BOARD MEETING DATE: March 6, 2015 AGENDA NO. 1

MINUTES: Governing Board Monthly Meeting

SYNOPSIS: Attached are the Minutes of the February 6, 2015 meeting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve Minutes of the February 6, 2015 Board Meeting.

Saundra McDaniel,

Clerk of the Boards

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Notice having been duly given, the regular meeting of the South Coast Air Quality 

Management District Board was held at District Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, 

Diamond Bar, California. Members present:

William A. Burke, Ed.D., Chairman 

Speaker of the Assembly Appointee 

Mayor Dennis R. Yates, Vice Chairman 

Cities of San Bernardino County 

Mayor Michael D. Antonovich (arrived at 9:25 a.m. and left at 11:50 a.m.)

County of Los Angeles 

Mayor Ben Benoit 

Cities of Riverside County

Supervisor John J. Benoit 

County of Riverside

Councilmember Michael A. Cacciotti 

Cities of Los Angeles County – Eastern Region 

Dr. Joseph K. Lyou 

Governor’s Appointee 

Councilmember Judith Mitchell 

Cities of Los Angeles County – Western Region 

Supervisor Shawn Nelson 

County of Orange 

Dr. Clark E. Parker, Sr.

Senate Rules Committee Appointee 

Mayor Miguel A. Pulido (left at 9:45 a.m.)

Cities of Orange County

Supervisor Janice Rutherford 

County of San Bernardino 

Member absent:

Councilmember Joe Buscaino 

City of Los Angeles 
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CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Burke called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.

 Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Mayor Pulido.

 Opening Comments

Councilmember Mitchell. Announced that she attended the Low-Carbon 

Fuels Summit held in Sacramento on February 3, 2015, and moderated a panel 

on the Next Steps for Clean Fuels Policies. She noted that meeting the 2020 

low-carbon fuels standard requires a lot of work to be done in this arena. 

Councilmember Cacciotti. Explained discussions he was involved in while 

riding on various buses to get to today’s meeting, in which he spoke to bus 

drivers and passengers about their experiences with riding CNG and electricpowered buses, and noted that most expressed a preference towards the electric 

buses. He also encouraged his fellow Board Members to take mass transit to the 

mobile Board meeting on March 6, 2015 to be held at the City of Long Beach

Council Chamber. 

Dr. Lyou. Noted that he also attended and participated on a panel at the 

Low-Carbon Fuels Summit on February 3, 2015. He expressed optimism for a 

shift towards more interest in cleaner transportation fuels, along with changing 

policies that will further encourage that shift. He announced that, in late January,

he toured the BYB facility in Lancaster, and along with transit buses, they have 

developed a longer-range EV coach bus, and are planning to develop all-electric 

drayage and yard hosteler equipment. 

Supervisor Benoit. Noted that there is a facility in Riverside that is 

converting older buses to electric-powered for a fraction of the cost of a new 

vehicle, and encouraged the offering of grant funds for retrofit projects. He noted 

that he participated in the “Flip the Switch” ceremony held at Bubbling Wells 

Elementary School on February 4, 2015 commemorating the completion of the

first district-owned solar structures in the Palm Springs Unified School District. 

He noted that these solar systems were funded by the Sentinel Mitigation fund, 

and he discussed additional projects to reduce or mitigate emissions in the 

Coachella Valley that have also been made possible with the 50 million dollar

mitigation funds.

Chairman Burke. Expressed excitement for the benefits those projects will 

have on the Coachella Valley region. He thanked staff for their efforts in carrying 

out an exceptional event at the A Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Forum in 

Los Angeles on January 17, 2015.

(Supervisor Antonovich arrived at 9:25 a.m.)
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 Presentation of Retirement Awards to Phillip Szymanski and 

Lawrence Watkins

Chairman Burke presented a retirement award to Phillip Szymanski, Air 

Quality Inspector III, in recognition of over 26 years of dedicated District service; 

and to Lawrence Watkins, Program Supervisor, in recognition of over 26 years of 

dedicated District service.

 Swearing In of Board Members Michael D. Antonovich and Joseph K. Lyou and 

New Board Member Janice Rutherford

Chairman Burke administered the oath of office to Michael D. Antonovich, 

who was reappointed to the Board by the Los Angeles County Board of 

Supervisors, for a term ending January 15, 2019; to Joseph K. Lyou, Ph.D. who 

was reappointed to the Board by Governor Edmund G. Brown, for a term ending 

January 15, 2019; and to Janice Rutherford who was appointed to the Board by 

the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, for a term ending January 15, 

2019.

 Presentation to Outgoing Board Member Josie Gonzales

Chairman Burke presented an award to Josie Gonzales for her service on 

the Board from January 2009 to January 2015 as the representative for the 

County of San Bernardino.

Supervisor Gonzales reflected upon her experiences while serving on the 

Board and commented on the progress towards cleaner air that she hopes will 

continue in the future. 

(Mayor Pulido left at 9:45 a.m., prior to the Consent Calendar)

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Approve Minutes of January 9, 2015 Board Meeting 

Budget/Fiscal Impact

2. Amend Contract with Norton Engineering for NOx RECLAIM Technical 

Evaluation

3. Recognize Funds, Adopt Resolution to Extend Caltrans Grant Agreement, 

and Execute and Amend Contracts

4. Recognize Funds and Execute Contract for Heavy-Duty Advanced Technology 

Assessment 
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5. Execute Contracts for Advanced Optical Remote Sensing Technologies at 

Refineries, Other VOC Sources and Marine Vessels

6. Approve Contract Awards and Modifications Approved by MSRC

Items 7 through 12 - Information Only/Receive and File

7. Legislative and Public Affairs Report

8. Hearing Board Report

9. Civil Filings and Civil Penalties Report

10. Lead Agency Projects and Environmental Documents Received by SCAQMD

11. Rule and Control Measure Forecast

12. Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to 

Start During Last Six Months of FY 2014-15

Dr. Lyou announced his abstention on Item No. 3 because Waste 

Management is a potential source of income to him, and on Item No. 4 because 

Southern California Gas Company is a potential source of income to him. Mayor 

Benoit announced his abstention on Item No. 3 because of a campaign 

contribution from Waste Management, and on Item No. 4 because of a campaign 

contribution from Southern California Gas Company. Supervisor Benoit 

announced his abstention on Item No. 3 because of a campaign contribution 

from Waste Management, and on Item No. 4 because of a campaign contribution 

from Southern California Gas Company. 

Agenda Item Nos. 4, 5 and 11 were withheld for discussion and comment.

MOVED BY CACCIOTTI, SECONDED BY 

LYOU, AGENDA ITEMS 1 THROUGH 3, 6 

THROUGH 10 AND 12 APPROVED AS 

RECOMMENDED, ADOPTING RESOLUTION 

NO. 15-2 REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO 

EXTEND FUNDING OF AGREEMENT, BY 

THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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AYES: Antonovich, B. Benoit (except 

Item #3), J. Benoit (except Item

#3), Burke, Cacciotti, Lyou

(except Item #3), Mitchell, 

Nelson, Parker, Rutherford and 

Yates.

NOES: None.

ABSTAIN: B. Benoit (Item #3 only), J. Benoit 

(Item #3 only) and Lyou (Item #3 

only).

ABSENT: Buscaino and Pulido.

13. Items Deferred from Consent Calendar -

4. Recognize Funds and Execute Contract for Heavy-Duty Advanced 

Technology Assessment 

Mayor Benoit, Supervisor Benoit and Dr. Lyou left the room during 

discussion of Item No. 4.

Dr. Tom Williams, Citizens Coalition for a Safe Community, 

stressed the importance of expanding the scope of this particular item to 

include railroad operations. 

5. Execute Contracts for Advanced Optical Remote Sensing Technologies at 

Refineries, Other VOC Sources and Marine Vessels

Jesse Marquez, Coalition for a Safe Environment, 

expressed support for the proposed project so that the public may 

have access to more complete, accurate data.

11. Rule and Control Measure Forecast

Dr. Tom Williams, Sierra Club, requested that the Board address 

climate change in an upcoming rule making. 

In response to Councilman Cacciotti’s inquiry about the District’s 

involvement with the railroads on cleaner burning engines, Dr. Wallerstein 

noted that the District is providing funding to MetroLink to replace the 

oldest locomotives in their fleet with Tier 4 locomotives; participating in 

continued discussion with Metrolink about the possibility of natural gas 
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locomotives; and working with manufacturers of locomotives regarding

advanced technologies that can reduce both particulate and NOx 

emissions from locomotives.

MOVED BY CACCIOTTI, SECONDED BY 

YATES, AGENDA ITEMS 4, 5 AND 11

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED, BY THE 

FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: Antonovich, Burke, Cacciotti, 

Mitchell, Nelson, Parker, 

Rutherford and Yates.

NOES: None.

ABSTAIN: B. Benoit (Item #4 only), J. Benoit 

(Item #4 only) and Lyou (Item #4 

only).

ABSENT: B. Benoit, J. Benoit, Buscaino, 

Lyou and Pulido.

BOARD CALENDAR

14. Administrative Committee

15. Legislative Committee

16. Mobile Source Committee

17. Stationary Source Committee

18. Technology Committee

19. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee

20. California Air Resources Board Monthly Report

21. Status Report on Regulation XIII - New Source Review

 
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 Item No. 15 was withheld for comment. 

MOVED BY YATES, SECONDED BY 

CACCIOTTI, AGENDA ITEMS 14 AND 16

THROUGH 21 APPROVED AS 

RECOMMENDED, RECEIVING AND FILING 

THE COMMITTEE, REGULATION XIII AND 

CARB REPORTS, BY THE FOLLOWING 

VOTE:

AYES: Antonovich, B. Benoit, J. Benoit, 

Burke, Cacciotti, Lyou, Mitchell,

Nelson, Parker, Rutherford and 

Yates.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Buscaino and Pulido.

15. Legislative Committee

Dr. Tom Williams, Citizens Coalition for a Safe Community, 

explained that H.R. 5101 should be expanded to include all freight, 

especially the export of crude oil.

MOVED BY CACCIOTTI, SECONDED BY 

NELSON, AGENDA ITEM 15 APPROVED AS

RECOMMENDED, RECEIVING AND FILING 

THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT,

AND ADOPTING THE POSITIONS ON 

LEGISLATION AS SET FORTH BELOW, BY 

THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: Antonovich, B. Benoit, J. Benoit, 

Burke, Cacciotti, Lyou, Mitchell,

Nelson, Parker, Rutherford and 

Yates.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Buscaino and Pulido.
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Agenda Item Recommendation

H.R. 5101 (Hahn) National Support with Amendments

Freight Network Trust Fund 

Act of 2014

Proposed Changes to Carl Approve

Moyer Program - “The 

Five Pillars”

PUBLIC HEARING

22. Supplement to 24-hour PM2.5 State Implementation Plan for South 

Coast Air Basin

Dr. Philip Fine, Assistant DEO/Planning, Rules Development and Area 

Sources, gave the staff presentation. 

In response to Councilman Cacciotti’s inquiry about the effect of weather 

on incidents of exceedance, and about what are considered precursor gases, 

Dr. Fine explained that during the years with less days of rainfall, there are more 

days where exceedances occur; and that precursor gases include regulated 

emissions such as NOx and VOCs, as well as SOx ammonia and direct PM 

emissions.

The public hearing was opened and the following individuals addressed 

the Board on Agenda Item 22.

*DR. JIM STEWART, Sierra Club

JASON MARTINEZ, Sierra Club

*JULIA MAY, Communities for Better Environment

ALLEN HERNANDEZ, Sierra Club

MARY VALDERMAR, CHICCAA and Indigenous Drum

OLLIN KIN, American Indian Movement

ELIZABETH AYALA, Resident of Riverside

*JESSE MARQUEZ, Coalition for a Safe Environment

*ADRIAN MARTINEZ, Earthjustice

ALICIA RIVERA, Communities for Better Environment

Urged the Board to reject the Plan as it does not properly address the 

ability to reach attainment of the 24-Hour PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality 

Standard by 2015; expressed disappointment that no public hearings were held 

in the Los Angeles and Long Beach harbor communities; and stressed the need 

for regulations that will truly protect the health and welfare of the residents of the

basin. *(Submitted Written Comments)

HARVEY EDER, Public Solar Power Coalition

Urged the Board to consider the use of solar power to help facilitate the

Plan. 
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ASHLEY HERNANDEZ, Resident of Wilmington

Expressed concern about the lack of notification for potentially harmful air 

quality events in her community, noting that she often witnesses children and 

youth continuing to play and exercise outdoors when the AQI is at an unhealthy 

level. 

There being no further public testimony on this item, the public hearing 

was closed.

In response to Chairman Burke’s inquiry about the school notification 

program, Joe Cassmassi, Planning and Rules Manager, confirmed that the air 

quality forecast is sent to all area schools on a daily basis via direct electronic 

communication. Dr. Wallerstein added that notifications for events that will 

potentially affect air quality, such as incidents of flaring, are also disseminated to 

those signed up for the District’s listserv. 

Dr. Wallerstein clarified that this supplement is based on feedback from 

U.S. EPA on the Plan amendment that they will be taking action on this summer; 

and noted that the current plan contains a contingency measure in the event

attainment could not be met -- NOx RECLAIM program shave to further reduce 

NOx emissions, and staff plans to propose such an item in the coming months 

even though it has not yet been triggered. He addressed the 2016 AQMP which 

will target both ozone and particulate pollution; and suggested that staff could 

work with stakeholders to identify a set of early action measures that would have 

priority on the rulemaking schedule to address many of the concerns that were 

expressed today. 

Dr. Lyou expressed concern with the uncertainty to achieve compliance 

with the standard through this Plan; and stressed the importance of taking action 

to address the numerous other categories of emissions sources listed in the 2012 

Plan. 

Councilmember Mitchell noted the District’s willingness to work diligently 

on reducing PM and NOx emissions in order to reach the strict goals set for the 

coming years; explained that CARB is making considerable efforts to reduce 

diesel emissions and promote cleaner burning fuels for the mobile source aspect; 

and expressed support for developing early actions to be incorporated in the

2016 AQMP to address this issue more completely. 

Councilman Cacciotti commented on the importance of reducing mobile 

source emissions and improving the efficiency of the mass transit system to help 

attain needed reductions. 
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MOVED BY YATES, SECONDED BY 

CACCIOTTI, AGENDA ITEM NO. 22 

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, 

ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 15-3

APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE 

24-HOUR PM2.5 STATE IMPLEMENTATION 

PLAN FOR THE SOUTH COAST AIR BASIN 

AND SUBMITTAL INTO THE SIP; AND 

DETERMINING THAT THE SUPPLEMENT TO 

THE 24-HOUR PM2.5 SIP FOR THE SOUTH 

COAST AIR BASIN IS EXEMPT FROM THE 

REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA 

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, WITH THE 

ADDITIONAL DIRECTION FOR STAFF TO 

MEET WITH STAKEHOLDERS AND 

DEVELOP A LIST OF EARLY ACTION 

MEASURES IN THE 2016 AQMP TO 

SUPPLEMENT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE 

BOARD REGARDING ATTAINMENT OF THE 

24-HOUR PM2.5 STANDARD, BY THE 

FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: Antonovich, B. Benoit, 

J. Benoit, Burke, Cacciotti,

Mitchell, Nelson, Parker, 

Rutherford and Yates.

NOES: Lyou.

ABSENT: Buscaino and Pulido.

OTHER BUSINESS

23. Communities for a Better Environment’s Request for Hearing Regarding 

Certification of Negative Declaration in Connection with Permitting Tank Project 

at Phillips 66 Carson Refinery

Kurt Wiese, General Counsel, provided background information for the 

petition that was before the Board for consideration.

(Supervisor Antonovich left at 11:50 a.m., during discussion on Item 23.)

The following individuals addressed the Board on Item No. 23. 

JULIA MAY, Communities for Better Environment

*ALEXANDRA NAGY, Food and Water Watch

MADGE TORRES, Resident of Carlsbad

JULIA SCOVILLE, Resident of San Pedro, CBE
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DARYL GALE, Resident of Los Angeles

*ALFRED CARRILLO, Apostolic Assembly Church

*ERIN STEVA, Community Health Council

*DAVID MONKAWA, California Nurses Association

LUZ SOLOCHE, Resident of Wilmington, CBE

Expressed concern that the Phillips 66 tank project will cause adverse 

environmental impacts as a result of storing and processing heavier crude oils; 

and urged the Board to protect public health. *(Submitted Written Comments)

DR. TOM WILLIAMS, Citizen Coalition for Safe Communities

*DR. JIM STEWART, Sierra Club,

*JACK EIDT, Tar Sands Action SoCal

*SUSAN DEMBOWSKI, Resident of Long Beach

ELIZABETH AYALA, Resident of Riverside

ALLEN HERNANDEZ, Sierra Club

PATRICK BONNER, Resident of South Gate

*JESSE MARQUEZ, Coalition for a Safe Environment

JASON MARTINEZ, Sierra Club

ALICIA RIVERA, Communities for Better Environment

MARIA RAMOS, Resident of Wilmington

RUBI RUIZ, Resident of Wilmington

TERESA FLORES, Resident of Wilmington

PATRICIA CANTERA, Resident of Wilmington

RAQUEL RIOS, Resident of Wilmington, CBE

P. JOSEPH ROSENWALD, Resident of Long Beach

PATRICK WILLIAMS, Communities for Better Environment

Urged the Board to set a hearing for CBE’s Appeal; encouraged the 

setting of the hearing in the community; and stressed the importance of 

performing a full EIR to assess the impacts of the project. *(Submitted Written 

Comments)

Chairman Burke commented that it appears that no matter what action the 

Board takes on this matter, the matter will be adjudicated in the court.

MARY VALDERMAR, CHICCAA and Indigenous Drum

JOE GALLIANI, SouthBay 350 Climate Action Group

ALICIA RIVERA, Resident of Wilmington, CBE

ASHLEY HERNANDEZ, Resident of Wilmington, CBE

*DR. TOM MURPHY, Progressive Christians Uniting

OLLIN KIN, American Indian Movement

Urged the Board to listen to their concerns even if they were 

convinced the matter could only be resolved through the judicial process. 

*(Submitted Written Comments)
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CYRUS MOSLEMI, Certified Law Student, UCI

YANA GARCIA, Attorney, CBE

HAYLEY PENAN, Certified Law Student, UCI

Urged the Board to rescind the Negative Declaration, order an EIR, 

or alternatively, to set a hearing for the appeal filed by CBE.

CURTIS COLEMAN, Attorney

Explained his experience with developing Regulation XII as a former 

District staff member, and confirmed that the Regulation is not meant to be an 

after-permit issued appeal mechanism. He noted that the appeal mechanism for 

issued permits is the Hearing Board, and that CEQA issues are to be handled by 

the court.

JOCELYN THOMPSON, Attorney representing Phillips 66

Urged the Board to adopt the staff recommendation noting that the 

Executive Officer’s determination was based on a proper review of the project 

and any additional review of the decision will be vetted through the lawsuit filed 

by CBE in Superior Court.

Written Comments Submitted by:

Judy Curry, Women for Orange County

Gisele L. Fong, EndOil/Communities for Clean Ports

Lori Noflin, Carson Connected

Melissa Lin Perrella, Natural Resources Defense Council

Princess Manuel, AF3IRM South Bay

Michelle Mojica, Mujeres Unidas

Peter Rosenwald

Ann Cantrell

Dennis Arp

Regina Taylor

In response to inquiries by Dr. Parker and Dr. Lyou, Mr. Wiese confirmed 

that ultimately, regardless of the Board’s decision on the agendized item, the 

resolution will come from the courts; clarified the authority of the Executive 

Officer to issue permits and approve CEQA documents; and also confirmed that 

the authority to hear appeals of permit decisions made by Executive Officer is

with the Hearing Board.

Dr. Lyou requested that a meeting of the Refinery Committee be 

scheduled to discuss the possible impacts on air quality from heavy crudes, with 

potential attendees including representatives from the refineries, District staff and

community members. He also suggested that a public participation guidebook 

be developed that would clearly describe the ways community members can 

participate in the various public processes at the SCAQMD. 
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Dr. Wallerstein noted that the project went through the normal noticing 

process for a Title V permit, and there was no request for a public hearing under 

Title V. 

Councilmember Mitchell urged for additional notification to potentially 

affected communities; suggested the benefit of scheduling a symposium or 

discussion about advantage crudes and their environmental impacts; and 

commented that it would be prudent for Phillips 66 to establish a relationship with 

the surrounding communities to ideally lead to better communication between the 

refinery and the community members. 

In response to Councilman Cacciotti’s questioning about the various 

impacts of the pollution, Dr. Wallerstein explained that none of the significance 

thresholds were exceeded and there was no resulting increase in throughput at 

the refinery.

Chairman Burke directed staff to schedule a meeting of the Refinery 

Committee to promote discussion amongst staff, industry representatives and 

community members regarding heavy crude oils; and also directed staff to 

develop a guidebook for public participation at the SCAQMD.

THE PETITION BY COMMUNITIES FOR A 

BETTER ENVIRONMENT TO REQUEST A 

HEARING REGARDING CERTIFICATION OF 

NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN CONNECTION 

WITH PERMITTING TANK PROJECT AT 

PHILLIPS 66 CARSON REFINERY WAS 

DENIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE 

BOARD, AS FOLLOWS:

AYES: B. Benoit, J. Benoit, Burke,

Cacciotti, Lyou, Mitchell, Nelson, 

Parker, Rutherford and Yates.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Antonovich, Buscaino and Pulido.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD – (Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, Pursuant to 

Government Code Section 54954.3)

Dr. Tom Williams, Citizens Coalition for a Safe Community and No 710 

Coalition, requested that documentation be made available detailing the CEQA 

process. He explained that the SR710 North Extension EIR/EIS has been 

delayed and is due to released within the month of February, and he would like 

the District to make certain that there are requirements in place to ensure the 
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ambient air quality will not be affected in the area where two exhaust vents from 

the tunnel will be located.

Harvey Eder, Public Solar Power Coalition, explained the solar electric 

generating systems in use at Southern California solar generating facilities; and 

highlighted the need to produce an air quality plan every 3 years, instead of the 4 

years that will pass before the release of the 2016 AQMP. 

CLOSED SESSION

The Board recessed to closed session at 1:25 p.m., pursuant to Government Code 

sections:

 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its counsel regarding pending 

litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the SCAQMD is a party. 

The action is:

Fast Lane Transportation, Inc. et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Contra Costa 

County Superior Court Case No. MSN14-0300 (formerly South Coast Air Quality 

Management District v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court 

Case No. BS 143381) (SCIG).

 54957.6 to confer regarding upcoming labor negotiations with:

designated representatives regarding represented employee salaries and 

benefits or other mandatory subjects within the scope of representation 

[Negotiator: William Johnson; Represented Employees: SCAQMD Professional 

Employees Association].

Following Closed Session, General Counsel Kurt Wiese announced that no

reportable actions were taken in closed session.
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ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Kurt Wiese at 

1:45 p.m.

The foregoing is a true statement of the proceedings held by the South Coast Air 

Quality Management District Board on February 6, 2015.

Respectfully Submitted,

Denise Garzaro

Senior Deputy Clerk 

Date Minutes Approved: _________________________

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 Dr. William A. Burke, Chairman

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ACRONYMS

AQI = Air Quality Index

AQMP = Air Quality Management Plan

CARB = California Air Resources Board

CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act

CNG = Compressed Natural Gas

EIR = Environmental Impact Report

EIS = Environmental Impact Study

EV = Electric Vehicle

FY = Fiscal Year

MSRC = Mobile Source (Air Pollution Reduction) Review Committee

NOx = Oxides of Nitrogen

PM2.5 = Particulate Matter ≤ 2.5 microns

SOx = Oxides of Sulfur

U.S. EPA = United States Environmental Protection Agency

VOC = Volatile Organic Compound