BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT 

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 

The Air Pollution Control District Board for the County of San Luis Obispo, met in regular session at 

09:00A.M. 

PRESENT: 

ABSENT: 

FLAG SALUTE 

ROLL CALL 

Directors 

Directors 

Debbie Arnold, Karen Bright, Roberta Fonzi, Chair, Bruce Gibson, john 

Hamon, Adam Hill, Vice Chair, Frank Mecham, Caren Ray, Noah 

Smukler, Ed Waage, and Carlyn Christianson 

joe Costello 

This is the time set for consideration of the Consent Agenda 

Chairperson Fonzi asks for separate discussion on Item A-5, with Ms. Aeron Arlin 

Genet responding. 

A-1 Minutes from the March 26, 2014 APCD Board meeting, approved. 

A-2 Minutes from the March 6, 2014 Executive Committee Meeting, received and filed. 

A-3 District Financial Report With 83% of the fiscal year elapsed, the District has expended 

72% of its appropriations and received 88% of anticipated revenue, approved. 

A-4 2014 Schedule of Executive Committee Meetings, received and filed. 

A-5 Update on public outreach activities performed since the last APCD Board meeting on 

March 26, 2014, received and filed. 

A-6 Request to authorize expenditure of remaining Carl Moyer Year 16 grant funds, 

approved. 
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Thereafter, on motion of Director Adam Hill, Vice Chair, seconded by Director Ed 

Waage and on the following roll call vote: 

AYES: Directors: Adam Hill, Vice Chair, Ed Waage, Debbie Arnold, Karen Bright, 

Roberta Fonzi, Chair, Bruce Gibson, john Hamon, Frank Mecham, Caren 

Ray, Noah Smukler, Carlyn Christianson 

NOES: None 

ABSENT: Director joe Costello 

ABSTAIN: None 

Motion to Approve Consent Agenda, approved. 

This is the time set for members of the public wishing to address the Air Pollution 

Control District Board on matters other than scheduled items. 

Chairperson Fonzi opens the floor to public comment. 

Mr. Eric Greening discusses concerns regarding fracking and requests that the APCD 

become familiar with the issue as it relates to public health. 

This is the time set for the Air Pollution Control Officer's Report 

Mr. Larry Allen discusses Climate Action Plans and the vehicle miles traveled data 

calculations and corrections, with discussion and questions from Board members. Mr. 

Allen also notes that the APCD and SLOCOG will be sending a joint letter to the cities 

discussing these issues and recommendations. 

Chairperson Fonzi opens to the floor to the public 

Mr. Eric Greening notes that the SLOCOG Board is meeting june 4, and will be 

discussing the Draft Regional Transportation Plan. 

Mr. Larry Allen reports on recent equipment upsets at the Phillips 66 Refinery, and 

notes that no significant health impacts resulted from the incidents. 

This is the time set for the District Counsel's Report 

Mr. Biering states that he has nothing to report, but will have items to discuss during 

Closed Session. 

BOARD BUSINESS 

5 B-1 This is the time set to consider adoption of Rule 222, Federal Emission Statement 
Mr. Dave Whitney reviews the proposed Rule 222, and how it will affect businesses in 

the eastern portion of the County, with discussion from Board members regarding 

reporting requirements. 

Chairperson Fonzi opens to public, with no response. 

Thereafter, on motion of Director Ed Waage, seconded by Director Bruce Gibson 

and on the following roll call vote: 

AYES: Directors: Ed Waage, Bruce Gibson, Debbie Arnold, Karen Bright, 

Roberta Fonzi, Chair, john Hamon, Adam Hill, Vice Chair, Frank 

Mecham, Caren Ray, Noah Smukler, Carlyn Christianson 

NOES: None 

ABSENT: Director joe Costello 

ABSTAIN: None 

Motion to approve adoption of Rule 222, Federal Emission Statement, approved. 

6 B-2 Now is the time to review the proposed District budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 

Mr. Larry Allen reviews and presents proposed 2014/2015 budget, with discussion and 

comments from Board members. 

Chairperson Fonzi opens the floor to the public, with no response. 

Thereafter, on motion of Director Bruce Gibson, seconded by Director Adam Hill, 

Vice Chair and on the following roll call vote: 

AYES: Directors: Bruce Gibson, Adam Hill, Vice Chair, Karen Bright, Roberta 

Fonzi, Chair, john Hamon, Frank Mecham, Caren Ray, Noah Smukler, 

Carlyn Christianson 

NOES: Directors: Debbie Arnold, Ed Waage 

ABSENT: Director joe Costello 

ABSTAIN: None 

Motion to bring District budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 to next meeting for 

approval, approved. 

7 B-3 This is the time set to consider reappointment of Hearing Board Members 

Ms. Karen Brooks reports on Hearing Board and the appointment and reappointment 

process, and reviews member responsibilities, with comments from Board members 

regarding vacancy recruitment 

Chairperson Fonzi opens the floor to public comment, with no response, 
Thereafter, on motion of Director Adam Hill, Vice Chair, seconded by 

Director john Hamon and on the following roll call vote: 

AYES: Directors: Adam Hill, Vice Chair, john Hamon, Karen Bright, Roberta 

Fonzi, Chair, Bruce Gibson, Frank Mecham, Caren Ray, Noah Smukler, 

Carlyn Christianson 

NOES: Directors: Debbie Arnold, Ed Waage 

ABSENT: Director joe Costello 

ABSTAIN: None 

Motion to consider reappointment of Hearing Board Members, approved. 

CLOSED SESSION 

8 C-1 This is the time set for a Closed Session Conference with District Counsel Pursuant to 

Government Code Section 54956.9 Concerning Pending Litigation: Friends of Oceano 

Dunes v. San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District, et al.; Kevin P. Rice v. Air 

Pollution Control District 

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Mr.Ray Biering, reports that he briefed Board members on pending litigation matters, 

with no action taken. 

This is the time set to consider Board Member items 

No Board Member items. 

ADJOURN (Next Meeting: june 18, 2014) 

There being no other business, on motion duly made and unanimously carried, the meeting is 

adjourned. 

ATIEST: 

~~ JE~E.TH~ Clerk of the Air Pollution Control District Board