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a. Approve and authorize the County of Monterey, Health Department to submit grant applications and any necessary documents required to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) retroactive to February 12, 2025;
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee as the Signature Authority to execute all documents; and
c. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the County of Monterey, Health Department to submit grant applications and any necessary documents required to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the County of Monterey, Health Department to submit grant applications and any necessary documents required to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) retroactive to February 12, 2025;
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee as the Signature Authority to execute all documents; and
c. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the County of Monterey, Health Department to submit grant applications and any necessary documents required to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
SUMMARY:
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offers grant opportunities to fund Environmental Health Programs including the Beverage Container Recycling Program, the City/County Payment Program, the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) program, the Used Oil Payment Program, and the Waste Tire Enforcement program. CalRecycle provides these funding opportunities to help cover program costs such as personnel, training, and equipment procurement. These grants require qualifying jurisdictions to submit applications with the jurisdiction’s authorization in the form of a Board of Supervisors' Resolution authorizing the submittal of applications to CalRecycle and designating the Director of the Health Department or designee as the signature authority to execute documents necessary to secure funding. Adoption of the Resolution will authorize staff to continue submitting payment program funding requests on an annual basis.
DISCUSSION:
CalRecycle offers grant opportunities to cities and counties for its Beverage Container Recycling Program and City/County Payment Program to promote beverage container recycling and beverage container litter reduction activities. The Environmental Health Bureau of the County of Monterey (County), Health Department (EHB) coordinates participation for beverage container recycling within the County through the EHB’s Resource, Recycling and Recovery Services program. CalRecycle provides these funding opportunities to help cover program costs such as personnel, training, and equipment procurement.
As the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), EHB enforces state laws and regulations through the County’s local solid waste enforcement program. On January 1, 1990, Assembly Bill 939, the Solid Waste Management Act, became law. The Act obligates LEAs to inspect and permit solid waste facilities in their respective jurisdictions and to continue oversight throughout the closure period for up to 30 years. Given the volume and complexity of these responsibilities, CalRecycle, an agency of California State, has offered annual grant funds to LEAs to offset program costs.
The Used Oil and Filter Collection and Recycling Program promotes the proper disposal and recycling of used motor oil and oil filters for residents, commercial and recreational boaters, and small farmers in Monterey County. The County provides community education and makes various outlets for the proper disposal and recycling of used motor oil and oil filters available through curbside collection, residential drop-off centers, and marine and agricultural oil collection centers.
CalRecycle provides Waste Tire Enforcement Grants to LEAs to help cover program costs such as personnel, training, and equipment procurement. As the LEA for CalRecycle, EHB enforces state laws and regulations to ensure the safe storage, transportation and disposal of waste tires.
The prior CalRecycle Resolution No. 20-029, approved on February 11, 2020, was effective through February 11, 2025. It authorized the submission of grant applications, agreements, amendments, and related documents. Due to staff oversight, the Resolution was not renewed. Staff turnover caused further delay in preparing and getting the item to the Board for approval. Operations under the CalRecycle grant have continued beyond that date, but items have not been sent to Cal Recycle. Consequently, a new Resolution is proposed for the next five-year term, retroactive to February 12, 2025, through February 11, 2030, to authorize continued submission of grant applications and ensure there is no lapse in either program coverage or service continuity.
This work supports the County of Monterey Health Department 2025-2028 Strategic Plan Goal:
Build Community Power and Partners’ Capacity to Increase Equity and Improve Health. It also supports the following of the ten essential public health services, specifically: Diagnosis and investigation of health problems and health hazards in the community.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Office of the County Counsel has reviewed the proposed Resolution as to form.
FINANCING:
There is no General Fund contribution with respect to this Resolution. The Board approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (HEA005-4000-8117) is adequate for reimbursement costs associated with these grants.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
CalRecycle programs support core environmental health systems that counties rely on to protect communities. Leveraging external funding sustains essential services through recurring funding opportunities.
Mark a check next to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals:
X Well-Being and Quality of Life
X Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
X Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
____ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
Prepared by: Carrie Odell, Management Analyst I, 755-8943
Approved by: Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4621
Attachments:
Board Report
Proposed Board Resolution