AGENDA
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EASTERN KERN AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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, Parlier, Peters, Gorman, 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

1)
Selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

2)
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

3)
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

4)
Hearing to Present Eastern Kern APCD’s Annual AB2588 (Air Toxics) Report – OPEN HEARING; RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT; CLOSE HEARING; RECEIVE AND FILE THE DISTRICT’S ANNUAL AB2588 (AIR TOXICS) REPORT; AND DIRECT STAFF TO DISTRIBUTE REPORT

DISTRICT REQUESTS

5-CA)
California Air Resources Board’s Carl Moyer Heavy Duty Engine Program (CMP) Year 28 – BOARD ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-001-01 REQUESTING THE DISTRICT’S FULL ALLOCATION OF YEAR 28 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 28 CMP FUNDS.

6-CA)
Agreement 01-001-2026 with Tehachapi Winery to Replace Tractor with Carl Moyer Program Grant – APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT NO. 01-001-2026 WITH TEHACHAPI WINERY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW LOW-EMITTING TIER IV TRACTOR.

7-CA)
Agreement 01-002-2026 with Salcido Land and Cattle to Replace Tractor with Carl Moyer Program Grant – APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT NO. 01-002-2026 WITH SALCIDO LAND AND CATTLE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW LOW-EMITTING TIER IV TRACTOR.

8-CA)
Agreement 01-003-2026 with Desert Empire Fairgrounds to Replace Skip Loader with Carl Moyer Program Grant – APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT NO. 01-003-2026 WITH DESERT EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW LOW-EMITTING TIER IV SKIP LOADER.

MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE APPROVAL

9-CA)
Summary of Proceedings for Regular Meeting of September 4, 2025 APPROVE AND FILE.

DOCUMENTS FOR FILING

10)
Boron Air Quality Report – RECEIVE AND FILE

11-CA)
List of Regulatory Control Measures to be considered for Amendment or Adoption During 2026 - RECEIVE AND FILE

12-CA)
DISTRICT Notice of Violations update – RECEIVE AND FILE.

DISTRICT UPDATES

13)      
APCO Report (Verbal)

ADJOURN TO THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026, 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.