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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EASTERN KERN AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 4, 2022
2:00 P.M.

Location
Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District Board Room
414 W. Tehachapi Blvd., Suite D, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Zoom Video Conferencing - https://zoom.us
Meeting ID # 826 861 7254

 

DISTRICT TO RECONVENE

DIRECTORS:  Davies (Chairman), Scrivner (Vice-Chairman), Peters, Blades, and Creighton

ROLL CALL

SALUTE TO FLAG

CONSENT AGENDA/OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:  All items listed with a (-CA) are consent items and considered routine and noncontroversial by District staff.  Consent items will be considered first and may be approved by one motion if no member of the Board or public wishes to comment or ask questions.  If comment or discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in listed sequence with an opportunity for any member of the public to address the Board concerning the item before action is taken. 

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS SHOWN IN CAPS AFTER EACH ITEM

 

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

1)
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda but under jurisdiction of the Board.  Board members may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed.  They may ask questions for clarification; make referrals to staff for information or request staff to report to the Board at a later meeting.  In addition, the Board may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.  SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES.  PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME BEFORE MAKING YOUR PRESENTATION.  THANK YOU.

 

BOARD MEMBER PRESENTATIONS OR ANNOUNCEMENTS

2)
On their own initiative, Board members may make brief announcements or brief reports on their own activities.  They may ask questions for clarification, make referrals to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda [Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2(a)].

 

HEARINGS

3)
Hearing to Present and Receive Comments on the Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget – OPEN HEARING; RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; CLOSE HEARING AND DIRECT STAFF TO CONSIDER ALL COMMENTS RECEIVED IN PREPARATION OF ITS FINAL PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION AT THE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING.

4)
Hearing to Consider Adoption of Amendments to Rule 108.2 (Emissions Statement Requirements) - OPEN HEARING; RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; CLOSE HEARING; ADOPT AMENDED RULE 108.2 AND RESOLUTION NUMBER 2022-001-07.

5)
Hearing to Consider Adoption of Draft Rule 210.1A, (Major New and Modified Stationary Source Review (MNSR)) - OPEN HEARING; RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; CLOSE HEARING; ADOPT RULE 210.1A AND RESOLUTION NUMBER 2022-002-07.

 

APPOINTMENTS

6-CA)
Appointment of Hearing Board Member – APPOINT MR. BRENTON SMITH AS MEMBER TO DISTRICT’S HEARING BOARD FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM, TO EXPIRE ON JULY 28, 2025.

 

DISTRICT REQUESTS

7-CA)
2022 DMV Grant Program Recommended Projects – APPROVE THE SEVEN 2022 DMV GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS ONCE THEY ARE EXECUTED AND RETURNED BY THE RESPECTIVE GRANTEE.

8-CA)
Proposed Agreement with Anne Stalder Brett to utilize Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emissions Reductions (FARMER) Grant Program funds for track loader replacement – APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT NO. 07-008-2022 WITH ANNE STALDER BRETT.

9-CA)
Proposed Amendment to Agreement 03-001-2020 with Trillium USA Company, LLC, to extend the life of the contract by one year – APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT NO. 07-009-2022a WITH TRILLIUM USA, LLC, TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE YEAR.

10-CA)
Proposed Agreement with Alexander Trumbull dba Rockcreek Ranch to utilize Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emissions Reductions (FARMER) Grant Program funds for tractor replacement – APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT NO. 07-010-2022 WITH ALEXANDER TRUMBULL DBA ROCKCREEK RANCH.

11-CA)
Proposed Agreement with John App dba App Ranch to utilize FARMER Grant Program funds for tractor replacement – APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT NO. 07-011-2022 WITH JOHN APP DBA APP RANCH.

12-CA)
Proposed Agreement with Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock CPAs and Advisors for District Financial Records Audit and Reports for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022 - APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT NO. 07-012-2022 WITH DANIELLS PHILLIPS VAUGHAN & BOCK CPAS AND ADVISORS FOR FINANCIAL RECORDS AUDIT AND REPORTS.

13-CA)
Proposed Agreement with Vortex Construction for concrete, shelter placement, fencing, and electrical work for Mojave Air Monitoring Station - APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT NO. 07-013-2022 WITH VORTEX CONSTRUCTION.

14-CA)
California Air Resources Board (CARB) Prescribed Burn Reporting and Monitoring Support Program funds - ADOPT RESOLUTION 2022-003-07 AUTHORIZING THE APCO TO EXECUTE THE PRESCRIBED BURN REPORTING AND MONITORING SUPPORT PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH CARB; SIGN THE AWARD LETTER; AND DO ALL OTHER ACTS NECESSARY TO RESERVE AND RECEIVE FY 22/23 BURN PROGRAM FUNDS.

 

MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE APPROVAL

15-CA)
Summary of Proceedings for Meeting of May 5, 2022 – APPROVE AND FILE.

 

DOCUMENTS FOR FILINGS

16-CA)
DISTRICT Notice of Violation's update – RECEIVE AND FILE.

 

DISTRICT UPDATES

17)
APCO Report (Verbal)

ADJOURN TO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022, 2:00 PM, REGULAR BOARD SESSION AT EASTERN KERN AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM, 414 W. TEHACHAPI BLVD., SUITE D, TEHACHAPI, CA.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (Government Code Section 54953.2)
Disabled individuals, who need special assistance to attend or participate in a meeting of the Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District (EKAPCD), may request assistance at the EKAPCD, 2700 “M” St Ste. 302, Bakersfield, CA  93301 or by calling 661-862-5250.  Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities by making meeting materials available in alternative formats.  Requests for assistance should be made at least three (3) working days in advance, whenever possible.

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