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
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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.
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Comments:
- William A. Burke, Ed.D., Chair
- Other Board Members
- Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env., Executive Officer
Recognize Employees with Twenty-Five and Thirty Years of Service, Burke
Recognize Schools that Took Precautionary Measures During Wildfires, Burke
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 19)
Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be
moved to Item No. 20.
1. Minutes of November 2, 2007 Board Meeting
McDaniel (909) 396-2500
 (smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
Budget/Fiscal Impact
2. Execute Three Contracts to Cosponsor Emissions
Testing of Various Blends of Alternative Fuels
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
There is increased attention on alternative fuels due to national support for
biofuels and state activities resulting from AB32, AB1007, the Low Carbon Fuel
Standard and changing natural gas composition. In order to evaluate the most
likely emission impact from these fuels, this action is to execute three
projects with the University of California Riverside College of Engineering
Center for Environmental Research and Technology. The first would cosponsor a
project with CARB evaluating diesel biofuels and biofuel blends. The second
would evaluate different blends of ethanol for light-duty vehicles. The third
would cosponsor a project with the California Energy Commission evaluating
various natural gas blends. The total cost for these three projects is expected
to be $2,280,000 with the AQMD funding not to exceed $450,000 from the Clean
Fuels Fund. (Review: Technology Committee, November 16, 2007)
3. Execute Port LNG Truck Fleet Modernization Contract Under Year 8 Carl
Moyer Program
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
On February 3, 2006, the Board set aside $6 million to replace older
heavy-duty diesel trucks at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long
Beach (POLB) with new LNG trucks under the Carl Moyer Fleet Modernization
Program. On February 1, 2007, AQMD, POLA, and POLB released a joint RFP for a
total amount of $22 million to solicit LNG truck projects. POLA and POLB
contributed $8 million each towards this project. The RFP closed on March 30,
2007, and AQMD, POLA, and POLB jointly evaluated the applications which were
received in response to the RFP. This action is to execute a contract with
Southern Counties Express to replace 21 heavy-duty pre-1990 diesel trucks with
2006 model year LNG trucks in an amount not to exceed $3,024,000 from the “Year
8” Carl Moyer Program Fund SB 1107 Account. (Review: Technology Committee,
November 16, 2007)
4. Execute Truck Fleet Modernization Contracts for Carl Moyer
Program
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
On July 7, 2006, the Board approved release of a Program Announcement to
solicit projects at a cost not to exceed $6 million under the Carl Moyer Truck
Fleet Modernization Program. These projects are evaluated on a first-come,
first-served basis, and are submitted on a monthly basis to the Board for
approval. This action is to execute fleet modernization contracts in an amount
not to exceed $781,150 from the Carl Moyer Program Fund SB 1107 Account.
5. Approve Grants for Replacement of Pre-1987 School Buses with New CNG
School Buses
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
At its June 1, 2007 meeting, the Board authorized issuance of a Program
Announcement to replace pre-1987 school buses with new alternative fuel school
buses. Several public school districts applied. This action is to replace 108
pre-1987 school buses with new CNG buses in an amount not to exceed $16,307,329
from either the Carl Moyer Program Fund AB 923 Account or from state bond funds,
if these become available. Upon receipt of the state bond funds, this action
will also replace an additional 67 pre-1987 school buses with new CNG buses.
(Review: Technology Committee, November 16, 2007)
6. Execute Contract to Replace Child Care Center
Roof
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)
On September 7, 2007, the Board authorized release of an RFP to re-roof the
child care center. This action is to execute a contract with Best Contracting
Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $84,412, for this work. Sufficient
funding is available in the FY 2007-08 Budget. (Review: Administrative
Committee, November 9, 2007)
7. Execute Sole Source Contract for Municipal Outreach to Implement 2007
SIP Measure on AB 2766 Funding
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
A sole source contract with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for enhanced education and
outreach assistance to local governments for expenditure of AB 2766 Funds from
Motor Vehicle Registration Fees is recommended for Calendar Year 2008. This firm
is familiar with AQMD policies and initiatives, has a strong bipartisan
reputation, and a widespread municipal client base within the jurisdictional
boundaries of the District. This action is to provide assistance in the
implementation of the 2007 SIP Measure on AB 2766 funding by executing a
contract with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son to perform enhanced education and outreach
at a cost not to exceed $100,000. (Review: Administrative Committee, November 9,
2007)
8. Amend Contracts to Provide Short- and
Long-Term Systems Development, Maintenance and Support Services
Marlia (909) 396-3148
(cmarlia@aqmd.gov)
The 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
funds of $470,000 for needed development work. Funds for this purchase are
included in the FY 2007-08 Budget. (Review: Administrative Committee, November
9, 2007)
9. Appropriate Funds from General Fund,
Undesignated Fund Balance, to Information Management’s FY 2007-08 Budget for
Systems Development Work
Marlia (909) 396-3148
(cmarlia@aqmd.gov)
Information Management staff resources have been redirected from budgeted
systems development efforts to the modification of AQMD’s annual emission
reporting program. To ensure that critical systems development is not delayed,
this action is to appropriate and transfer $150,000 from the Undesignated Fund
Balance in the General Fund to Information Managements FY 2007-08 Services and
Supplies Budget. (Review: Administrative Committee, November 9, 2007)
10. Authorize Purchase of Desktop Operating
System and Office Suite Upgrades
Marlia (909) 396-3148
(cmarlia@aqmd.gov)
On September 7, 2007, the Board approved the
release of an RFQ to select a vendor capable of providing Microsoft Windows
Vista Business Operating System and Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007
licenses. As a result of successful responses to this RFQ, Advance Computer
Service was identified as capable of providing these products. This action is to
authorize the purchase of desktop Vista Operating System and Office Suite
upgrades from Advance Computer Service. Funds ($433,630) for this expense are
included in the FY 2007-08 Budget. (Review: Administrative Committee, November
9, 2007)
11. Approve Contract Modifications under MSRC’s FYs 2005-06 and
2006-07 Work Programs and Issue Solicitations and Award Sole-Source Contracts
under FY 2007-08 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program
Norton-Perry
At its November 8, 2007 meeting, the MSRC approved
a modification request from Westport Fuel Systems to substitute a demonstration
program for a portion of the funds in the existing incentive program for
advanced heavy-duty natural gas engines and awarded additional funds to A Z Bus
Sales for CNG school bus incentives under the FYs 2005-06 and 2006 07 Work
Programs, respectively. The MSRC also approved a $13.745 million FY 2007-08 Work
Program and unanimously approved to move forward with the following elements:
Local Government Match, Alternative Fuel Infrastructure, Alternative Fuel School
Buses, Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel On-Road Engines, Heavy-Duty Natural Gas
Off-Road Cargo Handling Engines, and Big Rig Freeway Service Patrol. Therefore,
at this time the MSRC requests approval to modify two contracts under the FYs
2005-06 and 2006-07 Work Programs as well as approval to issue five
solicitations and award two sole-source contracts, totaling $12.2 million, under
the FY 2007-08 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program. The MSRC further
requests authority to adjust contracts up to five percent and for the Board
Chairman to execute agreements. (Review: Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction
Committee, November 8, 2007).
Action Item/No Fiscal Impact
12. Adopt Corrected Resolution Regarding Hearing Board Compensation
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)
The Resolution regarding Hearing Board compensation
that was adopted by the Board at its November 2, 2007 meeting inadvertently
omitted changes made by the Board on June 9, 2006. This action is to adopt the
corrected Resolution.
13. Establish Lists of Prequalified Vendors to
Provide Mailing Services and Fleet Vehicle Mechanical Repair and Service
Tharp (909) 396-3018
(etharp@aqmd.gov)
On July 13, 2007, the Board approved release of RFQs for mailing services and
for fleet vehicle mechanical repair and service. This action is to establish
lists of prequalified vendors that will be used for the next three years to
purchase these services and supplies. (Review: Administrative Committee,
November 9, 2007)
Information Only - Receive and File
14. Public Affairs Report
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
This report highlights the October 2007 outreach activities of Public
Affairs, which include: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public
Meetings, Business Assistance, and Outreach to Business and Federal, State, and
Local Government.
15. Hearing Board Report
Camarena (909) 396-2500
(ecamarena@aqmd.gov)
This reports the actions taken by the Hearing Board during the period of
October 1 through October 31, 2007.
16. Civil Filing and Civil Penalties Report
Mieras (909) 396-3400
(pmieras@aqmd.gov)
This reports the monthly penalties from September 1 through September 30,
2007, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during September 1
through September 30, 2007. A glossary explaining the key terms and Index of
District Rules are attached with the penalty report.
17. 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 October 1, 2007 and October 31, 2007, and
those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA.
(Review: Mobile Source Committee, November 16, 2007)
18. 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 2008.
19. Status Report on Major Projects for Information
Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of 2007-08
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 2007-08
20. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
BOARD CALENDAR
21. Administrative Committee
Chair: Burke
Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
(bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
22. Investment Oversight Committee
Chair: Antonovich
Pearce (909) 396-2828
(rpearce@aqmd.gov)
23. Legislative Committee
Chair: Carney
Abarca (909) 396-3242
(oabarca@aqmd.gov)
The Legislative Committee held its regular meeting on Friday, November 9,
2007, and approved and forwarded for Board’s consideration AQMD’s 2008
Legislative Goals and Objectives. The next Legislative Committee meeting is
scheduled for Friday, December 14, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. in Conference Room CC8.
24. Mobile Source Committee
Chair: Loveridge
Chang (909) 396-3186
(echang@aqmd.gov)
25. Stationary Source Committee
Chair: Yates
Coy (909) 396-2434
(ccoy@aqmd.gov)
26. Technology Committee
Chair: Wilson
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
27. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee
Board Liaison: Antonovich
Hogo (909) 396-3184
(hhogo@aqmd.gov)
28. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report
Board Rep: Loveridge
McDaniel (909) 396-2821
(smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
29. Report on 2007 Southern California
Wildfires, Proposed Actions to Enhance Future Response Capabilities, and Issue
Sole Source Purchase Orders for Additional Continuous Monitoring Equipment for
Fine Particle Matter
Liu (909) 396-2105
(cliu@aqmd.gov)
Southern California continues to experience wildfires and this year’s fires
were the most severe in recent history. Staff will provide an update on the air
quality impacts and the AQMD response to the 2007 Southern California wildfires.
Staff will also propose a series of actions to enhance future response
capabilities, including enhanced communications to the public through the AQMD
website and interactive voice response system, releasing information to the
media and local jurisdictions, and enhancing measurement capabilities to capture
real-time pollutant concentrations during wildfire events. (Review: Technology
Committee, November 16, 2007)
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)
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:
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Association of American Railroads,
et al. v. SCAQMD, et al.,
U.S. District Court Case No. CV06-1416 JFW (PLAx) and United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Docket No. 07-55804;
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Engine Manufacturers Association, et al.
v. SCAQMD, et al.,
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Case No. 05-56654;
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NRDC, et al. v. SCAQMD, et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. BS105728 and BS110792; and
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Communities for a Better Environment v.
South Coast Air Quality
Management
District, et al., Los
Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS091275, and Carlos
Valdez, Southern California
Pipe Trades District Council 16, Steamfitters &
Pipefitters
Local 250 v. South Coast Air Quality Management District, et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS091276
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).
ADJOURNMENT
Immediately following the regular Board meeting, the Board will reconvene in
Conference Room CC-8 to hold a Special Study
Session on Climate Change, including Discussion of Potential AQMD Policies
and Activities Related to AB 32 Implementation.
***PUBLIC COMMENTS***
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Members of the public are afforded an opportunity to speak on any
listed item before or during consideration of that item. Please notify the
Clerk of the Board, (909) 396-2500, if you wish to do so. All agendas are
posted at AQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California,
at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. At the end of the agenda, an
opportunity is also provided for the public to speak on any subject within
the AQMD's authority. Speakers may be limited to three (3) minutes each.
Note that on items listed on the Consent Calendar and the balance of
the agenda any motion, including action, can be taken (consideration is
not limited to listed recommended actions). Additional matters can be
added and action taken by two-thirds vote, or in the case of an emergency,
by a majority vote. Matters raised under Public Comments may not be acted
upon at that meeting other than as provided above.
Written comments will be accepted by the Board and made part of the
record, provided 25 copies are presented to the Clerk of the Board.
Electronic submittals to cob@aqmd.gov of
10 pages or less including attachment, in MS WORD, plain or HTML format
will also be accepted by the Board and made part of the record if received
no later than 5:00 p.m., on the Tuesday prior to the Board meeting.
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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
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