Following are the highlights of the 2009-2010 APCD Board Meetings. For other years, see this page. Note: Meetings are not held every month.

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December 16, 2010

• Approved minutes of the October 21, 2010 meeting.
• Received and filed minutes of the September 8, 2010 meeting of the Community Advisory Council.
• Received and filed the brief summary of the emission-reduction grant agreements approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer for the period of October 7, 2010 through December 1, 2010 in accordance with Board Resolution Number 02-16. (see Grant Agreements)
• Received and filed the summary of notices of violation issued and penalty revenue received during the months of October and November 2010.
• Considered recommendation of the APCD Hearing Board Nominating Committee to reappoint David Schmarje, an engineer representative, to the APCD Hearing Board for a three-year term.
• Received and filed the minutes from the July 21, 2010 meeting of the South Central Coast Basinwide Control Council.
• Adopted a resolution and executed a memorandum of understanding that authorizes APCD participation in the Special District Risk Management Authority medical benefits program as follows: (see memo)

a)    Adopted a resolution that authorizes  APCD participation in the Special District Risk Management Authority’s medical benefit program for a period of three (3) years and execution of a memorandum of understanding relating to SDRMA medical benefits; and
b)    Executed the memorandum of understanding relating to the Special District Risk Management Authority’s medical benefits program. (see HMO and PPO benefit summaries)

• Adopted and presented Resolutions of Appreciation to Board Members Joe Centeno, Ed Skytt and Victoria Pointer.
• Continued item to receive and file an update on the new federal eight-hour standard for ground-level ozone to January 20, 2011.
• Received a briefing and provided comments on the Draft 2010 Clean Air Plan and Associated Draft Environmental Impact Report.

 

October 20, 2010

• Approved minutes of the September 20, 2010 meeting.
• Report from Closed Session – There was no reportable action taken
• Received and filed minutes of the August 11, 2010 meeting of the Community Advisory Council.
• Received and filed the brief summary of the emission-reduction grant agreements approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer for the period of September 2, 2010 through October 6, 2010 in accordance with Board Resolution Number 02-16.  (See Board Letter)
• Received and filed the summary of notices of violation issued and penalty revenue received during the month of September 2010.  (See Board Letter)
• Received and filed minutes of the adjourned September 16, 2010 APCD Board meeting.  (See Board Letter)
• Approved $200,000 in additional funding allocation for the Marine Diesel Engine Repower Program.
• Adopted Revised Class Specification and Related Revisions to the Classification and Salary Resolution as follows:  (See Board Letter)

a)   Adopted the revised class specification entitled Accounting Technician I, II, III; and
b)   Approved and adopted the attached Resolution amending the APCD’s Classification and Salary Plan to:

i.   Deleted one (1) Payroll Technician I/II; and
ii.  Added one (1) Accounting Technician III.

• Adopted the schedule of dates, locations, and times for the 2011 APCD Board meetings.
• Received and filed an update on the U.S. Coast Guard Port Access Route Study and the California Air Resources Board Ocean-Going Vessels Fuel Regulation.
• Approved the attached resolution to include the following action items:

a)   Approved the implementation of the Off-Road Equipment Replacement Program as an addition to the District’s Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program;
b)   Delegated authority to the Control Officer to execute Program grant agreements with grantees for eligible off-road equipment replacement projects consistent with the requirements under the current Carl Moyer Program Guidelines; and  (see sample grant agreement)
c)   Established the initial budget for this new Off-Road Equipment Replacement Program at $500,000.

 

September 20, 2010

• Approved of minutes of the June 17, 2010 meeting
• Report from Closed Session – There was no reportable action taken
• Received and filed minutes of the May 12, June 9 and July 14, 2010 meetings of the Community Advisory Council.
• Received and filed the brief summary of the emission-reduction grant agreements approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer for the period of June 3, 2010 through September 1, 2010 in accordance with Board Resolution Number 02-16. (See Board Letter)
• Received and filed the summary of notices of violation issued and penalty revenue received during the months of June, July and August 2010. (See Board Letter)
• Received and filed the minutes from the February 17, 2010 meeting of the South Central Coast Basinwide Control Council. (See Board Letter)
• Received and filed a report prepared by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) documenting an ARB audit of the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District’s (District’s) Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program (Carl Moyer Program).   (Also see the Board Letter and District’s response)
• Adopted a Resolution delegating authority to the Air Pollution Control Officer to amend, enter into, and renew contracts for multiple employee benefit insurance plans to become effective January 1, 2011.
• Adopted amendments to the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) Conflict of Interest Code as follows:   (See Conflict of Interest Code and Resolution)

a)   Adopted amendments to the SBCAPCD Conflict of Interest Code that reflect new job classifications created by the District; and
b)   Reinstated a prior amendment which was inadvertently omitted when the District’s Conflict of Interest Code was last updated.

• Held Hearing to Consider recommendations regarding proposed repeal of Rule 334, (Control of Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing) as follows:

a)  Held a public hearing to receive testimony on proposed repeal of Rule 334; and
b)  Adopted a resolution which resulted in the following actions:

i)   Adopted the CEQA findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA guidelines.
ii)  Adopted the associated rule findings in support of the proposed repeal of Rule 334, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 40727 regarding necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, nonduplication , and reference.  The rule findings also acknowledge public comments on the proposed rule repeal and staff’s responses to these comments.
iii)  Adopted the repeal of Rule 334.

• Held Hearing to Consider recommendations regarding proposed amended Rules 102 (Definitions), 202 (Exemptions to Rule 201), and 321 (Solvent Cleaning Machines and Solvent Cleaning) as follows:  (also see Addendum)

a)  Held a public hearing to receive testimony on proposed amended Rules 102, 202, and 321; and
b)  Adopted a resolution which resulted in the following actions:

i)   Adopted the CEQA findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA guidelines.
ii)  Adopted the associated rule findings in support of the proposed amended rules, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 40727 regarding necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, nonduplication, and reference.  The rule findings also acknowledge public comments on the proposed amended rules and adopt the responses to public comments as findings of the Board.
iii)  Adopted proposed amended rules (with changes, see Errata).

•  Held Hearing to Consider recommendations regarding proposed amended Rule 901 (New Source Performance Standards [NSPS]), and the CEQA findings for amended Rule 901 as follows:

a)  Held a public hearing to receive testimony on proposed amended Rule 901 and the CEQA findings for amended Rule 901; and
b)  Adopted a resolution which resulted in the following actions:

i)   Adopted the CEQA findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA guidelines.
ii)  Adopted the associated rule findings in support of the proposed rule revisions, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 40727 regarding necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, nonduplication, and reference.  The rule findings also acknowledge public comments on the proposed rule revisions and adopt the responses to public comments as findings of the Board.
iii)  Adopted proposed amendments to Rule 901.

• Held Hearing to Consider recommendations regarding the Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules to adopt certain federal regulations on emission guidelines and compliance times for various existing sources and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for the Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules as follows:

a)  Held a public hearing to receive testimony on the Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules; and
b)  Adopted a resolution which resulted in the following actions:

i)   Adopted the CEQA findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA guidelines.
ii)  Adopted the Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules and the Negative Declaration findings, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 40727 regarding necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, nonduplication, and reference.  The Negative Declaration findings also acknowledge public comments on the Negative Declaration and adopts the responses to public comments as findings of the Board.

• Received and filed acknowledgement of the fortieth anniversary of the Air Pollution Control District.

 

September 16, 2010 (Meeting adjourned to September 20, 2010)

•  Hearing to Consider recommendations regarding proposed repeal of Rule 334, (Control of Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing) as follows:

a)   Hold a public hearing to receive testimony on proposed repeal of Rule 334; and
b)   Adopt a resolution which will result in the following actions:

i)    Adopt the CEQA findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA guidelines.
ii)   Adopt the associated rule findings  in support of the proposed repeal of Rule 334, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 40727 regarding necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, nonduplication , and reference.  The rule findings also acknowledge public comments on the proposed rule repeal and staff’s responses to these comments.
iii)   Adopt the repeal of Rule 334.

•  Hearing to Consider recommendations regarding proposed amended Rules 102 (Definitions), 202 (Exemptions to Rule 201), and 321 (Solvent Cleaning Machines and Solvent Cleaning) as follows:  (also see Addendum)

a)   Hold a public hearing to receive testimony on proposed amended Rules 102, 202, and 321; and
b)   Adopt a resolution which will result in the following actions:

i)    Adopt the CEQA findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA guidelines.
ii)   Adopt the associated rule findings in support of the proposed amended rules, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 40727 regarding necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, nonduplication, and reference.  The rule findings also acknowledge public comments on the proposed amended rules and adopt the responses to public comments as findings of the Board.
iii)   Adopt proposed amended rules.

•  Hearing to Consider recommendations regarding proposed amended Rule 901 (New Source Performance Standards [NSPS]), and the CEQA findings for amended Rule 901 as follows:

a)  Hold a public hearing to receive testimony on proposed amended Rule 901 and the CEQA findings for amended Rule 901; and
b)  Adopt a resolution which will result in the following actions:

i)    Adopt the CEQA findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA guidelines.
ii)   Adopt the associated rule findings in support of the proposed rule revisions, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 40727 regarding necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, nonduplication, and reference.  The rule findings also acknowledge public comments on the proposed rule revisions and adopt the responses to public comments as findings of the Board.
iii)   Adopt proposed amendments to Rule 901.

•  Hearing to Consider recommendations regarding the Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules to adopt certain federal regulations on emission guidelines and compliance times for various existing sources and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for the Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules as follows:

a)   Hold a public hearing to receive testimony on the Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules; and
b)   Adopt a resolution which will result in the following actions:

i)    Adopt the CEQA findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA guidelines.
ii)   Adopt the Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules and the Negative Declaration findings, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 40727 regarding necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, nonduplication, and reference.  The Negative Declaration findings also acknowledge public comments on the Negative Declaration and adopts the responses to public comments as findings of the Board.

June 17, 2010

• Approved minutes of the May 20, 2010 meeting.
• Received and filed minutes of the April 14, 2010 meeting of the Community Advisory Council.
• Received and filed the brief summary of the emission-reduction grant agreements approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer for the period of May 6, 2010 through June 2, 2010 in accordance with Board Resolution Number 02-16.   See Board Letter and Grant Agreements.
• Received and filed the summary of notices of violation issued and penalty revenue received during the month of May 2010.   See Board Letter and Summary.
• Adopted a resolution amending the Management Personnel Benefits Policy for Management and Confidential-Unrepresented Employees. See Board Letter and Resolution.
• Authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and the Engineers and Technicians Association (ETA) for the term June 28, 2010 through June 26, 2011.   See Board Letter and MOU.
• Authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Employees Association (SBCAPCDEA) for the term June 28, 2010 through June 26, 2011.   See Board Letter,  MOU, and Side Letter.
• Authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and the Service Employees International Union, Local 620 (SEIU) for the term June 28, 2010 through June 26, 2011.   See Board Letter and MOU.
• Approved and authorized the Chair to execute a test rental and use agreement with Cooperative Personnel Services for the purpose of reviewing potential candidate selection devices for upcoming recruitments.   See Board Letter and Agreement.
• Adopted a Resolution of Appreciation for Tom Murphy upon the occasion of his retirement.
• Adopted a Resolution of Appreciation for Santa Barbara Car Free Project Partners.  See Board Letter and Partial Partner List.
• Held Hearing to consider the Fiscal year 2010-11 Budget as follows:   (See Board Letter )

a.   Held a public hearing to consider and adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2010-11, as presented in the Fiscal Year 2010-11 Comprehensive Program Summary and Adopted Budget document (Attachment A);
b.   Adopted the following Resolutions:

i.     Budget Resolution (Attachment B) approving the Fiscal Year 2010-11 APCD Budget;
ii.    Salary Resolution (Attachment C) reclassifying an Air Pollution Inspector Supervisor to an Air Quality Engineering Supervisor, and an Office Technician to an Office Technician – Confidential; and
iii.   401(h) Retiree Medical Account Fiscal Year 2010-11 Contribution Resolution (Attachment D) setting forth the contributions for the fiscal year.

May 20, 2010

• Approved minutes of the March 18, 2010 meeting
• Received and filed minutes of the January 27, 2010 meeting of the Community Advisory Council.
• Received and filed the brief summary of the emission-reduction grant agreement approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer for the period of March 4, 2010 through May 5, 2010 in accordance with Board Resolution Number 02-16.
• Adopted a resolution establishing the cost effectiveness limit for grant agreements at no greater than $16,400 per weighted ton emissions reduced as allowed under the current Air Resources Board Carl Moyer Program Guidelines.
• Received and filed the summaries of notices of violation issued and penalty revenue received during the months of March and April 2010.
• Authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to increase the funding amount for the Old Car Buy Back Program by $150,000, with the option of an additional $100,000 increase, if community interest justifies it.
• Adopted the revised class specification entitled Air Quality Engineering Supervisor.
• Received and filed an update on actions to control air pollution from marine shipping, and directed staff to continue vigorous efforts in this area.  Attachment A;  Attachment B;  Attachment C
• Held Hearing to consider the Fiscal year 2010-11 Comprehensive Program Summary and Proposed Budget as follows:   a.    Received the Comprehensive Program Summary and Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2010-11; b.    Held a public hearing to accept comments and provide direction to staff regarding changes desired by the Board; and c.    Scheduled a budget adoption hearing for June 17, 2010.

 

March 18, 2010

• Approved minutes of the January 21, 2009 meeting
• Received and filed minutes of the October 28, 2009 meeting of the Community Advisory Council.
• Received and filed the minutes from the September 24, 2009 meeting of the South Central Coast Basinwide Control Council. Also see Board Letter.
• Received and filed the the brief summary of the emission-reduction grant agreement approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer for the period of January 7, 2010 through March 3, 2010 in accordance with Board Resolution Number 02-16. See Grant Agreement and Attachment.
• Received and filed the summaries of notices of violation issued and penalty revenue received during the months of January and February 2010. See Board Letter, January summary, and February summary.
• Received and filed a report on City of Santa Maria stand-by generator issue.
• Adopted a resolution that provides for the making of contributions to the District’s 401 (h) Retiree Medical Account for fiscal year 2009-10 in accordance with Internal Revenue Code.   See Board Letter, and Resolution.
• Adopted a Resolution of Appreciation for Bobbie Bratz upon the occasion of her retirement.
• Adopted a Resolution of Appreciation for Linda Beard upon the occasion of her retirement.

 

January 21, 2010

• Elected Doreen Farr Chair, and Cecilia Martner Vice-Chair for 2010
• Approved minutes of the October 15, 2009 meeting
• Report from Closed Session – There was no reportable action taken.
• Received and filed minutes of the September 23, 2009 meeting of the Community Advisory Council.
• Received and filed the summaries of seven emission-reduction grant agreements approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer for the period of October 1, 2009 through January 6, 2010. See: summary and attachments.
• Received summary of the renewal rates for employee insurance plans and programs for 2010.
• Adopted a resolution and proposed revision to the By-laws of the APCD Community Advisory Council changing the regularly scheduled meeting day from the fourth Wednesday to the second Wednesday of the month.
• Received and filed summaries of Notices of Violation issued and penalty revenue received during the months of October, November, and December 2009.   See Board Letter,  Attachments, Oct09, Nov09, and Dec09.
• Adopted new and revised Class Specifications and related revisions to the Classification and Salary Resolution.. See Board Letter, and Resolution.
• Adopted and presented Resolutions of Appreciation to Marty Blum, Eric Onnen, and Russ Hicks for their service on the Air Pollution Control District Board.
• Selected three members of the Board (Doreen Farr, Janet Wolf, and Victoria Pointer) to serve on the APCD Executive Committee during calendar year 2010.
• Selected five members of the Board (Doreen Farr, Larry Lavagnino, Cecilia Martner, Ed Easton, and Kathleen Reddington) to serve on the APCD Hearing Board Nominating Committee during calendar year 2010.
• Appoint one Board member (Ed Easton) to serve as the representative to the South Central Coast  Basinwide Control Council.
• Appointed the Control Officer or his designee to attend the Santa Barbara County Education Office Grant Recognition Celebration on February 18, 2010. 
• Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2009-09 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), also containing the Financial Audit Report, and Independent Auditors’ Report to the Board of Directors and Management.  See Board Letter, 2008-09 CAFR, and Audit Letter.
• Considered recommendations regarding proposed Rule 345 (Control of Fugitive Dust from Construction and Demolition) as follows:  (see Board Package)

a)   Held a public hearing to receive testimony on proposed Rule 345; and
b)  Adopted a resolution which will result in the following actions:

i)   Adopted the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings (Attachment 1) pursuant to the CEQA and the CEQA guidelines;
ii)  Adopted the associated rule findings (Attachment 2) in support of the proposed Rule 345 pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 40727 regarding necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, non-duplication, and reference.  The rule findings also acknowledge public comments received on the proposed rule (Attachment 3) and adopt the Response to Comments (Attachment 4) as findings of the Board; and
iii) Adopted proposed Rule 345 (Attachment 5).

• Considered recommendations regarding proposed amended Regulation XI – Rules 1101-1105 (Public Notification) as follows:  (see Board Package)

a)   Held a public hearing to receive testimony on proposed amended Regulation XI; and
b)   Adopted a resolution which will result in the following actions:

i)   Adopted the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings (Attachment 1) pursuant to the CEQA and the CEQA guidelines;
ii)  Adopted the associated rule findings (Attachment 2) in support of the proposed amended Regulation XI pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 40727 regarding necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, non-duplication, and reference.  The rule findings also acknowledge public comments received on the proposed rules (Attachment 3) and adopt the response to comments (Attachment 4) as findings of the Board; and
iii) Adopted proposed amended Regulation XI (Attachment 5).

• Received and filed a report from the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) regarding the status of Santa Barbara County air quality and Air Pollution Control District (APCD) programs and a preview of issues that the Board may address during the coming year.

 

 October 15, 2009

• Approved  minutes of the August 20, 2009 meeting
• Report from Closed Session Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code § 54957.6)  Employee organization:  Engineers & Technicians Association Labor negotiators:  Terry Dressler, Sharyl Preskitt, Donald Kendig ReportReport from Closed Session  Documents that are finally approved or adopted in the closed session will be provided upon request as required by Government § 54957.1(b).
• Received and filed minutes of the March 25, 2009 meeting of the Community Advisory Council.
• Received and filed minutes of the July 29, 2009 meeting of the South Central Coast Basinwide Control Council, also see Board Letter.
• Received and filed the summary of one emission-reduction grant agreement approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer for the period of August 6, 2009 through September 30, 2009, see Board Letter, and Grant Info.
• Adopted the schedule of dates, locations, and time for the 2010 APCD Board meetings.
• Approved $560,000 in additional funding allocation for the Lower Emission School Bus Program.
• Adopted a resolution delegating authority to the Air Pollution Control Officer to enter into and to renew contracts for multiple employee benefit insurance plans to become effective January 1, 2010.
• Adopted a resolution clarifying the additional authority delegated to the Control Officer to execute grant agreements.

 

 August 20, 2009

• Approved minutes of the June 18, 2009 meeting.
• Received and file minutes of the February 18, 2009 meeting of the South Central Coast Basinwide Control Council.
• Adopted a resolution revising the District Records Retention Policy.
• Authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Employees Association for the term of June 29, 2009 through June 27, 2010.   See Board Letter, and Memorandum of Understanding.
• Authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District and the Service Employees International Union, Local 620 for the term of August 20, 2009 through June 27, 2010.   See Board Letter, Memorandum of Understanding, and Side Letter.
• Adopted a resolution amending the Management Personnel Benefits Policy for Management and Confidential-Unrepresented Employees.   See Board Letter, and Resolution.
• Adopted a resolution that makes necessary findings and determinations in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code to require permits for any agricultural source that voluntarily creates emission reduction credits in Santa Barbara County.
• Held a hearing and adopted a resolution that authorizes a vote for Jean Bracy, SDA – Director of Administrative Services, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District, to the Special District Risk Management Authority Board of Directors. See Board Letter, and Resolution.

 

 June 18, 2009

• Approved minutes of the May 21, 2009 meeting  
• Approved recommendation of the APCD Hearing Board Nominating Committee to reappoint Dr. Francis Lagattuta, the medical representative, to the APCD Hearing Board for a three-year term.
• Approved recommendations regarding the Old Car Buy Back program as follows:  authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to increase the funding amount for the Old Car Buy Back Program by $150,000 with the option of an additional $100,00 increase if community interest justifies it; and authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to increase the cost effectiveness threshold of the Old Car Buy Back Program from $14,300/ton to $16,000/ton, per California Air Resources Board’s Carl Moyer Program 2008 Guidelines.
• Adopted and presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Vijaya Jammalamadaka upon the occasion of her retirement.
• Consider recommendations regarding inclusion of a Climate Protection Chapter in the 2010 Clean Air Plan as follows:

a)   Received a briefing on greenhouse gases and climate change; and
b)   Directed the Control Officer to include a Climate Protection Chapter in the 2010 Clean Air Plan.

• Considered the Fiscal Year 2009-10 Budget as follows:

a)   Held a public hearing to consider and adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010, as presented in the Proposed Budget – June Revise document (Attachment A);
b)   Adopt the following resolutions:

i)    Budget Resolution (Attachment B) approving the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 APCD Budget; and
ii)   Salary Resolution (Attachment C) unfunding 1.0 position.

May 21, 2009

• Held Closed Session ; also see Addendum
• Approved minutes of the March 19, 2009 meeting
• Adopted a resolution approving the use of emission reduction credits from Santa Barbara County to offset emissions increases in San Luis Obispo County. Board Letter and Attachment.
• Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Financial Audit which includes:

a)  APCD Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), also containing the Financial Audit     Report;
b)  Single Audit Report; and
c)   Independent Auditors’ Letter to the Board of Directors.

• Held Hearing to consider the Fiscal year 2009-10 Comprehensive Program Summary and Proposed Budget as follows:

a)  Received the Comprehensive Program Summary and Proposed Budget for FY 09-  10;
b)  Held a public hearing to accept comments and provide direction to staff regarding changes desired by the Board; and
c)  Scheduled a budget adoption hearing for June 18, 2009.

March 19, 2009

• Authorized counsel to sign onto a petition for rehearing of the case of South Coast Air Quality Management District versus the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with regard to EPA rule making on Category 3 marine vessels.
• Approved minutes of the January 15, 2009 meeting
• Received and filed minutes from the October 15, 2008 meeting of the South Central Coast Basinwide Control Council: Download Board Letter; download Minutes.
• Received and filed summaries of the two emission-reduction grant agreements approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer for the period of January 1, 2009 through March 4, 2009.
• Adopted a resolution revising the Board meeting start time as approved at the October 18, 2007 Board meeting:  Download Board Letter, download Resolution.
• Selected Janet Wolf, Lupe Alvarez, and Eric Onnen as the three members of the Board to serve on the APCD Executive Committee during Calendar Year 2009.
• Received a briefing on the feasibility and cost effectiveness of measures to control particulate matter from construction and demolition activities; and directed the Control Officer to develop a new rule to control particulate matter from construction and demolition activities.   (Download Board Letter and Attachments)

January 15, 2009

• Approved minutes of the October 16, 2008 meeting
•  Received and filed draft minutes from the October 22, 2008 meeting of the Community Advisory Council.
• Received and filed summaries of the ten emission-reduction grant agreements approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer for the period of October 2, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
• Considered recommendation of the APCD Hearing Board Nominating Committee and reappointed Donald Ward, a public representative, to the APCD Hearing Board for a three-year term.
• Received and filed a report regarding renewal of employee insurance plans and programs.
• Approved $300,000 in additional funding allocation for the Agriculture Water Pump Repower Program.
• Approved $300,000 in additional funding allocation for the Off-Road Diesel Repower Program.
• Authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to increase the funding amount for the Old Car Buy Back Program by $150,000 with the option of an additional $100,000 increase if community interest justifies it.
• Adopted and presented Resolutions of Appreciation to Brooks Firestone and Will Schuyler for their service on the Air Pollution Control District Board.
• Delayed selection of  three members of the Board to serve on the APCD Executive Committee during calendar year 2009 until the March hearing.
• Appointed Eric Onnen to serve as the Board representative to the South Central Coast Basinwide Control Council.
• Selected five members of the Board to serve on the APCD Hearing Board Nominating Committee during calendar year 2009: Cecilia Martner, Doreen Farr, Larry Lavagnino, Russ Hicks, and Janet Wolf.
• Hearing:  Considered recommendations regarding proposed amended Rule 102 (Definitions) and Rule 316 (Storage and Transfer of Gasoline) as follows:

a)   Held a public hearing to receive testimony on proposed amended Rules 102 and 316; and

b)   Adopted a resolution which will result in the following actions:

i)  Adopted the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings (Attachment 1) and the CEQA guidelines;

ii)  Adopted the associated rule findings (Attachment 2) in support of the proposed amended Rule 316 pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 40727 regarding necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, non-duplication, and reference.  The rule findings also acknowledge public comments received on the proposed rule revisions and adopt the Response to Comments (Attachment 3) as findings of the Board; and

iii)  Adopted proposed amendments to Rule 102 and 316 (Attachment 4).

• Received and filed a report from the Air Pollution Control Officer regarding the status of Santa Barbara County air quality and Air Pollution Control District programs and a preview of issues that the Board may address during the coming year.

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