October 13, 1995

South Coast Air Quality

Management District Board

This report highlights the activities of the Public Advisor, Small Business Assistance, Economic Development and Local Government offices for the month of August 1995. Comprehensive reports on these efforts are included as Attachments I, II, III, IV respectively.

THEREFORE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR BOARD

--Receive and file this report.

Respectfully,

James M. Lents, Ph.D.

Executive Officer

LVB:DM

Attachments

ATTACHMENT I.

PUBLIC ADVISOR'S REPORT

AUGUST 1995

Highlights of the activities of this reporting period are listed below. A statistical report of these activities is also included. Contact La Ronda Bowen, Public Advisor at (909) 396-3235, if you have any questions.

BUSINESS OUTREACH & PUBLIC EDUCATION

During the month staff participated in the following activities, programs and events:

BUSINESS CLEAN AIR PARTNERSHIP - The Public Advisor's Office was involved in the following activities involving the Business Clean Air Partnership:

• The Public Advisor's staff facilitated the distribution of the "Customer Bill of Rights" cards and information sheets. The cards and sheets are prominently displayed at various places in the AQMD's lobby. They are also being sent out with all permit applications, invoices, Regulation XV manuals, and documents requested through the Public Information Center. The cards were printed in a special edition of AQMD's Advisor newsletter, and also included with a copy Inside the AQMD that was provided to each AQMD employee. The "Bill of Rights" was developed to assist businesses and the public in understanding their rights and the services available to them when working with the AQMD. The "Bill of Rights" is point XII of the Business Clean Air Partnership.

• Staff facilitated a Public Consultation meeting on Proposed Rule 310 - Amnesty for Unpermitted Equipment. The meeting was held August 22, 1995 in the AQMD Auditorium. The purpose of the rule is to create an incentive for unpermitted sources to apply for required permits, assuring compliance and creating a "level playing field" for all businesses in the South Coast Air Basin. To give the owners of unpermitted equipment an opportunity to obtain their permits without fear of penalty, the AQMD will provide a proposed one-time six month amnesty period between October 3, 1995 and April 2, 1996. Proposed Rule 310 implements Point X of the Business Clean Air Partnership

METALWORK INDUSTRY FORUM - August 30, 1995 at the Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles. Public Advisor La Ronda Bowen was a speaker at this forum for the metal, metalwork and industrial machinery industry sponsored by REBUILD LA. She gave a presentation on how companies can bridge the gap between economic growth and clean air.

PERMIT STREAMLINING - The AQMD's Public Advisor and Small Business Assistance Offices cooperated with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate a small business roundtable meeting to discuss improvements in the environmental permitting process. The staff sent out invitations to attend the roundtable to 100 representatives of various small businesses and small business advocacy groups. The meeting was held on August 22, 1995 at the Southern California Gas Company Energy Resource Center in Downey.

AUTOMATED PHONE INFORMATION SYSTEM - The Public Information Center received its first full month accounting report on it's automated phone information system. The system received an average of 1,053 calls per day in August. The system provides callers with self-service access to information on meetings, workshops, air quality readings and forecasts by simply entering their zip codes. Callers can also request rules or publications, and obtain updates on District programs. The system is operational 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week without requiring any increase in Public Information Center staff.

SMOGBUSTERS UPDATE - Over 2,100 students have joined the AQMD Smogbusters Club as of this month. The goal of the Club is to promote the voluntary reduction of air pollution through education and information. The Smogbusters Club was initiated for 10-12 year-olds during the summer of 1994 by the creation and distribution of the Smogbuster Activity Book. The booklet features science experiments, class projects and the chance to join the Club and receive free updates and prizes.

KIDS CARE FAIRS - The Seventh Annual Kids Care Fair offers vision and dental screenings, immunizations and information about public health services for thousands of our youngest residents. This year, AQMD will join KABC, FHP, the American Red Cross, UNOCAL and Children Now, to co-sponsor 40 fair sites between September 8 - 10, 1995. The District will provide an environmental health booth at several fair sites staffed by volunteers. The sponsorship enables AQMD to disseminate educational information and provide "hands on" learning experiences about air pollution to children and their parents.

VISITING DIGNITARIES - Delegates from two different countries visited the District during the month. They included:

• August 3, 1995: Councilman Chia-Ji Teng of the City of Taipei, Taiwan met with AQMD Intergovernmental affairs staff to learn about the role local governments have in implementing air pollution control measures to comply with state and federal clean air mandates.

• Professor Do-Wan Ku, Ph.D., Seoul National University Department of Sociology, met with AQMD Stationary Source Compliance, Technology Advancement and Public Advisor's staff to learn more about RECLAIM, alternative fuels and information on general air quality issues.

Along with coordinating the visits foreign officials to the District, when appropriate, the Public Advisor's staff also refers them to area businesses for information about the purchase of air pollution control equipment and technology.

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ATTACHMENT IV.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REPORT

(Intergovernmental Affairs)

AUGUST 1995

Highlights of the activities of this reporting period are listed below. Contact Intergovernmental Affairs Directors Larry Rhinehart at (909) 396-2898 or Oscar Abarca at (909) 396-3242 if you have any questions. Copies of their individual work plans are also provided.

In July 1995 AQMD Local Government functions, including the administration of the AB 2766 Program was transferred from Communications to the Public Advisor. This move was made to improve the AQMD's outreach efforts to the local offices of state legislators, local government. Combining resources will lead to a more coordinated and effective use of staff in responding to air quality concerns raised by the local governments, businesses and other publics they serve.

LEGISLATIVE OUTREACH

Intergovernmental Affairs Directors met with the following legislators and/or their staffs to provide presentations on the AQMD, the Business Clean Air Partnership, and to discuss air quality related issues:

• Senator Bill Leonard
• Senator Richard Mountjoy
• Assemblyman Fred Aguiar
• Assemblyman Ted Weggeland
• Assemblywoman Martha Escutia
• Senator Ruben S. Ayala
• Assemblyman Brett Granlund
• Senator Hilda Solis
• Senator Newton Russell

• Assemblyman Martin Gallegos
• Assemblyman James Rogan
• Senator Richard Polanco
• Assemblywoman Debra Bowen
• Assemblywoman Grace Napolitano
• Assemblyman Bruce Thompson
• Senator Rob Hurtt
• Senator Ray Haynes
• U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer

LOCAL GOVERNMENT OUTREACH

Intergovernmental Affairs Directors made presentations on the AQMD, the Business Clean Air Partnership, and other AQMD programs to the following city councils and governmental organizations:

• La Palma City Council
• Highland City Council
• SANBAG (Sub Regional Council)
• Orange County Division, League

of California Cities

• SCAG (TCC Implementation

Committee)

• Pasadena City Council
• Baldwin Park City Council
• South El Monte City Council
• Los Angeles Division, League

of California Cities

• Corona City Council
• Buena Park City Council
• March AFB Joint Powers Authority
• Huntington Beach City Council
• Monterey Park City Council
• Signal Hill City Council
• California Contract Cities
• MTA Board Meeting
• South Bay Cities Association
• Santa Ana City Council
• Moreno Valley Council Meeting
• Yucaipa City Council
• Inland Empire Division, League

of California Cities

• Glendale City Council
• South El Monte Business Group
• Long Beach City Council
• San Fernando City Council

Intergovernmental Affairs Directors also met with the following local governmental officials to provide presentations on the AQMD and discuss air quality related issues:

-Terry Brandt, Assist City Manager,

Laguna Beach

-Art Brown, Councilmember, Buena Park

-Councilman Richard Alatorre, Los Angeles

-Ralph Bauer, Councilmember, Huntington

Beach

-Jody Scott, Councilmember, Highland

-Dave Weitzel, City Manager, Banning

-Alan Kapanicus, City Manager, Beaumont

-Eddie Rose, Councilmember, Laguna

Niguel

-Eric Haley, Assistant Director, SANBAG

-George Gaytan, Councilmember, La Puente

-Larry Stevens, Planning Director, San

Dimas

-Terry DeDios, Cudahy

-Al Perez, Mayor, South El Monte

-Terry Muse, Councilmember, Baldwin Park

-Jose Pulido, Montebello

-Judy Chu, Councilmember, Montery Park

-Beverly O'Neill, Mayor, Long Beach

-Ed Chaves, Mayor Pro Tem, La Puente

-Dan Garther, South El Monte

-Pat McGuigan, Councilmember, Santa Ana

-Cynthia Crother, Councilmember, Moreno

Valley

-Norm King, City Manager, Moreno Valley

-John Tooker, City Manager, Yucaipa

-Woody Williams, Mayor Pro Tem, Yucaipa

-Mike Wickman, Mayor, Chino Hills

-Gene Carlstrom, Mayor Pro Tem, Grand

Terrace

-Eunice Uloa, Mayor, Chino

-Kim Chudoba, Executive Director, League

of California Cities (LA Division)

-Sheng Chang, Councilmember, Arcadia