Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board Meeting - October 30, 2025

The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board convened on October 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. with a quorum present. The meeting covered several key agenda items, including the Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Annual Report, the Permitting and Enforcement Activities Annual Report for 2024, and updates on the Community Air Protection CERT Plan and AB 617 legislative changes. The Board also received an APCO report and discussed future priorities.

Consent Calendar

• The consent calendar was moved and seconded, then approved by a roll call vote with all directors present voting aye.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were requested or received during the meeting.

Discussion Items

• Item 6.1: Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Annual Report – Matt Baldwin presented the 2025 report, outlining the state-mandated local program. He explained that the estimated total cancer risk for Sacramento County is 395 per million, down from 706 per million in 2012. The statewide average is 598 per million. The report categorized facilities: 3 high priority, 11 intermediate, 3 low priority, and 7 pending prioritization. Among diesel engine-only facilities (810 assessed), 57% had intermediate risk, 43% low risk, and 0.2% (2 facilities) high risk. No gas stations were identified as high risk. The report was received and filed.
• Item 7.1: Permitting and Enforcement Activities Annual Report for 2024 – Amy, Director of Engineering and Compliance, presented the report. Key statistics: nearly 2,400 businesses permitted, about 4,400 active permits, 267 permits issued in 2024, and over 2,400 inspections performed. The enforcement team settled 144 violations through the mutual settlement program. The report highlighted asbestos regulation, burn programs, and public complaint responses. Directors Dickinson and Lopez Taft raised questions about coordination with other agencies and use of emerging technologies (drones, AI) to reduce costs. Staff acknowledged the ideas and will return with more comprehensive responses. The report was received and filed.
• Item 7.2: Community Air Protection CERT Plan Progress and AB 617 Legislative Updates – Janice Slam Snyder presented progress on the Community Emission Reduction Plan (SERP) for South Sacramento, which must be submitted to the state by July 2026. Outreach includes community events (e.g., 85+ residents attended a recent event at La Familia Maple Center) and coordination with local jurisdictions. Draft plan expected in January 2026, with board adoption in May 2026. Legislative updates: SB 105 provides continuous funding (80% for incentives, 20% reduction from historical), and SB 352 adds new reporting and monitoring requirements. Directors Vang and Maple commended staff and community engagement.
• Item 8.1: APCO Report – The APCO (Dr. Allah) reported on the year's work, noting that the co-sponsored biomass bill (B 88) was vetoed by the governor. He highlighted upcoming challenges (budget at federal/state levels) and priorities, including the SERP implementation and continued investment in clean projects (over $12 million approved in consent). He thanked the board and alternates for their support.

Key Outcomes

• The consent calendar was approved unanimously.
• The Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Annual Report (2025) was received and filed.
• The Permitting and Enforcement Activities Annual Report for 2024 was received and filed.
• The board acknowledged the Community Air Protection CERT Plan progress and legislative updates; no formal vote was required.
• The board received the APCO report.
• The board will recess into closed session for an action item (not specified).
• No further business was discussed; the meeting will adjourn to closed session.