BOARD MEETING DATE: July 8, 2005
AGENDA NO. 22
REPORT:
Administrative Committee
SYNOPSIS:
The Administrative Committee met Friday, June 10, 2005, and reviewed the proposed agenda for the July 8, 2005, Board meeting. The Committee also discussed various issues detailed in the Committee report. The next Administrative Committee meeting is Friday, July 15, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room CC-8.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive and file.
S. Roy Wilson, Vice Chair
Administrative Committee
Attendance: Present was Committee Vice Chair Roy Wilson (via teleconference). Committee Chair William Burke, Beatrice LaPisto-Kirtley, Jane Carney and Ronald Loveridge were absent.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
- Board Members’ Concerns: None.
- Chairman’s Report of Approved Travel: Dr. Wallerstein stated that Cynthia Verdugo-Peralta attended the California Hydrogen Blueprint Advisory Panel meeting held in Sacramento, CA on May 25-26 and she will be attending the National Association of Fire Marshals meeting to be held in Reno, NV on July 7-10, 2005.
- Approval of Compensation for Board Member Assistant(s): None.
- Report of Approved Out-of-Country Travel: Dr. Wallerstein stated that Cynthia Verdugo-Peralta, along with staff members Gary Dixon and Lisa Mirisola, will be attending the California Fuel Cell Partnership Steering Team meeting to be held in Vancouver, Canada on July 18-20, 2005.
JULY AGENDA ITEMS:
- Execute Contract for Port- and Railroad-related Projects: Dr. Wallerstein stated that Zorik Pirveysian, an employee since 1988 and the manager who has been leading the analysis of railroad and port emissions, has decided to move to Canada for family reasons. Staff is proposing to execute a level-of-effort contract not to exceed $10,000 at an hourly rate of $90 per hour with Mr. Pirveysian to complete work that is underway associated with ship and train issues, in conjunction with the No Net Increase Task Force and upcoming AQMP. Supervisor Wilson asked if Mr. Pirveysian will be working in the same capacity in Canada, and Elaine Chang, DEO/Planning, Rule Development & Area Sources, noted that he will work for the Greater Vancouver Regional District on planning and port issues beginning in August. Wilson expressed his concurrence that this item be recommended for approval by the Board.
- Revise Class Specification: Dr. Wallerstein stated that this item is to revise the class specification for the position of Plant Engineer. The individual formerly in this position resigned from the agency in May. Dr. Wallerstein continued that Eudora Tharp, Assistant DEO/Administrative & Human Resources, is revising the class specification to bring it up to date and to enhance recruitment efforts and create promotional opportunities. Ms. Tharp added that there is no increase in salary. Wilson expressed his concurrence that this item be recommended for approval by the Board.
- Authorize Purchase of PeopleSoft, Oracle and LibertyNet Software Support: Chris Marlia, Assistant DEO/Information Management, stated that this item is to continue support and maintenance of the PeopleSoft and imaging software systems for an additional year. Wilson expressed his concurrence that this item be recommended for approval by the Board.
- Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of 2005-06: Mr. Marlia explained that in January and July staff provides the Board with a listing of major automation contracts and projects to be initiated during the next half-year. Wilson expressed his concurrence that this item be recommended for approval by the Board.
- Recommendation to Approve Ethnic Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Members: Pom Pom Ganguli, Public Advisor, stated that ECAG Chair Cynthia Verdugo-Peralta is requesting approval of new members—Rosa Washington, Daniel Morales, John Bacheller—and one reappointment—Fernando Del Rio. Wilson expressed his concurrence that this item be recommended for approval by the Board.
- Ethnic Community Advisory Group Minutes for April 13, 2005: Attached for information are the Ethnic Community Advisory Group minutes for the April 13, 2005, meeting.
- Local Government & Small Business Advisory Group Minutes for March 11 and April 8, 2005: Attached for information are the Local Government & Small Business Advisory Group minutes for March 11 and April 8, 2005.
- Review July 8, 2005, Governing Board Agenda: Dr. Wallerstein stated that there are three set hearings for rules—1401.1 (Requirements for New and Relocated Facilities Near Schools), 1156 (PM10 Emission Reductions from Cement Manufacturing Facilities), and 1107 (Coating of Metal Parts and Products), 1118 (Emissions from Refinery Flares), 1186.1 (Less-Polluting Sweepers) and 1196 (Clean On-Road Heavy-Duty Public Fleet Vehicles), which are time sensitive since the Board is going dark in August.
He continued that since last Friday's Board meeting, Lockheed Martin has agreed to receive VOC and Nox credits from SCAQMD and drop the request for PM and CO credits, which resolves this issue.
- Other Business: Dr. Wallerstein commented that credits for power plants are being reviewed for the High Desert area, and that staff will do their best to accommodate them but also follow Board policy.
Roy Wilson asked what occurred during the meeting with Hank Wedaa regarding the use of new technology to reduce particulate matter emitted from power plants. Dr. Chang explained that current technology is second generation NOX technology which can offset liability. With regulatory programs in place, the benefit will be derived using the current scheme.
Dr. Wallerstein also mentioned that Supervisor Antonovich's office has suggested staff give credits in RFP/Qs for off-peak deliveries. This item will be agendized for the July 15 Administrative Committee meeting.
- Public Comment: None.
Meeting adjourned at 9:31 a.m.
Attachments (EXE 83kb)
Ethnic Community Advisory Group Minutes for April 13, 2005
Local Governing & Small Business Advisory Group Minutes for March 11 and April 8, 2005
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