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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAir Quality Advisory Board - Minutes - 02/26/1996MINUTES 96-02-08 CITY OF FORT COLLINS AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING 281 CONFERENCE ROOM - 281 N. COLLEGE AVE. FEBRUARY 26,1996 For Reference: John Fooks, AQAB Chair - 229-5225 Will Smith, Council Liaison - 223-0425 Brian Woodruff, Staff Liaison - 221-6604 Board Members Present Pete Perkins, Eric Levine, Harry Edwards, John Fooks, Nancy York, Susan Bilo, Bill Eckert (5:45p.m.), and John Scanlon (6:00 p.m.). Board Members Absent Lynne Baker Staff Present Natural Resources Department Staff: Linda Devocelle, Brian Woodruff, and Susan Caplan. CPES Administration Staff: Patty Haughey. Guests Sonja Bisbee, Coloradoan The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. John Fooks announced he had larangitis and Harry Edwards would chair the meeting. Patty Haughey was introduced to the Board as recorder of the minutes and introductions were made. Approval of Minutes Pete Perkins made the motion to approve the minutes of the January 22, 1996, meeting as written. John Fooks seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (8-0). Upon further review, John Fooks asked that a sentence be stricken from the minutes; specifically, page 3, under Committee Reports, B - Brown Cloud 3 - strike the sentence: Fooks reported that the final study has been extended to 1999. Harry Edwards asked if there were any objections to that change. No objections were voiced. Review Action Lo¢ The Board reviewed and revised the items (revision attached). Committee Reports A. State Implementation Plan (Harry, Pete, Eric) There is a report from Eric Levine, Pete Perkins and Harry Levine in today's packet of materials summarizing a meeting with Dr. Gerry Gallagher. Air Quality Advisory Board January 22, 1996 Page 2 B. Brown Cloud 3 (John F.) John Fooks reported that just today, the State Legislature voted down Brown Cloud 3 - second version. (Note: Since the meeting, we have found that bill is still alive.) C. New Source Review (Eric) Harry Edwards suggested this item be placed on the Action Log for next month. D. Transit Development Plan The Transit Development Plan is going before Council on March 5. Susan Bilo and Brian Woodruff are planning to attend the meeting. Update on Radon and Woodburning Point of Sale Ordinances Linda Devocelle stated the minutes from the Radon meeting are in the packet. The Radon Committee's next meeting is February 27, 1996. Devocelle asked Board members if they prefer to-LQad_the minutes from the meetings, or if they would rather have y.CrM updates at the Board's monthly meeting. She explained that the current schedule proposes taking the ordinances to a Council Study Session in June and for a vote in July. Devocelle reported the Wood Smoke Ordinance Committee is working with staff to develop options. Boardmember Nancy York asked if Zilch loans can be used on commercial projects. Devocelle explained that due to a limited budget and the fact that wood smoke pollution generally a residential issue, they only apply to residential property. VMT Reduction Activities Brian Woodruff reported he prepared a calendar of VMT items that will be going before Council during the next few months. Woodruff reviewed the various items and pointed out issues that might be of more particular interest to the Board. For example, Woodruff explained that the Transportation Demand Management Plan will have a continuing role in reducing the number of vehicle trips in the Fort Collins area. On the same agenda is the Transit Development Plan, which outlines a new approach to transit services over the next twenty years. On March 19, the Council will discuss the Transportation Maintenance Fee. The concept is to assess a fee to property owners to pay for the maintenance of the streets. This includes pedestrian ways, bikeways and alternative mode routes. The Capital Improvement Program is going before Council on April 9. These are capital projects the City is going to spend money on over the next twenty years. On May 14, City Plan Structure Plan will be discussed. Woodruff went on to explain this is the part of City Plan that lays out land uses - issues that are important for VMT growth. April 23rd is the Pedestrian Plan. Woodruff stated he doesn't have much information on this, but it is very much involved with VMT. Air Quality Advisory Board January 22, 1996 Page 3 On May 28, the Civic Center Plan concept will be presented before Council. This Plan is a major investment between the City and the County. It is an important concept for the downtown area that will generate a lot of downtown activity, but not much traffic. The Parking Plan will be presented at the same Study Session. On June 4th, City Plan goes before Council for adoption. At the same meeting, the Master Transportation Plan should be adopted. Civic Center Master Plan adoption will be June 28th. Nancy York requested that the Board receive copies of the Plans before they are presented to Council. Next Step Indicated: Brian Woodruff summarized a discussion between Board members. Agenda items that address VMT should be reviewed by the Board before they are presented to Council. Eric Levine has particular concern about keeping up with City Plan. In particular, the Board should keep track of City Plan because it is key to bringing together Air Quality Plan and all the other Plans together at one time. Woodruff commented that the VMT issue affects nearly all the major plans the City is working on. He suggested that Eric Levine coordinate with Chairman Fooks if he wants this on the agenda at future meetings. There was discussion regarding the Transportation Maintenance Fee which will go before Council on March 5. Board member Nancy York commented there was not enough public input. AQAB Work Plan (continued) Staffmember Brian Woodruff stated that since Chairman Fooks had left the meeting because he was not feeling well, that action should be deferred. This item will be placed on the agenda next month. AO Action Plan Biennial Review Staffmember Woodruff stated that AQ Action Plan review packet he distributed is the same information that will be provided at the Council Study Session. Woodruff reviewed how the information in the packet was arranged and coordinated. The purpose of the study session is to provide an update on what has been accomplished since the plan was passed in March of 1994, and to discuss major changes for the next two years. He stated he wants to get Council's ideas of which programs are most important and how they feel the action items should be prioritized. Boardmember York interjected that she is uncomfortable with the Transportation Demand Management Policy. She does not agree with the focus of the plan. The following motion was made by York and seconded by Bill Eckert. Air Quality Advisory Board January 22, 1996 Page 4 The Air Quality Advisory Board recommends re-evaluation of the TDMPlan giving priority to the 20, 000 Poudre R-I students, the 25, 000 CSU staff and students and to the 60% shopping, recreation, school, day care and errands Discussion: Woodruff asked if the intent of the motion is to get Council to vote down adoption of the TDM program because the AQAB believes the priorities are wrong? Brian stated that the priorities are to first concentrate on the commuters traveling from home to work and then work to home. This is a captive audience, and only represents 13% of the trips. He flusher explained the intent is to start with a "manageable" piece at first. Pete Perkins commented he is hesitant to vote on the motion. York stated she would like to modify the motion. The modified motion reads: The Air Quality Advisory Board recommends re-evaluation of the TDMplan giving priority to students and the 60% shopping trips rather than the 13% of daily communitive trips Harry Edwards made a motion to vote on the amendment to the motion. Motion carries 5 to 1. Mr. Edwards then asked if they were ready to vote on the amended motion itself. Motion carries 5 - 1. Brian Woodruff will prepare a letter for Edward's signature. Edward's asked that the memo be short stating that the Board is uncomfortable with certain aspects of the TDM. Harry will review and sign since the Chair had left before the discussion took place. Nancy York showed a display depicting the automobile and the various by-products that result from the use of the automobile. She suggested having this on display at the Congress of Neighborhoods. She has some statistics that can be used with the display. Staffmember Susan Caplan will assist with the statistical information. WRAP UP, NEXT MEETING AGENDA Staffmember Woodruff asked that since they did not discuss the Study Session to please read the packet. Please concentrate on the priorities to implementation sections. Woodruff invited the Board to the Study Session. It is scheduled for March 12 in the CIC room at City Hall. Brian will inform the members of the time. Woodruff asked if the Board wants to remain silent during the presentation or if members want to participate in the presentation. Harry Edwards suggested coordination with Chairman Fooks. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. 0 1. Get the following to N. York: Minutes from WO, T-Board, Brian/Linda by Feb d City Plan Advisory Committee. mtg 2. Convene Benchmark Committee. Pete/Brian/Susan by Feb mtg 3. Send memo to City Council advising them that staff is Linda/Brian by Jan 26 d beginning work on the radon and wood smoke ordinances. 4. Get copies of the Transit Development Plan Committee Report Linda for Feb d for board. pkt 5. Outline the City's current activities toward VMT growth Brian for Feb d reduction, with specific opportunities for board input to Council. mtg 6. Convene wood smoke and radon ordinance committees. Linda by Feb d mtg 7. Get full packet of TDM materials for Board Brian for Feb d No Text