HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 4, 2011 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
A. Roll Call by City Clerk
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held
Tuesday, October 4, 2011, commencing at 7:00 a.m.
Present: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Council Member Nakanishi,
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Johnson
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Bartlam, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
B. Topic(s)
B-1 Presentation by San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Regarding Current State
of Air Quality (CM)
City Manager Bartlam briefly introduced the subject matter of the current state of air quality.
John Cadrett, Compliance Manager for San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, provided
a PowerPoint presentation regarding the current state of air quality. Specific topics of discussion
included physical environment, pollutant emissions, successful clean air strategies, population
growth, regulatory progress, offsetting emissions reductions, county air quality progress, core
values for valley air district, sources for pollution, federal mandates and sanctions, innovative and
transformative measures to address challenges, and increased grant funding.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Cadrett stated the air pollution business is driven
by state and federal health standards, whatever happens in the District generally also affects the
City of Lodi, San Joaquin County fairs better than other counties in the District because the air
quality is better, and wind patterns generally push south in the District.
A brief discussion ensued between Mr. Cadrett, Mayor Johnson, and Council Member Hansen
regarding the effect of the pollution from the Bay Area and the Delta breeze.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Cadrett stated the District does have regulatory and
fining authority of its own.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Mr. Cadrett stated the District has been successful
in working with businesses on the standards and to the best of his knowledge no businesses
have been shut down.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Cadrett provided a brief overview of carbon credits
and the State being the driver behind the green house gas emissions regulations.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Cadrett stated current makeup of the Board of Directors
includes one supervisor from each county, a rotation of small, medium, and large cities appointed
by the League of California Cities, and appointments made by the Governor. Further, Mr. Cadrett
stated that, while fog does play a part, it is mainly particulates that are the problem in the winter.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Cadrett stated while no one is taking away cars right
now there is no way to meet the standards with current technology.
Continued October 4, 2011
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Cadrett stated emissions have been reduced through the
formation of the District and most businesses prefer to deal with a local entity instead of the state
or federal agencies.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Mr. Cadrett stated cities are appointed on a rotation
basis through the League of California Cities and some of those appointed cities may be
members of the National League of Cities as well.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Cadrett stated the District issues grants and the
money comes from a variety of sources including state and federal funding as well as developer
fees.
In response to City Manager Bartlam, Mr. Cadrett stated the District failed to meet federal air
quality standards and the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) imposed a $29 million
penalty on the valley, which was initially to be paid by businesses but is now being partially paid
through a $12 per vehicle registration fee.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Cadrett stated to the best of his knowledge no other area in
the state has been leveled such a similar fine.
In response to Myrna Wetzel, Mr. Cadrett stated the District does not have the ability to force tree
planting but it does encourage it.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Cadrett stated that, if the District had not come up
with a way to impose the EPA fine, the federal government would have come up with a way and
also kept the proceeds. Further, Mr. Cadrett stated the level of public participation varies with the
public interest in various District matters and to date he has received no comments regarding
Agenda 21.
In response to Ed Miller, Mr. Cadrett stated the old standards are based on eight hours and
the new proposals are related to the ozone only and not particulates.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Cadrett stated agriculture is a part of the pollution issue
because of both cause and effect and the Ag community, while exempt before, is now covered
under different regulations.
B-2 Presentation by San Joaquin Council of Governments Regarding Regional Smart Growth
Plan PW
This item was not heard and was continued to a future Shirtsleeve Session.
C. Comments by Public on Non -Agenda Items - None
D. Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 a.m.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl
City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM B-1
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation by San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Regarding Current
State of Air Quality
MEETING DATE: October 4, 2011
PREPARED BY: City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation by San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control
District regarding the current state of air quality.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: John Cadrett, Compliance Manager with the San Joaquin Valley Air
Pollution Control District, will be at the meeting to give an overview
of past successes, current and upcoming challenges, the Healthy
Air Living program, and potential grant opportunities for municipalities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDING AVAILABLE
KB/JMR
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
APPROVED:
Konradt Bartlam
City Manager
Konradt Bartlam, City Manager
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• Chronic poverty and
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• High rate of population
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Protection of Public Health
Active and effective air pollution control efforts with
minimal disruption to the Valley's economic prosperity
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✓Ingenuity and Innovation
✓ Effective and Efficient Use of Public Funds
✓ Respect for the Opinions and Interests of All Valley
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• Federal mandates dictate District actions
• Federal Sanctions
— De -facto ban on new businesses and expansion of
exiting businesses
— Loss of federal highway funds
— Federal takeover (FIP) — loss of local control
(sanctions will continue in the meantime)
• District goal to provide local control in
meeting federal mandates
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• New federal standards approaching Valley's natural
"background" levels
• Additional 80-90% emissions reductions needed to
meet new Federal standards
• Innovative and transformative measures
• Investment in new technology
• Pollution transport from other areas (overseas) is
policy relevant
• Public Participation — Clean air goals CANNOT
be met on back of businesses alone
• Healthy Air Living initiative
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HEALTHY AIR LIVING'
School Buses (replace & retrofit)
$ 54,506,400
Energy Efficiency
3,844,300
Gross polluting vehicle repair & replacement
4,700,000
Residential lawn mower replacements
912,300
Commercial lawn equipment
500,000
Fireplace change -out
500,000
Vanpools, hybrid/electric/CNG vehicles, bike paths, park & ride, public transit subsidies
2,809,800
Public service clean air projects through local government
10,000,000
GHG support for cities and counties
250,000
Technology Advancement
3,000,000
Agricultural Pumps (repower & electrification)
7,202,400
Farm Equipment (Ag tractors, harvesters, etc.)
27,272,400
Trucks (replace, repower, & retrofit)
63,170,000
Locomotives (line haul, passenger, switcher)
31,000,000
Construction Equipment (replace, repower, & retrofit)
4,950,000
Alternative Fuel Infrastructure
3,255,700
Total Incentive Grants Available in 2011/2012
$ 217,873,300