please
contact Tania Christman at (909) 396-3029 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., Tuesday through Friday, or send the request to
tchristman@aqmd.gov.
For further information, please contact: Tania
Christman; (909) 396-3029.
Adjournment
This page updated:
September 16, 2009
URL: http://www.aqmd.gov/gb_comit/Admin/2009/ac9-18-09.htm
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