Governing Board

GOVERNING BOARD
Amy Shuklian, Chair
Supervisor, Tulare County
Bobby Macaulay, Vice Chair
Supervisor, Madera County
Vito Chiesa
Supervisor, Stanislaus County
David Couch
Supervisor, Kern County
Rosa Escutia-Braaton
Councilmember, City of Modesto
Deborah Lewis
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Los Banos
Buddy Mendes
Supervisor, Fresno County
Tania Pacheco-Werner, PhD.
Appointed by Governor
Lloyd Pareira
Supervisor, Merced County
Gilberto Reyna
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Wasco
Robert Rickman
Supervisor, San Joaquin County
Rusty Robinson
Supervisor, Kings County
Jose Rodriguez
Councilmember, City of Madera
Alexander C. Sherriffs, M.D.
Appointed by Governor
Liz Wynn
Vice Mayor, City of Visalia
Samir Sheikh
Executive Director
Air Pollution Control Officer

Northern Region Office

4800 Enterprise Way
Modesto, CA 95356-8718
(209) 557-6400 • FAX (209) 557-6475

Central Region Office

1990 East Gettysburg Avenue
Fresno, CA 93726-0244
(559) 230-6000 • FAX (559) 230-6061

Southern Region Office

34946 Flyover Court
Bakersfield, CA 93308-9725
(661) 392-5500 • FAX (661) 392-5585
San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Pines Resort 54432 Road 432 Bass Lake, California 93604
GOVERNING BOARD STUDY SESSION FOR EDUCATIONAL AND STRATEGIC PLANNING PURPOSES
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. 
and
Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

Members of the public may participate in the meeting in person at the above-referenced location or remotely through a two-way audio connection using Zoom or telephone. Members of the public may address the Governing Board on matters within the Board’s jurisdiction during the applicable public comment period. Comments are limited to a maximum of three minutes per speaker; however, the Chair may amend the time limit for good cause. Those planning to participate remotely should follow the instructions below.

Join Zoom Meeting - from PC, Laptop or Phone

Public Participation via Zoom audio or Telephone: Members of the public may listen to the meeting and provide public comment through the Zoom audio connection or by telephone using the access information provided below. Video participation is not available.

November 4, 2026, Governing Board Study Session (Day 1)
Webinar ID: 161 560 5420 Passcode: 658130
https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_43ePETGFTXGHZTlzxDsXRA    


November 5, 2026, Governing Board Study Session (Day 2)
Webinar ID: 165 718 4622 Passcode: 658130
https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_LXGWdk2GTHCyIQ5SvJFXzA   


Phone In: US Toll Free: 1-669-254-5252   1-669-216-1590 
Press *9 to raise or lower your hand. Press *6 to mute or unmute yourself so you can speak.

The meeting will also be webcast for those who only plan to observe the meeting. The webcast will be available at the following link: https://www.valleyair.org/public-meetings-and-participation/webcasts/.

Public Access Disclaimer: This meeting is open to the public and will be held in person at the locations listed above. Remote access (e.g., Zoom or telephone) is provided in accordance with applicable provisions of the Brown Act. In the event of a technological disruption affecting remote access, the District will respond in accordance with its Technology Disruption Policy.

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Study Agency Governing Board WILL NOT MEET prior to this meeting.

Written comments will be accepted by the Board and made part of the record. Please submit written or electronic comments to the Deputy Clerk of the Boards, San Joaquin Valley APCD, 1990 E. Gettysburg Ave, Fresno, CA 93726, (559) 230-6061 (fax), or to gbmeeting@valleyair.org no later than 5:00 p.m. the day prior to the scheduled board meeting.

To request special accommodations for those persons with disabilities or to request Spanish interpreting services, please contact the Deputy Clerk of the Boards at (559) 230-6000 at least 3 days prior to the meeting date.

The Governing Board relies on the credibility of witnesses and the veracity of testimony on matters brought before this Board for action.


1
CALL TO ORDER
2
ROLL CALL
3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4
HOUSEKEEPING AND LOGISTICS– Samir Sheikh, Executive Director/APCO
5
WELCOMING REMARKS – Bobby Macaulay, Madera County Supervisor
6
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR – Item Numbers (18-20)
These items are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Prior to action by the Board, the public will be given the opportunity to comment on any consent item.
9
INTERAGENCY LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL PARTNERS
The Governing Board will engage in an interactive discussion with Dr. Steven Cliff, Executive Officer of the California Air Resources Board; Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Dr. Kristina Thayer, Director of the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment; and Lily Lee, Assistant Director of the Communities and Partnerships Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9, to discuss key agency developments, emerging priorities, and opportunities for continued collaboration to improve air quality in the San Joaquin Valley.
15
PUBLIC COMMENT
This time is made available for comments from the public on matters within the Board's jurisdiction. It is requested that no comments be made during this period on any prior Agenda Item that provided an opportunity for public comment during the item. Attention is called to the fact that the Board is prohibited by law from taking action on matters discussed that are not on the Agenda.
16
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/APCO COMMENTS
17
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

CONSENT CALENDAR