To: Board of Supervisors
From: Air Quality Management District
Meeting Date: August 29, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Darcie Antle |
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707-463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Steve Dunnicliff |
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707-463-4441 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lake County Air Quality Management District, for Interim Air Pollution Control Officer Services, with a Term from August 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024, with a Total Cost of Up to $28,284
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve retroactive MOU with Lake County Air Quality Management District for Interim Air Pollution Control Officer services, with a term from August 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024, with a total cost of up to $28,284; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On 1/25/22, the Board established an ad hoc committee related to the Air Quality Management District. On 2/1/22, the Board approved a similar MOU with Lake AQMD with a term that expires 7/31/22. The Board approved a new MOU on 7/12/22, with modifications approved on 9/13/22, with a term ending January 31, 2023. The Board approved another MOU on August 29, 2023 with a term of 1/31/23 through 7/31/23.
Summary of Request:
The Mendocino County Air Quality Management District’s (MCAQMD) Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) retired at the end of 2021. Staff, including the Interim APCO, worked with the Board’s AQMD ad hoc and Human Resources to review and revise position classifications within the MCAQMD. The intent of that effort was to better align titles and responsibilities with industry standards; make the MCAQMD a more resilient organization, and better delineate career ladders. With the exception of the APCO role, budgeted vacancies have been filled and new staff are being trained. Recruitments remain open for a permanent APCO or Deputy APCO, and based on Board interest staff discussions have begun regarding the possibility of a longer term Management MOU or a Unified Air Basin approach. An interim solution to fill the APCO responsibility remains necessary for the work of the District to continue. The Lake County Air Quality Management District APCO is willing and able to continue assisting the Mendocino County AQMD on an interim basis. The MOU is retroactive due to the time needed to update the related terms.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide direction to staff.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? N/A
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: www.mendoair.org
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: AQMD Budget |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
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current f/y cost: $28,284 |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: No |
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budget clarification: The need for APCO services was recognized when the budget was built for the current FY. Funding is also available to hire an APCO if a suitable candidate is identified. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: August 29, 2023 |
Executed Item Type: Interim Agreement Number: *23-139 |
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