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AGENDA
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EASTERN KERN AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
Thursday, July 24, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Location
Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District Board Room
414 W. Tehachapi Blvd., Suite D, Tehachapi, CA 93561
Kern County Administration Building
1115 Truxtun Avenue, Suite #501, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Ridgecrest City Hall
100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Zoom Video Conferencing - https://zoom.us
Meeting ID # 826 861 7254
DISTRICT TO RECONVENE
DIRECTORS: Davies (Chairman), Parlier (Vice-Chairman), Gorman, Peters, and Hurles
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 the 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 Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget – OPEN HEARING; RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; CLOSE HEARING AND DIRECT STAFF TO CONSIDER ALL COMMENTS RECEIVED IN PREPARATION OF ITS FINAL PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION AT THE SEPTEMBER 2025 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING.
4)
Adoption of Amendments to Rule 201.1, (Permits to Operate for Sources Subject to Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990) – BOARD OPEN HEARING; RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; CLOSE HEARING; ADOPT AMENDED RULE 201.1, (PERMITS TO OPERATE FOR SOURCES SUBJECT TO TITLE V OF THE FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990) AND RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-001-07.
5)
Adoption of Amendments to Rule 301.1, (Banking Certificate Fees) – OPEN HEARING; RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; CLOSE HEARING; ADOPT AMENDED RULE 301.1, (BANKING CERTIFICATE FEES) AND RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-002-07.
6)
Adoption of Amendments to Rule 303, (Miscellaneous Fees) – OPEN HEARING; RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; CLOSE HEARING; ADOPT AMENDED RULE 303, (MISCELLANEOUS FEES) AND RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-003-07.
DISTRICT REQUESTS
7-CA)
California Air Resources Board Prescribed Burn Reporting and Monitoring Support Program FY 24/25Funds Projects – ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-004-07, WHICH AUTHORIZES 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 24/25 PBRM FUNDS.
8-CA)
California Air Resources Board Assembly Bill 617, G24-CAPP-7 Community Air Protection Program Grant Funds – ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-005-07 TO REQUEST THE DISTRICT’S ALLOCATION OF G24-CAPP-7 FUNDS; AUTHORIZE THE APCO TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH CARB; SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE BOARD RESOLUTION TO CARB, AND DO ALL OTHER ACTS NECESSARY TO RESERVE AND RECEIVE G24-CAPP-7 FUNDS.
9-CA)
2025 DMV Grant Program Agreements – BOARD APPROVE THE FIVE 2025 DMV GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENTS.
10-CA)
Community Air Protection Agreement with Southern Kern Unified School District to Install Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure – APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 07-006-2025 WITH SOUTHERN KERN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FUND THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT.
11-CA)
Carl Moyer Program Grant Agreement with Stratolaunch, LLC to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure – APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 07-007-2025 WITH STRATOLAUNCH, LLC TO FUND THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT.
12-CA)
Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 07-001-2023 with Yoo Family Trust dba Holiday Inn Express – APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 1 (07-008-2025A) TO AGREEMENT 07-001-2023 WITH YOO FAMILY TRUST DBA HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS.
13-CA)
Salary Adjustment for District Staff – APPROVE THE PROPOSED FIVE PERCENT (5%) SALARY INCREASE FOR DISTRICT STAFF AND REFER THIS MATTER TO THE KERN COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION FOR THE NECESSARY AMENDMENTS TO THE SALARY SCHEDULE.
MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE APPROVAL
14-CA)
Summary of Proceedings for Meeting of May 1, 2025 – APPROVE AND FILE.
DISTRICT UPDATES
15)
APCO Report (Verbal)
ADJOURN TO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, 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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