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Home My WebLink About04/15/2024 - AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD - AGENDA - Regular Meeting AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Monday, April 15, 2024 5:30 – 8:00 PM (dinner for Board members and presenters served at 5:15 pm) 300 Laporte Ave | CIC Conference Room (first floor) AGENDA Page 1 Meeting link for hybrid access (requires internet access): https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82080203160 Phone in option: +1 719-359-4580 (Meeting ID: 820 8020 3160) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. PREVIOUS BUSINESS 7. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Introductions of New and Existing Members; 6:00-6:30 Board members will introduce themselves to one another and briefly describe their backgrounds and air quality interests. b. Board Operations and Workplan; 6:30-7:00 Mark Houdashelt, AQAB chair, will lead a general discussion of the function and standards of operation of the AQAB and its work plan for 2024. c. Discuss Joint Meeting with Natural Resources Board; 7:00-7:30 The Board will discuss the timing and content of a potential joint meeting with the NRAB. This will include a review of City Council's 6-month calendar and future AQAB agenda planning. BOARD SOCIAL TIME; 7:30-8:00 BOARD MEMBERS WILL MINGLE TO ALLOW NEW AND EXISTING MEMBERS TO GET TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER BETTER. 9. ADJOURNMENT Work Plan City of Fort Collins Air Quality Advisory Board 2024 Work Plan The Air Quality Advisory Board’s (AQAB’s) primary purpose is to advise the Fort Collins City Council on policies, plans, programs, and ordinances that imp act the City’s air quality. The AQAB by-laws, including a more detailed statement of the Board’s purpose and function, are available at https://records.fcgov.com/BoardsCommissions/Browse.aspx?id=3521565&dbid=0&repo =FortCollins. The AQAB may also coordinate with and advise other City boards, City staff, and regional authorities on air quality issues. When appropriate, the AQAB will advise City Council on any opportunities that may arise for the City to participate in and influence air-quality- related decisions affecting Fort Collins but falling under the jurisdiction of county, regional, state or national air quality authorities. Regional issues of particular importance include: • Ozone mitigation • Air quality monitoring (e.g., ozone precursors, methane, air toxics, particulate matter) • Climate change mitigation and adaptation Expected AQAB Work Plan Tasks for 2024: • Provide recommendations to City Council on regulations related to oil and gas operational standards after these are developed by City staff. • Provide input to City staff and advise City Council on policies and programs related to the Our Climate Future plan's goals and implementation, including its greenhouse gas mitigation, zero waste and renewable energy goals for 2026, 2030 and 2050, and its environmental justice and climate resiliency initiatives. • Support City staff and develop recommendations to improve indoor air quality, especially through enhancements to the City's Healthy Homes Program. This could include: o better testing and mitigation for radon and mold; o reducing the use of natural gas for heating, hot water, and cooking; and o eliminating exposure to emissions of harmful chemicals commonly found in household products. • Support the City’s ongoing efforts to improve outdoor air quality through programs related to, for example: o improving air quality monitoring; o reducing ozone levels; o investigating regulatory approaches to promote the electrification of lawn and garden equipment used by community members, commercial service providers, and City employees and contractors; o mitigating the effects of wildfire smoke through safety and preparedness planning, public outreach, and community education; and o protecting, managing, and enhancing the City's urban forest. • Support City staff and advise City Council on ways to improve the City’s transportation system through, for example: o development of a safe, year-round pedestrian, bicycle, micro-mobility and assistive devices mobility network within the City and regionally; o development of an expanded, reliable transit system that will increase ridership; o wider adoption of electric vehicles by both the City's operations and its residents and workforce; o reduction in idling and traffic congestion; and o promotion of other alternative modes of transportation. • Examine ways for the City to improve public outreach and education to better inform citizens about air quality conditions and their health impacts, grow public support for air quality improvement programs and incentivize behavior change that improves indoor and outdoor air quality and public health. • Examine the need for the City to perform a study or develop a new program on an air quality topic of particular interest or importance to the AQAB. • Advise City Council on budget offers related to air quality and climate change. • Promote environmental justice in the City’s air quality programs and initiatives through active participation in its Air Quality Monitoring Advisory Committee. • Address unanticipated air quality issues and respond to requests from City Council for advice on any air quality relevant topics.