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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAir Quality Advisory Board - Minutes - 09/18/1996• MINUTES ROOM CITY OF FORT COLLINS AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM - 281 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE 19 AUGUST 1996 For Reference: John Fooks, AQAB Chair 229-5225 Will Smith, Council Liaison 223-0425 Brian Woodruff, Staff Liaison 221-6604 Board Members Present John Fooks, Susan Bilo, Harry Edwards, Dave Gallup, Pete Perkins, Eric Levine, John Scanlon, Raymond Sons, Nancy York Board Members Absent None Staff Present Natural Resources Department: Brian Woodruff, Linda Devocelle, Susan Caplan (recorder) Guests Advance Planning Department: Pete Wray The meeting was called to order at 4:40 PM Approval of Minutes With the following changes, the minutes of the approval was moved by Pete Perkins. 15 July meeting were approved as written. The Pete Perkins noted that the following should be appended to the first sentence of the last paragraph on page 2: ", use data to implements step function improvements." The minutes of the 22 July meeting were approved as written. The approval was moved by Harry Edwards and seconded by Dave Gallup. Review of Action Log The Board reviewed and revised the items (revision attached). 1. NAAQS: John Fooks reported that the EPA expects to revise most of the criteria pollutants in the next year; the particulate standards are being studied now. The American Lung Association is suing EPA over the SOZ standard. John Fooks passed out several documents that address the NAAQS revisions. 2. Pete Perkins reported that the benchmarking committee has met. Committee Reports Benchmarking Committee Pete Perkins met with Tom Shoemaker and Brian Woodruff. The committee recognized that the benchmarking effort is called out in the Air Quality Action Plan. The committee feels that it has gone as far as it can go technically, but intends to continue in its partnership role with the Natural Resources Department. Possible actions for the committee include searching the web for air quality programs and performing a mini -benchmark study with local businesses. Pete will report to Tom about a consultant whose services may be available without cost. Tom noted that the benchmark effort will be a challenge to both staff and the Board. Brian advised that the committee focus on accomplishing the tasks listed in the AQAP, and avoid allowing the benchmark study to expand to the point where other AQAP actions must be abandoned. Tom suggested that the committee consider benchmarking any environmental actions by local governments, not only air quality actions. Tom proposed that the committee actions include defining the benchmark project producing a project outline listing the next several stel2s and meeting with other Fort Collins experts & consultants. John Scanlon noted that benchmarking can be an excellent planning tool. Although it can impact current work, it helps future work by avoiding duplication of effort. Pete suggested that the benchmark study could be valuable to the rest of the City. Susan Bilo also felt that it would be beneficial to share information with others. Brian directed that the committee produce a proposed project outline by October. Pete will find out about the consultant by September. New Source Review Eric reported that the committee has placed its work on the back burner. Actions completed included Susan Caplan's compilation of commercial sources and emissions, and pollution prevention outreach by the P2 TAG. Brian noted that new source review has changed since the committee was formed: the revised AQAP calls for the City to "take an active role in the State permit review". Specifically, the City is to ensure the City is notified when an APEN is filed, ensure that all sources are registered, and provide information to the community Brian asked if the committee should rethink its role, or perhaps disband. Nancy York moved that the New Source Review committee disband. Eric Levine seconded the motion. The motion passed 8-1-0, with Harry Edwards opposed. Joint Chairs Meeting Brian passed out minutes from the joint chairs meeting. He related that the participants shared goals and aspirations, including getting policy work done and getting the vision implemented Brian noted that there is a lot of pressure from growth in Fort Collins, and that the Congestion Management Plan (CMP) is the root of most of City Plan. Eric suggested that the Board re - review the CMP, especially since the activity center concept has not been fleshed out in City Plan. John Fooks reminded the Board that the review of the CMP is already on the Board's workplan. Nancy suggested that staff provide new Board members with copies of the CMP, and that the Board study City Plan further. Brian suggested that the Board consider what the CMP has accomplished so far, rather than reviewing the plan again. He proposed that this CMP work be addressed at the next AQAB meeting in September. John Fooks stated that the Council is aware that the boards want the opportunity to review City plans before they are complete. All the boards welcome members from other boards, but most are too busy to attend extra meetings. Dave Gallup asked if the AQAB could be provided with agendas from other boards. John Fooks said that as staff liaison Brian has the agendas and could inform the AQAB of relevant issues. Eric suggested that the AQAB could be provided with excerpts from minutes just covering issues of interest. Brain said that Will Smith had made a similar suggestion. John mentioned that the Board may need to meet more frequently. Nancy York suggested that minutes from other boards could be included in the monthly packet. John Fooks strongly encouraged the Board to read the packets before the meetings. Old Business 1. Radon Linda Devocelle asked how the Board wanted to participate from here on. The radon committee is still meeting, and is just finishing the public outreach component. The committee feels that radon testing is the crux of the matter. Linda would prefer a final recommendation by November 1996. Eric expressed the concern that the committee needed a wider representation. Linda answered that Jan Johnson is a health physicist, and that the committee could still be expanded. Dave Gallup asked about the next radon committee meeting. Linda answered that the meeting was scheduled for 03 September, from 12:00 - 02:00 PM. Dave said he would invite a representative from the American Cancer Society to attend the meeting. Eric, Dave and Harry Edwards were interested in serving on the radon committee. 2. CO Augmentation CO augmentation was postponed, due to time constraints. New Business 1. City Plan Brian related Eric's suggestion that the Board address City plans on a 2-month cycle: a presentation of the plan at one meeting, with discussion and decision at the following meeting. The Board will discuss its recommendation to Council regarding City Plan at the September meeting. The Council will address City Plan at the 15 October session. Pete Wray of Advance Planning presented a progress report on City Plan's principles and policies. The citizen advisory group has been meeting every other week, and will have a first draft by the first week in September and a second draft by early October. Pete will provide the Board with the first draft by the 16 September meeting. Nancy York asked about the decision to consider the automobile the primary transportation mode. Pete answered that alternative mode use will be enhanced by gridlock. Nancy recommended that more funds be devoted to alternative modes, since the long-term viability of the automobile is low. She asked that the Board be provided with summaries of the Congestion Management Planthe Transportation survey. the Master Transportation Plans and the Master Streets Plan Pete announced that the next City Plan workshop/open house will be 18 September at he Lincoln Center. Ray Sons asked how City Plan will determine which businesses will settle in the activity centers. Pete answered that this has not yet been determined, although market forces will play a role. John Fooks pointed out that infrastructure will draw businesses. Eric Levine asked about monitoring and contingency strategies. Peter answered that progress review will be ongoing, with a major review in 5 years. John Fooks asked if Advance Planning had a list of ordinances that will have to be changed. Pete answered that the list is being worked on. Nancy suggested that alternative modes consideration be enlarged to include wheelchairs and skates. Pete answered that the City is following the American with Disabilities Act, and is modifying curb cuts. 2. Election of Officers John Fooks announced that elections are scheduled for the next board meeting in September. 3. Retreat John reminded the Board the AQAB retreat is scheduled for 10 September in the hearing rooms at Platte River Power Authority on Timberline and Horsetooth from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM. Marsha Effner of PRPA will facilitate. The Board discussed the retreat agenda. Ideas proposed to address at the retreat include: • briefing on grounding in the AQ Policy Plan and the AQ Action Plan - Brian • 1996 - 1997 work plan brainstorm - John Fooks • ways to communicate better - John Fooks • graphic presentation showing inter -dependence of VMT programs by Gary Diede - John Fooks • case study of project that worked well - Harry Edwards • how we did it • why it worked • case study of project that didn't work so well - Dave Gallup • prioritize projects to work on - John Fooks • short and long-term goals • consider having a champion for each project/issue - John Fooks • mail last year's retreat minutes to Board members - Nancy York • allow everyone to speak until they are done - Nancy York • "What I appreciate about you is *; Where you could be more effective is *" - Susan Bilo • provide focus and background - Dave Gallup and Ray Sons • get to know board members - Dave Gallup and Harry Edwards • each Board member's perspective: technical, policy, political • interests and motivation • decide whether to follow Robert's Rules of Order - Nancy York • review AQAB by-laws - Brain and Nancy York • overview of AQAB focus and effort (automobiles & radon) - Eric Levine presentation by Doug Lawson? • role playing - Harry Edwards • presentation by Tom Vosburg on background and evolution of City Plan - John Fooks • have fun 0 Brian and John Fooks will choose case studies. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM