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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAir Quality Advisory Board - Minutes - 10/16/1995MINUTES CITY OF FORT COLLINS AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING 281 CONFERENCE ROOM - 281 N. COLLEGE AVE. OCTOBER 16, 1995 For Reference: John Fooks, AQAB Chair - 229-5225 Will Smith, Staff Liaison - 223-0425 Brian Woodruff, Staff Liaison - 221-6604 Board Members Present John Fooks, Eric Levine, Susan Bilo, Bill Eckert, Harry Edwards and Lynne Baker Board Members Absent John Scanlon and Pete Perkins Staff Present Natural Resources Department Staff: Susan Caplan, Linda Devocelle, Sally Maggart, Brian Woodruff, Guests None The meeting was called to order at 4:40 p.m. Approval of Minutes This was inadvertently postponed until after Staff Reports. Announcements John Fooks distributed copies of a letter from the EPA regarding Air Quality Criteria for Particulate Matter. He also handed out a worksheet on the 1995-96 Work Plan Elements. Brian Woodruff announced that Tom Shoemaker was not able to attend the meeting but would like the opportunity to meet with the board soon to discuss the board process. John suggested setting a date and time at the end of the meeting. Committee Reports a. Air Quality Plan - Bill Eckert said that he met with Linda Devocelle and Brian Woodruff recently on the woodburning point -of -sale ordinance. He noted that Linda had a good idea regarding the City's involvement, suggesting the Building Inspection Department act as an information clearinghouse, verifying that the woodstove and fireplace inserts are certified. Bill added that the buyer, seller and realtor would be responsible for the documentation. Air Quality Advisory Board, October 16, 1995 Linda noted that this idea is in the preliminary stage and will be discussed in more detail once an advisory committee is set up to draft the wood smoke ordinance and its implementation. Linda said she had discussed the woodburning ordinance with members of the Radon Education committee, and that several members were interested in participating in an ad hoc committee. Eric Levine asked for discussion on the status of the radon ordinance. He asked for clarification on the timeline for staff to write up the proposed regulation. Linda explained that between now and the first of the year staff will be doing preliminary outreach, i.e., identifying affected groups and fomung a committee to bring recommendations to the Board. She added that after the first of the year, the ordinance will be finalized and presented to Council. Linda noted that there is a workshop planned for November 27 with realtors, homebuilders, inspectors, etc. to discuss the radon ordinance and get comments. She said this is a natural forum for initial public outreach. Eric said the workshop sounded like good, positive process, but he noted that outreach has already been done by the Building Review Board and there have already been two radon roundtable meetings. Linda explained that there was no direct outreach on the ordinance at the roundtable meetings, because the radon ordinance was not an issue at that time. John F. noted that the Board voted to initiate the radon ordinance. He asked if the Board could request that Council direct staff to make this a higher priority. Brian answered that this is a subject Tom Shoemaker will address in the special meeting with the Board. John F. recommended tabling the discussion until the meeting with Tom. Linda noted that Council might want to see the data in the biennial review before making a decision regarding the ordinances. She added that the information will be ready in March. Harry Edwards asked how the Board's decision on the radon ordinance was transmitted to the Council. Brian explained that the Board had agreed to let the minutes reflect its recommendation regarding the woodburning and radon ordinances. Eric noted that Larimer County has had a radon ordinance in place for a couple of years, and he wondered how the County accomplished it. Linda said she was not sure. b. Advisory Committee - No report. C. Ad -hoc Committee - No report. d. Transit Development Plan (Susan Bilo) - Susan reported that the next meeting will be held in two weeks. She noted that the Coloradoan had an article on Transfort in last Saturday's paper requesting public input in developing the city's transit plan. Air Quality Advisory Board, October 16, 1995 Staff Reports a. Air quality issues in City Dialogue - Brian referred to the information item in the packet on the City Dialogue survey results. He noted one of the top priorities in the survey is clean air and water. b. TDM update and data summary - Brian said this information was also included in the packet. He reported that work is progressing on determining travel patterns. C. SIP contingency measure - Brian distributed the information related to Colorado Springs' process. He explained that they are looking at two possible changes to the I/M program as an alternative to IM240: 1. Higher oxygenated fuels and 2. Adding technician training and certification to the existing, basic I/M program. Brian explained that Number 2. involves training mechanics on how to repair vehicles. Eric said he is concerned that the emission reduction from Colorado Springs could be swamped by VMT growth. He added statistics show that an increasing number of heavier, higher polluting vehicles are being purchased. Brian agreed that the national average vehicle mix has an increasing proportion of pickup trucks relative to sedans. Harry asked if there is an assumption that there is a correlation between vehicle size and emission. Eric explained that vehicle weight correlates to fuel used. Harry noted that cars are designed to meet standards based on grams per mile regardless of weight. Brian added that pickup trucks are permitted a more lenient grams/mile standard than sedans. d. Air Quality Action Plan - Brian advised the Board that there will be a Council Work Study session on the AQ Action Plan in February followed by Council adoption in March. He added that the project requires a major commitment by both staff and the board to meet the March adoption by Council. Brian gave an overview of the plan and explained that he and Susan Caplan are seeking board input. He noted that there are two components to the AQAP: the Air Quality Policy Plan (long-term guidance) and the Air Quality Action Plan (short-term strategies). (See attached "Air Quality Plan Overview" for greater detail.) Susan Caplan explained the annotated outline she had drafted for the AQ Plan Biennial Review Report, noting the report has four major areas: executive summary, current conditions, implementation of the Air Quality Action Plan, and the proposed Air Quality Action Plan. John F. raised a question concerning the Air Quality Monitoring Plan, which is one "chapter" in the biennial review. John asked when cost estimates would be included. Brian said cost estimates should be in the final draft of the report. He added that staff is seeking board review and input on whether they agree with the priorities, monitoring concerns, and structure of the Monitoring Plan. 3 Air Quality Advisory Board, October 16, 1995 Brian then continued with a review of "VMT" actions to date. (See attached "DRAFT AQAP Worksheet: VMT Actions" for detail). Review of "Tailpipe" actions was postponed until November due to lack of time and the amount of information to be presented. Brian noted he was having difficulty applying the current ratings method suggested by the board--SUG--Severe, Urgent and Growth. Lynne Baker suggested Brian work on another formate and present it at the next board meeting. The rest of the board concurred. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Election of Officers Bill Eckert made the motion that the officers stay as is, with John Fooks as Chair and Harry Edwards as Vice -Chair. Lynne Baker seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Committee Structure Brian noted that at its September meeting the board discussed dissolving its standing committees and replacing them with ad hoc committees that would focus on specific issues. Eric Levine moved that the Air Quality Board use ad hoc committees rather than standing committees. Bill Eckert seconded the motion. During discussion of the item, Harry asked if it would be wise to leave the standing committees in the by-laws. Linda noted that they are not listed in the by-laws; only the ability to form committees is specified. Eric said he had discussed this with Planning & Zoning Board members and they have been successful with ad hoc committees. There being no further discussion, a vote was taken on the motion and it passed unanimously (5-0). Brian noted that there are some staff projects that need help from advisory board members; one is the Brown Cloud Study and the other is the New Source Review. Eric said he would be interested in the New Source Review. John F. said he would be interested in working on the Brown Cloud 3 committee. Draft 1996 AQ Advisory Board Work Plan John noted that the board needs to give feedback to staff on Page Two of the Draft 1996 work plan. He added that Page One is the third draft of the work plan and he would like members to prioritize the issues and fax to him by Monday, October 24. John said he and John Scanlon will produce a finalized draft that contains five items that impact air quality. Approval of Minutes Bill Eckert moved to approve the August 21, 1995, minutes as written. Harry Edwards seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (5-0). Since the September 18, 1995, meeting did not have a quorum, the minutes did not need to be approved. Air Quality Advisory Board, October 16, 1995 Meeting with Tom Shoemaker The board decided to meet with Tom Shoemaker next Thursday, October 26 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Brian said lunch will be provided and members will be called about the location. Status of New Board Member Linda said she checked with the City Clerk's office on the timeline for getting a new board member and a decision has not yet been made. Action Log Linda distributed an updated Action Log. The board reviewed and revised the items. (revision attached) Other Business John F. said that Pete Perkins will be back in town this week and the ad hoc committee for SIP will be meeting. Susan said she would have to resign from the committee; Eric said he would take her place. Harry Edwards is the other member. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Air Quality Advisory Board, October 16, 1995 1. Bill to meet with Linda and Brian on point -of -sale ordinance I Bill I Sept options and report back. Linda Brian V 2. Decide on inviting Susanne O'Neil to speak on TDP. Advisory Sept Committee 3. Review AQ Monitoring Plan DRAFT AQAB Aug d 4. Distribute wood -smoke survey/inventory Brian Will be distributed in Nov 5. Recommend whether AQAB should take up the emissions John Delayed until trading issue. Nov mtg. 6. Recommend whether to amend SIP contingency plan, and if Advisory SIP committee so, propose an alternative. Committee to convene. Recommeda- tion in Dec. 7. Draft letter for John's signature to Hewlitt-Packard - Thanks for retreat hospitality. Brian Will be mailed in October 8. Mail monitoring plan draft to AQAB w/request for Linda Mailed Vr comments to Susan Caplan. Susan Oct 2 9. Information on SIP contingency alternatives from Colorado Brian Brian % Springs to AQAB. distributed the Colo Spgs information at the meeting. 0 Air Quality Advisory Board, October 16, 1995 DRAFT Air Quality Action Plan Worksheet VMT actions 1. Congestion Management Plan. a. Transportation objective: "Hold the level of daily vehicle miles of travel per capita in the Fort Collins area to no more that the 1994 level," and "Reduce the rate of growth in daily vehicle miles of travel in the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area to no more than the rate of population growth." STATUS -- adopted b. Endorsed urban design as a principle to be further explored and implemented. STATUS -- Part of City Plan development C. Endorsed "strategic transportation capacity" recommendations for decision -making in future projects. d. Endorsed congestion management "tools." e. Directed implementation of Transportation Demand Management program -- STATUS -- initiated f. Directed development of a monitoring and reporting system..."Mobility Report Card." STATUS -- initiated g. Directed further work to define activity centers and policies to implement them. STATUS -- Part of City Plan development h. Directed definition of urban design standards and policies to implement them. STATUS -- Part of Master Transportation Plan development i. Directed continuation of a public process based on the "land use, transportation, and air quality" theme. STATUS -- Continuing in City Plan, City Dialogue, and Master Transportation Plan processes. 2. Regional Transportation Plan -- adopted an objective to reduce single -occupant vehicles from 80% to 70% in 20 years. (This is equivalent to reducing VMT growth to the population growth rate.) STATUS -- adopted 3. City Plan (a major revision of the comprehensive land use plan). STATUS -- To be completed in 15 months. a. Visual Preference Survey b. Community Goals workshops/ City structure plan C. Implementation principles and policies d. Capital Improvements Plan 4. Transit Development Plan -- with 20-year vision, 5-year preferred plan, and 5-year financially constrained plan. STATUS -- Completion in 1996 5. Bikeways Plan. STATUS -- Completed 6. Pedestrian Plan. STATUS -- Part of the Master Transportation Plan 7 Air Quality Advisory Board, October 16, 1995 A.Q. POLICY PLAN A.Q. ACTION PLAN LONG-TERM GUIDANCE 25 FINDINGS 1 GOAL 7 OBJECTIVES 23 POLICIES SHORT-TERM ACTIONS • TRAVEL GROWTH, CONGESTION • TAILPIPE EMISSIONS COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL • WOOD STOVES, FIREPLACES • INDOOR AIR POLLUTION • INTERGOVERNMENTAL PARTNERS • DATA COLLECTION, MONITORING • A.Q. EDUCATION • STATE LEGISLATION 8 Air Quality Advisory Board, October 16, 1995 #15 HIGH CARBON MONOXIDE VISIBILITY INDOOR AIR QUALITY AIR TOXINS OZONE MODERATE PARTICULATE OZONE DEPLETING GASSES GREENHOUSE GASSES LOW NITROGEN DIOXIDE SULFUR DIOXIDE LEAD ACID DEPOSITION AIR QUALITY PLAN -IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES AQPP POLICY CP-2 FIRST: ACTIONS CITY MUST TAKE SECOND: ACTIONS CITY TAKES VOLUNTARILY THIRD: ACTIONS OTHERS TAKE VOLUNTARILY THROUGH EDUCATION, PROMOTION, INCENTIVE FOURTH: ACTIONS THE CITY REQUIRES OTHERS TO TAKE, BY ORDINANCE AQPP POLICY UT-1 FIRST: POLLUTION PREVENTION SECOND: POLLUTION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY THIRD: OPERATING PRACTICES 1. New Source Review Committee to convene. I Brian/Eric I Nov. 2. Brown Cloud 3 Committee to convene. Brian/ Nov. John 3. Distribute wood -smoke survey/inventory Brian Nov. to AQAB 4. Type up charts on AQ Plan from October Sally/ Nov. meeting and distribute in Nov. packets. Brian 5. SIP Committee convene and begin working Harry, Nov. on contingency plan recommendations. Pete, Eric Convene Dec. Recom. 6. Draft letter for John's signature to Brian Oct. HP: Thanks for retreat hospitality. 7. Get Air Quality City Dialogue Comments. Linda Nov. Distribute in Nov. packets. 8. Draft evaluation format for biennial Brian Nov. review. 9. Distribute wood smoke survey results in Brian Nov. Nov. packets. 10. Board review AQAB 1996 work plan and John Nov. send comments to John.