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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-09-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - SO COAST AIR QUALITY MGMT REP (2)AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Item to be presented AZ NEW BUSINESS Jan Heidt DATE: September 25, 1990 SUBJECT: South Coast Air Quality Management District Conference DEPARTMENT: City Manager BACKGROUND On October 15-17,. 1990, the South Coast Air Quality Management District has scheduled a conference which will familiarize participants with technologies available to control hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, etc. The SCAQMD is - requesting participation at the conference. Appoint a Council representative to attend the Conference. ATTACHMENT Letter dated June 9, 1990 SCAQMD Fact Sheet Agenda Item: l June 9, 1990 0 0 South Coast AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 9150 FLAIR DRIVE, EL MONTE, CA 91731 Dear Colleague: Technological innovations healthful air in Southern increasingly important to crusades for clean air. are essential California. the national (818) 572-6200 RECEIVED JUN 15 1990 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SANTA CLARITA to achieving Also, they have become and international On May 4, 1990, the District Board approved a SCAQMD initiative to sponsor a California Clean Air and New Technologies Conference with the cooperation of other regulatory agencies, private industry and the university community. Accordingly, I cordially invite your participation at this Conference which has been scheduled for October 15-17, 1990, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. This Conference will provide a forum for exhibiting in one location the technologies available to control hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, particulate matter emissions and air toxics. Also, the Conference will feature a debate on the Big Green Initiative, discussions on the Clean Air Act and global warming, and panel discussions on clean fuels and smart growth. This Conference is a unique opportunity for all businesses, large and small, to gain first-hand familiarity with technologies that are available today, or are on the horizon. Also, it represents an opportunity for the participants to exchange thoughts on key issues impacting the attainment of federal and State clean air standards. The accompanying fact sheet outlines the categories of sponsors and benefactors, types of exhibitions and related details of the program. I urge your participation in this innovative and forward- looking Conference and would appreciate an early expression of your support. 0 0 FACT SHEET TITLE: The California Clean Air and New Technology Conference. DATE: October 15-17, 1990 PLACE: The Los Angeles Westin Bonaventure Hotel 404 South Figueroa street Los Angeles, CA 90071 SPONSORS: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD); California Air Resources Board (CARB); California Energy Commission (CEC); California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO); California Manufacturers Association (CMA); The Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, University of Southern California; The Center for Global Change at the University of Maryland; and The California Lung Association. PURPOSE: Through exhibits and symposia, explain the many new commercially available technologies which reduce a wide range of air pollutants, from hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen that form smog to the CFCs and carbon dioxide that cause global warming. Exhibits will range from items such as smokeless barbecues and high efficiency appliances to catalytic incinerators and high efficiency energy generating systems. Clean fuel vehicles will be displayed and operated, as will other emerging technologies. Conference sessions will address current air quality issues, ...including .a progress report on the AQMP. AUDIENCE: The business community, the public sector and government officials. DETAILS: o GOVERNMENT PROGRAM -- Representatives of the SCAQMD staff will be available in designated locations throughout the conference to acquaint the business community and the public with various aspects of the regulatory process. Such aspects will include rules development, small business outreach, permitting, enforcement, the mutual settlement program and public information. In addition, representatives of other government agencies will be available to discuss their role in the regulatory process.— -- 0 o THE TRADE SHOW -- Exhibits will display the best pollution control technologies currently available and in commercial use, made by some of the world's most reputable and experienced companies. There will be space for over 100, 81x10' exhibits. The trade show will be open to the public. o CONFERENCE SESSIONS -- A debate on the "Big Green Initiative"; predictions about and solutions to air quality problems; discussion on the Clean Air Act and global warming; and panel discussions on clean fuels and smart growth. o LUNCHEONS -- Guest speakers to be announced upon confirmation. o RECEPTION -- Reception in trade show area (details to be announced). PARTICIPATION: o SPONSOR -- A pledge of $25,000 receives five, no -fee registrations for the conference, one exhibit space in the trade show, preferential exhibit placement, invitation to a private reception, participation in all conference media activities, and listing as a Conference Sponsor. o CO-SPONSOR -- A pledge of $10,000 receives three, no -fee registrations for the conference, one exhibit space in the trade show, invitation to a private reception, and listing as a Conference co -Sponsor. o BENEFACTOR -- A pledge of $5,000 receives one, no -fee registration for the conference and listing as a Conference Benefactor. There are other conference sponsorship opportunities, e.g., breakfast buffets, luncheons and evening receptions. INFORMATION: Enclosed is a return reply postcard to request additional information, make reservations, or sponsor this conference and trade show. If you have any questions, please call Laura Fizzolio or Sharon Cerrell at Cerrell Associates Inc., 213/856-5044. \4} 0 DETAILS: o GOVERNMENT PROGRAM -- Representatives of the SCAQMD staff .will be available in designated locations throughout the conference to acquaint the business community and the public with various aspects of the regulatory process. such aspects will include rules development, small business outreach, permitting enforcement, the mutual settlement program and public information. In a0ditionI representatives of other government agencies will be available to discuss their rale in the regulatory process. o THE TRADES80m - Exhibixhibi ts will display the best pollution control technologies currently available and in commercial use, made by some of the world's most reputable and experienced companies. There will be space for over 100, S'x10' exhibits. The trade show will be open to the public. TITLE; The California Clean Air and New Technology Conference. DATE: October 15-17, 1990 solutions to air quality problems; discussion on the Clean Air PLACE: The Los Angeles Westin Bonaventure Hotel and smart growth. 404 South Figueroa Street o LUNCHEONS Los Angeles, CA 90071 SPONSORS; The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD); -- Reception in trade show area (details to be announced). California Air Resources Board (CARB); California Energy o SPONSOR Commission (CEC).;.California State Polytechnic -- A pledge of $25,000 receives five, no -fee registrations for the University, Pomona; Southern California Association of exhibit placement, invitation to private reception, Governments (SCAG); Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO); participation in all conference media activities, and listing California Manufacturers Association (CMA); The Jesse M. • c CO-SPONSOR Unruh Institute of Politics, University of Southern -- A pledge of $10,000 receives three, no -fee registrations for California; The Center for Global Change at the to a private reception, and listing as a conference Co -Sponsor. University of Maryland; and The California Lung o BENEFACTOR Association. PURPOSE: Through exhibits and symposia, explain the many new There are other conference sponsorship opportunities, e.g., commercially available technologies which reduce a wide INFORMATION: - range of air pollutants, from hydrocarbons and oxides of Enclosed is a return reply postcard to request additional nitrogen that form smog to the CFCs and carbon dioxide show. that cause global warming. Exhibits will range from If you have any questions, please call Laura Fizzolio or Sharon items such as smokeless barbecues and high efficiency appliances to catalytic incinerators and high efficiency energy generating systems. clean fuel vehicles will be displayed and operated, as will other emerging technologies. Conference sessions will address current air quality issues, including a progress report on the AQMP. AUDIENCE: The business community, the public sector and government officials. DETAILS: o GOVERNMENT PROGRAM -- Representatives of the SCAQMD staff .will be available in designated locations throughout the conference to acquaint the business community and the public with various aspects of the regulatory process. such aspects will include rules development, small business outreach, permitting enforcement, the mutual settlement program and public information. In a0ditionI representatives of other government agencies will be available to discuss their rale in the regulatory process. o THE TRADES80m - Exhibixhibi ts will display the best pollution control technologies currently available and in commercial use, made by some of the world's most reputable and experienced companies. There will be space for over 100, S'x10' exhibits. The trade show will be open to the public. o CONFERENCE SESSIONS -- A debate on the -Big Green Initiative'; predictions about and solutions to air quality problems; discussion on the Clean Air Act and global warming; and panel discussions on clean fuels and smart growth. o LUNCHEONS -- Guest speakers to be announced upon confirmation. e RECEPTION -- Reception in trade show area (details to be announced). PARTICIPATION: o SPONSOR -- A pledge of $25,000 receives five, no -fee registrations for the conference, one exhibit space in the trade show, preferential exhibit placement, invitation to private reception, participation in all conference media activities, and listing as a Conference Sponsor. c CO-SPONSOR -- A pledge of $10,000 receives three, no -fee registrations for the conference, one exhibit space in the trade show, invitation to a private reception, and listing as a conference Co -Sponsor. o BENEFACTOR -- A pledge of $5,000 receives one, no -fee registration for the conference and listing as a Conference Benefactor. There are other conference sponsorship opportunities, e.g., breakfast buffets, luncheons and evening receptions. INFORMATION: - Enclosed is a return reply postcard to request additional information, make reservations, or sponsor this conference and trade show. If you have any questions, please call Laura Fizzolio or Sharon Cerrell. at Cerrell Associates Inc., 213/556-5044.