APCD Board Actions – June 15, 2023

Full Agenda 1 of 2 (pdf)
Full Agenda 2 of 2 (pdf)

  • Approval of Minutes – Approve minutes of the May 18, 2023 meeting.
  • Update on Public Outreach Activities – Receive and file an update on District outreach activities.
  • District Grant and Incentives Program Activity – Receive and file the following grant program related activity:
    • An update on the Old Car Buy Back Program for vehicles retired during the period of May 1, 2023 through May 31, 2023; and
    • Summary of the emission-reduction grant agreements approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer for the period of May 1, 2023 through May 31, 2023; in accordance with Board Resolution Number 20-13.
  • Notice of Violation Report – Receive and file the summary of notices of violation issued and penalty revenue received during the month of May 2023.
  • Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget – Consider the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget as follows:
    • Hold a public hearing to consider and adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24, as presented in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Budget document; and
    • Adopt the following:
      • Budget Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023-24 District Budget;
      • Salary Resolution amending the Classification and Salary Plan to adjust the salary for all staff based on the collective bargaining agreements and the Management Personnel Benefits Resolution previously approved by your Board on August 18, 2022.
  • Additional Funding for Woodsmoke Reduction Program – Consider recommendations as follows:
    • Approve and authorize the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) to accept $213,104 from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to continue the District’s implementation of the Woodsmoke Reduction Program as outlined in the Woodsmoke Reduction Program – Program Guidelines – Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Appropriation;
    • Delegate authority to the APCO to sign a Grant Agreement with CARB;
    • Delegate authority to the APCO to sign installer agreements that are approved by Counsel, Auditor, and Risk Management and which shall meet the program requirements established by CARB; and
    • Approve and adopt a Resolution in the Matter of Continued Participation in the California Air Resources Board’s Woodsmoke Reduction Program.
  • California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (CALeVIP) Services Agreement Amendment #2 – Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment #2 to the Incentive Program Implementation Services Agreement with Center for Sustainable Energy.
  • APCD Hearing Board Appointment – Consider recommendation of the APCD Hearing Board Nominating Committee to reappoint Mr. Terence Dressler to the public member position on the APCD Hearing Board for a three-year term.
  • Revised District Board Meeting Schedule for Year 2023 – Approve the District Board of Director’s revised regular meeting schedule for 2023.
  • Received Director’s Report
  • Received Public Comment
  • Overview of Voluntary Clean Air Grant and Incentive Programs – Receive and file a presentation on the status of the District’s Clean Air Grant and Incentive Programs. | Presentation |
  • Wildfire Smoke Preparedness – Receive and file a presentation on wildfire smoke preparedness. | Presentation | Air Quality Levels Flyer |
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Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District will be closed December 25 through January 1, reopening on January 2, 2026.

If you experience an air quality emergency during this time, dial 9-1-1 to reach first responders. For non-urgent matters, you can send a message via our website: https://www.ourair.org/contact-us/. We look forward to working with you in the new year. Happy Holidays!

El Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire del Condado de Santa Bárbara estará cerrado del 25 de diciembre hasta el 1 de enero y reabrirá el 2 de enero del 2026. Si tiene una emergencia de calidad del aire durante este tiempo, marque al 9-1-1 para comunicarse con los primeros auxilios. Para asuntos que no sean urgentes, puede enviar un mensaje a través de nuestra página de internet: https://www.ourair.org/contacto/?lang=es. Esperamos trabajar con usted en el nuevo año. ¡Felices Fiestas!