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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAir Quality Advisory Board - Minutes - 08/26/19989y op—! Z MINUTES CITY OF FORT COLLINS AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES OFFICE 405 Canyon Avenue August 26,1998 For Reference: Eric Levine, AQAB Chair 229-5225 Scott Mason, Council Liaison 226-4824 Tom Shoemaker, Staff Liaison - 221-6263 Board Members Present John Schroeer, Raymond Sons, David Gallup, Steve Perich, Eric Levine, Harry Edwards, John Scanlon and Jim Dennison Board Members Absent Mandar Sunthankar Staff Present Natural Resources Department: Tom Shoemaker, Linda Devocelle, Aaron Fodge, Sally Maggart, and Lucinda Smith Guests Lisa Silva, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Welcome New Board Member Jim Dennison was recently appointed to the Board and was welcomed by boardmembers and staff. Approval of Minutes With the following changes, the minutes of the July 22, 1998 meeting were approved as written: On Page 2, the date for the October Board meeting was changed from October 4 to October 28. On Page 3, there was no "t" on "first" in the discussion on Cities for Climate Change. Review and Update Action List All items except #4 were completed. Air Quality Advisory Bo. June 25, 1998 Page 2 Six Month Planning Calendar • A memo was included in the packet that covered items of interest to Board. Small Discussion Items 1. Resional UM Committee: Lucinda Smith is seeking a boardmember to attend the monthly meetings of this committee. The committee evaluates I/M needs and issues, and meets on the third Friday of every month from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in Loveland. Steve Perich said that he might be interested. The next meeting is September 25. Multi -Modal Corridor Committee: Smith Susanne Edminster, Transportation Planning and Parking Manager, is seeking a boardmember to serve on this committee, which will be formed in January and could meet for more than 18 months. Selection of a member was deferred for a month. 2. Discontinuance of the IAO ad hoc committee: This committee was charged with identifying three to five IAQ strategies to be incorporated into the 2000-03 AQ Action Plan. After review of the 1997 IAQ Issue Paper, it was determined that this task had already been accomplished. The committee sees no need to continue at this time. 3. Special meeting on NE Truck Route and Mountain Vista Subarea Plan: A special meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for presentations on these two related items. Harry Edwards requested that the presenters focus on the air quality impacts of the projects and provide quantification of the impact on air quality. 4. Board elections: After a motion to hold the elections tonight, Eric Levine was elected Chair and Harry Edwards was elected Vice -Chair. 5. Air Ouality Monitoring Plan Review Committee: Another boardmember is needed to attend one committee meeting to review the Monitoring Plan. Mandar Sunthankar has already volunteered to participate. Steve Perich said that he might also be interested. NEW BUSINESS 1. September & October Special Meetings: • An AQAB retreat Ranch to begin review of the AQ Action Plan for 2000-03 is scheduled for September 22 at Sylvan Dale. John Schroeer will provide a van and participants who wish will meet at 281 N. College at 7:15 a.m. • There will not be a regular meeting in September. Air Quality Adviso*oard • June 25, 1998 Page 3 • There will be a special meeting on October 14 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan and the Northeast Truck Route. • The Board will complete the Air Quality Action Plan update at its regular meeting October 28. • The Board's regular meetings will change to November 18 and December 16 due to the holidays. All meetings beginning with October 14 through the end of the year, will be held at the Streets Facility at 625 Ninth Street Sueeestions for the Air Quality Action Plan Draft Proposal Eric Levine said that he is concerned that the growth rates are not in line with the planning. Tom Shoemaker said that a committee is being formed to look at growth rates. Lucinda Smith noted that the disparity in growth rates is a concern with data on vehicle miles of travel (VMT) and the mobility report card study, results of which are due in two months, might help. Linda Devocelle said that the VMT component of the AQ Action Plan will not be part of the 2000-03 review since it has been removed and put on a separate track, but the growth rate will be discussed during the update. Linda Devocelle said she will send the draft proposal to boardmembers after September 4 and will contact boardmembers individually before the September 22 retreat. Devocelle added that after staff presentations on the objectives and data, boardmembers will have the opportunity to ask questions, caucus on unresolved issues, and compile comments, concerns and recommendations. Devocelle said that the October 28 meeting will complete review of the AQ Action Plan (AQAP) and include the Board's annual retreat. The AQAP portion will follow the format of the September 22 meeting. The Board's retreat will begin with grounding, and proceed to identifying issues, reviewing the by-laws, and developing a 1999 workplan. There will also be discussions about the time, place and length of meetings and committee commitments. She noted that the Board's work plan flows from the Air Quality Action Plan. The Board's Council liaison, Scott Mason, will be invited for dinner and the retreat. 2. Cities for Climate Protection Lucinda distributed information and provided an update on the campaign. She noted that the staff technical team, with representatives from most City departments, received an overview of the project at the July 27 meeting. A Citizen Advisory Committee with representatives from City boards, PRPA, Sierra Club, Larimer County Landfill Task Force, etc. has been formed to work with the consultant, Judy Dorsey. Eric Levine will represent the Air Quality Advisory Board on the committee. Air Quality Advisory Bo, June 25, 1998 Page 4 Smith noted that the aggressive schedule for the plan minimizes the number of meetings needed to have a local action plan drafted for public review by the beginning of November. She noted that feedback will be gathered by the end of November and the proposed plan will be taken to Council in January. Smith said that the campaign encourages City departments to consider a 20 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2010. She noted the list of existing or planned measures and said that, while it would be impossible to quantify separate measures, projections will be modified to reflect reality Smith asked for boardmember input on energy efficiency programs. She noted that Poudre School District has a large program. Harry Edwards said that CSU has an industrial assessment center, funded by the US DOE, that assists small manufacturing operations in reducing expenditures by reducing waste management costs. He noted that the average client saves $50 thousand a year on energy. Edwards asked if the COZ emissions inventory includes Budweiser and the PRPA Rawhide facility. Smith responded that it does not include emissions from fermentation, but it does include solid waste emissions from the landfill. David Gallup asked if the scope of ZILCH and REACH include home improvements for passive solar devices to reduce energy consumption. Devocelle responded that solar is not included under ZILCH. Gallup observed that the scope of plan is heavy in transportation activities, yet participation is light in transportation representatives. He suggested getting more County and Poudre School District people involved. Edwards suggested including somebody from the physical plant at CSU. Smith said that she will work on getting more transportation representation on the committee. Steve Perich asked who the larger emitters were in the industrial sector. Smith responded that she would find out how much each industrial customer contributes. Jim Dennison said that he liked the presentation. He noted that there was a recent congressional vote against funding for energy conservation. Dennison asked if there will be a problem with implementation. Smith responded that funding recommendations are an important part of what has to be included in the plan. Air Quality Advisopoard • June 25, 1998 Page 5 3. Education Program Update Linda Devocelle reported that there is a total of $107,350 for the entire air quality program next year. The education component will include presentations to local groups and schools, workshops, a traveling kiosk display, articles in newsletters and the Coloradoan, radio and TV spots, ads, special event participation, partnerships, Internet, literature, and surveys. Gallup asked if there is any feedback mechanisms. Devocelle responded that a general air quality survey is conducted every two years to identify citizen perception of air quality, actions they take or might take, and how they receive their information. The two most effective avenues of information are City News (utility bill insert) and the Coloradoan. Devocelle noted that since 1988, the Clean Air Colorado grant has helped fund education and data collection. The 1998-99 contract will focus on: motor vehicle emissions and includes the Clean Cities alternate fuels program, emissions test compliance, signal timing, looking at the hidden cost of subsidizing vehicles, and converting to push or electric lawn mowers; and indoor air quality in rentals and single-family residences, with special emphasis on carbon monoxide and pollution prevention. CAC will also fund the second biennial General AQ Survey. Devocelle said that the Breathing Lesson (BL) program provides a monthly theme that sets out simple things that residents can do to improve air quality. The BL campaign began in October 1997. She said that the program might switch in 1999 to a quarterly or seasonal format with emphasis on pollution prevention. Aaron Fodge outlined the BLs through the end of the year: September focuses on CO in homes; October is Car Maintenance month, with free car inspections offered at the mall; November emphasizes radon testing, with kit sales at the Senior Center and the Building & Zoning Department; and December focuses on engine block heaters. Fodge said that he is currently designing web pages and is seeking suggestions for links and sites. Schroeer suggested putting the Air Quality Board's agenda and packet materials on the Web. OLD BUSINESS AND OTHER None Items for Next Meeting Aeenda • October 14: Mountain Vista Subarea Plan and Northeast Truck Route • October 28: AQAP Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m