Air Pollution Control Board Meeting - June 23, 2026

The County of Ventura Air Pollution Control Board held a meeting on June 23, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related items. Key discussions included approval of a memorandum of understanding with the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation to fund the 2026 Marine Vessel Speed Reduction Incentive Program with a budget of $973,863. The board also reviewed and approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget totaling approximately $10.7 million in operating funds and $9.6 million in pass-through funds. Additionally, the board approved grant funding for air quality projects, including $541,073 for Carl Moyer Program projects aimed at repowering commercial vehicles and $1,228,627 for community air protection incentives supporting zero-emission school buses and charging stations. An amendment to increase funding for the voluntary accelerated vehicle retirement program by $300,000 was also approved, extending the program and increasing the number of vehicles retired. The meeting concluded with the reappointment of a professional engineer to the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board. Throughout, the board emphasized collaboration with stakeholders and ongoing technical evaluations to ensure program effectiveness and compliance.