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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 12/21/2021 - RESOLUTION 2021-120 MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE AIR Agenda Item 14 Item # 14 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY December 21, 2021 City Council STAFF Tammi Pusheck, Interim City Clerk John Duval, Legal SUBJECT Resolution 2021-120 Making Appointments to the Air Quality Advisory Board. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to fill vacancies on the Air Quality Advisory Board. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION This Resolution appoints four new members to the Air Quality Advisory Board to fill one vacancy that has arisen over the past year, as well as three vacancies due to current board member terms ending. On December 8, 2021, Councilmembers Julie Pignataro and Kelly Ohlson held interviews for open positions on the Air Quality Advisory Board. Both Councilmembers recommend the following for appointments: Appointments Term Effective Date Karen Artell (Current Board Member) Immediately Wayne Chuang (Current Board Member) Immediately Mark Houdashelt January 1, 2022 Greg Boiarsky January 1, 2022 Names of those individuals recommended to fill vacancies have been inserted in the Resolution with the expiration date following the names. ATTACHMENTS 1. Applications (PDF) VOLUNTEER APPLICATION 12/6/2021 4:02 PM Greg Boiarsky 10/6/2021 12:03 PM A pplicant Information Phone: Position Applying for: Boards or Commission Membership Gender:Education Level:Birthday: Address: Male Doctoral degree « Availability S M T W T F S Morning Afternoon Evening S kills Inte res ts Preferred Subjects: Special Skills: Primary Volunteer Interest: Data Analysis/Statistics, Photography, Research, Spanish-Speaking, Writing/Editing J ob D esc ription I have read the job description Ques tions Which Board or Commission are you interested in?Air Quality Advisory Board Which Council District do you live in? Please refer to the map at: https:// gisweb.fcgov.com/HTML5Vie 1 Current Occupation:Part-time substitute teacher in Poudre School District; owner of Yellow Dog Photography LLC Current Employer:Poudre School District Prior work experience (please include dates):Substitute Teacher (Fall, 2013 – present). Poudre School District R-1, Fort Collins, Colorado. Adjunct Faculty and Instructor for Department of J ournalism and Media Communication, Colorado State University 1995, 1998-2003. Assistant Professor for the Division of English, Classics, Language, and Philosophy, University of Texas at San Antonio, 1995 – 1998. Research Associate (August, 1994 - J une, 1995). Center for Research on Writing and Communication Technologies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. Market ResearchAnalyst (May, 1994 - August, 1994). InfoCenter Market Research, Aurora, Colorado. ResearchAssociate (October, 1993 - March, 1994). Center for Research on Writing and Communication Technologies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. Statistical Consultant (1988 - present). 1 of 3 ATTACHMENT 1 Greg Boiarsky 10/6/2021 12:03 PM Substitute Teacher (Fall, 2013 – present).Poudre School District R-1, Fort Collins,Colorado.Adjunct Faculty and Instructor forDepartment of J ournalism and MediaCommunication, Colorado State University1995, 1998-2003.Assistant Professor for the Division of English, Classics, Language, and Philosophy, University of Texas at San Antonio, 1995 – 1998. Research Associate (August, 1994 - J une, 1995). Center for Research on Writing and Communication Technologies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. Market Research Analyst (May, 1994 - August, 1994). InfoCenter Market Research, Aurora, Colorado. Research Associate (October, 1993 - March, 1994). Center for Research on Writing and Communication Technologies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. Statistical Consultant (1988 - present). Volunteer experience (please include dates): 2014-2019, photographer and general help for Plymouth Congregational Church annual homelessness prevention sleepout currently reviewer of research articles for "Science Communication" Are you currently serving on a City board or Commis sion? If so, which one? No Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I'm nearing retirement age and would like to continue using my skills, especially in public service. As a long-time member of the Fort Collins community, I have seen many changes in the air quality in northern Colorado--both good and bad. And, as an asthmatic I have experienced first-hand how poor air quality can affect health. Have you had any exposure to the board or commission you are applying for? If yes, please explain: No Specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you are appointed: None. Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission? Newspaper 2 of 3 Honestly, it is difficult to narrow our problems with air quality to just three. Fort Collins has a unique combination of geographic location, industry, and social diversity that contribute to air quality problems. Nonetheless, I believe the city should focus on the following: 1. Vehicle emissions. Problems with the traffic control system, railroad crossings, and increased vehicle traffic due to population growth have increased vehicle-sourced pollution in the last decade. In addition, Fort Collins has very little public transportation due to low interest, relatively low funding, and the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. I don't foresee any increased interest in public transportation within city boundaries, so air pollution must be addressed by reducing emissions at the source and improving the efficiency of the traffic control system. A two-pronged approach would work best, in my opinion. First, the city must invest resources into researching and implementing a traffic-control system that maximizes traffic flow; the worst vehicle emissions occur when vehicles are under acceleration. Similarly, idling at train crossings needs to be reduced if possible. Second, the city must provide incentives that allow residents to own/lease lower-emitting vehicles—especially electric and hybrid vehicles. Because the city has a limited budget, such incentives must come from a variety of sources including government, utilities, and private industry partnerships. 2. Household-based air pollution. Homes are significant sources of air pollutants, from VOCs used by residents to lawn mowing. The city has done a reasonable job of providing incentives to replace inefficient appliances and lawn-care equipment, but more could be done. I especially would like to see better communication to increase awareness of these programs and to improve willingness to use them. 3. Urban burning. I have been surprised at the level of citizen-produced smoke. In the past two years, Fort Collins has seen nearly unprecedented levels of wildfire smoke. I thought that experiencing this smoke would reduce residents' backyard burning; instead, I have noticed nearly nightly smoke drifting through my neighborhood year round. Between backyard grilling, yard waste burning, and poorly managed chimney smoke, it can be hard to find a day when strolling the city doesn't expose a person to smoke. One of the biggest draws that bring new residents to Fort Collins is our quality of life, and reducing smoke in the city would be a good way to keep that quality of life. Also, city-based smoke is health hazard and contributes to disease that strains our already burdened healthcare system, so reducing it would be economically beneficial. Frankly, the best way to manage this problem is through enforcement and strengthening of existing regulations. While I realize that the city budget is constrained, I think that we need to invest the resources necessary to reduce city-based ash and smoke. 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Gender:Education Level: PhD « Availa bility S M T W T F S Morning Afternoon Evening S kills Interes ts Preferred Subjects: Special Skills: Primary Volunteer Interest: Additional Skills / Interests: I also speak Mandarin. - ob Des cription I have read the job description Ques tions Which Board or Commission are you interested in? Air Quality Advisory Board Which Council District do you live in? Please refer to the map at: https:// gisweb.fcgov.com/HTML5Vie 6 Current Occupation:Air Quality Planner and Analyst Current Employer:Regional Air Quality Council Prior work experience (please include dates): Postdoc toral Scholar in Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling at Colorado State University, 2018-2020 Volunteer experience (please include dates): Sustainability Leadership Fellow, 2019-2020 Air Quality Advisory Board, 2020-2021 Are you currently serving on a City board or Commis sion? If so, which one? Yes; Air Quality Advisory Board Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? Air quality remains one of the major challenges that Fort Collins and the rest of the North Front Range face, with ozone levels this year being exceptionally poor. As climate change continues to drive warmer and drier weather, wildfires may become a consistent source of pollutants in our city, along with major local sources from vehicles and oil and gas development. I want to be a part of this board to engage with my community, understand the unique challenges for Fort Collins and the incredible progress that has been made, and contribute to solutions. 1 of 3 Wayne Chuang 11/17/2021 12:31 AM Air quality remains one of the majorchallenges that Fort Collins and the rest ofthe North Front Range face, with ozone levels this year being exceptionally poor. As climate change continues to drive warmer and drier weather, wildfires may become a consistent source of pollutants in our city, along with major local sources from vehicles and oil and gas development. I want to be a part of this board to engage with my community, understand the unique challenges for Fort Collins and the incredible progress that has been made, and contribute to solutions. Have you had any exposure to the board or commission you are applying for? If yes, please explain: Yes; I attended meetings in 2019 prior to joining the board. I subsequently applied and joined the board in August 2020. Specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you are appointed: None Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission? Other (please specify); Learning 2 of 3 WAYNE CHUANG EXPERIENCE Regional Air Quality Council, Air Quality Planner and Analyst, Denver, CO Apr. 2021 - Current Scripted ozone data collection in Python using EPA's API and visualized concentrations on a map  Direct a work group to develop rules that reduce emissions and improve air quality Coordinate with local and state agencies and stakeholders to conduct modeling and develop state implementation plans Plan and organize climate projects to work with local governments  Air Quality Advisory Board for the City of Fort Collins, Board Member, Fort Collins, CO Aug. 2020 - Current Conduct in-depth research on local air quality issues that confront the city Project the future of the city and potential air quality and climate change challenges Recommend actions to the Fort Collins City Council Colorado State University, Postdoctoral Researcher, Fort Collins, CO June 2018 - Mar. 2020 Incorporated particle phase state and heterogeneous chemistry into the statistical oxidation models simpleSOM and SOM Constrained the particle-phase diffusion constant using data from toluene aging chamber experiments Developed a new mechanism for modeling oligomerization formation Integrated the organic aerosol chemistry model (simpleSOM, written in IGOR) with the aerosol microphysics model (MOSAIC, written in Fortran) Carnegie Mellon University, Envirochemical Researcher, Pittsburgh, PA Fall 2012 - Spring 2018 Modeled atmospheric chemistry in Matlab using the volatility basis set framework to study particle formation Developed a model to dynamically track condensation of organics onto particles in smog chambers Collaborated with scientists at CERN to determine cloud formation in the pre-industrial era Created a model incorporating organonitrate reactions to simulate urban pollution chemistry LEADERSHIP AND MENTORSHIP School of Global Environmental Sustainability (SoGES), Sustainability Leadership Fellow Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 Fort Collins, CO Participated in workshops on improving science communication to the public and to the media Volunteered as a science expert on an AMA panel at the Fort Collins 20th Anniversary Climate Action Celebration Contributed a general science article for the SoGES blog on air pollution and respiratory disease symptoms State of the Science: Looking to 2030 and Beyond,Organizer Oct. 2019 - Feb. 2020 Fort Collins, CO Organized networking event with over 50 attendees, connecting CSU researchers to city and county officials on how research can help plan for the region's future  Mentored five student researchers on poster design and presentation to communicate effectively to policymakers EDUCATION Coursera: HSK Introduction to Deep Learning June 2021 - Current Coursera: University of Michigan Data Science Specialization Aug. 2020 - Jan. 2021 Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python; Applied Machine Learning in Python; Applied Text Mining in Python Carnegie Mellon University 2010 - 2016 Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Thesis: Modeling Organic Aerosol Formation from Alpha-Pinene Ozonolysis in the Volatility Basis Set Framework Columbia University 2006 - 2010 B.S. Chemical Engineering magna cum laude 1 of 2 WAYNE CHUANG waynekchuang@gmail.com PUBLICATIONS Jathar, Shantanu, C. Cappa, Y. He, J. Pierce, W. Chuang, J. Seinfeld, R. A. Zaveri, M. Shrivastava (submitted). Environmental Science: Atmospheres. A Computationally Efficient Model to Represent the Chemistry, Thermodynamics, and Microphysics of Secondary Organic Aerosol: Model Development and Application to α-pinene SOA. Donahue, N. M., W. Chuang, M. Schervish (2019). Advances in Atmospheric Chemistry Volume 2: Organic Oxidation and Multiphase Chemistry, Chapter 4. World Publishing. Ye, P., Y. Zhao, W. K. Chuang, A. L. Robinson, and N. M. Donahue (2017). Secondary organic aerosol production from pinanediol, a semi-volatile surrogate for first-generation oxidation products of monoterpenes. Atmos. Chem. Phys. 18(9), 6171-6186. Chuang, W. K. and N. M. Donahue (2016). Dynamic consideration of smog chamber experiments. Atmos. Chem. Phys., 17(16), 10019-10036. Tröstl, J., W. K. Chuang, H. Gordon, M. Heinritzi, C. Yan, U. Molteni, L. Ahlm, C. Frege, F. Bianchi, R. Wagner, M. Simon, K. Lehtipalo, C. Williamson, J. S. Craven, J. Duplissy, A. Adamov, J. Almeida, R. C. Flagan, A. Franchin, C. Fuchs, R. Guida, M. Gysel, T. Pet, G. Steiner, A. Tomé, A. Virtanen, A. C. Wagner, E. Weingartner, D. Wimmer, P. M. Winkler, P. Ye, K. S. Carslaw, J. Curtius, J. Dommen, J. Kirkby, M. Kulmala, I. Riipinen, D. R. Worsnop, N. M. Donahue, and U. Baltensperger (2016). The role of low-volatility organic compounds for initial particle growth in the atmosphere. Nature 533(7604), 527–531. Chuang, W. K. and N. M. Donahue (2016). A two-dimensional volatility basis set - Part 3: Prognostic modeling and NOx dependence. Atmos. Chem. Phys. 16(1), 123–134. Zhao, B., S. Wang, N. M. Donahue, W. Chuang, L. Hildebrandt Ruiz, N. L. Ng, Y. Wang, and J. Hao (2015). Evaluation of One- Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Volatility Basis Sets in Simulating the Aging of Secondary Organic Aerosol with Smog- Chamber Experiments. Environ. Sci. Technol. 49(4), 2245–2254. Donahue, N. M., W. Chuang, S. A. Epstein, J. H. Kroll, D. R. Worsnop, A. L. Robinson, P. J. Adams, and S. N. Pandis (2013). Why do organic aerosols exist? Understanding aerosol lifetimes using the twodimensional volatility basis set. Environ. Chem. 10(3, SI), 151–157. Donahue, N. M., I. K. Ortega, W. Chuang, I. Riipinen, F. Riccobono, S. Schobesberger, J. Dommen, U. Baltensperger, M. Kulmala, D. R. Worsnop, and H. Vehkamaki (2013). How do organic vapors contribute to new-particle formation? Faraday Discuss. 165, 91. Saleh, R., C. J. Hennigan, G. R. McMeeking, W. K. Chuang, E. S. Robinson, H. Coe, N. M. Donahue, and A. L. Robinson (2013). Absorptivity of brown carbon in fresh and photo-chemically aged biomass-burning emissions. Atmos. Chem. Phys. 13(15), 7683–7693.2 of 2 Ozone remains one of the most challenging short-term air quality issues of our region. At the same time, climate change is exacerbating ozone and altering sustainability in our region. Both are complex issues that require multiple simultaneous solutions. The most important issues for the Fort Collins Air Quality Advisory Board would tackle topics that attempt to address both of these problems. Faster electrification of the light duty vehicles should be a top priority for the Board. Vehicles are the main source of ozone-causing precursors in our region and a major greenhouse gas emitter. In the past year, the Board focused on examining the city’s fleet, and a similar effort can be put into electrification of personal vehicles. While electric vehicles are important for emissions reductions, merely focusing on EV adoption is not enough for the sustainability and air quality of our region. Stronger emphasis must be placed on public transportation. EVs remain available only to those who can afford them. Rising vehicle population presents issues such as worsening traffic along corridors already suffering from heavy congestion and more unproductive land use from additional parking lots. Disadvantaged neighborhoods will continue to be most affected by pollution until better transportation options are provided. Our region will continue to grow, and the Board should put resources toward examining mass transit and the development of neighborhoods friendly to alternative modes of transportation that reduce daily dependence on personal vehicles. Lastly, oil and gas developments remain one of the largest contributors to local ozone through substantial VOC emissions. While the state has given more control of oil and gas regulation to local governments, there remain substantial inter-regional issues because pollution moves across city and county lines. The substantial oil and gas production surrounding Fort Collins contribute to our city’s poor air quality, and the Board could look at increasing communications with neighboring counties and cities to foster partnerships on air quality issues. -1- RESOLUTION 2021-120 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD WHEREAS, one vacancy currently exists on the Air Quality Advisory Board, and due to expiring board member terms, three additional vacancies will exist as of January 1, 2022; and WHEREAS, Councilmembers interviewed candidates for this appointment on December 8, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make appointments to fill these vacancies on the Air Quality Advisory Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. That the following named persons are hereby appointed to fill the vacancies on the Air Quality Advisory Board with a term to begin and expire as noted below next to each applicant’s name. Air Quality Advisory Board Appointments Term Effective Date Expiration of Term Karen Artell (Seat B) Immediately December 31, 2023 Wayne Chuang (Seat F) Immediately December 31, 2023 Mark Houdashelt (Seat D) January 1, 2022 December 31, 2025 Greg Boiarsky (Seat E) January 1, 2022 December 31, 2022 Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 21st day of December, A.D. 2021. _______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Interim City Clerk