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 and attachments are described in a “Board Letter” which may be accessed by clicking the appropriate link below. Unless otherwise noted, all agenda items are in .pdf format.

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.

All documents (i) constituting non-exempt public records, (ii) relating to an item on the agenda, and (iii) having been distributed to at least a majority of the Governing Board after the agenda is posted, are available prior to the meeting for public review at the South Coast Air Quality Management District Clerk of the Board’s Office, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.

CALL TO ORDER

Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation of Retirement Awards to Chandrashekhar Bhatt and Nola Oriola-Jackson

Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Terms January 2012 – January 2014, Burke

Opening Comments:

• William A. Burke, Ed.D., Chair
• Other Board Members
• Barry R. Wallerstein, D. Env., Executive Officer

This agenda is also available in .PDF format. (PDF, 12.2mb)

Note: Consent Calendar items held for discussion will be moved to Item No. 23.

1. Approve Minutes of July 8, 2011 Board Meeting (PDF,  261kb)
   McDaniel (909)396-2500
   (smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
   

2. Issue RFP for Legislative Representation in Sacramento, California (PDF, 562kb)
   Abarca (909) 396-3242
   (oabarca@aqmd.gov)
   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 2011. This action calls for the issuance of an RFP for legislative consulting services for AQMD in Sacramento for 2012. 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 $463,145 for the initial one-year period. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, July 15, 2011. Less than a quorum was present; the Committee Members concurred that this item be approved by the Board.)
   
   
3. Amend Contract for Media Relations Services (PDF, 23kb)
   Atwood (909) 396-3687
   (satwood@aqmd.gov)
   On September 10, 2010, the Board awarded a 12-month contract for Media Relations/Public Relations Services to Valencia & Co. for $12,718.75 per month. The existing contract with the firm expires on September 20, 2011. This action is to amend the existing contract for one additional year. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, July 15, 2011. Less than a quorum was present; the Committee Members referred this item to the full Board for further consideration.)
   
   
4. Approve Annual Report on AB 2766 Funds from Motor Vehicle Registration Fees for FY 2009-10 (PDF, 888kb)
   Chang (909) 396-3186
   (echang@aqmd.gov)
   This report contains data on the AB 2766 Subvention Fund Program for FY 2009-10 as requested by CARB. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, July 22, 2011)
   
   
5. Amend Contract for Lease of South Bay Field Office (PDF, 19kb)
   Johnson (909) 396-3018
   (bjohnson@aqmd.gov)
   On September 8, 2006, the Board approved renewal of the lease for the South Bay field office, used by inspectors who conduct refinery and other specialized inspections in the area. This action is to amend the contract to extend the lease with Circle Racquet Ball Courts for another five-year term. Funding for this lease has been included in the FY 2011-12 Budget and will be requested in successive fiscal years. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, July 15, 2011. Less than a quorum was present; the Committee Members concurred that this item be approved by the Board.)
   
   
6. Transfer Funds and Amend Contracts to Conduct Additional 2011 Lawn Mower Exchange Events and Execute Contract to Conduct Pilot Study for Use of Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment (PDF, 43kb)
   Liu (909) 396-2105
   (cliu@aqmd.gov)
   At its March 4, 2011 meeting, the Board approved contracts for the 2011 Lawn Mower Exchange Program. This action is to transfer a total of $63,000 from the Rule 1309.1 Priority Reserve Fund to the Air Quality Investment Fund (27) and the Science and Technology Advancement FY 2011-12 Budget to conduct additional Lawn Mower Exchange events. The other action is to conduct a pilot study for the use of zero emission lawn and garden equipment in the City of Santa Monica in an amount not to exceed $17,525. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Committee, July 22, 2011. Less than a quorum was present; the Committee Members concurred that this item be approved by the Board.)
   
   
7. Execute Contracts for Natural Gas Fueling Stations (PDF, 39kb)
   Liu (909) 396-2105
   (cliu@aqmd.gov)
   At the September 10, 2010 meeting, the Board recognized $2,600,000 funds from the CEC AB 118 Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program awards for ten alternative fuel fueling stations. The CEC has modified that award to fund a total of eleven stations with different vendors for the same amount of funding. This action is to authorize execution of contracts with Clean Energy, Waste Management, Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc., Border Valley Trading Ltd.//Hayday Farms, the City of Corona and Rainbow Disposal for a total amount not to exceed $2,600,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund (31). This action is to also increase awards from $40,000 to $60,000 each for West Covina and Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School Districts for upgrading their undersized CNG equipment. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, July 22, 2011. Less than a quorum was present; the Committee Members concurred that this item be approved by the Board.)
   
   
   
8. Issue Program Announcement for Natural Gas Truck Projects and Amend Contract (PDF, 598kb)
   Liu (909) 396-2105
   (cliu@aqmd.gov)
   The AQMD has received grant awards from federal and state agencies for the purchase of heavy-duty natural gas trucks. These include the CEC, U.S. EPA, DOE Clean Cities Program and the Department of Transportation (DOT). These grants have helped to successfully deploy hundreds of natural gas trucks in the goods movement sector. Additional natural gas truck projects are needed to expend the remaining funds under these grants. This action is to issue a Program Announcement to solicit natural gas truck projects in the amount of approximately $5.2 million, comprised of $1.8 million from DOT for solid waste collection trucks and about $3.4 million in returned and remaining funds from the CEC, U.S. EPA and DOE grants for goods movement trucks. This action is also to amend an existing contract to change the source of funds. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, July 22, 2011; Recommended for Approval)
   
   
9. Recognize Funds and Execute Contracts for Truck Retrofit Projects (PDF, 46kb)
   Liu (909) 396-2105
   (cliu@aqmd.gov)
   The Board previously awarded a contract to Gardner Trucking for $1 million to retrofit 200 heavy-duty diesel trucks with diesel particulate filters (DPFs) under a U.S. EPA grant. This project, unfortunately, cannot proceed due to lack of financial resources by Gardner Trucking. In order to meet the U.S. EPA deadline, staff proposes utilizing the funds for other diesel truck retrofit projects. This action is to recognize the U.S. EPA Grant and execute contracts to retrofit heavy-duty diesel trucks with DPFs at a total cost not to exceed $1,000,000. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, July 22, 2011. Less than a quorum was present; the Committee Members concurred that this item be approved by the Board.)
   
   
10. Approve Contract Modifications and Awards under FY 2010-11 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program and Fund Transfer for Miscellaneous Costs in FY 2011-12 (PDF, 103kb)
    Errata (PDF, 4.7kb)
    Hogo (909) 396-3184
    (hhogo@aqmd.gov)
    As part of their FY 2010-11 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program, the MSRC issued an RFP and several Program Announcements to implement various programs. On July 21 and August 18, 2011, the MSRC approved multiple new contracts under these Programs. Also as part of their FY 2010-11 Work Program, the MSRC approved augmentation of previously awarded contracts to provide alternative fuel school bus incentives and awards to implement “511” mobile applications. Additionally, every year the MSRC adopts an Administrative Budget which includes transference of funds to the AQMD Budget to cover administrative expenses. The MSRC seeks AQMD Board approval of these contract awards and modifications and the fund transfer. (Reviewed: Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, July 21 and August 18, 2011; Recommended for Approval)
    
    
11. Execute Contracts for Short- and Long-Term Systems Development, Maintenance and Support Services (PDF, 37kb)
    Marlia (909) 396-3148
    (cmarlia@aqmd.gov)
    On May 6, 2011, the Board approved the release of an RFP to obtain short- and long-term systems development, maintenance and support services. This action is to execute new contracts to obtain these services on a task order basis. Executing contracts with multiple bidders provides a pool of well-qualified professionals who have demonstrated their understanding of and expertise in meeting agency needs and enables AQMD to obtain cost-effective and technically responsive support. Funds for these services ($520,500) are included in the FY 2011-12 Budget. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, July 15, 2011. Less than a quorum was present; the Committee Members concurred that this item be approved by the Board.)
    
    
12. Execute Sole Source Contract for Three-Year Service Agreement for AQMD Access to On-line Legal Research Libraries (PDF, 18kb)
    Wiese (909) 396-3460
    (kwiese@aqmd.gov)
    The current service agreement with LexisNexis to provide AQMD with on-line legal research libraries ended June 30, 2011. This action is to enter into a new three-year agreement with LexisNexis under the State of California’s Master Service Agreement. In the future, the State may opt to change on-line legal research providers and the AQMD would benefit from changing to the State’s provider at that time. A sole-source contract is necessary since AQMD secures such services under the State of California’s agreement with LexisNexis at substantially lower rates than the open market. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, July 15, 2011. Less than a quorum was present; the Committee Members concurred that this item be approved by the Board.)
    
    Items 13 through 22 -- Information Only/Receive and File
    
    
    
13. Legislative & Public Affairs Report (PDF, 53kb)
    Abarca (909) 396-3242
    (oabarca@aqmd.gov)
    This report highlights the June and July 2011 outreach activities of Legislative & Public Affairs, which include Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, and Outreach to Business and Federal, State and Local Government. (No Committee Review)
    
    
14. Hearing Board Report (PDF, 183 kb)
    Camarena (909) 396-2500
    (ecamarena@aqmd.gov)
    This reports the action taken by the Hearing Board during the period of June 1 through July 31, 2011. (No Committee Review)
    
    
15. Civil Filings and Civil Penalties Report (PDF, 73kb)
    Wiese (909) 396-3460
    (kwiese@aqmd.gov)
    This reports the monthly penalties from June 1 through June 30, 2011, and legal actions filed by the District Prosecutor during June 1 through June 30, 2011. An Index of District Rules is attached with the penalty report. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, July 22, 2011)
    
    
16. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by AQMD (PDF, 918kb)
    This report provides, for the Board's consideration, a listing of CEQA documents received by the AQMD between June 1, 2011 and July 31, 2011, and those projects for which the AQMD is acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA. (No Committee Review)
    
    
17. Rule and Control Measure Forecast (PDF, 126kb)
    Chang (909) 396-3186
    (echang@aqmd.gov)
    This report highlights AQMD rulemaking activity and public workshops potentially scheduled for the year 2011 and portions of 2012. (No Committee Review)
    
    
18. Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of FY 2011-12 (PDF, 34kb)
    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 2011-12. (No Committee Review)
    
    
19. FY 2010-11 Contract Activity (PDF, 694kb)
    O’Kelly (909) 396-2828
    (mokelly@aqmd.gov)
    This report lists the number of contracts let during FY 2010-11, the respective dollar amounts, award type, and the authorized contract signatory for the AQMD. This report includes the data provided in the March 2011 report covering contract activity for the first six months of FY 2010-11. (No Committee Review)>
    
    
20. Summary of Changes to FY 2010-11 Approved Budget (PDF, 34kb)
    O’Kelly (909) 396-2828
    (mokelly@aqmd.gov)
    This is the year-end report of budget changes for FY 2010-11. (No Committee Review)
    
    
21. This item withdrawn by staff.
    
    
22. Audit Reports of AB 2766 Fee Revenue Recipients for FYs Ending June 30, 2008 and 2009 (PDF, 1.4mb)
    O’Kelly (909) 396-2828
    (mokelly@aqmd.gov)
    Health and Safety Code Section 44244.1 requires any agency that receives fee revenues subvened from the Department of Motor Vehicles to be audited once every two years. This audit of AQMD's share, MSRC's share, and local governments' share of such subvened funds, performed by independent Certified Public Accountants, has been completed. (Reviewed: Administrative Committee, July 15, 2011. Less than a quorum was present; the Committee Members concurred that this item be approved by the Board.)
    
    
23. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar
    
    
    BOARD CALENDAR
    
    
24. Administrative Committee (PDF, 215kb)
    Wallerstein (909) 396-3131
    (bwallerstein@aqmd.gov)
    Chair: Burke
    (Receive & File)  
    
    
25. Legislative Committee (PDF, 700kb)
    Abarca (909) 396-3242
    (oabarca@aqmd.gov)
    Chair: Carney 
    
    Receive and file; and adopt the following positions as recommended:

    Bill/Title	Recommended Position
    AB 1099 (Lowenthal) Commercial Motor Vehicles: Emissions Standards	Support*
    SB 859 (Padilla) Vehicles: Records: Confidentiality	Support*
    *Less than a quorum was present; the Committee Members concurred that these items be approved by the Board.

    
    
    
26. Mobile Source Committee (PDF, 57kb)
    Chang (909) 396-3186
    (echang@aqmd.gov)
    Chair: Loveridge
    (Receive & File) 
    
    
27. 1. Stationary Source Committee  (PDF, 47kb)
       Nazemi (909) 396-2662
       (mnazemi1@aqmd.gov)
       Chair: Yates (Receive & File)
       
       
    2. Stationary Source Committee Special Meeting (PDF, 38kb)
       Nazemi (909) 396-2662
       (mnazemi1@aqmd.gov)
       Chair: Yates (Receive & File)
       
       
       
28. Technology Committee (PDF, 30kb)
    Liu (909) 396-2105
    (cliu@aqmd.gov)
     Chair: Gonzales
     (Receive & File) 
    
    
29. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (PDF, 338kb)
    Hogo (909) 396-3184
    (hhogo@aqmd.gov)
    Board Liaison:
    (Receive & File) 
    
    
30. 1. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report for July (PDF, 75kb)
       McDaniel (909) 396-2500
       (smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
       (Receive & File)
       
       
    2. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report for August (PDF, 68kb)
       McDaniel (909) 396-2500
       (smcdaniel@aqmd.gov)
       Board Rep: Loveridge
       (Receive & File)
       
       
31. California Fuel Cell Partnership Steering Team Meeting Summary and Quarterly Update (PDF, 440kb)
    Board Rep: Gonzales
    (Receive & File)
    This report summarizes the California Fuel Cell Partnership Steering Team meeting held June 14-15, 2011 and provides quarterly updates for the periods beginning January and April 2011. (Reviewed: Technology Committee, July 22, 2011)
    
    Staff Presentation/Board Discussion
    
    
32. Approve AQMD Air Quality-Related Energy Policy (PDF, 2.4Mb)
    Errata (PDF, 4.7kb)
    (Continued from July 8, 2011 Board Meeting)
    Chang (909) 396-3186
    (echang@aqmd.gov)
    The Board directed staff to develop a policy document that integrates air quality, energy, and climate change issues in a coordinated and consolidated manner. Staff has developed this draft Air Quality-Related Energy Policy for the Board’s consideration and has prepared this Board letter to provide additional background information on the policy, key issues, and the public process undertaken in its development. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, June 17, July 22, and August 26, 2011)
    
    
33. Zero and Near-Zero Emission Technologies and Energy Quarterly Report of Activities Related to Powering Future Vision (PDF, 80kb)
    Greenwald (909) 396-2111
    (pgreenwald@aqmd.gov)
    This report describes recent AQMD actions to seek implementation of zero and near-zero emission technologies and energy sources, as needed to attain federal air quality standards. (No Committee Review)
    
    PUBLIC HEARINGS
    
    
    
34. Amend Rule 1147 – NOx Reductions from Miscellaneous Sources (PDF, 3.5mb)
    (Continued from July 8, 2011 Board Meeting)
    Tisopulos (909) 396-3123
    (ltisopulos@aqmd.gov)
    To respond to compliance challenges currently being experienced, staff is recommending delay of the NOx emission limit compliance dates for equipment subject to Rule 1147. The proposed rule also limits the requirements for fuel and time meters. PAR 1147 will also reduce compliance cost due to emissions testing and clarify existing requirements. PAR 1147 will result in delayed emissions reductions from equipment subject to this rule. However, PAR 1147 would achieve the same reductions as the existing rule by 2014. This action is to adopt the resolution: 1) Certifying the Final Subsequent Environmental Assessment for Proposed Amended Rule 1147; and 2) Amending Rule 1147. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, April 15, June 17 and July 22, 2011)
    
    
35. Amend Rule 1470 - Requirements for Stationary Diesel-Fueled Internal Combustion and Other Compression Ignition Engines (PDF, kb)
    Staff is recommending that the public hearing on this item be continued to the October 7, 2011 Board Meeting.
    Chang (909) 396-3186
    (echang@aqmd.gov)
    The proposal would amend Rule 1470 in response to the 2007 and 2011 amendments to the state Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for Stationary Compression Ignition Engines. The key amendments primarily impact new stationary emergency standby diesel engines NOx and PM requirements. The NOx emission limits would be removed due to technical feasibility, and PM requirements would be retained for sensitive receptors. Others would have to comply with Rule 1401 risk assessment and specified emission rates. Other amendments are also proposed to directly reference the ATCM or to coincide with the ATCM amendments. (Reviewed: Stationary Source Committee, June 17, 2011)
    
    OTHER BUSINESS
    
    
    
36. Execute Lease Contract for Printing Equipment and Copiers (PDF, 47kb)
    Johnson (909) 396-3018
    (bjohnson@aqmd.gov)
    On April 1, 2011, the Board approved the release of an RFP to solicit lease proposals to replace the print shop's high-production black and white printer/copier equipment and walk-up floor copiers. This action is to execute a five-year lease and maintenance agreement with Image IV Systems, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $615,000 and extend the current Canon lease and maintenance agreements until the new equipment is installed. Funding has been included in the FY 2011-12 Budget and will be requested in successive fiscal years. (No Committee Review)
    
    
    

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:

AQIP = Air Quality Investment Program
AVR = Average Vehicle Ridership
BACT = Best Available Control Technology
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
CPI = Consumer Price Index
CTG = Control Techniques Guideline
DERA= Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
EV = Electric Vehicle
FY = Fiscal Year
GHG = Greenhouse Gas
HRA = Health Risk Assessment
IAIC = Interagency AQMP Implementation Committee
IGA = Intergovernmental Affairs
LEV = Low Emission Vehicle
LNG = Liquefied Natural Gas
MATES = Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study
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
PM_2.5 = 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