AGENDA
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EASTERN KERN AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

Special Meeting
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
2:00 P.M.

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

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), Peters, Gorman, 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-CA)
Re-Appointment of Hearing Board Member – REAPPOINT MR. CHRIS ELLIS TO THE HEARING BOARD FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2027.

4)
Adoption of Amendments to Rule 425, Stationary Gas Turbines (Oxides of Nitrogen) – OPEN HEARING; RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; CLOSE HEARING; ADOPT AMENDED RULE 425, STATIONARY GAS TURBINES (OXIDES OF NITROGEN), AND RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-001-11.

5)
Adoption of Amendments to Rule 425.3, Portland Cement Kilns (Oxides of Nitrogen) – OPEN HEARING; RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; CLOSE HEARING; ADOPT AMENDED RULE 425.3, PORTLAND CEMENT KILNS (OXIDES OF NITROGEN), AND RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-002-11.

DISTRICT REQUESTS

6-CA)
Environment Protection Agency’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Grant – APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-003-11 AND AUTHORIZE THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER TO SIGN AND SUBMIT THE GRANT APPLICATION, AND TO TAKE ALL OTHER STEPS NECESSARY TO RESERVE AND RECEIVE THE IRA GRANT FUNDS.

7-CA)
California Air Resources Board’s Carl Moyer Heavy Duty Engine Program (CMP) Year 27 – APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-004-11 REQUESTING THE DISTRICT’S FULL ALLOCATION OF YEAR 27 CMP FUNDS; AUTHORIZE THE APCO TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION REQUESTING SAID FUNDS; SIGN THE GRANT AWARD LETTER; AND DO ALL OTHER ACTS NECESSARY TO RESERVE AND RECEIVE YEAR 27 CMP FUNDS.

8-CA)
Carl Moyer Program Grant Agreement with Ryan Hanzel to Replace a Diesel-Fueled Clark Loader – AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 11-001-2024 WITH RYAN HANZEL FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW LOW-EMITTING LOADER.

9-CA)
Carl Moyer Program Grant Agreement with Brian A. Cain to Replace a Diesel-Fueled Bobcat – AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 11-002-2024 WITH BRIAN A. CAIN FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW LOW-EMITTING COMPACT WHEELED LOADER.

10-CA)
Carl Moyer Program Grant Agreement with Tracy Cartwright to Replace a Diesel-Fueled Kubota Tractor – AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 11-003-2024 WITH TRACY CARTWRIGHT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW LOW-EMITTING TRACTOR.

11-CA)
List of Regulatory Control Measures to be Considered for Amendment or Adoption During 2025. – RECEIVE AND FILE DISTRICT LIST OF 2025 REGULATORY CONTROL MEASURES, WHICH COULD BE CONSIDERED FOR AMENDMENT OR ADOPTION DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2025.

MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE APPROVAL

12)
2025 Proposed Board Meeting Dates and Locations. – APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER TO MAKE THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SCHEDULE THE ABOVE PROPOSED DATES OR DIFFERENT DATES AS APPROVED BY YOUR BOARD.

13-CA)
Summary of Proceedings for Meeting of September 5, 2024 – APPROVE AND FILE.

DOCUMENTS FOR FILING

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

DISTRICT UPDATES

15)
APCO Report (Verbal)

ADJOURN TO THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 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.