ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Committee Members Dr. William A. Burke, Chair Council Member Ben Benoit, Vice Chair Council Member Michael Cacciotti Council Member Judith Mitchell September 11, 2020 ♦ 10:00 a.m. Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 (March 12, 2020) and N-29-20 (March 17, 2020), the South Coast AQMD Administrative Committee meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing and by telephone. Please follow the instructions below to join the meeting remotely. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION AT BOTTOM OF AGENDA Join Zoom Webinar Meeting - from PC or Laptop https://scaqmd.zoom.us/j/92255904416 Zoom Webinar ID: 922 5590 4416 (applies to all) Teleconference Dial In +1 669 900 6833 One tap mobile +16699006833,92255904416# Audience will be able to provide public comment through telephone or Zoom connection during public comment periods. PUBLIC COMMENT WILL STILL BE TAKEN AGENDA Members of the public may address this body concerning any agenda item before or during consideration of that item (Gov't. Code Section 54954.3(a)). If you wish to speak, raise your hand on Zoom or press Star 9 if participating by telephone. All agendas for regular meetings are posted at South Coast AQMD Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, at least 72 hours in advance of the regular meeting. Speakers may be limited to three (3) minutes each. South Coast AQMD -2- September 11, 2020 Administrative Committee CALL TO ORDER DISCUSSION ITEMS – Items 1 through 9: 1. Board Members’ Concerns (No Motion Required) Dr. William A. Burke Any member of the Governing Board, on his or her own initiative may Committee Chair raise a concern to the Administrative Committee regarding any South Coast AQMD items or activities. 2. Chairman’s Report of Approved Travel (No Motion Required) Dr. Burke 3. Report of Approved Out-of-Country Travel Wayne Nastri (No Motion Required) Executive Officer 4. Review October 2, 2020 Governing Board Agenda Wayne Nastri pgs. 1-10 5. Approval of Compensation for Board Member Assistant(s)/ Dr. Burke Consultant(s) (Any material, if submitted, will be distributed at the meeting.) (Motion Requested if Proposal Made) 6. Update on South Coast AQMD Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Wayne Nastri pgs. 11-14 Efforts (No Motion Required) Staff will provide an update on current and future efforts for our internal processes and programs, and to improve how we work with communities. 7. Budget and Economic Outlook Update (No Written Material) Jill Whynot (No Motion Required) Chief Operating Staff will provide an update on economic indicators and key South Coast Officer AQMD metrics. 8. South Coast AQMD 2019-2020 Why Healthy Air Matters Program Derrick J. Alatorre pgs. 15-97 End-of-Year Report (No Motion Required) DEO, Legislative, The Why Healthy Air Matters (WHAM) Program is South Coast AQMD’s Public Affairs & high school air quality education program. The report summarizes Media activities and accomplishments of the WHAM Program for the 2019-2020 school year. These actions are to receive and file the 2019-2020 WHAM Program End-of-Year Report. 9. Status Report on Major Ongoing and Upcoming Projects for Ron Moskowitz pgs. 98-107 Information Management (No Motion Required) Chief Information Information Management is responsible for data systems management Officer, Information services in support of all South Coast AQMD operations. This action is to Management provide the monthly status report on major automation contracts and planned projects. ACTION ITEMS – Items 10 through 13: OCTOBER ITEMS 10. Appoint Alternate Public Member to Hearing Board Faye Thomas pgs. (Motion Requested) Clerk of the Boards 108-109 In February 2020, one of the two Alternate Public Member positions on South Coast AQMD -3- September 11, 2020 Administrative Committee the South Coast AQMD Hearing Board became vacant. A Hearing Board Advisory Committee reviewed the applications and resumes of 22 candidates and recommended that the Administrative Committee interview the top three candidates. The Administrative Committee will interview the candidates at its meeting on September 11, 2020 for a final recommendation to the full Governing Board in October. 11. Issue Purchase Order for Ingres Relational Database Management Ron Moskowitz pgs. System Software Support (Motion Requested) 110-111 The Ingres Relational Database Management System is used for the implementation of the Central Information Repository database. This database is used at the South Coast AQMD to support a suite of client/server and web-based applications known collectively as the Clean Air Support System (CLASS). CLASS applications support all of South Coast AQMD’s core activities. Licensing, maintenance and support for this software expire on November 29, 2020. This action is to issue a purchase order to Actian Corporation for a total amount not to exceed $265,000. Funds for this expense are included in the FY 2020-21 Budget. 12. Execute Lease Contract for Mailing Equipment (Motion Requested) John Olvera pgs. 112-114 On June 6, 2020, the Board approved the release of an RFQ to solicit DEO, Administrative & lease proposals to replace the mailroom’s United States Postal Service- Human Resources compliant mailing system and to lease additional equipment for folding, inserting, and addressing mail. This action is to execute a five-year lease agreement with Pitney Bowes, Inc. for the proposed mailing equipment in an amount not to exceed $156,851. 13. Transfer and Appropriate Funds for Rule 1180 Program, Execute Jason Low pgs. Purchase Orders and/or Contracts and Issue Solicitation ADEO, Science & 115-121 (Motion Requested) Technology In June 2018, the Board recognized over $7.0 million in revenue from Advancement refineries into the Rule 1180 Special Revenue Fund (78) to establish community air monitoring near refineries. Also, the FY 2020-21 budget includes annual fees for community air monitoring totaling over $4.5 million. These actions are to: 1) transfer and appropriate funds of up to $861,000 from the Rule 1180 Special Revenue Fund (78) to Science & Technology Advancement’s FY 2020-21 Budget for Rule 1180; 2) execute purchase orders and/or contracts for air quality monitoring equipment and vehicles for the community air monitoring network; and 3) issue a solicitation for an independent audit of the Rule 1180 refinery fenceline and community air monitoring network. WRITTEN REPORTS: 14. Local Government & Small Business Assistance Advisory Group Derrick J. Alatorre pgs. Minutes for the June 12, 2020 Meeting 122-125 (No Motion Required) Attached for information only are the Local Government & Small Business Assistance Advisory Group minutes for the June 12, 2020 meeting South Coast AQMD -4- September 11, 2020 Administrative Committee 15. Environmental Justice Advisory Group Minutes for the January 24, Derrick J. Alatorre pgs. 126-138 2020 Meeting (No Motion Required) Attached for information only are the Environmental Justice Advisory Group minutes for the January 24, 2020 meeting. OTHER MATTERS: 16. Other Business Dr. Burke Any member of the Committee, or its staff, on his or her own initiative or in response to questions posed by the public, may ask a question for clarification, may make a brief announcement or report on his or her own activities, provide a reference to staff regarding factual information, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. (Govt Code Section 54954.2) 17. Public Comment At the end of the regular meeting agenda, an opportunity is provided for the public to speak on any subject within the Committee's authority that is not on the agenda. Speakers may be limited to three (3) minutes each. 18. Next Meeting Date: October 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. ADJOURNMENT Americans with Disabilities Act and Language Accessibility Disabilities and language-related accommodations can be requested to allow participation in the Administrative Committee meeting. The agenda will be made available, upon request, in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a disability (Gov’t Code Section 54954.2(a)). In addition, other documents may be requested in alternative formats and languages. Any disability or language- related accommodation must be requested as soon as practicable. Requests will be accommodated unless providing the accommodation would result in a fundamental alteration or undue burden to the District. Please contact Nancy Velasquez at (909) 396-2557 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, or send the request to [email protected]. Document Availability All documents (i) constituting non-exempt public records, (ii) relating to an item on an agenda for a regular meeting, and (iii) having been distributed to at least a majority of the Committee after the agenda is posted, are available by contacting Nancy Velasquez at (909) 396-2557, or send the request to [email protected]. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION Instructions for Participating in a Virtual Meeting as an Attendee As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to virtually raise your hand and provide public comment. Before joining the call, please silence your other communication devices such as your cell or desk phone. This will prevent any feedback or interruptions during the meeting. Please note: During the meeting, all participants will be placed on Mute by the host. You will not be able to mute or unmute your lines manually. After each agenda item, the Chairman will announce public comment. South Coast AQMD -5- September 11, 2020 Administrative Committee Speakers will be limited to a total of three (3) minutes for the Consent Calendar and Board Calendar, and three (3) minutes or less for other agenda items. A countdown timer will be displayed on the screen for each public comment. If interpretation is needed, more time will be allotted. Once you raise your hand to provide public comment, your name will be added to the speaker list.