BOARD MEETING DATE: June 14, 1996

AGENDA NO. 19

Report:

Administrative Committee

Synopsis:

The Administrative Committee met Friday, May 24, 1996, and reviewed the proposed agenda for the June 14, 1996 Board meeting. The Committee also discussed various issues detailed in the Committee report. The next Administrative Committee meeting is Friday, June 21, 1996, at 9:30 a.m., in Conference Room CC8.

Recommended Action:

Receive and file this report.

Jon D. Mikels, Chairman
Administrative Committee

Attendance:
Present were Committee Chairman Jon Mikels, Committee Vice Chairman Bill Burke, and Committee members Candace Haggard and Leonard Paulitz. Absent were Michael Antonovich and Mee H. Lee. Supervisor James Silva, Councilwoman Nell Soto and Supervisor S. Roy Wilson also were present, not voting.

Administrative Committee Discussion Items:

Award Bid for Independent Audit Services for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 1996, 1997, and 1998: The Committee interviewed representatives from each of the firms that rated within the top four of those evaluated. The Committee recommended Vargas & Company. Moved by Mikels, seconded by Haggard, unanimously approved.

Administrative Committee Recommendations Regarding Composition, Duties and Activities of the Advisory Council: The Chairman requested that the item be deferred to allow further review of the various committees providing input to the Board. It is anticipated the item would be brought back in approximately 90 days or upon completion of additional review.

Board Assistant Contracts: The Committee considered and recommended approval of the proposed compensation and contracts for Vice Chairman Dr. William A. Burke, Board Consultant (employee status), Laura E. Mascheroni; and Marvin Braude, Board Consultant (independent contractor status), Gary Ghiaey. Moved by Mikels, seconded by Paulitz, unanimously approved. Dr. Burke reconsidered his approval of the proposal of Gary Ghiaey changing his vote to “No” and stated that Mr. Ghiaey's resume shows no experience relating to air quality.

Staff Recommendations for June 14, 1996 Board Meeting

Recommended for Approval by the Administrative Committee:

1. Execute Contract for Enhancement of Facility Permit Processing System
   Moved by Paulitz, seconded by Haggard, unanimously approved.

2. Execute Contract to Cost-Share the Development of a Prototype Economical Advanced Electric Vehicle and a Plan for California Production
   Moved by Paulitz, seconded by Haggard, unanimously approved.

3. Issue a Request for Proposals to Audit AB 2766 Fee Revenue Recipients for Fiscal Years 1993-94 and 1994-95
   Moved by Paulitz, seconded by Haggard, unanimously approved.

4. Execute Contracts with Horizon Air Measurements Services, Inc. and Team Environmental Services, Inc. for Source Emission Testing
   Moved by Burke, seconded by Haggard, unanimously approved.

5. Execute Sole Source Contract to Help Fund the Development of Air Quality Related Educational Exhibits at the California Museum of Science and Industry’s California Science Center
   Moved by Burke, seconded by Haggard, unanimously approved.

6. Establish a List of Pre-Qualified Vendors for Providing Mailing Services
   Moved by Paulitz, seconded by Haggard, unanimously approved.

Report on Board Member Travel Authorized by the Chairman (April 19-May 24, 1996):
Jon D. Mikels and William Burke: May 14, 1996 meeting with Assembly Members Napolitano and Archie-Hudson and Senator Richard Polanco regarding AB 3248 (Napolitano), Sacramento, California. Board Member Nell Soto also attended this meeting but indicated she did not wish to have AQMD cover the cost of her travel as she was in Sacramento on other business.

Other Business: None

Public Comment: None