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REPORT:
Technology Committee
SYNOPSIS:
The Technology Committee met on July 25, 2008. Major topics
included Technology Advancement items reflected in the regular Board Agenda for
the September Board meeting. A summary of these topics with the Committee's
comments is provided. The next Technology Committee meeting will be on September
19, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. in CC-8.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
Receive and file.
S. Roy Wilson, Chair
Technology Committee
Attendance: Committee Chair Roy Wilson and Committee Member Miguel Pulido participated by videoeconference and Committee Member Dennis Yates was in attendance at District headquarters. Committee Member Tonia Reyes Uranga was absent.
SEPTEMBER BOARD AGENDA ITEMS
- Approve Expenditures for Activities and Projects During FYs 2008-09 and 2009-10, Execute Contracts, and Recognize Funding from Participating Members of the California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership
On April 5, 2002, the Board approved the establishment of a California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership (CNGVP) Fund and authorized the Executive Officer to approve up to $50,000 for individual expenditures for projects selected by the CNGVP, total amount not to exceed $200,000. The participating members pay two-year membership fees to fund program administration, specific projects, and activities to achieve the goals of the CNGVP. This action is to: (1) recognize funding from participating and future CNGVP members; (2) transfer $25,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund as AQMD’s contribution; (3) execute two contracts with Gladstein, Neandross and Associates for CNGVP web maintenance in an amount not to exceed $70,000 and to organize the Bio-Methane Summit in an amount not to exceed $25,000; and (4) authorize the Executive Officer to approve up to $50,000 for individual expenditures selected by the CNGVP in FYs 2008-09 and 2009-10, total amount not to exceed $250,000 for each fiscal year.
Moved (Yates), seconded (Wilson), and unanimously recommended for approval
- Recognize Funds from CARB and Execute Contracts Under Carl Moyer Multi-District Program and the Surplus Off-Road Opt-In for NOx Provision of the State In-Use Off-Road Vehicle Regulation -
CARB has allocated $1,838,865 to the AQMD under the “Year 10” Carl Moyer Multi-District Program. This action is to recognize $1,838,865 from CARB and execute multi-district contracts for projects selected by CARB in an amount not to exceed $1,751,300. The remaining balance of $87,565 is designated for administrative costs. This action is also to execute contracts under the Surplus Off-Road Opt-In for NOx (SOON) provision of the state in-use off-road vehicle regulation in an amount not to exceed $1,251,818 from the Carl Moyer Program Fund SB 1107 Account.
Moved (Yates), seconded (Wilson), and unanimously recommended for approval
- Allocate and Disburse Funds to Assist in Purchase of Natural Gas- Vehicles for Taxicab Services -
There continues to be a demand for pre-owned older gasoline Ford Crown Victorias for taxicab service. The AQMD has been providing funding assistance for new natural gas powered Crown Victorias, which are certified by BAF Technologies to the SULEV emissions standard. This action is to authorize the allocation and disbursement of $750,000 from the Clean Fuels fund to assist in the purchase of natural gas powered vehicles for taxicab operations at commercial airports.
Moved (Yates), seconded (Wilson), and unanimously recommended for approval
- Execute Contract to Cosponsor Clean Air Challenge Program -
As part of the BP/ARCO Settlement Funds, the Board approved co-funding for development of the Clean Air Challenge Program to train middle and high school science teachers about air quality, health effects, and cleaner technologies. The Clean Air Challenge Program held eight workshops and trained 232 middle and high school science teachers and 27,840 students in the district with co-funding from AQMD, Shell, and the City of Riverside. This action is to execute a contract with Clean Air Now to continue and expand the Clean Air Challenge Program. The total cost for this project is approximately $150,000, with AQMD cost share not to exceed $60,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund.
Moved (Yates), seconded (Pulido), and unanimously recommended for approval
- California Fuel Cell Partnership Steering Team Report and Quarterly Activity Report
- On April 4, 2008, the Board approved the proposal to renew membership in the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) for 2008. This report summarizes the California Fuel Cell Partnership Steering Team meeting held June 24-25, 2008 and provides an activity report for the period beginning January 2008.
Moved (Pulido), seconded (Yates), and unanimously recommended for approval
- Execute Contract to Cosponsor Evaluation of Impacts and Benefits of Plug-In Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- In 2000, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) assembled a working group to compare the impacts and benefits of various hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) options. The resulting public study, co-funded by AQMD, evaluated HEV architecture, performance, modeling, costs and commercialization issues. Building on analyses and stakeholder engagement from this earlier study, EPRI is proposing to assemble a working group and develop a scope of work to evaluate the potential for a variety of plug-in fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle options. This action is to execute a contract with EPRI not to exceed $50,000 to share the initial task cost of $100,000.
Moved (Pulido), seconded (Yates), and unanimously recommended for approval
- Issue Program Announcement for Electric Lawn Mower Vendors
- Staff proposes to extend the successful Lawn Mower Exchange Program by offering similar incentives in the spring of 2009 to generate cost-effective emission reductions. This action is to issue a program announcement to solicit competitive bids from cordless electric lawn mower manufacturers in sufficient quantities and at the lowest possible price for the expanded 2009 program.
Moved (Pulido), seconded (Yates), and unanimously recommended for approval
OTHER BUSINESS - There was no other business.
Public Comment Period - There was no public comment.
The meeting was adjourned.
Attachment
A - Attendance
Bob Ulloa, Board Assistant AQMD
Nicole Nishimura, Board Assistant AQMD
John Olvera, Sr. Deputy District Counsel AQMD
Henry Hogo, S&TA AQMD
Matt Miyasato, S&TA AQMD
Fred Minassian, S&TA AQMD
Dean Saito, S&TA AQMD
Michael Geller, S&TA AQMD
Lisa Mirisola, S&TA AQMD
Randal Pasek, S&TA AQMD
Andrew Yoon, S&TA AQMD
Shashi Singeetham, S&TA AQMD
Marjorie Eaton, S&TA AQMD
Donna Vernon, S&TA AQMD
Kevin Cao, IM AQMD
Roy Kim CaFCP
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