Board updates AB 1390 policy to use 2020 census mapping, affirms 50% Carl Moyer allocation to disadvantaged communities

The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District voted Jan. 22 to update its AB 1390 policy to reflect 2020 U.S. Census data and modernize the map used to identify communities of color and low-income areas eligible for Carl Moyer funding.

Christian Damkier, an engineer in the district’s transportation and climate change division, told the board the policy created in 2003 used 2000 census boundaries and that updates were needed because demographics and tract boundaries have changed. He said the proposed policy will continue to apply the district’s Carl Moyer requirements and to meet or exceed the statutory 50 percent allocation into the communities identified by AB 1390.

Damkier noted the updated map changes eligibility in some areas, adding South Natomas and McClellan Park and expanding eligibility into parts of South Sacramento and Elk Grove. The policy’s geographic coverage remains Sacramento County for the district’s current programs, though the map shows the full region for reference.

Director Rodriguez moved approval and Director Robles seconded; the board approved the policy update on a voice vote. Staff asked for authorization for the APCO to make clerical or technical changes as needed going forward.

Next steps: staff will finalize the map and policy documents and proceed under the updated eligibility mapping for future Carl Moyer fund allocations.