BOARD MEETING DATE: December 5, 2003
AGENDA NO. 22

Technology Committee

SYNOPSIS:

The Technology Committee met on November 21, 2003. Major topics included Technology Advancement items reflected in the regular Board Agenda for the December Board meeting, and three written reports on a completed projects. A summary of these topics with the Committee's comments is provided. The next Technology Committee meeting will be on January 23, 2004 at 12:00 p.m. in CC-8.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.

Leonard Paulitz, Chair
Technology Committee

Attendance: Vice Chair Roy Wilson participated by video-teleconference. Committee Chair Leonard Paulitz appointed Board Member Jane Carney to the Committee, who were in attendance at District headquarters.

DECEMBER BOARD AGENDA ITEMS

1. Execute Contract for Demonstration of Low Emission, Alternative Fuel Heavy-Duty Vehicles Within South Coast Air Basin and Public Awareness Program - On July 11, 2003, the Board approved release of an RFP to solicit cost-share proposals to provide support for the implementation of low emission, clean fuel, heavy-duty vehicles and supporting infrastructure within the Basin. Only one proposal was received and reviewed. Staff recommends executing a contract with Gladstein & Associates. Total cost to AQMD’s Clean Fuels Program will not exceed $125,000.
   Moved (Carney), seconded (Wilson) and unanimously recommended for approval.
    
2. Approve Grants to Public School Districts to Purchase 22 New CNG School Buses and Infrastructure - On September 5, 2003, AQMD issued Program Announcement & Application #PA2004-01, titled "Lower-Emission School Bus Replacement and School Backup Generator Retrofit Program," soliciting applications for new CNG replacement buses. Sixteen public school districts applied for 82 new CNG school buses and three schools applied for PM traps on diesel backup generator sets. From the state Proposition 40 funding, staff recommends the approval of school bus replacement awards for 16 CNG school buses and infrastructure in an amount not to exceed $2,087,965. From the interest accumulated in the Lower Emission School Bus Fund, staff recommends an additional award of six new CNG buses and infrastructure in an amount not to exceed $847,979
   Moved (Carney), seconded (Wilson) and unanimously recommended for approval.
    
3. California Fuel Cell Partnership Meeting Summary - This report summarizes the California Fuel Cell Partnership Steering Team meeting held October 21-22, 2003
   (this report was forwarded for Board consideration)

WRITTEN REPORT ON COMPLETED PROJECTS

Written-only reports on the following completed projects were presented.

4. Assessment, Development and Demonstration of Low-VOC Cleaning Systems
    
5. Fast Track Fuel Cell Bus
    
6. Installation of NGV Fuel Dispensers and Card Readers

Other Business - There was no other business.

Public Comment Period - There was no public comment

The meeting was adjourned.

Attachment A - Attendance
 

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