To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Air Quality Management District
Meeting Date: July 8, 2025
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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 Agreement with Raman Kapahi, DBA Environmental Permitting Specialists in the Amount of $40,000, to Provide On-Call Technical Services, Effective Upon Execution Through June 30, 2027
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Agreement with Raman Kapahi, DBA Environmental Permitting Specialists in the amount of $40,000, to provide on-call technical services, effective upon execution through June 30, 2027; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
As needed, based on workload and/or staffing levels, the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD) would benefit from assistance fulfilling mandated regulatory obligations under the California Health and Safety Code (HSC), local District regulations, and applicable federal Clean Air Act provisions.
Specifically, the District would benefit from assistance reviewing, evaluating, and processing applications for Authorities to Construct (ATCs) and Permits to Operate (PTOs) in a manner that ensures timely compliance with statutory and regulatory timelines. The issuance of ATCs and PTOs is a critical function of the District, as it governs the installation and operation of emission-generating equipment, including emergency backup generators, diesel-fueled agricultural equipment, stationary engines, and other regulated sources. Potential delays in processing these permits would hinder economic and infrastructure and stakeholder dissatisfaction.
Additionally, the District would benefit from support performing the advanced technical analyses required for complex permit applications, including Best Available Control Technology (BACT) evaluations, emissions quantification, toxic risk screening, CEQA review coordination, and rule applicability determinations. Technical review of this nature requires specialized expertise in air quality permitting, engineering evaluation, and regulatory interpretation. For support in meeting these critical needs, MCAQMD would like to contract with Raman Kapahi, DBA Environmental Permitting Specialists on an on-call basis.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: AQ, 0327 |
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current f/y cost: $1,000; FY 25-26: $25,000; FY 26-27: $14,000 |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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